Yes, the road is 5,359 meters high… to the desert.

#DesertTravel #100TravelTips 🐪 "Nubra Valley" is located in Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir, India. The desert here is about 3,500 meters above sea level. The air is thinner than usual. It is not suitable for people who are prone to altitude sickness (oxygen cans are required). 🍂 Traveling from Leh takes 4-6 hours by car, passing the second highest road in the world, Khardungla pass, which is 18,380 feet or 5,359 meters high (used to be number 1), but it is worth it. It is a bit tiring, but with the strange landscape, desert, Himalayan lakes, and snow-capped Himalayan peaks. 🐪 The desert here is not dark, but rather white (sometimes when exposed to light, it is silver). In Hunder Sand Dunes, there are camel riding activities, and they are long-haired camels that are suitable for cold climates. Camels Duration 15 minutes 200 rupees