Sunset over Nun and Kun Peaks
Arguably one of the most beautiful and scenic valleys in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir, Suru Valley nestled in the Himalayan mountain range is drained by the Suru River (a tributary of the Indus River)
Fall in the lap of nature where you will only be surrounded by hills, valleys, and rivers. This attractive destination Suru Valley is blessed with grand Rocky Mountains on one side and lustrous green fields on the other
With two peaks that praises each other’s beauty, Nun peak stands at 7135 metre and Kun peak stands at 7035 metre giving it a mighty yet attractive appearance. Suru Valley occupies Sanku, Panikhar, Rangdum and all three gives an awe-inspiring destination to visit.
In stark contrast to the Himalayan glaciers, Suru Valley is a lush green valley in Ladakh. The apple, apricot and mulberry trees take you to a completely different world. Suru Valley is a popular trekking destination with Sankoo, Panikhar, Rangdum and Padum in the Suru and Zanskar Valleys being bases for various trekking routes
The hills of Suru Valley are cultivated intensively than anywhere else in Ladakh. The Nun Kun peaks offer an excellent combination of alpine slops, ridges, glacial formations and majestic peaks for adventure lovers. The valley is dotted with picturesque human settlements and lush green fields and colourful range of flowers. The valley is especially picturesque in spring when apricots, mulberry, apples trees are in full bloom and in autumn when the tress are full of fruits
With its considerable tracts of alluvial floor and verdant hill slopes that are intensively cultivated by a hardworking peasantry, the Suru Valley serves as Ladakh’s granary. Its composite population of about 40,000 mainly of Tibeto-Dard descent, are mainly Muslims, their ancestors having been converted from Buddhism around the middle of the 16th century.
The upper reaches of the valley, particularly around the Sankoo bowl, the expanse around Panikhar and the higher stretches beyond, present a spectacle of breathtaking features - majestic mountain ranges crowned by snow-capped peaks, alpine slopes drained by wild mountain streams of pristine water, awesome glaciers descending along the Himalayan slopes to the river bed in impressive formations, quaint villages of adobe houses straggling dry hillocks, which are generally surrounded by cultivated fields and alpine pastures uphill. The area around Panikhar and further up is a veritable valley of flowers with a large variety of wild plants blossoming to spread a riot of colours during the months of June and July. The natural beauty of this area is heightened by the magnificent perspective provided by the towering peaks of Nun and Kun , which loom over the skyline in their crystalline majesty.
The hills of Suru Valley are cultivated intensively than anywhere else in Ladakh. The Nun Kun peaks offer an excellent combination of alpine slops, ridges, glacial formations and majestic peaks for adventure lovers. The valley is dotted with picturesque human settlements and lush green fields and colourful range of flowers. The valley is especially picturesque in spring when apricots, mulberry, apples trees are in full bloom and in autumn when the tress are full of fruits
Beautiful streak of last light in the day slowly fading between the mountains
Reflections of Nun and Kun in Puddle
Milkyway over Nun and Kun
Tongul Village in Suru Valley
Water falls at Tongul Village
Vantage Point view of Prakachick Village
Wild Flowers near Prakachick Village
Wild Horses in Suru Valley
Wild Horses in Suru Valley
Reflections in Puddle at Rangdum
Reflections in Puddle at Rangdum
Sunset at Rangdum
Multirow Panorama of Full Milkyway at Rangdum in Himalayas
Stat Tso and Lang Tso are the twin lakes near pensi la pass
Stat Tso and Lang Tso are the twin lakes near pensi la pass
Drang Drung Glacier