Hunder Gompa and Fort

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Nubra Valley : Hunder

Hunder is the last stop where tourists are allowed in the Nubra Valley.

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On the way to Hunder

The road from Diskit to Hunder, which is along the historic Silk Route, winds through sand dunes where one can spot double-humped Bactrian camels.

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Sand dunes

Hunder Gompa

Hunder is home to an ancient monastery with beautiful frescoes.

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Fresco

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Prayer time

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Our cabbie in deep conversation with Lamaji

Hunder Fort

The fort sits atop a steep hill opposite the Gompa.
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Fort ruins

The ruins offer spectacular views of the upper Nubra Valley.

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View from the top

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Fort ruins

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