At the gateway to the high-altitude desert of Nubra Valley, in Hundre, Apple Nubra Cottage Camping offers accommodation in equipped tents, a ten-minute drive from the white sand dunes that have made the region famous. A straightforward address, designed for travellers making their way to this remote corner of Ladakh by road from Leh, after crossing Khardung La pass.

Why choose Apple Nubra Cottage Camping

Nubra Valley, opened to foreign visitors only a few decades ago, combines desert landscapes, glacial rivers and Tibetan monasteries clinging to mountainsides. Staying under canvas in Hundre, rather than in a conventional guesthouse, naturally extends this immersion: you sleep as close to the landscape as possible, in an agricultural village where apricot trees and barley fields line the tracks.

Yet the camp remains equipped for nights at altitude. Tents feature a lounge area, desk and safe, as well as private bathrooms with shower and complimentary slippers. Reception operates 24/7, which proves invaluable when you arrive late after the long journey from Leh.

Atmosphere and setting

Hundre sits on the banks of the Shyok River, in a wide valley framed by bare mountains that take on ochre tones at day's end. The altitude hovers around 3,000 metres, considerably less than Leh: the valley often serves as an acclimatisation stop before or after higher areas of Ladakh.

The camp has a garden, a welcome space to pause between excursions. The atmosphere remains that of a travel camp: decent comfort, but without the trappings of conventional hospitality. This is precisely what appeals to those who journey this far, in a region where authenticity takes precedence over refinement.

Services and facilities

• 24/7 reception
• Private bathrooms with shower, complimentary slippers
• Lounge area, desk and safe in each tent
• Room service
• Tourist information service and luggage storage
• Ironing service and equipment available at supplementary cost
• Currency exchange available on-site
• Free parking
• Garden

The team also organises excursions and treks to nearby villages and monasteries, a useful offering in a valley where travel is primarily by private vehicle or with a local guide.

Location

The camp is situated in Hundre, in the heart of Nubra Valley, accessible from Leh via the Khardung La road. Expect approximately half a day's drive between Ladakh's capital and the valley, depending on traffic conditions and road conditions. The reference airport remains Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee), the region's air gateway.

The position in Hundre is strategic: the village is one of the closest bases to Nubra's white sand dunes, just a ten-minute drive away.

What to see and do nearby

• The white sand dunes of Nubra: approximately 10 minutes by car, a surprising high-altitude desert where you'll encounter two-humped Bactrian camels, a legacy of the Silk Road caravans.
• Diskit Monastery: the oldest and largest monastery in the valley, dominated by a monumental statue of Maitreya.
• The village of Turtuk: open to visitors since 2010, the last village before the Pakistani border, with a distinct Balti culture unlike the rest of Ladakh.
• The hot springs of Panamik: a classic stop in the northern valley.
• Hunder and its apricot orchards: to be explored on foot in spring during the blossom season.

Planning your Ladakh trip

Apple Nubra Cottage Camping fits into a Ladakh itinerary that typically combines Leh, the Indus Valley, monasteries and a stop in Nubra. To build a coherent journey, well-paced with altitude in mind, browse our trips to India, or discover other addresses in the region such as Wonderland Tourist Camp and Red Earth.