diskit
Diskit is a town in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India. It is the administrative center of Nubra tehsil in Leh district. The town lies along the Shyok River in the Nubra Valley and serves as a gateway for visitors exploring northern Ladakh. Diskit experiences a high-altitude desert climate, with long, cold winters and brief, dry summers.
The central landmark is Diskit Monastery (Diskit Gompa), the oldest and largest gompa in Nubra Valley. Affiliated
Tourism is the main economic activity in Diskit, with visitors drawn to the monastery, the panoramic mountain
Access to Diskit is by road from Leh via the Khardung La Pass. The town serves as