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 with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the monastery dates from the 14th century and houses devotional artifacts and historic murals. A notable feature is a hillside statue of Maitreya Buddha overlooking the valley.

Tourism is the main economic activity in Diskit, with visitors drawn to the monastery, the panoramic mountain scenery, and the nearby Hunder area known for its dune fields and camel rides with the double-humped Bactrian camels.

Access to Diskit is by road from Leh via the Khardung La Pass. The town serves as a base for treks and day trips into Nubra Valley and the surrounding trans-Himalayan landscapes.