Turtuk Ladakh : Uncover Ladakh’s Hidden Beauty and Rich Balti Heritage

Turtuk Village Leh, situated in the northernmost region of India, is the village closest to Pakistan. Prior to 1971, it was part of the Baltistan province. This secluded area is of high strategic importance and is heavily influenced by the military. If you plan to visit Turtuk in Ladakh, keep in mind that special permits are necessary due to its sensitive nature. For a more in-depth look at this captivating destination, refer to the comprehensive Turtuk travel guide.

Best Time to Visit Turtuk Village : Summer months from April to September

Things To Do in Turtuk Village : Seek the blessings of the almighty at the Turtuk Gompa. visit the Balti Heritage home and museum, See the beauty of nature’s cold storage, Visit the last point of India, at Thang, Witness the glorifying ruins of the Brokpa Fort

Tourist Attractions in Turtuk Village : Diskit Monastery, Yagbo Ancient Village, Nubra Valley 

Turtuk village From Leh :  205 kms

Food in Turtuk Village :  Traditional Balti dishes, apricots, locally-made bread, and   yak milk, Zan with Tsamig, Kissir with Grangtur and  Brakoo & Muskat

Adventure Activities at Turtuk Village :  Trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, rock climbing, and camping. Also read adventure sports in Ladakh.

How to Reach Turtuk Village

By Air

• The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula airport at a distance of 205 km.
• Once you arrive at Kushok Bakula Airport in Leh, you can reach Turtuk in Ladakh by hiring a taxi from Leh.

By train

• The closest railway stations are Kalka & Jammu Tawi Railway Stations.
• The best way to travel via train to Turtuk is to take a train from your hometown and reach the Kalka or Jammu Tawi railway station.
• From Kalka or Jammu, you can arrive at Leh in a bus or a shared taxi.
• Once you reach Leh, you can get a taxi from Taxi stand Leh to reach Turtuk Village.

By road

To reach Turtuk Village Leh, you need to arrive at Leh first using one of the two given routes:

• Manali to Sarchu to Leh to Turtuk
• Jammu to Srinagar to Leh to Turtuk

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