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Bactrian Camel Safari, Hunder in Ladakh

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Bactrian Camel Safari, Hunder in Ladakh

Ride double-humped Bactrian camels across the cold-desert sand dunes of the Nubra Valley.

Where
Hunder, Nubra Valley
Best time
May to October, late afternoon
Duration
15–30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Photo: Saurabh-ganguli · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Bactrian camels of Hunder are descendants of animals used on the old Silk Road caravans. Rides are short, gentle and suitable for children. ATV rides are also available on the dunes.

Good to know

  • Go at golden hour for photos
  • Rides are run by a local cooperative
  • Combine with Diskit Monastery’s giant Maitreya

Cost

Indicative ₹500–1,000 per ride. We include it in packages or book it as a stand-alone add-on.

Packages featuring bactrian camel safari, hunder

5N / 6D · Easy

Ladakh Essentials

The classic first trip: Leh, Sham Valley monasteries, Khardung La, the dunes of Nubra and the blues of Pangong Tso, paced with a proper acclimatisation day.

  • Leh – Sham Valley – Nubra – Pangong – Leh
  • May–Oct
max 4,350 m

from ₹24,900 / person

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