#34Nubra River

Nubra River

• It is the main tributary of the Shyok River.

• It originated from the Nubra Glacier, in a depression to the east of Saltoro Kangri Peak

• Nubra River meanders towards the southeast to join the Shyok River downstream of Shyok Valley at the base of the Ladakh range

• Nubra Valley, situated at an altitude of 3048m, is formed out of the Nubra River

• The catchment area is devoid of vegetation and human habitation due to high elevation and lack of rainfall