Turtuk

Turtuk is a village in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir.It is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier , located in the Nubra tehsil, 205 km from the Leh town, on the banks of the Shyok River.The village offers views of Beautiful Valley, part of the Shyok Valley.There are a few gompas located on the plateau above the Shyok River and there is an old royal house to see in the village. Turtuk is one of the few places in India where one can witness Balti culture, and one can find a few homestays and guest houses in the village. It is the last major village where tourist activity is allowed before the Line of Control.Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins.