Panamik is an extremely scenic village in the beautiful Nubra Valley. The village is known for its hot water springs and mesmerizing colourful trees between September and October. The place offers surreal view of the mighty mountains arising from the valley. The village has emerged as a favourite tourist attraction for explorers on their way to Leh,
Panamik is an extremely scenic village in the beautiful Nubra Valley. The village is known for its hot water springs and mesmerizing colourful trees between September and October. The place offers surreal view of the mighty mountains arising from the valley. The village has emerged as a favourite tourist attraction for explorers on their way to Leh,
Snow covered mountain peaks can be easily spotted from Panamik and the village is nothing less than a paradise for nature-lovers. The hot water spring in Panamik is based at an astounding height of 10,000+ft above sea level. It is known for healing rheumatism and other ailments. Panamik village also serves as a base for a trek to Ensa Gompa, a 250yr old monastery.
Panamik Village is popular for its hot springs; they are believed to cure various health diseases because it is enriched with a high amount of Sulphur. Many locals and tourists come here to take a dip in the Sulphur hot springs. Besides, there are other major tourist attractions near Panamik such as Samstanling Monastery located in Summor village. Panamik draws tourists to shop for woolen socks, Kashmiri carpet, and Pashmina shawls.
In the market of Panamik, you can also find Horticulture products like walnuts, apricots, apples and almonds. From here, you can take home some Kashmiri and Tibetan relics which make good souvenirs.
Winter is definitely not the ideal season to visit Panamik. For those who wants to include this gorgeous hamlet within their Leh Ladakh tour, must plan their tour during the summers or between the months of June and August. Along with the Khardung La Pass becoming operations, visitors can enjoy the true beauty and charm of Panamik in the summers.
The Panamik village can be reached via the Khardung La pass and consequently this pass can be used only during the summers. You can hire a rented cab from Leh and other major places in Ladakh
