Nubra valley in in the north of Leh town which a driving distance of approx 1590 Kms. Khardungla pass ( world highest motorable pass ) differ Nubra and Leh Valley. It is believed that when Alexender went back home he went through Nubra valley.
After a long and tiring battle some of his soldiers stayed back at Nubra valley with two humph camels which they had brought from their native places. Same breed still exist in few hundreds. Nubra valley has some high altitude special sand dunes which give a feel for high altitude desert area. You may have a pleasure ride for few hours and camel ride can be arranged for a week to explore entire Nubra Valley.