Turtuk Village

Turtuk is the northernmost village in India open to tourists — a remote, breathtakingly beautiful Balti settlement in upper Nubra Valley, just 10 km from the Pakistan border. Famous for organic apricot orchards, flat-roofed stone homes, and a fascinating Balti culture distinct from mainstream Ladakhi identity, it is one of Ladakh's most unique and rewarding offbeat destinations. Visit the small Turtuk Museum for a fascinating introduction to Balti history and the partition's impact on the region.