Ladakh's Nubra Valley to host the 6th Siachen Folk Festival soon

If you are looking for a place to go to and things to do this summer, look no further because this June you need to be in Nubra Valley in Ladakh, home to the mighty Siachen glacier.

The sixth edition of the Siachen Folk Festival is going to be held on June 5, 2022, at Chamsen Polo ground in Nubra.


The festival will include various cultural shows, traditional games such as archery, and an array of traditional food items.


The Siachen Folk Festival is organised to keep the legacy of the old silk route trade alive. It’s an effort to let people know more about the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh. The two-day festival draws in a number of visitors, both domestic and international.

The festival venue, Chamshen Pologround, is not any ordinary polo ground. This present venue used to be a polo ground back when it was an important trading route.

The festival is a very lively and colourful affair. Complete with various groups performing cultural shows, songs and dance. The traditional archery competition has always been a huge crowd puller too.

These activities are ways to teach the present younger generation the beauty of their culture and the importance of preserving one’s old traditions and cultures.

After the festival, you might as well explore the region. We hear this time is the best time to do the Bactrian camel ride, also known as the double-humped camel ride. The Hunder sand dunes of Nubra are another great place for quad biking, if that’s something that interests you.

Whatever it is that you choose, you will all agree that this is the best time to be in Ladakh, enjoying the outdoors. Let this Siachen Folk Festival be your wonderful summer break.

1. When is the best time to visit Nubra Valley?
   Nubra Valley is best from April to June, and September to October. Best time to be out exploring. The temperature stays around 15 degrees Celsius.
2. What’s special about Hunder Sand Dunes?
   Hunder is a cold desert with silver sand all around. It is a spectacular sight to see and a great experience to have.
3. What does Silk Route mean?
   Silk Route was a network of ancient trade routes/networks. It was the route that connected India with China, Middle East and Europe. Basically, it created a trade channel with the rest of the world.