Notable viewpoint · Nubra, Ladakh
K12
K12 is a viewpoint in Nubra, Ladakh.
K12: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit K12
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach K12 — distance from nearby cities
- From Kargil (LA): about 144 km by road (115 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kargil
- From Leh (LA): about 171 km by road (137 km straight line) · directions · more places near Leh
- From Pahalgam (JK): about 264 km by road (211 km straight line) · directions · more places near Pahalgam
- From Srinagar (JK): about 305 km by road (244 km straight line) · directions · more places near Srinagar
- From Gulmarg (JK): about 348 km by road (279 km straight line) · directions · more places near Gulmarg
Coordinates: 35.29545, 77.02187. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near K12
- Chumik Kangri · viewpoint · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gyong Kangri · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
- Saltoro Kangri · viewpoint · ~25 km · Must-see
- Teram Shehr Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~29 km · Must-see
- Gharkun · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Dansam · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~33 km · Must-see
- Sherpi Kangri · viewpoint · ~36 km · Must-see
- NJ9842 · viewpoint · Leh · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ghent Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~40 km · Must-see
- La Yongma Ri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~40 km · Must-see
- Singhi Kangri · viewpoint · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kondus Glacier · viewpoint · ~48 km · Must-see
- South Rimo Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Central Rimo Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Link Sar · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~52 km · Must-see
- Staghar Glacier · viewpoint · ~54 km · Must-see
- Singhi Glacier · viewpoint · Ngari Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
- K6 Peak · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~56 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near K12
- Chumik Kangri · viewpoint · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gyong Kangri · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
- Saltoro Kangri · viewpoint · ~25 km · Must-see
- Teram Shehr Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~29 km · Must-see
- Gharkun · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Dansam · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~33 km · Must-see
- Sherpi Kangri · viewpoint · ~36 km · Must-see
- NJ9842 · viewpoint · Leh · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ghent Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~40 km · Must-see
- La Yongma Ri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~40 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for K12 yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit K12?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is K12 from Kargil?
K12 is about 144 km by road from Kargil (115 km straight line), 171 km from Leh and 264 km from Pahalgam. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near K12?
Nearby: Chumik Kangri (viewpoint, 13 km), Gyong Kangri (viewpoint, 23 km), Saltoro Kangri (viewpoint, 25 km), Teram Shehr Glacier (viewpoint, 29 km), Gharkun (viewpoint, 31 km), Dansam (viewpoint, 33 km).
Is K12 worth visiting?
K12 is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ladakh on Spotwander.