Local favourite viewpoint · Nubra, Ladakh
Rirap
Rirap is a viewpoint in Nubra, Ladakh.
Rirap: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Rirap
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
How to reach Rirap — distance from nearby cities
- From Leh (LA): about 116 km by road (93 km straight line) · directions · more places near Leh
- From Kargil (LA): about 125 km by road (100 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kargil
- From Pahalgam (JK): about 244 km by road (195 km straight line) · directions · more places near Pahalgam
- From Srinagar (JK): about 292 km by road (234 km straight line) · directions · more places near Srinagar
- From Gulmarg (JK): about 339 km by road (271 km straight line) · directions · more places near Gulmarg
Coordinates: 34.90976, 77.14415. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rirap
- La Yongma Ri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~16 km · Must-see
- NJ9842 · viewpoint · Leh · ~22 km · Must-see
- Gharkun · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Gyong Kangri · viewpoint · ~33 km · Must-see
- Chumik Kangri · viewpoint · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mamostong Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~59 km · Must-see
- Dansam · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~60 km · Must-see
- Thangman Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~64 km · Must-see
- South Rimo Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saser Kangri III · viewpoint · Nubra · ~74 km · Must-see
- Chulung Glacier · viewpoint · Leh · ~27 km
- Chuchuri · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~30 km
- Gyong Glacier · viewpoint · ~31 km
- Charkun · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~31 km
- Karakoram Nubra Shyok WLS · sanctuary · Leh · ~34 km
- Balti Heritage Museum and Cultural Centre · museum · Leh · ~37 km · Well liked
- Border View point · viewpoint · Leh · ~40 km · Highly rated
- Chorbat Valley · viewpoint · Leh · ~45 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rirap
- La Yongma Ri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~16 km · Must-see
- NJ9842 · viewpoint · Leh · ~22 km · Must-see
- Gharkun · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Gyong Kangri · viewpoint · ~33 km · Must-see
- Chumik Kangri · viewpoint · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mamostong Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~59 km · Must-see
- Dansam · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~60 km · Must-see
- Thangman Kangri · viewpoint · Nubra · ~64 km · Must-see
- South Rimo Glacier · viewpoint · Nubra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saser Kangri III · viewpoint · Nubra · ~74 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Rirap yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What is the best time to visit Rirap?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Rirap from Leh?
Rirap is about 116 km by road from Leh (93 km straight line), 125 km from Kargil and 244 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 Rirap?
Nearby: La Yongma Ri (viewpoint, 16 km), NJ9842 (viewpoint, 22 km), Gharkun (viewpoint, 30 km), Gyong Kangri (viewpoint, 33 km), Chumik Kangri (viewpoint, 45 km), Mamostong Kangri (viewpoint, 59 km).