Turtuk is bounded by Nubra on one side and Baltistan on the other. This little settlement comprises of around 4000 people. This settlement of Turtuk is calm, green and immensely beautiful. If you stumble at Turtuk, this journey will provide you a memorable insight into an unknown valley filled with known stories.
Turtuk in Balti stands for “a desire to stay” – which describes the innate sense of their living. Being a high desert, Turtuk virtually experiences no rainfall. In the peak summer month, temperatures fall around 22 degrees. And, the lowest temperature can be around -10 degrees.
Both taxis and buses are available. The best time to visit Turtuk is from June to September.
The village of Turtuk is unified by three sections and they are Chutang, Yul and Pharol. Chutang is a settlement parked by the river bank. This place is where educational and cultural center of Turtuk grows and benefit the people. Yul is the oldest area of the village and it is crammed with population. Pharol can be reached by crossing a bridge. A huge open buckwheat fields can be seen from far and wide. When you finally wrap up your tour, you will carry with you myths, stories and memories.
