The Shyok Valley circumscribing the cyclops Shyok is a majestic and elemental piece of attraction edging the Trans Himalayas. The valley is mostly torrid with sparse vegetation and is the gateway to the Nubra dunes. The road across the valley consists of gravel and stony rocks and can be considered as one of the toughest roads to traverse in the world. The river is quite huge and spreads a considerable area till the Diksit monastery and we can feel the essence of it across various places in Trans Himalayas. The river is captivating, and its look really fascinates every unanimous individual across the country. If we go a bit further from Shyok boulevard, we can reach the Hunder dunes or the famous Nubra valley for which travelers come to pay a tribute from different corners of the world.
Shyok river is an orphic water stream that is formed from Rimo glacier
The cyclops Shyok river inscribing the valley is an orphic water stream that is believed to have formed from the Rimo glacier. The river is quite dense and big, and the high stream is a retreat to watch flowing past the valley. Gradually as we come closer to the dunes area the water from the river gradually decreases and forms a substantial white lining. There is a saying that ‘Mountains are pleasure if you drive with leisure which is true provided one understands the same and does a self-riding on this artery. It is imperative to get close to the river and feel the beauty of the stream and its charm spread across the oasis. There are a lot of tributaries of the Shyok river, and it is also known as the river of death. The river looks splendid and considered to be the cyclops of love and death in the region as there have been some stories and myths attached to this legend.
Trans Himalayan magnetism surrounds the Shyok boulevard.
The mountains circumscribing the Shyok river look stunning and awesome and creates a wonderful scene across the environment where travelers can enjoy the fascination. Even the mountains of the Trans Himalayan belt seem to be scorching and heated due to the desert-like formation and the presence of dunes all across the realms. There are camels with two projections on their back and a ride on them can be intriguing and the same can be felt if we love sitting on their body and enjoying the jaunt. Some important monasteries tumble across the valley and have been set up in the environs to maintain peace and stability. There are very few inhabitants in the region and due to the lack of proper water and vegetation, life is vigorous and inflexible. The prominent feature to be observed is the presence of different and divergent groups of mountains of both the Himalayas and the Trans Himalayan belt which is a perfunctory cornerstone in the life of a geo traveler.
SHYOK FAQ
Where is Shyok river?
Shyok river is situated in India close to Nubra valley bounded by the enchanting mountains of the Trans Himalayas. It is a big river in India and touches the glacier of Siachen.
How to reach Shyok?
The Shyok boulevard can be reached from Ladakh via Khardung La Pass. On delving a bit further, one can reach Hunder village and the famous Nubra valley. There is also a monastery named ‘Diskit’ situated around the river.