Turtuk

Turtuk is a village in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Nubra tehsil, 205 km from the Leh town, on the banks of Shyok River. Turtuk gram panchayat is the northern most village of India. Turtuk was under Pakistan's Control till 1971, but later India got control of this strategic area. Predominantly a Muslim village, residents speak Baltistani, Urdu and Ladakhi Language. Turtuk, is the last outpost in India from where the Pakistan- controlled Northern Areas begin. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier.

Tourism in and around Turtuk

Turtuk was opened for tourists in 2009. The village offers views of Beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. Though a Muslim village, there are few gompas located on the plateau above Shyok River and there is an old royal house to see in village.

The Floods of 2010

In August 2010, the village of Turtuk has been impacted by the floods happening in the entire Ladakh. The details of these floods are readable on a specific article 2010 Ladakh floods.