Sumoor, on the banks of the
Nubra River, is one of the prominent villages in
Leh District of
Jammu and Kashmir. It is 120 km from
Leh.
The major attraction is Samstemling Gompa, which is close to the meeting place of Shyok and Nubra rivers. Built in 1841, it is a big complex of seven temples and houses over hundreds of Gelug-pa monks. Sumoor is also noted for its scenic features comprising a variety of trees and flowering plants.
Tigar village is nearby.
