Ahead of the convergence of the Shyok and Nubra rivers, Sumur is a place of haven extended over a large area. It shelters the most prominent monastery, Samstem Ling Gompa, which arrives after a pleasant forty minute walk. This monastery was built in the year 1841 and the Gompa accumulates monks within the age group of 7 to 70. To catch the morning or evening puja, you will have to do a night stay in Sumur. Most of the guest houses are located on the sand lane which leads from the bus stop at the prayer wheel.
If you want to attend the puja you will have to do an overnight stay in Sumur. There is no need to worry because accommodation facilities are provided in Sumur`s hotel`s at reasonable rates. The AO guesthouse located nearby the main road offers basic double rooms, camping, vegetarian cafe and garden. You get another option of camping down the lane to the galaxy guesthouse for just Rs.60. An additional walk of ten minutes will lead you to the friendly Stakray guesthouse which avails a facility of basic double rooms overlooking a huge vegetable garden and a traditional Ladakhi kitchen. It is a 1.5 km trek to the Gompa from here, which is convenient for catching the pujas.
