provides a base for mountaineering expeditions to the Nun Kun mountain massif. Agriculture in Ladakh is scarce due to the dry climate, and is restricted to the river valleys. The Suru valley, formed by the catchment of the Suru River, receives irrigation through the canals of the Suru River. The main crops grown in the valley include barley, buckwheat, turnips and mustard. References External links Rivers of Ladakh Indus basin Rivers of India