Head south-east from Leh into the Changthang plateau: nomad encampments, wild asses, the high lakes of Tso Kar and Tso Moriri and finally Hanle, where the night sky is among the darkest on earth.
Highlights
- Changpa nomad camps on the Changthang
- Birdlife at Tso Kar and Tso Moriri
- Stargazing at Hanle’s observatory village
- Monastery at Korzok
The journey
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Days 1–3
Leh
Acclimatise with gentle monastery visits.
Overnight: Boutique hotel, Leh
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Days 4–5
Tso Kar & Tso Moriri
South over the Taglang La road onto the Changthang.
Overnight: Lakeside camp, Tso Moriri
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Days 6–7
Hanle
Two nights for the observatory and the stars.
Overnight: Astro-stay, Hanle
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Days 8–9
Return to Leh
Back along the Indus for a last evening and departure.
Overnight: Boutique hotel, Leh
Where you’ll stay
Boutique hotel
Leh
Acclimatisation nights
Lakeside camp
Tso Moriri
Heated tents by the water
Astro-stay
Hanle
Registered homestay with telescope sessions
Included
- Private SUV and driver
- All meals outside Leh
- Protected-area permits and Hanle permission
- Oxygen in vehicle
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
