Milky Way over Ladakh mountains at Hanle Dark Sky Reserve
Signature Expedition6 Days

Hanle Dark Sky Expedition

Leh → Nubra → Pangong → Hanle → Umling La → Leh

Best months: June, July, August, September

A new-moon-aligned expedition to one of the world's highest dark sky reserves. Astronomy evening at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, with an optional Umling La push.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Leh — Acclimatize

Leh3,500m

Day 2

Leh → Khardung La → Nubra Valley

Hunder3,050m~5h drive

Day 3

Nubra → Shyok → Pangong Tso

Pangong4,225m~6h drive

Day 4

Pangong → Hanle Dark Sky Reserve

Hanle4,500m~5h drive

Day 5

Hanle Astronomy Night + Optional Umling La

Hanle4,500m

Day 6

Hanle → Leh via Chumur → Depart

Leh3,500m~7h drive
Quick overview (expandable list)

Altitude Profile

Metres above sea level per day — see how the route builds altitude gradually.

3,500m
D1
3,050m
D2
4,225m
D3
4,500m
D4
4,500m
D5
3,500m
D6
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Destinations on This Route

Places You'll Visit

Leh, Ladakh

Leh

3,500m · Ladakh

Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Nubra Valley

3,050m · Ladakh

Pangong Tso, Ladakh

Pangong Tso

4,225m · Ladakh

Hanle, Ladakh

Hanle

4,500m · Ladakh

Ready when the mountains are.

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