Destinations / Ladakh

Hanle

India’s dark-sky reserve

Region
Ladakh
Altitude
4,500 m
Best season
June to October

A remote observatory village where the night sky is among the clearest on earth. Astro-stays only, with advance permission.

Why we love it

Ask our specialists — they will tell you the best hour for the light, the family who serves the finest kahwa, and the walk most visitors miss.

Months we recommend

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Tell us how you’d like to travel, and we’ll shape the rest

Every CNE journey is private and planned from scratch with one of our specialists in Srinagar, Leh or Jammu. There’s no obligation and no fee to start.