Ladakh Astrophotography Tour

Hanle is renowned among stargazers for its moonlike landscape. Along with being one of the tallest observatories in the world, the high-altitude Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is situated here at a height of 14,764 feet. It features upgraded facilities for astronomy at night. Since 2001, it has owned the two-meter Himalayan Chandra Telescope. At the Hanle site, a seven-unit High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope is also in use. The best would be to set up camp with a heavy comforter and a cup of hot tea and think about the universe as you stare into space, though, as Hanle is renowned for its clear sky. You can travel through the "moonscape" during the day to reach the stunning Tso Moriri Lake. Around 254 kilometres separate Leh from Hanle.

Zenith Odysseys in association with Aseem Foundation invites you to an Astrophotography Tour to Ladakh.

Itinerary:

Day -1 Wednesday, 26 July, 2023

Arrival at Leh, Rest throughout the day and evening hike to Shanti Stupa

Day -2 Thursday, 27 July, 2023

Visit to Monasteries near Leh and evening at Druk Padma Karpo School for on ground orientation session of Astro Photography.

Day -3 Friday, 28 July, 2023

Acclimatization hike near Khardung La, evening free at Leh Market.

Day -4 Saturday, 29 July, 2023

Transfer to Hanle via Mahe, Nyoma, Loma. overnight at Hanle

Day -5 Sunday, 30 July, 2023

Visit to Hanle Observatory, dark sky photography, overnight at Hanle

Day -6 Monday, 31 July, 2023

Dark sky photography, overnight at Hanle

Day -7 Tuesday, 1 August, 2023

Transfer to Tso Moriri, Night Photography

Day -8 Wednesday, 2 August, 2023

Transfer from Tso Moriri to Leh, evening free at Leh

Day – 9 Thursday, 3 August, 2023

Drop off at Leh Airport