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INDIAN TRAVELOGUE
Besides spell binding
landscapes, Ladakh is
renowned for its ancient
Buddhist monasteries. Ladakh
is often dubbed ‘Little Tibet’
as it shares an international
boundary with Tibet and plays
host to a sizable population of
Tibetan Buddhists.
Although a trip to Ladakh
has a lot to offer, tourists
are required to take some
precautions since it is mostly
a barren land and has low
atmospheric pressure and
low oxygen levels at higher
altitudes.
In this article, I’d like to
130 mention some important
points that every tourist
planning a trip should know
and answer some frequently
asked questions in travel
forums online.
Acclimatization is an important
part of building your Ladakh
The most common questions itinerary. Make sure you don’t
are related to acclimatization, rush your trip and allow time
for your body to adjust to the
ATMs, Petrol Pumps, acute
low atmospheric pressure.
mountain sickness, and
You should reserve the first 2
innerline permits as well
days after your arrival in Leh
as how long Ladakh tour
for getting used to the high
itineraries tend to be.
altitude. Don’t expect to arrive
in Leh and go right away to
All of my tips are based on
my personal experience in the Nubra or Pangong. Since you
could get seriously affected
region
by AMS which may lead to
severe headaches, nausea,
How to Deal With
restlessness, or even inability to
High Altitude and
walk or think, and ataxia which
Acclimatize in Leh
will ruin your vacation. Even the
Ladakh
most fit people are affected by
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acute mountain sickness.
Here are some
precautions to keep in
mind:
1. Physical fitness is the
foremost thing you need to
consider while undertaking a
trip to the Ladakh region.
2. Increase your altitude
gradually, and balance ascent
with rest to help your body
acclimatize.
3. Due to the low
atmospheric pressure, tourists