Landing in Leh (we opted for the 1 hour flight rather than 3 day bus from Delhi) was a bit like landing on the moon. The town, despite being in the Indus valley, is at 3500m so it has taken us a few days to adjust. Climbing up stairs is still more tiring than it should be!
Leh is Delhi's polar opposite, and as a result is an excellent place to be. The weather is cool (18 degrees-ish, although feels a lot more in the blazing sunshine). The people (mostly Tibetan) are extremely friendly and relaxed. The tourists are mix of wealthy Indians, hardcore western trekkers and hippies lapping up the Buddhism/yoga etc. Most of the accommodation is in small guesthouses, most don't take reservations so you just have to turn up and hope there is space. Recommended by some Austrian guy we met in an internet cafe in Delhi, we landed on a little place called Guest house Ribook, which at 500 rupees a night is pretty basic, but it's really peaceful and below is the view from the garden, so can't complain!
We have another week here so will update further in a few days.
Leh is Delhi's polar opposite, and as a result is an excellent place to be. The weather is cool (18 degrees-ish, although feels a lot more in the blazing sunshine). The people (mostly Tibetan) are extremely friendly and relaxed. The tourists are mix of wealthy Indians, hardcore western trekkers and hippies lapping up the Buddhism/yoga etc. Most of the accommodation is in small guesthouses, most don't take reservations so you just have to turn up and hope there is space. Recommended by some Austrian guy we met in an internet cafe in Delhi, we landed on a little place called Guest house Ribook, which at 500 rupees a night is pretty basic, but it's really peaceful and below is the view from the garden, so can't complain!
We have another week here so will update further in a few days.
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