Ladakh

Ladakh, the “Land of High Passes,” is one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Perched at altitudes between 2,500 and 5,000 metres, this high-altitude desert in the northern reaches of India is a world of vast, stark beauty where turquoise rivers cut through barren mountains, ancient Buddhist monasteries cling to sheer cliffsides, and the sky feels impossibly close and blue. From the magnetic hill of Leh to the mirror-like Pangong Tso lake that changes colour through the day, Ladakh is a destination that humbles you, inspires you, and leaves you breathless quite literally.