Going to Ladakh, Spiti, or Himachal? Cool. Let Me Help You Not Screw It Up. I’m Amit (@wanderlustwithamit). I’ve spent way too much time in these mountains, breaking down in the middle of nowhere, finding the best momos in random villages, getting altitude sickness and a sunburn on the same day, and somehow loving every second of it. This guide is just everything I’ve picked up over the years. The routes that make sense. The places worth stopping. The stuff people don’t post about because they haven’t actually been. Whether you’re doing the classic Manali-Leh route, heading into Spiti, or just trying to get out of the city for a while, got you. And if you’re lost in the planning mess, I also help people one-on-one. Trust me, these places that hit different.
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High-altitude colored lake stretching from India to Tibet.
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Remote border village in Ladakh near the LAC with Tibet.
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Gurdwara with yummy langar and warm hearts.
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Oldest monastery in Nubra with giant Buddha and valley views
Café
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Cafe run by BRO Personnels
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Historic royal palace in Leh
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World’s highest observatory with epic stargazing in Hanle
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High-altitude mountain pass in Ladakh
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High-altitude desert valley with dunes, rivers, and peaks.
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Ancient monastery on a moonscape-like hillside in Ladakh.
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Shopping and Vibes
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Hilltop monastery known for its ancient oracles and views
Museum
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Old royal palace near Leh with a giant seated Buddha statue.
Waterfall
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Meditation and drone shots
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Rugged valley overlook with Himalayan panoramas.
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Historic Ladakhi palace with views
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Drukpa Monastery in with Padmasambhava Statue
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Iconic hilltop monastery with a giant Maitreya Buddha statue
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Remote hilltop monastery near Hanle observatory, Ladakh.
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Panoramic lookout above Leh with sweeping valley vistas.
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Historic market in Leh where locals dance during festivals
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Historic Sikh shrine near Leh on Leh–Kargil Highway
Hot Spring
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High-altitude valley with hot springs and geothermal vents
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One of the world’s highest monasteries, serene and remote.