Hanle lies about 270km to the south-east of Leh, and is about 7-8 hours by road. While Leh is at 3,500m or 11,480ft, Hanle is higher at 4,500m or 14,700ft, all the more reason for travellers to spend at least two full days in Leh and acclimatise before moving on. Hanle has a few homestays. Hanle Dark Sky Reserve is the first dark sky reserve in India. This is established in Ladakh’s Hanle region which is a remote village. This is a big boost to Astro tourism and will invite a lot of tourists and particularly those who are interested in stars and astronomy. Introduction Hanle , lying in Ladakh’s Changthang, is truly the most understated part of any Ladakh trip. Situated about 260 KMs from Leh and less than 100 KMs from Mahe and very close to the Line of Actual Control – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the smoothness of the roads in such a high-altitude desert. The view changes when you’re in Hanle – the mountains shrink in size and multiple clusters can be spotted – giving an exclusive vibe to the region. The tiny village is home ... Hanle , a small village located at an altitude of over 4,400 meters in the Changthang region of Ladakh is one of the calmest, most beautiful, and enchanting places in India with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and vast open skies.
