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Packing for Ladakh: what the altitude actually demands
Layers matter more than any single expensive jacket.
ETEditorial TeamDestination specialists10 Jun 20265 min read
Leh sits at roughly 3,500 metres, and the passes you'll cross go well beyond that. Temperature swings of 20°C between midday sun and post-sunset cold are normal, which is why layering beats any single heavy jacket.
The non-negotiables
Diamox (with a doctor's approval), sunscreen rated for altitude UV, and a headlamp for the passes where daylight runs out faster than expected.
What people over-pack
A full trekking wardrobe for what is, for most itineraries, a road trip with short walks. Save the pack weight.
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