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Camping in Ladakh.

5 camping spots across Ladakh — facilities, water access, permits, and honest reviews.

Hunder Sand Dune Camp

Nubra Valley

Camping at the unique cold desert sand dunes of Hunder in Nubra Valley. Ride the rare Bactrian (double-hump) camels. Surreal landscape where desert meets mountains. ILP required.

Permit

Leh Garden Camp

Leh

Comfortable glamping in Leh town with mountain views. Good acclimatization base before heading to Pangong, Nubra, or Tso Moriri. Oxygen support available for altitude sickness.

Water

Pangong Lakeside Camp

Pangong Tso

Camping right on the shores of Pangong Tso with surreal blue-green water. Extremely cold nights. No running water — water is trucked in. Inner Line Permit required.

Permit

Tso Moriri Nomadic Camp

Tso Moriri

Remote camping at one of Ladakh's most pristine high-altitude lakes. Changpa nomad territory. No electricity, no phone signal. True wilderness camping.

Permit

Zanskar Padum Camp

Zanskar Valley

Remote camping in the Zanskar Valley accessible only in summer. Gateway to the famous Chadar frozen river trek (winter). Rafting on the Zanskar River. True adventure territory.

WaterPermit

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