Experience theStars of Hanle
Luxury Himalayan Living Beneath the Darkest Skies in India.
4,500m
Altitude
300+
Clear Nights Yearly
Near Zero
Light Pollution
IAO
Astronomical Observatory
Where the EarthMeets the Cosmos
At 4,500 metres above sea level, Hanle sits in the remote Changthang plateau of eastern Ladakh — one of the highest inhabited places on earth, and one of its last truly dark skies.
The Last Dark Sky
Hanle hosts India's highest astronomical observatory. With zero light pollution and 300+ clear nights a year, you'll witness a sky that most never see in a lifetime.
Ancient Himalayan Soul
Nestled in the Trans-Himalayan cold desert of Ladakh, Hanle is a land of ancient monasteries, nomadic culture, and landscapes so raw they feel otherworldly.
Ladakhi Warmth
Our home is your home. Guided by generations of Ladakhi hospitality, every guest is welcomed with butter tea, warm hearths, and quiet, attentive care.
The World's HighestOptical Telescope
Just 1 km from your doorstep, the IAO hosts one of the world's most powerful telescopes — at 4,500m, above 40% of Earth's atmosphere. A rare vantage on the universe, and a neighbour you can visit.
Handpicked HomesBeneath the Stars
Distinctive homestays and lodges, each chosen for character, comfort and a view of the cosmos.
New stays are arriving soon. Check back shortly.
Words FromBeneath the Stars
“Waking to the silence of the plateau and falling asleep under the Milky Way — I have never felt so far from the world and so at home.”
Aria Sharma
Mumbai · Stargazing escape
Plan Your NightUnder the Sky
Live dark-sky conditions for the nights ahead — cloud cover, moon phase and temperature at 4,500m, updated from Open-Meteo.
20 Aug
Fair
59% cloud
52%
8° / 16°
21 Aug
Fair
39% cloud
62%
6° / 15°
22 Aug
Fair
6% cloud
72%
5° / 15°
23 Aug
Fair
4% cloud
81%
4° / 16°
24 Aug
Fair
53% cloud
89%
5° / 15°
25 Aug
Fair
12% cloud
95%
5° / 17°
26 Aug
Fair
1% cloud
98%
5° / 18°
