8 Things To Do In Ladakh On Your Next Getaway

1. Markha Valley Trek

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2. Visit Pangong Tso Lake

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3. Explore Hemis Monastery

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4. White-Water Rafting

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5. Wild Quests

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6. Camel Riding

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7. Attend Hemis Festival

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8. Go To Khardung La

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