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Sonam Dorje

High-altitude guide, Hanle

4.9

97 trips ledLadakhi, Hindi, EnglishLadakh Highlands

Background

Ran high-altitude trekking logistics for a decade before the reserve was declared, and now coordinates the village astronomy ambassador programme in Hanle. Sonam handles acclimatisation schedules as seriously as observing plans, because at 4,500 m the two are the same problem.

“The sky is not going anywhere. Spend the first night sleeping, not observing.”

Record

Years guiding: 9
Expeditions led: 97
Average rating: 4.9
Home site: Ladakh Highlands
Site Bortle class: Class 2

Open Ladakh Highlands

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Ladakh Highlands · India

Hanle High-Altitude Programme

Six nights at 4,500 m with a proper acclimatisation ramp and the thinnest air on the platform.

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Sep 5–11, 20266 nightsmax 6

From, per person

$3,960

4.9(33)

Sonam Dorje