2,900 m
Domkhar Rock Art
Hundreds of ancient petroglyphs of ibex, hunters and symbols carved along the Indus.
Lower Indus
Aryan Valley (Dha-Hanu), Ladakh
Home of the Brokpa people, known for flower-crowned headdresses, vineyards and a distinct culture.
- Altitude
- 2,900 m
- From Leh
- ~160 km, 5 hours
- Best time
- April to October (Bonono festival in autumn)
- Permit
- Protected-area permit required
The villages of Dah, Garkone and Biama sit in a warm, low stretch of the Indus. The Brokpa community has its own language, festivals and dress, and village homestays welcome respectful visitors.
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