DOS and DON’Ts, while you are in Ladakh.
Acclimatization:
Acute mountain sickness can occur to any one at an altitude above 10,000 ft. from the sea level. The most common symptoms of acute mountain sickness are headache; disturb sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, cough, irregular breathing, breathlessness, and lack of concentration. To acclimatise to Leh Town’s 11,500-foot altitude, follow these steps. To properly acclimatise, follow these steps.
- Take complete rest for the first 24 hours of your arrival at Leh. However, this period may vary with different people.
- Your body should get used to the lower oxygen levels.
- In case you develop any of the above-mentioned symptoms, please consult a Doctor.
In the Monasteries:
While you are visiting a monastery, there are few things that you must keep in your mind:
- Take off your shoes outside the Temple.
- Using flashlight is not allowed if you are permitted to take pictures in the temple.
- Strictly forbid smoking and drinking.
- Don’t touch any object in the temple.
- If there are prayers going on, do not make noise or do any disturbing act.
- Do not talk bad words.
- Always wear proper dress (full sleeves and full pants).
Keep Environment Clean:
As a tourist, it is your responsibility to help us keeping our environment clean. Do not litter anywhere. Look for proper place to dump your trashes. Please help us to promote eco-tourism/eco-friendly tourism. Thank you.
