Miles For Lives
India by Road, Ireland by Heart
Hanle is a remote high-altitude village and mountain station located in the Ladakh region of northern India, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 meters (14,800 feet). Nestled in the Changthang plateau near the Indus River, it’s renowned for its astrophysical significance and serene natural landscapes.
Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), perched atop Mt. Saraswati (Digpa‑ratsa Ri) in Hanle, Ladakh, operates at an impressive altitude of 4,500 m, making it one of the highest optical, infrared, and gamma-ray observatories in the world
Pristine Night Skies: Exceptional for astrophotography, the region offers clear, dark skies with minimal light pollution.
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