1. Take complete rest for the first 36 hours of your arrival at Leh. However, this period may vary with different people.

2. Your body should get used to the lower oxygen levels.

3. In case you develop any of the above-mentioned symptoms, please consult a Doctor. Rescue and precaution for mountaineering and trekking in Ladakh Tourists undertaking mountaineering and trekking in Ladakh should take some precautions. There is no private aerial rescue agency in Ladakh and only as a life saving measure; engaging the Indian Air Force help in evacuation.

Dos and Donts
Photograhing of People:
Take permission before you click a photograph of any one. Don't take photo if they ask for money.

Water purification:
Take water purification piles with you. And you can use boiled fresh water during the trek. Dzomsa Laundry sells high pressure boiled water for Rs.7 per liter. Bring you own water container.

Plastic Bags:
Do not use plastic bag since plastic is officially banned in Ladakh. Always separate and properly dispose off litter burns burnable, bury biodegradable materials while trekking.

National Parks:
Don't disturb wild life during the trek; be aware of the highly sensitive ecology and the economy of the geographical and cultural landscape. These traveling to Leh by road must be prepared for landslides/road blocks and must provide a couple of days extra as margins. Indian tourists must understand that air line staff always accords priority of 'check-in' in flights to foreign nationals and Indian tourists must reach Leh airport at least 3 hours before schedule departure time of flight. 24 hours of complete rest in Leh should be strictly followed to avoid any altitude related problems.

Local tour operators are reliable and trustworthy.
For the months of July and August prior booking in Hotels are advisable.
Leh Agriculture co-operative society in Leh (located in main market on Chagspa village road) recycles water bottles and sells these drinking water bottles at Rs 8 each. Tourists are advised to use this water to preserve ecological balance and to reduce merace of plastic garbage.
A cotton scarf is often found useful while trekking in Ladakh.
A 'Polarisor' filter for photographers is a must.
Citibank VISA and AMEX credit cards are well accepted.
Those wanting to visit restricted areas must remember to obtain permits well in advance since Deputy Commissioner (DC's) office is closed on Sundays.
A big all side hat is recommended along with a good quality sun screen lotion.

 It's hopefully been a great tour of town .