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There are post offices in Leh and Padum. If you need to receive a letter or parcel, use the guesthouse address or poste restante. Courier services are available as well; the major international courier companies have representatives in India and it is certainly possible to send a parcel from Leh.

A man from Kalbok village (Treks 2–4)

Local language

English is one of the official languages of India and is used in most official documents, on signs and announcements, and is spoken by many people. On the way to Ladakh, and in Leh, you can expect to hear at least basic English.

Ladakh has its own language. It is similar to Tibetan, but the two languages are said to be so different that Tibetans and Ladakhis living in India often prefer to use English or Hindi to communicate. Additionally, the Ladakhi language has regional differences.

In the villages on the most popular routes people who offer accommodation, run shops or manage campsites will speak some English. Guides and many horsemen are usually fluent; in remote villages, however, you will need to know a few words in Ladakhi to communicate.