Ladakh

1. regional capital Leh
2. mountain road from Manali to Leh open June to Sept
3. in Manali (Negis Mayflower) cosy alpine guesthouse wooden rooms, log fires
4. in Leh (Oriental guesthouse) http://www.oriental-ladakh.com/ simple lodge below town's Shanti Stupa
5. bring diamox
6. Northern India (Lonely Planet)
7. hotel spic & span, hotel dragon, hotel ibex complex, desert rain cafe, http://www.hotelomasila.com/
8. day trip to Hemis $40
9. Lamayuru via alchi, likir & ri dzong $95 Nubra valley 2d/1n $140
10. http://www.yaktravels.com/
11. July-Sept peak season http://www.jetairways.com/ 2x from new delhi to Leh
12. take 2 days off, fly out of HK Tuesday night 6/30, arrive 2 am in delhi, delhi to leh flight 0630 0745 (0545 flight fully booked) return from leh to delhi 08:25 09:40 on sun 7/5 connect back to HK, have 4 full days in LEH
13. link to frommer's guide http://www.frommers.com/destinations/leh/3525010001.html

best to visit May-Sept, fly Jetair or kingfisher
stay: Padma Guest House www.padmaladakh.net $18
or
Shakti Ladakh's village experience: homestays (reached by hiking, rafting or driving www.shakihimalaya.com
or
Stok palace heritage hotel
shop: artou's (bookshop) on main bazaar road in Leh
ladakh art palace (MBR in Leh)
tibet arts (MBR in Leh)
see
Leh Palace (17th c) old town Leh
monasteries: indus valley gompas ie Hemis, Chemray, Thiksey & Tak-Thok

http://www.shaktihimalaya.com/himalaya-tourism/ladakh/gallery.htm