Leh is a high-altitude city in Indian-administered Ladakh, the region’s largest city and joint capital. It sits at 3,524 m, linked by the Leh-Manali and Srinagar highways; the historic Leh Palace anchors its royal past.
An Indian rescue team is preparing a high-altitude mission to recover the body of Dorje Morup from Everest. New evidence suggests the remains belong to Morup, not Green Boots, and DNA testing could confirm his identity. The attempt faces extreme dangers and cross-border coordination.