u/Aggressive-Skin-6699

Hey everyone,

I'm planning a workation in Leh soon (solo, Mid july) . I’ll be flying in from Kochi and plan to work during the weekdays, explore the local area on the weekends

As a software engineer, I need to make sure the logistics make sense before I commit. I have a few specific concerns and would love your advice:

1. Internet Reliability: I do work as a software engineer, so I need a highly stable connection. How reliable is the Wi-Fi/Fiber in Leh town right now? Which postpaid cellular networks are currently the most dependable for a hotspot fallback?
2. Altitude/AMS: Going straight from sea level to 11,500 ft is a big jump. What’s the reality of acclimatizing while trying to work? Did brain fog affect your productivity in the first few days?
3. 4-Day Long Weekend Itinerary: With Saturday through Tuesday completely off from work, where should I head? I’d love to see places like Nubra Valley or Pangong Tso, but I want to make sure I pace the altitudes safely.