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Refill instead of buying bottles
Leh Main Bazaar, Leh, Ladakh
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Waste is hard to deal with in a cold desert, and plastic bottles pile up quickly. Many cafés and shops in Leh offer filtered water refills.
The lesson
Bring a sturdy bottle and use refill points.
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