Loma Bend, Indus-Hanle Confluence

Loma Bend is a scenic U-shaped bend of the Indus River at its confluence with the Hanle River near Loma village between Nyoma and Hanle in Ladakh, India. Located along the Leh-Hanle road in the Changthang region, the viewpoint offers panoramic views of the braided Indus valley, surrounding cold desert mountains and the merging rivers. It is a popular photography stop for travelers heading to Hanle and the Indian Astronomical Observatory.

Visitors can expect an open high-altitude viewpoint along the Leh-Hanle highway overlooking the wide, braided Indus River making a sharp U-turn at its meeting point with the Hanle River. The landscape is stark cold desert with barren mountains, sandy riverbed and clear skies. There are no built structures except the road and roadside parking area. Visitors typically stop briefly to view the confluence, take photographs and enjoy the expansive valley scenery before continuing to Hanle.