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Leh - Ladakh

Maan Village

Stay at India’s first Astro Village

Reach for the stars at the world-famous Pangong Tso & find the luxury in most authentic way at Astrostays

Why we love this homestay?

Stargazing Sessions at 14000ft
On the banks of Pangong Lake

Pangong Homestays

Astrostays provides an exclusive dark sky experience coupled with a homestay situated at an elevation of 14,000 feet above sea level. A resident Astrospreneur facilitates a captivating stargazing experience beneath the night sky using a high-powered telescope positioned outside the homestay.

The Astrostay is located 163 Kms from the main city of Leh and takes 7 hours to reach from Leh via Chang La Pass. The village is famous for the blue turquoise lake and the pashmina goats of Changthang. Beyond the Turquoise lake one can experience the Border village of Chushul as well as the stories of the 1962 war at Rezeng- La. The Homestay is best known for its traditional appeal and local culture

Experience the magic of the dark sky along with the local culture during your next trip to Ladakh at the Pangong Lake

Homestay features

Astronomy Session with the locals
Complimentary breakfast & dinner
Hot water from Solar Water Heater
Eco-friendly re-usable amenities
Exclusive Private Unattached Washroom

Your host – Targias

Warm, authentic hospitality
Knowledge about astronomy & local folklore
Languages spoken - Ladakhi, Hindi, English

Tragias is a school teacher and taught local students throughout his life. His family used to be Nomadic during ancestral times and has several stories to share about the region of Changthang and life before influx of tourism at Pangong. His wife would also be happy to share the story of Astronomy during your stay.

Enjoy organic local food!

Local specialities - Green Leafy Curry and Rice
Vegetable & fruits grown in greenhouse
Traditional display of kitchenware

The families of Maan village have brought innovation to their local farming too. To decrease dependency on the market far away from the village, locals have started growing the vegetable and fruits at their backyard. The newly built greenhouses are helping to make a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available for guests as well as locals.

Explore the unexplored!

Stroll besides the Pangong Lake
Chushul village to experience Nomadic Life
Experience Local Food with the Locals

One day’s stay in Maan village is never enough to experience everything it has to offer. Pangong has a 80km shoreline and several villages along the Pangong Tso. Experience the Pashmina Goats of Changthang and the process of getting raw pashmina as well visit the Rezang La war memorial to see the valor shown by the heroes of 1962 Indo – Sino war.

What it includes?

– Overnight stay at Astrostays
– Breakfast and Dinner
– First aid Kit Available
– Complimentary tea

What it excludes?

– Any personal expenses
– Transportation to village
– Additional Meals – Lunch or snacks
– Extra Activities – Day visit to Chushul, Pashmina Experience, Stargazing Session

Is this Homestay right for you?

When was the last time you gazed up at a starlit sky or caught a glimpse of a shooting star? Such magic is rare in urban areas, but at Astrostays—perched at 14,000 feet—you can reconnect with the wonders of dark, pristine skies while enjoying a cozy stay with a warm Ladakhi family. Conveniently located on the main highway from Leh or Nubra, this homestay lies en route to Ladakh’s final border village, Chushul. Delight in thoughtfully curated experiences, like evenings by the shores of Pangong Tso, a day with Pashmina nomads, birdwatching excursions, and more.

Hear from communities

Guests like to eat our Ladakhi food. They say it is delicious, even when it is prepared by an elderly ama (mother) like me. I always make sure I serve them the cleanest and healthiest food. My husband is a copper artist. When guests leave us, they say ‘Julley’, and hug us. It makes us feel happy.

Tsering Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Sumda Chun
I became a Mountain Homestay Host in 2018, and I have hosted many travellers since then. Running a homestay has helped me and my family a lot. Not only is the solar set up in our house useful for us, but even travellers prefer to stay in our homestay because of it.

Rigzin Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Photolalok
The training we got in astronomy turned out to be a life-changing experience for our village. I felt happy and proud while mapping the position of the planets and sharing the secrets of the universe with the tourists. Tourists told me that even they didn’t know so much about the dark skies!

Tsewang Dorjey
Astropreneur - Maan

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15 Reviews

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Nicolò

Group Traveller

We were lucky to stay at the Pangong Homestay. The house is overlooking the lake. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathroom is essential but perfectly functional. The living room is in the traditional Ladakhi style. The family running the homestay (brother and two sisters) is so nice that we regretted staying only for one night. We absolutely recommend this place.

July 25, 2023

Smruti Talashilkar

Couple Traveller

The stay at homestay was one of our best stay in our whole trip. Stay was cozy location was awesome, not a single thing to suggest. Food was just awesome and we just enjoyed our time here, thank you for hosting us we have best memories to hold on to for our whole life. Thank you.

July 4, 2023

Anushka Singh

Group Traveller

Amazing place! Great hospitality. Absolutely loved it! Highly recommended.

September 22, 2021

Sidhant Patro

Group Traveller

The hospitality of the homestay is very nice. This touch our heart. Please keep it up. Good luck!

September 5, 2021

Nikhil AG

Family Traveller

Amazing homestay, great local food. Scope for improvement.

September 4, 2021

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