Stay in a boutique accommodation overlooking the famous Basgo Palace
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Stay in a boutique accommodation overlooking the famous Basgo Palace
Basgo Palace View Homestay, located along the national highway between Leh and Kargil, offers breathtaking views of the historic Basgo Palace from its garden. This prime location serves as an ideal stopover for travelers exploring the scenic Sham Valley.
At the homestay, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with access to a garden where they can pluck fresh vegetables alongside the hosts, creating a unique farm-to-table experience. This homestay fosters a warm environment, perfect for connecting with local culture and appreciating the natural beauty of Ladakh.
Hosted by Morup and her husband, a retired army officer, Basgo Homestay invites you to seasonal farming activities, exploration of a centuries-old family home, and serene morning prayers at the ancestral temple. Stroll through the village to Basgo Fort and immerse yourself in the rich heritage this unique homestay offers.
At Basgo Homestay, our hosts are committed to sustainability. After retiring, Mourn continues her ancestral farming practices alongside her husband, who is also a retired army personnel. During your stay, you can participate in farming activities at 10,800 feet and enjoy fresh farm-to-table meals.
The family takes great pride in their culture and heritage, and they are dedicated to preserving it for future generations.
Basgo, a historically significant town known for its Buddhist culture, remains notable despite much of it being in ruins. Its well-preserved monastery and the Basgo Khar (Fort), built in 1680 by King Jamyang Namgyal, highlight its past. During Namgyal rule, Basgo was Ladakh’s capital due to its strong defenses Under Mughal pressure, Ladakh was split, with Basgo in Lower Ladakh. King Bhagan reclaimed Basgo from Leh’s ruler, establishing the Namgyal dynasty. From 1555 to 1575, Tashi Namgyal fortified Basgo against the Mughals, ensuring its long-term security. Last but not the least, one can attend the ice climbing festival during the winter months.
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience with the family: visit their traditional ancestral home in another part of Basgo Village to join a morning prayer session. Immerse yourself in authentic Ladakhi rituals and connect deeply with the local culture. (arranged on demand)
– Overnight stay at Basgo Homestay
– Breakfast and Dinner
– Complimentary tea
– Any personal expenses
– Transportation to village
– Additional Meals – Lunch
– Extra activities – Village Walk, Visit to the Monastery (Arranged on demand)
Basgo Homestay is conveniently located along the Leh-Kargil Highway, near the historic Basgo Fort. From the homestay’s charming garden, enjoy stunning views of the Basgo Monastery and village while sipping tea and sharing local stories with your host and family. The host’s love for gardening is evident in the beautifully curated space, with an array of vegetables and over 20 flower varieties.
Looking for a peaceful stay close to Leh without the hustle and bustle? Basgo is an ideal choice, immersing you in the rich heritage of Ladakh’s one of the oldest village, where history and culture greet you at every corner.
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.
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.
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!