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Leh-Ladakh

Padum

Experience the serene beauty of Zanskar at Padum Homestay, your cozy retreat in the heart of the Himalayas

Immerse yourself in organic farming, traditional Ladakhi cuisine, and cultural experiences in a resilient, remote community.

Why we love this homestay?

Experienced Hosts
An Organic Green Village

Padum Homestay

Padum Homestay provides an immersive experience in a picturesque and culturally rich location. Guests can explore local heritage sites, savor traditional cuisine, and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape through scenic walks.

The homestay also offers opportunities to purchase unique local handicrafts, adding a special touch to your stay. Ideal for those looking to experience the authentic charm of village life, Padum Homestays combines comfort with cultural enrichment in a serene setting.

Homestay features

Complimentary breakfast & dinner
Hot water from Solar Water Heater
Clean towels and Linen
Local curated meal
Western Style Common Toilet (Summer)
Western Style Dry Toilet (Winter)

Your host – Sonam Takpa

Warm, authentic hospitality
Knowledge about farming and grazing
Languages spoken - Ladakhi, Hindi

Hosted by Sonam Takpa, who works in the medical field, along with his wife and two kids. Guests can enjoy a visit to Karsha Monastery, explore both the old and new parts of Padum Monastery, and experience the hidden lake in nearby Ubarak village. Savor traditional food, purchase local handicrafts from a painter relative, and take nearby walks in Karsha and Sani villages.

Enjoy organic local food!

Local specialities - Khambir, Momos and Thukpa
Farm to Table Organic food (On demand)
Dining area with traditional display of kitchenware and ceramics

At Padum Homestay, the host family has embraced innovative farming practices, relying entirely on organic produce to sustain their daily needs. They cultivate a wide variety of vegetables in a greenhouse on the premises, offering guests unique and savoury dishes.

Living in a resilient community, the hosts are eager to share their knowledge of traditional Ladakhi cuisines and recipes. You can join the hosts in an authentic and immersive fam-to-table experience foyer home grown and home cooked meal!

Explore the unexplored!

Day trip to the Karsha Monastery
Hidden lakes of Ubarak
Painting sessions with the locals

Padum Homestay offers an immersive experience with visits to Karsha and Padum Monasteries, exploration of a hidden lake in nearby Ubarak village, and traditional food. Located in a picturesque area, guests can enjoy scenic walks in Karsha and Sani villages and purchase local handicrafts from a talented painter relative.

What it includes?

Overnight stay at a semi luxury homestay
Curated Local style Breakfast and Dinner

What it excludes?

Any personal expenses
Transportation to village
Additional Meals – Lunch
Extra activities – Village Walk, Visit to the Monastery (Arranged on demand)

Is this Homestay right for you?

Are you choosing this homestay because you need some time away from your urban life? Mountain Homestays has established a unique concept of Carbon Neutral Homestays in the most pristine terrains equipped with all the requisite comforts required for the tourists. The homestays are conceptualized to provide comfortable stay to the tourists keeping the local culture and traditions intact. Choose Mountain Homestays on your next visit to experience the true village life along with contributing to the local economy

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