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Leh-Ladakh

Padum Village

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 of Zanskar with Padum Homestay.

Why we love this homestay?

Conveniently located in central Padum
Fresh food from Greenhouse

Padum Homestay

Padum Homestay, crafted in traditional Tibetan style, exhibits the charm of an ancient monastery. Located in the heart of Padum village, it offers easy access to the main market—a common route for travelers journeying from Manali or Leh. Nestled in the vibrant center of Zanskar, this homestay serves as the perfect base for those exploring the region.

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 Homestay combines comfort with cultural enrichment in a rural setting.

Homestay features

Complimentary breakfast & dinner
Hot water from Solar Water Heater
Tibetan-style architecture
Farm to Table Organic Food
Western Style Toilet (Summer)
Western Style Dry Toilet (Winter)

Your host – Sonam Takpa

Well versed with Zanskari Cuisine
Knowledge about farming and greenhouse
Languages spoken - Ladakhi, Hindi

Padum Homestay offers a cozy retreat where travelers can unwind and enjoy fresh, hot meals straight from the garden—a perfect pitstop for those journeying from Leh, Manali, or Srinagar. Host Sonam ensures each guest experiences the best of Ladakhi hospitality and cuisine. When she’s not welcoming travelers, Sonam dedicates herself to modern farming in her greenhouse, cultivating a variety of vegetables to sustain through the winters.

Enjoy organic local food!

Local specialities - Momos and Thukpa
Ladakhi Cuisine (On demand)
Pick your own vegetables

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
Visit the heritage sites in Sani Village

The Homestay is located at a reasonable distance from Sani Village where one can see the statue of Guru Rimponche in middle of a lake and spend some quality time with the elders of the village. Additionally, one can visit Padum Gompa and Zanskar Palace which are located in old Padum. Explore the rural lifestyle of communities staying off-grid in remotest part of Ladakh. If you are looking for some adventure, Ubarak is an unexplored village, where resides family of royal house amchi (local doctor) in a 100 year old building. The house is a memoire of the stories and architecture of the king of Zanskar.

What it includes?

– Overnight stay at Padum Homestay
– Breakfast and Dinner
– Complimentary tea

What it excludes?

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

Is this Homestay right for you?

Journeying from Manali or Leh to the remote, breathtaking heart of Ladakh? Padum Homestay is the perfect retreat for those seeking serenity in nature. Nestled in the center of the Padum Valley, the homestay offers panoramic views of the majestic Zanskar Range and nearby monasteries. Each room is thoughtfully designed to offer travelers a cozy and restful stay amidst this serene landscape. Padum, being the only settled town in the area, provides a last stop for essential amenities before your adventure continues.

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