Stay in a serene retreat at Phyang Homestay near Leh, offering cultural heritage and Ladakhi hospitality.
Stay in a serene retreat at Phyang Homestay near Leh, offering cultural heritage and Ladakhi hospitality.
Phyang Homestay, located 18 km from Leh in the expansive Phyang Village, offers a serene retreat amidst Ladakh’s picturesque landscapes. This charming homestay is hosted by Jigmet and her warm, multi-talented family, embodying the essence of Ladakhi hospitality.
Guests can explore the rich cultural heritage of the 16th-century Phyang Gompa, enjoy stargazing sessions at the nearby Cosmohub, and experience local traditions through engaging activities. The homestay provides a comfortable and immersive experience, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the breathtaking vistas and unique cultural tapestry of Ladakh.
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!
