Unlock the Best of Ladakh
A Guide to Conscious Travel and Authentic Encounters in the Land of High Passes.
A stargazing session at Cosmohub
Experience stargazing at 12,000 ft at Cosmohub, run by local women of the village. The 4-hour session features a guided tour to a 15th-century Buddhist Monastery, savouring local cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, and enjoying stargazing through a 10” telescope. The evening concludes with a story night, exploring local celestial folklores and their connections with the past and future.
Pottery experience at Likir Village
Engage in the art of pottery with the sole surviving pottery family of Ladakh. In times gone by, the village of Likir was bestowed with the royal duty of crafting distinctive pottery by the reigning monarch. Immerse yourself in the pottery experience with the last remaining potter family of Ladakh and enjoy an overnight stay at their homestay.
A 4-hour guided experience in Likir Village, Sham Valley where guests learn traditional Ladakhi clay pottery
Stay with 1962 War Veteran at the Chushul Homestay
Explore the remote Border village of Chushul, the site of the 1962 Indo-China conflict. Pay your respects at the Rezang La Memorial, dedicated to the courageous soldiers of the Indian Army who fought in Chushul. Additionally, spend a night at the homestay of one of the sole survivors from the 1962 war, a porter from Chushul. Immerse yourself in his beautiful homestay and relive the brave stories of the 1962 battle.
This offers a remote high-altitude stay near the Indo-China border with a deep connection to the 1962 war history.
Meet with the decedents of Aryans at Garkone Village
Legend has it that four brothers of the pure Aryan lineage journeyed across India, eventually settling in Ladakh’s Aryan valley. These siblings founded the villages of Garkone, Dharchik, Dha, and Hanu. Explore Garkone village to meet their descendants and delve into a unique cultural immersion.
Relive the Silk Route and Visit Timeless Monasteries
Ladakh served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural interchange between Central and South Asia. Leh, a prominent town in Ladakh, served as a bustling trading center along these ancient routes. Explore remnants of the Silk Road in Ladakh by visiting historical sites, monasteries, and ancient trade routes that shaped the region’s trade and cultural connections. Journey from Sand Dunes to the last village in India before the Siachen Glacier in Nubra Valley to witness this rich heritage.
Astrostays | Mountain Homestays
Stay at AstroStays by Mountain Homestays in Maan Village and experience local folk tales while observing the night sky closely
