Oasis of Ladakh Homestay-Leh
Oasis of Ladakh Homestay – Leh
Leh, the capital city of the union territory of Ladakh, is a traveler’s delight. Located at an altitude of 11,562 ft, it is home to Leh palace, Shanti Stupa and several ancient Buddhist monasteries. Leh Market is an ideal place for shopping in Ladakh. Other places of interest around Leh are the Magnetic Hill known for its optical illusion, confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers in Nimmu and the sacred Sikh gurudwara, Patthar Sahib.
It is a family run homestay away from the hustle and bustle of the main market yet not very far from it. Leh main market is just a kilometer away from here and all the main tourist spots of Leh like Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Zorawar Fort, Hall of fame are nearby.
There are 2 Premium Rooms with mountain view and 9 superior rooms with garden views. All rooms come with attached bathroom. There is one classic room as well on the ground floor with a shared bathroom. The host family stays on the ground floor. The homestay has lush green surroundings with a lot of flowers, Apple trees, and a vegetable garden from which fresh vegetables are picked to cook delicious meals.
Location: 10 mnt walk from Leh market
No. of Rooms – 12 Total Capacity – 35
Classic: 1; Superior: 9; Premium: 2;
How To Reach
Leh has its own airport called Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, which is the 23rd highest commercial airport in the world.
Tariff
Classic Room: 1350/-
Extra Person: 550/-
Complimentary: Breakfast
Superior Room: 1800/-
Extra Person: 700/-
Complimentary: Breakfast
Premium Room: 2300/-
Extra Person: 900/-
Complimentary: Breakfast
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)
What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.
Facilities
Wifi • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Television • Toiletries
Food
They serve pure home cooked Indian vegetarian and non vegetarian meals according to the requirements of the guests. The homestay has a vegetable patch which supplies most of the kitchen vegetables. The boys who manage the kitchen are excellent cooks. Do try stuffed parathas with freshly plucked cauliflower from their vegetable patch.
Activities
Reading • Hiking • Shopping • Cycling • Stargazing • Village Walk
Local Attractions
Leh Palace (1km) • Zorawar Fort (2km) • Shanti Stupa (3km) • Leh Golf Course (4km) • Hall of Fame (6km) • Spituk Monastery (8km) • Sindhu Ghat (11km) • Stok Palace (16km)
Excursions
Thiksey Monastery (20km) • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (25km) • Magnetic Hill (28km) • Matho Gompa (25km) • Hemis National Park (51km) • Karu (36km) • Gimrey Gompa (46km) • Upshi (49km) • Khardungla Pass (70km) • Sangam Point (35km)
Treks: Markha Valley Trek • Ripchar Valley Trek • Padum to Darcha Trek • Frozen River Trek
Know Your Host
This homestay is run by a very friendly, warm and extremely hospitable Jigmet Stobgyal who stays here with his family. Jimmy is a genuine person. He and his team will not hesitate to go out of their way to make their guests comfortable. He can also help you with arranging transportation and permits.
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