Ladakh Adventures: Stargazing, Monastery Tours & Wildlife Experiences
MORNING PRAYERS
Thiksey's 12-story monastery and accompanying buildings cling to a rocky hill in the Indus Valley.
Every sunrise, resident monks announce the start of morning prayers with conch-shell trumpets to the valley, before a morning prayer recital in the vaults of Thiksey Monastery
The taxi cost is roughly 1,500 to 2,000 per taxi. The prayers are free to attend, but we encourage our guests to make a small donation
BIRDING WITH ARHAAN
Our property is home to Himalayan Red Foxes, Mountain Weasels, Pikas, as well as a large variety of migratory birds. You can see more photos on our wildlife page
Aarhan, a local guide (his Instagram page), conducts birding and wildlife tours of the camp and surrounding areas. and arranges longer trips
Cost - 3,000 Rupees for Guide
We have a spotting scope, binoculars and birding list for free at camp
YOGA AND MEDITATION
Relax your mind and body with morning yoga sessions, conducted by the Indus River.
Group sessions: 1,200 INR per person
Private Sessions are available for 1,600 INR
STARGAZING AND CAMPFIRE
In Ladakh, the sky is so clear that the milky way is visible with the naked eye. Our campsite, away from the city and its lights, is the ideal place to watch for shooting stars, space stations and the planets.
Enjoy the warmth of a campfire under the stars, before checking out the moon's craters up close through the camp telescope.
Cost - Free of Charge
WALKS FROM CAMP
We take guests on a walk through the village to the double-humped Bactrian camel sanctuary - descendants of the animals that carried goods along the silk road.
Later in the day, we go for riverside walks to watch the sunset over the Indus.
Cost - Free of Charge
CULTURE TOURS
Within our valley, there are ancient monasteries and palaces to explore, with exquisite murals and artwork, as well as museums that explore Ladakh's culture and position in the Silk Road, within Leh
Witness the daily morning prayers ceremony at Thiksey, as the sun rises over its monastery.
Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 5,000 depending on distance.
Guide - 2,000 to 4,000
ARTISAN TOUR
Visit the local potter or the coppersmiths of Chilling to learn about their centuries-old practices. Alternatively, visit the companies that spin and process the pashmina yarn from the goats that are shepherded along the Changtang region.
Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.
Pottery Lesson - 1,000 per person
HIKES
Close to the camp, there are 1-day treks that can be completed with or without a guide. We take into account how well you are acclimatising and your preference of difficulty. You can even take on longer hikes, or summiting adventures to peaks like Kang Yatse (6,400m above sea level)
Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.
Guide - 2,000 to 3,000
RAFTING
The Zanskar river carves through its valley of steep multicolour flagstone rock. In a raft, you experience this scenery from the centre of the valley.
There are three options of rafting - a 45 minute, gentle boat ride, a 2-hour mixed difficulty grade 2+ and a 3 hour trip for the most adventurous.
Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.
Rafting - 1,000 to 3,000 per person, depending on the duration
MOTORBIKE RENTAL
Ladakh, with its sweeping vistas and high altitude roads, is the ultimate terrain for the Royal Enfield.
Biking offers the most liberating way to navigate Ladakh's peaks, valleys and culture.
Cost - 1,400 to 2,500 rupees daily, depending on the type of bike.
CYCLING
With a trusted agency, drive up to the world's highest roads and cycle back down to camp. Or take a guided trip through our valley, along the river and past the ancient monasteries and palaces.
Or, just rent cycles for the day to freely explore the surroundings
Guided Tours - 2,000 to 4,000 per person
Cycle Rental - 700 per cycle and 1,500 for the drop and pick-up
PICNIC
Picnic Lunch - 1,600 per head (min. 2 people)
Enjoy a picnic spread to the sound of the river.
We can also arrange picnic lunches for you to take with you on your daily excursions.
