Homestay overlooking Thiksey Monastery!
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Homestay overlooking Thiksey Monastery!

Located just 19 km from Leh, Thiksey Eco Homestay offers a peaceful stop along the Leh–Kharu highway, about 40 minutes from the airport. Nestled close to the historic Thiksey Monastery—the first Gelugpa monastery in Ladakh—this homestay connects you with the rich spiritual and cultural roots of the region.
The rooms are spacious, clean and thoughtfully set up with all the warmth and comfort a traveller needs after a long journey through Ladakh. Set right on the main Leh–Manali route, it’s an ideal place to rest, recharge and enjoy the hospitality of a local Ladakhi family, happy to welcome you into their home.
Kunzang is a warm-hearted homemaker who opened her doors—and her heart—to travelers a few years ago. When she’s not tending to her home or working on her small farm, she loves spending time with guests, exchanging stories and sharing the Ladakhi way of life.
Known for her ever-smiling face and generous hospitality, Kunzang ensures no guest leaves her home hungry. She prepares delicious local and comfort meals, using fresh, organic vegetables straight from her farm. Her passion for cooking and caring for people shines through in every meal and every interaction. Staying with Kunzang feels less like a booking—and more like coming home.
The authenticity of Thiksey Eco Homestay reflects in the food hosts cook for you and the way it is served. Sitting in a typical Ladakhi dining area-cum-kitchen, you will see a beautiful arrangement of copper and clay utensils. In this setup, piping hot soupy Thukpa would be served to you. The carrots, peas, potatoes and spinach used in your Thukpa are grown organically in a greenhouse built next to the homestay.
Just a short walk away is the iconic Thiksey Monastery, the first Gelugpa establishment in the region. It holds deep historical significance, as its founders followed the teachings of the great Buddhist reformer, Je Tsongkhap and helped spread the Gelugpa tradition across Ladakh. Start your day with a visit to the monastery to attend the early morning prayer session with the monks—a serene and soul-stirring experience. Nearby, explore the ruins of Nyarma Monastic University, believed to be the oldest university in Ladakh and an important centre of Buddhist learning in ancient times.
In the evening, take a quiet stroll through the local flower garden, a lovely spot to unwind and enjoy the gentle Ladakhi breeze. Whether you’re here for the history, spirituality, or simple natural beauty, Thiksey and its surroundings offer a rich and peaceful experience just steps from your stay.
– Overnight stay at Thiksey Homestay
– Dinner and Breakfast
– Complimentary Tea
– Story telling session by host
– Additional meals including Lunch and snacks
– Transportation to the village
– Any personal expenses
– Village Tour, Monastery Visit and prayer session, Hikes nearby (Arranged on request)
– Extra activities
Thiksey Eco Homestay offers a perfect blend of comfort, culture and connection. Ideal for travelers looking to experience authentic Ladakhi hospitality, the homestay provides clean, spacious rooms and home-cooked organic meals straight from the host’s farm. Its location—just off the main Leh–Manali highway and close to key attractions like Thiksey Monastery and Nyarma ruins—makes it a convenient and peaceful stop. Guests often leave with more than memories; they leave with a sense of warmth, belonging and stories to cherish.
Thiksey Eco Homestay is about 17 km from Leh, roughly a 30-minute drive.
Standard check-in is from 12 PM and check-out by 11 AM, though timings are flexible depending on travel schedules and region.
Yes. Guests stay in private rooms within the host family’s home. Other travelers may stay in separate rooms but your space and privacy are maintained.
Yes, the rooms have attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water in summer.
The homestay provides attached Western-style bathrooms.
In winter, a local dry toilet is operational due to freezing temperatures.
Yes, the homestay remains open in winters. Heating is provided with a traditional bukhari (wood stove), and dry toilets are operational.
It is located near Thiksey Monastery, allowing guests to attend early morning prayers and experience local monastic life closely.
Guests can visit Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace and Hemis Monastery or take peaceful walks around the village.
Yes, someone from the homestay may accompany guests, depending on availability.
It’s best to inform the host a day before.
We were lucky to stay at the Astrostays at Pangong Lake. The house is overlooking the lake. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathroom is essential but perfectly functional. The living room is in the traditional Ladakhi style. The family running the homestay (brother and two sisters) is so nice that we regretted staying only for one night. We absolutely recommend this place.

Lovely Family and Lovely Home. We stayed at Thiksey Eco Homestay for one night as the Thiksey Monastery is close by. The whole family is very welcoming. The two daughters are engineers, son is very knowledgeable, friendly and a passionate photographer besides being a Trip Host. The mother is a nice lady and cooks delicious momos and cookies. The father is very warm and down to earth. We enjoyed a very homely stay. The hosts are requested to provide a little hard bed and provide some cloth hanging strip in the bathroom. If a hand wash bottle could also be kept. The hosts are superb.

Clean place, welcoming and accommodative hosts, provide help and guidance to prehistoric sites on Indus River. Provided lunch and dinner in pure Ladhaki style that was delicious at Domkhar Eco Homestay. Would highly recommend this serene location by an absolutely pure glacier fed mountain stream. Enjoy the tall peaks for a perfect R&R.

What a lovely family, we absolutely loved our stay at Padum Eco Homestay! Everyone was so warm and welcoming, it truly felt like home. The food was delicious and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Perfect location with beautiful views. Great value for money and very family-friendly. Highly recommend!

The Sakti Eco Homestay is run by an Army veteran and his wife , helped by their daughter when she is with them.
They are very kind and hospitable, we have very tasty yet homely food made by them that was very soothing after a long trip of eating outside food. The house the surrounded by garden / vegetation and is in the middle of a farm with lovely views of the mountains around.
A memorable stay I must say !
I had an amazing stay at the property. Host was very polite and helpful. Very homely feeling. Room was very clean and home cooked local food was delicious.
Lovely Family and Lovely Home We stayed there for one night as the Thiksey Monastery is close by. The whole family is very welcoming. The two daughters are engineers, son is very knowledgeable, friendly and a passionate photographer besides being a Trip Host. The mother is a nice lady and cooks delicious momos and cookies. The father is very warm and down to earth. We enjoyed a very homely stay. The hosts are requested to provide a little hard bed and provide some cloth hanging strip in the bathroom. If a hand wash bottle could also be kept. The hosts are superb.
