Experience the serene beauty of Zanskar at Padum Homestay, your cozy retreat in the heart of the Himalayas
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Experience the serene beauty of Zanskar at Padum Homestay, your cozy retreat in the heart of the Himalayas


Padum Homestay, crafted in traditional Tibetan style, exhibits the charm of an ancient monastery. Located in the heart of Padum village, it offers easy access to the main market—a common route for travelers journeying from Manali or Leh. Nestled in the vibrant center of Zanskar, this homestay serves as the perfect base for those exploring the region.
The homestay also offers opportunities to purchase unique local handicrafts, adding a special touch to your stay. Ideal for those looking to experience the authentic charm of village life, Padum Homestay combines comfort with cultural enrichment in a rural setting.
Padum Homestay offers a cozy retreat where travelers can unwind and enjoy fresh, hot meals straight from the garden—a perfect pitstop for those journeying from Leh, Manali, or Srinagar. Host Sonam ensures each guest experiences the best of Ladakhi hospitality and cuisine. When she’s not welcoming travelers, Sonam dedicates herself to modern farming in her greenhouse, cultivating a variety of vegetables to sustain through the winters.
At Padum Homestay, the host family has embraced innovative farming practices, relying entirely on organic produce to sustain their daily needs. They cultivate a wide variety of vegetables in a greenhouse on the premises, offering guests unique and savoury dishes.
Living in a resilient community, the hosts are eager to share their knowledge of traditional Ladakhi cuisines and recipes. You can join the hosts in an authentic and immersive fam-to-table experience foyer home grown and home cooked meal!
The Homestay is located at a reasonable distance from Sani Village where one can see the statue of Guru Rimponche in middle of a lake and spend some quality time with the elders of the village. Additionally, one can visit Padum Gompa and Zanskar Palace which are located in old Padum. Explore the rural lifestyle of communities staying off-grid in remotest part of Ladakh. If you are looking for some adventure, Ubarak is an unexplored village, where resides family of royal house amchi (local doctor) in a 100 year old building. The house is a memoire of the stories and architecture of the king of Zanskar.
– Overnight stay at Padum Homestay
– Breakfast and Dinner
– Complimentary tea
– Any personal expenses
– Transportation to village
– Additional Meals – Lunch
– Extra activities – Village Walk, Visit to the Monastery, Day excursion to Karsha Village, Sani Village (Arranged on demand)
Journeying from Manali or Leh to the remote, breathtaking heart of Ladakh? Padum Homestay is the perfect retreat for those seeking serenity in nature. Nestled in the center of the Padum Valley, the homestay offers panoramic views of the majestic Zanskar Range and nearby monasteries. Each room is thoughtfully designed to offer travelers a cozy and restful stay amidst this serene landscape. Padum, being the only settled town in the area, provides a last stop for essential amenities before your adventure continues.
Padum can be reached from Leh in a single day via the NDP Road, which is the nearest and most preferred route. Two other routes, Singela via Wanla–Photoksar and via Kargil, are also available.
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 on the first floor, while the host family lives separately, ensuring privacy throughout your stay.
Yes. All rooms have attached washrooms for guest convenience.
The homestay has western-style attached washrooms in all 4 rooms.
During winter, due to freezing temperatures, a dry toilet on the ground floor is available for use.
Yes, the homestay operates during winter. Guests simply use the dry compost toilet when temperatures drop below freezing.
Padum Eco Homestay is built in traditional Tibetan architectural style, offering an authentic cultural experience. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Zanskar Range, Karsha Monastery and the Buddha statue overlooking Padum, all from a peaceful village environment.
Top attractions include:
– Karsha Monastery
– Sani Monastery & Guru Padmasambhava Statue
– Ubarak Hidden Lakes
– Bardan Monastery
– Zanskar Valley viewpoints
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 !
Home away from home, this statement fits perfectly for this homestay! The place is peaceful, beautifully maintained and offers complete comfort. The rooms are newly renovated and very clean. Excellent service and a calm, luxurious vibe all around. Truly a perfect stay!
What a lovely family, we absolutely loved our stay!❤️ 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!
