Nubra Valley hideaway by Siachen River
Nubra Valley hideaway by Siachen River
A peaceful Nubra Valley retreat overlooking Buddha Park and the Siachen River!
Nestled in the quiet village of Sumur in Nubra Valley, Nubra Eco Homestay offers a peek into everyday Ladakhi life, where the Karakoram mountains meet the calm Siachen River. About 6 hours from Leh, this village sits along the historic Silk Route, once traveled by traders and monks. The homestay is built with traditional Ladakhi materials and features wood carvings and local architecture, blending rustic charm with cozy comfort. Wake up to the sound of rustling poplar trees, stroll through Sumur’s fields and visit the 140-year-old Samstanling Monastery nearby.
Sumur is a hidden gem with sweeping views, quiet hamlets, and natural hot springs. Guests can relax, enjoy meditation sessions, watch the sunset over Buddha Park, and sample fresh homegrown meals. It’s a simple, peaceful stay with a mix of art, culture and nature, from exploring ancient trails to learning about Ladakhi wood carving.
Guests like to eat our Ladakhi food. They say it is delicious, even when it is prepared by an elderly ama (mother) like me. I always make sure I serve them the cleanest and healthiest food. My husband is a copper artist. When guests leave us, they say ‘Julley’, and hug us. It makes us feel happy.
I became a Mountain Homestay Host in 2018, and I have hosted many travellers since then. Running a homestay has helped me and my family a lot. Not only is the solar set up in our house useful for us, but even travellers prefer to stay in our homestay because of it.
The training we got in astronomy turned out to be a life-changing experience for our village. I felt happy and proud while mapping the position of the planets and sharing the secrets of the universe with the tourists. Tourists told me that even they didn’t know so much about the dark skies!
