Walk down the lanes of Leh’s Old Town and you’ll find a little gem tucked quietly between mud-brick houses and prayer flags, Lala’s Cafe in Leh. But it’s not just another café. This place holds centuries of stories that make every sip of coffee here feel special. From Stone to Spirit Traditional artistry preserved on...Read More
When you stay at Thiksey Eco Homestay, life flows at a very different rhythm. Just across the fields, the magnificent Thiksey Monastery rises on a hilltop, home to hundreds of monks who live a life of discipline, devotion and peace. Spending time here gives you a rare window into their world, a world that feels...Read More
In the vast silence of the Nubra Valley, where the winds whisper ancient prayers and the mountains keep their solemn watch, there lies a lake that does not appear on many maps. It is not Pangong. Not Tso Moriri. And despite what some guides might say, it is not Yarab Tso. This is Lofan Tso,...Read More
Centuries ago, long before Ladakh became a bucket-list destination for modern travelers, it was an integral part of the fabled Silk Route, the sprawling network of trade paths that connected East to West. Often referred to as the “Land of High Passes,” Ladakh’s unique location made it a critical juncture for merchants, monks and nomads...Read More
Meandering through the magical mountains of Spiti, where monks and mummies, forts and fossils, ancient history and untold stories await You may have pored over maps and scrolled through a million images online. But nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you cross the Kinnaur Valley in Himachal Pradesh, and cut through the Malang...Read More
With Booking.com now vetting and recognising sustainable accommodations with a new badge, sustainability is finally being ‘mainstreamed’ in the global tourism industry. Mountain Homestays is proud to be a part of this future-facing journey Over the last few decades, the concept of sustainability has been refined and chiselled, until it acquired a distinctive shape of...Read More