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Gangles

Stay at Organic Village near Leh

Explore the Organic Village of Gangles while taking in the breathtaking panoramic scenery of Khardungla.

Why we love this homestay?

Experienced Hosts
An Organic Green Village

Gangles Homestay

Nestled at the base of Khardung La, one of the world’s highest passes, you’ll find the serene organic village of Gangles. Renowned for its organic farming practices and tranquil ambiance, this village provides visitors with a distinctive Ladakh experience.

Gangles holds significance as an Organic Village and serves as a key location for Amchi (local doctors) who seek medicinal plants. Notably, Gangles played host to Ladakh’s inaugural Ice Climbing Festival. The homestay accommodations are divided between old and new structures, showcasing a harmonious blend of traditional and modern architecture at its finest.

Homestay features

Complimentary breakfast & dinner
Hot water from Solar Water Heater
Clean towels and Linen
Local curated meal
Western Style Common Toilet (Summer)
Western Style Dry Toilet (Winter)

Your host – Tsering Dolma

Warm, authentic hospitality
Knowledge about farming and grazing
Languages spoken - Ladakhi, Hindi

Tsering Dolma, a former café owner, alongside her husband, welcomes guests with open arms. Proficient in traditional farming methods still prevalent in the village, she is not only a skilled cook but also an expert in the culinary art of Ladakhi cuisine. Your taste buds are in for a treat as she prepares and serves you authentic and delectable Ladakhi dishes.

Enjoy organic local food!

Local specialities - Khambir, Momos and Thukpa
Farm to Table Organic food (On demand)
Dining area with traditional display of kitchenware and ceramics

The family of Gangles village have brought innovation to their local farming and completely rely on organic produce. They also grow wide variety of vegetables in the Gangles plains and offer unique savouris

You can also ask the host about unique Ladakhi cuisines and the recipe of the dishes, she would be happy to explain and share it with you. They also have an old grain yarn at a nearby house which you can ask the host to make you visit.

Explore the unexplored!

Explore the Organic Fields of Gangles
Gangles Ice Climbing Festival
Tsemo Castle

Gangles village, a traditional stopping point for the traders of Silk Route was converted by the locals as an organic agricultural village. Experience Farming at 13,000 feet with glacial water irrigating the field and several local produce growing in the area. Addtionally one can explore the The Tsemo Monastery founded by King of Ladakh Tashi Namgyal in 1430. The monastery houses ancient manuscripts and frescoes and a three-storey high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha.

Last but not the least, one can attend the ice climbing festival during the winter months.

What it includes?

Overnight stay at a semi luxury homestay
Curated Local style Breakfast and Dinner

What it excludes?

Any personal expenses
Transportation to village
Additional Meals – Lunch
Extra activities – Village Walk, Visit to the Monastery (Arranged on demand)

Is this Homestay right for you?

Are you choosing this homestay because you need some time away from your urban life? Mountain Homestays has established a unique concept of Carbon Neutral Homestays in the most pristine terrains equipped with all the requisite comforts required for the tourists. The homestays are conceptualized to provide comfortable stay to the tourists keeping the local culture and traditions intact. Choose Mountain Homestays on your next visit to experience the true village life along with contributing to the local economy

Hear from communities

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.

Tsering Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Sumda Chun
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.

Rigzin Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Photolalok
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!

Tsewang Dorjey
Astropreneur - Maan