Stay with Ladakh’s only Potter family in Likir
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Stay with Ladakh’s only Potter family in Likir

Ever wondered what does it take to preserve a 1000-year old legacy in a family? Ladakh’s only potter family is carrying forward years-old clay pottery practice and presenting it’s true form in their traditional Ladakhi Pottery Workshop. 55 Kms west of Leh lies a beautiful village Likir, literal meaning “Nagas Encircled”. It represents the Nanda, Takasko and Naga-rajas, the great serpent spirits. Likir is famous for it’s potters and their art as they were bestowed with the responsibility of pottery by their King Gyalpo Namgyal in 17th century. Be a part of their daily life and explore the hidden potter inside you while sipping tea, sitting in homestay’s balcony and enjoying the picturesque landscapes of Himalayas .
Rigzin Namgial is a professional potter and conducts workshops on demand for his guests and travelers in their family-run Studio. Back at their home, they host travellers in their homestay with the best services and hospitality. They take visitors around the village to show the Village life of locals or a visit to Gonkhang Temple, Likir Gompa.
The families of Likir village have brought innovation to their local farming too. To decrease dependency on the market far away from the village, locals have started growing the vegetable and fruits at their backyard. The newly built greenhouses are helping to make a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available for guests as well as locals.
One day’s stay in Likir village is never enough to experience everything it has to offer. Rigzin and his team will always ensure you are making full of your visit by taking you for a prayer session early morning at Likir Gompa, showing you old-school farming techniques, and then conducting the most engaging pottery session in the evening. All these experiences are available within the village. To know the historical aspect of the village, Likir Museum is a perfect place to collect all!
– Overnight stay at Likir Homestay
– Breakfast and Dinner
– Complimentary tea
– Any personal expenses
– Transportation to village
– Additional Meals – Lunch
– Extra activities – Village Walk, Farming, Pottery Session (Arranged on Demand)
Are you choosing this homestay because you need some time away from your urban life? Does living in a mud house in the mountains truly excite you? If your answer is yes, start packing your bags now! You might not get uninterrupted internet here, but you’ll be far too busy exploring the most breathtaking, most unseen corners of the trans-Himalayas, to miss your Twitter feed and news updates. The greatest luxury here is spending your days under a bright, blue sky at a beautiful mountain destination, getting freshly cooked organic food for every meal, and swapping stories with locals, who open their doors and hearts to you!
Likir Potter’s Homestay is about 53 km from Leh, roughly a 1.5-hour 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.
No, the room has a common non-attached western washroom, located just opposite the guest room.
The homestay provides a non-attached western-style washroom for guests.
No, Likir Pottery Homestay remains closed during winters.
Likir Pottery Homestay is home to one of the last traditional potter families of Ladakh. Travelers can take part in pottery sessions with the hosts in their workshop (additional charges apply).
Guests can experience daily village life, visit Likir Monastery and museum, join a hands-on pottery session or visit Alchi Village and Monastery.
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