Stay in Sakti, also known as the home of Takthok monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist gompas in Ladakh dating back to the 16th century
Stay in Sakti, also known as the home of Takthok monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist gompas in Ladakh dating back to the 16th century
At 11500 ft, Sakti Village , fondly known as the ‘Little Tibet of India,’ gives an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Tibetan culture and heritage. Spend serene mornings picnicking by the numerous streams that weave through the village, and visit the historic 16th-century Takthok Monastery.
For breathtaking scenery, hike across the village hills to witness some of Ladakh’s most resplendent mountain views.
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!
