Experience authentic village life at Skidmang Eco Homestay
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Experience authentic village life at Skidmang Eco Homestay

Tucked away in Skidmang Village of the Changthang region, this eco homestay offers a peaceful experience of local Ladakhi life near the Indus River. The small village has around 30 traditional homes scattered across open fields and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Built using traditional Ladakhi architecture and locally sourced materials, the homestay combines heritage charm with simple comfort. Wake up to clean mountain air, enjoy a walk through barley fields or visit the peaceful Skidmang Monastery nearby.
The village sits on the way to Rong Valley, known for its quiet landscapes and clear skies, a perfect spot for photography, slow walks and short hikes to Skidmang Phu, the upper part of the village. As the evening sets in, sit near the bukhari (traditional stove), sip on butter tea and enjoy stories from your host under the star-filled Changthang sky.
Neema Wangmo has been hosting travellers since 2019. She is a grandmother, lives with her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren and is a farmer who has always welcomed guests. She enjoys cooking meals with vegetables from her garden and sharing stories and folklores of her village. Guests often enjoy sitting with her over a cup of tea, learning about life in Changthang and the traditions of Skidmang Village.
At Skidmang Homestay, the host cooks delicious local pulao with fresh peas and seasonal vegetables, served with homemade chutney. You can also enjoy traditional Ladakhi dishes like chutagi, momo and czhuta, while breakfast is simple and hearty with khambir and butter tea. Every meal is made with care, giving guests a true taste of Ladakhi home cooking.
Skidmang Village is a small, peaceful settlement in the Changthang region, with around 30 traditional houses spread across open fields. Sitting by the Indus River, it offers beautiful views of the mountains and Rong Valley. Life here is simple and slow, giving visitors a chance to see local farming, weaving and yak herding. You can also visit the Skidmang Phu Nunnery for a quiet, spiritual experience. The village is a good starting point for short hikes or longer treks across the plateau, making it ideal for travellers looking for an offbeat Ladakhi experience.
– Overnight stay at Skidmang Eco Homestay
– Breakfast and Dinner
– Complimentary Tea
– Interaction with the host family and local community
– Additional meals (Lunch/Snacks)
– Transportation to the village
– Personal expenses
– Village tour, monastery visit or stargazing session (on request)
If you’re looking for a quiet and authentic village stay in Ladakh, Skidmang Eco Homestay is a great choice. Located about 3 hours from Leh, it offers peaceful surroundings, local food and warm hospitality. It’s perfect for travellers who want to experience life close to nature, away from the crowds, surrounded by mountains, river views and the calm pace of the Changthang plateau. Here, you can relax, enjoy simple comforts and experience the real beauty of rural Ladakh.
Skidmang Eco Homestay is around 3 hours from Leh, located on the southeast side of Ladakh, across the Indus River.
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 separate, private rooms on the first floor with beautiful views.
Yes, the rooms come with attached bathrooms.
The attached bathrooms have Western-style toilets.
In winter, guests will use a local dry toilet located outside the house.
Yes, the homestay is open in winters, but only local dry toilets are available during the season.
The homestay offers stunning views of the Indus River flowing just near the house. Being located on the first floor, the rooms open up to peaceful river views and wide landscapes of the Rong region.
Travellers can explore:
– Skidmang Monastery
– Skidmang Phu (hike to the higher ends of the village)
– Leisure walks and riverside moments near the Indus River
– Hanle & Tsomoriri route experiences (onward journey)
We were lucky to stay at the Astrostays at Pangong Lake. The house is overlooking the lake. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathroom is essential but perfectly functional. The living room is in the traditional Ladakhi style. The family running the homestay (brother and two sisters) is so nice that we regretted staying only for one night. We absolutely recommend this place.

Lovely Family and Lovely Home. We stayed at Thiksey Eco Homestay for one night as the Thiksey Monastery is close by. The whole family is very welcoming. The two daughters are engineers, son is very knowledgeable, friendly and a passionate photographer besides being a Trip Host. The mother is a nice lady and cooks delicious momos and cookies. The father is very warm and down to earth. We enjoyed a very homely stay. The hosts are requested to provide a little hard bed and provide some cloth hanging strip in the bathroom. If a hand wash bottle could also be kept. The hosts are superb.

Clean place, welcoming and accommodative hosts, provide help and guidance to prehistoric sites on Indus River. Provided lunch and dinner in pure Ladhaki style that was delicious at Domkhar Eco Homestay. Would highly recommend this serene location by an absolutely pure glacier fed mountain stream. Enjoy the tall peaks for a perfect R&R.

What a lovely family, we absolutely loved our stay at Padum Eco Homestay! Everyone was so warm and welcoming, it truly felt like home. The food was delicious and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Perfect location with beautiful views. Great value for money and very family-friendly. Highly recommend!

The Sakti Eco Homestay is run by an Army veteran and his wife , helped by their daughter when she is with them.
They are very kind and hospitable, we have very tasty yet homely food made by them that was very soothing after a long trip of eating outside food. The house the surrounded by garden / vegetation and is in the middle of a farm with lovely views of the mountains around.
A memorable stay I must say !
