Rejuvenate yourself at the hot springs and explore the hidden trails
Rejuvenate yourself at the hot springs and explore the hidden trails
Take a break from the city life and relax in the natural hot springs and see the hidden heritage of Nubra
Why this experience is unique?
Nestled deep within the Karakoram ranges away from the network and the hustle and bustle of the city, Nubra valley is a perfect destination for a therapeutic retreat. The natural hot springs are known to provide perfect relaxation for the body and soul. The homestays have been carefully crafted and offer fresh organic food leading to both inner and outer rejuvenation. The hosts also harvest the local fruits and make fresh juices to relax your body after a trek through the heritage sites of Nubra.The valley is also famous for is ancient silk routes and the rich heritage it bought along the ancient trade. Home to the largest Rock art site, the region offers enriching experiences into the history, dating back to the bronze age. Hidden with several natural as well as historical wonders, there are diverse places one can see along the banks of the Siachen river!
We will pick you up from the Leh airport and transfer you to your hotel in Leh (11,562ft). You will be resting today and acclimatizing yourself to the High-Altitude environment amidst the picturesque Himalayan landscape. This day is called the Acclimatization day and is required to adjust your body to the low oxygen levels of this altitude.
After breakfast, head out to tour the monasteries here. Take a visit to the largest monastery in Ladakh, the Hemis Monastery. Visit the Thiksey Monastery, to admire the stunning statue of Buddha Maitreya and its traditional Tibetan architecture. In the evening, spend some peaceful moments at the Shanti Stupa watching the beautiful sun going behind the ghostly mountains.
Post breakfast in your hotel in Leh, you will be crossing the 17,582 ft Khardung la pass – known to be one of the highest motorable roads of the world. From Khardung village it takes a couple of hours to reach Sumur village. Refresh yourself with the local Seabuckthorn juice known be rich in minerals at your homestay to calm you after a journey through the Khardung La pass. The day involves taking a 20 minute hike to the Col Chewang Ringchin Museum and visiting the Samstaling Monastery in the evening. After the day, spend your hearing the history of Nubra and freshly cooked meals at a boutique homestay at Sumur.
Start your day with a farm to table breakfast! Post breakfast, an hour drive from the village, we enter the winter capital of Ladakh. Home to king Nyma Namgyal the palace offers a sprawling view of the Nubra valley. Experience the grandeur of the palace along with the tales and fables of the construction of the fort. A short drive away from the fort, visit the largest petroglyph- rock art site of Ladakh. The rocks speak of a deep and rich history from the bronze age taking us to a ancient world. Return back to the Sumur village with local delicacies awaiting you. Spend the night at the Sumur village.
The fifth day starts with a therapeutic session at the Panamik hot springs, followed by choice of local herbal teas and juices. This day is purely for relaxation and rejuvenation. Spend a slow morning soaking the sun at the Nubra valley. For those interested in nature and plants, take a greeenhouse farming session with the host. In the evening, drive to the Samstaling monastery for a evening meditation with the monks (subject to availability). We can also add optional sight seeing places in this experience if you wish to break the slow pace of the day and embark on a short hike! Spend an evening at the Panamik village as we reach the last leg of the journey
After a refreshing stay in Panamik Homestay, head back to Leh. After almost a 5-6 hours drive, you will be back in Leh where you can plan your spending a nice evening in one of the cafes of Leh. Your journey will be concluded after arriving in Leh.
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!
I had a great time at Panamik. The locale is absolutely super gorgeous and so was the walk across the valley and hike to Yarab Tso. Sumur is comfortable and has a lovely veggie farm. The gentleman is pleasant.
