Gyab-Thago Homestay

Ladakh


Thoroughly traditional but markedly more comfortable than many homestays, Gyab-Thago's rooms are airy and clean, sharing a spick-and-span bathroom. Meals in the impressive Ladakhi kitchen–dining room are so authentic that groups come here from Leh specially for the experience, though you won't get quite as full a spread if you pay standard homestay rates.

The building is on the east side of the valley, signed 2km north of the Trekking Point. Call ahead as rooms can be booked by climbing groups.


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