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Experiences 2023

BIRDING WITH ARHAAN

Our camp is 40 acres of natural space, most of which is kept natural for wildlife. It is home to a family of Himalayan Red Foxes, Mountain Weasels, Pikas, as well as a large variety of migratory birds. 

Aarhan, a fantastic local birding guide (his instagram page is here), conducts birding and wildlife tours of the camp and surrounding areas. He also arranges longer trips


In order: Himalayan Red Fox (not a bird! but frequently visible at camp), Purple Heron (First sighting in Ladakh at the camp!), Kite, Citrine Wagtail, Common Rosefinch, Chukar Patridge, Snow Pigeon, Oriental Turtle Dove, Bluethroat

Cost - 2,500 Rupees for Guide

We also have a spotting scope, binoculars and birding list for free at camp

YOGA AND MEDITATION

Relax your mind and body with morning yoga sessions, conducted by the Indus River.

Group sessions: 800 INR per person

Private Sessions are available for 1,400 INR

STARGAZING AND CAMPFIRE

In Ladakh, the sky is so clear that the milky way is visible with the naked eye. Our campsite, away from the city and its lights, is the ideal place to watch for shooting stars, space stations and the planets. 

Enjoy the warmth of a campfire under the stars,  before checking out the moon's craters up close through the camp telescope. 

Cost - Free of Charge

WALKS FROM CAMP

We take guests on a walk through the village to the double-humped Bactrian camel sanctuary - descendants of the animals that carried goods along the silk road.

Later in the day, we go for riverside walks to watch the sunset over the Indus.

Cost - Free of Charge

CULTURE TOURS

Within our valley, there are ancient monasteries and palaces to explore, with exquisite murals and artwork, as well as museums that explore Ladakh's culture and position in the Silk Road

Witness the daily morning prayers ceremony at Thiksey, as the sun rises over its monastery.

Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 5,000 depending on distance. 

Guide - 2,000 to 4,000 

ARTISAN TOUR

Visit the local potter or the coppersmiths of Chilling to learn about their centuries-old practices. Alternatively, visit the companies that spin and process the pashmina yarn from the goats that are shepherded along the Changtang region. 

Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.

Pottery Lesson - 1,000 per person

HIKES

Close to the camp, there are 1-day treks that can be completed with or without a guide. We take into account how well you are acclimatising and your preference of difficulty.

Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.

Guide - 2,000 to 3,000

RAFTING

The Zanskar river carves through its valley of steep multicolour flagstone rock. In a raft, you experience this scenery from the centre of the valley. 

There are three options of rafting - a 45 minute,  gentle boat ride, a 2-hour mixed difficulty grade 2+ and a 3 hour trip for the most adventurous. 

Taxi Charge - Between 1,000 and 4,000.

Rafting - 1,000 to 3,000 per person, depending on the duration

MOTORBIKE RENTAL

Ladakh, with its sweeping vistas and high altitude roads, is the ultimate terrain for the Royal Enfield.

 

Biking offers the most liberating way to navigate Ladakh's peaks, valleys and culture. 

Cost - 1,400 to 2,500 rupees daily, depending on the type of bike.

CYCLING

With a trusted agency, drive up to the world's highest roads and cycle back down to camp. Or take a guided trip through our valley, along the river and past the ancient monasteries and palaces. 

Or, just rent cycles for the day to freely explore the surroundings

Guided Tours - 2,000 to 4,000 per person

Cycle Rental - 700 per cycle and 1,500 for the drop and pick-up

PICNIC

Picnic Lunch - 1,600 per head (min. 2 people)

Enjoy a picnic spread to the sound of the river. 

We can also arrange picnic lunches for you to take with you on your daily excursions.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

For the more adventurous cyclers, we work closely with a local agency Unexplored Ladakh that specialises in mountain trails. They have excellent bikes and guides with the best knowledge of cycling routes in Ladakh. Check out the video on the left for an idea of their trips. 

Daily Tours - 4,000 to 7,000 per head, depending on duration and number of cyclists

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