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Khardung La Camp w/ Skylights & Food, Ladakh

Leh· 4.8 · 116 stays

“A collection of homes in Hunder, with skylights in the rooms for the clear Nubra sky. It’s a quiet place between the mountains. The food is simple and delicious, and the staff are always on hand. Guests call it a cozy, camp-like experience - a warm place to land after the long drive over Khardung La.”

21 bedroomsSleeps 4221 beds21 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

A look around

What's here

The first thing you notice is the light. Each room has a large skylight cut into the wood-panelled ceiling, letting in the sharp Ladakhi sun by day and the stars by night. Guests often mention it first, with one calling it an "amazing view from the room". The property has 21 separate rooms, each with its own entrance and a small porch looking out at the mountains. Rooms come with either a king bed or twin beds, and an attached, modern bathroom with a shower. The simple, clean design gives it what one guest called a "camp-like experience". There is a central dining hall where meals are served buffet-style. The food is simple, warm, and gets high praise from guests. Staff are on hand to help with anything you need. As one visitor, Amit, put it, "Special shoutout to Vivek, who was ever ready to assist. The food is also delicious." Another guest, Avinash, mentioned how the staff "went above and beyond to make our breakfast special, serve tea upon arrival, and facilitate prompt check-in." This is a place built for the landscape - a warm, solid base for exploring the dunes and valleys of Nubra.

What guests wrote

4.8· 116 stays

“Our stay at this property was wonderful! The staff went above and beyond to make our breakfast special, serve tea upon arrival, and facilitate prompt check-in. The warmth, hospitality, And for comfort, we highly recommend it.”

Avinash

“Clean and beautiful place to stay. The staff is helpful. Special shoutout to Vivek, who was ever ready to assist. The food is also delicious. The roof glass gives amazing view from the room.”

Amit Seharawat

“Had a great stay here! The rooms are cozy and clean, and gives you a camp-like experience. The food is delicious too. Highly recommended!”

Aarushi S

“Perfect location. Situated in between mountains. Clean rooms and good food. Staff is polite and helpful”

A Warrior

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

You are already in the heart of the Nubra Valley. The famous sand dunes of Hunder, home to the double-humped Bactrian camels, are a short drive away. The journey here, over the high-altitude Khardung La pass, is an adventure in itself.

The iconic blue lake of Pangong Tso is a long day trip from Nubra, typically reached via the Shyok Valley road. It sits at 4,250 metres on the border with China. An Inner Line Permit is required to visit.

A quieter, more remote high-altitude lake, Tso Moriri is a 220km drive from Leh. It's a breeding ground for brown-headed gulls and other birdlife. This is a journey for those seeking solitude.

Back towards Leh, the Indus valley is dotted with famous monasteries. Hemis and Thiksey are two of the most significant and can be visited on a half-day loop from the capital.

Another half-day trip west from Leh takes you to the Zanskar-Indus river confluence (sangam), the intriguing Magnetic Hill, and the historic Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh (IXL). Flights operate only in the morning due to mountain weather, and diversions are common. From Leh, Hunder is a 4-5 hour drive over the Khardung La pass.

By Road: Leh is the main road hub. You can reach Leh from Manali (470km) via the Rohtang or Atal Tunnel and Baralacha La, a route open only from June to mid-October. The road from Srinagar (420km) via Zoji La is typically open from April to late November.

By Rail: There is no railway in Ladakh. The nearest major railhead is Jammu Tawi, 700km away, from where you would need to continue by road via Srinagar.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit Ladakh is from June to September. During these summer months, the high passes are open, the skies are clear, and the days are warm. By early October, road closures begin. The Leh-Manali highway usually closes by mid-October, followed by the Leh-Srinagar highway at the end of November, cutting off road access until the following spring.

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