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Zangla, Ladakh: House with Mountain Views
Zangla· 4.9 · 32 stays
“Welcome to our peaceful haven in Zangla, where the mountains meet the sky. Here, you'll discover a unique Ladakhi experience, far from the everyday. We offer comfortable rooms and a chance to truly connect with the local culture.
Prepare to be immersed in the simplicity and warmth of our home. Wake up to breathtaking views and savor delicious, home-cooked meals prepared with love. We're happy to arrange treks and share stories around the fire.
Our guests often describe their stay as a highlight. We pride...”
4 bedroomsSleeps 84 beds4 bathsHouseWifiHot Water
A look around
What's here
The house offers several rooms, each with comfortable beds and warm blankets. Guests have praised the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, including the option of a Western-style bathroom. "The room I had was big and nicely decorated," noted one guest. The balcony provides a relaxing space to unwind and soak in the views of the surrounding mountains. The kitchen and sit-out area on the first floor are available for guests.
The family, including Rigzin and Sonam, are known for their warm hospitality and willingness to help guests. Guests have enjoyed the home-cooked meals, including momo and topa, with vegetables often sourced from the family's own garden. "The owner Rigzen is a spectacular cook, his momo and topa are crazily good," a guest raved. Another guest added, "They make sure you get everything you need and spoil you with delicious home cooked food."
What guests wrote
4.9· 32 stays
“Lovely homestay, stayed for 3 nights.
Welcoming and friendly family. Plenty of English spoken, tea flows freely and cooking is great.
The room I had was big and nicely decorated. The bed has a good mattress and warm blankets.
The balcony provides a nice place to relax and good view towards the mountains.
The house is well kept and nights are quiet. You c...”
Jouko Luhtala
“The best reviews are born where your soul lingers long after you’ve left.
This place run by Rigzin dorjay , his wife this property and kids was a gem of a find .
We stayed for two nights . Their place is motorable all the way upto last 40 m in zangla town.
Awesome hospitality and great home cooked food . They have 3-4 rooms with a common western style...”
Nirav Vaidya
“Staying with Sonam and his parents was a truly wonderful experience. The room was clean and comfortable as well as the shared bathroom. But what makes this place feeling like home was the hospitality and warmth of the host family. They make sure you get everything you need and spoil you with delicious home cooked food with vegetables from their own garden. A...”
Dorothea Hochleitner
“The living room is amazingly warm with plenty of sunshine and a cute little dog name zse. Triple lovely for me because i came in winter and it’s freezing outside.
Local toilet is very clean and doesn’t smell at all. Thumbs up.
The owner rigzen is a spectacular cook, his momo and topa are crazily good. Must try.
To remember: airtrl doesnt work here, ask fo...”
Congtai Hu
“The highest quality homestay in Zangla.
Comfortable rooms (I checked a few), Western-style bathroom and toilet, and above all — a family that went above and beyond to make me feel at home.
I spent 5 wonderful days here. Highly recommended! 🙏”
Eyal Wallach
Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
Zangla is an excellent base for exploring the Trans-Himalaya. From here, you can easily access some of Ladakh's most iconic attractions.
Pangong Tso: (160km, 4,250m) The iconic blue lake on the China border.
Nubra Valley: (via Khardung La) Explore sand dunes and see Bactrian camels at Hunder.
Tso Moriri: (220km, 4,522m) A quieter lake experience, known for its brown-headed gulls.
Hemis & Thiksey monasteries: A half-day Indus valley loop from Leh.
Magnetic Hill, Zanskar-Indus sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib: A half-day west loop.
Logistics
Getting there.
The nearest airport is Leh (IXL) — Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, with morning flights only. Weather diversions are common, so factor this into your travel plans. The nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi (700km), accessible via Srinagar by road. There is no rail service in Ladakh.
Road hubs include:
Leh: (0km) The regional capital for permits, fuel, hospitals, and ATMs.
Kargil: (220km from Leh) The Suru Valley hub, halfway to Srinagar.
Manali: (470km from Leh) Accessible via Rohtang/Atal and Baralacha, open June-October only.
Srinagar: (420km from Leh) Via Sonamarg & Zoji La, open April-November.
The drive to the house in Zangla is motorable all the way up to the last 40 meters in the town.
Seasons
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit Ladakh is during the summer months, from June to September. October sees road closures, with Leh-Manali shutting down in mid-October and Leh-Srinagar closing at the end of November.
