Mountain Homestays - Sumda Chun Monastery with Ladakhi Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Mountain Homestays - Sumda Chun Monastery with Ladakhi Lunch

Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Destination: India, Ladakh, Leh
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  • 5 to 6 hours
  • Leh
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get ready for an experience of Ladakh’s ancient heritage and local life as we take you to the most ancient monastery of Ladakh and the homestay of a beautiful homestay village. After seeing a beautiful river confluence, we turn left from the Nation Highway-1 and enter the cluster of villages known for their art, heritage, and authenticity. A beautiful drive along the riverside will take us to a heritage that recently has been gone through restoration. It is such a heritage site where rare artifacts are found and the structure is still in its raw and authentic form. After visiting the monastery, drive to Tsogty where the most delicious apples of Ladakh grow. On arrival, you will be hosted by a family for authentic Ladakhi cuisine. Thukpa, Chhutagi, OR Momos - the family will prepare the food for you using fresh organic vegetables picked up from their backyard. After having a meal, walk around and visit the apple orchard. Head back to Leh post visit & reach your hotel by late afternoon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple at Sumda Chun, Sumda Chun village, Leh India

The monastery at Sumda-Chun dates back to the 11th century and has a unique architecture and also many legends associated with it. The main hall has a beautiful Vairocana statue made by Kashmiri artisans who came here a millennium ago.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple at Sumda Chun, Sumda Chun village, Leh India

Spend time exploring this heritage village which is known for apple orchards and copper art. Have tea in the authentic homestay and buy handicrafts directly from local artisans.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch - Enjoy organic local meal - Chhutagi, Thukpa OR Momos
  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide

Exclusions
  • Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 to 6 hours


User's Reviews

Shelly M

19 Feb, 2020

I am very glad I took the chance and booked this trip. Sumda Chung is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. A small, very old monastery, tucked away in the remote mountains, everything was covered in snow and ice when I visited, but the skies were clear and sunny and the atmosphere completely still and pure. The journey there alone was worth it - past the frozen Zanskar and Indus rivers, surrounded by the most incredible mountain beauty. Mountain Homestays were also really organised and helpful. They replied quickly to all messages and made every effort to ensure everything ran smoothly. This isn't always the case in Leh (!) so I'm very glad they were so kind and thoughtful. They are also a social enterprise, so the proceeds go towards improving conditions for rural families. All in all, I can completely recommend both this tour and Mountain Homestays. If I visit Leh again, then I will be sure to do more with them as they really stood out as being so helpful. Can't recommend it enough!

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