Homestay with a Ladakhi Family

• Overview: Immerse yourself in the life of a traditional Ladakhi family by opting for a homestay in Spituk. This experience provides a unique chance to live like a local, participate in daily chores, enjoy traditional Ladakhi meals, and get to know the family’s culture and spiritual practices.
• Duration: 2–3 days.
• Learn Traditional Crafts and Cuisine

• Overview: In Spituk, you can participate in workshops on Ladakhi weaving, Tibetan calligraphy, and even learn how to make traditional Ladakhi dishes like momos, thukpa, and chang (fermented barley drink).
• Duration: 1 day for each workshop.

Suggested Itinerary for Spituk Village (2-3 Days)

Day 1: Arrival & Explore the Village

• Morning: Arrive in Leh and drive to Spituk. Check into a homestay or guesthouse in the village.
• Afternoon: Visit Spituk Monastery, participate in meditation or prayers with the monks, and enjoy the view from the monastery.
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional Ladakhi dinner with your host family and engage in a cultural conversation about local life.

Day 2: Cultural Immersion and Trekking

• Morning: Join the local family for morning prayers and breakfast.
• Late Morning: Take a short trek to the Spituk Monastery, enjoying views of the Indus River and Leh valley.
• Afternoon: Visit a nearby farm to experience traditional Ladakhi farming practices and learn how the locals produce crops and livestock.
• Evening: Participate in a workshop on Ladakhi weaving or Tibetan painting.

Day 3: Visit Leh and Departure

• Morning: If time allows, visit the Leh Market or Thiksey Monastery before departing for your onward journey.