Staying at a hotel with beautiful views and world-class accommodations is a good option for brave travellers who wish to immerse themselves in the area they’re visiting. The surest way to immerse yourself in Ladakh’s culture is to stay at a homestay. Imagine the cultural exchange you could experience by sleeping and waking up with locals.
The people of Ladakh are known for their kindness and friendliness to guests, and as you go about your day with them, you will learn more about their unique way of life.
From how people raise and raise their cattle to how the environment and resources around them help them live, to how and which gods they worship, and the stories behind their traditions, there’s a plethora of received knowledge you cannot acquire while staying at a hotel.
The simple joys people encounter living in Ladakh, and the adventures they go through will altogether mould the Ladakh experience that’ll excite you.
Authentic Local Cuisine – A Taste Sensation
One of the best ways to enjoy a new area is to try out the local cuisine. It’s an integral part of your experience of the place.
And it t doesn’t go farther than having your meals cooked by the locals to partake on the following day. Imagine yourself waking up in Ladakh. The Indian butter tea (an enjoyment to try on your trip) is served in just a few restaurants and is only available at home.
During your stay in Ladakh, you will surely enjoy experiencing many different Ladakhi foods that are a fundamental part of the that make up the harsh inland landscape. How about trying some Thukpa today? It is a noodle soup mixed with vegetable and meat broth if you prefer not to consume meat.
You’ll also get to eat homemade yak cheese. Yes, you heard that correctly. Yaks can be used for weight or are more photogenic in front of your Ladakh vacation photos. But their milk is used to whip up this homemade cheese. It’s definitely worth trying.
You will also get served Tigmo, a local stew which is served with fermented bread. It will keep you warm in the winters of Ladakh. Another favourite of ours is Skyu, a soup-based pasta dish.
Every family in Ladakh has a back garden where they can grow their own fresh vegetables, apples, apricots, and walnuts, all organically grown. Start eating healthy with this Farm-to-table technique.
If you’re in Ladakh on vacation, do not leave without having tasted some momos. In any case, your homestay host will likely make a small amount for you while here!
Helping the Locals as well as the environment
When you stay in a homestay in Ladakh, you go beyond the cost of your stay and your budget. Tourism has been steadily increasing in Ladakh as a source of income for the people who live there. By staying with them, you have the option to help generate direct income for the locals, while not spending as much money as you would by staying at a hotel.
In addition to this, to the locals, the area is like a personal refuge, therefore, everything they accomplish is genuinely is dedicated to the well-being of the natural atmosphere nearby. So, by providing them with monetary support, you are also helping nature. So, how is that for your conscience?
Tourists in Ladakh, India, can count on the local inhabitants to guide them. They’re well-travelled by living in these places for years and can provide new guidance. Consider all the new splendour you could find using their guidance.
Your home is not really a home if it cannot replicate the feeling you have at home. The close feeling you have in your own home remains in place whether you find yourself thousands of miles from home.
So even if it’s clear that hotels and homestays are better than each other, this makes it look like homestays are the smarter alternative. If Ladakh exploration of your interest, book homestays on your upcoming Ladakh Vacation!
