Kesang Dawa Homestay
Hanle, Ladakh, India
Green landscape Cottage is a homely family-run stay in Buk Shado, a hamlet near Hanle on the Changthang plateau of Ladakh. Hosted by Kesang Dawa, it offers cosy double rooms with home-cooked Ladakhi meals (breakfast and dinner included) and warm, personal hospitality. Set beneath some of the darkest night skies in India, it is an ideal base for stargazing near the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve and the Indian Astronomical Observatory.
Good to know before you go
Solar power only
There is no grid electricity — the homestay runs on solar, so power is limited (mostly evenings). Carry a power bank and charge devices when you can.
Little to no network
Mobile signal and internet are patchy to non-existent at 4,500m. Download maps offline and let family know you may be unreachable for a while.
High altitude — 4,500m
Take it slow on day one, hydrate well and avoid alcohol on arrival to acclimatise. Consult your doctor if you have heart or breathing conditions.
Carry cash
There are no ATMs nearby and card machines rarely work. Bring enough cash for your whole stay, plus a little extra.
Permits required
Hanle sits in a protected border region — an Inner Line Permit is required. Carry printed copies and a valid photo ID.
Rooms
Each room sleeps 2 — no extra beds.
2 adults · 1 room
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