Riviera Homestay, Charasa-Nubra Valley

Riviera Homestay – Charasa

Charasa is an exotically located village, about 14 km from Panamik, across Koyak Bridge in Nubra Valley. Formerly a fortified settlement, it still has the palace and temple buildings. This eco-friendly homestay is located near Charasa Palace, just 100 mtr away from Nubra river. It can be a good base to explore the valley. It is one of the best places to experience local life and culture of Ladakh. The family does organic farming and has livestock. There are 4 guest rooms; 1 room has an attached bathroom and other 3 are with a common one. There is traditional dining room to socialize with fellow travelers. Best time stay at Charasa is Sep-Oct during Clay Festival.

Location: Near the palace
No. of Rooms: 4, Total Capacity: 12

Tariff

Classic Room: 1800/-
Extra Person: 750/-
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner and Evening Tea

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Running Hot Water • Parking • Open Seating Areas • Pet-Friendly • Bonfire

Food

The guests will be treated with local delicacies prepared from organic ingredients. Most of the raw material in the kitchen comes from their own organic farms. Enjoy Khambir with homemade curd during breakfast.  Dinner includes dishes like thukpa, skew, timok, paba with tangtur. You will also be served tea with local snacks like markur, matar etc. Do not miss trying local wine called chang.

Activities

Star Gazing • Village Walk • Palace and Monastery Visit • Farm Activities

Points of Interest

Charasa Palace • Kuri Nubra • Nubra River • Murgi Waterfall (9km) • Panamik (18km) • Panamik Hot Spring (22km) • Siachen Base Camp

Excursions

Yarab Lake(25km) • Diskit (74km) • Sumur (45km) • Hunder (86km) • Merak (226km) • Spangmik – Pangong (275km)

Know your Host

Tsering, a cheerful young lady will host you. She stays here with her brother Rigzin and parents. While Tsering manages the homestay, Rigzin has a travel agency and their parents are involved in farming. The family will make you feel at home at once and will introduce you to the local way of living with pride.

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