India Guide
Ladakh
Accommodation
1 Asia Changspa Lane 
01982/253403 Large riverside guesthouse with a spanking new block. Sociable roof terrace-cum-café and meditation classes, but limited views. Price: Rs201–1000
2 Eagle Changspa Lane, across from the Mahabodhi centre 01982/253074 
ladakh_adv@yahoo.co.in The friendly and helpful owner Motuup runs a pleasant guesthouse with a large garden and can arrange excellent trekking tours. Price: Under Rs300
3 Goba Down path off Changspa Lane 01982/253670 Well-maintained traditional house with a pleasant garden. Rooms are immaculate, and those in the new block have attached bathrooms. Price: Under Rs500
4 
Indus Malpak, off Fort Rd 01982/252502 Cheap singles and a few doubles, all with attached bathrooms and solar-heated water. Central, pleasant, with a family atmosphere and open in winter. Price: Rs301–1000
5 Old Ladakh Old town 01982/252951 old_ladakh@rediff.com Ladakh's first-ever guesthouse is homely and central, and offers a choice of rooms: the kitsch "deluxe" one (pink pillows and Tibetan rugs) is a real winner. Cross-check any trekking prices they quote though. Tak, across the lane, handles overflow. Price: Under Rs500
6 Oriental Below the Shanti Stupa, Changspa 01982/253153 
www.oriental-ladakh.com Congenial, extremely popular guesthouse with spotless rooms (many now with attached bath), free filtered water, an Internet café, superb views, nourishing home-cooked meals and a genuinely warm welcome, even in winter. Booking advisable in summer. Price: Under Rs1000
7 Reboke Changspa Lane 01982/253230 Small, simple, friendly guesthouse, which also has a couple of rooms with attached baths, at the far end of a narrow lane past the ugly Sun & Sand. Price: Rs201-300
8 Saser Karzoo, up the path from the Ecology Centre 01982/250162 nam_gyal@rediffmail.com Modern hotel that successfully embraces elements of traditional architecture, with a pleasant garden courtyard and comfortable rooms with baths – a bargain off-season. Price: Rs301–1000
9 New Moon Guest House Sankar Rd, Chubi 01982/250296, angchok@india.com New place built in traditional style with spacious rooms and a good location below Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. Price: Rs501-1000
10 Padma Ghirghir, off Fort Rd 01982/252630 www.padmaladakh.net . There are two parts to this hotel: a traditional old building with immaculate rooms with shared baths, a beautiful kitchen, a garden and mountain views; and a modern annexe with comfortable doubles and attached baths and a rooftop restaurant. Price: Rs501–3000
11 Yak Tail Fort Rd 01982/252118 Large, central hotel with thirty-odd high-standard rooms, all with cable TV, arranged around a courtyard. Price: Rs1501-2000
12 Yasmin Off Fort Rd 01982/252405 www.yasminladakh.com Clean, comfortable rooms in a custom-built guesthouse with a sunny garden. It's convenient, owned by one of Ladakh's literary figures and impeccably managed. Good value. Price: Rs501–2000
13 Lotus Upper Karzoo 01982/250265 hotellotus@vsnl.net The laid-back staff and leafy location make this a relaxing and welcoming option, although the rooms are better at other places. It's done in a traditional style and the more expensive rooms have mountain views. Price: Rs2001-3000
14 Lumbini Fort Rd 01982/252528 Owned by one of the abbots of Phyang, this well-designed building has airy, pleasant rooms and a lovely courtyard that makes for excellent lounging. Price: Rs2001-3000
15 The Mogol Hotel Changspa Lane 01982/253438 hotelmogol@rediffmail.com Smart new place with welcoming staff and large, nicely furnished rooms, half of them with TV. Price: Rs2001-3000
16 Omasila Changspa Lane 01982/252119 www.hotelomasila.com Friendly, accommodating 35-room hotel, including five suites and six centrally heated rooms. The large terrace offers sweeping views of the mountains and the lovely dining room serves excellent dishes featuring vegetables grown in the garden outside. Open year round. Price: Rs2001–5000
17 Pangong Chulung 01982/254655, www.pangongladakh.com Pleasant hotel built around a courtyard garden with spacious, well-priced rooms and an inviting balcony. Price: Rs2001-3000