The Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh, India

The Grand Dragon Hotel

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Lungmar Camp £££££

  • India
  • Tented Camps

This remote wilderness camp lies deep within the Ladakh Range, positioned within a valley that sits almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The camp is located within prime snow leopard territory and, with a combination of comfortable tented accommodation and trackers with over two decades of experience, there are few better places to stay.

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Sukoon £££££

  • India
  • Unusual

It was the Maharaja of Kashmir who first allowed the nineteenth-century British visitors to live in houseboats. Sukoon brings this traditional concept of a residential houseboat into the modern era while losing none of the charms of history. Sukoon (meaning ‘tranquillity’ or ‘relaxation’) was originally built in 1979. Each of the five spacious rooms has a large window with lake views and a spacious ensuite with both a separate shower and bathtub. Where possible, original furnishings have been kept and restored including the glass chandeliers and the cedar wood panelling with its intricate carving.

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Chamba Camp Diskit £££££

  • India
  • Tented Camps

Run by The Ultimate Travelling Camp, Chamba Camp in Diskit lies in the Nubra Valley, known as the valley of flowers, it is famous for its birdlife, green oasis villages, Bactrian camels and undiscovered landscapes. Chamba Camp Diskit is sister to Chamba Camp Thiksey. Chamba Camp offers four luxury suited tents, in the shadow of Diskit Monastery. All tents have ensuite bathrooms, private decks, crisp linen and services of your own butler. Activities can be arranged whilst at camp, such as a camel safari or walking tours through ancient villages.

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Shakti Ladakh Village House £££££

  • India

Shakti take care of everything from beginning to end, from bed tea delivered in the morning, organic meals prepared by your travelling chef, daily excursions with your charming private guide, and even alcohol, although go easy due to the effect of altitude! Immerse yourself in village life. Shakti Ladakh Village Houses offer a range of accommodations in remote locations away from Leh where most of the tourists base themselves. The village house will always be exclusively yours. Shakti’s three village houses are built in traditional Ladakhi fashion using sun-baked mud bricks and wooden beams made of local poplar and willow. The owners understand that the more adventurous traveller is looking for something that is both original and real.

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The Ultimate Travelling Camp – Chamba Camp Thiksey £££££

  • India
  • Tented Camps

The Chamba Camp in Thiksey, Ladakh run by The Ultimate Travelling Camp, is a luxurious fixed tented camp offering exceptional service and experiences. Relax in individually designed tents, with ensuite bathrooms, private decks, crisp linen and butler service.

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Stok Palace Heritage Hotel £££££

  • India

When you choose to stay at Stok Palace you are choosing to immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Ladakh. The 200-year-old mural adorned walls, the sound of Buddhist chants from the palace temple or a traditional Ladakhi meal in the royal kitchen, even evening tea in the shade of the magnificent old apricot and walnut trees, you will experience the Ladakhi way of life.

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