Overview
Artisans of Ladakh are experts of making copper artifacts for hundreds of years. Sadly, this art is fading away and is now left limited to a few remote pockets in Ladakh. Through this tour, we want to revive this dying art and also help in improving the livelihood of the villagers.
We will take you to the last remaining four Himalayan villages where this art is still practiced. Try you hands on making small pendants, engrave your name on copper plate, and just be creative with the artist himself. Take back a memorable souvenir for yourself.
Stay at our beautiful village homestays which are powered by solar energy, and experience what it's like to live closest to the real Himalayan culture.
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What's included
Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
Drive to the copper villages in private SUV vehicle
Accommodation in homestays at the villages
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Guide
Tea and coffee
Medical kits, carried by the guide
Flight tickets
Any personal expenses (water bottles, phone calls etc.)
Tips for guide(s), helper(s), driver(s)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Drive to Chilling Village
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Chilling
24 hours
Our team of Mountain Homestays will pick you up from your hotel in Leh post breakfast, and head towards the cluster of villages where the generations of copper artists of Ladakh have been staying. Once entered the valley, we will visit Chilling Village situated along the Zanskar River and visit the copper museum. Explore the village and stay overnight at a copper artist's home who also is a homestay host.
Day 2 Trek to Sumda Chenmo
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Temple at Sumda Chun
24 hours
Post breakfast, you will drive to Rangdoh and trek to the third copper village, Sumda-Chenmo. It is about an 11 km hike. You will trek at a comfortable pace with sufficient breaks in between. The trail is alongside a river stream through a beautiful valley. The total trek should take 5-6 hrs and you will reach the village by evening. Stay tonight at our homestay in Sumda Chenmo.
Day 3 Explore and learn the copper art
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Markha Valley
24 hours
Sumda-Chenmo is a village situated in Markha Valley, where 4 copper artisans still practice the ancient art of making copper artifacts. You will do a study of this art interacting with the artisans, learning the techniques and the tools, and also try making a copper artifact. Sumda-Chenmo also has ancient Buddha statues that date back to the 11th century. The copper artists were settled in this area many years back to make beautiful artifacts for the monasteries in the region. These wooden statues were excavated in 2008 by a team of Archeologists.
Day 4 Trek to Rangdoh Village & back to Leh
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Markha Valley
24 hours
After trekking down till Rangdoh you will visit Sumda-Chun, an ancient village that has lost this art. The village is also home to one of the most ancient and beautiful monasteries. After interacting with the villagers and visiting the ancient monastery, you will drive back to Leh. Our team will drop you at your respective hotel.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Mountain Homestays - Sojourn with Local Copper Artisans of Ladakh
Can I cancel Mountain Homestays - Sojourn with Local Copper Artisans of Ladakh for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
- Drive to the copper villages in private SUV vehicle
- Accommodation in homestays at the villages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Flight tickets
- Any personal expenses (water bottles, phone calls etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), helper(s), driver(s)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chilling, Temple at Sumda Chun, Markha Valley.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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