Himalayan Farmstays (HFS) is an initiative of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives,
Ladakh (HIAL) attached as an live lab to its School of Responsible Tourism. HFS was
initiated to kickstart the local economy by empowering the amaleys of the villages of
Ladakh while providing an authentic experience to the tourists and enabling the
students to learn the basics of hospitality while working with the local communities.
These farmstays are homes in the village where the villagers stay. Most of these
homes have an attached farm (hence, the term “farmstay”) where the villagers grow
seasonal vegetables and teh tourists get to participate in the experience.
The guests at the farmstay get to stay with these families and experience the
authentic Ladakhi lifestyle. You will see the day to day activities of the villagers from
milking the cows to working in the farms. This pastoral getaway from the daily bustle
in the midst of the Himalayas is an unparalleled experience. You get to taste the fresh farm produce, live with the local families and go for long walks in the mountain
valleys.
Along with the above, HFS curates various activities and experiences around these
farmstays. A variety of tourism products are designed to enhance the overall
experience of the guests and make it a memorable experience.
Some of the experiences we offer are as below:
Astro Photography
Ice Stupa walks
Cultural walks
Cultural experiences
Local cooking
Farming
Knitting and weaving
Yoga
Birding
Monastery/Temple tours
Baker
Ibex/Wildlife tours
E-Biking tours.
Farm/River Picnic
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