Ladakh isn’t just about its majestic mountains and ancient monasteries — it’s also alive with incredible wildlife that makes the land feel truly magical. Around our farmstay, nature greets you every single day with sights and sounds you’ll never forget.
Wake up early in the morning and the air is filled with the music of birds — from the playful calls of magpies with their striking black-and-white feathers to the cheerful chirps of tiny finches hopping through the fields. During the summer, you might also see hoopoes with their bright crests or soaring Himalayan griffons circling high above.
In the fields nearby, yaks graze slowly and calmly, a living symbol of Ladakhi culture and resilience. These gentle giants not only provide milk, wool, and strength for farming but also remind you of the deep bond between locals and their land. If you’re out exploring, you might meet villagers taking their yaks to pasture, a scene straight out of Ladakh’s timeless traditions.
For those who are lucky, the higher cliffs and ridges sometimes reveal a thrilling surprise — wild ibex with their curved horns or the nimble blue sheep (bharal) climbing steep rocks with ease. In winter months, you may even spot traces of rare animals like the elusive snow leopard, which silently roams these mountains.
Staying close to this wildlife means every walk around the farmstay feels like a mini adventure. Whether it’s watching a flock of birds scatter across the sky, spotting a yak silhouetted against the mountains, or catching a glimpse of wild animals in their natural setting — you get to see a side of Ladakh that most tourists miss when they only visit the popular sights. Here, nature isn’t just around you, it’s a part of your everyday experience.
