Desert Himalaya is a Luxury Resort nestled in the beautiful Nubra Valley. Due to its unique location in the valley, the Resort offers unparalleled views of the majestic Karakoram and Ladakh Range. Tucked within the lap of lush green land, surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and gently caressed by crystal clear meandering natural springs, Desert Himalaya offers an experience that encompasses unmatched luxury, comfort and adventure for its guests. Desert Himalaya offers a unique dining experience by offering a variety of vegetarian Indian, Chinese and Continental meals, served piping hot in the spacious and well equipped Dining Hall. Desert Himalaya Resort offers 2 Ultra luxury suites , 25 Luxury and 25 Deluxe Tents along with modern attached bath with hot and cold water. Each room is tastefully furnished with modern comforts.
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Nestled in a picturesque setting, Desert Himalaya Resort has earned accolades for its pristine grounds and comfortable lodgings, with management often commended for professionalism. While opinions on value vary, many guests feel the lively atmosphere, complete with karaoke and starlit bonfires, justifies the cost.
The service receives high marks for its friendly and attentive staff, and the well-appointed tents and rooms, featuring stunning views and modern amenities, are popular among visitors, despite the occasional hiccup with hot water availability.
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We stayed at Desert Himalya in September 2015. This resort offers extremely well maintained and cozy tents with a clean washroom, The views are excellent. To experience mother nature at her best, do visit this place. It is situated at a central location in the village at a stone's throw from Sand dunes. The only thing which was average was the food. Overall, a must have experience.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Book in advance.
Mobile connectivity may be weak at times.
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Dec 20, 2021
Your valuable feedback is highly appreciated. Your kind words endeavour us to strive for even higher levels of service. We have recently introduced our new line of Ultra Luxury Tents, which offer unmatched comfort and luxury at this remote location. Also new activities like a powerful telescope, dedicated activities room with pool table , table tennis and our new natural spring water pool have been introduced. We look forward to your visit again and would be glad to offer you a great discount.
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This is tent hotel at 11000ft altitude. I was very happy to see the room so well equipped with all the necessary gadgets and heater because even in the month of May the nights are extremely windy and cold, with temperatures falling to subzero and much below.
The food was well made and catered to. Hot teas were always available anytime served within few mins. The staff seemed quite energetic willing to help anytime. Since in this part of the Himalayas business is only for 3 to 4 months , the hotels are quite full. Hence personally i feel that these boys as staff working there deserve an appreciation in kind though they do not expect anything for their services. Worth an experience...please do travel with adequate warm clothing and medication.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â A place to experience if one takes adequate health precautions for altitude. Enjoyable!
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This tent property had the best view in our entire Ladakh trip. Tents were spacious and had the required amenities, staff were very nice and they had a nice buffet spread where food tasted fresh. The fact that they had live music (singers on both nights were good) and bonfire made the whole thing even more memorable. Overall, strongly recommended for stay in Nubra.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:Â Take normal tents for the price differential doesn't merit premium tents
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Jul 12, 2022
we are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay with us at our resort. Your healthy feedback always energizes us to bring more improvements in our Hospitality,accommodation,foods and service. Thanks a lot for your valuable reviews and keenly looking for your next visit.
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Since it is a camping site, I don't expect AC or proper doors for tent. But I do expect zip of the entry curtains and washroom to work properly, which was not the case. They do not provide wifi, food was just edible, staff was rude, and they didn't provide any toiletries, which is a basic amenities for the premium price we pay for such type of tents. They don't have proper lighting on the campus and it was difficult for us to go to dining hall from our tent during evening time. They provide chairs in which seating cusions were missing. Even after complaining they didn't bother to shift me to different tent or provide proper chairs. Had a bad experience. There are no zero star in the rating otherwise that would be the appropriate rating for this resort.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Dec 30, 2021
Hi! sohilb1990, All our basic tents has Zip Curtains and the Premium tents has proper Wooden door .We have free Wi-fi available in the dining area which is being informed to each guest on arrival. We have a modern attached bath in each tent and toiletries is also being provided in each tents The food serves in our hotel are as per our guest choice. The camp has well lid light in and around .You have booked the basic camp and want a complimentary upgradation to the higher category which was not possible at your case.
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Overall this property is not worth to spend huge amount of money. We have stayed in their Royal Camp. Pros Kitchen staff is good, reception manager is good. Corns 1. In cool temperature their camp doors are designed to give you feel of cool bridge inside the camp. Some stupid has designed those doors 2. They said in morning heating will start at 5:30 but staff does not bother to turn on generator in morning. With us it happened both nights. 3. There was not hot water running in camp. 4. We were with family but their staff was drinking alcohol in restaurant openly around dinner time. However they dont have license to sell alcohol yet.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Avoid with family
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This resort is overrated.Not a single luxary cottage is there where as these people claim luxary camps resort. Food was good & variety is there. Site of camps is beautiful. Service is poor as receptionist took more than 10 minutes to find my booking. I did not see any one doing sanitising camps before check in as my camp was given to next family only after just changing bed sheet. Over all over rated not worth 8500 as they are charging. Better stay at Nubra valley hotel rather than camps because same experience you will get at Pangong. Another problem is light. I use sleep apnea machine & I could not sleep for more than 3 hours because electricity was not there from 11.00 p.m till 4.00 a.m & this so called luxary camps resort does not use generator.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Please try to stay in hotel rather than in camp at Nubra because at Pangong you will have to stay...
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Dec 20, 2021
Dear Kulwant, Thank you for your valuable feedback.Your kind words are highly appreciated. We are addressing the issue of the poor service and we shall improve on the service .As we are in a remote location , where there is no electricity , it is difficult for us to provide 24×7 power supply thru the genset.Timings for genset supply is conveyed to all guests on arrival.
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Chose the premium tent. Food is average, but you can’t expect more from being away from everything.
The tent very spacious and has all your needs.
The reason why I gave this place 3 star is because of the heater.
Being in a place in the middle of the desert where temperature drop to zero degree and lower, this is the most essential and important feature. The heater kept being turned off and I had 2 comforters, but that didn’t help. If the place runs on generators and that can’t handle an electric heater, then a simple old fashioned heater or even a hot water bottle should be made available. given the climate in Indus Valley.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â Bring a sleeping bag!
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Dec 20, 2021
Dear Mam, we appreciate your feedback.We provide extra blankets and hot water bags on request. Hope you have a better experience on your next visit.
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This resort is the real surprise in the Nubra Valley with superb service, food and staff. And the 360 degree view of all Himalaya mountains is the best part of it. Management has ensured that we get the breakfast on early morning departure as well. strongly recommended if you are planning to stay in Nubra Valley.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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We stayed in the Desert Himalaya Resort , Nubra ,Ladakh , for 1 night in their luxury tent . I will put it down as one of my most memorable stay amongst all the travels done in the past many years .The tent was very tastefully done , super comfortable and gave a 5 star feel . The resort is picturesque locale , huge open area surrounded by beautiful mountain range . One can soak in the calm sitting in the garden . If in Nubra this is the place to stay . Very cordial staff and good simple food to complete the experience . I wish I could stay 2 nights , will recommend 2 night in the beautiful Nubra valley and in this beautiful Resort
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded May 30, 2022
Dear madam Thank you for your valuable feedback, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at resort. looking forward to your next visit.
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I really didn’t know what to expect from this camp. I must was pleasantly surprised with the amazing modern tents and the facilities it provided. The food and stay went beyond my expectations,not a hotel but a unique camping experience. The owner,Mr.Thashi was extremely welcoming and his young staff was courteous and obliging irrespective of the demand we as customers made. I came away with a great experience and loved the place. A place not to be missed for sure.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Desert Himalaya, General Manager at Desert Himalaya Resort
Responded Dec 20, 2021
Thank you Novlen for your kind review.We are glad that you had a positive experience while you stay with us. Please do visit us again.
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Desert Himalaya do serve eggs but they did not offer other non-veg items. Veg food has very good options. Pl. read my May 2019 review. I have given many other details. Do wear woollen cloths, while coming out of Aircraft. Thanks.
In June Weather will be slightly warm in day time and chilly in the evenings. From Leh the drive would take approximately 5 hours if there is no blockages near Khardung.
There are more places to choose from in the Diskit area.
LOCATION
IndiaLadakhLeh DistrictNubra ValleyDiskit
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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