Chospa Hotel, Traditional Indian Charm in Leh Ladakh

Paying homage to the traditional architecture of the Ladakh region of India, the Chospa Hotel, Leh, is an eco-luxe and eco-friendly, family-run property in the heart of the city. This impressive property will appeal to those who appreciate style and comfort paired beautifully with a touch of tradition to share a wonderful sense of place with guests. The sturdy exterior, with its solid, geometric, buttress design belies the airy and spacious interior. The high narrow windows have been specifically designed to keep the interior of the property cool during the heat of the summer and warm during the chillier winter months in an energy efficient manner while flooding the rooms of the Chospa Hotel with natural light. The thick walls, created from compressed stabilized earth blocks, mean guests can enjoy well deserved peace and quiet with the convenience of staying in the center of Ladakh’s largest and most vibrant city. The interior of Hotel Chospa has been deliberately designed so that locals will feel at home and visitors from abroad will marvel at the simple, yet solid fusion of earth, stone, and wood. Each of the 17 Club Rooms at the magnificent Chospa Leh Hotel provide a sanctuary of contemporary comfort and traditional design created by local craftspeople who have utilized locally sourced and ecologically sustainable materials. Within the guestrooms, as well as a separate seating area and private bathroom, guests are greeted with a solid wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and the highest quality bed linen and towels. Also, within the impressive walls of the Chospa Leh Hotel, visitors are invited to enjoy the freshly baked delights of the Old Road Café & Bakery, or the rich flavors of traditional Ladakhi and Tibetan culinary traditions as well as international cuisine at a table in this Leh boutique hotel’s Juniper Restaurant. And after a day exploring the otherworldly beauty of Ladakh, head to the rooftop at sunset to enjoy the incredible views over the ancient city of Leh and the mountains beyond while sipping your hot or cold beverage of choice.

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Appreciate Comfort, Style, and Sustainability at the Chospa Hotel

Whether you are travelling to the historic city of Leh in search of a Himalayan adventure packed with incredible scenery and exotic wildlife, a taste of Tibetan, Indian, and Buddhist culture, or for a well-earned retreat with your family from the hustle and bustle of modern living, the Chospa Hotel is your perfect base in this fascinating region. Contemporary hospitality and the serenity of an oasis await those seeking luxurious living with that personal touch. Chospa is a family run Leh boutique hotel that was built to share a truly Ladakhi experience with guests while providing a warm, professional boutique hotel style of hospitality and comfort. The 17 spacious, bright, and airy Club Guestrooms at Chospa Hotel reflect the surrounding landscape, with walls hand-finished in mud plaster, the earthy tones blend with the room’s natural wood features and heated bathroom floors keep out the cold during the chilly winter months. The Chospa Hotel is entirely constructed from sustainable raw materials and ethically sourced local wood that has long been used in Ladakh for building. The walls and windows have all been carefully designed to keep the residence at an optimum temperature and keep out the elements as well as to ensure the hotel leaves only a minimal carbon footprint. Expect to awake to the irresistible aromas of freshly baked butter and puff pastry and all manner of deliciousness emanating from the ground floor Old Road Café & Bakery that also offers a menu of tasty local specialties. Anticipate the very definition of fine dining in the Juniper Restaurant – a testament to the region’s culinary heritage. High tea and an unforgettable sunset over the valley and mountain peaks await on the roof terrace, and as night descends and the mercury falls guests are invited to wrap up warm and gather round the outside bonfire to swap stories under the star-filled sky.

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A World of Adventure Awaits on the Doorstep of the Hotel Chospa

The immediately enchanting city of Leh is encircled by mountain peaks and watched over by a 17th-century nine-storey Tibetan-style fort and palace perched on a craggy rocky ridge. The Hotel Chospa, situated in the heart of the city, is an impressive edifice constructed from large earth blocks in the Ladakhi style, which blends in perfectly with the whitewashed houses and temple stupas that surround it. Just a few hundred meters from the doors of Chospa Hotel Leh Ladakh are the stairways and winding alleys of the Old Town and its famous Market. Studded with charming brick-built shops, visitors can seek out all manner of creative curios including handwoven carpets, turquoise jewelry, pashmina shawls, Tibetan choktse tables, and authentic Thangka paintings while discovering local delicacies like chhurpi, butter tea, and thukpa. Ask the friendly Chospa Hotel staff about visiting the Shanti Stupa in the stunning Khardung La Pass, Magnetic Hill where your vehicle will appear to defy gravity, or a trip to the crystal-clear blue-green waters of the Pangong Lake with its breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains beneath cloud-dusted skies. Those seeking outdoor adventure might enquire about trekking across Khardung La Pass, the Nubra Valley, and the foothills of the Himalayas, or a day’s rafting on the Zanskar River. Start your Ladakh holiday at the Chospa Hotel in Leh and discover the region with stays at the charming Nimmu House and the enchanting Stok Palace, and follow these with a stay in the Nubra Valley at the Kyagar before heading back to Chospa. Our trusted and professional travel guides are ready and waiting to share with you some of the most unforgettable scenery on the planet on a Secret Retreats travel itinerary. A warm welcome awaits when you return to Chospa for refreshments on the roof terrace, a snack from the bakery, a hearty meal in the restaurant, or a huddle around the campfire. A hotspot of culture, religion, and history, Leh has often been described by its visitors over the centuries as ‘heaven on earth’, the rare and otherworldly charm of Leh and Ladakh bring travellers back again and again and Chospa Hotel makes for the ideal home from home while enjoying the region.

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