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Nimmu House - Ladakh

Nimmu House – Ladakh

About Ladakh

A beautiful and mesmerizing art of Nature, Ladakh is a mountainous region and the coldest desert in the world. In Ladakh, nature has rendered a magical, unbelievable and fantastic landscape which is extremely breathtaking. Ladakh lies in the north-east region of India and is surrounded by the world’s highest mountain ranges, Karakoram and Great Himalayas. Ladakh is an exotic destination considered as the highest plateau lying at an altitude of 9,800 ft. The Ladakh is known for its extreme deserts, blue waters, freezing winds, glaciers and dunes. Ladakh is a region of India which is isolated from the modern world. The main source of water is the winter snowfall in the mountains.
Nimu lies mid-way between Leh and Alchi and is renowned for being one of the endpoints of the Rafting runs in Ladakh. Nimu is also home to experiential stays that offer guests an insight into Ladakh culture and lifestyle.

About Nimmu House

A 108-year-old royal Ladakhi house, Nimmu House is now a luxurious eco-friendly heritage hotel in Nimmoo. Situated in the village of Nimmu at the confluence of the sacred river of the Indus, which rises in Tibet; the Zanskar River gives a spellbinding view on the rushing waters of the valley and the golden mountains of Ladakh. Nimmu House is an experiential ethnic resort in Nimu village in Ladakh. 
The brown and beautiful Ladakhi Mountains just look more enchanting when you gaze at them from a place like Nimmu House, a heritage boutique hotel in Ladakh. Be here to discover the authentic Ladakhi way of life and take back impressions of their pure culture. Nimmu House has been crafted in a manner that it fits in your modern living, yet makes you practice the ethics of responsible tourism. For instance, you get hot water from solar panels. To put it aptly, a stay at the Nimmu House would introduce you to little nuggets of Ladakh tossed in a fairy-tale pan – a pretty orchard of walnuts, apricots and apples, a cute stable with yaks, dzos, cows and goats, and the intriguing, old Buddhist temples. Nimmu House is the perfect stay before or after trekking in Ladakh thanks to its relatively low altitude of 3100m.

Activities

• White Water Rafting in Zanskar (White Water Rafting).
• Cooking classes (become an expert in cooking momos and apricot tart) are held for guests with interests in culinary.
• Relax and reconnect your mind and body with our yoga teacher. The yoga classes are given every day at the Yoga Shala on the second floor of the house. 
• Take a walk in the traditional village of Nimmu along the river. Your tour will end by having a namkeen chai (traditional butter tea) in a Ladakhi house.
• Explore the Himalayan paths and enjoy the breathtaking views over the mountains. Take a break in the traditional villages and the middle of the nature.
• Travel through the most scenic mountain passes with a mountain bike and feel the fresh breeze on your cheeks as you enjoy the speed and the panoramas.

Accommodation

The hotel has three different styles of stay options – the house, the tents and the rooms. However, all of them have a common thread of tradition.
Heritage Room: The heritage rooms are located on the 1st floor of the house with a peaceful view of the orchard. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with king-size bed, private en suite bathroom with solar-heated hot water, electricity and fans. Rooms can accommodate extra beds on request.
Deluxe Tent: The double deluxe tents are scattered throughout the orchard and built like charming homes with wooden floors and plain stone walls. They are spacious and comfortable with king-size bed, private en suite bathroom with solar-heated hot water, electricity and fans. The patio at the entrance of each tent offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan Mountains. Tents can accommodate extra beds on request.

Childcare

Nimmu House is both a perfect playground for your kids to get in touch with nature and yourself for relaxation, meditation and yoga.

Facilities

There are ample spaces to relax on the Sukoon Houseboat; curl up with a book in the opulent living room, or enjoy the stunning sun terrace – a private space to soak up the sights and sounds of life on the lake. Take Kashmiri tea with saffron and cardamom on the veranda or sip a sundowner on the terrace – the perfect place to relax before a delicious gourmet supper on deck or in the candlelit dining room.
Take a traditional Shikara boat to explore the canals and hidden byways of the aquatic paradise that is Dal Lake. See the waterside shops and houses where the rhythm of life has hardly changed for centuries, or be adventurous and combine your time on Sukoon with a luxury camping safari experience.
• Well-appointed rooms with en suite bathrooms
• Hot water from solar panels
• Traditional dining room serving Ladakhi cuisine
• Outdoor dining for breakfast and lunch
• A library with books on Ladakhi and Tibetan culture, Buddhism, yoga and meditation
• Indoor games chess, carom

Good time to visit

Ladakh is normally only open for tourists during the summer months of May to September. However, for special experiences and expeditions, it is possible to access the region during other harsher months. The weather of Ladakh remains cold and chilly for most of the year. Winter usually lasts from October to May and it’s usually very cold. During these months the whole area is covered with snow. Monsoon season experiences rainfall but due to the landslides, the area is closed.

Access

Airport: – Nearest Airport – Leh (30 Km about 45mins drive)