Dolkhar Resort

Amazing. I cant say enough about how much we enjoyed our time at Dolkhar. For context, Ive traveled for leisure in 5 continents, and my stay at Dolkhar was one of the best hotel/guesthouse/resort experiences Ive ever had. First: Ishey (I hope Im spelling her name correctly) was an incredibly professional, thoughtful, and gracious manager/concierge. She was on top of everything we needed (and things we didnt even know we needed). You can tell Dolkhar is run extremely well because that level of professionalism and courtesy is expressed by all its staff. Property: what can I say- the villas are nearly flawless. Everything you see in photos are as beautiful or even better in person. Gorgeous, thoughtful architecture that mixes traditional Ladakhi aesthetics with modern minimalism set amongst tall sunflowers and wildflowers. The marriage between form and function is perfectly harmonious. Even during our stay in chilly late October, the villas were warm and cozy. They provided tasty healthy snacks and various teas in the room. Sometimes comfort is sacrificed for sustainable practices but that was never the case at Dolkhar. They have perfected the balance. I greatly appreciate the focus on sustainability in a town (and world) where these practices are greatly needed. The food was delicious. Even as a voracious meat-eater back home, I loved the mostly vegan menus for breakfast and dinner. They have an adorable bar upstairs for resort guests with delicious cocktails. The location is a bit outside of the center of Ley, but were talking about a very short relative distance. Ishey arranged taxis/cars for us at our convenience throughout our stay. While it might cost a bit more than your average accommodation in Ley, you are paying for an amazingly serene experience at a place that practices the environmental conscientiousness that it preaches.