Walking India’s Himalayan Hindu and Buddhist Villages and Temples
Journey deep into the Indian Himalayas on this challenging but extraordinary small group tour starting from Amritsar. On this low-cost 17-day guided trip you will be able to acclimatise around Manali, before setting off by road to explore stunning Himalayan mountain passes, ancient Tibetan Buddhist temples and mountain villages. On some departures we take in special festivals. The altitude can be challenging and so this trip is perhaps most suitable for travellers with a good level of fitness.
- Amritsar – Soak up the incredible atmosphere at the Sikh’s holiest shrine, the Golden Temple
- Leh and Dharamsala – Learn all about Tibetan Buddhism as we visit several monasteries as well as visiting the home of the Dalai Lama
- Western Himalayas – Journey through some of the highest mountain passes in the world such as Tanglang La
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights simple camping
2 Nights simple guesthouse
13 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 16
Lunch: 1
Dinner: 6
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Join Trip in Amritsar
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Travel to Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 A free day to Dharamsala's temples
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Drive to Mandi and visit the Tirloknath Temple
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Visit Nagar Castle en route to Manali
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Take a walk through villages to aid acclimatisation
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Cross the Rohtang La Pass (3977m) and visit the Khardang Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Drive to Jespa
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 9 Drive to Sarchu via the Baralacha La Pass (4891m)
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 10 Experience the Gata Loops on the road to Leh
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Spend a day watching the masked dances of the Hemis Festival
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 12 Visit the monasteries at Thiksey and Tak Tak
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 13 A chance to raft on the Indus River on the way to Alchi
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 14 Saspol Caves and Rizong Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 15 Take a walk to Likir Gompa before returning to Leh
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 16 Fly to Delhi and the Explore the City
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 17 Trip ends Delhi
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Delhi.
