INDIA!
Just the name evokes images of elephants and camels, Rajasthani and Punjabi turbans and mirrored dresses, colorful Indian weddings, henna hands and tikas, vibrant Hindi music, festivals of colors, whirling dervishes, Hindu and Sikh temples, Buddhist monasteries, Muslim mosques, saffron-clad, ash-covered saddhus, dawn boat rides on the Ganges, ruins of ancient capitals, palaces and fortresses, the exquisitely carved, erotic Ajanta caves, the splendors of the Raj period, teeming street life and bustling cities clogged with rickshaws, sunsets over pristine beaches, oceans and palm trees, unique tribal arts and cultures, a plethora of design, crafts and arts, spicy Indian cuisine and clay tandoori ovens. An ancient land of diversity, contrasts, mountains and mind boggling beauty, encapsulating much of Asia and the Himalayas in one exotic country …
Trekking in Ladakh & Zanskar, Indian Himalaya
The diverse Indian Himalaya has some of THE best trekking on the planet, and offer a look into ‘Old Tibet’, with beautiful, green campsites, Tibetan nomads, high Himalayan passes, salt lakes, ancient trade routes along the Silk Road, sparkling river valleys, traditional villages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, stunning river gorges, vast flood plains teeming with rare wildlife, migratory birds nesting at high lakes and breathtakingly beautiful Himalaya snow peaks. Pure heaven …
We offer cultural trips and treks in Srinagar, Kashmir, the Indus valley and Rajasthan, and will customized any trip, your own India journey.
Join us for one of our unique treks, bicycle trips or journeys in the Indian Himalaya!
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Kashmir + Srinagar | Heaven on Earth + Floating Worlds – India
Wonderful extensions in scenic, culturally diverse Kashmir and the ‘water world’ of Srinagar to our treks in Ladakh & Zanskar, or great trips on their own. Kashmir & Srinagar are some of the jewels of the Indian Himalaya, described by Mughal emporer Jahangir as ‘heaven on earth’, referring to staying on a houseboat on Dal Lake. Options to trek, tour and a jeep safari along the Indus to Leh.
Custom Departures – houseboats in Srinagar
Nubra Valley, Indus Monasteries, Pangong + Tsomoriri Lakes | Silk Route Journey – Indian Himalaya
Explore fascinating Central Asian Leh + the Indus Valley! Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, ruins of ancient fortresses + palaces, traditional Ladakhi villages + a rich culture. The high salt lakes of Tso Moriri, Tso Kar + Pangong are other-worldly, sublimely beautiful. A tour of the Indus valley is endlessly fascinating & full of the history of Central Asia!
Custom Departures – hotels + guest houses
Ladakh Sham Valley Homestay Trek – India
A 3 to 5 day Ladakhi home stay trek is a wonderful way to experience Ladakhi culture and hike through fantastic Indus valley scenery, with views of the snow capped Ladakh Range and plenty of chances to really immerse yourself in the mountain cultures of the Indian Himalaya.
Custom Departures (3-5 days) – homestay trekking – Ladakhi Guide
Markha Valley + Nomads Homestay Trek – Ladakh, Indian Himalaya
Ladakh’s jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Himalaya & Zanskar ranges combining village and nomadic life. Traditional Markha villages, crumbling fortresses, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the green Markha river valley.
Custom Departures (7-10 days) – trekking – Ladakhi Guide
Zanskar + Suru Valley Jeep Safari, Ladakh – India Cultural Trip
An exciting and partially off-road journey to visit the spectacular, living monasteries and villages of the Suru Valley and Zanskar River Valley in the Indian Himalaya.
Custom Departures (from 1-5 days) – hotels & guest houses – Ladakhi Guide
Stok Kangri Climb, Ladakh – Indian Himalaya
A 5-day trek and climb of Stok Kangri (6155m) with amazing panoramic views of the Ladakh, Zanskar & Himalayan Ranges in the Stok Range, just south of Leh. Options for extended stays and sightseeing in Leh, as well as longer treks in and out.
Custom Departures (5-7 days) – expedition trekking – Ladakhi guide
Stok La Trek & Climb, Ladakh – Indian Himalaya
A short, beautiful trek in the Stok Range outside of Leh, with fantastic views, a high pass and traditional villages en route. Leh to Leh departures.
Custom Departures (5-7 days) – expedition trekking – Ladakhi guide
Kang Yatze Climb, Ladakh – Indian Himalaya
A beautiful, relatively non-technical climb of Kang Yatze (6400m) in the nomadic region of Ladakh, accessed by the wonderful, cultural Markha Valley trek. Options for extended stays and sightseeing in Leh, as well as longer treks in and out.
Custom Departures (12 days) – expedition trekking – Ladakhi guide
Ultimate Rajasthan + Desert Camel Safari – India Cultural Trip
Rajasthan is a desert region of colorful cities, old palaces, painted havelis, ecquisite architecture, ruined fortresses and colorful inhabitants, where you can stay in boutique avelis, dine overlooking romantic Udaipur Lake & the Lake Palace, and even go on a camel safari.
Custom Departures – hotels + resorts
Explore Goa’s Beaches + Culture – India Cultural Trip
Yearning for long stretches of beach, romantic sunsets, delicious seafood, yoga courses, a bit of history and lots of color and culture? Goa has it all, in any style you’re looking for …
Custom Departures – hotels + resorts
Explore Kerala + Backwaters – India Cultural Trip
Pristine beaches, intriguing history, fantastic food & accommodation, backwater river cruises and some of the most exotic and photogenic towns and villages in India, Kerala will entice you and keep you coming back year after year.
Custom Departures – hotels + resorts