Itineraries
15 Days SPITI - THE LAND OF PADMASMBHABA Tour Code : BT-15d. Best Season : 10th of July to 30th of September only This pioneering tour takes you through the most beautiful regions of northern India, the former kingdom of Spiti, which has recently been open to tourists in 1992. Guru Padmasambhava arrived here in the beginning of 8th century and introduced and established Mahayana Tantric Buddhism at the Gungri monastery. Every village has its own monastery and the lamas dominate the social and cultural life of the community. Our planned tour interspersed with visits to some of these monasteries along the route. Tour Highlights The old Sanskrit name of Kullu was Kulantdasha, which means the end of the habitable world. The Aryan people gave this name to Kullu because of its location at the base of Dauladhar and Pir Pangal Range of the Himalayas and it was the last settlement of the Aryans. Spiti - Monasteries Spiti rose to prominence in 1996 when the Tabo Monastery celebrated its thousandth birthday. Tabo and La-Lun are 1000 year old mud constructed monasteries with hanging statues. La Lun is a small monastery and its main temple is called Sar Kang, which means - Golden Temple. Pin - Bhaba Trek This five-day trek is rated moderate and you generally need to walk 5-7 hours per day. The trek starts from a barren landscape in the Trans Himalayan region and proceeds over the snow covered Bhaba Pass 4890m to the lush green Bhaba valley of the Lower Himalayas on the other side of the pass. Shimla - The Summer Capital of India During The British Rule The present capital of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh was the summer capital of India during the British rule and most of its buildings were constructed by the Britishers during that era. The Britons laid a railway line in 1903-04 to shift the capital from New Delhi to Shimla. Journey Through 109 Tunnels The journey between Shimla to Kalka is one of the most spectacular journeys of northern India. It passes through 109 tunnels starting from the Lower Himalayas through the Shivalik Himalayas to the plains of Haryana. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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22 Days PIN - PARVATI PASS TREK Tour Code : PPP-22d. Trek Best Season : 15th of August to 10th of October Pin Parvati Pass was the old trade route between Pin valley and Parvati valley. Its name is derived from the two rivers, which originate from this pass. This trek is one of best treks in the Western Himalayas offering very good views of peaks and passes which are covered with a lot of snow. We start our trek from a lush green valley at Manikarn and pass through villages, hot springs, lots of glaciers in the side valleys, big moraine and a small holy lake to the high pass of over 5000m and then to the Pin Valley. From Pin valley we drive into Spiti and visit some of the most beautiful monasteries in the region and then drive to Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British rule. Tour Highlights The old Sanskrit name of Kullu was Kulantdasha, which means the end of the habitable world. The Aryan people gave this name to Kullu because of its location at the base of Dauladhar and Pir Pangal Range of the Himalayas and it was the last settlement of the Aryans. Over The High Pass Offering Excellent Views of Peaks This is one of the most strenuous but rewarding treks in the Western Himalayas because of long patches of moraine and glacier. Everything is carried by porters on this trek, so all the food supplies and equipment are lightweight and kept to the minimum. On this trek, you feel, you are on the top of the world. Spiti - Monasteries Spiti rose to prominence in 1996 when the Tabo Monastery celebrated its thousandth birthday. Tabo and La-Lun are 1000 year old mud constructed monasteries with hanging statues. La Lun is a small monastery and its main temple is called Sar Kang, which means - Golden Temple. Shimla - The Summer Capital of India During The British Rule The present capital of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh was the summer capital of India during the British rule and most of its buildings were constructed by the Britishers during that era. The Britons laid a railway line in 1903-04 to shift the capital from New Delhi to Shimla. Journey Through 109 Tunnels The journey between Shimla to Kalka is one of the most spectacular journeys of northern India. It passes through 109 tunnels starting from the Lower Himalayas through the Shivalik Himalayas to the plains of Haryana. 22 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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28 Days TSOMORORI PARANG LA TREK Tour Code : TP-28d. Parang Best Season : 10th of July to 10th of SeptemberTsomorori is one of the biggest lakes in the Ladakh area. In this trek you will walk over the highest pass, 5667m, from where mules can cross and you can enjoy the luxury of trekking without taking too many porters with you. The beauty of this trek is that you visit a mountain lake with a circumference of 65 km and then trek into Spiti. You will also visit most of the beautiful monasteries in Spiti and then drive to Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British rule. From the top of Parang La you can view a lot of peaks and passes of the Great Himalayas. In this trek and tour you can visit most of the Tibetan centres in India. Tour Highlights The old Sanskrit name of Kullu was Kulantdasha, which means the end of the habitable world. The Aryan people gave this name to Kullu because of its location at the base of Dauladhar and Pir Pangal Range of the Himalayas and it was the last settlement of the Aryans. Ladakh - The Last Shangrila Ladakh is also known as "The Last Shangrila", because of its unique surviving Buddhist culture, which is influenced by Tibet and China. The landscape in Ladakh is very barren and there are settlements dotted along the river banks. You will find a green stretch of landscape near the irrigated piece of land after a long stretch of barren landscape. The religious monuments in Ladakh is better preserved as compared to those in Tibet. Tsomorori - Parangla Trek Tsomotrori is one of the biggest lakes in Ladakh. The circumference of this lake is 65 km. We arrive at the shores of this lake after a spectacular trekking along the land of nomads after crossing a small high pass. We will also cross one the highest mountain pass at Parangla 5667m before arriving in Spiti. Spiti - Monasteries Spiti rose to prominence in 1996 when the Tabo Monastery celebrated its thousandth birthday. Tabo and La-Lun are 1000 year old mud constructed monasteries with hanging statues. La Lun is a small monastery and its main temple is called Sar Kang, which means - Golden Temple. Shimla - The Summer Capital of India During The British Rule The present capital of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh was the summer capital of India during the British rule and most of its buildings were constructed by the Britishers during that era. The Britishers laid a railway line in 1903-04 to shift the capital from New Delhi to Shimla. Journey Through 109 Tunnels The journey between Shimla to Kalka is one of the most spectacular journeys of northern India. It passes through 109 tunnels starting from the Lower Himalayas through the Shivalik Himalayas to the plains of Haryana. 28 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days GREAT
HIMALAYAN TREKKING EXPEDITIONTour Code : LC-15d.
Best Season : 10th of July to 10th of September only
You can experience the Western Himalayas in this tour covering roughly around 800 km of the Himalayan region. You will visit the Shivalik Himalayas followed by the Lower Himalayas and then over the Great Himalayas to the Trans Himalayan valleys of Chandra and Ladakh. During your trekking in the Chandra valley, ponies will accompany you and carry all the heavy baggage. You will be carrying only your daypack with items of immediate use such as a change of clothing, water bottle, camera, packed lunch, etc. Tour Highlights 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person |
31 Days ZANSKAR TREK Tour Code : ZT-31d. Best Season : 5th of July to 10th of September only Zanskar is formed like a tri-armed star like valley. These three arms radiating towards the west, north and south form a wide central expanse, where the regions two principal drainage meet to form the main Zanskar River. It is mainly along the course of this valley system that the region’s 10,000 strong mainly Buddhist population lives. Spread over an estimated area of 5,000 sq. km, Zanskar is surrounded by high rise mountains and deep gorges. It remains inaccessible for nearly 8 months in a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the access passes. This geographical isolation, together with the esoteric nature of Buddhism practice here, has enabled its inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity. Tour Highlights 31 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days SPITI JEEP SAFARITour Code :
SJS-15d.
Best Season : 5th of July to 10th of September only
You can view the formation of the Himalayas in this jeep safari covering roughly around 1000 km of the Himalayan region. This pioneering tour takes you through the most beautiful regions of northern India, the former kingdom of Spiti, which has recently been open to tourists in 1992. Guru Padmasambhava arrived here in the beginning of 8th century and introduced and established Mahayana Tantric Buddhism at the Gungri monastery. Every village has its own monastery and lamas dominate the social and cultural life of the community. Our planned tour is interspersed with visits to most of these monasteries along the route. Tour Highlights 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days LADAKH JEEP SAFARITour Code : JS-15d.
Best Season : 1ST of July to 15th of September only
The Manali - Leh road is one of
most spectacular roads with its landscape changing from lush green Kullu valley to semi
barren Trans Himalayan Lahaul valley to the barren valleys of Ladakh. There are no
villages and greenery along this stretch of 275 km between Darcha and Ramse. The mountains
in this area display many different colors of soil which gives you the feeling that you
are not on earth. The highest point on this route is 5400m. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days TRANS HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPEDITION Tour Code : MBE-15d. Best Season : 5th of July to 31st of August only The Trans Himalayan region includes all the barren landscape beyond the Great Himalayas and it is commonly called as Tibetan Plateau., which is accessible by road from Indian side only 4 months in a year. The normal altitude of Tibetan Plateau is between 2800m. to 4400m with peaks and passes of over 5000 m. During your expedition supporting vehicle will be carrying all your camping gear, mineral water and food for your journey to Leh. The total distance covered on mountain bike between Manali to Leh is 475 Km. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person |
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Days TRANS HIMALAYAN MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION Tour Code : THM-15d. Best Time : 5th of July to 31st of August only You can experience the formation of Himalayas in this tour riding approximately around 1250 km of the Himalayan region on an old English motorbike Royal Enfield, still manufactures in India. This tour first brings you to the Shivalik Himalayas between Kalka to Shimla and Shimla to Kullu. You will be visiting Lower Himalayan hills at Shimla (2130m) and beautiful Beas valley between Mandi (760m) to Manali (2001m). Continue to the Great Himalayas at Rohtang Pass (3978m), Baralachala Pass (4890m), Lochulangla Pass (5100m), Tanglangla Pass (5400m) and Khardungla (5600 m) the Highest Motor able Pass in the World. We will also visit the Trans Himalayan valleys of Lahaul and Ladakh. During your expedition supporting vehicle will be carrying all your camping gear, mineral water and food for your journey to Leh. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days EXOTIC RAJASTHAN Tour Code : RMS-15d. Best Season : 15th of October to 15th of March only Rajasthan is the land of Rajput Kings, a group of worrier clans, who have controlled this part of India for 1000 years. It is a colorful state with stunning and elegant Palaces, Forts, Lakes, Sand dunes, Wild Life Sanctuaries and Beautiful Temples. The state is diagonally divided as the hilly and rugged south-east region and dry and barren north-east Thar Desert. Rajasthan also have many festival and fairs. Some of the popular fairs are Pushkar Camel and Cattle fair held annually in November, Camel Festival Bikaner held annually in January, Desert Festival Jaisalmer held annually between end January to mid February etc. The exact dates of the fairs is determined by the Indian Lunar Calendar. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 11 Days WILDLIFE SAFARI Tour Code : WS-11d. Best Season : 15th of October to 31st of March only Africa has been regarded as Mecca of wildlife, but in recent years the natural wealth of India has begun to offer a fascinating alternative. Wide variety of trees and animals are found in India. Trees and animals have received protection from the early days of great King Ashoka. There are sanctuaries in every state, which protect the special animal of the area. Many of the sanctuaries are developed from the hunting preserves of princely pre independence states of India. Every sanctuary have different time to visit to see a different animals and birds. There are many birds migrate to Keoldeo Gana National Park from as far as Siberia and China. Ranthambore & Sariska is well known for its friendly tigers, panthers, sambar, chital, nilgai, crocodile etc. 11 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person
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| 15 Days HIMACHAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOURTour Code :
HP-15d. Photography
Best Season : All round the year
Himachal literally means "lap of snow". Himachal is essentially a mountain state, which set amidst the high mountain ranges of Dauladhar, Pir Panjal and Great Himalayas. Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes with mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, flower filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, enchanting lakes and part of the Tibetan Plateau. It is located in the transition zone from the plains to the Shivalik Himalayas to Lower Himalayas to Great Himalayas and then to the trans Himalayas. It is a delightful state for visitors offering beautiful landscape with nice construction of villages and houses. You can choose this itinerary for different season offering different natural scenery. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person |
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Days PARAGLIDING EXPEDITION TO HIMACHALTour Code : PEH-15d.Paragliding
Best Season : 10th Sept. to 10th of Nov. only
Himachal is the first Indian state, where commercial paragliding was started in India. Now there are number of paragliding sites offering tandem joyrides and paragliding courses. There are some very good sites from where you can fly for hours and enjoy the natural beauty of formation of Himalayas and view the great Himalayan peaks and passes of over 5500m. There are lot of possibilities of X country, thermalling and ridge soaring. A local pilot with an experience of flying more than 200 hours in local conditions will accompany you and tell you about the local conditions. You need to bring your own paraglider and we will take care of all rest of the arrangements including hotel, guest houses with breakfast, full board tented accommodation at Biling and lunch on the day when we are flying. 15 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person |
| 11 Days KUMAON HIMALAYAN HIGHLIGHTS Tour Code : KH-11d.Corbett
Best Season : 15th of Nov. to 31st of March only
Kumaon Himalayas is easily accessible by road from Delhi within 7-8 hours drive. Kumaon is often confused with the Garhwal, which is other part of Uttrakhand (the Himalayan landscape of Uttar Pradesh), which is located towards its west. Mahakali river forms the international border and divides Kumaon from Napal towards the east. Tibet lies to the north and Tarai (Himalayan foothills) lies towards the south. Kumaon offers very good views of Great Himalayan Peaks and passes of over 6000m. Tarai, the foothill of Himalayas use to be dense vegetative cover of Sal forest and tall grasses and it was house of variety of different wildlife including Asiatic elephant, tigers, crocodile, wild boar, deer, monkeys and lot of other birds and wild animals. Now the nature and wildlife of Tarai is protected in Corbett National Park. In our planned itinerary, you are visiting Corbett National Park, which is located in large Doon Valley in the foothills of Himalayas. It is well known for sighting a tiger and Asiatic elephant during the months of November to June. Corbett National Park also protects large variety of wildlife and birds other than tigers and Asiatic elephants. In the next stage we are travelling to Kausani, which offers very good views of peaks of Great Himalayas including Trishul (6680m.), Nanda Devi(7816m.), Nanda Kot (6861m.) etc. Our next destination is Naintal, located on top of a hill around a small beautiful Naini lake. You can enjoy a boat ride in this small beautiful lake. If you are energetic enough then you can climb up to a small Chhena peak overlooking the town. We will also visit the seven wonders of the world "Taj Mahal" during the last part of our journey. 11 Days Outline Itinerary Group Departure Cost Per Person |
