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North-West Independent India travel Amritsar, Dharamsala, Manali and LadakhThe North-west area of India is a land of plenty...especially for Independent India travel. Here, you can marvel at the serene beauty of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, spin prayer wheels with red-robed Buddhist monks in Dharamsala, and wander through the foothills of the mightiest mountain range on earth. If you want to get away from everything, you can take our incredible Himalayan jeep trek into the mountain moonscape of Ladakh which is about as far from everyday life as you can possibly get ... and then a bit further.Prices valid until 30th September 2012 |
Independent India travel
On this independent India travel experience you are able to see two totally different cultures in only a couple of days. Amritsar is typically Indian, with colours and smells striking your senses from every direction. Above the narrow streets and bazaars, you’ll see the rooftops of the spectacular Golden Temple glinting in the sunlight. This is the spiritual nerve centre of the Sikh religion, and thousands of pilgrims flock here every day to lay offerings at the temple. Yet, only a few hours away, you’ll find a startling contrast to these devoted crowds and dusty alleyways. Dharamsala, nestled in the foothills of the northwest Himalayas, is another world entirely. This is the home of the Dalai Lama, where the pace is slow and the space is plentiful. Set in a thickly wooded area, covered with Tibetan prayer flags and surrounded with snowy peaks, Dharamsala is far cry from the hectic cities below. The town is a Buddhist haven of peace and tranquillity, where you can stroll amongst Tibetan monks and take some meditation classes in the mountains. |
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| Duration: | 6 days, 5 nights |
| Price: | From $795 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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Mid-June to Mid-September from Manali ** modified itinerary available throughout the rest of the year, just ask our travel specialists. |
| Route: | Manali - Jjispa - Leh (Ladakh) |
You might think of India as a jumble of holy cows, forts and brightly coloured saris, but on this independent India travel journey you will experience a world of Tibetan monasteries, prayer flags and snow-capped mountains. During this module, you’ll travel by private car and jeep through the deserted moonscape of the northwest Himalayas. Here, you’ll feel like the only person in the world. The barren, snow-streaked terrain is worlds away from the culture of Rajasthan and the artistry of the Taj Mahal, allowing you to experience nature at its most mighty. Your independent India travel begins in Manali, a peaceful mountain Shangri-La filled with orchards, fields and waterfalls. Then, you’ll travel uphill to Ladakh, climbing far above the tree line into a vast mountain wilderness, surrounded by glistening snowy peaks.
Click here for more information on our Independent India Travel and a full description of this Tibetan Monestaries India tour.
Independent India travel
If you want to experience a real trek without the real hardships then this Independent India travel module is the way to go. In this module, the spectacular hikes between mountain peaks and past Tibetan monasteries last no more than 4 hours at a time, with only slight differences in altitude. You’ll stay with local Indian families, giving you the absolute trekking experience and a sense of the breathtakingly hospitable mountain life. In the evenings, you’ll enjoy hot meals cooked on traditional fires and you’ll pass the time with your hosts in a pleasant, cosy atmosphere. |
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