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In the Realm of the Spirit: Temples and Monasteries of the Indian Himalaya

Small Group Trip
This special journey of discovery explores the spectacular monasteries, temples, retreats and landscapes of India’s upper northern region. This area of the world hosts an amalgam of different cultures and rich religious traditions. Enrich your understanding of the human condition by contrasting the many marvelous ways that people worship the sacred and weave it into their daily lives.


This Group Trip Features
• Charming heritage hotels, cozy family-owned retreats, rustic rural guesthouse and a spectacular spa stay
• Travel by 4WD to remote, seldom-visted villages
• Enjoy traditional snacks and meals in the homes of local families
• Visit with children at a Tibetan orphanage
• While staying at Ananda Spa enjoy Morning Wake Up signature tea, yoga and meditation classes, hiking trips in the Himalayan foothills, sauna and steam bath
• Visit with Hindu ascetics in their cave retreats in Rishikesh


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Our expertise in India is unparalleled, and that’s why we customize the India programs for the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the World Wildlife Fund, and dozens of other notable institutions.

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Trip Details


Number of Days   16

Departures / Land Cost
September 14, 2010 / $7,495

September 13, 2011 / $7,895

Single Supplement
2010: $1,600 / 2011: $1,680

Destinations
Leh (Ladakh), Alchi, Lamayuru, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Pragpur, Dharamsala, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Ananda Spa, Delhi

What's Included

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Group Size
Limited to 18 travelers

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