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The Monastery: Heart of the Sherpa Community

By Mountain Kingdoms - 22nd April 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

The Monastery: Heart of the Sherpa Community

It’s often said that travel is more about the journey than the destination, and the rewards of Everest Base Camp trekking certainly include much more than reaching Base Camp itself... Read more

Culture On Your Tailor Made Holiday, Bhutan: Tigers Nest Monastery

By Jude Limburn - 19th February 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

Culture On Your Tailor Made Holiday, Bhutan: Tigers Nest Monastery

A land as beautiful as it is mysterious, Bhutan holds some of the world’s finest and most unspoilt trekking country, making it perfect for adventure lovers. If you’ve got a yearning to visit, whether on one of our group holidays... Read more

The trek begins...

By Vaughan Sydenham - 2nd November 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

The trek begins...

Namaste Ama Dablam. "In a thousand ages of the Gods. I could not tell thee of the glories of the Himalayas". What a trip! Let me try and tell you. My expectations of this trek were very high but the reality exceeded them all. Just a brilliant experience. ... Read more

An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

By Niki Morgan - 28th June 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

One of the joys of Everest Base Camp trekking is the chance to get to know Sherpa culture, their hospitality, traditions and – if you’re lucky enough to be making your trek at the right time of year – their festivals.... Read more

Experience a festival on one of our Bhutan treks or tours

By Guest Blogger - 15th February 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

Experience a festival on one of our Bhutan treks or tours

Our Bhutan treks and tours are organised wherever possible to coincide with one of the country's important religious festivals. These are colourful events with music and masked dancers and attract hundreds of people... Read more

Dak Thok Festival on Family Adventure Holidays

By Jude Limburn - 1st December 2011
in India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka , Cultural Experiences , India & Sri Lanka

Dak Thok Festival on Family Adventure Holidays

The region of Ladakh, in the Indian Himalaya, invites travellers from far and wide with its vibrant and welcoming culture – it is a joy to discover for adults and children alike. ... Read more

Mantras & Murals at Alchi Monastery: Highlights of a Ladakh Trekking Tour

By Jude Limburn - 9th November 2011
in India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka , Cultural Experiences , India & Sri Lanka

Mantras & Murals at Alchi Monastery: Highlights of a Ladakh Trekking Tour

Faced with its starkly beautiful panoramas and a distinct culture that developed in relative isolation from the rest of the world, a traveller on a Ladakh trekking tour can’t help but notice that this is like nowhere else in the... Read more

The Layap People of Bhutan

The Layap People of Bhutan

If you are looking for a culturally fascinating tailor made holiday, Bhutan is one of the best countries to visit. The remote mountain kingdom is home not only to a well-preserved Buddhist culture, but to various ethnic groups living in the high mountains of the Eastern Himalaya.... Read more

Prayer Wheels

By Mountain Kingdoms - 31st August 2011
in Cultural Experiences

Prayer Wheels

Wherever you travel in the Himalayas – from the streets of Lhasa in Tibet to a Mera Peak trek in Nepal – you are likely to find prayer wheels in temples: barrel-shaped, sometimes brightly painted and other times plain metal,... Read more

The Markets of Lhasa

The Markets of Lhasa

Lhasa is a major destination on almost all Tibet holidays and it has a lot to offer visitors, from the magnificent Potala Palace to the sacred Jokhang Temple. If Lhasa is the first high-altitude stop on your itinerary,... Read more

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