Trip to the Himalayas
Northern India/From June 30 th to July 16th,2019
(17 Days/ 16 Nights)
Visiting: Amritsar, Dharamsala, Rishikesh, Ladakh and Leh.
This trip is good for:
- People who are interested in visiting the Himalayas of the Northern India, and exploring and learning from their sacred and ancestral traditions.
- Those who love traveling on a trip that focuses on: culture, adventure and spirituality. Allowing Pranaluz to take care of the whole logistics of your trip. You just go and enjoy the trip!
- People who feel inspired to learn and deepen their understanding of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism.
- Individuals who are keen to improve their mind body connection through the practices of Yoga and Meditation.
- Adventure lovers! who love traveling by car, train, exploring local ways of living, hiking, walking, and staying in diverse styles of accommodations from Hotels to a Buddhist Monastery.
- Friends, family, single, married, all ages and backgrounds are welcomed!
- People who like traveling in a group, sharing with other people life experiences, new cultures and traditions.
Feel fully alive in the sacred valleys of the Himalayas
A GENUINE EXPERIENCE
An unforgettable trip to the heartland of the Tibetan Buddhist & Yoga teachings.
Let us guide you through the North of India, visiting the most sacred cities in the area. Starting with Amritsar, where we will visit the most sacred temple for the Sikhs and its cuisine that feeds hundreds of people daily, the ceremony on the border with Pakistan; Rishikesh, the birthplace of Yoga in India, where we can practice Yoga and Meditation, learn from the ancestral medicine of India, Ayurveda; and transport yourself to the sacred valleys of North India where most of the exiles of Tibet reside, Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama; and to culminate Ladakh and Leh, remote and little visited zone that protects secrets and ancestral traditions of the Tibetan Buddhism, majestic monasteries embedded in the stone, ancestral stupas and sacred valleys with amazing views to the Himalayas. A journey of dream and magic, culture and adventure; and more than anything, a lot of spirituality and focus on personal development.
During your trip you will explore:
Ladakh and Leh: visiting the Castle of Leh, Stupa Shanti, the sacred Indus Valley, Thiksey Monastery and Stok Palace.
Amritsar: The Golden Temple, the largest of the Sikh religion in India, and attend the graceful ceremony of changing the guard between the India-Pakistan border, a show that deserves to be seen ...
Dharamsala: receive meditation classes with Buddhist monks, stay at the Buddhist Monastery, visit the house of the Dalai Lama, and McLeod Ganj, village where you can walk and witness the art of Tibetan culture, stupas, tangkhas, Tibetan textiles; and also enjoy the specular view of the Himalayas mountains when hiking to the Triund Hill. You can also visit the Tibetan Buddhist Museum to learn more about Buddhism and history at the Tibet Museum.
Rishikesh: The cradle of Yoga in India, where you can receive yoga every day, witness the Ganges in its turquoise splendor, the daily ceremony of the Aarti on the river, visit the famous Ashram where the Beatles were, and other delights Cultural and natural areas such as local waterfalls and visit a local school. Here you will receive a Ayurvedic massage healer, and you will learn Ayurvedic cooking classes.
Visit during the Buddhist Festival "Hemis Festival", festival that is celebrated annually on the 10th of the Tse-Chu, lunar month of the Tibetan calendar. The 2-day party marks the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. It is an experience that few people can afford to witness ... A tradition full of mysticism, dances, colors and rituals, worthy of admiration.
Explore sacred lands with Pranaluz
DOWNLOAD YOUR TRIP BROCHURE HERE
TRIP ITINERARY
(Subject to change)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO DELHI
DAY 2: DELHI- AMRITSTAR
DAY 3,4,5 : DHARAMSALA
DAY 6- 8 : RISHIKESH
DAY 9: DELHI
DAY 10 - 15: LADAKH Y LEH
DAY 16: DELHI
DAY 17: DEPARTURE DAY
We offer you personalised travel extensions to this trip to visit: Agra, Varanasi, Rajasthan or any other are of your interest.
INCLUDED
- 16 Nights of accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels and in a Buddhist Monastery
- Yoga and Meditation sessions with your tour leader and Meditation classes with Buddhist monks
- All breakfasts
- Local guide ( English and Spanish spoken)
- All tours as per indicated in the brochure
- Participation during Hemis Buddhist Festival *
- Entrance tickets to all monuments and sites included
- Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic cooking classes
- Welcome gift
- Transport throughout your trip which may include: train, car, flight and van.
- Local flight between Delhi- Leh- Delhi
- Tour leader during your trip with vast experience leading trip in diverse countries of Asia and Latin America since 2008. Yoga & Meditation instructor since 2009.
NOT INCLUDED
- International flight to India
- Lunches and dinners
- Any meals not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Visa toindia ( we advice you how to get it).
- Medical and traveling insurance
- Accommodation before and after the trip dates ( can be organised upon request).
- Tips for the tour guides, hotel staff, waiters etc.
- Transportation to and from the airport ( can be arranged).
- Laundry, internet and other personal expenses.
- Any additional activities to those included in the trip.
Included activities during your trip
AMRISTAR: Visit the golden temple and the ceremony on the border with Pakistan.
DHARAMSALA: Hiking to Triump Hill, visit to the house of the Dalai Lama Visit to the Museum of Tibetan Buddhism, meditation classes with Buddhist monks in the monastery where we stayed.
RISHIKESH: Aarti ceremony in the Ganges, waterfall walk, visit to the Beatles Ashram, Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic cooking classes; Daily Yoga classes with your tour leader.
LADAKH & LEH: Local cultural talk, visit to the Shaman (Tibetan oracle), visit to the Kunfu Nun School, Leh Castle, Shanti Stupa Visit, Thiksey Monastery, the Stok Palace, the Sham Valley, the village of Alchi , and visit during the dates of the Hemis Buddhist Festival! - Social and cultural activity collecting peaches with local family!
Accommodation during your trip
Hotel styles
We choose your hotels with great care, always trying to choose hotels that support the local community and that leave little impact in the area. Most of the hotels during the trip are category 3 or 4 stars. In this area of Northern India, the hotels are small, more boutique style and heritage; They vary depending on the location, and are precisely selected for your convenience with the itinerary and the routes planned during the trip. Most will include restaurant, lobby, wifi (although sometimes not very good), laundry services, currency exchange, and some have spaces for yoga and meditation.
Buddhist monastery
As a local experience we offer you the opportunity to stay a few days during the trip in a Buddhist Monastery. This experience will be incredible, and you will be able to live as monks do (plus some additional comforts they do not have). This experience of rural and spiritual tourism, will offer you a window to explore new ways of seeing life, to live easier and teach us about detachment. Clients love to experience the Buddhist Monastery and even more have the possibility to participate daily in meditation classes with the same Buddhist monks.
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Gastronomy in India
A delight for the soul....
Traveling in India is traveling through thousands of different cultures, and during the trip you will have the opportunity to experience these variations and diversity, not only cultural and religious, but also gastonomic. The north of India is perhaps the most beautiful region of this country and its gastronomy is influenced not only by the Hindus, but by the Buddhists of the area; and in some provinces, the Sikhs (Punjab), and other influences up to Arabs.
Fortunately, Indian cuisine is plentiful, delicious and nutritious. Incorporate many vegetables, legumes, bread, rice and delicious spices! There are ample vegetarian options and non-vegetarian meals are available as well, usually with chicken being the most common. We make sure you have a lot of delicious food, even if you have allergies or food restrictions. Breakfast is often buffet style, and mostly continental style is served at the hotels we choose. During our tour, breakfast is included, and it is a little simpler, during your stay a few days in the Buddhist Monastery. Here you can experience the simplicity and humility of the life of Buddhist monks of the North. The cuisine in India is an experience even for the most experienced palate. If you have the opportunity, visit some Indian restaurants in your area before traveling, to familiarize yourself with the menu.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that in India "without spicy", it will always be spicy. Ayurveda: During the trip, you will have the opportunity to receive Ayurvedic cooking classes, and learn about their properties and application to health. For those who have not heard about Ayurveda, the literal translation of Ayurveda means "the science or knowledge of life," and it is the traditional medical system of India. You will learn for example about "Rasa" is the Sanskrit word for "flavor", and means delight or essence. In the context of Ayurvedic medicine, these two qualities are considered to promote the healing channels that go from the mouth to the head, bringing the essence directly to the brain.
Ayurveda: During the trip, you will have the opportunity to receive Ayurvedic cooking classes, and learn about their properties and application to health. For those who have not heard about Ayurveda, the literal translation of Ayurveda means "the science or knowledge of life," and it is the traditional medical system of India. You will learn for example about "Rasa" is the Sanskrit word for "flavor", and means delight or essence. In the context of Ayurvedic medicine, these two qualities are considered to promote the healing channels that go from the mouth to the head, bringing the essence directly to the brain. The essence stimulates the prana (life energy) and this in turn the agni or "fire" digestive.
During the trip: we usually stop for coffee, tea, juices and water is always provided for sale on the tourist bus/cars, and during trips on trains etc. Most hotels will offer restaurant services in case you prefer to eat at the hotel and feel like resting. Dinners are usually free, so you can have your time alone and explore as you like. It is advisable to drink plenty of water during your trip and stay hydrated to handle jet lag and long days of travel, in addition to having some snacks for the day, in case you are hungry between meals and during visits to tourist sites included in the itinerary. ** You will receive a detailed brochure with more information about India, culture, visas, currency, traditions, gastronomy and details of how to prepare for the trip..
** You will receive a detailed brochure with more information about India, culture, visas, currency, traditions, gastronomy and details of how to prepare for the trip.
YOUR INVESTMENT
SHARED
ROOM
$2385
SINGLE
ROOM
$2875
Reserve your space with a non-refundable deposit of $250 USD and for your convenience, you can pay the remaining balance in several installments. The tour must be paid off by 45 days before the trip begins.
Your Tour Leader For This Trip
Besides your local guides, your Tour leader will be with you along the way, managing logistics and sharing their passion for India with you.
Ana Lucía Fariña M.A., M.B.A.
Analu is native of Costa Rica, a musician, and a yoga and meditation instructor. She is the founder of Pranaluz: Conscious Living - offering classes, workshops, coaching, retreats, and conscious yoga travel vacations in diverse parts of the world like Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and other exotic and sacred destinations.
She has spent the last ten years studying in India and the west with diverse teachers focusing mainly on Iyengar and Hatha yoga. She currently teaches 200 and 300 hours YTT programs in Bali. Analu has an M.B.A. from Costa Rica and an M.A. in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University (a Buddhist-inspired university located in Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.). At Naropa, she had the opportunity to deepen her spiritual practice rooted in meditation, mindfulness, and Tibetan Buddhism. Analu will be your Spanish translator and will be managing all logistics of the trip to assure you are comfortable and happy throughout your journey! She will also be guiding the yoga and meditation classes.
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