Cultural Tours Himalayas
In the buddhist heartland 
Due to its long history of isolation Ladakh is one of the last functioning Mahayana Buddhist societies. Day to day life is entwined with the Buddhist philosophy. The most common sights all over this region are the domed Stupas or Chorten, containing the ashes of Lamas, and believed to ward off evil spirits. Built on the outskirts of villages are Mani walls, each stone is inscribed with a prayer and they are can be up to 1km long. Deeply symbolic to Ladakhi life are Prayer wheels . These vary in size and contain thousands of scrolls of paper on which the prayer om mani padme hum is written.
Discover the spiritual centres of Ladakh, the magnificant monasteries containing many examples of buddhist art. Next to the scared river Indus is the world heritage site of Alchi. A 1000 year old treasure box of buddhist wall paintings and sculptures created by the ancient artists of Tibet, Kashmir and Afghanistan. Our guided tours explain the wonderful rich history and culture of this dramatic region.
” Meditation courses combined trek”
“The Amchi medicine trek” “Amchi” is the Tibetan system of medicine, the practitioner ‘amchi doctor’ collects local plants, used in the preparation of ancient medicines and remedies. Accompany and observe the amchi 
doctor , whilst staying with his family in their traditional Ladakhi home. Enjoy with the family hopitality, sample local dishes such as Mokmok (Steamed dumplings) and the hearty Thukpa (Soup), homemade Chhang (beer) or Butter tea. We hope that you will never forget the renowned good humour and kindness of Ladakh.
Co-ordinate your visit to see one of the monastery festivals held throughout the year. Performed in the central courtyard of the monestery by dancing monks.Finely dressed in costumes and masks of the Tibetan buddhist tradition.
