SPITOK GUSTOR ZANSKAR
The victory of Black hat dancers over evil
Gustor literally means ‘Sacrifice of the 29th day’. it is traditional to the monasteries of the reformist Geluk-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. [...]

FESTIVAL OF LOSAR :
Winter is a fascinating time to be in Ladakh. Losar -this spectacular festival celebrates the Ladakhi/Tibetan new year. Festivities last for 2 weeks during December or January,depending on the Lunar calander . Witness ancient rituals,the stage fights between good & evil, chanting and passing through the crowds with fire torches. The [...]

We have over the years become specialists in organising Buddhist Tours throughout India. Our buddhist ‘pilgrimage’ circuit follows the origins of buddhist teachings and its colourful culture, taking you on a marvellous trip across northern & central India.
Visiting :
· Budha Gaya - the world’s largest statue of Buddha
· Varanasi (Benares) - [...]

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 [...]

WINTER TREK TO ZANSKAR
The Chadar Expedition is an adventurous trek plunging deep into the heart of Zangsker, an area of rare beauty. From January to Feberuary the Zangsker river freezes for a few weeks, this spectacular trek follows the traditional trading route through the Zangsker Gorge. The Gorge - impassable during the summer months, [...]

FILMING IN LADAKH ZANSKAR
We now have many years experience providing full ‘on site’ services and facilities to expedition teams & film crews. Including all transportation arrangements for the teams & equipment to/from Dehli by air or road; permits for restricted areas, organisation of required permission from goverment agents,plus accomadation,support crews,translators for Hindi, Ladakhi,Tibetan,Urdu, English, French [...]

One of the most relaxed way of exploring the distinctive regions of Lah and Zanskar is by Jeep [...]

IN THE GREAT HIMALAYA & KARAKORAM RANGE
Cycle on the most spectacular roads in the world ! Crossing this vast himalayan desert at your own rhythm, discover monasteries and the traditional village life of the wonderfully warm Ladakhi people, forever offering a genuine “Julley” welcome. The choices are endless, limited only by your imagination (or tired [...]

WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE ZANSKAR & INDUS RIVER
There are exciting possibilities to suit all abilities ! From gentle floating, to white water rafting. All set admist stunning scenery…. Imagine after a day’s rafting,sitting by the camp fire on a sandy beach by the banks of the Zansker or Indus river. Another combination … a [...]

Flying into the Ladakhi capital of Leh, the shapely peak of Stok Kangri (6121 m) is prominent on the southern skyline. Spending several days acclimatizing, we will visit the colorful monasteries of Shey, Thikse and Hemis before setting off on the lovely trek through the Markha Valley. Our route leads by way of several remote [...]