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FAR PAVILIONS
Himalayan India & Kashmir
June 30 – July 12, 2011

Nowhere else in the world can a traveler find such splendid diversity of mountain scenery as in the Himalayas, ‘the Abode of Snows’, and an unforgettable way to enjoy this diversity is to travel the road from Manali to Leh. It is considered by many to be the road journey of a lifetime, crossing some of the highest mountain passes in the world. Enter a peaceful land of Tibetan Buddhism in the most spectacular scenery in the world on this adventure of the highest order!

Highlights:
• Delhi, with introduction to gay nightlife and all primary historic sites
• Fly to Kulu, then drive to Manali with two nights at the River Country Resort
• Manali touring, with visits to Solang Valley, Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashist Village
• The road journey of a lifetime, from Manali to Sarchu via Rohtang Pass, overnighting in a luxury tented camp with bonfire, musical performances and alcoholic beverages
• Sarchu to Leh, with four nights in this mountain Shangri-La
• Leh sightseeing to Leh Palace, Sankar Monastery, Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Leh bazaar, Pangong Lake
• Meeting with a spiritual master to understand the traditions, customs and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism
• Private traditional dinner at a Tibetan kitchen
• Optional extension to Agra and Jaipur, featuring the Taj, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort (by elephant), elephant jungle safari and more