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Sightseeing Himalayan Dreams For two decades, we’ve wanted travel to be about changing perceptions, creating experiences and inspiring people to learn and discover. We offer the Himalayas in its truest sense - not just their allure, but a connection, and brings you real experiences and moments that encourage you to keep on exploring. We care about comfort, value for money and tranquil holidays. As a company of travelers, innovators and organizers in adventure, luxury and cultural travel, we have spent years to create, nurture and organize, transformative journeys to the most remarkable places in the Himalayas. Our exclusive trips are intended to inspire and invigorate, exhilarate and excite, by opening up to nations and nature, cultures and cuisines, with authentic local experiences.
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DIFFERENCE Customizable Journeys
No trip in our collection is identical because people aren’t. Our customized tours can span the Himalayas and the variety of interests, environments, and activities to uniquely fit in with your needs. You have the liberty to choose the destinations, routes, accommodations and calendar for your holiday. Our job is to plan and organize it with our knowledge and experience. You can either take a pick from our roster of itineraries or you can treat it as a concept for the holiday you require. Every journey requires your approval and your idea of travel stands above all else. We are always here to guide you and to give you the best options, hopefully allowing us to unravel a seamless travel experience, just for you.
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Family Holidays
Adventure Holidays
Luxury Tours
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The Wind beneath your Wings Custom Journeys We can literally give you 50 reasons why you must choose us, but here’s our best one. We love
the Himalayas and we can show it to you better than anyone else. We address safety concerns,
resolve problems promptly, offer competitive prices and don’t compromise on quality. With us, you will be able to experience the best of the Himalayas from the perspective of a local; from cultural
encounters and enthralling vistas. to embracing the varying nature of our multi-faceted surroundings. We can offer you what no outsider can- an authentic Himalayan holiday. This is because the Himalayas are where we reside and what may be a destination to you, is home to us.
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CHOOSING A
PATH Our Destinations
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Nepal Living in the shadow of the colossal Himalayas,
Nepal offers the greatest trekking trails on earth. It tops the adventure destinations list but also offers fabulous leisure and luxury vacations and cultural
tours. It is home to more than forty indigenous tribal
populations, each with unique cultures and customs. Nepal’s rich ethnic and artistic heritage along with its mountains, rivers, forests and hills make it a
magnificent mosaic of landscapes and cultures.
Tibet This is an exotic land of ancient Buddhist culture, ornate monasteries, serrated landscapes, and
nomadic caravan trails. A passage to Tibet is like
being on a pilgrimage that inspires a journey within; introducing you to new landscapes, cultures,
traditions, sights and smells, fables and flavors, magic
and mystery, people, and deities. Tibet travel can also, as do the best journeys, teach us about the unlimited potential of the world, and of ourselves.
Bhutan Bhutan is a concealed domain of traditional
treasures, a land shaped by warriors, pilgrims,
architects and monks. It’s a place where human
settlements are interspersed with nature, in absolute harmony. In this isolated realm, unruffled by the
modern, you can take ancient routes along bridges, sparkling springs, and ancient Buddhist shrines,
all the while savoring the delectable sounds of rare
birds while enjoying unperturbed views of the Bhutan Himalayas.
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Luxury Tours Travel with no Regrets
These are not your regular holiday tours, but exceedingly rare journeys of discovery. Our luxury tours bring you the best accommodations
and first class service throughout your stay with a little bit more. Our Himalayan destinations set at extraordinary settings can be reached on a helicopter, allowing you to enjoy the staggering beauty of the
Himalayas in comfort and style. All excursions or transfers will be done exclusively for you, giving you no time constraints on what you want
to do during your holiday and which destination you want to explore.
With reliable, all inclusive end-to-end service, our luxury tours explore all possibilities to make your holiday a memorable experience.
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Spiritual Enlightenment Luxury Tours 5 NI G H TS 6DAY S S A M P L E I T I N E R A RY
Private Helicopter to Everest DAY 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Visit Buddhist stupa of Swayambunath at sunset. Overnight Katmandu. DAY 2: Explore Kathmandu, including Bodhanath, Durbar Square, the Royal Palace, Hanuman Dhoka and Kumari Bahal, home to a living goddess. Overnight Kathmandu. DAY 3: Drive to to Bhaktapur, explore 17th-century city, Changu Narayan Temple. Return to Kathmandu. Dinner at a private home of a Newari family. Overnight Kathmandu. DAY 4: Fly to Lukla. Trek to Monjo, below magnificent Thermasharkhu peak. Overnight comfortable lodge. DAY 5: Trek through Everest National Park. Arrive at Namche Bazar for lunch, then on to Tashinga. Overnight comfortable lodge.
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Cultural Tours
Coded Beauty & Wisdom Long before travelers and merchants made their discovery,
the Himalayas themselves engaged in the inspired creation
of vibrant cultures and exotic traditions that still persist in this exciting land. Over the past millennia, successive waves of
Himalayan tribal people engaged in preserving their customs
in its original forms, only making it richer with deeply religious
philosophy. In the company of our efficient and knowledgeable guides, you will be able to undertake our cultural trips that
provide an in-depth look at all our beautiful destinations and
discuss their cultural and historical essence. From Buddhism
to Shamanism, you’ll visit many ethnic communities, historical
places, encounter temples, walk along lively markets, and savor some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery in the world.
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Nepal Cultural Tours 5 NI G H TS 6DAY S S A M P L E I T I N E R A RY
Exquisite Nepal You can carefully observe how beautifully the Hindu temples and shrines are sculptured
and carved in the Kathmandu Valley, its colorful bazaars and the eclectic atmosphere that covers it. The exquisite calligraphy and carvings on amazing works of art, skill of painters and artists who created mural and images can be seen closely at every nook and corner of Kathmandu. This tour provides you with in depth knowledge of the cultural heritage, folk tales, legends and glorious human history of Nepal •
Explore artistic ancient heritage and powerful spiritual sites
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You are rewarded by the natural beauty and when sun rises, it touches the snow-
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Pokhara- View Lake Feaa and enjoy the majestic views of the Himalayas capped sumits the giants Everest from Nagarkot.
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Himalayan Shamanism Tour We invite you to experience the Himalayan Shamanistic rituals up close and devised
personally for you. You can see how they tap into your vibrations and help you get rid of all negative energies surrounding you and bring you the blessings of divine ancestors in your life. Shamanism is important in a world guided by energies (negative and positive), it helps you balance your mental, physical and spiritual health through a process of
vibrational equilibrium. On this tour, you can witness the indigenous culture of Nepal, one that has been rarely explored or encountered. Living behind the shadows of the
popular tourist attractions, Nepal’s Shamanistic heritage is a rich cultural enigma that
people overlook. Yet beyond the multi-faceted popular Buddhist and Hindu traditions and attractions, Shamanism continues to be Nepal’s favorite form of spiritual undertaking,
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Bhutan Festival Tour We have crafted a trip that weaves together visits to this compelling cultural event. This
journey will let you discover the magic of most far-flung destinations of Bhutan as it
has been for many centuries as we enter the fabled realm of the Tashichho Dzong for a
festival dedicated to the deity of death and time, Yeshe Gonpo. Spectacular sights and warm hospitality of its residents, we ask you to take this trip as a cultural crash course
where you can also feast your eyes on phenomenal scenery visiting ancient sites that few travelers ever see. • • •
An intriguing ancient festival seen by only few foreign eyes
The tour covers excursions through forests, mountain passes and stream-laced valleys of rugged austere beauty
You will cross into once-forbidden parts of this Himalayan country. Our trails lead you through timeless villages lying on the shadow of the sacred Mount Jhomolhari.
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Tibet Tour You will discover the ancient and mysterious land of Tibet. Visit the most chapels of
impressive Potala Palace, an awe inspiring landmark that towers over Lhasa. Explore
most revered religious structure in Tibet – Jokhang Temple, that bustles with pilgrims and worshippers and echoes with mystery and ritual.
Isolated but serene, natural and unforced, the Namtso Lake in Tibet is a revelation. The bewildering and un-navigable waters (due to religious reasons) of the Lakes in Tibet
have allowed this region to keep its spiritual heritage largely intact. Being the second
largest saltwater lake in China only after Qinghai Lake, the turquoise blue Namtso Lake
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Conquer your Fears Soft Adventure
Adventures are enticing; to relish in uninterrupted, fun-filled and stress-free time where you can gaze at life and forget it at the same time. For some, adventure
activities are quite like meditation; often a strange way of discovering oneself. Our adventure tours are perfect ways to balance the serene beauty of Nepal and also
blaze the trail with your passion for the ultimate mountain adventures. You can go for white water rafting on Nepal’s untamed Rivers, Bungee Jumping over Bhote
Koshi River, and Paragliding in Pokhara and Jungle Safari in the National Parks.
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Chitwan & Bardiya Jungle Safari Jolt along atop your own elephant to search for one horned-Rhino, Gharial crocodiles,
four-horned antelopes, striped hyenas, and the Gangetic Dolphins, Swamp deer, Musk Deer, Black Buck, blue bull, the Royal Bengal tiger, and hundreds of different animals and birds.
Come and join in on an incredible visit to the Bardia National Park in Nepal, the largest national park in Nepal. Bardia National Park is home to several endangered species.
White Water Rafting in the longest river of Nepal. The Karnali River offers the prospect of fishing for the avid angler. You will have an opportunity to meet indigenous Rana Tharu
and Dangora peoples to know more about their culture. In addition, for the lucky few, you will be able to spot fresh water dolphins and the gharial crocodile as well.
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Reach Higher Trekking
In the vast, undisturbed wilderness of the Himalayas, as far as you can see, great mountain ranges loom in the distance, their image protruding into the cloudless sky. On the other side, some lonely spiritual reliquaries emerge like apparitions in the stark sun and clusters of rocks and hills which stand on the vast plains with quiet nonchalance. Trekking in the Himalayas is an entrance into
ancient trade routes, the secret dominion of nomadic tribes, and magical lakes amidst the stark,
rugged beauty of inaccessible corners. It takes you along a remote footpath that carves a beautiful
route among elevated peaks, austere dales and ornate monasteries and hills speckled with spiritual banners, and traveled by only animals, pilgrims and ancient traders.
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Trekking in Nepal Trekking Tours 1 7 NI G H TS 18 DAY S S A M P L E I T I N E R A RY
Everest Base Camp Trek Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar trek is an epic an exhilarating adventure trip that takes you to highest points on earth. Our carefully planned trek takes you to the center of the towering Himalayas and an outstanding hike to Kala Pathar, for a breathtaking view of Everest and a host of other gigantic peaks dotting the skyline. This trek rewards you with a beautiful trail along an ancient trade route to Tibet, used for generations by the locals. It follows a trail which includes prayer wheels, monasteries, and ancient stupas. At Kala Pattar, you will witness the spectacular view of Everest as it literally turns golden in the evening sunlight. This trek rewards you with the most astounding views in the Himalayas.
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Exquisite Nepal
Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trek Upper Dolpo is a remote region in Western Nepal known for the Shey Phoksundo National Park and the last remaining Tibetan culture, remnants of a place immortalized by Peter Matthiessen in his book, The Snow Leopard. He writes “the Land of Dolpo, all but unknown to Westerners even today, was
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said to be the last enclave of pure Tibetan culture left on earth…. which has its roots not only in an historical or cultural past, but within the innermost being of man”. Upper Dolpo trek is an entry into a fabled land, a unique tapestry of colorful Buddhist motifs with views of soaring peaks and ancient, tranquil villages. Upper Dolpo Trek begins at Juphal, following the trail to the beautiful Phoksundo Lake. It reaches the Kang la Camp, leading to Shey Gompa monastery on the famed Crystal Mountain. In this incredibly photogenic region, you can meet the people of Upper Dolpo, traditional nomads, guided by nature in their surroundings. With a rich history that begins with the advent of the great Guru Rimpoche, Dolpo’s landscapes and its innate serenity are infectious, and permeate throughout our entire trek. The grand moment of your adventure is the trek across the stunning Jungben La mountain pass located at 5550m/18,210 ft, where you can see the distant mountain ranges, endless specks of clouds, and experience a wondrous Himalayan silence. Upper Dolpo Trek is an extreme one of twenty days where we take the path that Peter Matthiessen once took. A path that takes us into the otherworldly land of mountaintops wreathed in clouds, plunging valleys, remote villages ringed with snow and sand- a land as mysterious as Peter Matthiessen’s Snow Leopard.
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek It is one of the major trekking routes of the Annapurna region. The trail takes you through beautiful valleys, dense mossy forests and icy waterfalls. One can view the majestic Himalayas around every corner of the trek. Without a doubt, the trek also offers a unique experience to every visitor who will cherish this adventure for the rest of their life. While on this trek, one can also view Poon Hill which offers the best viewing point among other trekking routes of the Annapurna region. From this point, one can view the mountain peaks such as Dhaulagiri (8,167m.), Annapurna I (8,091m.), Machapurhre (Fish Tail) (6993m), Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri ( 6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and some other smaller peaks. The region is dominated by the Gurungs and Magars.(You need to explain these two words. Are they people?, places? Or what?) Dense rhododendron forests, varieties of bird species, deep sub-tropical valleys, traditional villages, age-old tradition and culture, hospitable people, ever-smiling faces of the people, majestic mountain views are some of the major attractions of this trek. w w w . h i m a l a y a n - d r e a m s . c o m 21
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Ganden to Samye Trek The connection between Ganden Monastery and Samye Monastery is about the evolution of Buddhism in Tibet. The idea of enlightenment propounded in Samye only found fruition in Ganden. We retrace the steps that Buddhism once took, upon a route that connects two of Tibet’s grandest and sacred monasteries. On this extraordinary adventure, you’ll see serene villages under azure skies, cross the highest wilderness in the world, and experience a culture that is deeply spiritual and unchanged by outside influence. The scenery is comprised of a full sweep of this fabled land, discover intriguing places, and encounter thriving indigenous nomadic tribal cultures and witness their lives and practices. The trek ends at Samye Monastery, a spiritually powerful place that is a delightful place to behold; with a rich historical and religious background. No experience is as surreal as the Ganden to Samye Trek where you walk along a wilderness of serrated hills and cloud swept monasteries atop distant peaks and the vast landscape that only Tibet can present.
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Kharta Valley & Everest Khangsung The fascinating and mystical Everest looks altered from each side. From the remote hills of Tibet and airy chants from faraway monasteries, the Kangshung (East) face of Everest is the enchanting lure of
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this trip. You are transported into a colorful, but deeply spiritual world, with a trek that passes through pristine, unscathed valleys and lakes to cross two high passes Shao La (4,915m) and Langma La (5,200m) to complete a circuit trek. From the cold vast expanse and timeless settlements of the plateau, Kharta and the Kama Valley, characterized by magnificent alpine scenery to the tangled trails of the blue-hued wilderness, this is an unforgettable taste of Tibet. Three of the world’s highest peaks; Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,382m) and Makalu (8,463m) overlook the valleys. The trip begins at Kathmandu, including time in Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, with a 9 day trek in the Kharta valley to the spectacular Kangshung Face of Everest. The trek may be difficult but it permits the most dazzling scenery in a short span of time. A trip to Rongbuk monastery ensues, a sun-splashed jewel set in a sparkling expanse that also takes us up to the Everest North Base Camp. This trip combines trekking amidst the glorious views of the Himalayas while savoring the rugged beauty of Tibet- an easy way to view the stunning panoramas and also experience the delightful encounters with the spiritual inclination of this stunning region.
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Bhutan
Druk Path Trek The concealed corners of Bhutan offer captivating sights and opulent ethnic heritage, making it a perfect place for a tour or trekking adventure. Bhutan’s diverse scenery of soaring landscapes command our attention. To explore this, we take to alpine settings at the highest points and the
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primeval forests and mountains of Bhutan’s enchanting remote expanses, the core of Himalayas’ beautiful and tranquil settings and trails, untraveled and isolated. Our cultural encounter begins at Kathmandu, Nepal where you will explore ancient monuments, stroll around palace squares and witness a sumptuous blend of culture, history and traditions. In Bhutan, we shall combine the exploration of Bhutan’s cultural heritage with the exceptional Druk Path Trek. Visiting the renowned Tiger’s Nest Monastery, we embark on our trek from Jangchu Lakha. To the highest points in the country, this trek touches a remarkable range of environs and thrilling trails with classic views of the soaring peaks of Mount Gangkar Puensum standing tall at (7570m/24835ft ). This trek is followed by a tour of the capital and then a beautiful short hike will take us to Lungchutse Monastery and to a place that brings you fascinating views accessible nowhere else. Mountains like Jhomolhari, Kang Bum and Gangchhenta can be seen across the stark, vast stretch of Bhutan’s mystical wilderness that concludes this cultural yet adventurous trip.
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The Mountains to Conquer Peak Climbing What if we told you that you don’t need to be an expert climber to conquer a mountain in the
Himalayas? Many mountain peaks under 7,000 meters in height can be climbed without prior
climbing experience. For the adventure traveler who isn’t afraid of a little snow and wants to go
further than just trekking. Peak climbing in Nepal can be the perfect option. There is no better feeling than when you climb a peak, when the vastness of the mountain humbles you as you surge towards
the top until the clouds hover below you and you stand over the world and attempt to breathe. There is a misconception that peak climbing is a dangerous and a difficult endeavor that pushes you to
the limit of your physical and mental abilities. Though there may be some risks, but being in good physical condition can help make the climb easier and enjoyable.
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Island Peak Climbing Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6,160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shiptons party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse. The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south.
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We replace travel hassles with personalized arrangements just for you so that you can focus on the sights and cultural encounters. With expert planning, arranging, and coordinating, we pick the right services and the best places for you. With your personal input, we arrange the best tour for you.
We help you get into places where you can gain new experiences and discover new things. We encourage you to do the things that are meaningful to you. Whether you enjoy art, music, food, history, or cultures, we give you the freedom to experience everything.
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We arrange your schedule in great detail by assessing your time, locations and distances and the risk of exhaustion. We help you make the most of your sightseeing and pointing your holiday in the right direction. We don’t want your holiday to be on a strict schedule. We plan free time into your vacation, so you can explore any destination the way you want.
Guided sightseeing reveals the best of the Himalayas. You can travel with our informed, educated and reliable local guides who will bring each destination to life with their stories. Our extraordinary tour and trekking guides have the ability to turn a holiday into an unforgettable, inspiring and transformative adventure.
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