“ So simple it’s brilliant ” – Tatler Travel Guide 2014
Ladakh
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As best I can tell, Chamba Camp Thiksey is the highest five-star accommodation anywhere in the world. It’s certainly the only property where I’m welcomed with a drink, a freshen-up towel and a doctor asking to measure the oxygen in my blood.
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– Max Anderson, Luxury Travel Magazine, Australia
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You open your tent flap to a breathtaking sight... Experience extraordinaire, this is the flagship product of a new company, The Ultimate Travelling Camp, which is bringing “glamping” to remote parts of India... to go places where the infrastructure is inadequate or non-existent... – Ultratravel Magazine
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INTRODUCING TUTC, ‘THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLING CAMP’
Nagaland
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The real treat comes on the return leg, when we are greeted by a table and canopy on the mountainside, under which the camp’s staff provides a surprise three-course picnic. Polishing off my pudding, I realise it’s the highest meal I’ve ever eaten.
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– James Crabtree, Financial Times, London
India
“Everything at Chamba Camp has been carefully sourced,
from the colonial elegance of four-poster beds and exquisite
bathrooms with their copper vanity basins, to the brass lanterns that line the pathways. The Camp is one of a number of
The Ultimate Travelling Camps nomadic camps, conceived of on the premise of environmental sustainability�
– Jill Innamorati-Varley, Destinationindia
CHAMBA CAMP, THIKSEY A land of varying landscapes, from white deserts to blue lakes, snow-capped mountains to lush valleys, Ladakh, like a dream captured in a snow globe, is a wildly beautiful milieu set between the Kunlun Mountains and the Himalayas.
CHAMBA CAMP, THIKSEY 6 Days / 5 Nights DAY 01: Soak in the serenity of the surroundings as you relax and undergo minimal exertion to enable you to acclimatize to the rarefied oxygen levels at this high-altitude. DAY 02: Embark on a gentle orientation tour of Leh including the magnificent Leh Palace finish at Shanti Stupa for sunset whilst admiring the scenery over a cup of tea. DAY 03: Visit the Thiksey Monastery for the mesmerising early morning prayers. Visit the oldest monastic institiution, Hemis Monastery. DAY 04 & 05: Days at leisure to relax and unwind. Or you could choose from our selection of optional excursions: discover the treasures of Alchi and Basgo or raft down the gentle rapids of the Indus, admiring the dramatic landscape, or cycle into the wind at Wari-La. Spend the evening watching a colourful cultural dance performance, Zyabro. DAY 06: Bid farewell to the land of the Lamas.
Highlights • Join the monks for a magical early morning prayer ceremony at Thiksey Monastery • Watch a colourful sunset from Shanti Stupa overlooking the Old City of Leh Note: A wide and well planned set of extensions to expand your main programme are available.
For details please visit our website: www.chambacamp.com CALL UK / EUROPE: +44 207 808 5691 • CALL REST OF THE WORLD: +91 11 4090 2222 • CALL INDIA: +91 9810320999 / +91 7838568935
CHAMBA CAMP, THIKSEY Stay in the shadow of the Thiksey Monastery, surrounded by a stark landscape of ever-changing colours, as the chanting of prayers echo in the silence amid the mountains‌
CHAMBA CAMP, THIKSEY 5 Days / 4 Nights DAY 01: Soak in the serenity of the surroundings as you relax and undergo minimal exertion to enable you to acclimatize to the rarefied oxygen levels at this high-altitude. DAY 02: Embark on a gentle orientation tour of Leh including the magnificent Leh Palace finish at Shanti Stupa for sunset whilst admiring the scenery over a cup of tea. DAY 03: Visit the Thiksey Monastery for the mesmerising early morning prayers. Indulge in a cycling trip or a visit to the local oracle before a trip to the oldest monastic institution, Hemis Monastery. Spend the evening watching a colourful cultural dance performance, Zyabro. DAY 04: Day at leisure to relax and unwind. Or you could choose from our selection of optional excursions: discover the treasures of Alchi and Basgo or raft down the gentle rapids of the Indus River, admiring the dramatic landscape, or cycle into the wind at Wari-La. Spend the evening watching a colourful cultural dance performance, Zyabro. DAY 05: Bid farewell to the land of the Lamas.
Highlights • Join the monks for a magical early morning prayer ceremony at Thiksey Monastery • Watch the colourful sunset from Shanti Stupa overlooking the Old City of Leh • Drive through other-worldly landscape to the fabled Alchi Monastery (5D/4N)
CHAMBA CAMP, THIKSEY 4 Days / 3 Nights DAY 01: Soak in the serenity of the surroundings as you relax and undergo minimal exertion to enable you to acclimatize to the rarefied oxygen levels at this high-altitude DAY 02: Spend the morning at leisure at the camp, relaxing in the pristine beauty around you. This afternoon, embark on a tour of Leh visiting the Leh Palace. Watch the sunset at Shanti Stupa over a cup of tea. DAY 03: Visit Thiksey Monastery to witness early morning prayers. Afternoon embark on a trip to the oldest monastic institution, Hemis Monastery. DAY 04: Bid farewell to the land of the Lamas. For details please visit our website: www.chambacamp.com CALL UK / EUROPE: +44 207 808 5691 • CALL REST OF THE WORLD: +91 11 4090 2222 • CALL INDIA: +91 9810320999 / +91 7838568935
“The Ultimate Travelling Camp is an ultra-luxe mobile camp
that lets clients enjoy off-the-radar holidays in India in high style. Tents come up complete with rain showers and chandeliers, complete with butler service. You also get access to areas other tourists rarely tread.”
– Katherine Jack, Side Track/Hot Picks, Silkwinds.
“This is The Ultimate Travelling Camp – a textbook example
of how light luxury in the wilderness can be – defined by its ability to reach into logistically complicated territory”
– Sophy Roberts, Financial Times How to Spend It Magazine
KOHIMA CAMP, NAGALAND Cross into the realm of the unknown, exploring the unexplored in the north-eastern part of India. Kohima Camp coincides with the Hornbill Festival, an annual melange of cultural displays from all 16 tribes of Nagaland, showcasing their rich heritage in this colourful pageant.
KOHIMA CAMP, NAGALAND 5 Days / 4 Nights DAY 01: Arrive at Kohima. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful environs of the camp. DAY 02: Head to Kisama village for the spectacular Hornbill Festival. Revel in this marvelous riot of colour as you watch all 16 tribes of Nagaland showcasing their diverse culture. DAY 03: Immerse yourself in the vibrant extravaganza of the Hornbill Festival. Spend the afternoon at the quaint Angami village, Kigwema. DAY 04: Explore the treasures of Kohima. Visit the beautiful Kohima World War II Cemetery built on a terraced hillside. Visit the Angami village of Khonoma where you’ll relish a local lunch and participate in indigenous games. Day 05: Bid farewell to the Mystic Land of the Nagas.
4 Days / 3 Nights DAY 01: Arrive at Kohima. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful environs of the camp. DAY 02: Head to Kisama village for the spectacular Hornbill Festival. Revel in this marvellous riot of colour as you watch all 16 tribes of Nagaland showcasing their diverse culture. DAY 03: Explore the treasures of Kohima. Visit the beautiful Kohima World War II Cemetery built on a terraced hillside. Visit the Angami village of Khonoma where you’ll relish a local lunch and participate in indigenous games. Day 04: Bid farewell to the Mystic Land of the Nagas.
Highlights • Revel in the excitement of the Hornbill Festival watching local tribes show off their cultural displays • Watch indigenous games such as ‘chilli eating contests’ and ‘greased bamboo pole climbing’ • Have a drink by the campfire followed by a feast skilfully created by our Chef • Visit the beautiful Kohima World War II Cemetery
3 Days / 2 Nights We recommend this package only if it is to be included as part of a surface itinerary. DAY 01: Arrive at Kohima. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful environs of the camp. DAY 02: Head to Kisama village for the spectacular Hornbill Festival. Revel in this marvellous riot of colour as you watch all 16 tribes of Nagaland show casing their diverse culture. DAY 03: Bid farewell to the Mystic Land of the Nagas.
For details please visit our website: www.chambacamp.com CALL UK / EUROPE: +44 207 808 5691 • CALL REST OF THE WORLD: +91 11 4090 2222 • CALL INDIA: +91 9810320999 / +91 7838568935
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