Dalai Lama Trek
- Duration : 10 Nights 11 Days
- Elevation : 3300 m
- Group Size : Min 4
- Difficulty : Moderate to Difficult
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This is truly the trip of a lifetime. The diversity of India cannot be captured in a single visit, yet this itinerary takes you on a very special spiritual journey. From the silver-clad temple of Akshardham to the Monkey Temple of Hanuman, your time in Delhi will be spent exploring little-known gems. After an unforgettable overnight train journey, you will find yourself in the exiled home and temple of the Dalai Lama, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
An itinerary like no other, we will also whisk you away to the iconic Taj Mahal, to celebrate the culmination of the tour!
However, all of these delights pale into insignificance compared to your trek up into the snowy Himalayas. This is the true awe-inspiring part of your journey! Over five days you will make your way along donkey tracks, past ramshackle villages where friendly children giggle and shy ladies in beautiful saris tend to their goats and cows. You will camp next to clear, babbling springs, under skies full of stars. As you ascend into the mountains, breathtaking vistas will open up before you and you will finally understand the majesty of the Himalayas.
Upon arrival in Delhi, we are met by our local guides and transfer to a Hotel in Delhi to freshen up and explore your surroundings. The monkey Temple of Hanuman is just around the corner! Later we visit the largest war memorial in India, The India Gate. The memorial was build in the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in different wars to protect the nation. This historic place receives several thousand visitors everyday from all corners of the world. Included. Transfer airport to hotel twin sharing basis. Welcome dinner in the evening.
One of the highlights of today is a visit to Akshardham temple, which exemplifies the honor placed on religion, as everything glitters with silver gems. Its off the tourist track, but very popular with the local worshippers. A delicious late lunch will be enjoyed, before its time to go to the station for the overnight train. Nothing can prepare you for the experience of the hustle bustle of the station! The cabins are air-conditioned and sheets and blankets are provided. Included: Breakfast, dinner, Visits and Tours overnight air-conditioned sleeper train.
On arrival at the Pathankot station, you will be transported to a lovely open air restaurant for breakfast, then onwards to Dharamsala. After checking into your hotel, there is an opportunity to wander down into the village of Mcleodganj, where His Holiness Dalai Lama has his residence and temple. Perhaps he will be home? The village has gentle laid back feel to it, the colorful Tibet crafts are sold in the markets. You will be glad to an early night after the short briefing about the next day trek. Included: Breakfast, Dinner, visit to Dalai Lama Temple, hotel on twin sharing basis.
Following breakfast at our Hotel, we take the transfer to our start point to begin trekking! Our first few kilo meters are undulating until we reach Satobari Village, which is where we start our descent through pine forests to Ghere Village. We stop at a mountain stream to enjoy lunch - a great spot ! Why not take a quick dip in the stream to cool down? We continue after lunch with a steep ascent for about 2 hours to Kareri Village, where we set up camp next to the Laund River. Included : All meals, Baggage transfer (10 kg), certified guide, tents on twin sharing, communal tent basic toilet and washing facilities.
After experiencing our first night under the stars, we continue ascending on a gradual trail passing through many charming villages, passing beautiful open meadows and pine forests on the way. We take a short descent to the mountain stream to stop for lunch, then ascend sharply afterwards to Bal. We’re sure the memories of this day will never be forgotten. Included: All meals, Baggage transfer (10 Kg), certified guide, tents on twin sharing, communal tent basic toilet and washing facilities.
We continue our trek by crossing over a suspension bridge then ascending through rhododendron and pine forests for approx. 2 hours. We’ll soon come across the local ‘chai’ (tea) shop where we can take a rest and enjoy our surroundings. All around us are the Gaddi Tribal people taking their cattle up to the high pastures of Lak and Triund. Continuing our ascent after lunch, we finally reach our camp on an alpine meadow facing the breathtaking snow-capped peaks of the Duala Dhar mountain range. Included: All meals, Baggage transfer (10 Kg), certified guide, tents on twin sharing, communal tent basic toilet and washing facilities.
Our trek today is a challenging ascent to see the fascinating Laka Got, situated at the tip of a glacier. There will be an opportunity for us to trek on the glacier in order to reach Lahes Cave - an overnight shelter used by the shepherds travelling over the mountains with their sheep. After making the effort to climb up to the cave, we return to Triund for our last night under the stars. Included: All meals, Baggage transfer (10 Kg), certified guide, tents on twin sharing, communal tent basic toilet and washing facilities.
After the ultimate "breakfast with a view", it's time to start descending. You'll go at your own pace, and will soon arrive back at Dharamsala, for a well-deserved shower and rest. Tonight you will feast, Tibetan-style. Included: All meals Baggage transfer (10kg) Fully guided and supported trek Twin share hotel
You will take the brand-new cablecar from McLoudganj to Dharamshala, then visit a tea plantation and the world-famous cricket stadium. In the evening you will transfer to the railway station at Pathankot to take the overnight train to Delhi. Included: Breakfast and dinner Transfer to Pathankot Overnight sleeper train, air conditioned
No visit to India would be complete without visiting that symbol of love eternal, the Taj Mahal. Simply unique, drenched in history and forever beautiful, this is the icing on the cake. A celebration meal on a nearby rooftop is the perfect way to contemplate your achievements. Included: Celebration dinner Transfer to Agra Visit to Taj Mahal Twin share hotel
After a transfer from Agra, it's time to spend your last afternoon in Delhi. Whether you are shopping in Connaught Place (where you can find EVERYTHING), or taking a last look at one of the beautifully preserved heritage buildings that Delhi is famous for, enjoy your time in India. You'll be back! Included: Breakfast and dinner Transfer to Delhi Dinner at Junkyard - one of Delhi's hottest nightspots Transfer to airport
Note: Customization available
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EXCELLENT 131 reviews Resort159064136001 July 2024 Triund trekking experience Great booking and trekking experience. They are very flexible and the team of guides is excellent. Highly recommended:) Adrienne W12 March 2024 Manu is awesome! Manu is very generous, hospitable and helpful. We enjoyed his company and found him very easy to talk to and relate with. Clare H7 March 2024 A perfect day tailored just for us We had the most wonderful day with Sandip walking up from McCleodGanj and over the top and down into his own village where his mother most kindly made us a cup of tea in their family hut over a fire. We also saw a wedding party procession near a river. Sandip also took us past a dedicated prayer flag area in the woods. We saw the start of rhodendrons beginning to flower. A perfect day. Explore1927258026822 February 2024 Once in lifetime Manu Adventures India were fantastic. The team are all so helpful and supportive. If you're considering trekking here this is definitely the way to go.... Jacob N15 December 2023 3 friends & Triund overnight trek Great exercise, fresh air and beautiful trek. Started out in town, ascended up the hill then eventually up the mountain. Mountain Ponies carried all the gear while we had light backpacks! Excellent tour guide host Manu. Participants Need to be physically prepared even for the Triund trek. Overnight stay in tent was excellent temperature very cold though we did our homework and kept warm. Food, company & experience to a great evel highly recommended to others . Daniel J13 December 2023 Wonderful time with friends Excellent experience. We had lots of fun. It is a beautiful walk with incredible views throughout the journey. Manu and the crew are super friendly, accommodating and professional. We were looked after with amazing meals and warm camping gear. Highly recommended. The walk is stunning and doing it with a professional guide like Manu will make your trip much easier. Pioneer2596147746814 November 2023 Amazing First Time Trek Had the most amazing time. As it was my first time trekking, I was apprehensive about many things. But the Manu adventures made sure I didn’t have anything to worry about. The tour guide was competent and allowed us to trek at our pace. The camping location was beautiful and the host was amazing. The food was great too. Jet0387232234511 November 2023 Amazing experience We had an amazing time trekking to laka glacier! Manu was a great guide, he's a lot of fun and has so much knowledge about the area. Playing cricket at 3300metres was a highlight! Ranu's campsite was really lovely, incredible views and tasty, hearty food! Both Manu and Ranu took really good care of us and we'd really reccomend trekking with them, it's great value for money as well. Camper191655141769 November 2023 Trustworthy and Excellent Excellent experience. Vaishalee from Manu adventures has been super helpful in planning our stay in Dharamshala. Suraj was our guide who was brilliant. I was traveling with my 9 year old and he was extremely patient and helped us cover the trek. Very reliable and trustworthy worthy company. They also helped me choose a very good hotel within the main city. Thank you Manu Adventures you really made my stay here memorable. Susan A8 November 2023 Trek and Sightseeing Great trek. Great food. Great friends. Great fun. Fantastic 10 days 5 days trek, 5 sight seeing and travel.Load more
EXCELLENT 668 reviews dhananjayan krishnamoorthy8 August 2024 **Triund Trek with Manu Adventures** We recently embarked on the Triund trek, organized by Manu Adventures, and it was an experience to remember. The trek, led by Rajat, was a moderate one, perfectly suited for both seasoned trekkers and beginners. The breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar range and the well-maintained trail made the journey enjoyable and rewarding. Manu Adventures did a commendable job in organizing the trek, ensuring that all basic amenities were taken care of. The stay was at a picturesque location, offering a comfortable and restful night . Rajat's leadership and knowledge of the terrain added an extra layer of safety and enjoyment to the trek. Overall, it was a well-organized trek, by Manu Adventures. Ranjit Kaur25 July 2024 Best company in India Eddie Smith27 June 2024 Could not fault this experience it's by far the best thing I've done in India so far. It was a good hike to Indraha pass, tough at times and demanded some good fitness and good mental fortitude. Manu was exceptional with the service he provided and how fast I was able to get a slot to go hiking (the next day). I did the 3 night 4 day package and that included a solid breakfast, packed lunch and cooked hot dinner in the evenings. My guide Shivam was a top bloke, very very good guide and hiker and felt incredibly safe when hiking some difficult passes with him. Always attentive and an all round top bloke. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Don't hesitate in booking onto this. Subash Anchalose21 June 2024 Excellent service. Professional service and friendly staff sumita sharma18 June 2024 Had a awesome experience on Triund and Laka glacier with Manu Adventures team. Team also helped us customize trek based on our level. Our guide Mr Manu Raghuvanshi was very helpful and supportive and was with us throughout the trek. Tents and sleeping bags were clean and toilets were there at both the camp sites at Leta village and Laka glacier. Food was also good. Would highly recommend to fellow hikers. Dr Neha Sheokand17 June 2024 Best experience with Manu adventures. No false promises Honest and punctual . Camp stay at Leta villa was very nicely arranged. Seema Awasthi8 June 2024 Well organised overnight trekking trip by Manu Adventures for Triund. Vaishali was extremely helpful in organising everything for our group. Thanks to the guide, Rajat, who left no stone unturned to make our trekking experience memorable. Meghna Baid31 May 2024 We went for our truind trek through Manu Adventures. Our guide Rohit was very good. He made sure that we are comfortable during the trek whenever we faced ittle discomfort. The camps on the truind top were good and neat. On our request jain food was served during dinner and breakfast. Would recommend Manu Adventures and Rohit for your trek. On request we could start our trek from Gallu temple. Salini Purkayastha31 May 2024 Great overall experience and support from Manu Adventures Team. The base camp, the staff there, the food throughout the trek was very good. Special mention to our guide Mr. Rohit for being warm and motivating and making this trek truly memorableLoad more
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