2008 Spirit of the Himalayas:13 day India Tour

Wander the grounds of atmospheric Tibetan monasteries beneath spectacular snowcapped peaks.

There are few destinations around the world that are as evocative as the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range. Here, you can experience the extreme peace that has inspired thousands of years of religious pilgrimage and devoted prayer. Gaze on breathtaking backdrops and understand the ancient religious traditions. Tibetans, Sikhs and Hindus all regard this corner of India as God's country, as it is bursting with unspoiled villages in one of nature's most inspired settings. Culminate your holiday to the Himalayas with a visit to Amritsar in the Punjab, near the border of neighbouring Pakistan, and take in the inspirational Golden Temple.

The intoxicating 'Spirit of the Himalayas' is sure to arouse your holiday desires.

Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Mandi, Palampur, Dharamsala, Amritsa, Delhi.

Trip grading: MODERATE to ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with an above-average level of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys and plenty of walking.

What's included: 12 nights hotel accommodation, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily and five lunches.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15 

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: Take our private 6-day ‘Golden Triangle’ option before or after your ‘Spirit of the Himalayas’ journey and discover another side of Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and, most notably, the glorious Taj Mahal.

Ask our Travellers: "Wow - what an amazing place! Northern India was such an unexpected gem, and I have no idea how I would have organised it myself. Things ran like clockwork!" L. Scheid - USA

Responsible Travel: Get to know members of the exiled Tibetan community, and help us support the Tibetan Children’s Village, an organisation that runs schools and orphanages for thousands of disadvantaged refugees.