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Global adventures start with a local perspective - that's our philosophy. Whether abroad, or just as importantly at home, the start point is the same; how to get the most enjoyable holiday for our customers while benefiting the local people, economy and respecting their environment and their culture.
Cycling is a great way to explore Ladakh and it's remote mountain regions, travelling at a speed that enables you to take in the surroundings without damaging the environment. We visit isolated villages and remote monasteries, and enjoy the wonderful hospitality of the local people. Accompanied by a local knowledgeable guide our guests are able to understand in depth about Ladakh culture, custom and contemporary issues.
During our biking adventure, we combine staying in family run guesthouses, Ladakhi farms and camping close to villages, enabling you to experience this culture and lifestyle first hand. We take the opportunity to learn about meditation in a small Tibetan Monastery (Gompa) and visit local markets and restaurants. By collaborating with Ladakhi based guides and buying local products from small producers, we contribute to the regional economy and encourage self-reliance.
We provide travellers with Travellers Codes that encourage the reduction of water usage, systems for collecting, recycling or safe disposal of litter and relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment and local culture. Our holidays in Ladakh have a maximum group size of 12 people minimising both the social and environmental impact.
Voted one of the Best Tour Operators in two categories in the Guardian / Observer Travel Awards 2010.
Voted in February 2010, by The Guardian newspapers list of experts as one of the top 75 outstanding green travel companies in the Guardian Green Travel List 2010.
Having stayed in touch since primary school, Andy and Paul decided to cycle around South America in 1994. Andy was a keen cyclist but Paul hadn’t been on a bike since doing his paper round. They didn’t have an itinerary and used military maps to navigate through the desert. They had so much fun and met such amazing people that they agreed to set up a cycling tour company together. Andy says their trips create a flexible and intimate way to travel and absorb the local culture and, whats more, you never forget how to cycle – it’s just like riding a bike!
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