Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India
Description of Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India
This 14-day private tour of Ladakh not only covers the highlights but also takes you off-beat for a glimpse into the lives of the locals. The activities are designed to facilitate interaction with families, monks, and people running community projects. The tour offers a well-rounded experience of the barren desert landscapes, cuisine, music, dances, and monasteries.
The culture of Ladakh has been shaped by the dramatic natural landscapes, meandering glacier-fed rivers, and the influence of ancient trading routes between India, Central Asia, and Tibet. Ladakh has become increasingly popular among travellers seeking out adventure, cultural, and rural points of interest.
Customisation - This itinerary can be taken AS-IS, or customised according to your areas of interest and budget. Regardless of how long you intend to travel, you will have an authentic and insightful travel experience.
Storytelling over sightseeing - This Ladakh cultural and rural tour unveils the true nature of the region where storytelling, not sightseeing, sets the standard for off-the-beaten-path journeys. Meanwhile, hands-on experiences, such as farming, handicrafts, and culinary workshops, help you gain first-hand cultural knowledge.
Responsible Travel - Be it environmental or cultural, this tour aims to leave as little a trace as possible. We facilitate interaction rather than mere sightseeing, with opportunities to participate in daily conversations, singing, and dancing with the community.
This tailor-made tour follows a steady pace, allowing you to experience as much of Ladakh as possible, without being rushed.
About us - Over the last decade, we have worked hard to create exceptional storytelling-based responsible travel experiences in India. We come from a background of travel writing, photography, and corporate, and are well-traveled. This helps us deeply understand the villages and communities in India. During the planning phase, we make everything transparent, including expenditure, so there are no hidden costs later on.
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4 Reviews of Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India
Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024 by Anna Tauc
Staying with a local family in Likir. It was amazing to see how they live, watch the pottery maker create his masterpieces and just stay in this wonderful quiet village. Also, in Likir we could participate in a ceremony with the monks of the monastery. Their chanting and music of their instruments was incredibly touching! Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jun 2023 by Cecile Smith
It was an excellent holiday, very enriching and inspiring. It made a lasting impression. Also there was a really friendly atmosphere. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2018 by Ann Clarke-Overy
This was an excellent trip where we experienced a different side to India. Indeed, it felt very much like a different country. The accommodation was simple but perfectly adequate, although you had to be prepared for intermittent electricity! We enjoyed fresh good food and drank gallons of tea. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Nov 2017 by Vaughn Lewis
The most memorable part is the people that we stayed with throughout the holiday in Ladakh and the itinerary which was put together for us. Everyday we did something amazing and it was so well planned out. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
1. Our vehicles are of the latest emission standards applicable in India.2. Our drivers drive responsibly in the mountains. This not only ensures your safety but also reduces fuel consumption.
3. During the hikes and village walks, we follow waste management and source supplies from the locals. Plastic waste (if any) is collected in a bag and disposed of properly.
4. We don't encourage the use of plastic carry bags or non-biodegradable plastic bottles. We provide other nature-friendly alternatives as part of the welcome kit.
5. Some of your accommodations will be made from traditional, eco-friendly materials, which include a mix of wood, stone, and mud. This keeps the accommodation temperature regulated.
6. Your meals are sourced locally (in most cases from farms within the village). It is organic, fresh, and not transported over long distances, reducing fuel consumption.
People
1. The money you pay is used in projects like training of locals in responsible tourism, education for those below BPL (Below Poverty Line), socio-economic development of villages of Ladakh by promoting products like apricot, building green houses and irrigation facilities through canals. We will tell you more about this as you travel with us.2. We operate small groups and private tours only to regulate resource consumption in the destinations.
3. We utilize locally owned homestays that have made significant efforts to ensure sustainability. This not only gives an authentic experience but also directly benefits the community.
4. We encourage you to buy any souvenirs (if you want) from craft centers where locals work, rather than from bigger shops.
5. Our homestay accommodations are not run by front desk staff, but by the family themselves, encouraging a greater cultural immersion.
6. We contribute part of what you pay towards the training of our women tour guides from Delhi's underserved communities.
7. We encourage mutual respect between travellers and locals and do not support animal rides and activities with young schoolchildren.
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