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 back-office operations are 100% paper-free. All our client and internal communications are fully digital.2. All our vehicles comply with the recent emission standards applicable in India. Drivers are trained to drive within speed limits to optimise emissions. As per the latest norms, all passenger vehicles use up to 20% ethanol-blended fuel, further reducing tailpipe emissions.
3. During the hikes and village walks, we either avoid generating any trash or collect the plastic waste (if any) in a bag before disposing of it.
4. Each guest gets a high-quality NSF-certified reusable water bottle with an integrated filter that removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and filters up to 800 L of water (saving up to 1,600 single-use plastic bottles) before replacement.
5. Some of your accommodations (especially homestays) will be made from traditional and natural materials such as wood, stone, and mud. This keeps the temperature regulated and reduces the energy consumption by heaters. Additionally, homestays are partially powered by solar panels.
6. Your meals are sourced locally (in most cases from farms within the village). They are organic, fresh, and not transported over long distances, reducing fuel consumption.
People
1. Your homestay accommodations are carefully chosen to ensure that they are directly run by families who have some traditional skill (such as pottery making). This ensures direct economic benefits, not only through the stay but also through hands-on activities with the family.2. The local guides are specialists in Buddhism, monasteries, folklore, and village life. This not only elevates your travel experience but also employs passionate locals.
3. The tour is designed to include local cuisine only, including what you have at the accommodations or restaurants. We also incorporate special meals at community-run restaurants that promote Ladakhi cuisine.
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