10 - 27 MAY 2027
MOUNTAINS & MONASTERIES
Delhi • Dharamshala • Amritsar • Kashmir • Ladakh
The trip of a lifetime with yoga teacher and India expert Jane Kagan and local, Gopesh Bhatt.
After exploring Dharamshala and Amritsar we venture to India’s dream destinations of Kashmir and Ladakh and experience life amidst the cloud-conquering peaks of the Himalayas
MAY 2027 DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1. Mon 10: ARRIVE DELHI - Namaste, welcome to India! We will meet you at the airport and settle you in to your hotel
Day 2. Tues 11: DELHI - Delhi half-day tour, or a trip to the Taj Mahal can be arranged. Relax, explore or shop
Day 3. Wed 12: DHARAMSHALA, Himachal Pradesh - we have an early flight to Dharamshala. Majestic and mesmerising Himalayan peaks serve as a backdrop to the home town of the Dalai Lama and the world's highest cricket ground. In 1959, after Chinese occupation, the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet, Dharamshala became his new home
Day 4. Thur 13: DHARAMSHALA - we stay in a traditional Tibetan guesthouse in lively McLeod Ganj, or Upper Dharamshala, also known as 'Little Lhasa' due to the large population of Tibetans. A beautiful, cultural fusion of Tibetan with British influence.
Day 5. Fri 14: DHARAMSHALA to AMRITSAR, Punjab - we have an interesting road trip to the spiritual home of the Sikhs and the glittering Golden Temple. To experience the Golden Temple at first light or as evening falls, when the gold shimmers across the water, is a moment that will stay with you forever
Day 6. Sat 15: AMRITSAR - free day to explore delightful Amritsar. Most guests cannot get enough of the Golden Temple. The temple kitchen produces over 100,000 FREE hot meals every day, you can participate in SEVA (selfless service), previous guests describe this experience as a tour highlight
Day 7. Sun 16: AMRITSAR to SRINAGAR, Kashmir - we fly to Srinagar, fondly known as 'Heaven on Earth'. Lush meadows meet the dramatic Himalayan mountains. We stay three nights on iconic houseboats floating on picturesque Dal Lake.
Day 8. Mon 17: SRINAGAR - take a Shikara ride, relax on your houseboat, go exploring, there's lots to do and see
Day 9. Tues 18: SRINAGAR - today we visit Kashmir's splendid Mughal Gardens, tour the old town and visit the ancient Shankaracharya Hindu Temple. The temple is a place of quiet spirituality and breathtaking views across Dal Lake and the surrounding valley
Day 10. Wed 19: SRINAGAR to SONAMARG - day one of our road trip to Leh and our first high pass. We enjoy a night in this beautiful hill station and take an optional trek to a glacier
Day 11. Thur 20: SONAMARG to KARGIL, Ladakh - day two on the road, the majestic and raw beauty is captivating. Our journey to Kargil follows the Suru River, it winds through a dramatic landscape of soaring Himalayan peaks, green valleys, remote mountain villages, glaciers, mountain passes, frozen peaks and a myriad of hues.
Day 12. Fri 21: KARGIL to ULEYTOKPO - we have two nights in a remote wellbeing resort by the river Indus. Traditional Ladakhi character meets understated comfort - Ule Ethnic Resort is a serene sanctuary, we pause and absorb the extraordinary beauty of the Himalayas. Enjoy a massage and yoga with a view!
Day 13. Sat 22: ULEYTOKPO - our beautiful resort is the perfect place to unwind in the mountains. Today we'll visit Alchi, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh
Day 14. Sun 23: ULEYTOKPO to LEH - our peaceful Hotel Chamba is nestled at the foot of 14th century Thiksey Monastery. Rising dramatically from the hillside above the Indus Valley, Thiksey is one of Ladakh’s most beautiful and atmospheric monasteries. Its whitewashed buildings cascade down the mountain, creating an extraordinary sight against the stark Himalayan landscape. Elevation 3,600 metres (11,800 ft)
Day 15. Mon 24: LEH - the Himalayan kingdom of LADAKH is a remote region of India with colossal snow capped mountains, moonscape scenery, Tibetan culture, ancient monasteries and fluttering prayer flags, its a time warp!
Day 16. Tues 25: LEH - Ladakh is a land like no other, dominated by dramatic landscapes. We'll explore Thiksey and other ancient and fascinating monasteries. Heralding sunrise with the local monks on top of Thiksey Monastery will stay with you forever
Day 17. Wed 26: LEH to DELHI - we have a lunchtime flight back to Delhi - with stunning views of the Himalaya's (weather permitting) we enjoy our last evening back in the cosmopolitan capital city
Day 18. Thur 27: DEPART DELHI - we will arrange your airport transfers
REGISTRATION: Contact us to check availability
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Pay the (non-refundable) deposit to secure your spot
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Complete the Registration Form & Tour Contract
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For this tour to take place - a minimum of 10 guests must register, payments are held until we have 10 guests
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By 1 Jan 2027, if 10 guests have not registered, your payments can be transferred to another tour or refunded
Tour cost is based on sharing a twin or double room. If you wish to share but don’t have a roommate, we'll do our best to match you with a suitable person. We cannot guarantee this. Extra cost for your own room is $1,799
PAYMENT PLAN - AUD:
Pay in full $7,299 - OR secure your place with the deposit
1) $1,999 - deposit at time of booking
2) $3,000 - next payment
3) $2,300 - final payment by 31 Jan 2027
= $7,299
Add $1,799 to your last payment for your own room.
Bank details will be sent via email
WHATS INCLUDED:
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17 nights accommodation
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All breakfasts, lunches, dinners & bottled water
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All road transportation
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Three domestic flights
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Site entrance fees and expert local guides
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Yoga and meditation classes
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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Return air fare to DELHI, we can help you find good flights (around AUD $1,200 Syd-Delhi-Syd)
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Your visa for India - around AUD $40
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Travel insurance and vaccines
MAX GROUP SIZE: 15
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Adjustment to the high altitude.
Walking, steps and extended time on your feet
YOGA WOVEN with TRAVEL & DISCOVERY
This trip is a blend of adventure, beauty, spirituality, culture and yoga, its more of an immersive journey through the extraordinary landscapes of Kashmir and Ladakh than a traditional yoga retreat. Yoga classes are woven into our experience whenever the location allows - overlooking a Himalayan valley, or in an ancient monastery.
WHY MAY?
May is early summer and temperatures will be in the high 30's in Delhi and Amritsar. However, by May Kashmir is at its most beautiful, with spring in full bloom, lush valleys and snow on the higher peaks. Further north, Ladakh is beginning to awaken after winter, mountain passes open and the landscape becoming accessible once again.