India and the Himalayas

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Often we identify ourselves with teachers instead of allowing our attention to focus on the teachings embodied by the teacher.

The Trinity of Transformation:
the Teachings, the Teacher, and the Self
Learning directly from experienced teachers about the spiritual paths of India and the Himalayas

Why people look for Guru, the dispeller of darkness?

Often we identify ourselves with teachers instead of allowing our attention to focus on the teachings embodied by the teacher. We decided to dedicate a chapter of our journeys to all people involved in any spiritual path of any experience and of any age.

Our theme for this journey: Self remembering and absorption with the teachings. Eventually we can come to understand that Teacher, Teachings and Self are One. If you are reading these words, this is the moment in life for this journey. You can find the money and the time, you will never regret it. Reach beyond what you think is possible and touch the deepest of the depth. Help is here to show you the way to look for inner peace and life satisfaction, in the Latin sense of this word, fully purposed.

From Delhi, to Amritsar, Dharamsala ( McLeod Ganj), Ladakh, and Varanasi this pilgrimage will provide an overview of Hinduism, Sufism ( Islam), Sikhism, Jainism, and Tibetan and Lamanistic Mahayana Buddhism. For example, in Leh we will learn from a professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and then from a senior local lama at our morning prayer ceremony visit to Thiksey. At Spitok, another local lama will be teaching us on the Kall Bharv statue and the cycle of life/death/reincarnation.

We guarantee a superb and diverse journey. Meditation and yoga as daily practice will be offered, as well as moments of sharing. All will be interwoven and orchestrated by experienced teachers and experts who have been dedicating their life to their Teachings.

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Day 2: Delhi

Day 3: Amritsar

Day 4: Dharamsala/McLeodganj

Day 5: Dharamsala/McLeodganj

Day 6: Delhi

Day 7: Leh/Ladkh

Day 8: Leh/Ladkh

Day 9: Leh/Ladkh

Day 10: Leh/Ladkh

Day 11: Alchi

Day 12: Leh/Ladkh

Day 13: Varanasi

Day 14: Varanasi

Day 15: Varanasi to Delhi

Trip facilitator

Patrizia De Libero

Price:

US$ 2,890 per person in double

Single supplement upon request

Based on a minimum of 10 participants

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi. Half day to meet and discuss the religious distinctions of Hinduism and offshoots of this great religion. Start with a quick visit to the B’hai temple of worship, The Lotus Temple, and visit to Akshardham Temple for a talk on the sacred Bhagavad Gita.

Day 2: Delhi

Visit to Parsi Anjuman and Jama Masjid / Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib / Jain Temple and get a glimpse of the various living religions in North India.

Day 3: Amritsar

Take the morning fast train to Amritsar 0630/1245 hrs. Arrive and in the afternoon visit the Golden Temple and meet with a Sikh scholar to understand the basic tenets of Sikhism. Time permitting, visit the Durgiana Mandir. Evening return to see the temple all lit up and the shimmering lights on the temple water tank.

Day 4: Dharamsala/McLeodganj

Leave by bus for Dharamsala/McLeodganj (5 hours). After settling in, visit the Namgyal Monastery (the main monastery of HH Dalai Lama) and meet with a Tibetan scholar to understand the basic tenets of Buddhism.

Day 5: Dharamsala/McLeodganj

Morning visit the Tsuglagkhang Temple Complex ( the official monastery of the Dalai Lama). In the afternoon visit the Norbulingka Institute to learn about Tibetan culture and lifestyle.

Day 6: Delhi

Morning free in McLeodganj. After lunch leave for the airport at Dharamsala and take Spicejet flight at 1610/1735 for Delhi. Stay overnight in Delhi

Day 7: Leh/Ladkh

Flight to Leh ( Ladakh). Arrive and rest till late afternoon. In the evening take a walking tour to the bazaar and town center.

Day 8: Leh/Ladkh

Begin Ladakh tour with an early morning visit to the Thikse monastery and the morning prayer ceremony at this monastery, famous for it being patterned on the Potala in Tibet. Visit the monastery and discuss the Gelugpa sect’s importance in Tibetan Buddhism. Return to Leh via the Institute of Tibetan Buddhism

Day 9: Leh/Ladkh

Day 10: Leh/Ladkh

Two days in Leh for visits to a few monasteries as well discovering the lifestyle and culture of this beautiful barren land.

Day 11: Alchi

Overnight trip to Alchi with visit to Alchi and Lamayuru monasteries with a focus on Maitreya Buddha and Avlokiteshwara to whom the famous mantra – Om Mane Padme Hum – is attributed to.

Day 12: Leh/Ladkh

Return from Alchi to Leh. Afternoon free for shopping at the Tibetan market.

Day 13: Varanasi

Flight to Delhi and connect to a flight for Varanasi. In the evening attend the “aarti” ceremony on the ghats (riverfront steps) of the Ganges.

Day 14: Varanasi

In Varanasi for visits.

Day 15: Varanasi to Delhi

Half a day in Varanasi. In the afternoon leave for flight to Delhi and then connect onward to your international flight (no accommodation or meal in Delhi).

The order of events and visits may be subject to change.

Price includes
5 Internal flights as per program:** Price is based on average airfares. If airfares rise above the average, price may be subject to change, until first deposit is paid.
14 nights’ accommodation on twin share basis
Delhi – Hotel Park 5*
Amritsar – Ramada Amritsar 4*
Dharamsala – Norbu House 4*
Leh – Nalanda Hotel 3*
Alchi – Zimskhang
Varanasi – Madin 5*
14 breakfast at hotels
14 dinners at hotels/independent restaurants
1 lunch at Alchi
Special Guide services in Delhi, Leh, Varanasi
Scholars/subject experts in Dharamsala, Amritsar, Leh
1 rickshaw ride at old Delhi
AC Chair car train to Amritsar with light lunch served
Entry fees at places specifically mentioned in program
Transport for the group on arrival & departure at Delhi, Amritsar, Leh and Varanasi
Sightseeing at Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Ladakh and Varanasi
2 boat rides in Varanasi on the Ganges
Aarti ceremony at Varanasi
2 cycle rickshaw rides at Varanasi
Journeys to the East facilitator and yoga teacher (Patrizia De Libero)·
Services of a tour manager from our company for tour facilitation (apart from Varanasi)
Presently applicable GST of 5%

Price does not include
International airfare, airport departure and taxes
Visa for India
Extra meals more than listed as part of the itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Any item not specified in the “Inclusions”
Any transfers not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
Any sightseeing not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Telephone calls
Personal items

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