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Indian Summer Hike

14, 16 or 19 Days

You can...

  • Walk the Himalayas in summer
  • Experience Tibetan culture
  • Walk through stunning landscapes
  • Visit spectacular Buddhist monasteries

Be adventurous and visit the remote and dramatic landscapes of Ladakh - a unique part of the Himalayas which remains dry during the monsoon season.

You'll visit characteristic Buddhist Monasteries and the kids will have a chance to dress up in stove-pipe hats and felt turned-up boots! Then during five days of walking you'll meet friendly local people going about their simple lives in mountain villages. There's also a chance to go white-water rafting on the Indus River.

Day 1/2. Overnight flight to Delhi
Overnight flight to Delhi; tour and explore bazaar.
Day 3. Fly to Leh
Fly to Leh, capital of Ladakh. Free to explore markets.
Day 4/5. Leh
In Leh, visit a gompa (Buddhist monastery) and Leh Palace.
Day 6. Leh
Optional white-water rafting on the Indus River. Set up camp.
Day 7-11. Supported Walks
Supported walk via Yangtang, Rizong Monastery, Phobe La pass, Themisgan. Final day visit Lamayaru Monastery.
Day 12. Return to Leh
Day 13. Fly to Dehli
Fly to Delhi, free to relax.
Day 14. Fly to London
Is it right for your family?
This trip is designed for active kids from the age of five and up. The walk in the mountains is pony supported, with short walking days (2-3 hours initially, building to around 4/5 hours). The maximum altitude reached is 3,850 metres. Expect hot days and cold nights - rainfall is unlikely. Camping equipment provided but please bring a 4-season sleeping bag.
Extensions
You can extend your stay at the end of the trip to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra (2nts).
Add additional: £299
Or spend a little longer and explore Agra, Jaipur and Delhi (5nts).
Add additional: £399
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Colourful Trumpeter, India
  • Accommodation and meals : Hotels (6nts), camping (6nts). 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 evening meals included.
  • Flight details: Direct scheduled flights from Heathrow with Jet Airways.
  • Departures 2010: 25 Jun; 23 Jul; 06 Aug.
  • Departures 2011: 24 Jun; 22 Jul; 06 Aug.
  • Prices: Land Only from £1,499. Including flights from London from £1,949 adult, £1,849 child.
  • Age Guideline: 5+ Years
  • Trip Code: FIIS