| Tour the Settlements and Monasteries of the Tibetan Buddhists living in Himachal Pradesh, India |
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land rover type vehicles driven by two very nice Tibetan drivers who speak great English. They will be at the airport
to pick you up and will return you to the airport when you leave. There will also be two English speaking Tibetan
guides. One of them is a monk who can assist us with our Monastery etiquette. I too will be there every step of the
way. We have booked all of our nights in either Tibetan guest houses. All of our meals will be cooked by Tibetans
except for the two Indian lunches in Chandigar (as we have no choice), and our Dinner party. We have eaten in the
restaurant in Chandigar many times and the first class restaurant we picked for the dinner party we have also
frequented many times. Our goal is to take care of you and your needs. There are many obstacles to keep you from
enjoying your time in India and we have removed everyone we could. Our one price includes all, which means
everything except your personal care products, small donations at the Monasteries and shopping. You will be
presented with a Tibetan bag upon arrival that will be filled with necessities. We will provide you with all the bottled
water you can drink, all the food you can eat, and all the assistance you want. All entrances into the museums, etc,
khatas for the lamas and everything else for the tour is included in one price. Our guides can assist you in your
shopping and anytime you want to venture out and wish a guide, just ask and someone will be happy to go with you.
If we hear of any special events; an enthronement, play, lama dance or any special cultural or religious event, we will
alter the iteniery so we all may attend. So many times we have accidentally come across events we will never forget.
We have put a lot of planning and thought into this tour to make it a wonderful experience for you. There is much
more. Please call us for more information or if you have any questions.
to pick you up and will return you to the airport when you leave. There will also be two English speaking Tibetan
guides. One of them is a monk who can assist us with our Monastery etiquette. I too will be there every step of the
way. We have booked all of our nights in either Tibetan guest houses. All of our meals will be cooked by Tibetans
except for the two Indian lunches in Chandigar (as we have no choice), and our Dinner party. We have eaten in the
restaurant in Chandigar many times and the first class restaurant we picked for the dinner party we have also
frequented many times. Our goal is to take care of you and your needs. There are many obstacles to keep you from
enjoying your time in India and we have removed everyone we could. Our one price includes all, which means
everything except your personal care products, small donations at the Monasteries and shopping. You will be
presented with a Tibetan bag upon arrival that will be filled with necessities. We will provide you with all the bottled
water you can drink, all the food you can eat, and all the assistance you want. All entrances into the museums, etc,
khatas for the lamas and everything else for the tour is included in one price. Our guides can assist you in your
shopping and anytime you want to venture out and wish a guide, just ask and someone will be happy to go with you.
If we hear of any special events; an enthronement, play, lama dance or any special cultural or religious event, we will
alter the iteniery so we all may attend. So many times we have accidentally come across events we will never forget.
We have put a lot of planning and thought into this tour to make it a wonderful experience for you. There is much
more. Please call us for more information or if you have any questions.
Come and visit the Tibetans in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh. The peacefulness of
Himachal and its friendly people has a gradual calming effect. Our first stop is Tso Pema
(Lotus Lake) named after Padmasambava. There is a wonderful story as to how the lake was
formed. For nine days we will travel along the majestic Dhauladhar Mountains (the snow
peaked foothills of the Himalayas) touring settlements of Tibetans in exile and visiting more
than a dozen Monasteries. Our last stop in Himachal will be Dharamsala (Mcleod Gange),
home to the Dalai Lama and a huge Tibetan Settlement. We will keep you busy, but there
will be time to relax and reflect. Rest your body and mind while we tend to your needs and
guide you into the culture and religion of the Tibetan people. Take a journey you will
remember forever.
Himachal and its friendly people has a gradual calming effect. Our first stop is Tso Pema
(Lotus Lake) named after Padmasambava. There is a wonderful story as to how the lake was
formed. For nine days we will travel along the majestic Dhauladhar Mountains (the snow
peaked foothills of the Himalayas) touring settlements of Tibetans in exile and visiting more
than a dozen Monasteries. Our last stop in Himachal will be Dharamsala (Mcleod Gange),
home to the Dalai Lama and a huge Tibetan Settlement. We will keep you busy, but there
will be time to relax and reflect. Rest your body and mind while we tend to your needs and
guide you into the culture and religion of the Tibetan people. Take a journey you will
remember forever.
Doll Meuseum
2-story buddha
Kunga and Tenpa
Sherib Ling
Drikung Gonpa
Tso Pema at Dusk
Inside Gonpa Chauntra
Monk making Tormas New Gonpa, Chauntra The Majestic Dhauladhar Mountains Sherib and baby Choling Gonpa
Small Gonpa
Children at school
Rigo Tulkus Gonpa
Mandarava's cave
Dalai Lamas Temple
Handicrafts
Stupa at Choling Gonpa
Iteniery 2009
Day 1: Leave from America.
Day 2: Land late evening / early morning in Delhi. Greeting at the airport, then a short drive to our nearby hotel.
Day 3: Rest from the flight. A venture to the Old Fort and Museum is optional. We all prepare to leave 6:00 the next
morning.
Day 4: Drive to the Tibetan settlement of Bir in Himachal Pradesh. Stop on the way at an Indian restaurant for lunch
in Chandigarh.
Day 5:. Tour Bir and tour its 5 Monasteries. The movie “The Cup” was filmed in Bir at the Chokling Gonpa. Bir is
also the home of Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche and his son Jamyang, stars of “The Cup” and “Milarepa.” Later in the
day we will visit Sherib Ling Monastery, with the possibility of an audience with Tai Situ Rinpoche
Day 6: Drive to Tso Pema, circumambulate the Lotus Lake and hang prayer flags. Visit Mandarava’s cave,and then it's
up to the top of the mountain to the Padmasambava cave. Drive back to Bir for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 7: Visit the Settlement in Chantra; it has the new Dzongsar Shedra Monastery and a huge new Tibetan TCV
School. After lunch we stop at Tashi Jong, founded by the great Khamtrul Rinpocheon our way to Norbulinka,
where we will stay for 2 nights.
Day 8: Tour the Tibetan Handicraft Workshops, the Doll Museum and the Dalai Lama’s Summer Temple and then
relax on the beautiful grounds.
Day 9: Visit the Kharmapa’s Monastery, with the possibility of an audience. Drive to Dharamsala (Mc Leod Gange) .
Walk through the Dalai Lamas Temple grounds. Tour the Tibet Museum. Walk and shop the large Bazaar in the
Tibetan Settlement of McLeod Gange, often called Little Lhasa.
Day 10: Drive to the Tibetan Government in Exile’s complex and visit the Oracle’s Monastery. Tour the Men-Tsee-
Khang Museum. Possible audience with the Dalai Lama.
Day 11: Shop, hang out, relax and eat. Rest for the long drive to Delhi.
Day 12: Drive to Delhi. Stop at an Indian restaurant in Chandigarh.
Day 13: Taxi tour Red Fort, India Gate, etc, stopping for Photos. Return to rooms to pack for the flight home. Dinner
Party at a wonderful restaurant, then off to Indiria Ghandi International for late night check in.
Day 14: Depart Delhi early in the morning and arrive back in America the same day.
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Day 1: Leave from America.
Day 2: Land late evening / early morning in Delhi. Greeting at the airport, then a short drive to our nearby hotel.
Day 3: Rest from the flight. A venture to the Old Fort and Museum is optional. We all prepare to leave 6:00 the next
morning.
Day 4: Drive to the Tibetan settlement of Bir in Himachal Pradesh. Stop on the way at an Indian restaurant for lunch
in Chandigarh.
Day 5:. Tour Bir and tour its 5 Monasteries. The movie “The Cup” was filmed in Bir at the Chokling Gonpa. Bir is
also the home of Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche and his son Jamyang, stars of “The Cup” and “Milarepa.” Later in the
day we will visit Sherib Ling Monastery, with the possibility of an audience with Tai Situ Rinpoche
Day 6: Drive to Tso Pema, circumambulate the Lotus Lake and hang prayer flags. Visit Mandarava’s cave,and then it's
up to the top of the mountain to the Padmasambava cave. Drive back to Bir for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 7: Visit the Settlement in Chantra; it has the new Dzongsar Shedra Monastery and a huge new Tibetan TCV
School. After lunch we stop at Tashi Jong, founded by the great Khamtrul Rinpocheon our way to Norbulinka,
where we will stay for 2 nights.
Day 8: Tour the Tibetan Handicraft Workshops, the Doll Museum and the Dalai Lama’s Summer Temple and then
relax on the beautiful grounds.
Day 9: Visit the Kharmapa’s Monastery, with the possibility of an audience. Drive to Dharamsala (Mc Leod Gange) .
Walk through the Dalai Lamas Temple grounds. Tour the Tibet Museum. Walk and shop the large Bazaar in the
Tibetan Settlement of McLeod Gange, often called Little Lhasa.
Day 10: Drive to the Tibetan Government in Exile’s complex and visit the Oracle’s Monastery. Tour the Men-Tsee-
Khang Museum. Possible audience with the Dalai Lama.
Day 11: Shop, hang out, relax and eat. Rest for the long drive to Delhi.
Day 12: Drive to Delhi. Stop at an Indian restaurant in Chandigarh.
Day 13: Taxi tour Red Fort, India Gate, etc, stopping for Photos. Return to rooms to pack for the flight home. Dinner
Party at a wonderful restaurant, then off to Indiria Ghandi International for late night check in.
Day 14: Depart Delhi early in the morning and arrive back in America the same day.
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| Location of Himachal Pradesh in India |
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| Available for private parties of 4-8 travelers, available any time of the year. Spring and fall have the perfect weather. |
| Tour Cost: $3,975 per person double occupancy, which includes airfare from most major cities and most other costs. |
