Amritsar to Ladakh vacation
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The leaders are not guides – they’re not there to shepherd you around. Instead, they’ll let you know which local restaurant serves great value food – without running the risk of travelers’ tummy. They’ll allow you to avoid hour-long queues at train stations and attractions.
We like to think of small group travel as the Goldilocks option. It is independent travel without the fuss, worry and bunk beds – and organised travel without the coaches. And it’s cheaper than a tailor made tour. It’s sits somewhere in the middle – and we think it’s just about right.
Have big, life-enriching experiences that would be impossible to organise without lots of time and insider knowledge.
Simplicity
Make the most of your vacation time by letting someone else do the hard work and boring logistics!
Peace of mind
Small group tours take care of the security aspects – and provide a safety net should anything unexpected happen.
If you don’t have three months to spend exploring, small groups trips let you cover more ground in less time. Your days are not spent queuing for tickets or finding hotels – so you can squeeze more into your vacation.
Solo travelers who’d like company
Likeminded travel companions plus peace of mind for those traveling alone. Single supplements are usually available – providing privacy if you want it.
Less confident travelers
Stray from the tourist trail without worrying about getting lost, and meet local people without dealing with the language barrier.
Couples and friends have private rooms, and you can choose to eat alone or not. Single supplements give solo travelers their own room.
“There won’t be any free time”
Free mornings or afternoons let you explore on your own, or just relax.
“The accommodation will be basic”
Trips are as high or low end as you like. Though off the beaten track destinations won’t have luxury hotels, this is all part of the adventure.
“I won’t like the other travelers!”
Tour operators try to create groups with a similar demographic – age, families, activity levels... Chances are, you’ll even make new friends.
“Will we be following an umbrella?”
No.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your vacation will help support conservation and local people.
Heading deep in to the Ladakh region of northern India, we explore the mountains and visit the local towns, villages and monasteries of the area. We place a large emphasis on traveling in a manner that respects the environment as much as possible such as taking large water bottles on our vehicles to reduce single use plastics. All the accommodation that we stay in are small ventures, often family-run. They employ, train and develop local people and source all the supplies from the nearby community, often markets and small stores, offering vital financial support. Many have water saving practices in place, including raising awareness of the need to preserve water. There are several multi-night stays and in these cases the towels and sheets are not changed each day unless specifically requested, saving water and reducing the use of detergents.The hotels we use in Mandi and Manali have fruit orchards serving seasonal fruits to guests in many of the dishes prepared by the hotels' restaurants. This reduces the travel miles of the supplies required to cater to customers.
As a travel company we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key, and so all staff, Tour Leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage.
The Impacts of this Trip
Much of the route in the mountains is best traversed using 4 wheel-drive vehicles and we use local drivers and vehicles for this purpose, this providing an important source of income. In addition, our local tour leaders in India have a deep passion for their country and a desire to help travelers experience all it has to offer. They attend our annual training course, which has a strong focus on responsible tourism practices, ensuring that our trips run in accordance with our code of practice.
At the start of each trip they provide guidance concerning local customs and culture to ensure that local sensibilities are understood and respected. Throughout the trip they encourage our groups to eat in small local restaurants along with the locals, try regional food, and support community shops and businesses. We also employ local guides in several parts of the trip, which helps to provide locations specific information for travelers, while offering a source of income for the guides themselves. On some of the departures we attend local festivals, our interest in which encourages the local community to keep these old traditions alive.
As a company we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of the UK travel industry body AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators.
Heading deep in to the Ladakh region of northern India, we explore the mountains and visit the local towns, villages and monasteries of the area. We place a large emphasis on traveling in a manner that respects the environment as much as possible such as taking large water bottles on our vehicles to reduce single use plastics. All the accommodation that we stay in are small ventures, often family-run. They employ, train and develop local people and source all the supplies from the nearby community, often markets and small stores, offering vital financial support. Many have water saving practices in place, including raising awareness of the need to preserve water. There are several multi-night stays and in these cases the towels and sheets are not changed each day unless specifically requested, saving water and reducing the use of detergents.The hotels we use in Mandi and Manali have fruit orchards serving seasonal fruits to guests in many of the dishes prepared by the hotels' restaurants. This reduces the travel miles of the supplies required to cater to customers.
As a travel company we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key, and so all staff, Tour Leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage.
The Impacts of this Trip
Much of the route in the mountains is best traversed using 4 wheel-drive vehicles and we use local drivers and vehicles for this purpose, this providing an important source of income. In addition, our local tour leaders in India have a deep passion for their country and a desire to help travelers experience all it has to offer. They attend our annual training course, which has a strong focus on responsible tourism practices, ensuring that our trips run in accordance with our code of practice.
At the start of each trip they provide guidance concerning local customs and culture to ensure that local sensibilities are understood and respected. Throughout the trip they encourage our groups to eat in small local restaurants along with the locals, try regional food, and support community shops and businesses. We also employ local guides in several parts of the trip, which helps to provide locations specific information for travelers, while offering a source of income for the guides themselves. On some of the departures we attend local festivals, our interest in which encourages the local community to keep these old traditions alive.
As a company we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of the UK travel industry body AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators.
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