Peaks and Lamas
Camp in style and travel through an expanse of dramatic high-Himalayan landscape, reliving the tales and spirituality of authentic Tibetan culture
For adventurers seeking an inward-looking journey in an awe-inspiring landscape
Why our trip is different:
- Learn to live in the moment and receive a blessing from a spiritual master
- Visit an ancient nunnery in the mountains and learn about Buddhist philosophy from local nuns
- Marvel at Buddhist paintings in the interiors of a thousand-year-old stupa no tourists have access to
- Enjoy a Bactrian camel ride at sunset
- Learn to cook local food using produce from on-site organic farms
- Experience the significance of the roof of the world by staying in your own beautiful, colonial-style luxury tent, in between the sky and the earth
- Visit an oracle for a ‘Seance Session’ at the temple
- Private picnic in the stark wilderness
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
D1 Arrive Chamba Camp, Thiksey * Relax at luxury encampment
D2 Leh Palace * Sunset over Shanti Stupa* Campfire dinner
D3 Early morning prayers and blessing at Thiksey Monastery * Discover Alchi
D4 Nubra Valley * Cross Khardung La, the world’s highest motorable road * Check in Chamba Camp * Evening camel ride through Hundar Dunes
D5 Picnic lunch in Sumur * Rafting down the Shyok River * Special prayer service at Diskit Monastery
D6 Cooking class at organic farm * Relax in the camp oasis
D7 Mystical Seance experience * Drink tea in a Ladaki home
All sample itineraries are designed to inspire and are customised on consultation.
Be Inspired: Read real stories of amazing travels in this destination
Our favourite places to stay:
Chamba Camp, Thiskey
Chamba Camp, Diskit
The Ultimate Travelling Camps are luxury tents set in the dramatic Ladakh landscape.
