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Temples

Destinations

In the deeply religious countries of the Himalayas you can find as many Gods as people, as many temples as there are houses and more festivals than days in a year. So what could be better than exploring some of the many beautiful temples on your holiday to the Himalayas?

Nepal alone boasts more than 3000 Buddhist and Hindu temples. Some of the largest and most important temples of their religions and tiny gems, hidden in remote villages, richly decorated and plain, humble temples – you will find any of them here.

India is home to many different religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and many others – so there’s a fair share of different temples to visit! See the Lotus Temple in Delhi, the erotic sculptures of the Jain temples in Khajuraho, visit the holy islands of Rameshwaram and Majuli and experience Buddhism in the Tibetan community in Dharamsala.

 

Bhutan is a deeply religious Buddhist kingdom. Take a walk to the beautiful and mysterious Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery) near Paro to find out about the roots of Buddhism in Bhutan. You can see religion play a big part in people’s daily lives in Bhutan, and travelling at the right time, you’ll be welcomed to join in to religious festivals held at the different monasteries in Bhutan.

Tibet was very much isolated from the rest of the world for a long time. In this environment Tibetan Buddhism developed and flourished – it is now practiced all over the Himalayan region and beyond. Discover the roots of this unique, ancient religion and find peace and serenity in remote temples and monasteries in Tibet.

 

 

Temples treks and tours

  • Makalu Base Camp and Barun Valley Trek

    Makalu Base Camp and Barun Valley Trek

    25 days for £2172 per person

    This challenging trek will take you to the foot of Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak. Challenge yourself and be rewarded by stunning views of Everest and other Himalayan mountains. click to view details

  • Gods of Nepal

    Gods of Nepal

    15 days for £950 per person

    On this tour you will visit the most significant religious places in Nepal and learn about Buddhism and Hinduism. Visit among other places Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini and the sacred pilgrimage site Muktinath. click to view details

  • Meditation Retreat

    Meditation Retreat

    17 days for £380 per person

    Come to Nepal for a life changing experience: Get an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism in this 10 day course at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu. You will learn meditation skills and get personal guidance from a western Sangha and a Tibetan Lama. click to view details

  • Kharta Valley Trek

    Kharta Valley Trek

    23 days for £3577 per person

    A challenging trek to the Eastern face of Mt. Everest. You will pass through some of the most spectacular lanscapes and experience life in tiny Tibetan villages. click to view details

  • Essential Nepal

    Essential Nepal

    10 days for £718 per person

    a short tour package introducing first timers to the highlights of Nepal, including rafting, walking and safari! You will visit Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park and go rafting on Seti river. click to view details

  • Volunteering Nepal & Teaching English

    Volunteering Nepal & Teaching English

    56 days for £782 per person

    Make your time abroad worthwhile by volunteering in local communities. This programme offers the possibility to teach English in a Nepalese school. You will be prepared with some lessons on culture and language, and stay with the principal’s family to experience Nepali family life. click to view details

  • Ghorepani Trek

    Ghorepani Trek

    11 days for £653 per person

    Easy trekking in the Himalayas, this is what this tour package has to offer. Trekking in Annapurna, one of the most beautiful trekking regions in the world, will treat you to splendid views of the mountains. Suitable for beginners! click to view details

  • Volunteering Nepal – Village Homestay

    Volunteering Nepal – Village Homestay

    56 days for £1374 per person

    This tour gives you the opportunity to live in small communities in Nepal. According to your own skills you will help families in need, work in a local school or participate in other small scale projects. You will take part in your host family’s daily life and experience Nepali culture. click to view details

  • Yala Peak Climbing

    Yala Peak Climbing

    16 days for £2034 per person

    For beginners and experts, this is the perfect “first time” peak in the Himalaya. You will be taught how to use climbing equipment on ice and snow and master Yala Peak for splendid views of Himalayan mountains in Nepal and Tibet. click to view details

  • The Royal Trek

    The Royal Trek

    11 days for £562 per person

    Retrace the footsteps of HRH the Prince of Wales on this easy trek in the Annapurna region. This route is a nice and easy introduction for beginners and will take you through one of the most beautiful regions of the world. click to view details

  • Assam Nagaland Manipur

    Assam Nagaland Manipur

    16 days for £1724 per person

    Let us take you to a different world, into the tribal areas of northeast India. Meet locals in traditional villages and experience a culture far from the one you know. Round the journey off by joining meditation and prayers in some of the monasteries and a rhino spotting safari on elephant back. click to view details

  • Sunsets Nepal

    Sunsets Nepal

    19 days for £979 per person

    This journey will take you to the highlights of Nepal. You will be spoilt with spectacular sunset views in one of the greatest settings on Earth. Take some days to explore the wildlife at Chitwan National Park. This could be your perfect honeymoon package. click to view details

  • Himachal And Heritage

    Himachal And Heritage

    13 days for £835 per person

    Immerse into Indian culture on this tour to the Himalaya regions of India. Visit the exile home of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and get to know northern Indian heritage in spectacular landscape. click to view details

  • Mount Everest Base Camp Nepal

    Mount Everest Base Camp Nepal

    18 days for £1235 per person

    Get really close to the highest peak on Earth, Mount Everest in the Himalaya, trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This is a challenging trek. click to view details

  • Chomolhari Trek

    Chomolhari Trek

    12 days for £2182 per person

    The eight-day trek will take you through the ever-changing landscape of Bhutan: Through fields and forests, valleys and hills, passing villages and traditional yak herders. Discover the whole variety of Bhutan on this holiday! click to view details

  • Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Trip

    Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Trip

    14 days for £2317 per person

    This trekking tour will take you around the holiest mountain in the world – Mount Kailash in Tibet. Erase your sins on this clockwise surrounding of the mountain and stand in awe before the beauty of Lake Mansarovar. Travel to Tibet for this very special adventure of your life! click to view details

  • Essence Of Tibet

    Essence Of Tibet

    8 days for £1105 per person

    On this tour you will access Tibet over land, past the highest mountain range in the world. Soak up the dramatic landscape on the way while drawing closer to the holy city Lhasa, where your travel will end with the stunning sights of this ancient town. click to view details

  • Central Tibet

    Central Tibet

    8 days for £934 per person

    This short tour combines all the important places in Central Tibet. Start your holiday with the flight from Kathmandu to Tibet over the highest mountain range in the world. Stand speechless before the imposing sights of Lhasa and then move on through the dramatic scenery to the Cradle of Tibetan Civilisation and other places of cultural importance. click to view details

  • Discover Lhasa

    Discover Lhasa

    4 days for £465 per person

    Travel to Tibet, to one of the holiest cities in the world, to the city of dreams for every adventurer: Our guides will show you all the sights of Lhasa, the historical abode of the Dalai Lama in Tibet. click to view details

  • Ganden Samye Trek

    Ganden Samye Trek

    12 days for £1423 per person

    This challenging trek near Lhasa will introduce you to Tibet off the beaten path. You will take excursions to monasteries and gain a deep insight into Tibetan Buddhism and the lifestyle of seminomadic shepherds. click to view details

  • Royal Enfield Nepal

    Royal Enfield Nepal

    11 days for £2044 per person

    Take the classic tour through Nepal – on a classic bike. Make your way through the incredible scenery of the Himalaya, experience ultimate freedom and savour the nature and culture at your own pace. click to view details

  • Everest Base Camp With Island Peak

    Everest Base Camp With Island Peak

    29 days for £2215 per person

    Is Everest Base Camp not high enough for you? Then come and join us on this 29 day trek to the Base Camp and Island Peak! click to view details

  • Nepal-Bhutan Tour

    Nepal-Bhutan Tour

    21 days for £3658 per person

    Travel to Asia and see two countries in one tour. Discover Nepal and Bhutan. Experience the culture by taking part in two of Bhutan’s colourful festivals, visit major sights and remote villages. click to view details

  • Namtso Trek

    Namtso Trek

    15 days for £1859 per person

    A challenging trek to the stunning blue waters of Namtso Lake, the largest saltwater lake in Tibet. You will also be introduced to sights and life of Lhasa and the Dalai Lama’s favoured site at Reting. click to view details

  • Across the Himalaya, Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp

    Across the Himalaya, Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp

    13 days for £1259 per person

    Join us on this adventure tour from Lhasa over land to Kathmandu. You will get a deep insight into life in Tibet, see dramatic scenery and pass the highest mountain range on earth. To add even more adventure to your travel take the chance to hike up to Everest Base Camp! click to view details

  • Nepal-India with Darjeeling and Sikkim

    Nepal-India with Darjeeling and Sikkim

    19 days for £1650 per person

    Explore to Asian countries in one holiday: First you will take a tour through Nepal including the sights of Kathmandu, the stunning scenery of Pokhara and spotting wildlife in Chitwan, then go to India to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling, the home of the world’s best tea. click to view details

  • Classic tour and Volunteer with Children in Nepal (30 days)

    Classic tour and Volunteer with Children in Nepal (30 days)

    30 days for £1027 per person

    See the sights of Kathmandu and Pokhara and go on exciting safari in Chitwan National Park. Then spend two weeks at an orphanage in Nepal to help with teaching, daily chores and make friends with the children. click to view details

  • Annapurna Circuit

    Annapurna Circuit

    23 days for £1197 per person

    A challenging trek completing the whole Annapurna Ciruit – one of the most beautiful trekking routes in the world. Witness outstanding scenery and meet many smiling faces on the way. click to view details

  • Annapurna Sanctuary & Tent Peak

    Annapurna Sanctuary & Tent Peak

    21 days for £2145 per person

    A tough trek through the Annapurna region to Annapurna Base Camp and the tent peak. click to view details

  • X-treme Adrenalin Nepal

    X-treme Adrenalin Nepal

    20 days for £1386 per person

    Pure adventure holiday is guaranteed on this tour for the brave: bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing and elephant safari will ensure your adrenaline stays high on this trip to Nepal. click to view details

  • Mustang Trek

    Mustang Trek

    20 days for £2310 per person

    A moderate trek that will take you back in time. We will take you to Mustang, the isolated former Himalayan Kingdom. Trekking in this little trodden on area is specially rewarding for those seeking a holiday far away from the masses. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Children in Nepal

    Classic Nepal Tour with Children in Nepal

    19 days for £764 per person

    This holiday to Nepal will show you around the highlights of the country and give you the possibility to spend two days with the children of a Nepalese orphanage to brighten their day and make new friends. click to view details

  • Langtang Trek

    Langtang Trek

    19 days for £951 per person

    A moderate trek along the popular Langtang trek. Enjoy the peace of nature when passing the wide yak pastures and the hospitality of locals in the villages. Excellent views of the Himalaya will be your reward after a long day’s trek. click to view details

  • Experience Nepal II

    Experience Nepal II

    17 days for £1313 per person

    Pure adventure travel offers this tour including mountain biking, rafting, trekking, canoeing and elephant safari. Stunning views of the Himalayas guaranteed. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Poonhill Trek

    Classic Nepal Tour with Poonhill Trek

    17 days for £1564 per person

    Combine sightseeing, adventure and trekking holidays in our classic Nepal tour. Make this a very special holiday with a variety of activities in the diverse country of Nepal. Including four days trekking to Ghorepani with sunrise at Poonhill. click to view details

  • Everest Advance Base Camp Trek

    Everest Advance Base Camp Trek

    23 days for £3080 per person

    This tour will at take you to Lhasa, to discover the Tibetan capital before driving South. On the way you will visit places of cultural importance and stunning beauty before reaching the Qomolanga region. Here you will test your strength on a tough trek to Everest Base Camps I, II and III in Tibet, a true adventure. click to view details

  • Explore Nepal

    Explore Nepal

    16 days for £1136 per person

    Plunge into the culture of Nepal on this tour: Learn some Nepali phrases to get to know the children in an orphanage, visit Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini, spot wildlife in Chitwan and savour life in the Himalaya. click to view details

  • Experience Nepal I

    Experience Nepal I

    15 days for £1118 per person

    Adventure travel to Asia: This package includes mountain biking, canoeing, rafting, elephant safari and walking in Nepal. An active holiday for those who can’t stand still. click to view details

  • Classic Nepal Tour with Landrung Trek

    Classic Nepal Tour with Landrung Trek

    17 days for £1564 per person

    Combine sightseeing, adventure and trekking holidays in our classic Nepal tour. Make this a very special holiday with a variety of activities in the diverse country of Nepal. Including four days trekking to Landrung. click to view details

  • Enfield Tour to Jomsom

    Enfield Tour to Jomsom

    12 days for £1696 per person

    Ride through Nepal on a classic bike. Experience the Himalaya in a way only few people do on this adventure of total freedom. This holiday will take you on an Enfield from Kathmandu to Jomsom and Pokhara. click to view details

  • Glimpse of Nepal

    Glimpse of Nepal

    15 days for £1237 per person

    This holiday will take you to the highlights of Nepal and also give you insight to village life in the country. You will visit Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara and several small, traditional villages to meet locals. You have the opportunity to go on a mountain flight to enjoy the Himalayan peaks from the air. click to view details

  • India & Bhutan

    India & Bhutan

    15 days for £2667 per person

    Visit the country of finest tea and majestic mountains before heading overland to the last Shangri-La on earth. This tour package combines India and Bhutan on a unique journey. click to view details

  • Tiger Safari

    Tiger Safari

    13 days for £1944 per person

    Track down some of the most majestic animals in the world: Royal Bengal Tigers! On this adventure safari in the National Parks of India you will have some of the most exhilarating encounters of your life. This trip is going to be an unforgettable holiday. click to view details

  • Padum Trek

    Padum Trek

    19 days for £1898 per person

    Decelerate and leave hectic modernity behind. On your trek through Ladakh you can fully immerse into the undisturbed culture of the region. Find enlightenment in this rugged nature of Ladakh on this trekking holiday to India. click to view details

  • Jeep Safari - Manali to Leh/Ladakh

    Jeep Safari - Manali to Leh/Ladakh

    16 days for £2019 per person

    Make your holiday a true adventure and travel on a Jeep Safari to the remote places of northern India. In spectacular scenery you will visit enchanting villages and learn about the culture of the Indian Himalaya. click to view details

  • Golden Triangle Tour with Goa and Mumbai

    Golden Triangle Tour with Goa and Mumbai

    15 days for £1205 per person

    The must see sights of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Rajasthan, Bollywood City Mumbai and the splendid beaches of Goa in one tour package. Discover the magic of India on this holiday. click to view details

  • Little Tibet

    Little Tibet

    15 days for £1563 per person

    The region of Ladakh in India is known as Little Tibet: See the spectacular peaks of the Himalaya in this dramatic landspace. On your way you will find old monasteries inhabited by modest monks and enchanting villages with welcoming people. Conclude this travel with a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. click to view details

  • Rajasthan, Land of Kings

    Rajasthan, Land of Kings

    16 days for £1899 per person

    Come on a pure adventure travel to exotic Rajasthan. On this holiday you will travel on four feet – the feet of your camel! Let it take you through the desert to mysterious villages. See the splendor of old times in the magnificent cities of Jaipur and Udaipur. click to view details

  • Sikkim Darjeeling

    Sikkim Darjeeling

    14 days for £1523 per person

    Travel to the Indian Himalaya to wander in the world’s finest tea estates and witness the most spectacular sunrise in the backdrop of soaring mountains. click to view details

  • Kerala And Kathakali

    Kerala And Kathakali

    14 days for £1562 per person

    Travel in the footsteps of ancient spice trade through the backwaters of Kerala and experience the essence of exotic: rainforests, beautiful beaches, tropical smells and ancient temples. The perfect spot for your honeymoon or simply to relax and recharge your batteries. click to view details

  • Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

    Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

    13 days for £2370 per person

    On this moderate trek in Bhutan you will have spectacular mountain views, fish for trouts in picturesce lakes, encounter Bhutanese flora and fauna. Before and after the trek you will have a cultural programme with the main sights of Paro and Thimphu. click to view details

  • Bumthang Cultural Trek

    Bumthang Cultural Trek

    11 days for £1993 per person

    Visit the heartland of religion in Bhutan and see the country’s oldest monasteries and temples on this three-day trek. Before and after the trek experience a cultural programme of the countries major towns and sights. click to view details

  • An Odyssey Of Bhutan

    An Odyssey Of Bhutan

    11 days for £1993 per person

    Immerse into the rich culture of the Kingdom of Bhutan! Our travel will take you around the country’s sights, show you traditions and customs. Get to know Bhutanese food and handicraft, learn about festivals and religion and marvel at the untouched nature. click to view details

  • Haa Valley in Bhutan

    Haa Valley in Bhutan

    8 days for £1428 per person

    This tour will show you the most popular attractions of Bhutan, including the famous “Tiger’s Nest” monastery. You will also visit the Haa Valley: one of the country’s undiscovered jewels. It is also known as the “Hidden-Land Rice Valley” and features a rugged, mountaineous landscape. click to view details

  • Essence Of Bhutan

    Essence Of Bhutan

    5 days for £862 per person

    Experience culture, religion and traditions of Bhutan on this holiday package to the major places to visit in the country of gross national happiness. This is a short tour that can perfectly be combined with a stay in one of the neighbouring countries India, Nepal or Tibet. click to view details

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