Journey throughout Spiti, a valley tucked away in the Trans-Himalayas on the border of Tibet. Experience Spiti’s culture with intimate community visits and homestays. Explore the rare dance forms and breathtaking natural wonders. Gain insight on the local efforts driving responsible eco-travel and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage of a region rarely visited by “outsiders”. Learn how your ecotourism revenues will help support numerous community projects - from wildlife conservation, endangered dance preservation, to solar and wind energy development. End the tour with a colorful visit to Delhi where you will learn about Gandhi’s Legacy and celebrate the rich heritage of the Taj Mahal. This unforgettable journey will rejuvenate your spirit as you create positive change through your travels.
This is a EcoArts Tour, for an itinerary please click here [2].
Price is based on an average group size of 8 and is subject to change depending on the final group size.
Photo: EcoArts Tour
- All confirmations in the program
- Double room accommodations
- Transportation by private, air-conditioned motor coach as well as transfers for group as appropriate, in addition to all other land and water transportation
- Global Exchange/EcoArts Tour trip representative to accompany the group through the whole touring period and/or English speaking, tour guide(s) to accompany the group throughout the touring period
- Bhuchen performance, shabro, semjo and khar dance performance and dance instruction
- Yak safari
- Session with the local doctor (Amchi)
- Session with the Thanka artist
- Pottery Session
- Orientation presentation in Tabo
- Monastery fees
- Inner line permits
- Farewell dinner
- Preparatory reading materials
- Admission and fees to museums, program activities and lessons
- Honoraria for conservation and arts professionals and donations to organizations
- Global Exchange annual membership fee of $35 (this amount is tax deductible)
- Two meals a day
- Philanthropic and carbon offset donations to One Million Lights and Native Energy
- All currently prevailing taxes on hotels, transport and government service tax
For more information about this tour, please contact Rosalyn at rosalyn@ecoartstours.org [3] or by phone at 415-680-3474.