Ladakh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh

Adventure to Leh, capital of the former Kingdom of Ladakh, distinguished by a fascinating mix of unique ethnic groups. Drive along the banks of the river Indus, past picturesque villages and spectacular scenery, to Alchi, home of the Himalayas’ oldest surviving monastery. Visit the Golden Temple, the holiest place of worship in Sikhism, located in the Punjabi city of Amritsar.

Learn about the preservation of Tibetan culture in Dharamsala, current residence of the Dalai Lama and headquarters of his government-in-exile. Explore McLeod Ganj or “Little Lhasa,” and enjoy special visits to the Tibet Museum, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, and the Tibetan Children’s Village, an educational community for exiled Tibetan children.