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Meditation trekkings

These special trips do not only take you along the beautiful tracks trough the Himalaya, one of world’s most wonderful mountains, but also takes you on an inner trip, to your own deeper self. On the menu there are not only Nepali, Ladakhi and Tibetan specialties, but you can also taste of different kind of mediation techniques.

Daily subjects on our way are the morning meditation and evening yoga and of course the nice walks. Besides that, we include moments of awareness to get in deeper contact with ourselves and our surroundings. You’ll have time and space to deepen your practice. And moments of pampering and relaxation are not missing either. Experience with meditation is not a must. Neither do you need to be an athlete to be able to do the hikes in our trekking. Though a healthy physical condition and an open mind are required. Lack of comfort during the trek asks for flexibility and a good mental resistance is welcome.

Ladakh (North India) – June 2010

After a brief introduction in Delhi you fly to Leh. After a few days of acclimatizing we continue to Kulum from where our trekking starts. During 9 days culture and nature are alternating. We walk trough nice little villages, visit monasteries and cross awesome scenery. Back in Leh you’ll have some time to buy souvenirs and go back home trough Delhi. We don’t follow a tight schedule. As soon as you get to Delhi you’ll understand why. Time is flexible. We’ll follow our own rhythm, open ourselves for the moment being and allow the unexpected.

Your trip starts in Delhi where you'll be indulged in the local flavour and from where you’ll fly to Leh. While administration is sorted out, we explore the surroundings of Leh and discover the Ladakhi culture. We visit a few of the many beautiful monasteries, enjoy the city and get used to the altitude. After a few days of acclimatisation we go to Kulum from where our trek (8 to 9 days) starts. During our trek we pass trough Igoo, Chemdey, Kaspang, Takthok, Nang, Arzu and Stakmo from where we have wonderful views on the surrounding mountaintops and valleys. After our trekking we relax a while in Leh and via Delhi you return back home.

General information:

In Ladakh we walk in average 4 to 5 hours a day. The rest of the time we use to enjoy the surroundings and all that life offers us at the moment itself. After acclimatization in Leh (3506 m), we cross several passes and valleys to reach the Kyldirma La (4750 m highest point of the trek) around the 5th day of the trekking. Our luggage (limited weight allowed during trekking) is transported by jeeps.

Departure dates/contribution:

This meditation trekking is all together 20 days (including flight). This trip is planned from June 1^st till June 20^th.Your contribution for this trip is 1190 €. This amount is based on accommodation in double room with breakfast in Delhi and Leh and 2-person tents full board during the trekking. For single room supplement of 140 €.

Are not included in this amount:

The flight to Delhi and back (internal flight is included)

Passport and visa costs

Compulsory travel insurance

Tips

Other meals

Taj Mahal and extra visits in Delhi

Necessary documents:

A valid international passport (6 months valid after return date to your country and with at least to empty pages inside )

A visa that you need to get in the country where you are before visiting India.

Health and condition:

There are no compulsory vaccinations. Vaccination for tetanus, poliomyelitis, tyfus and Hepatitis A are recommended. Ask your doctor for advice. During our trekking in the mountains, there are no hospitals or health facilities. You need to foresee your personal medication for the whole duration of the trip. In case you take medication, you are kindly requested to inform us about that at the moment of inscription.

Gosainkund (Nepal) – May 2010

After tasting the Nepali culture in the Kathmandu valley we head to the Langtang valley in the North. Our trekking starts in Dunche from where we hike towards Helambu passing by the holy lakes of Gosainkund. During 13 days we leave the hectic society behind us, enjoy the contact with local people, the beautiful nature and ourselves. After the trekking you’ll have time to explore Kathmandu.

Also in Nepal we don’t follow a tight schedule. We entrench ourselves completely in the local culture and visit the highlights of the kathmanduvalley. A daytrip along nice scenery brings us to Dunche from where we start our trekking. Adaptation to altitude is going gradually. From 2030m in Dunche we slowly build up to 4380m in Gosainkund where we spend an extra day (if the weather allows) to enjoy the impressive neighborhood. Then we go back downwards trough the forest area of Helambu. This trip offers a wide variety in scenery and close contact with the locals in the villages we pass trough. After the trekking you are again in Kathmandu from where you return home.

General information:

In Gosainkund we walk in average 3 to 4 hours a day with a few exceptions where it might get to 5 to 6 hours. A good physical condition and open mind are required to face the more challenging parts of the trip (the hours are indicative and can differ according to weather circumstances and your condition). We sleep on high altitudes (going from an average of 3000 m). Our luggage (limited weight allowed during trekking) is carried by porters. The trekking starts at 2030m and gradually we climb to the lakes of Gosainkund at 4380m from where we go back down to Kathmandu 1300m.

Departure dates/contribution:

This trip takes 17 days (flight not included). Proposed date is from May 10 till May 27.

Your contribution for this trip is 975 €. This amount is based on accommodation double room in Kathmandu and 2 (where possible)- or more person rooms during the trekking. Full board. For single room supplement of 100 €.

Are not included in this amount:

The flight to Kathmandu and back

Passport and visa costs

Compulsory travel insurance

Tips

Necessary documents:

A valid international passport

A visa (best to buy at the Kathmandu airport)

Health and condition:

Your travel guide(s):

Tamara Maerschalck - is a Belgian citizen. She speaks Dutch, French, English, with notions of Nepali & German.

In 2001 she took of with her backpack and never stored it for longer then a few months. Trough her work for the Nepalese Red Cross she got in contact with the Nepali people, discovered beautiful places and quite soon lost her heart in this amazing country. After the project she explored Asia and went to Thailand, India, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan, India, Malaysia & Indonesia.

In 2005 she decided to organize meditation trekkings and during her stay in Asia (2006-2007) she accompanied 3 meditation trekkings in Nepal. Further prospection guided her to magnificent monasteries in Tibet and brought her to Ladakh, a world on its own in the North of India. There is no doubt that the Himalaya touched her heart.

In 2009 she organized and accompanied 2 meditation trekkings in Ladakh. Since 2005 she regularly accompanied groups for a Belgian Tour Operator.

To stroll trough India and Nepal is like coming home for her. The energy and power from that area are indescribable. The meditation trekkings in 2010 are again organized by her as well as accompanied. She takes care of the complete meditation treks' concept.

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