Geringer Global Travel Debuts 14-day Ladakh During Hemis Festival

Feb. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Westport, CT – Geringer Global Travel has debuted a 14-day itinerary to the mountainous region of Ladakh. Situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashimir, Ladakh is home to one of the last undisturbed Tantric Buddhist populations on earth. With stays in Delhi, Leh, Uletokpo/Alchi, Nubra, and Agra, guests will get a glimpse of Ladakh’s rich culture and tradition visiting famous Buddhist monasteries, gompas and palaces. This itinerary, departing from the US on Thursday, June 21 and returning on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, starts at $2,760 per person, double and includes all transportation in India, accommodations, guided sightseeing, most meals, and more.

After visitng Delhi guests will fly to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh and a historical transit point for caravans of the bygone Silk Route. Surrounded by the towering Himalayas, Leh’s countless, crooked alleyways are filled with ancient gompas and monasteries. Guests will also have the opportunity to partake in song and dance in the annual religious festival commemorating the birth of Guru Padamasambhava called Hemis Festival. Held in the largest monastery in Ladakh, Hemis Gompa, the highlight of the Hemis festival is the Masked Dance performed by lamas in colorful and elaborate paper-mache masks illustrating good prevailing over evil.

Highlights include:
•   Rafting excursion in the Indus River
•   Visit to Lamayuru Monastery, the oldest monastery in Ladakh believed to have been a sacred site for the pre-Buddhist religion known as Bon
•   Visit a local family in Leh to experience a cooking demonstration of a few local recipes followed by dinner
•   Hemis Festival
•   Camel ride in Nubra (extra), known for its two-humped Bactrian camel

Price includes all costs aside from gratuities and international airfare: Roundtrip airfare between Delhi and Leh, Ladakh; accommodations on twin sharing basis; daily breakfast and all meals in Leh sector; transportation as per activities; English speaking guide for sightseeing; entrance fees to all monuments as per itinerary; rafting on the Indus River; one hosted family dinner in Leh; all current applicable taxes.

About Geringer Global Travel
Susan Geringer, India Travel and Tour Specialist, is the owner of Geringer Global Travel, a travel company specializing in custom itineraries to India and Beyond. Susan has been to over 50 countries, but India holds a special place in her heart and soul. Considered a second home to her, she is extremely passionate about India and her enthusiasm for the country is infectious. Her first visit to India was in 1980 and has since traveled to Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Susan travels to India about four times per year to discover new places and hidden gems to make her clients’ itineraries even more exciting. Susan is on the India Ahoy Advisory Board, a division of Make My Trip in India, an Executive Board member for the New York City Chapter of PATA (Pacific Asian Tourism Association) and a New York ASTA member. Geringer Global Travel is an IATAN endorsed agency.

For more information visit: www.geringerglobaltravel.com. Reservations and information can be obtained from Susan Geringer at (877) 255-7438, (203) 216-7106 or susan@geringerglobaltravel.com.