EcoArts Tours

Tour Details

Delhi

The trip will begin and end in Delhi, with the last few days including a 2-Day Gandhi Legacy, day-trip to the spectacular Taj Mahal and attending a classical Indian dance show. The Gandhi Legacy tour gives you the rare honor of being led by Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Arun Gandhi. Mr. Gandhi will teach us about Gandhi’s legacy from a personal viewpoint as we visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial and Cremation Ground), the Gandhi Museum and other historical sites in Delhi.

Delhi Highlights

• Gandhi Legacy Tour led by the Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Arun Gandhi
• Day-trip to visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal
• Attend a classical Indian dance show

Spiti Valley

The Spiti trip starts in Manali and takes you over the majestic Rohtang and Kunzum passes and through the stunning and graphic valleys of the Chandra, Spiti and Pin rivers in Himachal Pradesh. In the first few days, we will take in the amazing sights and get acclimatized to the altitude. We will then ‘safari’ to different parts of the Spiti valley, visit Ecosphere’s various eco-tourism activities, and participate in the unique dance and art forms of the region. Five different dance forms will be showcased on three different occasions during which we will get an insight into the culture and religions practices of this unique community as well as get the opportunity wherever possible to join and be a part of the festivities.

Spiti Highlights

• Hike amidst the breathtaking mountains and turquoise lakes as well as taking a yak safari
• Visit ancient Buddhist shrines and temples that date back more than 1000 years
• Experience village life throughout the valley, including a stay at Komic, the highest village in Asia
• Learn about different endangered dances of Spiti Valley - the elaborate art form of the Bhuchens,
  and the unique Khar dance that is in danger of extinction
• If lucky, catch a glimpse of the Himalayan Wolf or Snow Leopard
• Witness Ecosphere’s conservation efforts to conserve cultural traditions and save the endangered wildlife

Space is limited so reserve your spot for this EcoArts Tour now!