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Spiritual journeys
The places where the Buddha was born, found enlightenment and first taught; the ghats of Varanasi; the Golden Temple at Amritsar; the monasteries of Ladakh and Bhutan. Journeys for pilgrims and for the curious.
South Asia is where Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism began, and faith is part of everyday life. Whether you travel as a pilgrim or simply want to understand what you see, the guide makes the difference.
We work with guides who know the rituals and the texts, and arrange visits at the right moment: the evening aarti in Varanasi, the morning prayers in a monastery, the langar kitchen at the Golden Temple.
At a glance
- Buddhist
- Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kathmandu, Bhutan, Ladakh
- Hindu
- Varanasi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, the temples of Tamil Nadu
- Sikh
- The Golden Temple, Amritsar
Where we would send you
Holy places we know well
- Varanasi
- The holiest city of Hinduism, on the Ganges, and Sarnath next door, where the Buddha first taught.
- Bodh Gaya and Lumbini
- Where the Buddha found enlightenment, in Bihar, and where he was born, in Nepal.
- Rishikesh and Haridwar
- Ashrams, yoga and the evening aarti where the Ganges leaves the mountains.
- Amritsar
- The Golden Temple, where the community kitchen feeds tens of thousands of people every day.
- Kathmandu valley
- Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath, Hindu and Buddhist side by side.
- Bhutan and Ladakh
- Living Buddhist cultures, with monasteries, festivals and monks at prayer.
How we plan it
What we take care of
Guides who understand
Guides with a real knowledge of the faith, and monks or priests to meet where it is welcome.
The right moments
Visits timed for ceremonies and festivals, and quiet hours when the crowds have gone.
Respect
Advice on dress, shoes, photography and behaviour in each holy place.
Where to start
Journeys and guides
Plan my journey
Tell us roughly what you have in mind
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