Himalayan Village Life | Culture | Adventure – Journey with UcL
In the northeastern corner of India, there are mountains called the Himalayas. They go 1,500 miles (2,400 km) and cross through China, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. The Greater Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Outer Himalayas are the three parallel mountains that make up the Himalayan range. The Himalayan village life ensures a different experience. UcL shares with you the experience we had on our journey to Himalayan ranges.
4 days/3 nights | 6 people min. – 14 people max.
Imagine living in a rustic village setting in the rolling foothills of the Himalayas (with all comforts in place); the visual treat of witnessing a plethora of migratory birds on the go, immersing in local culture, exploring forest trails; visiting the seat of the Dalai Lama and more… It’s a not-to-be-missed UnCrushedLeaves Journey.
Village Setting
A complete village setting with amazing food and stay options
Unbridled Nature
Stay close to nature and explore Forests, Birds & Fishes
Immersive Culture
Dip into the local culture and food. A never to be missed experience
Schedule
Day 1
- Early start from Chandigarh
- Drive to the Pong Dam reservoir and Bird Sanctuary about 5 hrs away
- Have a hearty lunch and relax a bit
- Set out for a short Forest trail walk
- Get ready for some mud pot making and barbeque some local food
- Camp fire to enjoy the slight chill in air
Day 2
- Wake up to the tune of chirping birds and head out early for bird watching along the forest trails
- Back for breakfast
- Hop on to row-boats to reach an island on the Pong dam reservoir
- Try catching the local fresh water fishes
- Lunch
- Relax in afternoon
- Entertaining local performances in evening
- Dinner is Dham; the elaborate local spread is usually served on weddings and festivals. It’s bound to tingle your taste buds
- Count the stars and figure out the constellations on star gazing night
Day 3
- Drive to McLeodganj; the seat of Dalai Lama
- Go for a walk to nearby temple
- Visit the beautiful monastery in Dharamshala
- Visit the school of Butoh to catch a performance of the Japanese Dance of Darkness (we guarantee an eerie, yet fascinating experience)
- Evening free for shopping in the local markets
Day 4
- Start early with breakfast and head back to Chandigarh
Inclusions
- 3 nights at a UcL Stay
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- End to end transport from IISER Mohali campus and back
- Experienced driver and fuel costs
- All proposed activities
- Qualified local guide and instructor where ever applicable
- Both dance admission based on seat availability and added cost as per applicable rates
