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Hotels We Loved in Ladakh and Bhutan.

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Out tent at night Chamba Luxury Tented Camp Ladakh

Out tent at night Chamba Luxury Tented Camp Ladakh

Dining room Chamba Tented Camp Ladakh

Dining room Chamba Tented Camp Ladakh

Bedroom Amankora Thimpu

Bedroom Amankora Thimpu

Walk to the bar Dhensa Resort Punakha

Walk to the bar Dhensa Resort Punakha

Dhensa Resort Punakha

Dhensa Resort Punakha

Gorgeous Aman Resort Punakha

Gorgeous Aman Resort Punakha

Incredible Staff at Amankora Thimpu

Incredible Staff at Amankora Thimpu

Lobby at Uma Resort- Paro Bhutan

Lobby at Uma Resort- Paro Bhutan

Our Villa Uma Paro

Our Villa Uma Paro

Our View Uma Paro

Our View Uma Paro

Uma Paro

Uma Paro

Hotels we loved in Ladakh and Bhutan. All had extraordinary staff:well trained, warm, welcoming and could not do enough to make us happy. Food was far beyond my expectations- especially at Chamba Camp, Amankora Thimpu and Uma Paro. The hotels were far more sophisticated than I expected. This region is a must visit on so many levels.

Thank you And Beyond India!! Amazing Adventure!!

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image Out able guide in Bhutan,Tashi Druk, head of AndBeyond India Suhail Gupta, and Payal Mehta, head of operations in Bhutan. Not in the picture, but should be, is Kabir Pradhan

Our butler at Chamba Camp, Basu, the head chef at the camp, our expert Guide, Dhammo and our driver. Thank you for our ideal experience.

Our butler at Chamba Camp, Basu, the head chef at the camp, our expert Guide, Dhammo and our driver. Thank you for our ideal experience.

who planned the overall adventure. Thank you all!

What an amazing experience! andBeyond India outdid themselves! Every detail was carefully thought out. The trip was completely seamless from the minute we stepped off the plane in Delhi and met with a big smile by Namgyal Wangchuk. Our shopping day in Delhi with Gagan was so interesting. We loved the restaurant Latitude, on top of Good Earth in Kahn Market. Great suggestion, Gagan.

Latitude Restaurant Delhi.

Latitude Restaurant Delhi.


The adventure in Ladakh was stellar, thanks to our resident expert guide, Dhammo. I found Ladakh to be an very spiritual experience. The art and monasteries were incredible. The tented camp is a must for any travelers to Ladakh, and the scenery is breathtaking.
Bhutan was glorious, culminating with our hike to Tigers Nest. Our experience was one of the most memorable we have ever had, and we will return. The people in each country were warm, welcoming and it came straight from their heart. I will not forget those big white welcoming smiles.

Tiger’s Nest : the Goal

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Tigers Nest Monastery

Taktsang (Tigers Nest) Monastery


Taktsang (Tigers Nest) Monastery


Perched 3,000 feet above Bhutan on the side of a sheer rock cliff, Tiger’s Nest is one of the most popular pilmagrages in Bhutan.
Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche visited and sanctified Bhutan in the 8th century. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tigress’ back to subdue a local demon.
Our eminently able &Beyond guide, Tashi Grugg, had us start the climb early in the morning. He has done the climb over 100 times. Sheesh!
That TINY white dot in the background is our goal.

That TINY white dot in the background is our goal.

We started in a cool lovely pine forest, gentle slope that changed to straight up quickly.

We started in a cool lovely pine forest, gentle slope that changed to straight up quickly.

Native flowers along the way. I was stoping to take pics to catch a breath!! Puff puff!

Native flowers along the way. I was stoping to take pics to catch a breath!! Puff puff!

View down from the trail

View down from the trail

Our able &Beyond guide, Tashi

Our able &Beyond guide, Tashi

Our driver, Yeshi, who literally held an umbrella over our heads on the trek up to keep us cool. I felt like a Maharani.

Our driver, Yeshi, who literally held an umbrella over our heads on the trek up to keep us cool. I felt like a Maharani.

Our 5th group member, Marisa Costa from NY.

We actually made it!! 18,600 steps, 8miles It took us 5 hours up and down.

We actually made it!! 18,600 steps, 8miles It took us 5 hours up and down.

Our First Hike in Bhutan -2 hours up the mountain

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imageWild Rhododendron

image View along the way- puff puff.

imageHalf way point – beautiful Stupa with prayer Wheel.

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Destination: Changangkha Lhakhang
Built in 12th century, Changangkha Lhakhang is oldest temple in Thimphu. It is hovering over a ridge above Thimphu, Bhutan. Lama Phajo Drukgom Zhigpo who came to Bhutan from Ralung in Tibet chose this site to build this lhakhang. The Lhakhang houses Chenrizig: an 11-headed, thousand-armed manifestation of Avolokitesawara as the central statue.

Bhutan Images

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imageOur hiking destination for the day -Khamsum Yuley Temple: Built by Queen Mother of the 5th king of Bhutan to bring universal peace to the world.

imageKhamsum Yuley Temple

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Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is a land of monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic topography ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are a destination for serious trekkers. Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery, a sacred site, clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
It is a destination for active travelers. Hiking trails and choices are unlimited, be it a day hike or a 28 day hike.

Kingdom of Bhutan – A Must Visit

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Dochlua pass between Thimpu and Panakha Bhutan

Dochlua pass between Thimpu and Panakha Bhutan

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The Kingdom is a stunning, remarkable Himalayan country sandwiched between China, Tibet and India. Bhutan has been ruled by the same benevolent family for 400 years. It is believed that the word Bhutan is derived from Sanskrit meaning end of Tibet. Serene, spectacular vistas, the views are endless. So proud of their country, citizens welcome visitors warmly, from their heart.