DHARAMSALA & THE DALAI LAMA
16 days at GBP1,679 including flights
Tripcode: AID
Countries Visited: India
This trip provides a unique opportunity to witness the Dalai Lama's public address and teachings on the 50th anniversary of his exile.
We also explore and experience the fascinating living history of the Tibetan Buddhist community in and around the Himalayan foothills of Dharamsala. We will attend an audience with the Karmapa, go to the opera and have time to enjoy the magnificent scenery of this area. including a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar and Pragpur World Heritage Village.
The trip is led by Jeremy Russell, a long-term resident of Dharamsala who works closely with the Tibetan community.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Amritsar; afternoon and evening visit to the Golden Temple. |
| Day 3 | Drive to Dharamsala. Guided tour and visit to the Tibet Museum. |
| Day 4 | Public address of the Dalai Lama followed by commemorative processions. |
| Day 5 | Witness the Dalai Lama's teachings in the temple gardens. |
| Day 6 | Visits to the Tibetan Works and Archives and the Medical /Astro Institute. |
| Day 7 | Spectacular Shoton Opera at The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts; free time to explore. |
| Day 8 | Attend event marking the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's escape from Lhasa. Afternoon walk to Dharamkot. |
| Day 9 | From Dharamkot an optional walk to Triund for mountain views. |
| Day 10 | To the Dharamsala Tea Gardens then on to Norbulingka Institute and the Doll Museum. |
| Day 11 | Visit the craft workshops and watch the formal debates at the Dolma Ling Nunnery. |
| Day 12 | Attend a public audience with the Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu tradition. |
| Day 13 | Drive to Pragpur and explore Judges Court. |
| Day 14 | Explore Pragpur and Ghurli; overnight train to Delhi. |
| Day 15 | Arrive Delhi, free time to explore. |
| Day 16 | Fly to London |
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