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E Brochure 2025/26

Namaste! Welcome to our India. A country so huge and vast – from the jungles of the south to the Himalayas of the north and the deserts of the west, India has it all and so have we.

We have put together a range of tours, extensions and bespoke experiences that combine popular must dos like the Taj Mahal and Jaipur with more exotic and remote locations like Ladakh, the Spiti Valley and Northeast India.

Our offices in India and Australia are on hand from the moment you arrive in India until you leave, and we always have your safety and comfort in mind.

Take a look at our 2025-2026 e-Brochure for more information.


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Golden Triangle Extension

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4 days, 3 nights

Sakyadhita Australia Fundraising Pilgrimage to Ladakh and Dharamsala

Join us on this Sakyadhita Australia Fundraising Pilgrimage as we travel deep into the mountains of Ladakh and to the
14 days -13 nights
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Enchanting Kerala

Come with us on this amazing journey to South India as we discover all that this magical place has to
10 days, 9 nights
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Vajrayana Institute - Highlights of Bhutan

Bhutan - Travel to the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan, the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’, and experience a journey to
6 Days, 5 Nights
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Vajrayana Institute Dalai Lama Birthday Celebrations Dharamsala, India

Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in the hometown and also the location of the Tibetan Government in Exile.
8 days, 7 nights
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Highlights of Ancient Japan

Travel with Ekno’s expert guide, Sharon Thrupp, and experience the ancient sights of Japan against the stunning colours of autumn.
13 Days, 12 Nights
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Best of Ladakh including Hemis Festival

Take an unforgettable journey to the mighty and awe inspiring Himalayas and witness the traditional Ladakhi Buddhist festival first hand.
8 days, 7 nights

Snow Leopard Expedition Lungmar Remote Camp, Ladakh

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to track elusive snow leopards in the wilds of Ladakh as you learn about the culture,
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Tiger Reserve and Golden Triangle Tour

Experience the magic and wonder of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur for yourself in addition with Tiger Safari in Ranthambore
8 days, 7 nights
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Royal Rajasthan Diwali Tour

Our Diwali tour combines the sights and sounds of India’s famed TajMahal with the magic of Hinduism's most spectacular festival.
10 days, 9 nights

Hidden Gems of the Himalayas

Mountains, monasteries, tea plantations, British hill stations and so much more. Explore the hidden gems of the Himalayas with insider
11 Days, 10 Nights
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2025 Pilgrimage to Ladakh

Join Pilgrimage to Ladakh tour in 2024 as we travel deep into the mountains of Ladakh and experience the once
16 Days, 15 Nights
2 – 17 July 2025

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TESTIMONIALS

I recommend Ekno Travels for anyone travelling in India. Shiv and Sharon were quick and responsive, and our itinerary came together very nicely. All pickups went smoothly and Ashish and Vikas were both fantastic in guiding us around the sites, and on the trek. Our cancelled internal flight was coped with smoothly and with minimal fuss to us. The whole trip was simply fantastic all round! Thank you so much to you all at Ekno travel for the wonderful experience in India!

Jonathan

Duncan Hogg

5.0
2024-07-19T06:05:25+00:00

Duncan Hogg

Jonathan
I recommend Ekno Travels for anyone travelling in India. Shiv and Sharon were quick and responsive, and our itinerary came together very nicely. All pickups went smoothly and Ashish and Vikas were both fantastic in guiding us around the sites, and on the trek. Our cancelled internal flight was coped with smoothly and with minimal View Full →
Ashish is a treasure. Make sure you keep him!! The driver was also outstanding. I would always recommend Ekno Travels to friends, and I would use you again. It was an outstandingly organised tour, and I could not fault the arrangements, the guide, and the driver. Well done to all concerned.

Susan Vanderheiden

Susan

5.0
2024-06-19T05:48:58+00:00

Susan

Susan Vanderheiden
Ashish is a treasure. Make sure you keep him!! The driver was also outstanding. I would always recommend Ekno Travels to friends, and I would use you again. It was an outstandingly organised tour, and I could not fault the arrangements, the guide, and the driver. Well done to all concerned.
'The Pilgrimage to Japan was carefully thought out and planned especially to suit our group. It was amazing how much we saw and achieved in a short time. It's something I'll remember for a long time. Thank you Sharon!'

Helen

Helen

5.0
2023-11-02T09:31:34+00:00

Helen

Helen
‘The Pilgrimage to Japan was carefully thought out and planned especially to suit our group. It was amazing how much we saw and achieved in a short time. It’s something I’ll remember for a long time. Thank you Sharon!’
'I had a terrific time in the lower foothills of the Himalayas with Vikas on the Hidden Gems of the Himalayas tour. I went in May and the weather was just perfect. The accomodations was great - varied and in interesting places. We did lots of extra little things that interested us, like visiting DAR (a dog rescue enterprise) and the famous cricket ground in Dharamsala. I am looking forward to my next Indian adventure!'

Mandy

Mandy Wheatland

5.0
2023-11-02T08:55:03+00:00

Mandy Wheatland

Mandy
‘I had a terrific time in the lower foothills of the Himalayas with Vikas on the Hidden Gems of the Himalayas tour. I went in May and the weather was just perfect. The accomodations was great – varied and in interesting places. We did lots of extra little things that interested us, like visiting DAR View Full →
'It is difficult to put into words the impact of this wonderful pilgrimage. I enjoyd travelling through the magnificent landscape of Ladakh and Spiti as well as the practice time in temples with our travelling Sangha (Buddhist community). It was wonderful to have Geshe Samten and the guides Vikas and Ashish with us.'

Maxine

Maxine Ross

5.0
2023-11-02T08:50:39+00:00

Maxine Ross

Maxine
‘It is difficult to put into words the impact of this wonderful pilgrimage. I enjoyd travelling through the magnificent landscape of Ladakh and Spiti as well as the practice time in temples with our travelling Sangha (Buddhist community). It was wonderful to have Geshe Samten and the guides Vikas and Ashish with us.’
'Vikas was an excellent guide for the Hidden Gems of the Himalayas tour. He was fully informative, always patient, flexible with the client's needs and was able to adjust the itinerary as we requested. I always felt safe and well looked after. The accommodation was beyond my wildest dreams! Each hotel was a wonderful surprise, and reflected the area we were visiting. I saw a completely different India to what I have viewed before, and the trip was much more luxurious than I imagined.'

Toddy

Toddy Whittle

5.0
2023-11-02T08:44:21+00:00

Toddy Whittle

Toddy
‘Vikas was an excellent guide for the Hidden Gems of the Himalayas tour. He was fully informative, always patient, flexible with the client’s needs and was able to adjust the itinerary as we requested. I always felt safe and well looked after. The accommodation was beyond my wildest dreams! Each hotel was a wonderful surprise, View Full →



Vikas was our local guide when I went to India in 2013. He is the loveliest of people and looked after is really well. If I ever go back (and I am thinking about it) I would definitely want him as my guide again.




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Haley Jones, Australia

5.0
2019-01-29T06:06:54+00:00

Haley Jones, Australia

HaleyJones-1
Vikas was our local guide when I went to India in 2013. He is the loveliest of people and looked after is really well. If I ever go back (and I am thinking about it) I would definitely want him as my guide again.
I decided to go on the Great Ocean Walk for a personal challenge - never having done long distance walking before. Surrounded in magnificent scenery of rugged coastline, good weather and a comfy bed with hot showers , it was an ideal and enjoyable short break with a difference and all the arrangements taken care of by Sharon.

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Katie

Katie, Gold Coast, May 2018

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2018-12-06T11:11:49+00:00

Katie, Gold Coast, May 2018

Katie
I decided to go on the Great Ocean Walk for a personal challenge – never having done long distance walking before. Surrounded in magnificent scenery of rugged coastline, good weather and a comfy bed with hot showers , it was an ideal and enjoyable short break with a difference and all the arrangements taken care View Full →
I thoroughly recommend doing the Great Ocean Walk with Ekno Travels. Sharon has organised the trip so that you walk the best bits and return at the end of the day to a lovely cottage with hot showers and warm beds. A spectacular walk and no worries!

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Tracey

Tracey, Brisbane, May 2018

5.0
2018-12-06T11:02:59+00:00

Tracey, Brisbane, May 2018

Tracey
I thoroughly recommend doing the Great Ocean Walk with Ekno Travels. Sharon has organised the trip so that you walk the best bits and return at the end of the day to a lovely cottage with hot showers and warm beds. A spectacular walk and no worries! read more
Local guide Vikas was also a brilliant choice, always open to chat about India and arrange some extra wishes. He was tireless, always living the slogan – ‘In India, everything is possible!’ It was just an amazing, brilliant, fantastic journey every hour of the way. I really fell in love with the country and I can’t wait to return!

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Mario

Mario Becker, Switzerland

5.0
2018-06-07T07:52:15+00:00

Mario Becker, Switzerland

Mario
Local guide Vikas was also a brilliant choice, always open to chat about India and arrange some extra wishes. He was tireless, always living the slogan – ‘In India, everything is possible!’ It was just an amazing, brilliant, fantastic journey every hour of the way. I really fell in love with the country and I View Full →
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