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Sakyadhita - Chenrezig Institute Sunshine Coast
Wander the beautiful grounds set amongst the rain forest and get to feel the sand between your toes at one of Queensland’s best beaches, Mooloolaba,
Sakyadhita - Victoria - Melbourne City & The Great Stupa at Bendigo
You will get to see two different types of Buddhism in Australia by visiting the Quang Mingh Temple and the Great Stupa.
Hidden Gems of the Himalayas with Vikas Kumar
Mountains, monasteries, tea gardens, British heritage and many more explore the hidden gems of the Himalayas with Vikas Kumar.
2019 Great Ocean Walk
This is one of Australia’s most iconic treks. Join us as we take in the many highlights between Blanket Bay and the Twelve Apostles.
2019 Spiti Valley Tour
The glorious Spiti Valley is a remote and little visited location, making this trip a once in a lifetime journey.
2019 Pushkar Camel Fair
Experience India’s rich heritage and cultural diversity as we travel through Rajasthan and soak up the atmosphere at the world famous Pushkar Camel Fair.
2020 Holi - The Festival of Colours
Join us as we celebrate all of the joy and colour that India has to offer during the iconic Holi festival.
2019 Hemis Festival, Ladakh
Take an unforgettable journey to the mighty and awe inspiring Himalayas and witness the traditional Ladakhi Buddhist festival first hand.
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Slow travel on the Himalayan Queen
As travel becomes faster, cheaper and less personalized, slow-travel becomes one of those hidden luxuries. Train travel is very much about slow travel. There is
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TESTIMONIALS
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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2018-12-06T11:11:49+00:00
Katie, Gold Coast, May 2018
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 →
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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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2018-12-06T11:02:59+00:00
Tracey, Brisbane, May 2018
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
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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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2018-06-07T07:52:15+00:00
Mario Becker, Switzerland
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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My recent trip through Rajasthan with Ekno Tours was incredible. I was a bit apprehensive about taking a group of 18 women on tour but I needn’t have worried as Vikas and Sharon had everything covered and managed the group with ease offering guidance, insight and flexibility along the way to meet the group’s needs. The accommodation was comfortable and all the meals were divine (it’s important to like Indian food).
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2016-01-25T10:02:35+00:00
Tammie Day – Vibrant Women
My recent trip through Rajasthan with Ekno Tours was incredible. I was a bit apprehensive about taking a group of 18 women on tour but I needn’t have worried as Vikas and Sharon had everything covered and managed the group with ease offering guidance, insight and flexibility along the way to meet the group’s needs. View Full →
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Thank you Ekno!. This was an excellent trip – your local knowledge really made things go smoothly and efficiently and we were always safe and well looked after. I’m VERY impressed with your ability to deal with border guards, cooks, and others!
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2016-01-25T11:18:28+00:00
Holly, Brisbane
Thank you Ekno!. This was an excellent trip – your local knowledge really made things go smoothly and efficiently and we were always safe and well looked after. I’m VERY impressed with your ability to deal with border guards, cooks, and others! read more
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Thank you so much Ekno Tours for but the chance to see the Buddha’s holy sites with other like minded people, with all the hassle taken out of the trip by your great planning. It was a life changing trip, thank you so much.
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2016-01-25T11:06:04+00:00
Diana, Perth
Thank you so much Ekno Tours for but the chance to see the Buddha’s holy sites with other like minded people, with all the hassle taken out of the trip by your great planning. It was a life changing trip, thank you so much. read more
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I felt the overall trip was a wonderful experience and fulfilled all my expectations as a pilgrim. The places we visited are now etched into my heart as they are meant to be and as a bonus so are the wonderful friends I shared the pilgrimage with . Thank you , all of you.
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2016-01-25T11:03:35+00:00
John, Sydney
I felt the overall trip was a wonderful experience and fulfilled all my expectations as a pilgrim. The places we visited are now etched into my heart as they are meant to be and as a bonus so are the wonderful friends I shared the pilgrimage with . Thank you , all of you. read View Full →
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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.
2019-01-29T06:06:54+00:00
Haley Jones, Australia
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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Vikas is a remarkable tour guide. Well organised, fun and with such an inspirational life story! It was great to have him interpret and explain situations, history and culture. I can’t actually speak highly enough of him – one gem of a tour guide.
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2018-06-07T07:49:45+00:00
Rosalyn Johnson, New Zealand
Vikas is a remarkable tour guide. Well organised, fun and with such an inspirational life story! It was great to have him interpret and explain situations, history and culture. I can’t actually speak highly enough of him – one gem of a tour guide. read more
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What a way to finish our trip in India. Thanks Sharon Thrupp and Shiv for organizing everything so perfectly for us. The drivers and guides have always been on time and have treated us with the utmost respect. We enjoyed our stays at the hotels and haveli.
We were overwhelmed walking into the Taj Mahal this morning. Feeling very blessed and lucky to have had this privilege.
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We were overwhelmed walking into the Taj Mahal this morning. Feeling very blessed and lucky to have had this privilege.
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2017-11-07T18:27:13+00:00
Tracy & Neil, Australia
What a way to finish our trip in India. Thanks Sharon Thrupp and Shiv for organizing everything so perfectly for us. The drivers and guides have always been on time and have treated us with the utmost respect. We enjoyed our stays at the hotels and haveli. We were overwhelmed walking into the Taj Mahal View Full →
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