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Between Drums and Trance: the Shaman Festival
The wind rolls over the dry plain like an invisible breath from the mountains. It is early in the morning and the air is heavy with...

inspirasian
Aug 171 min read


Unique Cham Festive in Zanskar
himalayawander | Experience colorful Buddhist festivals in Ladakh: travel through monasteries, mountain passes, and ancient rituals in the heart of the Himalayas. A unique cultural experience with local guides and small private touring.

Emmy
Jul 132 min read


Fujian's Tea Journey
Join us on a tea-themed journey through Fujian, one of China’s most important tea-producing hubs, home to dramatic mountains and gorges,...

inspirasian
May 151 min read


Avant-garde Art in Beijing
In the northeast of Beijing unfolds a world where steel, concrete, and art merge: the 798 Art District. Once a complex of socialist...

inspirasian
May 71 min read


Silk Road Travels: Fabled route of cultural exchange
Reizen op maat naar Uzbekistan met Himalayawander. Routes op maat gemaakt langs iconische steden als Samarkand, Bukhara en Khiva, waar turquoise koepels, sierlijke mozaïeken en eeuwenoude karavanserais het rijke erfgoed van Centraal-Azië onthullen.

inspirasian
Mar 253 min read


Bhutan Trails: Hike in spectacular valleys and behold glorious temples
Renowned as the World’s Happiest Country, Bhutan is one of the last iconic Buddhist Kingdom that is immensely rich and protected in...

Emmy
Sep 23, 20246 min read


Discover the Magic of Kashmir
Kashmir, often referred to as "paradise on earth," is an enchanting region in northern India, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. Known...

inspirasian
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Ancient Treasures of Maijishan Grottoes
Just a few miles south of the Silk Road in Gansu Province, lies one of the most spectacular artistic treasure of China’s past – the...

inspirasian
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Mysterious Lakes of Badain Jaran Desert
From singing sand dunes to unexplained lakes, the Badain Jaran Desert is marked by its mysterious natural wonders. The Spring-Fed lakes...

inspirasian
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Desertscapes and Grottoes
For centuries, the winding province of Gansu marked the eastern edge of the exotic Silk Road. On this adventurous twist on a classic Silk...

inspirasian
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Tibetan Camping Retreat
Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in the Tibetan Plateau. Surrounded by endless meters of fields, abundant wildlife including...

inspirasian
May 4, 20232 min read


Eagle Festival of Mongolia: Ancient Traditions of the Steppe
Mongolia’s eagle festivals celebrate the Kazakh tradition of hunting with trained eagles, a custom that spans centuries and which few...

inspirasian
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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