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A UNIQUE UTOPIA IN HIMACHAL: MALANA VILLAGE (2652m)

Below the Chandrakhani Pass of the Kullu Valley lies the Village of Malana, a small community of tribal people who have a unique culture and their very own government, being the first known democracy.

Stories reveal how the Greeks under Alexander the Great penetrated as far as Malian village where few soldiers who were left behind from his army intermarried and developed a new and different society called Malana Village Society.

Marriage system in Malana is not so strict like Hindu marriage. No one really marries in the village in the sense that if a boy or a girl develop a liking for each other during the holy village festival, the boy has to pay Rs 20/- to their holy temple. Multiple marriage is the norm and therefore divorce is unknown. There is no age barrier for marriage. A 17 year old boy can marry a 40 year old woman.

The village has its own laws. There has never been police in Malana village and they do not have any respect for outside authority. The village has been divided into two zones for judicial purposes. One is higher court like Supreme Court, which is headed, by the Head Priest and another is Lower Court is headed for the settlement of the minor disputes. At the center of the village is a 816mts platform made out of stone, which is known as the Supreme Court.

Legend has it that Akbar’s men snatched 02 coins from certain pilgrims who had brought coins from Malana and as a result, Akbar’s treasury got polluted and he developed Leprosy. Akbar personally wanted to pay homage to the God Jamlu at Malana and sent his own image along with two coins in question. This image can still be seen in the temple.

The unique geographical location of this village with its ecological diversity enables the people to preserve its biodiversity.

A trek through this region provides excellent photo opportunities, is an ideal spot for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

The Moderate 04 days trek and one-day jeep journey starts at Naggar, a short drive from Manali, on the left bank of the river Beas. Care and respect for local custom is essential as one treks through this village with its very reserved social culture.

MALANA TREK

REGION: Manali, Naggar, Jari Road-ahead and Parvati valley.

SEASON: June to end October

MAX. ALTITUDE: (3600m.)

NO. OF DAYS: 4 DAYS trek and one day journey, Jari to Manali.

AGE GROUP: Above 15 YEARS.

HIGH PASSES: Over 01 moderate pass - Chanderkhani (3600m.).

GRADING: A reasonable degree of physical fitness is needed for this trek.

Day 01: Manali Rumsu (2600m.) Trek begins at Naggar 3 hrs. Manali to Naggar by jeep and it is 21 km from Manali. Delightfully situated on a wooded slope and commanding an extensive view of the valley, it is famous for its temples, ancient castle, and the Roerich Art Gallery.

Day 02: Rumsu-Nauya Tapru (below Chanderkhani pass) 3hrs. According to legend thousands of years ago, Jamlu (presiding deity of Malana) was carrying a basket containing Gods of Kullu. When he opened the casket on top of the pass, a very strong wind blew the gods all over Kullu valley to their present abodes. Since then the valley is known as “the valley of Gods”.

Day 03: Nauya Tapru-Malana (2651m.) 4hrs trek. On the top of Chanderkhani Pass one can have a striking view of Deo Tibba overlooking the Malana glen and other snow crowned giants on the Spiti border. Malana comprises two villages about a hundred yards apart. The temple building is considered sacred & no one wearing leather shoes is allowed within its precincts.

Day 04: Malana - Malana dam (Road-Ahead) (1524m.) 4hrs.trek. Today’s trek descends down to Jari in a zig – zag way. A wonderful view of Pin Parvati range of mountains can be seen. 4hrs.journey by jeep or car.

Trek concluded.

What is included

Sleeping bags

Tents

Toilets

Porters – It also depend at what time of the year you are going for trek and what is the current condition. Some time there is snow so the mules cannot be taken. In such conditions we have to take porters.

Mattreses.

Meals

What to bring

Warm clothes

Windproof jacket

Trekking Shoes

Socks

Daysack

Sunglasses

Water Bottle

Best months - April-May-June-September-October

Other activities that can combined

Photography Workshop

Want to book this package? Here are contact details:

Tel.: 91 11 45190000

Mobile: 09811004344

Email: info@wanderglobe.in

Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam, Tamil Nadu, South India

In South India, Tamil Nadu, Wander Globe arranges for a visit to a small village near Kanchipuram - called the Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam. It trains underprivileged children in Kattaikkuttu, a ritual/ folk theatre form from northern Tamil Nadu which is sort of like a folk Kathakali - performances happen in villages during different festival and last all through the night. The stories are usually based on episodes from the Mahabharat, though usually different folk variants, so it's very different from the northern version of the epic.

The Gurukulam is the brainchild of P. Rajagopal, one of the most distinguished Kattaikkuttu actors of modern times, and his wife Hanne M. de Bruin, a distinguished Dutch Indologist and Educator. The children learn Kuttu in a residentail setting, and are also home schooled in English, Maths and other subjects. The Gurukulam, which in turn is part of the Kattaikkuttu Sangam, has a lovely seven acre space in a village about eight km from the temple town of Kanchipuram, which includes a comfortable (though not luxury) guest house suitable for Indian and international travellers, and as part of their fund raising intitiative they regularly host different groups for whom they organize special Kuttu demonstrations and performances in addition to visits to the temples in Kanchipuram town and around the district.

Visiting Rajasthan is an unforgettable experience

Rajasthan, known for its royal beauty, is called as land of emperors. The very thought of Rajasthan flashes through our mind the picture of majestic forts, exotic palaces and rich architectural heritage, vibrant people, bright & colourful attire and camels moving through the sand. There are many heritage hotels in Rajasthan where you can stay. You can also go for a camel safari and enjoy the rustic charm of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan has host of memorable tourist places to offer. Udaipur, Jaipur, Pushkar and Jodhpur are some popular destination of this majestic state of India. The uniqueness of Rajasthan lies in the lingering flavour of medieval times in the rich art and crafts, colourful markets and vibrant people. The sight of camels, oxen, elephants on the road of villages and towns adds to the medieval touch. Visiting Rajasthan is an unforgettable experience. Wanderglobe offers following tour packages for Rajasthan:

- Best of Rajasthan Tour Package

- Royal Rajasthan Tour Package

- Colours of Rajasthan Tour Package

BACK TO NATURE AND THE SELF - A TRIP TO THE VALLEY OF THE GODS

Wander Globe Inc. has planned a series of tours for young and old, for individuals and groups in October. Our experts can also customise a tour for you anywhere in India, to suit your individual and group requirements.

Enjoy a unique, exciting and educational trip, suitable for adults and kids, during your holidays for the Commonwealth Games:

PARVATI VALLEY-MANALI : 6 DAY TRIP

DAY 1

- Pick up from bus stand and transfer to Manikaran (1700 mts., 36 kms)

- Check into guesthouse and rest for a couple of hours.

- Evening visit to the Gurduwara with relaxing Hot Springs.

DAY 2

- Transfer to Barshani (40-50 min. drive)

- Trek from Barshani to Kheerganga (3070 mts.) along the ‘Parvati river’ , through a lush forest enjoying some of the most beautiful, natural, and mostly untouched surrounding views. The walk is a gentle slope for most of the 4-5 hrs.

- Kheerganga being a holy spot consists of a 360 degree view of the surrounding peaks and perfect hot springs to relax your tired body after a day of trekking.

- Overnight stay at camp with a campfire in the evening.

DAY 3

- Walk back to Barshani and transfer to Manali (2000 mts.). Drive approx. 4 hrs.

- Relax at guest house/ hotel on arrival and an evening excursion to the market area.

DAY 4

- Full day adventure including-

- Canyonning (absailing down a waterfall, fully equipped with wetsuits, helmets, and all the other safety requirements, plus a guide). Overnight stay in Vashisht

DAY 5

- Early morning fishing excursion along the Beas river -3-4 hrs to learn the art of fishing in the river with an experienced guide.

- Evening at Vashisht sulphur springs and night walk .

- Overnight at Vashisht

DAY 6

- A visit to the famous Hadimba temple and a trip to the Nagar Castle and Roerich’s art gallery (18th century)

- Evening bus back to Delhi – Volvo.

For more information, call us at: 011 40516434, 65154032, 9811004344

Visit us at: www.wanderglobe.in

Himalayan Adventure Tour - Mesmerizing Mountains & Mysticism

Wanderglobe in association with Wanderland Inc. is organizing a unique Himalayan Adventure Programme for kids and young adults. The 12 Nights/13 Days programme shall start on May 31st this year.

The tour will take you to the breathtaking mountains of North India’s Zanskar, Ladakh and Great Himalayan ranges. The route will pass through unparalleled scenery and exceptional immersion. Our Himalayan Adventure offers strong, well-conditioned students a remarkable opportunity to explore remote, rugged valleys and high passes amidst the most phenomenal mountain ranges in the world. Adding to the remarkable setting for the program is a cultural backdrop of the Ladakhis and the Tibetans—nomads, herders, farmers, and hardened religious followers.

Staging the program out of Leh, the capital of Ladakh, we offer students immediate and intimate engagement with various development roups and projects on ecology. We visit the prominent monasteries of Hemis and Thikse, and have the chance to explore in greater depth the cultural heritage and religious traditions of the local population by living with families in a selection of nearby mountain communities.

Safely acclimatized to our average 12,000-foot elevation—we journey onwards and upwards into the surrounding Zanskar region. Here, jagged peaks and windswept drainages compose a raw, arid landscape that cradles small and seldom visited communities that are seldom seen by outsiders. Alongside thunderous rivers and in the shadow of the earth’s highest mountains, these villages run as they have for centuries, sustained by limited farming, yak and sheep husbandry, trade, and the patronage of monasteries. With many of these villages cut off from the rest of the world by high passes, the traditional culture and Buddhist heritage have been well preserved.

During our time in the mountains, we begin to shift our focus from the region’s social and historical landscape to expedition planning, high-altitude travel, and minimum-impact camping. Trekking through the cloud-stripped mountains, we encounter monasteries draped in ghostly prayer flags, snowbound passes, and welcoming shepherds who lead their flocks to feed in the lush alpine valleys. Up here, we enjoy only the sounds of sheep, hawks and the wind, and we sleep beneath night skies that are milky with stars. If there is heaven on earth - this is it, this is it!

Wish to participate? Here are contact details:

Tel.: 91 11 45190000

Mobile: 09811004344

Email: shibani@wanderlandinc.com

Immortal Taj Mahal

Synonymous with love and romance, the Taj mahal, at Agra, was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also called as "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Wander Globe's Taj Mahal travel package offers visits to the incredible Taj Mahal as well as the tigers of Sariksa Tiger Reserve. Besides the visits to Sariska Tiger reserve and the Taj Mahal, we will also take you to the Gwalior palace and fort.

The Taj Mahal Travel Package

Commonwealth Games 2010 & India Travel

Wander Globe Inc., India's leading travel agency has geared itself to offer to the visitors and participants the accomodation and excursions so that the trip to Commonwealth Games 2010 becomes an affair to remember! Here are few specially designed short trips and excursions for this sport event:

Heritage Walks: Glimpses of the historical city Delhi

Visit to Akshardham Temple, Delhi, India: 1 - 1/2 hours Walk

Tour to the Salt Desert, Kutch, Gujarat: 3 Nights/4 Days

Ajanta Ellora (Aurangabad) Tour: 2 Nights/3 Days

Sacred Journey to Ujjain & Indore: 2 Nights/3 Days

Dharamshala/Mcleod Ganj Tour: 2 Nights/3 Days

Agra Jaipur Khejarla Tour: 2 Nights/3 Days

Royal Rajasthan Tour: 3 Nights/4 Days

Colours of Rajasthan Tour: 3 Nights/4 Days

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