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Summer sunshine casts the rugged, breathtaking landscape of Ladakh in dazzling relief. Our trail winds through rose-colored canyons, medieval monasteries, and flocks tended by friendly shepherds.

Tropical rainforest, wilderness preserve, botanical garden - the Mekong River charts our path and nature's spectacle is all around us.

Trek north of the snowcapped Annapurna into the tawny landscape of Mustang, a vassal state within Nepal and one of the last Tibetan Buddhist kingdoms. We'll hike among verdant, irrigated fields and enter the fortress-like villages known as dzongs.

Embarking from the exotic Silk Road oasis of Kashgar, we trek from the verges of the Taklamakan Desert into the remote watershed of the eastern Karakorum. During this epic expedition, we trek over high passes and ford rivers on camelback.

Embarking from the exotic Silk Road oasis of Kashgar, we trek from the verges of the Taklamakan Desert into the remote watershed of the eastern Karakorum. During this epic expedition, we trek over high passes and ford rivers on camelback.

Celebrate one of the many annual festivals in Bhutan with vividly costumed Buddhist dancers. Then set out for the base camp of 23,996-foot Chomolhari in Bhutan's high country wilderness along the Tibetan border.

Trek beneath gorgeous Himalayan vistas through wildflowers, meadows and forests. Let the Laya people charm you with their hospitality.

This challenging month-long trekking expedition is our longest and most difficult. During this Himalayan high traverse, look for exotic wildlife and experience remote village culture.

Trek beneath gorgeous Himalayan vistas through wildflowers, meadows and forests. Let the Laya people charm you with their hospitality.

Arrive at Everest Base Camp (17,389') via the historic route taken by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. We'll pause along the way in Sherpa villages, teahouses, markets, and Buddhist monasteries.