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"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
Selected
JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
Selected
JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part II
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part II
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
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From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
Part III covers the journey from New Delhi to the Himalayas across Mumbai, Southern India, Sri Lanka, Central India and finally northern India.
Doing a loop of India could take a lifetime. Because "mother India" has an ability to make all travelers her own. India weaves races, cultures, religions and philosophies into a tapestry that grows richer and more intricate every time we travel here.
Be it watching the sunrise at Taj Mahal, cruising down a Keralan river on a houseboat, kicking back a Goan beah, or relaxing in a Shimla hill station - India delivers great experiences! Add in cows in the streets, mad traffic and thousands of rickshaws, snake charmers, world's largest slums, maharajahs in palaces, gods and goddesses, and killer spicy hot curries.
On our list with top countries to travel across India is in the top 3. We simply love this country.
To experience India is mind-altering: Indians are openminded and talkative, and the way their cultures and everyday lives are played out invites for numerous encounters, and so we share the dreams, sorrows, tribulations and joy of a billion fellow human beings.
Locations: India & Sri Lanka; the entire journey took +7 months
This is the third leg of our journey along the fabled Hippy Trail, traveling overland from Europe toward the Himalayas. The first two legs took us through Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan, following ancient trade routes, crossing deserts and mountain ranges, and experiencing some of the most fascinating cultures along the historic route from West to South Asia.
From Pakistan, we crossed into India, a country that is less a nation and more a continent in itself. Few places on Earth offer such diversity of cultures, religions, landscapes, languages, and cuisines. Our journey began in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, where colonial architecture, Bollywood glamour, and endless human activity combine to create one of the world's most energetic cities.
Heading south, we followed India's tropical west coast through Goa, famous for its golden beaches, Portuguese heritage, and laid-back atmosphere. Further south, in Kerala, we drifted through palm-fringed backwaters, explored spice plantations in the Western Ghats, and experienced a slower pace of life shaped by fishing villages, tea estates, and centuries of maritime trade.
The journey continued into Tamil Nadu, where spectacular Hindu temples dominate the landscape and daily life remains closely connected to ancient traditions. Massive temple complexes, colorful festivals, and sacred rituals offered a glimpse into one of the oldest continuously living civilizations on the planet.
Crossing the Palk Strait, we reached Sri Lanka, a tropical island rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Here we explored ancient kingdoms, colonial towns, mountain tea plantations, wildlife reserves, and endless stretches of coastline. Despite its modest size, Sri Lanka proved to be one of the most diverse destinations on our entire journey.
Returning to mainland India, we traveled along the east coast through Chennai before continuing north toward Calcutta (Kolkata), one of the great cultural capitals of Asia. The city impressed us with its intellectual heritage, colonial grandeur, vibrant street life, and unmistakable Bengali character.
From the humid plains of eastern India, we turned northward into the vast landscapes of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Gradually the climate cooled, the air became thinner, and the scenery transformed into towering mountain ranges. The roads climbed through pine forests, deep valleys, and remote villages perched on steep hillsides. Every kilometer brought us closer to the world's highest mountains.
The journey culminated in Ladakh, one of the most spectacular and remote regions of the Indian Himalayas. Often referred to as "Little Tibet," Ladakh is a land of high-altitude deserts, Buddhist monasteries, snow-capped peaks, and ancient caravan routes that once linked India with Central Asia. Here, surrounded by some of the highest mountains on Earth, we reached the final destination of this leg of our overland adventure.
More travel content in this region:
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Islands hopping in the Lakshadweep Islands
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Islands hopping in the Andaman Islands
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Islands hopping in the Maldives.
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Exploration of the Eastern Indian Himalayas and Bhutan
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Travel along the Karakorum Highway in neighboring Pakistan and our mountaineering in the Hunza Valley in Pakistan
Selected pics from this part of the journey:
(to see all photos, click Show More at the end of the gallery)
...on the Hippy Trail covers mainland India, Sri Lanka and parts of the Himalayas.
