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Splash Adventures
In summer, agencies like Splash Adven-tures, offer daily rafting excursions through splendid canyon scenery from Phey to Nimmu (for beginners, grade I/II, Rs650 to Rs850) and from Chiling to Nimmu (grade II/III, Rs1200 to Rs1400). Prepare to get very wet. By pre-arrangement, more serious multiday rafting trips are possible for experienced rafters on the Indus, climaxing with grade IV sections around Skurbuchan.
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Himalayan Journeys
- Leh, India
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In summer, Himalayan Journeys offers daily rafting excursions through splendid canyon scenery from Phey to Nimmu (for beginners, grade I/II, Rs650 to Rs850) and from Chiling to Nimmu (grade II/III, Rs1200 to Rs1400). Prepare to get very wet. By pre-arrangement, more serious multiday rafting trips are possible for experienced rafters on the Indus, climaxing with grade IV sections around Skurbuchan.
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Meditation Centre
- Leh, India
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Book for three- or 10-day residential courses in vipassana meditation at the organisation’s much bigger Meditation Centre, approximately 12km southeast. On Sunday the Meditation Centre runs a one-day discussion and introduction to meditation (Rs400 including lunch and bus transfer from Leh).
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Himalayan Bikers
- Leh, India
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Agent Himalayan Bikers hires mountain bikes (per day from Rs400) and organises daily cycle-back tours to Khardung La, where jeeps take you up but gravity brings you back down. The Rs900 per person fee includes bike hire, permit and support vehicle.
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Summer Holidays
Summer Holidays hires mountain bikes (per day from Rs400) and organises daily cycle-back tours to Khardung La, where jeeps take you up but gravity brings you back down. The Rs900 per person fee includes bike hire, permit and support vehicle.
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Druk White Lotus School
The Druk White Lotus School welcomes suitably skilled volunteer teachers. Its modern buildings elegantly combine traditional design elements with the latest in sustainable technological engineering.
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Tourism Reception Centre
When tourist numbers are sufficient the Tourism Reception Centre runs useful day-return excursion buses to Sonamarg (Rs170), Gulmarg (Rs160) and Pahalgam (Rs170), all departing at 8.30am.
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Gondola Cable Car
A two-stage Gondola Cable Car, 1km west of Gulmarg’s bus stand, whisks you up Afarwat Mountain to 3930m, then 4390m for outstanding views.
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Jawahar Institute
The Jawahar Institute, 1km south of the town centre, organises fair-value multiday treks and skiing.
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Open Ladakh
Open Ladakh runs meditation sessions, yoga, weekend retreats in Stok and longer introductory courses.
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Royal Springs Golf Course
Green fees are Rs400/Us$20 for Indians/foreigners at the Royal Springs Golf Course near the Botanical Gardens.
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Mahabodhi Centre
The Mahabodhi Centre runs 1½-hour yoga classes followed by a meditation session.
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Highland Excursions
Up the Aru road, white-water rafting is offered by Highland Excursions.
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Kashmir Golf Club
Recalling Srinagar's British past, there are several upmarket golf clubs. Try the Kashmir Golf Club.
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Houseboat Owners Association
The Houseboat Owners Association can organise free shikara tours for you.
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Lhasi Karpo Ecological Trek & Tours
- Leh, India
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The knowledgeable owner is also the guide for Old Town walking tours.
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