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September 27, 1996

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A View from the Top, 2, Fast Facts

Adventure tourism in the Himalayas

Archana Masih

Tiger Tops' Ladakh Sarai: A yurt camp for 30 people, situated 11, 500 feet above sea level, in the Stok village in Leh. Dining and lounge area designed in the traditional Ladakhi house.

The Sarai is operational from mid May to mid October.

How to get there: Indian Airlines flight from Delhi to Leh on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday at 07.00 reaching Leh at 08.15 am. Or a drive from Manali through the Lahaul valley. Or trek across the monitions from Kishtwar, Zansakar or Lahaul.

Tiger Tops Lodge, Kathmandu: Situated in the Chitwan National Park, the lodge has tree houses and bungalows. Nepalese style dining and lounge area.

How to get there: Royal Nepal Airline Avro or Twin Otter flies guests to the airstrip in Chitwan valley. Or three day raft trip on the Seti and Trisuli rivers by Himalayan River Exploration. Or by road from Kathmandu.

For further information contact Kersi Dubash at Himalayan Holidays in Bombay at (022) 283 6301 or 202 5757/ 4343 extension 6716: Fax (022) 283 6302

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