INCLINE VILLAGE, NV (January 2007)— Myths and Mountains treats travelers to a collection of journeys designed around some of the world’s most intriguing festivals. With its inside track to travel in Asia and South America, the Lake Tahoe-based cultural travel company ensures that travelers are treated to authentic festival experiences.

“Festivals are windows into other cultures,” says Dr. Antonia Neubauer, Myths and Mountains founder and president. “Whether the festival observes a change of season, revives an ancient tradition or honors a famous individual, the events bring people together to celebrate their lives, beliefs and dreams.”

Celebrations from Bhutan to Nepal
Bhutan
Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan: Bengalis to Buddhists
Festivals: Tsechu (March) and Jambay Drup (October). Highlights: Visiting the Himalayan jewels of Sikkim and Darjeeling; lodging at a private tea estate; dining with Bhutanese courtiers; watching the sun rise on Kanchenjunga. 23 days, 22 nights ▪ 2007: March 9-30; October 8-29 ▪ Land price per person: From $6,895 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Cooking, Culture and Festivals in Bhutan
Festivals: Ura Yakchoe (April) and Wangdi Tsechu (September). Highlights: Meeting weavers and artists; visiting temples; wandering craft and food markets; learning to cook local dishes; horseback riding to Takstang Monastery. 10 days, 9 nights ▪ 2007: April 25-May 4, September 4-23 ▪ Land price per person starts at $2,895 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

China
Festivals and Textiles of Miao and Dong
Festivals: Sister’s Meal Festival (April), Lusheng Festival (November). Highlights: Viewing the artistry of textiles—from batik to embroidery—crafted by hill tribe villagers; taking sewing lessons from villagers; learning local songs and dances. 10 days, 9 nights ▪ 2007: April 27-May 5, November 1-10 ▪ Land price per person: From $3,350 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Tibetan Lands
Shaman Festival and Artistic Heritage of Amdo
Festivals: Shamanic festivals in Mayba, Sakkyi and Lhanggya. Highlights: Exploring monasteries filled with artwork, carvings and sculpture; praying and sipping salt tea with monks. 17 days, 16 nights ▪ 2007: July 23-August 8 ▪ Land price per person: From $4,370 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

The Litang Horse Festival
Festival: Khampa Horse Festival. Highlights: Being one of the few western visitors to witness the festival, high on the Tibetan plateau; meeting Khampa warriors and women; visiting monasteries on horseback; learning to make tsampa and salt tea. 20 days, 19 nights ▪ 2007: July 28-August 10 ▪ Land price per person: From $4,890 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

India
Rajasthan: Pushkar and Nagaur Festivals
Festivals: Nagaur Festival (February) and Pushkar Festival (November). Highlights: Taking a camel safari through the magical Thar Desert; talking with the camel herders and their families; lodging at the luxurious Lake Palace Hotel in the middle of Lake Pichola; sipping tea with Rajput nobility; riding a narrow gauge train through the Aravali hills. 19 days, 18 nights ▪ 2007: February 14-March 3, November 5-23 ▪ Land price per person: From $7,815 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

The Festivals of Ladakh
Festivals: Hemis Festival (June) and Ladakh Festival (September). Highlights: Attending a healing session with a Ladakhi oracle; visiting ancient monasteries; playing music and dancing with the locals. 12 days, 11 nights ▪ 2007: June 21-July 2, July30-August 10, September 1-12 ▪ Land price per person: From $3,995 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Nepal
Photographic Exploration: Lo Manthang at Festival Time with Bill Chapman
Festivals: Teej Festival. Highlights: Photographing the festive celebration in Mustang (Lo Manthang); horseback riding or hiking amid colorful fall foliage in the beautiful Kali Gandhaki Valley. 18 days, 17 nights ▪ 2007: May 5-June 22 ▪ Land price per person: From $5,995 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Included in the Trip Price
The price for every Myths and Mountains journey includes a comprehensive travel insurance policy and a $50 donation to READ, the company’s non-profit project, to help support educational, economic and social development in rural communities around the world.

For More Information
For detailed information on all Myths and Mountains journeys or to request free copies of the 2007 Journeys of a Lifetime catalog, contact Myths and Mountains at 800-670-MYTHS (6984) or www.MythsAndMountains.com.

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