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TOP "Going uptown?": Splitting the fare on a pedicab in Jaipur, India. 1. Livin' on a prayer: Prayer flags line the route in the Himalayas.. 2. Taktsang Monastery, scourge of door-to-door salesmen since 1692. From the metropolis to the mountains At first glance, India and the Himalayas may seem like complete opposites – one colourful, bustling, and dynamic; the other peaceful, secluded, and meditative. Whether you're standing in awe of the Taj Mahal, sailing the Ganges or learning about Tibetan Buddhism right at its birthplace, you'll come home forever changed. Find both your inner peace and your outer joy. Hike to the Tiger's Nest BHUTAN Clinging 3,000m (nearly 2 mi) up to the side of Paro Valley's steep walls since 1692, Bhutan's Taktsang Monastery (nicknamed "the Tiger's Nest") seems to defy both physics and logic. But once you've witnessed the otherworldly view from here for yourself, you'll discover it all makes perfect sense. See trip ADPP on page 47. Women on Wheels INDIA This G Adventures-supported project introduces you to incredible Indian women who have empowered themselves by earning a professional driver's license to provide you with a safe and comfortable ride from the airport. Women on Wheels not only helps local women, but it enables you to forge the kind of instant connections that make travelling worthwhile. Pokhara trekking NEPAL Most travellers see this city as the terminus of the Annapurna trekking circuit. Wedged neatly amid the Himalayas and bordering a gorgeous lake, Pokhara looks as nice as it feels, and offers a host of adventure- some pursuits like parasailing, kayaking and further mountain treks. See trip ANNA on page 41. 1 2 Experience India & Himalayas 18