Ekno Travels

31/05/2024

It’s been a busy few weeks at . has been on tour in India and Sharon Thrupp has been in Sumatra and Java in Indonesia researching for an upcoming . Wonderful to make new connections’ particularly in Jambi and Bali.

30/05/2024

While Delhi has been unusually hot this past week, our Hidden Gems tour participants have been keeping cool in the Himalayas and sampling the local fare.

16/05/2024

Is Japan on your bucket list? If it is then now is the time. Join me to experience the ancient highlights of this unique country set against the stunning colours of autumn.

As a small group, we’ll explore the magnificent cities of the Edo era, which remain steeped in timeless traditions. In Tokyo we’ll take in the districts known for their local artisans and cultural curiosities as we visit some of Japan’s most significant Buddhist and Shinto shrines. No visit to Japan is complete without a visit to Kyoto, a city where ancient culture has been preserved and combined alongside the ultra-modern. In Kyoto we’ll have the opportunity to take part in in a traditional tea ceremony.

We’ll also experience the natural landscape awash with the beautiful colours of autumn as we take in the highlights of Mount Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa. We’ll journey to significant Buddhist sites, including Nara with its famous Deer Park and Toda-ji Temple; and Mount Koya, a temple town nestled amongst the mountains, where we’ll stay in an shukubo (temple) and experience Shingon Buddhism firsthand.

We’ll finish the tour in Osaka, where we’ll explore ancient castles and bustling streets awash with street food and neon lights.

As with all our experiences, we select our accommodation and locations with an eye on combining comfort and culture into one unique experience. We’ll stay in traditional ryokans with onsens (hot baths) in Kanazawa and Takayama, and simple but delightful hotels in the other locations.

Early Bird - book and pay the deposit by 31 May 2024
$5,995 per person, twin share
$7,995 per person, single supplement

Tour Dates: 1-13 November 2024

Full details on our website https://eknotravels.com/tours/highlights-of-ancient-japan/ or email me on [email protected]

13/05/2024

Late Spring, early Summer is a magical time in the Himalayas. Ashish Kumar and is on the road exploring Shimla and the Great Himalayan National Park with Sudarshan Kumar.

26/04/2024

Check out our newsletter on our best selling tours in 2024. https://mailchi.mp/eknotravels/calling-all-women-for-three-of-our-best-tours-in-2024?e=93c7e96df0

04/04/2024

A big congratulations to our Tour Guide and Itinerary expert Aashish Kapoor for passing his recent state and federal Tour Guiding exams. These add to his tertiary qualifications as well. We are so lucky to have such a talent as part of our team.Thank you for all that you do, and for being our poster model. 🙏👏🥇🌻🤣

22/03/2024

Is it time to start thinking about your next destination to visit, we have a wide range tours and independent travels from culture to wildlife and trekking we have plenty of offer. Simply click on the QR code and download our latest brochure. You will be spoilt for choice.

06/03/2024

Day 2 more meet and greets and talk on the Lighthouse Stage. Love these events.

05/03/2024

Day 1 at done and dusted. We loved meeting new people and making new connections Vikas Kumar Shiv Kumar Sharon Thrupp

28/02/2024

Next stop Berlin for .

22/02/2024

Beautiful photos from behind and in front of the camera on LuminousJourneys.net currently in Rajasthan, lead by the amazing David Lazar Photography and Vikas Kumar

13/02/2024

18/01/2024

Vikas Kumar and Shiv Kumar in Delhi this week and met up with long term partners Tarun and Sanjay. We have working together since 2006 and we feel very fortunate to have a strong working partnership. Thanks to you both for being there we couldn’t do it without you. 🙏🇮🇳😃

28/12/2023

Is India on your bucket list in 2024? 🤗
From the must do’s of the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, remote locations of Ladakh to Yoga and Ayurveda in the tropical south and everything in between, we can help you make your travels in 2024 a huge success 🥰🙏.

https://eknotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2024-2025-E-Brochure-EknoTravels-230930.pdf

22/12/2023

07/12/2023

Quick visit to Sydney for # lunch. An amazing event complete with snow on a hot summers day. Thanks Council of Australian Tour Operators

08/11/2023

Last day of today. It’s been a great event to attend with new connections for both and Homeward bound tomorrow both to Oz and India ✈️😍💙🌎

17/11/2022

It’s Pilgrimage time again to Japan, 1-10 July 2023 and led by Sharon. The Pilgrimage will follow in the footsteps of many pilgrims as we visit the sacred island of Shikoku to walk from Temples 1-9. We will stay in Shubuko’s (temple stays) in Shikoku and Mt Koyasan. Starting in Osaka and ending in Kyoto this is a Pilgrimage not to be missed.

Highlights include
✅2 day walking Pilgrimage in Shikoku
✅2 night temple stay in Mt Koyasan to walk the Women’s Pilgrims Route
✅Visits to sacred Buddhist temples at Koyto and Nara
✅Visit to Itsukushima Shrine and Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima
✅4 day add on to Tokyo 10-14 July 2023
✅Donation to Sakyadhita Australia Association of Buddhist Women

Full details on our website https://eknotravels.com/tours/2023-pilgrimage-to-japan/

25/08/2022

No wonder Vikas Kumar has his big signature smile on as he currently in Ladakh with Mario Becker taking of photographs. Leh, it’s capital is at 3,500 metres and has its roots in Tibet and Buddhism. run tours/pilgrimages during Jun-Sept and is do destination for anyone looking for the exotic. Thanks to Mario and Vikas for the pics.

11/08/2022

Our bespoke experiences are designed to be added bonuses that can perfectly align with your interests.
From an early morning heritage walk through the streets of Jaipur and Jodhpur to a sunset boat ride with local musicians in Varanasi, cooking lunch In a local’s home or a nature walk around Dharamsala, these experiences offer you the chance to delve deeper into daily life.
These experiences can be arranged at a time that suits you as an addition to your tour or independent travels. We believe the journey is all part of creating a memorable experience. https://eknotravels.com/bespoke-experiences/

22/07/2022

My ticket to India is booked for December. It will be 3 years since I was there, the longest period I have been away for in 25 years. In our series of blogs on ‘What I have missed about India’ I wrote that I’m looking forward to my senses coming alive with all the sounds, smells and of course all that yummy food. I’m also looking forward to chai with my friends and seeing the two dogs I left behind. Who can forget those friendly shopkeepers who seem to know more about your life than you did. So much tocatch up on, I can hardly wait. Ps Vikas checked in on Billy this week 🦮🐈‍⬛❤️💜.

https://eknotravels.com/sensesoverloadsharonthrupp/

01/07/2022

Going for nature walks when travelling connects you to that place - to breathe in your surrounds, admire the local vegetation and generally connect with the stillness and beauty is one of those experiences we remember when being in a new place. Join Vikas Kumar and Dharamsala Adventures to discover that joy of nature in the Dharamsala area. The walks are also part of our Bespoke Experiences https://eknotravels.com/bespoke-experiences/

16/06/2022

A sunrise heritage walk in the blue city of Jodhpur is an absolute treat as in the quiet of the early morning you get to enjoy the old city’s architecture and well as all the hidden treasures along the way. The walk is part of our Bespoke Experiences and you will find the full range at the back of our E brochure.https://eknotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/E-Brochure-EknoTravels-2022-2023-Tours.pdf