Mandala Magic small group authentic tours of India Tibet Nepal China

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF INDIA, NEPAL, TIBET AND CHINA.

Mandala Magic tours developed from a dream: a passion to share our experiences and knowledge of sacred sites and ancient wisdom.

We offer real, authentic travel to ensure that your journey is culturally rich, fun and deeply moving.

Be involved and touched by the land, people, culture and eastern spiritual beliefs....take a special journey to the heart of the east.

SHEDULED TOURS 2010
TOUR		DATE		STATUS
India Experience	17 Days	Oct. 29th-Nov 14th	Cost: A$2,880.00 (Land component only) INDIA - SPIRITUAL & ADVENTURE TOUR Delhi, Dharamsala, Agra, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Delhi	BOOKING NOW
SHEDULED TOURS 2011
Tibet – Nepal	23 Days	May 19th-11th June	Cost: Aprox. $A4,800 NEPAL / TIBET/EVEREST / MT KAILASH PILGRIMAGE Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Everest base camp, Circumambulate Mt Kailash, Neylam, Kathmandu	BOOKING NOW
Tibet – Nepal	14 Days	May 19th-1st June	Cost: COST: $A3,600 NEPAL / TIBET/EVEREST / MT KAILASH PILGRIMAGE Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Everest base camp, Circumambulate Mt Kailash, Neylam, Kathmandu	BOOKING NOW
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	Join Gary and Karen on a magical mix of people, landscapes, cultures and religions that make this part of the east so special. Take a different view of life – A fabulous opportunity for the photographer or artist. Bodanath Stupa Khatmandu, Nepal		*MANDALA MAGIC TOURS & WHAT WE OFFER -* We offer real, authentic travel – a ‘warts and all’ adventure that can challenge and delight at the same time. We enjoy a wide range of activities to ensure that your experience is culturally rich, fun and deeply moving. We want you to be involved, to be touched by the land, people and cultures that you visit and not be just an onlooker. TRANSPORT - To get as close as possible to the culture and land that we are travelling through we use a variety of transport to give you the best possible experience. This includes – planes, buses, trains, private jeeps, taxis, rickshaws, cars, elephants, horses, camels and on foot. VISAS and PASSPORTS - We organise all your visas and travel permits for you. You are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the expiry date with at least 2 blank pages. FOOD- The food of India is fantastic! Vibrant flavours, colours, and different textures to experience. There is n enormous array of tastes to excite and tempt with wicked sweets that change with the regions. Try a traditional Thali which has an array of small stainless steel pots filled with different curries and placed on a large platter with rice and a soft unleavened bread. A feast! TOUR GRADINGS- Our tours suit travellers of all ages with average fitness and mobility. Some are more suited to those with a keen interest for exploration and adventure and involve long road or rail journeys, some walking and at times more basic accommodation. We are with you all the way to support and ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. ACCOMODATION - Accommodation generally is comfortable twin share, to add to and enhance your experience, therefore not 5 star (unless stated). Some are refurbished palaces or historical buildings.We endeavour to ensure rooms have their own bathroom and toilet. Hotels are chosen for their location – in the cultural heart of the town, close to everything that you need such as shops, restaurants, money changers, internet etc.Each has something special to offer and most have lovely courtyards and garden settings, and include restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful.(If you choose to have your own room add extra $600) GENERAL INFORMATION- We supply a detailed list of what to pack, information on money, health precautions and climatic conditions, things to be aware of and other general information specific to each tour. We offer free information meetings and have a ’get together dinner’ to meet other members of our groups before departing. After each tour we have a group dinner party to share photos, laughs and our experiences. ABOUT YOUR GUIDES Gary lived in India for 7 years. He settled in Mc Leod Ganj and in a Tibetan Monastery in Southern India studying Tibetan language, culture and Buddhism. He has travelled extensively to England, Africa, Israel, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Nepal, Tibet and India. A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUR GUIDE Karen (nurse) was one of the key people to open, establish and work in Delek Hospital for Tibetan Refugees, Dharamsala. This involved the development of clinics in remote Tibetan settlements throughout northern India. Karen was impressed by Tibetan art, in particular Mandalas, and also the Persian miniature painting of this region. She lived in Dharamsala for almost four years in close association with an Indian, Hindu family. We assist with local language (Gary Tibetan and Karen Hindi) and share our hands on knowledge of customs, art, culture, people and food to ensure that your experience is more than ‘just a tour’. Gary and Karen design unique small group tours of up to ten, through northern India, Nepal and Tibet. Whether you wish to travel as a family, with a group of friends or with a special interest group they will accommodate your needs to create a unique and memorable holiday experience for you. Both are experienced travellers and tour leaders who not only design these tours but travel with you. Karen and Gary offer a ‘real experience’, something that touches the heart of this special part of the world.
We sponsor children at this small private boarding School in the Bihar – the Shanti Buddha Residential Complex. Young monks supported by mandala magic and friends. Nepal monastery.	India touches your heart. Tours are low impact environmentally and demonstrate a deep respect for the unique cultures and religions encountered. Some proceeds from each tour group are donated to a special cause – medical relief with surgical intervention to cure cataract blindness in the Bihar state, India, assistance to disadvantaged children and their families, education of children and aid to widows in India. We support 9 young monks aged from 5 to 12 years in a monastery in Nepal. We also support young girls in the Bihar state paying for full board and a private education for them. Many of our travellers wish to contribute to the countries that we visit in some way…….some give their time in teaching (even a couple of hours of English) , purchase a few blankets and give them to the poor, give a meal to a child, give books and pens to schools, donate money to the widows, and much more. These simple gestures make a difference. Members of our tour groups have the opportunity to visit schools or monasteries or medical centres that we support whilst on tour, if they wish.
	Donations made to aid cataract surgery.	S. Lamont-Stacey & Mandala Magic. Bihar District. Bodh Gaya.
The Sounds of India are unique.	*MANDALA MAGIC TOURS - INCREDIBLE* We have lots of fun and plenty of adventure! From the romantic heart of India – the Taj Mahal, to the spiritual centres – the Ganges for Hindus and Bodh Gaya for Buddhists. Visit the golden triangle, the romantic and fairytale part of India – the land of the Maharajas. See imposing Mogul palaces; explore impressive ruins and experience the majesty and splendour of this region. Climb the foothills of the Himalayas and the Kangra valley to stay in Dharamsala, home of the exiled 14 th Dalai Lama. Experience Tibetan Buddhism, art and culture in a superb mountain setting. Fly to Khatmandu, Nepal – a closed kingdom until 1951 – and a major town on the India – Tibet trade route. Explore this fascinating and ancient city before embarking on a 5 day overland trip into Lhasa, Tibet. This is considered to be one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Experience the unique culture of Ledakh, also known of as ‘Little Tibet’. This area was closed until the late 1970’s and retains its unique customs and way of life, due to the remote location. Visit remote and hidden, Hemis village and ancient monastery is where some say Jesus travelled to. See the magnificent statue of Matreya Buddha at Tikse monastery. Travel through the Himalayan range to Manali along the second highest motor able road in the world. View steep gorges, waterfalls and spectacular vistas over two days. Unforgettable! Fragile and beautiful India.
Try something new -		Blow your mind – be taken away…….
	*This is a wonderful opportunity to see the East - the spiritual and cultural, art wealth.* India is an adventure in itself and not all goes to plan. Transport frequently breaks down, roads are pot-holed and rough. The bureaucracy and form filling in is amazing! Itinerary needs to change at times. It is a fascinating place – one that challenges and delights at the same time. Karen & Gary love India and hope to give you an amazing experience. India adds spice to your life -
Karmarpa (high Tibetan Lama) teaching at Bodh Gaya	India Colors your world
Karen purchasing glass beads in Varanasi.	Gary Scott talking to a local boy in the ‘hills’ of Tibet.	Gary having a conversation with Tibetan women.	We also use local guides to support the people and the economy.
TESTAMONIALS Kim Smith First and foremost, I am so glad to have had my first India experience with you guys. I felt safe and provided for, and felt totally looked after ~ and yet had time to myself for personal unique experiences. If there were hitches, we didn't know about them! Both Gary & Karen’s patience and understanding of individuals is wonderful. Everyday was filled with colour, excitement, history. I felt spellbound my many sights and sounds. Our group of travellers were wonderful! We bonded extremely well, yet all I think had a wonderful personal experience that will last a lifetime. Thank you Karen and Gary, You and India will always have a piece of my heart. Amber Collings "Gary and Karen Scott offer a unique opportunity to see the real India. They take you on a journey like no other, to places and experiences off the tourist track that you would not experience anywhere else. Their wealth of knowledge about the country, its history, its culture and religion is amazing and they engage you in their love of the Country. It was definitely a once in a lifetime trip and I’m planning my next one with them in 2008! " Chris Salter Travelling with Karen and Gary is a unique experience which, I firmly believe, is quite unique. Money can’t buy everything – it certainly can’t buy the loving compassion with which each member is treated and the sense of becoming part of a family, secure in knowing that in this new, fascinating, challenging environment, you are both safe and yet free to experience an incredible journey. Whether that journey for you is deeply spiritual or simply adventurous, travelling with Mandala Magic is an experience which quite frankly defies description. Laughter, awe, fascination………..you’ll experience a gamut of emotions and start to gain an understanding of the people and the country from Garry and Karen’s truly unique perspective and background. Be prepared for an experience which will change your life; be warned that it’s addictive; be loved.

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SHEDULED TOURS 2010
Tibet– Nepal May 19th-11th June 2010 Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse Shigatse, Everest base camp, Circumambulate Mt Kailash, Neylam, Kathmandu		Tibet– Nepal May 19th-1st June 2010 Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse Shigatse, Everest base camp, Circumambulate Mt Kailash, Neylam, Kathmandu		India Experience Nov 7th - 23rd 2010 Delhi, Dharamasala, Agra, Varanassi Bodhgaya, Delhi
FUTURE TOURS
Tibet– China Chengdu, Chongquing, Lhasa Gyantze, Chengdu		India Delhi, Ledakh Manali, Agra Delhi	Golden Triangle Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi	Kolkota - Delhi Kolkota, Bodh, Gaya, Varanassi Agra, Jaipur, Delhi