Ladakh VIII: Mindful Travel & Sustainable Living
Program Overview
A 14-day immersive learning program set between the Himalayas and Karakoram — one of the world's most culturally rich and ecologically fragile regions.
You will live with a Ladakhi host family in a traditional village, work alongside them, share meals, and learn about indigenous agriculture, natural building, and sustainable living — not as a tourist, but as a temporary community member.
Three days are spent at SECMOL, the alternative school that inspired the film 3 Idiots. Run entirely by its...
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- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Mountaineering
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ladakh, India
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Mountaineering
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- After College
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