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Gordon Janow, Director of Programs has been visiting and writing about India for nearly twenty years. Ladakh is one of his most beloved regions. Alpine Ascents has been leading trips to India for a number of years which have recently been highlighted in National Geographic Adventurer. All trips are led by Gordon Janow or his Indian travel partner, Yatish Bahuguna.

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Yatish Bahuguna

Guide: India
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I feel the monasteries of Sikkim are unlike any other.We learned a lot, had a memorable and exotic experience and loved meeting all the people we did! They all worked so hard to make our experience the great time it was, especially Yatish. Thank you for all your advice during the time we were arranging […]

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