Elite Traveler Spring 2019

W E L L N E S S

HOLISTICHIMALAYAS THE HIMALAYAS There is nowhere on Earth more soul-soothing than the Himalayas, with soaring, snowcapped mountain peaks and never-ending hills. Step off the beaten path and spend seven days hiking through the hills, rafting the rivers and marveling at monasteries of the Indus Valley. You’ll stay at a different Shatki Himalaya Village House each night before arriving at Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri) to disappear even further off the grid — it is the largest of India’s high-altitude lakes, fed with crystal-clear water by local springs and snowmelt from the lofty Himalayan peaks; the lake is a sacred place of calm for many Ladakhi people. Meet the nomadic tribes who use the lake for water and listen to stories of their culture and history as you camp here for two nights with a Shakti host. Throughout the journey, you’ll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide, private chef, support guide and porters, and a car is at your disposal. From $9,200 per person for nine-night program. Contact Jamshyd Sethna, founder, +44 203 151 5177, info@shaktihimalaya.com, shaktihimalaya.com

RUNWILD ITALY

The Italian Dolomites are breathtaking — quite literally, as a number of the peaks soar to over 10,000 ft high. To see this Unesco World Heritage Site in all its splendor, lace up your sneakers and go trail running through the Pale Mountains. Run Wild Retreats offers experiences all over the world for running enthusiasts, and this seven-day itinerary from July 7 to 13 is led by the company’s founder, Elinor Fish. Every run will be completely different as you explore the parks within the Alta Badia region, and you’ll run the most famous trails — the Alta Via 1 and 2. As this is a more challenging retreat, it’s best suited to those with prior trail- running experience. You’ll also gain insight into your running posture and technique with natural running form clinics to improve your overall efficiency, as well as wellness workshops. You’ll stay in the Dolomites’ most luxurious spas to relax and recuperate after a day pounding the trails. From $4,995 per person. Contact Elinor Fish, founder, info@runwildretreats.com, +1 970 315 2114, runwildretreats.com

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