Explore Rich and Ancient Cultures
Experience a truly magical holiday this year to ancient and wondrous lands that are as sacred and unique as the Bo-Tree itself. The Bo-Tree, also known as the Scared Fig, is a special species of banyan fig which is native to a few Asian nations, including Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, China and Indochina. The Bo-Tree is seen as sacred by those of Jain, Hindu and Buddhist religion, which covers a vast part of Asia. Bo-Tree is a symbol of happiness and prosperity which is important to the religions that find it sacred and you can experience such an atmosphere when visiting the countries which it is native.
This is a spiritual place infused with the gods of past and present: the ancient spirits of the land and the family, the deities of Buddhism and Hinduism. Architectural wonders and sacred spaces abound from the Great Wall of China and the temples of Angkor to lesser known marvels in Nepal. Choose from sublime coasts or snow capped mountains, rising and falling landscapes fed by the monsoon weather and lively cities with bustling energy, the range of Asia’s landscapes is magnificent. Experience trekking Malaysia’s humid jungles and fascinating wildlife in southern India to riding horses through the Mongolian steppes. With so much to see and do in these ancient lands you will find yourself coming back!