We have been organising pilgrimages 'In the Footsteps of the Buddha' across India and Nepal since 1988, after the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh suggested Shantum Seth to organize such journeys. Besides Buddhist  pilgrimages, we organise meaningful and transformative journeys that are of a cultural, spiritual and educational nature, led by highly qualified leaders and guides for groups, institutions, schools and universities, families and individuals under our Eleven Directions brand. We develop personalised and customised itineraries for people with special interests, leadership and mindfulness programmes and also offer the more conventional itineraries for a wide range of budgets. All we do, has an exclusive touch that allows you to experience the wisdom and beauty of India and Asia in a deep yet relaxed way, enjoying the hospitality and luxury that India and Asia can provide. We offer both fixed and open date itineraries throughout the year and are happy to handle all the logistics, beginning to end, so you can travel in ease, health and safety.

Shakyamuni Buddha discovered the truth of overcoming suffering and bringing happiness to the individual, family and society. Before he died, the Buddha suggested that it would be of great benefit to those who are interested in his teachings to make a pilgrimage to the places associated with his life. Together we visit the actual sites where the historical Buddha was born, spent his childhood, attained enlightenment, taught, meditated and where he passed away. We travel along the fertile plains of the Ganges, beautiful with its mustard and lentil fields, to the lush 'terai' that leads to the foothills of the Himalayas. We visit the remains of ancient monasteries and stupas, museums with exquisite art, living temples and villages that have changed little since the time of the Buddha 2,500 years ago. We take a boat ride, stop at mango groves, visit Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, visit schools and meet/mingle with pilgrims from all over the world. Read more>>

‘Eleven Directions’ derives from the conventional ten directions that define all space (four cardinal directions of N, S, E and W, the four intermediate directions of NE, NW, SE and SW, above and below). The eleventh direction is within our self. We feel that the most authentic element of transformative travel is effected by the change within, the way the traveler views his or her world after coming into contact with different ways of living and thinking through travel. The inner journey that develops in response to the outer journey.

We organise journeys in all the directions catering to a wide variety of demographics, tastes and budgets offering insights into the subtleties and depth of many parts of Asia. Read more>>