Women’s Travel

Discover women’s worlds between tradition, change, and female strength — and with plenty of fun!

During a journey, you mostly encounter men — as guides, drivers, receptionists, souvenir vendors, and so on. But what about the lives of the local women? What moves them, how do they work, how do they live their daily lives, their traditions, and their dreams for the future?

Unfortunately, there are no female drivers (yet), and we have no influence over the gender of hotel staff. However, we do know women-run accommodations (homestays are often among them), can provide you with a female guide (yes, even for trekking!), support visits to women’s projects, and offer opportunities here and there to meet remarkable local women in person.

It doesn’t matter at all whether you are traveling alone or with a larger group. Women among themselves often create a more intimate and open atmosphere.

Traveling solo?

Especially when traveling alone, a woman can sometimes grow tired of constantly navigating the male-dominated sphere. India, Nepal, and Kyrgyzstan are by no means dangerous countries, but they can still present uncertainties — particularly on a first visit. How does everything work here? What is the best way to move around the country?

We would be happy to arrange individual parts of your journey — or of course an entire trip. For example, we can put together a starter package with a woman by your side, organize a trekking tour with a female guide, or plan a few village stays — all tailored to your wishes and possibilities.

Of course, traveling alone with organized arrangements is always more expensive than traveling with others. Single-room supplements, as well as car and guide costs, have to be covered individually. But don’t worry: we know plenty of ways to keep costs from spiraling while still ensuring you have a wonderful experience. And for those who enjoy indulging in luxury, we naturally have the right offers for that as well.

Exactly the way it suits you best!

What to do?

Next to a female guide we arrange for example:

Cooking experiences featuring the finest recipes and spices — followed by a delicious meal to enjoy together
Dance experiences with easy choreographies and traditional step sequences — and plenty of shared fun
Shopping experiences in local stores — and with great items successfully bargained for
Beauty experiences in the most pleasant beauty parlours — with visible results in a relaxing, feel-good atmosphere
Conversation experiences in special women’s and girls’ projects — and meaningful, moving exchanges
Meeting experiences with remarkable women — and shared female empowerment and expertise
Hiking experiences among women — and wonderful shared energy
Dressing experiences by slipping into local garments — and the amazement of how different it feels
Market experiences in the early morning — and discovering ingredients you would never find at home
Workshop experiences with women artisans — and, if desired, trying out traditional techniques with your own hands
Chai experiences in women’s circles — and conversations about life, dreams, and reality
Ritual experiences in small, intimate groups — and gaining an understanding of symbols and meanings
Nature experiences in a protected women’s group — and a safe space for exchange along the way
Monastery experiences in conversation with (Buddhist) nuns — and understanding their life choices
Health experiences with female doctors from various healing traditions — offering an interesting perspective on body and mind
Queer experiences in a newly organized scene (only in India) — offering a completely different perspective on the country

The list can certainly be expanded — depending on ideas and possibilities. In any case, we are delighted to bring women together in different contexts!

Touching female power and empowerment!

… and the men?

At first glance, they have no place here. But wait — that’s not entirely true. Of course, we also support it when male travelers want to learn more about the worlds of women, and when women gain better income opportunities, and so on

The only thing that really doesn’t work: As a man, traveling alone or only with one other person together with a female guide for several days exclusively. Trekking tours or similar activities, where there are additional accompanying persons, can be an exception.

Communicate with us — and we will find something suitable for you!

Grouptours

In 1997 — even before the founding of Yangla Tours — I offered my first women’s trip to Ladakh to another tour operator. It was successfully organized with 9 women, and we were truly pioneers! We conducted the first all-women trekking tour in Ladakh — even with female horse handlers! (Only a few of the pack animals were probably male.)
That had never happened before — and it is still by no means widely established today. But I am confident that: if a group comes together, we can arrange something!
If desired, I can join as your tour leader (working together with a local female guide) — or we can also arrange local, more English-speaking guides