Experience the
exotic city of Bangkok with ancient temples, fashionable market places and
colorful riverside attractions, Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn, great food and
bargain shopping. It is off to the antique Kingdom of Nepal famous for world's
highest peaks, ancient culture and world class safari at the Royal Chitwan
National Park.
Day 1
USA/Bangkok:
Welcome aboard your flight to Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok:
Arrive Bangkok, transfer to Hotel
Arnoma/Amari.
Day 3 Bangkok:
After breakfast at hotel. A drive outside the city to the
rural Floating Market at
Damnoen Saduak where fresh fruit and produce and all varieties of household
Goods are sold at bargains, from small boats and floating platforms. This
evening free.
Day 4 Bangkok:
Day at leisure for optional tour or shopping in Bangkok's
fashionable shopping malls.
Day 5
Bangkok/Kathmandu:
This morning fly Thai Airways to Kathmandu, arrival
reception and transfer to Hotel Del Annapurna/Royal Singhi.
Day 6 Kathmandu:
Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City includes,
Temple of Hanuman Dhoka Square, The House of the Living Goddess, The Royal
Palace, and the city markets. Afternoon tour includes Patan, renowned for fine
arts of silver, copper and bronze also the Tibetan
Handicrafts Center.
Day 7 Kathmandu/Chitwan National
Park:
This morning we are off to an adventurous road
 journey to world famous
RoyalChitwan National wildlife Park, transfer to Chitwan Jungle lodge.
Afternoon briefing and half day jungle safari aboard trained elephants.
Day 8
Chitwan:Full day of safari activities with
lunch break. This evening enjoy a tribal Gurung dance.
Day 9 Chitwan/Kathmandu:
Drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Del
Annapurna/Royal Singhi. Day at leisure.
Day 10 Kathmandu/Bangkok:
This morning is free. Optional flight seeing
tour of Mt. Everest. Afternoon flight to Bangkok, transfer to Siam City Hotel /
Amari hotel. Evening free to explore Bangkok by night.
Day 11 Bangkok:
After breakfast at hotel. Enjoy this leisurely
canal tour with sights of Temple of Dawn at Wat
Arun. This magnificient
 land mark was fashioned after the Cambodian
style Angkor Wat temples. You will also see the riverside-life as it has been
going for centuries. This afternoon free.
Day 12
Bangkok/USA:
Morning departure from Bangkok for homeward
bound flight.
Departure
dates:
2010: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2,
9,16,23 Jun. 5, 13, 20, 27 Jul. 4, 11, 18, 24 Aug 8,15, 22, 29 Sep. 5,12, 19,
26, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Tour
cost:
$3726.00** per
person twin sharing Single Supplement.
$1682.
Air
surcharge Jun-Aug&
Dec.$499.
Airline taxes
extra**
|
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
+Round trip economy class airfare from
New York/Los Angeles
+
Hotels with daily breakfast in Bangkok, Chitwan National park Lodge with all
meals and safaris
+
Transport between Kathmandu & Chitwan
+
Airport meet and transfers
+
Baggage handling
+
Sightseeing tours with local guides
+
All entrance fees
+
Services of our tour managers
+
Hotel taxes & service charges.
|
You can add
KASHMIR
Extension 
Optional but recommended Kashmir tour
combines novelty accommodations on houseboat, where the accomodations are basic
and pristine lakes combined make it a great adventure to experience. Your
sightseeing tours will include journey to Himalayan resort of Pahalgam, cruise
by Gondolas in Srinagar lakes and magnificent historical Mogul
Gardens.
Day 1
DELHI/SRINAGAR: Mogul Gardens:
Airport meet and transfer to houseboat.
After a traditional welcome tea and biscuits, this afternoon you will
visit enchanted Mogul gardens of Nishat
 'garden of bliss' situated on the banks of the Dal Lake,
 with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, commands a
magnificent view of the lake and the snow capped Pir Panjal mountain range
which stands far away to the west of the valley was built by Mogul Emperor
Jahangir, who was the father of the builder of Taj Mahal and Shalimar “
the garden of pleasure built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, is
a beautiful garden with sweeping vistas, lakes, and shallow terraces. The
garden has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with
polished
 marble and supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle
of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal
ladies. Dinner at your houseboat.
Day 2
PAHALGAM:
After breakfast, we'll
depart for a full day tour of Pahalagam, an other premier mountain resort in
Kashmir, with its pointed peaks and green pastures. En-route stops will include
a visit to 11th. Century Temple and Palace of ancient capital of Kashmir at
AWANTI PURA, MATAN a temple town with ponds of holly fish
 which are fed by visitors and worshipers. These holy
fish are not for consumption. As you approach Pahalgam, you are greeted by lush
valleys and rolling meadows cascading streams offering panoramic views.
Pahalgam is a base for variousHimalayan trekking routes for beginners and for
experienced trekkers to many Trans-Himalayan expeditions. Within a close
proximity by horseback ride or walking are the meadow of Baisaran, surrounded
by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic.
This evening Return to your cozy houseboat.
Day 3 Srinagar lakes and
City Tour:
Today you will board small boats which
resemble Italian Gondolas with canopies and spring seats to cruise through Dal
and Nagin Lakes. Float through a network of canals to the holy shrine of
Hazratbal and visit floating gardens and small villages along the
route.
Day 4
SRINAGAR/DELHI:
Breakfast at
your houseboat. Fly to Delhi/, arrival transfer to
hotel. Time free for last minute shopping
etc.
Tour
Cost:
$1086 Per person sharing
Single Supplement $293.00 |
Tour cost
includes:
Airfares from Delhi, houseboat accomodations, daily
breakfast and dinner, all transfers, sightseeing tours and local English guide
escort. |
You Can
Add
 Golden Triangle
India 5 Day Tour
Our Golden Triangle tour of India is especially designed
for business travelers and can also be arranged as an extension of any other
tour in the region, featuring Delhi, Taj Mahal and Jaipur.
Day 1 Delhi:
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to
Hotel Qutab/ City Park.
Day 2 DELHI: After
breakfast you are off to visit the capital city. It will include the
Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar
Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort Chandni Chowk, Mahalaxmi
Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi. This evening suggested(not included) a truly
spectacular Sound & Light show at the Red Fort..
Day 3 DELHI/AGRA:
 This
morning we'll drive for Agra. Afternoon visit the famous Taj Mahal, Stand
awe-struck when you visit the Taj Mahal, certain to be an India tour highlight,
as the colors on the white marble building give it a mythical aura. Completed
in 1643, this exquisitely detailed monument is considered one of the finest
architectural achievements. Our next stop is Agra Fort, built principally as a
military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was
partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the
principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his
grandsons. Hotel Howard Park/Hotel Amar.
Day 4 AGRA/FATEHPUR-SIKRI/JAIPUR:En-route
to Jaipur you'll stop at Fatehpur-Sikri, the deserted sandstone city built by
Akbar. This imperial complex of forts, palaces, mosques and temples was short
lived and today is a haunting testament to that era. Fatehpur Sikri is the best
example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Fatehpur Sikri
Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived
from the Persian & Hindu architecture. We continue on to Jaipur with a stop
in Fatehpur-Sikri, a huge fort complex that served as capital of India before
it was moved to Delhi in 17th.century. Stay at HotelTrident/Park
Plaza.
. Day 5 Jaipur/Delhi:
Today travel
in the style of Emperor Akbar to visit Amber Fort AMBER - Just 7 miles north of
Jaipur with its a honey-colored fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills. Enjoy an
elephant ride along the fortress ramparts. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the
royal apartments which open on to striking views of the gorge. Walk into the
Sheesh Mahal and admire the amazing interior décor thought of over 200
years ago. The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art panels of
alabaster with fine inlay work. For this evening, we recommend a rickshaw drive
around the city displaying local life style in the ancient biblical way.
Afternoon leave for Delhi for onwards travel.
Tour cost:
$985. PP. dbl. Occ.
Single supplement $549. |
Tour cost
includes:
Hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from
airports to hotels, transportation from Delhi to Jaipur and Agra, Baggage
handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or cars, local
English speaking guide. |
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questions and reservation request, please call (800) 421-8975
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