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 India Bhutan Nepal & Tibet
20 Days adventure
packed tour
This adventure packed holiday trip includes all essentials of India,
Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet with culture, adventure, panoramas, history and
oppulance.
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Day 1 USA/DELHI:
Welcome aboard your flight to
Delhi, first stop on your Bhutan tour and Tibet
adventure..
Day 2
DELHI:
Arrival reception and transfer to Hotel Grand
Intercontinental/Park Hotel.
Day 3 TAJ MAHAL:
This morning Stand awe-struck when you visit the Taj
Mahal at sunrise, 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. This massive fort is 2.5
kms long, the colossal walls are 20 feet high
 and the whole fort is
encircled by a fetid moat. Amar Singh gate towards the south is the only entry
point in the fort. The building and structures inside the fort gives an
impression of a city within the city. The marble pearl mosque inside the fort
is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in India. Evening return to
Delhi. Round trip day tour car or fly.(flight subject to
operation)
Day 4 DELHI:
After breakfast we'll begin our tour which will take us
to the Presidential Palace, Parliament House , India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar
Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort, and Mahalaxmi Temple. This
evening free for yoga meditation or a sound and light
show.
Day 5 DELHI/PARO/THIMPU:
Flight
to Bhutan, the city of Paro, our first stop on our trip to Bhutan.. As we drive
spectacular waterfalls and mountain peaks rise higher and higher on our way to
Thimpu. The modern capital of Bhutan, built on lands dominated by the 400 yr.
old Tashicko Dzong, visit the
Taktsang Monastery. It is also known as Tiger's Nest at 9000ft. At the edge of
a precipice, reached by horse. Hotel Druk/Taktsang.
Day 6
PUNAKHA/THIMPU:
As we
continue our Bhutan travel through winding mountain drive from Thimphu will
land you in Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, across Dochu La pass (3,050
m) with stunning scenery of the Himalayan ranges.
Before
reaching Punakha, a stop in Metshina will allow us a 20-minute hike through the
rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may
receive a special blessing if you wish.
Day 7 THIMPU/PARO:
Sightseeing, Thimpu bazaar handicrafts center and the memorial
Chorten, drive to the Simtokha Dzong, 4 centuries old. Drive to Paro will give
us an opportunity to visit the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest in Bhutan. After
lunch visit a hospital of traditional medicine and National Library.
Exquisitely carved & painted windows and roofs are adorned
 with dragonheads. Hotel Druk.
8 PARO VALLEY:
Today enjoy the scenic beauty of snow capped peaks and
deep carved landscapes, the main attraction of this remote Himalayan Kingdom.
We'll stop at various dzongs (monasteries) which serve as religious centers and
administrative offices. Our sightseeing includes Paro National Museum, 7th. C.
Kyichu Laichang Dzong, Drukyul Dzong, which overlooks the Royal Palace,
exquisitely carved & painted windows and pagoda, roofs.
Day 9
PARO/KATHMANDU:
After
breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Hotel Del Annapurna/ Yak
N Yeti. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Patan: city of ancient architecture and
fine arts, renowned for its silver,
copper and bronze work.
Day10/11 KATHMANDU:
Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Del,
Annapurna/ Yak N Yeti Hotel, overlooking panoramic views. We have two days to
tour Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Pashupatinath while we acclirnatize for
our Lhasa trip.
Day 12
KATHMANDU/LHASA:
Fly to Lhasa, most holy city of Buddhism and the former
home of Dalai Lama. Your Tibet tour begins.
Day 13-14 LHASA:
During our Tibet vacation in Lhasa we'll visit Potala
Palace, Jokhang, Sera, Drepung Monasteries, Barkur square and Ganden Monastery
and observe
 the sky burial ceremony,
where corpses are left out to be devoured by the birds.
Day
15 LHASA/GYANTSE:
Today we start our overland travel in Tibet to Gyantse and Shigatse. Travelling
by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the spectacular Khamba La pass
from which
we’ll get stunning views of the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 24,000ft)
looking across the waters of the Yamdrok-tso Lake. We then continue westwards
over another high pass, the Karo La (5,045m), from which you can see a huge
spectacular glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through
beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of
Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.
Day 16 GYANTSE/SHIGATSE:
Drive to Shigatse crossing exhilarating passes over
16,000 ft. with stop enroute. Shigatse is the seat of Panchan Lama, second in
command to Dalai Lama. Sightseeing Tashilumpo Monastery and surrounding
buildings, later today we'll drive to
 Gyantse, an old fortress city
between Xigatse and Lhasa on an old route to Bhutan. We'll visit khumbun, an
immense chorten containing a number of sacred antiques.
Day 17 SHIGATSE/TSETANG:
Today we have long drive to Tsetang, the third largest
city in central Tibet. Southeast of Tsetang we can see the mountain Gangpo Ri
(13,400ft.). It has a special significance for the Tibetans as it is the
legendary birthplace of its people.
 Day
18 YARLUNG VALLEY:
Today our adventure trip will take us to the Yarlung
valley, which is also known as the Valley of Tombs. Yarlung is considered the
cradle of Tibetan civilization. and it was from Yarlung that the early Tibetan
kings unified Tibet in the seventh century. We see the massive burial mounds of
these kings in Chongye. Yumbulagang, another major attraction of the area,is
perched on a crag like a medieval European castle and is considered the oldest
building in Tibet. After a full day’s exploring in the Yarlung valley we
return to Tsetang for the night.
Day 19
LHASA/KATHMANDU/DELHI:
Early morning transfer to Lhasa airport for flight,
Lhasa to Kathmandu and connect to
Delhi. We have free time for shopping or a night out in Delhi's fashionable
spots.
Day 20 DELHI/USA:
Departure from Delhi for homeward
bound.
How To Book
Departures Dates:
2008 Mar 18, 25 Apr8, 15, 29 May 13,27 Jun 10, 17, 24,23 Jul 8, 15,
29 Aug 12, 26, Sep 2,16, 30 Oct 7, 21 Nov 4, 11
Tour Cost: From JFK/CHI. $8763.00
Single supplement. $3871.00
High season air surcharges
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug 20 & Dec 1-24
 Business Class and
First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added
comfort on your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade
supplement to your tour cost.
Chicago and New York to Delhi
and Mumbai to JFK or CHI:
Business Class $2900.00
First Class $5700.00 Round TRIP |
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach air fare from NY/ Chicago/Los Angeles*,
first class 5-star & best available local hotels with daily breakfast, all
meals during Bhutan tour, transfers to and from airports to hotels, all local
long distance transportation from Nepal to Lhasa, guide and helpers, baggage
handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by coach or chauffeured cars,
admission fees to all parks, monuments and monasteries, local English speaking
guide. Los Angeles*-Add-on
applies
You can add Rathambore Jungle Safari 3 Days
A famous game park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan.
From Delhi to Jaipur then by train to Sawai Madhupur, about 6 miles from the
game park. Accommodations are at the Royal forest lodge, providing colonial
style amenities and services in a cozy atmosphere. Game viewing aboard
elephants and jeeps include Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Nilgai and Chetal to name a
few. Operation Tiger Project was launched here to preserve the Tiger.
Land cost:
$ 1168.00 per person twin sharing
Single supplement: $ 634.00
Cost includes:
Full board with safari activities, surface transport between Jaipur and Sawai
Madhupur and transfers with baggage handling, Guided by wild life specialist.
(Oct-May)
You can add Kashmir4 Days
A relaxing sojourn in exquisite Kashmir, aboard a houseboat.
Enjoy a holiday of a lifetime, adventure and romantic experience
$796.00 per persontwin sharing
Cost
includes:
Airfare from Delhi,
Arrival/departure transfers from airport. Accomodations on a houseboat with
breakfast and dinners. Sightseeing tours of Pahalgam, Mugul gardens and Shikara
tour of Dal lake and floating gardens, English speaking guide and services of
our tour managers.
Add-on EconomyCoach Airfares
If
you are traveling from a city other than New York or Chicago, you may add the
following add-on fare from your home city from the fare table below to above
tour cost. Please call (212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have
questions.
| $138.JFK
/CHIAlbany NY, Bradley CT.
Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA,
Norfolk VA, Newport News VA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington
DC. |
| $246.JFK/CHI Atlanta GA,
Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron
canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus
OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI, Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL,
Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI, Greensboro NC, Greenville SC,
Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis TN, Miami, Melbourne FL,
Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh Durham NC, Savannah GA,
Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL, Knoxville TN
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| $295.JFK/CHI Baton
Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach FL, Des Moines IA,
Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi MS, Green bay WI,
Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA, Little Rock AR,
Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New Orleans LA,
Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport LA, St. Louis
MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL |
| $364.JFK/CHI Amarillo
TX, Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston,
Wichita KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE,
Rapid City SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK |
| $399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas
NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA |
| $412JFK/CHI
Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado
Springs, Denver, Jackson Hole WY, Salt lake City UT |
| $452JFK/CHI Boise ID,
Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ |
Add-on
EconomyCoach Airfares If you are traveling from a city other than New York or
Chicago, you may add the following add-on fare from your home city from the
fare table below to above tour cost. Please call (212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri
9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have questions.
| $138.JFK
/CHIAlbany NY, Bradley CT.
Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA,
Norfolk VA, Newport News VA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington
DC. |
| $246.JFK/CHI Atlanta GA,
Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron
canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus
OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI, Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL,
Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI, Greensboro NC, Greenville SC,
Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis TN, Miami, Melbourne FL,
Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh Durham NC, Savannah GA,
Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL, Knoxville TN
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| $295.JFK/CHI Baton
Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach FL, Des Moines IA,
Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi MS, Green bay WI,
Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA, Little Rock AR,
Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New Orleans LA,
Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport LA, St. Louis
MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL |
| $364.JFK/CHI Amarillo
TX, Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston,
Wichita KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE,
Rapid City SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK |
| $399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas
NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA |
| $412JFK/CHI
Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado
Springs, Denver, Jackson Hole WY, Salt lake City UT |
| $452JFK/CHI Boise ID,
Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ |
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