Monday, October 22, 2007

Tour Package Of Rajasthan Rail

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittaurgarh- Udaipur- Agra & Bharatpur- Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Welcome aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.

Day 02: Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states, Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval times. This town is also famous for its semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery, & woolen carpets

Day 03: Jaisalmer
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.

Day 04: Jodhpur
Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the genius of its sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest private residence of single individual.

Day 05: Morning: Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor)
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox among other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies.

Day 05: Evening: Chittorgarh
Chittaurgarh owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.


Day 06: Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature paintings.

Day 07: Morning: Agra
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world. Also famous for its marble showrooms.

Day 07: Afternoon: Bharatpur
Bharatpur is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.

Day 08: Delhi
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end.

South India Tour Package By Train

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Trivandram - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore

Day 1: Chennai
Arrive Chennai. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight Chennai

Day 2: Chennai
After breakfast, full Day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.

Day 3: Chennai
After breakfast, city tour of Chennai. Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and snake park . Check-out at 1200 hrs from the hotel. Late evening transfer to railway-station for overnight journey to Madurai.

Day 4: Madurai
Morning arrive Madurai and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon free. Overnight Madurai.

Day 5: Madurai - Periyar
After breakfast, drive to Periyar National Park. it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. can be seen easily. Overnight Periyar.

Day 6: Periyar - Trivandrum

After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum viewing the scenic beauty enroute. Kerala is lush green and is full of lakes and water. Overnight Trivandrum.

Day 7: Trivandrum
After breakfast, Day free in Trivandrum or optional tours to Cape Comorin (Kanya Kumari - the southern most part of India) or nearby places like Kovalam beach, etc. Overnight Trivandrum.

Day 8: Trivandrum - Cochin
After breakfast, drive to Cochin visiting the Kerala villages enroute.

Day 9: Cochin
After breakfast, city tour of Cochin. One of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a pot of call for foreign traders from early times. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside and the calmer waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Checkout. Transfer to railway-station for overnight journey to Bangalore.

Day 10: Bangalore
Morning arrive Bangalore and transfer to hotel followed by breakfast. Afternoon tour of Bangalore city, visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings. Overnight Bangalore.

Day 11: Bangalore - Mysore
Morning arrive Bangalore railway station and drive to Mysore. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight Mysore.

Day 12: Mysore
Morning visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911 - 1912. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free. Overnight Mysore.

Day 13: Mysore - Chennai

After breakfast, morning free. Transfer to rail-station to catch the train for Chennai. Arrive Chennai & transfer to hotel.

Day 14: Chennai
Transfer to airport for onward destination.

Rejuvenation Ayurvedic Tour Package

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar- Rishikesh- Shivpuri- Agra - Jaipur - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Morning city tour of New Delhi covering Birla Temple, India gate, Parliament area, Government buildings, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi covering Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid, followed by sound & light show at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi- Haridwar - Rishikesh
Morning transfer to station to catch Shatabadi Express to Haridwar.On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour followed by grand viewing of Ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centre of Philosophical studies, Yoga and Meditation. Arrive and check in into one of the Ashram. Afternoon is to be spent on briefing of day routine.

Day 04 to Day 07 : Rishikesh
A Typical day during the Yoga Training at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 : Rishikesh - Shivpuri

Morning drive to Shivpuri, arrive & check in Nature camp resort. After a welcome drink & acclimatization briefing about the whole schedule. Late afternoon jungle walk in the reserve forest around the Nature Camp Resort. Camp-fire followed by dinner & overnight stay. Some of the Ashrams to be visited during the tour: Shivananda Ashram, Divine Life society Muni Ki Reti, Parmarth Niketan, Swargashram, Rishikesh, Ved Niketan, Phool Chatti Ashram.

Day 09 : Shivpuri
Early morning wake up for a Yoga class followed by relaxation of body &mind. After yogic breakfast drive to Byasi / Kaudiyala to start the rafting upto Shivpuri. Arrive Byasi briefing on safety, raft manoeuvering, team spirit development etc. Today we exercise team work and hit the most exciting rapids on Ganges. Lunch at nature camp resort. Free time for own activities. Evening meditation and relaxation followed by camp fire & dinner at camp.

Day 10 : Shivpuri
Early morning wake up for one and half hour drive to Hindolakhal, arrive and start trek to Kunjapuri. The one hour trek goes through thick forest till we reach the top i.e Kunjapuri. After exploring the area for some time join the class for Asanas, relaxation & meditation. Witness the sunrise on Greater Himalayan peaks and afterwards trace your steps back to Nature camp resort. Free time for own activities. After lunch drive to Chilla for a wildlife Safari. Arrive Chilla, briefing on jungle discipline, animal behaviour & low impact eco friendly outdoors. Drive back to Nature camp resort for Dinner & night halt.

Day 11 : Shivpuri - Delhi
Early morning advance yoga class with question answer session helping in assessment of change in personality during the course. After breakfast we raft down from the Shivpuri to Rishikesh assessing leadership qualities, team spirit and training for rescue. Lunch at Brahampuri. In the evening you will be transferred to station to connect train to Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Sikandara, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon half day city tour is being organized covering Taj Mahal, Red fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Agra - Jaipur
This day drive to Jaipur enroute visiting old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon enjoy city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Jaipur
Morning you will be taken to Amer Fort, where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Elephant Ride. Afternoon city tour covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory & Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Jaipur - Delhi Onward destination
Morning free. Late afternoon drive back to Delhi upon arrival you will be taken to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner being organized by us. Transfer to International Airport for flight back to onward destination.

Ayurveda And Spa Tour Package

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Cochin

Day 01: Departure from Home
Departure from home country.

Day 02: Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Transfer to hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar
Transfer to airport to board flight for Cochin. Arrive Cochin and drive directly to Periyar which lies in the shade of Cardamom Hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates and spice plantations. Check-in at the hotel. If you are up to it, you can visit the resident Vaidya ( Ayurveda Doctor ) for consultation. You can also do it the following day.

Day 04 - Day 10: Periyar
Ayurveda Therapy at Periyar. Seven days have now been set aside for the Ayurveda Therapy. The resident Doctor after consultation, plans your programme and will also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in right earnest. Please remember that during this period you should not exert yourself and for best result no alcohol, no tobacco and strict vegetarian diet. The therapy involves various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga. If you follow all the directions of the Vaidya, we can assure that you will come out totally relaxed and a great feeling of wellness. Remember to bring some of your favourite books to catch up on all the reading you may have missed.

Day 11: Periyar
The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it is best to relax and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of message.

Day 12: Periyar - Cochin
Your last day at Periyar, perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant. After lunch drive to cochin. Check-in at hotel.

Day 13: Cochin
Morning short tour of Cochin. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Later drive to airport to board flight for onward journey.

Corbett National Park Tour Package

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Full day tour of Delhi.

Day 02: Jim Corbett Park
Drive to Jim Corbett Park, Evening Safari.

Day 03: Jim Corbett Park
Morning and Evening Safari.

Day 04: Delhi
Drive to Delhi.

Manali Tour Package

Duration: 6 Nights/ 7 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Shimla
By covering train

Day 3: Shimla
After breakfast proceed to shimla tour Sight seeing of Lakkar Bazar,The ridge, Jakhoo, The Glen , Prospect hill and Kamna Devi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Shimla- Manali
By covering road Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Manali
Morning breakfast proceed to manali Sight seeing of hadimba temple, Manu Temple, Vashisth.

Day 6: Manali - Chandigarh
Sighting in Chandigarh.

Day 7: Chandigarh - Delhi
Transfer to Delhi & transfer to International airport for onward Journey.

Tibet Tour Package

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered: Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Nyalam - Zhangmu - Xegar - Xigatse - Lhasa- Kathmandu

Day 1 : Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 2 : Kathmandu
Full day sight-seeing starting 0900 hrs. and lunch break on the way. Sight seeing places are Pasupari, Boudhanath,Patan, and Bhaktapur. Evening rest at the hotel.

Day 3 : Kathmandu .
China visa processing day and sight seeing of sight seeing to Kathmandu City and Swayambhu-Nath.

Day 4 : Kathmandu (1300m) - Zhangmu (2300m) - Nyalam (3700m)
Early morning scenic drive to KODARI (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and start a short walk uphill with porters to Zhangmu immigration, overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : Zhangmu - Xegar (4350m)
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering sheer felling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over NYALAM PASS (3800m) and LALUNGL LA (5050m), weather permitting breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including MT EVEREST (8,848m) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau.

Day 6: Xegar - Xigatse (3900M)
Continue scenic drive crossing over GYATCHULA(5,220M), the highest pass en route to LHASA via LHATSE from where a road to MT KAILASH bifurcates to the west. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Xigatse - Gyantse (3950m)
Morning sightseeing to the PANCHEN LAMA's TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY. Drive to GYANTSE & visit to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8:Gyantse - Lhasa (3659m)
Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5010m), KAMBALA (4794m). Colorful YAMADROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO).

Day 09-10: In Lhasa
Two full day sight seeing tour of Lhasa including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE & SERA MONASTERIES. Over night at hotel.

Day 11 Lhasa - Kathmandu
Early morning drive to GONGAAR airport for departure flight to Kathmandu.