SPECIAL PACKAGE TOUR FOR 2004
(PTT/NO/010) 11N/12D KATHMANDU-DAMAN-POKHARA-CHITWAN-LUMBINI-KTM
(from
€ 385 p/p)
(PTT/NO/011) 9N/10D KATHMANDU-CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI- BANDIPUR-POKHARA
(from
€ 375 p/p)
(PTT/NO/012) 11N/12D KATHMANDU-LUMBINI- POKHARA-BARDIA-NAGARKOT (from
€ 425 p/p)
(PTT/NO/013) 8 D SUNKOSHI RIVER RAFTING
(from € 380 p/p)
(PTT/NO/014) 6N/7D KOSHI TAPPU BIRD WATCHING SAFARI PACKAGE TOUR
(from € 250 p/p)
(PTT/NO/015) 7N 8D MANAKAMANA CABLE CAR-GORKHA-POKHARA (from
€ 310 p/p)
(PTT/NO/016) 26N/27D NEPAL-BHUTAN-TIBET
COMBINED TOUR (from
€ 1750 p/p)
| TOUR COST FOR 2 PERSONS BASIS |
€ 1750 PER PERSON TWIN SHARING BASIS |
| FOR 1 PERSON BASIS |
€ 2433 PER PERSON |
| SURCHARGE FEE FOR BHUTAN |
US$ 280 PER PERSON |
| KTM-PARO-KTM AIRFARE |
US$ 390 PER PERSON |
| PKR-KTM DOMESTIC AIRFARE |
US$ 69 PER PERSON |
| COST VALIDITY |
TILL DECEMBER 30, 2004 |
DATE:
SEP 19 TO 14 OCTOBER 2004
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY/LAX-BBK
Arrive to Bangkok, Thailand. If she needs hotel for a night or hotel/airport
transfer, our partner agent will assist her. Also can be arranged a
short sightseeing tour arrangement for her. (SERVICE BEGINS)
Day 2:MONDAY/BKK-KATHMANDU
Arrival Kathmandu, meet greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. Briefing,
welcome drink, check in, free day.
Day 3:TUESDAY/KATHMANDU
Wake up early morning and breakfast starts at 7 am to 9 am. Half day
sightseeing begins at 9 am for Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath
(Buddhist Stupa), or Boudhanath, Durbar Square, (Ancient Cities of Kathmandu
Valley). Back to hotel for lunch after lunch disposal for individual
shopping or marketing at bazaar area.
Day 4:WEDNESDAY/KATHMANDU
Nagarkot overnight
7NIGHTS/8DAYS CENTRAL BHUTAN FESTIVAL/CULTURAL TOUR
DAY 5:THURSDAY/ARRIVAL PARO/THIMPHU
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative
and drive one and half hours through the terraced fields along the banks
of the Paro Chu (Chu means river) down stream to its confluence with
Wangchu, then up-valley to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 6:FRIDAY/THIMPHU-SIGHTSEEING
Full day sightseeing of National Library, Arts and Crafts School, Nunnery
Monastery, ungshi paper factory, Tashichho Dzong, handicraft shops and
towards evening stroll in the town. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 7:SATURDAY/THIMPHU - GANGTEY
Early breakfast and drive to Gangtey with a pause at Dochula pass (10,000ft)
and continue drive through the forest of magnolia and rhododendrons
to Punakha for lunch. After lunch visit Punakha Dzong and continue drive
to Gangtey. Overnight in lodge.
| NAME OF FESTIVAL |
DURATION/DATE |
PLACE |
| THIMPHU TSHECHU |
23 SEP-25 SEP |
THIMPU |
DAY 8:SUNDAY/GANGTEY - BUMTHANG
Morning visit Gangtey Monastery, and drive to Bumthang with a pause
at Tongsa for lunch. During this journey one can have a good view of
high Himalayan ranges from Pelela pass (3300m) with a drive through
the dense forest of Magnolia & rhododendron trees. Overnight in
lodge.
DAY 9:MONDAY/BUMTHANG - SIGHTSEEING
Today you will be sightseeing in and around Bumthang. Morning visit
Jampa Lhakhang built in the 7th century, by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo.
One of the 108 temples built by him throughout Tibet and the Himalayas
to overcome a demon giantess. Further up visit Kurje Lhakhang (Ku means
"body", Je means"imprint"). It is one of the most
sacred in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche meditated here and left the imprint
of his body on a rock. Afternoon visit Tamshing Lhakhang, which is famous
for its old paintings inside and then Kencho Sum Lhakhang, famous for
its broken bell. Back to hotel and take rest. A full day sightseeing
in Bumthang valley with a visit to Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing
Monastery, Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa. Late afternoon stroll
around Bumthang town and visit Swiss cheese factory. Overnight in tourist
lodge.
| NAME OF FESTIVAL |
DURATION/DATE |
PLACE |
| TANGBI MANI |
27 SEP-29 SEP |
BUMATHANG |
DAY 10:TUESDAY/BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Today the drive to Thimphu takes about 7-8hrs with the certain stops
on the way for photographs. Stop at Chendibji Chorten to have picnic
lunch. Continue drive to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 11:WEDNESDAY/THIMPHU - PARO
In the morning drive to Paro to visit to Drugyel Dzong the ruined fortress
which was once defended the valley from Tibetan invasion. One can get
a view of Mount Jhomolhari on the clear day (24,000ft) from here. On
the way back visit Satsam Chorten monastery. Afternoon drive to visit
National Museum and Rinpung Dzong. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 12:THURSDAY/PARO - KATHMANDU
Early morning transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.
The above cost includes transfers in Toyota cars and Buses; sightseeing
as per the itinerary, hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis, meals
(optional) and English speaking guide.
DAY 13:RIDDAY/KATHMANDU-CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI
Wake up early have breakfast 6:30 a.m. and drive start 7:30 a.m. for
Chitwan. By car to reach Chitwan it takes 5 hours from Kathmandu the
Nagarkot is already 32 k.m. more far from Ktm and by bus sometime it
will be little late than the car. However, we have to guess that we
should arrive in Chitwan by 1-1:30 p.m. because the lunch will be ready
over there.
DAY 14:SATURDAY/CHITWAN-JUNGLE SAFARI
Received and welcome briefing by the lodge manager 1:00 p.m. lunch,
3:30 p.m. Elephant ride/nature walk/visit to observation tower, 6:30
p.m.
5:30 a.m. walk up call
5:45 a.m. tea/coffee
6:00 a.m. Jungle drive/bird watching
8:00 a.m. breakfast
9:00 a.m. elephant briefing/swimming and bath
1:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. nature walk/elephant ride/canoe ride village walk for 2-3
hours
6:30 p.m. Free
8:00 p.m. dinner
DAY 15:SUNDAY/CHITWAN-POKHARA
after breakfast, go for some sightseeing around old city and around
village for half day and back to hotel for lunch. After lunch, drive
to Pokhara.
DAY 16:MONDAY/POKHARA-KATHMANDU
After breakfast ready drive back to Ktm in 7 a.m. (option fly back to
Kathmandu around 10 a.m. for this, one hour before have to be airport
according to the domestic airlines rules. The flying hour takes 30-35
minutes to arrive in Kathmandu.) Lunch at hotel and leave them free
for their personal shopping in Kathmandu.
7NIGHTS/8DAYS FIXED DEPARTURE CENTRAL TIBET OVERLAND TOUR /DRIVE IN
FLY OUT OR VV.
DAY 17:TUESDAY/KATHMANDU – ZHANGMU (2300M) – 123 KMS.
Early morning drive to Kodari. After doing immigration and costume formalities
drive uphill to Zhangmu immigration Post. Complete custom formalities.
O/nt at Hotel Zhangmu
DAY 18:WEDNESDAY/ZHANGMU – XEGAR (4350M)- 244 KMS.
Drive to Xegar crossing Nyalamu Pass (3800m) & LALUNG LA PASS (5050M).
This drive
offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest ( 8848m).
O/nt at Hotel Xegar.
DAY 19:THURSDAY/XEGAR – XIGATSE (3900M) – 244 KMS.
Drive (Approx. 8 hrs) to Xigatse. Xigatse has the famous Tashilunpo
Moanstery and the seat
of Panchen Lama. O/nt at Hotel Xigatse.
DAY 20:FRIDAY/XIGATSE - GYANTSE (3900M)-90 KMS.
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Xigatse.
In the afternoon
drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O/nt.
at Hotel Gyantse.
DAY 21:SATURDAY/GYANTSE – LHASA (3650M)- 259 KMS.
The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours. crossing two passes – THE KATO
LA (5010 M.) AND
KAMBA LA (4794M. via Yamdrok Tso lake. O/nt in Lhasa.
DAY 22 & 23:SUNDAY & FRIDAY/ LHASA:
Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka palace, Jokhang Temple,
Drepung Monastery,
Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar.
DAY 24:MONDAY/LHASA-KATHMANDU
Transfer to Gonggar airport for your onward flight to Kathmandu.
DAY 25:TUESDAY/KATHMANDU
Free day for shopping or can be depart the same day to your home.
DAY 26:WEDSNESDAY/KATHMANDU-BKK
Breakfast and prepare for leave for departure. 2 hours before have to
be airport. Maximum 20 kg baggage is allowed per person. (SERVICE
ENDS)
IF SHE NEEDS MORE SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN BANGKOK/PATTAYA, WE WILL OFFER
YOU THE BEST TOUR PACKAGE AND COST.)
DAY 27:THURSDAY/BKK-LAX-DENVER.Arrive to home
ABOVE PACKAGE INLUDES
7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS NEPAL
Single accommodation with B/B (Breakfast) in the mentioned respected
hotels, 2 half day or one full day sight seeing, transfer airport to
hotel and airport, welcome drink on arrival day at the hotel, Arrival,
departure & transportation, Kathmandu-chitwan and pokhara by non
a/c car.
7NIGHTS/8DAYS BHUTAN PORTION TOUR
Single occupancy basis accommodation mode in full board, overland transportation
within Bhutan, sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
necessary airport/hotel transfer, culture shows (if it covers) transportation
upto our ending point, permits/visa for Bhutan.
7NIGHTS/8DAYS TIBET PORTION TOUR
Accommodation on twin sharing and BB Basis as per hotel plan, Sightseeing
tours, Monastery entrance fees, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Private
ground transfers, Travel permit and Normal Tibet / china Visa fee.
2 NIGHT 3 DAYS CHITWAN
single basis room, Royal Chitwan National Park in full board basis,
with necessary transportation and all jungle activities
1 NIGHT /2 DAYS POKHARA
Including breakfast and sightseeing, single accommodation.
1 NIGHT /2 DAYS IN NAGARKOT
Full board with both way transportation by car
EXCLUDES
NEPAL PORTION
International return air fare, lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara,
domestic flight ticket for Pokhara-ktm, Personal expenses, expenses
occurred due to natural calamities beyond our control, meals out of
program, flight delay/cancellation, international departure tax: US
15 each.
BHUTAN PORTION
Bhutan Visa fee on arrival [US$ 20+ US$ 10 Bhutan Tourism Development
fee payable at airport upon arrival], Nepal re-entry visa fee (if single
entry visa but suggested to have multiple visa so that no need to have
re-entry visa) drinks at hotels/lodges and expenses of personal nature
such as laundry, tips, Ktm-Paro-Ktm airfare.
TIBET PORTION
Lunch and dinner, personal expenses, roadblocks, land slides. LXA-KTM
airfare, Airport Tax, Urgent Tibet / China Visa fee, Nepal re- entry
visa fee, travel insurance, Extra cost in the event of landslide for
hiring porterage or additional transportation and expenses of personal
nature.