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Thursday, July 30, 2015

HIMACHAL TOUR PACKAGES, India

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HIMACHAL TOUR PACKAGES, India

HIMACHAL TOUR PACKAGES VALID FROM 5th July -to 20th Dec 2015

Shimla – Kullu – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie – Chandigarh - Amritsar
RAINBOW – 01
Kullu - Manali Volvo Tour Package (5 Nights / 6 Days )
( 03 Nights in Hotel & 2 Nights in Volvo) - Destination - Delhi - Manali - Kullu -Delhi

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Manali

Arrive in Delhi by Air or Train. After reaching in Delhi go to Minto Road, Gandhi Market, ( on your own) at 5:00 PM .At sharp 5:30 Depart from Delhi to Manali. Travel by overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali (12 - 14 Hours). (Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. In short, Manali-is the "Valley of the Gods" and an ideal place for the ones in search of both adventure and comfort. Reach Manali next morning at 6 - 8 AM.

Day 02 : Manali Arrival (Local Sightseeing)

On arrival at Manali, our representative assists to transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Check in at the hotel, freshen up and enjoy leisure time at the comfort of your room. After Some time enjoy the city tour visiting to some of the prominent spots and attractions including Hadimba Devi Temple also called Dhungri Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisth Village. After enjoying exciting tour of Manali city return back by afternoon and enjoy at your free will (reserved for leisure). Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Manali.

Day 03 : Manali (Full day Trip to Rohtang Pass/ Snow Point )

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel and later get ready for an excursion to visit Kothi Gorge, Marhi, Gulaba. Rothang Pass is outstandingly beautiful and is an ideal spot to view the majestic snow covered Himalayas, serene natural surroundings, pristine lake and fairy white snow round the year. Return back to the hotel on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : Manali (Full Day Trip to Kullu( 45Kms) Manikaran ( 80Kms )

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel and later get ready for an excursion to visit Manikaran. Manikaran has the World’s hottest Sulphur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. Return back to Kullu town enroute visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. Drive back to Manali. Check in at the Hotel in Manali. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Manali.

Day 05 : Manali - Delhi Departure

Morning enjoy the breakfast and check out from the hotel at 12 noon (Luggage can be kept at reception or bell desk. Afternoon enjoys at leisure or can take stroll down the mall in Manali and enjoy shopping antiques, shawls and handicrafts. Evening catch the volvo from Manali at 4.00 PM to proceed Delhi. Overnight Journey.

Day 06: Arrival at Delhi - Tour Ends

Arrival at Delhi, the glorious tour to the heavenly Manali comes to an end. In this way your visit to one of the paradise on earth located amidst the lofty Himalayas ends offering your glorious memories to cherish for lifetime..

Rates:

Package Category Hotel In Use Min 2 Person
Budget Hotel Morning Star/ Hotel Chndertal / Ridge View 5,300/- per person
Deluxe Hotel Himgiri / Hotel Out Town /Khushbo Resort 6,200/- per person
Super Deluxe Hotel Daffodil / Hotel Park Paradise 7,300/-Per Person
Luxury Hotel Manali Inn / Manali Hight 8,599/Per Person
Super Luxury Quality In River Country 9,999/- Per Person

Package Inclusions:

• Delhi-Manali-Delhi by Volvo coach (2*2) , AC, Video Coach
• 03 Nights Accommodation in 1 Deluxe Room.
• Pick up & Drop From Volvo Bus stand to hotel
• Welcome drink on arrival
• One Candle Light Dinner
• Daily Morning Tea, Breakfast & Dinner
• Two Glasses of Milk once During Stay
• 10% Discount on Laundry
• One Half day Local Sightseeing By Individual Car
• One Full day sightseeing of Rotang / Snow Point by Sharing Car
• One Full day sightseeing of Kullu & Manikaran by Sharing Car
• All Applicable Taxes.

RAINBOW - 02

Romantic Kullu - Manali - Shimla Volvo Tour Package ( 6 Nights / 7 Days )
( 03 Nights in Manali & 2 Night in Shimla & 1 Nights in Volvo)
Destination - Delhi - Kullu -Manali - Shimla -Delhi

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Manali

On arrival at Delhi, transfer to Manali in an A/C Volvo Bus @ 5.30 PM. Manali is a picturesque hill station in Himachal Pradesh, known for its outstanding natural beauty and scenic sightseeing spots. Lofty Himalayas, pleasant sunshine and the green emerald surrounding add beauty to Manali. Overnight in A/C Volvo Bus.

Day 02 : Manali Arrival (Local Sightseeing)

On arrival at Manali, our representative assists to transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Check in at the hotel, freshen up and enjoy leisure time at the comfort of your room. After Some time enjoy the city tour visiting to some of the prominent spots and attractions including Hadimba Devi Temple also called Dhungri Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisth Village. After enjoying exciting tour of Manali city return back by afternoon and enjoy at your free will (reserved for leisure). Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Manali.

Day 03 : Manali (Full day Trip to Rohtang Pass/ Snow Point )

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel and later get ready for an excursion to visit Kothi Gorge, Marhi, and Gulaba. Rothang Pass is outstandingly beautiful and is an ideal spot to view the majestic snow covered Himalayas, serene natural surroundings, pristine lake and fairy white snow round the year. Return back to the hotel on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : Manali (Full Day Trip to Kullu( 45Kms) Manikaran ( 80Kms )

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel and later get ready for an excursion to visit Manikaran. Manikaran has the World’s hottest Sulphur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. Return back to Kullu town enroute visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. Drive back to Manali. Check in at the Hotel in Manali. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Manali.

Day 05: Manali - Shimla

Checkout Hotel & Transfer by Deluxe Bus from Manali to Shimla by 9.00 A.M .Arrive Shimla by Evening and check in hotel. Evening free for leisure. Dinner and overnight at Shimla.

Day 06 : Shimla ( full day trip to Kufri - Jakkhoo hills )

After Break-fast visit Kufri , Green Valley , Mini Zoo , Chini Bungalow., White Flower Hall , Halipad , Bhimakali Temple , Indira Gandhi Tourist Park , Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town Overnight at Shimla Hotel.

Day 07: Shimla- Delhi Bus Stand

Morning enjoy the breakfast and check out from the Hotel. Catch the Volvo Bus in Morning 08.00 AM or 11.00 AM. back to Delhi.

Rates

Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Min 2 Person Min 4 Person
Standatd Hotel Himani / Hotel Rajat/Apple Rose Hotel Morning Star/ Hotel Chndertal / Ridge View 8,799/- Per Person 8,300 Per Person
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Rahat Hotel Himgiri / New Paramount /Hotel Out Town 10,400/- Per Person 9,300 / -Per Person

Package Inclusions:

• 2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla 1 Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Manali 1 Deluxe Room
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Daily Bed Tea, Breakfast & Dinner at all places
• One Candle Light dinner in Manali.
• Two Glasses of Milk once Night
• Delhi - Manali By AC Volvo Coach (2x2) AC, Video Coach
• Manali to Shimla by Deluxe Bus
• Shimla - Delhi AC Volvo Tickets
• One full day sightseeing of Shimla & Kufri
• Half day local sightseeing of Manali
• One full day sightseeing of Snow Point/Rohtang Pass
• One Full day sightseeing of Kullu/Manikaran
• All transfers & Sightseeing by Sharing car for 2 Pax / Individual car for 4,6,8.Pax
• All applicable taxes

RAINBOW-03

Amazing Shimla - Kullu - Manali Tour Package by Car ( 5 Nights / 6 Days )
( 02 Nights in Shimla & 3 Nights in Manali )Destination - Delhi -Shimla- Manali - Kullu -Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (380 kms/8/9hrs)

Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla, Shimla: former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla -Kufri- Shimla (24 kms.)

After breakfast visit to half day city tour visiting Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple, Afternoon visit to excursion tour of Kufri. KUFRI: India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town –“THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at Shimla.( GREEN VALLEY, WILD FLOWER HALL, KUFRI, INDIRA TOURIST PARK, MINI ZOO & FAGU VALLEY )

Day 03: Shimla –Kullu- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel ,drive to Manali, Manali : at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near Manali. Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 04: Manali Local.

After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Manali.( Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery & Vashisth Bath Hot Spring Water )

Day 05: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. Far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible during heavy snow fall for Snow Point, and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 06: Manali - Delhi

After breakfast check out from hotel, later drive to Delhi Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport/ Railway Station for onward destination.

Rates:

Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Min 2 Person
( Indigo Car ) Min 4 Person (Indigo Car) Min 6 Person
( Innova Car )
Standard Rahat Regancy / Hotel Rajat / Apple Rose/ Hotel Morning Star /Hotel Chndertal / Flamingo Resort 11,599/- Per Person 8,550/- Per Person 8,400/- Per Person
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Hotel Quality in Himdace/ Hotel Aachman Regancy Hotel Out Town / Hotel Himgiri / Hotel New Peramount 13,100/- Per Person 9,400 Per Person 8,699/Per Person
Super Deluxe Sukh Sager Regancy / Galleu Hill Resort Hotel Park Paradise / Deffodil / Hotel Snow Park / Royal Park Resort 14,500/- Per Person 10,900/- Per Person 10,999-Per Person
Luxury Toshali Royal View Hotel Manali inn / Manali Hight / De Vivendi Resort 17,400 Per Person 13,500 Per Person 13,500 Per Person
Sup Luxury East Bourne Resort Quality inn River Country 22,999/- Per Person 19,500/- Per Person 19,300/- Per Person

Package Inclusions :

2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla in Deluxe Room
3 Nights Accommodation in Manali Deluxe Room
Welcome drink on arrival
One Candle Light Dinner
Daily Morning Tea, Breakfast & Dinner
Two Glasses of Milk once night Stay
Pick up & Drop Ex - Delhi
All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Indigo / Innova car. ( 2 Pax Indigo Car, 4 Pax Indigo Car, 6 Pax Innova Car )
All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
All applicable taxes

RAINBOW – 04

Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Chandigarh Tour Package by Car ( 6 Nights / 7 Days )
( 02 Nights in Shimla, 03 Nights in Manali & 1 Night Chandigarh )
Destination - Delhi -Shimla- Manali - Kullu -Chandigarh-Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (380 kms/8/9hrs)

Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla, Shimla: former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road. Later back to hotel. overnight saty at hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla -Kufri- Shimla (24 kms.)

After breakfast visit to half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple. Afternoon visit to excursion tour of Kufri.KUFRI: India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town –“THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at Shimla.( GREEN VALLEY, WILD FLOWER HALL, HALI PAD, KUFRI, INDIRA TOURIST PARK, MINI ZOO & FAGU VALLEY )

Day 03: Shimla –Kullu- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Manali. Manali at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near manali.Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 04 : Manali Local.

After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Manali. ( Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery & Vashisth Bath Hot Spring Water )

Day 05: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible during heavy snow fall for Snow Point, and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 06: Manali-Chandigarh (8 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel then drive to Chandigarh.
Chandigarh: Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivalik, the Union territory of Chandigarh serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city derives its name from the temple of ""Chandi Mandir"" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort 'garh' beyond the temple gave the city its name ""Chandigarh-The City Beautiful"".Known internationally for its architecture and urban planning, Arrive at Chandigarh, check in to hotel, take rest , overnight stay at hotel at Chandigarh.

Day 07: Chandigarh-Delhi(165kms. 4 hrs).

After breakfast check out from hotel , Visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden And Sukhna Lake..Later drive to Delhi Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport/ Railway Station for onward destination.

Rates:

Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Chandigarh Hotels Min- 2 Person
( Indigo Car ) Min- 4 Person
( Indigo Car ) Min- 6 Person
( Innova Car )
Standard Rahat Regency /Hotel Rajat /
Hotel Apple Rose Hotel Morning Star /Hotel Chndertal / Hotel / Ridge View Hotel Super Palace / Royal Regency / K K Residency
Hotel Royal City 13,300/-
Per Person 9,500 /-
Per Person 9,000/-
Per Person
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Hotel Quality in Himdev/ Hotel Aachman Regency Hotel Out Town / Hotel Himgiri / Khushboo Resort / Hotel Jessica Hotel City Heart
Hotel Park Plaza 14,500/-
Per Person 10,900/-
Per Person 10,250/-
Per Person
Super deluxe Sukh Sager Regancy / Galleu Hill Resort Hotel Park Paradise /Deffodil / Hotel Snow Park / Royal Park Resort Hotel Silky Resort
Sun Park Resort 15,999-
Per Person 12,500/-
Per Person 11,800/-
Per Person
Luxury Toshali Royal View Hotel Manali inn / Manali Hight / De Vivendi Resort Golden Palm Resort 18,900/- Per Person 13,300/- Per Person 14,600/- Per Person
Sup. Luxury East Bourne Resort Quality inn River Country Hotel Shivalik View 25,400/- Per Person 21,600/- Per Person 20,800/- Per Person

Package Inclusions :

2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla in Deluxe Room
3 Nights Accommodation in Manali in Deluxe Room
1 Nights Accommodation in Chandigarh in Deluxe Room
Welcome drink on arrival
Daily Morning Tea, Breakfast & Dinner
One Candle Light Dinner
Glasses of Kesar Milk once time
10% Discount on Laundry
All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Indigo / Innova car / Tempo Traveller. ( 2 Pax Indigo Car, 4 Pax Indigo Car, 6 Pax Innova Car, 10 Pax Tempo Traveller & 12 Pax Tempo Traveller )
All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
All applicable taxes

RAINBOW –05

Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Dalhousie Tour Package by Car ( 7 Nights / 8 Days )
( 02 Nights in Shimla, 03 Nights in Manali & 2 Night Dalhousie )Destination - Delhi -Shimla- Manali - Kullu - Dalhousie-Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (380 kms/10hrs)

Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla. Shimla: former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas; it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla -Kufri- Shimla (24 kms.)

After breakfast visit to half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple. Afternoon visit to excursion tour of Kufri.KUFRI: India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town –“THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at Shimla.( GREEN VALLEY, WILD FLOWER HALL, HALI PAD, KUFRI, INDIRA TOURIST PARK, MINI ZOO & FAGU VALLEY )

Day 03: Shimla –Kullu- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel ,drive to Manali, Manali : at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near manali.Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 04 : Manali Local.

After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Manali. ( Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery & Vashisth Bath Hot Spring Water )

Day 05: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible during heavy snow fall for Snow Point, and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 06 : Manali –Dalhousie.

After breakfast drive to Dalhousie - sightseeing Dal Lake, Churches, Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, BaraPathar & after lunch depart for Dalhousie. Situated at 2039 mts in the outer slope s of the Dhaula Dhar range with its natural beauty and natural surroundings. On arrival check- in at the hotel. Rest of the day for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay at Dalhousie.

Day 07 : Dalhousie (Full day trip to Khajjiar )

Full day sightseeing to Khajjiar , 25 kms from. Dalhousie. It’s one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre with a floating island and 9-hole golf course here are the other interesting places to cover. Return to Dalhousie and overnight stay at Dalhousie.Full day trip to Chamba & Khajjiar

Day 08: Dalhousie-Delhi(12 hrs).

After breakfast check out from hotel, Later drive to Delhi Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport/ Railway Station for onward destination.

Rates:

Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Dalhousie Hotels Min- 2 Person
( Indigo Car ) Min- 4 Person
( Indigo Car ) Min- 6 Person
( Innova Car )
Standard Rahet Regancy /Hotel Rajat /
Hotel Apple Rose Hotel Morning Star /Hotel Chndertal / Hotel / Ridge View Hotel Shangrila/ Amar Hotel 16,700/-
Per Person 11,800 /-
Per Person 10,800/-
Per Person
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Hotel Quality in Himdav/ Hotel Aachman Regancy Hotel Out Town / Hotel Himgiri / Khushboo Resort / Hotel Jessica Mongas Resort 18,500/-
Per Person 13,400/-
Per Person 12,700/-
Per Person
Super deluxe Sukh Sager Regancy / Galleu Hill Resort Hotel Park Paradise / Deffodil / Hotel Snow Park / Royal Park Resort Sagrika Resort / Mongas Resort 20,999/-
Per Person 15,200/-
Per Person 14,700/-
Per Person
Luxury Toshali Royal View Hotel Manali inn / Manali Hight / De Vivendi Resort Inderprastha Resort 23,900/- Per Person 18,800/- Per Person 18,400/- Per Person

Package Inclusions :

• 2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla in Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Manali in Deluxe Room
• 2 Nights Accommodation in Dalhousie in Deluxe Room
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Daily Morning Tea, Breakfast & Dinner
• One Candle Light Dinner
• Glasses of Kesar Milk once time
• Complimentary Van Vihar Tickets.
• 10% Discount on Laundry
• All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Indigo / Innova car / Tempo Traveller. ( 2 Pax Indigo Car, 4 Pax Indigo Car, 6 Pax Innova Car, 10 Pax Tempo Traveller & 12 Pax Tempo Traveller )
• All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
• All applicable taxes

RAINBOW –06

Magical Himachal Tour Package ( 8 Nights / 9 Days )
Destination - Delhi - Shimla- Manali - Kullu - Dalhousie - Amritsar -Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi- Shimla

Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla. Shimla: former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities.
Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla -Kufri- Shimla (24 kms.)

After breakfast visit to half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple, Afternoon visit to excursion tour of Kufri, KUFRI: India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town –“THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at Shimla. (GREEN VALLEY, WILD FLOWER HALL, HALI PAD, KUFRI, INDIRA TOURIST PARK, MINI ZOO & FAGU VALLEY)

Day 03: Shimla –Kullu- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Manali,
Manali: at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near Manali.
Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 04 : Manali Local.

After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Manali.( Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery & Vashisth Bath Hot Spring Water )

Day 05: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. Far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible during heavy snow fall for Snow Point, and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 06 : Manali - Dalhousie

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Dharamshala. Dalhousie. Situated at 2039 mts in the outer slope s of the Dhaula Dhar range with its natural beauty and natural surroundings. On arrival check- in at the hotel. Rest of the day for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay at Dalhousie.

Day 07 : Dalhousie (Full day trip to Khajjiar )

Full day sightseeing to Khajjiar, 25 kms from. Dalhousie. It’s one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre with a floating island and 9-hole golf course here are the other interesting places to cover. Return to Dalhousie and overnight stay at Dalhousie. Full day trip to Chamba & Khajjiar

Day 08: Dalhousie- Amritsar

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Amritsar. Amritsar: The city of Amritsar is a glittering showcase of compound traditions and secular culture. A thriving city with important devout centres and historical sites Amritsar exhibits a glorious past, magnificent present and a hopeful future. Arrive at Amritsar, Then transfer to hotel check in to hotel.
Evening visit to Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Visit to the city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important Sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians .Later evening back to hotel and free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Amritsar.

Day 09: Amritsar- Delhi

After breakfast check out from hotel, Later drive to Delhi, Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport/ Railway Station for onward destination.

Rates:

Package Category Min - 2 Pax Min- 4 Pax Min - 6 Pax Min – 10 Person Min – 12 Person
Budget 18,000/- Per Person 12,700/- Per Person 12,500/- Per Person 11,400/- Per Person 10,800/- Per Person
Deluxe 20,200/- Per Person 15,500/- Per Person 15,500/- Per Person 14,500/- Per Person 13,700/- Per Person
Super Deluxe 22,700/- Per Person 17,500/- Per Person 16,999/- Per Person 16,030/- Per Person 15,500/- Per Person
Luxury 26,900/- Per Person 21,999/- Per Person 21,999/- Per Person 20,800/- Per Person 20,600/- Per Person
Hotels
Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Dalhousie Hotels Amritsar Hotels
Budget Rahet Regancy /Hotel Rajat /
Hotel Apple Rose Hotel Morning Dytar /Hotel Chandertal / Hotel Hotel Shangrila / Hotel Amar Hotel Venus International
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Hotel Quality in Himdave Hotel Aachman Regancy Hotel Out Town / Hotel Himgiri / Hotel New Peramount / Hotel Jessica Himalayan Resort
Hotel Mongas Hotel The Mall 42
Super Deluxe Sukh Sager Regancy / Galleu Hill Resort Hotel Park Paradise / Deffodil / / Hotel Snow Park
Sagrika Resorts
Mongas Resort Hotel Hongkong / Sarover Regancy
Luxury Toshali Royal View Hotel Manali inn / Manali Hight / De Vivendi Resort Snow Valley Resort / Inderprastha Resort Hotel Golden Tulip
Sup. Luxury East Bourne Resort Quality inn River Country Grand View Resort Hotel Golden Tulip

Package Inclusions :

• 2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla in Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Manali in Deluxe Room
• 2 Nights Accommodation in Dalhousie in Deluxe Room
• 1 Nights Accommodation in Amritsar in Deluxe Room
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Daily Bed Tea, Breakfast & Dinner at all places
• One Candle Light Dinner ( Manali )
• Glasses of Kesar Milk once time in Manlili
• Pick up & Drop Ex - Delhi
• 10% Discount on Laundry
• All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Indigo / Innova car / Tempo Traveller. ( 2 Pax Indigo Car, 4 Pax Indigo Car, 6 Pax Innova Car, 10 Pax Tempo Traveller & 12 Pax Tempo Traveler )
• All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
• All applicable taxes

RAINBOW – 07

Grand Himachal Tour Package ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )
Destination - Delhi - Shimla- Manali - Kullu -Dharamshala - Dalhousie - Chandigarh -Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (380 kms/10hrs)

Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla. Shimla: former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas; it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road. Later back to hotel. overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla -Kufri- Shimla (24 kms.)

After breakfast visit to half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple. Afternoon visit to excursion tour of Kufri.KUFRI: India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town –“THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at Shimla.( GREEN VALLEY, WILD FLOWER HALL, HALI PAD, KUFRI, INDIRA TOURIST PARK, MINI ZOO & FAGU VALLEY )

Day 03: Shimla –Kullu- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Manali. Manali: at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near Manali.
Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 04 : Manali Local.

After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Manali.( Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery & Vashisth Bath Hot Spring Water )

Day 05: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)

After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible during heavy snow fall for Snow Point, and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Manali.

Day 06: Manali - Dharamshala(280 kms / 6-7 hrs),

After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Dharamshala.Dharamshala: This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 17 kms north- east of Kangra town. This hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to make a day's trek to a snow-point after an early morning's start. Dharamshala is also the headquarter of the Kangra district.
Arrive at Dharamshala; check in to hotel, Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala.

Day 07 : Dharamshala Sightseeing–Dalhousie. (130 KM)

After breakfast Visit Dharamshala local sightseeing (Mcleodganj, Dalai Lama Temple, Naddi, & Dal Lake, Churches, Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, BaraPathar & after lunch depart for Dalhousie. Situated at 2039 mts in the outer slope s of the Dhaula Dhar range with its natural beauty and natural surroundings. On arrival check- in at the hotel. Rest of the day for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay at Dalhousie.

Day 08 : Dalhousie (Full day trip to Khajjiar )

Full day sightseeing to Khajjiar, 25 kms from. Dalhousie. It’s one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre with a floating island and 9-hole golf course here are the other interesting places to cover. Return to Dalhousie and overnight stay at Dalhousie.Full day trip to Chamba & Khajjiar

Day 09: Dalhousie-Chandigarh

After breakfast check out from hotel then drive to Chandigarh.
Chandigarh: Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivalik, the Union territory of Chandigarh serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city derives its name from the temple of ""Chandi Mandir"" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort 'garh' beyond the temple gave the city its name ""Chandigarh-The City Beautiful"".Known internationally for its architecture and urban planning,
Arrive at Chandigarh, check in to hotel, and take rest, Evening Visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake. Later back to hotel. free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at Chandigarh.
Day 10: Chandigarh-Delhi(165kms. 4 hrs).
After breakfast check out from hotel, later drive to Delhi Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport/ Railway Station for onward destination.

Rates:

Package Category Min - 2 Pax Min- 4 Pax Min - 6 Pax Min – 10 Person Min – 12 Person
Budget 18,999/- Per Person 13,500/- Per Person 12,999/- Per Person 12,200/- Per Person 11,500/- Per Person
Deluxe 20,900/- Per Person 16,300/- Per Person 16,100/- Per Person 15,500/- Per Person 14,800/- Per Person
Super Deluxe 22,800/- Per Person 18,300/- Per Person 17,999/- Per Person 17,300/- Per Person 16,800/- Per Person
Luxury 27,200/- Per Person 22,500/- Per Person 21,999/- Per Person 21,400/- Per Person 20,900/- Per Person
Sup. Luxury 35,000/- Per Person 30,500/- Per Person 30,500/- Per Person 29,900/- Per Person 29,300/- Per Person
Hotels:
Package Category Shimla Hotels Manali Hotels Dharamshala Hotels Dalhousie Hotels Chandigarh Hotels
Budget Rahet Regancy /Hotel Rajat /
Hotel Apple Rose Hotel Morning Dtar /Hotel Chndertal / Hotel Hotel Buddha Valley Hotel Shangrila / Hotel Amar Hotel Royal Regancy
Deluxe Hotel Satyam Paradise / Hotel Quality in Himdave Hotel Aachman Regancy Hotel Out Town / Hotel Himgiri / Hotel New Peramount / Hotel Jessica Hotel Triund / Himgiri Resort Himalayan Resort
Hotel Mongas Hotel City Heart
Super Deluxe Sukh Sager Regancy / Galleu Hill Resort Hotel Park Paradise / Victory Resort / Hotel Defidill / Hotel Snow Park / Royal Park Resort Homgiri Resort /Meghavan Resort
Sagrika Resorts
Mongas Resort Sun Park Resort
Luxury Toshali Royal View Hotel Manali inn / Manali Hight / De Vivendi Resort Nature Bloom Resort Snow Valley Resort / Inderprastha Resort Golden Palms Resort
Sup. Luxury East Bourne Resort Quality inn River Country Asia Health Resort Grand View Resort Hotel Shivalik View

Package Inclusions:

• 2 Nights Accommodation in Shimla in Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Manali in Deluxe Room
• 1 Nights Accommodation in Dharamshala in Deluxe Room
• 2 Nights Accommodation in Dalhousie in Deluxe Room
• 1 Nights Accommodation in Chandigarh in Deluxe Room
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Daily Bed Tea, Breakfast & Dinner at all places
• One Candle Light Dinner ( Manali )
• Glasses of Kesar Milk once time in Manali
• Pick up & Drop Ex - Delhi
• 10% Discount on Laundry
• All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Indigo / Innova car / Tempo Traveller. ( 2 Pax Indigo Car, 4 Pax Indigo Car, 6 Pax Innova Car, 10 Pax Tempo Traveller & 12 Pax Tempo Traveller )
• All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
• All applicable taxes
Note: If you Take Private Vichele for Sightseeing @INR 1500/- Will Be Extra
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Sunday, June 14, 2015

National Park Travel Information

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National Park Travel Information

National Park Travel Information

Chitwan national park is Nepal's first and most famous national park is situated in the central development region which was established in 1973 and covers an area of 932sq.km in the sub tropical and and tropical low land of inner tarai region. It includes hilly areas of the siwalik-Himalayan range, covered by deciduous sal forest and is carpeted with grass. The park has three type of basic vegetations, ox bow lakes, swamps and watering holes. The national park made up of the flood plain of the Narayani, rapti and reu rivers. The park declared flora and fauna. The principal vegetation of the park consists of 70% sal forest, 7% river Rhine forest, 20% tall grassland and 3% chir pine forest. Chitwan national park is home for more then two hundred endangered one- horned rhinoceros and harbors one of the largest populations of the rare and exclusive royal Bengal tigers. besides rhinos and tigers there are 57 more mammals like elephant, gaur, sloth bear, leopard etc. There are over 80 different reptiles such as python, king cobra, gavial, marsh mugger crocodiles and scaly ant eater. The park is also consider as paradise for the bird watcher where more then 530 species of birds are recorded including cormorant, egrets, stork, geese, pitas, king fisher, woodpeckers, pintails and hornbills. The park also abundant for butter flies and moths. Chitwan national park was declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site in November 1984.

How to get chitwan national park

Every day tourist buses are available from kathmandu, pokhara, sunauli to chitwan. After completed 4-5 hours journey all the buses arrive at bus park place called bachhauli. It is also possible to take flight from kathmandu to bharatpur airport, duration of 25 minute which is 20 km away from main center.

From the 19th century, the valley was center for hunting trips by British and Nepali aristocrats. King George V and his son, the prince of wales, later Edward V3, never made it to kathmandu but they did fine time to slaughter wild in this forests. in 1911, they killed 39 tigers and 18 rhinos

Until the 1950s, the only settlements in the chitwan valley were scattered villages inhabited by people whose apparent immunity to malaria was rumoured to be the result of their heavy drinking. Malaria was largely controlled by liberal applications of DDT from 1954s. Land hungry people from the hills were quick to see the potential wealth of the region and much of the jungle was rapidly transformed in to farmland.

In 1973 the rhino population of chitwan was estimated to have fallen to only 100 and there were just 20 tiger left. This disastrous slide was halted when a sanctuary was established in 1964, although 22000 people were forcible removed from within its boundaries. The national park was proclaimed in 1973 and since that time the animal population has rebounded. A census conducted in 2000 found that chitwan contains 544 rhinos and an estimated 80 tiger quite. apart from 50 other soecies of mammals and over 450 different type of birds. now days the park offers one of the finest wildlife experience in Asia. You have to be extremely lucky to see one of its elusive tiger and leopards however an elephant safari is unforgettable and you are almost certain to see rhinos, various species of dear, monkey and other many different animals. the best time to visit chitwan national park is September and February when the average daily temperature is about 25 decree when ever you come you will need to pack insect repellent and pair of binoculars is invaluable. Entry fee is required RS 500 per day for foreign national visitors, RS 200 per day for SAARC nationals visitors and Rs 20 for Nepalese people.
Sauraha

Sauraha is just outside of the park on the northern bank of the rapti river. It lise 6km south of the tadi bazar. The setting is magnificent, even if much of the development is in appropriate and careless. it is a simple village that been overrun by a boom and bust of tourist industry. outside of the tourist enclave, however, there's still ample opportunity to observe rural life

Chitwan tour activities
Elephant ride:-

The greatest thrill at chitwan is the traditional elephant safari in search of wildlife, seeing a rhino from atop an elephant is an experience and not be missed. The duration of elephant ride is about one and half hours. it is safest and closest option to view the flora and fauna of the park.

Jeep safari:-

Jeep safari is the option to see wide range of the park. four wheels drive will drive you through the different type of vegetation.

Chitwan Jungle safari:-

visitors are allowed to enter the park on foot, but in order to get the most out of experience and for reasons of safety with animal, it is mandatory that you go with guide. walk which offer nothing more then a pleasant stroll. Through jungle, can be exhilarating but they are potentially dangerous if you meet a rhino. Most of lodges have their own naturalists also there are a number of independent guide

Cultural tour:-

Chitwan gives you an excellent opportunity to explore the surrounding country side. Originally chitwan was dominated by tharu but over the last decade increasing number of hill people have bought up the land. many villagers are now a multicultural mixture. Tharu people have good experience to show theirs traditional way of living. This remains you many years back to human civilization. In the evening everyday they performed theirs fold dance and many other cultural programme so don't forget to visit Tharu cultural programme while you are on chitwan National Park tour
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Palpa Tansen Travel Information

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Palpa Tansen Travel Information

Palpa Tansen Travel Information

Tansen is one of Nepal’s most interesting and charming towns. Its size and setting, climate and natural beauty, its history and architecture, the palaces and temples and also mix of Nepali people cannot help but remind the visitor of Kathmandu valley. Newari houses and carved windows, Rana building, the Tundikhel parade grounds and pagoda style temples are impressive and unique in area so undisturbed by urban sprawl, traffic or pollution. Centre on a large plateau set high on the hills surrounding the Madi valley, Tan set spills up to the hilltop park of Srinagar and down along the winding road that leads to the valley floor. The city is quiet and cooled by winds offering a pleasant climate and a comfortable environment. With its network of streets and courtyards, remarkable architecture and temples, Tan set is a great town for walking. The tourism office has maps and a brochure guide for walking-tours of the town.

Place to visit in palpa tansen

Tansen Durbar
Ten set Durbar is an impressive ana-style palace in the centre of the town. The four-storied square building has sixty-three rooms inclosing a small courtyard. Built in 1927AD By General pratap Shamsher it has gone from being the seat of Rana Governors to being the secretariat of the palpa District. The second storey of the palace in the Gaddi Baithak throne hall still houses some important pieces of palpa’s history, including throne and ceremonial sword, and every year it is the site of a ceremony to mark the beginning of the spring season.

Sitalpati-Shady Rest Place
An octagonal building in the centre of town, providing both view and a cool spot out of the sun, Sitalpati was built in 1891-2 by Governor Khadka Shamsher. It stands in a large open circular courtyard, outside the impressive main palace gate, and is the meeting place of roads, people and their goods. Mul Dhoka Also known as Baggi Dhoka, this huge finely decorated doorway leads from Sitalpati to the palace grounds. At 30X12 feet, it is the largest doorway of its kind. Built in 1891/2 by Governor Khadka Shamsher, its size allowed for his entrance on an elephant and today it is a main feature of yearly chariot processions and festivals. Tensen is, like Kathmandu, rich in a culture of Temples. From early in the morning one can hear bells ringing and the beat of holy drums.

Bhagawati Temple – Mark of victory
Rebuilt by the ten Governor of Palpa, colonel Ujir singh Thapa to mark the victory over British troops on 1815AD/BS, the temple is an artistic two-storied pagoda style temple located in the heart of the town. Although the temple is small in structure it holds immense religious significance. Chariot processions every Bhadra Krishna Nawami in August see deity statues are taken out throughout the town.

Amar Narayan-Temple of lord Vishnu
Built in 1807AD by Amar singh Thapa, the first governor of palpa, the temple is a masterpiece of Nepali culture in the pagoda style with brass plate, gold roof and erotic wooden carving. The temple is surrounded by a one metre stone wall, known locally as the Great wall of palpa, devotees chant holy Bhajan recitals in chorus every morning and evening.

Ganesh temple – the god of success
Built in 1920 AD/BS and known as Siddi Binayak or shreenagar, the ganesh temple is dedicated to the elephant god of success and is most popular on Tuesdays, especially for students and those starting a new venture who come to make offerings of Laddu, sweet balls for lord Ganesh. Situated on the southern slope of the hill just above town, the temple os the site of a yearly festival during Bhadra, mid-August to mid-September, when there is a chariot procession. Some believe it to be as the sen kings of palpa.

Surrounding Area Shreenagar
A Nature Mede Tower a 30-minute climb or a short drive from Tansen bazaar leads to a truly heavenly spot from which to gaze out on Nepal. The best time to enjoy the views is in the morning when the hill is covered with dense fog like a heap of cotton or in the afternoon before sunset. At 1515 meters, the hilltop park and forests of Srinagar around in scenic and natural beauty and offer breathtaking views of giant snowcapped mountains –Dhaulagiri, the four Annapurnas, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Mansulu, Ganesh Himal and the famed twin fishtail peaks of Machhapuchhre. To the south, the view extends from the stunning madi valley and the sweep of the tinau river valley to a wall of green mountains and gorges and out onto the wide expanse of the tarai plains. Sheenagar hill is a forest of pine trees and open green parkland. Made up of viewpoints and picnic spots, camping facilities as well as meditation spots and statues of Buddha, the park is one of the most picturesque spots in western Nepal.

Palpa Ranighat
Nepal’s Taj Mahal the Ranimhal palace is a spectacular site built in 1892AD/1949 BS by Commander-in-chief and Governor Khadka Shamsher in memory of his beloved Queen Tej kumari. The complex including a huge main building surrounded by layered gardens, stone walls and a small shrine, set on a massive rock bed at the bank of the rushing kali Gandaki river. Ranighat is also a popular short trek. The trail runs along the Bharangdi River featuring a scenic gorge, mountain brooks, steep forested hills and the rock side of Baikuntha Pahad and Hatti Dhunga, the elephant rock. There is tea, cold and local drinks, food and water to be found along the way.

Bhairav sthan temple
Palpa Bhairabsituated 9 kilometres west of Tansen, reached in a two-hour trek or thirty-minute drive, the temple sits on a hillock and is well known its huge trident. General pratap shmsher rebuilt the famous temple, replacing its gold place brass roof and offering and Tuesday offering Rot rice cakes and sacrifices. There is a legend about the statue of Bhairab that is kept so hidden even priests worship from behind a curtain. Its sight is too unbearably frightening risking, potentially fatal. Devotees of Bhairab can see his silver mask.

Ghorbanda-kumal Gau-
Potter’s village to see the unique way of pottery making in Nepal you should visit the village of Ghorbanda, on the road to Pokhara, approximately one-hour walk from the United mission Hospital. Different from traditional western potter’s workshops, where the relatively small potter wheel is driven by foot, the Kumal people (potters) spin a carriage-size potter’s wheel. They have to work fast, since, like a spinning top, after a short while the wheel begins to stagger and comes to a stop. The articles produced here are traditional water pitchers, pots and “Handa” (a vessel with holes in the bottom; used for brewing rokshi, which is Nepali brandy). Producing tiny bowls for organic samples for the United Mission Hospital nowadays generates an additional income. RamdiA half day walk through the fertile landscape shaded by terraced rice fields (if you are lucky, you will see monkeys) leads you down to Ramdi at the bank of the Kali Gandaki. Here the road to Pokhara is crossing the river on a cantilever bridge. Ramdi is a “ghat” (cremation place) where people bring their deceased relatives for their final rites. Besides this, Ramdi is famous for its cave temple, where the farmers of the surrounding villages offer milk for the protection of their cattle from leopards and jackals. To get back Tansen we suggest you take a bus.

RIdi Bazaar
Ridi bazaar is one of the holiest places for Hindus in Nepal is situated in the vicinity of Tansen. Ridi, sacredly located at the confluence of the ridi khola stream and the river kali gandaki, is visited by pilgrims from Nepal and India to take holy bathes and worship at the temples. Additionally, like in pashupatinath in Kathmandu, old people arrive and stay here to take their last breath in sight of this holy place and to get cremated at the banks of the holy Kali Gandaki. Furthermore, Ridi is the locality for the biggest yearly fair in the area. It is claimed that the most famous temple here, the Rishikesh Mandir, was established by Mukunda sen, King of palpa. The temple underwent several renovations and its original shape has been changed. The legend of the temple’s statue is as follows: while Mukunda sen had a holy bath in the kali Gandaki, he discovered the statue of the god Rishikesh in the water. The statue then was of the size and statue of an infant boy, but developed to adulthood since it was installed in the temple. The walk down to ridi will take approximately five hours; rewarded by beautiful landscape. To return to tansen we suggest you take a bus.
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Patan Travel Information

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Patan Travel Information

Patan Travel Information

Patan is also one of the best place in valley. it is separated from kathmandu by the bagmati river. it is second largest town in the valley. it has historically been known by the name of yala and lalitpur, the latter of which means city of beauty. Patan has a long Buddhist history and the four corner of the city are marked by stupas said to have been erected by the great Buddhist emperor asoka around 250 BC. Later inscriptions refer to palaces in the city in the 5th century AD, although patan's great building boom took palaces under the king malla in the 16th to 18th centuries. Patans central durbar square is packed with temples, with a far greater concentration of architecture per square metre then kathmandu or bhaktapur numerous other temples of widely diverse style, as well as many Buddhist monasteries are scattered around the fascinating old town. Patan makes a great trip from kathmandu. it is possible to stay over night here although is is so close to kathmandu that its not really necessary. Most of Nepal visitor chose patan tour as one of the best.

Patan durbar square forms the heart of patan, from here four main road lead to the ashok stupas. Jawlakhel to the southwest of the city has major Tibetan population and is the centre for carpet weaving in the valley. Buses from kathmandu drops you at patan dhoka , the original entrance to the city, about 15 minute walk from durbar square
Place to visit in patan

Golden temple:-

some times it was known as the kwa bahal or suwarna mahavihara. This monastry is just north of durbar square. Legend relate that the monastery was founded in the 12th century. although the earliest record of its existence is 1509. from the street, a sign points to the monastery, entered through a doorway flanked by painted guardian lion figures, giving no hint of magnificent structure within. The large rectangular building has three roofs and a copper gilded facade. inside the shrine are images of the Buddha and avalo kiteshvara, a stairway leads up to the 1st floor, where monks will show you the various Tibetan style frescoes that illustrated the walls. The life of the Buddha illustrated in a frieze that you will see in front of the main shrine. The inner courtyard has a railed walkway around three sides. shoes and other leather articles most be removed if you leave the walkway and enter the inner courtyard in the center of the courtyard is a small, richly decorated temple with golden roof that has an extremely ornate

Patan durbar square:-

As in kathmandu, the ancient royal palace of patan faces on to a royal square and this concentrated mass of temples in undoubtedly the most visually stunning display of newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. The rectangular square has its longer axis running approximately north south and the palace from the eastern side of the square. A continuous row of temples in widely divers styles faces the palace on the western site.

Krishna temple:-

continuing in to the patan durbar square, the third temple you reach is the krishna temple which is dedicated to god krishna and was built by king siddhinarsingh malla. Record indicate that the temple was completed with the installation of the image on the 1st floor in 1637 with its b mughal influences, this stone temple is clearly of Indian design, unlike the nearby brick and timber, multi roofed newari temple. The 1st and second floor of the temple are made up of a line pavilions, from the top of which rises a shikhara style spire. Musicians can often be heard playing up stairs. Krishna is an incarnation of God Vishnu so the God's vehicle, the manbird garuda, neels with folded arms on top of a column facing the temple. The stone carvings alone the beam above the 1st floor pillars recount events of the Mahabharat, while on the 2nd floor here are scenes from the Ramayan. Non Hindus are not allowed inside.

Patan museum :-

Patan museum is one of the best museum. This is a part of the palace around keshav Narayan chock has been superbly renovated and house one of the subcontinent's finest museums. entrance fee are require RS 250 for foreign nationals tourist, Rs 50 for SAARC countries visitors. The main feature of the museum is an outstanding collection of cast bronze and gilt-copper work. Mostly of Hindu and Buddhist deities . There are some fascinating photo of patan at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rato Machhendranath temple:-

South of durbar square on the western side of the road, is the rato machhendranath temple. Rato machhendranath, the God of rain and plenty, comes in variety of incarnations. To Buddhists he is the tantric edition of avalokiteshvara, while to Hindu he is another version of God Shiva. standing in a large courtyard, the three storey temple dates from 1673, although an earlier temple may have existed on the site since 1408. Occurring on a 12 years cycle the procession continues out of patan to the village of Bungmati, 5 km to the south. Dragging the heavy chariot along this Bumpy

Zoo:-

Nepal's only one zoo is in the southwestern part of patan. Just north of Jwalakhel. it includes a reasonably extensive collection of Nepali wildlife, Including Rhinos, tiger, leopards, monkeys and birds. while it is a another depressing animal prison.

GODAVARI:

Situated at the foothills of Pulchowki, this place has splendid natural beauty. The road from Patan city runs to Godavari to the southeast, passing through the small, old towns of Harisiddhi, Thaiba, and Badegaon. A holy place in Nepal, it is also a good picnic spot amid dense forests. It is the site of the only Royal Botanical Garden in Nepal. A fish hatchery and a marble quarry also are located here.

PULCHOWKI:

Located around ten kilometers southeast of Patan, this mountain, 2759 meters high, is a good spot for hiking. Rhododendrons of different varieties and colors from pure white to dark red are found here. A Buddhist shrine is situated on the top of the hill which can be reached via a motorable road.
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Dhulikhel Travel Information

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Dhulikhel Travel Information

Dhulikhel Travel Information

Dhulikhel is a naturally and culturally rich destination for tourists seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Kathmandu and an ideal stop-off point on your way to the Tibetan Border. Straddling a ridge with breathtaking views of the eastern Himalaya, the town is easily accessed from Kathmandu by the Arniko Highway, now a modern road; it was at one time an ancient trade route, with Dhulikhel being a main trading hub between Kathmandu, Tibet and India.

Historically, Dhulikhel is a Newar settlement. The Newars are an ethnic group of Nepal who inhabit the Kathmandu Valley. They are renowned for their outstanding craftsmanship and woodcarving which is evident in all the traditional homes around the old town and the beautiful temples and market bazaars around the area. Newars are also perhaps the oldest and most traditional of Nepal's ethnic groups and have a culture bly based on religion, celebrated with a calendar of festivals that would even put New Orleans to shame.

In Dhulikhel
Aside from the breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalaya stretching from Langtang to Everest and beyond, there are plenty of interesting sites to see in the town. Take a short walk and delve into the heart of the old town where you can lose yourself to time in the tangle of cobbled laneways, discover ancient houses with sagging wooden frame works, intricate carvings, hidden temples and thriving market squares. Discover the colour and culture of this vibrant place as you wander past old men smoking pipes, women hand spinning wool, traditional wood carving workshops and hidden gardens through ancient archways. To the east of the town, past a local art gallery you can find the picnic ground and rest awhile before climbing the "Hazar Sindhi" (one thousand steps) to the Kali Temple, where you can be inspired by the snow capped peaks rearing above the steeply terraced foothills.

Around Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is a great place to base you as a quieter less polluted option than the capital, Kathmandu. The peaceful atmosphere and ample hotels and resorts leaves Dhulikhel open as a tourist destination that certainly stands out in Nepal. There is plenty to do around the area to keep yourself entertained and it is also the perfect place from which to kick off you trek into Langtang or Everest regions.

Namo Buddha Trek -
A full day trek takes you on a loop away from the resort and through the picturesque farming villages along the ridge above Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha-a holy site for Buddhists. This revered Stupa and Monastery is set in the place where the Shakyamuni Buddha fed his own flesh to a starving Tigress. The scene is elegantly depicted in a stone carving found in a small shrine on the hill top.

Whitewater Rafting -
One of Nepal's most celebrated rivers, the Sunkoshi, is just a stone's throw away from the Resort. Take a day trip on this spectacular river as it winds its way through steep gorges and open farming valleys, with plenty of adrenaline pumping rapids to keep your mind on the job! Be back at the resort in time to toast a spectacular sunset over the Himalaya.

Panauti -
A few hours trek or a short drive takes you to Panauti, another Newar settlement and interesting rural village. The temple complex here sits on the conflux of three rivers, one of which is mystical. The rambling overgrown temples are interesting places to explore. Bhagwati Temple - Just half an hours' drive takes you to the temple of the eighteen armed Goddess Bhagwati. Here you can spend time exploring the temple or take an approximate two hour hike down to the Panchkhal Valley.

Tatopani Hot Spring -
Head towards the Tibetan border and soak in the hot spring amidst the lush sub tropical jungle. Jiri - Make an overnight trip to Jiri, the trekking gateway into the Everest region. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and traditional farming villages. Dhulikhel certainly has a lot to offer as a place to visit and stay in its own right and is a much preferred option to Kathmandu. Enjoy
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Nagarkot Travel Information

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Nagarkot Travel Information

Nagarkot Travel Information

There are many place around kathmandu to see great mountain view and natural beauty. Nagarkot is one of them. It is located 32 km east of kathmandu and is one of the most scenic sport for mountain view view watcher and natural lover in bhaktapur district. It is rich in its natural beauty, spectacular view of sunrise and sunset. It has a very clean environment with its natural resources and is covered with forests. It is one of the popular place for sunrise and sunset view. Travelers will be very lucky to catch more then glimpse through the clouds of some snow capped mountain in June to September. Nagarkot is very cold in autumn and winter so if staying over night then bring warm cloth. One night stay at nagarkot is enough but few visitor stay longer. although its possible to make some pleasant strolls in the surrounding country. There are number of walks to and from nagarkot and kathmandu. Walk down to sundarijal, sankhu, changu narayan,chisopani and banepa. nagarkot is on a ridge on the eastern rim of the valley and the extends all the way from dhaulagiri in west, Everest view and kanchenjanga in east.

Nagarkots's accommodation is spread out along the dirt track that heads north from the bus stop. Most of the hotel and guest house are at the top of the hill.15 minutes walk from bus stop and many hotel's room offer Himalayan views from bed. very difficulty to get tourist direct bus from kathmandu so need to catch local bus from kathmandu to bhaktapur then change next bus to nagarkot. Because of inconvenience of tourist, now a days one tourist bus run daily from kathmanduat 1:30 pm from lekhnath marg, near to hotel malla and return next day 10 am from the galaxy view tower at nagarkot. Walking to and from nagarkot is an interesting and alternative walking possible which are below

Nagarkot to sankhu Travel:-

From nagarkot a dirt road goes to sankhu through katike village then take a left edge of down for more interesting walk take minor road that turn off sharply to the right down Nagarkot to changu narayan temple:- walking down to changu narayan is more interesting then to walk bhaktapur from nagarkot. its very easy to see the long spur of kathmandu valley. The changu narayan beautiful temple is on the top of this bump on the ridge line. the walking trail from nagarkot parallels the road to bhaktapur along a ridge, take the climbs up hill through a pine forest for about 20 minutes to reach until top of the ridge and then follow the ridge line then down to changu narayan. The shining roof of the chang unarayan appears above the village of changeu itself, from where sone paved street leads to the temple.

Nagarkot to sundarijal:-

from nagarkot it takes 2 days to reach sundarijal following the valley rim. From sundarijal can walk to gokarna, bodhnath. then kathmandu and also possible to continues to shivapuri the buddhanilkanth. The trail follows through the village of kattike then turns right to jorsim pauwa then down through baag dhara to chowki bhanjyang. from chowki bhanjyang one hour walk to bhotichour then walk return to chowki bhanjyang then goes to chautara then goes to mulkharka then sundarijal.

Nagarkot to banepa:-

The town of banepa is 29km far from kathmandu valley and its main town on the way to dhulikhel on the arniko highway. From nagarkot start the walk near the look out tower at the southern part of the ridge and follow a steep descent to the southeast. The trail pass through nala with interesting temple then reach to banepa and then by bus back to kathmandu

Dhulikhel:-

Dhulikhel is another interesting place. It is just 32km far from kathmandu. it is popular as a Himalaya view point. Dhulikhel is also good center for short day trekking. Many visitors goes there to stretch their legs before setting for longer treks. Better view can be found from hill by kali temple, 30 minuets walk along the namobuddha

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Bhaktapur Travel Information

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Bhaktapur Travel Information
Bhaktapur Travel Information

Bhaktapur, also known as a bhadgaon is the third major city in the valley. Bhaktapur is very interesting place to see old things. we can see old type of temple, monastery, country yards and monumental squares and the site streets are peppered with shrines. The lack of the traffic makes walking through bhaktapur a particular pleasure. The town's cultural life is also vibrant, with b communities of potters, weavers and woodcarvers. The oldest part of the town is around tachupal tole to the east. Bhaktapur was the capital of the valley during 14th to 16th centures.

Bhaktapur rise up on the northern bank of the hanumante river. Bhaktapur is basically a pedals train's city, public buses stop at navpokhu pokhari on the western edge od town and tour buses stop at the tourist bus park. Both are a short walk from the heart of the city for visitors. It is really a town of one curving road which links several square then tamaudi tole with famous five story nyatapola temple then to tachupal tole.

Entrance fee is required to enter bhaktapur. US 10$ for foreign nationals tourist and RS 50 for SAARC national and Chinese tourist To enter Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur entry fee collect at over a dozen place of the city. on the larger street, there are ticket booth. If you are staying in bhaktapur up to week, you need pay the entrance fee once but you most tell at the time of buying the ticket. for longer staying up to one year then visitor pass is available within a week of purchasing your entry ticket. Pass are issued by the bhaktapur municipality on the western end of durbar square and require to supply two photo and photocopy of your visa and passport. There are many sightseeing place.
Place to visit in bhaktapur

Bhaktapur durbar square:-

Bhaktapur's durbar square is much larger then kathmandu's, much less crowded with temple then patan's and less vibrant then either. it sit in the west of bhaktapur

Erotic elephant temple:-

just before you enter the bhaktapur durbar square, pause for a little bit newari humour, on right, about 70m before the main durbar square entrance gate, is tiny double roofed shiva and parvati temple with some erotic carving on its temple struts. There are copulating animal's including elephant in the missionary position. it is the erotic elephant temple

King bhupatindra mall's column :-

king bhupatindra malla was the best known of malla kings of bhaktapur and had great influence of the art and architecture of the town. Like the similar column in patan's durbar square. This column is copy of original in kathmandu. The king sits with folded arms, studding the magnificent golden gate to his palace.

Ugrachandi bhairab statues:-

When enter the durbar square from the west passing by an entry gate we can see two large stone lines built by king bhupatindra malla. on the northern wall are statues of the terrible bhairab and equally terrible ugrachandi durga. The fearsome manifestation of shiva's consort parvati. The statues built date is 1701. Ugrachandi has 18 arms holding various tantric weapons and symbols. She is in the act of casually killing a demon with a trident. Bhairab has 12 arms. both god and goddess are garlanded with necklaces of human heads

Batsala durga temple and talaje bell:-

Beside the king's statue and directly in front of the royal palace is the stone vatsala durga temple which was built by king jagat parkash malla in 1672. The shikhara style temple has some similarities to the krishna temple in patan. infront of the temple there is big taleju bell which was erected by king jaya malla in 1737

Bhaktapur Royal Palace:-

Bhaktapure's royal palace was founded by yaksha malla and was added to by successive kings, Particularly bhupatindra mall as with the old palace of kathmandu and patan.

National art gallery:-

The western end of the palace has been made in to at art gallery. The entrance to the is flanked by figures of hanuman the monkey god and god vishnu as narayan, his man lion incarnation. these guardian figures date from 1698 and hanuman appears in tantric from as the four armed hanumab bhairab. The gallery has a collection of Hindu and Buddhist paintings, palm, leaf manuscripts, thankas and metal, stone and wood crafts. it is the best of the town's three museums.

Golden get and 55 window palace:-

Adjoining the gallery, the magnificent golden gate is the entrance to the 55 window palace. The golden gate is generally agreed to be the most important piece of art in the whole valley. The gate and 55 window palace were built by king Bhupatindra malla but were not completed until 1754 during the reign of ranjit malla.
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Lumbini Travel Information

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Lumbini Travel Information

Lumbini Travel Information

Lumbini is the place where the apostle of peace and the light of Asia lord Buddha were born in 623 B.C. Lumbini is situated in the foot hills of Himalayas about 22 kms form Bhairahawa of Nepal. It is located in the flat plains of south –Western Nepal which evokes a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of Buddhists all over the world. Lumbini and its surrounding area are endowed with a rich nature environment. Lumbini is a piece of heaven on earth and one could see the Snowy Mountains amidst a splendid garden-embedded with stupas and monasteries! The sacred place is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites.

Historically, It is an exquisite treasure-trove of ancient ruins and antiquities, dating back to pre-Christian era. The site, described as a beautiful garden in the Buddha’s time still retains its legendary charm and beauty. To the mere 12 miles north of Lumbini lies the dense and picturesque sal-grove. King Suddhodana, father of Gautam Buddha was of the Shakya dynasty. Siddhartha Gautam was born from the womb of maya-devi in the sixth century BC in Lumbini garden during the full moon day in the month of Baishak. Maya-devi gave birth to the child on the way to her parental home in Devadaha while taking rest in Lumbini under a sal tree. While she was standing, she felt labor pains and catching hold of a drooping branch of a Sal tree, the baby, the future Buddha, was born. Maya Devi with her right hand holding on to a branch of a sal tree with a newborn child standing upright on a lotus petal and took seven steps towards north, shedding an oval halo, around his head, Two other celestial figures are depicted in an act of pouring water and lotuses bestowed from heaven and looking in all directions, he declared that:’ I am the foremost of all creatures to cross the riddle of the ocean of the existence, this is my last birth and here after, I will not be born again.’ About 30km east of Lumbini is the village of Tilaurakot which is believed to have been the location of the Kapilvastu royal palace where the Buddha born and grew up as the Shakya dynasty prince.

newly born Prince named Siddhartha had supernatural birth & signs, which indicated that the new born child will bring deliverance to the world. Rishis warned the king that the boy might renounce the world anytime if he happens to come across: (1). The dilseased, (2). The old man, (3). The dead body & (4). The ascetic. The king alarmed to hear this and married Prince Siddhartha at an early age and almost imprisoned him in pleasure palaces providing there in all kinds of enjoyments. Eventually Kapilvastu is the place where Lord Buddha had lived the childhood and the days of teenage, in complete luxury but he renounced it at the age of 29 in search of enlightyenment.

Lumbini is one of four Buddhist pilgrimage sites based on major events in the life of Gautama Buddha. Interestingly, all of the events occurred under trees. The other three sites are in India: Bidh Gaya (enlightenment), Sarnath (first discourse), and kushinagar (death). It is said that Lord Buddha himself had advises the monks and followers form his death bed at Kusinagar to visit the four places: Lumbini, Bodhagaya, Saranatha and Kusinagar. So, Lumbini remained not only as a pleasure garden, but it also developed as a place of pilgrimage after the birth of Lord Buddha.

The capital of King Shuddhodhan, Kapilvastu still carries with it the mystic charm. It houses many sculptures of Buddhism, which present a landscape before that visitor that makes them feel calm, content. Kapilvstu carries the vilsitors away to ancient days when Buddha was a small child, a pricne.

Maya Davi Temple of Lumbini itself depicts the scenes of the Buddha’s birth. On the south of the Maya Davi temple there is the famous sacred bathing pool known as Puskarni. It is believed that Maya Devi took a bath in the pool just before giving birth to the Lord and also where infant Buddha was given his first purification bath. By the side of the Ashoka pillar there is a river which flows southeast.

In 249 BC, when the Emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini constructed four stupas and a stone pillar with a figure of a horse on top. The stone pillar bears an inscription in Brahmi script and its English translation is King Piyadsi (Ashoka), beloved of divas, in the 20 year of the coronation, himself made a royal visit, Buddha Sakyamuni having been born here, Lumbini village was taxed reduced and entitled to the eight part. The inscription of the pillar declares that Ashoka granted Lumbini tax-free status in honor if Buddha’s birth. It is 6m high and half of it is beneath the ground. It is situated nearby the Sacred Garden and behind the Maya Devi Temple, to the west of the temple. The pillar of considered as the first epigraphic evidence relating to the life history of Lord Buddha and is also the most visible landmark of the garden. The middle hall contains some exquisite murals resembling the medieval periods. His visit indicates that this region was under the sovereignty of this dynasty and that this region was still widely known as holy place of pilgrimage. In this context various antiquities and monuments reveal that Lumbini was continuously inhabited from the sixth century BC to the fourteenth century AD. In the 15/16th century (1489-1517AD) Lodi Sultan attack and might have destroyed the stone sculptures as well as monuments as Lumbini and Kapilvastu in the process of propagation of Muslim movement in the region. Recently, several beautiful shrines have been built by devotees from Buddhist countries. A visit to Lumbini is not only for spiritual enlightenment but also for solace and satisfaction that one gets in such a calm and peaceful place. Currently, the holy site is being developed with international support as the supreme Buddhist pilgrimage and a symbol of world peace. The shrines and monasteries that many countries have built reflect the architectural traditions of the respective countries, and thus giving Lumbini an international feel with a message of universal friendship and brotherhood. Lumbini is the Mecca of every Buddhist, being one of the four holy places of Buddhism. The place itself is interesting as a whole, the landscape and the green forestry. However Maya Devi temple and the Stupas and the Pillar built by Ashoka are really worth a visit.

The main Visiting Place at Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden, which is spread over 8 sq. km and possesses all the treasures of the historic area. Most of the Nepal travelers want to make their itinerary to travel in lumbini.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015

SUGGESTED ITINERERIES FOR LUMBINI BUDDIST CIRCUIT AND VILLAGE TOUR

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SUGGESTED ITINERERIES FOR LUMBINI BUDDIST CIRCUIT AND VILLAGE TOUR
Lumbini, Nepal

SUGGESTED ITINERERIES FOR LUMBINI BUDDIST CIRCUIT AND VILLAGE TOUR

Option I (4-5 Days)
Day
From-To
Activities
Time
Overnight
Day 1
Kathmandu-Bhairahawa-Lumbini
Flying from Kathmandu-Bhairahawa.
Driving from Bhairahawa-Lumbini.
Observing Lumbini Gardens and surrounding areas.
30 min. (Flying)
30 min. (driving)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 2
Lumbini
Visit the Mayadevi Temple and Tour of surrounding areas of LDT.
Visit the surrounding Villages and observe rural lifestyle.
2-3 hrs. or more (LDT Tour)
2-3 hrs. (Village Tour)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 3
Lumbini-Bhuddist Circuit Tour
Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Gotihawa, Kudan, Tilaurakot,Niglihawa, Sagarhawa and Lumbini.
6-8 hrs. (Tour)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 4
Lumbini-Devdaha-Ramagrama- Bhairahawa- Kathmandu
Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Devadaha, Ramagrama and then driving to Bhairahawa.
Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhairahawa.
3-4 hrs. (Visit)
30 min. (Flying)
Kathmandu


Option II (5-6 Days)
Day
From-To
Activities
Time
Overnight
Day 1
Kathmandu-Lumbini
Flying from Kathmandu-Lumbini.
Visiting the Mayadevi Temple and LDT surrounding areas.

8-10 hrs. (driving)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 2
Lumbini
Visiting the Mayadevi Temple and LDT surrounding areas.
Visit the surrounding and observe the rural lifestyle.

2-3 hrs. or more (LDT Tour)
2-3 hrs. (Village Tour)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 3
Lumbini-Bhuddist Circuit Tour
Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Gotihawa, Kudan, Tilaurakot,Niglihawa, Sagarhawa and Lumbini.
6-8 hrs. (Circuit Tour)
Lumbini (hotel,Lodges)
Day 4
Lumbini-Devdaha-Ramagrama-Chitwan
Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Devadaha, Ramagrama. Driving to Chitwan.
3-4 hrs. (Visit)

Chitwan
(hotel,Lodges)
Day 5
Chitwan-Kathmandu
Driving from Chitwan-Kathmandu.
5-6 hrs. (driving)
Kathmandu


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