Hot Deals - Vietnam, Combodia, Kashmir, Bhutan, Kerala
Day 1
HANOI ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR
Upon Hanoi arrival, a warmest welcome at airport and then travelers will be transferred for half day city tour: visit Temple of Literature (the 1st National University of Vietnam), Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge, then visit and shopping at Old Quarter (36 ancient wards & streets). Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2
HANOI - HA LONG BAY
Breakfast at hotel City tour: visit Hochiminh Mausoleum (closed on every Monday, Friday, October and November) with One Pillar Pagoda and Hochiminh House of Stilt. Then visit West Lake with Tran Quoc Pagoda, shopping at Dong Xuan market After lunch, depart for Ha Long Bay through the beautiful scenery of green rice fields, water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life in Red River Delta Dinner and Overnight in Ha Long.
Day 3
HA LONG BAY - HANOI - HUE
Breakfast at hotel This morning, group will enjoy 4-hour boat cruise on Ha Long Bay to explore some famous grottoes: Thien Cung and Dau Go, take pictures at Ga Choi Stone. Have seafood lunch on board Drive back to Noi Bai Airport for short flight to Hue, en-route visit the Dong Trieu Pottery Village Upon Hue arrival, travelers will be transferred to hotel for check in and relax Overnight in Hue
Day 4
HUE CITY TOUR - DA NANG - HOI AN
Breakfast at hotel Hue city tour: take a boat cruise on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda – the biggest & oldest pagoda of Hue. Then visit Imperial Citadel where the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam dwelled for 140 years, Mausoleums of former King Tu Duc & King Khai Dinh After lunch, depart for Hoi An ancient town via Da Nang. En route, stop on top of the Hai Van pass to contemplate the imposing picture of the adjacent between mountain and ocean. Visit Cham Museum before proceed to Hoi An Dinner and Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5
HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN - DA NANG - HOCHIMINH CITY
Breakfast at hotel Visit the charming and historic city of Hoi An, known as one of South-East Asia major international ports of call for Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and other trading vessels with name of Faifo. Half day visit Hoi An Ancient town with Tan Ky ancient houses, Japanese Covered Temple Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall , traditional handicraft workshop and Hoi An colourful market. After lunch, transfer guests to Danang airport for a short flight to Hochiminh City (1 hour) Upon Hochiminh City arrival, pick up group and transfer to hotel for check in and relax
Day 6
CU CHI TUNNELS - CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel Private trip to Cu Chi Tunnels where is 70km from Hochiminh City. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi military and people during the 30-year war between Viet Nam and America. It also is the special architecture lying deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km. Real legends coming from the Tunnel are over human imaginativeness. Creeping down into the tunnel, only some yards, you can find out why Vietnam? A tiny country could defeat its enemy, the large and richest country in the world. Transfer back to Hochiminh City for lunch After luncj, visit Reunification Palace (former Presidential Palace), War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Then go shopping at Minh Phuong Fine Art Lacquerware Workshop and Ben Thanh colorful market. Enjoy Vietnamese Coffee at The House of Saigon – the famous specialty of Vietnam Dinner and Overnight in Hochiminh City
Day 7
MEKONG DELTA EXCURSION
Breakfast at hotel Drive to My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise on Tien River to visit Thoi Son Islet by motorized boat, you will see the My Tho fishing village with floating fish farm, stilt houses and fruit plantation along the river bank. Walking on the village road, you will visit tropical orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional local folk songs, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. You will have a chance to try a rowing boat ride along the creeks, under the shadow of the water coconut trees also Lunch at local restaurant Drive back to Hochiminh City for relax Dinner and Overnight in Hochiminh City
Day 8
Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.
Day 1
PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, welcome guests at airport and transfer to hotel for check in and relax. Dinner and Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2
PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel Start your visit to Wat Phnom, Independence Monument, the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by King Norodom. Royal Palace is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. After lunch, visit to Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Prior to 1975, Toul Sleng was a high school but under the Khmer Rouge, it was converted into a prison and interrogation facility. Continue to visit National Museum & Toul Tompuong market. Dinner and Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 3
PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP
Breakfast at hotel Transfer group to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, travelers will be transferred to restaurant for lunch Then shopping at Siem Reap Art Center which is one of the must night shopping destinations for shoppers. Here, you can find variety of the quality and prices of products and items. This market is along the riverside, and just five minutes from Pub streets so it is always busy and chaotic with all clubs, restaurants, boutique, gallery, souvenir shop and lots of foreign tourists. Dinner and Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 4
SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT
Breakfast at hotel Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12th century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Baphoun, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then visit Ta Prohm Temple, one of the area most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. After lunch, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Explore beautiful sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Tonight enjoy dinner with Apsara Dance Show at restaurant Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5
TONLE SAP LAKE - SIEM REAP DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the Great Lake of Cambodia, one of the largest lakes in Asia. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Free at leisure until transfer guests to airport for departure flight.
Day 1
Arrival Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar & check in at Hotel. Check in Houseboat upon arrival. Evening enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 2
Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
After Breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to Sonmarg. Evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 3
Srinagar - Gulmarg
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Gulmarg. Enjoy Sledge riding on snow or Gandola ride upto Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4
Gulmarg - Srinagar
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Gulmarg. Arrive & Check in at Hotel evening free for leisure & own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5
Srinagar - Pahalgam
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Pahalgam(Valley of Shepherds). Enroute visit Saffron fields, Anantnag Sulphur Springs. A trip to Chandanwari or Aru is recommended (only local vehicles would go to these places). Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6
Pahalgam - Srinagar
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Srinagar. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishant Bagh & Shalimar Bagh. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 7
Arrival Srinagar
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & transfer to Srinagar Airport.
Day 1
Arrive New Delhi International, India
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative & transferred to hotel. Delhi - capital of modern India. Many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil over the last 3000 years. The legacy still survives in many monuments varying from the 13th century mausoleum of the Lodi Kings to the buildings of British India's imperial past like the Parliament House and the Presidential Estate. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2
Fly Delhi - Paro, Bhutan
This morning we transfer to airport for flight to Paro - extends from the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom upto Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North. This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Accentuating the natural beauty are the many elegant, traditional-style houses that dot the valley and surrounding hills. Visitors often spend several days in Paro as there are over 155 temples and monasteries in this area, some dating as far back as 14th century. Among them is the temple that is considered Bhutan’s most iconic landmark Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest. On arrival transfer to hotel & check in. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 3
Drive Paro - Thimpu (70 kms)
This morning visit to Ta Dzong - formerly a watchtower and now housing the National Museum. Stroll through the colourful market and enjoy a walk along the Paro River. Later drive to the Bhutanese capital of Thimphu - the kingdom’s capital city is home to approximately 100,000 inhabitants including the Royal family. This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion and government in the country. It is the most modern city in Bhutan with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers, however it still retains its’ cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization. It is one of the few towns in Bhutan that have been equipped with ATM banking facilities and is a good place to stock up on some currency. One of the most curious features of Thimphu is that it is the only capital city in the world that does not use traffic lights. Instead a few major intersections have policemen standing in elaborately decorated booths (small pavilions), directing traffic with exaggerated hand motions. The juxtaposition of ancient tradition and modernity make Thimphu the ideal location for visitors to break away from their tour itinerary and just immerse themselves in the lifestyle of contemporary Bhutanese. Overnight stay at Thimpu.
Day 4
In Thimpu
This morning proceed on city tour, visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan, the handicrafts emporium where Bhutanese textiles are displayed. Tashichho Dzong - the main secretariat building, in 1641 Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal acquired it but finding it too small, he built another one, known as the lower Dzong. The original dzong was destroyed by fire in 1771 and everything was moved to the lower dzong. The new building was later expanded several times over the years, the National Library where a vast collection of ancient manuscripts are preserved and the painting and the wood craft school. Buddha Dordenma Statue - This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The statue is made of bronze and is gilded in gold. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue, 100,000 8 inch tall and 25,000 12 inch tall statues respectively. Each of these thousands of Buddhas have also been cast in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall. The Buddha Dordenma is located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the Southern entrance to Thimphu Valley. The statue fulfills an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa (Religious Treasure Discoverer) and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Thimpu.
Day 5
Drive Thimpu - Wangdi (80 kms)
After breakfast drive Wangdi via Dochu La Pass. Enroute tour Punakha Dzong - a 17th century fortress lies between two rivers Phochu and Mochu meaning ‘Male River and Female River’. Continue your drive and check in. Overnight at Wangdi.
Day 6
Drive Wangdi - Trongsa - Bhumtang (200 kms)
Today drive crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendron and pine. Arrive Trongsa village - the town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong - a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture built in 1647. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside the Dzong. Continue drive to Bumthang, visit the Chume weaving center. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 7
In Bhumtang
This morning visit to Kurje Lhakhang - regarded as one of the most sacred places in the kingdom. Continue to Jambey Lhakhang Temple, erected by Tibetan kings in the seventh century. This afternoon, see the ancient Buddhist wall paintings at Tamshing Lhakhang and visit Jakar Dzong, a former monastery now used as the administrative centre of the Bumthang valley and the regional monk body. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Bhumtang.
Day 8
Drive Bhumtang - Wangdi (200 kms)
After breakfast drive to Wangdi. Enroute tour Gangtey / Phobijkha valley. Overnight at Wangdi.
Day 9
Drive Wangdi - Paro (150 kms)
After breakfast drive to Paro and check in. Day is free for leisure in Paro.
Day 10
In Paro
Morning trek to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), the Cliffside monastery perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of over 800 metres. The hike takes about four hours. Afternoon visit Rinpung Dzong, the administrative seat of the district of Paro containing a state monastic community of 200 monks. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Paro.
Day 11
Departure
Today we will transfer you to Paro airport for your onward flight.
Day 1
Arrival Cochin - Munnar
Arrive Cochin Airport, meet by our representative & drive to Munnar. Enroute visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls. Munnar is known as Nature Lover Paradise and is at 1800mts above the sea level. Check into hotel upon arrival. Afternoon visit to Rajamalai Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 2
Munnar
After breakfast, sightseeing of Munnar: Mattupetty Dam, Kundala dam for boating, Eco point & Pothenmendu View Point. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3
Munnar - Thekkady
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Thekkady. Check in at Hotel upon arrival. Evening take a boat ride in Periyar Lake and visit the spice plantation. Overnight stay at hotel in Thekkady.
Day 4
Thekkady - Alleppey
After Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel & drive to Alleppy. Check in at Houseboat upon arrival. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. The house boat is fully furnished with bedrooms and a kitchen. Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 5
Alleppey - Kovalam
After Breakfast, check out from the Houseboat & drive to Kovalam. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Evening enjoy the magnificent sunset at Kovalam beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 6
Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After Breakfast, proceed for visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Palace of Marthanda Varma. Padmanabhapuram Palace is located close to the town of Thuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. It is about 20 km from Nagercoil, and about 50 kilometers from Trivandrum, Kerala.) and Sucheendram (Suchindram) Temple, abode of Lord Siva. (Suchindram Temple is about 11 km from Kanyakumari city) visit Vivekanada rock memorial, Statue of Thiruvalloor. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 7
Kovalam - Cochin
After Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel & drive to Cochin. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Later Visit Dutch Palace, The Jewish synagogue, St.Francis Church the oldest European church in India, Chinese fishing net and also an array of shops with antiques, fabrics & jewellery. Back to the hotel for an overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8
Cochin Departure
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drop to Cochin Airport.
Day 9
Drive Wangdi - Paro (150 kms)
After breakfast drive to Paro and check in. Day is free for leisure in Paro.
Day 10
In Paro
Morning trek to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), the Cliffside monastery perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of over 800 metres. The hike takes about four hours. Afternoon visit Rinpung Dzong, the administrative seat of the district of Paro containing a state monastic community of 200 monks. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Paro.
Day 11
Departure
Today we will transfer you to Paro airport for your onward flight.