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Nepal - Bhutan - Tibet

General Information About Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked central Himalayan country in South Asia. Nepal is divided into 7 states and 77 districts and 744

local units including 4 metropolises, 13 sub-metropolises, 246 municipal councils and 481 villages. It has a population

of 26.4 million and is the 93rd largest country by area. Bordering China in the north and India in the south, east, and

west, it is the largest sovereign Himalayan state. Nepal does not border Bangladesh, which is located within only 27 km

of its southeastern tip. Neither does it border Bhutan due to the Indian state of Sikkim being located in between. Nepal

has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains,

including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest city. Nepal is a

multiethnic nation with Nepali as the official language.

General Information About Bhutan

Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet Autonomous

Region of China in the north, the Sikkim state of India and the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, the Arunachal

Pradesh state of India in the east and the Assam state of India in the south. Bhutan is geopolitically in South Asia and is

the region's second least populous nation after the Maldives. Thimphu is its capital and largest city, while Phuntsholing

is its financial center.

The independence of Bhutan has endured for centuries and it has never been colonized in its history. Situated on the

ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the Bhutanese state developed a distinct

national identity based on Buddhism. Headed by a spiritual leader known as the Zhabdrung Rinpoche, the territory was

composed of many fiefdoms and governed as a Buddhist theocracy. Following a civil war in the 19th century, the House

of Wangchuck reunited the country and established relations with the British Empire. Bhutan fostered a strategic

partnership with India during the rise of Chinese communism and has a disputed border with the People's Republic of

China. In 2008, it transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy and held the first election to the

National Assembly of Bhutan. The National Assembly of Bhutan is part of the bi-cameral parliament of the Bhutanese

democracy.

The country's landscape ranges from lush subtropical plains in the south to the sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the

north, where there are peaks in excess of 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). The highest mountain in Bhutan is the Gangkhar

Puensum, which is also a strong candidate for the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. There is also diverse

wildlife in Bhutan.

General Information About Tibet

Tibet is a historical region covering much of the Tibetan Plateau in Central Asia. It is the traditional homeland of the

Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpa, Qiang, and Lhoba peoples and is now also

inhabited by considerable numbers of Han Chinese and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an

average elevation of 4,900 metres. The highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising

8,848 m (29,029 ft) above sea level.

The Tibetan Empire emerged in the 7th century, but with the fall of the empire the region soon divided into a variety of

territories. The bulk of western and central Tibet was often at least nominally unified under a series of Tibetan

governments in Lhasa, Shigatse, or nearby locations; these governments were at various times under Mongol and

Chinese overlordship. Thus Tibet remained a suzerainty of the Mongol and later Chinese rulers in Nanjing and Beijing,

with reasonable autonomy given to the Tibetan leaders.

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35 years of global expertise with 40 years of local experience. Bringing the world to

India together with taking India to the world. Understanding of International trends

together with a wealth of national insights. A global vision together with a local

approach.

Enjoy your holidays with our renowned holiday brand “Sanyog Gupta Voyages”.

Sanyog Group is steered by travel professionals, with decades of combined varied

experience in this industry but a clear common vision. Boutique and flexibility in its DNA,

but large in size, we manage to be both dimensions of flexibility and competitiveness

with ease. Today, we have etched a prominent spot amongst the world's emerging OTA

and DMC.

The company has been awarded at various occasions nationally and internationally for

its outstanding customer satisfaction performance in tourism and hospitality sector.

Welcome to our family

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Sanyog Gupta

President - Sales & Marketing

Sanyog's first tour departed in 2005 and since then we've been perfecting and diversifying our range of tours to capture the very essence of the destination. So, you are not just admiring the top sights but truly discovering them - our award winning national escorts and their unparalleled knowledge is an integral part of this.

For us, your journey begins from that very first enquiry. You can trust that we are dedicated to expertly guiding you through your holidays and voyages, wherever you choose to explore.

The audacity to conceive and design new, eye-catching product has constantly been a facet of our company. People travel to enjoy new experiences., That is why, every year we append unique destinations and programs to our portfolio.

We love varying voyager's lives.

Cheers,

At Sanyog.travel, we really know the world; every vibrant, fascinating and incredible rich corner of it. That's why we are becoming the preferred choice of our clients and trade partners.

Since the company was founded, it has urbanized into one of the largest wholesale tour operators. Huge years of know-how accumulated in organizing holidays have helped the company in steadily and systematically develop its position in tourism and hospitality sector.

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We had to make bigger our image and goodwill more coherent and to communicate

through it our whole set of values. We re-evaluated most of the things: our new name,

new logo, office design, the exterior design of transportation, the brochures, billboards

and launch a campaign to promote new company and image of the company. It was also

now that we assumed the new slogan: "We just don't say the best, We do the best”

National Tourism Award winner - No venture can be successful without a vision and

determination to excel. Behind our steady growth is the focused and well-planned

business strategy of its dynamic leader. Our directors with their exceptional vision,

foresight & strategic planning have ensured the commendations of all in the travel

related field.

Expertise In time, the company has been specialized in many destinations, enabling us

to offer a greater range of choice, more flexibility and more advantages than anyone

else. Our staff has personally experienced each destination we promote, so we are

ready to answer any questions, offering competent advice and recommendations and

providing our customers with the performance they require.

Take pleasure in a comfortable, smooth and unique journey with SGV in India, Nepal,

Bhutan, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as well as other selected countries around

Asia.

WE ENDEAVOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE tour operator and respect nature and the

environment we work in. Tourism is a key element in the global economy, but it also has

its downside. Environmental protection is nothing new to us, which has been

committing itself to environmental activities since 2000. Since then, we have regularly

taken part in cleaning projects on various mountain paths that have been affected by

intensive tourism.

We operate our own environmental cleaning projects to keep the environment neat,

clean and green. We also organize ecology training and attract volunteers to participate

in our environmental projects. Moreover, we aim to bring awareness to our employees

on the necessity to care for nature and the environment.

We encourage activities such as reducing the use of paper, plastic and electric energy in

office activities, re-use and recycling.

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Whether you're going to the beach, the mountains, or a cosmopolitan city, the one thing

that remains the same is the unparalleled thrill of anticipating your next vacation.

Choosing travel impressions ensure that regardless of where you decide to go, you'll be

well taken care of, from the planning stages through your return.

For over 40 years, we've been leading the travel industry by providing award-winning

products, services, and support. Millions of satisfied vacationers can testify that you'll

enjoy an impeccable level of quality and steadfast commitment to your experience in

over 200 destinations of your choice.

Our dedicated group of English- and Spanish-speaking travel experts will work with you

and your travel agent to create a dream vacation you'll never forget, from a wide

selection of 1,850+ hotels and resorts and 1,500 luxury villas in extraordinary locations

around the world.

We'll work within your budget—from small family vacations to large group getaways and

everything in between—to make sure that you get the best value for your dollar. We'll

book your vacation with air service or just accommodations; reserve your rental car,

tours or other attractions; and make recommendations to enrich the entire experience,

before, during and after your travels. And we'll make sure that all of the details are

covered, including letting you know of any changes after your reservations are made.

No matter where in the world you choose to go, partnering with Travel Impressions is an

important first step toward a unique and memorable vacation experience.

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They offer the finest guest services and amenities, tailored to the needs of the

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range of upscale services and amenities.

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Comfortable accommodations offering most standard services and amenities, and

typically providing excellent value.

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Expand Your Vision

Team Behind Our Triumph

Our motto is to expand your vision throughout our history, we have handled

successively more clients than we expect every year and delivered a high quality of

services to help travellers fully realise their expectations and what they paid us.

Building on the foundation of our knowledge – processing experience, we will continue

to pursue what our motto demands through our travel process, which combine human

interfaces, personalisation, and recommendation on a higher level.

Sanyog. Travel is interesting because of its unique approach in handling all age group of

travelers and because it delivers customer satisfaction to combine high quality product

with services.

We do not compete with anybody, we compete with ourselves. We conceit ourselves

with a quality and friendly professionalism of our staff.

It is their individual satisfaction, incessant development and future perspective that are

the essential conditions for the development of our company. And we believe it is the

key to satisfied customers.

Our multi-lingual a highly qualified staff is considered as our main asset. They are well

educated and trained to serve you in perfection and to assure the quality of service

offered to your valuable clients.

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Dreams Wishes&Sanyog Gupta Foundation

For us charity begins at home. We would soon launch a charitable organisation name

“Sanyog Gupta Foundation”. The foundation will help out all waifs and stray

children, needy people for living and other health related financial aid.

We made an announcement of this foundation in an interview to the newspaper here in

New Delhi, India. I have been thinking of opening a foundation like this for long and

when I am settled mentally and financially I decided it's the right prospect to announce

our foundation, because for us charity begins at home.

The charitable sector is an imperative and captivating one, economically socially and

culturally. Every one of the world's great religions emphasises the moral imperative of

charitable living. There is no code of ethics, whether religiously based or secular, that

does not mandate the strong to look after the week, shares Sanyog.

We have made a start by planning, organising, directing, staffing and controlling and

soon the project will hit the ground. We would be glad to be given any help from the

corporate world to raise funds for the foundation.

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We Know Your Palate

START YOUR DAY WITH A CONTINENTAL / AMERICAN / ASIAN BREAKFASTHot Buffet, Bread, Bu�er, Jam, Cereal,Milk,Tea, Coffee And Juice.

Dine At

INDIAN/ASIAN/LOCAL RESTAURANTS

TREAT YOURSELF TO A DELICIOUS SPREAD OF

VEGETARIAN AND NON- VEGETARIAN DISHES.

At Your ServiceYour tour manager is your friend, philosopher and guide on your holiday.

Professionally trained to enhance your holiday experience while taking care of you,

your tour manager is your host and will travel along with you on your en�re trip.

He/she will assist you right from choosing the best shopping areas and ge�ng great

bargains to selec�ng amazing eateries. Also, in addi�on to our addi�onally tour

managers. In certain ci�es we have expert local guides to give you a greater essence of

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Our Transport Our Climate Control transport offers you complete comfort as you sit back and enjoy the

sights. Our trained and qualified drivers take pride in their vehicles and in the safety and

comfort of our travellers.

Some travelling distances are comparatively long and thus we provide frequent comfort

stops where you can use the rest room facilities and grab a quick bite. All of our

transport is non – smoking.

Hotels Selection We have taken utmost care to select the locations of hotels, keeping in mind your

comfort and the fact that you will be out sightseeing most of the time.

Depending on the city and the day to day itinerary, your hotel may be confirmed either in

the city centre or away from the city centre or in the surrounding areas.

Air Conditioners or fans depends on the favourable weather conditions. All other

modern amenities, such as attached toilets with showers, hot and cold running water

and telephone facility are provided in each room.

All hotel rooms are clean, keeping in mind western standards, but are comparatively

smaller than the rooms in Asian countries. We recommend a maximum of three people

in a room.

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Wow. Really! At SGV our basic target is to become a customer – obsessed company, where we wish to

keep the customer at the centre of all that we create.

We embarked on this way, by bringing our customers at the centre of our product

creation process, by involving them from product planning stage to finalising the

product by incorporating their ideas and views, ensuring that all sides of your tour are

taken care of and we supply an experience that will be unforgettable for a lifetime.

This initiative is a platform where we invite our customers across key markets to spell

out their most important expectations from a vacation and allow us to enhance and

deliver an inspiring vacation to meet your expectancies.

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Keep In Mind · Our prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes.

· Maximum 3 persons are recommended per room.

· Kindly check visa formalities while booking.

· Private tours can be started any day of the year.

· Person under 12 years will be considered as a child.rd· As a 3 in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided.

· Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on

weather, road conditions, flight schedules, room availability and in view of local

strikes etc that are beyond our control.

· In case the government changes present taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel

surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

· Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or

damages to client's property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by

them whilst on tour.

Day 01: Arrive KathmanduArrive Kathmandu, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Kathmandu is the capital city of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the largest Himalayan state in Asia.

Day 02: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, full day visit Kathmandu. Covering Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath, Kathmandu City & Swayabhunath.

Pashupatinath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. It lies 5 km. east of the city on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River.

Boudhanath: This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world Located east of the valley.

Swayambhunath: Atop a green hillock west of Kathmandu, stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath. This is a site that is over 2500 years old marking the point.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the popular places liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Nagarkot (B+D)After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Patan City & Bhaktpur Durbar Square. The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. Bhaktapur Durnbar Square - A former capital of the valley, it was once a flourishing city on the trade route to Tibet.

Drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a popular and romantic tourist spot of Nepal. On arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 04: Nagarkot – Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Chitwan. Check in at hotel. Evening Cultural Program- watch programs consisting of traditional (folk) dance and songs. The CNP has a history of over 3 decades in park management and a rich experience in resolving conflicts between the park and the people. It is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal.

Day 05: Chitwan – Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, start elephant safari then after Drive to Pokhara.On arrival transfer to hotel. After refreshment boat ride on Fewa Lake.

Pokhara is the place of glorious and unique natural beauty in Nepal. The most serene environment in the city is Fewa Lake. The image of the snow-clad mountain peaks that falls in the tranquil water, creating an ambience of peace and magic. It is at an elevation lower than Kathmandu. The fact is that Pokhara is much appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environment.

Day 06: Pokhara (B+D)Before breakfast, proceed to Sarangkot for Sunrise view. Return back to hotel for breakfast. Then proceed for sightseeing.

Davis Falls: About 2 km south of where Lake Phewa drains into the Pardi Khola the terrain drops sharply away and the river plunges over the Devi Falls, disappearing into a sink-hole.

Shri Gupteshwar Mahadev: Gupteswar means the one who is present everywhere in every form but still is not divulged.

Mahendra Cave: This cave discovered in 1950 by young shepherds and it was named Mahendra Cave in honor of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.

International Mountain Museum: The International Mountain Museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal and the mountaineers who climbed them.

Day 07: Pokhara – Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to hotel. Free time for your own. Evening dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural show.

The highway is lined with modern townships that have sprung up around important road junctions and river crossings. The scenery along the road is dramatic.

Day 08: Depart Kathmandu Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Enchanting Nepal

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Highlights: Pashupatinath Temple - Boudhnath - Kathmandu City - Swayabhunath - Patan City - Bhaktpur Durbar Square - Chitwan National Park - Sarangkot - Davis Falls - Gupteswor Cave - Mahendra Cave - International Mountain Museum - Seti River George

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Duration: 07 Nights/08 DaysPlaces: Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Chitwan - Pokhara

Includes:· Accommodation as per the program.· Meals as per the program.· Entrance fees.· Local English speaking guide.· All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.· Boat ride on Feva lake.· All taxes.

Excludes:· Personal Expenses.· Camera / Video Camera Fees.· Medical Aid.· Tips.· Travel Insurance.· Visa (If any).

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· Payment is accepted by Cheque, DD, Cards & Bank transfer only.

· No extra fees on card payment.

· Payment can also be done in EUR / GBP / AUD / CAD / INR.

Hotels

Places Night (s) 5* Standard 5* Deluxe 5* Luxury

Kathmandu 03 Soaltee Crown Plaza Yak & Yeti Hotel Dwarika’s Hotel

Nagarkot 01 Club Himalaya Mystic Mountain Mystic Mountain

Chitwan 01 Kasara Resort Barahi Jungle Lodge Meghauli Serai Taj

Pokhara 02 Pokhara Grande The Pavilions Himalayas The Fulbari Resort & Spa

* The hotels in the table might be replaces with the similar ones.

Private Tour

Particulars 5* Standard 5* Deluxe 5* Luxury

02 Pax USD 790 PP USD 950 PP USD 1090 PP

Day 01: Arrive KathmanduArrival at Kathmandu airport meet assist and transfer to hotel. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, visit the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage.

Day 03: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces.

Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop.

You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.

Day 04: Kathmandu – Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Pokhara. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the

hotel. Assistance upon arrival by hotel coach in Pokhara and then transfer to Hotel. Evening free to stroll around the lakeside.

Day 05: Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple Goddess Durga, was brought from India.

Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple.

Sightseeing to Devi's fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi's fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.

Day 06: Pokhara – Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Chitwan is one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species.

Day 07: Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais.

Day 08: Chitwan – Kathmandu – Nagarkot (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Bharatpur ( Airport in Chitwan to board flight for Kathmandu. Fly back to Kathmandu. Continue drive to Nagarkot. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.

Day 09: Depart NagarkotDeparture transfer to onwards destination.

Excursion of Nepal

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Highlights: Pashupatinath Temple - Kathmandu Valley - Bouddhanath - Bagmati River - Bindebasini Temple - Chitwan National park - Mt. Everest.

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Day 01: Arrive KathmanduArrive Kathmandu, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river". We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage.

Day 03: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate.

You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu.

Day 04: Kathmandu – Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Chitwan. Chitwan is one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species.

Day 05: Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, visit Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais.

Day 06: Chitwan – Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Pokhara town (2,352 feet) the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view.

Day 07: Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, you will go for a excursion trip to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 to 60 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back.

Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, on the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side.

This afternoon you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple Goddess Durga, was brought from India . Sightseeing to Devi's fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi's fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.

Day 08: Pokhara – Nagarkot (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 32 kilometers, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.

Day 09: Depart NagarkotDeparture transfer to onwards destination.

Highlights of Nepal

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Highlights: Pashupatinath Temple - Bouddhanath - Swayambhu stupa - Chitwan National park - Bindebasini Temple - Gupteshwor Cave.

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Duration: 08 Nights/09 DaysPlaces: Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Nagarkot



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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (D)Arrive Kathmandu, meet assist & transfer to hotel.

After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Patan City & Bhaktpur Durbar Square. Patan is known as the centre of fine arts and for the superb craftsmanship of its artisans. The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban street scapes in the world. Most of the monuments seen today were built between the 16th – 18th centuries.

Bhaktapur Durnbar Square - A former capital of the valley, it was once a flourishing city on the trade route to Tibet. It today retains much of its beauty in ornate wood carvings and in the famed Golden Gate.

Day 02: Kathmandu (B+D)After breakfast, visit Kathmandu. Covering Pashupatinath Temple , Boudhnath, Kathmandu City & Swayabhunath.

Pashupatinath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva it is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. Boudhanath: This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world located east of the valley. It was built by the Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the 5th century A.D.

Swayambhunath: Atop a green hillock west of Kathmandu, stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath. This is a site that is over 2500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the popular places liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Pokhara. Pokhara is the place of glorious and unique natural beauty in Nepal. The most serene environment in the city is Fewa Lake. The image of the snow-clad mountain peaks that falls in the tranquil water creating an ambience of peace and magic. It is at an elevation lower than Kathmandu. The fact is that Pokhara is much appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers that prosper in its environment.

Day 04: Pokhara (B+D)Early morning, proceed to Sarangkot for Sunrise view. Return back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for sightseeing. Sarangkot - Western Himalayan Ranges including Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri etc.. Visit Davis Falls, Gupteswor Cave, Mahendra Cave , International Mountain Museum and Seti River George.

Seti river has carved a deep, narrow gorge through the middle of town, turning the water milky white in the process. At points, the gorge is less than a meter across and the river gushes by more than 50m below street level.

Day 05: Pokhara – Chitwan (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Chitwan. Check in at hotel. Lunch at Hotel and Start Jungle activities. Evening Cultural Program- watch programs consisting of traditional (folk) dance and songs.

The Chitwan National Park (CNP) is a world heritage property, and it also contains a Ramsar Site – Beeshazari Tal in its buffer zone. The CNP has a history of over 3 decades in park management and a rich experience in resolving conflicts between the park and the people.

It is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.

Day 06: Chitwan – Lumbini (B+D)After breakfast, safari at Chitwan national park with wildlife naturalist. Later, come back and drive to Lumbini. On arrival, visit Lumbini.

Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, in the Terai plains of Nepal is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. More than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit Lumbini every year. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) and holds immense archeological and religious importance.

Day 07: Lumbini – Depart Varanasi (B+D)Departure transfer to onwards destination.

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Highlights: Patan City - Bhaktapur Durnbar Square - Pashupatinath Temple - Boudhnath - The Chitwan National Park

Central Region

Duration: 06 Nights/07 DaysPlaces: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan - Lumbini



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Day 04: Punakha – Wangdue (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan and presently the winter residence of the central monk body. We will drive to upper Punakha via Punakha Dzong for a short Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Temple located at the upper Punakha Valley.

Later we will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong. The Temple of Happiness. Visit the Dho Jha Gha Lam Temple, located on the island of the Pho-Chu (male) river and the Mochu (female) river. Drive to Wangdi valley and walk through the town

Day 05: Wangdue – Punakha – Paro (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Paro. Visit Kichu temple, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo.

The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples. Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang in Lhasa was built over the very heart of the demon.

Day 06: Paro (B+D)After breakfast, to base of Taktsang and hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as 'Tiger's Nest'.

The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 1 ½ hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Stop for refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria, then walk further up to the monastery, which will take about 1 hour.

It is said that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and meditated in a cave here for 3 months.

The principal Lhakhang of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. After visiting the monastery, walk back down to the road point. Then drive back to the hotel.

Day 07: Depart Paro (B+D)Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Best of Bhutan

Day 01: Arrive Paro – Thimpu Arrive Paro, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

After refreshment visit Paro. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, you will see the Paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking the Paro Chu (river), with Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now the National Museum, above it.

Visit Ta Dzong built in the 17th century as a watchtower for the Paro Dzong. Rinpung Dzong built in 1645 to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. Drive to Kuensel Phodrang and take a short leisure hike to the Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park and enjoy the full view of Thimphu Valley below. Visit Buddha Point and National Memoria l Chorte. Meet the e lder ly generat ion in circumambulation at the National Memorial Chorten. Day 02: Thimpu (B+D)After breakfast, full day Thimphu tour includes visit to the following:

The National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts. Proceed to The National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only), The Institute for Zorig Chusum. Visit Changankha Lhakhang. Craft Bazaar where artisans and craftsmen from across the country come to sell their products.

In the evening we will visit the Tashichhodzong, “the fortress of the glorious religion”. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal,

Day 03: Thimpu – Punakha (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Punakha via the Dochula pass. Visit the beautiful 108 chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo for the security. Also visit the Druk Wangyel Temple which was built to honor his majesty, the fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

We will drive to Mesina to visit the Fertility temple. Walk through the Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to the Devine Madman's Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine.

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Highlights: Ta Dzong National Museum - Buddha Point - National Memorial Chorten - Changankha Lhakhang -Craft Bazaar - Punakha Dzong - The Temple of Happiness - The Dho Jha Gha Lam Temple - Kichu temple - Taktsang Monastery

West Region

Duration: 06 Nights/07 DaysPlaces: Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Wangdue

Includes:· Accommodation as per the program.· Meals as per the program.· Entrance fees.· Local English speaking guide.· All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.· All taxes.


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Thimphu 02 Le Meridien Taj Tashi Amankora Bhutan

Punakha 02 Dhensa Boutique Dhensa Boutique Amankora Bhutan

Paro 02 Zhiwa Ling Hotel Le Meridien Amankora Bhutan


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Bhutan Land Tour

Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra – Phuentsholing (D)Arrive Bagdogra Airport (IXB), you will be met by our representative and transferred to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the Hotel.

Day 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, complete immigration formalities (tourist entry permit to Bhutan) and proceed to Thimphu. Evening visit. View point of Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu's most impressive building situated at the banks of Wang Chhu is built in 1641.

Day 03: Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, visit Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in the memory of Third King of Bhutan. Buddha statue sited at Kuensel Phodrang is one of the largest Buddha Rupas in the world Changangkha Lhakhang built in 12 th century and considered as most important temple for new born babies.

Takin preserve Park Folk Heritage Museum provides with a Bhutanese culture and way of life. Evening freely scroll around Thimphu town.

Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Punakha via Dochu-la pass (3,088m). The clear day offers the most spectacular view over the highest peaks of the Himalayas, Druk wangyal chorten (Temple) at Dochu la, En-route stops at Lobesa and takes a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang.

It's widely believed that childless couples are usually blessed with a child very soon, if they pray at this temple. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, consider as second oldest Dzong in the country. It is built in between two rivers, Female River and Male River. Traditional wooden Bridge Evening freely scroll around town.

Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan. It's known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers. The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music.

In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views.

Day 05: Punakha (B+D)After breakfast, visit Phobjikha, Phobjikha is a beautiful place surrounded by snowcapped mountains and green meadows. When you reach Gangtey Gonpa you can have Spectacular view of Black Mountain ranges and beautiful valley called Phobjikha, winter home for the famous Black Necked Cranes. On the small hill top, surrounded by a large village you will see a Gangtey Gonpa (monastery), which is one of the most famous and biggest Nyingmapa monasteries in the country.

Day 06: Punakha – Paro (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Paro En-route visit Royal Biotical Park. En route visit Tachogang Lhakhang, The Bridge which leads to Lhakhang is an iron suspension bridge built in 15th centaury. Paro Dzong (fortress) built in 1646. You will cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the Dzong. National Museum (Ta-Dzong) just above Paro Dzong, where we have unique collections of ancient armor, textiles, Thangkha paintings. Eye view of Airport.

Day 07: Paro (B+D)After breakfast, visit Chilela pass. On a clear day, there is a superb view of Mts. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. Return back to Paro, En-Route visit Kila Goemba, it is the serene home of Buddhist nuns who have dedicated their life for spiritual fulfilment. Town Temple River side. Evening freely stroll around Paro town.

Day 08: Paro (B+D)After breakfast, visit a hiking point. Taktsang Monastery is perched on a rocky ledge. It is believed that in 8 th century Spiritual Master known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, have arrived here flying on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse and meditate in a cave for three month where Taktsang Monastery now stands. Kichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom built in 7th century by Tibetan King Farm House with paddy field. Evening freely stroll around Paro town with a last minutes shopping.

Day 09: Paro – Phuentsholing (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Phuentsholing with En-route stop for photographic. Evening freely scroll around town.

Day 10: Depart Phuentsholing Departure transfer to onwards destination.

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Tour Highlights: Memorial Chorten - Folk Heritage Museum - Craft Bazer - Tachogang Lhakhang - Thangkha paintings - Mts. Jhomolhari - Jichu Drake - Town Temple - Kila Goemba - River side.

West Region

Duration: 09 Nights/10 DaysPlaces: Phuentsholing - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro



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Highlights of Bhutan

Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra – Phuentsholing (B)Arrive Bagdogra, meet assist and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the Hotel.

Day 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to complete immigration formalities (tourist entry permit to Bhutan) and drive to Thimphu. Evening visit. View point of Tashichho Dzong,Thimphu's most impressive building situated at the banks of Wang Chhu is built in 1641.

Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu. It has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Dharma Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907, and summer capital of the country.

It was built by the first Dharma Raja, who also founded the Lho-drukpa sect of Buddhism, which has remained the distinctive sect of Bhutan. The correct transliteration of the vernacular name Bkrashis - chhos - rdzong, meaning "the fortress of auspicious doctrine" is, according to Dr. Graham Sandberg, Tashichhoidzong.

Phuntsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog.

Phuentsholing adjoins the Indian town of Jaigaon, and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. The town has the headquarters of the Bank of Bhutan previously but shifted to Thimphu. In 2005, Phuentsholing had a population of 20,537.

Day 03: Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, visit Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in the memory of Third King of Bhutan. Buddha statue sited at Kuensel Phodrang is one of the largest Buddha Rupas in the world Changangkha Lhakhang built in 12 th century and considered as most important temple for new born babies.

Takin preserve Park Folk Heritage Museum provides with a Bhutanese culture and way of life. its set inside 19th century traditional house. Craft Bazer. Evening freely scroll around Thimphu town.

Day 04: Thimphu – Paro (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Paro En-route visit Tachogang Lhakhang, The Bridge which leads to Lhakhang is an iron suspension bridge built in 15th centaury Paro Dzong (fortress) built in 1646. You will cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the Dzong. National Museum (Ta-Dzong) just above Paro Dzong, where we have unique collections of ancient armor, textiles, Thangkha paintings. Eye view of Airport. Day 05: Paro (B+D)After breakfast, visit Chilela pass. On a clear day, there is a superb view of Mts. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. Return back to Paro, En-Route visit Kila Goemba, it is the serene home of Buddhist nuns who have dedicated their life for spiritual fulfillment. Town Temple, River side. Evening freely stroll around Paro town.

Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest of here are the remains of a defensive fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, dating from the 17th century.

Day 06: Paro – Phuentsholing (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Phuentsholing with En-route stop for photographic. Evening freely scroll around town.

Day 07: Depart PhuentsholingDeparture transfer to onwards destination.

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 DaysPlaces: Phuentsholing - Thimphu - Paro

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Highlights: Memorial Chorten - Folk Heritage Museum - Craft Bazer - Tachogang Lhakhang - Thangkha paintings - Mts. Jhomolhari - Jichu Drake - Town Temple - Kila Goemba - River side.

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Divine Bhutan Tours

Day 01: Arrive ParoArrive Paro, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

After refreshment visit to the Paro Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum in 1968.

Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district.

Day 02: Paro – Taktsang Hike – Paro (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip. While return to Paro town visit en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.

Day 03: Paro – Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Thimphu and check into your hotel. The full day Thimphu tour includes visit to The National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts. The National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only), where Bhutan's famed traditional herbal medicines are compounded and dispensed.

Also you will visit The Institute for Zorig Chusum, The National Folk Heritage Museum, The Textile Museum, Centenary Farmers' Market

Visit Takin Preserve which houses the national animal-takin which is found only in Bhutan. Takin is an extremely rare member of goat family.

Day 04: Thimphu (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Kuensel Phodrang and take a short leisure hike to the Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park and enjoy the full view of Thimphu Valley below. Visit Buddha Point and offer your prayers to the largest Buddha statue in the country and walk around to enjoy the great view of Thimphu valley below.

Day 05: Thimphu – Punakha (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Punakha via the Dochula pass. An hour's drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass (3140 m) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear day with a powerful binocular telescope. Also visit Druk Wangyel Temple which was built to honor His Majesty, the fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Drive onto Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan and presently the winter residence of the central monk body. Visit the Punakha Dzong and the Dho Jha Gha Lam Temple.

Day 06: Punakha – Bumthang (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Bumthang via Pelela pass at the altitude of 3,150 meters, a wonderful opportunity for photographs. En-route stops at Chummy village to visit Yathra weaving central. Continue drive to Bumthang. Mingle with the locals and overnight at the hotel. Jakar Village Lodge.

Day 07: Bumthang (B+D)After breakfast, visit Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and URA. The fascinating valley is the heartland of the nation and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to Kurje Lhakhang and The Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Jakar Dzong. Stroll in the village, visit the little handicrafts shop at the entrance to the town, and perhaps take refreshments at a local restaurant.

Day 08: Bumthang – Phobjikha (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Trongsa. Visit Trongsa Dzong, Tower of Trongsa converted into the museum from watchtower. Then drive to Phobjikha after lunch. Later walk around the valley which is also the winter home to the rare black-necked cranes, which migrate, from remote parts of Tibet, China and Siberia during winter to this valley.

Day 09: Phobjikha – Paro (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Paro. We will do some sightseeing on way and also stop at Thimphu for while if there are any last minute shopping. Later stroll through the town and rest in Resort.

Day 10: Depart ParoDeparture transfer to onwards destination.

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Highlights: Ta Dzong - Rinpung Dzong - Taktsang Monastery - The National Library - The National Folk Heritage Museum - Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park - Buddha Point - Dochula pass & Druk Wangyel Temple - Kurje Lhakhang - Trongsa Dzong

West Region

Duration: 09 Nights/10 DaysPlaces: Paro - Taktsang Hike - Thimpu - Punakha - Bumthang - Phobjikha



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Bumthang 02 Rinchenling Lodge Amankora Bhutan Amankora Bhutan

Phobjikha 01 Gangtey Lodge Gangtey Lodge Amankora Bhutan


Private Tour



Day 01: Arrive Lhasa Arrive Lhasa, meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Rising atop Red Mountain at an altitude of 3,700m, the red-and-white Potala Palace, once served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama.

Day 02: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century. Built in 1416 by Tsongapa's disciple-Jamyang-choje. Jokhang Temple, one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7thcentury by the 33rdking—Sontsanganbu.

Day 03: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery. Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalailama.

Norbulingka, the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama's summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo. Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsongapa's disciple-Sakya-yeshi. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city.

Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Gyantse, which is about 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass (4800m) where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass (5010m) where the year-around glacier will be seen.

Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband's British Expedition to Tibet in 1904.Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies on the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas. Rising atop Red Mountain, the red-and-white Potala Palace once served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama. The palace's rooms, numbering around 1,000, include the Dalai Lama's living quarters, as well as murals, chapels and tombs.

Day 05: Gyantse - Shigatse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse, visit Phalkor Monastery. Phalkor Monastery was built in the 15th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet, 90KMs away from Gyangtse.

Gyantse is notable for its restored Gyantse Dzong or fort, and its magnificent tiered Kumbum of the Palcho Monastery, the largest chörten in Tibet. The Kumbum was commissioned by a Gyantse prince in 1427 and was an important centre of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism.

This religious structure contains 77 chapels in its six floors, and is illustrated with over 10,000 murals, many showing a strong Nepali influence, which have survived almost entirely intact.

Day 06: Shigatse – Tsedang (B+D)After breakfast, visit The Samye Monastery is at the foot of Mt. Haibusi, on the north bank of the Yaluzangbu River in Jialang county. Being the 1st monastery, belongs to the Nyingmapa and Sakyapa Sects., was built in 761.

The 5th Tobu King Chisong Duosan sent envoys to Kashmir and India to invite famous lamars to teach Buddhism in Tibet. It is said that the monastery was destroyed by fire.

Finally, it was completed by Rating Rimpoche. The monastery had been combined the Chinese, Tibetan and Indian styles, in the centre of the monastery is a big square 3-storey hall with a floor space of over 8,900 square metres.

Day 07: Tsedang (B+D)After breakfast, visit Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok Temple. The first palace for the first king in Tibetan history, is 15KM away from Tsedang town. The mountain slope palace was originally built in the second century B.C, but the replica was rebuilt in the 1980s.

Built in the 7th century by the king Sontsan Gambu, Chamdrok is one of the oldest temples in Tibet, 4KM away from the Tsedang hotel.

Day 08: Depart Tsedang Departure Transfer to Onwards destination.

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Duration: 07 Nights/08 DaysPlaces: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Samye Monastery - Tsedang

Highlights: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor - Drepung Monastery -Norbulinka Palace - Sera Monastery - Drepung Monastery - Norbulingka - the Jewel Park - Yamdrok Tso - Phalkor Monastery - The Samye Monastery - Yumbulakhang & Chamdrok Temple

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Lhasa 03 Shangri - La Intercontinental Lhasa The St. Regis Lhasa

Gyantse 01 Yeti Garden Yeti Garden Yeti Garden

Shigatse 01 Mansarovar Mansarovar Mansarovar

Tsedang 02 Tse Dang Hotel Tse Dang Hotel Tse Dang Hotel


Private Tour



Day 01: Arrive Katmandu – Lhasa (D)Arrive Kathmandu and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor.

Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Stones Campo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century.

Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple one of the oldest temples in Tibet.

Barkhor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel.

Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies on the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas. Rising atop Red Mountain at an altitude of 3,700m, the red-and-white Potala Palace once served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama. The palace’s rooms, numbering around 1,000, include the Dalai Lama’s living quarters, as well as murals, chapels and tombs.

Lhasa literally means "place of the gods" in the Tibetan language. Ancient Tibetan documents and inscriptions demonstrate that the place was called Rasa, which either meant "goats' place", or, as a contraction of rawe sa, a "place surrounded by a wall," or 'enclosure', suggesting that the site was originally a hunting preserve within the royal residence on Marpori Hill.

Day 03: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visits Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery.

Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai lama. Norbulingka: Norbulingka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama's summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo. Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA's disciple-Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city.

Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Gyantse. It's lies 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass (4800m) where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass (5010m) where the year-around glacier will be seen. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband's British Expedition to Tibet in 1904.

Day 05: Gyantse – Shigatse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. Enroute visit Palkor Monastery and Kumbum stupa. Palkor Monastery was built in the 15th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. On arrival Shigatse visit to Tashaun monastery.

Tashilhunpo monastery: Tashia Lump Monastery, founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, 90Kms away from Yangtze.

Day 06: Shigatse – Xegar (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Xegar enroute visit Sakya Monastery.Sakya Monastery: Sakya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakkara Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, located in Saya County, about 160 kilometers southwest of Shigatse, on the road to Tengri in Tibet. Built in 1073 by Khan Honchoing Gallop. After visit drive to Segar. Overnight at camp.

Day 07: Xegar – Ringebu Monastery – Tingri (B+D)After breakfast, visit to Rongbu Monastery, also known as Daring or Dauring, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect in Baum Township, Dhingra County, in Shigatse Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. After visit drive to Tengri.

Day 08: Tingri – Kyirong (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Kyirong. Gangga is a town in southern Tibet. It is in Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture with a population of around 523. It is often used as a base by mountain climbers preparing to ascend Mount Everest or Cho Oyu. On arrival Kyirong transfer to hotel.

Day 09: Kyirong – Depart KathmanduProceed to Rasuwagadhi change transport and drive to Kathmandu. Departure transfer to onwards destination.

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Duration: 08 Nights/09 DaysPlaces: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Xegar - Kyron Border

Highlights: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor - Drepung Monastery - Norbulingka Palace - Sera Monastery - Yarmouk Tso - Palkor Monastery - Tashilhunpo monastery - Sakya Monastery - Everest Base Camp - Rongbu Monastery - Kyirong border.

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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu – Lhasa (D) Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet assist at airport and transfer to hotel.


Palace Potala: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century.


Barkor: Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel.

Day 03: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulinka Palace, Sera Monastery.

Lhasa is a city and administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The main urban area of Lhasa is roughly equivalent to the administrative borders of Chengguan District, which is part of the wider Lhasa prefecture - level city, an area formerly administered as a prefecture.

Lhasa is the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau after Xining and, at an altitude of 3,490 metres, Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. It contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Palaces.

Drepung Monastery: Draping Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai lama. Norbulinka: Norbulinka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama's summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.

Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA's disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel.

Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. En route visit Gyantse lies 280kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyan Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass (4800m) where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass (5010m) where the year-around glacier will be seen.

Gyantse is a town located in Gyantse County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It was historically considered the third largest and most prominent town in the Tibet region (after Lhasa, and Shigatse), but there are now at least ten larger Tibetan cities.

Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband's British Expedition to Tibet in 1904. Pecho Temple was built in the 15th century by the local chieftain Raman Kasim under the guidance of the first Panchen lama. Later drive to Shigatse. It is the second biggest city in Tibet, 90kms away from Yangtze.

Day 05: Shigatse – Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Lhasa. En route visit the famous Tashilunpo monastery in Shigatse, seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the six important Gelugpa monasteries in China, was built in 1447 by the first Dalai lama. It is 280kms from Shigatse to Lhasa by the new road along the Wyalusing River. Later drive to Lhasa.

Shigatse is a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, with an area of 182,000 km2 (70,271 sq mi). It is located within the historical Tsang province of Tibet.

Lhasa literally means "place of the gods" in the Tibetan language. Ancient Tibetan documents and inscriptions demonstrate that the place was called Rasa, which either meant "goats' place", or, as a contraction of rawe sa, a "place surrounded by a wall," or 'enclosure', suggesting that the site was originally a hunting preserve within the royal residence on Marpori Hill. Lhasa is first recorded as the name, referring to the area's temple of Jowo, in a treaty drawn up between China and Tibet in 822 C.E.

Day 06: Lhasa – Depart Kathmandu Proceed to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure transfer to onwards destination.

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Duration : 05 Nights/06 DaysPlaces: Lhasa - Giants - Shiatsu

Highlights: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor - Drepung Monastery - Norbulinka Palace - Sera Monastery - Gyantse - Yamdrok Tso - Pecho Temple - Tashilunpo monastery - Shigatse

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Day 01: Arribe Katmandu – Lhasa (D)Arrival at Kathmandu airport and catch flight for Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel.


Potala Palace: Potala was the winter palace of the Dalai lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Stones Campo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century.


Barkhor: Barkhor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple. Later back to hotel.

Day 03: Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, city tour of Lhasa visit Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka, Sera Monastery.

Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai lama.

Norbulingka: Norbulingka the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama's summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.

Sera Monastery: Sera is the second biggest Gelugpa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsonga PA's disciple—Skyeys. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Later back to hotel.

Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Gyantse. It's lies 260kms southwest of Lhasa on the Northern bank of Nyang Chu River. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gyantse crossing the Kamba La Pass (4800m) where the beautiful Yamdrok Tso will be seen and the Karo La Pass (5010m) where the year-around glacier will be seen.

Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband's British Expedition to Tibet in 1904.

Day 05: Gyantse – Shigatse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Shigatse. En rooted visit Phalcon Monastery and Kumkum stupa. Phalcon Monastery was built in the 15th century by the local chieftain Ramtan Kasom under the guidance of the first Panchan lama. On arrival Shigatse visit to Tashaun monastery.

Tashilhunpo monastery: Tashia Lump Monastery, founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, 90Kms away from Yangtze.

Day 06: Shigatse – Xegar (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Xegar enroute visit Sakya Monastery.Sakya Monastery: Saya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakkara Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, located in Saya County, about 160 kilometers southwest of Shigatse, on the road to Tengri in Tibet. Built in 1073 by Khan Honchoing Gallop. After visit drive to Segar. Overnight at camp.

Day 07: Xegar – Rongbu Monastery – Shigatse (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Rongbu Monastery, also known as Daring or Daring, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect in Baum Township, Dhingra County, in Shigatse Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. After visit drive to Shigatse.

Day 08: Shigatse – Lhasa (B+D)After breakfast, proceed to Lhasa. On arrival Lhasa transfer to hotel.

Lhasa is a city and administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The main urban area of Lhasa is roughly equivalent to the administrative borders of Chengguan District, which is part of the wider Lhasa prefecture-level city, an area formerly administered as a prefecture.

Lhasa is the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau after Xining and, at an altitude of 3,490 metres, Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. The city has been the religious and administrative capital of Tibet since the mid-17th century.

Day 09: Lhasa – Depart KathmanduTransfer to airport and catch flight for Kathmandu. Departure transfer to onwards destination.

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Duration: 08 Nights/09 DaysPlaces: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Xegar

Highlights: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor - Drepung Monastery - Norbulingka - Sera Monastery - Yamdrok Tso - Phalcon Monastery - Tashilhunpo monastery - Sakya Monastery - Everest Base Camp - Rongbu Monastery

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Will I have trouble with the language barrier in Asia? You'll find some degree of English available in most tourist areas, or at least a friendly, English-speaking local willing to help out when you order food or purchase tickets. The language difference is rarely an issue and will not affect your enjoyment of Asia.

You'll encounter more language difficulties in remote places off the beaten path for sure. Even in places with little or no English, you'll be able to point or charade your way through with a little patience.

Are bed bugs a serious problem in Asia?The recent resurgence of bed bugs affected North America far worse than it has Asia. Ironically, Westerner travelers are bringing bed bugs to Asia from home, rather than the other way around.

Once considered only a problem for backpackers staying in the most budget of places, bed bugs are a serious and costly problem found even in four-star hotels. With a little vigilance on your part, you can avoid coming into contact with them and ultimately avoid spreading the pests.

Is Asia really crowded?For the most part, yes. A majority of the world's population calls Asia home, and most residents are squeezed into urban areas. You will notice a much higher density of people in public transport hubs, shopping malls, and even on busy sidewalks.

Don't be surprised if someone stands too closely while speaking to you. Or if trains and buses are consistently oversold beyond capacity. Have patience and keep in mind that the general considerations of privacy and personal buffer space may be different than that which you are used to at home.

Will I have to use squat toilets while in Asia?While Western-style sit-down toilets are more and more common, you will probably still encounter the odd squat toilet or two. Even modern shopping malls may still have squat toilets, mainly for sanitary reasons.

Do tourists pay double prices?If you're lucky! Tourists are often quoted prices for goods as much as five times what locals pay. Sadly, many tourists are viewed as being “rich” and only a select few honest proprietors will give you the local price when shopping.

Is Asia safe for children?Absolutely! Even more so than in the West, a large emphasis is placed on family and kids in Asia. Asian people generally adore both children and parents alike; kids are a great way to break the ice when meeting people.

While some destinations may be rougher and more chaotic for children, you'll find plenty of family-friendly beaches, towns, and areas throughout Asia. Use discretion; perhaps Thailand's anything-goes Full Moon Party isn't the right place to bring young children!

Do I have to worry about offending people accidentally?Part of the magic of visiting Asia is experiencing a culture very different than your own. While there are a handful of ways that you could unintentionally cause offense and not realize, Asian people are forgiving and know that you may not understand local customs.

Consider if a foreign visitor at home was pointing with their middle finger and had no idea the gesture was rude. While you would probably notice, you hopefully wouldn't take offense and become angry.

Will my cell phone work in Asia?That depends -- both on your phone and the way you wish to use it. In general, American phones will not work in Asia without some help. You can opt for international roaming with certain phones, but using it for anything aside from emergency contact will be very expensive.

Will my electronic devices be safe in Asia?More and more travelers are bringing smartphones, tablets, and laptops to Asia. Depending upon where you travel, the environment could be a little rough on sensitive devices. Sand, rain, insects, and bad power could cause trouble later.

Violent crime is less a problem in Asia than in the US or Europe, however, you should take precautions. Be vigilant with expensive devices; lockboxes are available in many hotels. Chargers are just as much a target for petty thieves; keep all electronics and accessories secure when using public transportation.

Do I need to book a tour to enjoy Asia?Absolutely not. While booking a tour may be a way to alleviate concerns for a first-time visitor, Asia can easily be traveled independently.

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How many people travel in a group?The majority of our hop-on hop-off tour groups consist of between 10 and 15 people, with a maximum of 24 (including driver and Tour Guides). Having a small group size not only means we can offer a more personalised service, but it also gives us access to more destinations, activity and accommodation options.

Absolutely, that's the beauty of small group travel. You will make friends quickly and your Tour Guide will become a good source of support to you along the way too!

What does the Tour Leader do?Each hop-on hop-off tour group is accompanied by a Western or Local Tour Leader (or both!) to inform, enthral and entertain you with facts, stories and unbelievable insight into the local culture.

They will also book your accommodation and recommend top notch things to do every step of the way. Our guides are consistently one of the most highly-rated features of our trips - just ask any traveller of ours! They will become a good friend and source of support to you.

What will I eat whilst in Southeast Asia?Western food is sparse outside the main centres so come open-minded about eating local food. At our stops we will recommend tasty restaurants but when you get into local villages and homestays be prepared to eat simple local fare, with maybe the odd wild-card ingredient (which is part of the fun!).

Supermarkets are not the norm but we will point out places where you can stock up on food for the day. Depending what you eat, you can spend US$5 - 15 a day on food.

How do I get a visa? Can I get one upon arrival?Since visa requirements vary depending on where you're coming from and where you going, we recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy in your country of origin. For a general overview, you can find information on passports, visas and immigration in the Travel Guides.

What should I bring?Light clothes for the wet season (May – Oct) and something warm for the dry season (Nov – Mar), especially for the north of Laos and Thailand; a good travel medical kit supplied by a doctor (for any inconveniences).

Which style of trip is right for me?Our three styles of travel – Basix, Original and Comfort – cover a whole gamut of travel experiences. To find out which one has 'You' written all over it, visit our trip styles page.

Are trips physically demanding?Want to lie in a hammock and not move until cocktail hour? We've got a trip for that. Want to power up the side of mountain at high altitude? We've also got a trip for that. To determine what type of trip suits you best, each of our trips comes with a Physical Rating to let you know how physically demanding it is… or isn't. Find out more about ratings.

Does SGV have family trips? SGV offers a wide range of Family Adventures around the globe. The minimum age (for Family trips) varies depending on destination, and SGV has set minimum ages to ensure that the included activities suit each age range. Additionally, you'll notice that some of the more adventurous destinations have a higher minimum age.

How many people will be on my trip? Good things come in small packages, which is why we keep our group sizes down. This means we're small enough to remain flexible as we thread our way through communities without intimidating the locals.

On most of our trips you'll be part of an intimate group of 12-16 people, though our group sizes are on average 10 people. Our Overland trips are in purpose-built vehicles that can carry up to 24 travellers. Group sizes are displayed on each trip's overview page on our website.

Are there age restrictions on your trips?For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 15. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18. Our Overland Adventures have a minimum age of 18. Younger children can join us on our Family trips and Short Break Adventures, but check each trip for its minimum age, which is located

On the trip's overview page on the website. Most of our trips don't have a maximum age limit, but a Self-Assessment Form is required for all passengers 70 years and over.

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BAGGAGE REGULATIONS AND SOME RECOMMENDATIONS· Make sure you check the baggage allowance on your

international / internal flights.

· We recommend to travel light especially when there is internal flight involved in the program due to baggage weight limitation.

· We suggest that you carry one set of clothes along with your daily utility items and other accessories in your hand baggage. This is just a precautionary measure in case your baggage is misplaced.

· We advice that you travel as light as possible, since porterage is not included in your holiday price and carrying heavy luggage would be inconvenient. Take bags with wheels and sturdy handles, as they are more convenient and easy to pull.

· Please note that airlines do not permit items like loose batteries, razor blades, nail cutter, scissors, knives, gels any form of liquid, cigarette lighter in your hand baggage. If required carry such items in your check –in bag.

· Please ensure that you do not place any valuables in your check – in bag. Carry foreign currency /travel documents / jewellery / insurance in your hand bag.

COACH· Since travelling distances are comparatively long, we

have carefully chosen air conditioned luxurious coaches for your convenience luxurious coaches for your convenience and comfort. It is very important to maintain a pleasant environment on board the coach and keep it clean.

· Drinking, Smoking and eating is not allowed in the coach.

MEALS· You have a choice of Indian and international cuisine

meals. The menus, however are fixed in advance and a la carte is not possible.

· Most lunches and dinner are unlimited buffets, but it is requested that you do not waste food.

· If there is any early morning departure to the airport a box breakfast may be provided.

· Some cities you may be served local meals.

CLIMATE· The climate is as varied as its countries, but it is mostly

temperate.

· Frequent changes of weather make forecasting difficult. To be on the safe side, be sure to bring a sweater and an umbrella with you.

HOTELS & ROOMS· Most hotels offer the facility of complimentary safe

deposit lockers (few hotels charge a refundable deposit. we advice that you keep all your valuable like money, passport, tickets and jewellery in the locker, in case you are staying for more than one day at the hotel.

· Please make sure that no damages are done to your hotel room during the stay, as the same would be charged to you directly by the hotel.

· Hotel rooms may have facilities like mini bar, pay television channels, telephones, etc. please note that these facilities are not complimentary and will be charged as per actual usage.

· Most of the hotels do not have a tea/ coffee kettle in the rooms.

· Please note that we will try our best to provide you with adjacent rooms asked by you at the time of booking, but the same will be subject to availability at the time of check –in. It is also difficult to provide interconnecting rooms, however the tour manager and the hotel will try their best to ensure that you are provided with adjacent rooms wherever possible.

· The standard check in time at hotels is after 14:00 HRS and standard check –out time is 10:00 HRS.

TIME MANAGEMENT· It's very important to be on time and punctual on your

holiday, since your itinerary has been designed and planned to offer you the most on your holiday.

· Every sightseeing trip where you get off has an allotted time, please make sure you remain with the group return at the allotted time. Any delay would actually deprive the entire group of their sightseeing time.

ON ARRIVAL· ALL passengers will be met by our tour manager / local

representative outside the arrival hall at the airport.

· All joining direct passengers will have to reach the respective hotel/ airport, on their own and check in.

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CLOTHING· Carry 4/5 pairs of comfortable clothes like jeans/

trousers, shirts/t- shirts, pants, Punjabi suits/ sarees and necessary undergarments.

· Warm clothing like sweaters , jackets, woolens, thermals is essential. You must carry a cap, sunglasses, a folding umbrella, comfortable footwear preferably walking shoes.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BE CARRIED· Your passport, air tickets, original insurance policy,

tour confirmation voucher & necessary foreign exchange for personal use.

· Carry a photocopy of your passport including valid visas & keep them separately from the original.

· Please do not forget to carry an additional pair of spectacles if you are using one, digital camera chips with higher GB, extra batteries, charges for digital camera and mobile.

· Carry your mobile phone's charger if you are taking your cell phone with global roaming. Also carry multi-purpose adapter as sockets are different.

· Required medicines, with doctor's prescription.

MONEY AND CURRENCY· EURO IS WIDELY accepted in Europe and can be

exchanged to any major currency like US$, JPY, GBP. it is better to carry Euro before you start your Europe trip. Some countries in Europe have their local currency and it can be exchanged with the Euro.

TIPPING POLICY· Tipping is something that is expected of anyone

providing you a service, e.g. coach driver local guides, etc. it is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of EUR 3 / USD 5/ GBP 2 per person per day.

· Public toilet attendants need to be tipped nominally after use.

ARRIVAL /DEPARTURE TRANSFERS· As other members of your group would be flying from

different cities/towns/countries, you would be required to wait for some time so that they can join you at the arrival area as common airport pick- up facility is provided for the entire group.

· Also in view of the common airport drop facility provided for your group, you would be required to travel to the airport along with other group members even though your flight time is later than other members of your group.

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WHERE TO BOOKYou can book on our site www.sanyog.travel or through your travel agent promoting our tour packages.

ELIGIBILITYPersons fulfilling the criteria set by relevant provisions of law relating to foreign exchange in their respective country, whose passport is valid for at least six months subsequent to the date of departure of the tour and have been granted relevant visas to reach the point of commencement of the tour and travel throughout with the group are eligible to book on the tour.

BOOKING AMOUNTAt the time of booking you must be in possession of original passport(s) valid for travel. You are urged to read complete details of the tour, itinerary, price inclusions, exclusions, terms and conditions and the like in the brochure before filling and signing the official booking form. On payment of the non- refundable interest free booking amount mentioned on the booking form you will be issued an official receipt from us. The booking form, invoice and the receipt shall be binding on the parties and shall constitute a contract between the parties.

The non- refundable booking amount paid by you will be adjusted towards the cost of the tour. Please also refer to the relevant section of the booking conditions for rules of the forfeiture of booking amount. All payments for the tour including the booking amount should be made in favour of Sanyog Gupta Voyages when you book through our company own outlets. If you book through your own travel agent, the full payment must come through your travel agent.

INVOICE & BALANCE PAYMENTYour invoice will mention the due date for payment of the balance tour cost including the foreign exchange component of the tour. Your travel documents and air lines tickets can be released only after receipt of full and final payment. Delay in adhering to the final date advised to you for full payment would result in the cancellation of your seat on the tour and levy of cancellation charges.

Hence, the balance payment has to reach us as per the schedule mentioned in your invoice or at least 45 days prior to departure of your tour whichever is earlier.

HANDOVER OF DOCUMENTSAfter receipt of your full and final payment, you will be delivered our docket containing, air ticket, travel insurance (if availed through us), final invoice (tour confirmation voucher) which lists services you are

entitled to on the tour you will be provided with a briefing sheet containing important / emergency contact details for your use. Ensure that you ARE carrying the above documents and your passport with all necessary visa endorsements before leaving on your tour.

SECURE YOUR BOOKING AMOUNTWe will try to secure your amount by sending the documentary proof of such unforeseen situations to respective suppliers like hotels, airlines, etc. Secure your booking amount scheme covers you for the following events only and documentary proof may be required by the company to refund your booking amount.

· Death in the immediate family (your parents, spouse and child/ children).

· Major accident to self or immediate family members (your parents, spouse and child/ children).

· Major sickness to you where travel is not permitted under medical advice.

· Acts of God like Tsunami and the like.· Terrorist activities like 9/11.· Any travel barred guidelines to the destination country

by WHO like SARs.· Any political turbulence in the destination country.· Kindly note that visa rejection by consulates

/embassy/ authorities is not covered under the scheme.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTSIt is your responsibility to hold valid travel documents such as passport, visa & confirmed Air Ticket to be able to travel. Your passport should be valid for a period of at least 6 months from the date of travel & for visa it is convenient & safe to have the applications to consulates / embassy/ authorities routed through us.

However, for certain visas including the visas for USA and UK, you may be required to attend a personal interview at your expense at the discretion of the consulate concerned.

Please check with the outlet where you book if there sufficient time to process the visa for the departure date chosen by you. You will be required to submit along with your application a set of documents as mentioned in the documentation checklist given to you at the time of booking.

The company would not be responsible in any way for any clerical error regarding names, attachment of wrong photographs, duration, type of visa (single /multiple entries) that may occur in the consulate / embassy.

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Please note that as it is entirely at the discretion of the concerned consulates/embassy/authorities to / grant reject your visa and immigration clearance. We shall neither be responsible for non – granting of visa nor liable for any delay, denial or other related acts/ omission or for any loss, expense, damage or cost resulting therefrom.

Further, the company should not be held liable in case of loss of documents given by you to us in support of your visa application as the same are forwarded by us to the concerned consulate/ embassy through third parties.

In such case we will make our best efforts to trace the lost documents and if still the same are not traceable, we will assist you in obtaining alternative/ certified copies of the thus lost documents from concerned authorities.

The cost of processing these visas may or may not be included in your tour price. If you already possess the said visa/s or are doing visa/s on your own, the company's visa service charge will still be applicable, while only actual visa/s cost will be refundable. Further, there will no refund of visa service charges in respect of visa rejections.

TRAVEL INSURANCE It is highly recommended and extremely important for you to be in possession of valid overseas travel insurance for the duration of your tour to secure your life, health and property as may be advised by your insurance agent to cover any eventualities associated with your overseas travel including health, accidental injury, loss, liability and the like depending on your assessment of your risk potential.

Insurance if any, included in the tour price may be the standard travel care insurance policy provided by a third party insurance service provider and the scope of the cover may be limited in nature, the details of which shall be provided to you at the time of confirmation of your booking.

You are advised to discuss your insurance needs directly with your insurance agent before proceeding on the tour and at your own cost procure any additional cover as may be advised.

Please note, insurance is the subject matter of solicitation, please read the terms and conditions of the insurance document carefully before finalising your desired insurance cover. Insurance coverage may be age related. Kindly get the complete details from the insurer. You will need to carry the insurance policy document with you on the tour.

Please note that you would have a direct contractual relationship with the insurer and the company is only a facilitator. You shall therefore, check the accuracy and correctness of the insurance policy and in case of any error or lapse report the same to the insurer directly and get the same rectified by them, as the company would not be responsible for the same.

AMENDMENTSAfter the initial booking on a particular tour and relative services, in the event of any amendment you wish to make; such as change of destination, change of departure date, addition or deletion of services, change in passenger numbers or such other change you will need to make a written request and obtain an acknowledgement on the same from our sales office.

The amendments may invite further cost which will have to be borne by you. Further, such requests are accepted by us subject to availability.

AIRLINE TICKETSWhere you purchase your ait tickets through us, the confirmations on airlines and / or class of travel as requested (economy /first/ business class, etc.)will be subject to availability of the same for the destinations chosen by you.

Air Ticket can only be delivered along with other documents provided we have received full payments including foreign currency component.

AIRLINE “CHANGING IN RESERVATION FEE”It is absolutely necessary to have your return air seats to your origin city confirmed prior to your departure from your country. Passengers wishing to change their return reservation to their city after departure will have to pay

Change in reservation fee directly to the airlines, subject to availability of seats in the same booking class.

TRAVELLING IN ADVANCE AND /OR RETURNING ON YOUR OWN

If you wish to travel in advance i.e. before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to come back on date later than the date on which the tour ends, you are required to pay an airline seat rebooking & reservation fee as actual depending on the airlines (subject to availability of seats in the same class & ticket validity.)

In case non- availability of seats in the same class you have booked, you are liable to pay the differential cost of the class you are booked and the cost of higher class where seats are available. Further, it will be your responsibility to reconfirm your return tickets at least 72 hours prior to departure time.

CANCELLATIONIf you want to cancel your tour booking for any reason, you must intimate in writing to us or your travel agent and deliver it to the concerned officer and obtain an acknowledgement. The letter must clearly mention the names of all passengers who want their bookings to be cancelled.

LIABILITYSanyog Gupta Voyages will not assume liability for any loss, damage, delay or accident of any kind which may occur due to the negligence of any company, hotel or another person responsible for the provision of the service.

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The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the written request reached the company at its sales office during working hours. In case of cancellation, the following cancellation charges would apply:

CANCELATION PERIOD CHARGES

45 days or more prior to the departure of the 25%tour or for non payment of the balance amount

44 to 15 days prior to the departure of the tour 50%

14 to 06 days prior to the departure of the tour 75%

In case you are a No Show on the tour 90%

Further for the purpose of this clause, cancellation can be due to any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death, court orders, non – availability of travel documents and the like.

As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid cancellation, charges in addition to the actual expenditure incurred towards visa, travel insurance, retention charges by the overseas suppliers and the like.

The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the written request reached the company at its sales office during working hours. In case of cancellations, the following cancellation charges would apply:

Further for the purpose of this clause, cancellation can be due any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death , court orders, non – availability of travel documents and the like.

As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid cancellation charges in addition to the actual expenditure incurred towards visa, travel insurance, retention charges by overseas supplier and the like.

The company reserves the right to cancel a tour departure without assigning any reason. Under such circumstances amount paid by you will be refunded forthwith after deducting the actual expenses incurred by us like visa, travel insurance and the like but no compensation is payable. All refunds shall be given in the same currency you paid us.

REFUNDSRefunds (if any) for amendments and/ or cancellations will be paid directly to you by the concerned outlets/ travel agent/ privilege sales agent through whom you have forwarded your payment to us. It would take 45 days to process refunds.

In cases where an airline ticket is issued, it would take 60 days to process the refund subject to clearance from the airlines concerned.

In the case of refund of foreign currency component, the refund shall be made in same currency only at the prevailing rate on the date of refund as per existing rules and regulations.

It is clearly understood that there shall be no refund whatsoever if you do not or cannot utilise any of the services like hotels, sightseeing, rides, cruises, meals, entrance fees, optional tours and the like due to any reason whatsoever.

URGENT VISA FEESAll documents for processing your visas must reach us 31 days prior to your departure date. Failure to do so would attract an urgent visa fee and that will be 15% of the visa fees. The same is also applicable for all fresh bookings done within 3 days of departure. However, payment or urgent visa fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.

HOLIDAY NOW… PAY LATER SCHEME(Where ever applicable)You can indicate your preference to avail a loan and pay us upfront for the tour thereby enjoying the convenience of paying for your in monthly instalments.

SGV is your tour operator and by suggesting the loan option to pay for its tour does not assume the role of processing or managing a loan for your holiday. You are free to apply to any bank of your choice. Needless to say, the credit will be at the sole discretion of the bank.

Kindly note that you will have a direct contractual relationship with the bank as far as the processing and final outcome of your loan application is concerned.

Therefore, it will be your sole and prime responsibility to promptly meet the bank's requirements with regard to the process of a loan and obtain sanction so as to pay us the full tour cost at least 15 days prior to travel failing which we cannot confirm your tour services. The legal relation between SGV and you would not change by virtue of your seeking such loan from the bank.

TRANSFER FROM ONE TOUR TO ANOTHERTransfer from one tour to another 45 days prior to the departure will be treated as cancellation on that tour and a fresh booking to another. In these cases, transfer fee shall be charged 5 of the booked tour per person will apply.

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