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After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Thekkady , on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Thekkady. One of the world’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Sightseeing in Thekkady: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, Spice Plantation.

Periyar boating guests can directly book through this link:https://www.periyartigerreserve.org/ProgramView.

Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual – skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in a houseboat.

• Notes
• Houseboat Check-in Time Is 13:00 Hours and check out Time is 09:00 Hours Next Day.
• Houseboat Sails Between 13:00 Hours To 17;00 Hours & Next Day 08:00 Hours To 09:00 Hours.

After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay ) and drive to Cochin. Arrive at Cochin and proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Cochin in the afternoon. Depart to Jew Street which is famous for the Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town. Visit St. Francis Church, first European church built in India in the early 16 th century and the famed Vasco Da Gama was buried in this courtyard. Thereafter visit the Dutch Palace in Mattanchery. (Jewish Synagogue – Open: 10.00 am –12.00pm, 3.00pm –5.00pm. Closed on Friday /Saturday & Jewish holidays) (Dutch Palace – Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm. Closed on Fridays) Free time in the Jew Street. It is fascinating & vibrant Narrow Street with many shops selling handicrafts, souvenirs, Antiques & Ethnic Garments. Later proceed to Fort Kochi and visit Famous Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• Accommodation in the mentioned in the hotel section.
• Meal Plan As Mentioned In The Hotel Section. 
• Transfers and sightseeing by chosen vehicle As Per Given Itinerary.
• Driver’s bata, toll, parking, driver’s night halt, fuel charges. (Applies if the vehicle is included in the package)
• All transfers and sightseeing by AC Transport as per the itinerary inclusive of toll, parking & driver’s batta ( from garage to garage 8 am – 8 pm)
• All presently Applicable Govt Taxes. ( until mentioned as it is exclusive )

• Any Airfare / Train Fare / Entrances fees / Monument Charges /Tips and porter charges.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, Ayurveda massage and laundry bills etc.
• Any boating charges (motor boat / pedal boat).
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
• Early Check-in / Late Check-out
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults, natural calamities etc.
• NOTE: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE BOAT STAY

• Check in 12:30 hours and check out 09:00 Hours next day
• Stay include 3 meals and 01 tea snacks (Lunch, dinner, breakfast)
• Cruise start from 13:30 hours to 17:00 hours, there is one and half hour break for lunch in between
• Check In : 12:30 hrs.
• Cruise time from : 12:30 hrs. to 17:30 hrs.
• Lunch break : 1.5 hrs.
• Dinner : 20:00 hrs. 21:30 hrs
• Morning Cruise : 08:00 to 09:00 hrs
• Check Out : 09:00 hrs

Details of Food Menu

• Lunch – Rice with South Indian Dishes – Fish fry for Non Veg Guest
• Evening – Tea / Coffee & Snacks (Banana Fry /Onion Pakkoda/Bhaji)
• Dinner – Rice, Chapatti with North & South Indian Veg Dishes – Chicken Curry for Non Veg Guest.
• Break Fast – Idili / Dosa, Sambhar OR Bread Butter & Omelet
• Running hot water facility is not available, hot water will supplied from kitchen on request
• Since the house boat is moving through country side and paddy fields there may be possibilities of pests may see in house boats
• Always close doors and windows to avoid mosquitos entering in to bed rooms
• Food will be preset traditional Kerala menu, breakfast will be lite e.g.: idly, omelet, bread and jam
• Since there is no storage facility last minute food orders will be difficult once the boat left from boarding point
• Crews in the house boats are not professionally trained by any hospitality institutions, most of them are oarsmen of erstwhile goods canoes, it may cause language issues
• Tip is mandatory
• There may be chances of unexpected power failure and technical issues at any time
• TV and sound system may get malfunction due to the salt air in the lake
• TV channels are not available
• Shoes and slippers are not allowed in boats ( has to keep in the common area after entering in the house boat)
• All House boat crews are belongs to any of the trade union, trade union influence higher than the management
• All guest has to sleep by 22:00 hours since the crew sleep in the common area of same boat
• Crews may insist you to buy fish and prawns from the shops on the way, buy it if you are comfortable with rates and quality
• Facilities, cleanliness, quality of linen, towel, toiletries are not comparable to hotels and resorts
• Sometimes Direct check in to house boat from the boarding point is not possible due to climatic and traffic congestions in the lake, in that situation guest will be transferred by small motor boat or shikhara boat from boarding point to house boat which parked away from the boarding point
• Crew may insist you to hire shikhara boats, speed boats or any other water sports activities, go ahead if you are comfortable with rates and safety concerns
• There are no two house boat alike
• Most of the house boats toilets and bath rooms are being supplied with brackish water
• A/c will work 21:00 hours to 06:00 hours In bed room in deluxe boats, in premium boats A/c available in the bed room on request during stay , in the luxury boats a/c available in rooms and ding area on request during the stay

Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice

Hotel check in is 1400hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

Day 01 – Airport- Kandy – Colombo Airport- Transfer to ColomboHotel Check in and relax
Day 02 – Colombo- Kandy – Transfer to Kandy/En route visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage/ spice garden (Depending upon the flight timings)/Hotel Check in and relax
Day 03 – Kandy- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens /Temple of Tooth / Kandy Lake/ City tour/ Gem Gallery /Evening Cultural Show/Back to hotel and relax
Day 04- Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Transfer to Nuwara Eliya/ En route Ramboda Falls/ Hanuman Temple/ Tea plantations / Seetha amman temple/Hotel Check in and relax
Day 05- Nuwara Eliya – Bentota or Mirissa–Transfer to Bentota/ Hotel check-in & relax.Evening Enjoying Beach Stay and sundown
Day 06- Bentota or Mirissa – Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery / Maadu river boat ride / water sports/ City tour/Back to hotel and relax
Day 07– Bentota or Mirissa – Colombo – Transfer to Colombo/Colombo City tour and shopping/Back to hotel and relax
Day 08– Departure– Time to say GOODBYE!! with sweet memories

Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

Above Package Includes:

• Flight tickets- Indore to Indore
• Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels only on Double sharing.
• ETA
• Transport in A/C  japnese Car with an English speaking chauffeur driver.
• Sightseeing as mentioned above(without entrance fees).
• Breakfast
• Complimentary Kandy Cultural Show(Gem Gallery visit is a must to obtain the complimentary coupon for Kandy Cultural Show.)
• Value added tax.
• 2 X 500ml water bottle per person Per day   
• Meeting and assistance at the Airport.
• TCS

The Above Package Excludes:

• Train ticekts
• All entrance fees/Boat rides /jeep rides
• Camera & video permits.
• Any other expenses of a personal nature.
• Tips & Portages.

Supplement cost for Entrance Fees (Per person- Adult & Child in USD) 

• Intimation/ request for cancellation is to be addressed to the reservations at Indore Apollo tower office on 9302103575 or to the person who has taken the booking along with the original receipt.

• In case request for cancellation/ partial cancellation/ Postponement the below Cancellation will be charged of the Total Package amount. Pls. refer the Below Chart

• In case of request for partial cancellation i.e. reduction of number of rooms or period of stay is received from the guests before 7 clear days or more in advance from scheduled date of arrival, 80%of the advance received on account of room(s) / period of stay only for which the request has been received from the guests will be refunded. Similarly if request is received between 3 to 6 days before, 50% of the advance received shall be refunded. No refund shall be given if the cancellation intimation is received less than 3 days before the date of arrival

Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station, meet and assistance.Transfer to Munnar . Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India’s highest peak (Anamudi – 2695 mts). On the way visit Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls. Overnight at the hotel.

2nd Day (Thu 8th October) : Munnar – Full Day Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast full day visit to Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothamedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight at the hotel in Munnar.

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Thekkady , on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Thekkady. One of the world’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Sightseeing in Thekkady: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, Spice Plantation.

Periyar boating guests can directly book through this link:https://www.periyartigerreserve.org/ProgramView.

Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, (Thiruvananthapuram) literally means ‘the abode of Anantha’, the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha. The imposing gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate sculptures of the temple make it a very popular tourist attraction. Later visit Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum which houses a collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) displays the original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma which houses a collection of paintings from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from prehistoric times down to the 18th century. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual – skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in a houseboat.

• Notes
• Houseboat Check-in Time Is 13:00 Hours and check out Time is 09:00 Hours Next Day.
• Houseboat Sails Between 13:00 Hours To 17;00 Hours & Next Day 08:00 Hours To 09:00 Hours.

Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• Accommodation in the mentioned in the hotel section.
• Meal Plan As Mentioned In The Hotel Section. 
• Transfers and sightseeing by chosen vehicle As Per Given Itinerary.
  Train Tickets 
• Driver’s bata, toll, parking, driver’s night halt, fuel charges. (Applies if the vehicle is included in the package)
• All transfers and sightseeing by AC Transport as per the itinerary inclusive of toll, parking & driver’s batta ( from garage to garage 8 am – 8 pm)
• All presently Applicable Govt Taxes. ( until mentioned as it is exclusive )

• Any Airfare / Train Fare / Entrances fees / Monument Charges /Tips and porter charges.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, Ayurveda massage and laundry bills etc.
• Any boating charges (motor boat / pedal boat).
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
• Early Check-in / Late Check-out
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults, natural calamities etc.
• NOTE: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE BOAT STAY

• Check in 12:30 hours and check out 09:00 Hours next day
• Stay include 3 meals and 01 tea snacks (Lunch, dinner, breakfast)
• Cruise start from 13:30 hours to 17:00 hours, there is one and half hour break for lunch in between
• Check In : 12:30 hrs.
• Cruise time from : 12:30 hrs. to 17:30 hrs.
• Lunch break : 1.5 hrs.
• Dinner : 20:00 hrs. 21:30 hrs
• Morning Cruise : 08:00 to 09:00 hrs
• Check Out : 09:00 hrs

Details of Food Menu

• Lunch – Rice with South Indian Dishes – Fish fry for Non Veg Guest
• Evening – Tea / Coffee & Snacks (Banana Fry /Onion Pakkoda/Bhaji)
• Dinner – Rice, Chapatti with North & South Indian Veg Dishes – Chicken Curry for Non Veg Guest.
• Break Fast – Idili / Dosa, Sambhar OR Bread Butter & Omelet
• Running hot water facility is not available, hot water will supplied from kitchen on request
• Since the house boat is moving through country side and paddy fields there may be possibilities of pests may see in house boats
• Always close doors and windows to avoid mosquitos entering in to bed rooms
• Food will be preset traditional Kerala menu, breakfast will be lite e.g.: idly, omelet, bread and jam
• Since there is no storage facility last minute food orders will be difficult once the boat left from boarding point
• Crews in the house boats are not professionally trained by any hospitality institutions, most of them are oarsmen of erstwhile goods canoes, it may cause language issues
• Tip is mandatory
• There may be chances of unexpected power failure and technical issues at any time
• TV and sound system may get malfunction due to the salt air in the lake
• TV channels are not available
• Shoes and slippers are not allowed in boats ( has to keep in the common area after entering in the house boat)
• All House boat crews are belongs to any of the trade union, trade union influence higher than the management
• All guest has to sleep by 22:00 hours since the crew sleep in the common area of same boat
• Crews may insist you to buy fish and prawns from the shops on the way, buy it if you are comfortable with rates and quality
• Facilities, cleanliness, quality of linen, towel, toiletries are not comparable to hotels and resorts
• Sometimes Direct check in to house boat from the boarding point is not possible due to climatic and traffic congestions in the lake, in that situation guest will be transferred by small motor boat or shikhara boat from boarding point to house boat which parked away from the boarding point
• Crew may insist you to hire shikhara boats, speed boats or any other water sports activities, go ahead if you are comfortable with rates and safety concerns
• There are no two house boat alike
• Most of the house boats toilets and bath rooms are being supplied with brackish water
• A/c will work 21:00 hours to 06:00 hours In bed room in deluxe boats, in premium boats A/c available in the bed room on request during stay , in the luxury boats a/c available in rooms and ding area on request during the stay

Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice

Hotel check in is 1400hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

25 Oct :-          Varanasi –  Prayagraj ( Approx 122 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast depart for Praygraj  visit Beautiful Allahabad fort, Allahabad museum, Ashoka pillar and khusro bagh. sightseeing of Triveni Sangam  is the junction point of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati then.  Overnight Stay at the Hotel.

26 Oct :-         Prayagraj – Ayodhya (164 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast depart for Ayodhya approx 164 kms. on arrival check in at hotel. Later explore the ghats on river Sharayu. In the evening photo stop at Ram ki Paidi, If time permits free time for souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel.

27 Oct :-        In Ayodhya
After breakfast for full day sightseeing Ram Ki Paidi, Tulsi Udyan, Tulasi Smarak Bhavan, Naya Ghat, Shri Sita Ram Mandir, Mani Parvat Temple. Evening free for shopping or own activity. Overnight at hotel.

28 Oct :-        Ayodhya – Lucknow (136 kms / 3hrs)
After breakfast , Leave for Lucknow approx 136 kms /3 hrs. explore this historical city by visiting many beautiful sites like Bara Imambara – famous for the Bhul-bhulaiya and a Baoli – a step well with running water. It is said that there are 1024 ways to reach the terrace but only two to come back first gate or the last gate. It is an accidental architecture. Later explore Chota Imambara, British residency, Rumi Darwaza – an imposing gateway of Awadhi architecture, Husainabad Clock Museum, Satkhanda – an iconic 1800s watchtower with a stout octagonal base, Dilkusha Kothi and State Museum. Take a photo stop at Indira Gandhi Planetarium and pass by Chatter Manzil and Jama Masjid. Later enjoy free time for shopping. And  Drop at 4:30PM  Lucknow Airport.

  Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below 

Please Note: that at all location they have to walk a lot or use local cycle rickshaw, vehicle will drop at the parking point, client will have to walk back to the parking point to board the vehicle. Bus and TT are not allowed to enter Varanasi city from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Wheelchair facility will be available upon direct payable basis. Hotels & Air Fare is DYNAMIC which is SUBJECT to Seat Availability there is no guarantee at the Time of Booking As of Now these fare are Available

Inclusions

• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels – 03 Rooms 
• 06 Breakfast
• Private Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary – Innova Crysta
• Taxi cost includes Toll, Entry & Parking.
• GST

• Darshans
• Sightseeing and entry tickets
• Air/Rail fare
• Boating at Varanasi and Ayodhya
• Any meals other than specified in above table
• Any sightseeing other than specified above
• Entrance fees for places not in the sightseeing and Guide charges
• Any items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.

• Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1400hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

Flight fare is DYNAMIC which is SUBJECT to Availability there is no guarantee at the Time of Booking As of Now these rates are Available . 

 Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels – 02 Rooms + 1 Extra bed
• meals as per table
• Private Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Innova Crysta
• Taxi cost includes Toll, Entry & Parking
• GST on total land cost

• Any meals other than specified in above table
• Any sightseeing other than specified above
• Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
• Monument entry tickets, Camel & Elephant  rides at various tourist places
• Any items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.

• Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1400hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

👉 Flight Tickets
👉 08 Nights accommodations
👉 Daily Breakfast 
👉 Return airport transfers
👉 Transfer from Mahe Airport to Mahe Jetty 

👉 Ferry from Mahe to Praslin

👉 Transfer from Praslin Jetty to Praslin Hotel on sic 

👉 Transfer from Praslin Hotel to Praslin Jetty on sic 

👉 Ferry from Praslin to Mahe

👉 Transfer from Mahe Jetty to Mahe Hotel on sic 

👉 Transfer from Mahe Hotel to Mahe Airport on sic 
👉All above transfers on Private basis
👉 2% TCS

• • Lunch 
  • All Optional Tours & transfers from Airport/Station-Hotel or vice versa
  • Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
  • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
  • Early check-in charges

Note:-
Check In: 15:00 / Check Out: 12:00
Guaranteed Early Check in: 50% of the room rate (Breakfast included)
Guaranteed Late Check-out (12:00 – 18:00): 50% of the room rate (Dinner included in Main Restaurant) / Late check-out after 18.00 hrs: 100% of the contracted rate.
Guaranteed Early Check in / Late Check out rates are excluding offers.

Dress Code Advice: Allow us to make your comfort essential for a memorable holiday in Mauritius. We recommend that during the day, guests favour lighter clothes such as dresses, shorts and T-shirts. In the evening, gentlemen will feel more comfortable in long trousers and shirts. Shorts, men’s sleeveless shirts and sandals are not permitted in hotel restaurants during dinner.

Safety and hygiene standards in hotels’ rooms : Use of cooking equipment, electric cookers, induction ovens etc is not allowed in the rooms.
Should guests have specific meal preferences, do keep us informed to enable us to assist the guests accordingly during their stay at the hotel.

  Holiday Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels  01 Room + 1 Child without bed 
• 02 Breakfast
• Private Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary by Ac Dezire
• Taxi cost includes Toll, Entry & Parking.
  GST on Total Land Cost.

• Airfare /Train fare
• Any meals other than specified in above table
• Any sightseeing other than specified above
• Bhasma aarti
• Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
• Any items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.

• Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1400 hrs. and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

Memorial Chorten: Built in memory of Bhutan’s third king, it is dedicated to world peace and is one of Thimphu’s most iconic landmarks.

Buddha Dordenma: A massive golden statue overlooking Thimphu Valley, located at Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park
Motithang Takin Preserve: Motithang Takin Preserve, near BBS tower, is a wildlife reserve in Thimphu, home to Bhutan’s national animal, the unique Takin.

Wangditse Hike: Drive above Thimphu, visit Motithang Takin Reserve to see the national animal, ‘Drong Gemtse,’ with cow’s body, goat’s head.

Thimphu Weekend Market: Farmers and traders from across Bhutan sell produce and goods next to Changlimithang National Playground. Overnight stay in Thimphu. 

Dochula Pass: This panoramic location offers stunning views of the Himalayan range, especially on clear winter days. The pass is adorned with 108 chortens.

Punakha Dzong: Punakha Dzong, the “Palace of Great Happiness,” a 17th-century architectural masterpiece at Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers’ confluence.

Punakha Suspension Bridge: One of Bhutan’s longest bridges, connecting Punakha Dzong to nearby villages. Overnight at 1,350m.

Paro Dzong: Known as the “Fortress on a Heap of Jewels,” this 17th-century Dzong is an architectural masterpiece.

Ta Dzong: Originally built as a watchtower, it now houses Bhutan’s National Museum, showcasing artifacts and historical items.

Explore Paro Town: Stroll through the town’s charming streets, offering authentic handicrafts, Bhutan-made products, and restaurants. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2,200m. 

Chele La Pass – The height of Chele La is 13084 ft (3988m) making one of the highest vantage points in Bhutan from which you can marvel at commanding spectacular views of the snowcapped Mountain Jomolhari (7326 meters) from the Chelela Pass and valleys while Himalayan yaks grazing in horizon dotted with electricity pylons. Customarily Passes are considered sacred and are usually marked with colorful prayer flags fluttering against the stiff wind of the highlands.

Farmhouse visit with locals: This experience is a particularly fun and spontaneous way to connect with the local community and learn about Bhutanese culture and way of living.

  Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

About Vehicle:

All the vehicles provided, unless otherwise specified will be Non-A/C Vehicles. Supplement Charges will be applicable for A/C vehicles.

  Inclusions

• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis. – 02 Rooms + 1 Extra bed

• Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).

•  Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.

•  All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

• English speaking guide for the sightseeing
  Unlimited complimentary water bottle (small) .
  1 SIM Card Complimentary (BMobile)

•  Sustainable Development fee” (SDF)

• Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

• Air Fare

• Train fare.

• Lunch

•  Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.

•  Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.

• Entrance Fees

•  Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot)

•   Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

• GST, TCS & Travel Insurance.

•  Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Permit for Bhutan:

Indian nationals do not require visa to travel in Bhutan. Only a valid passport or Voter Id card are the valid documents for obtaining entry permit.

Advance Online Permits

If you are traveling with an Indian Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Bhutan), you can avail advance online permits by sending us clear colour scanned passport copy. It should reach us before 10 working days. We shall not be responsible for any rejections or similar issues in regards to the permits due to improper documents or delay in arrival of documents.  

NOTE:

Ø The above-mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category.

Ø The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis & valid for Indian nationals from 01^st Mar 2024 to 31^st May 2024 (High seasons surcharge will be applicable during the Festivals & Peak season).

Presently Available Airfare : Ex Indore – INR 50,500 * 2 – 1,01,000

Presently Available Airfare : Ex Nagpur – INR 48,800 * 2 – 97,600

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu – Hanoi(B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay – Day Cruise – Hanoi Shuttle Bus
Day 4: Hanoi – Flight Danang- Cam Thanh Coconut Basket boat – Hoian Ancient Town – Danang – SIC 
Day 5: Danang – Bana Hill – Golden Bridge – Danang(B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 6: Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Morning/Afternoon Flight to Phu Quoc (B)
Day 9: Phu Quoc – Vinpearl Safari – Vinwonders – Grand World (B)
Day 10: Island Hopping Tour – Hon Thom Cable Car (B/L) – SIC Tour – Kiss Bridge – Sunset town
Day11: Phu Quoc Departure (B)

Inclusion

• Flight tickets- Bangalore to Bangalore
• Visa to Vietnam
• 10-nights accommodation based on triple sharing with Breakfast
• Private transportation by vehicle with A/C as per program 
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
• Local English speaking guide in Vietnam (1 guide)
• Bottles of mineral water on tour day (2 bottles/person/full day)

👉Passport First Page proper scan copy – All Passengers

👉Passport Last Page proper scan copy – All Passengers

👉Passport sized Photo With white background and in dark colored cloths with visible ears without spacks

👉Pan card copies of All passengers

Need photo With white background and in dark colored clothes

• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Beverage during meals 
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels 
• Compulsory Tips for guide and driver 5 USD / pax / day
• Tips (hotels’ staff, restaurants’ staff, boatmen…), drinks and personal expenses
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.) 
• Personal travel insurance 
• Group from 1 pax – 10 pax: Minimum USD 5/guest/day – TIPS

• No room / service is held until receiving your official confirmation, availability is subject to change without prior notice. If any service is not available, we will offer an alternative for your consideration.
• No refunds or exchanges can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.
• Tour rates are based on current fuel rates and subject to change if the fuel rates increase by 10%.
• Airport pick up/drop-off for flights from 22:00pm to 07:00am will require a surcharges for guide fee and vehicle: USD 22/guide for group 1 – 10pax; USD 25/guide for group from 11 pax up for per way pick up or drop off;  surcharges for per way transportation is USD 10/4-7s car; USD 15 /15s van; USD 20/24-35s bus; USD 30/45s bus.
• Guide and vehicle, if included, will follow the exact confirmed program. Their maximum working time for sightseeing is from 08:00am – 17:00pm or 08:30am to 17:30pm. Dinner time is in 2 hours from 07:00 – 09:00pm including pick up/drop off from/to your hotel. Overtime charge:
  • USD 25 per hour for guide and vehicle for 4-7s car;
  • USD 35 per hours for guide and vehicle for 15s minivan;
  • USD 50 per hour for guide and vehicle for 24 minivan bus up

If you need more time for sightseeing or dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from begining.

Your understanding and punctuality is really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next days.

COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY FOR GUIDES AND DRIVERS:

• Group from 1 pax – 10 pax: Minimum USD 4/guest/day
• Group from 11 pax up: Minimum USD 3/guest/day

If you wish to include the tip into the invoice and pay beforehand, please add 10% of the total amount.

• Flight Tickets – Cancellation charges = Non Refundable

• Intimation/ request for cancellation is to be addressed to the reservations at Indore Apollo tower office on 9302103575 or to the person who has taken the booking along with the original receipt.

• In case request for cancellation/ partial cancellation/ Postponement the below Cancellation will be charged of the Total Package amount. Pls. refer the Below Chart

• In case of request for partial cancellation i.e. reduction of number of rooms or period of stay is received from the guests before 7 clear days or more in advance from scheduled date of arrival, 80%of the advance received on account of room(s) / period of stay only for which the request has been received from the guests will be refunded. Similarly if request is received between 3 to 6 days before, 50% of the advance received shall be refunded. No refund shall be given if the cancellation intimation is received less than 3 days before the date of arrival

 22 Sep : Arrive Srinagar

Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure on boulevard road which is one of the most famous roads in Srinagar for tourists and is situated around the Dal lake surrounded by Zabarwan mountain ranges, also enjoy at Nehru Park on boulevard road.and enjoy the site scene of the famous Mughal Gardens

Cheshma Shahi “Royal Spring”

Shalimar “Garden of Love”

Nishat Garden “Garden of Pleasure”

Shankaracharya Temple.

Enjoy 01 Hour Shikara ride in dal lake

and return visit Local handicraft showroom for hand – knotted specially silken shawls , carpet and jewellery ornaments.

23 Sep  : Srinagar – Gulmarg  (56 Kms / 2:00 hours approximately)

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 56 Kms will be covered in about 2:00 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. Later visirt local market in Gulmarg.One can also have a short trek upto Khilanmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs or enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Known as Gondola (on direct pay basis). Overnight stay in Hotel

24 Sep  : In Gulmarg  

Gandola and Local Sightseeing in Gulmarg.  Overnight stay in Hotel

25th Sep Gulmarg – Pahalgam (130 kms / 3:30 hours approximately)

After Breakfast Drive to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds“. On arrival check in at the Hotel in Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. a best place for a Honeymoon Couple surrounded by snow clad mountains with dense forest of pine and devdar trees, vast meadows, and Fresh Fast running river. The natural beauty makes it a popular hill station of India. You can go trekking along the mountainous path and explore the beauty on the way. 

Overnight stay in Hotel

26 Sep Pahalgam Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy your full day in Pahalgam, One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage.

Overnight stay in Hotel

27 Sep Pahalgam Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy your full day in Pahalgam for personal activities. Overnight stay in Hotel

28 Sep Pahalgam– Srinagar (85 kms / 2:30 hours approximately)  Onwards destination.

After breakfast, enjoy the morning in Pahalgam and get ready for transfer to the Srinagar Check inn Srinagar Hotel. Evening spend time near Dal lake. Overnight stay in Hotel.

29 Sep   Srinagar –  Sonmarg OR Dudhpatri  – Srinagar ( 86 kms / 3:30 hours approximately)

After breakfast leave with a full day excursion for Sonmarg “The meadow of gold. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonmarg is also called “The meadow of gold” .Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. The place is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer.

Drive back from Sonmarg to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel

30 Sep  Srinagar – Amritsar

After breakfast Transfer to Srinagar Airport to board your scheduled flight for Amritsar. Pickup from Amritsar Airport and transfer to Hotel. Visit Golden Temple , Jaliawala Bagh and Then Wagha Border. Night Amritsar.

01 Oct Amritsar – Delhi – Indore

After breakfast Darshan at Golden Temple and Transfer to Amritsar Airport to board your scheduled flight for onward destination.

                            Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• The Above Cost Includes:-  

  ·    Hotel accommodation on 01 Dbl Room on CP (Breakfast ) basis.

  ·    Arrival & Departure Srinagar Airport / Railway Station.

  ·    Innova Crysta Or Similar for transfers as per Itinerary. 

  .    SS Mughal Gardens , Shankara Achariya Temple 

  .    01 Hour Shikara Ride in Dal lake

  .    Day trip to Sonmarg/ Dudhpatri

  .    Medical Kit in Taxi 

  ·    All applicable taxes.

  ·    Driver Charges, Toll, Parking included 

  ·    Meeting & Assistance on Arr / Dep 

The Optional Cost ;

.   Cable Car (Gondola ride) in Gulmarg Ist Phase :Rs 1000/-Per Person & 2^nd Phase 1200/-Per Person  (Non refundable) 

.   Trip to Aru & Chandanwari,betaab valley in Pahalgam 01 hour in each place Private Cab@3300/- for 06 Persons. and 100 Rs per person for entrance.

.   Entry fees for any Garden 50- 100 Per Person (approx)

The Above Cost doesn’t Includes:-

·    Expenses of personal Nature such as tips, laundry, telephone, table drinks, beverages etc.

.    Gala Dinner rates are not included

.    Sonmarg / Pahalgam / Gulmarg internal sightseeing not included 

·    Cable Car ride in Gulmarg. Pony ride in Gulmarg / Pahalgam.

.    Trip to Aru & Chandanwari,betaab valley in Pahalgam 01 hour in each place

.    In Gulmarg Buthapathri & Drung Waterfall Is Not Included & Not Compulsory to Visit . If a Guest Wants To Visit Such  Places Then They have To Go Through Union Cabs On Direct Basis 

.    When You Confirm The Package Book Gondola Tickets On That Time Or Include In The package So That We Can Book Tickets After That We Are Not Responsible And Change The Tour Because Of          Gondola Tickets 

• Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1200hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options

 22 Sep : Arrive Srinagar

Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure on boulevard road which is one of the most famous roads in Srinagar for tourists and is situated around the Dal lake surrounded by Zabarwan mountain ranges, also enjoy at Nehru Park on boulevard road.and enjoy the site scene of the famous Mughal Gardens

Cheshma Shahi “Royal Spring”

Shalimar “Garden of Love”

Nishat Garden “Garden of Pleasure”

Shankaracharya Temple.

Enjoy 01 Hour Shikara ride in dal lake

and return visit Local handicraft showroom for hand – knotted specially silken shawls , carpet and jewellery ornaments.

29 Sep In Srinagar

Local Overnight stay in Hotel.

                            Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

• The Above Cost Includes:-  

  ·    Hotel accommodation on 01 Dbl Room on CP (Breakfast ) basis.

  ·    Arrival & Departure Srinagar Airport / Railway Station.

  ·    Innova Crysta Or Similar for transfers as per Itinerary. 

  .    SS Mughal Gardens , Shankara Achariya Temple 

  .    01 Hour Shikara Ride in Dal lake

  .    Day trip to Sonmarg/ Dudhpatri

  .    Medical Kit in Taxi 

  ·    All applicable taxes.

  ·    Driver Charges, Toll, Parking included 

  ·    Meeting & Assistance on Arr / Dep 

The Optional Cost ;

.   Cable Car (Gondola ride) in Gulmarg Ist Phase :Rs 1000/-Per Person & 2^nd Phase 1200/-Per Person  (Non refundable) 

.   Trip to Aru & Chandanwari,betaab valley in Pahalgam 01 hour in each place Private Cab@3300/- for 06 Persons. and 100 Rs per person for entrance.

.   Entry fees for any Garden 50- 100 Per Person (approx)

The Above Cost doesn’t Includes:-

·    Expenses of personal Nature such as tips, laundry, telephone, table drinks, beverages etc.

.    Gala Dinner rates are not included

.    Sonmarg / Pahalgam / Gulmarg internal sightseeing not included 

·    Cable Car ride in Gulmarg. Pony ride in Gulmarg / Pahalgam.

.    Trip to Aru & Chandanwari,betaab valley in Pahalgam 01 hour in each place

.    In Gulmarg Buthapathri & Drung Waterfall Is Not Included & Not Compulsory to Visit . If a Guest Wants To Visit Such  Places Then They have To Go Through Union Cabs On Direct Basis 

.    When You Confirm The Package Book Gondola Tickets On That Time Or Include In The package So That We Can Book Tickets After That We Are Not Responsible And Change The Tour Because Of          Gondola Tickets 

• Vehicle is not at disposal. Kindly note that the drive is not a guide
• If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used
• Itinerary and price is subject to change. Additional charges will be applicable for extra sightseeing
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• The hotel rooms are subject to availability. The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
• Hotel check in is 1200hrs. and checkout would be 1000hrs. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Vehicle will be provided for transfers and sightseeing as per above table. Ask us for other vehicle options