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    	# 127 Photo 1 of 5	Day Tour to Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Enjoy an excursion to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. After that transfer to Memphis which was the capital of Old Egypt. See the Statue of Ramses II, the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahsur. Trip Duration : Approx 6 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : 7 days a weeks Starting From $ 65$
    	# 126 Photo 1 of 3	Pyramids Tour to Dahshur & Sakkara Have an exciting day tour to the land of Pharaohs and discover their enchanting might to build such Pyramids. Start your tour visiting Sakkara Step Pyramid then proceed to Dahshur Pyramids.. Trip Duration : Approx 05 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : 7 days a week Starting From $ 68
    	# 124 Photo 1 of 4	Day Tour to Sakkara & Memphis Have an exciting day tour starting at the Step Pyramid of Sakkarra proceeding to Memphis; which was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom and is considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt and see the Statue of Ramses II. (Private Tour) Trip Duration : Approx 4 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : 7 days a week Starting From $ 55
    	# 123 Photo 1 of 5	Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum Go back to the time of the pharaohs and discover their enchanting history by visiting the great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Visit the legendry Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Trip Duration : Approx 8 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : 7 Days a week Starting From $ 70
    	# 122 Photo 1 of 2	Day Tour to Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur A magnificent Tour to the most historical sites of ancient Egypt during thr old Kingdom. Pay a visit to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara Step Pyramid and Complex also visit the magnificent Dahshur with its oldest Pyramids in the Egyptian history, The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Trip Duration : 8 Hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : Everyday Starting From $ 80
    	# 121 Photo 1 of 5	Day Tour to Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara Have an awesome day trip to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Visit the Great Sphinx , Valley Temple, Sakkara Step Pyramid and Memphis; the ancient capital of old Egypt.. Trip Duration : Approx 8 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : 7 days a week Starting From $ 55
    	# 120 Photo 1 of 5	Cairo Stopover, Transit Tours from Cairo Airport Cairo Stopover, Transit Tour .. Enjoy your few hours in Cairo through Cairo Stopover & Transit Tours. Discover The Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum and enjoy shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Trip Duration : Approx 8 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : Everyday Starting From $ 90
    	# 119 Photo 1 of 6	Tours & Excursions to Alexandria from Cairo Pay a visit to Alexandria known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. It is the most important City in Egypt after Cairo called the second capital and one of the most summer resort in the Middle East. Trip Duration : Approx 10 hours Trip Type : Private Guided Tour Trip Runs : Everyday Starting From $ 80
    	# 118 Photo 1 of 9	Luxor Tour from Cairo by Flight Discover the beliefs of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendry temples in Luxor. Start your tour moving from your hotel in Cairo taking the flight towards Luxor . Upon arrival at Luxor, have a blissful day tour kicking off at Karnak Temples, proceeding to Valley of The Kings, Valley of the Queens and finally Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Trip Duration : about 14 hours Trip Type : By flight Trip Runs : 7 days a week Starting From $ 249

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• Top five attractions in Lhasa Top five attractions in Lhasa recommended by Tibetan tour guide

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    Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is the economic, cultural and religious center of Tibet. There are dozens of tourist attractions in Lhasa, but most tourists only stay at Lhasa for three or four days. The following is a list of the top five attractions in Lhasa recommended by Tibetan tour guide is a great reference for you to make a wonderful Lhasa tour plan. It is very easy to visit these tourist sites in Lhasa as you only need to apply for Tibet entry permit. The policy on Tibet travel permit 2013 makes it easy for all travelers to get the Tibet permit.  

     

    1. Potala Palace 

     

    As a world’s famous tourist site in Tibet and one UNESCO World Heritage site, the Potala is always the first must-see attraction for most travelers travelling to Tibet. Originally built by King Songtsen Gampo in the seventh century, Potala Palace is located on the Red Hill of Lhasa. The awe-inspiring Potala Palace, perched high above much of Lhasa, is the landmark of the city. The Potala Palace includes various chambers for worshipping Buddha and chambers housing the eight stupa that contain the remains of fifth through thirteenth Dalai Lama. The Potala Palace also has treasured a large number of sculptures, murals, scripture and other valuable cultural relics.

     

    2. Jokhang Temple

     

    As the spiritual center of Tibet, travelers have no reason to refuse the Jokhang Temple when travel to Tibet. The Jokhang was also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the historical assemblage of the Potala Palace. With a history of more than 1,300 years, the Jokhang is the fine product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture techniques. Visitors will be treated to the sight of various exotic and sacred sculptures. Jokhang Temple also houses many invaluable cultural relics. 

     

    3. Barkhor   

     

    When travelling to Lhasa, do not miss this ancient street in the traditional city of Lhasa. The Barkhor Street circling the Jokhang Temple is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Tourists can see Tibetan pilgrims walking or prostrating along the street clockwise every day into deep night. It is also a famous commercial street consisting of more than 120 handicrafts shops and more than 200 stalls. After visiting the Jokhang temple or during your free time in Tibet, having a walk along this street will make your Tibet tour more wonderful.

     

    4. Namtso Lake

     

    Known as heavenly lake in Tibetan, the Namtso Lake ranks to one of the top must-see attractions in Tibet due to its breathtakingly beautiful sights. With the lake surface assuming sky blue, the lake and the sky seem to be one and undivided, which may make visitors feel themselves in a fairy land if they have a stroll by the lake.

     

    5. Sera Monastery

     

    Located about two miles north of Lhasa, and occupying an area of about one-third of a square kilometer, Sera Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa of the Geluk school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was named Sera which means wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when it was built.

     

    The highlight of the Sera Monastery is the Buddhist Scripture Debate held at its courtyard by monks in this monastery. As a part of their study, lamas must participate in debates to further their comprehension and proceed to more advanced levels of study. The debating traditions in the Sera Monastery are unique among the three famous monasteries in Lhasa. In a battle of words, they supplement their efforts by using a variety of gestures including clapping their hands, pushing their partners for an answer, or plucking their prayer beads to win the virtue of the Buddha.

     

    If you travel to Tibet, do not miss the exciting and interesting debate. It is usually held around 3:00pm. For a clear view of this unique event, an early arrival is recommended.

     

     

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• Different types of Tibet Tours Different types of Tibet Tours

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    Tibet is a mysterious tourist place that can meet all kinds of tourists’ interests. If you are interested in exotic culture, travel to Tibet. If you are interested in natural sightseeing, travel to Tibet. If you are interested in outdoor activities, travel to Tibet. If you are interested in different life styles, travel to Tibet. If you want to enjoy a hot spring bath and relax yourself, travel to Tibet…Travel to Tibet 2013, you can enjoy different types of Tibet tours.

     

    Tibet Culture Tour

     

    Tibet culture tour will take you to experience the unique and rich Tibetan culture which is inseparably linked to Tibetan Buddhism. Over the last 1,000 years, Tibet has developed a unique, spiritual and peaceful culture with Buddhism. Tibetan monasteries bear Tibetan culture. Thus, visiting monasteries in Tibet is the best way to experience Tibetan culture.

     

    There are many famous monasteries in Tibet, such as Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery in Lhasa, Samye Monastery in Tsedang, Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse and Sakya Monastery in Sakya. You may see interesting ritual ceremony at a monastery or ancient

     

    Tibet Scenery Viewing Tour  

     

    If you are a lover of nature and wanna have a date with nature, make a Tibet tour plan right now. Tibet is a beautiful place with breathtaking blue sky, white clouds, alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, stunning river valleys, vast grasslands, ancient forests, etc. When you travel in Tibet, you can find beautiful sights everywhere.

     

    Tibet Pilgrimage Tour

     

    If you are a follower of Tibetan Buddhism or just wanna make a spiritual journey, Tibet is also a right place for you. You can travel to Tibet and do ritual walks around a divine mountain, a sacred lake or a holy temple as local people do, or meditate in a monastery or hermitage cave. In fact, once you are in Tibet, you will feel peace and calm down for you are in a peaceful world with peaceful people.

     

    Tibet Photography Tour

     

    If you are a photographer, the fabulous and various landscape of Tibet offers you lots of chance to take good pictures, beautiful holy lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent glaciers, vast grassland dotted with herds and nomads, boundless primeval forest, etc. You can get prefect picture no matter when and where you go.

     

    Tibet Trekking Tour

     

    Trekking in Tibet is good way to explore Tibet. You can see the sight other travelers cannot see and get an experience you cannot get at other places. The inaccessibility of most areas of Tibet makes lost of chance for trekking, such as Ganden to Samye trek, Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek, Tingri to EBC trek.

     

    So, are you ready to travel to Tibet? Remember, Tibet permit is a must for you to get to Tibet. But do not worry! The policy on Tibet travel permit 2013 makes it is quite easy to get a Tibet permit in 2013. What you should do is to prepare documents to apply for it. Copies of your passport and Chinese visa are needed to apply for Tibet permit.  

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• Top 5 Hill Stations in India Top 5 Hill Stations in India

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    The Himalayas has some of the highest peaks in the world. On the foothills of these show-clad mountains, there are a number of hills towns in India. They boast of being some of the most amazing hill stations, filled with natural scenic beauty. The hill stations in India are perfect for all kinds of vacations, be it in the summers, in winters or for a honeymoon. Here are top 5 hill stations in India visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world:   

    Manali Hill Stations

    

    Manali, located in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, is not only a breathtakingly beautiful town but is also famous for a range of adventure activities. There are numerous tourist attractions in and around Manali such as Kullu, Rohtang Pass (situated at 13000 ft), Solang Valley, Hidimba temple, the Naggar Fort, Manikaran etc. You can indulge in a number of activities like river rafting, para-sailing, zorbing, zip-lining and so on.

    Shimla Hill Stations

    

    The Summer Capital of the British, Shimla, in the present times is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most thronged hill stations of the country. This beautiful hill town has colonial style buildings, oak and pine forests, floral valleys and mountain ridges. You can shop at the famous Mall road. There are innumerable tourist spots here which include Observatory hill, the old Christ Church, Scandal Point, Vicergal Lodge etc. Try short distance hiking here.

    Darjeeling Hill Stations

    

    Darjeeling, situated in West Bengal, does not only has lush tea gardens but is a hill town with a lot of natural beauty. A major attraction of this place is that from a particular place, travelers can have a clear view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. You can visit the extremely popular tea gardens and tea factories. There are other attractions too like Zoo, botanical gardens and various monasteries sprinkled, all around. Take a ride in the toy train or travel in the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car. It is the longest cable car in Asia. Take a stroll in the markets or the countryside.

    Srinagar Hill Stations

    

    Srinagar is another beautiful hill town, which is also the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. You can have a delightful vacation in the luxurious houseboats, floating on the lakes of the region. Srinagar has plenty of lakes and gardens and thus many times is referred to as the ‘Land of Lakes and Gardens’. The largest tulip garden of Asia is here only that plays host to the annual tulip festival. It also has some of the best trekking tracks as well.  Most of the gardens have a distinct Mughal influence. 

    Munnar  Hill Stations

    

    Munnar, a hill town of Kerala, is located in the Western Ghats. The place is well-known for its amazing climate and its sprawling tea estates. This lush green hill station in the southern part of India has the highest mountain of the South: Anaimudi. Fondly known as ‘Little London’, it is a perfect venue for trekking enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can try your hand at other adventure activities too like para-gliding as well as rock climbing.

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• Tips on biking to Angkor Wat Tips on biking to Angkor Wat

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    Having biked to Angkor myself, there are several things that I think could make your biking experience more enjoyable.
    
    

    
     
    1. Make sure you get the right type of bike for you
    
    
    This is probably the most important thing. I used one with multiple gears and a basket in the front. To me, these two things helped a lot during those tired moments on the road. 
    The gears let me go at my own pace and according to my energy level, while the basket in front took the load off my back. I put my backpack in the front and just looped it around the steering bars as a precaution. 
    2. Have an idea of what you want to see
    Considering the huge size of Angkor Archeological Park, you should pick and choose which temples you’d like to see. Trying to see many temples by tuktuk consumes a lot of energy, and it is doubly so when seeing many temples by bicycle. So know your limitations and be picky. It’s much better to enjoy the temples in leisure than to try and cram in everything with an already tired body.
    
    3. Bring extra clothes for changing
    
    
    Because you will no doubt sweat like you never have before. In addition to the actual physical exercise of biking, you will have the added factor of the famously hot Cambodian sun. Your clothes will most likely become drenched with sweat, and you should bring a change of clothes if that bothers you. There are many toilets scattered around the park that you can use to change.
    4. Bring enough water
    The keyword is enough, because there is no need to oversupply yourself with bottles of water when there are many Angkor vendors who sell them. Two small bottles of water run for $1, and if the shopkeepers take pity on you they will sell a big one for the same price. Things are a little bit more expensive in Angkor than in town, but you can bargain down as usual.
    5. Plan to have lunch in Angkor
    When people visit the temples by tuktuk, most of them go back to Siem Reap for lunch and siesta. If you are biking, consider spending your lunch time at the park, instead of biking to town and then back again to Angkor. 
    There are many cool places to have lunch: the temples, the Angkor Wat moat, or even the air conditioned restaurants. There are huge numbers of restaurants available, primarily near Angkor Wat and Bayon, with most offering Cambodian dishes. For a more Western fare, head to the Angkor Café right across Angkor Wat. They have pasta, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. 
    6. Visit the less popular places
    When going by tuktuk, the drivers already have a set plan and route. Trying to change that will most likely cost you additional dollars and create confusion. Biking is a great time to visit the less visited sites, because you can go wherever you want and stop whenever you want. Some places you might want to visit are the Angkor Thom gates or the Buddhist Wats in the area.
    7. Head to the temple in the morning, head back in the late afternoon.
    Biking in the morning when the sun is still mild is so enjoyable, and it doesn't have to be too early. 7 a.m. is a good time to start. Just know that by 10 a.m. or even 9 a.m., the sun will start to beat down hard. 
    In the late afternoon, at around 5 p.m., the sun will start to mellow and this would be a great time to head back to town. Everything (the temples, the tree lined roads, etc.) will look so pretty at this time. 
    Should you bike on your first visit to Angkor Wat?
    As a matter of personal choice, I think biking is a great way to see the Angkor temples, but I wouldn’t say it's a great way for first timers to see the temples. If it’s your first time visiting Angkor, going by tuktuk is, I think, your best choice. That way you will get to see more temples in a more relaxing way. 
    When your legs are already so tired from biking, you will be less likely to climb up the Phimeanakas temple or roam around the Prasat Suor Prats. This means you’ll miss out on some of the must-do temple activities. 
    But of course, the final decision whether to bike or not, first time or not, is entirely up to you.
    So in short…
    The whole point of biking to Angkor Wat is to enjoy it, which is why I think a good level of fitness is a must. 
    If you’re too tired to pedal and still have 15 kilometers more to go, you’re going to start ignoring the temples and start focusing on how to survive the day. This is fine, because that in itself is an interesting experience, but just know that the focus then will no longer be the temples, which is what you came halfway across the world for.
    Go to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - A Quick Review
    
    
    Angkor Wat, Cambodia is located near the town of Siem Reap. It's been listed under UNESCO's World Heritage site since 1992. Preservation has been done constantly in order to keep it in great condition. 
    Go to Siem Reap Tourist Attractions
    As the base town of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap tourism is growing rapidly. See for yourself the many activities you can do and the places you can see while staying in Siem Reap.
    Recommended Cambodia cycling tour by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA
    
    
    Biking Angkor Wat
    This 3- days cycling tour brings you to explore Siem Reap in Cambodia, not only its highlighted Angkor Complex, but also small local villages, markets, pagodas, to have an opportunity to interact with local passers-by and immerse in Cambodian cultures.
    Highlights 
     
    • Beautiful cycling roads
    • Impressive Angkor Wat

     

    Details program are available here
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• A Chronological Breakdown of D A Chronological Breakdown of Deccan Odyssey Destinations

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    The second luxury train to be launched after the famous Palace on Wheels train, Deccan Odyssey is quite a popular name with the connoisseurs of luxury travel around the world. A joint venture of the Maharashtra State Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Indian Railways, the luxury tourist train embarked on its maiden voyage on 16^th January, 2004. Over the course of 8 days and 7 nights, the luxury train traverses the course of  enchanting destinations in Maharashtra which include Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Chandrapur, Ajanta Caves and Nasik. Here is the chronological breakdown of destinations covered on board.

    Mumbai- The City of Dreams

    ‘A city that never sleeps’; the phrase is quite appropriate from the perspective of Mumbai. It abounds with colonial heritage and was gifted to English King Charles II, as a part of the dowry, on his marriage to Portugeuse princess Catherine.

    

     

     

    The colonial impact is still prevalent on its monuments such as the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Victoria Terminus Museum and many others.

     

    Sindhudurg- The formidable Sea Fort

    Sitting on the Konkan coast, Sindhudurg houses an invincible fort constructed by Shivaji in the 17^th century.

     

    

    It is believed that around 4000 stack of iron were used to shape the foundation of this fort.

    Goa- The Beach Capital of India

    Perhaps the most attractive tourist destination in India, Goa thrives with natural endowments.

    

     

    The 125 kilometer long  coastline of Goa is dotted with several pristine beaches, which is a big draw among tourists from all quarters.

    Kolhapur-The Cultural City

    Once the capital of the Maratha state, Kolhapur is quite famous for its leather sandals, wrestlers, traditional jewelry and cuisines.

     

    

    The  Mahalakshmi Temple and Chattrapati Shahu Museum are quite famous in this city.

     

    Aurangabad- The Tourist Capital of Maharashtra

    Named after Aurangzeb, the son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Aurangabad is regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in India and the tourist capital of Maharashtra.

    

     

    The city is the gateway to the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Other attractions that you will visit at this Deccan Odyssey destination include Bibi ka Maqbara and Daulatabad Fort.

    Nashik- The Land of Gods

    According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ram spent fourteen years of his exile at this place.

    

    The major attractions of this beautiful city include Dudhsagar Falls, Gangapur Dam, Pandav Caves, vineyards and bird sanctuary. 

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• Prague – Vienna Cycle Tour Prague – Vienna Cycle Tour

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    Last September I joined a cycle tour in the Czech Republic. The tour took us from Prague in Central Bohemia to the rolling hills and charming medieval and Renaissance towns of South Bohemia and then through the gently-sloping vineyards of South Moravia. Some riders then cycled on to Vienna, whilst others chose to return to Prague. For many non-Czechs the countryside of the Czech Republic is unknown, secret, and undiscovered. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover what lies beyond Prague, a city that is deservedly visited by millions of people every year.

     

    We were a very diverse group. Our party consisted of seven Australians, a British couple, a couple from Brazil, a New Zealander, an American, and our Czech guide, Jiri (George) and driver, Jindrich (Henry). And me – I’ve been living and working in Prague for six years, but I’ originally from London, UK. Age-wise, collectively we covered every decade from early thirties to (almost) seventy. As those who have been on tours like this before, there is a camaraderie amongst cyclists that transcends continents and ages.

     

    Our First Day:        Prague to Ceske Budejovice by mini-bus

                                Ceske Budejovice to Cesky Krumlov by bike

     

    After collecting everybody from their hotels on a quiet and overcast Prague Sunday morning, we group of strangers, soon to become brave companions of the trail, gathered together in the cellar meeting room of the tour company to introduce ourselves and to receive a full briefing. We were given a detailed itinerary for each day, a safety briefing and a small glass of slivovice (a local plum brandy that some people quite like).

     

    Then it was outside to hitch up the bike trailers to the mini-buses, check on helmets and water-bottles, and on to Ceske Budejovice. After a two and a half hour drive, we parked up in the city centre and everyone was allocated their bikes for the week. The bikes are already pre-selected for individual size, weight and experience by the company. Some people had brought their own pedals and these were quickly fitted by the ever-helpful staff.

     

    Ceske Budejovice is of course the home of the Czech Republic’s second most famous beer, Budvar or Budweiser. It is an old town with a lot of green spaces and a very large Renaissance square, where we took the first of many group photographs.

     

    We made our way through the town and down to the River Vltava (Moldau), the same river that runs through Prague. It was a great way to start, riding along the flat cycle path following the river to test out the comfort and settings of our bikes. After a while, we reached a rocky outcrop – our first hill! After climbing above the river, we coasted down a winding forest path to the small settlement and large monastery of Zlata Koruna (Golden Crown) founded in 1263. Here was a chance to stock up on a well-deserved bowl of soup and plate of sausage.

     

    After suitable refreshment, the last stage of the day’s short ride was down to the fairy-tale chocolate-box town of Cesky Krumlov, dominated by the second-largest castle in the country built on sheer rocks which rise up from the river. It is spectacularly beautiful and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  George gave us a tour of the town, but sadly it was raining quite hard at this stage, so we were very glad to arrive at our hotel. The luggage had already been delivered to our rooms and we had time to freshen-up before dinner.

     

    Dinner was in a lovely medieval restaurant where the food was prepared on an open fire. We sat at long wooden tables and had a chance to get to know each other better. However, what really bonded our group together was the next stop in a lovely crowded pub with a piano player who took requests. I’d like to think that our lusty singing of old standards was enjoyed by the locals as much as it was by us.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   27

     

    Second Day:Cesky Krumlov to Trebon

     

    After a fine and hearty breakfast, we gathered in the courtyard of the hotel to reacquaint ourselves with our bikes and make some final adjustments to them. And so we set off. It’s a long climb out of the valley of Cesky Krumlov, nestled on a bend of the river, where in high summer canoeing and rafting are very popular. We rode along paved cycle tracks and forest paths before stopping at a village restaurant for lunch. It was quite a strenuous day’s cycling and some of our valiant company took respite in the mini-bus for the more hill sections. The mini-bus is never far-away and is stocked up with water, fruit and energy bars.

     

    I should add that the day was quite testing; not only because of the distance and terrain, but it was also quite cold and raining, so it did test the morale of the group. However, the week’s forecast was good and the outlook was for sunny weather. Some of us rode the mini-bus into Trebon, while others pressed on through the mud and rain to arrive later.

     

    After a welcome shower, we met for a meal in the hotel restaurant, which was served with élan and charm by our hosts. Some opted to take a walk around the town afterwards to take in the Renaissance square, the Marian column, the charming castle and a local hostelry to taste the renowned local brew.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   61

     

    Third Day:    Trebon to Telc

     

    Trebon has been the centre of the Czech fish industry for five centuries. Over this time many fish-ponds and man-made lakes have been developed to produce carp and other fish. Carp is a traditional Christmas meal in the Czech Republic. It is a flatter area of South Bohemia, so a good chance to get in some faster cycling along paved forest paths. It was raining lightly and misty but this added to the mystique of riding through the dark, silent pine forests of Central Europe. All very atmospheric, all very Brothers Grimm.

     

    After about 25 kilometres we left the woods and the land began to undulate through fields. We met up with Henry and the mini-bus for snacks and refreshments, and to mend a couple of punctures.

     

    We pushed on through the rain. This was the most gruelling day, the furthest to cycle, nearly 80 kilometres and the second two-thirds were fairly hilly. We stopped for lunch at a country pub-restaurant, but otherwise it was head-down and concentrate on getting to Telc and South Moravia.

     

    The town of Telc is another UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a breath-takingly beautiful and extensive square, consisting entirely of Renaissance buildings from the 16^th century, decorated in the typical brightly-coloured and sgraffitoed style of the time. It’s a great photo opportunity.

     

    We stayed in a very fine hotel not far from the main square, which had been a large farm and dairy complex. The tasteful reconstruction provided spacious rooms and a fine restaurant which served an excellent and well-deserved dinner.

     

    We were all pretty tired after this day, but we went to bed knowing that the following days would be sunny with temperatures rising to 25 degrees Celsius. Indian summer weather!

     

    Kilometres cycled:   78

     

    Fourth Day:  Telc – Vranov

     

    This was a shorter day than the day before but we had some hilly country to tackle as we followed the spectacular rocky and wooded valley of the Dyje river, which flows into the Danube.

     

    By mid-morning the sun had begun to shine and the temperature to rise. We rode through sun-dappled forests and fields and stopped at a large 17^th century convent complex, where we stocked up on snacks and looked around the old buildings perched on top of a hill with lovely views of the Moravian landscape we were to cycle through.

     

    In the afternoon, after lunch in a country village restaurant where some of our party were brave enough to assay the delicacies of the bull, we cycled through deeply-forested paths with short steep climbs and satisfyingly long downhill runs.

     

    We passed the 11^th century castle Bitov, high on an outcrop of the river, and climbed up to take a short tour of the castle. It was extended during the 15^th to 17^th centuries and had a fine library and impressive collection of hunting weapons: bows, crossbows and guns.

     

    A short distance away is another castle called Zornstein (Angry Rock). This is a quite different structure to Bitov, having been abandoned in the Middle Ages and largely derelict. It is however an impressive ruin of medieval fortifications. There were fine views to be enjoyed from this historic vantage point over the blue skies and green forests of the winding valley of the River Dyje.

     

    From Zornstein, it was a short ride down to the river and along the bank to Vranov.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   44

     

    Fifth Day:     Vranov to Znojmo

     

    This was also a shorter day in terms of distance, but again there were some tricky hills and off-road forest tracks to be negotiated.

     

    However, we did have the chance to tour the castle which sits upon a rocky crag that dominates the small town. The castle was modified extensively in the Baroque style in the 18^th century and so offered a completely different style to the previous day’s visits. It really was a most impressive place giving an insight into the opulent way of life of the aristocracy during Hapsburg rule.

     

    After the informative tour, we saddled up again and rode out of Vranov towards the major wine-producing town of Znojmo. This was another enjoyable day during which we mostly followed the border between the Czech Republic and Austria. The trails pass through forest and paved tracks in an area which had been off-limits for forty years during the days of the Iron Curtain. The natural habitat is therefore unspoiled. 

     

    The last section of the ride was quite taxing as we had to climb up away from the border towards Znojmo, situated on a steep hill above the river Dyje. It is a impressive sight with several ancient spires and towers rising above the houses perched on the hillside.

     

    After the steep ascent, we were pleased to arrive at the hotel, beautifully modernised with glass staircases, large rooms and comfortable beds.

     

    Kilometres cycled: 40

     

    Sixth Day:    Znojmo to Mikulov

     

    For me this was the finest day for cycling. The weather was beautiful, warm and sunny, and the terrain was gentle passing through undulating wine-growing lowlands.

     

    We had a long lunch at a traditional pub-restaurant and passed by the only section of preserved pre-1989 defences with fences, originally electrified, tank defences and a cleared, and previously mined, dead zone. It was quite creepy to see the physical embodiment of the ‘Iron Curtain’ and difficult nowadays to understand how peoples could have been so brutally divided after the Second World War.

     

    About 15 kilometres before Mikulov we stopped at a small wine-cellar, little more than an underground shelter, where the proprietor talked us through his current production and we tasted Burcak, the deceptively first fermentation of the grape juice. It was interesting to see the small scale of the production, but it is clear the the best of the wine never reaches the export market.

     

    Feeling refreshed, we pushed on through the glorious afternoon sunshine to Mikulov which we could see jutting out of the surrounding plains from far away. We had our farewell dinner in a restaurant adjacent to the hotel and then repired to a wine bar for prize-giving and valedictions.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   70

     

    Seventh Day:                   Mikulov to Vienna

                                Mikulov to Vratice – Lednice area

     

    Mikulov is a charming small town with a population of about 8,000 which was at one time a major centre of Jewish trade and scholarship. It is very interesting and thought-provoking to walk through its square with its pretty church and then through the adjacent Jewish quarter with its 15^th century synagogue.

     

    After breakfast, our fellowship was broken. Eight of our party had planned to end their tour in Vienna and they set off with George guiding. After a day’s ride they were driven the remainder of the distance to Vienna and delivered to their hotels by the ever-reliable Henry.

     

    The rest of us spent an enjoyable day riding a circular route from Mikulov to Valtice and Lednice. This area is another UNESCO World Heritage site and is thought of as the most architecturally valuable region in the country. This was a great day’s cycling to end the tour. We cycled along deserted roads to Valtice through the heart of Moravia’s prime wine region. We paused in Valtice to have a look at the impressive chateau and then pressed on to Lednice. The route took us through the forested parklands of the Lichtenstein family which are studded with ostentatious monuments including the Temple of the Three Graces and a shrine to the patron saint of hunters, Saint Hubert. After lunch in Lednice, we went to walk around the glory of the neo-Gothic chateau.

     

    Then it was back to Mikulov along a series of ribbon lakes following the border to meet up with the driver, Tonda, who drove us back to Prague and delivered us to our hotels, safe, sound and tired after a most enjoyable cycle tour through some of the finest countryside and towns that the Czech Republic has to offer.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   47

     

    Total kilometres over the week:  367

    Guided Group Tour by: www.bicycle-tours.cz

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    Tour code # SH-014 INR- 47000 /- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-MANOKAMANA-POKHRA- MUKTINATH-DHULIKHEL-8 nights/9 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel, rest of the day leisure hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city, Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana Temple by cable car. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel, fly to Jomsom & ride to Muktinath. O/N at Lodge.
    • Day 05 Darshan, Pooja and back to Jomsom O/N at Jomsom Lodge.
    • Day 06 Early morning fly back to Pokhara, half day sightseeing of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 07 Breakfast at hotel drive to Kathmandu & continue drive to Dhulikhel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 08 Bed tea will be provided beautiful sunrise view with the panoramic view of eastern Nepal mountains from bedroom. Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu, on the way visit Bhaktapur city, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 09 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    Package Includes: # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast # Airport transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-AC car. # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM, Return Airfare. # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH- Jomsom by Jeep.
    Package Does Not Includes: # Entrance fee. Immigration & Custom duties.

    Please any Nepal Tour packages Query for me -

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    Main Road, Malviya Nagar,
    New Delhi -110 017, India
    Tel.:      00-91-11-26018061-67
    Mobile:    9999764965 (Ms. Swarn Anurag Grover)
         9999765940 (Mr. Prem)
         9999764836 (Ms. Geeta)
    Fax :      00-91-11-26018060
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    Shrestha Holidays is one of the leading Tour and Trekking company in india.We offers kailash Mansarovar yatra,Nepals Tours,Nepal Holidays,Nepal Trekking Tours,Nepal Tour,Muktinath Tour Nepal and much more.Get the lowest rates and the best prices on Nepal Tour Packages only with Shrestha Holidays.We Offers attrective tour Packages for Nepal Tour, Nepal Tours, visit Nepal,Travel Nepal,Trekking in Nepal.

    Tour code # SH-014 INR- 47000 /- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-MANOKAMANA-POKHRA- MUKTINATH-DHULIKHEL-8 nights/9 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel, rest of the day leisure hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city, Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana Temple by cable car. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel, fly to Jomsom & ride to Muktinath. O/N at Lodge.
    • Day 05 Darshan, Pooja and back to Jomsom O/N at Jomsom Lodge.
    • Day 06 Early morning fly back to Pokhara, half day sightseeing of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 07 Breakfast at hotel drive to Kathmandu & continue drive to Dhulikhel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 08 Bed tea will be provided beautiful sunrise view with the panoramic view of eastern Nepal mountains from bedroom. Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu, on the way visit Bhaktapur city, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 09 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    Package Includes: # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast # Airport transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-AC car. # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM, Return Airfare. # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH- Jomsom by Jeep.
    Package Does Not Includes: # Entrance fee. Immigration & Custom duties.

    Please any Nepal Tour packages Query for me -

    F-189/1A, 2nd Floor, Savitri Nagar,
    Main Road, Malviya Nagar,
    New Delhi -110 017, India
    Tel.:      00-91-11-26018061-67
    Mobile:    9999764965 (Ms. Swarn Anurag Grover)
         9999765940 (Mr. Prem)
         9999764836 (Ms. Geeta)
    Fax :      00-91-11-26018060
    Email:    info@shrestha-holidays.org

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    Tour code # SH-014 INR- 47000 /- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-MANOKAMANA-POKHRA- MUKTINATH-DHULIKHEL-8 nights/9 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel, rest of the day leisure hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city, Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana Temple by cable car. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel, fly to Jomsom & ride to Muktinath. O/N at Lodge.
    • Day 05 Darshan, Pooja and back to Jomsom O/N at Jomsom Lodge.
    • Day 06 Early morning fly back to Pokhara, half day sightseeing of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 07 Breakfast at hotel drive to Kathmandu & continue drive to Dhulikhel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 08 Bed tea will be provided beautiful sunrise view with the panoramic view of eastern Nepal mountains from bedroom. Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu, on the way visit Bhaktapur city, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 09 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    Package Includes: # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast # Airport transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-AC car. # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM, Return Airfare. # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH- Jomsom by Jeep.
    Package Does Not Includes: # Entrance fee. Immigration & Custom duties.

    Please any Nepal Tour packages Query for me -

    F-189/1A, 2nd Floor, Savitri Nagar,
    Main Road, Malviya Nagar,
    New Delhi -110 017, India
    Tel.:      00-91-11-26018061-67
    Mobile:    9999764965 (Ms. Swarn Anurag Grover)
         9999765940 (Mr. Prem)
         9999764836 (Ms. Geeta)
    Fax :      00-91-11-26018060
    Email:    info@shrestha-holidays.org

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• KATHMANDU-POKHRA-CHITWAN 7 ni KATHMANDU-POKHRA-CHITWAN 7 nights/8 days

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    Shrestha holidays offer info to tourists about Nepal tour, Nepal Holidays,Nepal Trekking tours, Nepal tourist locations, Nepal holiday places, Nepal adventure places, Kailash Yatra and much more.
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    Tour code # SH-013 INR- 17,000/- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-POKHRA-CHITWAN 7 nights/8 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to Hotel, rest of the day at leisure. O/N at hotel.
      Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana temple by cable car.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 05 Drive to Chitwan National Park, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 06 Full Day sightseeing tour/Elephant back safari, overnight at hotel.
    • Day 07 Post Breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
    • Day 08 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Departure.

    Package Includes:
    Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast only, sightseeing tours airport transfers by non A/C coach. In Chitwan, all meals included.
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    TOUR CODE # SH-015 INR- 63000 /- KATHMANDU-POLHARA-MUKTINATH-JANAKPUR-LUMBINI -9 NIGHT/10 DAYS.

     

    • DAY 01 Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel.
    • Day 02 Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Bouddhanath ,Budhanikanth,Swoyambhunath & Kathmandu city Darbar Square.
    • Day 03 After breakfast approx 10:00 hrs fly to Pokhara,Upon Arrival at Pokhara
      Airport. Transfer to hotel.
    • Day 04 fly to Jomsom approx 08:00 hrs (25 min) flight& take a suttle by tractor to
      Muktinath (approx 3 hrs) Pooja & Hawan & return back to Jomsom .o/n
      at Jomsom.
    • Day 05 Early Morning fly to Pokhara ,rest of the day leisure.
    • Day 06 Drive to Lumbini,on the way visit Manokamana temple .
    • Day 07 After visiting lord Budha’s birth place,drive to Janakpur.o/n Stay at hotel.
    • Day 08 Visit Janaki Mandir and Janak raja’s palace.Afternoon fly back to
      kathmandu.
    • Day 09 visit Bhaktapur city durbar Square,Nagarkot for sunset tour and drive
      back to kathmandu.
    • Day 10 departure.

    PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast.
    # Airport transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-ac-car.
    # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM,Return airfare.
    # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH-jomsom by jeep
    # JANAKPUR-KTM Airfare.

    PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

    # Entrance fee.immigration & custom duties.

    

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    Shrestha Holidays is one of the leading Tour and Trekking company in india.We offers kailash Mansarovar yatra,Nepals Tours,Nepal Holidays,Nepal Trekking Tours,Nepal Tour,Muktinath Tour Nepal and much more.Get the lowest rates and the best prices on Nepal Tour Packages only with Shrestha Holidays.We Offers attrective tour Packages for Nepal Tour, Nepal Tours, visit Nepal,Travel Nepal,Trekking in Nepal.

    Tour code # SH-001 INR- 4950 /- KATHMANDU (Green Valley & Culture Haritage) 3 Nights/4 Days

     

    • Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu, receive and escort to hotel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu Darbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swyambhu Stupa & Boudhanath. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Half day sightseeing of Patan Darbar and Kathmandu city.O/N at hotel.
    • Day 04 Free until departure, transfer to next destination

    

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    Tour code # SH-002 INR- 8250 /- CHITWAN (Wild Life Advanture) 2 Nights/3 days

     

    • Day 01 Transfer (Drive 5 hrs or fly 20min) Kathmandu to Chitwan receive at river bank & transfer to resort by jeep or elephant or back safari, lunch followed by briefing of the jungle activities. Elephant back safari, O/N at lodge or camp.
    • Day 02 Early morning rise to start your jungle activities; bird watching, Canoeing. breakfast & jungle walk, elephant back safari. Lunch/dinner O/N at lodge or camp.
    • Day 03 Jungle activities, breakfast, transfer to next destination.

    

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    Tour code # SH-003 INR- 6700 /- POKHARA (Green Valley, Lake & Himalaya) 2 nights/3 days

     

    • Day 01 Transfer (6 hrs drive or 30 min fly) Kathmandu to Pokhara. O/N at hotel.
    • Day02 Full day Excursion of Pokhara valley. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Transfer to next destination.

    

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    Tour code # SH-004 INR- 3200/- NAGARKOT (Hill station) 1night/2 days

     

    • Day 01 An hour drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot village excursion & Sunset viewing. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Early morning rise to watch sunrise over the mountains, hike to view tower side, drive back to Kathmandu.

    

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    Tour code # SH-005 INR- 3200/- DHULIKHEL (Hill Station) 1 Night/2 Days

     

    • Day 01 An hour drive from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel Village excursion & himalayan sunset excursion. O/N hotel.
    • Day 02 Early morning rise to watch the sunrise. 2 hours hike around Dhulikhel, drive back to Kathmandu.

    

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    Tour code # SH-006 INR- 3200/- MANOKAMNA (Cable Car)

     

    • Day 01 Excursion of Manokamna, cable car ride to Kurinter and join the drive to other destination.

    

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    Tour code # SH-007 INR- 110000 /- DAMODAR KUND & MUKTINATH

     

    • Day 01 Fly from Pokhra to Damodar Kund by Helicopter- after pooja & hawan fly to Jomsom andO/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Post breakfast 3 hours drive to Muktinath after Pooja & hawan- Reurn back to Jomsom.O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Fly back to Pokhara.

    

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    Tour code # SH-008 INR- 20000 /- JOMSOM/MUKTINATH (Himalayan Paradise) 2 Nights/3 days

     

    • Day 01 Morning fly from Pokhara to Jomsom. 3 hours drive to Muktinath. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 4 hrs hike back to Jomsom, village & mountain excursion. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Fly back to Pokhara.

    

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    Tour code # SH-009 INR- 5800 /- DAMAN (Himalayan Panorama) 1night/2 days

     

    • Day 01 4 hrs scenic drive from Kathmandu to Daman, village excursion. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Mountain excursion and 2 hrs hike, drive back to the next destination.

    

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    Tour code # SH-010 INR- 8910 /- LUMBINI (Birth place of Lord Buddha) 1night/2 days

     

    • Day 01 Transfer (7hrs drive or 40 min fly) Kathmandu to Lumbini, excursion tour of sacred garden, O/N at Hotel.
    • Day 02 Perform prayers & pay homage, Drive to Tilaurakot, transfer to next destination.

    

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    Tour code # SH-011 INR- 12000 /-NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS-5 nights/6 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel, rest of the day leisure. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city (Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city, Darbar Square, Patan city, Darbar Square. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana temple by cable car. Check in at hotel.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 05 Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kathmandu, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 06 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    

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    Tour code # SH-012 INR- 15000 /- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-MANOKAMANA- POKHRA-DHULIKHEL – 6 nights/7 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to Hotel, rest of the day at leisure. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana temple by cable car.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 05 Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kathmandu & continue drvie to Dhulikhel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 06 Bed tea will be provided, beautiful sunrise view with the panoramic view of eastern Nepal mountain from bedroom, breakfast at hotel drive back to Kathmandu on the way visit Bhaktapur city, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 07 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    

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    Tour code # SH-013 INR- 17,000/- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-POKHRA-CHITWAN 7 nights/8 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to Hotel, rest of the day at leisure. O/N at hotel.
      Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana temple by cable car.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 05 Drive to Chitwan National Park, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 06 Full Day sightseeing tour/Elephant back safari, overnight at hotel.
    • Day 07 Post Breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
    • Day 08 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Departure.

    Package Includes:
    Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast only, sightseeing tours airport transfers by non A/C coach. In Chitwan, all meals included.
    Package exclude: Beverages, room service food and drinks, std / local calls, laundry, entry fee to the monastery and monument / temples.

    

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    Tour code # SH-014 INR- 47000 /- NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS- KATHMANDU-MANOKAMANA-POKHRA- MUKTINATH-DHULIKHEL-8 nights/9 days

     

    • Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel, rest of the day leisure hotel.
    • Day 02 Breakfast at hotel full-day, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city Darbar Square, Patan city, Darbar Square, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 03 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pokhara, on the way visit Manokamana Temple by cable car. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 04 Breakfast at hotel, fly to Jomsom & ride to Muktinath. O/N at Lodge.
    • Day 05 Darshan, Pooja and back to Jomsom O/N at Jomsom Lodge.
    • Day 06 Early morning fly back to Pokhara, half day sightseeing of Pokhara afternoon boating at Phewa lake, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 07 Breakfast at hotel drive to Kathmandu & continue drive to Dhulikhel. O/N at hotel.
    • Day 08 Bed tea will be provided beautiful sunrise view with the panoramic view of eastern Nepal mountains from bedroom. Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu, on the way visit Bhaktapur city, O/N at hotel.
    • Day 09 Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.

    Package Includes: # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast # Airport transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-AC car. # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM, Return Airfare. # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH- Jomsom by Jeep.
    Package Does Not Includes: # Entrance fee. Immigration & Custom duties.

    

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    TOUR CODE # SH-015 INR- 63000 /- KATHMANDU-POLHARA-MUKTINATH-JANAKPUR-LUMBINI -9 NIGHT/10 DAYS.

     

    • DAY 01 Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel.
    • Day 02 Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Bouddhanath ,Budhanikanth,Swoyambhunath & Kathmandu city Darbar Square.
    • Day 03 After breakfast approx 10:00 hrs fly to Pokhara,Upon Arrival at Pokhara
      Airport. Transfer to hotel.
    • Day 04 fly to Jomsom approx 08:00 hrs (25 min) flight& take a suttle by tractor to
      Muktinath (approx 3 hrs) Pooja & Hawan & return back to Jomsom .o/n
      at Jomsom.
    • Day 05 Early Morning fly to Pokhara ,rest of the day leisure.
    • Day 06 Drive to Lumbini,on the way visit Manokamana temple .
    • Day 07 After visiting lord Budha’s birth place,drive to Janakpur.o/n Stay at hotel.
    • Day 08 Visit Janaki Mandir and Janak raja’s palace.Afternoon fly back to
      kathmandu.
    • Day 09 visit Bhaktapur city durbar Square,Nagarkot for sunset tour and drive
      back to kathmandu.
    • Day 10 departure.

    PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    # Twin sharing basis accommodation with breakfast.
    # Airport transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary by non-ac-car.
    # KTM-POKHARA-JOMSOM,Return airfare.
    # JOMSOM-MUKTINATH-jomsom by jeep
    # JANAKPUR-KTM Airfare.

    PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

    # Entrance fee.immigration & custom duties

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    The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore. The temple is based on the Tang dynasty architectural style and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha.

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• Lunar New Year's Lanterns at H Lunar New Year's Lanterns at Hsilai Temple

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    Hsilai Temple, Hacienda Heights, CA, is the largest Chinese Buddhist temple in North America. It is being decorated with red and yellow lanterns in preparation of Lunar New Year Celbebration on February 10.

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    Day 1: Welcome to Luxor

    Meet at Luxor train station or Airport then transfer to MY Alyssa Nile Cruise, Check in before Lunch, start a tour to the East Bank ( karnak Temple & Luxor temple ) and overnight on board cruise.

    
    

    Day 2: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Edfu

    Breakfast on board cruise, enjoy a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then start sailing to Esna & Edfu. Overnight on board cruise.

    
    

    Day 3: Edfu / Kom Ombo - Sail to Aswan

    Breakfast on board cruise, pay a visit to Horus temple, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit Temple of gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Dinner and Show aboard cruise and sail to Aswan. Overnight on board.

    
    

    Day 4: Aswan City Tour

    You will be accompanied by your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide for an amazing tour to visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae, and overnight in Aswan.

    
    

    Day 5: Disembarkation

    Disembarkation after breakfast, then you will be transfered to airport or station for final departure.

    
    

    Tour includes:

    - Meet & greet service upon arrival & departure.

    - All transfers privately by Private A/C vehicle.

    - 04 Nights on Nile cruise on full board basis.

    - Admissions fees to the mentioned sites in itinerary.

    - Professional Egyptologist tour guid during tours

    - All taxes & service charge.

    - Free phone during stay with 30 min local calls / 5 min. international.

    
    

    Tour excludes:

    - Any extras and personal expenses

    - Tipping kitty

    
    

    Price per Person: 499 Usd

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• Egypt Budget Easter 9 Days Tou Egypt Budget Easter 9 Days Tour to Cairo & Nile Cruise Holiday Egypt

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  • Description:

    Day 1: Arrive to Cairo

    Welcome to Cairo, our tour manager will meet & assist you at Cairo airport to finish Arrival procedures then transfer to hotel in Cairo with an AC deluxe vehicle, a quick check-in and revise your holiday itinerary to confirm pick-up details for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.

    
    

    Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Cairo City Tour

    Check out after breakfast then transfer with your personal tour guide to Giza Plateau to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus , Great Sphinx. Lunch at good quality local restaurant. Then proceed to the Egyptian Museum. Continue to to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo and end your tour shopping in famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Finally, transfer to railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor. Overnight inside your compartment.

    
    

    Day 3: Nile Cruise From Luxor

    Meet at Luxor station, then transfer to embark your Nile River Cruise for check in. After lunch on board, pay a visit to Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise.

    
    

    Day 4: Luxor Sailing to Edfu

    Breakfast on Nile cruise, Then start tour to the Valley of Kings in Luxor West Bank, Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise.

    
    

    Day 5: Kom Ombo / Edfu

    Breakfast on Nile Cruise, tour to Temple of Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to the Temple of Sobek. Lunch on board. sailing to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Nile Cruise.

    
    

    Day 6: Aswan City Sightseeing

    Breakfast on Nile Cruise, start Aswan city tour with the High Dam, then proceed to Unfinished Obelisk, proceed to the Temple of Philae. Dinner and overnight on board Nile Cruise.

    
    

    Day 7: Free Day in Aswan

    Breakfast on cruise, Disembark after breakfast for free day in Aswan (Optional tour with extra cost to Abu Simbel Temples by land at 03:30 am), By evening you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to catch the sleeper train back to Cairo (Approx 14 hours). Dinner and overnight on board.

    
    

    Day 8: Arrival Cairo

    Breakfast aboard train, arrive Giza train station then transfer to hotel. (Optional tour in Cairo: visit Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight in Cairo).

    
    

    Day 9: Final Departure

    Breakfast in hotel then transfer to Cairo airport for departure.

    
    

    Tour includes:

    - Meet and assist service at airports

    - All transfers as per itinerary by private AC vehicle

    - 2 nights Accommodation in Cairo BB basis

    - 2 nights Accommodation on sleeping train HB basis

    - 4 nights Accommodation onboard Nile Cruise on full board basis

    - Private tours in Cairo with personal Tour Guide

    - Lunch during tours in Cairo

    - Group tours on the cruise sharing cruise group

    - Entrance fees to sites as mentioned in tour itinerary

    - Meals as mentioned in tour itinerary

    - All service charges and taxes

    - Free phone during stay (30 min local calls / 5 min. international calls)

    
    

    Tour excludes:

    - International Airfare

    - Entry visa to Egypt

    - Any optional tours

    - Personal expenses

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• Egypt Luxury Easter 8 Days Tra Egypt Luxury Easter 8 Days Travel to Cairo & Nile Cruise Holiday

  • From: Ahmed
  • Description:

    Day 1: Arrive to Cairo

     

    Welcome to Cairo, our tour manager will meet & assist you at Cairo airport to finish Arrival procedures then transfer to hotel in Cairo with an AC deluxe vehicle, a quick check-in and revise your holiday itinerary to confirm pick-up details for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.

     

    
    

     

    Day 2: Cairo City Tour

     

    Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then privately escorted tour to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinxand Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then proceed to enjoy the Egyptian Museum &Tutankhamen treasures. Continue to The Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan El Khalili Bazaar before return back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

     

    
    

     

    Day 3: Nile Cruise Luxor

     

    Check out from Cairo hotel in early morning and transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor, from Luxor airport you will be taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5 star deluxe Nile cruiseto check in. After lunch on board, you will enjoy a visit to Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise.

     

    
    

     

    Day 4: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Edfu

     

    After breakfast on Nile cruise, start tour to the Valley of the Kings & Memnon. Proceed to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise.

     

    
    

     

    Day 5: Edfu Tour - Sail to Kom Ombo

     

    After breakfast on Nile Cruise, take an excursion to the Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobekdedicated to the crocodile godand the falcon-headed god. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board you deluxe Nile Cruise.

     

    
    

     

    Day 6: Aswan City Tour

     

    After breakfast on Nile cruise, enjoy Aswan city tour to the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, then on to the Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Dinner and overnight on board deluxe Nile Cruise.

     

    
    

     

    Day 7: Fly to Cairo

     

    Disembark from Nile cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo. Meet at airport then transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

     

    
    

     

    Day 8: Back Home

     

    Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

     

     

     

    
    

     

    Tour Includes:

     

    - Meet and assist service at all airports

     

    - All transfers privately by air-conditioned vehicles

     

    - 03 nights in Cairo hotel including daily breakfast.

     

    - 04 nights onboard 5* Luxury Nile Cruise on full board basis

     

    - Domestic flight Cairo / Luxor and Aswan / Cairo

     

    - All tours in Cairo privately with English-speaking tour guide

     

    - Lunch during your trip in Cairo

     

    - All tours on the cruise sharing cruise group

     

    - Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary

     

    - Meals as mention in the above itinerary

     

    - All service charges and taxes

     

    - Free phone during stay with 30 min local calls / 5 min. international.

     

    
    

     

    Tour Excludes:

     

    - International Airfare

     

    - Entry visa to Egypt

     

    - Any optional tours

     

    - Personal expenses

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• Zhongzheng Memorial Hall in Ta Zhongzheng Memorial Hall in Taipei China.

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    With a vast area of one hundred and fifty six thousand square metres,  Zhongzheng Memorial Hall which was constructed between 1912 and 1949 , surrounded by Zhongshan South Road, Aiguo East Road and Xinyi Road is featured with the styles of Chinese classic gardens. It’s painted blue and white, which symbolize freedom and equality.    

     

    Surrounded by dense trees and flowers waving in the wind, Zhongzheng Memorial Hall is a very high building around which environment is very good and also there is not much noise. It looks very solemn, with an exhibition room at the ground floor where the cultural relics of Chiang Kai-shek are showed to visitors and on the top floor where there is a bronze statue of his beside which two of guards stand guard and change shifts every two hours. It has become one of the important tourist attractions. 

     

    Zhongzheng Memorial Hall is where I visited for the first time in Taipei. It’s quite near to my hotel. It’s only two or three minutes walk. Out of the hotel, I could see its blue dome. The building which looks like Temple of Heaven and also like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is painted blue and white. We all know that the covering area is broad and it’s so extensive that it’s incredible. The buildings around it are shorter, but we could have a bird's-eye view of landscapes around, standing on those buildings. The main gate is at Freedom Square where there are the National Music Hall and Opera House.        

     

    what is interesting is that the square looks a little bit like Wuyi Square in a mainland city. On that day, I run into a group of school students came to visit Freedom Square. As I was ready to take a photo of it, I heard from the distance a cheer from them. They looks a bit younger and are probably at the age between fifteen and seventeen. My tour in Taipei ended with visiting Zhongzheng Memorial Hall and Freedom Square.     

       

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• Ancient Shanxi Province. Ancient Shanxi Province.

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    Most of ancient Chinese architectures are located in Shanxi Province where there are seventy percent of old buildings with simple but elegant styles which were all built in Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Last time, it’s really a meaningful experience of the culture of ancient Chinese buildings. What’s more, Another seventy percent of the buildings are situated in the southeast of Shanxi. 

    It was a nice day in the morning. We went to the our first destination Hongfu Temple by car. It’s said that an old man watched the temple with a few children in Jing Dynasty. Now it’s has been protected by the county as a historical site.    
     
    In spring, it’s very dry for less rainfall in Shanxi. The hillside beside the road was desolate. Seeing a little bit further, I found some of green leaves grew on the tree. Our motorcade got off the beltway to an unsurfaced narrow road where our cars bumped for a few minutes, with dust stirred up behind, and beside which are loess slopes.   

    Hongfu Temple is situated in a hidden alley. After three minutes’bumping on the way, a more than ten meters high and very wide loess wall came into our sight. Despite the dilapidated scene, the loess plateau looks very magnificent against our car BMW.        

    We entered the temple across the steps, where everything looked desolate, with a abandoned hall on the left side and a half-length statue standing on the hall. At the moment when we entered, we saw its paint faded and column inclined to a side. However, the sculptures on the ridge still show the art of the architectures in Jing Dynasty.          

    On the other hand, we left the temple and went along a meandering road to Taixin County to visit Foguang Temple.  

    It’s said that Foguang Temple was found many times later after a couple visited Shanxi for the fourth time. Because of that, the temple has occupied an important position in the architectural history of China. It’s the biggest wooden building built in the Tang Dynasty.  

    As the sun sets and wind blows, we were standing beside a stone engraved perhaps in Tang Dynasty with  inscriptions on it and began reading what’s written on it, feeling as if time had gone back to the past. I felt a sense of admiration while reading.   

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