So to make the free time productive and memorable, taking an extended vacation or a short trip do wonders. There are lots of travel packages being offered these days which not only help one choose the destination but also help to plan the trip in a precise way. The Week has picked up a few destinations which one could choose from and plan a fun trip during the holidays.[break]
Scenic Switzerland
5 days trip
Day 01: Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer to Zurich station to board train reaching Lucerne with your Swiss transfer card. The rest of the day is left free to explore Lucerne on your own.
Day 02: Embark on an optional tour to Mt. Pilatus which has a maximum elevation of 2,132 meters or 6,995 feet. From Kriens, a suburb of Lucerne the journey will proceed to Frakmuntegg
Day 03: Then transfer to Lucerne station on your own to board the train reaching Interlaken. Rest of the day is left free to let you explore Interlaken on your own.
Day 04: Proceed for an excursion to Jungfraujoch, which is the lowest point on the mountain ridge between Monch and Jungfrau, at 3,471 meters (11,388 ft). Jungfraujoch Railway Station, at an elevation of 3,454 meters (11,332 ft) is the highest railway station in Europe. The Jungfraujoch is often called the “Top of Europe” in tourist literature. Relax and rejuvenate your energy by comfortably staying overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Post breakfast, check-out of the hotel and proceed towards station to reach Zurich airport to board the return flight.
Trip to Darjeeling and Sikkim
7 days trip
Day 01: Leave for Kakarbitta
Day 02: Kakarbitta border to Gangtok
Transfer to Gangtok, ‘the capital city of Sikkim’
Day 03: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbanjan Singh Memorial)
Start for a half day trip of Tomcod Lake (12,400 ft.), 34 kms, from Gangtok city & baby Harbanjan Singh Memorial.
Day 04: Gangtok to Pelling (About 132 kms./5 hrs.):
Start the morning with a half day trip of Gangtok city covering Rumtek Monastery, Sjanti View Point, Institute of Tibet logy, Do-dul-Chorten, Flower Exhibition center. After lunch drive to Pelling (6800 ft.)
Day 05: Pelling to Darjeeling (About 118 kms. /4 hrs.):
Drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.), one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World.
Day 06: Darjeeling (sightseeing): Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga (28,208 ft.), world’s third highest peak. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Ava Art Gallery and Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 07: Back to Kathmandu via Kakarbitta
Beach Holiday in Goa
Day 01: Arrival in Goa.
Day 02: Experience picturesque landscape, sun drenched beaches, historic monuments, pleasant climate, culinary expertise. Sightseeing Tour of Mangueshi Temple, Old Goa Church, Miramar Beach, Dona Paula, Panjim City along with one Hour Boat Cruise on the River Mondovi.
Day 03: Leisure time at the beach side
Day 04: You can visit the 100 km coastline, studded with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. You can spend the day by Sun bathing or trying speed boating, water skiing, wind surfing and deep-sea diving.
Bali with Kuala Lampur
6 days trip
Day 01: Arrival in Bali. You will be taken on a journey deep into Bali’s countryside with your first stop being the Batik Center in Tohpati. Then proceed to Mas and Celuk villages, famous for their beautiful silver and gold craftwork. From here, you will proceed to Goa Gajah temple to learn about the roots of Bali Hinduism culture. From here will begin the journey to the rim of the active volcano in Kintamani, i.e. the Batur Volcano.Your final stop for the day will be at Ubud Village, famous for its rich culture and traditions and take pleasure in shopping at Ubud Market.
Day 03: Enjoy 1-hour long Balinese massage for 2 at Annika Spa, Complimentary daytrip to the famous Waterbom Park, Complimentary a la carte lunch or dinner at the famous Queens Tandoor restaurant or the Queens of India restaurant.
Day 04: Depart for Kuala Lumpur
Day 05: Proceed for a city tour of KL covering important landmarks such as the National Monument, Gate of the King’s Palace, the Moorish-style railway station building, the National Mosque and the Merdeka Square with the Tudor-style Royal Selangor Club in the background. You will also visit the imposing KL Tower and drive past the elegant Jamek Mosque, the impressive House of Parliament and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Day 06: Depart for home.
Central Europe Tour
8 days trip
Day 01: Arrival in Paris. Take the high speed train to Brussels from where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: Visit Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy the afternoon cruise. Then, go on to Frankfurt area for an overnight.
Day 03: See picturesque Rothenburg before heading towards Innsbruck for an overnight.
Day 04: Journey south into Italy by way of the majestic “Europa Bridge” and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where the included orientation starts with a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco. Visit a typical Venetian glassblowing workshop.
Day 05: Stop in Verona to see Juliet’s legendary balcony. Over the Swiss border, begin the climb to the St. Gotthard Tunnel and descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne.
Day 06: Your visit this morning focuses on the main highlights of Lucerne. You can also take an optional excursion to Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, travel to France for an overnight stay in the charming town of Dijon.
Day 07: Leave Dijon and travel to Paris. An afternoon’s included sightseeing with a local expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sights.
Day 08: Depart for home.
Trip to Dubai
4 days trip
Day 01: Arrival in Dubai.
Day 02: City tour which includes sightseeing of important landmarks and desert safari
Day 03: Enjoy the day at leisure or go shopping. After lunch, go for the Dhow cruise.
Day 04: Depart from Dubai
Bardia National Park
3 days trip
Day 01: In the early morning, you will drive from Kathmandu to Bardia. Upon arrival check in and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Visit to Bardiya National Park.Enjoy bird watching and elephant riding.
Day 03: Head back to Kathmandu
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
3 days trip
Day 01: Drive to Sundarijal then trek to Chisapani.
Day 02: Chisapani to Nagarkot which has the best sunrise view point near and Himalayan rages including Mt. Everest 8848m.
Day 03: Early in the morning, you will enjoy the sunrise mountain view and then drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast.
The trip will include a drive to Sundarijal and then trek to Chisapani. Then the trip will head towards Nagarkot to experience sunrise and see the Himalayan ranges.
For more information Contact 4411830 or visit acetravels.com
Delhi/Shimla/Manali/Chandigarh
10 days trip
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Day 02: Delhi - Morning drive to Shimla
Day 03: Local sightseeing around Shimla covering Kufri, Chail, Green valley view and back to Shimla. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Leisure time and visit to Mall Road and Ridge by walk.
Day 05: Visit Manali by car
Day 06: Local sightseeing covering Hadimba Devi temple, Vashish Kund, Solang valley, Buddhist monastery.
Day 07: Full day tour of Rohtang Pass. The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. Also halt at Marhi, Ralha falls, Nehru Kund.
Day 08: Morning drive to Chandigarh (285 km approx 7 hrs drive) en-route visiting of Kullu.
Day 09: Morning city tour of Chandigarh visiting Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Delhi(261 km / approx 5 hrs drive)
Day 10: Depart for Delhi and then to Kathmandu.
Mauritius
7 days trip
Day 1: Arrival in Mauritius
Day 2: You head to the extraordinary island off the east coast of Mauritius called Ile Aux Cerfs. Traveling by speedboat you arrive early so you have the whole day to spend at leisure on the beach, enjoy the various water-sports which include water-skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Return to your hotel in the evening and enjoy your dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: You can choose to take a full day catamaran cruise, a hike to one of the splendid waterfalls around, or just explore the city and its famous haunts.
Day 4: The tour of the North Islands takes you to the most attractive spots in Mauritius around the sprawling city of Port Louis. You will visit the regal colonial buildings at the Place Arms and spend some time shopping at the elegant boutiques.
Day 5: Leisure Day where you can just lounge.
Day 6: You proceed for a tour of the South Islands where you will visit the majestic Trou Aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano. The Grand Bassin Lake which is formed in the crater of another volcano is an important and sacred site for Hindus. Also known as Ganga Talao, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva near the lake. Move further on, to the extraordinary area of Chamarel where you can observe the magnificent Chamarel Falls splashing down into the Black River Gorges. The area is more famous though, for its remarkable multi-hued sand that is said to have been formed from volcanic rocks.
Day 7: Travel back from Mauritius to Kathmandu.
Trip to Malaysia and Singapore
7 day trip
Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Day 2: Drive to Genting Highland and then Back to Kuala Lumpur for a sightseeing of Genting and Cameron Highlands which is popular short retreats from the city. Also visit Sunway Lagoon, one of the biggest amusement parks and has been a major attraction for the tourists.
Day 3: Visit to Singapore.
Day 4: Half-day city tour of Singapore which will commence with a drive around the Civic District past the Padang Cricket Club, the historic Parliament House, the Supreme Court, the City Hall and a short stop at Merlion Park for incredibly stunning views of Marina Bay. You can also take a tour of Sentosa Island where, you will get to visit the Underwater World, home to 250 species of marine life-forms and the Dolphin Lagoon
Day 5: You can enjoy the leisure time in shopping malls or relax in hotel.
Day 6: You will be driven back to Kuala Lumpur for a city tour to places like Petronas tower (tallest building in the world), the city center famously known as ‘the city within a city’. The mall has restaurants, cinemas, an art gallery, a science discovery centre, an underwater aquarium and a park.
Day 7: Departure to Kathmandu
South Africa Cape Town/Suncity/Johannesburg
9 day trip
DAY 1: Arrival in Cape Town.
DAY 2: Visit South Africa’s magnificent sights like Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
DAY 3: You can take an optional Wineland Tour of the Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch winelands, a perfect for wine lovers. You can also choose to visit Robben Island, used as a prison for nearly 400yrs, where the world’s most famous prisoner Nelson Mandela was kept for 27yrs.
DAY 4: Proceed to Oudtshoorn, renowned as the feather capital of the world. Visit an Ostrich Farm for some unique experiences including Ostrich racing and visit Cango Caves, one of the world’s greatest limestone formation and Cango Wildlife Ranch famous for its Cheetah Conservation programme.
DAY 5: Explore the quaint town of Knysna and in the evening take the Sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
DAY 6: Take a flight to Johannesburg and visit Sun City known as the Las Vegas of South Africa.
DAY 7: Visit the Valley of Waves and Waterworld, the rumbling Bridge of Time and the Palace of the Lost City. You also have the option of visiting the Pilanesberg Game Reserve for a jungle safari.
DAY 8: Travel to Pretoria, South Africa’s political capital for a brief city tour. Later travel towards Johannesburg and visit Gold Reef City.
DAY 9: Reach Johannesburg airport for your flight back home.
For more information call 4033757, email at packages@arihantholidays.com or visit www.arihantholidays.com
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