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from R 12 680 per person sharing

Kerala : 8 Nights / 9 days
Munnar– 2 Nts, Thekkedy –2 Nts, Kumarakkom -2 Nts, Kovalam – 2 Nts

• Day 01 : Arrive Cochin – Munnar(120 Kms)(Dinner) Arrive Cochin and proceed for Munnar. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore the surroundings of the Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 02 : Munnar (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast visit - Eco Point, Muttupattu Dam, Tea Estate,. Return to Hotel. In the evening Optional visit to Tea Processing factory. Return to Hotel. Overnight
• Day 03 : Munnar – Thekkedy (91 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast leave for Thekkedy. On the way visit spice plantation. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening visit Kumli town. Optional Night nature walk safari arranged by Forest Dept. Return to Hotel. Overnight
• Day 04 : Thekkedy (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast take a boat ride for viewing the wild life. Return to Hotel after exciting boat ride. Evening visit Kumli town for shopping of Spices. Overnight.
• Day 05 : Thekkedy – Kumarakkom (135 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast leave for Kumarakkom, via Chengnashery. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Explore the surroundings of your Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 06 : Kumarakkom (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for boat ride in back waters explore the local Keralian life stye. Later proceed for Alleppey Beach, Popey Umbrella museum, Coir Industries. Return to Hotel. Overnight
• After Breakfast proceed for Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore the Asia's Best Beach. Overnight
• Day 08 : Kovalam - Kannyakumari (92 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Kannyakumari. Arrive and visit - Vivekanand Rock, Gandhi Smruti, Kannyakumari Temple, Sunset. Return to Kovalam. Overnight
• Day 09 : Kovalam – Trivandrum (15 Kms)(Breakfast) After Breakfast proceed for Trivandrum airport / Railway station for further connection.

from R 13 999 per person sharing

Rajashthan : 8 Nights / 9 days  Jaipur –
2 Nts, Bikaner  – 2 Nts, Jaisalmer -2 Nts, Jodhpur –1 Nt, Udaipur – 2 Nts.

• Day 01 : Arrive Jaipur (Dinner) Arrive Jaipur and Check in at your Hotel. Later visit Amer Fort. In the evening visit Chokhi Dhani. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 02 : Jaipur (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast visit City Palace, Jantarmantar, Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Garden. Return to Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight.
• Day 03 : Jaipur – Bikaner ( 333 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast leave for Bikaner. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Later visit Lalgarh Palace, Rat Temple. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 04 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (331 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and Check in at your Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight
• Day 05 : Jaisalmer (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for sightseeing, visit Jaisalmer fort, Patwo Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake. Return to Hotel. In the evening visit Lodurva Jain temples and Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy the camel safari (Optional) Sunset. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (300 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast leave for Jodhpur. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing visit Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Garden, Umaid Bhavan. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 07 : Jodhpur – Udaipur (275 Kms) (Breakast) After Breakfast proceed to Udaipur. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight.
• Day 08 : Udaipur (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed Udaipur sightseeing visit City Palace, Moti Magri,Saheliyo ki Bari, Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 09 : Udaipur – Mumbai (Breakfast) After Breakast proceed to airport / Railway station for further connection.

from R 10 290 per person sharing

South India  : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Nagarhole -2 Nts, Mysore – 2 Nts, Bangalore – 2 Nts

• Day 01 : Arrive Bangalore – Nagarhole (240 kms)(Dinner) Arrive Bangalore and proceed for Nagarhole. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore the surroundings of the Hotel. Overnight
• Day 02 : Nagarhole (Breakfast & Dinner) Early morning proceed for Viewing of Wild Life. Return to Hotel After Breakfast day at aleisure. If interested enjoy the fishing in the river. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 03 : Nagarhole – Mysore (100 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Mysore. Arrive Mysore and Check in at your Hotel. In the evening visit Shrirnagpattnam. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 04 : Mysore (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Mysore sightseeing visiting Chamundi Hills, City Palace, famous Vrindavan garden. Return to Hotel. Overnight
• Day 05 : Mysore – Bangalore (140 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore and Check in at your Hotel. Later proceed for Shopping at M.G Road. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 06 : Bangalore (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Bangalore sightseeing visiting Tipu's Palace, Bull Temple, Vishveshvarya Science Musuem, Lal baug. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 07 : Depart Bangalore (Breakfast) After Breakfast leisure time for shopping. Later proceed for Bangalore airport / Railway station for further connection.

from R 11 440 per person sharing

Uttrakhand : 8 Nights / 9 days
Mussoorie – 2 Nts, Nainital – 2 Nts, Kausani – 2 Nts,Corbett – 2 Nts

• Day 01 : Arrive Delhi – Mussoorie (248 kms)(Dinner) Arrive Delhi and proceed for Mussoorie. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore the Mall road. Overnight.
• Day 02 : Mussoorie (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Mussoorie sightseeing covering Kempty fall, Gun hill point, Mall Road. Return to Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight.
• Day 03 : Mussoorie – Nainital (375 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast leave for Haridwar (100 Kms). Arrive visit Laxman Jhula, Hari ki Pauri and later proceed for Nainital. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 04 : Nainital (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Sattal, Bhimtal, Naukuchitiatal, Cable car have a breath taking view of Mighty Himalayan mountain peaks as Naina Devi, Trishul. Evening visit Naini Lake Optional Boat ride. Return to Hotel.Overnight.
• Day 05 : Nainital – Kausani (65 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Kausani. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore the surroundings of the Hotel. Overnight
• Day 06 : Kausani – Almora – Binsar (65 kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Almora & Binsar highest altitude in this region.Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 07 : Kausani – Ranikhet (75 Kms) – Corbett (75 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Corbett via Ranikhet sightseeing of Golf Course.Arrive and Check in at your Hotel. Overnight
• Day 08 : Corbett (Breakfast & Dinner) Early morning proceed for National Park for viewing of Wild life. Return to Hotel. After Breakfast at Leisure. If interested second visit to Park. Return to Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight.
• Day 09 : Corbett – Delhi (290 Kms)(Breakfast) After Breakfast proceed for Delh.Arrive Delhi and transfer to airport / railway station for further connection.

from R 16 125 per person sharing

Kashmir : 8 Nights / 9 days
Srinagar - 4 Nts, Pahalgam – 1 Nt, Gulmarg – 1 Nt, Katra 2 Nts.

• Day 01 : Arrive Srinagar (Dinner) Arrive Srinagar and Check in at your House Boat.Evening proceed for Shikara Ride. Visit - Char Chinar, Bathing Boats, Floating Market. Return to House Boat. Overnight
• Day 02 : Srinagar – Sonmarg (85 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast full day excursion of Sonmarg. Enjoy in the snow. This road leads to Kargil and Leh. Return to House Boat. Overnight
• Day 03 : Srinagar – Pahalgam (91 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast Proceed for Pahalgam. On the way visit Avantipura - Burman Dynasty Ruins, Pampore Saffron fields, Crickets Bat factory. Arrive Pahalgam and Check in at your Hotel.Explore the beautiful Valley on the bank of river Lidder or Optional visit Chandanbari. Return to Hotel.Overnight.
• Day 04 : Pahalgam – Gulmarg (136 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Gulmarg( Meadows of flowers) Arrive Gulmarg and Check in at your Hotel. Proceed for Cable Car Ride -visit Seven Springs. Take Breath taking view of Gulmarg. Return to Hotel.Overnight
• Day 05 : Gulmarg – Srinagar (52 Kms)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Srinagar. Arrive Sringar and Check in at your Hotel. Evening explore on Bank of Dal Lake. Return to Hotel. Overnight.
• Day 06 : Srinagar (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast full day at leisure or Shopping. Overnight.
• Day 07 : Srinagar – Katra (295 Kms) (Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Katra via Banihal, Ramban, Batote, Patnitop, Kud. Arrive Katra and check in at your Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight
• Day 08 : Katra – Bhavan – Katra (14 Kms One way)(Breakfast & Dinner) After Breakfast proceed for Bhavan Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan. Return by evening. Overnight
• Day 09 : Katra – Jammu (51 Kms)(Breakfast) After Breakfast proceed for Jammu for onward connection.

Celebrating the night of Lord Shiva
14 - 21 February 2011 (8 days at stunning Mauritius with tours and relaxations)

R 11 500 p/p sharing at 3* Le Palmiste Hotel
R 14 990 p/p sharing at 5* InterContinental Hotel

Includes:

• Return Flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius*
• Return Airport transfers*
• 7 nights' accommodation
• Breakfast & Dinner daily*
• 3Tours …..Inclusive of prayers
• Complimentary IOI bag per couple
• All taxes

Added Value

Free prayer tray inclusive of Coconut, three kind's fruits, camphor, beetle leaves, flowers, incense tick and match box, for your main prayer of the 20 February per couple

Prices are subject to change due to increase in airfare, currency fluctuations, and availability. Exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking as airport taxes, fuel levies & surcharges are approximate and are subject to change.

17 February 2012

City Tour, shopping in Port Louis and Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Port-Louis, the capital city and thriving commercial centre was founded by the French Governor Francois Mahé de Labourdonnais in 1735. An ideal starting point for the discovery of the island, the city centre, Marie Reine de la Paix, the Pagoda, la Citadelle, and proceed to the buzzing central market (re-built in 2004). At the Miraj, Tapestries made of cashmere, artisanal products and traditional objects of art will delight you. Proceed to the Waterfront where one can find a wide selection of high quality products jewelleries and a wide range of restaurants of all cuisines. Departure for a guided visit of one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, known as "the Pamplemousses garden" The French gave this name to the village of Pamplemousses due to the abundance of Pomelos trees ( Grape fruits trees), which were established by a French governor 300 years back. The gardens happen to be a thick collection of palm trees and Queen Victoria Giant water lilies and the Talipot Palms which lives for 60 years before it flowers - then dies. . It also served as a center of horticultural research for the British and the French in the colonial era. Java deers and Gazebos are too found in the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam botanical Island which is the other name. (Entrance fee own cost)

19 Feb Grand Bassin Holy Lake & Toukee

In Mauritius, Mahashivratree is celebrated with great devotion. Here pilgrims start their preparation one month before the festival. People from different societies around the island spent a lot of time for Shivaratree preparations. Sometimes whole night is spent in preparing beautifully decorated 'Kanwars' which they carry during their pilgrimage to Grand Bassin also known as 'Ganga Taloa'. The Ganga Talao is a crater lake with a small island in the middle was discovered by Pandit Gosain Naipaul 108 years ago. In the sixties the lake was made sacred by pouring holy water from Ganga into it. During the whole week starting from Saturday, about five to six thousand devotees converge to the sacred lake either by transport or on foot from every corner of the island. These devotees chant Bhajans and Mantras on Lord Shiva during their pilgrimage. There is a great effervescence throughout the island. Thousands of volunteers all round the country spend their time serving the pilgrims with food and other facilities after which you will proceed to a Hindu temple called Toukee which is located right in the middle of sugar cane plantation.

On the 20 Feb (on Mahashiratree day) Prayer at the Maheswarnath Temple & The floating Temple

The largest Hindu temple on Mauritius is located at the northern end of the village of Triolet. The construction of the Maheswarnath Temple, the main temple of the complex, was started in 1891, little buildings were added. All the buildings are richly decorated with brightly painted god statues, last but not the least, and perhaps the icing on the cake, is the floating temple that does not stop delighting tourists and pilgrims alike. It is built on a stretch of land a few yards from the shore. It is a real marvel in architectural term. It's to the credit of the Ganawahs family for having put such an oasis of peace and harmony equipped with paraphernalia of deities represented on large screens that lend splendour and solemnity to the temple.

21 Feb back to SA

Price includes:

• Flights Johannesburg to Dubai
• Airport taxes
• 4 nights at Altantis The Palm on a bed and breakfast basis
• Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfers
• Dubai Visa

Rates subject to availability at the time of booking, travel period 13 Nov 2011 – 25 Dec 2011