NDIA N EPAL BHUTAN SRI LANKA

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1 NDIA N EPAL BHUTAN SRI LANKA

2 Namaste! Travel East, a unit of Dex Air Transport Pte Ltd is a fully licensed Incoming Tour Operator based in New Delhi for India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. We are accredited by Ministry of Tourism (Govt. of India), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA -Supplier Member). Our company is part of the Dex Group which has its roots in the Indian Aviation and Tourism industry for over 50 years. We believe in delivering (customized) tailor-made holidays that suits our guest s needs perfectly. Whether our guests are travelling independently or in small groups, we provide complete flexibility during their travel, allowing them to decide how they want to spend their holiday. Our on the ground presence across the Indian subcontinent means we extensively discover unique and charming places and experiences. This enables us to offer our guests specialist advice and recommendations that they are unlikely to find elsewhere. Finally, our carefully selected hotels and tour guides will bring India to life and to make the difference between a good and an unforgettable experience in the Indian subcontinent.

3 India From the moment you walk on India, the traditional gesture "Namaste" (hands together) will make you feel welcomed, and this greeting summarizes the warmth, hospitality and culture that makes trip to India so memorable. It is often said about India, that it is not a country, but a continent. Stretching from the frozen summits of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, its expansive borders encompass an incomparable range of landscapes, cultures and people. Walk the streets of any Indian city and you ll rub shoulders with representatives of several of the world s great faiths, a multitude of castes and outcastes, fair-skinned, turbanned Punjabis and dark-skinned Tamils. You ll also encounter temple rituals that have been performed since millenniums, Islamic domed mosques erected centuries before the Taj Mahal was ever dreamt of, and echoes of the British Raj on virtually every corner. India s wide variety of attractions include ancient architecture, exotic wildlife, magnificence of the Himalayas, its glorious history, fascinating pilgrimage sites, breathtaking landscapes and unending friendliness and hospitality. It is the birthplace of several famous philosophers and saints. It is a land of faith, where people from across the globe come in search of salvation. It is also the land that gave birth to Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. Come, explore and experience the charm of Incredible India. Day 04 I MANDAWA / BIKANER Drive to Bikaner and on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Junagarh Fort and camel breeding farm. Day 05 I BIKANER /JAISALMER Drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 06 I IN JAISALMER Morning visit the Jaisalmer fort and the havelies. Afternoon enjoy a short camel ride to Sam dunes at sunset. GOLDEN TRIANGLE 07 days Day 01 I ARRIVE DELHI Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Day 02 I IN DELHI Guided tour of Delhi visitng Qutab Minar, Humayun s Tomb, drive past India Gate, Government buildings, Red Fort, Jama Masjid. Take an interesting rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk which is adjacent to both the Fort and the Mosque. Day 03 I DELHI / JAIPUR Morning: Drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Day 04 I IN JAIPUR Full day tour of Jaipur including visit to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical Observatory and drive past Hawa Mahal Palace of winds. Day 05 I JAIPUR / AGRA Drive to Agra enroute visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 06 I IN AGRA Early Morning: Visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daula. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Day 07 I AGRA / DELHI / DEPART Drive back to Delhi and on arrival transfer to airport to connect onward fight. ROYAL RAJASTHAN 13 days Day 01 I ARRIVE DELHI Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Day 02 I IN DELHI Guided tour of Delhi visitng Qutab Minar, Humayun s Tomb, drive past India Gate, Government buildings, Red Fort, Jama Masjid. Take an interesting rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk which is adjacent to both the Fort and the Mosque. Day 03 I DELHI / MANDAWA Drive to Mandawa and on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit the painted havelis in and around Mandawa. Day 07 I JAISALMER / JODHPUR Drive to Jodhpur and on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Day 08 I JODHPUR / RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR Drive to Udaipur, enroute visit the Temple complex at Ranakpur. On arrival in Udaipur, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 09 I IN UDAIPUR Morning: City tour of Udaipur. Afternoon: Enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola. Day 10 I UDAIPUR / JAIPUR Drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at hotel. Day 11 I IN JAIPUR Full day tour of Jaipur including visit to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical Observatory and drive past Hawa Mahal Palace of winds. Day 12 I JAIPUR / AGRA Drive to Agra enroute visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 13 I AGRA / DELHI / DEPART Early Morning: Visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daula. Later in the afternoon drive back to Delhi and on arrival transfer to airport to connect onward fight.

4 COLOURS OF INDIA 9 days Day 01 I ARRIVE DELHI Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Day 02 I IN DELHI Guided tour of Delhi visitng Qutab Minar, Humayun s Tomb, drive past India Gate, Government buildings, Red Fort, Jama Masjid. Take an interesting rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk which is adjacent to both the Fort and the Mosque. Day 03 I DELHI / JAIPUR Morning: Drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Day 04 I IN JAIPUR Full day tour of Jaipur including visit to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical Observatory and drive past Hawa Mahal Palace of winds. Day 05 I JAIPUR / AGRA Drive to Agra enroute visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 06 I IN AGRA Early Morning: Visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daula. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Day 07 I AGRA / JHANSI / KHAJURAHO Train to Jhansi and on arrival in Jhansi, drive to Khajuraho and check in at hotel. Later visit the world famous Khajuraho temples. Day 08 I KHAJURAHO / VARANASI Fly to Varnasi and on arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Sarnath where Loard Buddha gave his sermon after attaining enlightenment. Day 09 I VARANASI / DELHI / DEPART Early Morning: Guided boat ride in Ganges at dawn. Later walking tour of Old city. Afternoon: Fly to Delhi and connect onward flight home. GOD S OWN COUNTRY - KERALA 12 Days Day 01 I ARRIVE COCHIN On arrival in Cochin airport, meet and greet by our representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Day 02 I IN COCHIN Morning: Guided city tour of Cochin. Afternoon: Free for independent activities. Evening: Attend the Kathakali dance performance. Day 03 I COCHIN / MUNNAR Morning: Drive to Munnar enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake. Day 04 I IN MUNNAR Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations etc. Day 05 I MUNNAR / PERIYAR Early Morning: Drive to Periyar and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices. Day 06 I IN PERIYAR Early Morning: Hiking in the forest. Morning: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Afternoon: Visit Kumily Spice market to see and buy spices. Day 07 I PERIYAR / KUMARAKOM Early Morning: Drive to Kumarakom and on arrival switch over to House Boat and cruise along the backwaters towards Alleppey passing through villages, paddy fields, markets and other sites. Day 08 I ARRIVE ALLEPPEY Morning: On arrival in Alleppey disembark from HouseBoat and check in at a resort. Rest of the day free to visit the village markets, temples, and churches or to relax on the lakefront. Day 09 I ALLEPPEY / KOVALAM Morning: Drive to Kovalam enroute stop at Trivandrum for handicrafts and silk. On arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Day 10 I IN KOVALAM Full day free on the beach. Optional city tour of Trivandrum. Day 11 I IN KOVALAM Full day free on the beach. Optional excursion to Kanyakumari. Day 12 I KOVALAM / TRIVANDRUM / DEPART Morning: Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport in time to connect flight onward flight home.

5 TAJ & THE TIGER 11 days Day 01 I ARRIVE DELHI Late evening: On arrival by your international flight, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Day 02 I DELHI / JAIPUR Morning: Guided Tour of Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun s Tomb, drive past India Gate, Government Buildings, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Later drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at hotel. Day 03 I JAIPUR / RANTHAMBHORE Morning: Guided excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride. Later city tour of Jaipur. After lunch drive to Ranthambhore and on arrival check in at a jungle resort. Day 04 I IN RANTHAMBHORE Early Morning & Late afternoon: Enjoy and jeep/canter safari in the park and spend time tracking Tigers and viewing other wildlife attractions of the park. Day 05 I RANTHAMBHORE / AGRA Early Morning: Jeep/canter safari in the park. After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Day 06 I AGRA / KATNI Early Morning: Guided visit to Taj Mahal. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daula. Evening: Transfer to train station in time to board Mahakoshal Express at 1920 hrs to Katni. Overnight on board train Day 07 I ARRIVE KATNI / BANDHAVGARH Morning: On arrival at Katni station at 0800 hrs, assistance and drive to Bandhavgarh. Afternoon: Safari in the park to track a tiger. Day 08 I IN BANDHAVGARH Early Morning and Late afternoon: Safari in the park for tiger tracking and exploring the park's natural wild or bird watching. Day 09 I BANDHAVGARH / KANHA Early Morning: Safari in the park. Later on after lunch, drive to Kanha National Park. On arrival in Kanha, check in at a jungle resort. Day 10 I IN KANHA Early Morning and Late afternoon: Safari in the park for tiger tracking and exploring the park's natural wild or bird watching. Day 11 I KANHA / NAGPUR / MUMBAI / DEPART Early Morning: Safari in the park for tiger tracking. Later drive to Nagpur airport and connect your flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, connect your onward flight home. Nepal Squeezed between India and Tibet, it stretches from rich subtropical forest to soaring Himalayan peaks: from jungly tiger habitat to the precipitous hunting grounds of the snow leopard. Climbing the hillside of one valley alone you can be sweltering in the shade of a banana palm in the morning, and sheltering from a snowstorm in the afternoon. Nepal s cultural landscape is every bit as diverse as its physical one. Its peoples belong to a host of distinctive ethnic groups, and speak a host of languages. They live in everything from dense, ancient cities erupting with pagoda-roofed Hindu temples to villages perched on dizzying sweeps of rice-farming terraces and dusty highland settlements clustered around tiny monasteries. Religious practices range from Indian-style Hinduism to Tibetan Buddhism and from nature-worship to shamanism The world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, is the most desired destination for mountaineers. NEPAL 6 days Day 01 I ARRIVE KATHMANDU On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 02 I IN KATHMANDU Early Morning enjoy a mountain flight (weather permitting). Morning tour of Kathamandu City and Swayambhunath. Afternoon tour of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. Day 03 I KATHMANDU / POKHARA Fly to Pokhara and on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 04 I IN POKHARA Early Morning excursion to Sarankot for sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later tour o Pokhara including boat ride in Lake Fewa. Rest of the day free. Day 05 I POKHARA / KATHMANDU Fly to Kathmandu and on arrival transfer to hotel. Later excursion to Patan city. Day 06 I KATHMANDU / DEPART Transfer to airport to continue with your onward journey. Bhutan Located east of the Himalayas between India and Tibet, Bhutan offers a completely different experience. Isolated for a long time from the outside world, Bhutan is slowly and carefully opening its doors to outsiders. The landscapes are pristine and traditional culture is fascinating. The Bhutanese art, dance, drama and music are impregnated with Buddhism. A visit here has all the charm of a trip to the past. CLASSICAL BHUTAN 7 days Day 01 I ARRIVE PARO / THIMPU Arrive Paro by Druk Air and drive to Thimpu enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day explore Thimpu town. Day 02 I IN THIMPU Visit National Memorial Chorten, Trashichhodzong fortress and monastery and weekend market of Thimpu. Afternoon visit Changangkha Lhakhang, Zoo and the Government Handicrafts Emporium. Day 03 I THIMPU / PUNAKHA Visit National Library, Arts and crafts school and Textile and folk heritage museum. Later drive to Punakha enroute visiting Dochu-la pass, (3,088 mts) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.

6 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has seduced travelers for centuries. Marco Polo described it as the finest island of its size in the world, while successive waves of Indian, Arab and European traders and adventurers flocked to its palm-fringed shores, attracted by reports of rare spices, precious stones and magnificent elephants. Poised just above the Equator amid the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, the island s legendary reputation for natural beauty and plenty has inspired an almost magical regard even in those who have never visited the place. Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary variety of places to visit within its modest physical dimensions, and few islands of comparable size can boast a natural environment of such beauty and diversity. Lapped by the Indian Ocean, the coast is fringed with idyllic and often refreshingly undeveloped beaches, while the interior boasts a compelling variety of landscapes ranging from wildlife-rich lowland jungles. The glories of this early Buddhist civilization continue to provide a benchmark of national identity for the island s Sinhalese population Day 04 I IN PUNAKHA Morning visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang. Afternoon visit the local market. Day 05 I PUNAKHA / PARO Morning drive to Paro and on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong Day 06 I IN PARO Morning excursion to Taktshang Monastery (5hrs hike). After lunch visit Drukgyel Dzong. Day 07 I PARO / DEPART After breakfast, transfer to airport to connect onward flight. CLASSICAL SRI LANKA 8 days Day 01 I ARRIVE COLOMBO / SIGIRIYA Arrive Colombo and drive to Sigiriya enroute visit the elephant orphanage camp. On arrival in Sigiriya, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 02 I SIGIRIYA Visit the Sigiriya Fort also known as Lion Rock. Later visit the ruins of the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Day 03 I SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / KANDY Drive to Kandy enroute visit the Golden Rock Cave temple in Dambulla which is not a World Heritage site. Also visit spice garden to learn about the origin, production and health benefits of the spices. On arrival in Kandy, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Day 04 I IN KANDY Visit the Royal Botanical Garden and the sacred temple of Tooth Relic, which houses the tooth of Lord Buddha. Day 05 I KANDY / HATTON Take a breath taking and scenic train ride to Hatton. On arrival transfer to classical colonial bungalows. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset over the mountains and lakes from the terrace and gardens. Day 06 I IN HATTON Morning visit a tea plantation to witness the processing of tea. Later afternoon free to trek / walk around the plantations. Day 07 I HATTON / COLOMBO Drive to Colombo enroute stop at Kitulgala which is renowned for the academy award winning movie The bridge on the river Kwai which was shot here. Kitulgala is the base for rafting and bird watching. On arrival in Colombo check in at hotel. Later visit the Barefoot Gallery and Paradise road where you can strol the markets of Colombo and Pettah. Day 08 I COLOMBO / DEPART Transfer to airport in time to connect onward flight home.

7 Incentives, Conventions and Events Travel East has the ability, creative expertise and infrastructure to orchestrate visits to India, in line with the personalized needs of customers. Whether it is a prize as an incentive for teams, conferences and summits and special events - in each case the organization, implementation and management, will be spotless. Organization of incentives India is a destination that offers unparalleled and excellent opportunities for an Incentive. Whether you're looking for activity and adventure, luxury and relaxation, visits to places of interest or culture, even with the tighter budget - India has it all. The Incentive Division of Travel East, specializes in Incentive, focuses on creativity and attention to detail for customization of enriching itineraries, on site tours, destination selection and detailed costs. Special welcome receptions, theme dinners and team activities are part of the services offered by Incentive Travel East. Organization Convention Travel East is proud to organize conferences and find the right balance between work and pleasure. Our involvement begins with personalized assistance project, featuring our in-depth knowledge of the destination to help customers choose places, accommodations, itineraries and includes details such as pre / post programs, programs for couples, spouse programs, endowment support services, providing attendees, distribution of materials, confirmation of their flights, etc.. In short, we take care of everything to ensure that the conference a success. Event Planning Travel East s experience in organizing events begins with a creative approach to event design and extensive planning. From the staging to the decoration and fun activities, all elements are meticulously treated and perfectly coordinated. Tie up with our suppliers, besides our long time relationship and connections, give us access to places and locations not available to the general public. This association and our expertise makes each event truly unique.

8 India Best time to travel: October to March Best time to travel by price: From April to September Capital: New Delhi Currency: Indian Rupee Time difference: GMT +5½ hours Visa: Valid visa is required Nepal Best time to travel: October to April Best time to travel by price: From May to September Capital: Kathmandu Currency: Nepalese Rupee Time difference: GMT +5¾ hours Visa: Valid visa is required Bhutan Best time to travel: October to April Best time to travel by price: From May to September Capital: Thimphu Currency: Ngultrum Time difference: GMT +6 hours Visa: Valid visa is required (Visa can be obtained from India) Sri Lanka Best time to travel: October to April Best time to travel by price: From May to September Capital: Colombo Currency: Sri Lankan Rupees Time difference: GMT +5½ hours Visa: Valid visa is required (Visa can be obtained from India) Partner with us and let us make it happen for you The Travel East Experience 100% tailor-made (customized) tours Network of own and associate offices all across India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka Specialist advice and recommendations from an experienced and professional team Carefully selected hotels and multi-lingual tour guides after our due diligence Quick response to queries within 24 hours Department for customer care and quality control for quality travel experience 24 Hour helpline for our guests What We Offer Cultural Experiences: People, Heritage Sites, Music, Dance, Arts and Crafts Festivals: Desert Festival, Boat Races in Kerala and many more Diversity of locations: Mountains, Deserts, Beaches and Backwaters History: Towering Forts, Exotic Palaces, Monuments and Sacred Temples Wildlife: National Parks Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries Adventure Travel: Trekking, Rafting and Biking Affordable luxury: Spas, resorts, a la carte Dinners and Trips Different types of cuisines: From Indian, Thai, Italian, French and Continental. Travel East, a Unit of Dex Air Transport Pte Ltd 42, DDA Community Center, Kailash Colony Extension, New Delhi , India Phone: Fax: incoming@dexgroup.com