I dreamt of exploring North India way back in USA last year but I was very skeptic as how to cover the solo journey to North India and I, being a foreigner, am unaware of places in India which always leads me to think ten times before looking for a North India Travel package.
I contacted Navigers (www.navigers.com) and it proves out to be a soothing customer travelling experience covering North India. I was greeted at the Delhi Airport with bouquet and garland. Enroute to hotel, driver explained as what all places will be covered during the trip. I checked-in and after relaxing for an hour at Delhi Hotel, I marked on my Delhi Journey with Akshardham Temple visit first in the list. Then as the day progressed, I covered Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Rashtrapati bhawan, Lotus Temple, Cannaught Palce, India gate and Jama Masjid. Driver explained me the importance of all such historic places one by one.
After spending 2 days at bustling Delhi, I headed for Agra to see one of the seven wonders of the world – Taj Mahal. Such a nice experience to witness the architect beauty so closely and then I enjoyed evening show at Taj Mahal. Driver escorted me at all the places where there are local who are looking to take hefty charges from the foreigner. I covered Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. On Friday, it was a holiday so couldn’t cover much of Agra and relaxed at the hotel.
Day 5 & Day 6, I embarked my journey to Jaipur- The Pink City. First Day, Just relaxed at the hotel during due to tiring trip from Agra to Jaipur. Next day Driver cam early and we quickly headed to see Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar.
Last 3 days, I spent well covering Jodhpur and Udaipur with places being visited like Mehrangarh fort, Umaid Bhwana Palace, Jaswant Thada, City Palace Udaipur and Monsoon palace.
Finally the tour with navigers.com concluded when I was dropped at Ahmedabad. I thanked and greeted the driver for such a friendly composure during the trip and guiding me throughout the trip.
Thanks Navigers for such a nice cherishing journey.
I started my Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan bike trip with my 4 friends from Bangalore.
We landed at Darjeeling's Bagdogra airport at night. At the airport we took a cab and went to Darjeeling city.
Darjeeling was covered with mist and fog; and the climate was soothing with tea plantations all across the roads.
We first checked in to the hotel, got fresh. And then moved to collect our bikes to kick start our Eastern India and Bhutan exploration trip.
Next day morning, we went to Sikkim (Gangtok) which was approximately 100 kms from Darjeeling.
The ride was full of fresh air, forested mountain valleys and long stretches of snow-clad mountain peaks.
We took the cable car ride in Gangtok and witnessed the stunning views of the picturesque Gangtok town. The ride covers a distance of one km in just seven minutes and allows one to enjoy a bird eye view. We boarded our ropeway ride from Tashiling station.
Later we explored many beautiful waterfalls which were close to our hotel.
We gave a miss to Rumtek Monastery which is located 24 kms south-east of Gangtok.
There are lot of markets in Sikkim which over local cuisine and sell many Tibetan goods.
Next day morning we went towards Ghantaghar to meet an agent who could arrange the entry permit Nathula.
The agent charged us INR 200 per vehicle. But you can directly get the permit in INR 100 if you have some extra time to spare. You will need to submit an photocopy of ID proof and a photo to obtain this permit.
Nathula permit is granted only to Indians. Tourists are not allowed on Nathula on Mondays and Tuesdays. Nathula remains closed in winters due to heavy snow.
Nathula is located around 56 kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
We had to leave our bikes down and walk for some distance to get close to the border. Photography was not allowed near this region.
We had gone close to the international border from where we could see the Chinese soldiers on the other side.
While coming back from the border; we visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine, Tsomgo Lake and Siva temple.
The stories around "Baba" Harbhajan Singh was very touching. Harbhajan Singh was a young Indian army soldier who died near the Nathula Pass in 1968. Legend has it that he had appeared in a dream of fellow soldiers who were patrolling the border, and had expressed the desire that a monument be built his memory. Since then the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir was built in this place and the mandir has acquired the status of a pilgrimage centre. As per local legend, spirit of Baba Harbhajan Singh is still guarding Indian armies at these high altitude region.
We later visited the Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake, which is one of the highest lakes in India. The lake lies at an altitude of 12,400ft and is frozen in winters.
It was a beautiful lake, and the lake water had the reflection of nearby peaks.
There was option for Yak riding near this lake.
We had to walk for some distance to visit the Shiva temple. The view of large Shiva statue in middle of trees and waterfalls was breathtaking.
We had stopped by many cascading waterfalls on our way.
Next day, we started our ride towards Bhutan via Siliguri. The ride was through foggy road and the visibility was very low.
En-route we visited Jaldapara National Park. This park is famous for one horned rhinoceros.
We stayed overnight at Jaigaon which was very close to Bhutan border. (The distance from Gangtok to Jaigaon is approximately 225 kms.)
Next morning took permit to enter Bhutan. We had to provide original id proof to get the permit.
Phuentsholing city is the first city that you get when entering Bhutan.
We visited some monasteries on the way. And stopped over for shopping.
If you have extra time then you can visit the famous Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery in Paro. It is a unique monastery is located in a cliffside.
You can also visit the 2nd longest suspension bridge of Bhutan at Punakha.
We returned back to Jaigaon at night.
Next day, we started our ride back to Darjeeling which was approximately 200 kms away. On the way back we visited Tiger Hills, Rock garden, botanical garden and Japanese temple.
The ride was full of waterfalls and surrounded by snow-clad mountain peaks.
You get amazing views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks and the valleys from Tiger Hill.
You can also board Toy train from Ghoom Station but it is very expensive.
Next day we returned back our bikes and took cab to reach Bagdogra. On the way back, we went to tea factory where a worker showed us the whole process of tea manufacturing.
We reached Bagdogra at 4:00 PM and later flew back to Bangalore.
I always wanted to visit Rajasthan and experience the life of people staying near the great Thar desert.
And my wish finally came true in November 2016.
I started my Rajasthan exploration from "The Pink City" - Jaipur.
Jaipur being the capital city; was very crowded. Most of the buildings lined across Jaipur's streets were pink in colour and all its famous monuments were decorated in the same color theme.
I started my trip by visiting the famous Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Jaipur City Palace; as all 3 of them are located close to each other.
It was astonishing to see how precisely the instruments of Jantar Mantar were constructed and how much effort was put in to device the right calculations of astronomical bodies.
It was a proud moment to witness the work of our ancestors and explore in detail - one of the largest observatories ever built.
I could see the beautiful walls of Hawa Mahal from Jantar Mantar itself; and was very excited to visit this picturesque place.
Coulorful glasses, small windows, multi layer carved structure of Hawa Mahal was a beautiful site to visit.
I later went to Amer Fort and Nahargarh Fort which is located approximately 10 kms away from the center of Jaipur.
You can see the Jal Mahal on your way to these forts.
Amer Fort is majestic and is laid out on four levels. It is located high on a hill and overlooks Maota Lake. I choose to walk up to the fort exploring each of the courtyards of this fort. There are many jeeps across the fort; if you want to skip walking and directly reach to the top of the fort.
Amer Fort was very crowded and was not maintained well.
After Jaipur, I went to Jodhpur - en-route visiting the famous Ajmer and Pushkar.
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains and you will see mountains in all directions.
The famous Ajmer Dargah Sharif was very crowded and it was hard to find proper parking place.
Nasiyan Ji Mandir was on the way to Pushkar. You can find gold-plated figures of peacocks and elephants from Jain mythology in this beautiful temple.
Ajmer was at distance of 140 kms from Jaipur. And Pushkar was just 17 kms from Ajmer.
The famous Camel fair, had just finished when I reached the sacred town of Pushkar. The after effects of the camel fair were still seen. There were many highly decorated camel at the road side and the Pushkar market was very colourful with many tourists still lingering around.
I visited the beautiful Pushkar Lake which had many pigeons flying around; making it a perfect place to see the setting sun. There were many devotees taking dip in the sacred water of this lake.
Pushkar derives its name from the flower ("pushpa") falling from Brahma's hand ("kar"). It has the only Brahma temple of India. And this temple was heavily guarded.
I spent a lot of time wandering at the colourful market of Pushkar. I had lassi with Ajmeri Gulkand and the tea served by the local vendor had a unique flavour.
Had to cross Merta City to reach Jodhpur.
Many people stop at Merta City to visit Meera Smarak - which is dedicated to Meera Bai - the princess who gained popularity because of her poems and devotional songs; and her ultimate devotion for Lord Krishna. We skipped stopping at this place and continued our ride.
The ride was typical Rajasthani - with sun shining bright and dust swilling all over. The visibility was very low and had to stop the bike many times to get a better visibility.
Jodhpur was at a distance of 224 kms from Pushkar.
Jodhpur turned out to be my favorite city on the entire trip. The majestic Mehrangarh Fort is the best fort I have ever seen in my life.
The fort is maintained very well and you can still feel the royalness here. The fort museum houses many artilleries of the great kings that lived in this fort. You can see many canons placed on the fort terrace.
The fort wall is considered the second greatest wall on the world. From whichever angle you see; you will see the great wall of the fort placed perfectly to protect this great monument.
This fort has witnessed great battle; and you can see many canon marks on the wall. But still this majestic fort has remained intact to tell its great history.
From the fort, you can see the beautiful house/buildings of this city painted in the iconic shade of blue.
I also visited the Jaswant Thada - the white marble memorial built beside the scenic lake and rocky terrain.
Enjoyed the Rajathani folk music played by local people on the way.
Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mandore Gardens of Jodhpur is also worth a visit.
I later visited the desert town Barmer which was at a distance of 200 kms from Jodhpur.
This remote town away from most of the tourist reach is a perfect place to experience the local Rajasthani desert life.
You will find women clad in colourful clothes and men in white dhothi, kurtha with colourful turbans. Group of ladies carrying pots of water is a common site here.
I visited the quite sand dunes at Barmer; which has no tourist activities; but a perfect place to sit on heap of sand and see the setting sun.
Next day, early in the morning, I visited the remote Kiradu temple. It is a group of ruined temples in complete wilderness. Though there was a sign board that there is a entry fee to see this monument; but I could not find even a single human being anywhere close to these ruins.
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The carvings on the walls of Kiradu temples is nowhere close to what you can expect in Rajasthan. Visiting these ruined temples gave me a proof that great rulers had ruled this remote place; and Barmer should definitely have been a buzzing town in the ancient times.
Later I started my ride towards the famous Jaisalmer which was at a distance of 156 kms from Barmer.
The ride from Barmer to Jaisalmer was truly spectacular. I could hardly find human beings on these sandy paths; but on the entire ride I could find many wild camels, black bucks, crazy goats and sheeps, donkeys and cows all of them most ON the road.
Though the road was very smooth; one could hardly catch speed because of the wild animals moving across.
It was a very different feeling on riding through the remote deserted land.
When you are about to reach Jaisalmer; even before you see the sign board; you can spot the gaint fort of Jaisalmer from very far distance. This fort looks as if it has risen from the desert sands.
Jaisalmer Fort ranks amongst the largest forts in the world. The golden and yellow mixed sandstone offer magical look to the Fort - thus naming Jaisalmer as the "Golden City".
It was a unique experience to visit this fort; as people live inside this fort. I dont mean that royal family members living - the normal local people live inside the house of their ancestors in this fort.
There are lot of shops, cafes, hotels, houses right inside the fort.
There is also a separate museum block of the fort - which is the only portion that is maintained well. The entrance fees is applicable only if want to visit this particular block; else rest of the fort is open for everyone all 24 hours.
The city view from Jaisalmer fort was breath taking. I spent hours just sitting at one place on fort top which gave the best city view with the perfect sunset at the background.
There are lot of shopping options inside the fort. I brought a pyramid said to be made out of sea fossils ageing over million years from the sea bottom which later dried up to become the great Thar Desert. I am not very sure of if it is really a fossil stone or not; but I want to believe that it is true.
Gadisar Lake, Patwon Ki Haveli, Nath Mal ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli all of these are at the close distance to the fort.
I had a great time visiting the Sam Sand Dunes. It is located 40 kms away from the city and the roads are in very good condition. This place is too commercialized and you will find a lot of options for jeep safaris, camel rides, stay in tent, paragliding and dinner with folk dance here.
The totally enjoyed the jeep safari on the Thar desert. It was like being on a roller coaster ride amidst the vast desert.
It was a memorable evening to sit on desert and watch the sun setting into the desert sands.
While on your way to Sam; take a de-route and visit the ghost village of Kuldhar.
The famous Kuldhar village was abandoned almost overnight as the entire population of the village mysteriously left their homes overnight and there were no traces of their assistance anywhere. Thus this village has currently acquired a reputation as a haunted site.
You can only site the ruined walls of this village now; but the aura surrounding the place is truly inviting to visit this place atleast once.
The BEST experience of the entire trip was yet to come.
The ride to the remote Tanot village and Longewala post will definitely be one the best rides that I would cherish in my entire life.
Tanot is the farthest end of Western India that a civilian can go. And I was privileged to ride through the roads where there was no civilization and to ride on the road that lead to the International Border of India and Pakistan.
Tanot is about 120 kms from Jaisalmer. En-route at 65 kms you will find Ramgarh village which is the last village where people live. After that for next 55 kms till Tanot, you will not find any settlements.
On the ride from Jaisalmer to Tanot, you will only be accompanied by the vastness of desert, dried up bushes, thorny shrubs, wild camels, peacocks, windmills, and small inhabitant hamlets.
Tanot Village is the last point on that road where an Indian citizen can go without any permit. The International Border Pillar, BP 609,is about 15 kms from Tanot and a permit is required from BSF to visit this post. This permit is usually not granted these days because of the recent activities happening across the border.
I visited the famous Tanot Mata Temple which gained its popularity during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. During this war, Pakistani troops had fired at least three thousands bomb shells, out of which at least 450 shells were fired on the temple. All of 450 shells neither hit their targets nor exploded. Though the temple stood in the middle of that war zone, it stood tall without any damage. The locals and the Indian army personnels consider Tanot Mata to be their saviour and regard this place in high respect.
Even today, you can find the unexploded bombs inside the temple premises.
Later, I continued my journey to the famous Longewala post. It was like a roller-coaster ride, riding on totally deserted road which continuously moves upwards and downwards; just like the sand dune pattern that surrounds it. This 55 kms ride from Tanot to Longewala was the best ride of my entire trip.
Forget about civilization, there were no animals also on this stretch. It was a just a magnificent ride on the remotest corner of India through the Great Thar desert; running parallelly to the Indo-Pak border.
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It was a humbling experience to visit the Longewala post; where the fierce 1971 Indo-Pak battle was fought. It was this battle where the 120 brave Indian soldiers strategically defeated the 2000 Pakistani soldiers; who had entered the Indian soil till Longewala post with their 90 tanks.
At least 37 Pakistani tanks and 138 vehicles/machinery were destroyed or abandoned in the battle; making Longewala the graveyard of Pakistani Tanks.
Though many tanks are returned to Pakistan; you can even now see some of destroyed Pastikani tanks and trunks lying around in the sand in the exact place where they were left during the war.
I also watched the war documentary played at this post and it was really a proud moment to recollect on how the brave Indian soldier (though less equipped) stood against the largely outnumbered Paskitani troops; and didnt allow the enemy troop to enter into the Indian cities.
The famous "Border" movie was filmed on this war; and sipping tea at the 'Border Cafe' was a very unique experience; that you cannot experience always.
I was very overwhemled visiting this place and the ride through the desert to this remote place made my day perfect.
On the way back from Longewala to Jaisalmer; I also visited Bada Bagh. It is a place with many cenotaphs and the royal family members of Jaisalmer were cremated here. Many movie scenes have been shot at this picturesque place.
I later visited Bikaner, crossing Pokhran. Bikaner was at distance of 326 kms from Jaisalmer and the entire stretch of road was under construction and this was the only ride which I didnot enjoy on my entire trip.
The Junagarh Fort of Bikaner was a huge fort with amazing architecture. There were many small gardens to sit at near the fort complex.
I also visited the Laxmi Mata temple and Jain temple of Bikaner.
Due to time crunch, I skipped visiting Karni Mata Temple which is home to approximately 20,000 black rats.
Later we rode back to Jaipur, the final destination to end our trip. The 335 kms ride from Bikaner to Jaipur was on the perfectly laid National highway. En-route you can stop over at Fatehpur and do some sightseeing.
I enjoyed the local Rajathani food throughout the trip. My favourite were Dhal Bhatti and Sev Tamatar.
Rajasthan was a perfect holiday destination with deserts, forts, temples, historical tales....
I don’t know what keeps me pulling back to India and explore the mystic beauty of this beautiful country ranging from wild mystic nature peace, flamboyant monumental palaces, rich antique heritage to continuously changing traditions at different zones of this motherland. This time I decided to go on a short excursion of 2 days to Hyderabad and without doubt, I decided to go again with Navigers.
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I was welcomed at the airport with Mr. Jahangir- the driver whose name reminded me of great Indian King Jahangir from my last visit of North India. After check-in at the hotel courteous driver starts on what I still call it as a most exciting and exhausting trip to India. We went to see famous Char Minar first, spent couple of hours, took snapshot and then moved to Salarjung Museum. In the evening, I was excited to see Lumbini Park coupled with boating at Hussain sagar lake and laser show in the evening.
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Next day, early morning driver took me to show Jagannath Puri temple, near to my stay at Banjara Hills. We had some smacking south Indian breakfast at the temple and then I headed my journey to see Chilkur Balaji temple, Qutub Shahi tombs, chowmahalla palace and finally to Golconda fort.
So pleasing to see colossal fort standing with pride and displaying magnificence of Indian ancient artistry and craftsmanship. Driver sir helped me in getting green mangoes before dropping me at Secundarabad railway station. I concluded my journey with heartwarming “Namaste” to Driver sir.
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Thanks Navigers for such a courteous trip once again and hope to see you guys again in summers, unravelling some other parts of the country. Mighty India, Marvelous India. Jai Ho.
Covers - Auckland Hobbiton Rotorua Wellington
New Zealand Holiday Package Overview
Day 1: Auckland arrival and city tour
Day 2: Drive to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach (175 km 2.5 hours)
Day 3: Drive to Hobbiton (170 km 2.5 hours) and later drive to Waitomo Caves (90 km 1.5 hours)
Day 4: Drive to Rotorua (145 km 2 hours)
Day 5: Drive to Huka Falls (75 km 1 hour) and later drive to Tongariro Crossing (145 km 2 hours)
Day 6: Drive to Wellington (285 km 4 hours)
Day 7: Departure from Wellington
Package Inclusions:
This New Zealand in 7 days package includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast
3. Airport/arrival point/Hotel pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
6. Road taxes, toll and parking and fuel are not included
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast in Asia and INR 250 for Americas, Europe, AU, NZ and Singapore or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is per person and is applicable if at least 2 people are booking together. For more than 2 pls call/whatsapp/viber us for discount on +91-9880-240988
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call/mail us for group booking discount if there are more than two adult travellers mail on travel@navigers.com
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels and car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. For international travel insurance is recommended. If customer does not take insurance, Navigers can not be held responsible for any kind of losses
13. In case of any delay due to flight delay, flight cancellation, torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
14. 14. Smoking inside the vehicle is not allowed. A cleaning fee of $100.00 will be charged if the supplier detects evidence of smoking in the vehicle.
Navigers
Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonmarg & Pahalgam in 8 days
Holiday Overview
Day 1: Srinagar arrival. Sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 2: Srinagar to Sonmarg, sightseeing and proceed to Kargil via Zojila Pass. Night at Kargil
Day 3: Kargil and Drass Sightseeing and back to Srinagar. Night at Srinagar
Day 4: Srinagar to Gulmarg, sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 5: Srinagar to Pahalgam, sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 6: Srinagar sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 7: Day free to explore self
Day 8: Departure from Srinagar
Package Includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast
3. Airport pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
4. Road taxes, toll and parking and driver charges are included
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
4* Hotel - Hotel Pine Spring or R K Sarovar Portico or Persian Group of Houseboats
3* Hotel - Golden Flower Heritage H'boat or Naqash Residency or Hotel Royal or Similar
2* Hotel - Golden Hopes Houseboat/Hotel Walisons Resorts or Lee Heritage
1*Hotel - Pine vile
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. In case of any delay due to torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
Navigers
Enjoy Magical Pahalgam, Gulmarg & Srinagar in 5 days
Holiday Overview
Day 1: Srinagar arrival. Sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 2: Srinagar to Pahalgam, sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg, sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 4: Srinagar sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 5: Departure from Srinagar
Package Includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast
3. Airport pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
4. Road taxes, toll and parking and driver charges are included
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
| 4* Hotel - Hotel Pine Spring or R K Sarovar Portico or Persian Group of Houseboats |
| 3* Hotel - Golden Flower Heritage H'boat or Naqash Residency or Hotel Royal or Similar |
| 2* Hotel - Golden Hopes Houseboat/Hotel Walisons Resorts or Lee Heritage |
| 1* - Pine vile |
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. In case of any delay due to torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
Navigers
Hornbill festival is the largest celebration of the indigenous warrior tribes of Nagaland.
The Hornbill festival is held every year from 1st - 7th December, in Kohima Nagaland, Northeast India.
It is one of the most cherished festivals of Nagaland, where locals arrange a out of the world show with great zeal and enthusiasm.
This festival is organized by the Government of Nagaland for promoting cultural heritage of Nagaland.
It is a assured entertainment package with colorful mixture of dances, performances, crafts, parades, games, sports, food fairs, religious ceremonies and more.
This holiday package is perfectly designed to capture the rich essence of this beautiful festival.
Package Overview
Tour Highlights
The cost includes
The cost does not include
Accommodation
Due to the nature of the places we are visiting, the type of accommodation during this tour varies considerably and is often very basic. We will be staying at a charming, simple and comfortable hotel in Kaziranga, a very basic bamboo-hut guesthouse in Majuli, simple and comfortable guest-houses in Kohima.
Entry formalities:
Please note that Indian Nationals require Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nagaland and we need atleast 3 - 4 working days after we receive the following documents to obtain the ILP:
1) Full Name, Age & Occupation
2) Valid Indian Passport/ Attested copy of Driving license/Voter Id card/Adhar Card
3) 04 Passport size photograph
Navigers
Visit Athens and Santorini in Greece Ladies Special Tour (Fixed departure 09/Feb/18 to 13/Feb/18)
Greece Women Special Holiday Package Overview:
(Flight ticket approx INR 42 k / person to and fro)
Day 1 - Athnes Arrival
Day 2 - Half-day City tour of Athens with new Acropolis Museum
Day 3 - Athnes to Santorini (blue ticket included)
Day 4 - Santorini - day free
Day 5 - Santorini to Athnes by flight (this Flight not included)
About Santorini:
A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colors of blue red & gold streaking the sky - this is Santorini island. Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe the unsurpassed magic of Santorini. This tiny Greek island in the Aegean sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster. Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide.
About Athens:
Athens is a magical city with most glorious history in the world. This enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces which you will explore through this well designed holiday package.
Accommodation options in this Greece Women Special Package:
Athens : Oscar Hotel
Santorini: Theoxenia
Package inclusions:
• 2 nights accommodation in Athens hotel
• 2 nights accommodation in Santorini hotel
• Daily breakfast
• Half-day City tour of Athens with new Acropolis Museum (organized), with English speaking guide + entrance fees and the transportation from/to hotel.
• Private round trip transfers in Athens from airport-hotel-port-with private air conditioned taxi
• Round trip transfers in Santorini from port –hotel-airport on seat in coach basis
• Dinner (if mentioned in itinerary)
• Transport by luxury bus
• Professional tour leader
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast in Asia and INR 250 for Americas, Europe, AU, NZ and Singapore or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable if at least two people are booking together. For more than two pls call us for discount on +91-9880-240988
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call/mail us for group booking discount if there are more than two adult travellers mail on travel@navigers.com
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels and car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. In case of any delay due to torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
13. At least a group four female travellers will be required to operate this package.
OPTIONAL TOURS :
(1) Full Day Santorini Bus Tour Day Tour (Akrotiri/Perivolos Beach/Megalochori/Profitis Ilias/Pyrgos Village/Santo Wines/Oia Village)
Supplemental Rate: 43 Euros per person (extra 12 Euros to be paid locally for Akrotiri Excavations entrance)
Operating :
- until 2/12 the Tour operates daily except Monday
- from 3/12 the Tour operates every Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
The all-time classic bus tour in Santorini!
• At first you visit the Akrotiri Archaeological site and learn about one of the most important prehistoric settlements of Greece!
• Next station of the tour is Perivolos Beach where you can swim into the crystal-blue waters and have a nice sunbath on the hot black volcanic sand or enjoy your lunch there!
• Megalochori Village is the next destination, famous for its narrow paths surrounded by excavated houses.
• Tour continues with the Profitis Helias mountain and monastery!
• Later, we drive through Pyrgos village and then you visit the Santo Wines Winery to learn all about the art of wine making and taste some of the best local wines!
• Last stop is Oia village where you have free time to walk around the village and watch the famous sunset!
(2) ATHENS BY NIGHT TOUR & GREEK DANCE SHOW
Time 20:30
Duration 3.5 hours
• The tour starts with a visit to the main Greek port of Piraeus, passing by the most important points of the city (City Hall, picturesque yacht harbour of Microlimano etc).
• Following the principal avenues and passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Garden, the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library and the Old Parliament we arrive at Plaka.
• Short pleasant walk through the unique old Athens city to one of the popular taverns for dinner with live bouzouki music and Greek folk dances.
Highlights of the tour:
• Port of Piraeus
• Microlimano
• Pass by the main ancient attractions in city centre to see them lit up at night.
• Show with Greek folk dances
• Bouzouki music
• small walking tour in Plaka
Other points to note:
• Extra charges for night transfers supplement. 22:00-06:30 hrs per person per way 10 Euros
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Srinagar Pahalgam Gulmarg Sonmarg holiday package - Enjoy best of Kashmir in 7 days
Kashmir Holiday Package Overview
Day 1: Srinagar arrival. Sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 2: Srinagar to Pahalgam sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 3: Srinagar to Sonmarg sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 4: Srinagar to Gulmarg sightseeing and back in evening. Night at Srinagar
Day 5: Srinagar sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 6: Day free to unwind and explore the city your own way
Day 7: Departure from Srinagar
Package Includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast
3. Airport pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
4. Road taxes, toll and parking and driver charges are included
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
| 4* Hotel - Hotel Pine Spring or R K Sarovar Portico or Persian Group of Houseboats |
| 3* Hotel - Golden Flower Heritage H'boat or Naqash Residency or Hotel Royal or Similar |
| 2* Hotel - Golden Hopes Houseboat/Hotel Walisons Resorts or Lee Heritage |
| 1* - Pine vile |
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. In case of any delay due to torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
Navigers
Best Kashmir holiday package in 6 days - Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam
Kashmir Holiday Package Overview
Day 1: Srinagar arrival. Sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg sightseeing. Night at Gulmarg
Day 3: Gulmarg day free to explore. Night at Srinagar
Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam sightseeing and night at Pahalgam
Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar sightseeing and night at Srinagar
Day 6: Departure from Srinagar
Package Includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast
3. Airport pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
4. Road taxes, toll and parking and driver charges are included
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package. Breakfast on arrival day
| 4* Hotel - Hotel Pine Spring or R K Sarovar Portico or Persian Group of Houseboats |
| 3* Hotel - Golden Flower Heritage H'boat or Naqash Residency or Hotel Royal or Similar |
| 2* Hotel - Golden Hopes Houseboat/Hotel Walisons Resorts or Lee Heritage |
| 1* - Pine vile |
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. In case of any delay due to torrential rain, land slide, flood, curfew, stone pelting, mob or any other natural calamity, Navigers will not be responsible and will not be liable to refund the money
Navigers
Hornbill festival is the largest celebration of the indigenous warrior tribes of Nagaland.
The Hornbill festival is held every year from 1st - 7th December, in Kohima Nagaland, Northeast India.
It is one of the most cherished festivals of Nagaland, where locals arrange a out of the world show with great zeal and enthusiasm.
This festival is organized by the Government of Nagaland for promoting cultural heritage of Nagaland.
It is a assured entertainment package with colorful mixture of dances, performances, crafts, parades, games, sports, food fairs, religious ceremonies and more.
This holiday package is perfectly designed to capture the rich essence of this beautiful festival.
Tour price includes:
• All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by Innova (03 pax in 01 Innova), fuel and drivers expenses
• All accommodation in twin occupancy room on CP basis
• 01 Mineral water bottle per person per day.
Tour price does not include:
• Air/train fare, tips
• Camera charge
• English Speaking Escort
• Lunch, Dinner, drinks
• Travel insurance
• Laundry
• Telephone charge
• GST tax
• Any other services which is not mentioned above.
Tour Price: This price is derived for couple booking. Contact us for discounted rates on bulk booking.
Tour Dates: 30/Nov/2017 - 03/Dec/2017
We would suggest reaching Kohima by 30/Nov/2017, so, that you can enjoy the inauguration part of the festival on 03/Dec/2017.
Please contact us, if you need a customized package based on different travel dates and duration.
1 - 30th Nov03rd Dec, 2017
2- 07th Dec-10th Dec, 2017
Entry formalities:
Please note that Indian Nationals require Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nagaland and we need atleast 3 - 4 working days after we receive the following documents to obtain the ILP:
1) Full Name, Age & Occupation
2) Valid Indian Passport/ Attested copy of Driving license/Voter Id card/Adhar Card
3) 04 Passport size photograph
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HANOI – HALONG – SIEM REAP 8 DAYS
Explore the best of 2 countries Vietnam (Hanoi, Halong, Ninh Binh) & Cambodia (Siem Reap) in 8D/7N
Vietnam Cambodia holiday package Overview:
Day 1 (Vietnam): Arrival at Hanoi. Hanoi city tour
Day 2 (Vietnam): Hanoi to Ninh Binh - boat trip in Tam Coc in between spectacular limestone karsts - Hoa Lu - back to Hanoi
Day 3 (Vietnam): Hanoi to Halong. Overnight stay on cruise on Halong Bay.
Day 4 (Vietnam): Cruise on Halong Bay. Back to Hanoi.
Day 5 (Vietnam to Cambodia): Exploring Hanoi. Fly to Siem Reap. Explore Siem Reap
Day 6 (Cambodia): Full day Angkor tour. Explore mystical temples of Siem Reap in detail.
Day 7 (Cambodia): Full day Angkor tour- Small Circuit and highlights of Grand Circuit.
Day 8 (Cambodia): Departure from Siem Reap
The major attractions of this tour are:
• Cruising on the beautiful Halong Bay and witnessing thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes.
• Over night stay in cruise ship in Halong Bay
• "Cyclo" tour in Hanoi, covering the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the Sword Lake).
• Boat trip to Tam Coc which has spectacular limestone karsts on land
• Visiting the famous 10th century temples in Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh.
• Exploring Siem Reap in depth
Package inclusion
- Accommodation in the category chosen on twin sharing basis
- Meals as mentioned in the program. (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner). See the itinerary tab for day-wise meals details
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Cruise on Non-private junk in Ha Long bay
- Local English speaking guide(s).
Package exclusion:
- Taxes
- Visa charges. Forex charges 4.4% and Any flight charges. (Contact Navigers to book your one way flight from Hanoi to Siem Reap)
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Hotel/Room upgrade
- Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
- Detour(s)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
The package price is derived based on minimum 2 people for booking; and stay in 3 Star hotel in Hanoi and Siem Reap, and Phoenix cruise stay in Halong.
Accomodation:
| Location | 3 star hotel | 4 star hotel | 5 star hotel |
| Hanoi | Moon View Hotel | Flower Garden Hotel | Sheraton Hotel |
| Halong | Phoenix | Gray Line | Pelican |
| Siem Reap | Kouprey Hotel | Sokha Roth Hotel | Angkor Miracle |
Package price validity:
Valid from 1st October 2016 to 31st March 2017 (Except for 24/Dec/2016 to 4/Jan/2017 and from 26/Jan/2017 to 6/Feb/2017). Please contact Navigers for customized price details of these exception days.
Note:
* Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel
* Standard check out time is 12:00
* SIC tours stands for Seat-in-Coach Tours, which means you will share an air-conditioned coach or van with other tourists.
Andaman Women Special 4N/5D includes Port Blair, Havelock island, Ross Island
Major attractions of the Andaman Ladies special tour are:
• Carbyn's Cove Beach
• Havelock Island
• The famous Radhanagar Beach
• Elephant Beach
• Ross island
• North Bay - known as Coral Island offering exotic coral and underwater marine life
Destinations Covered
Port Blair: 03 nights
Havelock: 01 night
Package Inclusions:
This Andaman beach Holiday package includes:
• Ac Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast
• Airport Pick Up & Drop By A.c cab
• Transportation: Ac Vehicle at Port Blair & A.C at Havelock.
• 01 session of snorkeling at elephant beach.
• Entry permits/Entry tickets/Boat tickets/Ferry tickets/Luxury catamaran tickets wherever required.
• All kinds of transportations, Parking Charges and luxury Taxes as per the itinerary.
• Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
• Welcome Drink on Arrival
• Complimentary 01 bottle of mineral water during Havelock journey
• Complimentary fruit juice and potato chips during Ross & North bay journey
• 24/7 on call assistance during your stay
• All other specified expenses and activities
Package exclusions:
• All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
• Personal expenses due to bad weather ferry cancellation of flight cancellation
• It also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
• Domestic and International airfare.
• Optional activity charges like, Jet Ski, scuba etc.
• Ross Island Maintenance fee.
• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
• Camera fee (still or movie)
Points to note:
• Check in time of most of the hotels starts from 07:30 hours to 12:00 hours.
• Check – out time of the hotels in Havelock Island is 08:00 hours and the return ferry for Port Blair is available by 16:00 hours. Hence. you will be requested to check out in the morning and spend time in the lobby or in the nearby beach till the departure time. However you can request the hotels for late check –out and the hotels will do the needful subject to availability of the room. If you need guaranteed late check –out then you have to request us in advance and the rooms can be provided @ 50% discount subject to availability.
• Check – out time of the hotels in Port Blair is 08:00 hours. If you are going by the afternoon flight you can request the hotel for late check – out and they will provide the room subject to availability. Or else you will be requested to check – out by 08:00 hours and spend time in the hotel campus or can book extra tour from us.
• The vehicle used will be exclusive for the couple / group but will not be at their disposal. It will be as per contract & will change sector wise. Extra charges are applicable for the vehicle used apart from the itinerary.
• Tour Itinerary will be advised to you by our Guest Relations Executive after arrival. Tour Itinerary may be shuffled without prior notice because of holidays, inclement weather conditions etc. However all the sightseeing spots mentioned in the itinerary will be covered.
• In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
• Navigers reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice
• As the vehicle & drivers may keep changing sector wise, we request you to take diligent care of your personal belongings throughout the tour.
• Though the Island have been witnessing a huge tourist growth but the facilities available cannot be matched to those available in the cities and other developed destinations.
• Navigers.com is not responsible for any Delay / Postponement / Cancellation of Flights and Ferry’s.
• Due to inclement weather conditions that may occur at Port Blair, some of the sight-seeing spots can be visited but may not be suitable for snorkeling, due to less or nil transparency of water. At some other spots, live coral which can be viewed from a glass bottom boat could be affected owing to rain or overcast weather. Light & Sound Show conducted in an open-air amphi-theatre in the Cellular Jail too, is totally dependent on weather conditions.
• There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full, what so ever may be the reason.
Hotel Category | Hotel In Port Blair | Hotel in Havelock |
Standard | NK International /Anchorage Inn | Radhakrishna resort |
Premium | Haywizz | Holiday inn |
Deluxe | J HOTEL / SHOMPEN | Wild Orchid Resort |
Luxury Coral Cove/ Suncity Resorts Symphony Palms
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