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2 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited “Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited (TBi) Established in 2007 invites you on a journey of discovery. Whether it’s a trip to India or subcontinent let TBi take you there. Our expe- rienced and knowledgeable team of travel professionals across In- dia with 10 Locations will be delighted to help you make your travel plans and execute them with perfection. Take your pick of destina- tions, tell us when you want to travel and leave the rest to us. We’ll give you an experience to remember!”

Jehangir Katgara (Chairman & Managing Director) MISSION STATEMENT Be the best travel management company in India. To provide products and services of optimum quality and value. Maintain the highest professional, moral & ethical standards in all operations. To keep up the philosophy of IQI - Incessant Quality Improvement. To create an environment where our employees can excel personally and share in the success of our company.

ABOUT US TBi as it is popularly known, has over 250 professionals at 11 offices across the country. An International presence through its representatives in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, Ja- pan, South Korea & United Kingdom, who work closely with local tour operators and travel agents.

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India,Hindustan or Bharath this country is been called by many names. It is a land of dreams and romance where beauty beckons, culture echoes, diversity delights and tradition talks. Those who reach India are greeted with a gracious Namaste denoting warmth, hospitality and respect - a tradition in tune with the country’s age-old motto “Athithi Devo Bhava” where the guest is treated as God. Blessed with mist clad mountain ranges, deep blue seas, enigmatic deserts, golden beaches, emerald green valleys, palm fringed backwaters on the one hand and unique art forms, exciting fairs and festivals, interesting pilgrim centres, exclusive heritage sites, royal forts, majestic monu- ments, architectural marvels and exotic flora and fauna on the other, this legendary land is unique in all aspects. Encounter and explore this wonderful peninsula that is India, the land that projects love and humanity - surrounded by the grand snow capped Himalayan ranges in the North, the magnificent coastline offered by the Arabian Sea in the West, the vast Bay of Bengal in the East, and the awesome and deep Indian Ocean in the South.

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Golden Triangle 5 Southern Architecture with Goa 20-21

Golden Triangle with Ranthambore 6 Exotic Goa 22

Classical North India 7 Culinary Tour of North India 23

Highlights of Rajasthan 8-9 Yoga & Ayurveda 24

Buddhist Circuit 10-11 Luxury Trains of India 25

Serene Ladakh 12 Cruise destinations in India & Sri Lanka 26

India Wildlife Tour 13 MICE/Charters/Transport 27

North East Paradise 14 Nepal - An unforgetable Journey 28

Kerala - God’s Own Country 15 Scenic Bhutan 29

Classical South India 16-17 Srilanka - Jewel of Indian Ocean 30

Colorful Gujarat - Textile Tour 18-19

4 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited GOLDEN TRIANGLE - 05 NIGHTS/06 DAYS

Tour Highlights Himachal Delhi: Red Fort , Chandni Chowk, Raj Pradesh Ghat , India Gate, Qutub Minar, Hum- Punjab ayun’s Tomb Uttrakhand Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Haryana Fatehpur Sikri: Ancient Mughal City Delhi Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Uttar Mantar (Observatory) Pradesh Agra Monument closing days: Jaipur Delhi - Red Fort: Monday Rajasthan Agra – Taj Mahal: Friday

Madhya Pradesh Day 01: Arrive Delhi On arrival at Delhi you will be met by capital in the 16th and an early 17th After an early breakfast, leave for an TBi representative and transferred to centuries. On arrival proceed to ho- excursion to Amber Fort with a photo hotel. tel. stop at Hawa Mahal. You may get an Overnight at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for guided tour of opportunity to climb up to fort on El- Agra Fort and Taj Mahal ephant back (one way and subject to Day 02: Delhi Overnight at the hotel. availability) Afternoon guided tour of After breakfast, proceed for the guid- City Palace and the Observatory. ed tour of Old Delhi with visit to Raj Day 04: Agra/Jaipur (235 Kms/ Overnight at the hotel. Ghat , drive past Red Fort and narrow 5 Hrs) lanes of Chandni Chowk (the walled After breakfast, leave for Jaipur en- Day 06: Jaipur/Delhi (265 Kms/ city) by cycle rickshaw. Later drive route visiting the abandoned and 6 Hrs) past India Gate , Government Build- ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. After breakfast, leave for Delhi. On ar- ings like President’s House and Parlia- Continue to Jaipur. Jaipur, popularly rival, transfer to airport for your on- ment Buildings. known as Pink City, is the colourful ward flight. Afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & Qutub Minar. colourful past, resplendent with tales Overnight at the hotel. of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cit- Day 03: Delhi/Agra (205 Kms/ ies in India. The city was founded in 4 Hrs) the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai After breakfast, leave for Agra. Agra Singh II, the ruler of Amber. is famous as being home to one of On arrival proceed to hotel. Evening the seven wonders of the world-the at leisure. Taj Mahal. The architectural splen- Overnight at the hotel. dour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the Day 05: Jaipur

5 www.trailblazertours.com I www.tbiholidays.com GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH RANTHAMBORE - 09 NIGHTS/10 DAYS Tour Highlights Delhi: Red Fort , Chandni Chowk, Raj Haryana Delhi Ghat , India Gate, Qutub Minar, Hum- Uttar ayun’s Tomb Rajasthan Pradesh Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri: Ancient Mughal City Agra Jaipur Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) Ranthambore: Tiger Safari Ranthambore Monument closing days: Delhi - Red Fort: Monday Agra – Taj Mahal: Friday Park closing date: 1st July to 30 Sep- dent with tales of valour & bravery. India. The park has a large number of tember. The city was founded in the year 1728 fauna, significant among those being by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the sambhar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, lan- Day 01: Arrive Delhi ruler of Amber. On arrival proceed to gur, wild boar, peafowl and the Great On arrival at Delhi you will be met by hotel. Evening at leisure. Indian Tiger. TBi representative and transferred to Overnight at the Hotel Spend the morning and afternoon hotel. taking jungle safari by shared canter Overnight at the hotel. Day 05: Jaipur or jeeps.. After an early breakfast, leave for an Overnight at the hotel. Day 02: Delhi excursion to Amber Fort with a photo After breakfast, proceed for the guid- stop at Hawa Mahal. You may get an Day 08: Sawai Madhopur ed tour of Old Delhi with visit to Raj opportunity to climb up to fort on El- Spend the morning and afternoon Ghat , drive past Red Fort and narrow ephant back (one way and subject to taking jungle safari by shared canter lanes of Chandni Chowk (the walled availability). Afternoon guided tour of or jeeps. city) by cycle rickshaw. Later drive City Palace and the Observatory. Overnight at the hotel. past India Gate , Government Build- Overnight at the hotel. ings like President’s House and Parlia- Day 09: Ranthambore/Delhi ment Buildings. Day 06: Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur An early morning transfer to Sawai Afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and 190Kms/4Hrs) Madhopur Railway Station to connect Qutub Minar. After breakfast, leave for Sawai Mad- train for Delhi. Arrive proceed to ho- Overnight at the hotel. hopur – famous for its Ranthambore tel. Rest of the day at leisure. Day 03: Delhi/Agra (205 Kms/4 Hrs) Tiger National Park - the former hunt- Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, drive Agra. Arrive & ing ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. proceed to hotel. On arrival, proceed to hotel. Day 10: Delhi Agra is famous as being home to one Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to airport for of the seven wonders of the world- your onward flight. the Taj Mahal. Day 07: Sawai Madhopur Afternoon proceed for guided tour of Ranthambore Tiger National Park Taj Mahal and Agra Fort is one of the largest and most re- Overnight at the hotel. nowned National Park in Northern

Day 04: Agra/Jaipur (235 Kms/ 5 Hrs) After breakfast,leave for Jaipur en- route visiting the abandoned and ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue drive to Jaipur. Jaipur- popularly known as Pink City, is the colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplen-

6 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited CLASSICAL NORTH INDIA - 08 NIGHTS/09 DAYS

Tour Highlights Uttrakhand Delhi: Red Fort , Chandni Chowk , Raj Haryana Ghat , India Gate, Qutub Minar, Hum- Delhi ayun’s Tomb Uttar Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Pradesh Agra Mantar (Observatory) Fatehpur Sikri: Ancient Mughal City Jaipur Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Rajasthan Jhansi Varanasi Khajuraho: Group of Temples and Sculpture Orchha Khajuraho Varanasi: Boat ride on River , Sarnath & Evening Aarti Madhya Pradesh Monument closing days: Delhi - Red Fort: Monday City Palace and the Observatory. of Temples. Later transfer to airport Agra – Taj Mahal: Friday Overnight at the hotel. to connect flight to Varanasi - India’s Sarnath – Sarnath Museum: Fridays cultural capital. On arrival, you will be Day 05: Jaipur/ Fatehpur Sikri/ Agra met by TBi representative and trans- Day 01: Arrive Delhi (235Kms/5Hrs) ferred to the hotel. On arrival at Delhi you will be met by After breakfast, leave for Agra visiting Evening, proceed to witness Aarti cer- TBi representative and transferred to Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Continue to emony on bank of River Ganges. hotel. drive to Agra. Arrive and proceed to Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. hotel. Afternoon proceed for guided tour of Agra Fort and Taj Mahal Day 08: Varanasi Day 02: Delhi Overnight at the hotel. An early morning proceed for boat After breakfast, proceed for full day ride on River Ganges surrounded guided tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi Day 06: Agra/Jhansi (By Train) by various Ghats followed by walk Overnight at the hotel. Jhansi/Orchha (20 Kms/ ½ Hour ) through old city. After breakfast, pro- Orchha/Khajuraho (175Kms/4Hrs) ceed for guided tour of Temples and Day 03: Delhi/Jaipur (260 Kms/6 An early morning transfer to railway famous Benaras Hindu University. Hrs) station to board train for Jhansi. On Afternoon proceed for an excursion of After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. arrival , transfer to Khajuraho by sur- Sarnath - it is believed that in Sarnath Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City. face enroute visiting Orchha - the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to On arrival, proceed to hotel. Rajmandir, Mahal, and the his disciples after getting enlighten- Overnight at the hotel. Parveen Mahal. ment. Continue drive to Khajuraho. -On ar Overnight at the hotel. Day 04: Jaipur rival, proceed to hotel. Evening enjoy After an early breakfast, leave for an Sound & Light Show at Temples. Day 09: Varanasi/Delhi excursion to Amber Fort with a photo Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to airport to stop at Hawa Mahal.You may get an connect flight to Delhi. opportunity to climb up to fort on El- Day 07: Khajuraho/Varanasi Arrive and remain in transit for your ephant back (one way and subject to After breakfast, proceed for guided onward flight. availability). Afternoon guided tour of tour of Western and Eastern Group

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Tour Highlights Punjab Delhi: Red Fort , Chandni Chowk, Raj Uttrakhand Ghat , India Gate, Qutub Minar, Hum- Haryana Bikaner Mandawa ayun’s Tomb Delhi Uttar Mandawa: Old Havelies Jaisalmer Pradesh Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Camel Breed- Jodhpur ing Farm Jaipur Agra Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort, Havelis , Rajasthan Ranthambore Camel Safari at Sam Sand Dunes Bundi Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Chittorgarh Thada Udaipur Ranakpur: Jain-Temples Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Udaipur: City Palace, Jagdish Temple & Boat ride on Lake Pichola Havelis, Temples and Cenotaphs. Overnight at the hotel. Chittorgarh:Chittorgarh Fort Bundi: Bundi Fort, Step-Well Overnight at the hotel. Ranthambore: Tiger Safari Day 07: Jaisalmer/Jodhpur (295 Kms Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Day 04: Mandawa/Bikaner / 6Hrs) Mantar (Observatory) (190Kms/4 Hrs) After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur. Fatehpur Sikri: Ancient Mughal City After breakfast, leave for Bikaner. ‘The Sun City’ was founded by Rao Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort The city is dotted with scores of sand Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in dunes. More readily called the camel 1459. It is named solely after him. On Monument closing days - country, the city is distinguished for arrival proceed to hotel. Delhi - Red Fort: Monday the best riding camels in the world Overnight at the hotel. Agra – Taj Mahal: Friday and hence boasts of having one of the Park closing date: 1st July to 30 Sep- tember. largest Camel breeding farm in the Day 08: Jodhpur/Udaipur (295 Kms/ world. On arrival proceed to hotel. 6Hrs) Later proceed for guided tour of Juna- After breakfast, proceed for guided Day 01: Arrive Delhi garh Fort, Ganga Singh Museum and tour of Meharangarh Fort and Jaswant On arrival at Delhi you will be met by The Camel Breeding Farm. Thada (Royal Cenotaphs). Later leave TBi representative and transferred to Overnight at the hotel. for Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur hotel. Temples, renowned for some marvel- Overnight at the hotel. Day 05: Bikaner/Jaisalmer lous carved temples in marble stone. (335Kms/7 Hrs) Continue the drive towards Udaipur - Day 02: Delhi After breakfast, leave for Jaisalmer, known as the Venice of the East. After breakfast, proceed for the guid- The splendid Jaisalmer Fort stands On arrival, proceed to hotel. Rest of ed tour of Old Delhi with visit to Raj proudly on its land and narrates the the day free to relax at hotel or to ex- Ghat , drive past Red Fort and narrow stories of the valour and chivalry of plore local market. lanes of Chandni Chowk (the walled the Rajput rulers. Jaisalmer still re- Overnight at the hotel. city) by cycle rickshaw. Later drive tains its medieval charm, which is evi- past India Gate , Government Build- dent in its colourful narrow streets, Day 09: Udaipur ings like President’s House and Parlia- splendid forts and palaces of Rajast- After breakfast, proceed for guided ment Buildings. han, opulent havelies and bazaars. tour of City Palace, Jagdish Temple. Afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and On arrival proceed to hotel. Rest of Later a drive around Fatehsagar Lake. Qutub Minar. the day free for relax or explore local Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pich- Overnight at the hotel. market. ola surrounded by splendid hills, pal- Overnight at the hotel. aces and temples. Day 03: Delhi/ Mandawa Overnight at the hotel. (260Kms/8 Hrs) Day 06: Jaisalmer After an early breakfast, leave for After breakfast, proceed for guided Day 10: Udaipur/ Chittorgarh Mandawa - semi-desert region of tour of Havelies and Jain Temple lo- (114Kms/2Hrs) Chittorgarh/ Bundi Shekhawati, and popularly known as cated within the Fort area. Afternoon (135Kms/ 2 ½ Hrs)Bundi / Sawai the ‘open air art gallery’ of Rajasthan. excursion to Sam Sand Dunes to en- Madhopur (185Kms/ 3 ½ Hrs) On arrival proceed to hotel. joy sun-set with camel ride. After breakfast, leave for Sawai Mad- Afternoon proceed for guided tour of

8 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited hopur enroute visiting Chittorgarh With its rich & colourful past, resplen- and Bundi. dent with tales of valour & bravery, Chittorgarh Fort is located on a high it is now one of the most important hill near the Gambheri River. This fort heritage cities in India. The city was was built by various Maurya founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja rulers in the 7th century. This huge Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. fort covers an area of 700 acres, ex- On arrival proceed to hotel. Rest of tending to 3 Kms in length and 13 the day free to relax at hotel. Kms in peripheral length. Overnight at the hotel.

After excursion of Chittorgarh Fort Day 13: Jaipur drive toward Bundi. Bundi is a city After an early breakfast, leave for an of glorious past and promising fu- excursion to Amber Fort with a photo ture. Rightly termed as the queen of stop at Hawa Mahal. You may get an Hadoti.. The Bundi School of painting opportunity to climb up to fort on El- is world famous. ephant back (one way and subject to On arrival, proceed for a guided tour availability). Afternoon guided tour of visiting Bundi Fort and Stepwells. City Palace and the Observatory. Later leave for Sawai Madhopur – Overnight at the hotel. famous for its Ranthambore Tiger National Park - the former hunting Day 14: Jaipur /Fatehpur Sikri /Agra ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. On (235Kms/5 Hrs) arrival, proceed to hotel. After breakfast, leave for Agra visiting Overnight at the hotel. Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 Day 11: Sawai Madhopur and abandoned after 15 years due Ranthambore Tiger National Park to scarcity of water. See the graceful is one of the largest and most re- buildings including Panch Mahal and nowned National Park in Northern other palaces. Continue your drive India. The park has a large number of towards Agra. fauna, significant among those being Overnight at the hotel. sambhar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, lan- gur, wild boar, peafowl and the Great Day 15: Agra/Delhi (205Kms/ 3Hrs) Indian Tiger. Agra is famous as being home to one Spend the morning and afternoon of the seven wonders of the world-the taking jungle safari by shared canter Taj Mahal. The architectural splen- or jeeps. dour of the mausoleums, the fort and Overnight at the hotel. the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and an early 17th Day 12: Sawai Madhopur /Jaipur centuries. (190Kms/4 Hrs) After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. After breakfast, proceed for guided Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Lat- is the colourful capital of Rajasthan. er continue drive to Delhi airport for your noward flight.

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Tour Highlights Delhi: Raj Ghat , India Gate , Qutub Minar , Humayun’s Tomb , Govern- Uttrakhand ment -Buildings like President’s House Delhi Nepal , Parliament & cycle rickshaw ride at Lumbini Chandni Chowk. Sravasti Lucknow: Bara & Chota Imambara , Uttar Pradesh Kushinagar Residency , Rumi Darwaza Bikaner Bihar Shravasti: Jetavan Monastry & Angu- Lucknow Patna limala’s Varanasi Rajgir Kapilavastu: The capital city of the Shakya kingdom Bodhgaya Lumbini in Nepal: The Birth Place of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha Afternoon proceed for guided tour of dha. Lord Buddha left his palace in Kushinagar: The place where Lord Kapilavastu at the age of 29 and re- Buddha have breathed his last Lucknow. Vaishali: Last Sermon site of Lord visited it 12 years later, after attaining Buddha Lucknow – This bustling city is famed the Enlightenment. The main archae- Rajgir: Nalanda University – UNESCO for its Nawabi era. It is home to ex- ological site was discovered during World Heritage Site traordinary monuments depicting a excavation 1971-76. Bodhgaya: Lord Buddha attained fascinating blend of ancient & colonial Later drive to Sunauli Border be- Enlightment architecture. It was the epicentre of tween India and Nepal and cross over Varanasi – Sarnath: First Sermon Site the 1857 War of Independence. City to Nepal. Proceed to your hotel in after Enlightment has magnificent monuments - Imam- Lumbini. Overnight at the hotel Monument closing days- bara, Rumi Darwaza, Kaiserbagh Heri- Delhi: Red Fort: Monday tage Zone & The Residency. Lucknow: Bara Imambara, Monday Overnight at the hotel. Day 06: Lumbini to Kushinagar (170 Sarnath: Sarnath Museum: Fridays Kms/5 ½ Hrs) Day 04: Lucknow to Shravasti (260 After an early breakfast, visit the birth Day 01: Arrive Delhi Kms/6 Hrs) place of Lord Buddha (World Culture On arrival at Delhi you will be met by After breakfast, leave by road for Heritage Site ) and Mayadevi Temple. TBi representative and transferred to Shravasti. On arrival proceed to ho- hotel. tel. Lumbini Garden is the place where, Overnight at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for guided tour of Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Lord Shravasti. Buddha. The holy site of Lumbini has Day 02: Delhi Shravasti was a city of ancient India ruins of ancient , a sacred After breakfast, proceed for the guid- and one of the six largest cities in Bodhi tree, an ancient bathing pond ed tour of Old Delhi with visit to Raj India during ’s life- and the Mayadevi Temple - which is Ghat , drive past Red Fort and narrow time. Shravasti is closely associated the place of birth of Lord Buddha. lanes of Chandni Chowk (the walled with the life of Gautama Buddha, who Lumbini Garden was granted World city) by cycle rickshaw. Later drive is believed to have spent 24 Rainy Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997. past India Gate , Government Build- Seasons in this city. You will visit the ings like President’s House and Parlia- Jetavana Monastry & Angulimala’s Later leave by road for Kushinagar. Ar- ment Buildings. Stupa. rive and proceed to hotel. Afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and Overnight at the hotel. Afternoon leave for a guided tour of Qutub Minar. Kushinagar. Overnight at the hotel. Day 05: Shravasti to Lumbini via Kapilavastu (250 Kms/06 Hrs) Kushinagar is the place where the Day 03: Delhi to Lucknow by train After breakfast, proceed for Lumbini Buddha is believed to have breathed An early morning transfer to Railway - Nepal by road enroute visit Kapila- his last. It is one of the principal cen- Station to board train ( Shatabdi Ex- vastu tres of Buddhist pilgrimage and at- press ) for Lucknow. Kapilavastu was the ancient capital tracts thousands of visitors from On arrival , you will be met by TBi Rep- of the Sakya Clan, whose ruler ‘Shud- all over the world every year. In the resentative and transferred to hotel dhodhan’ was the father of the Bud- uniquely designed Mahaparinirvana

10 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited temple is a huge statue of the reclin- Later drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival pilgrimage centre. It is believed that ing Buddha. proceed to hotel. after getting enlightenment at Bodh Overnight at hotel. Overnight at the hotel Gaya, Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at Sarnath. The Archaeologi- Day 07: Kushinagar to Vaishali (193 Day 09: Bodhgaya to Varanasi cal Museum houses the findings , Kms/5 Hrs) After an early morning breakfast,. Pro- wealth and excavations , recovered After an early morning breakfast, ceed for guided tour of Bodhgaya. from the site of first sermon drive to Vaishali. Arrive and proceed Evening enjoy Aarti ceremony on Riv- to hotel. Bodhgaya is one of the most impor- er Ganges Afternoon leave for a guided tour of tant and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage Overnight at the hotel. Vaishali. center in the world with the Maha- bodhi Temple Complex. It was here Day 11: Varanasi /Delhi Vaishali – Gautam Buddha spent his under a banyan tree, also called the After breakfast, transfer to airport to last rainy season and delivered his last Bodhi Tree that Lord Buddha attained connect flight for Delhi. On arrival, sermon at Vaishali and announced his the Enlightment. The magnificent remain in transit for your onward approaching Mahaparinirvana (the fi- Mahabodhi temple and the Tree from flight. nal departure from the world) before the original sapling still stands in the leaving for Kushinagar. It also has one temple premises. The temple is an of the best-preserved of the Pillars of architectural amalgamation of many Ashoka, topped by a single lion. Mu- centuries, cultures and heritages. seum houses some of the archaeo- Mahabodhi Temple is UNESCO World logical remains discovered here. Heritage Site. Close to the museum is the shaded Afternoon transfer to Railway Station stupa which has the casket relic with to connect train for Varanasi. the ashes of Buddha. On arrival, you will be met by TBi Rep- Overnight at the hotel resentative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at the hotel Day 08: Vaishali to Bodhgaya via Rajgir (258 Kms/7 ½ Hrs) Day 10: Varanasi/Sarnath/Varanasi After an early morning breakfast, An early morning proceed for boat drive to Bodhgaya via Rajgir ride of River Ganges and after break- On arrival Rajgir , proceed for guided fast, guided tour of Varanasi and Sar- tour of Nalanda University. nath. Varanasi is a city on the banks of the Nalanda University was a centre of Ganges. It is the holiest cities in Hin- learning from the seventh century duism and Jainism, and played an im- BC. It is a UNESCO World Heritage portant role in the development of Site. At its peak, the school attracted . The city is known world- scholars and students from near and wide for its many ghats along the river far with some travelling all the way bank and Temples One of Asia’s larg- from , China,Korea, and Central est residential universities is Benaras Asia. It is believed that Scholar Hiuen Hindu University located in the city. Tsang had spent 02 years of his life in the University. Sarnath is 10 km away from city of Varanasi - a highly revered Buddhist

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Tour Highlights Shanti Stupa Phyang Jammu & Kashmir Lamayuru Nubra Valley Basgo fort Alchi Khardung - La Nubra Valley Lamayuru Leh Pangong Lake Diskit Monastery Pangong Lake Sumoor Village Himachal Pradesh Thiksay Monastry Shay Palace Punjab Uttrakhand Day 01: Delhi /Leh Haryana Arrive Delhi and remain in transit to Delhi Rajasthan Uttar connect flight to Leh. Pradesh On arrival,you will be met by TBi rep- resentative and transferred to the hotel. tage Site - Basgo fort - at a distance Day 06: Leh/Pangonglake 165km Afternoon guided tour of Leh, a high- of 42 km of Leh. The fort is situated After an early breakfast, drive to desert city in the Himalayas. Leh there on a clay hill. Later continue to Pangong lake. Pangong Lake (which is now known for its Buddhist sites drive to Leh. means hollow) is very long narrow and nearby trekking areas. Later Overnight at the hotel spread of water situated at an altitude drive to Shanti Stupa. The stupa has of 14,500 ft. Extending from east to panoramic views of the surrounding Day 04: Leh/Nubra valley 135km west through the whole length of the landscape. After an early breakfast,drive to Ruthong region of Tibet. Overnight at the hotel beautiful NubraValley via Khardung- Overnight at tented camp la (Highest Motorable road in the Day02: Leh/Lamayuru/Alchi World, 18,380 ft) where zigzag trail Day 07: Pangong Lake/Leh After breakfast, drive to Phyang continues until the Hundar village. On After breakfast, drive to Leh enroute Gompa, located 8 Kms away from Leh arrival proceed to tented camp. visiting Thiksay Monasteries and town and continue further to Likir Afternoon visit sand dune and dou- ShayPalace. Shay Palace was built village where Likir Gompa is situat- ble hump camel. first in 1655. It was used as a summer ed atop a windy cliff overlooking the Overnight at a tented camp retreat by the kings of Ladakh. beautiful village of Likir. Overnight at the hotel Continue to drive to Lamayuru Mon- Day 05: Diskit/Sumoor/ Leh astery- enroute visiting Gurudwara After an early breakfast, drive to Dis- Day 08: Leh/Delhi Pathar Sahib , magical Magnetic Hill kit Monastery and to have a wonder- After breakfast, transfer to airport to and confluence of River Zanskar and ful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to connect flight for Delhi. Arrive and re- Indus. Sumoor village and continue to drive main in transit for onward flight. Overnight at the hotel. to Leh enroute visiting Khardong vil- lage and Khardongla. Day 03: Alchi/Leh Overnight at the hotel After breakfast, drive to World Heri-

12 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited INDIA WILDLIFE TOUR - 07 nights/08 days

Tour Highlights Tadoba & Pench: Unlock the doors of diverse wildlife Gujarat Madhya Pradesh sanctuaries and more than 99 national parks nestled in India Pench The wildlife trip to India is amazing and Nagpur wonderful, proffering you an opportu- nity to have a glimpse of various sorts Tadoba of species. India is a favoured wildlife Maharashtra place among wildlife enthusiasts and Mumbai nature lovers. Folks from wide and far pay a visit to India to explore the rich flora and fauna. Tadoba and Pench na- Karnataka Telengana tional park Jungle Safaris offer chance to view the Bengal Tiger in the wild along with other wild life such as In- tres (12.55 sq mi) of protected forest raised to the status of national park dian leopards, sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, and 14.93 square kilometres (5.76 sq in 1983. In 1992, it was established as and many others. mi) of other areas. Densely forested a tiger reserve The tiger is the main hills form the northern and western cat species of the park. Commonly Park closing days boundary of the tiger reserve. seen wildlife is chital, sambar, nilgai, 30 June till 30 September Arrive and proceed to hotel. wildpig and jackal. The park is rich in Tadoba National Park: closed for full Overnight at hotel. bird life too. The flowers of this tree day on Tuesday. are eaten by mammals and birds, and Pench National Park: In afternoon on Day 03: Tadoba also harvested by the tribal people as Wenesday. Spend the morning and afternoon food and to brew beer. taking jungle safari by shared jeeps Day 01: Mumbai Overnight the hotel Day 06: Pench On your arrival, you will be met by TBi Spend the morning and afternoon representative and transferred to the Day 04: Tadoba taking jungle safari by shared jeeps hotel. Spend the morning and afternoon Overnight the hotel Overnight at the Hotel taking jungle safari by shared jeeps Overnight the hotel Day 07: Pench Day 02: Mumbai/Nagpur/Tadoba Spend the morning and afternoon ( 147 Kms/3 Hrs) Day 05: Tadoba/Pench (317 Kms/6 taking jungle safari by shared jeeps After breakfast, transfer to airport to Hrs) Overnight the hotel connect flight for Nagpur. After breakfast, drive to Pench Na- On arrival , drive to Tadoba National tional Park. Day 08: Pench/Nagpur/Mumbai Park. Pench National Park derives its name (167 Kms/3 ½ Hrs) from the Pench River that flows After breakfast, drive to Nagpur to Tadoba Reserve is the largest national through the park from north to south connect flight for Mumbai. park. Wildlife Sanctuary was created dividing the park into almost equal Arrive and remain in transit for your in 1986 with an area of 508.85 square western and eastern halves. It was onward flight. kilometres (196.47 sq mi). The reserve declared a sanctuary in 1977 but also includes 32.51 square kilome-

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Tour Highlights Sikkim Gangtok Bhutan Kolkata: Victoria Memorial, Mother Kalimpong Teresa’s House and Jain Temple Darjeeling Darjeeling: Excursion to Tiger hill and Bagdogra Assam Toy Train ride. Meghalya Gangtok: Rumtek Monastery. Bihar Kalimpong: Dello Hills & Pine View Nursery. Jharkhand Monuments closing days: Kolkata: Victoria Memorial – Monday West Bengal and National holiday. Mother Teresa Ashram - Thursday. Kolkata Gangtok: Institute of Tibetology – Sunday Later visit local tea plantation fol- North Bengal, and Known as ‘Garden Day 01: Arrive Kolkata lowed by toy train ride ( World Heri- of Flowers’. Kalimpong is famous for On arrival at Kolkata, you will be met tage Train ). its flower market, especially the wide by TBi representative at airport and Overnight at the hotel. array of orchids. It also houses sev- transferred to hotel. eral Buddhist monasteries which hold Kolkata (earlier called Calcutta) is Day 05: Darjeeling/Gangtok(110 a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist known as ‘City Of Joy’. Kolkata was Kms/4 ½ Hrs) scriptures. On arrival, proceed to ho- once the capital city of British India After breakfast, leave for Gangtok. tel. Rest of the day free to relax and also the Gateway to India till Gangtok, the land of monasteries, is Overnight at the hotel 1912. also the largest town of Sikkim. Situ- Overnight at hotel. ated in the Shivalik Hills and lying at Day 08: Kalimpong an altitude of 1437 metres, it’s an im- After breakfast, proceed for guided Day 02: Kolkata portant Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre. tour of Dello hills, Pine View Nursery, After breakfast, proceed for guided On arrival, proceed to hotel. Dr. Grahams Home. tour of Dalhousie Square, Kumartuli Overnight at the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel (Potter’s Colony), Jain Temple, Victo- or explore local flower markets. ria Memorial ,St Paul’s Cathedral and Day 06: Gangtok Overnight at the hotel. Mother Teresa’s House. After breakfast, visit Rumtek Mon- Overnight at the hotel. astery, Institute of Tibetology & Do Day 09: Kalimpong/ Bagdogra Drul Chorten (Stupa). Later in the af- (100Kms/3½ Hrs) Day 03: Kolkata/Bagdogra &Bag- ternoon visit Enchey Monastery and Bagdogra/Kolkata by air dogra/Darjeeling (90 Kms/2Hrs) Cottage Industry. After breakfast, transfer to airport to After breakfast, transfer to airport for Overnight at the hotel. connect flight for Kolkata. your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, On arrive and remain in transit for you will be met by TBi Representative Day 07: Gangtok/Kalimpong ( your onward flight. at the airport from where you will 85Kms/3Hrs) drive to Darjeeling - one of the most After breakfast, leave for Kalimpong. magnificent hill station in the world. Kalimpong is a beautiful hill town in On arrival, proceed to hotel.Evening free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Darjeeling Pre dawn trip to Tiger Hill ( around 04:00a.m) to view glowing sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak – The 3rd highest mountain. Afterward visit the Ghoom Monastery and return to hotel for breakfast,.

14 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited KERALA - GOD’S OWN COUNTRY - 07 nights/08 days

Tour Highlights Cochin: , Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Kathakali Dance Munnar: Tea Museum , Mattupetty Tamil Nadu Dam Alleppey : House Boat - experiencing Kerala life local life on Backwaters Kovalam: Beach stay Munnar Cochin Monument closing days: Cochin: Mattancherry Palace: Fridays Alleppey Jewish Synagogue : Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Trivandrum Munnar: Tea Museum: Mondays Kovalam

Day 01: Arrive Cochin Day 04: Munnar the houseboat. On arrival, you will be met by TBi rep- After breakfast, visit to the Tea Mu- resentative at airport and transferred seum (closed on Mondays). This is Day 06: Alleppey/Kovalam to hotel. the country’s first ever tea museum; (145Kms/3Hrs) located at KDHP’s Nullatanni estate in After breakfast, disembark your Cochin is one of the finest natural Munnar. Houseboat and drive to Kovalam. harbours in the world. The harbour is Visit the Mattupetty Dam: The beau- The word ‘Kovalam’ in Malayalam the nucleus around which Cochin has tiful hill station of Mattupetty is a 13 stands for ‘a groove of coconut trees’. grown to become the ‘Queen of the km drive away from Munnar. The Lake Kovalam beach was discovered by the Arabian Sea’. and Dam is en-route to Top Station at western hippies in the 1960s. It has Overnight at the hotel. an altitude of 1700 m. since become one of the most popu- Rest of the day at leisure lar beach destinations to enjoy a qui- Day 02: Cochin Overnight at the hotel. et stay on the beach. After breakfast, proceed for guided Overnight at the hotel. tour of Mattancherry Palace (built in Day 05: Munnar/Alleppey (176 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in Kms/4.5Hrs) Day 07: Kovalam 1663. Stroll through the old Jewish After breakfast, drive to Alleppey. On Day at leisure Quarter and visit the old Synagogue. arrival, board your private House Boat Overnight at the hotel. Drive to Fort Kochi and visit St. Fran- and cruise on the Backwaters - full of cis Church, the oldest in India and the canals, rivers and lakes. Relax on deck Day 08: Kovalam/Trivandrum famous . or in private lounge to observe the (15Kms/½ Hrs) Evening enjoy the classical dance- locals going about their daily chores After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum drama “Kathakali”, based on the Hin- - sailing, fishing, swimming, washing, airport for your onward flight. du epics, highlighted by the amazing cooking and more. Between the wa- costumes and make-up. terways are extensive paddy field and Overnight at the hotel. coconut palms. Overnight on board

Day 03: Cochin/Munnar (130 Kms/ 3 Hrs) After breakfast, drive to Munnar. This beautiful hill station is popular for its cool climate, tea plantations with co- lonial bungalows, tea factories, Wild- life sanctuaries and many lakes Afternoon arrive and proceed to Ho- tel. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at the hotel.

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Tour Highlights Chennai: Mylapore Temple, Fort St. Andhra Pradesh George Museum, St. Mary’s Church, Karnataka Bronze Gallery at National Museum Chennai Mahabalipuram: Shore Temples, Ar- Kanchipuram juna’s Penance Kanchipuram: Ekambareswarar Tamil Nadu Mahabalipuram Temple, Silk Loom Pondicherry Pondicherry: Aurobindo Ashram and Kerala Trichy handmade paper factory Tanjore Thanjore: Brahadeeshwarar temple Cochin Kumarakom Madurai Trichy: Rock fort and Shri Rangam Alleppey Temple Thekkady Madurai: Meenakshi Temple, local market (Thekkady): Jungle Walk, Spice Garden& Wildlife sightseeing thousand temples, is one of the seven cally one of the most enchanting dis- Alleppey: House Boat - experiencing most sacred pilgrim destination for tricts in the state - lies to the east of life local life on Backwaters the Hindus as well centre for famous Trichy and has the reputation as the Cochin: Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Silk Looms ( Kanjeevaram Sarees ) Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Continue drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, proceed to hotel. Fishing Net On arrival, proceed to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Monument closing days Day 06: Tanjore Chennai: Fort St. George Museum and National Museum - Friday Day 04: Mahabalipuram/Pondich- After breakfast, proceed for excursion Cochin: Mattancherry Palace: Fridays, erry (138 Kms/3Hrs) to one of the best temples in South Jewish Synagogue: Fridays, Saturdays After breakfast, proceed for guided India, the Brahadeeshwarar temple and Jewish holidays. tour of the fascinating rock carv- or the Big Temple built by the great- ings and temples for which city is est Chola emperor ‘Raja Chola’, is the Day 01: Chennai famous, including Arjuna’s Penance, dynasty’s finest contribution to Dravi- On arrival you will be met by TBi rep- the world’s largest bas-relief, beauti- dan temple architecture. resentative at airport and transferred fully carved from solid granite. Visit Overnight at the hotel. to hotel. the Shore Temple that has stood for Chennai, formerly known as Madras, twelve centuries with its twin granite Day 07: Tanjore/Trichy (60Kms/1 is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and spires soaring upward. Hrs) Trichy/Madurai (150 Kms/3 one of the foremost tourist destina- Later drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, Hrs) tions of South India. Popularly regard- proceed to the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Madurai en- ed as the ‘Gateway to the South’. Pondicherry is a former French colony. route visiting Tirchy. Trichy is a fine Overnight at the hotel. The city has strong French influence blend of tradition and modernity specially in the Old Quarter along the built around the Rock Fort and Shri Day 02: Chennai Promenade. Rangam Temple. Continue to drive to After breakfast, proceed for guided Overnight at the hotel. Madurai tour of Mylapore Temple, Fort St. On arrival proceed to hotel. George Museum, St. Mary’s Church Day 05: Pondicherry/Tanjore Overnight at the hotel. and Bronze Gallery at National Mu- (230Kms/6Hrs) seum. Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, visit Aurobindo Ash- Day 08: Madurai ram- The Ashram is a spiritual com- After breakfast, visit famous Meenak- Day 03: Chennai/Kanchipuram munity. The ashram grew out of a shi Devi Temple, thereafter visit local (76Kms/1 ½ Hrs) Kanchipuram/ Ma- small community of disciples who market around Temple complex. Af- habalipuram (71Kms/1 ½ Kms) had gathered around Sri Aurobindo ternoon at leisure. Overnight at the After breakfast, leave for after he settled in Pondicherry. Also hotel. Kanchipuram. visit Ganesha Temple and handmade Ancient Kanchipuram, the city of paper factory. Day 09: Madurai/Periyar (Thekkady Afternoon, drive to Tanjore. Sceni- )( 145Kms/3 ½ Hrs)

16 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited After breakfast, drive to the highlands House Boat and proceed to Kumara- of Periyar (Thekkady). From 1895, kom by road. the British maintained the area as a Rest of day free for independent ac- wildlife preserve and there are still tivities. opportunities to find elephants, bi- Overnight at the hotel. son, deer, and varieties of birds. The rugged landscape is very tropical and Day 13: Kumarakom / well suited to tea, coffee & spices. Cochin(Distance/Driving time: On arrival, proceed to hotel. 80Kms/2 Hrs) Overnight at the hotel. Cochin is one of the finest natural har- bours in the world. From here, ships Day 10: Periyar (Thekkady ) set sail for foreign ports with pepper, After an early breakfast, there will seafood, rubber and coir. From times be a leisurely guided jungle walk in immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, the reserve to enjoy the flora and British and Portuguese seafarers fol- fauna. Visit Spice Garden where you lowed the sea route to Cochin and can learn about various spices which left their impressions on the town. are grown in this region and are com- The harbour is the nucleus around monly used all over the country. which Cochin has grown to become Later afternoon Optional boat ride on the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. the man-made lake - the best way to On arrival proceed to hotel. observe game in the wild, including Overnight at the hotel. herds of elephants, bison and wild boar that roam by the lake just before Day 14: Cochin sunset.. After breakfast, proceed for guided Overnight at the hotel. tour of Mattancherry Palace (built in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in Day 11: Periyar (Thekkady )/ 1663, it contains 17th century mu- Alleppey rals of the Ramayana), Stroll through After breakfast, drive to Alleppey. On the old Jewish Quarter and visit the arrival, board your private House Boat old Synagogue (Jews have lived here and cruise on the Backwaters - full of since the time of King Solomon). canals, rivers and lakes. Relax on deck Drive to Fort Kochi and visit St. Fran- or in private lounge to observe the cis Church, the oldest in India and the locals going about their daily chores famous Chinese fishing nets (intro- - sailing, fishing, swimming, wash- duced by a trader from Kubla Khan’s ing, cooking and more. Between the China). waterways are extensive paddy field Overnight at the hotel. and coconut palms. Enjoy Kerala cui- sine cooked on houseboat. Day 15: Cochin Overnight at the houseboat. After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward flight. Day 12: Alleppey/Kumarakom (30 Kms/1 Hrs) After breakfast, disembark your

17 www.trailblazertours.com I www.tbiholidays.com COLORFUL GUJARAT - TEXTILE TOUR - 10 nights/11 days

Tour Highlights We have been wearing textiles from an Rajasthan early infancy, but few know the history of textiles, how they are made and from where they come. On this journey we Hodka will take you through fields of cotton to Patan see how the cloth is woven and to see Modhera Bhuj Dasada how cotton and silk are transformed by Ahmedabad Indian craftsmen and women. The crafts people of Gujarat excel in Gujarat the production of hand-crafted textiles which reflect the rich cultural heritage of its people. These woven fabrics, such as Patola, Double Ikat, Mushroo Maharashtra are matched in quality by the decorat- ed textiles of tie-dye, embroidery and resist printing. Day 03: Ahmedabad to Dasada to see the Ahir embroidery character- Numerous tribal communities use dis- enroute Patan & Modhera (240 Kms ized by fine floral and animal patterns tinctive patterns, and stitching tech- / 5 Hrs) which progress across the fabric in niques to enrich their lives and to dis- After breakfast, drive to Patan village swirling circular arrays. Images of par- tinguish their unique cultures. to see Patola and Mushru weaving. rots, peacocks, scorpions, elephant Monument closing days: The art of weaving double Ikat silk sa- and flowers are frequently depicted. Ahmedabad - Calico Museum: Wednes- ris has been practiced in Patan village Different stitches may be used for day. for centuries. The technique requires each element. Its rich bold designs meticulous attention to detail and the make an immediate visual impact. resulting Patola is one of India’s most beautiful textiles. Later drive to Ajrakpur – to experi- Mushru weaving consists of a silk ence the Ajrak block printing. Ajrak, warp and cotton weft. The attrac- or Ajrakh, is style of block printed with Day 01: Ahmedabad tive silk appears on the outside and geometric design. The technique uses On arrival, you will be met by TBi Rep- fine cotton on the inside which feels mud-resist printing, repeated at least resentative and transferred to hotel. soft to the skin. This fabric is still pro- twice, to produce the pattern. Tradi- Afternoon visit the Chittara family duced by few families in Patan village. tionally the colours were predomi- who produce high quality Mata Ni Visit the Rani ki Vav - A spectacular nately red, blue, black and white, but Pachedi (Kalamkari) work. Kalamkari stepwell. other colours, especially yellow and literally means the art of decoration Afternoon, visit the Sun Temple at green are now used. Stylish modern with the help of a pen, ‘Kalam’. A Modhera- A beautifylly carved tem- ajrak is produced in the villages of design, usually religious is drawn or ple dedicated to the Sun now an Dhamadka, Khavda and Ajrakpur near block printed onto a cloth and the ASI monument. Continue to drive to Bhuj. spaces coloured. A particular form of Dasada-Bajana. Arrive and proceed Later proceed to Bhujodi village to this technique has been made famous to hotel. see Rabari embroidery and the dis- by the Vaghris community of Gujarat. Overnight at the hotel. tinctive shawl weaving of the Vankar Evening, visit the night market at Law community. The numerous clans of Garden to see the various textiles of Day 04: Dasada Rabari have distinctive styles of -em Gujarat. After breakfast, visit local villages or, broidery, each characterized by bold Overnight at the hotel. Opt for a drive into the Little Rann of colourful patterns which incorporate Kutch to view wild ass and numerous mirrors of differing shapes. Day 02: Ahmedabad migratory birds during winter. Proceed to your hotel in Bhuj After breakfast, walk through the old Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. city, then to the Calico Museum (pri- or permission is required. Afternoon, Day 05: Dasada/Bhuj enroute Day 06: Bhuj visit the Shreyas Folk Museum and Dhaneti & Ajrakpur (300 Kms/6 Hrs After breakfast, enjoy visit to various Gandhi Ashram. Approx) weavers village displaying traditional Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, visit Dhaneti village embroidery and weaving skills. Rest

18 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited of the day at leisure. ing attractive copper bells of various Overnight at the hotel. sizes, as well as a group – making coloured wooden laquer ware. On ar- Day 07: Bhuj rival transfer to camp. After breakfast, visit house of Sangar Overnight at the tented camp. family to see Ari Embroidery (Mochi work) on silk and cotton. Later visit Day 09 Hodka the house of the only family in Bhuj After breakfast, visit a nearby home weaving single ikat silk scarves and to see items of distinctive Meghwal shawls. Also visit the 18th century embroidery. Meghwals decorate the Aina Mahal palace museum which interior of their houses with pinched has an excellent collection of an early mud to create three dimensional de- ari silk work, and display of Kutchhi signs incorporating large fragments crafts of mirror. They do fine embroideries Overnight at the hotel. with bold geometric designs. Similar designs are used by men to decorate Day 08: Drive from Bhuj via Sum- leather items rasser/Nironha to Shaam-e-Sharhad Afterwards drive to Dhordo to see the Resort in Hodka(110 Kms/3 Hrs fine stitchery and mirrors of Mutwa Approx) embroidery. After breakfast, drive to Sumrasser, The Mutwa are a shepherd communi- where Ms Judy Frater an American, ty living in the Banni grassland region has spent many years helping the of Kutch. They too use a lot of mirrors women from various communities in their embroidery work. develop and market their textiles. Her organization, Kala Raksha has a Afternoon, drive into the Rann of small museum and display centre at Kutch, to view a vast expanse of flat Sumrasser. salt-pan which stretches to hundreds Proceed to Nirona village – for the of kilometers. Rogan paintings. Rogan means ‘oil- Overnight at the tented camp. based’ in Persian. Textiles decorated with this technique, and from a dis- Day 10 Hodka / Bhuj airport (80 Kms tance appear like fine embroidery. /2 1/2 Hrs Approx)/Mumbai Castor oil is boiled and mixed with After breakfast, at an convenient time pigment. Only half the design is di- drive to airport in Bhuj to connect rectly painted. When one side is com- flight to Mumbai plete, the textile is folded over so that On arrival , you will be met by TBi rep- a mirror-image is created. The result- resentative and transfer to hotel. ing work is surprisingly intricate and Overnight at the hotel. attractive. The seven or eight people who do this work in Nirona village Day 11 Mumbai near Bhuj, are probably the only ones After breakfast, transfer to airport in India doing this artwork. for your onward flight. This village has a bell maker, mak-

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Tour Highlights Bangalore: Bangalore Palace, Govern- ment Museum, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Bull’s Temple and Palace of Maharashtra Mumbai Tipu Sultan. Mysore: Srirangapatna , Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hills Hassan: Sravanbelagola, Belur & Halebid Temples for their architecture Hampi: Vithala Temple Complex, Karnataka House of victory, King’s Balance, El- ephant Stables, Statue of Badami Andhra Pradesh Andhra Lord Ganesh Goa Hampi Badami: Cave Temples Hospet Goa: Churches, Beaches, Spice Planta- tion Mumbai: The Gateway of India, Mani Bangalore Bhawan, The Chhatrapati Shivaji Hassan Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Mysuru Prince of Wales Museum) Dhobi Ghat, Victoria Terminus and Dabbawalas.

Monument closing days Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, Chanakeshava Temple complex at Mumbai: Dabbawala closed on Sunday shady avenues and sacred temples Belur. Chanakeshava Temple- tens and national holidays. and retains some of the charm of the of thousands carvings representing old world with its many institutions sequences from the Hindu myths that propagate music and dance. chipped from black soapstone cover Day 01: Bangalore Mysore, once the state capital, today the length and breadth of the Tem- On arrival you will be met by TBi rep- is a vibrant city teeming with tourists ple. resentative and transferred to hotel. and visitors. It is known the world Bangalore is the ‘Garden City of India’ over for its exotic sandalwood and Afterwards drive to Halebid to visit with its many gardens. It is also an rich silks. Hoysaleshwara Temple, standing on important hub of the information and On arrival proceed to hotel. platform like a casket. It is a sculp- technology in India. Overnight at the hotel. tural extravaganza richly endowed Overnight at the hotel. with most finely detailed scroll work Day 03: Mysore in stone. Day 02: Bangalore/Mysore After breakfast, proceed for guided Overnight at the hotel. (140Kms/3 Hrs) of visiting Maharaja’s Palace and Cha- After breakfast, proceed for guided mundi Hills. Day 05: Hassan/Hospet tour of Bangalore Palace, the Gov- Overnight at the hotel. (315Kms/7Hrs) ernment Museum, famous Lal Bagh After an early breakfast, drive to Hos- Botanical Gardens, Bull’s Temple and Day 04: Mysore/Hassan (127 Kms/ pet. On arrival, proceed to hotel. the Palace of Tipu Sultan including 3 Hrs) Rest of day at leisure. photostop at Vidhan Soudha (home After breakfast, drive to Hassan en- Overnight at the hotel. to the secretariat and the state legis- route visit ‘Sravanabelagola’ - which lature). means monk on the hill. The statue of Day 06: Hospet/Hampi/Hospet (13 Afternoon drive to Mysore en-route Lord Bahubali was made in 981 AD. Kms/20 Min) visit Srirangapatna. Continue your It is one of the important Jain shrine After breakfast, leave for excursion drive to Mysore. with 56ft granite statue of Jain Saint of Hampi - a World Heritage Site, the Gomateshwara. famous site of the great Vijayanagar Srirangapatna is the island fortress of Please note that you would have to kingdom. Hampi has the distinction the legendary warrior king Tipu Sul- climb close to 700 steps to experi- of being the most beautiful ruins of tan, it is just 16 km from Mysore city. ence the architectural marvel. any significance to be seen in India. Inside the fortress is Tipu’s mosque Continue to drive to Hassan. -On ar Visit Vithala Temple Complex, House with its twin minarets rival, proceed to hotel. Later visit of Victory, King’s Balance, Elephant

20 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited Stables and Lord Ganesh Temple. India, is a city that virtually never Overnight at the hotel. sleeps. Mumbai is famous for many things, including its thriving Bolly- Day 07: Hospet/Badami (190 Kms/5 wood film industry, teeming bazaars Hrs) and colonial-style buildings. After an early breakfast, drive to Ba- dami. Badami also known as Vatapi Afternoon proceed for guided tour of is rich with Hindu and Jain temples Gateway of India, Mahatma Gandhi carved out of sand stone hills. The Residence – Mani Bhawan and The carved temples date back to the 6th Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu century. Of these, three are Hindu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Prince of and one Jain. Sculptured out of solid Wales Museum) Overnight at the ho- rock they are adorned with carvings. tel. The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries, treasury and a watch Day 11: Mumbai tower. After breakfast, proceed for guided Overnight at the hotel. city tour visiting Victoria Terminus (photostop), Dhobi Ghat - where you Day 08: Badami/Goa (190 will see hundreds of ‘dhobis’ (washer- Kms/4Hrs) men) washing linen. Drive to Church- After breakfast, leave for Goa. Goa, gate Station to see the Dabbawallas – on the west coast of India, is a land of Lunch box delivery service to various swaying palms, miles of golden sands, offices in the business circuit. lush greenery, an incredible cultural Overnight at the hotel. heritage, magnificent churches, tem- ples and monuments and a unique Day 12: Mumbai cultural synthesis of the east and After breakfast, transfer to airport for west. your onward flight. On arrival, proceed to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Goa Morning half day sightseeing of Old Goa Churches and Spice Plantation. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Goa/Mumbai After breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. On arrival, you will be met by TBi rep- resentative and transfer to hotel. Mumbai, the biggest metropolis of

21 www.trailblazertours.com I www.tbiholidays.com EXOTIC GOA Tour Highlights A place outside time...a tiny -emer Maharashtra ald speck on the west coast of India, tucked away snugly between the hills of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Goa has a warm, tropical climate Anjuna Beach Calangute Beach North Goa with an average temperature of 21C Candolim Beach (79F) throughout the year. The winter Panjim months December to February are de- Dona Paula Beach lightfully cool and sunny, and from June Bagmalo Beach to September, Goa is drenched by the Majorda Beach southwest monsoon, which turns the Colva Beach South Goa countryside into a lush garden. The Benaulim Beach land is covered with paddy fields and groves of cashew, mango and coconut. Strung along the 100 km. coastline are Agonda Beach Palolem Beach stretches of beaches the colour of sand changing every few kilometers.

Beaches of Goa Goan beaches are distinctively divided between North & South.

North Goa –The party animals will be delighted visiting Baga, Vagator, Anjuna and Calangute beaches for sure. Enjoy the local atmosphere at pubs, bars, restaurants, street food and various water sports activities at the popular beaches of North Goa.

South Goa – Unlike the beaches of North Goa, you can relax at the quiet and pristine beaches of the south. Some of the well-known beaches are Colva, Majorda, Cavelossim and Palolem.

Places of interest: North Goa Sightseeing Churches of Old Goa & Panjim City A prominent World Heritage site is Old Goa. Old Goa boasts of more than 13 churches situated in the vicinity. Some of the churches here date back to the 15th Century. The Basilica of Bom Jesus built in red stone is famous throughout the Roman Catholic world since it contains the tomb and mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Se Cathedral is the largest of the churches at Old Goa with its numerous chapels. Panaji, the capital city of Goa and seat of the State Government. Located on the banks of the Mandovi river,Terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red tiled roofs, churches and riverside promenade form this city. Colourful villas, cobbled streets make it an interesting walk through the Latin quarters with its Portuguese ambience.

South Goa Sightseeing Visit the famous Mangeshi temple dedicated to the deity of Lord . It is one of the most visited temples of Goa. Later drive through the narrow and winding roads to reach a spice plantation. Enjoy a guided walking tour with an expert followed by lunch served on an organic plate made of leaves.

22 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited Culinary Tour of North India - 07 nights/08 days Tour Highlights Delhi: Old Delhi Food Walk Tour , Himachal Mughal Cuisine Pradesh Jaipur: Lassiwala , Marwari Cuisine Punjab with local Rajput Family Uttrakhand Agra: Food trail journey of Agra Haryana Delhi Monument closing days: Delhi: Red Fort: Monday Uttar Agra: Taj Mahal: Friday Jaipur Agra Pradesh Rajasthan

Day 01: Delhi Arrive Delhi. On your arrival you will shop in Jaipur and try the local delica- and abandoned after 15 years due to be met by TBi Representative and cies. scarcity of water. transferred to your hotel. Later visit the Lassiwala for trying a Enroute enjoy vegetarian cuisine of Overnight at the Hotel local drink made of Buttermilk and the region during lunch. served in a “kullad” (Earthen Pot) that Continue your drive towards Agra. Day 02: Delhi is smashed after drinking. Agra is the home to one of the Seven After breakfast, proceed for the guid- Overnight at the hotel. Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. ed tour of Old Delhi with visit to Raj Arrive and proceed to hotel. Ghat , drive past Red Fort. Thereafter Day 05: Jaipur Overnight at the hotel. enjoy ‘Old Delhi Food Walk’ tour. After an early breakfast, leave for an A food walk through crowded mar- excursion to Amber Fort with a photo Day 07: Agra kets of Old Delhi will tickle your taste stop at Hawa Mahal. You may get an An early morning proceed to guided buds as you try the best street food opportunity to climb up to fort on El- tour of Taj Mahal by Sunrise. Return available in Delhi from some of the ephant back (one way and subject to to the hotel for breakfast,. Thereafter oldest food stalls/ restaurants in the availability). Afternoon guided tour of proceed to visit Agra Fort city. You will walk through some land- City Palace and the Observatory. Evening: experience ‘Agra Food Trail mark markets, ride a Cycle rickshaw journey’, which is not just of taste, and enjoy the local street food spe- Evening Interact with Rajput family & but of knowledge. Your guide will ex- cialities. engage yourself in the cooking demo plain to you how this food ended up Overnight at the hotel. followed by dinner.The cooking class on your plate. It will cover the oldest will be fun and informal, showcasing and famous eateries of Agra Day 03: Delhi the utensils, ingredients and spices Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast, proceed for guided used to create an authentic Indian tour of New Delhi. meal. Day 08: Agra/Delhi airport Drive past India Gate and the Govern- Overnight at the hotel. (205Kms /3Hrs) ment buildings also known as Luty- After breakfast, drive to Delhi airport en’s Delhi named after their architect Day 06: Jaipur/Agra (253Kms/5Hrs) for your onward flight. Edwin Lutyens. You will also visit the After breakfast, leave for Agra visiting Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri Evening : Enjoy a meal at a classic was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 restaurant serving North Indian & Mughlai Cuisine Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Delhi/Jaipur (267km/6Hrs) After breakfast, drive to Jaipur by road. Arrive and proceed to hotel. Evening: visit the local colourful Jo- hari Bazaar, the most popular market in Jaipur. Take a look at the most popular sweet

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YOGA Yoga is the physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that aim to transform body and mind. The term denotes a variety of schools, practices and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the best-known being Hatha yoga and Raja yoga. The term yoga is derived from the literal meaning of “yoking together” a span of horses or oxen, but came to be ap- plied to the “yoking” of mind and body. The origins of Yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-ve- dic Indian traditions, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BC. The earliest accounts of yoga-practices are in the Buddhist Nikayas. Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the west, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and an early 20th century. In the 1980s, yoga be- came popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. This form of yoga is often called Hatha yoga. Being the centre of origin of Yoga India offers a host of opportuni- ties to learn the disciplines of yoga. Yoga Retreats in North India are located close to Rishikesh along the banks of River Ganges. Combination of Yoga and Ayurveda is available in the Southern state of Kerala.

AYURVEDA

Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine a system of Hindu traditional medicine, is native to the Indian subcontinent, and is a form of alternative medicine. The oldest known Ayurvedic texts are the Suśrutha Saṃhitā and the Charaka Saṃhitā. These Classical San- skrit texts are among the foundational and formally compiled works of Ayurveda. By the medieval period, Ayurvedic practitioners developed a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments. Practices that are derived from Ayurvedic medicine are regarded as part of complementary and alternative medicine and along with Siddha Medicine and Tradi- tional Chinese medicine. Ayurveda is well integrated into the Indi- an National health care system, with state hospitals for Ayurveda established across the country.

Kerala, the Land of Ayurveda Kerala possesses an unbroken tradition of Ayurveda that has sur- passed the many invasions and intrusions both foreign and native. For hundreds of years the Ayurveda Vaidyas (traditional practitio- ners of Ayurveda) were almost the only access for people seeking healing from every kind of disease in Kerala. Being the only available line of treatment for the people, the Vaidyars of Kerala were challenged to interpret the theories of Ayurveda and adapt them actively into effective healing systems in everyday life. Thus almost all the contemporary procedures and protocols of Ayurveda have evolved in and around Kerala.

24 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited LUXURY TRAINS OF INDIA

Palace on Wheels Embark on the royal journey to explore the top fascinating, spectacular sights in the style of then maharajas. The renowned Palace on wheels train (com- plete with dining cars, lounges, bar, library and twin and double en suite cab- ins, carved furniture, splendid paintings and elegant handicrafts) invites you to relive the romance of the princely sojourn in the vibrant and most colourful Rajasthan; witnessing picturesque monuments, palaces, havelis, forts, nation- al parks and wonder of the world – symbole of love – the Taj Mahal.

The Palace on wheels let you explore Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra in 8 Days/ 7 Nights.

HIGHLIGHTS Jaipur: Visit the Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort on an Elephant , Jantar Mantar- Astronomical Observatory and the City Palace. Ranthambhore - The Ranthambhore National Park - Tiger Safaris and visit the Ranthambhore Fort Chittorgarh - Visit the 7th-Century fort of Chittorgarh Fort Udaipur – Visit the City and the Crystal Gallery and take a Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Jaisalmer – Visit the havelies. Camel ride on Sam dunes in the thar desert. Jodhpur - Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort Agra - Visit the world’s most well known monument and well worth its fame - The Taj Mahal

The Golden Chariot Take a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture. The Golden Chariot train is named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches. It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole- Na tional Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.

HIGHLIGHTS Mysore – Visit the Mysore Palace Kabini – Jungle Safaris Hampi – UNESCO World Heritage sites. Goa – Beaches

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Colombo Hambantota Galle International cruises companies are finding India a very attractive destination. The Indian coastline is massive, the ports of call many, each with its own flavour and history. Amongst them are Mumbai, Goa, Cochin, Tuticorin, Chennai, Lakshdweep and Andman Islands, smaller ports of Gujarat. TBi also provide overland tours and turn around arrange- ments at Indian & Sri Lankan ports.

Years of experience in handling cruise ships calling at Indian ports give our team the competitive edge to ensure that your guests are extended professional, personalized services. Our specialists in ground operations ensure perfect ex- ecution of all arrangements, seamlessly.

Services • Itinerary planning with expert inputs on destinations, port details and services. • Port inspection and operational feasibility. • Innovative shore excursions with the best of local guides and transportation. • Day return aircraft charters to important destinations. • Complete turn around operations. • Liaison with Govt. Authorities, shipping agents.

26 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited mice One of the world’s leading economies, India is a global powerhouse today. And when it comes down to business, India is the perfect destination for large and small international conferences and seminars. Served by the major airlines of the world, India is one of the most popular conference destination today. Its historical sights, natural beauty, state of the art conference facilities and outstanding hotels, beach resorts and palace resorts make it truly irresistible.

Let TBi expert MICE team take care of all your requirements with perfect planning and execution to ensure a memo- rable event.

Services • Assistance in conference bids • Destination and venue selection • Hotel negotiation & contracting • Conference Secretariat set up • Government approvals/liaison • Airline reservation/charter flights • Pre & Post conference tours • Transfers, sightseeing and spouse programs • Theme events, social functions • Conference website set up • Conference kits, badges, signage, etc • Financial management of event.

CHARTERS GOA, its colonial past, idyllic location on the west coast of India, the warm waters of the Ara- bian sea and stunning golden sand beaches and beautiful landscape are all ingredients for a per- fect beach holiday. The tropical climate, guaran- teed sunshine from November to May, Goa’s laid back atmosphere, fabulous food and wide array of beverages encourages charter operators to oper- ate direct tourist flights from UK, Europe & Russia. TBi has an experienced team of professionals in Charter tourism and has highly competitive rates with hotels in varied categories. TBi also arranges quality excursions – cultural, hinterland and pro- tected wildlife tours and also country craft sea/ river cruises to spot dolphins and crocodiles.

TRANSPORT TBi provides best available vehicles ranging from sedan cars to large coaches in standard & premium brands.

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Tour Highlights Kathamandu: Patan , Durbar Square ,Kathmandu City , Swayambunath Nepal Pokhara Chitwan: Chitwan National Park Pokhara: Sarangkot, Pokhara City , Bin- Chitwan dyabasani Temple, Seti Gorge, Devi’s Kathmandu fall ,boat ride on Phewa lake. Uttar Pradesh Bihar

Day 01: Kathmandu On arrival , you will be met by TBi Rep- Jharkhand resentative and transferred to hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. well preserved conservation area. Day 06: Pokhara Day 02: Kathmandu The park is rich in flora and fauna. An early morning trip to Sarangkot After breakfast, proceed for guided On arrival, proceed to lodge/camp. to view sunrise (subject to weather tour of Patan. Patan also known as Rest of day at leisure. condition) Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts.Later Overnight at the lodge /camp. Return to hotel for breakfast, visit the Durbar Square a world heri- Later proceed for guided tour of tage site for its temples, idols, open Day 04: Chitwan Pokhara City visiting Bindyabasani courts, water fountains and more.. Full day jungle activities as per lodge/ Temple- believed as one of the oldest Afternoon continue guided tour of camp program which includes El- temples in the valley. Seti Gorge - a Kathmandu City – known as Kantipur, ephant back safari in community mysterious wonder of Pokhara, origi- the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. forest, canoe ride (subject to water nated from the Machhapuchare gla- Here you will visit the temple of the level), natural walk. cier. Enjoy a boat ride on Phewa lake. Living Goddess who acknowledges Overnight at lodge/camp. Overnight at the hotel. the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Day 05: Chitwan/ Pokhara Day 07: Pokhara/Kathmandu Later visit Swayambunath - the Bud- (170km/6Hrs) (210Kms/07Hrs) dhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years Afer breakfast, drive to Pokhara. After Breakfast,drive to Kathmandu. old. Pokhara - The rare combination of On arrival proceed to hotel. Rest of Overnight at the hotel. snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes day at leisure and rivers has helped to make the Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Kathmandu/Chitwan (185 valley of Pokhara , one of the most Kms/6Hrs) picturesque natural attractions in the Day 08: Kathmandu After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. kingdom. Phewa Lake, skirted by a After breakfast, transfer to airport for The Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s large number of unpretentious lodg- your onward flight. first national park lies at the foot of es and simple restaurants, is the most the Mahabharat range in the inner congenial spot for visitors. Terai lowlands of Chitwan. Covering On arrival , proceed to hotel. an area of 932 sq. km this is the most Overnight at the hotel.

28 Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited SCENIC BHUTAN - 06 nights/07 days

Tour Highlights Thimpu (Altitude 2,320m): King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point (Kuenselphodrang), , Bhutan National Library, Institute for Zorig Punakha Chusum, Textile Museum Thimpu Trashichhoedzong Paro Punakha (Altitude 1,300m):Dochu-la pass , , Talo village, Nalanda Buddhist Institute, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang nunnery Paro (Altitude 2,280m ): ,Ta Dzong, , Druk- gyel Dzong, 10,130 ft) to view and admire the Museum. Then walk down to visit Monument closing days chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags Rinpung Dzong, meaning - fortress of - National Library closed on which decorate the highest point. the heap of jewels Sat, Sun & on Government Holidays On arrival in Punakha, proceed to ho- Overnight at the hotel. Institute of ZorigChusum closed on tel. Sun & Government Holidays and win- Later visit the Punakha Dzong - built Day 06: Paro ter (Dec-an early March). strategically at the junction of Pho After breakfast,optional excursion to Textile Musuem & Simply Bhutan Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Taktshang Monastery (approx. 5 Hrs closed on Sun & Government Holidays Overnight at the hotel round trip walk). It is one of the most Paro - Ta Dzong closed on Government Holidays famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, Day 04: Punakha perched on the side of a cliff 900m After breakfast, excursion to Sangna- above the Paro valley floor. It is said Day 01: Paro /Thimpu (55km/1 ½ choling Dzong - built on a plateau and that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on Hrs) visit farm houses to experience rural the back of a tigress and meditated at On arrival at Paro, you will be met by life. this monastery and hence it is called TBi representative, afterwards drive Evening visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuen- ‘Tiger’s Nest’. In 1998, a fire severely to Thimphu. drup Lhakhang nunnery - the temple damaged the main structure of build- Thimpu -the capital town of Bhutan complex houses a permanent higher ing but now this Bhutanese jewel has and a unique city with unusual mix- learning and meditation centre for been restored to its original splen- ture of modern development along- nuns. dour. side ancient traditions. Overnight at the hotel Afternoon, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, On arrival proceed to hotel. In the a ruined fortress where Bhutanese afternoon visit to King’s Memorial Day 05: Punakha/Paro (125 Kms/4 warriors fought Tibetan invaders cen- Chorten. Hrs) turies ago. On way back to visit the Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast,drive back to Paro.En 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. route visit Simtokha Dzong - the place Overnight at the hotel. Day 02: Thimphu of profound tantric teaching. After After breakfast, take a scenic hike checking into hotel, proceed to visit Day 07: Paro to Tango monastery (approx. 2 Hrs Ta Dzong, originally built as Watch- After breakfast, transfer to airport for round trip walk). This picturesque tower, which now houses National your onward flight. three-storey tower monastery was founded in 12th century. Later visit National Library, Textile Museum , Simply Bhutan & Trashichhoedzong. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Thimphu/Punakha (75 km/3 Hrs) After breakfast, drive to Punakha across Dochu-la pass (3,088m/

29 www.trailblazertours.com I www.tbiholidays.com SRI LANKA – JEWEL OF INDIAN OCEAN - 07 nights/08 days

Tour Highlights Colombo – Colonial Heritage and Cul- tural melange of the city Harbarana - Pinnawala Elephant Or- phanage, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Polonnaruwa Kandy – Dambulla, Temple of the Sri Lanka Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens Habarana Kandy Day 01: Colombo Punakha On arrival you will be met by TBi Rep- resentative and transferred to hotel in the commercial, industrial and cul- tural centre of Sri Lanka. September when they migrate along Day 06 Kandy Overnight at the hotel a corridor from neighboring parks. After breakfast, visit the sacred Overnight at the hotel Temple of the Tooth that houses a Day 02: Colombo/Harbana ( tooth relic of the Buddha. 183km/4 ½ Hrs) Day 04: Habarana Religious pooja ceremonies, take After breakfast, drive to the small After breakfast, drive (47 Km 1-hour) place when the golden casket contain- town of Habarana. to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa - ing the tooth is revealed. Afterwards Along the way we stop at Pinnawala the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botani- Elephant Orphanage that cares for to 13th centuries following the fall cal Gardens with its rare collection of baby elephants lost or abandoned in of Anuradhapura and today a World indigenous tropical flora, including its the wild. On arrival proceed to hotel Heritage site. Here you can explore famous Orchid House. and relax in warm tropical surround- these magnificent ruins, which con- Overnight at the hotel. ings. tains some fine examples of Buddha Overnight at the hotel. statues and marvel at this ancient Day 07: Kandy/Colombo (103 km/3 civilization, before returning to Haba- Hrs) Day 03: Habarana rana. After breakfast, drive through central After breakfast, drive 30-minutes to Overnight at the hotel. Sri Lanka to Colombo. Sigiriya - also known as Lion’s Rock On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of - a massive 5th century fortress and Day 05: Habarana/Kandy (95km/½ day at leisure palace ruins surrounded by extensive Hrs) Overnight at the hotel. gardens and reservoirs. Here you can After breakfast, drive to the bustling climb 1,200 steps to the top of this hill capital of Kandy. Along the way Day 08: Colombo amazing fortress in the sky that is we stop at Dambulla to explore its After breakfast, transfer to the air- now a World Heritage site. famous Golden Rock Cave Temple, a port for your onward flight or extend sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site for 22 stay at one of the beach resorts of Sri Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya centuries and a World Heritage site. Lanka. National Park where you can hope Also visit Matale Spice Garden. to see wild Asian elephants. They are Arrive Kandy and proceed to hotel. particularly numerous in August and Overnight at the hotel.

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