LCI PRE & POST TOURS FIESTA @ 50 - 26th-29th August 2009Golden Triangle - Pre TourQ. When and where does the Pre Tour Golden Triangle begin?
A. August 19th 2009 at 12 PM in New Delhi . Airport transfer to hotel included in the tour.
Q. How do you reach New Delhi?
A. Being the capital of India and a major International airport all major flights of Europe fly into New Delhi everyday - Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Jet Airways, Emirates. From Africa there are international flights from Nairobi, Johannesburg and Ethiopia.
Q. When does the tour end?
A. 25th August 2009. After breakfast in Jaipur you will travel by road to New Delhi, which will take approx 5-6 hours, and taken directly to the New Delhi domestic airport at around 4 PM. Flight time Delhi to Bangalore - 2 hrs 30 minutes. Approx flight cost Rs.8,000/- Flight costs not included in the tour.
Q. International flights land in New Delhi at /around midnight. Where will we stay till 12PM?
A. We are making arrangements either for the hotel to allow an early check in or the circlers of Delhi will make you comfortable during that time. Keeping in mind the various times of arrival we have kept Day 1 of the tour free to get over your jet lag and relax.
Q. Will there be any changes in the tour itinerary?
A. India is unpredictable in many ways. If there is some road construction, public holiday, festival or a strike or any unforeseen event which will come in the way of your tour, we will make minor changes if necessary. Minor changes could also be made by the tour committee to make your trip more comfortable.
Q. What are the services you offer on the Golden Triangle tour?
A. You will be booked into a 3 star hotel in New Delhi, 4 star hotels in Agra and Jaipur. Travel will be in air conditioned coaches with an English speaking guide and entrance fees to all places of interest are included as stated in the tour itinerary. All breakfasts at the hotel, 2 or 3 packed lunches when it's a full day tour and one dinner at Jaipur. In this tour you will see some of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Q. What will the weather be like in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur?
A. August is warm but not hot. Expect a few showers. Not a tourist season and hence not crowded.
Q. Will you book our internal flights for us?
A. We are looking at the possibility of booking domestic flights at an additional cost to make it easier for those attending the Fiesta@50 conference. We can confirm this end Nov 2008. Flight booking will be optional and not included in tour costs.
Q. Will there be any change in tour prices?
A. In the event of some sudden escalation (taxes, hotel rates, fuel costs etc) we take the caution of 5% increase ONLY IF absolutely necessary. Kerela - Pre TourQ. When and where does the tour begin?
A. 20th August 2009 at 12 PM in Cochin (Kerela state). Airport Transfer to hotel included in the tour.
Q. How do you reach Cochin?
A. Though Cochin is an International airport, there are no direct flights from Europe or Africa. The closest airport is Bangalore. You can also reach Cochin from Madras (Chennai), Bombay (Mumbai), New Delhi. Flight time Bangalore to Cochin 1 hour Approx, flight cost Rs.6, 000/- Flight costs not included in the tour.
Q. When and where does the tour end?
A. The tour ends in Trivandrum (Kerela State) on the 26th August 2009. After a leisurely breakfast and a relaxed morning you will travel from Poovar at/around 12PM to Trivandrum domestic airport.
Q. How do you reach Bangalore from Trivandrum?
A. There are usually three flights day from Trivandrum to Bangalore. The morning one is too early. The other flights are at/around 4 PM and 8 PM. Flight time Trivandrum to Bangalore - 1hr 15 minutes. Approx flight cost- Rs.6, 000/- Flight costs not included in the tour.
Q. What is the weather during this time in Kerela?
A. This is the monsoon season in Kerela. It could rain or just be warm. Kerela all through the year is humid but the beauty of its nature makes up for it.
Q. What are the services offered on the Kerela tour?
A. This tour is relaxing and luxurious. The hotels are all 4 and 5 star with multi cuisine food, massage parlours, swimming pool etc. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners included. Transport is by an air conditioned coach with English speaking guide. The day on the houseboat is magical. Ladies circlers of Kerela will assist you when you need help.
Q. Can you exclude meals and make the tour cheaper?
A. The tour package worked out in Kerela is with all meals included. It will work out much cheaper for you than if you have to order food in these hotels separately.
Q. Will there be any changes in the tour itinerary?
A. India is unpredictable in many ways. If there is some road construction or public holiday, festival or a strike or any unforeseen event which will come in the way of your tour, we will make minor changes if necessary. Minor changes could also be made by the tour committee to make your trip more comfortable.
Q. Will you book our internal flights for us?
A. We are looking at the possibility of booking domestic flights at an additional cost to make it easier for those attending the Fiesta@50 conference. We can confirm this end Nov 2008. Flight booking will be optional and not included in tour costs.
Q. Will there be any change in tour prices?
A. In the event of some sudden escalation (taxes, hotel rates, fuel costs etc) we take the caution of 5% increase ONLY IF absolutely necessary. Mysore - Coorg - Post TourQ. Where is Mysore and Coorg?
A. Mysore and Coorg are two places in Karnataka State. Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka. Bangalore has a newly constructed International airport which has daily flights from Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, Kingfisher.
Q. When and where does the tour begin?
A. The tour begins from Bangalore at 10 AM on the 30th August 2009 by air conditioned coaches.
Q. When and where does the tour end?
A. The tour ends in Bangalore at/around 6 PM on the 2nd Sept 2009.
Q. What are the services offered on the Mysore - Coorg Tour?
A. Four star hotel/resort accommodation inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, multi cuisine food, health club, swimming pools, entrance fee to all sights of interest as specified in the tour itinerary, English speaking guide. Ladies circlers of Mysore will assist you when needed.
Q. What is the weather in Mysore - Coorg during this time?
A. It is the monsoon season. It could rain particularly in Coorg but there is beauty in the monsoon as well. If it does not rain it could be warm.
Q. Can you exclude meals and make the tour cheaper?
A. The tour package worked out in Mysore-Coorg is with all meals included. It will work out much cheaper for you than if you have to order food in these hotels separately.
Q. Will there be any changes in the tour itinerary?
A. India is unpredictable in many ways. If there is some road construction or public holiday, festival or a strike or any unforeseen event which will come in the way of your tour, we will make minor changes if necessary. Minor changes could also be made by the tour committee to make your trip more comfortable.
Q. Will you book our internal flights for us?
A. We are looking at the possibility of booking domestic flights at an additional cost to make it easier for those attending the Fiesta@50 conference. We can confirm this end Nov 2008. Flight booking will be optional and not included in tour costs.
Q. Will there be any change in tour prices?
A. In the event of some sudden escalation (taxes, hotel rates, fuel costs etc) we take the caution of 5% increase ONLY IF absolutely necessary. GOA - Post tourQ. When and where does the tour begin?
A. The Goa tour begins in Goa on the 30th August 2009 at 12 Noon.
Q. When does the tour end?
A. The tour ends in Goa on the 2nd Sept 2009 at 12 Noon.
Q. How do you travel to Goa from Bangalore?
A. There are 3 flights everyday from Bangalore to Goa. Presently all flights are between 1 PM – 4 PM. Hopefully by next year there will be a morning flight. Flight time Bangalore to Goa - 1 Hour Approx, flight cost- Rs.6, 000/- Flight costs not included in the tour.
Q. How do we return to our destinations after our Goa tour?
A. The closest International airport is Mumbai (Bombay) from Goa. Alternatively you can fly to Bangalore or Delhi.
Q. What is the weather in Goa during this time?
A. It is the monsoon season. It could rain but there is beauty in the monsoon as well. If it does not rain it could be warm. This time of the year is ideal for Goa as it’s a low tourist season and beaches are more private.
Q. What are the services offered on the Goa Tour?
A. Five star resort accommodation inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, multi cuisine food, health club, swimming pools, entrance fee to all sights of interest as specified in the tour itenary, English speaking guide.
Q. Can you exclude meals and make the tour cheaper?
A. The tour package worked out in Goa is with all meals included. It will work out much cheaper for you than if you have to order food in these hotels separately.
Q. Will there be any changes in the tour itinerary?
A. India is unpredictable in many ways. If there is some road construction or public holiday, festival or a strike or any unforeseen event which will come in the way of your tour, we will make minor changes if necessary. Minor changes could also be made by the tour committee to make your trip more comfortable.
Q. Will you book our internal flights for us?
A. We are looking at the possibility of booking domestic flights at an additional cost to make it easier for those attending the Fiesta@50 conference. We can confirm this end Nov 2008. Flight booking will be optional and not included in tour costs.
Q. Will there be any change in tour prices?
A. In the event of some sudden escalation (taxes, hotel rates, fuel costs etc) we take the caution of 5% increase ONLY IF absolutely necessary. |