OVERVIEW

Discovering Nepal, the Valleys of Kathmandu and Pokhara at the foot of the Himalayas, the world’s highest mountain peaks, may be one of your travel dreams. An elephant safari in Chitwan National Park on the Indian border is an incredible experience not be surpassed by a visit to Bhutan, a remote kingdom   which recently opened to the rest of the world.

ITINERARY

AIR SCHEDULE

The exact timing of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed.
Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.

Nepal Flights:

Bhutan Flights:

HOTEL ADDRESS

Nepal Hotels:

         Hotel Shanker

         Kathmandu, Nepal

         www.Shankerhotel.com

        Dhulikhel Mountain Resort

        Khawa, Nepal

        www.dhulikhelmountainresort.com

        Safari Narayani Lodge

        Ghatgain,Chitwan,Nepal

        Fish-Tail Lodge

        Pokhara, Nepal

        www.fishtail-lodge.com

Bhutan Extension Hotels:

        Hotel Shanker

        Kathmandu, Nepal

        www.Shankerhotel.com

        Tenzinling Resort Hotel

        Tenzinling Resort, Paro, Bhutan

        www.tenzinling.com

        Bhutan Suites

        Thimpu, Bhutan

        www.bhutantravelbureau.com/bhutan_suites/

PRICE

$2,995.00 (Nepal only - double room)

$4,995.00 (Nepal and Bhutan - double room)

This price includes:

• *Round trip airfare from New York to Kathmandu with Cathay Pacific, via Hong Kong

• * Accommodation in First Class hotels - double occupancy:
•             2 nights Kathmandu

                1 night Dhuilkhel

                3 nights Chitwan

                2 nights Pokhara

* Transportation by private A/C coach

* Breakfast daily

* Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Chitwan

* English speaking tour escort throughout

* Entrance fees to monuments and Chitwan National Park

* All activities as per itinerary

* One way airfare Pokhara / Kathmandu

* Visa fees, best hotels, transportation, all meals, sightseeing, English speaking guides, cultural programs  if available, museum fees, Tourism Development Fund and Government Royalty in Bhutan if you take the extension

This price does not include:

* Single supplements:

          $450.00 Nepal

          $650.00 Nepal and Bhutan

* Kathmandu & Pokhara airport departure tax

* Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, Dhulikhel and Pokhara

* Expenses of a personal nature such as drinks, phone, laundry

* Nepal Visa fee

* Travel insurance

* Excess luggage

REGISTRATION

Registration online: (click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:

                 Celestial Voyagers
                 27-28 Thomson Avenue, SW11
                 Long Island City, NY 11101

Registration by mail:
Complete the registration form included in the brochure and mail it to Celestial Voyagers with your

$500.00 deposit and the photocopy of your passport, if available.

PAYMENT (TERMS & CONDITIONS)

Celestial Voyagers’ terms relate to contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The regulations below must be strictly enforced as they are related to these contracts.

Deposit $500.00 due upon registration and before September 19, 2009

Balance due no later than  November 6, 2009

After November 6 full payment is due with registration

Airline seats may be available after Sept 19. However, after this date, airfare may increase and therefore a supplement may apply.

Due to visa processing time and the limited number of seats on Druk Air , the Bhutan portion of the trip needs to be paid in full by September 19 in order to have hotels and visas confirmed. See separate special terms & conditions for Bhutan.

All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport and the registration form.

Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and MasterCard. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package price, a 3.5% supplement applies  should you wish to pay by credit card.

Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing. The following penalties apply for Nepal:

* $150.00 non-refundable processing fee

* $150.00 additional fee for cancellation received between September 19 and October 7

* Penalty of 50% of the trip cost if cancellation is received between October 8 and  November 22

* Penalty of 100% of the trip cost if cancellation is received on or after November 23 and in case of a no-show.

* For Bhutan 100% of the total value of the trip is non refundable after September 19 or anytime after full payment has been processed.

These policies will be strictly applied.

Special Terms & Conditions for Bhutan

Independent travel is not allowed in Bhutan.

All tourists must travel on a pre-planned, pre-paid, guided  package tour, or custom designed program. We trust Bhutan's tourism organization and assure you that this trip will be an extraordinary experience. We also want you to understand that Celestial Voyagers is not responsible for the quality control of the organization, but will always do the utmost to keep your interest and satisfaction in mind at all times.

The Royal Government of Bhutan wants to control tourism in order to avoid the negative impact on the local culture and environment and visa request should be processed between 90 to 120 days before travel time. The number of visitors each year is limited. All visitors must have their visa approved prior to boarding the Druk Air flight to Bhutan.

Flights between Nepal and Bhutan are subject to weather conditions. Weather conditions in the Himalayas may change quickly.  Therefore, last minute adjustment to the program may be necessary.

We need to finalize all travel plans well in advance and your full payment for the Bhutan portion of the trip is therefore required by September 19, 2009

Should you choose to  take the Bhutan extension, the payment plan is as follows:

Reservation and deposit as soon as possible:

http://celestialvoyagers.com/html/reservations.htm

Payment of $2500.00  is due no later than September 19, 2009 to cover deposit for Nepal and full payment for the Bhutan portion.

Balance due no later than November 6, 2009

It may not be possible to confirm additional requests for Bhutan received after Sept 19

For more information on Bhutan, the Kingdom, the Regions, Travel Facts, visitors information etc.  you can consult:

                    http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/index.html

                    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as protection against penalties as well as baggage damage and travel delays. Without insurance, if you cancel your trip within a few days of the departure date, the total value of the trip will not be refunded. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered only if the insurance registration has been submitted within 14 days of sending your deposit.

Please check with Celestial Voyagers for insurance plans and premiums, or refer to our insurance page for additional information. Premiums are subject to change without notice.

To purchase your travel insurance from Access America:

Classic and Limited Classic Plan

Basic Plan

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Sister Joan will inform you of the date for the pre-departure meeting.  If you cannot make the meeting, please inform her  as well as Celestial Voyagers.

If your documents have to be sent directly to you, you must submit your request for this service in writing and supply your address. Somebody will need to be home to sign for the package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.

CONTACTS

For more details on the program or for additional information, please contact:

Sister Joan Ryan, C.S.J

Phone: 631-687-2635

All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Francoise, Leigh or Lauri
27-28 Thomson Avenue, SW11
Long Island City, NY 11101

Email: lauri@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703