Small Group Departure
Group Size: Min 03 persons, Max. 12 persons
Aug 25 - Sep 05, 2008
This 10-night inclusive adventure in the Dragon Kingdom brings together the very best of Uma Paro’s most popular experiences into one itinerary.
Bhutanese monks
Small Group Departure
Group Size: Min 02 persons, Max. 12 persons
Jun 02 - 12, 2008
One of the ancient names given to Bhutan was ‘Southern Valleys of Medicinal Herbs’ and thanks to the enlightened leadership of Bhutan’s kings and the strong conservation ethic of the Bhutanese people an estimated 770 species of birds and more than 50 species of rhododendron alone, besides a large variety of medicinal plants and orchids, are found in the country.
Bhutanese novice monks
Small Group Departure
Group Size: Min. 03 riders, Max. 12 riders.
Jul 07-17, 2008
If you want to fully engage with the Kingdom of Bhutan, its people, culture and landscapes, then there are few better ways than by bike.
Losari Coffee Plantation - 3D2N package starts at just SGD $ 799 per person, including Silkair return airfare ex-Singapore
Borobudur Temple Discovery
the world’s largest Buddhist temple
Visit the Borobudur complex, stroll through its six terraces and glance at its magnificent bas-reliefs and statues, buried under layers of volcanic ash for over ten centuries. The excursion also includes a tour to Pawon and Mendut Temples - smaller but very interesting Buddhist temples and a visit to surrounding handicraft villages. Stop over for a traditional tea and snacks in the homes of a charming old couple living in a traditional small village.
Lush Gardens of the Losari Coffee Plantation
Naadam is the one and only Big Event in Mongolia – a lively national festival, held every year from July 11th - 13th. Naadam means “three manly games”. Known as the world’s second-oldest Olympics, it celebrates what defined civilisation in the Steppes eight centuries ago; archery, wrestling and horse riding. The competitors in the riding events are all children aged between five and twelve, many of whom have been in the saddle since the age of one. As they race along the plains for 20 kilometers, thousands of spectators line the remote track to watch up to 650 children sitting confidently astride their small but sturdy Mongolian steed. It is claimed that such equestrian skills won Genghis Khan an empire that stretched from the Sea of Japan all the way to Europe.
In recent times, women have been allowed to enter and they now compete in two of the three events, horse racing and archery. Once a religious ceremony, the festival now formally commemorates the 1921 revolution when Mongolia declared itself a free country.
This is a unique opportunity to be among the few non-Mongolians to experience this spectacular but little known festival and soak up the exciting atmosphere of this national holiday. Our tour combines the Naadam Festival with an amazing overland journey to Moscow on board our Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express private train.
Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo.
Crossing both Russia and China as well as some of the remotest former Soviet republics – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – our journey will take in some of the most magnificent yet little-visited sights from the ancient world. Eastbound trips start in Russia’s capital Moscow (westbound trips end here), where we have plenty of time to explore. We travel on to Volgograd - better known as Stalingrad – where the Soviets turned the course of the Second World War, before heading to far remoter places that owe their importance to a time much further back in history.
The Kara Kum desert is followed by the amazing 2,500 year-old cities of Khiva and Bukhara – considered so important by UNESCO that it supported their restoration – as well as Samarkand, the ‘Rome of the East’. Much admired by Alexander the Great, Samarkand is home to Registan Square, a spectacular open space surrounded by beautiful Islamic buildings and considered one of the most inspirational sights in central Asia. In between Khiva and Bukhara we take a two-day excursion into Turkmenistan and visit the capital city of Ashgabat, a huge modern folly in the desert and a monument to the recently deceased President Sapamurat Turkmenbashi. We also visit the ancient city of Merv before returning to Uzbekistan.
Modern comfort in an ancient wilderness… The Shangri-La Express guarantees you good living even in the remotest places.
Our twin-berth cabins are the perfect private retreat, comfortably furnished and traditionally decorated with the varnished wood and brass reminiscent of a different age.
Each includes a ‘Pullman’ table and deep armchair alongside a large picture window, a perfect place from which to take in China’s ever-changing scenery. A state of the art shower car complements the washrooms shared between every two cabins.
Nestled in the aravali hills, the 18th century Devi Garh palace in the village of Delwara, forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur.
Devi Garh, is ready for visitors after years of restoration and rebuilding.
The Fort palace was conceived as a place where the past meets the future.This all suite luxury hotel comprising of 39 suites with an emphasis on design and detail, using local marbles and semi-precious stones.The contemporary design showcased within this spectacular heritage property, complemented by personalised and intimate service, creates a new image of India for the 21st century.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel - 3D2N package starts at just S$799 per person, including return airfare on Singapore Airlines ex-Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a tranquil haven in the heart of Penang. A hotel of old, colonial charm with the finest traditions of comfort and service. On the door step is an amazing heritage of art and architecture, festivals and food. The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is but a few minutes walk from the myriad of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. And beyond the city, hills and villages, seas and beaches beckon enticingly.
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is old world charm and the choice of many of the world’s most discerning travellers
From its foundation by the Sarkies brothers in 1885, the E&O was patronised by colonial administrators, planters and the local and international elite. Amongst its more famous guests it has welcomed Noel Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, Hermann Hesse, Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham. Today, it is still choice of many of the world’s most discerning travellers.
8 Day Adventure in the Land of Thunder Dragon
Paro, Thimphu & Punakha
The tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan awaits, nestled high in the Himalayas its isolation from the world has cultivated a culture rich in traditions, religion and a benevolent monarchy. The dramatic landscapes, from snow capped peaks and deeply forested slopes to raging, boulder strewn rivers, sit largely undisturbed as endeared environmental initiatives and religious beliefs leave the Kingdom pristine and a jewel of nature.
The programme takes you into this ancient Kingdom for an adventure into the hearts and lands of charming farmers, fascinating weavers, enchanting monks and charismatic leaders.
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