On this short cultural tour, we catch a glimpse of this beautiful Himalayan kingdom still holding onto her traditions and customs.
Guarded by towering mountains and covered with thick primeval forests, Bhutan will enchant you with her natural beauty and the spiritual generosity of her people will astound you…
Travel packages featuring festivals
The Paro Tshechu is the most popular religious festival drawing the largest number of tourists at a single time. The Tshechu offers the opportunity to see and mingle with the Bhutanese as they enjoy themselves in their finest attire after a year’s hard work on the farm.
The unraveling of one of the biggest Thanka or Thongrol (applique religious art) is the…
Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Spring festivals.
Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful of all the temple festivals of Kerala. At the heart of the festival are the elephant processions, elephent pageants, fireworks and thousands of devotees. Following the festivities, enjoy a family homestay on Kerala’s famous backwaters where we’ll watch village life slip slowly by and learn the finer art of Kerala cooking.
Tibetan Saga Dawa Festival: May 14 – Jun 03, 2010
An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit.
The Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the day Lord Buddha Sakyamuni was born, achieved enlightenment and passed away. For over a thousand years pilgrims flock to Mt Kailash to replace the Tarboche flagpole, a huge pole that stands on the Kailash kora, south of the mountain.
Naadam Festival • Ulaan Baatar • remote monasteries • wilderness camp • Bayan Gobi dunes • Khogno Khan • Karakorum • Khovsgol Lake • camel riding
A special trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the “three manly games”, get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries.
Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.
Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date.
An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. A trip that takes us from the capital, Ulaan Baatar, to the vast countryside of endless steppes, lakes and deserts. This special departure combines the 2008 solar eclipse with a land of timeless beauty. A once in a lifetime event!
Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Spectacular processions, music and dancing are all part of this exciting festival. Balance all of this merriment with a visit to the fantastic World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will discover ancient cave temples dedicated to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu gods.
India’s largest annual festival is a colourful spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of devotees haul gigantic chariots through the main street of Puri. The air is filled with the rhythmic clang of metal gongs, blowing of conch shells and trumpets, and chanting of holy men. There is much more to explore – discover the magic of Puri’s beaches, the charm of Chilika …
The Japanese sure are big on traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.
Delhi Old City walk • Chandni Chowk • Jama Masjid • Gurdwara SisGanj • Connaught Place • Pushkar Camel Fair • Hawa Mahal • Amber Fort
Witness one of India’s largest and most colourful livestock and religious festivals. Thousands of people from rural India flock to Pushkar during the fair and around 50,000 camels are sold, decorated, shaved and raced. After the festivities, relax in a 16th century castle and explore small villages.
Bangkok • Chiang Mai, trekking, remote hilltribes, cycling • Ayuthaya • Erawan National Park • Kanchanaburi • Ao Nang • Krabi, sea kayaking on Andaman Sea
USD $1,399 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
The best way to appreciate paradise is to jump straight into…
10D Japan Spring Festivals from Apr 11-20, 2010.
From Buddhist monks of Koyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, this adventure will show you many faces of Nippon. Feast on multi-course traditional Japanese meals and simple but flavorsome bowls of noodles. Drink sake while watching the sun set over the torii gate of Miyajima, and soak your well deserved bones in a natural onsen, or hot spring. For a quick-tempo taste of many things Japanese during this beautiful time of year, this is your trip.
Beijing • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Xi’an • Terracotta Warriors • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Gyantse • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Sakya • Saga • Darchen • Mount Kailash • Lake Manasarovar • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk • Nyalam • Kathmandu
An incredible overland journey from Beijing, through the grasslands of central China and across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash – a completed kora cleanses the sins of a lifetime. Add a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp for a stunning view before descending to Kathmandu.
Beijing • Lhasa • Gyantse • Yamdrok Lake • Shigatse
Explore the Tibetan heartland on this truly memorable journey. Spend some time taking in the sights of the historic capital of Lhasa. Gaze up at the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder, and discover Buddhist culture and traditions that have remained largely unchanged by the passage of time. Look for the magnificent Kumbum of Gyantse and ornate reliquary stupas at Tashilumpo. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of 5000m passes, turquoise lakes, snow capped mountains and the mighty Brahmaputra River on the way to Gyantse and the Monastic complexes in Shigatse for a very special insight into the treasures of Tibet.
Beijing • Great Wall, Xi’an • Lhasa • Chengdu • Yangtze River • Three Gorges • Zhujiajiao • Shanghai
Explore the incredible historical and cultural highlights of China and Tibet. Walk in the footsteps of ancient ancestors along the archeological feat of the Great Wall of China. Stand in the renowned Tiananmen Square and enter into The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
In Tibet, embark on a journey to the highest region on earth, with an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Often referred to as the “roof of the world,” Tibet presents a fascinating culture based in spirituality and nature. From the exquisite temples and monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, this adventure will satisfy all your cultural cravings.
Beijing • Great Wall • Trans-Tibetan Railway • Lhasa • Gyantse • Shigatse • Sakya • Everest Base Camp • Kathmandu
Take an amazing overland journey across the roof of the world. From the frenzied streets of Beijing, ride the high-altitude railway to charming Lhasa and overland to Kathmandu via the great monastic centers of Central Tibet and Everest Base Camp. Take part in temple rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets.
Delhi • Kumbh Mela Festival • Rishikesh • Haridwar • River Ganges
From Buddhism to Hinduism to Sikhism, the Indian religious beliefs are as varied and diverse as India itself. Visit the cultural and spiritual centres of Rishikesh and Haridwar, where the Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims coming to this sacred stretch of the River Ganges to bathe and pay their respects during this holy time.
Beijing • Great Wall • Ulaan Baatar • Terelj National Park • Lake Baikal • Irkutsk • Ekaterinburg • Moscow • St Petersburg
Take an epic journey traversing a quarter of the globe and across three incredible nations. From the charm of imperial Beijing to the opulence of Moscow and St Petersburg, we journey through the vast grassy steppes of Mongolia, the seemingly impenetrable taiga forests of Siberia and the rolling Ural Mountains.
Pushkar Fair is the occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge for a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake and pay obeisance at the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma – the creator of the Universe. The Pushkar Fair is an unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the real magic, beauty, and mystery of India, when a quiet sleepy village hamlet is transformed into a fiesta of spectacular colour, unforgettable scenes and sounds, creating an experience which will lure you back year after year.
Ladakh may geographically be a part of India, but culturally and physically it is more like the Tibet and Central Asia of old. A remote borderland region in far northern India, Ladakh remains an unspoiled enclave of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, Silk Road caravans and faithful pilgrims passed through the mountain crossroads between India, Tibet…
The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival, now in its 12th year, is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.
The Miri International Jazz Festival 2009 brings together different styles & exotic versions of jazz bands from Europe & Africa in the seaside of Resort City of Miri.
Two days of great jazz, funky, latin, oriental jazz, carribean roots, blues, boogie woogies… all in the intimacy of the Pavillion set against the backdrop of a tropical seaside & the distant calls of the mighty rainforest.
Every year, the old community of Dansai in the northwestern province of Loei celebrates the Phi Ta Khon ghost procession, a unique and colourful merit-making ceremony that has been passed on from generation to generation.
This is the chance to see the spirits of the dead spring back to life as fun-loving ghosts dancing boisterously to traditional tunes in a centuries-old ritual believed by locals as a means of driving away bad fortune.
The Harbin Ice Festival, established in 1985, is held annually on January 5 and lasts for over one month. Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province and this is China’s original and greatest ice artwork festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of local people and visitors from all over the world. Come join us as we bundle up and enjoy the winter outdoors!
We’ve put together a slew of diving packages featuring the best resorts & liveaboards to Papua New Guinea. Most packages include return International & Domestic airfare on Air Niugini from Singapore to Port Moresby, and to final port of call.
We have dive packages for resorts in Port Moresby, Madang, New Britain & New Ireland, and for liveaboards plying Milne Bay, Kimbe Bay, Eastern Fields and more.
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