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SUMMARY:Bosnia-Oktoberfest -Budapest-Italy-France
DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest Tour\nDates: \n04-Oct :  Munich \n05-Oct :  Munich \n06-Oct :  Budapest \n07-Oct :  Budapest \n08-Oct :  Bosnia \n09-Oct :  Bosnia \n10-Oct :  Bosnia \n11-Oct :  Amalfi Coast \n12-Oct : Amalfi Coast \n13-Oct : Amalfi Coast \n14-Oct : Eiffle Tower (France) \n15-Oct : Mont Saint Michel(France) \n16-Oct : Mont Saint Michel(France) \n17-Oct :  Fly back \n  \nWhat is Oktoberfest? \nIt is the world’s largest Volksfest – beer festival. This German festival is a worldwide famous event that celebrates the Bavarian culture. Held annually in Bavaria\, Munich\, and Germany\, this worldwide phenomenon is a 16 to an 18-day folk festival. It witnesses more than a million people from all over the world. \n  \nDid you know?  \nLocals call this festival Wiesn\, This major festival plays a pivotal part of Bavarian culture. It has been held since 1810. \n  \nWhen is Oktoberfest held? \nOktoberfest has been held since the year 1810. Oktoberfest is a 16-day event that leads to the first Sunday of October. However\, this event was modified in response to German reunification. Keeping the same in mind\, if the first Sunday in October is on 1st or 2nd\, then the event will run until 6th October which is also German Unity Day. This is why this major festival now runs for 17 days if the first Sunday is 2nd October and for 18 days if it is 1st October. This year\, the event starts on 21st September and ends on 6th October. \n  \nHow Is It Celebrated? \nWhen you talk about Oktoberfest\, you think about Beer. Well\, the tradition of this major festival goes beyond that. While the beer tents here do offer drinks\, these also play the traditional Bavarian music. You will find locals and tourists dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing\, lederhosen\, and dirndls. \n  \nWhy is it celebrated? \nIt has a historical background. Oktoberfest was first held in the year 1810. It was done to honor the marriage of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. These festivities started on 12th October and ended on 17th October. It was celebrated with days of feasting\, drinking and horse races. The celebration later turned into an annual event. \n  \nThe Rides and Entertainment \n \nApart from being known as a beer festival\, Oktoberfest is also a place for fun and entertainment. It is a perfect highlight for kids and adrenaline junkies. There are swing carousel\, rides\, and the classic toboggan that keeps your kids entertained. \nThe Wellenflug – It is the famous swing carousel on the Wiesn. Also known as Wave Flight\, this ride is the favourite among the people.\nFeldl’s Teufelsrad – It is fun and has a Bavarian style. Both adults and children can ride on this. It is basically a disc that spins faster. The one to stay down for longest is declared the winner.\nThe Ferris wheel – The famous Willenborg Ferris Wheel has been here since 1979. It is considered to be the symbol of this famous event – Oktoberfest.\nThe Toboggan – Drink a few beers and head to this ride. Nothing can beat the fun you get with this tower slide.\nSkyFall – If you love adventures and is not afraid of heights\, then SkyFall is the right place for you.\nOlympia Looping (Five Loops) – A rollercoaster ride is a must. It has five loops and is 1250 meter long. \n  \n  \nOctoberfest Costume \n\nNothing can be better than experiencing a festival wearing traditional outfits or costumes. When talking about the same\, here are some traditional costumes you should consider: \nDirndl – If you are in your stylish dirndl\, be careful of which side of the apron the bow has to be tied.\nBow to the right – It says you are married\, engaged\, or in love.\nBow to the left – It says the woman is single\nBow-tied in the middle – It says the woman is a virgin\nBow to the rear – It says the woman is widow\, server or is a child \nLoferls – They are calf warmers and play a major role in Oktoberfest costume. They are worn on the lower leg only.\nHairstyles – Braided hairstyles\, ponytail\, plaits\, twists\, and so on.\nLederhosen – They are traditional pants and no Oktoberfest is complete without them. \n  \nFun Facts about Oktoberfest\n• Though it’s called Oktoberfest\, the festival starts in September.\n• Oktoberfest has been cancelled 24 times!\n• It is an old tradition and has got nothing to do with the beer festival.\n• Nobody can raise the beer mug until the Mayor says so.\n• The beer offered in the festival is specifically brewed for Oktoberfest and is extra strong. \n  \n  \n  \nMunich\nDay 04-Oct \nOktoberfest \nDay 05-Oct\nOktoberfest \n  \nHungary\n \nBudapest \nDay 6-7-8  \n\nSzechenyi Thermal Bath\nChain Bridge\nAndrassy Avenue\nMatthias Church\nSt. Stephen’s Basilica\nHouse of Terror\nFisherman’s Bastion\nBuda Castle\n\nBosnia and Hazergovania \nBosnia \n \nDay 8-9-10 \n\nSarajevo\nFree walking tours\nSarajevo’s Abandoned bossled track\nSrebrenic Genocide Museum\nSunset point Yellow Bastion\nDiscoverMOdern Art in Former Nuclear bunker\nRiver UNA Rafting\n\n \n \nMostar\n\nBata’s Crazy tour\nKravice Waterfall\nExplore the mediaeval town of Pocotelj\nBlagaj Dervish House Monastery\nWalk across the old bridge (start most)\nMedugorje\nProvalije Waterfall\n\nItaly\nAmalfi Coast\nDay 11-12-13 \n  \n\nSorrento between history\, art and culture. …\nMassa Lubrense between legends and natural beauties\nVico Equense. …\nShopping and relaxation in Positano on the Amalfi Coast. …\nWalkthrough the streets of Amalfi. …\nDiscovering the taste in the villages of Maiori and Minori. …\nCetara and its famous anchovies speciality\n\n  \nFrance\nDay 14-15-16 \nEiffel Tower \nLouvre Museum \nTake a train to Mont Saint Michel \nStay in Mont Saint Michel \nBack to Paris \nMont Saint Michel(France)\n \nThe Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge\, the island draws the eye from great distances. \nThe staggering location has long inspired awe and imagination. The story of how the mount turned into a great place of Christian pilgrimage is colourful. Aubert\, bishop of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches early in the 8th century\, claimed that the Archangel Michael himself pressured him into having a church built atop the island just out to sea. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\nWant to Know The Cost of this Trip?\n\n\nGet Cost + Includes In Next 5 Minutes Directly In to Your Inbox?! \nEnter Your Email Id \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSend Me Cost\n\n  \n\nPowered By ConvertKit\n\n\n———- \nAlready subscribed? Just send us an email on info@travelbuddiestalk and get costing in next 5 minute. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1LKXepYeJk \nWhat is the cost of a beer at Oktoberfest?\nThe cost of the beer at Oktoberfest is between 10.80 and 11.80 Euro. \nDo I have to pay for the entry at Oktoberfest?\nNo. The entry is completely free. You do not have to pay for the tents too. \nAre you allowed to get your own drinks?\nNo. Visitors are requested to purchase drinks and food from the tents. \nIs there an age limit to enter Oktoberfest?\nNo. You can bring your kids along for it has rides and entertainment for them. The tents are family friendly too. \nAre there any other alcoholic drinks apart from beer?\nIf you don’t like beer\, worry not for Oktoberfest also offers various wines\, white\, red and so on. Some tents even offer cider. \nWhat are food and beer vouchers?\nThe tent owner will give reservations for seats and tables in exchange for guaranteed minimum consumption only. \nIs it allowed to get wheelchairs and rollators?\nYes. Oktoberfest has dedicated tables that cater to the needs of disabled people. \nWhat time do tents close the doors?\nOn weekdays beer serving hours are 10 am to 10:30 pm\, and on Saturdays\, Sundays and holidays it is from 9 am to 10:30 pm. The band stops playing at 10.30 p.m.\, and the waitresses start to clean the table. \n  \n  \nThanks & Regards \nTeam TBT
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LOCATION:Munich\, Munich\, Bavaria’s\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Bhutan: The land of happiness
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW: 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS \nBhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom\, shrouded in mystery and magic\, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Shrouded in mystery\, the land of mountains\, monasteries and magic\, this Himalayan kingdom is a beautiful amalgamation of global developments and traditional Buddhist culture. \nHIGHLIGHTS (Scroll for detail itinerary) \n\nPhuentsholing\nThimphu\nNational Memorial Chorten\nDochula Pass\nPunakha Valley\nSakyamani Buddha\nChangangkha Lhakhang\nParo\nTaktsang Lhakhang(Tiger’s Nest)\nKyichu Lhakhang\n\n\n\nTHE ITINERARY \nDAY 01 (13 Oct): ARRIVAL AT BAGDOGRA/SILIGURI AND TRANSFER TO PHUENTSHOLING 170KM / 5H \nReach Bagdogra/Siliguri by any means in the morning. We will meet at the airport and will take you to the border town of India and Bhutan\, Phuentsholing. We’ll wait till tomorrow to get permission and immigration papers. \nDAY 02 (14 Oct): PHUENTSHOLING TO THIMPHU 150 KM / 6H \nAfter breakfast and getting our paperwork done\, we’ll proceed towards Thimpu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu\, which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way\, we’ll also visit Crocodile Park\, Kharbondi Gumpha\, Wankha waterfalls and will take a halt at Chojum to take photographs of the confluence of two rivers of Bhutan\, Thimphu Chu and Paro Chu. We’ll reach Thimphu in the late afternoon & Check in Hotel. In Evening we can go and visit Tashi Chhoe Dzong or the Fortress of the Glorious Region is another ‘must visit’ site. Situated on the west bank of Wang Chu river\, Tashi Chhoe Dzong is the formal coronation site of the fifth King. The Dzong also hosts the annual Tsechu festival. Built-in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan\, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal\, it was reconstructed in the 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner\, without nails or architectural plans. \nDAY 03 (15 Oct): THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING \nThe National Memorial Chorten or Thimpu Chorten is a site for evening prayer. The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king\, continuously circumambulated by people\, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king\, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death\, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace. \nSakyamuni Buddha – On the top of Kuensel Phodrang hill sits the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. The 51.5-meter long bronze statue would surely attract you and the uninterrupted view of the valley would leave you spellbound. The site is also known as Buddha View Point. \nChangangkha Lhakhang – At Thimphu\, you will go across several monasteries and temples. Changangkha Lhakhang is among the most important religious structures in Thimphu. The structure dates back to the 15th century and is one of the oldest in the region. The structure is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara\, the sign of compassion. You will also enjoy the grand view of Thimphu valley from here. \nTakin Zoo – You will find the National animal of Bhutan “Takin” in this open zoo. Takin is one of the most endangered species of the World and it is available only in Bhutan. \nThe National Library has got a fabulous collection of Buddhist manuscripts which are priceless. It also houses the World’s largest published book which is about 130 pounds and 5X7 feet. \n \nZorig Chusum – Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDAY 04 (16 Oct): THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA 85KM / 2.5H \nAfter having breakfast and checking out we’ll start for Punakha. On the way we’ll visit: \nDochula view point stop – The first stop after leaving Thimphu on the journey is Dochu La pass around 3100 m high and way above the clouds.  Only an hour’s drive from Thimphu\, it offers visitors their first glimpse of the Eastern Himalayan range. From the pass\, the road curls its way down into the relative lowlands of the Punakha Valley. Punakha was the ancient capital city of the Kingdom before Thimphu was made the permanent capital of Bhutan. Upon reaching Punakha and checking in at the hotel we’ll go visit: \nChimi Lhakhang – Situated at the top of a hillock in the heart of Punakha valley\, the Chimi Lhakhang is a site dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley. Known as the ‘Divine Madman’\, Lama Drukpa Kuenley is said to made use of songs\, humour and his outrageous behaviour to preach his teachings. Chimi Lhathang is actually a temple and is believed to be the temple of fertility. Bhutanese hold a strong belief that Couples who do not have children get blessed by Lama Drukpa Kuenley if they visit the temple and pray for a child. A picturesque rural trail through a paddy field takes visitors to the temple from the road.  After crossing the paddy field you will find a tiny stream from where Chimi Lhakhang is a just a short climb away.  \nPunakha Dzong: Beautiful Punakha Dzong(known as the  “the palace of great happiness”)\, located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in the Punakha–Wangdue valley. The city’s dzong is one of the most picturesque of all Bhutan’s ancient fortresses\, the dzong is joined to the mainland by an arched wooden bridge\, and contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings reined the kingdom from this valley. \nSuspension Bridge – Visit the hidden treasure of Punakha Valley\, the longest suspension bridge over River Mo. \nWangdue – After crossing the Fo-Chu-Mo-Chu river\, drive along with the Wangdue phrasing and visit newly developed small beautiful town\, Bazo Town in Wangdue. \nDAY 05 (17 Oct): PUNAKHA TO PARO 130KM / 4H \nWe’ll start early today to reach Paro on time and after reaching and checking in at the hotel we’ll go visit: \nTa Dzong – Ta Dzong\, once a watchtower\, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century\, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. \nNational Museum of Bhutan: Situated right above Rinpung Dzong in Paro\, the National Museum of Bhutan is a house that showcases Bhutan’s culture. Built-in 1968\, the museum stands inside the ancient Ta-dzong building. The museum houses the collection of finest specimens of Bhutanese culture and art and its highlights are paintings and some bronze statues\, which are simply masterpieces. The items are demonstrated in large galleries and you can get to know a lot about Bhutan’s art and culture from these objects. \nRinpung Dzong – Built-in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal \, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan\, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro\, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. \nNya Mey Zam Bridge – “The Bridge with No Fish ” is the bridge that connects Paro Town to Dzong.It is one of the finest specimens in Bhutan and local believes if one sees a fish in the river\, it is an ill omen. The earlier bridge which could be folded during the war was washed away by the flood in 1969. \nParo Airport View Point – This is the finest valley viewpoint to look after Paro Valley and Paro Airport. This viewpoint overlooking the Paro river along with all the Dzongs and Monastery. \n \nDAY 06 (18 Oct): PARO SIGHTSEEING – TAKTSANG MONASTERY (TIGER NEST) \nTaktsang Monastery: If you can brave the risky cliffs on a high mountain\, Paro will astonish you in the form of Taktsang Monastery. After covering 1200 metres on a fierce cliff you will reach this sacred site\, also known as the Tiger’s Nest. Take a deep breath after reaching the spot and then comfort your eyes and soul with the stunning view of the scenic surroundings and the valley lying underneath. The Taktsang Monastery was established by Sain Guru Rinpoche who came to Bhutan in 747 CE. Construction of the complex was completed in 1694. Discovering the Tiger’s Nest after 3 hours of trekking is real adventure but you may also opt for a horse ride from the parking lot. \nKyichu Lhakhang – Kyichu Lhakhang\, (also known as Kyerchu Temple or Lho Kyerchu) is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lamgong Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan. The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan\, originally built in the 7th century by the Tibetan Emperor Songsten Gampo. \n \nDAY 07 (19 Oct): PARO TO PHUENTSHOLING 150 KM / 5H \nAfter having breakfast and checking out from hotel we’ll start for Phuentsholing.  \nDAY 08 (20 Oct): PHUENTSHOLING TO BAGDOGRA 170 KM / 5H \nHave breakfast early in the morning and transfer to Bagdogra to catch our flights back home. \n\nPRICING \nRs. 34500/- per person on twin sharing basis.  \nINCLUSIONS \nAccommodation for 8 days & 7 nights. \nBreakfast and Dinner on all days. \nAll transfers in deluxe AC coach throughout. \nProfessional Photographers with you throughout the trip to capture your Instagram worthy moments. \nEXCLUSIONS \nTicket cost to and from Bagdogra Airport. \nLunch or any other beverages or meals. \nAnything not mentioned above in inclusions. \n\nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS \n\nCarry light snacks\, fruits and water as the food might not be to your liking. Don’t travel empty stomach.\nCarry your identity proof with you.\nAlso carry medicines for headache\, high altitude sickness\, fever etc. for your own benefit.\nCarry sufficient woollen clothes to keep you warm as the weather is quite chilly out there.\nCaps and full sleeves clothing is advisable.\nCarry sunscreen of 30 SPF and above.\n\n\n\nTravel Buddies \nWebsite:                      http://travelbuddiestalk.com/ \nEmail:                          info@travelbuddiestalk.com \nFacebook:                   https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddiesTravel/ \nMeetup:                      https://www.meetup.com/Travel-Buddies-New-Age-Solo-Backpacker/ \nWhatsapp:                  9029099709   9987791020
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LOCATION:Bhutan\, Bhutan
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