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When Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez officially retires -- and he remains "95 percent" certain it will be after this season -- his career will include a treasure chest of memories playing against the Raiders.
"First game I ever won against them, my second game of the season on Monday Night Football," Gonzalez told Bay Area reporters by conference call Wednesday morning. "We won on the last play of the game with Andre Rison.
"My longest catch ever came against them -- 73 yards out there in Oakland. I've done pretty well against them, but they've broken my heart. We had a 17-0 lead at home, they came back and beat us. (Sebastian) Janikowski has broken my heart a couple of times."
Gonzalez, 36, faces the Raiders at the Georgia Dome on Sunday for the first time in a uniform other than that of the Kansas City Chiefs.
After catching 13 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Redskins, the NFL's second-leading all-time receiver behind Jerry Rice is atop the league with 39 receptions for the unbeaten (5-0) Falcons.
"He's still moving good, he still understands how to run a route and get himself open, and he catches everything that's anywhere close to him," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said.
Having not played against the Raiders since 2008, Gonzalez admits to having withdrawals after preparing for emotionally charged games twice a season for 12 years.
"I miss that terribly," Gonzalez said. "That was a fun, fun week for me when I was out in Kansas City."
A defensive coach with Baltimore and Jacksonville before coming to Atlanta, Falcons coach Mike Smith doesn't see much of a drop-off from the present Gonzalez to the one who excelled for the Chiefs coming out of Cal in 1997.
"I don't see a lot of difference," Smith said. "He's beaten father time in my mind."
Gonzalez trails only Rice with 1,188 catches, having moved past Marvin Harrison (1,102) last season. Needing 361 more receptions to catch Rice, Gonzalez has no illusions about going out on top.
"Absolutely not. Are you out of your mind?" Gonzalez said. "I'd have to play another five years. I see Jerry every offseason, and if that subject comes up I'm always telling him, 'Man, your record is safe.' Even if there's a slight chance I did come back next year, that would be the last year. That record is safe with Jerry -- that and 'Dancing with the Stars.' I ain't doing that, either."
With that, Gonzalez left open a sliver of doubt about coming back for another season.
"I'm having some fun, but I haven't changed my mind at all," Gonzalez said. "I'm still at 95 percent. I'm never going to say 100 percent. I'm just enjoying it one week at a time. I'm lucky enough to stick around this long. To end it like this, playing with some great players, a great quarterback, great receivers outside, it's a lot of fun."
Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch thinks Gonzalez has learned a lot of tricks about getting open in 16 seasons.
"Tony's one of those veteran guys that's been playing for a while, so he gets away with a little more than most guys," Branch said. "But he's a good target, and Matt Ryan has a lot of confidence in him."
Branch thinks constant change is the best way to go at Gonzalez.
"Diversifying your defense is the best defense," Branch said. "In any sport, being able to adjust is best way to guard anyone, so I'm sure we're going to throw some different looks at him."
Gonzalez By the numbers
13,726: Receiving yards, 10th in NFL history and most among tight ends.
121/1,473: Career receptions and receiving yards in 24 games with the Kansas City Chiefs against the Raiders.
1,188: Career receptions, second to Jerry Rice (1,549) in NFL history and most among tight ends.
39/388: Catches and receiving yards in 2012, the most of any tight end in the NFL.
99: Career touchdowns, tied with Don Hutson for eighth-all time.
13: Consecutive seasons with 60 or more receptions, the most in NFL history.
Sunday's game
Raiders (1-3) at Atlanta (5-0), 10 a.m. CBS
Notebook: Raiders on the rebound after bye week.
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Celebrity Moms Who Smoke: From Katie Holmes to Gwyneth and J-Lo, Secret Smokers that will Shock You (Photos)Monica Bielanko
My husband recently quit smoking after lighting up for well over half his life.
It was rough going. So I know (second-hand) how hard it can be to kick the habit. His main motivating factor was our children. Our daughter, Violet, is 3 and Henry just turned 1-year-old. Serge realized that if he quit now Violet will never remember him smoking. Won't necessarily even know he was a smoker unless we tell her. It's been three months.
My point is, I married a smoker. So I'm not rounding up these moms who smoke in some effort to shame them. Is pointing out someone as a smoker a mean thing to do? I don't think so but I don't know. I just find it fascinating to see how far some celebs go to maintain some sort of "clean" image to the public. We've done moms who smoke lists before here on Babble, but I think a lot of the women on this list will surprise you. There are some obvious smokers like Uma Thurman who has never really hidden the fact that she lights up and then you have secret smokers like Katie Holmes. A photo of Suri's mom holding a cigarette is nearly as rare as spotting Courtney Love without one.
It interests me that many of the moms you're about to see smoke in front of their kids. I find it fascinating that they don't want the public seeing them smoke but they have no problem lighting up in front of the kids when for most people, my husband included, it's the other way around. He'd smoke in public but always hid the habit from Violet. He absolutely never wanted her to see him smoke.
The other thing that struck me after compiling this list is that it seems like everyone smokes. In fact, after seeing photos of Oscar winners Julia Roberts (lighting up on set with husband Danny Moder), Sandra Bullock (lighting up on set) and new mom Charlize Theron (smoking on the street) I feel compelled to create a list of 20 Moms Who Don't Smoke. For the record Bullock and Roberts have said they quit.
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DETROIT -- Under pressure from government safety regulators, Ford Motor Co. is expanding a recall of the popular F-150 pickup truck to include nearly 1.2 million vehicles that may have defective air bags.
The additional recall, announced Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers trucks from the 2004 through 2006 model years. An electrical short can cause the air bags to deploy unexpectedly, in some cases injuring drivers.
In February, Ford agreed to fix 150,000 of the trucks but resisted the government's wishes to recall all 1.2 million trucks that may have the problem.
Ford's F-Series pickup truck is the top-selling vehicle in America, and the F-150 makes up about 60 percent of F-Series sales. Through March, the company sold nearly 127,000 of the pickups. The F-Series also includes heavier duty trucks such as the F-250 and F-350.
The Dearborn, Mich., company said in a statement that it will notify all owners in May that they should take their trucks to a dealer who will replace an air bag wire in the steering wheel. The repair takes less than a half day, the company said. The wire can become chafed, causing a short circuit that can lead to the airbag inflating unexpectedly.
Ford said it knows of no crashes caused by the airbag problem. But NHTSA said in a January letter to Ford that the agency knew of 269 cases in which the air bags deployed inadvertently, resulting in 98 injuries, some serious. The agency noted that Ford made production changes to the trucks in 2006 and 2007 to fix the air bag wiring and other issues.


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All business schools process their applications differently. At Ohio State, we have a centralized Graduate Admissions Office that ultimately processes all of our applications. As an applicant, you will receive communication from Fisher (Graduate Programs Office, aka "GPO") and from The Ohio State University (Graduate Admissions Office, aka "GAO").
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|Signed as a free agent by Salzburg (Austria), November 26, 2012. Traded to NY Rangers by Columbus with Derick Brassard, John Moore and Columbus' 6th round choice (later traded to Minnesota Minnesota selected Chase Lang) in 2014 Entry Draft for Marian Gaborik, Blake Parlett and Steven Delisle, April 3, 2013. Traded to Vancouver by NY Rangers for Anaheim's 3rd round choice (previously acquired, NY Rangers selected Keegan Iverson) in 2014 Entry Draft, June 27, 2014.
2012-13: Acquired from Columbus, along with Derick Brassard, John Moore, and a sixth round pick in 2014, in exchange for Marian Gaborik, Steven Delisle, and Blake Parlett on Apr. 3 ... Missed the last 25 games of the season, including 13 games as a Ranger, with a broken clavicle sustained on Mar. 7 vs. VAN ... Ranked second on CBJ in penalty minutes (53) and fighting majors (five), and tied for fourth in hits (55) at the time of his trade ... Registered his first career Gordie Howe Hat Trick with a goal, assist and fighting major on Feb. 21 at DET ... Established playoff career-highs in games played (11), assists (one), points (one), penalty minutes (28), shots on goal (13), hits (28) and blocked shots (six) ... Led the team in playoff penalty minutes and tied for sixth in playoff hits ... Made his Rangers debut in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on May 4 at WSH ... Tallied his first career playoff point with an assist in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on May 13 at WSH. 2011-12: Spent his fourth season with Columbus. ... Led the NHL in penalty minutes and is one of only three players since the start of the 1996-97 season to lead the league in that category and post double-digit goals. ... Led the club in hits (199) and ranked fourth in takeaways (36). ... Set career highs in goals, points, games played, power play goals (2), shorthanded goals (1), game-winning goals (1-tied), shots (137) and time on ice average. ... Played the 200th game of his NHL career Nov. 23, 2011 at New Jersey. ... Recorded the first multi-goal game, including first shorthanded goal, of his NHL career Dec. 2, 2011 at Edmonton. 2010-11: Led Columbus and ranked fifth in the NHL in penalty minutes, and led the team and ranked 24th in the NHL in hits (195). 2009-10: Led the Blue Jackets in plus-minus rating and was second in penalty minutes. ... Played the 100th game of his NHL career on April 3, 2010 vs. Washington. ... 2008-09: Was second on the club, led NHL rookies and ranked 17th (tied) overall in the NHL in penalty minutes. ... Made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Apr. 18, 2009 at Detroit.
2007-08: Spent his first professional season with Syracuse iand led the Crunch and was third in the AHL in penalty minutes.
Played three seasons from 2004 to 2007 with Medicine Hat (WHL). 2006-07: Ranked third in the WHL in penalty minutes and helped Medicine Hat claim the WHL Championship and advance to the championship game of the Memorial Cup. 2005-06: Named Medicine Hat Playoff MVP for 2006.
Nickname is "Dorse". ... Began playing hockey at the age of 3 and idolized Steve Yzerman growing up. ... Winning the WHL championship and playing his first NHL game are his most memorable hockey moments.
June 24, 2006 -- Selected by Columbus in seventh round, No. 189 overall, of 2006 NHL Entry Draft. April 3, 2013 -- Traded to Rangers by Columbus with Derick Brassard, John Moore, and 2014 sixth-round pick in exchange for Marian Gaborik, Steven Delisle, and Blake Parlett on April 3, 2013.
LONGEST POINT STREAK: 3 from March 28, 2012, to March 31, 2012 (two goals and one assists)
LONGEST ASSIST STREAK: 2 (five times) (last on Feb. 18, 2013, to Feb. 21, 2013) (two assists)
MOST GOALS, GAME: 2 on Dec. 2, 2011 (Columbus at Edmonton) (Dubnyk)
MOST ASSISTS, GAME: 2 (two times) (last on Nov. 17, 2010) (Columbus at Los Angeles)
MOST POINTS, GAME: 2 (five times) (loast on Feb. 21, 2013 (Columbus at Detroit)
MOST PIM, GAME: 27 on Feb. 18, 2012 (Columbus vs. Chicago)
MOST SHOTS, GAME: 8 (two times) (last on Feb. 12, 2012) (Columbus vs. Anaheim)
FIRST NHL GAME: Oct. 11, 2008 (Columbus at Phoenix)
FIRST NHL GOAL: Oct. 21, 2008 (Columbus vs. Vancouver) (Luongo)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data indicating that the estimated number of people who die from influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) per year in the United States is substantially higher than previous estimates.
CDC scientists estimate that an average of 36,000 people (up from 20,000 in previous estimates) die from influenza related complicated each year in the United States. In addition, about 11,000 people die per year from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections primarily in young children and older adults.
CDC researchers believe that the increase can be explained in part by the aging of the U.S population. Over the past several decades, the number of persons aged 85 or older has doubled. Also, the most virulent of influenza viruses in recent years, influenza A (H3N2), has been the most common strain circulating during the last decade.
Influenza season usually peaks in the United States sometime between December and March. So far this year only a few states have reported widespread activity.
The CDC recommends influenza vaccination for those at high risk for complications from the flu, including individuals aged 65 and older and others with chronic medical conditions such as heart and lung disease and diabetes, as well as health care workers. All other groups, including household members of high-risk persons, healthy people ages 50-64, and others who wish to decrease their risk of getting the flu should begin receiving vaccinations in November.
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The holiday film staple "It's a Wonderful Life" will show Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as part of the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre's classic film series.
Voted the No. 1 inspirational film of all time in American Film Institute's "100 Years, 100 Cheers," "It's a Wonderful Life" is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be had he never been born.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered one of the most critically acclaimed films ever made. It was nominated for five Oscars. Capra revealed that this was his personal favorite among the films he directed and that he screened it for his family every Christmas season.
A clerical error prevented the copyright from being renewed properly in 1974, so the film was considered public domain and became a perennial holiday favorite in the 1980s, possibly due to its repeated showings each holiday season on hundreds of local television stations. After a Supreme Court case, it went back under copyright in 1998.
"There are some classic films you need to see on a big screen with an audience to really enjoy, and what better film could you see for Christmas," said Laurie Rambaud, film series instigator at the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. "Last time it was in theaters was 1946. If you saw it then, it's about time you saw it again."
Before each film, the Backstage will clue you in on some of the secrets of the film, so you can look out for them. For example, the scene on the bridge where Clarence saves George was filmed on a back lot on a day where the temperature was 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why James Stewart is visibly sweating in a few scenes. Now you can play "Spot the sweaty guy" while you watch.
January's film is "Metropolis" (1927), the mother of all Science Fiction films, on Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the classic film series, visit www.backstagetheatre.org or call (970) 453-0199.


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Recently the bones of King Richard III were found buried under a grocery store parking lot in Leicester, England. They had been lost for over 500 years. Frankly I didn't know they were missing in the first place. I mean, who keeps track of the bones of dead people? It makes me wonder about which K-Mart parking lot will they find the bones of Jimmy Hoffa.
I�m a simple kind of guy and just can�t understand why it�s important to �document� these as the bones of Richard the 3rd. I can understand getting excited over finding dinosaur bones but these are just �people� bones, like the ones hanging in an anatomy lab. And unless you�re trying to solve a murder CSI style, they aren�t of much value. Certainly, Riche the 3rd is a cold case file.
Without some kind of wrapping around bones they are just calcium and collagen like all human bones. It�s the flesh, muscle, and organs that give the bones some meaning. Bones serve an important role in keeping the body upright, but without the rest of us they are just bones and Riche the 3rd�s bones are just like our bones.
You can�t tell who a person is just by looking at their bones anymore than being able to tell who a person is by looking at their whole person. The only way you can tell who a person is is by watching how they react to life. Here�s what I mean by that. It�s awful easy to judge someone by their outward appearance but you never get to know the real person if you do that. What a person looks like is not the what a person is. And a person�s bones are not who that person is.
What a person is is how they relate to each other and the world. You can�t see the real person looking from the outside or inside. You need to look at the �real side,� that part of a person that is seen by their behavior, their compassion, and their love for others. One of the prayers we use in our baptism service suggests that we need to respect the dignity of every human being. We need to document people by this standard not by their bones.


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VINCENT — One of Washington County's largest suspected dealers of heroin was among six people arrested during a Tuesday morning drug bust in Vincen....
Exactly...alcohol and tobacco are off the charts addictive and dangerous...any professional study in the world will tell you that. Marijuana abuse over years can probably have adverse health effects, but that is the equivalent of the alcoholic that wakes up to drink every day..not everybody who uses marijuana is an addict, just like everybody who drinks is not an alcoholic...so if it becomes legal, that just means it will be treated like alcohol and tobacco.
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theshield, you fail to realize that alcohol is one of the most addicting substances in the world, with some of the most adverse and lasting effects of any DRUG. Legal or not.
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Honestly...i would love to hear an honest opinion on your thoughts why The US Government classifies marijuana as schedule 1; no medicinal value and highly addictive. Yet they own the patent for using Cannabinoids for its medical value (US Patent#6630507). Look it up if you like...thoughts? Is it ironic at all? Is it more logical alcohol, tobacco, and cotton companies are lobbying against marijuana because they are afraid of losing $...and that is what it comes down to?,
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"DRUG ABUSING STREET TRASH" ok...but if recognized as legal...like the residents on Colorado or Washington....would you consider users of cigarettes, snuff, chewing tobacco, and alcohol as DRUG ABUSING STREET TRASH same as marijuana? Which, out of those options I mentioned...marijuana is the least dangerous and harmful...would you?
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Quick question though...when marijuana is legal (and it will be once other states see the $$ Colorado and Washington are making from taxes), then will you all be ok with it just like alcohol and tobacco since people won't be breaking the "law"?
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Gotcha...that's cool..no reason to post further...your minds are set no matter what I say anyway...I have come to the realization that there is some people who refuse to have a rationale conversation...so it's ok.
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The war on drugs is a failure only because the people using and dealing are never exterminated!!!! Just like a*****roach litem up!!!
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This is what I think is the problem... In todays society everything goes and no one wants to have the guts to say enough is enough. Groups like the ACLU and others think everyone should have full rights. Once you have betrayed that trust on several levels you just need to be eradicated. Life in prison is just a burden on taxpayers. How many of these people continue to use and get arrested??? Lots!! They can't get a job or hold one for any period of time. They are a burden on society. People do deserve a chance, but not time and time again. If they can't hold a job they turn to crime and that is where the line needs to be drawn. Continue your wicked ways and you will be in a wooden box for the better of society....
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The government needs to stay out of peoples bedrooms, thoughts, and bodies. If someone wants to ingest "whatever" it's their body, government should stay out. If someone does harm or endangers someone else (life or property) then law enforcement can get involved. The "war on drugs" has been a failure of epic proportions and a colossal waste of tax payer money.
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On this FACT alone, it seems something is not adding up. The US Government classifies marijuana as schedule 1; no medicinal value and highly addictive. Yet they own the patent for using Cannabinoids for its medical value (US Patent#6630507)..****e on...at least agree that even you can see the hypocrisy and talking out of both sides of the mouth on that one...it is ALL political bull..no more..no less.
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Also..let's look at why MJ is actually illegal, instead of never questioning anything our elected officials determine is a law, how about we dig deeper and look at laws and how they became a law and is it effective...
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I disagree, honestly I used to believe that as well, but if you look at actual facts, that ideology does not hold up. MJ as a gateway drug is a complete fallacy, are there people with addictive personalities that have used MJ go on to do other drugs, YES, by the same token there are people how have use MJ and do not even drink alcohol...there is no real correlation..people with addictive personalities are going to find something to be addicted to, drugs, gambling, hamburgers, or whatever...laws do not fix this..only education and treatment will...The Cato institute is a think tank in DC they did a research study on Portugal, which legalized 100% of all drugs over 10 years ago and put the $ from law enforcement that was locking up drug users towards treatment programs for people who were addicts and crime and addiction has both declined...not saying that is the way to go..but it is something that needs to be considered.
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Remington I was thinking the same thing; boy are those some fugly ducklings. If you read the article the officers jumped the gun. 5 GRAMS?!That's $500 TOPS! What a waste of tax resources, since now we will spend upwards of $30,000 each year we house each these losers.
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Seems as if drug busts occur on the Ohio side of the river. Perhaps, Parkersburg should ask for some help to stop some of the drug trafficking on the WV side.
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Aaron, I care for only decency(conformists). If you are a danger to decency,compassion for the good would truly dictate for the abolition of miscreants who would threaten and many times harm that decent component of the society as a whole.
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Anonymous calls from concerned parties.. My guess is since he's only been dealing in the area for only 2 months that the established local dealers felt he was cutting into their turf and turned him in.
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Hey guy007,and how's THAT one working out in Chucktown? On one of those "executions,CPD shot one of their own,didn't they? For a cancer survivor,you seem to be all het up to take some one else's life without a thought or care in the world.
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haha...you jokers...why stop there...why not line up all people who break any law our fearless politicians say are for our best interest...jay walking, underage drinking, speeding...life would be great for all of us perfect people!
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Guy----agree totally... round em up and shot em. If they have a real bad rap sheet go ahead and collect their families too.....
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Incarceration and/or rehabilitation is a waste of time for these low life pieces of ****!!! Do the right thing and have these dangerous miscreants executed. If they execute for these crimes in 3rd world countries(which incidentally are sucessfull in eliminating this kind of crime),surely they can reinstitute the death penalty here in a 1st class country to eradicate this kind of crime. The death penalty would be effective in protecting decent,responsible and compassionate people such as myself from these dangerous criminals.
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LOL@Valhalla... that would be incredibly fitting if he did indeed choose that moniker when he's booted off again.
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Slingblade, I agree with you. MJ is on the same level as tobacco, alcohol, trans-fats, soda pop, candy, fast food, etc. More energy could be spent ridding ourselves of this addictive poison. Maybe we could get rid a lot of the prescription pain killers (oxy, etc.) and prescribe patients MJ to ease their pain.
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it is tragic that young lives are ruined by these dangerous drugs. their punishment should fit the crime and hopefully they will do the right thing and give up those further up the food chain. in a side note i guess we found hindsight101's new screenname (theshield26101) you are not fooling anyone. you must be very proud as i'm sure i would be having to constantly change your identity, what will the next incarnation be: NewellsGirl?
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No doubt...if you take a drug that can kill you when you take it by accidentally over dosing, your an idiot. Let me be clear on my earlier point, I am OK with MJ being illegal, but if that is illegal, then alcohol and tobacco should be illegal as well..if alcohol and tobacco is legal, then MJ should be treated the same way. Meth, etc...you must be crazy.
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******, Meth, etc. is very detrimental to your health and puts others in danger around you in the production, etc. But I must say, if you look at the numbers (deaths, health problems, etc.) I do not put Marijuana in a class with these drugs, I put MJ in the same drug class as tobacoo and alcohol (only MJ is less damaging to your body and life). But meth, ****** has no real place in society.
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STOCKTON – A 20-year-old security guard patrolling the Sherwood Executive Center was nearly robbed of his bicycle around 5 p.m. Thursday in the 5200 block of Claremont Avenue, police reported, when a man came into the complex and took the bike.
The guard, seeing the robber leave going eastbound, tackled the man, where the two wrestled over the bike. The robber broke free and left traveling east on Yokuts Avenue.
The man had been a suspect in a disturbance call at Gottschalks.
Police are looking for Anthony Atkins for questioning in both incidents. He is described as a black man, 25 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black cap with red lettering, black sweatshirt and blue jeans.
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- Meet the friendly Bhutanese and experience their colourful festivals
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The Kingdom of Bhutan has long inspired travellers, with its awe inspiring Himalayan scenery, snow capped mountains, extraordinary Dzongs and Monastaries, during this cultural adventure holiday we'll travel right across the country, from west to east, discovering parts of this magical kingdom that other tours fail to reach. After flying to Paro and visiting the incomprable 'Tigers Nest' monastery and Bhutan's capital Thimpu, we begin our ultimate tour of Bhutan with a journey across the Dolchu La to Punakha and into the quiet Phobjikha valley - home to the Black Necked Cranes. From here we head eastwards driving across high passes and through beautiful valleys, stopping frequently as we come to the next awe inspiring view or magnificent fortress monastery (known as dzongs). Arriving in Bumthang we spend some time exploring its picturesque valleys before turning south-east to travel through Mongar and the charming Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan's most easterly district. This unique tour ends with a border crossing into Assam and from here we fly back to Delhi. If you want to discover the real Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, this is the holiday for you.
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Each departure of the Ultimate Bhutan Tour will visit one of the colourful Bhutan Tshechus (festivals),which are held annually. The basic itinerary for all departures is the same but will vary slightly to spend an extra day in a particular festival location. Itineries specific to a particular departure can be viewed in the Maps and Itineraries section, or by downloading the date specific Trip Notes from the Dates and Price section.
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Though this is principally a cultural touring holiday, some of the most extraordinary sights in Bhutan, like the Tigers' Nest monastery, can only be accessed on foot and therefore you will want to be in reasonable physical shape to get the most out of your holiday - this is the Himalaya after all! As we will be covering as much of the country as possible in a 2-week period, there is by necessity some long spells of road travel and you should be prepared for this, though we will be stopping to stretch our legs and explore whenever possible. The holiday will be conducted at a relaxed pace to allow plenty of time to visit the key places of interest along the way, and there are many, and to make the most of photo opportunities!
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- Meet at the group hotel Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
- Fly to Paro in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
- A day at the Paro Festival.
- Visit the Takstang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery. Drive to Thimpu.
- Cross the Dochu La (3050m) to Punakha and Wangdi.
- Drive to the Phobjikha Valley.
- Morning village walk. Drive to Trongsa.
- Visit Trongsa Dzong and drive to Jakar.
- Exploration in Bumthang.
- Across the Thumsing La (3800m) to Mongar.
- Drive to Trashigang.
- A day of exploration in Trashigang.
- Drive to the Indian border.
- Drive to Gauhati Airport. Fly to Delhi.
- Departure day. Transfers to Delhi Airport are provided.
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Meet at the group hotel Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
Airport transfers are provided for all clients arriving into Delhi Airport on this day. You will be met at the airport by a professional driver who take you to the group hotel which is located no more than 15 minutes away. The driver will give you a voucher for your overnight stay and your dinner at the hotel and will also inform you of the time of your return transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Paro.
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Fly to Paro in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
After breakfast you will meet your driver at the pre-arranged time for transfer back to Delhi International Airport to check in for the Druk Air flight to Paro. This flight is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. From the left side of the plane, Everest, Makalu and Kangchenjunga, three of the world's highest mountains, are clearly visible. As you descend into the Paro Valley, there are splendid views of alpine forests, small monasteries, temples and flat-roofed farmhouses. The first gifts from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane, together with the warm welcome from our Bhutanese hosts. Depending on flight times, after checking in at our hotel, there may be time to make a first visit to the Festival site. Tonight our Bhutanese guide will brief us on the fortnight ahead.
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A day at the Paro Festival.
Another day at the Paro Festival. As much a spectacle as the whirling masked dancers, are the throngs of local people who dress in their finest robes and come to the festival both for spiritual enlightenment and also to have fun socialising with friends and neighbours. We return to our hotel for a second night.
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Visit the Takstang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery. Drive to Thimpu.
This morning after breakfast we have the option to visit the famous 'Tigers' Nest' monastery at Takstang just outside the town. The monastery occupies a unique position built on ledges of a sheer cliff overlooking the Paro River and is one of Bhutan's iconic sights. To get to the monastery itself involves a strenuous walk of around 3 hours but an easier option is to walk as far as the classic viewpoint from where you can look across the deep cleft of the gorge right across to the monastery which clings inprobably to the cliff face opposite. It takes just an hour to reach this viewpoint and there is a cafe here making it a good place to take a break while waiting for any more energetic members of the group who opt to make the tough climb up to the monastery. Afterwards we return to our tour vehicle and drive for approximately 1 hour eastwards along the Wang Chu (river) to reach Bhutan's capital of Thimpu, which is sited in a broad, green valley and surrounded by terraced rice fields. This town of less than 20,000 people is the administrative centre of Bhutan. It was established as the capital of the kingdom as recently as the early 1950's and has been built strictly along traditionally Bhutanese lines. There is a single main street, which is lined by numerous shops, selling a great variety of goods, local and imported. Arriving in Thimpu we check into our hotel and have some free time to look around this friendliest of world capitals before dinner.
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Cross the Dochu La (3050m) to Punakha and Wangdi.
Beyond Thimpu, the road climbs steadily through the densely wooded valley to reach the summit of the Dochu La (pass) at 3050 metres. We pass through Hongsto, a village founded in 1525 by the 14th Drukpa hierarchy of Tibet and through some magnificent temperate forest, with an abundance of rhododendron and magnolia. We may see several species of deer and monkeys. Many prayer flags and an impressive collection of large chortens mark the top of the pass. If we are lucky enough to have clear weather, a viewpoint just above the road offers one of the finest panoramas in the Eastern Himalaya, stretching out over Lunana and the peaks of - Masangang, Tsendagang, Terigang and Gangkar Puensum (7497m). Dropping down into the Punakha Valley, we turn north to reach another most impressive dzong at the junction of the Mo and Po (mother and father) rivers. This is Punakha, the traditional winter capital of Bhutan. Punakha Dzong is the winter home for over 1000 monks. Every year the Punakha festival celebrates the famous victory over the Tibetans, who were repulsed whilst trying to recapture the sacred statue of Avalokiteshvara, brought to Bhutan by Shabdrung in 1637. After the visit we rejoin the main road and continue our eastward journey to the pleasant town of Wangdi, which has another commanding dzong on a spur above the river. Sadly all the main wooden structures of this over 300 year-old dzong were destroyed by a fire in June 2012 and only the walls now remain. Fortunately most of the sacred relics of the temple were saved and the King has pledged the complete resoration of the dzong. Wangdi town has a quaint and typically Bhutanese market square, surrounded by small shops with carved wooded frontages. Arriving in Wangdi we check into our hotel.
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Drive to the Phobjikha Valley.
Setting off once more, the road then climbs towards the Pele La but shortly before this road pass we turn off the main road and travel south into the broad Phobjikha Valley. We descend into this valley, with its well-tended fields and have our first view of the pretty settlement of Gantey and its yellow-roofed monastery. This is one of a Setting off once more, the road then climbs towards handful of monasteries in Bhutan of the Nyingmapa Buddhist sect. The Phobjikha Valley is also the chosen winter home of the rare Black Neck Crane. Each year around November the birds arrive in their hundreds following an epic flight from Tibet over the Himalayas. The afternoon is free to look around the monastery and there is also the option to walk the Gantey Nature Trail, a 2.5 mile circuit of the the valley which takes around 90 minutes. We stay overnight in guesthouse accommodation.
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Morning village walk. Drive to Trongsa.
This morning there is the option to take a walk through local villages. After lunch we returning to the main highway and turn east once again, climbing up to the Pele La (3300m). This pass is traditionally known as the boundary between Western and Central Bhutan and the landscape which spreads out on the far side of the pass is different to that of the western side. After crossing a bridge at Nikkarchu, we enter Trongsa district and follow a dramatic section of the road, carved into the side of a cliff, high above the Mangde Chu. Stopping at the picturesque Chenjebi Stupas we have a magnificent view of Trongsa Dzong, the largest monastery in Bhutan with a spectacular location on a spur above the river. Trongsa literally means means 'New Village' as the town was only founded a little more than 300 years ago! - relatively recent for Bhutan.
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Visit Trongsa Dzong and drive to Jakar.
The morning is free to explore the town and to visit the fascinating Trongsa Dzong. In the afternoon we continue our eastward journey, climbing once more to cross the Yutong La (3400m). Beyond the village of Chumey, the scenery is once again totally different, as we enter the wide open Bumthang valleys. After a short climb to Kiki La, we turn a corner to begin the descent to Jakar. From some distance away, we can see Jakar Dzong, perched high above the village. We arrive in Jakar after approximately 2 hours drive and after check in to our charming lodge we have time in the late afternoon to visit the dzong and also to stroll around the town of Jakar, a sleepy outpost, with a few shops and a post office.
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Exploration in Bumthang.
The district of Bumthang is made up of four valleys running down from the Himalayas to the north, namely Chokhor, Tang, Chhume and Ura. Until the 1970s these valleys were only accessible on foot and the villges here are still very traditional, almost medieval in outlook. From Jakar we will drive and take a short walk to visit some of these villages. The area is well known for its brightly coloured woollen fabric, known as yethra, which makes a good souvenir of the region. After the visit we return to our lodge in Jakar for a second night.
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Across the Thumsing La (3800m) to Mongar.
Driving up to cross the Ura La, we enter the Ura Valley, which is the highest of the Bumthang Valleys. Extensive sheep pastures line the road and just before the pass there is a panorama of the mountains of Lunana to the north. We descend from the pass, then climb again more gradually through dense forest of conifer and rhododendron to the Thumsing La (3800m) which marks the boundary between central and eastern Bhutan. Now, the road descends almost endlessly, dropping 3200 metres and passing through dark conifers, then deciduous woodland, then bamboo and other exotic species as we enter a semi-tropical zone. Hewn out of the side of a cliff, and above a vertiginous drop for most of the way, the road here is particularly exciting. We hope to reach Mongar not long after mid-day and after taking lunch and checking in to our accommodation we have some time to look around the town and to visit Mongar Dzong.
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Drive to Trashigang.
After a lesurely morning, we will drive approximately 4 hours to Trashigang, crossing a couple of relatively 'minor' passes and descending through cornfields and banana groves to reach the hot tropical climes of the valley of the Gamri River. The town of Trashigang is the administrative headquarters for the district of Trashigang which is the largest district of Bhutan located close to the confluence of the Gamri Chu and Drangme Chu. Few tourists ever make it as far as Trashigang and the town has limited facilities for foreign travellers. We will stay in the 'best place in town', which is in reality a very basic but quite comfortable lodge.
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A day of exploration in Trashigang.
This morning we will visit Tashigang dzong, one of the most picturesque of Bhutan dzongs. It has an imposing location on a spur overlooking the Dangme Chu with a sheer drop of 400 metres on its southern side and affords a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Built in the 17th century by Bhutan's third Desi the dzong contains a number of interesting statues, carvings and paintings. After lunch we have some free time to enjoy the town. Tashigang has a very friendly and laid back ambience with a small central square surrounded by shops and cafes. This is also the main market place for the people of the outlying villages such as Merak and Sakteng who have their own unique culture and dress. The altitude at Tashigang is around 1100 metres and evenings are now quite warm in comparison to our previous days in Bhutan. We spend a second night in Tashigang.
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Drive to the Indian border.
The road now heads south for 200 kilometres (124 miles) to Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan's eastern road border with Assam. After around 3 hours driving we pass Wamrong Dzong where the road begins a descent through a dense tropical forest with an abundance of teak and bamboo,down towards the Indian plains. We reach the Bhutanese frontier check-post and a few miles beyond that, at the precise point where the mountains and the plains meet, is the small frontier town of Samdrup Jongkhar where we check in to our hotel. On this final night in Bhutan, we will have a small celebration on completion of a memorable journey.
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Drive to Gauhati Airport. Fly to Delhi.
This morning, we drive for 3 hours to Gauhati, the capital of Assam, where we go straight to the airport to check in for the flight to Delhi. It is quite a culture shock as we drive from Delhi airport through the traffic-laden streets of the busy city. checking into our hotel there is time for a shower and perhaps some final souvenir shopping before dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
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Departure day. Transfers to Delhi Airport are provided.
KE group package services end after breakfast. Complimentary transfers to the airport are provided. If you wish to extend your stay and visit more of India, there are lots of extensions that can easily be added to your holiday. Why not pre-book a 1-day excursion to the fabulous Taj Mahal, or a multi-day Rajathan experience, or a beach hotel break in Goa or Kerala. Contact the KE office for details.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- The services of an English-speaking local leader and a driver
- Flights between Delhi and Paro and Gauhati and Delhi
- All transfers and land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described
- Meals as indicated in the Meal Plan
What's not included
- Travel Insurance
- India and Bhutanese visa costs
- Tips for porters and other trek staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
Typically the food in Bhutan is not very spicy, though the Bhutanese do themselves eat a lot of chillies both raw and cooked. Hotels throughout Bhutan generally offer a range of dishes including those designed for the western palette. All meals are included in the trip price.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
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Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately £150 - £200 should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses including drinks and the £40 - £50 you can expect top pay in tips to local staff. There are some quite interesting souvenirs to be bought in Delhi and in Bhutan. India's unit of currency is the Rupee and Bhutan's is the ngultrum which is tied to the value of the Indian rupee. Indian rupees are accepted as legal tender in Bhutan, but you cannot spend ngultrums in India. It is not necessary to purchase Indian or Bhutanese currency before you travel. You will need very little, if any, Indian currency during your outward transit through Delhi. You will be able to obtain your Bhutanese currency on arrival at the airport in Paro. We recommend that you take your travel money as cash, rather than travellers' cheques. Sterling and US dollars and are readily exchanged in Delhi and in Bhutan. Credit cards can be used to purchase many goods in Delhi and are particularly useful for expensive souvenirs. It is possible to withdraw cash (rupees only) from cash machines in certain banks in Delhi using credit and debit cards.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is an accepted and expected part of the culture in both India and Bhutan, although you should only tip for services which are well done. The total amount that you can expect to pay in tips for your local guide, trek crew and drivers is approximately £40 - £50 (in rupee or ngultrum equivalent). It is usually best to give tips as a group rather than individually and the group should decide upon a level of tipping within the aforementioned guideline amount.
Baggage Allowance
You can check in a single piece of hold baggage on the flights. The maximum weight limit for this bag is normally 20 kgs. In addition you should bring a small daypack which you can take on the flights as cabin baggage. In general you will have the best travel experience when you keep your baggage to a minimum. We recognise that for some of our holiday and for some of our travellers, the KE Trek Bag (see below) may not provide the best solution when packing for your trip, a bag with fitted wheels or a large backpack may be more appropriate.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday involves going to high altitude. During the course of your trip you will reach altitudes in excess of 3500 metres. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. You can also talk to one of our trekking experts if you have any concerns about altitude.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs.
You must bring the following items:
Comfortable walking shoes / boots or lightweight hiking boots*
Trainers or similar
A smart pair of shoes (for attending festivals)
Casual shirts
Smart clothes (for attending festival)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottle
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Small daypack 15 - 20 litres
Basic First Aid Kit including; antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium) painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Spare laces
Scarf or buff
Travel clothes
Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Although this is not a trekking trip, there is the opportunity to do a reasonable amount of walking whilst sightseeing.
*There is also the option to include 3 half-day hikes. If you intend to make the most of these opportunities, you should make sure that you take suitable footwear.
Bhutan Festivals
If your holiday involves visiting any of the 'tsechu' or festivals in Bhutan, we would like to advise you that there is a dress code that you need to be aware of when attending any festival. The Bhutanese always come dressed in their finest for a festival and it is important that you to bring a smart set of clothes if you plan to attend. You will need to wear long sleeves, long trousers (no jeans) and no trainers, boots or open toed sandals. Hats should not be worn and umbrellas are not acceptable.
Festivals are religious events. The ground where they are held is purified and consecrated by lamas, so when you are watching a festival you are, in essence, on the perimeter of an outdoor religious ground. The conduct of the onlooker should be governed with this in mind. The dancers, whether monks or laymen, are in a state of meditation. They transform themselves into the deities which they represent on the dance ground. They generate a spiritual power, which cleanses, purifies, enlightens and blesses the spectators.
Any behaviour which may be deemed obtrusive, disrespectful or discourteous is out of place at such an event. The dance ground is not a place to eat, drink, smoke, talk or laugh loudly at inappropriate times. You should not use flash photography or intrude on the dance space. Common courtesy should rule one's action when photographing dances or onlookers.
Festivals are not pageants or entertainment events. They are not held as tourist attractions. They are genuine manifestations of religious traditions thousands of years old which outsiders are given the privilege of witnessing. We would like to see that privilege retained. In the past, the actions of a few unthinking visitors have caused shock and dismay to the local people. Any recurrence of such unfortunate events may lead to future restrictions on attendance at festivals. We hope that KE groups will always display courtesy, sensitivity and respect to the people of Bhutan who have welcomed them to attend these beautiful and sacred events, and will visibly demonstrate their respect by dressing as well as their circumstances permit on such occasions.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Bhutan
All nationalities require a visa. KE will apply for the visa for you. The visa fee is $40 and this will appear on your final invoice. We require copy of the information page of your passport. A colour scan must be emailed or posted to us at the earliest opportunity.
Visa India
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The unit of currency in Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum.
The currency of India is the Indian Rupee.
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Preparing For Your Trip
This is principally a touring holiday with no sustained elements of trekking. However there are a number of optional walks on the trip and some of the key sights in Bhutan can only be reached on foot. It therefore makes sense to get in shape before coming. The fitter you are after all, the more you will enjoy the experience. We would suggest you adopt some form of exercise program and gradually increase this at a comfortable rate as you get nearer to departure. It is also a good idea to do some reading on Bhutan, its people and culture.
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The best time to visit Bhutan is in the period before and after the Indian Monsoon which brings heavy rain to the foothills of Bhutan. The pre-monsoon months of March and April are the best for seeing the colourful blooms at lower altitudes, particularly the rhododendron. The post-monsoon months of October and November usually offer the clearest skies for views of the Himalaya. During both pre- and post- monsoon, the weather in Bhutan is normally bright and clear in the mornings with possible cloud building through the day. Day-time highs of around 20°C can be expected at altitudes around 2000 metres, whilst at the high points of the trip the maximum daytime temperature will be around 15°C and as we descend to the Indian plains we can expect to encounter daytime temperatures in the thirties. At night in most places before Mongar the temperature will drop to a few degrees above freezing.
Bhutan. (Odyssey Illustrated Guide). Pommaret.
Bhutan. (Lonely Planet Guide).
Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon. Edmunds.
Bhutan Himalaya. 1:390,000. Nepa Maps (Himalayan Maphouse)
This map gives a general overview of Bhutan. Relief is indicated by shading and selected altitudes of peaks and passes. Highways, main roads , minor roads, and trekking routes are marked. Symbols denote post offices, dzongs, monuments, places of interest etc. The map is indexed for place names, dzongs, passes and peaks. Inside the map cover are printed some geographical notes on the country and driving or walking times between selected locations.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
Delhi City Tour
From $110 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $110.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $215.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick-up at the hotel at 0930 hrs. The city tour includes a visit to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar, with a drive past the Lutyen's Buildings. The tour ends at around 1600 hrs with a drop-off at the hotel.
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) - allow a total of approximately 900 Indian rupees
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
The Taj Mahal is the most famous man-made wonder of the world. Easily accessible from Delhi, the Taj can be visited in just one day. This one-day tour departs Delhi at 6am on the Shatabdhi Express train. On arrival in Agra you will be met by your driver and guide for your full day of sightseeing. With its laid-back lifestyle and immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, Agra is amongst the most remarkable cities in the world.Read more
In the morning you will visit Agra Fort on the sands of the river Yamuna. After lunch at the Taj View Hotel you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal. There will also be time for souvenir shopping in the bazaar close to the fort. Agra is famous for its handicrafts, mostly inlaid marble-work, leather goods, jewellery and textiles. Return journey to Delhi is by private car or train - depending on whether you are departing Delhi the same night.
Agra and the Taj Mahal 1 day tour
From $285 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $285.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $580.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick up from the hotel. We then depart from Delhi at around 0600hrs by express train to Agra. Sightseeing at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. You will be transferred from Agra back to Delhi by private vehicle and go either to the hotel or directly to the airport, where services end.
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What's included
- Professional local guide at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Vehicle transport in Agra
- Lunch
- Train or vehicle transfer from Agra to Delhi depending on flight schedule
- Transfers to/from Delhi hotel to railway station
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) - allow a total of approximately 1200 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Any additional transfers
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is the most famous man-made wonder of the world and easily accessible from Delhi. Our 3 day tour visits Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur and the Amber Fort. You will depart Delhi on the early morning express train to Agra where a full day's guided sightseeing includes the Agra Red Fort and the Taj Mahal and stay overnight in a hotel. In the morning you depart Agra by private car to Jaipur, stopping en route at the 'ghost' city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur you check-in to your hotel and have time to explore the famous 'Pink City'.Read more
The following morning you visit the Jaipur City Palace and Palace of the Winds. After lunch you leave Jaipur for the impressive Amber Fort, a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside overlooking a lake, reflecting its terraces and ramparts. In the late afternoon, you will make the 4-hour drive back to Delhi.
Agra, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur 3 day tour
From $580 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $580.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $1025.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $185.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with an early morning pick-up from our hotel and transfer to the railway station where we board the 'Taj Express' for the 2 hour journey to Agra. Arriving in Agra we are met by our guide for a sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra's Red Fort. We stay overnight in a hotel in Agra.
In our private car with driver/guide we travel first to the incredible ghost city of Fatephur Sikri before continuing our journey through colourful Rajasthan to the famous 'Pink City' of Jaipur where we check into our hotel.
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We have a morning of sightseeing in Jaipur including the City Palace and 'Palace of the Winds'. Driving out of Jaipur we next visit the Amber Fort and Palace with the option to ride up to the palace gate on elephant back. In the late afternoon we drive back to Delhi and are delivered to our hotel or to the airport, where services end.
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What's included
- Professional local guide for sightseeing in Agra and Jaipur
- 2 nights hotel
- All breakfasts
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Private transfer from Jaipur to Delhi (either hotel or airport)
- Transfers from Delhi hotel to railway station
- Private vehicle transfers in Agra and Jaipur
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) allow a total of approximately 2000 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Flights to/from Delhi
- Airport transfers other than as specified
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Meals other than breakfasts
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The Taj Mahal is the most famous man-made wonder of the world. Easily accessible from Delhi, this 2-day tour departs Delhi at 6am on the Shatabdhi Express train. You will have 2 days to explore the fascinating city of Agra. You will stay overnight at a (minimum) 3 star hotel on B&B basis. On day 1 you will visit Sikandra, Agra Fort and have a tour of the city. There will also be time for souvenir shopping in the bazaar close to the fort.Read more
Agra is famous for its handicrafts, mostly inlaid marble-work, leather goods, jewellery and textiles. On day 2 you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal and the 'ghost city' of Fatehpur Sikri, a superbly well-preserved, four hundred year old, temple and palace complex built by the third Mughal Emperor – Akbar. Return to Delhi by private car.
Agra and the Taj Mahal 2 day tour
From $375 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $375.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $700.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $110.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick up at the hotel. We then depart from Delhi at around 0600hrs on the express train. Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel. Later there is a sightseeing visit to Sikandra, Agra Fort and the city. Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, we visit the Taj Mahal and nearby Fatehpur Sikri. In the afternoon, we drive back to Delhi and to either our hotel there or directly to the airport where services end.
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What's included
- Professional local guide in Agra
- 1 night at Hotel Agra on bed and breakfast basis
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Train or vehicle transfer from Agra to Delhi depending on flight schedule
- Transfers to/from Delhi hotel to railway station
- Transfers once at the Taj Mahal and Agra.
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) allow a total of approximately 1500 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Any additional transfers
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Meals other than breakfast
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
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Join the celebrations! Each departure of this holiday is timed to coincide with one of Bhutan's unique and colourful Tshechus (festivals), with their colourful costumes and masked dancers.
At A glance
- Max group size: 16
- 12 days Touring & Sightseeing
- Max altitude 3800 metres
- Join in Delhi
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- 7 nights Hotel
- 4 nights Guesthouse
- 3 nights Lodge
- All meals included
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Like most parents with grown children, Pastor Ron Edmondson would want to change some things about how he and his wife reared their kids. read more
5 Financial Red Flags That Can Sink Your Family
Are you barely keeping your head above water financially? Is it because of one, some or all of these things? read more
Here's How to Turn Bored Men Into Bold Men
Many pastors these days are asking, "Is it worth it to try to reach men in the church?" Here's why it is. read more
First Hero, First Love: A Dad's Role for Sons and Daughters
What kind of a role model are you to your children? Are you doing positive things to make them see you in a different light? read more
Are You Blind to Your Achilles' Heel?
As Jesus is the only one who was perfect, we all have character flaws. This one, however, may be the worst. read more