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James River cleanup scheduled June 9
Citizen Staff Reports 05/31/12
The James River Advisory Council, in cooperation with the James River Association, will sponsor the 13th annual James River Regional Cleanup on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at various spots along the river.
Volunteers may select sites between Lynchburg and Charles City County, including Osborne Park and Boat Landing in Varina. Volunteers will pick up trash and recyclable materials along shoreline areas and trails, while paddlers and power-boaters will collect floating trash and access shoreline trash that is difficult to reach by foot. Much of the trash collected is the result of litter that is carried by rain runoff along roadside ditches to streams, and eventually to the James River. To register to participate, visit http://www.jrac-va.org |
Strikers, Kickers form partnership
Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
Gettin' piggy with it at Henricus
Photo by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 11/24/2013
Henricus Historical Park has a new, messy guest. Eleanor, a rare five-month-old Tamworth pig, was donated this month to the Chesterfield park by the Chesterfield County Farm Bureau as part of an effort to enhance the living history museum's partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Eleanor and her livestock pig and goat neighbors at the park will be a special attraction for the schoolchildren and others who visit the Henricus Historical Park. Eventually, she will triple from her current 150-pound weight and grow to about two feet tall. > Read more.
Marathon spirit
Members of Triangle II, a community service club at Hermitage High School, braved the elements Nov. 16 to serve as a spirit team at the Richmond Marathon, providing half-marathoners with cheers, motivational signs and shouts of encouragement as they ran through Bryan Park. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
Holiday events are in full swing this weekend in eastern Henrico! The Henrico Theatre will show the holiday classic "Elf" and the Concert Ballet of Virginia will perform a shortened version of "The Nutcracker" at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. On Sunday the North Airport Drive Civic Association's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at Fire Station #3. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Restaurant watch
Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
AMC television series seeks background actors
The new AMC television series "TURN" is currently being filmed in and around Richmond, and casting officials are seeking background actors to appear on screen.
"The background actors are profoundly important to the filmmaking process," said Erica Arvold, casting director. "The show takes place during the Revolutionary War, and background actors contribute to the atmosphere of that era." > Read more.
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Seaside Hawaiian Hostel Waikiki
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These are trusted reviews from guests who have actually stayed here. We hope you find them helpful.
Note: we only give a property a rating once it has received a minimum of 3 reviews.
- " This hostel is amazing! I was travelling with a friend and we met a lot of nice people in there. The staff was very nice and the location is very good! I would definitely recommend it "
- 22 Nov 2013 Julia Spain
- " The staff was so nice and friendly..I loved breakfast in here, because no more hostels offer breakfast for free ;) (coffee, tea, bread, butter, jam, honey...) there was delicious bbq dinner ona evening, 5 dolla only ;) it was like all you can eat style :D "
- 14 Nov 2013 Lucie Czech Republic
- " My name is Eric i am traveling around the world and i been staying at the Seaside Hostel and i can say it was a great idea to choose that place! Staff is great charming polite and always smileing! The hostel is ubicated really well some blocks of the beach near all bus stops to move around the island and the main street near too what more can you ask for? Ohh the breakfast! Its cool just what you need to start the day with good energy and if your lucky Bruna is going to make wouffles!for free! "
- 21 Oct 2013 Eric Argentina
- " Was concerned there might be a lot of noise/traffic from younger travelers. Happily not the case. But it was off-season... Facilities rate good, because the common area-- courtyard-- was so nice. The bathroom facilities are maybe average. Serviceable enough, but not as private as some hostels and very tiny. "
- 17 Oct 2013 Chrysse USA
- " Great place to meet people, great location and brekkie is good when the waffles are on "
- 17 Oct 2013 Anonymous Scotland
- " Very good location but for the money and total experience you have to be aware that the facilities are rubbish (only wifi in garden) and the cleanliness is low. "
- 27 Sep 2013 Anonymous Denmark
- " i like the wind there "
- 16 Sep 2013 kaiyang China
- " Good hostel not so far from the beach. Rooms are very spartan and the lockers are made of plastic which doesn't give you enough peace of mind if you're leaving laptops and cameras stored. Rooms were not cleaned regularly given that some rubbish was on the floor for a couple of days. "
- 06 Sep 2013 Anonymous Brazil
- " Great location!!! Was never told about activities until last minute by others staying there. Bugs and insects all over the place. Security gate at front was left wide open twice when I stayed there. People staying in dorm room NEVER locked door. Staff are hostelers staying there, so they don't have a lot to say about things to do in and around town or have any recommendations. "
- 28 Aug 2013 Janet USA
- " The place is beautiful with hammocks in banyan trees on the courtyard and free breakfast. The staff is easygoing and very friendly, and were it not for the fact that I got badly bitten by bed bugs I would have given Seaside the best marks. The staff was helpful and treated my luggage and clothes with steam and heat but I still had to battle the infestation for almost two weeks in my new place before the fight was finally won. Those bugs are pernicious! "
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Herefordshire Council expense claims increase (From Hereford Times)
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Herefordshire Council expense claims increase
4:06pm Wednesday 19th September 2012 in News By Bill Tanner
HEREFORDSHIRE councillors claimed £681,555 in expenses over the past financial year, with the biggest rise coming in claims for travel, food and drink - up by more than £25,000 on the previous sum.
The final overall figure was up from £676,262 the previous year and breaks down to basic allowances (£422,782 up from £416,999 in 2010/11), special allowances (£195,859 down from £221,708 in 2010/11), and travel and subsistence (£62,914 up from £37,555 in 2010/11).
The cash-strapped council continues to pay out six figure salaries too. Outgoing chief executive Chris Bull stayed on the same £183,724 salary (including fees and allowances) he had over 2010/11 with £38,766 worth of pension contributions (up from £37,479 in 2010/11) pushing his total remuneration up to £222,490 - a rise on the £221,203 figure from the previous year.
Forty-five per cent of Mr Bull's salary is surcharged to the Primary Care Trust (PCT).
This week the future for the post was caught up in another council secrecy row - see more on this story in tomorrow's Hereford Times.
Other big earning posts on the council over the 2011/12 (as confirmed by the latest statement of accounts) were:
• Deputy Chief Executive - £129,999 (45 per cent surcharged to the PCT) pushed up to a total remuneration of £157,428 by £27,429 worth of pension contributions - up from a £151,736 total the previous year.
• Director for Places & Communities - £111,909 pushed up to a total remuneration of £135,683 by £23,612 in pension contributions - up from £22,279 on the 2010/11 total paid to the post's previous title Director of Sustainability for Places & Communities.
• Chief Officer - Finance and Commercial (formerly director of resources) £102,808 pushed up to a total remuneration of £124,500 by £21,692 in pension contributions - down from the £22,279 previous year.
Salaries for the deputy chief executive and director of places & communities represented rises on the figures for 2010/11.
That for the deputy chief executive was up by nearly £4,000 on the £126,027 paid to a title assumed in April 2010, and that for the Director of Places & Communities rose by nearly £2,300 on the £109,212 paid in 2010/11 to the previous title.
Both salary and total remuneration the Chief Officer - Finance and Commercial fell from the 2010/11 figures (salary - £102,808 down from £109,212 in 2010/11 and total remuneration £124,500 down from £131,491).
The council currently has 129 employees on total remuneration (excluding pension contributions) of between £58,000 - £185,000. In 2010/11 there were 147.
Five employees are earning between £110,000-£185,000, one on between £100,000-£105,000, one on £90,000-£95,000, two on £85,000-£90,000, two on £80,000-£85,000 and 118 on £50,000 and £80,000.
The council paid out a total of £211,000 in compensation for loss of office to its head of asset management (left in June 2011 with £57,135), head of communications (left in April 2011 with £34,281), head of policy and performance (left in April 2011 with £34,281), assistant director, safeguarding and vulnerable children (left in June 2011 with £30,381).
Each of these payouts were boosted by pension contributions that, in total remuneration, ranged from £65,833 - £39,139.
All told, the council paid out just over £3m in "exit packages" covering the cost of compulsory and other redundancies over 2011/12, up from just over £2 million the previous year.
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4:41pm Wed 19 Sep 12
probono says...
5:20pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Ubique5740 says...
Standby for Bobby47' comments.
6:00pm Wed 19 Sep 12
fordshire77 says...
6:01pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Gillian1961 says...
6:35pm Wed 19 Sep 12
littlewhitebull says...
6:39pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Herefordian says...
6:39pm Wed 19 Sep 12
billyb83 says...
6:46pm Wed 19 Sep 12
probono says...
7:00pm Wed 19 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
To the younger of you Bottom Feeders I tell you this. There will come a time when you will all be held to account for taking advantage of your position and exploiting your ability to take our money so, think little, reflect upon what you are doing and change your course. Become a whistleblower and report any unease you may have in regard to the behaviour of some of your fellow colleagues. Do this and there is some redemption for you. Dont do it and I promise you that this bubble you all live in will collapse and many of you will be held to account, perhaps even prosecuted for the misuse of public funds.
This is a tale of disgrace by a bunch of self serving, loathsome, money grabbing leeches who are the ruin of my City.
I despise you all. You have all lost your way and this has all become a money making excersise to you.
Surely there is one of you reading our Postings that feels uneasy about this money making game you are being pushed into playing.
Please. Step forward. Report your concerns to the authorities.
7:13pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
Shame on them and shame on any person who stands by and watches them pig-out at the public purses expense. Mind you it would be pointless to write anything against them to the HT as they are basically in their pockets (just read Jim Miller's blogs) to see.
9:24pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Graham Powell says...
In the past financial year I received £6484.58 as a basic allowance and an additional £4819.40 as a Cabinet Support Member.
After taxation and other deductions (that did not include a pension) I received a total of £11303.98.
I worked an average of 50 hours a week - and drove almost 14,000 miles.
I claimed no expenses for my travel, subsistence or IT costs.
I'm not the only councillor who has this profile - might I respectfully suggest that correspondents check the facts before making remarks that many might find offensive.
9:42pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Gillian1961 says...
10:22pm Wed 19 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
You might think that 'we' are a shambolic gathering of cynics who enjoy attacking our elected leaders. We are not. Far from it. We love our City and we are in despair at events and past decisions that have brought our home Hereford to its knees.
We are in a mess Mr Powell and from our perspective our Council lurches from one disaster to another spending money on pointless gimmicks and appearing to forget that we the people put you all into Office because we trusted you all to do what was right for our community.
Once again, thank you for your
My warmest regards to you.
10:36pm Wed 19 Sep 12
probono says...
12:34am Thu 20 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
Graham Powell wrote:The shame is Mr. Powell you are one of the few, and I apologize for generalizing in this.
I thought I'd share the reality -
In the past financial year I received £6484.58 as a basic allowance and an additional £4819.40 as a Cabinet Support Member.
After taxation and other deductions (that did not include a pension) I received a total of £11303.98.
I worked an average of 50 hours a week - and drove almost 14,000 miles.
I claimed no expenses for my travel, subsistence or IT costs.
I'm not the only councillor who has this profile - might I respectfully suggest that correspondents check the facts before making remarks that many might find offensive.
I applaud you and the other councillors who have the decency to only claim what is due (or less than what is due) .. however, if what you say is correct and there are other councillors like you then its just makes reading those figures even worse as that means there are a few who fleece others more often than most..
I hope you can see the frustration things like this cause, we have the council bleeding out on how they have to find £1.3 million to fill the council tax benefit hole and how they want to (again) hit those most in need and yet they are happy to dip their hands into the public purse at almost every opportunity.
We read the papers and see the council deciding to spend money of follies and in the next breath they are taking away youth funding, palming off non profit making services to local councils and supporting the closure of ambulance and police stations, you and some other councillors may be fighting against this but what has that changed in the last 10 years?
12:36am Thu 20 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
probono wrote:LOL
When listing the Parties, Colin, you missed out the Lib Dums - I agree Tel Boy has few members left now, but it was his administration that started all this expenses + travelling + meals and so on. Well done Cllr Powell for being brave and not taking travelling expenses. It is an honour to be elected by your fellow men and women to be a County Councillor and make decisions that affect us now, and generations of herefordians to come. it does seem you are one of the few who appears to recognise that.
Lib-dumbs are finished as a political party.
12:39am Thu 20 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
I would love to contact you outside of these pages .. do you have a FB profile?
7:55am Thu 20 Sep 12
swampy says...
For those of us who work hard to keep going its a kick in the face, I hope they will remember when the next elections come around.
Also Cllr. Powell is very active in his ward, more than can be said for the rest of them. What a shower.
8:10am Thu 20 Sep 12
Lukio says...
A lot of councils have taken pay cuts or freezes but it seems the bandwagon here keeps on rolling. If they have an ounce of dignity, humility or sensibility they should look to review their costs.
And massive respect to Cllr. Powell for his honesty and we should take note not to tar all with the same brush. If only all others were open and transparent as this...
9:59am Thu 20 Sep 12
littlewhitebull says...
The council already has piped water from Welsh Water, just like the vast majority of citizens. I find that a glass filled from my cold water tap is just as refreshing and does not add to my overall costs from Welsh Water. Buying bottled water seems a luxury - try saving money in this department, please?
10:41am Thu 20 Sep 12
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12:30pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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12:44pm Thu 20 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
I've slept on the words of Mr Graham Powell and I am truly angry with myself for hurting this mans feelings. He clearly is a public servant with integrity and I hope he's right when he says there are others like him who do not rip us off. I am sorry Mr Powell.
That said, we are where we are and we have to account for nearly six hundred and seventy thousand pounds that has been taken from public funds.
Why is it that Mr Graham Powell has found a way not to take our money?
How many are there that have the same view and standards of Mr Powell? If you are one of these I want you to act and come on this site and make your statement. I promise you it would be welcomed.
To those of you, our leaders who have been fattening up your salary with our money, I tell you now that your bubble is rapidly deflating and you'll soon be exposed and my gut feelings is it'll be one of your own who feels guilty about what has happened and he or she will become a whistleblower.
2:07pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Themightyboosh says...
the phrase.
"who watches the watchmen"
springs to mind.
when they and their buddies are in control of the money.
3:23pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Lukio says...
We must be grateful that our council takes this so seriously. Lord knows what barmy decisions they may have made if they were dehydrated ;)
3:24pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Lukio says...
We must be grateful that our council takes this so seriously. Lord knows what barmy decisions they may have made if they were dehydrated ;)
3:24pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Lukio says...
We must be grateful that our council takes this so seriously. Lord knows what barmy decisions they may have made if they were dehydrated ;)
7:17pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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7:23pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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8:04pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
Graham Powell wrote:True Mr Powell, but these figures are not about earnings they are about expenses which as I understand it are paid on top of what ever "wage" is earned.
There are 58 councillors - if we all earned £12,000 the total would come to £696,000...perhaps the whole suggestion that everyone is drawing large sums of money needs a rethink?
Perhaps we should start a campaign for all Councillors expenses to be published with the item listed that was claimed for .. I reckon that would make very interesting reading.
8:37pm Thu 20 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
Wouldn't it be interesting if we Posters all got together, got ourselves organised and we all agreed on one of our number standing in a future election. Whatever the political leanings of our choice, we all get behind him or her and that candidate promises never to claim a penny whilst in Office.
I personally wouldn't touch it with a bargepole but I'd bust a gut to help our chosen Candidate.
Just imagine! Together we could break this cycle of greed.
My warmest regards.
8:25am Fri 21 Sep 12
raylb50 says...
10:48am Fri 21 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
We used to be a Nation of protestors but because of the past social engineering we've all been subjected to, people no longer feel they have a voice and a say in how our money is spent and where our leaders are taking us.
Times will change and I am hopeful that the kids, the ones who's future my generation have ruined, will sometime soon, get involved in local politics and hopefully smash up this culture of greed that allows our Council to throw our money away without any regard to what we the people think.
My warmest regards to you.
8:04pm Fri 21 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
bobby47 wrote:Ok mate no problem, just would have been interesting to talk outside of these comments.
Colin J M, Hello mate. Kiddo I'm not on Face Book.
Wouldn't it be interesting if we Posters all got together, got ourselves organised and we all agreed on one of our number standing in a future election. Whatever the political leanings of our choice, we all get behind him or her and that candidate promises never to claim a penny whilst in Office.
I personally wouldn't touch it with a bargepole but I'd bust a gut to help our chosen Candidate.
Just imagine! Together we could break this cycle of greed.
My warmest regards.
I agree with you, we all should get together and form a local party hell bent on taking on the regular brigade where ever they are.
8:06pm Fri 21 Sep 12
Colin J Marschall says...
raylb50 wrote:You only have to look what happened to that guy who stood for election on the expenses issue to realise that most of the "high flyers" are probably members of the same lodge no matter what colour their politics are.
Our North Herefordshire county councillor Peter Jones claims an average £342.00 per WEEK, excluding his Hfd & Worc Fire Authority allowances. When I revealed this in another local paper last year there was not one protest from my fellow Leominster residents. There are food stations in Leominster but my fellow residents find it quite acceptable cllr Jones claims what he does. Shame on them & him.
10:20pm Fri 21 Sep 12
probono says...
11:15am Sun 23 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
We live in a society where we enjoy freedom of speech and the subject of me dressing in dear Granny's clothes is something that must be brought out into the light.
Firstly, my friend Lukio questioned whether or not I did this for some personal gratification and if so, it would be a help in becoming a member of a political party.
This is the truth.... Me and Granny were eeling off the Victoria Bridge when a huge deluge of water suddenly surged toward us. I managed to grab hold of Grannys club which she used to smash the eels head in. But alas, Granny slipped and began her rapid descent into the angry waters. Our conversation was brief. Much to brief for my liking. I screamed, 'Granny, where are you going?' Her tone was a mix of calmness and raging terror. ' Into the Wye I fear'.
As she entered the water, she took a last long drag on her hand rolled cigarette and screamed, 'You can have me clothes' and it was at this moment she gurgled some curse on our local Council and then disappeared into the surging waters.
Thats why I wear my Grannys clothes ! and if anyone suggests otherwise they are embellishers and theres nothing I hate more than an embellisher who embellishes an embelishment. Now I've said it.
My warmest regards to Lukio.
10:38pm Sun 23 Sep 12
Wye valley paddler says...
Colin J Marschall wrote:The first couple of paragraphs have a fairly detailed breakdown of the expenses - perhaps you missed it on your way to the comments section.
Graham Powell wrote:True Mr Powell, but these figures are not about earnings they are about expenses which as I understand it are paid on top of what ever "wage" is earned.
There are 58 councillors - if we all earned £12,000 the total would come to £696,000...perhaps the whole suggestion that everyone is drawing large sums of money needs a rethink?
Perhaps we should start a campaign for all Councillors expenses to be published with the item listed that was claimed for .. I reckon that would make very interesting reading.
Basic and special allowances (what you might call 'earnings') for being a councillor came to about £615,000 of the total 676,000. The remaining 62,914 was paid 'on top of' this, adding up to a little over £1000 per councillor on average for travel and meals when on council business. The article also shows that overall expenses (that's 'earnings' plus 'expenses') rose by about £5000 year on year, that's less than £100 per councillor. Hardly the greatest scandal ever.
7:35am Mon 24 Sep 12
Lukio says...
Sadly, our City's death will be a slow drowning under a tide of bad decisions, secret meetings, questionable expenses and wasted public money. I fear it's too late to throw in a life-buoy and make any rescue attempt ;)
11:54am Mon 24 Sep 12
bobby47 says...
Finally, to anyone else out there keen to wear their Grannys clothes, let me say this. By all means where your Grannys clothes but its very important, particularly if she's still alive, to have her permission.
9:03am Tue 25 Sep 12
richybeaver says...
Have you ever heard a Councillor demanding wage rises for their hard working constituents? No, all they whinge about are trendy issues that please the nodding donkeys.
Jumping on bandwagons are keeping your head below the parapet are the essential requirements of the modern politician. Snout in trough is the order of the day. Point fingers, get your picture in the press. Do not rock the boat. End of.
Such uselessness allows us the moral high ground to mock them unmercifully - but they still get more than their fair share of the spoils, always have and always will.
12:41pm Tue 25 Sep 12
littlewhitebull says...
Just think of how much money is being spent throughout the UK. Perhaps, democracy is worth it?!
12:05pm Wed 26 Sep 12
littlewhitebull says...
34 councils decreased basic allowances - with Tewkesbury making a 19% saving.
The highest basic allowance for a county council was £12,906 - Nottinghamshire. The lowest was Northamptonshire at £7086.
Other types of authorities are paying more, and some types less than HCC's basic of £7244.
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hi, my first post after lots of interesting research and reading of the online posts over the last few months,
can you please suggest hobbyist or reputable small commercial breeders within Kent, Surrey and Sussex pls?
silly question time...
anyone had good results with using 'off the shelf' marine tanks? thinking of buying an all in one with sump and bio balls but doing away with the skimmer?
turnover etc is about 10times per hour, is this excessive?
if I were to keep a tank of mixed species, what's to stop ending up with a tank full of hybridised 'mongrels'?? any ideas on fish contraception??
more silly questions will follow, thanks again Rich


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So I have a 30 gallon tank that has 4 cory cats, a pleco, 4 female betta fish, 7-8 feeder guppies, and a sailfin molly.
I'd really like a neat cat fish to put it there. I would prefer that it gets along with my other fish... thats always a plus! lol!
Please post your suggested species and what they eat. If they eat pellets, algea, wafers, ect. just post them please!


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To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures so your leader and the composition of your group may change.
Original trips are classic Intrepid adventures. With a mix of included activities and free time, they offer plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace and take part in activities that really get beneath the skin of a destination. While the occasional meal may be included, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own culinary adventures. Accommodation is generally budget or tourist class (2-3 star), but you're as likely to find yourself as a guest of a local family as staying in a hotel or camping. Transport will vary as well. Depending on the destination and the itinerary you could find yourself travelling on anything from a camel to a train or a private safari vehicle. It's all part of the adventure! Original travellers have a desire to make the most of their travel time and really get to know a place, its people and cultures.
Days 1-2 Delhi
Namaste! Welcome to India.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.
You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
India's capital is an exciting, busy, and often chaotic city but it's also one of the most interesting in the world with historical sites from different eras, museums and galleries, shops and endless bazaars!
There are plenty of things to see and do in free time. Visit the World Heritage-listed Mughal masterpiece of Humayun's Tomb. This was the first garden tomb in India, built way back in 1570. Wonder at the tall brick minaret of Qutub Minar, which was started back in the 1100s. Explore the mighty Red Fort of Delhi. Part palace and part fort, it plays an integral part in the history of the city with former residents ranging from royal families to British soldiers.
Join your group leader on an excursion into the sights and sounds of Old Delhi! Set off on the city's modern metro system, then get a taste of India's famed public transport with a cycle rickshaw ride through chaotic streets, such as the famous Chandni Chowk. Make a visit to the Jama Masjid, Delhi's oldest mosque and one of its most impressive buildings, then visit the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to learn about the Sikh religion.
Take an overnight train to Varanasi.
Included Activities
Delhi - Old Delhi walking tour
Delhi - Jama Masjid
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Optional Activities
Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR250
Delhi - Qutb Minar - INR250
Delhi - Red Fort - INR250
Hotel (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
Day 3 Varanasi
The ultimate destination for all Hindu pilgrims, Varanasi is full of temples, shrines and devotees. It may not be one of the world's cleanest cities but there is no doubt it is one of the world's most amazing.
Spend the evening soaking up the magical atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony, serenaded by traditional musicians on a Ganges river cruise as the sun sets.
Visit the Ram Nagar Fort which lies about 14 km from Varanasi on the opposite bank of River Ganga. Built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 18th century, it's the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras.
Included Activities
Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
Optional Activities
Varanasi - Ram Nagar Fort - INR150
Hotel (1 nt)
Day 4 River Ganges Boat Trip
Start early with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, passing the many ghats and temples along the river.
Transfer to the River Ganges and our small riverboats for the sailing trip. A full support crew will be on hand as we sail downriver, passing village communities and viewing river life as it goes on around us. Our crew will cook us delicious meals and we spend the night camping on the river bank in basic twin-share tents with common tented toilets. Life on the river is much slower than in the chaotic cities, so lie back, relax and literally go with the flow. The Ganges is a sacred river, so we'll be served vegetarian food and alcohol is not permitted.
Please note that due to high water levels on the River Ganges and the associated safety concerns the boat trip won't operate during the monsoon or other times of heavy rainfall. Departures affected by such safety concerns will be communicated during the trip by your leader - it's difficult to know well in advance how much rain there's likely to be at any point in time. In these cases, an extra night will be spent in Varanasi including a visit to the temple complex of Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Included Activities
Varanasi - Sunrise boat ride
River Ganges - Overnight sailing trip
Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt)
Days 5-6 Bandhavgarh National Park
Wake up early this morning for breakfast, and to say goodbye to the local boat guides. After disembarking, we drive to Allahabad (approx. 2 hours), and we hop on a train to our next destination, Bandhavgarh NP (approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival at the train station it is a short drive to where we're staying for the night (approx. 1 hour).
Bandhavgarh National Park is truly one of India's most magnificent wildernesses with a relative abundance of tigers compared to other national parks, so our chances of spotting some are high.
Stay in a jungle resort situated just two kilometres from Bandhavgarh National Park.
Join a jeep safari and cross your fingers! There is plenty of wildlife that lives in these forests, so even if you don't see a tiger, you could see wild boars, jackals, nilgais, sambars or porcupines.
Bandhavgarh is closed due to the monsoon between July and October each year. During this time we'll stay two nights in Khajuraho and visit Pandav Falls, then spend one night near Bandhavgarh National Park where we'll visit a tribal village and undertake a nature walk.
Due to an unforeseen closure of Bandhavgarh National Park on Wednesdays, this itinerary has changed from the 2013 brochure. Instead of staying the night in Allahabad on Day 5, we will instead travel directly to Bandhavgarh National Park. We will then spend an extra night in Khajuraho. This change begins from the 7th March 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Included Activities
Bandhavgarh - National Park Safari
Jungle resort (2 nts)
Days 7-8 Khajuraho
Far from any major population centres, modern or historical, Khajuraho's remote location saved its stunning 1,000-year-old temples - infamous for their explicit carvings depicting the entire Kama Sutra - from destruction by foreign invaders.
Khajuraho's 'Kama Sutra' Temples were all built during the Chandela Dynasty 1,000 years ago, most within a 100 to 150-year time frame. These temples have baffled foreigners and Indians alike since their rediscovery by the British in the late 19th century. What they were built for and what the delicate and erotic carvings mean is open to wide interpretation. Some believe that these intricate designs, all located on the exterior of the temple, were meant to symbolise the leaving of sexual desires before entering the holy sanctuary within. Others argue that these carvings were a way of teaching young boys in the hermitage about life outside of religion. We take a tour of the western temple complex.
Visit a local Hindu family for a home-cooked vegetarian meal and gain an insight into the life of middle-class Indians.
View a classical dance performance.
Included Activities
Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples
Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit
Optional Activities
Khajuraho - Traditional dance performance - INR300
Khajuraho - Sound & light show - INR400
Hotel (2 nts)
Days 9-10 Orchha
Situated on the banks of the Betwa River, Orchha has changed little over the centuries. Originally a hunting area, it became the capital of the Bundela rajas and, as a result, Orchha has more temples and palaces than any town of this size deserves.
Explore the palaces and temples scattered across the peaceful countryside, walk in rural areas untouched by modern life and meet the very friendly locals. The river water is cold but clean enough to swim in.
See the stunning Orchha Palace, built by Bir Sing Deo for his friend Jehangir, the great Mughal ruler.
Experience an evening puja ceremony at the Ram Raja Temple.
Visit Taragram, one of Intrepid's Responsible Tourism projects. This unique papermaking plant was set up to give tribal women from the area a chance to work outside the traditional areas normally afforded to them. All the paper is made from recycled clothing and wood pulp.
Take the chance to experience the local flavours at a cooking demonstration by our local friends.
Included Activities
Orchha - Orchha Palace
Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony
Orchha - Taragram visit
Optional Activities
Orchha - Cooking class - INR350
Deluxe permanent tent (2 nts)
Days 11-12 Chanderi
Hop in an auto rickshaw to for a quick ride to Jhansi (approx 30mins).
Catch a public bus to Lalitpur (approx 3 hours), and then travel by private vehicle to Chanderi, our final destination (approx 45 mins).
Chanderi is a small medieval town - home to Muslims, Hindus and Jains. Still off the beaten track, Chanderi is a place where you can experience the life of a movie star - the moment you stroll into town, you instantly become the centre of attention.
Enjoy dinner in at the home of our local guide, a great chance to meet his large family.
Instead of staying two nights in Chanderi and one night in Agra, we will stay one night in Chanderi and two nights in Agra. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Included Activities
Chanderi - Traditional music performance
Chanderi - Home cooked dinner & family visit
Guesthouse (1 nt)
Day 13 Agra
Join our guide for a look around Chanderi's temples and mosques, and walk out to ruins beautifully situated in the fields.
Visit Chanderi Museum which boasts objects dating from the 10th to 12th centuries.
We drive to Lalitpur (approx 1 hour) and get the train to Agra, arriving in the early evening (approx 5 hours).
Hop on to your motorised rickshaw for a tour of the city - a truly fun and Intrepid way to see the monuments of Agra.
Visit the Taj Mahal - a masterpiece of shimmering white marble set amid beautiful formal gardens. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz, this 'teardrop on the face of eternity' (as it was described by writer Rabindranath Tagore) lives up to all expectations.
Visit Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River. Built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar, the fort was originally designed to be a military structure. It was converted to a palace in Emperor Shah Jahan's time and eventually became his prison after he lost power in 1658.
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary and you're welcome to attend, as this is a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers.
Included Activities
Chanderi - Guided village walk
Agra - Motorised rickshaw tour
Agra - Taj Mahal
Agra - Red Fort
Optional Activities
Chanderi - Museum - INR100
Agra - Akbar's Mausoleum - INR125
Agra - Additional entries to Taj Mahal - INR750
Hotel (2 nts)
Day 14 Rural Heritage Stay
Take a local bus to Bassi, a small town in the middle of rural Rajasthan (approx 4 hrs).
Travel by private jeeps right to the heart of the village where we stay.
On an exploratory walk through the village, you'll see local craftspeople at work and have plenty of opportunity to meet with the villagers.
Stay in a beautiful heritage property that belongs to one of the royal families of Rajasthan.
Included Activities
Heritage Stay - Village walk
Heritage Property (1 nt)
Days 15-16 Jaipur
Travel in private vehicles to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, via the Amber Palace (approx 2 hrs).
Stop at the old capital of Amber and explore the hilltop fort complex known as the Amber Palace.
A friendly, busy town crammed with palaces and bazaars full of jewellery, textiles and folk-based arts, Jaipur is a firm favourite with travellers.
Make a stop at India's most photographed building after the Taj Mahal, the Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of the Winds'.
Take a walk to the city's crowded and colourful bazaars, which sell a wide variety of artisan goods. Semi-precious stones are the local speciality - be sure to wander by the stalls at least once.
Go to Jaipur's Royal City Palace - one of India's finest - and spend time exploring the various rooms and apartments.
Visit one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.
Discover the extravagance of a Bollywood blockbuster, with all the Hollywood-style elements of action, romance, drama and music (sometimes all rolled into one), at the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema.
Included Activities
Jaipur - Amber Fort guided tour
Jaipur - Hawa Mahal
Optional Activities
Jaipur - City Palace - INR300
Jaipur - Observatory - INR200
Jaipur - Bollywood movie at the Raj Mandir Cinema - INR300
Hotel (2 nts)
Day 17 Ranthambhore National Park
Travelling by private vehicle, head north-east to Ranthambhore (approx 5 hrs).
Ranthambhore National Park is one of the original Project Tiger reserves, although with its lakes, crags and ruined pavilions, it's well worth a visit in itself.
One of the biggest and most renowned national parks in northern India, Ranthambhore was once a famous hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur - today it's a major wildlife tourist attraction.
Take 4WD safari vehicles and go searching for tigers and other wildlife inside the park.
Explore Ranthambhore Fort. Founded in 944, few of the buildings inside have survived the ravages of war and time, but among the remaining ruins, two pavilions - Badal Mahal and Hammirs Court - give an idea of its old grandeur.
Ranthambhore National Park is closed between 1 July and 30 September each year. On those trips affected, we'll visit nearby Mansingh Sanctuary.
Included Activities
Ranthambore - National Park Safari
Optional Activities
Ranthambore - Fort tour - INR200
Hotel (1 nt)
Day 18 Bundi
Take private vehicles to the small rural town of Bundi (approx 4 hrs).
A delightful town teeming with Rajasthani life, Bundi's narrow streets are packed with shops of all kinds and the downtown market is an interesting spot to mingle with the local people.
This is a fantastic place to explore on foot and there's plenty of time to visit the baoris (step-wells) and experience local street life down in the bazaars.
Explore Bundi Palace and its famous murals. Built during the 16th and 17th centuries, it's a classic piece of Rajasthani architecture.
Included Activities
Bundi - Bundi Palace
Hotel (1 nt)
Days 19-20 Rural Heritage Stay
Take a slow but interesting train journey with rural villagers and locals to the small town of Bassi (approx 3 hrs).
Please note: This town of Bassi is not the same Bassi we visit on Day 4 of the itinerary. There are two Bassi's!
Enjoy a drive in open jeeps out into the countryside visiting rural villages - a special and unique experience indeed!
Be treated to a night of luxury in a wonderful heritage stay, a fortified mansion still run by the erstwhile local landlord and his family. It is a perfect place to take a break and immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle. The place is warm and people and staff friendly, welcoming all their guests and treating them as part of the family.
Spend the night camping (in relative luxury!) beside a lake and under the stars. Our tents have attached bathrooms, electricity and hot & cold running water. It gets cool in the months of November & December, but quilts are provided. (no AC or heating)
Please note during the monsoon period (April - September) we do not camp and spend both nights in the heritage stay.
Included Activities
Heritage Stay - Village jeep safari
Optional Activities
Heritage Stay - Henna painting - INR125
Heritage Property (1 nt), Deluxe permanent tent (1 nt)
Days 21-22 Udaipur
A short journey by private vehicle takes us to Udaipur (approx 4 hrs).
Udaipur undoubtedly lives up to its reputation as India's most romantic city. Rolling hills, white marble palaces and lakes come together appealingly and it's a centre for artists, dancers and musicians. The shopping is also superb, with miniature paintings being the speciality.
On arrival in Udaipur, take a walk around town to help gather your bearings. Explore Udaipur's twisting alleys filled with silver, shoes, bags, leather goods and miniature paintings.
Visit City Palace, one of the largest royal palaces in India, and check out the unbelievable treasures within - from vivid murals to antiques and royal utensils.
Enjoy a half hour boat ride on the famous Lake Pichola and see marvels like Lake Palace and Jag Mandir Island (seasonal depending on the water level in the lake).
Be part of a musical concert combining seven traditional Rajasthani folk dances.
Included Activities
Udaipur - City Palace guided tour
Optional Activities
Udaipur - Lake boat ride - INR250
Udaipur - Cultural performance - INR100
Hotel (2 nts)
Days 23-24 Pushkar
Depart from Udaipur by air conditioned train to Ajmer (approx 6 hrs).
Take private vehicles from Ajmer to our hotel in Pushkar (approx 45 mins).
Pushkar is one of the India's holiest places. It's also a market centre for many of the local village people and a great place to sit back and relax.
Head out to explore Pushkar's main bazaar and many sidestreets - some great bargains can be had, as some of the cheapest clothes and jewellery in northern India can be found here. Walk around the lake, with its bustling ghats and temples, to watch the devout as they worship at the holy waters. Visit the only Brahma Temple in India.
The highlight of our visit to Pushkar is a camel ride out into the local desert area. For those who don't want to ride a camel, there's a camel cart option.
Early risers can make the sunrise hike up the hill to the Savitri Temple for magical views over the town. There could also be a wonderful steaming glass of chai waiting for you if the chai man is there - certainly well worth the trek.
Board the overnight train to Delhi (approx 9 hrs). Sleeper trains are clean and air-conditioned, a great way to travel long distances and still get maximum time in each place. Beds are padded berths with sheets, pillow and blanket provided but some people prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet. Please note you may be sharing with locals in a same gender/mixed gender situation.
Included Activities
Pushkar - Camel safari
Optional Activities
Pushkar - Savitri Temple - Free
Hotel (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
Day 25 Delhi
After arriving in Delhi, transfer to our hotel.
Back at the hotel you can use group day rooms until midday.
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. Please check the 'Finishing Point Hotel' section for checkout times and luggage storage possibilities.
Please note we will arrive at the Delhi train station early in the morning, however train delays can occur. We recommend you do not book any international flights until after 12pm.
Also available to purchase
For many of our trips we have other services or experiences that are also available to purchase to extend your trip or to make your holiday a little easier. Below is a list of other travel products you can purchase in conjunction with this trip.
HHSXC Single Supplement (HHSXC)
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Itinerary disclaimer
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. For the latest updated Trip Notes please visit our website: www.intrepidtravel.com
Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
Culture shock rating
Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.
Physical rating
Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
Included activities
Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary, all other activities are optional and at your own expense. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
Optional activities
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are for entrance only and don't include transport costs to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Optional activities aren't necessarily endorsed or recommended by Intrepid nor included in price of this trip. If you do any optional activities, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and doesn't form part of your contract with Intrepid. You may be required to sign/complete a waiver form or a receipt for some optional activities.
Money Exchange
The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee (INR).
The most convenient and cheapest way to obtain local currency in is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), which are readily available in most towns.
Foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded can be very difficult to exchange, so please bring clean bills, and small denominations are most useful.
While traveller's cheques have security advantages exchanging them can be a lengthy process, commissions can be high and they can be difficult to change in rural areas, on weekends and public holidays. The use of credit cards is restricted, mainly to major hotels/establishments.
Spending money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities, and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest INR20. More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest INR100 per day for local guides.
Porters: Throughout your trip you may at times have a porter in addition to your leader. We suggest INR50 per day for porters.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group however a base of INR100 per day is generally appropriate.
Local transport: For a city tour we suggest INR50 per day.
Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping your leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $US 2-4 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Departure tax
All departure taxes should be included in your international flight ticket.
Important notes
Due to an unforeseen closure of Bandhavgarh National Park on Wednesdays, this itinerary has changed from the 2013 brochure. Instead of staying the night in Allahabad on Day 5, we will instead travel directly to Bandhavgarh National Park. We will then spend an extra night in Khajuraho. This change begins from the 7th March 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Due to logistical issues, instead of staying 2 nights in Chanderi and 1 night in Agra, we will instead stay 1 night in Chanderi and 2 nights in Agra instead. We apologise for any inconvenience.
In 2013 the Pushkar camel fair will be held between approx 9 - 17 November.
In 2014 the Pushkar camel fair will be held between approx 30 October - 6 November.
The Pushkar Camel Fair is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant festivals in India, and can be a true highlight, but please note the fair is based on the lunar calendar, so the fair dates can vary and it can be hard to confirm the exact festival dates.
We will do all we can to ensure that travellers booked on departures that coincide with the fair will get an opportunity to see the best of the festival, but due to the uncertain and flexible nature of this festival we cannot take responsibility if the dates of the fair are changed resulting in your visit not coinciding with the fair.
Pushkar hotels typically raise their rates considerably during the fair so departures across this period will be subject to a surcharge. Unfortunately, although we make bookings months in advance, Pushkar accommodation tend to overbook at this time so we ask for a flexible approach from our travellers who choose to travel at this time.
The 17th October 2013 departure will be in Pushkar during the festival.
Please provide your passport details to Intrepid at least one month before travelling. Please note that if you do not provide your passport details you may be denied entry to any National Parks that are visited along this itinerary, or you may be charged a fee by the local government as passport details are now a requirement for entry into all national parks in India.
Please note travelling during major festivals such as Holi and Diwali can, at times, cause disruption the the published itinerary. Please see the 'Safety' section for more details.
Group size
Maximum of 12 travellers per group.
Your fellow travellers
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure. However you can download Intrepid's FREE Meet Up app to chat with your fellow travellers before your trip. Meet up, discuss your upcoming trip and share the excitement of planning for your adventure. For more information visit:
Single travellers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own room (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
A single supplement is available on this trip. On the following nights a single room is not available:
Day 2 Overnight train
Day 4 Ganges boat trip
Day 24 Overnight train
Hotel (13 nts), Deluxe permanent tent (3 nts), Heritage Property (2 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts), Jungle resort (2 nts), Guesthouse (1 nt), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
Some of the accommodation along the way is very basic, staying in local guesthouses and homestays with limited facilities. Some facilities are shared and some accommodation has cold water only. We use a mixture of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms.
Meals introduction
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. On our camping trips we often cook the region's specialities so you don't miss out. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Budget for meals not included:
Private vehicle, Bus, Auto rickshaw, Jeep, Train, Boat, Metro, Cycle rickshaw
Joining point
Hotel Swati
15a/56 WEA, Near Roopak Stores
Karol Bagh
New Delhi
Joining point description
Located in the intriguing Karol Bagh market area, surrounded by a mix of local stalls, shops and restaurants, as well as some western shops. It is only a 25 minute ride by auto rickshaw (INR70-80 with bargaining) to get to the heart of Delhi, Connaught Place. Hotel Swati's room facilities include AC, TV, fridge and telephone. There is a restaurant and 24 hour room service.
Joining point instructions
Delhi's Indira Gandhi's International Airport is approximately 25km from Karol Bagh. One of the biggest airports in the world, it can be quite chaotic and can take some time to process your visa and collect your luggage.
The taxi ride from the airport to our starting point hotel takes approx 1 hour and costs between INR 500 - 600 (prepaid traffic police booths).
IMPORTANT: Please avoid taxi touts who tell you that they have a metered taxi parked outside the airport. Previous passengers have complained that they have been charged hefty amount for the transfers.
Alternatively Intrepid offer a pre-arranged transfer service option. Enquire with your agent and advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your trip departure. If you have purchased an arrival transfer please exit by doors 4 & 5 and you will be met in the arrivals hall. If you cannot find your representative, please look for him at Costa coffee.
If you have any problems and cannot locate our representative, or if your flight is delayed please call the following 24 hour numbers:
+91 9911 972 636
+91 9560 849 444
Failing the above please take a taxi to the hotel (using the instructions above) and advise your group leader.
Check in time at hotel is 12 midday.
Arrival complications
We don't expect any problems (and nor should you) but if for any reason you are unable to commence your group trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your group leader.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer (where available) and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the starting point hotel, following the Joining Instructions in these Trip Notes. Should this occur, please apply to your travel agent for a refund of the transfer cost on your return.
No refund is available on missed transfers or portions of your trip owing to a different flight arrival or delayed flight arrival. Any additional cost incurred in order to meet up with your group is at your own expense.
Finish point
Hotel Sunstar Heights
8A/41 WEA Channa Market
Karol Bagh
New Delhi
Phone: +91 1125751646
Finish point description
Centrally located in the Karol Bagh market area, a 25 minute ride by auto rickshaw (INR70-80 with bargaining) to the heart of Delhi, Connaught Place. The hotel has 24-hour reception, elevator, luggage storage, and all rooms have AC and security lockers.
Finish point instructions
A pre-booked departure transfer to the airport is available if arranged at the time of booking. Please advise your flight arrival details at least 15 days prior to your trip start date. If you plan to stay longer, this departure transfer can only be offered in conjunction with post-tour accommodation booked through Intrepid.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi's International Airport is approximately 25km from Karol Bagh. One of the biggest airports in the world, it can be quite chaotic.
A taxi to the Delhi Indira Gandi Airport takes about 1 hour and should cost between 450 -500INR. Hotel reception or your leader can help you arrange a taxi.
Before check in you must have your check in luggage x-rayed and sealed. Also ensure at check in that your hand luggage is tagged. (This is a mandatory in order to clear security.)
Check-out time from the hotel is 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.
Emergency contact
In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency Intrepid's India office can be reached on +91 1145 006 400 during business hours (9.30am to 6pm) or after hours on +91 9999 916 229.
For all other enquiries please contact our reservations department which is open 24 hours, 6 days per week. For further contact details please use the following page:
Emergency funds
Please also make sure you have access to an additional US$400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, civil unrest or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay.
We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
Australia: Yes - in advance
Belgium: Yes - in advance
Canada: Yes - in advance
Germany: Yes - in advance
Ireland: Yes - in advance
Netherlands: Yes - in advance
New Zealand: Yes - in advance
South Africa: Yes - in advance
Switzerland: Yes - in advance
United Kingdom: Yes - in advance
USA: Yes - in advance
There is NO visa on arrival in India. Indian visas can NOT be obtained in Nepal. Tourist visas are available in Single and Multiple Entry. Be sure to check the date you require a visa from and the length of time you will need to cover, especially if you change countries during your trip.
Issues on your trip
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
What to take
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
You can find Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List on our website. It should be used as a guide only and isn't intended to be a complete packing list.
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It's important that your bags can be locked, as on local transport it may be necessary to store your luggage separately (and unattended) from the group. The smaller your bag the better for you and other passengers, for when it comes to travelling on local buses and trains it's often only the smaller bags that will fit into the storage areas. If your bag does not fit in these areas then often the only place to put it is on your bed or seat. To ensure maximum comfort, try to pack small and light.
Where Intrepid covers the cost of luggage storage for included day trips, we allow for one bag/backpack only, so it's advisable that you travel lightly and keep luggage to a limit of one item (plus your day pack). Extra luggage storage will be at your own expense.
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion ends up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please consider water purification techniques such as iodine or micropur and use the water dispensers which are provided at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water it is better to buy the largest available and distribute into your smaller bottle for the day
Temperatures can be low in the winter months, especially at altitude, so bring a set of warmer clothes including thermal underclothes and a fleece jacket.
A sleeping bag is very useful for the camping and the overnight train journey during the colder months but in the warmer months a sleeping sheet will suffice. If you prefer, a blanket can be bought locally.
During our trip there will be many opportunities for you to meet and talk with locals. One way to start any conversation is with pictures. We recommend that you bring some photos / postcards of your family, home, city or country where you live, animals peculiar to your country etc.
Please bring a photocopy of your passport main page and airline ticket if you will require airline reconfirmation at the end of your trip.
All Intrepid travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field:
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
You may stay at hotels with unfenced pools and no life guard on duty.
Some hotel balconies don't meet UK standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm.
Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in the western world or from your home country and not all the transport which we use provides seat belts.
Travelling in India and Nepal during the Holi festival, a lunar festival next held in March 17, 2014 and generally held in March each year, can at times be dangerous - a lot of locals participate in consumption of intoxicating substances. The day has been associated with physical violence and danger. Your leader/guide will be advising you and your group on what places to avoid on this day and it may even be necessary for us to alter your itinerary for the day to avoid putting you or our group leader/guide in high risk situation.
Travelling during the Hindu festival Diwali (a lunar festival next held on 03 November, 2013 and generally held from mid October to mid November every year) can also be dangerous. During this time there are many displays of fireworks in the streets. It can be very noisy for several days and there is also a lot of pollution caused by the fireworks. As there are no restrictions on buying fireworks in India there are often injuries caused by people exploding them inappropriately. During this festival your leader/guide may be required to alter your itinerary to avoid any dangerous areas to avoid putting the group at risk.
Please note that helmets and professional riding equipment can't be provided on the camel safari.
HORSE RIDING: Horse riding is an option available to groups on this trip. Please note however that horse riding is usually not covered by your travel insurance and helmets are not always available. If riding without a helmet is a concern then you should bring our own.
On this trip you will be staying in some heritage hotels and traditional guesthouses - these are one of the charms of this trip, but occasionally their staircases, balconies and passages etc don't always comply with western safety standards. Please don't expect elevators in these properties as they are preserved in their original state.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Please go to our website for links to various travel insurance providers:
Responsible Travel
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please visit our website for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveller:
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in areas of predominantly hot climate. In many rural areas women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unacceptable. When visiting religious sites men often need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt or sarong.
A couple of rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land, but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Intrepid travellers. Intrepid's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular, the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
The Intrepid Foundation
Since Intrepid Travel commenced operating in 1989 we've been committed to giving something back to the communities we visit. One way has been through our support for local humanitarian, development and conservation projects. Many of our travellers want to contribute something too. Whilst it is often tempting to give hand-outs to those less fortunate, this has the potential to promote a culture of begging and dependency. Handouts are not a sustainable way for individuals or communities to live. That's why we established The Intrepid Foundation – to make it easier for travellers wishing to give back to communities in an effective and meaningful way.
The Intrepid Foundation is a not-for-profit fund offering a selection of excellent grassroots organisations which you can contribute to. All donations to The Intrepid Foundation will be matched by Intrepid Travel dollar for dollar (up to AU$5,000 per donor and a total of AU$400,000 for all donors in each financial year). And every cent gets there as Intrepid Travel pays for all the administration costs. Donating is simple and secure. Please ask your group leader for information on the projects we support through The Intrepid Foundation or go to our website:
Responsible Travel projects
Organisations and projects currently supported by The Intrepid Foundation in India include:
* Asha Ka Jharna (AKJ) provides services to disabled children and adults. They run three special schools, currently assisting around 160 children, and an old-age home for the short-stay of elderly people. AJK also provides vocational training, participates in diagnostic camps and distributes aids and appliances to physically disabled persons.
* Deepalaya is focused on building a better future for India's street children. They have assisted more than 44,000 underprivileged children through the provision of food and board, health care, meaningful education and vocational training, counselling and career guidance, understanding, friendship, and warmth and solace.
* GOONJ channels vital resources to rural India through the distribution of used items such as clothes and household goods. Their school-to-school program of channelling resources like uniforms, shoes, stationery, lunch boxes etc from urban schools to rural schools will benefit more than 35,000 children in its first phase.
Any donations you'd like to make can be given to your group leader in Delhi ONLY, they can then arrange for it to be passed on to GOONJ who will distribute these items to rural villages and people in need. You might like to consider taking over some clothes or other things you no longer require: woollens, footwear, bed sheets, blankets, utensils, first aid items, books, toys and school items - notebooks, pencils, pens, old uniforms or school bags - are all useful.
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2012.05 — From Sawdust to Stardust: The Biography of DeForest Kelley, Star Trek's Dr. McCoy, Terry Lee Rioux (2005)
I picked this book up on a whim. We were at the library for the first time in years, having for some reason let our cards lapse. I was walking the stacks looking for a different book, and the gently smiling face of Dr. McCoy caught my eye. In my excitement at rejoining the ranks of proud library users, combined with my fondness for the original Star Trek series and for the feisty Southern doctor in particular, I snatched it off the shelf. If I had been able to find the book I'd originally wanted, if I'd spent more time browsing for other things to read, maybe I wouldn't have checked out From Sawdust to Stardust, which in the final accounting is a decent (but not great) book about a decent (but not great) actor who achieved stardom thanks to a decent (but, I must be objective here, not great) television show.
Sawdust is a linear account of the life of DeForest Kelley (1920-1999), and during the first handful of chapters, during which Rioux recounts his childhood as the son of a poor itinerant preacher in Georgia during the 1920s and 30s, I wondered if perhaps my Star Trek fandom had led me astray. He was poor, his family were conservative rural Southerners, he was well liked but somewhat shy. Things took a promising turn when he moved to Long Beach, California in the late 30s and eventually became interested in acting, but I remained somewhat bored. He was a stage actor, he had friends, he had pets, he liked to drink and dance. We're still 25 years from "boldly going" anywhere.
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Kahului, Maui - One of the most breathtaking views in the world, Haleakala Crater
You will journey to the highest point on the island of Maui, the magnificent Haleakala Crater. At 10,023 feet above sea level, this incredible crater could accommodate Manhattan Island with room to spare, while stacking the Empire State Building four times without reaching the top!
Your guided drive up the mountain will take you through Maui's diverse scenery. Reaching Haleakala National Park, the panoramic views from the summit are spectacular.
Last erupting in 1790, the astonishing crater of this dormant volcano measures 7.5 miles long, 2.5 miles wide, 21 miles around and 3,000 feet deep, covering 19 square miles.
From your viewpoint you'll appreciate firsthand the unique beauty of this massive crater with its interesting mix of volcanic rock and plant life. The air is quite cool at 10,000 feet so please bring a sweater and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Hilo - Volcanoes National Park with Rainbow Falls
Experience the Volcanoes National Park and explore Hilo's surroundings.
These will include the Akatsuka Orchid Nursery and Rainbow Falls, a tropical rainforest wonder. The natural glory of our Volcanoes National Park will leave you with wonderful memories.
Kauai - Journey to Waimea Canyon
Ride with us up the mountain to the 3,400 foot level and overlook Waimea Canyon, "the Grand Canyon of the Pacific." We promise a visual history along the way - Old Koloa Town, circa 1834, heart of Hawaiis first sugar cane plantation, and Waimea, the little town that grew up where Captain Cook first set foot in Hawaii in 1778. Take a few steps along this memorable Kaua'i tour.
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May we show you around our hometown? We have much to share. See the Iolani Palace, the pride of the Hawaiian Monarchy and tearful site of its 1893 overthrow and the gold sheathed statue of King Kamehameha, the great man who first united the islands. Learn about the Punchbowl National Cemetery, built in 1948, a memorial to the sacrifices made by the men and women in the United States Armed Forces and the USS Arizona Memorial. Honolulu's historic places are assured to give you goose bumps or, as we locals say, chicken-skin.
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Tour Cost: $215.10
Tax/Other Fees: $23.90
Total Cost: $239.00
Cost Per Person (Child)
Tour Cost: $206.10
Tax/Other Fees: $22.90
Total Cost: $229.00
Don't forget your camera. The Pearl Harbor tour is available on the day of disembarkation and only for guests with flights after 5:30 pm. Excursions offered in a port may not be available for every cruise ship.
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will visit gang-ridden communities in Cape Town on Wednesday, his spokesman Zweli Mnisi said.
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"The police alone cannot fight crime. For us, it's better sometimes to get direct feedback. We also don't want to get [to] the point where it's just talk and no action."
The minister would be accompanied by provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer.
At least 23 people, including seven children, have died in the area as a result of gang violence in recent months.
Premier Helen Zille wrote a letter to President Jacob Zuma on Monday to ask for the army to be deployed to Lavender Hill and Hanover Park.
Mthethwa and Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula were sent copies of the letter.
Mnisi said a long-term strategy was needed and the deployment of troops could not be a so-called "golden bullet".
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The hostel was in an excellent location but the noise from the street was unbearable, especially for my partner who is a light sleeper. The reception staff were very friendly, especially the girl. The bathroom was small but clean, the bed was ok, sheets clean, we were happy that there was a fan and windows in the room :)
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It's really great place to stay. Clean rooms, very close to shops and really nice local restaurants.Very helpfull staff very good value for money.
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You shouldn't expect much for this hostel. Not very clean rooms and they made a mistake in our reservation. Internet signal poor.
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We tried to change our reservation when we arrived, from 3 nights to 2 nights. They weren't very flexible and didn't accept it, which was fair, as the rules stated that we should have done that 24h before the arrival. We were upset, but they offered us breakfast and an AC room instead, which was nice of them. The only complaint is that WIFI doesn't work on the 3rd floor. That would make it perfect, as it is also in a very convenient location, literally 3min walk from the bus station.
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Very clean guesthouse, friendly staff,super close to everything , just a five minute walk from the Alcazar .... I liked everything. It really was quite a special hotel and excellent value for money!
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5 euros a night for air-conditioning is pricey!! Not reasonable when the temperature's the right of 40 degrees
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