Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals Drive past the India Gate War Memorial in New Delhi See the sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of India's rich history Ascend to spectacular Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors Attend an elegant gala dinner in Samode, filled with delectable local specialties and great entertainment Enjoy a visit to the Gandhi Smriti, the official residence and a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Stand at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, the oldest shrine in the world Learn more about the rich culture and hospitality of the Nepalese people at a village themed lunch with traditional favorites from a local farm Spiritual journey to Pashupatinath, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world Special prayer ceremony and blessing from the Holy Lama in Boudhanath Elephant Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park takes you to view wildlife in their natural habitat Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Fall Home hosted farewell dinner

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals
• Visit to the Irish National Stud Farm where world-class thoroughbreds are reared. Gain insight into the rearing of these champions
• See the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites
• Enjoy lunch and conversation with a family at Molanna Farm about life on an Irish homestead
• Sample an Irish Coffee at the Flying Boat Museum, where it was invented

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, designated a World Heritage Site Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century Spiritual journey to the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine Spend 3 days at a Jungle Resort in Chitwan National Park, adjacent to the Indian Tiger Reserve At Chitwan National Park, enjoy an elephant safari, canoe/boat ride on the river and visit to a Tharu village Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Falls In ancient Patan, "city of fine arts," tour the square filled with Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments Travel to the spiritual mountain kingdom of Bhutan with its extraordinary scenery and striking monasteries In Thimphu, a blend of old and new, observe monks serenely strolling in their crimson robes Join Buddhists performing their daily rituals at the whitewashed National Memorial Chorten Drive to Punakha, ancient capital of Bhutan, pausing to view the astounding snow-clad peaks of Bhutan Visit Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan with its towering whitewashed walls Choose to hike to the world-famous "Tiger’s Nest" on the face of a sheer cliff above the Paro Valley

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Hand-feed Rothschild Giraffes - an endangered species Stay in tented camps comfortably furnished with modern amenities Safari game drives at all national parks Lecture and discussion with a Samburu Naturalist