Gypsy Soul--COST SHARING TRAVELS

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROPOSED ROAD TRIP OF KYRGZYSTAN
A Road Trip of Kyrgyzstan is one of the World's most Superb Overland Journeys. With 90 per cent of the country above 1500 Metres & occupied by mountains, Kyrgzystan offers some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery anywhere in the world -- Snow-Capped Peaks, Turquoise Blue Lakes, Waterfalls, rolling green Meadows and uncountable Horses merrily grazing across Valleys. Often dubbed as "the Switzerland of Asia," Kyrgyzstan's Alpine Scenery really is a dream for fans of the Great Outdoors and Nature lovers.

PLACES OF VISIT include ( Subject to change )
*Bishkek *Issyk Kul lake *Karakol *Bokonbaevo *Song Kul lake * Chong-Kemin valley *Altyn Arashan valley *Jeti-Oguz Gorge

DETAILED day-to-day ITINERARY shared with those seriously interested

## COST ESTIMATIONS of ACTUAL EXPENSES: ( These are estimates only—we can’t give a fixed cost as we’re NOT using any travel agent)

## *TRANSPORT : pp (a 6 pax group) about Rs 25 K

## *8N COST FOR MID RANGE ACCOMMODATION (twin share): 15 – 20 K

## *FOODING: 10—15K

## * VISA + Processing 10K

## TOTAL 60—70 K

## +FLIGHTS: Delhi-Bishkek- Almaty -Delhi, Approx: 30-40K.

TIMELINES—Tentative
· Flight : Del/other city to BISHKEK (FRU)…Sat. 15/6
· Rtn Flight ALMATY (ALA) to Del/ other city.. 23/24/25 Jun…depends on FINAL ITINERARY & Tkt prices
· Applying VISA (valid for 90 days fm issue) : 3/4/24 ( we have to obtain & attach with eVISA application an INVITATION LETTER fm an agent in Kyrghystan…we’ll hv to pay him 50$ each & he’ll send in a day)
· Booking Airtkts…after receipt of VISA…around/after 10th April

IMP : 1. RSVP with contact details by 25th March, 24
2. The Organiser Reserves the right to decline any RSVP
3. COST SHARING also entails EFFORT SHARING ; Only those who're willing to help with the preparations may RSVP

This is a 16 day journey (fm 8th to 23rd Sept.) of a lifetime covering :-

*5 D/N in Nepal—3 N Kathmandu & 2 N Pokhra
*5D/N overland journey (in SUV) from KTM to LHASA thru the most awe-inspiring landscapes including the EBC (Everest Base Camp), viewing Mt. Everest from 3 different platforms, through numerous alpine lakes & valleys.
*3N/2 D stay & sightseeing in Lhasa
* Journey of many a fantasy of 30 hrs on the Mind blowing Engineering Marvel QUINGHAI—TIBET Train
*2N stay & sightseeing in the home of the Giant Pandas, CHENGDU, the charming capital of the Sichuan Province of China.

IMPORTANT :
· We’ll plan the Nepal & Chengdu part ourselves but need to join a Tibetan Travel Agency for the overland journey from KTM to LHASA…as per Chinese Govt. requirements.
· Only 6 persons, min. 4
· COSTS SHARED in the most TRANSPARENT MANNER. Expect to spend upto Rs 2 lacs all inclusive. Once we have a group ready we’ll try to bargain down the costs
· High level of Commitment is required from the travellers in view of extensive preparations needed. Dilly Dallers to pls EXCUSE. Financial Commitment (in part) have to be made early....it'll b hi season in Tibet.
*Only those willing to help in the arrangements should RSVP
· Good level of general fitness is needed to make this trip in view of the altitude of LHASA. People having high BP, Diabetes, Heart Probs or the like should NOT JOIN
· The organizer reserves the right to decline any RSVPs
· RSVP by 30th April with contact no (MUST)….ONLY IF CERTAIN