Top 3 Must See Sub-Continent Destinations During Eid Holidays

Nepal

Nepal is known for its natural beauty and rich culture. Spend Eid in Nepal with a splendid view of the Mount Everest.

• Flights:  Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Etihad airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways      
• Weather:  Max - 28 deg; Min -19 deg
• Flight time: 4 hours

      Kathmandu

• Budget: Hotel Mums Home
• Luxury: Hyatt Regency 
• Sightseeing and attractions:  Bodnath Stupa,  Kopan Monastery, Himalya Treks and Hiking, Changu Narayan, Temple of dreams, Pashupatinath temple, The Crematoria, Hanuman Dhoka Square, Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, National Botanical Gardens.

       Pokhara:

      Road trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara is majestic. Take at least two days for the journey and don’t miss      out on some of the hidden gems of Nepal. Even if you don’t wish to stop between the two cities the drive       is scenic with some beautiful view of the river valleys, stone houses, ancient temples, gorges and plenty of bridges.

• Travel: Tourist Bus, private chauffeur, or flight
• Travel time: Bus or car -7 to 10 hours; private flights: 25 minutes
• Overnight: Stay at the Gorkha Crown resort

         Sightseeing:

• Tundikhel: It’s all about the views. Don’t miss the spectacular Sunrise.
• Siddha Gufa: It’s the largest cave in Nepal - 437 m deep and 50ft high. A popular half day tour
• Manakamna Mandir: Oldest temple and an important destination for the Hindu pilgrimage           
• Gorkha Durbar: Magnificent architecture and scenic views of Annapurana and Ganesha Peaks.
• Old Town: Shop at the bazaar and see the Ratna Temple

Sri Lanka

• Flights: Emirates, Sri Lankan Airlines, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia
• Weather:  Max - 31 deg; Min - 25 deg
• Flight time: 04 hours and 45 minutes

Colombo:

• Budget: Omega Regency Hotel
• Luxury: Cinamon Grand Hotel 
• Sightseeing:  Mount Lavinia, Ganagramaya Buddhist Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Diyatah Uyana, Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, Kithulgala, Colombo National Musuem, Old Parliament Building, The Light Tower, St Anthonys Church

 Dambulla

• Budget: Sundaras Resort
• Luxury: Heritance Kandalama 
• Sightseeing: Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave temple, Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple, Golden Cave Temple, Popham’s Arboreturm, Sunrise in Lanka Ballooning

Kandy

• Budget: Amaara Sky Hotel
• Luxury: Amaya Hills 
• Sightseeing: Knuckles Mountain Range, Commonwealth War Cemetery, Temple of tooth, Kandy Lake, Uddawateke Sanctuary, Kandy Viewpoint, Royal Palace of Kandy, Tea Museum, Galmaduwa Temple Kandy, National Museum Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

• Budget: Grand Hotel
• Luxury: Heritance Tea Factory 
• Sightseeing: Tea Country, World’s End, Bluefield Tea Gardens, Lover’s Leap falls, Gregory lake, Shanthipura, Devon falls, Victoria Park, Holy trinity church, Nuwera Elia golf course.

Bentota/Ahungalla

• Budget: Nilamanel
• Luxury: Heritance Ahungalla 
• Sightseeing: Maduganga Lagoon, Mirala Duwa Island discovery, Galle, Sinharaja Forest, Buddhism and Craftwork, Turtle Farm     

India 

Golden Triangle - Visit the Icons of India if you are short on time.

• Flights: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Spicejet, Air India, Jet Airways, Qatar Airways
• Weather: Max: 35 deg; Min: 26 deg.
• Flight time: 3 hours 30 minutes

      Delhi:

• Budget: Shanti Home, Hotel City Star
• Luxury: The Leela
• Sightseeing: Connaught place (Shopping), Jantar Mantar, Market of Janpat, Indra Gandhi museum, Birla Museum, Lodi Gardens, Raj Ghat, Humayuns Tomb, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Saffron Palate, Swaminarayan Akshardham, National Gandhi Museum, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Iskcon Temple, Bahai Lotus Temple

       Agra

• Budget: Gateway Hotel
• Luxury: Oberoi Amarvilas
• Sightseeing; Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Agra Heritage Walks, Wildlife SOS, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Ram Bhag, Taj Museum, Khas Mahal, Panch Mahal ,Musamman Burj, Moti Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri- Jami Masjid

       

       Jaipur

• Budget: Flute Hotel
• Luxury: Oberoi Raj Vilas 
• Sightseeing:  Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Elefantastic, Hall of Mirrors, Anokhi museum of Handwriting, Jantar Mantar, Hanuman Temple, Panna Meena Ka Kund, Albert Hall Museum, Jai Mahal

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