Winter 2015:The Plan

Commemoration of World War I events is centre stage in 2015. We are therefore off to Europe following in the steps of ancestors. Firstly to the Western Front, followed by the beauty of Scotland and Ireland with various family links. We will end with a week in Norway. Why? Just because it is something we have long wished to do!

Autumn 2015: The Plan

Departing on 26th February 2015, Lenore and I are touring northern India, the Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) and the (happy) Kingdom of Bhutan. On the way home we will take a couple of days R & R at Patong Beach, Thailand.

Arriving in New Delhi on a Qantas codeshare from Singapore, we have a couple of days to acclimatise before it is off to Agra and the majestic Taj Mahal.

Then to Bundi, a small town founded in the 14th century on the foot hills of Himalayas, and the place that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his novel, ‘Kim’

A night in Castle Bijaipur; a 16th century castle that is now converted into a heritage hotel run by the local ruling family.

Onward to Chittorgarh with possibly India's greatest medieval fort overlooking the town. Then it's Udaipur built around the shores of Lake Pichola; known for temples, ornate palaces and impressive merchant homes.

Next is Dera Khairwa, a 15th century fort-palace located in the village of Khairwa in the Pali District, followed by Jodhpu established in the 15th century on the edge of the Great Thar Desert as a major trading centre.

Before returning to Delhi we spend a couple of days in the world famous Sariska National Park. Will we see a tiger?



From Delhi we take a day-light train to Lucknow, where we overnight and do a quick tour of city before continuing by train to Varanasi.

After three nights in Varanasi we fly to Katmandu. From Katmandu we fly to what is sure to be an absolute highlight, the Kingdom of Bhutan.