Ancient Temples

Ancient Temples of South East Asia !

Many Hindu temples are present in South East Asia. These include the famous Angkor Wat complex and Kulen waterfalls with 1000’s of Shivalingas in Cambodia ; Sun temple (Wat Arun) & Jade Buddha in Thailand and temples of Parvathy & other gods in Vietnam. Bali is home to many beautiful Hindu temples. In addition, these countries are fantastic travel destinations. The HaLong Bay in Vietnam is listed as a modern Wonders of the World.
Our tour is a unique combination of religious places as well as scenic resorts & adventure.

South East Asia Tour

South East Asia Tour Key Attractions Bali, Indonesia Uluwattu  - Cliff Temple (Rudra) Tanah Lot – Sea Temple Ulun Danu – Lake Temple Besakih – Shakthi Temple Tirta Empul – Holy Bath Temple Cambodia Angkor Wat  - Vishnu temple Bayon Temple – Brahma temple Phnom Bakheng – Shiva temple Ta Prohm – Tomb Raider temple Boat cruise in Tonle Sap lake Phnom Kulen National Park(Falls and river with Shivalingas) Vietnam Hanoi city tour Halong Bay one-day Cruise Ho Chi Minh city tour Temples in Saigon Aah Woo acrobatic show Cu Chi Tunnels – Adventure Thailand Grand Palace, Golden Buddha Hindu & Buddhist temples Wat Arun & Wat Pho temples Coral Island visit in Pattaya Gems World & Alcazar Show Marine World & Safari Park Art in Paradise

 

Tour	Duration	Price
Bali, Vietnam & Cambodia	12 days	Rs 142,000
Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand	16 days	Rs 174,000
To Join a Tour : Have passport valid for 6 months from start date. Pay initial booking amount of Rs 50,000. Pay balance amount two weeks before start date.	Tour Cancellations : Some flight tickets are non-refundable bookings Less than one month before start date : Rs 25,000

 

Date	Bali (4 Days) + Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia (8 Days) + Thailand (5 Days)
Day  1	We leave in the evening for our flight connection to Bali Denpaser Airport
Day  2	We arrive in Bali Denpaser Airport. We check into our resort. After lunch we visit the cliff temple of Uluvattu for its gorgeous ocean views. Dinner and night stay Bali.
Day  3	We visit the Tirta Empul temple for a holy bath and after lunch visit we visit the Besakih temple with Mount Agong in its background. We spend the evening in the beautiful Kuta beach. Stay Bali.
Day  4	We visit the  UlunDanu Lake temple and take a boat Cruise. After lunch we view Jatiluwih, the widest rice Terraces, and proceed to Tannah Lot temple famous for its Sunset views.  The temple closes during High tide and opens in low tide.
Day  5	We spend the morning shopping and catch our flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. We travel via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.  We arrive in the evening, have dinner and check in to hotel.  Night stay Ho Chi Minh City.
Day  6	Today we visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels of Saigon. This elaborate 200 km network of underground tunnels is a remnant of Vietnam war and is a popular adventure. In the evening we shop at local markets or view a cultural show in Opera house.
Day  7	We visit some landmarks in Saigon like Reunification Palace and ancient Hindu temples of Subramanya and Parvathy. We also visit the Thien Hau Tao temple in China town.   After lunch we leave for Hanoi, Capital of Vietnam.  Night stay Hanoi.
Day  8	We start from Hanoi in the morning for a one day cruise in Halong Bay. It is a UNESCO heritage site listed in modern day Wonders of the world. The bay features thousands of tranquil islands and limestone pillars which form a magical kingdom of the descending dragon. Night stay Hanoi.
Day  9	After breakfast we go for Hanoi city tour covering Temple of Literature and Ba Dinh Square & view  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We also visit Old Quarter of Hanoi and visit the Ngoc Son Temple located on the "Sword" Lake. In the evening we fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Night stay Siem Reap.
Day 10	In the morning, we proceed to Angkor Wat complex with a local guide. We explore the temples of Vishnu (Ankgor Wat) and Brahma (Bayon temple) in the forenoon. After lunch we visit Ta Prohm, referred to as Tomb Raider temple  and the Bakheng temple of Shiva on the hillock. Late evening we watch a traditional Apsara cultural show. Night stay Siem Reap.
Day 11	Today we visit the Kulen National park and trek along the river that has 1000’s of Shivalingas and sculptures of Hindu gods to the famous waterfalls. In the evening we go for a boat cruise in Tonle Sap the largest freshwater lake in Asia. We see crocodile farms and return to our hotel after sunset.
Day 12	After breakfast we travel by road to Thailand. The total journey takes 6 hours and we enjoy the scenic country side. Upon arrival in Thailand we complete immigration and proceed to Pattaya which is a popular beach resort. Late evening we watch the famous Alcazar show. Night stay Pattaya
Day 13	We travel by boat to Coral island. We enjoy some water sports & explore the underwater marine life. After lunch we visit the world's biggest Gems gallery and in the evening we visit Art in Paradise.
Day 14	We proceed by road to Bangkok (3 hours).  In the afternoon we visit the temple of Golden Buddha and a popular Hindu temple in Silom, Bangkok. Night stay Bangkok.
Day 15	We start the day with a tour of  the Grand Palace which houses the Jade Buddha. The palace walls have huge murals  with depictions of Ramayana. We take a boat cruise on the Chao Prayo river which is the lifeline of the city and cover the other popular attractions of Bangkok like Sun Temple (Wat Arun) and Sleeping Buddha (Wat Pho). Evening is free for shopping at Indra market.
Day 16	We enjoy the day in Safari World / Marine Park, Bangkok. Departure to India.
Day 17	Arrival in India
Note	Tour Itinerary may change based on weather, delays in immigration, traffic or health conditions of clients or restrictions imposed by government authorities. Shankar Treks  will make all efforts to maintain the tour schedule and complete all the Important aspects of the vacation.