New York

Trip Overview

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean.  Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. The fact that Central Park exists is a miracle in itself. The park, which takes up a substantial chunk of the island of Manhattan occupies billions of dollars of prime real estate land. And yet the city hasn’t allowed any development within its borders.
New York is not only the most famous city in the world but also, arguably, the best for tourists, thanks to its diverse culture and myriad of entertainment options. There’s never a dull day in the city that doesn’t sleep. New York City offers visitors endless possibilities, great diversity, and high energy. 
The skyscraper district on New York’s Manhattan island goes on for miles and sprawls out into neighboring Jersey City and Brooklyn. Seeing the city for the first time coming into land at JFK airport is a remarkable experience.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Start your trip off with a walking tour. The city is home to dozens of walking tour companies (many of them free) offering tours in every niche possible. History, food, booze, TV/film — if you like it, chances are there is a tour revolving around it. Walking tours offer a unique look at the city that never sleeps from a local guide who can answer any and all of your questions. I always take my friends on at least one when they visit.

Meals: 3

Day 2

New York’s City Hall is a great piece of historic architecture and has a beautiful little park that’s filled with office workers during lunch (as well as a circular tablet about the site’s history). To learn about the building’s history, art, and architecture, take one of the tours. This way, you’ll be able to see the landmarked rotunda, city council chamber, Governor’s Room, and the City Hall Portrait Collection.

Meals: 3

Day 3

Right near City Hall (see below), the Brooklyn Bridge offers an easy 25-minute walk into Brooklyn and the waterfront park on the other side. Stopping to take photos and meandering along the way will make the walk about 40 minutes. You get a lot of wonderful views of downtown as you make your way across (and especially from the park). I enjoy doing this walk at night when downtown Manhattan is all lit up. Otherwise, come early to beat the crowds.

Meals: 3

Day 4

Once you get out of Manhattan, you can explore Brooklyn’s version of Central Park, which spans almost 600 acres. While you’re here, don’t miss the nearby Brooklyn Museum. Spend the afternoon discovering its vast collection of both historical and contemporary art and artifacts (there are over 1.5 million items in its collection). It has art exhibitions highlighting ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, colonial USA, and more.

Meals: 3

Day 5

Head over to the MoMA for lots of beautiful (and weird) modern art and some vivid impressionist art. I dislike modern art. I just don’t “get” it. How is shovel on a wall art? While I’m not a fan, this museum does have Van Gogh’s Starry Night as well as other post-impressionist art so I can’t hate it completely. If you love modern and contemporary art, this (I’m told) is one of the best in the world.

Meals: 3

Day 1

Start your trip off with a walking tour. The city is home to dozens of walking tour companies (many of them free) offering tours in every niche possible. History, food, booze, TV/film — if you like it, chances are there is a tour revolving around it. Walking tours offer a unique look at the city that never sleeps from a local guide who can answer any and all of your questions. I always take my friends on at least one when they visit.

Meals: 3

Day 2

New York’s City Hall is a great piece of historic architecture and has a beautiful little park that’s filled with office workers during lunch (as well as a circular tablet about the site’s history). To learn about the building’s history, art, and architecture, take one of the tours. This way, you’ll be able to see the landmarked rotunda, city council chamber, Governor’s Room, and the City Hall Portrait Collection.

Meals: 3

Day 3

Right near City Hall (see below), the Brooklyn Bridge offers an easy 25-minute walk into Brooklyn and the waterfront park on the other side. Stopping to take photos and meandering along the way will make the walk about 40 minutes. You get a lot of wonderful views of downtown as you make your way across (and especially from the park). I enjoy doing this walk at night when downtown Manhattan is all lit up. Otherwise, come early to beat the crowds.

Meals: 3

Day 4

Once you get out of Manhattan, you can explore Brooklyn’s version of Central Park, which spans almost 600 acres. While you’re here, don’t miss the nearby Brooklyn Museum. Spend the afternoon discovering its vast collection of both historical and contemporary art and artifacts (there are over 1.5 million items in its collection). It has art exhibitions highlighting ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, colonial USA, and more.

Meals: 3

Day 5

Head over to the MoMA for lots of beautiful (and weird) modern art and some vivid impressionist art. I dislike modern art. I just don’t “get” it. How is shovel on a wall art? While I’m not a fan, this museum does have Van Gogh’s Starry Night as well as other post-impressionist art so I can’t hate it completely. If you love modern and contemporary art, this (I’m told) is one of the best in the world.

Meals: 3

Cost Includes

  • 3nights accommodation in Kathmandu in 4star category with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] in sharing basis.
  • Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis
  • Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra.
  • 3nights accommodation in Kathmandu in 4star category with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] in sharing basis.
  • Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis
  • Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra.

Cost Excludes

  • All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
  • Personal call from mobile phones, there will be charge as per the use.
  • Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
  • Personal call from mobile phones, there will be charge as per the use.
  • Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary.

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