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Where:
Mahaprajapati Monastery
Vaishali, District Patna, Bihar
India
When: Saturday January 5, 2013 at 9:00 AM IST -to- Saturday January 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM IST Add to my calendar |
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WHAT TO BRING
- Sleeping bag or warm bedding for temple stay
- Warm clothing (sweater, jacket, tights, socks, and cap)
- Prescription drugs, remedies for headache and stomach upset
- Sunglasses and extra prescription glasses
- Pouch for carrying passport and valuables
- Photocopy of your passport (including visa page)
- Comfortable walking shoes & slippers
- Sunscreen and/or hat
- Toiletries
- Flashlight
- Umbrella
- Silent clock
- Batteries
- Earplugs
- Special food items
- Multivitamins
- Hot water bottle (optional)
- Thermos (optional)
MEDICAL CHECKLIST (Optional)
- Anti-fungal cream
- Antibacterial cream
- Antibiotic for skin infections
- Antispasmodic for stomach cramps
- Decongestant
- Insect repellent
- Anti-nausea medicationDiarrhea medication
- Antibiotics for diarrhea
- Antiseptic
- First-aid items such as scissors, bandages, gauze, thermometer, safety pins and tweezers
- Ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory
- Indigestion tablets
- Iodine tablets to purify water
- Paracetamol or aspirin
- Throat lozenges
- Grape Fruit Seed Extract to prevent gastrointestinal distress
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Please read this information carefully. Download and print it all with the links at the bottom.
VISA FOR INDIA
- Obtain a valid visa from your nearest Indian High Commission or Consulate.
- Apply about one month before departure.
- Send documents by a traceable method (FedEx, UPS, registered mail, etc.).
- Pay for return postage by the same method.
- If you are traveling on the pilgrimage to Lumbini, apply for a double-entry Tourist Visa.
- Applicants are required to provide a tentative itinerary in order to apply for the double entry tourist visa. It is best not to mention the conference when applying.
- You need a valid passport with
- at least six months validity
- at least two blank pages for visa stamps
Download and print this Letter of Itinerary from Siddhartha Tours to submit with your double-entry Tourist visa application.
VISA FOR NEPAL
A visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival (either at the airport or at the Indian border). Be sure to bring a passport-sized photo and a photocopy of your passport. The cost (US$30) is included in the tour packages. Independent travelers can get the visa at the border, but it may take an hour or two. It is also possible for citizens of most countries to apply for the visa at the Nepal Embassy before traveling to India.
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AIRPORT ARRIVAL
- Plan to arrive in Delhi on January 3.
- Send a copy of your itinerary as soon as you get it (and for those accompanying you).
- The tour packages include airport greeting and transfer.
- If you are traveling independently, contact us if you would like to arrange airport transfer service.
- If time allows, change money for personal expenses (perhaps $100) at the airport.
- Be prepared to fly from Delhi to Patna on January 4. The weight allowance on domestic flights is 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage.
- If you are departing Delhi on January 20, it is possible to arrange for an extra night at the hotel. Please contact the travel agent for assistance: Manoj Saluja, Siddhartha Tours & Travels.
- Siddhartha Tours email: siddharthai@hotmail.com, Ph: 98100081599.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
The address for the conference venue: Mahaprajapati Gotami Monastery (Chùa Kieu Đàm Di Viet Nam) Vishwashanti Pagoda Road Vaishali, Dist. Hazipur, Bihar 844128 India Ph: +918447378514 Contact person: Bhikkhunī Lieu Phap Email: lieuphap@gmail.com Ph: +91-844-737-8514 Contacts in Delhi: Sonam Ongmu 9654457279 Dechen 011-2381-3488 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL IN INDIA
Water: Avoid ice and unboiled water. Tea and boiled water are fine. Bottled water is generally safe, but check to make sure that the lid is sealed. You may wish to bring water-purification tablets. Food: Be sure to peel fruits and vegetables before eating. It is best to eat vegetarian food. Travel Insurance. A travel-insurance policy is essential. Keep the emergency contact details handy and familiarize yourself with the claims procedure. Electric Current: The voltage in India and Nepal is 220 volts with 50 Hz. A voltage converter and plug adapter (two round pins) are necessary for electronic devices from countries with 110 volt current. Only a plug adapter is necessary for devices from countries with 230 volt current (such as Australia and Europe). |
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Download and Print the Tour Package Details
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If you have additional questions, email the Conference organizers at vaishali2013@sakyadhita.org
We look forward to seeing you in Vaishali!
Sincerely,
Christie Yu-Ling Chang & Karma Lekshe Tsomo Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women
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