Tuesday, October 26, 2010

CIPAGANTI TRAVEL


Cipaganti Travel (Door to Door Service) is a passenger transportation service with pick-up passenger service system (Door) and passenger delivery to destination (Door) in accordance with the route / majors who served Cipaganti Travel (Door to Door Service).

Office Address :

BANDUNG
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto No. 94,
Bandung, Jawa Barat.
Tlp. 022 - 733 3646 / Tlp. 022 - 731 9498

BOGOR
Bogor Pajajaran
Jl. Pajajaran No. 123 C
Bogor - Jawa Barat
0251 - 324 373 / 0251 - 375 262

TASIKMALAYA
Jl. R.E. Martadinata No. 50
Tasikmalaya - Jawa Barat
Tlp. 0265 - 334 378 / 0265 - 313 670

CIREBON
Jl. Tuparev No. 11 (Hotel Patra Jasa)
Cirebon - Jawa Barat
Tlp. 0231. 336 0093 / 911 4200

PURWOKERTO
Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo 20
Purwokerto - Jawa Tengah
Tlp. 0281. 927 7778 / 914 9788

YOGYAKARTA
Jl. Magelang KM 5.6
Yogyakarta - Jawa Tengah
Tlp. 0274. 919 4777 / 9124 888

SEMARANG
Jl. Sultan Agung 92
Semarang - Jawa Tengah
Tlp. 024. 912 88588 / 912 88599

SOLO
Graha Wisata Niaga
Jl. Slamet Riyadi 275-Sriwedari
Solo - Jawa Tengah
Tlp. 0271. 93000 93 / 924 4000


Thursday, August 28, 2008

TRAVEL TO MAKKAH


How do I choose a travel agent?

Choosing a right agent is the most important aspect of planning for your Hajj. There are two types of tour guides: authorized licensed agents and sub-agents. Authorized licensed agents are companies or groups who hold their own licenses from the Saudi authorities. Sub-agents are those who use the name of the agents to get the visas. These sub-agents simply get their people together, take their passports and go to the agent who gets them the paperwork to get you into Saudi Arabia. After that the main agent is not necessarily aware of who you are, so you have no protection if you are let down.

You should choose an authorized licensed agency, recognized by Saudi Arabian authorities. Obtain a list of authorized licensed agencies in your country from the Saudi Arabian Consulate. Below are examples of questions that you should ask your agent:

1. Do you hold your own license or are you a sub-agent?

2. If sub-agent, what is the name of the main licensed agent?

3. Are you responsible for the accommodation or is it the main agent?

4. What is the package dates?

5. Are these dates firm and have you booked the seats?

6. Which airline are you using?

7. Is it a direct or indirect flight?

8. Will there be someone accompanying the group?

9. Can I have a leaflet advertising your package?

10. What type of accommodation will you provide and has it been booked?

11. Can I have details of the accommodation in writing? I need to know the quality of room, number of people sharing and its distance from the Haram.

12. How many people are in the group and how many helpers will we have?

13. Do you provide the food in Makkah and Madinah?

14. Do you provide the food in Mina?

15. Do you provide our own transport to and from Mina?

16. Are we taking a sheikh/imam with us?

17. Do you and your helpers speak Arabic?

18. How will you organize the Tawafas?

19. Is the sacrificial animal (qurban) included in the package?

20. How will you organize the stoning of Jamarats?

21. What kind of accommodation will there be in Arafat?

22. Do you provide the food in Arafat?

23. How do we travel from Makkah to Madinah?

How do I get to Saudi Arabia?

There are more than 24 air, land and sea inlets for receiving pilgrims in the central, eastern, northern, western and southern regions of the Kingdom.

Among the land inlets are: Halat Ammar, Jadidat Arar, Al Ragei, Salwa, King Fahd Causeway, Al Khadra, Al Tewal, Elab and Al Wadeah.

Among sea inlets are: Jeddah Islamic Sea Port, Yanbu Port and Dammam Port.

Among the airports are: King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz Airport in Madinah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Most pilgrims travel by air to Jeddah and then travel by bus to Makkah via Jeddah-Makkah expressway.

Are there direct flights to Makkah?

No. There isn't a civilian airport in Makkah. The nearest civilian airport is in Jeddah.

How do I get to Makkah?

Once you arrive in Jeddah and your documents are checked, you will travel to Makkah by bus. These buses are provided by the local transport companies through the General Cars Syndicate.

How long does it take to travel from Jeddah to Makkah?

The distance between Jeddah and Makkah is about 50 miles. If you go by taxi it may take about one and half hours. It will take longer by bus. Taxis from Makkah to Madinah cost about SR 50-60 per person.

I've heard my passport will be taken from me. Is this true?

Yes. Once you have gone through customs and immigration, travel coupons for internal travel in Saudi Arabia will be attached to your passport and you will be escorted to a bus to travel to Makkah. At this point your passport will be taken away and will be kept by the mutawwif (a guide assigned to you by the Government). It will be given back to you at Jeddah airport on the day you return home. You will be given a photo-ID card by your mutawwif in place of your passport. You will also be given a tag (a rubber bracelet which will identify you to the mutawwif in case you get lost) and a Hajj security badge.

Make sure you carry the ID card and wear your bracelet at all times and take care of them.

It is also advisable to carry with you notarized copies of your passport.


Friday, August 15, 2008

WINDERMERE TRAVEL


And this one from the same source, on Lake Windermere which I immediately recognized from the rowing boat. That's right girls, don't let the weather stop you enjoying yourselves! But shouldn't the poor rower (or is it rowee?) be given a courtesy umbrella in exchange for the hard work

Monday, August 4, 2008

BALI BEACH TRAVELS


Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, comprising five main islands and a multitude of smaller archipelagos, with about 17,000 islands strung across the equator.

A rich history of kingdoms, conquests, colonialism, trade and natural disasters has bequeathed it with an exhilarating kaleidoscope of cultures and traditions, people, languages and religions, aspirations and problems, and the dramatic scenery of changing landscapes.

Unfortunately it is this very diversity of ethnic groups and religions that has put a country of such exotic natural resources to the test. Racial divides and fierce religious hostility, government corruption, uprisings, economic negligence and, more recently, terrorist attacks have been frequent blights on the Indonesian fabric of society. But it is also these diverse cultures that have given the country a splendid heritage of traditions and art, and for centuries it has been a magnet, constantly drawing thousands of people to its shores despite its turbulent nature. Its position along the Pacific 'ring of fire' contributes to its uneasiness; the country is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Indonesia offers something for everyone. Sumatra has an untouched wilderness and a diversity of wildlife, highland tribes and unique architecture, wonderful resort-lined lakes and quaint hilltop towns. Java features steaming volcanoes, astonishing historical monuments, a sprawling capital city and traditional dance, music and art. The image of paradise is epitomised in Bali, an island of artistic people and elegant temples, stunning scenery, palm groves, beach resorts and diving. Further east, Komodo is the home to the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.
It is a land of vigorous colour, of tensions and upheaval, but also of festivals and dancing, golden sunsets and friendly white toothy smiles.

Monday, July 21, 2008

TRAVELLING DAN















Travelling Dan takes the van through a Bega sunset. Mmm... cheesy!Travelling Dan has picked up the van and he's off to see a slab of Australia for free. In a round-about route, he started in Melbourne, came via Canberra to Sydney and now he's off towards Victoria again to do a bit of rock-climbing.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

MY TRAVELS