JERUSALEM RAM KATHA
The following information is provided by the organisers of Jerusalem Ram Katha.
Introduction:
This will be Morari Bapu’s first Katha in Israel. Morari Bapu has chosen Jerusalem (‘The Holy Land’) to host one of his Ram Kathas. Jerusalem is an example of a small city where all religions have learnt to work and live together without compromising their own faith. This is a message for the world in itself.
We are honoured to be proposing an event of this nature in such an historical place as Jerusalem for the first time. Bapu's recital in Jerusalem is an opportune moment for the world’s largest religions to demonstrate a plethora of shared values.
All visa applications MUST be sent by 26th March. Applications sent after the mentioned date will not be accepted.
Jerusalem is a popular tourist destination. Holidays to Jerusalem can be costly. Ram Katha organizers have worked with several local inbound travel agents in order to provide attendees a cost effective and value for money package at one of the largest hotels in Jerusalem – The Dan Jerusalem (previously known as Hyatt Regency).
The package will include accommodation on a half board basis. Transfers between the airport/hotel will be included in the package. Afternoon excursions and tours will also be an optional extra.
Ram Katha organizers will provide all attendees with Lunch Prasad at The Dan Jerusalem Hotel and also transfers between this hotel and the Katha venue.
Please click here for an order form and once completed, send to the travel agent on the below contact details.
Package Details Provided by Vered Hasharon: 1. Double / Twin Room for 2 people. Includes Breakfast and Dinner (Lunch is provided for by the Katha organisers) and porterage.
Costs $104.50 per night per person. 2. Single Room for 1 person. Includes Breakfast and Dinner (Lunch is provided for by the Katha organisers) and porterage.
Costs $186.50 per night per person. 3. Triple Room for 3 people. Includes Breakfast and Dinner (Lunch is provided for by the Katha organisers) and porterage.
Costs $147.50 per night per person.
Extra night booking : Please mention if you want to book extra nights at the Dan JLM Hotel, before or after the Ram Katha dates. Rates for extra nights
$208 per Twin/Dbl room per night on Half Board basis.
$186 per single room per night on Half Board basis.
$295 per Triple room per night on Half Board basis.
Airport transfer to Hotel: 1. Sharing Transfer - Airport to hotel in Jerusalem – 24$ per person, up to 2 hours waiting at the Airport for other arrivals. 2. Private transfer – Airport to hotel in Jerusalem – 98$. 3. Meeting Assist – Airport service – 18$ per person.
Contact Information for travel agents:
Name: Irena
Inbound Department
Vered Hasharon Travel and Tours (Please note their offices are closed on Friday & Saturday)
E-mail : irena@vrdtrvl.com
Telephone : + 972 8 9303999 (Ext. 337)
Fax : + 972 8 6380945
Website : www.veredgo.com
Ram Katha organisers have tried to make booking this Katha very easy and reasonable for all participants. However it is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they are satisfied with the booking they make.
Visas:
25$ per person. Please send passport details, including Passport number, Family name, Private name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Occupation, Family Status and Countries visited before.
European / American passport holders do not need Visa to Israel
Vered Hasharon Travel and Tours will help you to obtain a Visa. Please contact them on the above details. If this is done in advance then there is potential for receiving them upon arrival.
Booking Flights:
Ben Gurion airport at Tel Aviv is about 45 minutes from Jerusalem. There are direct flights to Ben Gurion from all over the world.
There are direct flights from Mumbai to Ben Gurion Airport on El Al Airlines. We recommend you discuss this with the airline general manager (Mr Judah) directly on gm.india@elal.co.il that will also be happy to make a booking for you.
About Jerusalem:
The Old City of Jerusalem is a walled area within the modern city of Jerusalem. Until 1860, when the Jewish neighbourhood, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, was established, this area constituted the entire city of Jerusalem. The Old City is home to several sites of key religious importance: the Temple Mount and its Western Wall for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians, and the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims.
Traditionally, the Old City has been divided into four uneven quarters, however, today, the Old City is roughly divided into the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Armenian Quarter. Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Old City was occupied by Jordan and the Jewish residents were evicted. During the Six Day War in 1967, which saw hand to hand fighting on the Temple Mount, Israel occupied the Old City alongside the rest of East Jerusalem. Today, Israel controls the entire area.
The intention is to look after all attendees to the best of our ability. This is a personal invite to anyone who may be interested in attending.
KATHA Detail