Param Shakti Peeth of America
3301 W. imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90630, Tel: 310-673-0041
General Questions and answers regarding Cruise Katha May 2011
1. Q- Who is undertaking the cruise?
A- Param Shakti Peeth of America, 3301 West
Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
A- May 7th 2011 set sail from Long Beach
California to Alaska and ends on May 14th
2011.Ends at Vancouver Canada.
2. Q-When and where the cruise starts and
ends
3. Q-. Details of Cruise
A- NORWEGIAN STAR
Package Itinerary:
Package Voyage
Date
LOS ANGELES
05/07/2011
AT SEA
05/08/2011
AT SEA
05/09/2011
At SEA
05/10/2011
JUNEAU
05/11/2011
JUNEAU
05/11/2011
KETCHIKAN
05/12/2011
KETCHIKAN
05/12/2011
CRUISE INSIDE PASSAGE ALASKA
05/13/2011
VANCOUVER
05/14/2011
Arrive Time
Depart Time
4:00 pm
7:00 am
3:00 pm
8:00 am
6:00 pm
8:00 am
Name: Norwegian Star, Built Date: 11/01/2001, Capacity: 2240, Country of Registry: BAHAMAS
Crew: 1080, Length: 935, Speed [cruising]: 24, Speed [maximum]: Tonnage: 91740
4. Q -What all places we can visit
A- Explore Juneau, Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line
Sample Shore Excursions:

Juneau & Mendenhall Glacier Tour: See an overview of this fascinating capital city and its
attractions. Then proceed to Mendenhall Glacier, the world's only drive-to glacier. The Visitor
Center houses many glaciology exhibits. Cap off the day with a drive to scenic Auke Lake.

Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens Tour: Like walking into a picture book, enter the Glacier
Gardens Rainforest nestled near Thunder Mountain. Follow your guide up 580-feet past
incredible scenery: the Mendenhall wetlands and Gastineau Channel. Tour Mendenhall
Glacier next.

Underground Juneau Gold Tour: There's gold in them thar hills! Relive Juneau's mining past as
you venture up to Sheep Creek Valley to the 1913 Alaska Gastineau Mill. See a mining
equipment display and go 360 feet underground for a closer look at how miners lived.

Mendenhall Glacier & Gold Creek Salmon Bake Tour: Work up an appetite walking around the
Mendenhall Glacier before you head off to the salmon bake. This traditional salmon bake will
be all you can ask for and more.
Popular Shore Excursions in Juneau, Alaska:

Juneau & Mendenhall Glacier Tour

Mendenhall Glacier & Gold Creek Salmon Bake Tour

Historic Gold Mine, Panning & Salmon Bake Tour

Juneau Sports fishing

Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest

Tracy Arm Fjord & Glacier Explorer

Taku Glacier Lodge Flight & Feast

Mendenhall Glacier River Float

Juneau Rainforest & Sea Coast Nature Walk

Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe

Explore Ketchikan, Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line

Ketchikan, Alaska:
Just three miles long by three miles wide, Alaska's first city is lively.
Replica totem poles are on display at Totem Bight State Historical Park.
Walk the old boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek in search of shops and cafes
Popular Shore Excursions in Ketchikan, Alaska:
1. Totem Bight & Ketchikan City Tour
2. Ketchikan Cultural Discovery
3. Saxman Native Village
4. Nature Sanctuary, Eagle Center & Totems Tour
5. Ketchikan By Horse-drawn Trolley
6. Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Lighthouse, Eagles & Totems Excursion
8. Best of Ketchikan by Land & Sea
9. Ketchikan Duck Tour
10. Wilderness Exploration & Crab Fishing Adventure
11. Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer,
12. Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Vancouver City Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Nestled between the Coastal Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver's beauty is proudly
unveiled during your fully-commentated tour.
Venture through exotic Chinatown and historic Gastown.
Enjoy the splendor and beauty of Queen Elizabeth Park, with its abundance of flowers and indigenous
trees.
Next, continue in to Nature's splendor, the thousand acres of Stanley Park.
Surrounded by brilliant city and ocean views, you'll have plenty of opportunity to take that perfect
picture and stop to see the world famous totem poles.
After a leisurely drive along English Bay Beach, you'll arrive at Granville Island Public Market a
collection of theatres, artists' studios, craft shops, restaurants and food vendors.
After a brief visit to Granville Island you will make your way through the upscale Shaughnessy
neighborhood where old homes and stately mansions dominate the landscape.
5. Q-What inspires the Cruise Katha
A- Join with us for an exciting 7 days trip filled with Spirituality, meditation, Katha, Blessings and the
uncompromising beauty of Alaska. Be a part of the family, enjoy and keep the everlasting Memory of
Satang and the divine nature of Alaska with Pujjya Sadhvi Ritambharaji (Didi Maa) The most
prominent spiritualist in this age from the blessed land of Bharath. Her motherly affection enthralled
many. Bharath, the land of divinity, birth place of many religions, love, respect, culture and the
mother land of many celestials, the land of GITA, and the land of ancient and current wisdom. It is a
blessing, do not miss it. Join with Vatsalyagram extended family and be a part of it.
6. Q - Package price
Total 200 Cabins
A-
Balcony Category BA 57 Cabins
A. inside cabin = $799,
Balcony Category BB 29 Cabins
B. Ocean View
=$
Ocean View Category OK 54 Cabins
C. Balcony
= $ 1179
879
Inside Category IA 60 Cabins
D. Super Balcony = $ 1199
+ $ 100 for site seeing
(JUNEAU, KETCHIKAN)
7. Q- Food
A-Indian Vegetarian Dishes of North, East, West and South served. (Special arrangements made)
8. Q- What tour can be provided?
A- Deluxe Los Angeles City Tour
Morning Proceed to Downtown, Visit the Music Center where the Oscar Award ceremony was held,
and you can also view the 73-story Bank Building, the Bureau of US Citizenship and Immigration
Services Building, the Department of Water & Power and City Hall. Continue to Olvera Street (the
oldest remaining building in Los Angeles). Afternoon towards the famous Hollywood area, visit
Mann's Chinese Theater and The Hollywood Bowl (the largest open air amphitheater in the world).
Proceed to Sunset Blvd., Rodeo Deive in Beverly Hills. Then proceed to famous NBA basketball teams'
home court- Staples Center, as well as L.A. "Times Square" - L.A. Live.
Universal Studios Tour
In the Morning, Passing Downtown Los Angeles to Universal Studios and begin a "behind-the-scene"
tour of Hollywood's busiest back lot, see how and where movies and TV shows are filmed. Face King
Kong as he unleashes 30 feet and 30,000 pounds of howling, growling, living terror-just 36 inches from
your unbelieving eyes! Be thrilled by the "Stunt Show Cowboys"; relive the attack by the shark from
"Jaws", experience an earthquake, or watch the mesmerizing "Water World" show, feel the flames of
"Back draft" and the newest attraction "Jurassic Park"! Universal Studios, Where Hollywood Comes to
Life!
Disneyland Tour
Morning start tour for Disneyland, known as the Happiest Place on Earth, with unlimited fun for the
entire family. You can visit Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and
Small World. See the new Honey, I Shrunk The Audience(TM) 3-D movie, or take a ride with Indiana
Jones and enjoy many new exciting rides and the new "FANTASMAC!"
LOS ANGELES - SOLVANG - HEARST CASTLE – SAN FRANCISCO
Leave Monterey Park in the morning and take the scenic route along The Pacific Coast Highway and
arrive at Solvang, a town which is more Danish in character than Denmark. Continue north to San
Simeon for a visit to Hearst Castle, the only castle to be found on American soil. You will marvel at the
priceless collections of art and antique pieces and the gilt-edged swimming pools. Overnight in San
Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO
In the Morning, Visit the Fabulous City of San Francisco. On arrival, tour the world famous Golden
Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Oakland Bay Bridge, Chinatown and Treasure Island. Afternoon free
time, shopping, visit relative or (Optional in Depth City Tour: Castro St., Saint Mary Church, Twin
Peaks, San Francisco City Hall).
SAN FRANCISCO - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - LOS ANGELES
In the early morning, your coach will take you north to Yosemite through miles of vineyards, orchards,
and fertile farmland of California. Enter Yosemite National Park to view the waterfalls, El Capitan, and
walk along trails among towering pine trees. Will return to Los Angeles in the evening.
LOS ANGELES - LAS VEGAS
Depart from Los Angeles, Stop by Factory Outlet on the way. We Proceed to Las Vegas, Nevada- the
Gambling Capital of the World. Both 2 Nights stay at hotel located centre of the Las Vegas Strip, so
you can visit famous hotels with walking distance such as- Luxor, New York New York, Treasure Island,
Mirage, etc.....You may Join Optional Night tour or Best Seller Famous Jubilee Show.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (SOUTH RIM) - LAS VEGAS
Morning Proceed to One of the 7 Wonders of the World- the Grand Canyon National Park. The
Canyon is much Greater both in Size and Beauty Contrary to General Misconception. Back to Las Vegas
in the evening. Tonight, you can Shop for Famous Brands in Caesar's Palace or Try your Gambling Luck.
CHOCOLATE FACTORY - DESERT CACTUS GARDEN - LOS ANGELES
In the morning, we will continue the tour to Chocolate Factory and Desert Cactus Garden. Depart for
Los Angeles, on the way; we will stop at the Len wood factory outlet mall where you can purchase
famous brands at the lowest price possible. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
9. All must go tours
Juneau:
Mendenhall Glacier is a glacier about 12 miles long located in Mendenhall Valley. It is one of the most
visited in all of Alaska.
Juneau is an interesting place, more sophisticated and vibrant than you would expect. It is also unlike
any other state capital in this country, as it is accessible only by sea or air. It has no flat land to speak
of and it has a giant ice field blocking off any chance of land access. It has been said that there are no
stolen cars in Juneau, just joy rides, as there is nowhere to go!
After boarding your small van or bus, you will begin in historical downtown Juneau, and will show off
its narrow angled streets and interesting architecture, an area that you might choose to return to later
on. Among the buildings that you will pass are the Alaska State Museum, the State Office Building,
and the octagonal St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.
Your visit to the remarkable Mendenhall Glacier will be about an hour and a half stop. At certain
times of the year, you will be able to see the bears catching fish in the stream from an overlook point
located off one side of the entrance to the glacier. The glacier itself is one of the most accessible to
the public. You will drive within a mile of the face
10. KETCHIKAN CITY AND SAXMAN TOTEM VILLAGE TOUR
Your guide is eagerly waiting to share his knowledge with you.
Much of Ketchikan is built on fill, on pilings over the water, or on hillsides with steep winding ramps
for streets. We felt it the most charming of all the towns we saw in Alaska as its success hasn't
overshadowed its reality, a great fishing and logging town. As you make your way around the city,
you'll drive past the cannery as well as some of the residential areas.
You will explore the famous Ketchikan waterfront including Creek Street, the former historic Red Light
district and have some time for shopping there. Watch as salmon head up the fish ladder and struggle
through the current to spawn.
No trip to Ketchikan can be complete without visiting the Saxman Totem Village. This is the only
totem park of Alaska that has 29 authentic totems carved by Tlingit and Haida natives. The poles were
moved here from their original sites in the 30's and have been restored by native carvers. Your guide
will be able to give you great insight into the background of the tribes and the ritual of carving.
As Ketchikan gets upward of 14 feet of rain per year, the residents pride themselves on almost never
canceling baseball games and picnics due to rain. The weather prediction is easy - if you can't see the
top of Deer Mountain, it's raining; if you can, it's going to rain! Bring your slicker!
Vancouver
Stanley Park, QE Park, Lion gate Bridge, Capilano Fish Hatchery, Lynn Canyon, Granville Island, Mini
Ferry ride on False Creek
Vancouver-Victoria-Vancouver
Ferry Cruise through Georgia Strait, Victoria China Town; Harbor front Area, Beacon Hill Park, Mile
Zero, Confederation Square, Legislative Buildings and Butchart Gardens. Ferry back to Vancouver
Seattle
Visit the 1962 World Fair site where the lies the 605 feet high Space needle. Space Needle has been
Seattle’s landmark since it was built. Phone: (562) 924 0029 Fax: (562) 924- 0104
Tour/Travel agent info: Bharat Bhakta: GLOBIMAX SAMSON TOURS & TRAVELS, www.globimax.com ,
Email: bharat@globimax.com, IATA: 056048
11. Q- Is this package included?
A- No. These tours can be arranged if group of
people want to see the sights at their own
expense and will provide the price if there are
sufficient members to participate
12. Q- What is the all must go tour
A- Those tours are listed above.
13. Q-What about the Hotel and
Transportation in Los Angeles
A-From LAX airport On May 6th to the Hotel
transportation arranged, Hotel
accommodation arranged
Lunch/ Breakfast will be provided, On May 7th
breakfast and Lunch provided
Accommodation, transportation and food
include $ 55 per person and have to pay
14. Q-What time we need to reach Long beach
to board the ship
A- 8am to 10 am for security and other
formalities.
15. Q-What time the ship will set sail
A- 4pm in the evening on May 7th
16. Q-Which day and what time the cruise will
end
On May 7th transportation from Hotel to Long
Beach Pier transportation arranged
A- May 14th 8am at Vancouver
Location: Cerritos/Artesia- In Little India,
Hotels motels arranged this area
17. Q-How people will go to Vancouver to
Seattle
A- Special buses arranged for transportation
on $ 30 charge per head.
PSPA Identification cards will be provided to all
participants
18. Q-Why the cruise Price is little high or
seems to be high
21. Q- What about Insurance, cancellation
refunds etc A- Travel and tour agent is
working on those issues
A- We are in a group and the cruise ship has to
make many arrangements to a big group
where facilities should be given exclusively,
special vegetarian food and many things.
Advertisement charges office charges etc.
Most of the charges are Tax and service
charges. Still we are getting $200 less than last
year’s price.
19. Q-Security
A-Baggage screening, personal screening and
security measures will be taken by the cruise
ship security just like we are boarding in an air
plane.
22. Q- How registration can be done and when
A- Registration already started; you can call
the local coordinators of PSPA chapters,
Karyalay or Tour Travel agent.
23. Q-How charges can be paid
A- Through check, Credit card or Cash.
24. Q – Is there any early special or
consideration.
A- The cabins will be allotted first come first
served basis
20. Q-What papers we need
25. Q-what about the cruise charge if the initial
200 cabins are booked
A-Those who comes from India and other
countries need to have USA and Canadian visas
A- It may go higher and all depends up on the
Cruise ship
Those who have already visa to these
countries do not have to do any paper work
26. Q- Are you expecting more participation
Travel agent and Karyalay can only direct the
participants how visas can be obtained
Karyalay will make sure to forward Agreement
papers to all participants in time which will
indicate the tour expenses and other details.
Contact Los Angeles Chapter of PSPA
A- We do and we are in consultation with Tour
and Travel agent with such situation.
1. Sri. Ramjibhai Patel
4. Sri. Mahesh Mehta
(310) 673-0041, (562) 659-4353
(562)229 2866, (714) 699-1457
2. Sri. Vijay Telkikar
5. Sri. Soman Nair
(909) 920- 5037
(714) 644-0827, 562-402-2382
3. Sri. Anil Parekh
Param Shakti Peeth of America
(562) 335-2349
Additional options for Site seeing, before 7th May 2011 or after 14th May , Please contact
bharat@globimax.com (Bharat Bhakta , Globimax Samson Tours & Travels , 18021 Pioneer Blvd ,
Artesia , CA 90701 , Phone ( 562) 924 0029 , Fax (562) 924 0104 )
Option 1
A. Los Angeles City /Universal Studios -Tour One day
Charges including admission fees transportation and tips etc
=$ 150
B. Disney land one day tour
=$120
$ 100 per day for accommodation and food,= $ 200
Total = $470
Option 2
A. San Diego tour Sea World one day
Charges including admission fees transportation and tips etc = $100
B. San Diego zoo one day
Charges including admission fees transportation and tips etc =$ 100
$ 100 per day for accommodation, food
=$200
Total
= $ 400
Option 3
Los Angles to Las Vegas-(Casinos-Shows etc) and back to Los Angles two days and one night tour
Charges including transportation and tips etc
= $150
$ 100 per day for accommodation
=$200
Other Expenses
=$100
Total =$ 450
Participants need to pay the ticket price by themselves and choose the world famous
shows
Option 4
Los Angles to Las Vegas to Grand Canyon and back to Los Angles two nights and three days tour
Charges including transportation and tips etc =$ 200
Admission fees to Park
=$75
Accommodations for three days
=$300
Total= $575
Food expenses will be extra ,shows in Las Vegas participants need to pay separately
Option 5
Vancouver City and Victoria Tow days’ tour
Charges including admission and transportation= $50+$150
=$200
Transportation from Vancouver to Seattle
=$ 30
Accommodation for two days
=$ 200
Food and other expenses
= $70
Total
=$500
The cost can be reduced to certain extent once we get the actual numbers to negotiate with various
agencies such as hotels, transportation and probably restaurants also.
All PSPA group need to follow Norwegian Cruise line (NCL) terms and condition.
Paramshakti peeth of America (PSPA) also recommends that all guests review the Additional Terms and
Conditions listed below.
(1) Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation. No refunds will be given on any cruise
for no-shows, Name changes and departure date changes are considered reservation cancellations and
are subject to the above cancellation fees
(2) Baggage Loss or Damage PSPA will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
(3) Passengers with Special Needs: Any physical disability or request requiring special treatment or
attention should be reported to PSPA when the reservation is made, so that appropriate accommodations
can be provided. PSPA reserves the right to refuse or to revoke passage to anyone in such physical or
mental condition as to be unfit for travel or who, in the judgment of the carrier, may be a danger to
themselves or others.
(4) PSPA suggest to buy Norwegian Cruise Line Travel Protection Plan
Book Safee Travel Protection to help cover the cost of: 1.Trip cancellation 2.Trip interruption 3.Lost
luggage 4.Trip and baggage delays 5.Medical expenses 6.Emergency medical transportation
(5) Make all checks payable to PSPA and mail to 3301 W. Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303.
(6) All other written correspondence should be sent to: PSPA, 3301 W. Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA
90303
(7) All registration fees are not refundable
(8) Guest need to arrange their own transportation to participating in any of the indoor or outdoor
activities.
(9) PSPA or any of its committee/board members will not be responsible for any injuries that
May result while participating in any of the indoor and outdoor activities.
(10) Guest need to take care of their own health and any insurance they need.
(11) Guest need to follow all rules set time-to-time by PSPA
(12 PSPA terms & conditions may change without notice.
(13) PSPA reserve right to refuse or cancel any booking without notice.
(14) The cost of traveling on a cruise ship (cruise katha) is not tax deductible because they
are not considered charitable donations.
Cruise registration will only be valid if signed by applicant and furnished with Complete info as requested.
With signing this form I agree with all terms and condition as mentioned.
First Name: ____________________________Last Name:__________________________________
Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________Date:__________________
Paramshaktipeeth of America
Nonprofit organization
3301 W. Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
Tel.310-673-0041 Email: ramjibs@aol.com
Cruise Katha Booking Form
May 7th to 14th 2011 (Los Angles-Alaska-Vancouver)
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Cruise price for PSPA
Inside cabin $799
Balcony $1179
Ocean View $879
Super Balcony $1199
(Rates are per person on twin sharing basis)
$ 100 Extra fro site seeing at JUNEAU & KETCHIKAN
Amount $_____________________________________ check No: __________________________________
Make check Payable to : PSPA
Mail to: 3301 W. Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
I understand that the seats are allotted first come first served basis. Tours, excursions, hotel stay, transportation and other things which is not
included in the cruise price may cost extra amount which can be with group discount should be paid before the service is provided. I further
understand that cancellation is subject to PSPA guidelines which will be notified to me in due course. I am responsible to come up with all travel
documents and to submit it before the stipulated time’.
First Name:
_________________________________Last Name:_________________________
Signature of Applicant:__________________________________________date:_____________