solar eclipse 2009

Partial eclipses of the sun pale in comparison to the overwhelming spectacle of a total solar eclipse! On Wednesday, 22 July 2009, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible from within a narrow corridor, which traverses a third of the Earth. The eclipse will start off on the west coast of India and travel north east passing over Varanasi and Darjeeling, then onward through Bhutan and Bangladesh till it reaches China.

China will experience the very best visual of the impressive 2009 eclipse. Passing over Chongqing, the great Yangtze with its three Gorges and the coastline of Shanghai, viewers have the advantage of being positioned directly beneath the centre line and ultimately, will experience the maximum totality of the black out. Add the great 2009 total solar eclipse to your next season's holiday abroad. on the go offer the opportunity to witness the display in holy Varanasi, tea tree terraced Darjeeling, Bhutan, aboard a Yangtze River cruiser crossing the Three Gorges and from the coast of the East China Sea, just south of Shanghai.

Solar Eclipse in China		Solar Eclipse in Bhutan
Eclipse on Shanghai: 5 days Starts/Ends: Shanghai 3 - 4 Eclipse location: beachfront, south of Shanghai. Experience a city stay in one of the hottest cities on earth. Shanghai - where east really meets west is at the heart of the new China. Enjoy a fully guided city tour, a cruise along the Huangpu River, check out the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Anglo-inspired Bund and old city. Splash some cash on Nanjing Road and discover the romantic oriental gardens and waterways on our day trip to Venetian styled Suzhou.		Eclipse on Bhutan: 7 days Starts/ ends: Kolkata 3 hotels Eclipse location: Bhutan - by the watch tower at Trongsa Dzong. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan has for centuries remained cautiously aloof from the rest of the world. Opening its doors to the world in 1974, Bhutan’s pristine environment, magical scenery, architectural brilliance and hospitable charm is revealed to travellers hungry for new experiences.
		Solar Eclipse in India
Great Wall & Warriors Eclipse: 10 days Starts: Beijing - Ends: Shanghai 3 - 4 Eclipse location: beachfront, south of Shanhai. Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. Experience a piece of China taking in Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, Terracotta Warriors, Total Solar Eclipse, Shanghai Bund and Suzhou - an oriental Venice.		Eclipse in Darjeeling: 8 days Starts/ends: Kolkata 3 - 4 & heritage hotels Eclipse location: Darjeeling. Starting in Kolkata the showpiece capital of the British Raj, journey onward to Darjeeling with its verdent tea plantations and snow clad Himalayan backdrop. Enjoy Kalimpong's breathtaking scenery and famed Buddhist monasteries and Gangtok, home to many of sacred Tibetan texts and capital of Sikkim.

Yangtze Eclipse & Cruise: 10 days Starts: Shanghai - Ends: Shanghai 3 - 4 Eclipse location: Yangtze River, en route from Chongqing to Wuhan. Discover futuristic Shanghai, cruise along the expansive and impressive Yangtze witnessing the stunning Three Gorges and Total Solar Eclipse! Topped off your holiday with Nanjing - the former Ming Dynasty capital and the romantic oriental gardens and waterways of picturesque Suzhou.		Golden Triangle & Eclipse: 9 days Starts/ends: Delhi 3 - 4 & heritage hotels Eclipse location: Varanasi. Experience the richness of Indian culture and colour on this classic one week tour taking in Delhi, both old and new, the famous Taj Mahal and Varanasi sitting upon the banks of the Mother Ganges.

Yin and Yangtze Eclipse: 15 days Starts: Beijing - Ends: Shanghai 3 - 4 Eclipse location: Yangtze River, en route from Chongqing to Wuhan. Explore Beijing, the Forbidden city and all 999 rooms and climb the Great Wall. Add Xian, Terracotta Warriors, a cruise on the Yangtze witnessing the Total Solar Eclipse and the stunning Three Gorges, oriental Suzhou, the Bund and old Shanghai.		Deserts, Palaces & Varanasi Eclipse: 13 days Starts/ ends: Delhi 3 - 4 & heritage hotels Eclipse location: Varanasi. An intoxicating mix of history, culture, opulent palaces and everyday life. Discover the Pink City of Jaipur, the legendary Taj Mahal, the temples of Khajuraho and the city of Varanasi, right on the banks of the holy Ganges.

Solar Eclipse passengers feedback 2008 and 2006

I had the most amazing holiday! No complaints. Tour Guides were fantastic, very caring. Eclipse was wonderful, though I do wish we had a little more time. I rate this as a first class tour, on the go should be proud to sell this holiday. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.

Paula Finn, Eclipse tour in China, Eclipse date: 01 AUG 2008

"Great trip - and we don’t usually do group tours. Far exceeded our expectations"

George Gray, Eclipsed in Egypt Tour. Start date: 26 March 2006

"Great combination of events and great guide. Thanks for a wonderful time"

David Uhler & Darla Lanotti, Eclipsed in Egypt Tour. Start date: 26 March 2006

On the go has been organising sightseeing and eclipse tours for many years, we are experts at finding all the best places to view the eclipse and incorporating this remarkable event within an exciting, cultural and fun sightseeing holidays. The 22nd July 2009 total solar eclipse offers the chance to experience some of the longest durations of totality possible, up to nearly 6 minutes in China! We have 8 group tours for the 2009 Total Eclipse, in China, Bhutan and India, that range from 5 to 15 days and suit all budgets. on the go offer the opportunity to witness the 2009 total eclipse in holy Varanasi, tea tree terraced Darjeeling, Bhutan, aboard a Yangtze River cruiser crossing the Three Gorges and from the coast of the East China Sea, just south of Shanghai.