5. About Russia LANGUAGE Russian is the official language of St. Petersburg, but English is widely spoken. CURRENCY The Russian Ruble (RUB) is the local currency. Banks and exchange offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm for those wishing to exchange currency. `1=0.685RUB or RUB1=1.457`
8. Air Flight Selecting Airfloat Russian Flight as it is the most economical airline. Departs on Tuesday 02 November, 2010. Return on Sunday 07 November, 2010. The cost ticket including return is Rs. 24,011. Flight is from IGI Airport, New Delhi to Pulkovo Airport, Saint-Petersburg.
31. Schedule Day 1 – Flight, evening at The bridges on the Neva Day 2 - The Hermitage Museum/The Winter Palace Day 3 - Peter and Paul Fortress & St. Petersburg Philharmonic Grand Hall {{{CONCERT}}} Day 4 - Lomonosov statue & Boat Tours Day 5 - Research Museum of the Academy of the Arts & ApraksinDvor Day 6 - GostinyDvor Day 7 – Back to India
32. Expected Cost Particulars Cost Ludhiana to Delhi via train Air Travel Car on Rent {RUB 263(cost)*5(days)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)} Hotel Cost {RUB 4,000 (cost)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)} Eating {US$ 10 (cost) * 45 (conversion)* 5 (days)} The Hermitage Museum Entry {RUB 350 (cost)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)} St. Petersburg Philharmonic Grand Hall {RUB 500 (cost)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)} Rs 115 Rs 24,011 Rs 1,919.90 Rs 5,840 Rs 2,250 Rs 511 Rs. 730 Food can be eaten anywhere but breakfast and dinner is be done at IDIOT restaurant but lunch cost is add to estimate the cost.
33. Boat Tours {RUB 500 (cost)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)} Guide{RUB 600 (cost)* Rs. 1.460 (conversion)* 5 (times as each of 4 hours only} Shopping Misc. Expenses Total Rs 730 Rs 4,380 Rs 10,000 Rs 5,000 Rs 55,589.90
