Plan a rendezvous with South India to experience the outstanding natural beauty and historical and cultural heritage of the bygone era. With its meticulously carved temples, stunning palaces, exotic wildlife, romantic beaches, mesmerizing backwaters, refreshing hill stations, pilgrimages and delicious food, this destination holds interest of millions of tourists from across the globe.
Kerala
There is a big reason why Kerala is known as 'God's own country'. It is a destination offering heavenly attractions such as enchanting forests, romantic beaches, enticing boat rides and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages, which makes it a dream-like destination. Each place in this state has its own specialty to offer. The backwater cruises in Alleppey is a big hit with tourists from all over the world.
Karnataka
This state is a perfect blend of deep rooted traditions and modernity. Its cities like Belur, Mysore, Hampi, Halebid and Badami offer a variety of amazing attractions, starting from ruins of the ancient temples to the world famous silk saris. The options in this state are simply boundless.
Tamil Nadu
The fascinating land of Tamil Nadu occupies a special place on the tourist map of South India. The most overwhelming part of the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu is its temples, which are around 30,000 in number. Strewn with interesting legends, some of the temples in Tamil Nadu leave the onlookers in awe with their sheer architectural beauty. As it is not possible to see all the beautiful temples of Tamil Nadu in a single visit, tourists at least must not miss the following ones: Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Kapileshwar Temple in Chennai, Shore Temple and Rathas Temple in Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari Amman Temple in Kanyakumari.
Pondicherry
To experience the French taste in India, visit Pondicherry. Its peaceful ambiance and sheer natural beauty will leave you spell bound. Explore its unique culture, the architectural wonders, historic sites and appealing beaches to make your holidays memorable.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
India Travel - A Journey Into Self-Discovery
Travel to India to find out the real you. We tire ourselves out working hard, all for getting a good life; that life keeps eluding us until we realize that it's an endless cycle. To get out of this trip, the human race has been blessed with nature's bounty. Nothing soothes a stressed mind than the magnificence of nature, and if you are looking for a place that has it all, come to India. A country of contrasting extremes, India has been the answer to countless peoples' quest for peace of mind. The spiritual, the adventurous, the fun loving, and the religious, all find India a perfect holiday destination.
From the lofty snow capped peaks of the Himalayas to the waves of the Arabian Sea, India offers the most sought after tourist destinations of the world. The holiday packages in India take you to the well known as well as the lesser known tourist spots of the country. Starting from the north, the Himalayas are equally attractive to the spiritually inclined and those in the quest for adventure. The region is home to some of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath and Rishikesh. The Gangetic plain is one of the most densely populated regions of the world, and is home to many famous cities of India like Agra, Lucknow, Allahabad and Varanasi.
The holiday packages in India also include fascinating journeys into the protected forests. National Parks like Bandhavgarh, Sariska, Corbett and Sunderbans offer a splendid opportunity to watch the wildlife of India from close quarters.
History of India is well preserved in its numerous forts and palaces. The magnificent forts at Agra, Delhi and Rajasthan are just the places where you can lose yourself into the glorious past of India.
The long coastline of India on either side offers fascinating beach destinations like Goa and Kerala. They offer a peaceful holiday combined by a multitude of water sports.
The temples and other religious places will also feature prominently in your itineraries when you travel to India. The country has an incredible number of ancient, medieval and modern temples that still carry on the tradition of temple architecture. The famous mosques of the country like the Jama Masjid in Delhi are not to be missed too. Add to the list the famous Buddhist pilgrimages and your tour to India may well turn out to be a journey of self discovery. After all, this is the land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment!
To conclude, the natural beauty of this amazingly diverse country has the power to mesmerize any tourist. The serene lakes and their backwaters in Kerala, the slow meandering rivers, the milky white water falls, the lush green tea gardens, gentle slopes of the hills in Ooty, and the coconut lined beaches; all make up a giant, colorful canvas that India is.
The people of the country and their festivals covering an amazing range of rituals also make up the seemingly unending discovery of India. No matter what you read, you have to experience India first hand. The holiday packages of India help you plan your trips efficiently. Find out about them whenever you decide to travel to India
From the lofty snow capped peaks of the Himalayas to the waves of the Arabian Sea, India offers the most sought after tourist destinations of the world. The holiday packages in India take you to the well known as well as the lesser known tourist spots of the country. Starting from the north, the Himalayas are equally attractive to the spiritually inclined and those in the quest for adventure. The region is home to some of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath and Rishikesh. The Gangetic plain is one of the most densely populated regions of the world, and is home to many famous cities of India like Agra, Lucknow, Allahabad and Varanasi.
The holiday packages in India also include fascinating journeys into the protected forests. National Parks like Bandhavgarh, Sariska, Corbett and Sunderbans offer a splendid opportunity to watch the wildlife of India from close quarters.
History of India is well preserved in its numerous forts and palaces. The magnificent forts at Agra, Delhi and Rajasthan are just the places where you can lose yourself into the glorious past of India.
The long coastline of India on either side offers fascinating beach destinations like Goa and Kerala. They offer a peaceful holiday combined by a multitude of water sports.
The temples and other religious places will also feature prominently in your itineraries when you travel to India. The country has an incredible number of ancient, medieval and modern temples that still carry on the tradition of temple architecture. The famous mosques of the country like the Jama Masjid in Delhi are not to be missed too. Add to the list the famous Buddhist pilgrimages and your tour to India may well turn out to be a journey of self discovery. After all, this is the land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment!
To conclude, the natural beauty of this amazingly diverse country has the power to mesmerize any tourist. The serene lakes and their backwaters in Kerala, the slow meandering rivers, the milky white water falls, the lush green tea gardens, gentle slopes of the hills in Ooty, and the coconut lined beaches; all make up a giant, colorful canvas that India is.
The people of the country and their festivals covering an amazing range of rituals also make up the seemingly unending discovery of India. No matter what you read, you have to experience India first hand. The holiday packages of India help you plan your trips efficiently. Find out about them whenever you decide to travel to India
Monday, May 11, 2009
Hill Station Tours of India
Himalaya, the highest mountain ranges in the world, leading north to east; Aravalli and Vindhya ranges passes over western and central India; and Western Ghats in western and southern parts of India is full of hill stations and proffers some of the most prominent landscapes in the world.
Indian hill stations are a traveler's heaven, gifted with snowy peaks, deep gorges, green valleys, misty woods, frothing rivers, sapphire lakes and blossom-filled meadows. These hazy, mysterious and calm hill stations of India are a perfect culture holiday destinations.
Shimla
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a fab hill-station circumvented by thick forests of various species. The hill station tours of Shimla mesmerized the holidaymakers with its copiousness of natural beauty and the locals are favoured to live in such bewitching hill spot of India. This destination is an ideal place for adventure tourism as well especially those who love fishing, golfing, skiing, trekking etc. Open-air ice-skating is an ideal activity for adventure lovers. The well known holiday destinations for adventure and camping are Fagu, Kulfri and Naldhera. Shimla tour also gives a magnificent view of the sunset
Ooty
This green and pictorial hill station of south India is placed at an elevation of 2240 m. also known as "Queen of Hill Stations" situated in the state of Tamil Station. The rich flora of various species like conifers, pine and eucalyptus make the region more attracting along with funnel-shaped lavender. What is more fascinating is the Nilgiri Mountains; pony rides and angling; Botanical Gardens, Ooty club etc. The holidaymakers can take the hill station train the Blue Mountain to Ooty from Mettupalayam. Hill Station Tour of Ooty enamored with its four royal hills - Elk Hill, Snowdon, Doddabetta and Club Hill which combinedly form a congregation for the Western and Eastern Ghats. Trekking, hand gliding, angling and other adventure activities filled with lush greenery, radiant flowers, deep forest, lakes and waterfall make the hill station tours of Ooty more excitable and pleasurable.
Darjeeling and Gangtok
The name "Darjeeling" infers its name from the Tibetan word 'Dorje' which stands for a precious stone or the thunderbolt and 'ling' entailing place. Darjeeling and Gangtok are a tremendous combination of placidity, verdant hills, panoramic views and most especially the bewitching beauty of the mighty Kanchanjunga. These hill stations are notable for ambiance of desolation and they offer magnificent view of the immense plains, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and orchard lying below. The holidays to Darjeeling hill station become more enchanting and spellbinding when the journey is covered by Toy Train! Its tracks ascend from sea level to an elevation of over 7,500 ft in just about 70 km. It covers about 83 km in six or seven hours while passing through the breezes of mountains.
Indian hill stations are a traveler's heaven, gifted with snowy peaks, deep gorges, green valleys, misty woods, frothing rivers, sapphire lakes and blossom-filled meadows. These hazy, mysterious and calm hill stations of India are a perfect culture holiday destinations.
Shimla
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a fab hill-station circumvented by thick forests of various species. The hill station tours of Shimla mesmerized the holidaymakers with its copiousness of natural beauty and the locals are favoured to live in such bewitching hill spot of India. This destination is an ideal place for adventure tourism as well especially those who love fishing, golfing, skiing, trekking etc. Open-air ice-skating is an ideal activity for adventure lovers. The well known holiday destinations for adventure and camping are Fagu, Kulfri and Naldhera. Shimla tour also gives a magnificent view of the sunset
Ooty
This green and pictorial hill station of south India is placed at an elevation of 2240 m. also known as "Queen of Hill Stations" situated in the state of Tamil Station. The rich flora of various species like conifers, pine and eucalyptus make the region more attracting along with funnel-shaped lavender. What is more fascinating is the Nilgiri Mountains; pony rides and angling; Botanical Gardens, Ooty club etc. The holidaymakers can take the hill station train the Blue Mountain to Ooty from Mettupalayam. Hill Station Tour of Ooty enamored with its four royal hills - Elk Hill, Snowdon, Doddabetta and Club Hill which combinedly form a congregation for the Western and Eastern Ghats. Trekking, hand gliding, angling and other adventure activities filled with lush greenery, radiant flowers, deep forest, lakes and waterfall make the hill station tours of Ooty more excitable and pleasurable.
Darjeeling and Gangtok
The name "Darjeeling" infers its name from the Tibetan word 'Dorje' which stands for a precious stone or the thunderbolt and 'ling' entailing place. Darjeeling and Gangtok are a tremendous combination of placidity, verdant hills, panoramic views and most especially the bewitching beauty of the mighty Kanchanjunga. These hill stations are notable for ambiance of desolation and they offer magnificent view of the immense plains, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and orchard lying below. The holidays to Darjeeling hill station become more enchanting and spellbinding when the journey is covered by Toy Train! Its tracks ascend from sea level to an elevation of over 7,500 ft in just about 70 km. It covers about 83 km in six or seven hours while passing through the breezes of mountains.
Enjoy Your Honeymoon in Shimla
It was Diwali... And I was in a complete fix. Where do I go? Should I go to a hill station or a beach resort? North or south? Should I plan the trip on my own or go in for a package?
So, my wife and I discussed quite a few options and then finally decided on our dream spot, Shimla (originally called "Simla"). Shimla is a beautiful and pristine hill station, located in north-west Himalayas of India and is a popular honeymoon spot for newly weds.
We begun our train journey from Delhi to Kolka (a small station). Here we got ourselves comfortable in fun looking toy train. The journey is 90km long, which includes 100+ tunnels (in which 1 tunnel was almost 1 kilometer long) in Barog and uses 500+ bridges to reach Shimla. It's a once in a lifetime experience!.
At Barog, the train halts for 10 minutes and it was good experience to see the staff serve breakfast, while other young couples were chugging along hand-in-hand. As I mentioned earlier Shimla and its neighbours, are quite the destination spot for a lot of couples.
We finally reached Shimla station, and the moment we got off the train, we could see a swarm of kashmiri potters. We got one and he guided us through the platform and found us a cab. Finally, we reached our destination, our hotel, Kufri Holiday Resorts. After resting in the hotel we went to the scandal point where the guide told us that one of the officer's wife ran away with an Indian prince! The next couple of days, we spent on "Mall Road", where we shopped and generally freaked out. In the 3 days that we stayed the hotel staff was very friendly and amicable
So, my wife and I discussed quite a few options and then finally decided on our dream spot, Shimla (originally called "Simla"). Shimla is a beautiful and pristine hill station, located in north-west Himalayas of India and is a popular honeymoon spot for newly weds.
We begun our train journey from Delhi to Kolka (a small station). Here we got ourselves comfortable in fun looking toy train. The journey is 90km long, which includes 100+ tunnels (in which 1 tunnel was almost 1 kilometer long) in Barog and uses 500+ bridges to reach Shimla. It's a once in a lifetime experience!.
At Barog, the train halts for 10 minutes and it was good experience to see the staff serve breakfast, while other young couples were chugging along hand-in-hand. As I mentioned earlier Shimla and its neighbours, are quite the destination spot for a lot of couples.
We finally reached Shimla station, and the moment we got off the train, we could see a swarm of kashmiri potters. We got one and he guided us through the platform and found us a cab. Finally, we reached our destination, our hotel, Kufri Holiday Resorts. After resting in the hotel we went to the scandal point where the guide told us that one of the officer's wife ran away with an Indian prince! The next couple of days, we spent on "Mall Road", where we shopped and generally freaked out. In the 3 days that we stayed the hotel staff was very friendly and amicable
Holidays in Playa Blanca
At this time of year you may well be looking for where you're going to spend your summer holidays this year, looking for the perfect location to relax and take a break from working life. But with all the cheap flights and package deals available we're really spoiled for choice and it can be quite confusing with people and travel agents alike telling you which the "in" places are this year.
One such place that is highly recommended is the Island of Lanzarote, specifically the town of Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca gets it's name from it's star attraction; it's white sands beach, a popular tourist location boosted by being awarded the European Blue Flag due to it's cleanliness. This obviously make it ideal for family holidays where you can rest easy knowing the children will be safe playing on the beach while you top up your tan!
As well as the beaches in Playa Blanca, not far away are the beaches of Papagayo which has a unique protection law that prohibits developments on their beaches, this restriction serves to ensure that the beach is kept as nature intended, so if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas this is the place for you.
There are many more activities and sights to see in Playa Blanca away from its beaches though, with hiking being a popular activity, whilst you are walking around the Castillo de Las Coloradas, the castle on Eagle's Point you may well see some birds of prey; Barbary Falcons and Egyptian Vultures are known to fly in the area, although, curiously there are no Eagles.
If you're looking for places to stay near Playa Blanca there are plenty of holiday Rentals like homes and villas available, and with the prime location Playa Blanca is guaranteed to provide stunning views as well as a relaxed setting for your summer getaway. The added advantage of villa holiday rentals is that you aren't crammed into a skyscraper hotel like sardines and can have a truly relaxing holiday.
All in all Playa Blanca has everything you'd want from a holiday in the Canary Islands; plentiful sun, everlasting beaches and marinas and harbours providing amazing food. So this year if you're considering somewhere new for your holidays then consider discovering Playa Blanca in Lanzarote
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One such place that is highly recommended is the Island of Lanzarote, specifically the town of Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca gets it's name from it's star attraction; it's white sands beach, a popular tourist location boosted by being awarded the European Blue Flag due to it's cleanliness. This obviously make it ideal for family holidays where you can rest easy knowing the children will be safe playing on the beach while you top up your tan!
As well as the beaches in Playa Blanca, not far away are the beaches of Papagayo which has a unique protection law that prohibits developments on their beaches, this restriction serves to ensure that the beach is kept as nature intended, so if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas this is the place for you.
There are many more activities and sights to see in Playa Blanca away from its beaches though, with hiking being a popular activity, whilst you are walking around the Castillo de Las Coloradas, the castle on Eagle's Point you may well see some birds of prey; Barbary Falcons and Egyptian Vultures are known to fly in the area, although, curiously there are no Eagles.
If you're looking for places to stay near Playa Blanca there are plenty of holiday Rentals like homes and villas available, and with the prime location Playa Blanca is guaranteed to provide stunning views as well as a relaxed setting for your summer getaway. The added advantage of villa holiday rentals is that you aren't crammed into a skyscraper hotel like sardines and can have a truly relaxing holiday.
All in all Playa Blanca has everything you'd want from a holiday in the Canary Islands; plentiful sun, everlasting beaches and marinas and harbours providing amazing food. So this year if you're considering somewhere new for your holidays then consider discovering Playa Blanca in Lanzarote
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Shimla Manali Tours in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states of India. This beautiful north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is located in the heart of western Himalayas. The state is also known as the DEV BHOOMI (the land of gods). It has some of internationally known destinations that are perfect to spend holidays. There are tremendous options for tourism and adventure and sport sports activities in this beautiful hill station of India.
There are several captivating and charming destinations in Himachal Pradesh, such as; Chail, Chamba, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Kasauli, Khajjar, Kurfi, Kullu, Manali, Mandi, Shimla, Mashorba, Naldehra, Solan, Rohtang Pass, Kangra, Lahau, Spiti, Narkanda, etc. These destinations are so beautiful as if nature has created and decorated with very carefully without taking any mistake. Exploring these destinations provides pleasant experience of lifetime.
Though entire region of Himachal is captivating and charming but Shimla and Manali has gained tremendous popularity among tourists. Tourists from all over the world visit Himachal Pradesh for Shimla Manali tours every year. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was once the summer capital of British Raj. Today it is one of the most popular hill stations of India.
It is famous for snowcapped mountain peaks, apples orchards, pine forests, beautiful flowers, pleasant climate, and generous people. Colonial style cottages, wooden homes, wood-gabled buildings, architecturally beautiful structures, etc are also the added attractions of Shimla tours. The climate of this beautiful hill town is pleasant and it can be visited all around the year.
The Mall, the Ridge, the Tibetan Bazaar, beautiful hills, the Viceroy Lodge, etc are prime attractions of Shimla. A special delight to Shimla tour package is to travel by one of the few remaining mountain railways (the toy train to Shimla) in the world. The toy train journey will be a delightful experience of lifetime.
There is Manali at the distance of approximately 274 km from the capital city Shimla. It takes about 7 hours from Shimla by road. The journey through Manali to Shimla is itself very delightful as it provides wonderful opportunity to see several picturesque landscapes and mountain sceneries. I bet you will love to capture them in your camera.
Situated in the Kullu district Manali is one of the most popular and beautiful hill stations of India. Due to cool & pleasant climate, snow-capped mountain peaks, and beautiful landscapes it is often called as the Switzerland of India. Travellers from all over the world visit this beautiful hill town of the country.
Snow capped mountain peaks, apple orchards, lively valleys, beautiful temples, lovely lakes, gushing waterfalls, adventure & sports spots, meadows of wild flowers, etc team up together and create delightful ambiance for perfect holidays. Not only Manali, Kullu is also very popular among tourist coming for Manali tours. In fact, entire Kulu Manali region is exceptionally beautiful and worth visiting.
There are several Shimla and Manali tours packages available in the market offered by various travel agents tour operators. You can book one of them according to your needs and requirements. Be sure you tours to Himachal destinations like Shimla, Kullu and Manali will be a delightful experience of lifetime
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There are several captivating and charming destinations in Himachal Pradesh, such as; Chail, Chamba, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Kasauli, Khajjar, Kurfi, Kullu, Manali, Mandi, Shimla, Mashorba, Naldehra, Solan, Rohtang Pass, Kangra, Lahau, Spiti, Narkanda, etc. These destinations are so beautiful as if nature has created and decorated with very carefully without taking any mistake. Exploring these destinations provides pleasant experience of lifetime.
Though entire region of Himachal is captivating and charming but Shimla and Manali has gained tremendous popularity among tourists. Tourists from all over the world visit Himachal Pradesh for Shimla Manali tours every year. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was once the summer capital of British Raj. Today it is one of the most popular hill stations of India.
It is famous for snowcapped mountain peaks, apples orchards, pine forests, beautiful flowers, pleasant climate, and generous people. Colonial style cottages, wooden homes, wood-gabled buildings, architecturally beautiful structures, etc are also the added attractions of Shimla tours. The climate of this beautiful hill town is pleasant and it can be visited all around the year.
The Mall, the Ridge, the Tibetan Bazaar, beautiful hills, the Viceroy Lodge, etc are prime attractions of Shimla. A special delight to Shimla tour package is to travel by one of the few remaining mountain railways (the toy train to Shimla) in the world. The toy train journey will be a delightful experience of lifetime.
There is Manali at the distance of approximately 274 km from the capital city Shimla. It takes about 7 hours from Shimla by road. The journey through Manali to Shimla is itself very delightful as it provides wonderful opportunity to see several picturesque landscapes and mountain sceneries. I bet you will love to capture them in your camera.
Situated in the Kullu district Manali is one of the most popular and beautiful hill stations of India. Due to cool & pleasant climate, snow-capped mountain peaks, and beautiful landscapes it is often called as the Switzerland of India. Travellers from all over the world visit this beautiful hill town of the country.
Snow capped mountain peaks, apple orchards, lively valleys, beautiful temples, lovely lakes, gushing waterfalls, adventure & sports spots, meadows of wild flowers, etc team up together and create delightful ambiance for perfect holidays. Not only Manali, Kullu is also very popular among tourist coming for Manali tours. In fact, entire Kulu Manali region is exceptionally beautiful and worth visiting.
There are several Shimla and Manali tours packages available in the market offered by various travel agents tour operators. You can book one of them according to your needs and requirements. Be sure you tours to Himachal destinations like Shimla, Kullu and Manali will be a delightful experience of lifetime
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