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Village Tour to India

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:55:49 +0000

Get on the village tour to India to discover the rustic charms of the country. The warm village folk leave no stone unturned to bring the gleeful smile on your face. Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the scenic and tranquil surroundings or engage in numerous cultural activities. Village tour to India let you explore the distinguished lifestyle and of the traditional rural people.

Village Tour To Haryana : The state of Haryana enjoys the rich and glorious culture of India. Step into the world where you will discover the lush green fields with the spurt of fresh air on your face. Enjoy the impressive folk dances and be a part of the vivacious fairs and festivals, which are famous in this area. Villages in Haryana have the proud history that dates back to the vedic times. The rural folk in Haryana are the simple people living the uncomplicated life. You can witness the pretty ladies in the brightly colored saris plowing in the fields.

Religion plays an important life in the villagers in Haryana. If you are brought up with the strong religious background than, it is not uncommon for you to make a quick step, over at the local temple. In the state like Haryana, buffalo is the most useful beast. In the narrow muddy terraced, paddy fields, where the modern tractors get bogged down in no time, the buffalo with the good keeper can do wonders. Invariably there would be wrestling bouts towards the close of the day attracting the largest crowd. Suraj- Kund, Badkhal Lake, Kurushetra, and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary are some of the must visit destinations in Haryana.

Village Tour to Rajasthan : On your tour to India, enjoy the colorful life of the vibrant Rajasthan. Be it rugged forts, monuments, palaces and temples, sand dunes, music or the folk dances, village tour to Rajasthan offers you everything under the desert sun. Witness the men in turbans and the womens in the multi-colored costumes. You will be enchanted by the simplicity of the people’s lifestyle in the villages of Rajasthan. The mornings are as vibrant as the evenings. Some of the larger markets in the villages are a jumble of sights, smells and sounds and well worth a visit.

If you have enough time to spend, travel to Rajasthan, you can also take the jeep drive to stroll the villages. Outside the window, you get a breathtaking view of nature and people busy in their daily chores. Any time you can stop at in any village and enjoy the authentic Rajasthani cuisine – experience the Indian hospitality at its heart. If you have the spiritual bent of mind and wish to visit some of the religious places bathed in age old myths and legends, a short travel to Rajasthan villages can be your best bet. A lot of people travel to Rajasthan to shop for the handicrafts products, popular in this area. Witness the women chatting around the well side while digging the water and the men seated under the shade of the tree. Your visit to Rajasthan is incomplete without taking the bumpy ride on the back of the camel. Rajasthan offers lots of fairs and festivals for you to enjoy like the camel festival, Pushkar fair, desert festival and many more.

By: Aparana Chauhan

Top Ten Places to Visit in Kerala, India

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:08:07 +0000

Kerala, the land of coconuts, also called as God’s own Country, is situated between the Arabian Sea at the west and the Western Ghats to the East, on the southern region of India in Asia. Kerala is India’s cleanest and most advanced society with hundred percent literacy. The whole Kerala is blessed with abundant natural beauty.

1. Munnar – The beautiful hill station of Kerala, with vast tea plantation, is a paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, photographers, and campers is in Idukki. You can also enjoy a fantastic boating in the beautiful Madupetty Lake, visit Eravikulam National Park and see Nilgiri Tahrs in groups, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kumili, and more.

2. Kottayam – the much sought after holiday destination of backwater at Kumarakom. You can also visit the popular bird sanctuary here, enjoying the breath taking beauty of the surrounding Vembanad Lake, Peermad Health Resorts, Idukki Reservoir, one of the major Hydroelectric projects in Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady, the famous Pilgrim centre at Sabarimala.

3. Kochi (Cochin), the queen of Arabian Sea has a lot to offer, such as Chinese net, Kochi Fort, St.Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, temples, museums and more.

4. Thiruvananthapuram, (Trivandrum) – The capital city of Kerala has a lot to offer – Beaches like Kovalam, Shanghumugham, Varkala, Temples, Museums, Palaces, Veli tourist village, Kalari Payattu, and more. Also beautiful Kollam (Quilon) with Museums, Beaches, Ashtamudi Lake , Temples and Wildlife, is not far away.

5. Kannur (Cannanore) – Arabain Sea washing the sands on the long beaches like Muzhappilangad with drive-in facilities, and other beaches; Ezhimala hill with medicinal herbs, Pazhassinikadavu Snake Park, Pazhassi Dam, Temples, Arakkal Kottaram and Ayurveda Resorts. You can also visit the nearby fishing village Beypore to see the fishermen building the wooden country boats, and Thalassery (Tellicherry) just 70 kms away, the Church built by the famous European Scholar of Malayalam Dr. Gundert, and Gundert Bungalow.

6. Kozhikode (Calicut) – Historic town on Malabar coast, Beaches like Kappad, Museums and Art Galleries, Temples, trekking, backwater and more.

7. Wayanad – Plantations of coffee, tea, pepper, rubber and cardamom, the hillock at Kalpetta with Jain cave shrines, Sulthan Bathery, magnificent glass temple at Koottamunda, Chembra Peak, Pazhassi Tourist Resort, Vyittri, Lakkidi, and the famous Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary.

8. Thrissur – Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, Kerala Kala Mandalam at Cheruthuruthi for teaching classical dance in Gurukul system, Punnathur Kotta, and Vadakkunnatha Shiva Temple, and Thrissur Pooram.

9. Alappuzha – popularly called as the Venice of the East, with intricate net work of canals, backwaters, and bridges, along the Vembanad Lake. Beach, Nehru Boat Race and more Aranmula Vallom Kali, Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple, Aranmula Partha Sarathy temple, special metal mirrors called “Aranmula Kannadi”, Mannarshala Snake Temple.

10. Palakkad – Picturesque place at the foot of Western Ghats is the Gateway to Kerala, with misty mountains, rivers and forests. Apart from Palkkad Fort, Kalpathi Shiva Temple and Malampuzha Dam, wildlife sanctuaries like Parambikulam and Silent Valley National Park are also here.

During the harvest festival Onam, the beauty of Kerala further enhances and becomes more colorful.

By: Lakshmi Menon

Popular Bird Sanctuaries of South India

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:14:31 +0000

South India is a great destination for bird watchers. There are many bird sanctuaries in South India.

Most of them are in the periphery of wildlife sanctuaries and national Parks. Some of the popular Bird sanctuaries are here.

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is one of the popular National Parks in Kerala, South India. It is located on the northern bank of River Periyar. The famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali designed this sanctuary. It is home for birds like Indian Roller, Cukoo, Common Snipe, Crow Pheasant, Jungle Nightjar, Kite, Grey Drongo, Malabar Trogon etc.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Located on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. It is home for local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, and migratory birds like the siberian stork, Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, egret, darter, heron and teal.

Vedathangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedathangal Bird Sanctuary is the oldest Bird Sanctuary in India, located in Tamil Nadu, another southern state of India. This sanctuary can be visited on the way to Mamalapuram, which is just 53 kms away and 85 kms from Chennai. Every year, a large number of migratory birds like Grey Heron, Cormorant, Egrets, Darter, Open-billed Stork, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Grebes, Night Herons and Grey Pelican visit this Sanctuary. It is home for other birds like Cormorants, Darters, Herons, egrets, Open billed Storck, White Ibis, little Grebe, Indian Moorhen, Black Winged Stilts etc.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is another important tourist destination. The sanctuary is now a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers. It is a small sanctuary, comprising six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River, and is very close of the historic town Srirangapatana. Birds like Painted Stork, Asian Openbill Stork, Common Spoonbill, Woolly-necked Stork, Black-headed Ibis, White Ibis, Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Shag, Stork-billed Kingfisher and other common birds like egrets, cormorants, Oriental Darter, and herons are here.

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary is located 33kms south of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, another southern state of India. Kunthakulam is a small and natural scenic village, which is covered with natural forests and ponds. Many birds migrate here during January to April from countries like Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, and Australia.

Kawal Sanctuary

Located 50-kms from Mancherial in Andhra Pradesh, another southern State of India, Kawal Sanctuary is home for birds like Peacocks, Patridges, Quails, Vultures, Eagles, Kites, Owls, Mynas, Pigeons, Tree – pies, Kingfishers. Also animals like Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger etc are here.

Kolleru Bird Sanctuary

Situated in Andhra Pradesh in Godavari District, 60 kms from Vijayawada, this picturesque bird sanctuary of India is a great tourist attraction. The prime attraction of birds are Painted storks, open bill storks, Grey Herons, cormorants, white Ibises, glossy Ibises, egrets, Reef Herons, Ducks, Coots, Shovellers, Terns, Jacanas, Moorhens etc.

Manjira Bird Sanctuary

Located near Sangareddy in Medak District, Andhra Pradesh (50-km From Hyderabad), the Manjira Bird Sanctuary is a haven to a variety of migratory as well as domestic feathered species. The birds include Painted Storks, Herons, Coots, Teals, Cormorants, Pochards, Black and White Ibises, Spoon Bills, Open Billed Storks etc.

By: Lakshmi Menon

Goa Tour on India Tours and Travels

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:32:45 +0000

Popularly described as the Pearl of Orient, Goa is the abode of scenic beauty and many tourist spots, intricate churches, terrific temples, exotic flora and fauna, evergreen hill and mountains and many more. It is globally famous for its pristine beaches fringed by the swaying palm and other leafy trees that create heavenly ambiance for tourists to enjoy the Goa vacation in a delightful and memorable way. It is visited by tourists all the year round making Goa the tourist destination of all seasons. Come to this state once and it is sure you will love to be back year after year to explore the beauty of the beaches and its amazing tourism options.

Goa is predominantly known for its fun filled beaches that offer tourists to enjoy sometime of their life with immense happiness. The beaches creates amiable ambiance for tourists to enjoy the fulfilled beach activities along the silver coastline. You can sit under the umbrella of the beach and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding. You can enjoy fun filled activities like swimming, angling, motorboat tour, beach volleyball, football and many other delightful beach activities can be enjoyed on the seashore of Goa beaches. Well for honeymooners and newly wedded couples beaches of goa creates heavenly ambiance. It is the most favored destination and offers couples to spend time in a romantic way to make the honeymoon tour Goa an experience of lifetime.

Exotic flora and fauna of the state also helps in the boom of Goa tourism. Most of the forest here is owned by the government making it most protected and safe place for the wildlife species. In the year 1999 the National Geographic Magazine compared the vegetation of Goa with Amazing and Congo basin. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary, Mandovi- Zaruri Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondala Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, etc are the most admired wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state. Tourists can enjoy safari inside these national parks and sanctuaries to spot the wild in their natural home. You can also spot various colourful species of birds twittering in the jungle, flying here and there and some singing in the melodious tune. Enjoying safari in these exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state will truly be the delightful experience of tour in Goa.

Well if you know Goa only for its pristine beaches and exotic flora and fauna then you are missing the best part of the Goa vacation. This tiny state of India is also famous for its Heritage monuments and churches which till date preserves the essence of the Portuguese presence in Goa. Intricate churches with beautiful glass works and beautiful designed lures the heart of tourists. Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, St Francis of Assisi, St Cajetan, the tower of St. Augustine, etc are some of the finest churches in Goa. These are internationally known heritage sites which depicts the rich cultural heritage of India.

Beside these tours in Goa is made more delightful and memorable by the warm hospitality and world class accommodation facilities offered by the Goa hotels. Most of the hotels in Goa offer the scenic and picturesque view of the beaches making tourists stay in the hotel more memorable and enjoyable. There are many more to explore on Goa tours which can hardly be described with words but it is better experienced. Tour operators provide gamut of tailor made Goa packages for tourists to enjoy vacation in Goa in a delightful and memorable way. Overall we can say that holiday vacation in Goa the beach capital of India is a lifetime experience.

By: Terence Lewis

Travel India Palace on Wheels Tour – Luxury Train Tour in India

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:33:12 +0000

Palace on wheels tour is a luxury train tour in India, covers the famous tourist destinations in India – Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra. This luxury train tour starts on Wednesday and the journey ends also on Wednesday. To take a delightful experience through palace on wheels in travel India, you will have to arrive at Delhi Cantt Railway Station to board palace on wheels. This luxury tour in India takes the duration of 7 nights and 8 days.

Palace on Wheels tour is an attention-grabbing journey now emblazoned in ones mind. The most specialties of this luxury train are dinning, night staying, spa, yoga etc at the board. In this luxury train tour in India you will have the golden opportunity of seeing beautiful sights. The most famous tourist circuit of India “Golden Triangle Tour” is covered. This famous tourist circuit provides one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal, ‘Palace of Winds’ Hawa Mahal, and the tallest Qutub Minar of the world and many more these like magnificent buildings.

Palace on wheels stops one day on one tourist destination for the sake of seeing the famous buildings, temple, monuments, lakes garden and the list goes on. Breakfast is served at the board in every morning and also dinner of every night is offered at the board. But for lunch you have to book hotel at the palace where you are on a tour. You can also visit the world famous bird-sanctuary in Bharatpur.

Your journey starts from national as well as political capital city Delhi to Udaipur to Taj City Agra. Within eight days tour you visit Taj Mahal which is the symbol of love in Agra, Hawa Mahal & Amber Fort in Jaipur famous for its colourful bazaars, forts, havelies. The city of lakes Udaipur, Chittaurgarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort are also the major destinadtions to visit.

If you are nationwide or globally travelogue and have a desire for travel India, don’t miss the opportunity of taking luxurious and delightful journey in palace on wheels that covers the major designations of India. The journey offers the occasion of visiting Taj Mahal one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

By: Pradeep Kumar Sharma

Wildlife Sanctuaries of South India

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:13 +0000

The best part with wildlife sanctuaries in south India is that they have awaken interest in wildlife even in persons who have not so far been much concerned with the great struggle fought for conservation. They showcase the beauty & grace of the denizens of the forests and something of the high drama of life itself.

Overview

The rich wildlife of this region of India – comprising states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pondicherry and Andhra Pradesh – is a big hit with tourists from across the globe. The sumptuousness in the wildlife comes with the varied climate and topography. March to October is the best season to explore the wildlife sanctuaries.

It is an incredible land with amazing wildlife destinations in its sleeves. A home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, this region is truly a paradise for wildlife buffs.Visit this enchanting land and treat your senses with a variety of wildlife, including the endangered ones. Capture the delightful sights of the colorful birds and fascinating animals in your camera and make your own record of golden memories to take back home. Here you will find adventure in plenty!

Major Wildlife Sanctuaries

The legacy of exotic wild animals that we have inherited in our forests in this region of the country is controlled by several wildlife sanctuaries & national parks. In its diversity of life forms, India is the second largest country of the world. Some of the best wildlife sanctuaries of South India are:

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) Periya Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka) Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka) Crocodile Bank (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) Kumarakam Bird Sanctuary (Kerala) Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)

By: Sanjog KR