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Darjeeling Tour – Cream of the Crop in North East India

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:40:38 +0000

“Divine nature has blessed all the places on this earth. Beauty should lie in your eyes to admire some place or the other.”

Planning for your honeymoon, or a relaxing family trip, or even a freak out vacation with friends – choose a north east India tour package, and visit Darjeeling. This fascinating place is best known for Buddhist monasteries, tea plantations, ride on the chairlift, shopping in the colourful markets and trekking to high altitude spots. Popular as one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world, Darjeeling also has a unique feature of toy train, which takes you from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling through scenic valleys.

Prominent Attractions

The word ‘Darjeeling’ is derived from Tibetian word ‘Dorje’ which means ‘a precious stone or ecclesiastical scepter’ (which is emblematic of the thunderbolt of Indra), and ‘ling’ means ‘a place’. Therefore, Darjeeling literally means the land of the thunderbolt.

War Memorial

Constructed in the memory of brave soldiers who died in wars, War Memorial is worth a visit. It also offers picturesque views of snowy peaks in the backdrop.

Lloyds Botanical Garden

Serving as a family picnic spot, this colourful garden is located below the Market Motor Stand. Various Himalayan plants, flowers, orchids etc. can be spotted here.

The Shrubbery

Located on the Jawahar Parbat behind Raj Bhawan, the Shrubbery is also a beautiful garden offering magnificent views of Kanchenjunga Range and Singla Valley.

Happy Valley Tea Estate

Darjeeling and the nearby areas comprise of about 70 tea gardens, out of which Happy Valley is the nearest (3 km). One can also see the processing of the world famous Darjeeling tea here.

Moreover, all the native people in Darjeeling are addicted to festivities. They celebrate Lepcha/Bhutia New Year’s Day (1st week of January), Losar Tibetan New Year’s Day (February) and Durga Puja/Dussehra with full vigor and enthusiasm.

If you are more inclined towards sightseeing, March to May and September to November is considered the best season to plan a trip to Darjeeling. Tourists also love to get photographed with the snow-clad peaks of Himalayas in backdrop while wearing local attires.

By: Sanjog KR

India Tour Destinations

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:03:49 +0000

India has everything for all kind of tourists from spiritual, adventure or just to relax for sometime. You name it and we got it. Every corner has its own specialty but the two best spots which a tourist must stay while coming to India are Kodayala, Rishikesh for the ultimate adventure destination and Kerala backwaters for complete relaxation of mind, body and soul. In the north of India, the beautiful place of Kodayala lies in Uttarakhand just 100 kms ahead from Rishikesh. The place is situated in the best of the natural surroundings and camping around is the experience of a lifetime. The fresh water of river Ganga flows near your camp that makes the stay worth living. One can enjoy some amazing activities like river rafting, kayaking and water diving. The night is beautiful with stars all around you and bonfire is a must there. The shores attract you and the whole surrounding is breathtaking. And the holy dip in river Ganga just sums up your journey all the more.

The second ultimate destination to visit is Kerala backwaters, in south of India, truly heaven on earth. One can just stay in their houseboat and relax whole day without doing anything. The perfect way to rejuvenate your body is to get a Kerala massage, a must for a complete body relaxation. You can sit on your boat and catch the fresh fish caught for a perfect dining experience. And the greenery all around just accomplish your perfect trip to India which you will remember all your life.

So come to India and see some amazingly beautiful places which will make you visit to India every year.

By: Kaushal Kishore

Travel to India – A Perfect Destination for Your Memorable Holiday

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:03 +0000

Since historic ages, India had been a popular destination of tourist interest. It had been attracted tourists, backpackers, vacationers, honeymooners, nature lovers, business men, merchants, etc from all over the world. India has been gifted with a lot of tourism options and has something for every tourist. Snow-capped mountain peaks, breathtaking beaches, rich cultural heritage, blazing deserts, rich flora and fauna, diverse & picturesque landscapes, pilgrimage centers, spots for adventure & sports, lovely lakes, magnificent hotels and excellent accommodation, etc are enough to make India one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world.

On your India tour, in whatever part or states of India, you will travel in you will find something extra and something new to please you. Every region and state of India has something to offer its visitors. Rajasthan (famous for magnificent forts & palaces, deserts and rich culture & tradition), Goa (famous for exotic beaches, churches, etc), Kerala (famous for breathtakingly beautiful beaches, backwater, natural beauty, etc), Kashmir (famous for extraordinary natural beauty), Himachal Pradesh (famous for beautiful hill stations), Uttaranchal (famous for natural beauty and hill stations), Uttar Pradesh (the home of India’s star attractions – Taj Mahal), etc are some major tourist destinations which you love to visit during your India tours.

To have a comfortable and hassle free India tour and glimpse of tourism in India, you can opt for good services of India travel agents . There are a number of travel agents in India which offers good services. They also offer useful information on India travel guide and India travel packages according to your preference and choice. You can select India travel packages according to theme like heritage tours, adventure tours, monument tours, historic tours, cultural tours, wildlife expedition, pilgrimage tours, trekking tours, beach tours, etc. In fact, India tourism has something for every tourist. Even honeymooners and newly wedded couples prefer to enjoy their honeymoon holiday in India.

India travel agents can assist you to choose your right tour package according to your preference and choice. If you too have decided to travel to India, it is advisable, opt for services of a good India travel agent and book your tour packages well in advance so that you can avoid last minute disappointment and travel in the country in more and more convenient way. Keep it mind; always select a good India tour operator or travel agent, who has experience, excellent infrastructure, dedication and who is real professional to plan your precious India tours.

By: Michael Braganza

India Tour – Visit Special Tiger Tour in India

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:44:20 +0000

The topographical diversity of the India makes it a comfortable abode for numerous species of birds and animals. The country is brimming with around 80 National Parks and 441 Sanctuaries preserving the shelters of all these species.The furious of them all, Tiger with a regal countenance arouses a sense of fear and excitement in all kinds of travellers. High on adventure dose, a tiger tour in India avails numerous opportunities to sight this creature of the wilds. Instead of watching them at zoo, an adventure or nature lover would surely love to watch them in their natural habitat free and wild for which opting for a tiger safari in India is ideal choice.

The country is blessed with numerous tiger reserves sheltering the now diminishing population of Tigers. Under Project Tiger a preservation plan was implemented in order to maintain and even raise the population of tigers in Indian jungles. India jungle tour excites wildlife lovers the most and tiger safari will be the most adventurous exercise.

Amongst those having the widest population of tigers includes Corbett National Park. Situated at the foothills of Himalayas at the hill station of Ram Nagar, Corbett National Park mainly aims at protecting and flourishing tigers especially the endangered Bengal Tiger. With its hills and grasslands, water bodies and numerous animal species the park is heaven for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts and thus should not be missed on one’s tiger tour itinerary in India. The park contains 488 species of plants and a wide range of fauna therefore is a fine eco tourism destination preferred by many opting for India jungle tour.

A Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh state of India, Kanha National Park is home to Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, Barasingha and many other species of wild animals. The jungle of Bandhavgarh is a lowland forest covered densely with sal and other mixed forest trees. Tigers are found in aplenty here around 131 were seen in 2006 and thus the park provide ample opportunity for tiger sighting tour in India. Other mammals found in the park include ruddy mongoose, Small Indian civet, Bengal fox, golden jackal, Indian pangolin and more.

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most popular national parks in India. The park is well known round the world for its large biodiversity and the high density of tiger population. The park is known for housing the highest population of tiger in India. Bandhavgarh also homes the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world. Many of its tigers have made it to the cover pages of National Geographic magazine and thus attract wildlife photography lovers from all over the world.

By: Gets Anil Chand