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Explore the Unbelievable Charm of Goa on an India Tour

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:43 +0000

Planning for a trip to India to enjoy your vacation in a delightful and memorable way? Come to Goa in India the tiny state well known for its amazing beauty of nature, pristine beaches, wildlife parks and sanctuaries, UNESCO World Heritage Site and many other tourism attractions. The state or Goa is visited by tourists from all the nook and corner of the world to enjoy vacation in a delightful way. Come to Goa once and it is sure you will love to come time and again to explore its amazing beauty.

Goa is predominantly known for its fun filled beaches which form the major attraction of the state. There are around 39 beaches and all of them are well known for their uniqueness, beauty and attractions. Some of the well known beaches of the state are Baga Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Arjuna Beach, Candolim Beach, Palolem Beach, Calangute Beach, Agunda Beach, etc. These beaches are internationally famous and gather the national and international tourist all the year round. These are several other beaches which are exotically beautiful and deserve the admiration of the tourists coming for Goa beach tours.

Beaches of Goa creates heavenly ambiance for tourists to enjoy holiday vacation and beach sports in a delightful and memorable way. One can enjoy parasailing, surfing, swimming in the azure blue water, beach volleyball, scuba diving, wind surfing, angling, deep sea fishing, etc the delightful at the same time adventure sports in pristine beach of Goa. For honeymooners Goa beaches are no less than a heaven. They lovely ambiance and the panoramic view of the surrounding creates heavenly ambiance for the couples to make love and enjoy romantic time along the beaches to make the bond of love stronger. Come and celebrate your honeymoon in this beautiful state of Goa and make the give a great beginning to your new marriage life. Honeymoon vacations in Goa are lifetime experiences; come together and add some magical moments to your life.

Beside these the state is also well known for its exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries. The exotic sanctuaries are the safe home of the varied wildlife animals, birds and creatures. One can enjoy thrilling wildlife safari in these wildlife sanctuaries to spot varied wildlife species in their natural home. Don’t forget to take camera with you to capture the astonishing move of the animals in the jungle. Capture the view of the monkey jumping here and there showing their unusual tricks. Jackals, Foxes, deers, flying foxes, crocodiles, turtles, etc can also be spotted in these wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state.

Well the state is also famous for its forts, churches and terrific temples which depict the presence of Portuguese in India. The most interesting fact is that Goa got independence much later, though India was independence during 1947. So this beautiful and tiny state has good number of forts which are also the major tourist attraction in Goa. The most famous one is the Basilica of Bom Jesus which attracts great number of tourists is a declared world heritage site. Come once catch the view of the amazing architectural beauty that depicts the love of the Portuguese towards art and culture.

Well if you are planning for tours and travels in Goa you are most welcome in this beauty state. Enjoy the holidays that you have never experience before by booking one from the many Goa tour packages. Enjoying holidays in Goa will truly be the delightful experience which you will love to cherish throughout your lifetime.

By: Rajesh Kumar Sinha

Tour to Delhi, India

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:21:45 +0000

Delhi is the capital city of India with a historical background. Its existence is said to be more than 5,000 years old. Centuries ago, Delhi used to be known by the name of Indraprastha. Delhi has been the hub of political activities of India from times immemorial.

Climate of Delhi

Delhi has a harsh climate with scorching aridity in summers and frigid cold in winter months. Monsoons deluge Delhi in the months of July and August. Temperature in Delhi surges up to 45 degree celsius in summer months from April to June and dips into minus during winters, in the months of December, January and February. Thick fog also covers the city in winter season.

Though Delhi can be visited by travelers throughout the year but the period from February to April and from September to November are best for Delhi travel.

Main Attractions of Delhi

Red Fort

Red Fort, which is also famous by the name of Lal Qila, is one of the major attractions for the visitors during Delhi tour. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 by using red sandstone. Some of the main buildings inside the fort are Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Mumtaj Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal and Hyat Baksh Bagh.

Qutab Minar

Qutab Minar is a 72.5 meter minaret and is said to be the tallest minaret in the world, when it was constructed during the period from 1193 to 1368. It was built by Qutab-ud-din-Aibak. Qutab Complex has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It is a must visit site during Delhi tour.

India Gate

India Gate is situated in the heart of New Delhi and is the largest war memorial of India. It is originally known as All India War Memorial, which commemorates 90,000 soldiers of British Indian Army who lost their lives in the first World War while fighting for the Indian Empire. After achieving independence in 1947, India Gate became Indian Army’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is famous by the name of ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti.’

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is the principal mosque in India which is located in Old Delhi. It was completed in 1656 AD and was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of Jama Masjid can accommodate around 25,000 worshipers. Jama Masjid is 261 feet tall and 90 feet wide and faces towards West. It was completed by 5,000 workers in six years period. The mosque also houses a copy of Quran which has been written on Deer skin. This is also one of the must visit sites for visitors during Delhi travel.

Lotus Temple

Lotus temple, which is also known by the name of Bahai Temple, is a marvelous architectural piece constructed in the shape of Lotus flower. Construction of Lotus temple was completed in 1986 and since then it has attracted millions of visitors across the world. It has been constructed by using marble, dolomite, cement and sand. Persian architect from Canada, Fariborz Sahba, is the main architect of the Lotus temple.

Akshardham Temple

Akshardham temple, which is also famous by the name of Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. It was consecrated in November 2005 and has been constructed by Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble, without any support of steel and concrete. The main monument, which is situated at the centre of the complex, is 43 meter high, 96 meter wide and 110 meter long. The temple has become center of attraction for almost all the visitors during Delhi travel.

Accessibility

Air: Indira Gandhi International and Domestic Airport is the main centre of arrival and departure of domestic as well as international tourists traveling Delhi. It is connected by most of the airlines from Indian cities and foreign countries on daily basis.

Rail: Delhi has three major railway stations New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin. Passengers travelling Delhi can catch trains from these three railway stations to almost all cities in India.

Road: There are three main Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) in Delhi namely Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar. Visitors can take buses to almost all the cities of North India from these ISBTs.

By: Sanjeev Verma

Kaziranga Park Travel Guide

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:53:50 +0000

Kaziranga Park is situated in Assam, India. It is popular for its rhinoceros, specifically the Indian Single-Horned Rhinos. This park is considered as one of India’s oldest national parks, making it a World Heritage Site.

Ever since its establishment in 1974, the park has hosted a diverse and rich population of nearly nine species of amphibians; forty-two species of fish; twenty-seven species of reptiles and thirty-five species of mammals consisting of 86 tigers, 1552 rhinos, 1048 elephants, 486 swamp deer and 1431 buffalos – all estimated during the 1999 to 2002 census. As for the species of flora, you’ll find 546 species here.

Due to the tall, dense grass, it may be seldom for visitors to see tigers but there is one tiger per 5 kilometers within the park. The real stars of Kaziranga Park are the rhinoceros. In fact, the park has one amongst the very last population of the wild Asian water buffalo is here. Apart from this species, there are also a lot of feral descendants for the domesticated water buffalos and storks.

Typically, the climate in Kaziranga Park is tropical but it can vary with hot, humid summers (April-June) and cold night to warm winters (November-January). During the monsoon season (June-August) though, the park experiences floods from the Brahmaputra. At this time, the park is inaccessible. The best time for visiting the park is either from the months of September to October or from February to March.

Kaziranga Park Tours and Activities

To see the many species of wildlife like wild buffalos, one-horned rhinos, barasingha and hog deer, you can either take a jeep safari or elephant safari adventure tour. For a jeep ride, the fee is around Rs 850 which is inclusive of the Rs 200 entry fees and for fuel. For the elephant ride, it’s Rs 180 for each person, starting early in the morning and lasting for about an hour. If you’ll be bringing a camera, there is a charge of Rs 50.

When visiting the park, it is best to stay in one of the local lodges like the Diphlu River Lodge or Wild Grass Resort. They have great music every night and nice food rounds every day.

Spend a day of shopping for various local handicrafts and forest products. There are stores close to the Mihimukh entrance and in Kohora. For the gastronomic side, there are only limited restaurants in the area; however, most tourist lodges provide their own food facility. There is also a resting place meant for network buses wherein food is accessible even to non-passengers.

There are also a lot of wine shops in Kohora although they’re quite expensive and chilled bottle isn’t always accessible due to frequent power shortage.

Kaziranga Park Accommodations

Amongst many resorts near Kaziranga Park many tourists regard Wild Grass Resort as the best place to stay in. They have very beautiful grounds and specialist guides to assist you. It features that Jungle-resort-Old world charm environment. The rooms are comfortable and large; the staffs are efficient but there’s no cable TV available. It is situated close to the highway. You can even call them and they can pick you up from the highway. Their phone number is 0091-3776-262085.

Aside from Wild Grass Resort, there are also government tourist lodges such as Prantik, Bonani and Bonoshee. For inquiries and reservations, the phone number of Bonani is 03776-262429. You can contact Aranya at 03776-262429. The number of Bagori is 03672-283463 and the number of Kohora is 03776-262428.

There are also private resorts situated near the park like Landmark Woods. For inquiries, call them at +91-9957189228 or 9957189229.

By: David Urmann

Delightful Tour to South India

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:41:35 +0000

South India is culturally one of the most advanced parts of the country. Be it in education, development or tourism Industry southern part of India holds most of the credit. Well if you dreaming for delightful vacation visit to the southern part of the India where you will find the destinations of your choice. This part of the country has diverse geographical feature and its astonishing tourism options appeals tourists from all over the world for tours and travels in India. The magnificent monuments, lovely beaches fringed by palm trees, exotic wildlife, picturesque hill stations, ayurvedic and spa centres are all in the south India tours.

Talking about the holiday vacation in south of India, temples are the major attraction which depicts architectural splendor and the cultural wealth of the country. Kanchipuram, Trichy, Mahabalipuram, Chennai, Kerala, Tamilnadu Madurai, etc are some of the major destination of the South India temple tours. In Madurai you can see the internationally famous Meenakshi temple which is also a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is no doubt that the beaches of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka are internationally famous. Beach lovers, watersports lovers, honeymooners, vacationers, nature lovers, etc can relish and enjoy some time of their life with immense happiness. One can enjoy the fulfilled activities like beach volleyball, wind surfing, leisure walk, sit on the chair and enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding. Not only that you can also enjoy adventurous watersports like motor boat tour, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, speed boat race, etc.

For honeymooners south India beach tour is a heavenly experience. Couples can enjoy romantic time along the lovely beaches fringed by the palm and coconut trees. Make the most of your honeymoon tour by making it even more special enjoying moonlit dinner along the beaches. Not only that you can also be the part of the special party arranged by the hotels and beach resorts. So much fun activities are inscribed along the pristine beaches that one can have lifetime experience with the south India beach tours.

Your tour to south India will be incomplete without exploring the exotic flora and fauna preserved in the exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries. On your South India tour you can visit to some of these national parks which are well known for housing varied wildlife species, birds and rarest of rare species. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Crocodile Bank, Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Viralimalai Sanctuary, Nagarhole National park, Bandipur National Park, etc are some of the most visited National parks of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. There are several other well known parks and sanctuaries in this region which you can visit during your tours and travels to the south India.

Southern part of India is wholly dominated by the beauty of nature and the picturesque hill stations. The exhilarating beauty of the hill stations attracts tourists from all over the world for tours to the south. Munnar in Kerala is well known for its exotic beauty, sprawling tea gardens, coffee plantation and the scenic markets sailing the fresh vegetables and oranges. Ooty, Nilgiri Hills, Kodaikanal of Tamilnadu are also well known for their scintillating beauty.

Tours and travels in south India is a lifetime experience. Well of you ready to experience this pleasure you are most welcome. Tour operators and travel agencies offer several tailor made south India tour packages to the tourists coming from all over the world for holiday vacation in this region. Book any one tour package of your choice and enjoy your holiday vacation in a delightful and memorable way.

By: Rajesh Kumar Sinha