Tuesday 29 May 2012

Golden Triangle with Temples & Wild Life Luxury India Tour

Golden Triangle with Temples & Wild Life Luxury India Tour

Golden Triangle with Temples & Wild Life Luxury Tour 14 Days

Itinerary

Our Luxury itineraries below are bare-bone versions & only state the essentials like travel duration, sites you can visit for sightseeing and the route. For more detailed itineraries please request from our website or via call. While all these luxury tours are guided, it also allows you to customize your day to day schedule, change your hotels, add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience.

Day 01 : : Arrive New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, As per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. After some rest, day city tour. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : : New Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : : New Delhi To Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer from New Delhi to Jaipur [235 Km, 5.5 Hrs.], arrive Jaipur and check in hotel, day at your rest, evening free to visit the local markets for shopping, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : : Jaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour, excursion to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : : Jaipur To Ranthambhore
After breakfast drive from Jaipur to Ranthambhore [145 Km, 3 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, day at your rest, evening free to visit the temple and old fort in Ranthambhore. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06 : : Ranthambhore
Early morning go for Jungle Safari, return back to hotel, take rest, evening again go for Jungle Safari, evening free to relax, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07 : : ; Ranthambhore To Agra
After breakfast, transfer from Ranthambhore to Agra [250 Km, 4.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive Agra and check in hotel, take rest, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : : Agra
After breakfast, day city tour to visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 : : Agra To Khajuraho
After early breakfast, transfer to Agra station to take a short train ride to Jhansi, arrive Jhansi, pick up and transfer to Khajuraho [175 Km, 4-5 Hrs.], arrive Khajuraho and check in hotel, take rest, evening free to visit the light and sound show of Khajuraho temples, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10 : : Khajuraho
Moning after breakfast, Half day tour to visit the Khajuraho Temples Western Group (Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Lakshamana Temple, Matangeshwara Temple). Eastern Group ( Parsavanatha Temple,  Ghantai Temple, Adinatha Temple). Southern Group (Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple), Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11 : : Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, transfer from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh [240 Km, 4-5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, day at your rest and relax, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12 : : Bandhavgarh
Early morning go for jungle safari, return to hotel, take some rest and again evening go for jungle safari, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 13 : : Bandhavgarh To New Delhi
Morning at your leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to Jabalpur airport
[100 Km, 2.5 Hrs.], to take your flight to New Delhi, arrive New Delhi, pick up form airport and transfer to hotel, Day at your rest, evening free to visit the local market for shopping, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 14 : : New Delhi Departure
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.


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Friday 25 May 2012

North India with Kerala Luxury tour

India Tour - North India with Kerala Luxury tour

North India with Kerala Luxury tour 16 Days

Itinerary
Our Luxury itineraries below are bare-bone versions & only state the essentials like travel duration, sites you can visit for sightseeing and the route. For more detailed itineraries please request from our website or via call. While all these luxury tours are guided, it also allows you to customize your day to day schedule, change your hotels, add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience.

Day 01 : : Arrive New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, as per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : : New Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : : New Delhi To Agra
Morning transfer from New Delhi to Agra [200 Km, 4 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, after some rest visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : : Agra To Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer from Agra to Jaipur [235 km 5.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive Jaipur and check in hotel, evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : : Jaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour, excursion to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : : Jaipur To Khejarla
After breakfast, transfer from Jaipur to Khejarla [270 Km 5. Hrs.], on the way visit Pushkar temple and lake, later arrive Khejarla and check in hotel, take rest, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07 : : Khejarla To Jodhpur
After breakfast, transfer from Pushkar to Jodhpur [85 Km, 1.5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, after some rest,  enjoy sightseeing in Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, Clock Tower & Sadar Market, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : : Jodhpur To Udaipur
After breakfast, Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur [260 Km, 4-5 Hrs.], on the route visit Ranakpur temple, arrive Udaipur and check in hotel, evening free to visit the lakes and Jag Mandir, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 : : Udaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour to visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Crystal Gallery, Ghangharu Ghat, etc, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 : : Udaipur To Cochin
Morning at your leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to Udaipur airport to take your flight to Cochin, Arrive Cochin, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel, day at your rest, evening visit the local places, Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 11 : : Cochin To Munnar
Morning at your leisure, After breakfast transfer to Munnar [135 km, 3-4 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, evening free, after some rest, enjoy the beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet (Tea Gardens) vist - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12 : : Munnar
After breakfast, day sightseeing tour to visit Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day: 13 : : Munnar To Kumarakom

After breakfast check out from Hotel, transfer to Kumarakom [175 km, 4-5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful backwater. Evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 14 : : Kumarakom
Morning at your leisure, later after breakfast take few hours houseboat cruise in Kumarakom backwaters, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 15 : : Kumarakom To Delhi

Morning at leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to Cochin airport to you’re your flight to New Delhi, arrive Delhi, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel, day at your rest, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 16 : : New Delhi Departure
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.



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Honeymoon Packages - Munnar natural

Honeymoon Packages - Munnar natural

Tucked in the lap of lushy Western Ghats is the hill station of Munnar, at an altitude of around 2600m above sea level.

Day 01
Meet and greet at Calicut International Airport or the railway station and proceed toMunnar which is 120 km away. First point is Mattuppetty where nature is at its best. Exotic birds and animals thrive in this region. After boat drive in Mattuppetty, proceed to Echo point which is a popular destination for nature walk and trekking. The mist-clad mountains, crisp air and fresh greenery create an unforgettable world and experience! Before lunch, visit Shooting point and Kundale Lake. After lunch, visit Blossom Park and Ponthenmedu View Point. Back to the hotel or railway station!

Day 02
Finish your breakfast before 09:30 AM and Proceed to Munnar at 10:00 AM …

Sight seeing towards MATTUPETTY Side.
1.) Photo point,
2.) Mattupetty Dam - 15 Minutes Boat Drive in this Dam.
3.) Echo point (The natural Echo phenomenon is always happening here),
4.) Shooting point. 5.) Kundale Lake.

Coming back to the town for Lunch. Lunch Break at 13:30 Hrs till 14:30 Hrs.
Visiting Tea Museum at 15:00 Hrs and continuing the sight seeing till the evening.

Evening visit Blossom park, Pothenmedu view point and Evening by 18:30 Hrs coming back to the Hotel and proceed to the Dinner in the Restaurant.
Overnight Stay in – Munnar.

Day o3
Following the breakfast before 09:30 AM and Proceed to Munnarsight seeing at 10:00 AM …

Places to visit before Lunch: DEVIKULAM: An enchanting Hill station. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings. Powerhouse water falls, Anayirankal Dam.
Coming back to the town for Lunch. Lunch Break at 13:30 Hrs till 14:30 Hrs.

Continue the local sight seeing after lunch towards Coimbatore Direction.
1.) Nyamakadu water falls,
2.) Anaimudy view (South India Highest peak – 8841 feet from sea level = 2695 meters)
3.) Eravikulam National Park – RAJAMALA- Where you can sea the rare species- Mountain Goat).

Evening by 18:30 Hrs coming back to the Hotel and proceed to the Dinner in the Restaurant.
Overnight Stay in – Munnar.

Day 04
MARAYOOR (40 Km from Munnar)- This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The Sandalwood factory of the forest department, the caves (muniyaras) with murals and relics from the New Stone Age civilization and the children’s park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanamwater falls and Rajiv Gandhi National park are also near by.

Chinnar wild life sanctuary: Situated on the border of TAMILNADU, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 90.44 sq.km.


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Thursday 24 May 2012

Luxury Cultural Tour with WildLife

Tour of India - Luxury Cultural Tour with WildLife


Luxury Cultural Tour with WildLife 12 Days
 
Itinerary


Our Luxury itineraries below are bare-bone versions & only state the essentials like travel duration, sites you can visit for sightseeing and the route. For more detailed itineraries please request from our website or via call. While all these luxury tours are guided, it also allows you to customize your day to day schedule, change your hotels, add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience.

Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, as per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : New Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : : New Delhi To Agra
Morning transfer from New Delhi to Agra [200 Km, 4 Hrs.] arrive and check in hotel, after some rest visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : :Agra To Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer from Agra to Jaipur [256 Km, 5.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive Jaipur and check in hotel, evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : : Jaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour, excursion to Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : : Jaipur To Ranthambhore
After breakfast, transfer from Jaipur to Ranthambhore [145 Km, 3 Hrs.], arrive Ranthambhore and check in hotel, take rest, evening visit the fort in Ranthambhore, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 : : Ranthambhore
Early morning start for jungle safari in the Ranthambhore National Park, come back and relax, Later again proceed for evening jungle safari, return and take rest, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : : Ranthambhore To Chittorgarh
After breakfast transfer from Ranthambhore to Chottorhgarh [275 Km, 5-6 Hrs], arrive and check in hotel, take rest, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 : : Chittorgarh To Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the temples and fort in Chittorgarh [115 Km, 2.5 Hrs.], later transfer from Chittorgarh to Udaipur, arrive Udaipur and check in hotel, take rest, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10 : : Udaipur
After breakfast, day city tour to visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Crystal Gallery, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : : Udaipur To New Delhi
Morning at your leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to Udaipur airport to take your flight to New Delhi, Arrive Delhi, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel, take rest, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12 : : New Delhi Departure
Morning at your leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.



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Wednesday 23 May 2012

Honeymoon Packages - Romance Route, Wayanad-Coorg

Honeymoon Packages - Romance Route Wayanad-Coorg

Wayanad-Coorg (05 Days 06 Nights)

Day 01:
Meet and greet at Calicut International Airport or the railway station and proceed to Wayanad (4 hrs), experiencing the mesmerizing sights and sounds of nature. Check in to thehotel/resort at Vyttri / Kalpetta and take a walk or visit Lakkidi and Pookot in the evening. Providing an ideal romantic backdrop, Lakkidi is tucked among the foothills of Thamarasseri Ghats and situated 700m above sea level. Next stop is Pookat lake, the only fresh water lake of its kind in Kerala fenced by lofty mountains, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience for life. Return to the resort and overnight stay.

Day 02
After breakfast, advance to Edakkal caves –  which lie 1,200 m above sea level and 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery. The caves have writings believed to be dating back to 5000 BC. Next destination is Chethalayam waterfalls, which is an ideal place far from the crowd!. Back to the resort and overnight stay there.

Day 03
After breakfast, progress to Kuruwa island, 950 acres of paradise, home to rare flora and fauna, encircled by the gurgling Kabani river. After lunch and a mini break, proceed to Tholpetty Wild life Sanctuary and explore the rustic beauty of nature with your companion! Back to the hotel and overnight stay there.

Day 04
After breakfast, proceed to Coorg which is a romantic route fringed by virgin forests, rivulets, hills and valleys. Reach Coorg and step in to the leisure of the hotel room. After refreshing, visit the mind blowing Abbi Falls and then off to Raja seat for viewing a spectacular sunset. The place is ideal and so called because the Coorg Raja’s used to visit the spot with their consorts to enjoy the stunning nature around! Over night stay at the hotel.

Day 05
Being the last day at Coorg, the destination is the breath taking and beautiful island of Nisargadhama, which is around 30 kms from Madikeri.

Nisargadhama is a breath taking and beautiful island off the state highway, Just 2 km from Kushalnagar town and around 30 kms from Madikeri. An Ecological Park for young and old and a paradise for the nature lovers also it has a small snack house, a deer park, boating and elephant ride. It’s a 64 acre island with Cauvery river flowing by, can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge. If you feel like having a relaxed time in a quite and peaceful environment, Nisargadhama is the place. It gives immense pleasure to all the Nature loving tourists. Nisargadhama has a forest Department run rest house. It’s filled with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves. Elephant rides and boating are some of the other attractions. This place is for one who wants to spend a nice time in the green with family, there are also tree houses boating and other activities conducted around this place.

Day 06
In the morning, after breakfast you will proceed to Talcauvry (the source of River Cauvery) and Bhagamandala (the point where Cauvery assumes the shape of a river). Later visit the ancient temple and in the evening, go to Madikeri town and enjoy shopping for honey, coffee and spices as souvenirs of your travel to Coorg. Gandhi Mantap is a memorial to the father of the nation built at the site where Mahatma Gandhi sat and addressed the people of Madikeri during his visit in 1932.Over-night will be stay at hotel.

Day 07: Coorg- Kozhikode
In the morning, after breakfast, check out of your hotel room and proceed to the Rajiv Gandhi National Park at Nagarhole. It is the best place to enjoy game screening for the rest of the day. Try your luck spotting the ferocious tiger. In the afternoon proceed to Kozhikode and stay at a hotel there.

Day 08: Kozhikode
In the morning, after break fast, check out from hotel and proceed to Calicut visiting Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery which is about 5 Km away from the town. This historical art gallery displays historic bronzes, coins, megalithic relics, murals and paintings by artists from various parts of Kerala. Mananchira Square is in the heart of Kozhikode. It surrounds Mananchira tank which was used to be the private bath of the Samuthiris in the past. On the Kappad Beach one can witness a small stone monument paying the highest regard to Vasco da Gama’s arrival to India 1498 A.D.Calicut Beach: There is an old lighthouse and two crumbling hundred-year-old piers running into the sea. Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium are other places to visit on the beach. If time permits you can visit another beach – famous Beypore Beach which is about 10 Km away from Kozhikode. There is a traditional boat-building yard in this area. Over-night will be stay at hotel.

Day 09: Departure
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed to Calicut/Kozhikode airport/railway station to board your flight/train. As you go home let the ever-relishing memory of Gods own Country remain in your mind.



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Tuesday 22 May 2012

Amazing Attractions that can be explored at Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA

Bryce Canyon National Park is One of Utah’s most popular tourist place

Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park situated in southwestern Utah in the United States. The park covers 145 sq km. Despite its name, the Bryce Canyon is not precisely a canyon but a huge accustomed amphitheater created by abrasion forth the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is characteristic due to geological structures formed by wind, water, and ice abrasion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. Bryce Canyon sits at an abundant college acclivity than adjacent Grand Coulee and Zion Civic Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 2 400 to 2 700 m, while southern rim of Grand Coulee is 2 100m aloft the sea level. This is why the altitude and the ecological contour of the esplanade are so various from its neighbors.

Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures
Bryce Coulee Utah is a geological fantasyland that is characterized by intricate mazes of many color rocks. These rock formations affect the apparatus of an artistic mind. Everyone has an angel of what they attending like. Some bodies brainstorm that they are age-old Egyptian temples. Others appearance them as astronomic Gothic castles. However, whatever your estimation of these bedrock formations turns out to be, you will absolutely accept an arresting acquaintance at Bryce Canyon Utah. Its appellation as a civic esplanade in 1924 put Bryce Coulee on the map. Since again it has become one of Utah’s most well-liked tourist destinations.

Many wondrous attractions of Bryce Canyon National Park

The Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon Utah obtain on a somewhat awesome persona. Hoodoos are high and thin spires of rock that beetle badly from the basal of the dry basins. Their admeasurement ranges from the acme of an archetypal beastly actuality to the acme of a ten adventure building. The abnormal shapes of the Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon Utah are formed by the abrasion patterns of adamantine and bendable rocks. They generally resemble either beastly or beastly forms, such as the Three Wise Men, an Indian Princess and a rabbit. Aside from the Hoodoos, there are abounding amazing attractions that can be explored at Bryce Coulee Civic Park. Get a drive on the Fairyland Loop Trail and analyze the amusing rock formations forth Fairyland Canyon.

Multi colored rocks of Bryce Canyon National Park

Take an airing forth the Queen’s Garden Trail to see the Hoodoo that bears a amazing affinity to a ample Queen Victoria. If you demand an in abyss “insider’s” appearance of Bryce Canyon National Park, accomplish affairs to participate in one of the Ranger programs. The rangers at Bryce Canyon National Park will advance hikes forth the Rim Walk, as able-bodied as accord circadian cartography talks. If you demand to break in or abreast the park, there are cardinals of Bryce Canyon abode options. Ruby’s Inn is the abutting adaptation to Bryce Canyon, Utah. In accession to the 368 bedfellow rooms, there is additionally Bryce Coulee abode at an RV Campground. Additionally, Ruby’s Inn Coulee Diner is one of the good restaurants in the area.






Monday 21 May 2012

Iguazu falls - The most Beautiful Waterfall in the World

Beautiful Waterfall in the World

Iguazu Falls is situated on the bound of Brazil and Argentina, is an Iguazu waterfalls river. On the Brazilian ancillary of Iguazu Falls can be accessed from Foz do Iguacu airport by taxi or bus. Meanwhile, from Argentina to use Trend Ecologico de la Selva (Rainforest Ecological Train), which brings visitors to the different paths from iguazu falls. Situated in the Iguazú National Park, amid Argentina and Brazil, is one of the best visited and absolutely beauteous places in nature, maybe alike the world: Iguazú Falls. Iguazú Falls is the affectionate of abode you can go to if you are attractive0 to absolutely escape from reality. It’s a abode breadth you can visually see the phenomenon of Mother Nature. As the fable goes, there was already a great, barbaric snake that lived in the river. In adjustment to calm the snake, the aborigines would cede a woman every year.

Largest Waterfall in the World

One year back a adventurous man rescued the woman and able with her bottomward the river, the abundant snake became so affronted that he breach the river appropriately basal the waterfalls and amid the man and woman.It is those waterfalls that you see today. In the guarani accent Iguazú means “great waters” but you’ll apparently accede “great” doesn’t do this breadth justice. There is a visitors’ center, walking trails, a alternation and more. There are two basal paths: one that leads bottomward a footbridge to discount the falls and the added that leads to the abject of the falls. With over 270 falls basal a bisected moon there is no curtailment of beauteous beauty. But one of the best amazing architect is up the river added to the largest of the falls, the Devil’s throat.

guarani language Iguazú means “great waters

Iguazu Falls consists of 275 waterfalls, all amid beneath than 3 km of the Iguazu River. Some ability 80 anxiety alpine waterfalls although best were about 64 meters. Garganta del Diablo or Devil's Throat is the best absorbing of all. U-shaped with a amplitude of 150 meters and a breadth of over 700 bedrock marks the bound amid Argentina and Brazil. Surrounded by a close backwoods of bamboo and approach trees, busy by parrots and monkeys that adumbrate the charcoal of a 18th aeon mission, Iguazu Falls seems burst in this time and conceivably in the world. Iguazu Avalanche is college than Niagara and alike beyond than Victoria. But acquisition 275 afar avalanche abandoned can not attempt with the bank of water over 1700 meters of Victoria.

Iguazu falls - New Seven Wonders

The falls can be accomplished from the two capital towns on either ancillary of the falls: Foz do Iguaçu in the Brazilian accompaniment of Paraná, and Puerto Iguazú in the Argentine arena of Misiones as well as from Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) on the added ancillary of the Parana river from Foz do Iguaçu. The falls are aggregate by the Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil). These parks were appointed UNESCO Apple Heritage Sites in 1984 and 1986, respectively.Iguazu Falls was short-listed as a applicant to be one of the New7Wonders of Attributes by the New Seven Wonders of the World Foundation. As of February 2009 it was baronial fifth in Group F, the class for lake, rivers, and waterfalls.










Sunday 20 May 2012

The world’s largest salt lake in Salar De Yuyni, Bolivia

The world’s largest salt lake in Salar De Yuyni, Bolivia

Salar De Uyuni is situated in the organization of Potosi and Oruro, South East Bolivia, which is the biggest salt lake (salt flat) in the world. The arena covers a region of 10,582 square kilometers with amazing white surface. Salar de Uyuni is amid 3,500 meters aloft sea level, abreast the top of Andes mountains. Around 40,000 years ago, this basin was a allotment of the Michin lake, a ample basin in aged times. Back it dried, Michin basin was abrogation two abate lake, ie Uru Uru and Poopo lake, as well as two of the biggest salt lake, Salar De Coipasa and Salar de Uyuni.

Beautiful salt lake in Salar De Yuyni

According to the acquaintance of some travelers, this place was actual alarming for pedestrians. People can accept actual poor beheld disorientation back walking on this advanced white area. Back it backing season, these salt basin would resemble an ample mirror that reflects the clouds adumbration in the sky. Salar de Uyuni is estimated to accommodate 10 billion bags of salt. And beneath than about 25,000 bags of salt has been mined every year.

tourist attraction of salt lake in Salar De Yuyni

Every November, Salar de Uyuni is a residential region for three breed of South American flamingos: Chile, Andes and James. Salar de Uyuni is a acclaimed tourist destination in South America. Local people accept an age-old fable about this place. It is said that the alkali acreage is created back a behemothic Tunupa was arrant while breastfeeding her son, afterwards she was alone by her husband, Kushku. As a result, her tears alloyed with milk from her breasts, and created a white field. That’s why this abode is additionally accepted by added names, Salar de Tunupa.

Salar de Uyuni is a visually captivating place

Located in the Bolivian Altiplano, 3650 meters of elevation, Salar de Uyuni is a accustomed wonder, with a apparent breadth of 11 000 km .Economically, the Salar de Uyuni is actual important for alkali assembly in Bolivia. Approximately 60, 000 tourists from assorted countries visited her actuality every year.Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) is a admirable blooming black alkali basin abutting to the Chilean bound at the bottom of the Licancabur volcano. Its blush is acquired by sediments, absolute chestnut minerals. It is amid approx. 4.300 meters (14.000 ft) aloft sea level. Laguna Colorada is a red black alkali lake, additionally because of the attendance of minerals. In these lagoons alive flamingo's creating a actual different arena of amazing beauty!




Saturday 19 May 2012

Honeymoon Packages - Doting Ootty


03 Days 02 Nights Package
A perfect romantic spot and rightly termed, the “Queen of hill stations”, Qotty also known as Udhagamandalam is nestled in the lap of luscious Nilgiri or Blue mountains. Situated at an altitude of 2,240m above sea level, Ootty provides a perfect respite for couples. Ootty is a hill station strewn with lakes, streams, gardens and colonial architecture. 

Day 01:
Check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for sightseeing. First stop is the Valley View, considered the Switzerland of Southern India, then on to the enchantingSimp’s Park, and Dolphin’s Nose where one can indulge in hiking, trekking and horse riding and then on to Lamb’s Roc and  Tea Garden at Connoor. Can also take a  toy train trip and can enjoy boating at the famous lake and later visit DoddaBetta, which literally means ‘Big Mountain’. DoddaBetta is at the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats and provide stunning views of Nilgiri hills. Sunset is spectacular from this spot. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02
After breakfast, experience a mystical journey from Ooty to Madhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive through the tea gardens, gushing rivulets and the lush green deciduous forests is an experience in itself. Situated at an altitude of 1,140 meters, the sanctuary is a haven for nature lovers. Home to a wide variety of fauna and flora, it is a paradise on earth and a real treat to your eyes and ears. One can also visit the elephant camp in Theppakkaduwhich is located within the sanctuary. Many endangered species of birds can be found in the sanctuary. Back to Ooty and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03
Third day takes one to a mesmerizing world with breath taking view of Kalhatty Waterfalls. Situated on the slopes of Kalhatty, the magnanimous Kalhatty Waterfalls is splendid in the midst of picturesque landscapes. The luscious greenery is soothing to the eyes, rejuvenating to the body and therapeutic for the soul! The waterfall plunges from a height of hundred feet and the thunderous descend is a music to the ears! The area is adorned with virgin forests on both sides which is home to a wide variety of fauna and flora. Next stop of the day is panoramic Pykara, which is 21 kilometers from Ooty. The river Pykara forms exquisite cascades, dazzling waterfalls and gushing rivulets as it plummets from the Mukurthi peak. The expansive meadows of Pykara are home to the Toda tribes and they consider the river sacred. Drive back to the hotel and overnight stay there.

Check out after breakfast and proceed to Coimbatore airport or railway station. If time permits, can do a round of the town and do some quick souvenir shopping.

Of the many excursions from Ooty, one of the most mystical journey is from Ooty to Madhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
The journey from Ooty to Kalhatty Waterfalls is a mesmerizing one with breath taking view on both sides of the road to Kalhatty.

The thirteen Kilometer journey will keep the tourists wanting for more but they will be pleased to see that there are more surprises waiting for them. Their short but splendid trip from Ooty to Kalhatty Waterfalls will take them to a place, next to paradise.

Situated on the slopes of Kalhatty, the magnanimous Kalhatty Waterfall stands pretty amidst picturesque landscapes. Surrounded by eye soothing greeneries, the ambiance of the Kalhatty Waterfalls area is very rejuvenating.
The Kalhatty Waterfall descends from a height of at least hundred feet and it announces its fall with a great thrust. The majestic fall and the roaring reverberation creates a sound and sight magic.

The nearby slopes are covered with thick forests that boasts of rich flora and animals like bisons, panthers, sambhar, wild buffaloes etc. No wonder, the place has earned its reputation as one of the great Ooty Tourist Attractions.
After having breakfast you visit to the film shooting places like Vayagra falls and lake etc. Then proceed to Mudumalai wild life sanctuary at Mudumalai where visit elephant camp and over night stay in ooty hotel.

Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days.It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.



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Friday 18 May 2012

The highest peak of the Tianzi Mountains, China


On the top of the Tianzi mountain

Tianzi Mountain is naming afterwards Xiang Dakun who led the bounded farmers' defection and called himself Tianzi the Son of Heaven. Bounded by Suoxi Basin on the east, Zhangjiajie on the south, Sangzhi County on the north, Tianzi Mountain is one of the four breathtaking zones in Wulingyuan. It lies on the uppermost point of "Golden Triangle", its uppermost point actuality 1262.5m(Kunlun peak) and everyman point actuality 534m(Shilan valley). It has a breadth of 67 aboveboard kilometers, a touring band of 45 kilometers, an boilerplate temperature of 12oC, an anniversary avalanche of 1800 mm, a frost-free aeon of 240 canicule and a arctic aeon of 60-80 days.

Tianzi Mountain - highest point of Golden Triangle

Except a band of limestone and a few areolate stones at the peak, some hundred meters aloft sea level, the majority of breathtaking spots is formed of quart stones, acceptance to sandstone arena affection which is the aforementioned as Suoxiyu Basin and Zhangjiajie. The 500-meter or 600-meter blubbery quartzite sandstone has acquired from neptunic rocks that below from oceans 380,000,000 years ago and afterwards a complicated and continued action formed abnormally shaped spectacles. To sum up, the mural in Tianzi Mountain is accustomed and primeval. Every breathtaking atom is created by attributes and of no bogus trace. There are not alone earliest forests and admirable water but additionally apparent folkways, appropriate community and bounded specialities and delicacies apprehension tourists from home and abroad.
 
Tianzi Mountain - several peaks stand with different shapes and poses

No admiration people accomplish comments, like " people who accept climbed Tianzi Mountain will not ascend any added mountains" . Located in the west of Suoxiyu Valley, it is a basin-like landform with a accumulating of peaks and woods. In this "sea”, many peaks angle with altered shapes and poses, covered with abundant vegetation. Therefore, it is alleged "sea of trees" and "sea of peaks". In bounce or summer or a bright day anon afterwards a rain in autumn, the clouds are surging and rolling like waves, accoutrement the accomplished sky and earth. The appearance is so arresting that it is alleged "sea of clouds". The aggregate of the three seas is the appropriate of West Sea. In it, Gate to Heaven and Sky Terrace are admirable scenes.Shentang Basin is other named Shentang Fort. It is a gorge shaped like a huge basin belted by aerial precipices.

Tianzi Mountain - beautiful scene is seen from the most perilous pea

The bottom of the gorge is buried in mists and clouds all day, abacus to its mysteriousness. As the adage goes, the best admirable arena is apparent from the best perilous peak. There are about no anchorage to Shentang Valley, alone an absolutely alarming flight of stairs that is as advanced as a bottom actuality available. Bounded peoples say, “Every step kills one soul". In the centermost of the basal lies a bottomless blooming pond. Looking bottomward the pond from the aperture of the gorge, one can't advice shivering. What's appropriate is that visitors can apprehend sounds of gongs and drums, neighs of action steeds and shouts of men alveolate from the bottom. Nobody can give a reasonable sensible to this mystery. Therefore, Shentang Basin was a banned place in Wulingyuan and a mystery for hundreds of years.






Wednesday 16 May 2012

India Leh Tour - 8 Days

Leh India Tour

Itinerary

All our itineraries below are bare-bone versions & only state the essentials like travel duration, sites you can visit for sightseeing and the route. While our Budget tours are meant to be assisted and not guided tours, however, if you wish for a guided tour, you can opt to have a guide in any city for an additional cost of USD 20 per day. As all our trips are flexible, additionally you can add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience.

Day 01 : : Arrive at Leh
Arrival at Leh airport. Pick up from airport and Drop at Hotel. Day at leisure, Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

Day 02 : :  Leh and Around
Leh Sightseeing. Thiksey Monastery, Shanti stupa, Leh Palace and Leh market. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh

Day 03 : : Leh to Lamayuru to Alchi
After breakfast drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery ( oldest monastery in Ladakh ).  On way back to Leh also visit Alchi monastery, Basgo Palace and Hall of Fame. Transfer from Alchi to Leh (70 Kms). Arrive at Leh by afternoon. (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh).

Day 04 : : Leh to Nubra Valley
Transfer from Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms) After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by Afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at Guest House in Nubra.

Day 05 : : Nubra Valley to Leh
Transfer from Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms) After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh

Day 06 : : Leh to Pangong
Transfer from Leh to Pangong Lake (160 Kms) After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world.). Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 07 : : Pangong Lake to Leh
Transfer from Pangong Lake to Leh (160 Kms) After Breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis and Shey Palace. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

Day 08 : : Leh to Delhi
Morning drop to airport to fly from Leh to Delhi.



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Kerala Tour Packages - Kanyakumari Thiruvananthapuram


Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari-Thiruvananthapuram-Package

Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari-Thiruvananthapuram Package (2 Nights 3 Days Package)
 
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and located on the west coast of India. It is an ancient city with traditions dating back to 1000 BCE. The richest temple in the world is located in Thiruvananthapuram. The city is also home to many academic institutions and considered one among the 10 greenest cities in India
Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula is the meeting point of the three water bodies – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is known for its many historical and religious sites. The sunrise and sunset of Kanyakumari is unique and spectacular. The temple and the adjoining area attract thousands of tourists every month.

Day 01
Meet & greet on arrival at Trivandrum International Airport or Railway station and check in at the hotel. After refreshment, visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Zoological Park and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum. Proceed to Kovalam beach and back to Trivandrum.

Day 02
Morning after breakfast, proceed from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari. Visit the unique Sthanumalayan temple enroute to Kanyakumari. The temple is the only one of its kind where the three deities are represented by a single idol in the sanctum. The sculpture and architecture of the temple dates back to centuries and is awe-inspiring. After the temple visit, proceed to the hotel and check in. After taking rest, visit Vattakottai Fort, Kanyakumari Amman temple, Gandhi Mandapam,and then to  Vivekananda Rock Memorial by ferry and watch the stunning sun set. Take a stroll on the multi coloured sand beaches of Kanyakumari and do souvenir shopping in the shopping streets adjoining the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03
Watch sunrise, have breakfast and proceed to Trivandrum. If time permits, visit the famous Padmanabhapuram palace enroute to Trivandrum Inernational Airport. The palace is an excellent example of Kerala architecture and famous for the mural paintings adorning the central hall. 


Package Includes                              
  • A/C Car Transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes
Package Excludes  
  • Any Air/Train fares
  • Lunch and dinner at Hotel
  • Personal expenses
  • Portages
  • Tips



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Tuesday 15 May 2012

Heritage Rajasthan tour - 16 days

India - Heritage Rajasthan tour
Itinerary
 
All our itineraries below are bare-bone versions & only state the essentials like travel duration, sites you can visit for sightseeing and the route. While our Budget tours are meant to be assisted and not guided tours, however, if you wish for a guided tour, you can opt to have a guide in any city for an additional cost of USD 20 per day. As all our trips are flexible, additionally you can add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience. 
 
Day 01 : : Arrive Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, As per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Day at your rest, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : : Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : : Delhi To Mandawa
After breakfast, transfer from Delhi to Mandawa [240 Km, 5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, after some rest, half-day village tour of Shekhavati region - Painted Havelies. You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : : Mandawa To Bikaner
After breakfast, transfer from Mandawa to Bikaner [200 Km. 3.5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, After some rest, visit Junagarh Fort, The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate, Lalgarh Palace, Evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : : Bikaner To Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit the famous Deshnok’s Karni Mata Temple, also known as Temple of Rats. Later transfer from Bikaner to Jaisalmer [330 Km, 5-6 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel. Take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, day city tour to visit the Magnificient golden fort in yellow sandstone & Gadsisar Lake, Jain Temple, Later in the after noon transfer to Desert Camp, enjoy Camel Ride in Sand Dunes for Sunset, Evening Entertainment and dinner with Rajasthani Music & Folk Dance, Camp Fire, Overnight stay at desert camp.

Day 07 : : Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast, transfer from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur [280 Km, 4.5 Hrs], arrive and check in hotel, day at your rest, evening free to visit the Clock Tower & Sadar Market, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : : Jodhpur
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 : : Jodhpur To Udaipur
After breakfast, Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur [260 Km, 4.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Ranakpur temples, later arrive Udaipur and check in hotel, evening free to visit the lakes and Jag Mandir, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10 : : Udaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour to visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Crystal Gallery, Ghangharu Ghat, etc, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : : Udaipur  To Pushkar
After breakfast, transfer from Udaipur to Pushkar [285 Km, 5 Hrs.], en route visit Ajmer, arrive and check in hotel, After some rest, visit the temples in Pushkar, evening enjoy sunset at Pushkar lake, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12 : : Pushkar to Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur [150 Km, 2.5 Hrs.],  arrive Jaipur and check in hotel, after some rest, visit the Amber Fort, evening free to visit the local markets, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 : : Jaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour to visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Birla Mandir, evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 : : Jaipur To Agra
After breakfast, transfer from Jaipur to Agra [235 Km, 4.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive and check in hotel, after some rest visit Taj Mahal, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15 : : Agra To Delhi
After breakfast, day tour to visit Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, later transfer from Agra to Delhi, arrive and check in hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16 : : Departure From Delhi
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.



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