The tropical paradise of verdant palms pompously standing across the white beds of sands and the never-ending turquoise water, serene backwaters and unparalleled natural glory, Kerala is a beguiling state with big attractions.
The state has become a compelling stop for hordes of holiday makers taking cheap flights to India. There are number of airlines and travel agents that offer luring cheap deals and lavish holiday packages for shoestring vacationers as well as extravagant travellers. If you are making mind for Kerala tour, then do take a look at the One Week Itinerary for having a real value for the money spent on airline tickets for cheap flights to India.
Day 1 Arrive in Cochin
Land at the Cochin airport, a perfect gateway for starting the journey to God’s Own country or Kerala. Sitting in the middle of picturesque lagoons and tranquil backwaters on the Malabar Coast, the destination greets with an incredible aura and make for an enchanting place for holiday makers booking tickets on flights to India.
Day2 Cochin
Head for a morning city tour to the finest sightseeing attraction - Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace and witness the remarkable murals of Ramayana (a highly revered, Indian epic). Then make a beeline to St Frances Church and then travel to Fort Cochin. Return to the hotel and wallow in the virtuoso Kathakali (traditional folk dance form of Kerala) performances.
Day 3 Munnar
Leave for Munnar, the wonderful hill station fringed with Cardamom and tea plantations on the Western Ghats and oozing an unparalleled charm. Dotted with marvellous lakes, reservoirs and lush forests, Munnar is great destination for holidaymakers travelling on flights to India and descending upon the shores of Kerala.
Day 4 Periyar
Next day, after having your breakfast, leave for Periyar National Park and witness the assorted array of Elephants and multihued range of birds.
Day 5 Kumarakum
Leave for Chengnacherry (town in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala), the following day. Take a boat cruise (about 3 hours) and feast the eyes on scenic narrow canals. Spend a day at your leisure and unwind on the shores of Vembanad Lake, longest lake in India. At night, join the Riceboat and sail through the palm-fringed waterways of the Vembanad Lake. Spend the entire night on-board.
Day 6 Alappuzha
At morning de-board the houseboat in Alappuzha (Alleppey), tour the town and revel in its irresistible charm.
Day 7 Depart Trivandrum (Kovalam)
Arrive in Trivandrum and spend some time to explore this beautiful city that sits on seven hills. Head to Trivandrum airport for your flight back home.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Be Game At Top 5 Indian Golf Clubs!
India is the second nation in the world to play golf after the UK and the country is slowly but steadily catching up with the fad of golf tourism.
With numerous opportunities to test the sporting skills, golf tourism is indeed gaining fast momentum in India! Unsurprisingly, cheap flights to India are becoming increasingly popular amongst golf freaks!
Over the recent years, holiday makers have been booking tickets on flights to India not only to enjoy unique Indian delights but also to experience an action-packed golfing session on the excellent Indian turf! Game of golf is truly thrilling, such that golf holidays package deals offered by various tour operators are something a golf lover just cannot decline. Take a quick tour of top 10 most promising Indian golf clubs that almost persuade golf lovers to look for airline deals on cheap flights to India!
Delhi Golf Club
Established by the British in the year 1931, Delhi Golf Club is home to some of the highly acclaimed professional tournaments. Strewn with ancient monuments, this amazing golf course greets hordes of golf lovers who travel here, from corporate hotshots to Internet moguls.
DLF Golf and Country Club
Located in Gurgaon, DLF Golf and Country Club is widely acclaimed as the only course in the country to offer Day/Night Golf service, DLF Golf and Country Club houses the most comprehensive golf teaching academy in the country. As a one-time venue for the Johnnie Walker Classic, the club is yet another tantalizing reason that makes airline tickets to India such a hot commodity.
Aamby Valley Golf Club
Sprawling over 256 acres of undulated greens in Mumbai, Aamby Valley Golf Course is rated the best in India by Professional Golfers Association of India. Aamby Valley Golf Club is a fully flood-lit, 18-holes facility and has also become a model for future international developments in the country.
Royal Springs Golf Course
Created from a forest in Sri Nagar, the Royal Springs course serves both as a picnic venue for those on leisurely breaks and a feel-good golfing destination for golf lovers on flights to India. This stunning paradise of lush green landscape has hosted many international level golfing events.
Royal Calcutta Golf Club
The oldest golf club outside of the British Isles, Royal Calcutta Golf Club is perhaps one most important reason that tempts golf lovers to add the city of Kolkata in their travel itineraries. Royal Calcutta Golf Club draws an elite mix of blue bloods and business-types looking to take a break from life’s mayhem!
With numerous opportunities to test the sporting skills, golf tourism is indeed gaining fast momentum in India! Unsurprisingly, cheap flights to India are becoming increasingly popular amongst golf freaks!
Over the recent years, holiday makers have been booking tickets on flights to India not only to enjoy unique Indian delights but also to experience an action-packed golfing session on the excellent Indian turf! Game of golf is truly thrilling, such that golf holidays package deals offered by various tour operators are something a golf lover just cannot decline. Take a quick tour of top 10 most promising Indian golf clubs that almost persuade golf lovers to look for airline deals on cheap flights to India!
Delhi Golf Club
Established by the British in the year 1931, Delhi Golf Club is home to some of the highly acclaimed professional tournaments. Strewn with ancient monuments, this amazing golf course greets hordes of golf lovers who travel here, from corporate hotshots to Internet moguls.
DLF Golf and Country Club
Located in Gurgaon, DLF Golf and Country Club is widely acclaimed as the only course in the country to offer Day/Night Golf service, DLF Golf and Country Club houses the most comprehensive golf teaching academy in the country. As a one-time venue for the Johnnie Walker Classic, the club is yet another tantalizing reason that makes airline tickets to India such a hot commodity.
Aamby Valley Golf Club
Sprawling over 256 acres of undulated greens in Mumbai, Aamby Valley Golf Course is rated the best in India by Professional Golfers Association of India. Aamby Valley Golf Club is a fully flood-lit, 18-holes facility and has also become a model for future international developments in the country.
Royal Springs Golf Course
Created from a forest in Sri Nagar, the Royal Springs course serves both as a picnic venue for those on leisurely breaks and a feel-good golfing destination for golf lovers on flights to India. This stunning paradise of lush green landscape has hosted many international level golfing events.
Royal Calcutta Golf Club
The oldest golf club outside of the British Isles, Royal Calcutta Golf Club is perhaps one most important reason that tempts golf lovers to add the city of Kolkata in their travel itineraries. Royal Calcutta Golf Club draws an elite mix of blue bloods and business-types looking to take a break from life’s mayhem!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Escape the Chill – Popular Winter Sun Destinations in Asia
Most Britons ensure that they have their winter sun holidays in place and cheap flights and hotels booked, long before the shivery winter deals a harsh blow to the country. Many of these holidaymakers prefer several Asian destinations that make for a perfect winter sun escape and ensure an unforgettable holiday break amid packet full of sunshine! Have a look at two most popular charms that remain the star attraction of Asia and are well worth a tour.
India
November to February is the best time to hop on cheap flights to India for relishing its unparalleled splendour. The dulcet weather and rejuvenating aura of country are highly conducive for indulging in great deal of activities like sightseeing, sunbathing and water sports. Planning a holiday break during this time undoubtedly provides a maximum bang for money spent on airline tickets for flights to India.
Goa is a one tropical destination that remains a big hit among millions of Britons booking airline tickets for cheap flights to India. It overwhelms one with ample of sunshine and flurry of exciting activities including sunbathing, sightseeing, surfing, skydiving and much more. Alternatively Kerala, Mumbai, Rajasthan and Delhi are some other winter sun destinations to travel after taking flights to India.
Thailand
Thailand is another popular Asian gem that lures travel buffs to book holiday deals for winter sun holidays. Its prized possessions, the magnificent islands dotted with palm trees, iridescent sand and lavish resorts will leave you gloating over your decision of taking cheap flights to the country.
Phuket, Phi Phi, Samui, Koh Phangan, Pattaya and Koh Chang are the top islands to tour in Thailand. Pleasant winds and sunny weather during the months of February to March add zing to sunbathing and open door for array of thrilling activities.
India
November to February is the best time to hop on cheap flights to India for relishing its unparalleled splendour. The dulcet weather and rejuvenating aura of country are highly conducive for indulging in great deal of activities like sightseeing, sunbathing and water sports. Planning a holiday break during this time undoubtedly provides a maximum bang for money spent on airline tickets for flights to India.
Goa is a one tropical destination that remains a big hit among millions of Britons booking airline tickets for cheap flights to India. It overwhelms one with ample of sunshine and flurry of exciting activities including sunbathing, sightseeing, surfing, skydiving and much more. Alternatively Kerala, Mumbai, Rajasthan and Delhi are some other winter sun destinations to travel after taking flights to India.
Thailand
Thailand is another popular Asian gem that lures travel buffs to book holiday deals for winter sun holidays. Its prized possessions, the magnificent islands dotted with palm trees, iridescent sand and lavish resorts will leave you gloating over your decision of taking cheap flights to the country.
Phuket, Phi Phi, Samui, Koh Phangan, Pattaya and Koh Chang are the top islands to tour in Thailand. Pleasant winds and sunny weather during the months of February to March add zing to sunbathing and open door for array of thrilling activities.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Treat the Taste Buds With Delicious Goan Food
A platter of luscious Goan cuisines, an aura filled with joie de vivre, sun-soaked beaches at the backdrop and joyous air caressing your face - a dining experience in Goa is all about gratifying the senses with the best of everything! It remains etched in the minds of discerning epicureans who take flights to India for a holiday break in Goa.
Goan Food Culture
Goan food is a blend of Portuguese and local Indian flavours. It is known for its distinctive fish and meat specialities flavoured with coconut oil and milk, onions and assorted Indian spices.
Sea food lovers booking airline tickets on cheap fights to India can sample an assorted array of fish including kingfish, pomfret (a kind of flounder), mackerel, sardines and various kinds of snapper. These are lightly grilled over wood fires, fried or baked in clay ovens known as tandoors. The soft wheat-flour bread rolls and sanna (made from a batter of coconut milk and finely ground rice flour leavened with fermenting palm sap (toddi) are the two major breads in Goa.
Rice and fish curry along with pickles and fried fish comprise the Goan staple diet. A number of beach shacks in Goa serve these delectable cuisines to vacationers taking flights to India.
Popular Goan Cuisines
Gourmets who book holiday deals for cheap flights to India and land in Goa will be overwhelmed with the variety of cuisines galore. Pork Vindaloo, a hot and tangy dish of plain boiled rice or Jeera Rice and a leafy green salad is the star attraction and remains a big hit among tourists on Goa tour.
Travel buffs taking flights to India and seeking culinary pursuits can savour the Goan Fish Curry or savour the fish xacuti. Vindaloo Masala (spicy pork dish made with masala paste), Mackerel Raechad (fried fish recipe made with a special Raechad masala), Prawns Rava Fry (semolina batter-fried prawns), prawn Ambot Tik (delicious curry made with fish or chicken) are among the popular curries to relish during one’s holiday break in Goa.
Famous Restaurants in Goa
Epicureans hopping on flights to India and landing in Goa will be awed by the abundance of gourmet restaurants. The state overwhelms with a great deal of chic restaurants and splendid beach shacks that pamper you with a blend of scrumptious cuisines and utter hospitality.
Brittos Bar & Restaurant located far off Baga/Calangute, treats you with vast range of Indian and international cuisines like Chinese, Tandoor and Continental cuisine. Besides, vacationers travelling on cheap flights to Goa can travel to Souza Lobo Bar & Restaurant, Off Calangute, North Goa, O Coqueiro in Porvorim, Goa and Florentine's.
Goan Food Culture
Goan food is a blend of Portuguese and local Indian flavours. It is known for its distinctive fish and meat specialities flavoured with coconut oil and milk, onions and assorted Indian spices.
Sea food lovers booking airline tickets on cheap fights to India can sample an assorted array of fish including kingfish, pomfret (a kind of flounder), mackerel, sardines and various kinds of snapper. These are lightly grilled over wood fires, fried or baked in clay ovens known as tandoors. The soft wheat-flour bread rolls and sanna (made from a batter of coconut milk and finely ground rice flour leavened with fermenting palm sap (toddi) are the two major breads in Goa.
Rice and fish curry along with pickles and fried fish comprise the Goan staple diet. A number of beach shacks in Goa serve these delectable cuisines to vacationers taking flights to India.
Popular Goan Cuisines
Gourmets who book holiday deals for cheap flights to India and land in Goa will be overwhelmed with the variety of cuisines galore. Pork Vindaloo, a hot and tangy dish of plain boiled rice or Jeera Rice and a leafy green salad is the star attraction and remains a big hit among tourists on Goa tour.
Travel buffs taking flights to India and seeking culinary pursuits can savour the Goan Fish Curry or savour the fish xacuti. Vindaloo Masala (spicy pork dish made with masala paste), Mackerel Raechad (fried fish recipe made with a special Raechad masala), Prawns Rava Fry (semolina batter-fried prawns), prawn Ambot Tik (delicious curry made with fish or chicken) are among the popular curries to relish during one’s holiday break in Goa.
Famous Restaurants in Goa
Epicureans hopping on flights to India and landing in Goa will be awed by the abundance of gourmet restaurants. The state overwhelms with a great deal of chic restaurants and splendid beach shacks that pamper you with a blend of scrumptious cuisines and utter hospitality.
Brittos Bar & Restaurant located far off Baga/Calangute, treats you with vast range of Indian and international cuisines like Chinese, Tandoor and Continental cuisine. Besides, vacationers travelling on cheap flights to Goa can travel to Souza Lobo Bar & Restaurant, Off Calangute, North Goa, O Coqueiro in Porvorim, Goa and Florentine's.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Mumbai Film Festival announces changes
The Mumbai Film Festival has announced a host of changes, including a move to a new site.
In years past, the event was mainly confined to the Juhu and Andheri districts, but it will now move to the south of the city, with the National Centre for the Performing Arts and Inox theatre being the main venues.
The Festival celebrates 100 years of Indian film and lasts for one week between October 18th and 25th.
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In years past, the event was mainly confined to the Juhu and Andheri districts, but it will now move to the south of the city, with the National Centre for the Performing Arts and Inox theatre being the main venues.
The Festival celebrates 100 years of Indian film and lasts for one week between October 18th and 25th.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Hyatt Hotels to Boost Presence in India
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has really taken a fancy for India! Chicago-based hospitality firm’s affiliates have signed management agreements for couple of new properties in India.
Andaz Hotel in Gurgaon and Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi will be established, bringing the figure of announced Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 56.
Andaz Gurgaon will be located in Gurgaon, a busy business and industrial hub that lies on the outskirts of the Delhi, the nation’s capital. The city houses offices of most renowned IT companies in the globe and remains inundated with heaps of corporate executives who travel here on flights to India landing in Delhi. The new hotel will likely cater to and be highly popular among this particular segment of visitors.
Grand Hyatt Kochi is located in one of country’s hottest holiday destinations, Kochi, which is a southern city in the state of Kerala. Heaps of tourists book cheap flights to India and take a tour to Kochi only to unravel the wonderful gems of this charming city.
As far as locations of the new hotels go, Hyatt seems to have got it right!
Slated to open up in later half of 2014, Andaz Gurgaon will feature 275 guest rooms and 75 serviced apartments, and will include multi-cuisine restaurant, a bar and a gourmet store, a spa, a fitness centre and a swimming pool. Likely to be operational in the beginning of 2017, Grand Hyatt Kochi will include 250 guest rooms and all the top services and amenities for the guests.
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Andaz Hotel in Gurgaon and Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi will be established, bringing the figure of announced Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 56.
Andaz Gurgaon will be located in Gurgaon, a busy business and industrial hub that lies on the outskirts of the Delhi, the nation’s capital. The city houses offices of most renowned IT companies in the globe and remains inundated with heaps of corporate executives who travel here on flights to India landing in Delhi. The new hotel will likely cater to and be highly popular among this particular segment of visitors.
Grand Hyatt Kochi is located in one of country’s hottest holiday destinations, Kochi, which is a southern city in the state of Kerala. Heaps of tourists book cheap flights to India and take a tour to Kochi only to unravel the wonderful gems of this charming city.
As far as locations of the new hotels go, Hyatt seems to have got it right!
Slated to open up in later half of 2014, Andaz Gurgaon will feature 275 guest rooms and 75 serviced apartments, and will include multi-cuisine restaurant, a bar and a gourmet store, a spa, a fitness centre and a swimming pool. Likely to be operational in the beginning of 2017, Grand Hyatt Kochi will include 250 guest rooms and all the top services and amenities for the guests.
News Reference
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tiger Sighting in India: Where to Go!
Wildlife enthusiasts taking flights to India to catch a glimpse of the terrific tiger have a number of options at their disposal. Jim Corbett National Park and Sunderban National Park are couple of such options for the animal lovers.
The unnerving growl, the fierce eyes, the fascinating aura…! There are very few natives of the wild that create a kind of awe that are manufactured by a tiger sighting! It is not everyday that a man gets to see the royalty of the wildlife! Watching the wild beast on Discovery or National Geographic in the comfort of your living room is a different thing but to experience the majesty of this unrivalled creature sure is something else!
India is right up there when it comes to tiger sightings. There are multiple places where big cat lovers can get up close and personal with animal after booking flights to India. Check them out!
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and promises to offer the travel buffs taking flights to India an enthralling experience! The park is known to house a population of around 200 tigers, and almost guarantees a peek at the majestic animal. Jim Corbett National Park’s topography is equally impressive with hilly ridges and rolling grasslands.
Where to stay
Jim Corbett National Park is a big holiday destination both among locals and international visitors taking airline tickets to the country. There is simply no dearth of accommodation options in the region, with a wide variety of hotels available. They can choose to stay in hotels, camps, eco lodges and cottages. Some of the popular hotels in and around the park are Hotel Tarika Resort, Hotel Country Inn Resort, Hotel Camp Riverwild Resort and Dhikala Forest Lodge.
The best time to catch cheap flights to India to visit the national park is from October till June when the forest zones stay open for the visitors.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Located in central India, the erstwhile hunting ground of the Maharaja of Rewa, Bandhavgarh National Park is another address of the big cats in India. The place is believed to be home of the white tigers. Travel buffs who were lucky enough to grab tickets on cheap flights to India must give their luck another try by embarking on pursuit of a white tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park!
Apart from enjoying close encounters with tigers, the park allows the visitor to check out 600 species of flowering plants, 50 species of aquatic and 18 species of rare plants. Safari drives and elephant rides are couple of options available to wildlife enthusiasts.
Where to stay
Bandhavgarh National Park has no dearth of accommodation options. People booking airline tickets to India will find the region inundated with hotels and resorts, ranging from luxury accommodation to economical options for budget holiday makers taking cheap flights to India. Tiger Lagoon Resort, Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness, Salvan Resort and Syna Tiger Resort are some of the accommodation options for rovers in search of the big cat.
Sunderban National Park
To not to talk about Sunderban National Park while talking about tigers in India is like committing blasphemy! The kingdom of the Royal Bengal Tiger, Sunderban National Park charms the visitors with dense mangrove forest. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sunderbans is home to more than 250 tigers. The park is also renowned among wildlife enthusiasts for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle.
Where to stay
There is a whole spectrum of hotels, nature resorts, wildlife jungle lodges and forest camps both inside and outside the region of the Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary. Tourists will find both luxury hotels as well as budget hotels in this part of the world, catering to both ends of tourist sort.
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The unnerving growl, the fierce eyes, the fascinating aura…! There are very few natives of the wild that create a kind of awe that are manufactured by a tiger sighting! It is not everyday that a man gets to see the royalty of the wildlife! Watching the wild beast on Discovery or National Geographic in the comfort of your living room is a different thing but to experience the majesty of this unrivalled creature sure is something else!
India is right up there when it comes to tiger sightings. There are multiple places where big cat lovers can get up close and personal with animal after booking flights to India. Check them out!
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and promises to offer the travel buffs taking flights to India an enthralling experience! The park is known to house a population of around 200 tigers, and almost guarantees a peek at the majestic animal. Jim Corbett National Park’s topography is equally impressive with hilly ridges and rolling grasslands.
Where to stay
Jim Corbett National Park is a big holiday destination both among locals and international visitors taking airline tickets to the country. There is simply no dearth of accommodation options in the region, with a wide variety of hotels available. They can choose to stay in hotels, camps, eco lodges and cottages. Some of the popular hotels in and around the park are Hotel Tarika Resort, Hotel Country Inn Resort, Hotel Camp Riverwild Resort and Dhikala Forest Lodge.
The best time to catch cheap flights to India to visit the national park is from October till June when the forest zones stay open for the visitors.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Located in central India, the erstwhile hunting ground of the Maharaja of Rewa, Bandhavgarh National Park is another address of the big cats in India. The place is believed to be home of the white tigers. Travel buffs who were lucky enough to grab tickets on cheap flights to India must give their luck another try by embarking on pursuit of a white tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park!
Apart from enjoying close encounters with tigers, the park allows the visitor to check out 600 species of flowering plants, 50 species of aquatic and 18 species of rare plants. Safari drives and elephant rides are couple of options available to wildlife enthusiasts.
Where to stay
Bandhavgarh National Park has no dearth of accommodation options. People booking airline tickets to India will find the region inundated with hotels and resorts, ranging from luxury accommodation to economical options for budget holiday makers taking cheap flights to India. Tiger Lagoon Resort, Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness, Salvan Resort and Syna Tiger Resort are some of the accommodation options for rovers in search of the big cat.
Sunderban National Park
To not to talk about Sunderban National Park while talking about tigers in India is like committing blasphemy! The kingdom of the Royal Bengal Tiger, Sunderban National Park charms the visitors with dense mangrove forest. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sunderbans is home to more than 250 tigers. The park is also renowned among wildlife enthusiasts for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle.
Where to stay
There is a whole spectrum of hotels, nature resorts, wildlife jungle lodges and forest camps both inside and outside the region of the Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary. Tourists will find both luxury hotels as well as budget hotels in this part of the world, catering to both ends of tourist sort.
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