Thursday 25 July 2013

Shangri-La of the North – Leh Ladakh

An ethereal beauty that captivates your senses, leaving you in a complete trance like state! Untouched and virgin lands that beckon you to breathe in the fresh air, unlike other places! Leh, a prime town of Ladakh, is one such place that is nothing less that Gods own creation. Moonscape or Little Tibet, as it is fondly called, Leh – Ladakh is gaining popularity as one of the mostly breath-taking holiday destinations or adventure destinations of the world. A place like none other, Leh is just the holiday experience that you need to escape into the realms of nature, far away from your routine city life. Leh brings to you an opportunity to bring out the adventure enthusiast in you and climb the towering mountains and trek through the breath-taking ranges and passes, giving you a memory of a lifetime.
Tour packages to Leh are popularly organized by many adventure groups and tour operators. The true way to enjoy the beauty of Leh is to spend a couple of days trekking or climbing the valley and enjoying the natural beauty all around you. Leh is blessed with some of the most exquisite monasteries and temples of the land. The name Little Tibet suggests the profound belief in Buddhist culture and the monks you reside in plenty in the valley of Leh. Being one of the coldest deserts of the world, Leh is the land of heavy snowfall during winter season and is definitely a captivating sight for all travel and adventure enthusiasts. While booking a tour package to Leh it is advisable to keep the weather conditions in purview so that it helps you prepare for your trip more efficiently. Warm clothes and thermals are a definite must have for your tour of Leh. Though the region sees sunshine almost all around the year, the heavy snow does not allow it to penetrate too much in the region. The cold snow-capped mountains can be enjoyed by indulging in some wonderful treks into the various passes like Trans-Zanskar expedition, Lahaul-Spiti-Lamayuru trek, Alchi trek, Kala Pathar trek, Salt Lake trek, Nubhra valley trek, Chadar Frozen lake ice trek, Kinnaur – Spiti trek, Rupshur trek, Amarnath trek, etc.  You can also hike on the glaciers of Leh like Indus River and Drang-Drung which is frozen for most part of the year. While planning your tour package to Leh Ladakh  do not forget to include few or atleast one other place like Shyok Valley, Phugthal, Salt valley, Drass valley, Zanskar and Zangla valley, Sani, Sankoo, Rangdum, Kargil, etc.
While in Leh you can visit the beautiful Shanti Stupa, Sankar Monastery, the stunning Leh Palace, etc. Your tour to Leh is incomplete without shopping for small artefacts and souvenirs from the location and hence you can visit the local markets with the help of a guide and buy some knick knacks for loved ones back home.
Wanderlust for adventure enthusiasts- Leh is the place to be! 

Friday 19 July 2013

The Great American Trip

America, the land of dreams, opportunities, legends and fantasies. For centuries travellers have been fascinated by this colossal and diverse continent. A travel to America, across the seven seas, was considered a remarkable feat in the past. But no more, America today is easily accessible to the tourists and is also within their budgets. An abundance of tour packages to this great land have brought America within the reach of the common man.
The biggest democracy in the world, The United States of America, as the name suggests, is a federal republic consisting of 51 states.  And each of these states has wonderful treasures to offer its visitors. With so many States and a mind boggling number of attractions, it is advisable to visit USA with a tour package, as they can ably guide you through the maze of things to do and see in the States.
Each state in USA has something unique for tourists. Arizona will bewitch you with its natural wonders: the Grand Canyon and Ponderosa Pine forest.  California is home to Disneyland, Hollywood and the famous beaches in Malibu. Get inspired by Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Range and various national parks. Visit Hawaii to soak in the sun and frolic in the waves at the famous Waikiki Beach. Florida will welcome you with Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the first and most popular Disneyland in the world. Run among the tall grass prairies in Kansas. Discover a bit of France in the state of Louisiana. Understand car history better with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan. Go to the famed Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Gamble your heart out at the casinos of Las Vegas, the sin city. New York is a must visit for the sheer energy and liveliness of the place, and of course the well known Times Square. South Carolina will entertain you with its entertainment complex called Broadway at the Beach. South Dakota is where the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial is situated. Vermont is home of the famed Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory. The capital city, Washington DC, is the seat of the three branches of government. It has some of the best maintained and gigantic museums along with the most treasured monuments and memorials in the world. The White House, the US Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History are just some of the top attractions here.
Tired of reading? Well, these are just some of the states of this amazing land called USA. Opt for a USA holiday packages  and sit back and relax. The travel agent will take care of your visa, tickets, accommodation and other details. All you have left to do is to explore the wonders of this colossal land and enjoy it’s treasures.

Wednesday 10 July 2013

An Island of myriad escapades- Philippines

Have you ever imagined your holiday destination to be that perfect setting that brings you everything under one roof! Have you tossed several travel books just looking for your dream holiday destination and yet you could find not many that suit your need and requirements. Well, to make your choice a little simpler, we bring to you the wonders of Philippines! Philippines is rated amongst the top visited holiday destinations across the world. From India itself there are many tourists who visit Philippines round the year for a quite vacation and a family holiday. If you looking at going to the Philippines for a holiday it is best to contact a travel planner to organize this trip for you! They take care of all your travel requirements like hotel reservations, transportation inter and intra city as well as all arrangements for your sightseeing of the islands.
Philippines is blessed with a sunny weather round the year and hence you can choose to visit this place anytime of the year. However if you are looking at escaping the torrid winters of India especially north India, then Philippines is definitely the place to go on a holiday! The archipelagic island of Philippines is made up of thousands of small islands, each exuding a beauty and charm that is unmatched and unperturbed. You can enjoy the pleasures of an adventure holiday package filled with exciting moments of thrill and adrenaline to enjoy some of the most wonderful sports of the islands. You adventure package can include trekking to the volcanic mountains of the islands, to camping in the forests to exploring the wildlife of the island, indulging in water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, etc. and aerial sports like kite-surfing, paragliding, etc. You can also indulge your adventure-self in some wonderful safaris across the dense forests and enjoy the natural beauty of the islands. If you are looking at spending some quiet romantic moments with your spouse you must spend it on the quaint beaches of Philippine islands where you can witness beauty and grandeur at its best. Some of the top locations in Philippines to stay and visit are Boracay, Manila and Metro Manila, Camiguin, Bohol, Cebu, Lake Sebu and its stunning seven waterfalls, Baguio, Cagayan, Zambales, Puerto Princesa, Davao, Laoag, Bicol, Luzon regions, Palawan, etc. Every step that you take in Philippines is a guaranteed escape from the rigmarole of your routine busy schedule and an escape into paradise. Besides moving around the islands and enjoying the beauty of the islands, there are several places on the island where you can taste some sumptuous food. Philippines street food offers you the traditional delicacies of the island that are sure to savour your palette as well as some international cuisine to suit all taste even Indian! Shopping at Manila is one of the most rewarding experiences and you must enjoy this while at Philippines!
Come and get enchanted by the Island of Philippines!

Friday 5 July 2013

London beckons, Bon Voyage!

London, what can be said about London, a city that vibrates with life, energy and exuberance. London – a bustling metropolis that draws people from all over the world and most fall in love with this magnificent city. London is a paradox yet a beautiful paradox. The Buckingham Palace, the throne of Her Majesty’s from where once half of the world was ruled commands an impressive audience even today. On the other hand the business district of Canary Warf is a fine depiction of modern day London. The old seamlessly cohabits with the new and that is why London remains as enigmatic as it was even 100 years back. Any person visiting from the commonwealth country will definitely identify with London because somewhere or the other they have witnessed a bit of architecture, culture and history even in their own country.
London has made an imprint on every country that it ruled and therefore one is guaranteed to find something especially where architecture is concerned which will instantly make them think of their home. Hence, London is not only a travel destination but there is a familiar chord that connects everyone to London in some or the other way.
For Indians visiting London for a holiday is definitely one of the defining moments of one’s life and this has been made easy with excellent London tour packages from India. These packages allow you to experience the best of what London has to offer. Whether it is the sightseeing, experimenting with the local food or getting an opportunity to see their various cultural attractions. London definitely lives up to any person’s expectations. A tour package from India is apt for London because there is just so much to see and do that doing everything on your own is definitely not a good idea. What’s more a tour package allows you to follow a properly planned and detailed itinerary and allows you to see the best what this amazing capital has to offer. You can also opt for a tailor-made tour package that would give you the freedom to plan your holiday to London just the way you like it. A tour package definitely gives you the perfect chance to enjoy a holiday without any kind of travel hassles.
Most of the popular sightseeing attractions are covered under London tour packages and therefore you need not worry about managing things all by yourself. These tour packages from India not only show you the best of what London has to offer, it also gives you an opportunity to enjoy a holiday at an affordable budget. A London tour package from India would ideally cover all the major attractions such as Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. For entertainment and thriving nightlife, the best place to head to is of course Leicester Square in the heart of London. Besides London, some of the other places that the itinerary may cover include a visit to Cotswolds, Oxford, Stonehedge, Windsor Castle and Warwick Castle.