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Tour to The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple |
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Get a glimpse into ancient Indian architecture and culture at the Akshardham temple in Delhi
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Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty and wisdom. It showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The imposing 10 storey high monument is made entirely of intricately carved, 6000 tons of pink sand-stone from Rajasthan, with no steel or cement used at all. More than 12 million man hours of 900 skilled craftsmen have created this magnificent monument of 93 sculpted pillars, 40 windows carved from both sides, and a feast of forms and filigrees. Built inch to inch according to the ancient Sthaapatya shastras of India, no steel has been used. Support beams are 22 ft. single piece stone blocks. Witness the heritage of India through the exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions at the Akshardham temple.
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More products in category : South Asia > India
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Golden Triangle (with Standard Hotels)
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 3 NIGHTS JAIPUR-AGRA (ex Delhi)
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...palace of Jodha Bai, Akbar's Rajput queen._ Jaipur07 fascinates visitors with its forts and palaces and is considered a great shopping destination too. The grandeur of the Amber...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Devigarh Fort Palace
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 ONE NIGHT DEVIGARH WITH SPL DINNER (ex Udaipur)
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...has made it a favourite hotel for many, and celebrities like Liz Hurley and Elton John have stayed here. A trip to the Devigarh Fort in Delwara is an opportunity to get a glimpse of the grandeur of Rajasthan’s royalty.
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Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri Fort Tour, Agra
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 2 Nights Agra - ex Jaipur
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...Dynasty, whose legendary emperor Akbar re-constructed the fort in the 16th century. It is an architectural marvel, because the layout of the city produces rich spatial effects. Of...
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Historical and Cultural Tour of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan
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This comprehensive cultural and historical tour will show you the most famous attractions of North-West India. See the magnificent Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra,...
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Sunset Cruise in Cochin
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 Sunset Cruise In Cochin
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Cochin or Kochi in the south Indian state of Kerala is an idyllic retreat on the Arabian Sea. Serene backwaters, lagoons with feathery coconut palms and picturesque islands make...
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Morning Tour to the Taj Mahal
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 Tajmahal Visit On Sunrise - Agra
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...most famous historical landmarks of India and reflects the grandeur and wealth of the Mughal empire. In the morning, the magnificence of the building is enhanced by the soft light which makes it a memorable sight!
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Pondicherry
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 Overnight Pondicherry (Ex Chennai)
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On the Coromandel Coast of India lies the Union Territory of Pondicherry. This beautiful seaside city is often referred to as the French Riviera of the East and is famous as the...
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Nimaj Camping Trip
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 2 nights Nimaj
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...and interesting nature walks can be enjoyed on this Rajasthan camping trip. Listening to engaging folklores around cosy bonfires while enjoying traditional Rajasthani delicacies...
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Gokarna Beach Holiday (from Goa)
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 Three Nights Gokarna Ex Goa
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Gokarna is a charming little town on the coast of the South Indian state of Karnataka. Although more famous as a pilgrimage centre because of an ancient temple, it is also famous...
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Kovalam: Luxury Beach Holiday in Kerala (Stay at Hotel Leela)
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 03 Nights At Kovalam (Hotel Leela)
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...the mesmerizing scenic beauty of coconut trees swaying in the wind and the azure blue waters lapping against the shore. Kovalam has three big adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost,...
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Cultural and Religious Tour of Rishikesh Temples and Ashrams
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 3 nights Rishikesh (great Ganga)
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...towns in India, Rishikesh is also called the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. Many come to the town just to meditate and practice yoga. The peal of temple bells resounds in...
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Historical and Cultural Tour of Jaisalmer
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 HALF DAY JAISALMER
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...built on top of Trikuta Hill, offers breathtaking views of the desert of Rajasthan. Its architecture, especially the seven-storey palace, is fascinating. Within the fort lie ancient...
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Kovalam: Beach Holiday in Kerala (Surya Samudra)
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 03 Nights At Kovalam (Surya Samudra Hotal)
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...Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular of the three and is frequented by tourists. The other two beaches are Hawah beach and Samudra beach. Hawah beach has the distinction of being...
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Excursion to Diamond Harbour near Calcutta
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 Kolkata Fullday Diamod Harbour
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Diamond Harbour lies in the southern suburbs of Calcutta on the banks of the river Hooghly. Earlier known as Hajipur, this charming place was named Diamond Harbour by the British and...
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Fishing and Wildlife Safari Tour to Nagarhole and Bheemeshwari
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 4 nights Nagarhole-Bheemeshwari
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...the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers and the twittering of birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience. The total area of the Rajiv Gandhi National...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Badami and Hampi
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 6 Nights Hospet-Badami
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...caves and temples were amongst the first in India and later became the inspiration for many other South Indian empires. Hampi is a World Heritage Site and home to the fascinating...
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Chambal Ravines Safari Tour
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 Two nights Chambal Safari - ex delhi
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Just 80 kilometres south of Agra lies the magical and legendary Chambal valley. Declared a natural sanctuary, this relatively untouched area is teeming with wild life and folklores...
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Temple Tour of Tirupati - Sri Venkateshwara Temple
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 2 Nights Tirupati
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...temple leads to mukti or salvation from the cycle of birth-death-and rebirth which explains the large numbers of pilgrims who visit it each year. Despite the numbers, the temple...
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Wildlife Tour to Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks
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 5 nights - Bandhavgarh & Kanha
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...many species of birds. This tour is a not-to-be-missed for nature lovers and an excellent introduction to India’s amazing wildlife and natural beauty for others.
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Wildlife Tour to Jim Corbett National Park (from Delhi)
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 3 nights Corbett (by surf)
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...camera come in handy for close encounters with anything from a herd of wild elephants and deer to a crocodile basking in the sun. Be alert to the alarm calls of the barking deer and...
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Wildlife Tour to Jim Corbett National Park (Ex-Delhi)
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 3 nights Corbett (by train)
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...spot tigers, elephants, sloth bears, leopards, langur monkeys, otters and a variety of birds like parakeets and bulbuls to name a few. The Park takes its name from Jim Corbett, a...
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Ranthambore National Park - The Ranthambore Regency (Ex-Jaipur)
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 THREE NIGHTS RANTHAMBORE
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...till 1970, and is now one of the greatest successes of Project Tiger, a wildlife conservation project initiated in India in 1972 to protect the tigers. It strives to maintain a viable tiger population in their natural environment.
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Ranthambore National Park - The Aman–i–Khas (Ex-Jaipur)
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 3 nights RANTHAMBORE (with Aman-i-Khas)
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...a part of the famous Project Tiger, a wildlife conservation project initiated in India in 1972 to protect the tigers. It strives to maintain a viable tiger population in their natural...
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Wildlife Tour to Kanha National Park (stay at Tiger Corridor)
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 3 nights Kanha - Tiger Corridor
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...its lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and deep ravines is reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book which was set in one of the national parks of Madhya Pradesh....
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Tour to Ranthambore National Park and Taj Mahal at Agra
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 3 Nights Ranthambore-Agra
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...Indian Tiger. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as the mausoleum for his favourite queen Mumtaz Mahal. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal is constructed...
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Ranthambore National Park - The Ranthambore Regency (From Jaipur)
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 Two Nights Ranthmbore Ex Jaipur
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...natural environment. The Park is also home to a variety of other animals like the sambar deer (the largest Asiatic deer), chital , nilgai, gaur and leopards, hyenas and chinkaras.In...
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Wildlife Tour to Nagarhole National Park
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 Three nights Kabini River Lodge ex Blr
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...Brahmagiri Mountains, the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers and the twittering of the birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience. The total area of...
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Kings Sanctuary Wildlife Tour
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 Three nights Kings Sanctuary ex Blr
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...it a memorable experience especially for nature lovers. The fauna includes the elephant, tiger, leopard, wild dog, sambar, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, Indian bison, mouse...
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Bangaram Island Resort
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 5 nights Bangaram Island Resort Lakshadweep
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...an archipelago. There are coral atolls, endless sands, submerged banks and reefs, covering a magical underwater world. The isolation of the islands have ensured the preservation of...
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Sightseeing Tour of Calcutta
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 Kolkata Halfday sightseeing
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Kolkata or Calcutta, the city that Dominique Lapierre so memorably called “The City of Joy” is indeed a joy to visit. The erstwhile capital of British India, Calcutta...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Haridwar
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 THREE NIGHTS HARIDWAR
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...of the seven holiest places in India according to Hindu religious belief. The many temples and ashrams of the city of Haridwar attract hundreds of pilgrims and travellers looking to...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Lucknow
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 Two Nights Lucknow Ex Delhi
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Lucknow - the land of the nawabs is renowned for the hospitality of its people and the elegance and graciousness of their conduct. The capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow...
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Famous Attractions of New Delhi
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 HALFDAY NEW DELHI
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...Qutubuddin Aibak. Humayun’s Tomb features high on any list of attractions of New Delhi. Built in the 16th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was a forerunner of the...
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Trip to The National Museum
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 Halfday Delhi museum
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...5,000 years of Indian culture and history. The Museum has a rich collection of artefacts ranging from pre-historic times to contemporary tribal and folk art objects.Any visitor to Delhi would not like to miss this.
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Madurai Temples and City Tour
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 2 Nights Madurai
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...animals and mythical creatures. The festivities, processions and grandeur of the temples attract thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year.
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Sightseeing in Cochin and Kathakali Performance (Stay at Fort Heritage)
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 2 N Cochin (Sightseing & Kathakali)Fort Heritage
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...performance and five hundred year old Portuguese houses as you tour the city. Cochin is an eclectic and fascinating blend of medieval Portugal, Holland, an English country village...
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Wildlife Tour to Bandhavgarh National Park (stay at Mahua Kothi)
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 3 nights Bandhavgarh - Mahua Kothi
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...of Bandhavgarh are well preserved. This fragile ecology also supports nilgai, wild boar, jackals, porcupines and many species of birds. On this tour you shall stay at Mahua Kothi,...
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Spiritual Tour to Rishikesh and Haridwar
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 3 nights Rishikesh-Haridwar
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Nestled in the Himalayas with the river Ganga flowing alongside, Haridwar and Rishikesh are very important holy cities in India. Pilgrims flock to this place to pay obeisance to the...
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Nature and Wildlife Tour to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary
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 Overnight Mysore ex bangalore
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...that shows is its long skinny neck and sharp beak. Many of these birds migrate here annually from Siberia and North America, to nest and breed.)
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Elephant Ride at Amber Fort near Jaipur
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 Elephant Ride At Amer Fort In Jaipur
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...a lake at its feet, its construction was started by King Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. The rugged exterior of the fort hides an aesthetic interior...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Mysore and Coorg
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 Three nights Mysore-Coorg ex Blr
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...prominent landmark in the city is the Chamundi Hill. At the crest of this hill is Sri Chamundeshwari Temple that dates back to the 11th century. Coorg (locally called Kodagu) is...
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Religious and Cultural Tour to Varanasi, Sarnath and Khajuraho
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 3 nights Varanasi-Khajuraho
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...Sarnath, which lies close to Varanasi, is where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon making the place sacred for Buddhists. The temples of Khajuraho are famous for their erotic...
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Periyar: Boating on the Lake and Visit to Spice Plantation
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 Two Nights Periyar Ex Cochin
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...heighten this impression. This tour will also take you to a spice plantation where you can see how spices like pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and nutmeg are grown.
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Historical Tour to Mahabalipuram - Cave Temples
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 FD Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its brilliant rock-cut temples. Built by the Pallava rulers in the 7th century, the complex comprises...
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Religious and Cultural Tour to Varanasi and Sarnath
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 TWO NIGHTS VARANASI
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On this religious and cultural tour, visit two cities that are important pilgrimage centres – Varanasi and Sarnath. Varanasi is picturesquely situated on the banks of the holy...
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Hill Resort Ooty
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 Two nights Ooty ex Blr
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...meet. Nature has been very generous with this region and made itpost-card pretty: coffee and tea plantations and trees like conifers, eucalyptus, pine and wattle dot the landscape...
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Historical and Cultural Tour to Devigarh Fort Palace and Udaipur
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 2 Nights Devigarh with spl dinner
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...with its balconies and cupolas, the magnificently decorated Dilkhush Mahal and Moti Mahal and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari make Udaipur a very attractive destination for visitors. On the...
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Tour to Hill Town Mount Abu: Dilwara Temples and Nakki Lake
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 SAME DAY MT ABU (ex Udaipur)
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...captures the cultural heritage of the region in all its glory. The Nakki Lake, set amidst the misty hills, makes for a pretty picture with colourful tourist boats gliding past. Don’t...
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Ecotour to Bharatpur Bird Sanctaury (Ex-Jaipur)
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 Two Nights Bharatpur Ex Jaipur
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...of Bharatpur, to create a good shooting range, diverted water from a nearby irrigation canal to the park and created what is today India’s most famous bird sanctuary. It used...
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Kovalam: Luxury Beach Holiday in Kerala (Stay at Hotel Leela)
Kovalam is famous across the world for its golden beaches and palm-fringed shores. Many call it the ‘Paradise of the East’. Relax on the beaches of Kovalam and watch the mesmerizing...
Munnar Hill Resort
Munnar is Kerala’s most famous hill resort. Set at an altitude of approximately 6000 feet, Munnar’s undulating hills covered with the soothing green of tea plantations have earned it the...
Gokarna Beach Holiday (from Goa)
Gokarna is a charming little town on the coast of the South Indian state of Karnataka. Although more famous as a pilgrimage centre because of an ancient temple, it is also famous for its beautiful,...
...masterpiece is Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital city of theMughals, which was...
...have converted this once abandoned heritage site into a spectacular luxury hotel...
...over the last four centuries. It represents the pinnacle of Indian craftsmanship...
...of North-West India. See the magnificent Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
...the Arabian Sea. Serene backwaters, lagoons with feathery coconut palms and picturesque...
...inlay work and marble screens. Often described as a teardrop on the cheek of time...
...its brilliant rock-cut temples. Built by the Pallava rulers in the 7th century,...
...ghats meet. Nature has been very generous with this region and made itpost-card...
...their outstanding architecture, intricate white marble carvings and elegant sculptures....
...In winters (October to March), the sanctuary is particularly attractive to visitors...
...(chariot). The city is also famous for its pristine and beautiful beaches. To watch...
...beautiful city. With picturesque lakes, palaces and gardens with innovative fountains,...
...the rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island.Hewn out of solid rock, the sculptures...
...imprints of the bygone British Raj. The hotel is also known as a museum hotel...
...and the interesting myths and legends associated with them. A stroll by the river...
...valleys, the lush greens and the meandering Ganges River, Ananda offer a range...
...beautiful seaside city is often referred to as the French Riviera of the East and...
...to the dam are a delight to watch from the comfort of your tent. Black Buck spotting...
...and watch the mesmerizing scenic beauty of coconut trees swaying in the wind and...
...scenic gardens, grand palaces and beautiful lakes give Udaipur a fanciful, romantic...
...most popular pilgrimage towns in India, Rishikesh is also called the ‘Yoga...
...a must visit on a trip to India. Kovalam has three big adjacent crescent beaches....
...Hooghly. Earlier known as Hajipur, this charming place was named Diamond Harbour...
...abundance of wildlife, especially the Asian elephant. The backdrop of the distant...
...stone. Badami is famous for its cave-temples which are fine examples of the Dravidian...
...Declared a natural sanctuary, this relatively untouched area is teeming with wild...
...rooms, some with twinkling mirror work, lovely large carved beds, mosaics, pillars...
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