Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Vintage Kenya Safari


Tour Summary:
Places to visit: Nairobi, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. This safari takes you through three very different game viewing experiences: Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.

In the Aberdares you find icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. Here elephants, buffaloes and other animals visit you at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. This soda lake on the floor of the Rift Valley is host to millions of flamingos and an important refuge for endangered species- particularly Rothschild Giraffe and black and white rhino.

You then head to Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant. The famous Masai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve.

Saturday, 25 February 2012

Online Travel Insurance: Types of Coverage


Fortunately, there is travel insurance for that and it’s called trip cancellation service. Although this is one of the most expensive types of travel insurance at about $4 per $100 of the cost of your trip, it has quickly become the most popular option for travel insurance.

Trip cancellation insurance has changed a lot in recent years and you are no longer required to have a specific type of emergency in order to collect on this insurance. For example, if you are on vacation and your work calls you and tells you that they need you to come back immediately to meet with a client, your insurance will cover that. It doesn’t have to be a medical emergency to qualify for reimbursement. There are other types of travel insurance too.

Another type of insurance that would be considered coverage for a liability is lost luggage insurance. The cost is about $1 for every $100 you claim in luggage and it will cover anything that you take with you when you travel with the exception of money, gold, Berra bonds or other “money” items. These types of things will require their own type of insurance.

Airlines do provide a certain amount of lost luggage coverage, however, the provision is minimal and doesn’t cover replacement value for your items, only current market value. In addition, airlines don’t cover any electronic items, including things that can be used in electronics, such as CDs, DVDs and memory cards.

Often lost luggage insurance also covers delayed luggage as well. Delayed luggage insurance basically provides you with a change of clothing, toothbrush, soap, etc. to tide you over until your luggage arrives. If purchased separately it literally only costs a couple of dollars and is well worth considering if you are heading to a business meeting or wedding right after you land that may require an immediate change of clothing.

The downside to most of these coverage types is that you have to pay for everything out of pocket and submit them for reimbursement. If you don’t pay for them, you will not receive the money from your insurance.

A few travel insurance companies will allow airlines, hotels and insurance companies to bill them directly for any extra fees. However, most of these companies won’t actually file the paperwork, there is simply too much administrative work at the back end and these entities simply don’t have the trained personal to handle these types of things.

The exception is trip cancellation, in this case, you submit the appropriate paperwork and you are reimbursed directly. Just make sure you follow the filing instructions to the letter and submit the paperwork before your time frame expires.

Monday, 20 February 2012

Amarnath travels online booking


Amarnath cave are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism, dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.Inside the main Amarnat cave lies an ice stalagmite resembling the Shiva Linga, which waxes during May to August and gradually wanes thereafter.

This lingam is said to grow and shrink with the phases of the moon, reaching its height during the summer festival. According to Hindu mythology, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort Parvati.

The AmarnathCave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The Central Reserve Police Force, Indian Army and Indian Paramilitary Forces maintain a strong presence in the region due to security concerns. Try below links for Amarnath yatra travels online booking.

Saturday, 18 February 2012

Classical India with Kerala Backwater


Classical India with Kerala Backwaters tour, one of the memorable journey of the lifetime offers the glimpse of the classical India built by the Mughal rulers which was then worked upon by the British with style and elegance. Well-designed monuments of the Delhi are the evidence of the rich culture and elegance which resides in it. Agra is often remembered only for the most visited place i.e. Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal built by Shah Jehan is still one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Religious importance associated with the Varanasi adds an extra spiritual energy to the Classical India with Kerala Backwaters tour organised by the Visit India Travel.

Moving from Varanasi to Khajuraho, we again are trapped in the hands of the Indian culture which dates back to the old times. Khajuraho Temples are the temples which are the evidence behind the famous love story between a God and a girl. The sculptures which are the main attraction in the Varanasi describes perfectly describes lust, love and passion along with the elegant and rare works. Kerala backwaters tour has been one of the most enjoyable and prime tours when you are in the South India. The green vegetation, silent water and the rich flora and fauna makes it the must visit tour in the tours organised by the Visit India Travel.

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Buddist Pilgrimage Tours India


Siddharth Gautam, born the son of a king, grew up in Kapilvastu amidst luxury and splendour. At the age of 29 he left earthly distraction behind, to begin his quest for the true meaning of life -a search that took him to the land of Magadha. At Bodhgaya, after years of penance and deprivation, he attained "Enlightenment" under the sacred Bodhi tree to become Buddha. In the fabled deer park at Sarnath, the Buddha preached his first sermon. He then travelled widely preaching his philosophy. At the age of 80, in the forest of Kushinagar, he entered perfect tranquillity- the state of "Parinirvana". Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Sravasti, Vaishali and Kapilvastu - these sacred places of Buddha continue the legacy of this remarkable being who practiced and preached peace, purity and love. We invite you now to this special world one not just of spectacular temples, monasteries and stupas but where you may actually walk in the footsteps of "The Enlightened One" the man, who changed the world.

Buddist Pilgrimage Tours Highlights :

Visit the grove of Lumbini where the Enlightened one was born, Bodhgaya where He attained enlightenment: Sarnath where the wheel of law was set into motion and Kushinagar where He passed into Mahaparinirvana. Also included in this journey is sightseeing of Delhi, the holiest city of Hindu Varanasi, also visit to the city of the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra.

Saturday, 4 February 2012

Classical India with Rajasthan Royalty


DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.

Start with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one of Asia’s largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.

People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.

After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.

Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.


CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Tours to Mount Abu


Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and nestles at an altitude of 1220 meters in the Aravalli Range. Mount Abu in Rajasthan is situated at a distance of 180 kilometers from Jodhpur andjavascript:void(0) 509 kilometers from Jaipur. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and in the north western part of India. Mount Abu is a famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Jain and is visited by a large number of pilgrims from all over the world. The place is also noted for its spellbinding natural beauty. Mount Abu is also referred to as “An Oasis in the Desert”, for the fact that it is the point from where several streams, waterfalls and lakes originate.

The pleasant weather of the place, the natural beauty and the numerous temples make this place an interesting tourist destination. Mount Abu is visited by tourists also because of the huge number of Hindu and Jain temples. The Dilwara Temple is considered as the most important and holy temple by the Jains. This temple is built of white marble and was built between the 11th and 13th century.