Friday, May 14, 2010

t2india Introduces India Tour Package Booking

http://www.t2india.com/ – Your Gateway to India, has come up with Fixed Tour Packages. The site www.t2india.com ; a travel portal of Prakriti Inbound, one of the leading tour operators, offers 16 theme based tours and more than 400 tour packages across 400 destinations in India for travelers of all ages, making it a perfect website for travelers to find what they are looking for.

The tour packages provided by t2india.com cover the whole of India from the cold desert of Leh Ladakh to the warmer backwaters of Kerala, from the rain forests of the North East to the sand dunes of Jaisalmer. Adding to these; are various festival itineraries, Jungle safaris, tribal itineraries and also adventure and spiritual itineraries.

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The advantage is to get a complete view of the hotel with its images or facilities and also the complete description of the destination you are looking into, at the same time. Added advantages of multiple currency option are also provided and the itineraries come with no hidden cost.

http://www.t2india.com/ , is a travel portal of Prakriti Inbound Pvt. Ltd., a fully fledged travel agency operating from 1999. t2india is a web portal which not only promotes tourism in India but also provides the customer a chance to explore India to its fullest promising visitors not only luxury but also a great experience at an affordable price. Services and products provided by t2india include travel consultation, pre-arranged tours, custom packages, reservations for lodging, rental cars, rail passage, etc. t2india seeks to differentiate itself as the premier travel agency and travel Services Company in India.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Chail : Honeymooner's Paradise

Chail was built as the summer capital of the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala in Punjab. It has an interesting story behind it. In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh incurred the wrath of the British and was banned an entry to the summer capital of Shimla. This enraged the Maharaja and he vowed to build a better summer capital in the vicinity of Shimla for himself. And indeed! Chail, a little village close to Shimla, was a slice of heaven. It was perfect surrounded by magnificent deodar forests and also in close vicinity of Shimla. Moreover the hill of Chail at 2226 meters was somewhat higher than British-controlled Shimla, this definitely satisfied the ego of the King and he started developing Chail according to his needs. Chail is built on three hills. The palace is on Rajgarh Hill, the Residency Snow View, once occupied by the British, is on Pandhewa Hill and the town of Chail is situated on the third hill Sadh Tiba. This small village also boasts of the world's highest Cricket ground built by the Maharaja himself who was great patron of the game.


Nature is at her exuberant best in Chail. The majestic snow capped Shivalik peaks, the beautiful orchards and sylvan pine valleys surrounded by Deodar forests and crisp air… Chail surely casts a spell. The River Sutlej which takes twists and turns and the valley beneath offers a stupendous view form the hills of Chail. Chail is enchanting and the views are mesmerizing.

Chail is a small hamlet where the nature has showered with all its beauties, where time stands still and romance is in air. Truly a paradise for all.

Location: Nearly 45kms from Shimla, this small town is cushioned between the Shivalik hills and is hardly seven to eight hours distance from the national capital of Delhi. The virgin mountainous heaven is truly a honeymooner's paradise.

Languages Spoken: Hindi, Himachali, Garhawali
Long Distance Code: +91-1792
Importance: Honeymooner's paradise
Best Time To Visit: March To November & December to Februay to enjoy the winter sports.

Chail Attractions:

Mostly Chail should be enjoyed for its natural beauty with its beautiful scented forests and the scenic beauty of the valleys of pine forests. Chail receives snowfall in winters and the snow gives way to marvellous flowers those blossom on the trees and the whole valley changes its colour.

One of the few important sites that need special visits is the Palace of the Maharaja. Built in 1891 on the hills of Rajgarh, it was devastated in fire and was rebuilt in 1951. Today it has been converted in to a heritage hotel property, but still holds the charm of the bygone era.

The Sidh Baba Ka Mandir was supposed to be the actual site of the palace that was built in 1891. But the legend goes that after the work of building the palace on the site was initiated, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh dreamt of a saint who said it used to be his place for meditation. Thus the Maharaja stopped the work of palace over here and instead built a temple dedicated to the saint and named it Sidh Baba ka Mandir.

Chail boasts of world's highest cricket ground. The Maharaja was a great admirer and patron of Cricket. Therefore he developed the ground with all the amenities. The highlight of this place is not only the altitude that it is placed on but the magnificent view that it commands. The Maharaja made it a point to have all that Shimla did not have to score over the British.



Total Rooms : 12
Star Category : 0
Jungle Livinn Camps and Retreat is a splendid resort in the picturesque valley of Chail. The resort acts as an ideal gateway to the nature’s best, for the tortured city souls. It offers majestic views of the verdant valley and elevated mountains. Moreover, Jungle Livinn has all the facilities to make any stay absolutely comfortable.


Total Rooms : 22
Star Category : 2
Harmony Hotel was launched in May, 2008. The brand new hotel building has the furniture and furnishings specially selected keeping in view the current taste of the guests, gives it a fresh look. In short span of its operations, the Hotel had started getting recognition as one of the most popular hotels in the area. The Hotel has 22 spacious rooms with three types of rooms starting with the highest being Super Deluxe, followed by Deluxe and Executive. The facilities include almost all the basic amenities that a guest expects. The feedback register has recorded great interest by the guests to return to the Harmony Hotel on all their future visits to Manali. The guests included from all over India as also visiting Indian guests from overseas. Therefore, the guest base is increasing every day making the hotel one of the most sought after hotels in Manali. Harmony Hotel is also now well known among the travel agents all over India who have evinced their keen interest to sign long term agreements with us for stay of their guests. The Reservation of rooms can be done on phone, fax or online from the website of the Hotel. TheHarmony Hotel offers club membership to all its guests on their first visit to avail special discounts on the future visits by them and their relatives and friends.


Total Rooms : 50
Star Category : 3
Toshali Royal View Resort is situated 24 km from Shimla on the Kufri-Chail road, Toshali Royal Resort stands majestically in the center of the Golden Triangle of Shimla, Chail & Kufri. It is complete with all modern amenities which makes this place a favorite among the tourists.


Total Rooms : 13
Star Category : 0
Rashi Resorts nestled in the thick Himalayan pine forests of Chail in Himachal Pradesh, situated at a height 7054 ft. ( equivalent to Shimla`s ) beckons you to a unique experience of God`s beautiful creation of Nature untampered by man.The imposing mountains, the picturesque flower decked valleys, the deep and dark woods, the cool crisp air, the tangy smell of pine, the misty mornings, the golden Sunset and snowfall in the winter is sure to set your heart beating with Joy - the sheer magic of nature is sure to gladden your heart.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Dalhousie : The Vale of Milk and Honey

The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. Located on the five hills namely, Kathlog, Portreyn, Moti Tibba, Bakrota and Balun, Dalhousie has retained much of the British Raj Style. The Dhauldhar mountain ranges in the vicinity with the river Ravi flowing down, the pine covered slopes, with intersecting roads, the houses with colonial architecture, and the serene calmness; all with its own distinctive flavour, Dalhousie is one of the most picture perfect hill stations of India.

Dalhousie offers a panoramic view, from certain places one can come across the stupendous view of the confluence of the three Rivers; Ravi, Chenab and Beas. This is the place that slowly joins in the Kashmir valley. No wonder that Lord Dalhousie chose this place looking for peace and serenity after a war. His love for the place went to the extent that he leased it from the King of Chamba, and although he left soon enough, the place which had acquired his name stayed back for years to come and became one of the most beautiful and famous hill stations of India.

Location: Covering the area of 14 sq kms and situated on five hills, stands the hills station of Dalhousie. It is located on the Dhauldhar range of Himalayas and is around 210 kms from the capital of the state Shimla.

Languages Spoken: Hindi and English
Long Distance Code: +91-1899
Area: 13 sqkm
Best Time To Visit: April To November & December to Februay to enjoy the winter sports.

Dalhousie Attractions

Like any other hill stations of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie, too, is abundant in natural beauty and that is the prime attraction of this place. The place patronized by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie, has very less options other than being with nature. There is Jandhri Ghat, an elegant residence of the rulers of the region before Lord Dalhousie leased out the place from them. Nestled amidst the forests, the house is surrounded with mild fragrance of the pine trees and naughty streamlets flowing nearby. A beautiful site, worth a visit, with a display of many trophies and other articles owned by the rulers.

The Subhash Baoli is the landmark of Dalhousie. It is believed that the great freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose spent a lot of time at this place in 1937, meditating and reorganizing his thoughts. Although at an altituded of 2085 meters with breath taking views around it is definitely difficult for a common man to meditate here!

Dalhousie is full of little springs that one comes across at every nook and corner in Dalhousie. But the Satdhara is a different site. At an altitude of 2036 meters there are seven brooks rush down with the treasure of mica and other medicinal ingredients due to which they carry along with therapeutic values. The Bakrota Hills take the cake of the view of the surrounding hills and the snow clad peaks. This place is bit far from the heart of the city but definitely rewarding.

Panjpulla has a monument built in the memory of a great martyr Ajit Singh who was the uncle of the legendary Bhagat Singh. Hardly two kms from the centre of the city this memorial is must a visit. The Diankunt is famous for its crystal view of the three rivers which flow through the state and go down towards Punjab which are the Beas, Ravi and the Chenab.



Total Rooms : 19
Star Category : 2
Far from the maddening crowd, Alps Resort is located amidst peace and serenity.Surrounded by pine trees, the resort has a spectacular view of the valley.Sprawling lawns, splendid views, wooded walks, every evening bon-fire & bar-be-que, indoor & outdoor games and above all gracious hospitality are amongst a few facilities that we offer.


Total Rooms : 31
Star Category : 0
Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense of enchantment. This hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi river. The picturesque town is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for short undemanding walks.

The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by the British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie, covering an area of 14 sq.km and surrounded by alpine vegetation. Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous ranges.

GRAND VIEW HOTEL

Total Rooms : 30
Star Category : 2
Beautifully situated with various type of schemes for the renowned guests athroughout the year.Complimentary access tothe Movie Club with select choice of movies, late check out facility,10 videogames free at the gaming parlor in the Hotel on our package, 2 km level forest walk with hotel guide and light beverages.


Total Rooms : 16
Star Category : 0
Situated in the heart of Dalhousie, Monal offers a clean and hygienic environment. Rooms and suites are designed to cradle you in luxury with an open view of the splendid deodar forest and the virgin pine mountains and the privacy of your very own balcony will give you a feeling that you are in the middle of everything, yet away from it all. Our professional staff revels in matching your interests. You will feel the warmth and excellent services instantaneously.With its private balconies and full valley view, Hotel Monal offers the best scenic view in entire Dalhousie.