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Book your clients at JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai and Shanti Maurice – A Nira Resort in Mauritius. These exclusive offers are available for booking till 31 May 2017, so hurry and book now.
DISCOVER DUBAI’S NEW HEIGHTS
Blessed with beautiful beaches, traditional souks, historical landmarks and thrilling theme parks, Dubai is considered the shopping capital of the Middle East. It has become symbolic for its skyscrapers, in particular the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa. In a city of awe-inspiring ambition and unsurpassed luxury, the 1,608-room JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, resides in the Business Bay area close to the Dubai Water Canal and spreads across two iconic towers.
JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS, DUBAI (5*)
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Kids Go Free: 2 children stay and eat free (breakfast only) with one extra bed when sharing with 2 paying adults.
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Free WiFi during the stay.till 25th May only.
Travel between: 22 Jun – 10 Sep 2017
Book before 31 May 2017
From INR 33,650/- per person in a Deluxe Room based on 3 nights with breakfast.
MAJESTIC MAURITIUS
Spectacular landscapes, unlimited water sports and land activities, the best kids clubs and Creole music and gastronomy..
SHANTI MAURICE – A NIRA RESORT (5*)
Book 5 nights and get a free room upgrade to the next category and free upgrade from half board to full board.
In addition:
– 45% discount on stay.
– Free Kids’ club with daily activities
– Free non-motorized water sports
– Free Wi-Fi during your stay.
Travel between 22 June and 10 Sep 2017
Book before 31 May 2017
From INR 113,790/- per person in Junior Suite Ocean View Room based on 5 nights on full board and return car private airport transfers.
Package Inclusions: Economy class return airfare on Emirates, accommodation, meal and transfers as specified above, room tax, service charges, airport departure tax and fuel surcharge. Prices are an indication only and indicated per person on twin sharing basis. Terms and conditions apply.
Visit : Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, Seville, Gibraltar, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona
USD 1625.00 per person
Highlights : Visit to Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid, Enjoy a cruise on the Tagus river in Libson, Visit Alhambra Complex and general life gardens in Granada, Visit to FC Barcelona Stadium
Highlights : Guided city tour of Postdam, Visit to a salt mine in Salzburg, Guided city tour of Lake Bled with cruise on Lake Bled, Enjoy Hungarian Folklore show with the local dinner in Budapest.
Highlights : Visit to the Stockholm City Hall, Enjoy a canal cruise in Copenhagen, Guided city tour of Lake Bled with cruise on Lake Bled, Enjoy Hungarian Folklore show with the local dinner in Budapest.
Packages include : Accommodation, sightseeing, Indian meal as per itinerary, ground transportation and services of our tour manager.
Palitana is the Jain temple city, an essential holy pilgrimage destination for this nonviolent community.
A city of gleaming marble monuments housing representations of the few human souls that have managed to be liberated from the cycle of life, Palitana has over 850 temples atop sacred Mount Satrunjaya (the “hill that conquers enemies”),which makes it highest number of temple city. The interesting fact about these Jain temples is they are made out of white marble. Each and every idol of God has gold underneath it. The God eyes are colored only
Many of these temples date to 15-16th centuries while some of them date to even earlier periods.
The top is reached by climbing (or by being carried up) 3,572 steps—a stiff 2-hour ascent and fasting…. with no food or water.
The ascent is usually commenced in the morning without eating or drinking. While climbing the hill you are not supposed to eat or drink anything. Once you reach the top you can only get a small bowl of curd. If you eat the curd or need to use the restroom – you have to take shower and change into your pooja clothes. Pooja clothes have to be new .
Once you finish your Pooja and climb down, you can vist the Dharamshala which provides you with free food throughout the day. Jains usually finish dinner before sunset.
Amid the massive warren of white marble shrines and temples, you’ll encounter many devotees dressed in white, some wearing gauze masks to filter innocent microbes from the air that they breathe. Some of the devotees attain ecstatic heights, practicing their faith with devotional singing, clapping, and humming. Others create devotional patterns on the ground using rice and nuts, or are seen gently waving fly-whisks over the idols as a gesture of respect.
You can buy very good quality Indian handicrafts in Palitana. Palitana is famous for its Bhel with Pomegranate seeds and sugarcane juice.
By Surya Gahlot (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsThere is a famous Kailash Dham (कैलाश धाम) Lord Shiva Temple in this village. There are few more temples (Ichhapurna Hanuman Temple, Jain Temple etc.) in Bishangarh. The Jain Temple at Bishangarh is of Bhagwan VimalNath. There is a railway station in the village. Which is directly connected to Jodhpur.
Nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport.
For trips to Kailashdham – Book your travel by calling us today!
By amaldla from san francisco (taj mahal) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements. The five principal elements of the complex namely the main gateway, garden, mosque, jawab (literally “answer”; a building mirroring the mosque), and mausoleum (including its four minarets)- were conceived and designed as a unified entity according to the tenets of Mughal building practice, which allowed no subsequent addition or alteration.
Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. These four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The entire mausoleum (inside as well as outside) is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems such as agate and jasper. The main archways, chiseled with passages from the holy Quran and the bold scroll work of flowery pattern, give a captivating charm to its beauty. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
“The interior of the building is dimly lit through pierced marble lattices and contains a virtuoso display of carved marble. Externally the building gains an ethereal quality from its marble facings, which respond with extraordinary subtlety to changing light and weather.”
Two notable decorative features are repeated throughout the complex: pietra dura and Arabic calligraphy. As embodied in the Mughal craft, pietra dura incorporates the inlay of semiprecious stones of various colors, such as lapis lazuli, jade, crystal, turquoise and amethyst, in highly formalized and intertwining geometric and floral designs. The colors serve to moderate the dazzling expanse of the white Makrana marble. The level of sophistication in the art work becomes obvious when one realizes that a 3 cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones.
Under the direction of Amanat Khan al-Shirazi, Quranic verses were inscribed across numerous sections of the Taj Mahal in calligraphy, the center of Islamic artistic tradition. One of the inscriptions in the sandstone gateway is known as Daybreak (89:28-30) and invites the faithful to enter paradise. Calligraphy also encircles the soaring arched entrances to the mausoleum proper. On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering, spacing and density have been customized to give this impression to the beholder. To ensure its uniform appearance, the lettering increases in size according to its relative height and distance from the viewer.
As a tribute to a beautiful woman and as a monument for enduring love, the Taj reveals its subtleties when one explores it at leisure and not hurriedly. The rectangular base of Taj is in itself symbolic of the different sides from which to view a beautiful woman. The main gate is like a veil to a woman’s face, which should be lifted delicately, gently and without haste on the wedding night. As per the charming Indian tradition the veil is lifted gently to reveal the beauty of the bride, in the couple’s first night together.
The dome is made of white marble, but the tomb is set against an awesome backdrop of the river and it is this background that works its magic of colors, and through the reflection of these colors transforms the view of the Taj. The colors change at different hours of the day and during different seasons. Like a jewel, the Taj sparkles in moonlight when the semi-precious stones inlaid into the white marble on the main mausoleum catch the glow of the moon. The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. These changes, they say, depict the different moods of a woman.
It has been said of the Mughals that they designed like giants and finished like jewelers, a fact amply brought out in the Taj Mahal. The wife of a British officer, Colonel Slleman, while writing home, described it thus:
“I cannot tell what I think. I do not know how to criticize such a building but I can tell what I feel. I would die tomorrow to have such another over me.”
The poet Rabindranath Tagore has perhaps said it best of all:
“You know Shah Jahan, life and youth, wealth and glory, they all drift away in the current of time. You strove therefore, to perpetuate only the sorrow of your heart. Let the splendor of diamond, pearl and ruby vanish. Only let this one teardrop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever.”
To book a hotel right in front of the Taj – please call us and we will get the confirmed bookings for you.
It is a excellent location to spend the new years
The hotel rates range from $500 to $1000 per night.
Palace on Wheels Duration: 10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS
Palace on wheel, the name itself show the king thought. A journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels. With its cream saloons, embellished with ethenic designs, filled through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdoms of this state. This is converted into museums, hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal repasts.
The 14 coaches of the Palace On Wheels are named after former Rajput states. Each evokes visions of those royal kingdoms. The names are romantic, mesmerizing… Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur. It has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. Duration: 9 Days Destinations:
Delhi – Jaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittaurgarh – Udaipur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi
A journey on the luxury train the Palace on Wheels is the journey of a lifetime. Travel in royal style from
Delhi to the best destinations in fascinating Rajasthan and see the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra.
Day 01 – (Tuesday) Delhi
Arr. Traditional welcome. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 – (Wednesday) Delhi
Board Palace on Wheels to a royal welcome. Dinner on board the luxury train.
Day 03 – (Thursday) Arrival Jaipur 0730 hrs B/F on board.
Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur by caparisoned elephants. Visit to Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort – the silent sentinels of a glorious era. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Visit the Jantar Mantar, the age-old observatory and the City Palace, home to the erstwhile rulers. Dinner on board.
Dep. 1730 hrs.
Day 04 – (Friday) Arrival Jaisalmer 0615 hrs
Arr. At the 12th century city of Jaisalmer dominated y its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows & balconies, cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaris & desert camps… and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifts into the night.
Dep. 2300 hrs
Day 05 – (Saturday) Arrival Jodhpur 0800 hrs.
The Mehrangarh Fort looms large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificient fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the royal residence, a part of which is now a hotel.
Dep. 1530 hrs.
Day 06 – (Sunday) Arrival Sawai Madhopur 0630 hrs. B/F on board
Welcome to the beautiful Ranthambore National Park, a Project tiger reserve, where the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above…still echoing a glorious past.
Dep. 1100 hrs Depart for Chittorgarh lunch on board – Arr. At 1530 hrs.
Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won… thrice besieged, Chittorgarh fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
Dep. 2000 hrs.
Day 07 – (Monday) Arrival Udaipur 0730 hrs.
The city of lakes, palaces and gardens and forts. Lunch at the lake palace hotel, the former summer residence of the princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of lake Pichola visit the city palace, the residence of the maharajas of Udaipur in all its ancient glory.
Dep. 2000 hrs.
Day 08 – (Tuesday) Arrival Bharatpur 0700 hrs.
A wonderland of birds. Visit the renowned Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur, once the preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site. It is home to 300 species of birds, some flying in from as far as Siberia and china.
Arr. Agra
Visit the red sand stone fort of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch on board and proceed for Agra and proceed to Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived.
Dinner at Taj Khema – Dep. 2300 hrs.
Day 09 – (Wednesday) Arrival Delhi
Breakfast on board and return to Delhi Cantonment Railway. Station. Arr. 0800 hrs.
It is considered to be the ultimate ride on rails.
The Royale Indian Rail Tours offers one of the most
luxurious train journeys across India ‘s most beautiful locales.
The Maharajas’ Express is one of the six luxury trains in India that promises to offer the best in travel, traditional food and hospitality.
The fares for this luxurious travel range from Rs 212,000 ($4,725) for a single cabin to Rs 900,000 ($17,500)
for the presidential suite for a 7-day trip on a ‘classical journey’.
The ‘Classical India ‘ tour (7 days/6 nights) starts from Delhi and passes through Agra , Gwalior , Khajuraho,
Bandhavgarh, Varanasi , and Lucknow , before returning to Delhi .
For a ‘Princely India ‘ trip (8 days/7 nights), it costs Rs 243,000 ($5,400) for single accommodation,
Rs 321,000 ($7,140) for double occupancy and Rs 900,000 ($17,500) for the presidential suite.
This particular trip starts from Mumbai and passes through Vadodara, Udaipur , Jodhpur , Bikaner ,
Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra , and finally ends at New Delhi .
The train criss-crosses through some of the most beautiful locales in the country offering a panoramic view of India ‘s countryside.
The Royal India tour (8 days/7 nights) takes you from Delhi to Agra , Ranthambore,
Jaipur, Bikaner , Jodhpur , Udaipur , Vadodara, before winding up at Mumbai.
The train chugs along the majestic ghats, deserts, lush green fields, scenic villages and rivers of western and north India .
The Maharaja Express redefines luxury travel with five-star hotel hospitality and high-tech modern amenities all along the journey.
The pan-India super luxury has a total of 23 coaches with a passenger capacity of 84.
It has five deluxe cars each with four cabins, six junior suite cars with three cabins;
two suite cars with two cabins each and finally the presidential suite that occupies
an entire compartment. Every cabin has large panoramic windows,
individual temperature controls, the first of its kind in India .
It also has LCD televisions, DVD players, direct dial telephone, electronic safe deposit box and internet facilities
to make the journey an unforgettable experience.
The train is operated by Royale Indian Rail Tours Ltd (RIRTL), a joint venture between Cox and Kings (India) Ltd
and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
A royal banquet for passengers, the Maharajas’ Express has two fine dining restaurants that seat 42 persons at a time.
Wine and beer are complimentary. A bar with the choicest collection of house wines also offers beer and spirits along with snacks
that are complimentary for every passenger. There’s also a lounge-cum-bar with comfortable club armchairs.
The deluxe cabin is decked up in lavish style.
The Maharajas’ Express also houses a high-end boutique, featuring exquisite and unique creations.
The tour package includes guided train excursions at different places.
The fare includes entrance fees at various sight seeing places, camera fee, transport and services of a guide,
complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board and porterage at stations.
The Maharajas’ Express is comprehensively insured for fire, earthquake, theft and terrorism.
All guests are covered under an umbrella insurance cover.
The ‘Golden City’ has long been a tourist hotspot thanks to its royal history. The desert town boasts of the Jaisalmer Fort (that houses the Raj Mahal), a number of havelis, the most impressive being the Amar Sagar, Patwon-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, and ornate Jain temples.
Tourists can explore the Thar desert perched atop camels, visit the Desert National Park for a gander at the fauna, or the Akal Wood Fossil Park. Of course, there’s plenty of shopping to be done for traditional Rajasthani art, clothes and jewellery.
Getting there: The town has its own railway station and is quite well connected with the major cities. Jodhpur is the closest airport, about 285 km away. Visitors can also get there by road; it is well connected and buses, taxis or rented cars are aplenty.
By Ziaur Rahman (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
It is Jaipur’s rich history and culture that have made it one of the three major tourist centres in the state.
Imposing forts, awe-inspiring palaces and exquisite temples are all there and plenty of them. Visit the Jaigarh and Amber Forts and catch the Amber sound and light show for a glimpse of the city’s history.
The City Palace and Jal Mahal are must-sees. There are also a number of gardens that are perfect for long walks in beautiful surrounds.
Getting there: Jaipur has its own airport with flights coming in from the larger Indian cities. National highways 8, 11 and 12 connect it by road and its railway station connects to most major cities and towns.
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi – Rishikesh(235 Kms. 07 hrs)
Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by drive to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Rishikesh – Barkot (190 Kms. 07 hrs)
Morning visit Ramjhula,Laxmanjhula,Swargashram,Geetabhawan and drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot. On arrival Barkot Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 05 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Tapt Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja and back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)
Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 82 kms. on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple,Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms. one way)
Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges and Perform Pooja, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.
Morning drive to Rudrapryag, en-route visit Tehri Dam & continue journey toward Rudrapryag. Upon arrival in check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Morning drive to Helipad to catch Helicopter for Kedarnath. On arrival Kedarnath Darshan and Later fly back to helipad. on arrival back to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 : Rudraprayag – Badrinath (155 kms)
Morning drive to Shree Badrinath Ji, On arrival Badrinath Check in at hotel. Later take a holy Dip in Narad Kund Darshan of Shree Vishnu Ji. Evening visit Mana village (the last village before the Tibetan border) Byas Gufa, Ganesh gufa, Shree Saraswati Temple, Saraswati River,Bhim pul than back to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 : Badrinath – Srinagar Garhwal (188 kms)
Early morning Pooja at Temple.Later drive back to Srinagar Garhwal. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Srinagar – Haridwar (134 Kms 05 hrs)
Morning drive to Haridwar visit mansa davi chandi devi darshan and evening ganges Arti Darshan at har ki paidi over night stay at hotel.
Day 11: Haridwar- Delhi (205 kms 07hrs)
Morning drive to Delhi on arrival drop you at the railway station/airport to connect train/flight for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends
HOTELS DURING YATRA
Hotel Urmi /Similar ,Haridwar(ac) , Hotel Chouhan anexe /Similar , Barkot
Nights: – (1nts) Nights :-( 2nts)
Hotel Shivlinga/mahima/similar,Utterkashi , Hotel Pushpdeep/similar,Rudrapryag(ac)
Nights: – (2nts) Nights: – (2nts )
Hotel Dwarikesh/similar,Badrinath ji , Hotel samrat/similar ,Shrinagar(ac)
Night : (1nts) Night :- (1nts)
Hotel Niraj Bhawan /similar,Rishikesh(ac)
Nights:- (1nts)
Transportation : By 2*2 push back Non ac Bus
Inclusive of toll, parking, driver charges, fuel charges, state taxes, transfers and s/seeing as per the program .
Accommodation :Twin sharing basis on above mention hotels
Food : All meal with running kitchen with tour ( gujrati ,north Indian ,south Indian )
Not Included :
· Govt Service Tax Extra 3.575%
· Meals other than the ones mentioned in the inclusions above and as specified.
· Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, room service etc. Cost would be @- $600/- Per person On twin Sharing Basis..
India, the sub-continental country is known for its richness in culture and tradition. The Land that is located in the tip of the country, where the three seas get united is none other than cape comerin or Kanyakumari.
DETAILS ABOUT KANYAKUMARI
The name of this place has been christened after the virgin goddess – Kanyakumari Amman. Mythological stories depict that Goddess parvati under the disguise of Devi Kanniya did a penance in one of the rocks in this area to reach the hand of Lord Shiva. This place is also a popular pilgrimage. The tourists who visit this southern most tip of India would certainly enjoy the exuberant scenes of the sunsets, the sunrises especially on full moon days. The nature of the sand in the beaches of Kanyakumari is unique as it is multicolored.
Tourist, round the year are lured by the serene beauty of this place and the spectacles of sunrise and sunset. Though sunrise can be viewed throughout the year, sunset is visible only from October 15 to March 15 from this southernmost tip. But one can view both sunrise and sunset throughout the year from atop a hill called Murugan Kundram which offers a panoramic view of Kanyakumari. The sunset and moonrise can be seen almost simultaneously on full moon days from the same spot. It is a unique spectacle.
Amidst the sea there are two rocks known as ‘twin rocks’ both contributing to the rich Indian heritage with the monuments of swamy Vivekananda and Saint Thiruvalluvar.
Kanyakumari and its surroundings are believed to be part of the land which was created by Parasurama, incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Folktales and mythological stories speak volumes about Kanyamymari.
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For 5 night and 6 days (September month)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Madurai | 120 Kms (4 hours approx)
Day 2: Madurai – Rameshwaram | Sightseeing tour
Day 3: Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
Day 4: Kanyakumari – Kovalam (via Trivandrum)
Day 5: Kovalam
3 star hotel
Total price : USD 260.00 per person on twin sharing basis.
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