Affordable & Enriching Wildlife Holidays in India !

With a promise of offering a perfect break to your mundane affairs, Hellotravel.com offers you an opportunity that involves meaningful exploration of wildlife, nature and the environment. There are around 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 80 National Parks boosting our confidence that yes we can really do something ever-lasting for our true nature enthusiasts.

Brush up your photographic skills and set out to taste the unique flavors of exotic flora & fauna by soaking yourself in tranquil environs of Indian Jungles.  

See below what all is store for you :

• Discover majestic Tigers on adventurous Jeep Safari at Corbett National Park.
• Encounter amazing Elephants strolling at Periyar National Park.
• Catch the rare sight of White Tigers at Sundarbans National Park.
• Check out One Horned Rhino at Kaziranga National Park.
• ·Get Amused by smiling Lions at the Gir National Park.

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Best World Heritage Sites of Asia

Our landscape is blessed with natural wonders but there are some created by man and we term them as monuments. Here is a small list of some of the important monuments of Asia.

Taj Mahal, India  :  A sheer monument of love is visited by travellers from all across the world. It is one of the most visited places of India. Taj Mahal took 22 years to complete and two thousand labourers were put to job to construct this stupendous monument.  

Dambulla Cave Temple, Srilanka :  19 kms from Singriya, 80 caves lies on the roads of discovery, making them the famous World Heritage sites. One of the well preserved places of the earth and a Buddhist site,  Dambulla Caves are the most photographed travel hubs of Srilanka.

Potala Palace, Tibet:  Nestled on the Red Hill of central Lhasa, Potala Palace is the highest ancient palace of the world. It was also recently named one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" by the television show Good Morning America and the newspaper USA Today.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia: A magnificent edifice of Cambodia spans over an area of 400 sq kms. It is an important archaeological site and is significant piece of Khamer architecture.  Angokar Wat is a temple complex and constructed by the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.

Kiyomizu-dera, Japan :  It is one of the most celebrated Buddhist sites of Japan and was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. It derives its name from the fall's pure waters and is an important part of tourist industry in Japan. Thousand of travellers throng this site to discover this intriguing site of yesteryears.

 

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Rajaji and Corbett Reopens

 

Two of the famous national parks of Uttarakhand – Rajaji and Corbett National Park, would reopen for travellers in the month of November.  Travellers from around the world visit these places in search of the famous Tigers and hopefully this time they would get its glimpse of them.  So all you fellow men get ready and hop to these national parks..

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Travel Activities in Singapore

 

If you are thinking what all you can do in Singapore, apart from shopping, so let me tell you that there are few intriguing activities that can keep you engage once you are there:

Night Safari
This is one activity that you should not forget to try out. The famous Singapore Night Safari unravel 1040 animals of 120 species and their behaviour during night time. It is not a typical moonlight safari, as lights are kept brighter so that a visitor is able to distinguish them. It occupies 40 hectares of tropical rainforest and walk between its eight different sections.

Underwater World
It is amongst the interesting oceanariums in the world, Underwater World gives Singapore tourists the chance to discover Asia’s fascinating sea life without doing any diving whatsoever. An 83-meter-long travelator will carry you through an acrylic tunnel as over 2,500 marine animals swim around you. Underwater World Singapore sets itself apart from other oceanariums through its unique interactive attractions, like Meet-the-Dolphin, where visitors enter a pool and play with Humpback dolphins. Singapore’s first doctor fish spa and the stingray feeding pool also offer unique experiences.

Butterfly Park
One of the most famous attractions in Singapore, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom introduce you to a world of living colors and creepy crawlies. As deforestation rendered many species of insects extinct, the government of Singapore decided to protect them by building a haven that imitates their natural habitat. It is a home to 50 species of butterflies and 3,000 rare insects call Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom and tourists have the opportunity to approach and closely examine them. Witnessing the birth of a butterfly as they come out of their tiny eggs at the Pupa Hut is a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Things To See and Do in Rajasthan

Think India, and Rajasthan is one travel hub that abruptly strike you . Undoubtedly, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations of India. Blessed with rich heritage and culture, Rajasthan cajoles thousands of overland and domestic travellers.  The sam sanddunes,  striking outfits, and mouth watering  menu card are just bit of Rajasthan, it has more on platter ..

What all too see and do in Rajasthan

Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan :  Bestowed with magnificent palaces and forts, Rajasthan , home of kings, garners attractions of travellers across the world. Some of the famous forts and palaces of Rajasthan are Amber Fort, City Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace etc.

List of Palaces in Rajasthan - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_palaces_in_Rajasthan

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan:  Despite being an arid zone, Rajasthan is blossoms with intriguing wildlife sanctuaries and inhabits mammals like sambhar, blackbuck , chital etc.  Terrains of Rajasthan range from barren desert, scrub thorn arid forests, rocks and ravines to wetlands and lush green forests.

 List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_palaces_in_Rajasthan

Culture and Food in Rajasthan

Rajasthan host an amazingly great culture with pompous dances and songs.  You would also love tasty food of Rajasthan with all it spices served in restaurants. Dal Batti Churma is a must try.

Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has numerous fairs and festivals, which are celebrated throughout the year. Be it the change of season or some religious occasion there is always a reason to celebrate life in Rajasthan through fairs and festivals. Apart from religious and seasonal festivals, the colorful land of Rajasthan also celebrates numerous traditional fairs.

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Top Travel Facebook Pages

Facebook has become a part of our lives . Business groups across the world have found a new medium to channelize facebook users in to leads. Today, we can say that Facebook is a new face of Google and with this changing scenario, travel industry is trying to make the best use of it. Today Facebook owns incredible travel facebook pages, few are mentioned below :

Expedia.com :

A known portal in the world of tourism, Expedia launched its facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/expedia . Today it has 1,134,358 is gaining momentum.They are known to take out interesting contests

HelloTravel.com

Launched in the year 2009,HelloTravel.com has already served more than 2 lakh travellers all across the world.  HelloTravel.com too has an incredible facebook page http://www.facebook.com/hellotravel   to boast off.  Presently, the page compiles of 332,041. The best part is you can book your tickets from here and they would be catered by 4 travel agents.

Intrepid.com

Another facebook page for passionate travellers is http://www.facebook.com/intrepidtravel  . They have 83,943 fans on facebook . Intrepid.com take out travel deals and promotions on facebook page and has seen great response from facebook users.

Things to See and Do in Kenya

Kenya , an indulging destination of South Africa, has spectrum of things and opportunities to offer to its guests. It is not merely a travel destination, rather, a hub where you can spend some incredible time. Known for its wildlife, Kenya exuberates an essence to be breathed and experienced by all.

Travel Tips to Kenya

• ·         Haggling is the word that you need to keep in mind while shopping in Kenya.
• ·         Head for places with good quality stuff and fixed prices.
• ·         wood carvings, batiks, ethnic and modern jewellery, semi-precious stones are few things to shop as souvenirs.
• ·         It is advisable not to show your jewellery.
• ·         It is advisable to stay away from dark places and avoid travelling alone.
• ·         Take special precautions while you are taking photographs
• ·         Kenya is a photographers delight as it is blessed with bounteous wildlife and tribes. Some incredible tribes inhabit this place.

What To Do And See in Kenya

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve :

 Being in Kenya, you cannot ought to miss this famous Lion Reserve of Kenya. This is one of the largest game reserve of Kenya and is named after the Masai people. Spanning over an area of 1510 km² , Masai Mara is home to Big Five – Lion, Leopard, African Elephant, African Buffalo and Black Rhinoceros.

Spend Time at Mombassa:

For those who love beaches, Mombassa beach is sun drenched with white sands and turquoise ocean. There are umpteen water sports activities that you can enjoy on Mombassa beach including the deep sea fishing

Get Life at Malindi Marine National Reserve, Kenya :

Kenya is blessed with natural reserves and precious mammals. Unearth this bounteous nature in Malindi Marine National Reserve, Kenya.  Established in the year 1976, Malindi Marine National Reserve is an treasure trove for marine lovers.

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Travel Attractions of India

India is a beatific travel destinations of Asia with array of travel attractions and things to do . In India, you have nth attractions that keep can you engaged..

Some of the famous travel attractions & destinations of India are:

Taj Mahal

One of the best monuments of India, Taj Mahal is a world renowned historic piece. Constructed by Shahjahan for her beloved wife – Mumtaj Mahal, Taj Mahal is known for its intriguing design and architecture. A world heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World is enough to enlist Taj Mahal on tourist list.

Tirupati Balaji Temple

 Another significant travel and sacred pilgrimage spot of India. Both domestic and overland travellers visit Tirupati Balaji temple to get blessings of god.

Ladakh

It is a summer and a mountainous destination located at altitude of 9,000 ft.to 25,000 ft. Inhabited by innumerable monasteries, Ladakh offers picturesque venue to travellers.

Rajasthan

Often referred to as the land of Rajas, Rajasthan is yet another intriguing destination of India. Major attraction of Rajasthan includes the famous forts and palaces, culture and food.

Khajuraho Temples

Uniquely carved temples of India are known for their erratic sculptures and movements. Located in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho temples clubbed with wildlife forms an incredibly adventurous tour package. Divided into four groups, the western part of Khajuraho temples are included in World Heritage Sites.

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Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan

Intriguing mix of culture and distinguished tradition at Rajasthan makes a perfect introduction of its royal heritage. Even today it is remembered for preserving its old beauty which is not affected by the transition from the ancient to the modern. This Indian state well known for its customary practises, is also famous for its festivities throughout the year. Entire land is merged in the vibrancy of festivals where each festival reminds of its previous glory. Though every season brings along an occasion of celebration but Pushkar Mela around November to December is the most awaited one.

As per the Hindu mythology, Pushkar Mela is celebrated from Kartik ekadashi to Kartika Poornima where full moon day is the special one. The gala event is the center of attraction for tourists as well as locales throughout as it showcases the largest trading of camels and livestocks. It's an annual five-day camel fair where men are found flaunting their long moustaches and women are all in their dazzling attires. The fest also upholds many competition namely 'matka phod', 'long moustache' and 'bridal competition', which are highlights of this festivity. It's a grand occasion for many camel traders and racers where over 25,000 camels are traded each year. In recent years this event has impressed many admirers around the globe and drove many tourists crazy in its show. Last but not the least visitors can find enough source of entertainment for themselves.                                

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Phuket arrivals forecast to top four million in 2011

With tourism numbers surging, Phuket Airport is expecting a record four million passenger arrivals this year. According to data released recently in the C9 Hotelworks’ Phuket Hotel Market Update, arrivals to Asia’s leading resort destination in the first half of the year increased by 20 per cent over the same period in 2010.

Numbers are straining the handling capacity of the airport with airports of Thailand expecting 7.95 million passengers (including domestic passengers) this year, which will exceed the stated capacity by 22 per cent. A USD 164 million expansion plan that will increase handling to 12.5 million by 2014 will only start construction next year and tourism operators are increasingly concerned over mounting delays for travellers 


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