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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Incredible Indian Tours launches Essence of India and Pushkar Camel Fair Package
Leading tour operator Incredible Indian Tours has launched its newest package Essence of India and Pushkar Camel Fair that promises to take travellers on the ultimate journey of India through the eyes of a local, unveil secrets of the real India and showcase the best of the exotic, intriguing country.
From just $2690 per person twin share, this 23 day package will take guests on a magical journey through 11 of India’s well known and hidden cities. Guests will explore the heart and soul of Indian by visiting incredible destinations such as:
* the old Delhi spice market and Chandni Chowk, the busiest marketplace in Asia
* the iconic and wondrous Taj before wandering through the small and friendly village of Madhogarh to meet a local cobbler, bangle maker, and dhurrie (rug) maker
* the Raj Mandir cinema that will showcase a Bollywood extravaganza before taking an overnight train to Jaisalmer
* Pushkar, the usually mellow and friendly town that will come alive as tens of thousands of people arrive for the annual camel fair
* the exciting and frantic commercial capital of India, Mumbai
The unique package includes all entrance fees, 18 nights in hotel accommodation, three evenings on an overnight train, one night camping in the desert, four dinners, 10 breakfasts and two lunches. The tour begins in Delhi on Thursday 15 October 2009 and finishes in Mumbai on Friday 6 November 2009.
Founder and Director of Incredible Indian Tours Debbie Kindness has over seven years experience leading tours through India and Nepal, and said that her relationships with the people of India allow her to provide a unique and personalised experience and offer a more local touch.
“I have developed a deep love and spiritual connection with India, and have made many wonderful friends and acquaintances during my years there; it is only natural that I would want to continue to build my relationships with locals and share such a magical journey with others,” said Ms Kindness.
“On the Essence of India Tour we won’t just travel from city to city; we will get off the beaten track, take an overnight train, jump on a local bus, trek through the mountains and take a walk through small village markets, meeting locals who may have never seen foreigners before,” Mr Kindness continued.
Incredible Indian Tours operate trips to India throughout the year and can also tailor a package to suit interest groups such as photography, yoga, ayurveda or wildlife safaris. Most tours have a maximum size of 10 people so bookings are advised without delay.
Essence of India and Pushkar Camel Fair Itinerary
15 October 2009 – 6 November 2009
Day 1 (Delhi)
* Arrive in Dehli and meet with tour group to discuss trip
* Spend afternoon sightseeing in Old Dehli
* Visit Jama Masjid, (the largest Mosque in India), the old Delhi spice market and Chandni Chowk, the busiest marketplace in Asia.
Day 2 (Delhi)
* Visit Humayans Tomb and New Delhi
* Explore other sights in Dehli such as the Craft Museum, Red Fort, Purana Qila and the Lotus Temple
* Take an overnight train to Varanasi
Days 3-5 (Varanasi)
* Walk along the ghats on the riverbank and enjoy an evening ceremonial "aarti" on the riverbanks
* Take a dawn boat ride on the Ganges
* Visit Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon
* Explore the alleyways of ancient Varanasi
* On the evening of day five, take on overnight train to Agra
Day 6 (Agra)
* Explore the sights on Agra including the magnificent Red Fort and Akbars Mausoleum
Day 7 (Madhogarh)
* Visit the Taj at dawn, before driving to Madhogarh to explore the village
Days 8-10 (Jaipur)
* Drive to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’ and capital of Rajasthan
* Explore the amazing Rajput/Mughal architecture of Amber Fort
* Wander through the markets and colourful bazaars of Jaipur
* Visit the splendid City Palace Museum and the wondrous Jantar Mantar
* Spend free time exploring the fabulous markets and incredible sights
* Enjoy the Bollywood extravaganza at the Raj Mandir cinema
* Take an overnight train to Jaisalmer
Days 11-13 (Jaisalmer)
* Wander the ancient streets of Jaisalmer and explore the fort and town
* Visit the intricately carved sandstone havelis (merchant’s mansions) and temples
* On day 12, head out to the desert on a camel safari
* Spend the night camping out in the desert
Days 14-15 (Jodphur)
* Travel to Jodphur and spend the afternoon wandering the palaces of the magnificent Meherangarh Fort before exploring the markets in the city below
* On day 15, take a cycle around some traditional Rajasthani villages
Days 16-17 (Pushkar)
* Explore Pushkar, the usually mellow and friendly destination, that is a firm favourite with travelers and modern-day hippies
* Witness Purskar come alive for the annual Camel Fair when tens of thousands of people and camels descend on the small town.
* Discover the holy lake lined with whitewashed temples and ghats
Day 18 (Bijaipur)
* travel by train and then jeep to Castle Bijaipur
* Spend the night living like Maharajahs (and Maharanis).
* Be taken on a village safari by local rulers that run the castle and experience tribal village life Rajasthani style
Days 19-21 (Udaipur)
* Journey to Udaipur, often called the romantic city, where you will explore its white washed havelis and palaces lining the banks of the charming lake Pichola
* Visit the City Palace complex (the largest palace complex in India) and take in a classic Rajasthani Dance show
* Wander through the local markets and learn how to make a sensational Indian curry
Day 22 (Mumbai)
* Take a flight to Mumbai, the exciting and frantic commercial capital of India
* Visit some of Mumbai’s incredible sights including the dhobi (laundry) washers and Chowpatty beach
Day 23 (Departure Day)
* Relax and depart at anytime
From just $2690 per person twin share, this 23 day package will take guests on a magical journey through 11 of India’s well known and hidden cities. Guests will explore the heart and soul of Indian by visiting incredible destinations such as:
* the old Delhi spice market and Chandni Chowk, the busiest marketplace in Asia
* the iconic and wondrous Taj before wandering through the small and friendly village of Madhogarh to meet a local cobbler, bangle maker, and dhurrie (rug) maker
* the Raj Mandir cinema that will showcase a Bollywood extravaganza before taking an overnight train to Jaisalmer
* Pushkar, the usually mellow and friendly town that will come alive as tens of thousands of people arrive for the annual camel fair
* the exciting and frantic commercial capital of India, Mumbai
The unique package includes all entrance fees, 18 nights in hotel accommodation, three evenings on an overnight train, one night camping in the desert, four dinners, 10 breakfasts and two lunches. The tour begins in Delhi on Thursday 15 October 2009 and finishes in Mumbai on Friday 6 November 2009.
Founder and Director of Incredible Indian Tours Debbie Kindness has over seven years experience leading tours through India and Nepal, and said that her relationships with the people of India allow her to provide a unique and personalised experience and offer a more local touch.
“I have developed a deep love and spiritual connection with India, and have made many wonderful friends and acquaintances during my years there; it is only natural that I would want to continue to build my relationships with locals and share such a magical journey with others,” said Ms Kindness.
“On the Essence of India Tour we won’t just travel from city to city; we will get off the beaten track, take an overnight train, jump on a local bus, trek through the mountains and take a walk through small village markets, meeting locals who may have never seen foreigners before,” Mr Kindness continued.
Incredible Indian Tours operate trips to India throughout the year and can also tailor a package to suit interest groups such as photography, yoga, ayurveda or wildlife safaris. Most tours have a maximum size of 10 people so bookings are advised without delay.
Essence of India and Pushkar Camel Fair Itinerary
15 October 2009 – 6 November 2009
Day 1 (Delhi)
* Arrive in Dehli and meet with tour group to discuss trip
* Spend afternoon sightseeing in Old Dehli
* Visit Jama Masjid, (the largest Mosque in India), the old Delhi spice market and Chandni Chowk, the busiest marketplace in Asia.
Day 2 (Delhi)
* Visit Humayans Tomb and New Delhi
* Explore other sights in Dehli such as the Craft Museum, Red Fort, Purana Qila and the Lotus Temple
* Take an overnight train to Varanasi
Days 3-5 (Varanasi)
* Walk along the ghats on the riverbank and enjoy an evening ceremonial "aarti" on the riverbanks
* Take a dawn boat ride on the Ganges
* Visit Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon
* Explore the alleyways of ancient Varanasi
* On the evening of day five, take on overnight train to Agra
Day 6 (Agra)
* Explore the sights on Agra including the magnificent Red Fort and Akbars Mausoleum
Day 7 (Madhogarh)
* Visit the Taj at dawn, before driving to Madhogarh to explore the village
Days 8-10 (Jaipur)
* Drive to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’ and capital of Rajasthan
* Explore the amazing Rajput/Mughal architecture of Amber Fort
* Wander through the markets and colourful bazaars of Jaipur
* Visit the splendid City Palace Museum and the wondrous Jantar Mantar
* Spend free time exploring the fabulous markets and incredible sights
* Enjoy the Bollywood extravaganza at the Raj Mandir cinema
* Take an overnight train to Jaisalmer
Days 11-13 (Jaisalmer)
* Wander the ancient streets of Jaisalmer and explore the fort and town
* Visit the intricately carved sandstone havelis (merchant’s mansions) and temples
* On day 12, head out to the desert on a camel safari
* Spend the night camping out in the desert
Days 14-15 (Jodphur)
* Travel to Jodphur and spend the afternoon wandering the palaces of the magnificent Meherangarh Fort before exploring the markets in the city below
* On day 15, take a cycle around some traditional Rajasthani villages
Days 16-17 (Pushkar)
* Explore Pushkar, the usually mellow and friendly destination, that is a firm favourite with travelers and modern-day hippies
* Witness Purskar come alive for the annual Camel Fair when tens of thousands of people and camels descend on the small town.
* Discover the holy lake lined with whitewashed temples and ghats
Day 18 (Bijaipur)
* travel by train and then jeep to Castle Bijaipur
* Spend the night living like Maharajahs (and Maharanis).
* Be taken on a village safari by local rulers that run the castle and experience tribal village life Rajasthani style
Days 19-21 (Udaipur)
* Journey to Udaipur, often called the romantic city, where you will explore its white washed havelis and palaces lining the banks of the charming lake Pichola
* Visit the City Palace complex (the largest palace complex in India) and take in a classic Rajasthani Dance show
* Wander through the local markets and learn how to make a sensational Indian curry
Day 22 (Mumbai)
* Take a flight to Mumbai, the exciting and frantic commercial capital of India
* Visit some of Mumbai’s incredible sights including the dhobi (laundry) washers and Chowpatty beach
Day 23 (Departure Day)
* Relax and depart at anytime
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Liz Hurley Married in the Land Of Maharaja's - Rajasthan
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar kicked off their Indian wedding festivities with a private dinner party in the country's financial capital Mumbai, news reports said Tuesday. The Hindustan Times newspaper reported that 60 friends and relatives traveling with Hurley and Nayar from Britain attended the party in downtown Mumbai late Monday, and some guests were taken on a yacht ride around the city. Hurley, 41, and Nayar, 42, were married Friday in a private civil ceremony at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, 125 miles west of London. They held a blessing and party at the castle Saturday evening, with guests including Elton John, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson and Hurley's ex-boyfriend, Hugh Grant.
For Photos of the Marriage Visit http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/06/people_milestones/main2538627.shtml
For Photos of the Marriage Visit http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/06/people_milestones/main2538627.shtml
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Rajasthan - Land Of Maharajas
Rajasthan, the land of the Kings, in India at its exotic and colourful best with its bettle-scarred forts, its palaces of breathtaking grandeur and whimsical charm, its riotous colours and even its romantic sense of pride and honour. The state is diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged south-eastern region and the barren north-western Thar desert, which extends across the border into Pakistan. There are also a number of centres which attract travellers from far and wide, such as Pushkar with its holy lake, and the desert city of Jaisalmer which resembles a fantasy from the The Thousand & One Nights. Rajasthan is one of India's prime tourist destinations. Nobody leaves here without priceless memories, a bundle of souvenirs, and an address book full of friends.HISTORY OF RAJASTHAN"Padharo" the word rings out from the desert and palaces of Rajasthan. It means 'welcome', welcome to a land famous for its chivalry and its etiquette and even more so for its hospitality. It was a land that held the guest supreme and even enemies were treated with grace on its soil. What better greeting could a prospective visitor hope to hear. But despite wars and the constant fear of attacks from neighbouring states, the Rajas left their mark on the landscape of the desert. Studiously planned and beautifully built cities arose from the hot dusty plains, cities that till today are considered architectural gems, putting Rajasthan on the tourist map for eternity. In peace the Rajas gave expression to their fantasies, encouraging craftsmen and painters, weavers and sculptures, poets and musicians to migrate to their kingdoms and contribute towards the cultural and artistic enhancement of their cities. Today every town worth its name is renowned for either its architecture, miniature painting, printed textiles, jewellery, weaving, leather goods and even cuisine.
The first brush with royalty could be had on the Palace on Wheels, the tourist train run by the Rajasthan Tourism Department, which once had actual saloons used by the erstwhile Maharajas, but now has carriages refurbished to look like the originals but which are still named after the Rajput states. Folk traditions and music received the patron- age of the Rajas in Rajasthan and so developed into a popular genre, breeding communities that to this day practise their age-old forms. Due to the patronage of the rulers, art and handicrafts flourished at the courts and these age-old traditions have turned Rajasthan into a shoppers' paradise. Bundi, Kishangarh, Mewar and Kota have contributed greatly to the style of miniature painting in India. Fair & Festivals No one can leave Rajasthan without being part of some festival or celebration, because it is said that if there are seven days in a week there are eight festivals in Rajasthan. The Rajasthani loves his ritual and his festivity. The year begins with Sankranti, signifying the end of winter.
Rajasthan ..... The Land of Fort & Palaces ....
The first brush with royalty could be had on the Palace on Wheels, the tourist train run by the Rajasthan Tourism Department, which once had actual saloons used by the erstwhile Maharajas, but now has carriages refurbished to look like the originals but which are still named after the Rajput states. Folk traditions and music received the patron- age of the Rajas in Rajasthan and so developed into a popular genre, breeding communities that to this day practise their age-old forms. Due to the patronage of the rulers, art and handicrafts flourished at the courts and these age-old traditions have turned Rajasthan into a shoppers' paradise. Bundi, Kishangarh, Mewar and Kota have contributed greatly to the style of miniature painting in India. Fair & Festivals No one can leave Rajasthan without being part of some festival or celebration, because it is said that if there are seven days in a week there are eight festivals in Rajasthan. The Rajasthani loves his ritual and his festivity. The year begins with Sankranti, signifying the end of winter.
Rajasthan ..... The Land of Fort & Palaces ....
About INdia
The Republic of India, commonly known as India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India has a coastline of over seven thousand kilometres, bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east. India borders Pakistan to the west;[1] the People's Republic of China, Nepal and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped India's variegated culture. Gradually annexed by the British East India Company from the early 18th century and colonised by Great Britain from the mid-19th century, India became a modern nation-state in 1947 after a struggle for independence marked by widespread use of nonviolent resistance as a means of social protest.
With the world's fourth largest economy in purchasing power and the second fastest growing large economy, India has made rapid progress in the last decade, especially in information technology. Although India's standard of living is projected to rise sharply in the next half-century, it currently battles high levels of poverty, persistent malnutrition, and environmental degradation. A multi-lingual, multi-ethnic country, India is currently led by democratically elected Prime Minister and President - both are from religious minorities in India. Just like the people it self, India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped India's variegated culture. Gradually annexed by the British East India Company from the early 18th century and colonised by Great Britain from the mid-19th century, India became a modern nation-state in 1947 after a struggle for independence marked by widespread use of nonviolent resistance as a means of social protest.
With the world's fourth largest economy in purchasing power and the second fastest growing large economy, India has made rapid progress in the last decade, especially in information technology. Although India's standard of living is projected to rise sharply in the next half-century, it currently battles high levels of poverty, persistent malnutrition, and environmental degradation. A multi-lingual, multi-ethnic country, India is currently led by democratically elected Prime Minister and President - both are from religious minorities in India. Just like the people it self, India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
India Some Photos
Hill View of a Man made Pound Some where in Rajasthan
Decorated Elephant Ready for Guest Welcome
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
India A Land Of Varied Culture
Namaskar, welcome to Incredible India, where culture echoes, tradition speaks, beauty enthrals and diversity delights.
Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain retreats, colourful people, rich cultures and festivities.
The timeless mystery and beauty of India has been waiting for you for 5000 years, always warm and inviting, a place of infinite variety - one that favours you with different facets of its fascination every time you visit India.
Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain retreats, colourful people, rich cultures and festivities.
The timeless mystery and beauty of India has been waiting for you for 5000 years, always warm and inviting, a place of infinite variety - one that favours you with different facets of its fascination every time you visit India.
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