Important Things to know before Travel to India

The word planned trip sounds very good and one should always plan their tour in advance so as to avoid any inconvenience during their tour. There are so many important measures that one should obey before travelling to India. Followings are some important information that will help you to spend a comfortable and hassle free journey:

1. Visa and Passport: Foreign visitors must possess a valid VISA before fly for India and it should be acquire from high commission or Indian Embassy.

2. Keep your Plan Flexible: As the Indian Nation is dotted with so many exciting destinations therefore, your plan may not probably go according to you. You should always travel keeping some extra time with you so that in case of any unexpected delays due to any reason your holiday do not affect.

3. Dress Sensibly: To avoid any unwanted attention, it is advisable to cover your body sufficiently by your dresses as you look different from the locals therefore you will be easily catch by their eyes. It is best to buy some clothes just after your arrival from the local market as Indian clothes will keep you cool and modest.

4. You will be easily Identified as a Foreigner: Because of the language barrier, looks and cultural awareness you will be easily catch their attention. The local vendors may charge more from you than its actual price when you go for shopping in the local market; wisely bargain with them and pay such amount as they deserve.

5. Take Precaution in Drinking Water: Avoid open water which you may find on your way; to keep your body germ free buy seal packed bottle. It’s better to avoid street food but if you want to be particularly adventurous you can try some food from the busy street which are cooked hot and hasn’t been sitting out. You can even buy some vegetables and fruits that you can wash and peel.

6. Traffic is Harsh: Traffic may irritate you at any cost as you may find a huge traffic on your way and it may happen from any small to big events. Therefore, carefully cross the road and always look ahead of you.

7. At Train Stations: Keep checking the enquiry window in the Railway stations or its announcement as the departure time and platform number are subject to change all the time or even sometimes at the very last minute.

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Rajasthan-Adventure in the Heart of the Desert City

From the early age, Rajasthan is holding the top most position on the heart of thousands of tourists by its cultural heritage as well as its many adventurous activities. Therefore, tour lovers as well as the thrill lovers always keep planning to visit the state at least once so as to spend a spectacular adventurous holiday in the heart on the desert city. If you are one of them and are planning to visit the most adventurous parts of the state cost effectively, get the best tour package from one of the India’s leading travel agency “Erco Travels” who since last decades is able to gather thousands of satisfied customers by its world class services and facilities. It can also help you in choosing an excellent tour destination as well as India tour package inside as well as outside of the country.

India's Prime Buddhist Places of Worship

Among a varied range of religion, Buddhism also holds a special position in the heart and mind of the religious people. If you are planning to take a tour of Buddhist pilgrimages sites or Buddhist places of worship and want to lean with the soul of god then India is the ideal place where you can fulfill your expectations. The country is dotted with enormous number of Buddhist temples which delivers the precious teaching and spiritualism of Lord Buddha.

A few incredible Buddhist temples you can explore during your spiritual tour to India that are Bodh Gaya, Kaushambi, Lumbini, Nalanda, Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash. These sacred temples allow you to experience the spirituality and peace which you can never found in any other places. Devotees from all over world come to these spiritual places to explore the true spirit of Buddhism.

Visiting these religious places in a group enhances your enjoyment and helps you to explore these famous places wisely. These holy places not only boost your true knowledge about the Buddhism but also its fabulous sculptures remembers you the history of the place.

Indian pilgrimage trip offers an opportunity to explore Buddha's land tour and various forms of belief that vibrates through rites, devotion, sacrifice, rituals and superstition.

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A Wonderful Trip to Kashmir Valley

The scenic beauty of Kashmir has no explanation. The natural beauty of the valley is truly overwhelming and let the people think that god has painted this heavenly place in a deep thinking mood. If your next destination is in the midst of Kashmir, you will be able to know, why the place is called the heaven of this world. During summer, Kashmir is occupied by a large number of visitors to experience its natural beauty, cultural heritage and its delicious cuisine. The striking lakes, hilly area and wildlife are the perfect blend of the place which never let the place become fade; even its eye catching landscape enhances the number of visitors from every nook and corner of the world to here.

If you are one of the adventure lovers, then Kashmir will experience you soul-striking adventurous sports which you have never experienced before. How can you forget shopping if you are spending your holiday in Kashmir? Kashmir is a hotspot for shopping where you can pick as many as things as you want, if you move to the place with full of money.  

The town is a great hub for the Buddhist religions, every year numerous saintly vacationers visits to this holy place in search of truth and spirituality.

So, to spend your best holiday in this unique landscape, plan your trip with full of pocket and explore the real beauty with naked eye.

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An Unforgettable Tour to Srinagar: Don't Miss the Opportunity

If you are fond of in visiting hill stations then it is the best time to spend your finest and unforgettable Tour in Srinagar. When the word Srinagar come across in the mind, people becomes crazy to know little bit more about the Capital and searches the best alternatives to experience the beauty of the capital. Srinagar is famous because of its beautiful Mughal Garden, Canals and houseboats. The beauty of the city is incomparable with any other cities of India and its breathtaking natural beauty keeps the tourist welcoming year after year.

The city is constructed with some exciting alleyways and inquiring buildings, which are holding the attractiveness of the city. The Jhelum River, which is running across the city, blows cold wind continuously throughout the city, where anyone can spend a good time by watching the beautiful streets of the city standing on the bank of the river.

Tourist attraction places in Srinagar-

Gardens:

The glorious gardens of the city are the foremost tourist attraction. A flow of good numbers of tourist are seen seasonally in visiting some renowned gardens like Shalimar bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi Garden; among all of them Mughal Garden is one which is situated in the heart of the capital.

Lakes:

Nagin Lake, which is commonly known as the 'Jewel in the Ring' is one of the unforgettable lakes in east Srinagar. The lake is filled with deep blue water which also allows the visitors to experience the pleasant boating in houseboats in the calm water and this is the reason behind the attraction of enormous tourists in this lake. Dal Lake and Wullar Lake are another two beautiful lakes of the city.

Shankaracharya Temple:

The antique Lord Shiva temple which was known by the name of Takht-e-Sulaiman in the past, is hanging on a hill which has the peak of nearly thousand feet, shows a fascinating view of the city. According to the religious view, the holy place is a great archaeological specimen of past.

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Attractions of Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela

The festivals in India are unique and amazing. One of them is the Kumbh Mela, which is said to be the oldest religious festival in the world. It is one of the most sacred festivals for the Hindus. It is believed that by taking bath in the holy Ganges River during the auspicious time will cleanse all your sins, and your path to nirvana will become clear.

The complete or Maha Kumbh Mela takes place at every 12 years while the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela takes place at a gap of six years. Kumbh is celebrated in one of these four cities - Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. The timing and location of the Kumbh Mela are pre-calculated and depends on the planetary positions of Sun and the Jupiter. The festival lasts for 35-40 days, and numerous holy rituals take place during the Mela.

In the last Kumbh Mela, more than 60 million devotees took a dip in the holy Ganges River. The next one is a Purna Kumbh Mela and will be celebrated in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in February 2013. It is expected to cross all its previous record. Erco Travels is providing special Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2013 tour packages for the coming Kumbh Mela. You can also ask for a specially customized Kumbh Mela Tour package.

What to Expect in Kerala Tour

Kerala is one of the best travel locations to visit. This place has a wide range of scenic beauties to offer. This article will discuss about all these locations that it offers. This article will help you explain what to expect in God’s Own Country, Kerala.

Beaches- Kerala is well known for its long beaches. This is a state which is located at the cost and thus, sea food is also a delicacy here. There are many beaches in this state and each has its own specialty. It creates lagoons and many other natural formations made by the sea. People love to enjoy this Kerala beach location with family and friends. Contrary to the Goa beaches, this is a calmer place. Some of the well known beaches are Alappuzha beach, Bekal beach, Fort Kochi beach and many more among the long list.

Hill stations- contrary to the beaches, there are hill stations too. Hill stations provide a great place for honeymoons and summer travel holiday spots. To name a few hill stations, there is the Chembra Park, Chithirapuram, Idukki, etc. Out of these, the best and the well known hill station is Munnar which is a tourist attraction to people all over the world.

Backwaters- Kerala Bacwaters tour are the main tourist attraction to all. Beaches can be found everywhere but the backwaters can be found only in Kerala. The main formation of the backwaters comes from the 44 rivers which flow through Kerala. There are various destinations for the backwaters and mentioning one will not justify the others. Thus, choosing the locations on the basis of your needs and penchants will be the best option. Travelling and even staying on a boathouse is a must do when you visit the state.

Forests and national parks- Kerala is also a home for forests and wildlife. There are national parks as well as sanctuaries that protect the flora and fauna of the land. There is the Eravikulam National Park which homes the much endangered Nilgiri Tahr tree. The UNESCO is also considering the decision of making this national park a world heritage site. Kerala also has the Idukki, Chinnar, and Periyar wild life sanctuaries along with a few bird sanctuaries like Kumarakom, Thattekkad, and a few others.

Kerala is home to all these diverse places in it. In short, Kerala is a smaller version of India hosting all the elements which makes a complete India, albeit a few like snow-capped mountains. The state is also culturally and traditionally rich as it hosts some world famous temples and traditions. With this, it is the home to the spice markets which was the main attraction for the British and other foreign countries to step in and invade India. Even today, these species are grown in the kitchen gardens as a common plant and herb. It also hosts markets for the medicinal herbs, oils and powders while travelers visit the state to get treated for all their illnesses. Thus, one can expect a lot and even get it from Kerala.

Taj Mahal Tours- How to Select a Tour?

Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This wonder is located in the heart of India and is a tourist attraction to foreigners all over the world. The state revenue comprises of a major contribution from the tourism industry of the city of Agra. There are various Taj Mahal tours made for the foreigners as well as the Indian residents.

The Taj Mahal is a symbol of love built by Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz. This piece of art took 22 years to be completed. An interesting fact is that the Emperor wanted to build the same monument in black marble for his tomb but this dream did not fulfill as he was imprisoned by his youngest son, Aurangzeb. Talking about the architecture, the colored stones used in the designing of the monument each were bought from a different country. These stones came from places like Sri Lanka.

The Taj Mahal tour packages will vary depending on the location you are coming from and the time that you want to spend there. For example, if you are from Agra and a local resident, the amount will be very small as the India travel agent is providing commute for a small distance and this will be a one day trip. The entire package will include travel from a particular place as decided by the agent and the sight seeing of the wonder. Taj Mahal and return to the agreed spot. This is a one day trip for the local people.

The other package will be mainly for tourists outside the state of Uttar Pradesh. The package will determine the items which will be included in the tour. For example, it will mention what all are included in the package like the travel, room and hotel service, food, entry fee and such other services. This should be looked into before you book the package. Sometimes, the train, bus or air fare will be included in the package if you are an outstation tourist.

By default, all the tours will include a tour guide who will explain all the history and details about the historic wonder. But it is always beneficial to know about the monument before you visit it in person. You can ask more questions to the tour guide if you know a bit about the place. There are tour organizers in many cities around the world. If you are a foreigner, then you can check the local yellow pages to find a travel agent providing the Taj Mahal tours. The prices that each of these agents will differ on the basis of the services and features that they are offering.

If you want to reduce the price of the entire package and get more benefits from it, you can opt to visit other monuments and famous tourist attractions in the country. There are various other well known attractions like the Red Fort, Chandini Chowk which is a market place for all kinds of local Delhi items and such other places.

Beauty and Adventure Attraction of Ladakh

The high mountain passes of Ladakh make it is a thrilling place to visit. The geography and culture of Ladakh are amazing. The Tibetan-Buddhist culture draws a lot of tourist attention. It is also one of the most preferred destinations for adventure tourism in India. The Ladakh region is situated between the two great mountain ranges in north and south, which make it a perfect place for adventurous activities like trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, etc.

Some of the exhilarating trekking trails, which can be covered in Ladakh during Ladakh tours, are:

Himalaya Mountain Biking Tour:

Enjoy the pleasing experience of going through the high passes of the mountains on bikes (bicycles). Enjoy the ride as no city pollution or traffic will be there to hinder your trip. It will be both fun and challenging to cross two of the highest mountain passes of the world. While going through these rough terrains, enjoy the spectacular view of snow-capped peaks and landscapes.

Trekking in Ladakh

With two neighboring mountain ranges, trekking is one of the most famous tourist activities in the region. During your Himalaya tours you have to make plan as per sightseeing and places to visit in ladakh region. Trekking is a great way to see the wonders of Nature from a closer distance. With proper preparation and a clear weather, you can enjoy trekking with ease.

Sightseeing in Ladakh:

Although Ladakh is mostly famous for adventurous tourism, it still has many places to see and visit. The Buddhist Culture has a major influence in the region. There are few monasteries in the region which are centuries old.

Hemis Monastery and Hemis Festival:

It is a well-known Tibetan-Buddhist monastery located in Hemis, Ladakh. It is said to be made before the 11th century. Every 12 years, a great festival is celebrated in the memory of the Lord Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche). The main attraction of the festival is the mystic mask dances. It is a great place to visit for spiritual enlightenment.

Padum Valley

It is the main administrative center of the Zanskar sector of Kargil district. There are some Buddhist monasteries located near Padum. It was also the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Zanskar. It has become a major trekking base lately.

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Famous Tourist Hotspots of South India

South India is a place full of amazing things. The state of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu along with the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry holds many tourist attractions. Each state has plenty of natural and man-made wonders. Natural wonders include backwaters, beaches, forests and wildlife while temples, monuments, ruins of ancient buildings and the hill stations are the man-made wonders. All these places are a must visit during your South India Tours.

Kerala is listed in the list of ten paradises of the world and is also called the God’s Own Country. Kerala Backwaters are famous throughout India and the world. Other major tourist attractions are the beaches, lake resorts, Ayurveda spas, temples, hill stations and wildlife sanctuary.

Tamil Nadu’s tourism industry is based on tours of Hindu temples. There are 34000 temples in Tamil Nadu. It also has many UNESCO world heritage sites. Other places of tourist interest are backwaters, Wildlife sanctuaries, Water fall, Hill stations and beaches. It is also famous for many colorful festivals like Pongal, Mattu Pongal, Karthikai Deepam, etc.

Karnataka is a land full of monuments. It has 507 (the second largest number among the Indian states) centrally protected monuments in India. The main tourist attraction is the ancient sculptured temples and monuments. The beaches, forests, hill stations, National parks and wildlife sanctuaries, Dams, Waterfalls and caves are piety interesting. Adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, river crossing, caving, etc. is also becoming more popular among tourists.

Andhra Pradesh has a very rich cultural heritage and history. One can find many temples of Hindu God all around Andhra Pradesh. It is best known for its pilgrimage sites. The Hyderabad city is famous for its rich history, culture and architecture. Food is one of its main specialties because Hyderabad is considered to be the meeting point for North and South India. Take a tour to south India to find an amazing and unique flavor of India.

Travel agents for India are arranged all necessary things for your planned tours according to your budget.

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