Kerala
A Beautiful Region of India where one can experience staying at a hill station, in a houseboat, on seashore & in a commercial city with a historical background in the same itinerary / tour plan
- Kochi: Historical Importance
- Munnar: Tea Estates
- Thekkady: Enjoy the backwaters
- Alappuzha: Exclusive Experience of Houseboat Stay
- Wayanad: best for wildlife
- Kovalam: best beaches
When to Visit Kerala
Avoid monsoon season between June and October, and visit between December and March when temperatures are a pleasant 30ºC. In February, March and April, festivals take place in Kochi, Kottayam and Kollam, featuring traditional Kathakali dancing.
- A Boat Ride On the backwaters
- Live it ‘up’ in Munnar
- Click the Fishing Nets in Kochi
- Relax On the Beach of Kovalam / Varakala
- Watch a Kathakali show / Embrace Ayurveda
- Explore the Variety of Spices
Rajasthan
Rajasthan has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is a rich and varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted symbolic of the state.
- Jaipur: Pink City With A Beautiful Hawa Mahal
- Udaipur : One of India’s most magical cities with Heritage Palaces
- Jaisalmer & Jodhpur : romance of desert cities and camel caravans
- Pushkar: A prominent Hindu pilgrimage town With a holy lake
- Ajmer: Muslim pilgrimage centre the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti & golden Jain temple
- Bikaner: A dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energizing outpost feel
When to Visit Rajasthan
The best time to visit Rajasthan and India’s adjacent northern plains is between October and March. The climate at this time is generally at its most pleasant with clear sunny days and cooler nights making it a popular time to travel.
- A Day Trip to Taj Mahal & Agra Fort from Jaipur
- Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort & elephant Ride, Puppet Show
- Boat Ride in Udaipur & Local Market shopping
- Sunset View of Jaiselmer Fort: Witness Nature’s Best
- Dune Bashing , Camel Breeding Farm
- Sadar Bazaar in Joshur , Johri Bazaar in Jaipur
HIMACHAL PRADESH
Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband.
- Kulu: Historical Importancesituated on the banks of Beas River.
- Manali: Offers splendid views of the snow-capped mountains.
- Shimla: A Hill station with lakes and rich greenery around Offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges.
- Chamba: Located on the banks of River Ravi makes an excellent holiday retreat.
- Dharamshala: ‘The Scotland of India’ has snow-clad mountains on three sides and valley on one side.
- Dalhousie: This hill station is spread across five hills wide range of vegetation including pine, oak and deodar.
- Kasauli: Reflects the influence of colonial rule with enchanting serenity.
- Parwanoo : Surrounded by hills & lush greenery, lies near the border of Haryana.
- Solan: Famously called ‘The mushroom city of India’, is a beautiful city located amidst scenic snow-clad mountains and forests.
When to Visit Himachal Pradesh
For visiting the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh, the months of April, May and June are considered to comprise of the peak travel season. During this time, the hill stations experience cool mornings and nights, while the day is very pleasant. However, if you want to see snowfall, head for the hills in December-January
- There are many activities do to right from trekking/hiking to many sightseeing tours.
- Please contact us for your preferred choice of holiday in Himachal & we will give you the options as per your requirement.
Andaman
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands one of the seven union territories of India, are a group of islands at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.The territory is 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and separated from Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) by the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 10°N parallel, with the Andamans to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobars to the south. The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west.
- Port Blair:It’s a vibrant mix of Indian Ocean inhabitants – Bengalis, Tamils, Telugus, Nicobarese and Burmese.
- Havelock Island : With snow-white beaches, teal shallows, a coast crammed with beach huts and some of the best diving in South Asia
- Ross Island : Island with the old English architecture,landscaped paths cross the island and most of the buildings are labelled.
When to Visit Andaman
The best time of the year to visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is between October and May. It is also the time for the annual tourism festival. The waters are clear and relatively placid after the monsoons making them perfect for snorkelers and swimmers
- Sea Walking , Scuba Diving
- Visit Limestone Caves, Diglipur and Baratng Caves
- Visit Snow White Beaches, Island Hopping, Lip Smacking Seafood
- Visit Cellular Jail National Memorial, Samudrika Marine Museum
- Experience different modes of transport in Andamans
Thailand
With a total area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), Thailand is the world’s 51st-largest country. It is the 20th-most-populous country in the world, with around 66 million people. The capital and largest city is Bangkok, which is Thailand’s political, commercial, industrial, and cultural hub. About 75–95% of the population is ethnically Tai
- Bangkok: The City with night life & known as Shoppers paradise.
- Pattaya:A City with coral island and variety of sea food and massage parlors.
- Phuket: A small town with good beaches and shoppers hub with amazing sightseeing activities & water sports at its best.
- Krabi: A small town of Thailand with beautiful nature and beaches and access to few islands.
- Koh Samui: A place to relax, a place to unwind amidst nature, a place also to party on the beach and to explore with the family- Koh Samui offers it all.
- Chiang Mai:Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai culture coexisting side by side.
When to Visit Thailand
Best Time To Visit – Throughout the year.
Dubai
Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s Dubai’s economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai’s oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate’s revenue comes from oil.
- Dubai City Tour: It’s a 3 Hrs tour which shows the city overview including monuments and shopping malls. Visit Jumeirah Beach and Jumeirah Mosque .
- Burj Khalifa :The Burj Khalifa is a stunning feat of architecture and engineering, with two observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors and a restaurant-bar on the 122nd.
- Dubai Mall : With around 1200 stores, this isn’t merely the world’s largest shopping mall, it’s a small city, with a giant ice rink and aquarium, a dinosaur skeleton, indoor theme parks and 150 food outlets.
- Desert Safari : Travel by 4×4 across the deserts of Dubai on this exhilarating 5-hour excursion! Enjoy an adrenaline rush sandboarding down Dubai’s desert dunes, take a camel ride and get a henna tattoo! Complete your experience with a delicious barbecue dinner under the twinkling Arabian stars while watching a traditional tanoura dance performance.
- Aqua Venture Water Park :Splash right in to the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East. Aquaventure is overflowing with 42 fun-filled acres including Master Blasters, a speed slide, rivers, rapids, lush tropical landscapes and access to a 700m private beach.
- Miracle Garden: Miracle Garden is one of a kind in the region and in the world for such a unique display and extravagant outdoor recreational destination.
- Ferrari World in Abu Dabhi: Through more than 20 rides and attractions inspired by the cars themselves, the drivers and years of racing triumphs, the theme park spurs on visitors to find their drive and come out winners. Featuring high-adrenaline rides, family-friendly attractions, state-of-the-art simulators, live shows, an inspiring treasure of racing memorabilia and a unique taste of Ferrari’s homeland through authentic dining experiences, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the place to live the true Ferrari story.
When to Visit Dubai
The best time to visit Dubai is from October to April. Weather-wise, Dubai really only experiences two seasons: hot and hotter. During the winter months, the city sees blue skies and primo beach weather.
Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore was one of the 14 states of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965. It became part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, Malaysia being a new political entity formed from the merger of the Federation of Malaya with North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore. This marked the end of a 144-year period of British rule in Singapore, beginning with the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
- Singapore City Tour : Get to know Singapore on a morning or afternoon half-day tour. You’ll see all the city’s highlights in one short tour perfect if your time is limited. Highlights include Singapore’s vibrant Chinatown, colonial landmarks, Little India and the iconic, Merlion. You also have the option of combining your city tour with a 30-minute flight aboard the Singapore Flyer.
- Jurong Bird Park :Jurong Bird Park is a tourist attraction in Singapore managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore. It is a landscaped park, built on the western slope of Jurong Hill. It is located within the Boon Lay Planning Area of the Jurong district and has an area of 202,000 square metres (50 acres)
- Singapore Sentosa Island Sunset Trip :Enhance your Singapore experience with an afternoon visit to Sentosa Island, Singapore’s relaxing island resort. You’ll travel to this island haven by scenic cable car, see pink dolphins at play in the Dolphin Lagoon, visit the Underwater World oceanarium, see the Images of Singapore story and enjoy the multi-sensory sound and light water show Songs of the Sea. This action-packed, family-friendly afternoon tour to Sentosa Island is guaranteed to please children and adults alike
- Universal Studio Singapore Tour: Live The Movies at the many exclusive attractions found only at the region’s first Hollywood movie theme park, Universal Studios Singapore. Featuring movie-themed rides and attractions, which are unique to Singapore, thrill seekers and families will be the first to experience many new rides and shows based on blockbuster hits. The young and young at heart will be entertained by Shrek and gang on an incredible 4-D adventure in the world’s first Far Far Away Castle. Thrill seekers can face warrior mummies on Revenge of the Mummy a psychological thrill ride in total darkness. Other highlights include Madagascar, New York, Hollywood, Sci Fi City and The Lost World.
- Night Safari Tour: Grab the chance to take the family on a Singapore Night Safari Tour through the jungle. From the safety of your visitors’ tram you’ll spot nocturnal animals in their natural habitat, from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers. Then take the plunge to follow a walking trail with your guide to see the animals at closer quarters. At the Singapore Zoo there’s also the option to enjoy dinner at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.
- Singapore Zoo Tour:See the orangutans at Singapore Zoo on a morning tour from Singapore, with the option of enjoying a wild breakfast with these fascinating animals. Singapore Zoo has the world’s most successful orangutan-breeding program, and the largest social colony of these highly intelligent primates. Don’t miss the opportunity to photograph and interact with the orangutans as they swing and climb in their naturalistic enclosure. And if you choose to breakfast with the orangutans it will be an experience you’ll never forget.
- Kuala Lumpur City Tour :We’ll have photo stops at the King’s Palace, a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty, the Independence Square and the Petronas Twin Towers – still the tallest twin-towers in the world. Get to visit the National Museum and drive past the Lake Gardens, view the National Monument, National Mosque (Masjid Negara), and the Old Railway Station. Our final stop will allow you to appreciate the Malaysian pewter arts at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre.
- Batu Cave Tour:Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-religion country. This tour covers a short drive through Little India before we make our journey to Batu Caves.
Malaysia’s official Little India in Brickfields used to be a simple residential neighborhood just outside Kuala Lumpur but is now transformed into a colorful community with stores and restaurants along the streets.
Batu Caves is a massive limestone outcrop, its interiors are home to a Hindu shrine lined with different deities. The shrine itself is located deep inside the high caverns which take 272 steps to reach.
Last stop is a local Malaysian Batik center to see how the fabric is being designed and printed. - Petronas Twin Tower Visit:The world’s tallest free-standing towers, the Petronas Twin Towers are a commanding 452-meter presence in the Malaysian skyline. Reflecting a geometric-patterned design echoing Islamic architecture, some of towers’ most striking features are the double-deck sky bridge, high-speed double-deck lifts, and the state-of-the-art Petronas Philharmonic Hall.
- Genting Highlands:Genting Highlands is an integrated resort development comprising hotels, casinos and a theme park in Pahang, perched on the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali at 1,800 meters high. Since 1971, Genting Highlands has remained the only legal gambling outfit in Malaysia .While the casinos are central to Genting Highlands, a theme park provides fun rides and activities for adults and children alike, while First World Plaza is a colourful shopping complex with restaurants, entertainment and boutique outlets. On the peak, First World Hotel – the largest hotel in Asia with over 6,000 budget rooms – provides much of the budget faccommodation along with family-oriented Theme Park Hotel. Genting Grand (formerly Genting Hotel) and Maxims (formerly Highlands Hotel) are classy five star establishments while Resort Hotel bridges the gap between budget and luxury accommodation for visitors.
- Penang Grand Tour :This tour covers the main highlights of Penang Island. It begins by going round the island with visits to a Batik Factory, typical Malay villages and the unique Snake Temple. View Asia’s longest bridge and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the seven-storey “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” and the 30 metres high bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy. See the “Pond of Longevity” filled with the tortoises set free by devotees.
Enjoy a freshly brewed Penang White Coffee before returning to the hotel. - Penang Hill & Temple Tour :Ascend Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level by means of funicular railway. Enjoy the bird’s eye view of George Town and feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit.
Visit also Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the 30-metre high statue of the “Goddess of Mercy,” the 7-tier “Thousand-Buddha Pagoda” and the “Pond of Longevity.” - Langkawi Island Tour :Discover the urban and rural areas of Langkawi Island. Visit Makam Mahsuri, where the legendary island beauty who cursed Langkawi for 7 generations before her death was laid to rest. Drive through quaint Malay Villages, paddy fields with muddy water buffaloes and rubber plantations. Visit the Atma Alam Art Village and then Eagle Square, where a 12-metre high eagle statue stands tall. There is an option for quick duty free shopping in Kuah before returning to your hotel.
When to Visit Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore & Malaysia are pretty much a year-round destination: there are no dramatic variations in temperature, and the amount of rainfall too doesn’t vary to any great extent, although it is somewhat higher between November and January. If you’re a food buff or love shopping, then the best time to visit Singapore would be around July as that’s when the Great Singapore Sale and the Singapore Food Festival are held.
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest. Its documented history spans 3,000 years, with evidence of pre-historic human settlements dating back to at least 125,000 years. Its geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road[8] through to World War II
- Colombo : Sri Lanka’s dynamic capital, COLOMBO, seems totally out of proportion with the rest of the country, stretching for 50km along the island’s western seaboard in a long and formless urban straggle that is now home to around three million people. The city musters few specific sights, but offers plenty of atmosphere and quirky character: a heady admixture of Asian anarchy, colonial charm and modern chic. Shiny office blocks rub shoulders with tumbledown local cafés and shops, while serene Buddhist shrines and colonial churches stand next to the garishly multicoloured towers of Hindu temples.
- Negombo : It is of interest mainly thanks to its proximity to the international airport, just 10km down the road – many visitors stagger off long-haul flights straight into one of the beach hotels here, or stay here as a last stop before flying home. Negombo’s beach is very wide in places, but rather shabby compared to the more pristine resorts further south, although the surrounding resort area is often one of the liveliest places around the coast if you’re in search of cheap beer and late nights.
- Beruwala : It is Sri Lanka’s resort destination par excellence, perfect if you’re looking for an undemanding tropical holiday with hot sun, bland food and characterless accommodation. Big resort hotels stand shoulder to shoulder along the main section of the broad and still attractive beach
- Bentota : BENTOTA offers a further clutch of package resorts, plus an outstanding selection of more upmarket places. The beach divides into two areas. At the north end, facing Aluthgama, lies Paradise Island (as it’s popularly known), a narrow spit of land beautifully sandwiched between the choppy breakers of the Indian Ocean and the calm waters of the Bentota lagoon, though sadly none of the few hotels here really lives up to the setting.
- Kandy : Hidden away amid precipitous green hills at the heart of the island, KANDY is Sri Lanka’s second city and undisputed cultural capital of the island, home to the Temple of the Tooth, the country’s most important religious shrine, and the Esala Perahera, its most exuberant festival. The city maintains a somewhat aristocratic air, with its graceful old Kandyan and colonial buildings, scenic highland setting and pleasantly temperate climate. And although modern Kandy has begun to sprawl considerably, the twisted topography of the surrounding hills and the lake at its centre ensure that the city hasn’t yet overwhelmed its scenic setting, and preserves at its heart a modest grid of narrow, low-rise streets which, despite the crowds of people and traffic, retains a surprisingly small-town atmosphere.
- Nuwara Eliya: Sri Lanka’s highest town, NUWARA ELIYA lies at the heart of the southern hill country, set amid a bowl of green mountains beneath the protective gaze of Pidurutalagala, Sri Lanka’s tallest peak. Nuwara Eliya (pronounced, as one word, something like “Nyur-rel-iya”) was established by the British in the nineteenth century, and the town is often touted as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, a quaint Victorian relic complete with municipal park, golf course, boating lake, a trio of fine old colonial hotels and frequent, very British, showers of rain.
Nuwara Eliya has a certain charm, especially if you can afford to stay in one of the town’s nicer hotels, and it also makes an excellent base for excursions into the spectacular surrounding countryside and tea estates. - Yala National Park : : Properly known as Yala West or Ruhunu National Park), Sri Lanka’s most visited and most rewarding wildlife reserve. Yala covers an area of 1260 square kilometres, although four-fifths of this is designated a Strict Natural Reserve and closed to visitors. On the far side of the Strict Natural Reserve is Yala East National Park, which is only accessible via Arugam Bay. There’s no public transport to Yala, and you’re only allowed into the park in a vehicle, so you’ll have to hire a jeep.
The park’s wildlife has its own distinctive charm, with huddles of colourful painted storks perched on the edge of lagoons between the supine shapes of dozing crocodiles; fan-tailed peacocks kicking up clouds of dust while monkeys chatter in the treetops; or the incongruously conjoined sight of elephants marching sedately through the bush while rabbits scamper through the undergrowth. - Galle : Perched on the coast close to the island’s southernmost point, the venerable port of GALLE (pronounced “Gaul”) has grown from ancient origins into Sri Lanka’s fourth largest city. At the heart of the modern city – but strangely detached from it – lies the old Dutch quarter, known as the Fort, Sri Lanka’s best-preserved colonial townscape, enclosed within a chain of huge bastions which now guard the area from modernization as effectively as they once protected Dutch trading interests from marauding adventurers. The Fort is Sri Lanka at its most magically time-warped, its low-rise streets lined with Dutch-period villas, many of which retain their original street-facing verandas and red-tiled roofs, and dotted with a string of imposing churches and other colonial landmarks. There’s not actually much to see (a few unusual museums excepted): the main pleasure here is just ambling round the atmospheric old streets and walls, savouring the easy pace of life and refreshing absence of traffic – you won’t find a quieter town anywhere else in the island.
When to Visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with two monsoon seasons. The weather doesn’t run like clockwork here, and we can always be surprised by the weather in Sri Lanka! However, there will never be weather too dramatic that will stand in the way of a brilliant holiday with plenty of warm weather and sunshine.