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Q 1 - I have to visit Ghana for three weeks on work and can spare a week before my return. I would like to know if the country offers any worthwhile sight-seeing options, if so, which are they and how does one go about visiting them ?

Amit Bhandari, Mumbai

Ghana offers abundant natural beauty and wildlife. If this is your area of interest, you can visit Kakum Nature Park, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bia National Park, Bui National Park and Mole Game Reserve as these are all good options for hiking, wildlife watching and exploring the savannahs and rainforests. You may get in touch with Mr. Alexander Spiro at the Kuoni office in Kenya on nairobi@privatesafaris.co.ke to make necessary arrangements or visit www.privatesafaris.co.ke for more information.

Q 2 - I have heard about the Chaddar trek on the river Zanskar in Ladakh. How long is the trek and can amateurs undertake this trek? Could you suggest a few adventure tour companies who conduct this trek and how much would it cost?

Mohit Aggarwal, Patna

The Chaddar trek on river Zanskar in Ladakh is a ten day trek suitable even for amateurs. The cost is approximately Rs. 2645/-per person per day, which includes hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with all meals, airport transfers and sightseeing by a non A/c car (four persons in a car), English-speaking guide, cook, trekking equipment, helper and horses for trekking. You could get in touch with Travel Corporation of Ladakh (TCL) at Old Road, Leh, Ladakh. Ph: 01982-250055, 251812, 252519, 252243, Fax: 250574

Q 3 - If I am a first time traveller, an unmarried Indian lady planning to visit UK for a holiday what is the visa procedure?

Vibha Joshi, Pune

The following is the list of documents you would require along with the application form for applying for a U.K. Visitor Visa: 1) your passport (this must be valid for the whole period of your visit); 2) recent passport size (45mm x 35mm), colour photographs. The photographs should be taken against a light coloured (white, off-white etc.) background, un-mounted, clear and of good quality, printed on normal photographic paper. It should be full face without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless you wear this for ethnic or religious reasons; 3) bank statement, pay slips, or any other documentary evidence to prove that you have enough funds to pay for your trip.

Q 4 - If I want to do a backpacking trip of about 15 days in Scandinavia, what would be the approximate cost and are there any tour operators, who can help me organise such a trip?

Minal Khona, New Delhi

Backpacking tours are not organised tours but more like do it yourself holidays. However you can visit web sites such as www.euro-vacations.com, www.expedia.com or www.cheaptickets.com for step-by-step assistance in planning backpacking tours in any country.

Q 5 - I plan to visit New Zealand during the Diwali holidays. I have heard that the country is famous for adventure sports s and would like to go bungee jumping but I suffer from asthma. Is it safe to bungee jump if you are an asthma patient? Which adventure activities can an asthma patient undertake?

Prasad Tamhane, Mumbai

Although there is no concrete medical evidence against asthmatic patients going bungee jumping, I would advise you to consult your doctor before trying any adventure sports.

Q 6 - How safe is it go on a backpacking trip in Croatia and what are the procedures for undertaking the same? Ahmed Shaikh, Kolkata

Croatia is perfectly safe for backpackers. You can visit web sites such as www.euro-vacations.com, www.expedia.com or www.cheaptickets.com for information and assistance.

Q 7- How expensive is a trip to Bahamas and what would it cost for a seven-day holiday? Arti Kukreja, Patiala

The cost of a seven-day tour to Bahamas will vary depending on the choice of hotels and other facilities. Approximate cost would be in the range of Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per person.