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Juley Ladakh

Experience the stark and startling beauty of Ladakh with the 4n/5d package from Overland Escape. Priced at Rs 10,450 (2 Pax) and Rs 7,730 (4 pax) package includes accommodation in A Class hotel and deluxe camp on twin sharing basis, all meals, airport transfers in Leh, all transportation by Toyota Qualis and Scorpio, Innerline permit. Valid till 30 October 2004, the package covers Leh, Hemis monsatery, Khardongla Pass (highest motorable road in the world), Sangam, Pangong lake and other sights.

For more details contact on Tel no: 01982-250858; Fax: 01982-251334; email: overland@ndb.vsnl.net.in, overland@sancharnet.in; Website:www.overlandescape.com

Mysterious China

The ten day package, Mysterious China from SOTC priced at Rs 63,900 per person offers a glimpse of the rich historical and cultural heritage of this huge and fascinating country. The package (ex Delhi), which includes economy class airfare, accommodation, breakfast, dinner and sightseeing covers Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai. For more details contact on Tel no: 022 22843775, 22843795, 2280800; Fax: 022 22855843; Website: www.sotc.co.in

Sikkim Jeep Safari

Discover the stunning facets of this tiny north-eastern state on an eight day jeep safari with The Wanderers. The package priced at Rs 21,500 includes all meals, transfers and sightseeing by jeep, all taxes and permits. The intinerary covers the capital Gangtok, high altitude (12,400 ft.) holy lake near Gangtok, high altitude alpine region of Lachung valley in northern Sikkim and few areas of western and eastern Sikkim.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 55993366; Fax: 022 55993563; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com; Website: www.indianwanderers.com

Wild Kenya

Experience a close encounter with the big cats on a game safari in Kenya with SOTC's seven days Keyna Safari package. Priced at Rs 50,900, per person, the package includes economy class airfare, accommodation, breakfast, dinner and sightseeing. The package covers Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare National Park with option of additional three days in Mombassa at Rs 13,000.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 22843775, 22843795, 2280800; Fax: 022 22855843; Website: www.sotc.co.in

Exotic Maldives

Aires Travel is offering a three nights/four days package for Maldives, priced at Rs 18,250 on twin sharing basis (child below 12 years accompanying parents Rs 11,500). Package includes accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, to and fro boat transfers (airport-resort-airport), to and fro economy class tickets from Trivandrum, all three meals and airport departure tax at Male.

For details tel: (0471) 231165, 2330964, 2330417; fax: (0471) 2331165, 2471983; email: airestravel@asianetindia.com

Palatial Getaway

Enjoy the sun, surf and sand at The Beach at Mandvi located in the Vijay Vilas Palace Estate Mandvi in Kutch (Gujarat).

Palaces of India (unit of Green Nature Trail Resorts Pvt Ltd.) marketing various heritage hotels in India has designed a special package of 2n/3d for two for this luxury resort on a private beach priced at Rs 6,666. The Package valid till December 31, 2004 includes luxury camp accommodation, breakfast, complimentary visit to Vijay Vilas Palace and unlimited access to the private beach of the Palace.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 22031554 / 22018997; Fax: 022 22090503; email: mumbai@palacesofindia.com; Website: www.palacesofindia.com

Wet-n-Wild

Enjoy the thrills and chills of white water river rafting through rapids ranging from Grade III to Grade V on the Ganga, the most popular river for rafting in the country. Countryside Outdoor Programmes Pvt. Ltd. has designed eight day rafting package with lots of other outdoor activities like kayaking, rappelling, bird watching, cycling and trekking in the Himalayan foothills. The package (ex Haridwar) is priced at Rs 12,400, per person (for a group of four) and is valid from October to March 30, 2005.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 24441513, 24442944; Fax: 022 24469093; email:seema@countrysideindia.com; Website:www.countrysideindia.com

Self Drive in New Zealand

Discover the spectacular landscapes-vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes and geysers, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fjords and lush 'kauri' rainforests of New Zealand with the self drive package of 15 days offered by The Wanderers. Priced at Rs 1,17218 the package includes return airfare (taxes extra); one night each at Singapore and Auckland; accommodation for 14 nights on twin share basis at three star hotels with breakfast; meet & greet services on arrival; car rental for 14 days in a 1.6 litre manual drive Mitsubishi Lancer. Drive around New Zealand and visit places like Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Nelson, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch and Kaikoura to watch whales.

For more details contact Wanderers Leisure Travels Pvt. Ltd., Tel no: 022 55993366; Fax: 022 55993563; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com; Website: www.indianwanderers.com

Life Is A Beach

Waikoloa Beach Marriott has introduced a special 4n/5d all inclusive Meeting package. Located on the famous Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, the resort's open-air restaurant and ballroom feature Pacific Rim cuisine, its Hawaiian Rainforest Salon & Spa offers treatments based on traditional Asian and Hawaiian healing arts, and its two golf courses are 36-hole championship courses. The special Meeting package offer valid till December 21, 2005 is priced at USD 1,480 per person (double) and USD 1,940 (single) for a minimum of 50 guest rooms or 100 participants. It includes accommodation plus one suite upgrade, daily breakfast and lunch, nightly entertainment in the Clipper Lounge, one theme party with entertainment, one leisure dinner with a glass of wine, a 'Crystal and Orchids' farewell banquet including a 4-course dinner with wine, decorations and a four-piece band. For reservations log on to www.marriott.com or call India Toll Free no. 1600-22-004.

Mesmerising Kali

Experience the thrill of white water river rafting on the Kali, the only river in South India used for rafting runs and go Bison spotting in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary with the Wild Getaways pacakges of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. The 2n/3d package priced at Rs 3,500 and 3n/4d package priced at Rs 5,000 per person on twin sharing basis at Bison River Resort near Dandeli (north Karnataka) valid till April 30, 2005 includes all meals, one park safari, one coracle (boat) ride, fishing, nature walk, sightseeing etc. Rafting (9 kms run) is additional cost and priced at Rs 1,050 per person.

For reservations contact on Tel no: 022 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; Fax: 022 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com; Website: www.indianadventures.com

Call Of The Wild

Stalk Sher Khan in the jungles of Kanha made famous by Rudyard Kipling in Jungle Book on the 2n/3d and 3n/4d Wild Getaway package of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. Priced at Rs 3,925 (2n/3d) and Rs 5600 (3n/4d) per person on twin sharing basis, the package valid till April 30, 2005 includes all meals, two park safaris, visit to tribal village, barbeque dinner, nature walk etc. Air-conditioned rooms at supplement charge of Rs 400 per room per night. For more details contact on Tel no: 022 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; Fax: 022 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com; Website: www.indianadventures.com

European Experience

SOTC has launched value for money winter packages to Europe. The 10 day European Experience package is priced at Rs 49,900 and the 14-day Grand Tour of Europe at just Rs 69,900 per person. European Experience tour incorporates some of the most iconic destinations in Europe such as London, Brussels, Cologne, Rhineland, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Paris and four days in Switzerland, while the Grand Tour of Europe includes visits to dream destinations such as Venice, Florence, Rome, Pisa, London, Brussels, Cologne, Rhineland, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Paris and five days in Switzerland. Tour menus have been designed by chef Sanjeev Kapoor. The packages with confirmed departures in October and November 2004 includes return airfare (economy class), accommodation in world-class hotels, breakfast, dinner, sightseeing, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees etc.

For more details contact on Tel : 022 22843775, 22843795, 22808000; Fax: 022 22855843; Website: www.sotc.co.in

Magical Mauritius & Malaysia

Enjoy two of the most happening holiday destinations Mauritius and Malaysia with Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. The 8n/9d package priced at USD 399 (adult in twin room) for First Class, USD 449 (adult in twin room) for Superior and USD 625 (adult in twin room) for deluxe includes accommodation at hotels of your choice with American breakfast, dinner during stay in Mauritius, Port Louis city tour, full day tour of south island, full day tour of lle aux cerfs, panoramic city tour of Kaula Lumpur, day visit to outdoor theme park at Genting Highlands and all transportation.

For details contact on Tel: 022 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910/11; Fax: 022 22831553; email: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; Website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com