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Chinese Magic

Explore the wonders of China like the Great Wall, Ming tombs, terra cotta warriors etc with the nine nights/13 days Chinese Magic package of Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. Priced at US$ 710 per adult ; the package includes accommodation at hotel of your choice with American breakfast, panoramic city tour of Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai and all transportation on seat in coach basis. Prices are valid till March 31, 2005.

For more information, tel: (022) 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910; fax: (022) 22831553; email: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com

Romantic Rajasthan

Experience the historical and cultural grandeur of Rajasthan on the nine nights/ten days package from The Wanderers. Priced at Rs 45,174 per couple, the package includes accommodation with breakfast in heritage properties like Shikarbadi in Udaipur, Fort Chanva in Luni, Fort Rajwada in Jaisalmer and Ajit Bhavan in Jodhpur; transport in air-conditioned Toyota Qualis etc.

For more information, tel: (022) 55023377/1870/1871/1872; fax: (022) 55021873; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com; website: www.indianwanderers.com.

Wonders Of Ladakh

Overland Escape has designed a package of five nights/six days for Ladakh covering Leh, Hemis monastery, Khardungla pass, high altitude lake Pangong etc. The package priced at Rs 11,423 (two pax) and 8,723 (four pax) per person includes accommodation in A class hotels and deluxe camp on twin sharing basis, all meals, airport transfers in Leh, all transportation by Toyota Qualis and Mahindra Scorpio and is valid till October 30, 2004.

For details, tel: (01982) 250858; fax: (01982) 251334; email: overland@ndb.vsnl.net.in; website: www.overlandescape.com.

Tiger Trail

Get a glimpse of wildlife with Tiger Trails at their estate in Tadoba Tiger Reserve.

For the basic rate of Rs 2,500 per person per day, you get A/c transport from Nagpur airport/railway station, to camp and back, unlimited drives inside the park, accommodation and full meals (bed tea, breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner), night barbecue, camp fire, night machan sit-outs, etc. Don't be surprised if you hear a tiger call or the frantic alarms of the Cheetal deer on sensing a leopard at the pond. Minimum guest charge is for four persons, and they accommodate a maximum of 12 persons. The recommended duration is for three nights.

For details, tel: 0712 3125335, mobile: 9823012707; 9822693233 email: amrutd_ngp@sancharnet.in or log on to www.tigertrailsindia.com.

Unforgettable Italy

Discover the splendours of Italy on the eight nights/nine days package of Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. The package which includes Florence, Rome, Naples, Capri and Sorrento, return economy class airfare, accommodation at standard central hotels with continental breakfast, inter-city travel by train in first class, hop-on hop-off tour of Rome and city tour of Florence is priced at Rs 29,990 plus US$ 1,149 (adult). Prices valid till March 31, 2005.

For more details, tel: (022) 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910; fax: (022) 22831553; email: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com

Ranthambore Rendezvous

Get on the tiger trail at Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan with the two nights/three days and three nights/four days Wild Getaway packages from Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. Priced at Rs 3,925 (two nights/three days) and Rs 5,600 (three nights/four days) per person on twin sharing basis, the package valid till April 30, 2005 includes all meals, accommodation at Tiger Moon Resort, two park safaris, barbeque dinner, nature walks, visit to Ranthambore fort and historical sites.

For details, tel: (022) 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; fax: (022) 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com; website: www.indianadventures.com.

NZ On Drive

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand along with various travel partners across eight cities in the country have launched a variety of self-drive holiday packages for just Rs 95,000 per person. The 10 day self drive package, an exclusive offering for Indian tourists, includes international airfares, accommodation, sightseeing and daily breakfasts. Indian driving license is recognised in New Zealand and one does not need an International Driving Permit. Spectacular mountains, active volcanoes, deep fjords and rugged coastlines, picturesque lakes, streams and beaches, bubbling mud pools and geysers, unique Maori culture and warm hospitality; makes New Zealand a perfect destination for self-drive vacations.

For more details log on to www.newzealand.com/travel/travel deals in India.

Dubai Holiday

Ascot Hotel, a four-star city centre hotel in Dubai is offering a three night package priced at US$ 250 (single), US$ 150 (twin) and US$ 130 (triple) which includes accommodation, buffet breakfast and airport transfers. It is valid till May 15, 2005 except peak time like Dubai Shopping Festival etc., when the package is priced at US$ 410 (single), US$ 230 (double) and US$ 190 (triple). Activities like Sand Dune Safari with Belly Dance and Dinner is priced at US$ 58, Dhow Cruise with dinner on board is US$ 58 and Dubai City Tour is US$ 25.

For details contact Ajit Jain on tel: (011) 55251708; mobile: 9811633207; email: ascot@ajitjain.com; website: www.ascothoteldubai.com.

Romantic Kerala

Kesari Tours have designed Couple Tours, packages to various destinations. The 11-day Kerala package priced at Rs 13, 375 (October 24 and November 3) covers destinations like Trivandrum, Kollam, Periyar, Munnar, Cochin with special attractions like speed boat ride on Veli Lake, backwater rides (Asthamudi Lake, Kollam, Allepey and Kottayam) and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

For details, tel: (022) 24332222, 24326060; fax: (022) 24322020; toll free number: 1600221100; email: sales@kesaritours.com; website: www.kesaritours.com.

Amazing Australia

Visit the land Down Under on an 11-day package of The Wanderers priced at Rs 89,864 per person. The package includes return airfare (taxes extra), accommodation for 10 nights (three in Sydney, four at the Gold Coast and three at Melbourne) in three-star hotels with breakfast, return transfers at all places and city tours of Sydney and Melbourne with visits to Movie World, Dream World and Sea World plus entrances at Gold coast.

For details, tel: (022) 55023377/1870/1871/1872; fax: (022) 55021873; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com; website: www.indianwanderers.com.

Trekking In The Sahyadris

The Sahyadris provides a perfect weekend gateway from Mumbai and trekking activity gathers momentum with the onset of monsoon and continues till end of February. Sahyadri range is home to innumerable hill forts, some still retaining their medieval grandeur and defensive features. Countryside Outdoor Programmes Pvt Ltd has organised a six-day trek from Panhala to Vishalgad from November 10-15, 2004. The trek is priced at Rs 3,750 per person and is all-inclusive.

For details, tel: (022) 24441513, 24442944; fax: (022) 24469093; email: seema@countrysideindia.com; website: www.countrysideindia.com.

On The Wildlife Watch

Experience the thrill of sighting the tiger in its own backyard at Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, famous for its white tigers with the Wild Getaway packages of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. The two nights/three days and three nights/four days packages at their Tiger Trails Resort is priced at Rs 3,925 for the former and Rs 5,600 for the latter per person on twin sharing basis and is valid till April 30, 2005. Package includes all meals, accommodation, two park safaris, barbeque dinner, nature walks, visit to Bandhavgarh museum, wildlife film show etc.

For details, tel: (022) 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; fax: (022) 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com; website: www.indianadventures.com.