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Kenya Safari

Saahas.com, a Pune based adventure outfit is offering a value for money deal for an unforgettable wildlife experience in Kenya. The deluxe package priced at Rs 77,000 for ten days includes night viewing of wildlife in The Ark and a stay at Mt Kenya Safari Club and covers Masai Mara, Samburu and Nakuru National Parks. The economy package for eight days priced at Rs 63,000 covers Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park. The packages also include accommodation in luxurious three and four star game lodges, all meals etc. The group size for the trip is eight person or multiples of eight with departures on any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday in May 2005 as per the choice of the group. For details tel: (020) 25673636; telefax: (020) 25673773; email: info@saahas.com; website: www.saahas.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.

Sea Kayak Safari

Explore the uncharted Merigui Archipelago with The Wanderers. The seven days/six nights guided Sea Kayak Safari package valid till May 7, 2005 with weekly departure (Friday) from Phuket includes five-star safari style camp accommodation, all meals, single and double sit-on-top Ocean Kayaks, support vessel and support crew of hostess, skipper, English speaking guide, cook and porters, use of equipment, visit to remote tropical islands, guided sea and river exploration etc. Priced at US$ 891 per person (minimum two persons) the safari is for all age groups and skill levels. For details tel: (022) 55023377/ 55021870-72/26513070/3084, fax: (022) 55021873; website: www.indianwanderers.com

Jai Gange!

Take a joy ride to heaven and back on the Ganga with the adrenaline pumping rafting packages from Mercury Himalayan Explorations (MHE). The five days/four nights package priced at Rs 4,250 per person includes accommodation in Swiss deluxe tents on twin sharing basis, all meals, equipment/rafting gear, instructors and guides etc. Daily departures till April with four days of rafting over grade III and IV rapids. The price excludes transportation to camp at Shivpuri near Rishikesh and expenses of personal nature. For details tel: (011) 23340033, 23346209; website: www.himalayanadventure.com

Ultimate Jeep Safari

Discover the wonders of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh with the 13 days Jeep Safari package from The Wanderers. The package priced at Rs 2,500 per person (group of four) includes accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, transportation by Tata Sumo/Bolero, sightseeing with English speaking guide, inner line permits and all applicable taxes. The trip covers Guwahati, Tezpur, visit to tribal village in Ziro, Daporizo, Along, Pasighat, Dibrugarh, Kaziranga with elephant safari, Bomdila, Tawant via the beautiful Dirang Valley and Sela Pass, Tawang and Bhalukpong. For details tel: (022) 55023377/ 55021870-72/ 26513070/3084, fax: (022) 55021873; website: www.indianwanderers.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.

Jungle Experience

Jungle Lodges and Resorts offers a lush slice of paradise at their Kabini River Lodge, Karapur. Located on the southern fringes of Nagarhole National Park, the resort, hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, is a perfect getaway with the convergence of spectacular wildlife and birdlife on the banks of River Kabini. Tariff at the resort is Rs 2,500 per person per night on twin sharing basis and includes stay, all meals, jeep safari into Nagarhole National Park, forest entry fees, camera fees, coracle ride, elephant rides etc.

For details tel: (080) 25597021, 25597024, 25597025; fax: (080) 25586163; email:reservation@junglelodges.com, info@junglelodges.com; website: www.junglelodges.com.

Himalayan Trek

Saahas.com, a Pune based adventure outfit has organised a 12 day trek to Tolang Glacier with departures on April 30 and May 14, 2005. The trek (Mumbai to Mumbai) priced at Rs 12,995 (adults), Rs 11,405 (kids below 12 yrs), Rs 11,995 (senior citizens) includes travel by Rail (III tier A/c), accommodation in four man alpine tents, all meals; all technical equipment, trained doctor with each batch etc.Last date for booking February 28, 2005. For details tel: (020) 25673636; telefax: 020 25673773; email: info@saahas.com; website: www.saahas.com

Essence Of NZ

The 11-day package from Beacon Holidays offers a comprehensive experience of Kiwi land. Priced at NZ$2020 per person on twin sharing basis (standard-seat in coach basis) and NZ$ 2125 per person on twin sharing basis (superior-seat in coach basis) the package includes accommodation with daily breakfast, sightseeing etc. The 11-day itinerary covers Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Glacier region near Queenstown and Christchurch. Price does not include departure tax, international and domestic airfare, visa fees or taxes etc. For

details tel: (022) 56338822; email: info@beaconholidays.com; website: www.beaconholidays.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.