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Amazing Brazil

Experience the picturesque beaches, amazing jungles and pulsating city life of Brazil with the 11-day Brazilian package of Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears Finance Ltd (Travel & Tours). The package is priced at US$ 995 plus Rs 1, 03,500 per person on twin sharing basis for minimum of four pax. The package itinerary covers Sao Paulo, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus (Amazon Jungles) and includes return economy class tickets on South African Airways/Varig, airport taxes, single entry Brazil Tourist visa processing charge, accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis in standard room in four-star hotels, transport in air-conditioned vehicles, meals as per itinerary, local English speaking guide etc. For more details contact on Tel. no: 022 56324656, 22854030; Fax: 022 22025548; Email:info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com; Web site: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.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 - 5641327, 9373125335,

Mobile: Nagpur - 9822930703, 9422147518; Tadoba - 9822930703, email: amrutd_ngp@sancharnet.in & info@tigertrails.in, website: www.tigertrails.in .

Sikkim by Jeep

Embark upon a 10-day vacation to Sikkim in comfort and style with The Wanderers. The package with fixed date departures in May is priced at Rs 15,999 per person ex-New Jalpaiguri station/Bagdora Airport and includes welcome drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival at Yangtey; accommodation on twin sharing basis in Gangtok, Lachung and Kalimpong in standard rooms, in twin sharing tents at campsites with sleeping bags; transportation in exclusive jeep/minicoach; all meals; inner-line permits, escorts and all relevant taxes. The package itinerary covers Gangtok, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Kalimpong and river rafting. For details, tel: (022) 55023377/ 55021870 - 72/ 26513070 /3084; fax: (022) 55021873; website: www.indianwanderers.com.

Timeless Africa

Beacon Holidays Pvt Ltd has designed a 14 days package offering the best of Kenya and South Africa. Priced at Rs 1,18,000 per person (minimum four pax) the package for May and June 2005 departures offers game park safaris in Kenya and sightseeing in Cape Town, scenic beauty of the Garden Route and excitement of Sun City and shopping spree in Jo'burg. For details tel: (022) 56338822; fax: (022) 22679506; email: beaconholidays@vsnl.com; website: www.beaconholidays.com.

Himalayan Escape

The Oberoi Group has re-introduced its charter service, Air Charters to Wildflower Hall , and designed a special offer titled, ‘Escape to Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas’, for the summer. The offer for this heritage property near Shimla is valid till June 20, 2005 and is priced at Rs 10,400 (per person per night) for three nights, Rs 9,400 (per person per night) for four nights and Rs 8,800 (per person per night) for five nights inclusive of taxes. The offer includes accommodation in a deluxe room, breakfast and dinner and a 25 per cent discount on all spa therapies. The price also includes door-to-door transportation to the resort including car transfers to the airport and air transfer from New Delhi to Shimla and back. The Charter service will operate two flights per day on all days except Wednesdays and Sundays. Reservations can be made by calling the toll free number 1 600 11 2030.

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.

Into The Blue

Nirvana Adventures operating from Kamshet off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway offers you the joys of taking to the sky in a paraglider. They organise Tandem Joy Rides for 10-15 minutes for Rs 1,500, Tandem Paragliding Weekend priced at Rs 2,750 which includes accommodation for two days, food and tandem joy ride. Their Achieving Free Flight Program is priced at Rs 9,500 (three days) which includes food, stay and equipment usage, instruction and radio supervision. Beginners Paragliding Course for Rs 14,500 (five days) includes food, stay and equipment usage, instruction and radio supervision. For details tel: (022) 26493110; email: srao@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in; website: www.nirvanaadventures.com.

Nepal’s Fantastic Family Offer

Nepal Tourism Board, Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC), Cosmic Air, Nepal Recreation Centre and Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) have jointly launched a promotional package, ‘Buy Three & Get One Ticket Free-Fantastic Family’ offer. Valid only on Royal Nepal Airlines and Cosmic Air till May 31, 2005 on their respective sectors, those availing of the offer by the two airlines are entitled for free casino coupons worth Rs 10,000 and will have special privilege for darshan in Pashupatinath Temple. For more details log on to web-site of Nepal Tourism Board: www.welcomenepal.com; Royal Nepal Airlines: www.royalnepal-airlines.com; Cosmic Air: www.cosmicair.com.

WelcomBreak

WelcomHeritage has launched summer packages of two nights/three days for short getaways across their various properties and are valid till September 30, 2005. The package at Woodville Palace, Shimla is priced at Rs 6,699 (Standard Room), Rs 7,799 (Superior Room) and Rs. 10,999 (Royal Suite) is inclusive of breakfast and lunch or dinner. The package for Solang Valley Resort at Manali is priced at Rs 12,000 (Deluxe Room) and Rs 14,999 (Superior Deluxe Room) includes breakfast and dinner. Palace Belvedere overlooking the lake at Naini Tal is offering Standard Rooms for Rs 5,499 and Deluxe Rooms for Rs 5,999 as part of the two nights/three days summer packages. For details tel: (011) 26266650 to 55; fax: (011) 26266656; email: welcom@ndf.vsnl.net.in; website: www.welcomheritage.com.

Enchanting Egypt

Discover the land of Pyramids and Pharaohs with Beacon Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Their seven nights package priced Rs 47,900 onwards includes the city of Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan and the Nile cruise. The package cost does not include airport taxes and visa fees. For details tel: (022) 56338822; fax: (022) 22679506; email: beaconholidays@vsnl.com; website: www.beaconholidays.com.

Trek To Beas Kund

Get adventurous this summer holidays, with a scenic trek to Beas Kund near Manali. The fairly easy seven day trek offers close-up views of snow capped mountain peaks such as Deo Tibba (20,000 feet) Indrasan (21,000 feet) and glaciers. The trek priced at Rs. 7,500 per person inclusive of vegetarian meals, equipment etc. is a 14 day programme Mumbai-Mumbai with fixed departure of May 20, 2005. For details contact VK Seth/Birdy on Mobile: 9223403281; email : birdyseth@hotmail.com/birdyseth@yahoo.com.

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 packages of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. The two nights/three days package priced at Rs 3,500 and three nights/four days package priced at Rs 5,000 per person on twin sharing basis at Bison River Resort near Dandeli (north Karnataka) is valid till June 30, 2005 and includes all meals, one park safari, one coracle (boat) ride, fishing, nature walk, sightseeing etc. Rafting (nine kms run) is additional cost and priced at Rs 1,050 per person.

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

Kailash By Air

The Wanderers has launched packages for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with fixed departures in May (12, 21) and August (18, 27) 2005. The 11-day package from Katmandu is priced at Rs. 99,700 per person and includes arrival/departure transfers, Katmandu to Lhasha flight cost, accommodation on twin sharing with full board meals, sightseeing tours, camping equipment, sherpa staff, English speaking guide, 4WD Japanese Landcruisers, special Kailash permit, yaks during parikrama, Tibet/China visa fee, oxygen and Gamow bag, helicopter charter between Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj etc. For details tel: (022) 55023377/ 55021870 - 72/ 26513070 /3084; fax: (022) 55021873; website: www.indianwanderers.com.

Lion Safari

Lion Safari Camp (Sasan Gir), a luxury jungle safari camp located in a private mango orchard overlooking Hiran River adjoining the Gir National Park in Gujarat offers a complete wildlife experience. The two nights/three days package on double occupancy is priced at Rs. 8,000 and includes accommodation in luxury tents, all meals, jungle jeep safari in open four wheel drive gypsies, trip to Devaliya Interpretation Park and all applicable taxes. For details contact Palaces of India/Camps of India on tel: (022) 22090503; website: www.campsofindia.com.