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Enchanting Valley

Baspa Valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh is a dream destination relatively untouched with the ravages of mass tourism. Kinner Camps, a set up of 11 tents surrounded by a riot of flowers tucked away in a thickly wooded patch just below Mt Kinner Kailash, is a perfect getaway to explore the scenic valley. Kinner Camps offers a range of adventure activities like trekking, rock climbing, river crossing, camping, jeep safaris. Kinner Camps is open from May-end to September and comprises of Luxury Tents (four with attached toilet/bath and hot water service) priced at Rs 1,000 per person (inclusive of all taxes and meals on MAP basis) and Nature Tents (seven with adjacent toilet and hot water) priced at Rs 750 per day (inclusive of all taxes and meals on MAP basis. For details/reservations contact Pradeep Negi on tel: 01786 244248 (camp), 242775, 253360 (resi); telefax: 01786 242382; email: kinnercamps@vsnl.net; website: www.kinnercamps.com

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 tel: 022 56324656, 22854030;
fax: 022 22025548; email:info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com; website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.com.

Ultimate Himalayan Jeep Safari

Mercury Himalayan Explorations (MHE) have launched Self Drive and Chauffeur driven Ford Endeavour Jeep Safaris to explore the Himalayas. Embark upon a journey of a lifetime on the Manali to Leh Jeep Safari with fixed departures of June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17, 2005. The 12 day Jeep Safari package is priced at Rs 34,200 per person (minimum 4 pax) and also covers Tso Moriri lake, Thiksey and Hemis monastery and visit to Nubra Valley across Khardungla Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. For more details and reservations tel: (011) 23340033, 23346209; website: www.himalayanadventure.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 .

Phuket Euro Win Contest

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has introduced the Phuket Euro Win Contest. The winner of the contest will get a holiday for two to any destination in Europe which has a Marriott branded hotel. For every 10 room nights booked (group bookings welcome) and realised before October 31, 2005 the name will be entered for the contest and the winner will be picked through a lucky draw on November 1, 2005. The winner will get a complimentary flight for two to a European destination of choice (departing from the winner's country of residence), seven nights accommodation for two including breakfast at a Marriott branded hotel and US $ 500 in Marriott Bonus Bucks. For reservations or more information log on to www.marriott.com or call India toll free no: 1600-22-0044.

Majestic Experience

The Majestic, the five star business hotel located opposite the River Mandovi on the outskirts of Panjim has designed Royal Treat-The Majestic Package of 3nights/4days. The package valid till September 30, 2005 includes accommodation for two in centrally air-conditioned deluxe room, airport/train station transfers, all meals, one `Explore Goa' full day sightseeing to South Goa or North Goa beaches by coach, sunset cruise on River Mandovi with Goan folk music, Goan wine bottle in room on arrival, lunch outing at a Goan restaurant at Calangute/Baga beach and lots more.

The package is priced at Rs 8,888 for a couple and fourth night is complimentary on bed and breakfast basis. For reservations
Tel: (022) 39522107/28570828/28576666;
fax: (022) 28573322/28570915; email: themajesticbom@firstflight.net

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.

Monsoon Magic

Goa Marriott has introduced special packages of 3nights/4days called Family Escape and Romantic Escape for the monsoon. The Family Escape package (one couple with two kids below 12 years) offers premium buffet breakfast, flexi credit of Rs 4, 500 per family, in-room movie with family margarita pizza once during the stay, Discover Goa tour (half day), evening cruise, one complimentary couple massage etc. The package is priced from Rs 19,500 for Garden View Room to Rs 28, 500 for Bay View Suite. The Romantic Escape package includes premium buffet/room service breakfast, flexi credit of Rs 3,000 per couple, Goan Wine in room on arrival, complimentary couple entry to Ozone-the designer bar, two complimentary cocktails (house brand) at the Lobby lounge once during the stay, Discover Goa (half day) tour, one evening cruise, complimentary usage of steam/sauna and jacuzzi everyday etc. The package is priced from Rs 17,500 for Garden View Room to Rs 26,500 for Bay View Suite. Both types of packages are valid till October 31, 2005. For reservations contact on Toll Free No: 1600-22-6262, tel: 0832 2463333; fax : 0832 2463319; email: reservations.goa@marriotthotels.com; website: www.marriott.com

Char Dham Yatra

Mercury Himalayan Explorations have introduced a package Char Dham Darshan combined with a trip to Auli. The package is priced at Rs 8,000 per person onwards up to Rs 18,000 with fixed departure every Sunday till July 10, 2005. The 13-day package tour offers comfortable accommodation and hygienic food and covers Rishikesh, Haridwar, Joshimath, Badrinath, Auli, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag, Kedarnath, Siyalsore, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Barkot and Yamnotri. For more details tel: (011) 23340033, 23346209; website: www.himalayanadventure.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.

Leh Sojourn

Explore the myriad wonders of Leh with the 2nights/3days package for Shambha-La hotel from JourneyMart.com. The package, priced at Rs 5,999 per couple and valid till September 30, 2005, inlcudes accommodation in double room, all meals, daily bed tea, 15 per cent discount on food and soft beverages, free stay for two children below 12 years on room basis only and all applicable taxes. For details tel no: (011) 26436437 or log on to www.JourneyMart.com

Cool Summer

Beat the heat this summer with the Usha Lexus Group of Hotels packages to Manali and Shimla. The 3nights/4days package Standard Package to their property in Manali-Snowcrest Manor priced at Rs 12,999 per couple (MAP) includes accommodation in valley facing room, breakfast, choice of lunch or dinner, welcome drink, free entry to X-Plode (disco), free use of gymnasium, sightseeing to Snow Point for a couple by a luxury coach, two children under six complimentary and all applicable taxes. The Deluxe Package is priced at Rs 15,999 per couple (MAP). The 2nights/3days Deluxe Package at their heritage property in Shimla-Springfields priced at Rs 10,999 per couple (MAP) includes suite accommodation, welcome drink, breakfast, choice of lunch or dinner, one half day local sightseeing, two children under six years complimentary and all applicable taxes. Packages at both properties are valid till July 5, 2005. For reservations tel: (011) 28520914/15; email: ushahtls@vsnl.com; website: www.ushashriramhotels.com

Beach Holiday In Bambolim

Bambolim Beach Resort has introduced 3nights/4days and 2nights/3days Holiday packages valid till September 30, 2005. The attractive packages include airport/railway station transfers by non-AC vehicle, accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, buffet or fixed menu according to plan, one bottle of wine, unlimited house brand alcoholic beverages at the bar between 12.30-15.00 hrs. and 20.00-22.30 hrs., one half day sightseeing trip covering old Goa church, Mangeshi temple and boat cruise on Mandovi River, 20 per centdiscount on sauna, steam massage jacuzzi, ayurvedic treatment etc. The price for 3n/4d package (for two persons) for Standard Room is Rs 7,500; for Superior Room is Rs 9,000 and Deluxe Room is Rs 10,500 while the price for 2nights/3days package for Standard Room is Rs 6,000, Superior Room is Rs 7,200 and for Deluxe Room is Rs 8,400. For details tel: (011) 25516334, 25513040 and 25506501; fax: (011) 25536625.

Pilgrim's Trail

Visit the holy shrine of Amarnath, Vaishnodevi and the holy city of Amritsar for an unforgettable pilgrimage at very affordable prices. The 14 day trip (Mumbai to Mumbai) with fixed departure of July 15, 2005 is priced at Rs 5,500 per person and includes transportation, simple vegetarian food, accommodation and equipment. For more details reservations contactBirdy on: 0922 340 3281, email: birdyseth@hotmail.com / birdyseth@yahoo.com

Summer Golf

Tiger Travel Services has designed special golf packages for this summer to Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The Thailand Golf Tour package of 4nights/5days (in Bangkok and 3nights in Pattaya) priced at USD 410 per person on twin sharing basis includes accommodation on twin sharing basis in four star hotels, breakfast on all days, all airport transfers and three rounds of golf with green fees, caddy fees and transfers to and from golf course. Non golfers package is priced at USD 185 per person on twin sharing and also includes half day sightseeing tour in Bangkok and Pattaya. For details tel: (011) 26911432, 26314543; email: tigertravel@vsnl.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.