Hot Deals

Royal Getaway Offer

Taj Leisure Hotels have come up with an exciting Royal Getaway offer for Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior. Experience a luxurious holiday and indulge in the lifestyle of the royalty with this offer valid till 30, September 2005. The two night Royal Getaway offer (for two) includes pick up and drop to residence in New Delhi; Delhi-Gwalior Railway station transfers; all meals including a private dining experience of your choice with a special spa lunch; spa treatment; special Bihari yoga in the meditation gardens; half-day sightseeing; use of facilities like swimming pool, gymnasium, billiards room, etc. and is priced at Rs. 24,500 (Deluxe Room) and Rs. 29,500 (Royal Suite) on double occupancy. For reservations contact on Toll Free No: 1600 111 825 or Tel. No: 022 55011825; Email: trn@tajhotels.com; Website: www.tajhotels.com

Captivating Vienna

Emirates Holidays has introduced a three nights/four days package for two to Vienna with stay options in either five-star, four-star and three-star hotels in prime locations. The package with stay at Hotel Imperial (five-star) is priced at USD 3,446, the package with stay at Hotel Le Meridien (four-star) is priced at USD 2,550 and the one with stay at N H Belvedere (three-star) is priced at USD 1,888. All packages are inclusive of accommodation (on a twin- sharing basis), a lavish buffet breakfast and return Economy Class airfare on Emirates Airline. The package is valid till 30 September, 2005. For more details contact on Tel. No: 022 56550707, 011 51040707; Email: ekhbom@travelmateindia.com, ekhdel@travelmateindia.com; Website: www.emirates-holidays.com

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

Hilton Holidays

Hilton Hotels have launched `Hilton Holiday's' - a package targeted at families with children. The offer is valid at The Trident Hilton properties in Agra, Jaipur & Udaipur till 30 September 2005. The two nights/three days package priced at Rs. 4,500 (Agra), Rs. 6,100 (Jaipur) and Rs. 6,900 (Udaipur) is inclusive of the world famous Hilton Breakfast and applicable taxes. An interesting element of the offer is the Kids Club at the hotels that will involve children between the ages of 4-12 years in fun activities through the day.

Manali Splendour

Banon Resorts, Manali, is offering its Splendour Packages for 3 nights/4days for two. The package has three different options: the Deluxe package, Suite package and the Cottage package. Valid till October 15, 2005 the Deluxe package is priced at Rs. 7,555, Suite package at Rs. 8,555 and the Cottage package at Rs. 18,555 (four pax) and includes taxes. For more information contact on Tel. No: 011 26270231/30908113; Email: banonresorts@vsnl.net

Wet & Wild Goa

The Kenilworth Beach Resort located at Utorda, Salcete has launched their 3n/4d package for the rains. Valid till September 30, 2005 the package priced at Rs. 12,444 (Deluxe & Garden View Rooms), Rs. 13,444 (Superior Deluxe Room) and Rs. 15,444 (Suite) on double occupancy includes airport/railway station transfers by coach; welcome drink; fruit basket, bottle of Goan Port wine and cashew nuts in room on arrival; meals on buffet basis; one half-day sightseeing trip by air-conditioned coach and river cruise on Maondovi; free use of swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi; 25% discount on spa facilities; 20% discount on food (a-la-carte); 25% discount on beverages during Happy Hours at Lobby. For reservations contact on Tel. No: 0832 2755555; Fax: 0832 2754183; Email: kenilworthgoa@kenilworthhotels.com

TCI Monsoon Specials

Enjoy the monsoon this season and holiday at lower prices. Travel Corporation of India (TCI) has introduced `Ghar Se Ghar Tak,' offer for a memorable holiday in Kerala and Goa. Under this scheme people can fly from Mumbai to Goa, enjoy a four-day stay with all meals at Heritage Village and half-day sightseeing and avail of airport transfers, all for Rs. 10,500 per person. Another option in Goa is a four-day package for Intercontinental, The Grand Resort priced at Rs 7,500 per person. This includes accommodation, all meals, airport/ railway station transfers, half-day sightseeing and shopping trips. Kerala Kaleidoscope, package of five-days priced at Rs. 9,999 per person includes two nights each in TCI's Kodavu Resort, Calicut and Vythiri Resort, Wayanad with all meals, airport transfers and guided trekking at Vythiri. For Rs. 12,500 per person, customers can stay for one night each in Kochi and Periyar, two nights each in Munnar and Kumarakom, with daily breakfast, transport and sightseeing as per itinerary plus a boat ride on Periyar Lake. For more details contact on Tel. No: 1 600 22 8687; Email: domesticfit1@tci.co.in

Go Cruising in Malaysia

Tourism Malaysia has launched its special "6-sixer" land and cruise package for Rs. 16,999, which is a joint package for 7 days/6 nights with Star Cruises and Singapore Tourism. This includes two nights each in Kuala Lumpur, on Star Cruise liner and in Singapore.

Valid till September 2005, the package is applicable only on Star Cruise-SuperStar Virgo and includes accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast, half day city tour in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. It also includes airport transfers on Seat in Coach basis. The air component is not included.

Travellers can visit the annual 'Mega Sale Carnival' held from July till September as well as the month-long 'Colours of Malaysia' and 'Food and Fruits Fiesta' in Kuala Lumpur. For more details contact on Tel.. No: 011 23312294; Email: email-vk@tracrep.com

Exploring Corbett

Leopard and Tiger Lodge, two air-conditioned lifestyle properties of Leisure Hotels in Corbett Tiger Reserve are the ideal retreats for two or three couples travelling together. Leopard Lodge comprises of two bedrooms, drawing room and kitchenette while Tiger Lodge has three bedrooms. Tariff at these lodges is Rs. 2,800 (weekdays) per couple, per night on Continental Plan and Rs. 3,200 (weekends) per couple, per night on Continental Plan and is valid till end of September 2005. For more details contact on Tel. No: 011 51552945-48, Email: buzzatpersona@personamail.com

Monsoon At The Resort

The Resort, a five-star beach getaway located on the shoreline of Madh-Marve, Mumbai is offering its Apex Monsoon Package, which includes a welcome (non-alcoholic) drink, accommodation, buffet breakfast, complimentary use of the jacuzzi, steam room and the gym. The two nights package priced at Rs. 1,600 per person on double occupancy valid till end of September 2005 also offers a 15 per cent discount on food and beverages as well as 20 per cent discount on a Swedish or Kerala Ayurvedic massage at the spa. Clients are eligible for a 10 per cent discount for booking 10 days in advance. For reservations contact on Tel. No: 022 28808888/ 9820385009; Email: vikramk@theresortmumbai.com

Safari Time

Travel to South Africa and Kenya with Raj Travels on a 15 nights/16 days package with departure every Saturday from Mumbai. The trip begins with Nairobi and the first week is spent travelling to Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Naivasha. The itinerary also includes Cape Town with visits to places like Table Mountain for a cable car ride, Seal Island, Cape Point, Penguin Colony and the Botanical Gardens; visit to Johannesburg and Sun City. The tour cost per person ex-Mumbai is Rs. 1,69,999 on twin-sharing basis and is valid till end of September 2005. For more details contact on Tel. No: 022 23672424/25; Email: rajtravels@rajtravels.com; Website: www.rajtravels.com.

Idyllic Retreat

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has designed special packages for Saputara, the only hill station of the state. The three packages to this verdant hill station are of 2nights/3days from Surat, 3nights/4days from Ahmedabad/ Baroda and 3nights/4days from Mumbai. The package from Surat is priced at Rs. 1, 999 per person while the one from Ahmedabad/Baroda is priced at Rs. 3,199 per person. The package from Mumbai is priced at Rs. 3,500 per person. The package includes transportation to Saputara, accommodation, all meals and local sightseeing, which comprises of visit to Vansada Sanctuary, Gira Waterfalls, Echo Point, Rope way ride, Mahal jungle, boating, tribal museum etc. The package from Mumbai also includes sightseeing in Nashik and visit to Trimbakeshwar Temple. For more details contact on Tel.. No: 022 22024925; Fax: 022 22883541; Website: www.gujarattourism.com

MTDC Monsoon Holidays

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has announced special Monsoon Holiday packages with attractive discounts at various destinations across the state. As part of the Monsoon Holidays packages valid till September 30, 2005 tariffs at hill stations like Matheran, Malshej Ghat, Amboli, Mahabaleshwar etc. have been slashed by 20-30 per cent. MTDC resorts at Matheran, Karla, Malshej Ghat Bhandardhara and Aurangabad are offering one day free stay on booking two days. Seaside resort at Tarkarli has an off season tariff of Rs. 1,700 per day, while the houseboat is priced at Rs. 2,600 per day. For more details contact on Tel.. No: 022 22026713/7762/4627

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.

Majestic Tour of Gujarat

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat has introduced a package tour of 5n/6d covering the important tourist destinations of the state. The package with a fixed departure every Sunday from Ahmedabad is priced at Rs. 7,500 per person and includes transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, all meals, entry fees and guide charges. The non air-conditioned tour with a fixed departure every Monday is priced at Rs. 3,800. The tour includes sightseeing in Ahmedabad, Gondal-visit to Navlakha palace; Junaghad-Lion Safari in Sasan Gir, Somnath Temple; Porbunder-Madhavpur Beach; Jamnagar- darshan at Dwarka Temple, visit to Jamnagar Palace etc. For more details contact on Tel.. No: 022 22024925; Fax: 022 22883541; Website: www.gujarattourism.com

Himalayan Experience

Located in Malla Ramgarh, Kumaon, Uttaranchal, the eight acre Himalayan View Retreat, property of Leisure Hotels set amidst thick forest offers breathtaking view of Nanda Devi and Trishuli peaks. Comprising of six rooms and five luxury tents with attached baths and running hot and cold water, the tariff of the resort is priced at Rs. 4,999 per couple, per night (weekdays) and Rs. 5,555 per couple, per night (weekends) till end of September 2005. For more details contact on Tel. No: 011 51552945-48; Email: buzzatpersona@personamail.com

Exotic Mediterranean

The 11-day package tour of Egypt, Greece and Turkey by Kesari Tours provides an unforgettable experience of the land of deserts, lakes and heritage monuments. The package includes five days in Egypt, two days in Turkey and four days in Greece and the highlight of the tour is visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and a cruise on the Nile River with a belly dance show. Tour price per person ex-Mumbai is Rs. 55,990 + Euro 1015 for an adult on twin sharing basis. For more details contact on Tel. No: 022 24332222 or call Toll Free No: 1600221100; Email: sales@kesaritours.com; Website: www.kesaritours.com

Shopping Mania With JW Marriott Bangkok

JW Marriott Bangkok has introduced special two and three night 'Shop Till You Drop' packages valid till December 31, 2005. The package includes accommodation in Executive Room with access to the Executive Lounge, daily breakfast for two, a 45-minute foot massage at JW's Health Club and Spa, complimentary suitcase plus butler service for packing, shopping guide and discount coupons from Bangkok's major department stores. The two-night package is priced at USD 297 and three-night package at USD 422. Rates are subject to 10 per cent service charge and seven per cent VAT. For more details log on to: www.mariott.com or call on: 1600-22-0044