Hot Deals

Jungle Nook

Explore the relatively unknown face of Goa at Wildernest Nature Resort. Nestling at 800 mtrs. amidst the thick canopy of semi-evergreen mixed deciduous forest of Western Ghats, the resort offers an unforgettable luxuriously back to nature holiday. Chilling in the Infinity pool, perched on a ridge overlooking the valley is an out of the world experience. The tariff (October 2005-April 2006) for one night stay for two persons and one child below 12 years is Rs. 6,500 (Jungle View Cottage) and Rs. 8,000 (Valley View Cottage). The price is inclusive of stay, welcome drink, all meals and activities like trekking to waterfalls, bird watching, village walk, folk dance, wild life film shows, jeep safari etc. The two night package is priced at Rs. 13,000 (Jungle View Cottage) and Rs. 16,000 (Valley View Cottage) and includes complimentary transfers from Dabolim airport, Panjim, Tivim and Margaon railway stations and Belgaum.

For reservations contact Deepali/Seema on Mobile No: 09341112721 or Tel. No: 0831, 5207954
Website: www.wildernest-goa.com

Kenya Safari

Have a close and personal encounter with the amazing wildlife of Africa with the seven days Kenya package of Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears Finance Ltd. (Travel & Tours). The package priced at Rs. 19,700 plus USD 868 per person on twin sharing basis includes return economy class airfare on Kenya Airways; Airport taxes; stay on full board basis on safari and bed and breakfast basis in Nairobi; airport transfers in Nairobi; transportation in a seven-seater minivan during safari; Park entrance fees and Game Drives. The package covers Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Park.

For more details contact on Tel. No: 022 56324656, 22854030 Fax: 022 22025548; email: info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com
Website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.com

Navratri Special

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL) has put together a special package to showcase the colourful and vibrant Navratri Festival celebrations in the state. The 4nights/5days package for the festival (October 2-9, 2005) is priced at Rs. 7,100 (Deluxe) per person and Rs. 2,700 (Economy) per person. The Deluxe package includes air-conditioned transport, air-conditioned accommodation, breakfast and guide charges while the Economy package includes the same sans the air-conditioning. Starting from Ahmedabad, the package covers the inagural ceremony of Navratri Celebrations in the city and participation in celebrations in Rajkot and Veraval. Sightseeing includes Adalaj Step Well, Sun Temple at Modhera, Navalakha Palace, Vintage Car Collection at Gondal, Lion Safari in Gir Forest, sound and light show at Somnath Temple, Madhavpur Beach etc. There is an optional tour to Diu for three days/two nights priced at Rs. 3,700 per person (Deluxe) and Rs. 1,900 per person (Economy).

For more details contact on
Tel. No: 022, 22024925; Fax: 022 22883541
Email: mumbai@gujarattourism.com or
Tel. No: 079, 26589683, 26589172, 26587217
Fax: 079, 26582183
Email: ahmedabad@ gujarattourism. com

Magical Malaysia

Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears Finance Ltd. (Travel & Tours) has introduced an attractive five days package to Malaysia covering Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands. The package priced at Rs. 17, 235 plus USD 165 per person on twin sharing basis includes return Economy class airfare on Air India; airport taxes; visa charges; two nights accommodation in Crown Princess (Kuala Lumpur); two nights accommodation in Genting Resort (Genting Highlands); entry to the Outdoor Theme Park in Genting Highlands; half day City Tour in Kuala Lumpur on Seat-in-Coach basis and airport transfers.

For more details contact on Tel. No: 022 56324656, 22854030; Fax: 022 22025548 Email: info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com; Website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.com

Festive Offer

Celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja in Kolkata this year with the special Durga Puja Package of The Kenilworth, a leading four star deluxe hotel. Valid from 7 - 17 October, 2005, the package is priced at Rs. 2,999, per night, for a couple (inclusive of all taxes). It includes a complimentary welcome drink; breakfast and lunch buffet at Crystal, the hotel's coffee shop, as well as entry into Big Ben, the only authentic British-style pub in Kolkata. Guests can also avail of a 20% discount on food and beverages at any of The Kenilworth's five restaurants as part of this festive offer. The package also offers option of late check out of 6 p.m.

For reservations contact on Tel. No: 033, 22823939 (Ext. 6672)
Fax: 033, 22825136; Email: priyad@kenilworthhotels.com
Website: www.kenilworthhotels.com

Travelport Golf Packages

Travelport has launched Golf Packages to popular golf courses across the globe as part of its Sports Travel initiative. The Golf Packages in association with Singapore based sports marketing company, Dream Team has pure leisure and training packages for beginners and intermediates, ranging from two days to six days at exotic locations in South East Asia and Asia-Pacific countries. The six days/five nights Phuket Golf Package is priced at USD 3,000 per person and comprises of one round of golf at the following 18 hole course: Blue Canyon (Green + Caddy), Loch Palm Golf Club or Phuket Country Club (Green + Caddy), Phuket Country Club (Green + Caddy), Laguna Golf Club (Green + Caddy), Mission Hill (Green + Caddy + Club Car).

For more details contact on Tel. No: 022, 26742222;
26735511/22/33/44/77; Fax: 022 26734499; Website: www. travelportindia.com

Love in Bangkok

JW Marriott Bangkok has introduced a Romance Package valid till December 31, 2005. The package priced at USD 338 includes round trip airport transfers; two nights accommodation for two in a newly refurbished Executive Room with special benefits like free local calls, high tea, cocktails and canapés in the Executive Lounge; daily breakfast for two, with a choice of Full Buffet Breakfast at Marriott Café, or Continental Breakfast in the Executive Lounge; a sumptuous, romantic dinner for two with a choice of two top restaurants; Tsu, (contemporary Japanese) or the award-winning New York Steak House along with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine; complimentary Aroma Bath oil etc.

For reservations log on to www.marriott.com
or call India Toll Free No. 1600-22-0044

Romantic Escape

Kadavu A Backwater Resort is offering a three days/two nights Honeymoon package priced at Rs. 14,999 (Surperior Room) and Rs.15,999 (Suite and Cottage). The package for a couple is valid from October 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006 and includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner (twice during the stay), welcome drink, fruit platter, honeymoon cake, half-hour backwater curise, one complimentary facial massage for the couple and candle light dinner as per the choice of the couple.

For more details contact on Tel. No: 483 2830570, 2830023, 2830027; Fax: 483 2830575; Email: info@kadavuresorts.com, sales@kadavuresorts.com; Website: www.kadavuresorts.com

Buddhist Gujarat

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has introduced a Buddhist Circuit Tour of three nights/four days covering important Buddhist centres and monuments. The package tour priced at Rs. 7,000 (Deluxe) and Rs. 3,300 (Economy) per person covers Buddhist Caves at Taleja; Ashoka Rock Edicts, Buddhist Caves and Upperkot Fort in Junaghad; Buddhist Caves at Siyot Village and Bhuj. The tour leaves every Thursday from Ahmedabad and includes transport, accommodation and guide charges. The Deluxe Tour offers air-conditioned transport-ation and accommodation.

For more details contact on
Tel. No: 022 22024925; Fax: 022 22883541; Email: mumbai@gujarattourism.com or
Tel. No: 079, 26589683, 26589172, 26587217;
Fax: 079, 26582183;
Email: ahmedabad@gujarattourism.com

Mediterranean Magic

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

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 per person on twin sharing basis at Bison River Resort near Dandeli (north Karnataka) valid from October 2005 till April 30, 2006 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. No: 022 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; Fax: 022 26458401; Email: iawr@vsnl.com; Website: www.indianadventures.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 three days/two 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 from October 2005 till April 2006 with three 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. No: 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. No: 0712 3125335; Mobile: 9822930703, 98422147518; Email: amrutd_ngp@sancharnet.in or log on to www.tigertrailsindia.com.