Kids city in Kankaria - Expression of creativity of kids

The much-touted Kids City at the Kankaria Lake Front is operational from January 1, 2011.

Kankaria Lake is place where you can spend atleast a full day with kids. There is two beautiful toy Train- The Swarnim Jayanti Express. This train takes you all around the periphery of the lake. There is a hot air balloon from where you can see a glimpse of Ahmedabad from an height of 300 ft. There is boating and other adventure activities in the lake along with food stall etc. Parking is easily available outside the Lake.

The Land of Pristine Beauty Coorg - Karnataka, India

Coorg is a land of bounty and lush greenery that never seems to end. Mainly a land of agriculture, Coorg or Kodagu is a small hill station in the state of Karnataka. Coorg is one of the cleaner regions of Karnataka with environment conscious natives.

Coorg was originally known as Kodaimalenadu or the land of dense forest on steep hill. Coorg district is very beautiful with scattered villages, hamlets and a few townships. Coffee and pepper are the most cultivated crops here and driving / walking around Coorg is indeed a delightful option.

Reaching there

Hampi - A Tourist's Paradise

Hampi- an archaeologist`s paradise and a tourist`s most sought after destination, is situated about 365 km from Bangalore.

Reaching Hampi:

The primary connectivity to Hampi is by road. Rail connection comes second and the air link is the third option.

Gir National Park - Home for Asiatic Lions

Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1412 sq km ,deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills. Fed by perennial and seasonal rivers and streams, the sanctuary has large water bodies like the Kamleshwar Dam that are good for crocodiles and birds. 

GOA – An international tourist destination of India

India's West region, is a former Portuguese colony with rich history. Goa has a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists).

Reach: 

Goa can be reached by its lone airport (Dabolim), by train, and by the many buses connecting the state with cities in India (primarily Mumbai Mangalore and Bangalore). If you are travelling from Mumbai or Pune, car travel would provide you a journey through he breathtaking scenery of Konkan area. Travel from Mangalore to Goa is through konkan rail and you can see its breath taking scenary and doodh sagar.

Tips for foreign visitors to India

India is a huge country and it is not feasible to conveniently visit the beautiful places without a good knowledge of the country. It depends entirely on the interest of the tourist to decide which places he wants to visit. If a tourist wants to explore the spirituality of the country he could very well visit the holy places of India. If interested in the wildlife, then he could plan such a visit which would enable him to visit the famous wildlife sanctuaries. The forts, monuments and palaces would cater to the artistic streak of a tourist while the luxurious life of the kings and the queens could also be experienced through their visit to the forts and royal palaces.

However, a tourist should be aware of various pros and cons before visiting the country. There are many online companies which offer highly customized India tour.

Tourist Trains of India

These are akin to five-star hotels on wheels. Operated jointly by Indian Railways and state tourism departments, they are a wonderful way to experience the sights in India without having to worry about the hassles of travel and accommodation. There are four major tourist trains operating in India at present

Palace on Wheels — this train covers important tourist attractions and historical sites in Rajasthan. 

Tour Itinerary

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destinations Covered : New Delhi >> Jaipur >> Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh >> Udaipur >> Jaisalmer >> Jodhpur >> Bharatpur - Agra >> New Delhi

Departure Day : The Palace on Wheels departs on Wednesday

Tariff:

• Deluxe Saloon for USD 500 per night on twin sharing basis

• Super Deluxe Saloon for USD 670 per person per night

Deccan Odyssey — This luxurious train transports its guests on a weeklong journey through some of the best places in Maharashtra and Goa. 

Tour Itinerary

Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destinations Covered : Mumbai >> Ratnagiri >> Sindhudurg >> Goa >> Pune >> Aurangabad >> Nashik

Departure Day : Sunday

Tariff for Lean Season

• Deluxe cabin for USD 390 on twin sharing basis

• Presidential Suite for USD 750 per person per night