Golden Chariot – The Pride of the South Gone are the days when travelling by train reminded one of a long and dreary journey that everyone wants to avoid. India’s luxury trains have transformed the definition of train rides and have turned them into regal and opulent sojourns. Following the [...]
Archive for February, 2012
February 22nd, 2012 - 10:44 am § in Indian Railways
Golden Chariot Facilities: Setting Benchmarks for Luxury Rail Tours
February 22nd, 2012 - 10:43 am § in Indian Railways
MAHARAJA EXPRESS – THE MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN OF INDIA
A Royal Experience Royal dream tour The Maharaja express is an elite product born out of the joint venture between Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) & Cox & Kings India Ltd. This is a luxury train that will provide an out of the world holiday experience traversing t[...]
February 14th, 2012 - 11:18 am § in Indian Railways
Amanbagh Resort: Explore the rustic culture of Rajasthan amidst arid Aravalli Hills
The Amanbagh Resort in the princely state of Rajasthan is a pearl of modern architecture that is designed in the Moghul style. The resort provides an opportunity to witness firsthand traditions and culture of rural India. Crowned as the ‘Best Resort’ in Travel and Leisure’s Second [...]
February 14th, 2012 - 11:17 am § in Indian Railways
Indian aviation: Touching skies with 25,000 crore growing market
Aviation industry in India is seeing a phenomenal growth in the coming years. The industry is expected to add 200 commercial airliners in its current squad in the next two or three years. According to the industry insiders, the Indian aviation market is estimated to be around Rs 25,000 crore and is [...]
February 14th, 2012 - 11:16 am § in Indian Railways
Varanasi: Where spirituality is spreading beyond borders
The spirituality of Varanasi, the most popular shrine of North India, is now spreading beyond the borders. Whether it is its tranquility that allures western travelers or its natural beauty, which woo oversees tourists, but one thing is sure that city is rapidly gaining importance in the internation[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 11:15 am § in Indian Railways
Tourism scales new heights in India: Numerous challanges ahead!
The current boost in Indian tourism that has broken all previous records in terms of overseas arrivals and foreign exchange is not satisfactory for Indian tourism industry. It is learnt that still India is way behind; even places like Macao registered 21.99 million tourists while Indian graph could [...]
February 13th, 2012 - 11:15 am § in Indian Railways
Indian online travel companies join hands with Amadeus
In a rapidly growing online Indian travel market, the top (OTA) agencies of India are now taking the services of online solution providers’ to meet the global players successfully. The five OTAs are Indiatimes, MakeMyTrip, Sify, Travelguru and Yatra that have been associated with Amadeus, onli[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 11:14 am § in Indian Railways
2007: India China Year through Tourism
As China’s economy booms, countries vie to get lucrative benefits from its nouveau riche citizens. One sector to channel these economic gains is tourism. Though India is, China’s neighboring country it does not get many Chinese visitors, most of whom prefer to travel to Australia, France[...]
February 12th, 2012 - 11:12 am § in Indian Railways
Surajkund Mela: Folk colors in essence
As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy leaving the gray winter behind, Surajkund adorns itself with colorful traditional crafts of India. Craftsmen from all over the country assemble at Surajkund during the first fortnight of February to participate in the annual celebration known as the S[...]
February 12th, 2012 - 11:09 am § in Indian Railways
Mughal Gardens Crowded with visitors
If you visit Delhi any time after the 10th of February, do take time out to visit the Mughal Gardens. A highlight of the late winter months every year, in full bloom they give visitors a chance to see a riot of colorful flowers in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Mughal Gardens will [...][...]