Taj Mahal

India is fast gaining popularity. It is pitched to be the next big thing. The country is popular thanks to the Taj Mahal and Bollywood among other things. But, one thing that truly makes it different from the rest of the countries is the natural beauty and diverse culture.

India has what no other country has. This hugely populated country is filled with different people, belonging to different religions and cultures. Visiting India is one thing that you should have on your agenda.

If you are planning to go abroad this year, then India should be your first priority. The country has it all, especially natural beauty. Two cities that are everyone’s favorite are Goa and Kerala. Both are rich in natural beauty. Kerala, also known as God’s own land in India, is beautiful. The place has some of the most magnificent beaches. Similarly, Goa attracts millions of tourists every year, from around the globe. No matter where you have been to, you will find these cities alluring in their own ways.

Both these cities get millions of visitors every year, who come to enjoy the beauty there and learn more about magical India. Many tourists from Western countries also visit the place for beach holidays and stag dos.

The place is perfect for any kind of exotic trip, be it a stag do with your pals or a honeymoon with your wife.

Calangute Goa India beach scene

Goa

Goa has some of the most exotic beaches on the planet. It is something you have to see to believe. Palolam Beach and Vagator Beach are among some of the most visited and beautiful beaches in India. There are also some beaches that are not open to locals and are restricted for special, international tourists. Those are the kind of beaches where you can enjoy your perfect stag do with your boys. Even if you are on a family vacation, and want some privacy for your family, then you can book one of those beaches or huts.

On the beaches, you can enjoy a massage by locals, or visit any massage parlour in the city to get the special treatment. Also, enjoy delicious food in restaurants right on the beach. There are also chains of some of the most popular international restaurants; however, you should enjoy local food, such as Chicken Tikka and Biryani. Indian food is spicy, but must be given a try.|

The beautiful beaches with transparent waters and palm trees are also perfect for sun bathing. You will see hundreds of people resting under the sun. The moderate temperature allows people to enjoy the stay fully. The best time to visit it is between November to March. It is an all season destination and is always crowded with people. It is always good to reserve hotels in advance to eliminate any possibility of any kind of trouble.

Beautiful palms on tropical beach

Kerala

Kerala is famous for its natural beauty. It is all green and watery. It has great beaches, waterfalls and lakes. The city has its own tradition and food. The city with high rainfall attracts a lot of people. It is a unique blend of modern and contemporary. It has beautiful churches, temples along with theatres and restaurants. You name it and they’ll have it.

It is the perfect stage for any kind of stag do or family get together. There is just no other city like Kerala. You can enjoy watery sports, go fishing or trekking. The city also has regular ship and fishing tournaments, which should be witnessed to be believed. The city is always alive and at a lightning pace.

It is not the most posh city in India, but this is what adds to the beauty. You get to see the other side of the country.

If you are planning to go on a beach holiday with your friends, lover or family, then make sure you try India. The experience is like no other. Enjoy the natural scenery in its best form. You will, for sure, carry beautiful memories from your trip.

The best time to visit Kerala is between April and August. Pack your bags carefully, it’s always wet there!

About the Author:

The above article is written and edited by Sara Parker, who is a freelance writer for various blogs and communities related to travel and living. In her free time she writes articles related to travel, family travel tips and anything that is related to them. Her one of the finest work can be checked here: stag do

Beautiful palms on tropical beach

Nepal and India are neighbouring countries and they both are supposed to be simply great holiday destinations. While India is exceptionally large, Nepal is quite small as compared to it, but has everything that you would want from your holiday destination. There are scores of holiday packages in India and they have been designed for various purposes including honeymoons and for children who are in their gap year. The same stands true for Nepal, that is, there are countless cheap Nepal holidays to choose from. I would not say that these India tour operators and Nepal holiday deals are not good, but I do feel that with places that have so much to offer, a tailor made holiday would be a much better choice. And is the answer to the question, why choose Nepal & India tailormade holidays.

India: The country that has it all

The Indian subcontinent has so much to offer to its visitor that it normally leaves them in a tizzy. Cheap travel to India is possible in case you decide the places that you want to visit, well in advance. The Golden triangle tour in India is very popular as they offer both India tour packages as well as tailormade holidays packages for the country.

• Best places to visit in India: Delhi, Agra, Kerala, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Best time to visit India: varies from place to place

Taj Mahal

What you can do while you are in India

If you contact a tour operator in India then you will get to know that there are just so many things that you can do there, that you are sure to get perplexed. To get a proper idea of what all you can do you should contact a good travel agent and tell them what you expect from the tour. The best company for this  is Lumle Holidays, who are expert in devising amazing tailormade holidays that you need from India Golden triangle tours to Kerala Backwaters & Beach holidays. The most important thing is, they will help you out with everything that you need. I have made a list of the must dos while you are in India.

• Take part in the Ranthambore wildlife & jungle safaris
• Visit one of the wonders of the world that is, the Taj Mahal in India
• Take part in the adventure sports that are held at Goa and in Leh, Ladakh
• Visit some the many exotic national parks and wild life sanctuaries are present in India
• With the help of South India tours travel to Chennai and other nearby areas and take a look at the temples that are present there and the elaborate architecture that they have.
• Delhi India travel that is conducted by Golden Triangle India tours is another trip that you must be a part of, as you will get to visit all the famous places of Delhi and that at a very reasonable cost. This holiday in India is a holiday package, but you can make it tailormade holidays by inserting a few other places as well.

If you plan to honeymoon in India then the place that you need to be is Agra, Goa, Udaipur, Jodhpur etc. These places have elaborate palaces and there are many things that you will be able to do with your partner. Make sure you go for tailormade holidays so that you can explore that you and your love want.

In India, travel is inexpensive and thus you can visit different states at very reasonable costs. So you can have the time of your life when you are travelling in India and also there are many places for sightseeing which include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shimla, Srinagar etc.

Everest Base Camp

Nepal: The land of the mighty mountains

Nepal Adventure Holidays are famous all over the world and the momentum in tourism has increased due to interest in Buddhism in Nepal. The country is filled with mountain peaks and there are cheap trekking holidays that are available. If you are under the impression that Nepal is just for adventure holidays then you are mistakes as Nepal culture tours are equally good. Nepal offers a lot more than just adventure. Below are some of the key destinations who you must consider when asking your travel agent to build a tailormade holidays.

• Best places to visit, in Nepal: Langtang, Khumbu, Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Annapurna Base Camp, Lumbini, Tansen Palpa, Ridi, Janakpur Dham, Valmiki Ashram, Muktinath, Manakamana
• Best time to visit Nepal: Between early October and early December

 What to do in Nepal?

Apart from the adventure tourism in Nepal, there are a million things that you can do. Here is a list of the things that you can do while you are in Nepal.

• Visit the River Dudh Kosi, a famous river in Nepal that is extremely beautiful and you cab canoe over here as well.
• Adventure trekking in Nepal and peak climbing in Nepal are also very common. If you are going to Nepal, then this is one activity that you must undertake. There are numerous peaks that you can scale and even more trekking circuits that are present. Some of them that deserve special mention are the Annapurna Trek, Makalu trek, Everest base camp trek etc.
• Visit the world heritage sites that Nepal has. They are the Royal Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu valley, Bhaktapur Durbar square, Lumbini, Janakpur Dham, Tansen Palpa, Ridi, Muktinath, Manakamana etc.
• Indulge in the craziest adventure sports ever. Nepal is the best place for adventure sports. Mountain climbing , paragliding, river rafting, bungee jumping Nepal  etc. are all, one better than the other
• Go in for the Kailash Yatra pilgrimage that commences in Kathmandu.

As there so many things that you can do in both these countries and all of them are very different from the other you should go in for a tailormade holidays instead of a holiday package, so that you can get to indulge in what you like best. Now that I have answered your questions as to, why choose Nepal and India tailor made holidays, I’m sure that you will  be all set to decide on the places that you wish to visit and ask you travel agent to make a package for the same.

Lumbini

Government of Nepal has announced year 2012 as “Visit Lumbini Year 2012″. Lumbini is the distinguished place around the world as birth place of Lord Buddha. Furthermore, Lumbini has been enlisted as UNESCO Community History in world heritage site.  This sacred pilgrimage spot is located in the south-west of Nepal. Large scale of Buddhists devotees and people of all walks of life from around the world pay visit to this sacred pilgrimage destination.

Himalayan Kingdom has been blessed with lots of natural beauty ranges from greeneries to immaculate laughing mountains including highest peak in the world Mount Everest and world’s famous heritage sites such as Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha, National Parks and etc. Nepal, a cultural rich and diversified country offers a lot to the tourist.

Nepal is a tiny country but famous for its culture, peaks and heritage sites. Mount Everest and Lumbini are known as two major attractions of Nepal. Mount Everest is known as the roof of the world or tallest mountain in the world whereas Lumbini is known as the example of Peace. This beautiful country, Nepal is undergoing peace process after having bitter taste of decade long civil war.

Thus, Nepal Government is eager to promote and develop Lumbini pilgrimage as the Foremost Image for World’s Peace with the help of “Visit Lumbini Year 2012″ champaign. Moreover, Nepal Government has been planning to develop Lumbini as one of the most centralized and modern Buddhism touristic hub of the world. Tourism in 2011 attracted large scale of Buddhist pilgrimages to the birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini. It is believed that, with the help of “Visit Lumbini Year 2012″ champaign, travel 2012 will even increase number of pilgrimage Buddhist enjoying Lumbini tour, culture trip, information on Buddha by visiting several Buddhist places.

We at Lumle Holidays believe that, peace and prosperity is a dire necessity for people of all walks of life. There, we are delighted to be a part of this congregation to celebrate year 2012 as “Visit Lumbini Year 2012″.

Buddha in Lumbini

Key places to see around Lumbini:

Although, Lumbini offers numerous sightseeing spots, some of the key spots that you should not miss whilst you visit the birthplace of Buddha.

Maya Devi Temple: The Maya Devi temple is recognised as one of the most important temple amongst the sites that are enlisted in ancient heritages. This temple is located within the Lumbini garden. The temple comprises ancient idol of Maya Devi, the Birth Marker Stone and the ruins from 3rd century BC to 7th century BC. The interior of the temple reflects peace and tranquillity.

Ashok Pillar: The Ashok Pillar is known as an important historical monument located in Lumbini garden. It is believed that, distinguished Maurya; emperor Ashok of Magadh from India had ordered the pillar to be erected in 249 BC while on a Buddhist pilgrimage of the birthplace of Buddha. Emperor Ashok had erected the pillar along with a stone tablet that has caption stating “Shakyamuni Buddha was born here”.

Holy Pushkirini Lake: This Lake is known as holy lake where, Lord Buddha’s mother has taken bath prior to giving birth to Lord Buddha. It is traditionally speculated that Lord Buddha was bathed with the water from the same lake after his birth.

Birth Marker Stone: The birth marker stone was unearthed in 1996 AD during an archeological; marks the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is preserved in the Maya Devi Temple attached in a glass box.

Lumbini Museum: Lumbini museum is famous for housing historical artifacts viz clothes, coins, idols and other many more items that are related to the birthplace of lord Buddha, information on Buddha, Buddhism pilgrimage.

World Peace Stupa: This stupa was built in Lumbini to spread the message of peace, friendship and goodwill in the world. Furthermore, it’s aim also focused to raise awareness to keep the earth pure and clean. The stupa is 41.5 meter tall; considered as one of the major attractions of Lumbini.

World Peace Flame: The eternal World Peace Flame is another major attraction of the Lumbini. It is located in the centre of Lumbini garden. It is believed that, the flame was lighted on 1st November, 1986 AD by the then Prince Gyanendra Shah; stays alighted 24 hours a day. The flame that represents peace and fraternity in the world was brought from the United States of America as part of the celebration of the International Peace Year.

Lumle Holidays, the fastest growing tour company offers wide ranges of holiday packages to Nepal covering this coveted destination Buddha Lumbini. Whether you are interested to explore Buddhism or keen to support “Visit Lumbini Year 2012″ champaign by visiting Lumbini, why not, you visit www.lumle.com or contact sales@lumle.com for more information about Lumbini.

Calangute Goa India beach scene

India is regarded to be a position that has wealthy and different social record. It has been gifted with organic appeal and there is no question that, innovative technology, strong economy is better even better than most of other nations. Hospitality, tourism and leisure industry is one of the significant sectors in India, and why would that not be after the entire nation has been bequeathed some really unique locations and the welcome of the individuals just contributes to the appeal the nation projects as a whole. Goa at its best is well known for best seashores in India along with seaside sheds, let’s discover Goa holidays.

What attracts holiday makers to Goa?

Goa is one such destination in the nation and loved by large scale of vacationers. Goa has very historical records. You can certainly enjoy and appreciate the regional crafts, outfits and other components that are traded in the shacks all along the coast. There are areas for sightseeing, and the destination has lengthy chapels that are all very historical and are extremely amazing. This coveted tourist destination; Goa provides a very fascinating mixture of the conventional and contemporary way of lifestyle which is clearly noticeable by the people of all walks of life.

We all know about the seashores of Goa and how they energetic with action all through the day. Do not forget, Goa has much more to offer than these sun-kissed seashores. Goa has falls, liven plants and even some jungles that are all value viewing. There are also many regional gatherings that are recognized with fantastic fervour by the Goan individuals and there are yearly carnivals that entice visitors from offshore. The seashores of Goa offer you with adequate possibilities have fun with yourself and family. There are aquatic activities to have a lot of fun and excitement in the paradise on the earth. Paragliding is an amazing adventure combination with sun holidays.

Goa also provides an outstanding ambiance and that is one of the factors that young people all across the planet like to pay a visit to this coveted destination. There are many methods of getting to Goa. First you need to get a journey to India, you can select to area at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or Kerala. It would be most practical to fly down to Mumbai from the UK and once you are at Mumbai, you can get a linking journey, a practice or even a bus to Goa. Best a chance to check out Goa is in November and May, November because of Christmas some time to May for summer season vacations. If you are not able to make it this season you can try vacations to Goa for 2013 and discover beauties’ of wonderful spot.

Looking to book Goa holidays?

Beautiful palms on tropical beach

You can make your dreams come true by visiting Goa. So why wait? Let’s call Lumle Holidays; UK headquartered Tour Company providing fantastic holidays to Goa for wide ranges of customer segments from various demographics. Lumle runs amazing offers and discounts regularly, why not grab one of that so you can make your Goa holidays 2012 or 2013 even cheaper than you have ever expected. So joining in Goa is not a problem as there are many kinds of housing that are available.

White-Water Rafting

When it comes to holiday destinations, there are a lot of odd questions that I have to answer but the one that takes the cake is, “Is Nepal family holiday destination?” The answer, obviously, is yes, but I do not understand, why should such a question arise. I think that it is mainly because of the fact that Nepal adventure is widely celebrated and everything else loses its significance in front of it. I thought that people should know more about the family holidays in Nepal and what to do in Nepal while you are on a family holiday. Hard core adventure sports are a strict no-no. You need to indulge in family adventures this time.

Nepal Culture Tour: The quintessential family holiday

Nepal has a lot to offer in term of culture and that is the perfect thing for a family holiday and is sure to keep everyone happy. There are scores of world heritage sites that are present in Nepal and many of them are situated in Kathmandu itself. So when you visit Kathmandu cheap family holidays, where to go for holiday with family, best family holidays in Nepal, make sure that you visit the Durbar square, Lumbini, Bhaktapur durbar square etc. The architecture of the monuments is ancient and you will get to see how everything is overshadowed by Buddhism in Nepal

Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara, Nepal

Picturesque views in Pokhara

Pokhara is another city that you must pay a visit to, in case you are planning to visit Nepal with your family. The city is filled with monuments and also with natural beauty. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal and you will get awe-inspiring view of the Great Himalayas from this city. A lake by the name of Baidam is a very famous tourist attraction and receives visitors all through the year.

Places to visit in Pokhara: Purano Bazar, Bindhyabasini, Bhadrakali, Sitaldevi, Gita mandir temple, Phewa lake etc.

Wildlife and Jungle Safaris: Explore the flora and fauna of Nepal

If you are on a family holiday, then being a part of the wildlife and jungle safaris is imperative. The most famous of all the national parks are the Royal Chitwan National Park. Chitwan Sightseeing should be given top priority on your list and this will be an absolute treat for your family. There are many wild animals and birds that you will get a peek of.

The main animals that you can spot there are the one horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, monkeys, macaques, leopards, fishing cats, jungle cats, bisons etc. The main birds that you will see are Himalayan grey-headed fishing eagle, white-back vulture, ruddy shelduck, bar headed goose etc.

Apart from this national park there are many others that are present. They are Royal Bardia National Park, Langtang National Park, Rara National Park, Sagamatha National Park, from where the Mount Everest is visible and the Everest base camp trek is also visible.

Nepal Trekking

Trekking in Nepal is extremely famous but it is not much of a family activity as the children in the family will not enjoy as it is tedious and physically demanding, but you can go in for soft core trekking that can be undertake with the help of a Nepal trekking specialist. There are Nepal tours that will help you to know about the small treks that are not too demanding and are rewarding at the same time.

The Annapurna Trek and the Himalayan Adventure will not be able to be undertaken in case you are travelling with your family as they are a part of exceedingly arduous holidays to Nepal.

Kathmandu Sightseeing

As you will be landing at Kathmandu and will be paying a visit to the various cultural heritage sites that are located in the city, you can also pay a visit to the many markets that are present and there are many famous sightseeing spots that offer a pleasant view of the mountains and the lakes that are present here. The main areas of sightseeing are the walkabout that begins at Rani Pokhari.

You can also visit the River Bagmati, a famous river in Nepal that flows through the Kathmandu valley. The Nepal weather is favourable and it will surely suit you. The river is elegant and the sight of the sunset will leave you overwhelmed.

There are many cheap Nepal holidays that are available and they are all very good. But I would always suggest that you have, Nepal tailor made holidays, so that the holiday has everything that you would want to enjoy with your family. If you are going alone with a friend then there are many other activities that you can part take in and one of the most enticing ones is peak climbing in Nepal.

Now that I have answered your question “Is Nepal a family holiday destination?” You now need to find a good time when all your family members are free and ask your travel agent to help you to design a tailor made holiday and to all the other things that are pertinent to it and then you will be all set to have the best family holiday that you have ever had, till date.

Bhutan Trekking

Some of us have a natural-born daredevil in our souls. Therefore, if you have this special kind of daring in you, you are especially designed to do extreme adventures. What is an extreme adventure? They are a certain group of activities that are sports adventure in nature and do tend to contain a high level of danger associated with them. Extreme adventures are also referred to as being extreme sports, adventure sports, free-sports, or actions sports.

A lot of these very popular activities have certain characteristics attached to them, and they include height, speed, amazing stunts, lots of physical exertion, and do require the use of specialized gear depending on the activity itself. Even though one would tend to think that road cycling does fall under this description because it as a sport with the largest number of injuries. It is not considered to be an extreme type of sport. It is not a consistent behaviour that goes along with a specific cultural group or subculture.

Everest Base Camp

Extreme sports or extreme adventures term gained notoriety for the first time during the 1990s. It was something that was picked up from different marketing companies who were trying to promote the presence of the X Games. Extreme adventure has spread very far to represent a wide range of various activities, but there are things that do make adventure sports only xtreme adventures.

An extreme adventure is usually by a younger than average kind of age group. Extreme sports also tend to be more solitary in the description than traditional sports. Also, those athletes who start to work out in adventure sports do it alone without the help of a coach guiding them.

With all this said, what are the top 10 extreme adventures in the world? Is it Everest climbing 2012 or mountain climbing Nepal 2012? Lumle Adventures Holidays, which is now, Lumle Adventures, can very well answer this question. This is because they are the fastest growing adventure travel company in United Kingdom and specialize in adventure travel. So if, you need data on mountain climbing Everest or mountain climbing Nepal information. They are the experts to ask for whatever your concerns are.

Some of the top 10 extreme adventures in the world are rock climbing, bungee jumping, white-water kayaking, speed sailing, and ski jumping are the first five. The next five choices are white-water rafting, hot air ballooning, scuba diving, wake boarding, and snorkelling.

White-Water Rafting

If, an individual, or a group of people, decide to go rock climbing. There are ample choices for taking a rock climbing excursion anywhere in the world. However, rock climbing is very risky, so a person or group will require some solid Mountain Climbing Tips and Mountain Climbing Training first. Mountain Climbing Guides do help beginners out a great deal as well as taking some basic rock climbing lessons before any planned trip is scheduled.

Top 10 extreme adventures in the world are whatever your personal preferences for extreme adventure and extreme fun are about from a recreational perspective. No, two people are alike. Nor are their definitions of what extreme sport does mean to them.