Tourism in Northeast India Picks up Steam

It seems that Northeast India has finally spread its wings of charms and is able to tempt vacationers to book flights tickets and plan holidays here. Media reports in India indicate that there is a significant rise in the numbers of holidaymakers, both foreign and domestic, who are visiting the beautiful and relatively unexplored region. While there has been a 20%-29% more foreign tourist arrivals in Manipur, Tripura and Nagaland, the number of domestic tourists booking flight or train tickets to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland has seen a 36%-41% increase. 

Up till recently, these north-eastern states were not the biggest of attractions for foreigners bagging tickets on flights to tour India. Even domestic vacationers weren’t too keen on reserving travel tickets for this part of India. Availability of flights and security concerns were the major reasons why this region of the country hasn’t picked up in terms of tourism unlike other Indian destinations like Goa and Kerala. 

However, there has been some work done by the government authorities in the area and resultantly there is an upward swing in the number of vacationers travelling to northeast. Even attractive travel packages are available now, which makes it even more congenial for keen explorers to get hold of seats on flights arriving in the north east. 

Experts also believe that cultural festivals and events in the north east have played their part in encouraging foreign and Indian vacationers to consider booking flights tickets for the region.

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Two-day Heritage Festival to Take Place in Lucknow, India

India has taken out yet another surprise from its Pandora’s Box for those planning to book cheap flight and accommodation packages well in advance for holidays to the country during the peak travel month of October 2013. One of the nation’s popular historic destinations, Lucknow is all set to host the Kaiserbagh Heritage Festival on October 27 and 28, 2013. 

The festival is aimed at restoring and reviving the lost heritage of Kaiserbagh, which was once a popular hub for cultural activities in the city. This two-day dazzling fiesta will feature a wide variety of music, street performances, dance and cultural programmes to engage and entertain the visitors who book travel packages for holidays to the country. In addition, those who opt to attend the event will also be able to enjoy entertaining activities like craft bazaar, sound and light show and programme on light Sufiyana music.  

Authorities are ensuring all measures to provide adequate infrastructure and security to tourists who have already booked or are planning to spend on affordable packages to enjoy the historic glimpses of this superb location during their holidays to northern India.

Full of colonial edifices and historical ruins, Lucknow has long been one of India’s popular hotspot amongst history and culture buffs from across the globe. Every year, millions of foreigners seek air travel packages to explore the historical legacy of this city in northern part of the country during their holidays.

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Hilton Worldwide Launches New Hotel in Gurgaon, India

Luxury seekers and business travellers planning to book tickets on flights arriving in Gurgaon, India have yet another reason to rejoice as they can now savour lavish holiday stays at Hilton Worldwide’s second Hilton Garden Inn property in India. The famous hospitality giant recently made announcements to launch Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square.

Located in close proximity to the prime corporate, commercial and residential districts, the new property is all set to become the most apt choice for both business travellers and leisure vacationers buying flights tickets to the country’s premier business hub.  Besides, the hotel is also located in close proximity to the leading shopping malls and entertainment avenues.  

The newest retreat will features 201 rooms including six suites that are thoughtfully designed and feature up-to-date technology and amenities like comfortable Serta beds, spacious work desks, 32-inch LED televisions, CD / DVD players, telephones, electronic safe, mini refrigerators, tea and coffee makers, iron and ironing boards to offer utmost luxury to vacationers and business travellers buying tickets deals on India bound flights and opting to stay here.

Hotel’s on-site restaurants, bars and lounges and special dining experiences like Glasshouse, Café O’ Lait, the patisserie, Pose and Hive are sure to delight gourmands booking tickets deals on flights from across the world. 

With a rooftop swimming pool and 24-hour fitness centre, the estate features a range of recreational opportunities to please travellers booking flights tickets and deciding to lodge here.

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India – A Heaven for Winter Vacations

There are not many in European countries who love the frosty winds, plummeting snow and bone chilling winters! But there are few who actually grab cheap flights tickets to various destinations in India well in advance to escape the atrocities of weather.

With favourable weather, upbeat ambience and an incredible array of dumbfounding delights, it surely makes a lot of sense to book flights tickets to various Indian destinations, to get away from the winter numbness and enjoy India’s overwhelming diversity, that too in the most cost effective fashion!  Here is a little smattering on two top winter destinations in India that feature high on the radar of global nomads booking flights tickets to India.

If one has to take a pick of one Indian city that truly depicts the nation’s true vibe, glitz and glamour, both in terms of weather and attractions, it has to be Delhi. The city rewards its visitors with favourable weather and upbeat ambience. Several attractions that ensure good worth of money spent for buying flights tickets to the city are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and India Gate. 

Goa is perhaps one Indian destination that one can’t ignore when talking about some of the most beautiful beaches and affordability. However, what sets this place apart as a prominent destination is the fact that there is plenty of sunshine even in the peak wintery months. Besides, abundance of cheap accommodation and flights tickets further add to the popularity of the destination.

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Oman Sees India as Top Medical Tourism Hub

India is appealing big time to Omani tourists looking for advanced medical care, says a report published in Times of Oman, English daily of Oman.

India is mushrooming as a preferred choice for medical treatments among Omani nationals as many are beguiled by India’s low costs and better medical infrastructure. The figures supplied by the Indian embassy in Oman reveal that in the recent past, there has been a noteworthy hike in the number of visas being issued to Omanis planning travel to India.

From January 1 to June 30 this year, the number of medical visas issued to Omanis has gone up by three times when compared to the same period in the year 2011. There has been a 30% hike in the issuance of other kinds of visas, says the report. Clearly, more number of Omanis are booking flights to India for medical purposes than other sorts.

It has also been revealed that most Omanis planning India tour for medical reasons book cheap flights to India connecting to cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra, as well as New Delhi.

With highly affordable treatment costs and the availability of superior medical centres, India is indeed blossoming as a top medial tourism hub, not only in Oman but also in Europe and the United States. Plenty of patients seeking low cost medical treatment continue to search for cheap flight deals to India for treating variety of ailments.

Treatment of medical conditions related to cardiovascular, gastroenterology, orthopaedic, oncology, ophthalmology and dental have been found to be the most popular among Omanis.

Travellers offered advice ahead of World Cup

Brits planning to take flights to India for the forthcoming Cricket World Cup are being offered travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the England and Wales Cricket Board have joined forces to help ensure that travellers heading to India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for the sporting event are well-informed.

Starting on February 19th, the tournament is set to prove popular with many cricket fans but the FCO is advising travellers to make sure they are up-to-date with vaccinations and have taken the correct malaria tablets before jetting off.

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