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Goa Vacation Packages Offers Much Loved Attractions To Witness By: Neha Patel
One of the most sought after beach resorts of India, Goa is a destination much loved by Indians as well as foreigners. Also, it is a small state in India but having highest tourism options amongst other tourist destinations in the country. It is also true that Goa is a sensational destination that offers you stupefying nightlife experience.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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South India Vacation Packages: Choose Desired Destinations For Enriching Holidays By: Neha Patel
One of the beautiful continents on the planet, India is an engrossing country of South Asia noted worldwide for housing countless tourist destinations and stupefying attractions. Tourism of India provides you ample holiday options to boast of.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Rajasthan Tours: Tourist Choices Are Endless! By: Neha Patel
Whenever you are planning for a cultural holidays, don't ignore to visit Rajasthan. It is a fascinating state full of mysteries and past legacy of erstwhile kings and Rajputs, lying in the northern part of India. It is the most appropriate destination that offers a tourist an optimal chance to get beautiful holiday experiences.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Get Ready To Travel Morocco, The Exotic Land In North Africa By: Coleman Simmons
The exotic land Morocco is situated in North Africa and has Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean around it.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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The Amazing Maldives Honeymoon By: Sandeep Thakur
Windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, catamaran rides, speed boating and para sailing are just some of the heart numbing water sports that can take breath away. And if it's just surfing that is most cherished, then there are surfing resorts Maldives to fulfill the wish.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Finding Bed & Breakfast Northwales For Your Holiday By: Douglas Carson
This article contains some tips on how to find the perfect bed and breakfast accommodation for holidaymakers to North Wales.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Top Singapore Things To Do While On Holiday There By: jaimitoanderson jaimitoanderson.
Singapore forms a great destination for millions of tourists and travelers worldwide. With numerous Singapore tourist attractions, you have plenty of Singapore holiday activities to do.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Make Your Travel Comfortable With A Honolulu Taxi By: Morad Shaker
Honolulu, the capital city of the Hawaiian Islands is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The iconic beauty of its natural sights attracts millions of tourists every year. To welcome these tourists with luxurious comfort and warm hospitality, Honolulu offers plenty of airport limousine services.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Wayanad - Luxurious Stay In God's Own Country By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Known as the 'The Green Paradise', Wayanad is situated in the state of Kerala popular for its lush greenery and amazing scenery. The name Wayanad is believed to be derived from the word 'Vayal Nadu' which means paddy field. The hill station lies between the Western Ghats and consists of three taluks. Perched at an altitude of 2100 m, Wayanad is famous for a variety of endangered animals and varied vegetation. Besides tourism its revenue mainly depends on the export of tea and other spices.
The Wayand district has a very old history of three thousand years of inhabitation and the ruins of Stone Age civilization can be found here. Pazhassi Raja, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had ruled the area and later the region came under the rule of the British. Some of them are Edakkal Caves, Meenmutti Falls, Soochipara Falls, Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak, Kuruva Dweep, Neelimala View Point, Thirunelli Temple and Sulthan Batheri. The Edakkal Caves can be reached by trekking of 1 km distance and is famous for pre-historic paintings. The wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad is also a favoured destination for the visitors.
The accommodation in Wayanad is costlier as the Wayanad Hotels include mainly luxurious types. Cottages and Resorts are common here. They are fully furnished with all amenities and provide arrangements for sightseeing too. Ayurvedic treatment and spa facilities are also available in some hotels. Hotels in the budget range provide comfortable rooms with centralized air conditioning and complimentary breakfast.
The five star Wayanad Hotels rated Vythiri Hotel with all modern facilities. This hotel is very near to the national highway as well as near to some of the major tourist destinations. This hotel provides fully furnished rooms with all facilities like swimming pool, ayurveda and spa centre, medical and laundry services, outdoor activities, business centre, bonfire, multi-cuisine restaurant and many others. This hotel has 48 deluxe rooms and cottages to stay and relax.
The medium luxury hotels in the area are Banasura Hill Resort, Rain Country Resort, Green Gates Hotel, Upavan Resort, Royal Palm Resort, Better Homestay and Wayanad Silver Woods Resort. These hotels also provide various recreational facilities like in the luxury hotels with various types of rooms. Central heating, airport transfer, health club, medical services and safe deposit locker are offered by these hotels. Some of these hotels organize trekking, rock climbing, rafting and camping out with the supervision of a professional guide.
Sweet Home, Pranavam Holidays, The Chembra Heritage, Green Mount Cottages, Rain Country Resorts, Aranyakam Homestay, kalindi River Resort and The Woodlands are some of the budget hotels in the area. These are comparatively cheaper and provide all possible facilities. They also offer deluxe, executive rooms, suites and cottages.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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Wayanad - In The Green Paradise By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The Land of Paddy Fields, Wayanad, a district in the north-east of Kerala lies on the lofty hills of the Western Ghats at about 700 to 1200 meters above sea level. It was formed as the twelfth district of Kerala by carving out areas from the neighboring districts of Kannur and Kozhikode. The pristine beauty of this tribal land has a magnetic effect on those travelers in the quest of adventure and exploration. The proximity to many major tourist destinations like Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg is also a reason for many tourists to visit Wayanad.
Many Kerala Tour Packages, travel agencies and reputed Wayanad hotels provide good Wayanad Packages that cover all the sightseeing in Wayanad, accommodation and to and fro transfer of the travelers from airport or railway station. Salubrious climate, green rich mountains, unexplored forests and local sites in addition to the tribal secrets of Wayanad attract a lot of tourists to this enchanting tourist destination every year.
Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, Pazhassiraja Museumand Art gallery, Pookkot Lake and Kuruvadweep which are the main sites in Wayanad are covered under all Wayanad Packages. Wayanad is also a bird watcher's paradise since it is a haven for migratory birds. The Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and Banasura Sagar dam are the other main tourist destinations covered under Wayanad Packages.
A number of temples like Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu temple, Sita-Lava-Kusha temple and Thrissilery Siva Temple are the major temples in Wayanad. Other one popular religious site in Wayanad is the Pallikkunnu Church devoted to the Lourde Matha.
Since Wayanad still has indigenous tribes dwelling in its interiors, the place is famous for many tribal events and festivals. Tribal performances and art forms are conducted by the tourism department during the period between February and May.Wayanad is also famous for tribal artifacts and spices.
The best time for sightseeing in Wayanad is from October to February. March to May experiences the hot season which is best suited for the exploration of the forests. Heavy winds and rainfall accompany the months of June to September.
There are a number of state run government buses to roam around Wayanad. Tourists also enjoy roaming around the place on rented bicycles. There are regular bus services from major cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum up to the neighboring district of Kozhikode from where one has to hire a cab or board bus to reach Wayanad. Wayand is well-connected to all the major cities through rail, road and air. The nearest airport as well as railway station is at Kozhikode which is at a distance of 98 km from Wayanad.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-26)
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