A gateway between two worlds Brits on flights to Mumbai must visit the mighty monument that is the Gateway of India, one of the city’s most visited tourist spots. Situated on the waterfront on the southern part of the city of Mumbai, the gateway has an arch that stretches 26 metres high. Made largely from yellow basalt and reinforced « Continue Reading »
Travellers intending to visit India may want to consider participating in a homestay rather than booking a traditional holiday. People booking holidays to India may be interested in staying with a local family, as one travel journalist described the experience as “wonderful”. Writing in the Daily Mail, Elinor Goodman talked about experiencing Indian culture in the southern state of Kerala. « Continue Reading »
Kolkata has been described as “India’s greatest city” by a travel journalist who is well-acquainted with the city. Kolkata, which has been called “the city of palaces”, has captured the heart of one travel journalist. Rupert Winchester has urged tourists to consider visiting the city in an article in the Daily Mail this weekend. He describes Kolkata, formerly known as « Continue Reading »
Goa has been named as one location that can offer cheap holidays to India for travellers on a tight budget. The Indian destination of Goa is among a list published in the Times that suggests some bargain breaks. Casa Colvale is one hotel picked by the publication as offering competitive rates with high-end service. The hotel is set back from « Continue Reading »
People booking flights to India with Jet Airways may be interested in the company’s latest project. Jet Airways has launched a scheme that allows passengers to check the lowest fares available on the company’s website by text message or SMS. Customers can send a text that includes the city of origin, destination and date of travel and they will then « Continue Reading »
People who take holidays to India can expect unique experiences, according to a travel industry expert. India has everything a traveller could want, one luxury travel agent has claimed. Tim Durham from Partnership Travel explained that tourists looking for a luxury break can find something very special in the Asian country. He commented that India’s high-end hotels have an edge « Continue Reading »
Travellers who regularly fly with Continental Airlines may be interested in their auction of a trip taking in eight wonders of the world. Continental Airlines is offering members of its frequent fliers programme the opportunity to bid their air miles to win a round-the-world trip taking in eight wonders of the world. India’s Taj Mahal has been selected as one « Continue Reading »