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Uncorked In Burgundy

There are many indulgences to be had in life, but surely one of them would be the best of French vintage wine. Ask any native of Burgundy or Bordeaux and he’ll tell you that heaven is when you have a cold glass of the best Montrachet Bourgogne blanc (white) wine, or cremant de Bourgogne, or Saint-Bris, Chablis or Cotes D’Auxerre. And what better way to indulge your senses than peacefully cruising along one of France’s beautiful waterways, taking in the pretty waterside villages with their splendid chateaux and ancient churches.

The Charming canal du Nivernais in eastern France, reputed to be one of the prettiest waterways in France, is where you can also taste one of the best vintage wines. Here’s how you do it-You can rent a boat of any size or type from the many charter boat companies at their many canal bases. You can even go online to charter a boat.

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Mauritius & Zanzibar

Mauritius is another honeymooner’s dream come true. The vibrant colors and unlimited horizons provide a luxury to the guests like no other. The botanical gardens are refreshing while the picturesque vista of The Black River Gorges is bound to leave you breathless and consumed with a renewed lust for life. There are no shortages here of things to do for the newly wed bride and groom.

Zanzibar is a delightful island filled with intriguing places and mysterious charms. The House of Wonders is one of the most sought after tourist’s spots. The intricate setting that was beautifully crafted so many years ago beckons people from afar to take a peek inside. Visiting Stone Town is another remarkable location filled with history as the remnants of centuries past flood the air around you. A Zanzibar honeymoon is a great place to choose because of its warm climate all year round. It is a part of Africa, which as we all know, has the best climate that is perfect for exotic honeymoons any time of the year.

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Borapani , Meghalaya

On your way to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, you will be mesmerised by a beautiful lake that will compel you to halt . The lake is called Umiam, but over the years both the place and lake has come to be known as Borapani .It is a pristine small place and is not big enough to be called a hill station but a perfect detour on the way to Shillong or Cherapunjee .

Shillong is popular for pine trees. The hillocks surrounding the Borapani Lake is covered with pine tree plantation , which adds to the beauty of the place . Hillocks covered with pine trees also make it ideal for nature trails and trekking .The most preferred activity for tourists in borapani is boating . Tourists can explore the lake in motorboats , water scooter and sail boats . Borapani has huge hydro electric dam which is also crowd puller

If you are too tired to engage yourself in any activities then simply sit in the shore and enjoy the beauty of the lake .

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Adventure in Rohtang Pass – Paradisaical Options

Take Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh travel, to enjoy the best of the Himachal adventure. Enjoy enjoy a holiday in Rohtang Pass’s most famous sights Rohtang pass in Himachal Pradesh in India. some of the most popular Adventures in Rohtang Pass includes trekking and skiing. Often synonymous Trekker’s paradise, Rohtang can get a chance to enjoy the majestic Himalayas and enjoy crystal glaciers. Some of the most famous Rohtang Pass includes sin Trek Manali – Lahaul that covers a distance of 117 km from Manali to Lahaul. You should see this trek in the month of June and September to Sulphur Springs, Bhrigu lake and many other attractions. Another very beautiful trail is Shimla – Jalori Pass – Rohtang Pass, which can be taken on a horse as well. Some of the other trekking routes in Rohtang Pass is 14 km long Gulaba – Bhrigu Lake.

Skiing in Himachal Pradesh is the best in the Rohtang pass, which falls of snow for nine months of the year enjoyed. In fact, Rohtang pass in Himachal Pradesh is the only place in India where you can indulge in skiing in the winter as well as in the autumn. The most important place for skiing in Rohtang Pass is Sonapani glacier. Enjoy a holiday in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the famous Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh attractions that includes the popular adventure in Rohtang Pass.

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Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh

Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh
If you want to feel the breath of snow even in summer burning, take the Rohtang Pass to tourism in Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the highest mountain passes in the world, which is located at a convenient distance of 51 km from Manali. Connecting Kullu valley of Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, this passport from the months of May to November. The hotel is situated at an altitude of 3978 m, the passport acts as a cultural bridge to the upper Himalayas, that a strong Buddhist influence from the mid-Himalaya have that first and foremost a Hindu culture.

Take a trip to Himachal Pradesh pass Rohtang’s enjoying the best of nature and culture. Although this pass the title of being deserves a little annoying and dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and high winds, longs to happen every tourist visiting Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh. Rohtang pass, as it considers the world’s tallest jeep able road.

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Chidambaram Temple

Natraja Temple

Natraja temple is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. It is exclusive not only due to its tremendous structural excellence, but also its unique concept. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, also known as the ‘The Cosmic Dancer’. This is one of those rare temples that represent Lord Shiva in an idol form rather than a Lingam. The Nataraja temple is said to be the venue of a divine dance competition between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. It is built of granite and was constructed during the rule of the Chola King Bira in the 10th century. The temple of Nataraja, blends piety, tradition, history and art to an outstanding level. The temple sees devotion by millions of Hindus not only in India but also in Sri Lanka where its influence is very prominent. The art and architectural lavished on the temple is just remarkable. The temple located in the center of the town covers an area of around 40 acres and has a gopuram on all sides.

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Pichavaram Boating Place

Pichavaram is located at a distance of 16-km from Chidambaram and 75-km to the south from Pondicherry . It ranks among the most exquisite scenic spot with abundant and varied tourism resources. The backwaters, which are interconnected by the Vallar and Coleroon system, offer abundant scope for water sports – rowing, kayaking and canoeing.

A Natural Bliss
The Pichavaram forest not only offer waterscape and backwater cruises but combines another very rare occurrence- the mangrove forest trees permanently rooted in a few feet of water. The Pichavaram mangroves are considered among the healthiest mangrove occurrence in the world.

Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water and covered with green trees. The area is about 2800 acres and is separated from the sea by a sand bar, which is a patch of extraordinary loveliness. To a botanist, rare species like Avicennia and Rhizophora will present a special attraction; to a zoologist, no doubt, the sight of numerous birds like Water snipes, Cormorants, Egrets, Storks, Herons, Spoonbills and Pelicans holds great interest.

TTD offers boating facilities to the visiting tourists. Pichavaram can be visited at any time of the year.

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Trekking in Ladakh

Snow-capped peaks, lakes, translucent, barren landscape, picturesque Alpine Ladakh-to-one of the most popular trekking destinations in India welcome. The hotel, at an altitude of about 9,000 meters at Kargil is located 25 170 meters at the Saser Kangri in the Karakoram, Ladakh offers some of the finest and most demanding tours in North India. What makes this desert snow so popular for trekking is its perfect location between the two largest mountain ranges in the world of the Himalaya and Karakoram.

Popular tours in Ladakh

The amazing treks in Ladakh are the perfect combination of adventure and natural beauty, and provide a wonderful experience. Some major treks are:

Indus Valley

Zanskar

Markha Valley

Nubra Valley

Padum Lamayuru

Rupshu Valley

Stok Kangri

Suru Valley

Pangong Lake Circuit Moriri Tso Lake

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Top Reasons For A Spa Holiday

Spa holidays are becoming increasingly popular in Britain and all over the world, thanks to their health benefits, relaxation options and unrivalled quality of care and service. But what are the main reasons people go for a luxury spa holiday as opposed to the other luxury travel options available? In this post we’ll look to give you the top reasons people have for choosing a spa break and if you’re still confused by the sheer varierty of choice on offer, you could take a look at some of our recommended Spa holidays as a start point.

To relax

Destination Spa resorts are often the ultimate for those who are looking to relax, unwind and enjoy their surrounded by the tranquillity of natural surroundings. There are a huge range of different spas operating at every range along the spectrum of price, facilities, amenities and variety, so there’s pretty much an option for everybody. You can even have a relaxing spa holiday with the kids, as most major resorts now offer kids clubs and babysitting staff to allow you that family holiday with a little bit of luxury.

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Institutes offering Courses in Travel and Tourism in India

* Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
* Indira Gandhi National Open University
* Institute of Technology & Future Management Trends, Chandigarh
* Tezpur University, Assam
* Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh
* Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu
* Himachal Pradesh University, Himachal Pradesh

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