Three Luxury Rooms with a View in Dubai

With a skyline dominated by high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, Dubai’s array of luxury hotels offers their guests a chance to witness the Arabian Sea, the city’s multiple tourist attractions, and the glittering night sky from a dizzy height.

In this article, we are going to take a look at three amazing resorts and hotels that call Dubai their home, what amenities they have to offer guests, and what spectacular views guests can indulge in throughout their stay:

• Terrace Club Suite – Atlantis, The Palm -

With the option of a one or two bedroom Dubai hotel suite, relaxation takes on a whole new dimension in one of the Atlantis, The Palm’s Terrace Club Suites. From the suite’s large and furnished terrace balcony guests will witness panoramic views like they have never seen anywhere else before. Guests can opt to have breakfast as the sun rises while seated at the dining table in complete privacy, or indulge in sundowners at sunset while relaxing on the sun lounges provided, either way, the views of the resort below and the Arabian Sea’s glistening waters will undoubtedly take every guest’s breath away. What’s more, guests can enjoy a beautifully furnished lounge – kitted out with an indoor dining room table and desk – meaning they have the option work and dine inside with their friends and family while taking in the view.

• Jumeirah Sea-View of Skyline Suites – Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach -

Would you prefer a room with the view of the Arabian Sea? Or, a room of Dubai’s impressive city skyline? Guests have the choice if they choose to stay at the Four Seasons Resort. The resort’s sea-view suites offer an impressive layout – including a formal foyer, spacious living and dining area, and master bedroom with an ensuite bath. The suite also includes two separate balconies, each offering spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf’s vast waters. The resort’s Skyline Suite offers the exact opposite, instead showcasing Dubai’s high-rise, sky-scraper-filled city skyline in all of its glory from the suite’s two furnished balconies kitted out with comfortable lounge suites where guests can sit back, relax, and soak up the views of the impressive skyline – including views of the Burj Khalifa.

• Armani Fountain Suite – Armani Hotel -

Views from the tallest building in the world – The Burj Khalifa – are undoubtedly going to be amazing, and travellers have the option to stay in the many hotel rooms and suites the incredible hotel has to offer. One of the most amazing views can be seen from the Armani Fountain Suite, and – as the name of the suite suggests – the suite has views of the entertaining Dubai Fountain. These suites can be found on every floor of the hotel, meaning that – depending on how high you are willing to go – your view will only get better the further up you stay. Each beautiful room includes big bay windows, meaning that there is nothing that could disrupt your beautiful view. There are not balconies, unfortunately, but guests can fall asleep and wake up to the stunning view from the comfort of their bed.

Spoil yourself and your family by booking a couple of nights at a hotel or resort mentioned above and indulge in the beautiful views they have to offer.

About the Author:

Ibtisaam is a self-diagnosed wanderlust with a healthy obsession for travelling the globe. You can find her ticking off her bucket list of places to go when she is not on the lookout for the comfiest hotel suites from Dubai all the way to Buenos Aires.

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Top Places to Visit on Your Trip to the Immaculate Hill Station of Coorg

Kodagu, or ‘Coorg’, is one of the most beautiful places in India. The hill station is a very common choice for honeymoon destinations. Spend your holidays in the alluring atmosphere of this pristine hill station and pay a visit to all the points of interest within the hill station.

Coorg, also widely known as ‘Kodagu’ is a pristine hill station in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the most sought after destination in south India owing to its beautiful scenery and landscape. The quaint small villages in the villages of Coorg and the unadulterated view of its landscapes are some of the major tourist attractions to the hill station. If you are planning a visit to this hill station, book one of the Coorg tour packages and travel with ease exploring some of the top tourist attractions in this place.

Listed below are some of the places of must visits in Coorg;

• Madikeri Fort -
  

One of the top tourist attraction of the hill station, the Madikeri fort, under its huge complex, houses a temple (the Ganesha temple), a museum, a district prison and a chapel as well. The fort was initially built using mud and stones however after the arrival of the great emperor Tipu Sultan, the walls of mud were changed by him to concrete which makes the fort the grand and majestic monument that it is today. If not for King Tipu Sultan, we would be heading up to this place to see the ruins and what remains of the fort.

• Abbey Falls -
  

Head about 8 km from the Madikeri Fort and you will be greeted with the breathtaking view of the Abbey falls. Unlike other waterfalls in other parts of India, water does not dry up here during the summers also thus ensuring a full flowing waterfall all throughout the year. There is always an abundance of birds chirping away in all their glory just around the peripherals of the waterfall. Keep in mind that bathing is not allowed in this waterfall.

• Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary -
  

One of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in the state of Kerala, the Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary. The name of this wildlife sanctuary is derived from the river that flows through the park. Nagarhole in Kannada means ‘snake river’. Of the normal animal species one can expect to see in this wildlife sanctuary, some are the mongoose, peacock, barking deer, wild boar etc. If lucky, you can spot some tigers or pandas.

• Mallalli Falls -
  

With the view of the of the whole river Kumaradhara right in front of your eyes gushing through the hills, rocks, and valleys, the Mallalli falls is one place you cannot miss seeing on your trip to Coorg. It is simply a magical natural affair you have the witness to be blown away.

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Important Things You Must Not Forget To Pack While Travelling

Travelling is the kind of experience that everyone wants to feel and this is why it is such a common aspect of our lives. When you are travelling, you are not just going around countries for sightseeing and party, but you are also giving yourselves the exposure to new cultures, people and knowledge. This kind of exposure is not only irreplaceable and priceless, but also teaching you a lot of things in life. Travelling is something that most people adopt as part of their life and they usually travel once every year and twice if their financial situation supports them.

For people who travel or who are experienced travelers, there is no serious anxiety about the kind of adventure they will embark on or the things they will need while travelling. However, people who are not really experienced can find themselves in a bit of bother with the challenge of preparing to travel by ensuring everything goes smoothly and as planned. This also includes making sure you take and pick the right things and know what to pack when you are on your course to travel to a different country.

Today’s guest blog post is going to talk about the important things you must not forget to pack while embarking on a travelling journey.

• The Right Clothes -

The major reason as to why it is so important to research on the demographics of the country you are visiting is to ensure you do not find yourselves in an awkward situation where you do not have the right clothes. For example, if it is cold and the temperatures are down, you will need to take clothes for winters, while if the temperatures are higher, you can take your beach clothes. Another important element of dressing is the cultural sense. If you are planning to attend a formal event, then you must know the culture and dressing of such events and make sure you pack the right dress.

• Travel Documents -

Most people are found stranded at airports or sent back from the airports because they forget to carry their essential immigration documents. Making a checklist of the documents required and carrying a safe bag to keep them with you is absolutely important. Travel documents may include your visa, your passports, proof of accommodation and any other specific country requirements, for example vaccination proof, etc.

• Currency -

Do not rely on your cards all the time, make sure you buy out the foreign currency enough to help you survive your transition and allow you to settle in. Cash always helps and you do not have to run around with your cards looking for ATM machines.

• Maps -

If possible, grab a copy of the map before you leave the airport of that country, the map will help you find the nearest public transport, places to eat and possible attractions to visit that you might miss out otherwise. Most countries where the tourism is really high and busy, there are map stands where you get a free, easy to follow copy of the map on all the airports and train stations.

About Author -

Monica Mark is the author of this blog post. Monica works for a travelling agency as a tour guide and she also posts blogs on the website cheap essay to advice people who are interested in travelling. You can follow her at Facebook, Twitter and G+.

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Food in Train Services from TravelKhana.Com

TravelKhana provides a platform of food delivery in train for India wide rail passengers. TravelKhana connects passengers of Indian Railways to several restaurants situated near the Indian rail network.

It provides a variety of choice to travellers in terms of cuisines and different prices. The automated platform of TravelKhana tracks trains across India in real time. This is to make sure that passengers get meals of their choice fresh and piping hot, in time.

Vendors and restaurants get additional business through this system. Also, it completes an entire circle from point of ordering to delivery and to customer feedback.

TravelKhana operates through call centre interface - 8800313131, web interface – www.travelkhana.com, and mobile app interface – www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.travelkhana. You can save more on your food order through web interface or via mobile app.

TravelKhana.com was founded by Pushpinder Singh, a technocrat. It was launched in Delhi with a capital of Rs 50 lakh, invested by founders and promoters. The idea was incubated in CDAC, NOIDA.

In the period – November to December 2011, the company did some regional testing and launched a fully fledged ordering platform only from January 2012. Today, the company operates on a margin of 10-20% of amount ordered, but this is likely to be enhanced to 15-25% as volumes grow and there is more business to vendors.

Logistics of food delivery is the responsibility of vendors. But TravelKhana tracks trains and ensures that meals are delivered efficiently and on time. TravelKhana started operations at 5 stations: Kota, Ajmer, Jaipur, Gwalior and Bhopal. Passengers passing through these stations could order meals of their choice. TravelKhana is currently serving 6000 trains across 500 cities. Indian Railways see 6 billion passengers travelling by the network on an annual basis. Premium travellers account for 10% of this market, which is their directly targeted market. TravelKhana has tied up with over 200 restaurants near the Indian rail network. The rail budgets of the government have announced that such services for passengers will be promoted India wide.

Pushpinder Singh, the Founder and CEO of TravelKhana, has a B-tech degree from BHU and masters in computer science from BITS Pilani. He has over 15 years experience in the software industry. The founders of TravelKhana.com have a passion for travel. They realized that there are very less options of food for tourists and travellers. This is especially true for passengers of Indian Railways and there is a big gap between demand and supply. Being a frequent train traveller, Pushpinder Singh understood this anomaly and the idea for TravelKhana.com was born. The founders invested around Rs 20 lakh in addition to revenues accrued from services. Promoters committed an additional Rs 30 lakh to the venture.

While starting up, the company faced many obstacles like training vendors, logistics and operation management and opposition from existing and established players. TravelKhana’s aim is to let travellers enjoy their train journey with choice of food in train to them fresh and hot.

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Indian Railways – Connecting Passengers through the Length and Breadth of the Country

Indian Railways was introduced during the colonial era by the British for moving troops and goods from one location to the other. The first train is said to have run between Bombay (presently called Mumbai) and Thane. Since then Indian railway network slowly spread through the length and breadth of the country. After independence, the railways gained significant prominence both as a transporter of heavy goods and items for manufacturing units, finished goods to the end market spread across the country. Apart from this, it also has been boasting of carrying passengers in millions on a daily basis either to their destination of workplace, for business or for leisure travel. Going through TravelKhana “SpotUrTrain” utility, It can help the individual to know more about running train status.

• Local and Long Distance Trains -

The other important aspect that was kept in mind when implementing and expanding facilities for the general public is the introduction of local and long distance trains. Since the country is a big one on all the sides and with people slowly realizing the need to shift their base for the purpose of carrying out business or looking for job, there was a requirement to travel. This had prompted the Indian railways to expand its base slowly and steadily. With each passing day, saw the introduction of new tracks and lines so that trains can run from source to destination and be connected without any hassle. The local trains or the EMUs run between several stations and terminate at an important city on the end so that the local people of the region can avail the train to reach the city for performing their jobs on a regular basis. At the same time, the trains that travelled a long distance probably from one particular state or region to the other covering several states are called long distance trains.

Checking the SpotUrTrain utility by TravelKhana can give the individual a wonderful idea about train running status and to plan his booking accordingly. While the local trains have basic seating amenities, the long distance ones have sleeper facilities, air conditioned coaches and also have pantry within to help passengers to enjoy their journey that might entail a day or two, depending upon source and destination.

• Safety Aspects -

The reason why Indian railways are the most preferred mode of travel among people of all ages and throughout the region is its safety. When compared to other modes of transport, it does have a good track record of helping passengers to reach their destination in style and without any hassle. With the Indian railway board doing everything to expand its existing network to improve infrastructure both inside the stations as well as the trains, travelers are surely in for a surprise to get a ride in their choice of trains that is not only smooth, but also relaxed and gives them great pleasure. Using the trains indeed a wonderful way to reach new places, connect with relatives and friends staying at other parts of the country and help business to grow in leaps and bounds.

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TravelKhana Offers Quality Foods Online in Trains at Affordable Rates

Every time you travel in a long-distance train, you may be coming across at least one instance of unhygienic, unhealthy and unaffordable foods, served by the railway pantry. Keeping that in mind, TravelKhana, an association of Indian Railway, has stepped into providing train passengers with fresh, hot and delicious food at rock bottom prices from its food delivery app, website or over phone. The company strives to offer travelers a menu, which is as vast and varied as the Indian culture. The menu contains a variety of items, including Chinese and Italian cuisines, Vegetarian, non-vegetarian, south Indian, North Indian, condiments and soft drinks and so on.

Food Ordering Tips at TravelKhana -

All you have to do is to either send an SMS or use TravelKhana mobile app or log on to the home page website of the company. Enter your PNR number and choose the railway station you want the food to be delivered at. The company offers you flexibility to select the restaurants that company has partnered with. You can easily check out a variety of food items. Choose a dish of your choice and place your order either by calling through your phone, or over the website. Choose to pay the bill online or ‘cash on delivery'.

Customer Values -

To value every customer and every new client like the foods, TravelKhana is leaving no stone unturned to satisfy passenger’s test. This brand is known to keep changing its partner restaurants depending on what is most popular among customers. It has no limit on its offers or the kind of cuisines it provides. According to an article published in ‘The Financial Express’, dated July 27, 2014, based on customer feedback, TravelKhana keeps changing its offerings.

How TravelKhana Operates its Business?

TravelKhana has exclusive working model. The company has tied up with hundreds of restaurants across the country. It takes passenger’s orders on these restaurants’ behalf over the telephone, internet SMS or through user-friendly app. Food experts employed by TravelKhana coordinate the food delivery with the restaurants, focusing on food quality and keeping an eye on train timings.

In case a train is running late, professionals at the company simultaneously update the restaurant and the customer by calling or sending an SMS, informing them new time of delivery. The company, however, makes sure that the food reaches fresh and hot to the customer using the delivery mechanism of the restaurants from where the food has been ordered.

Schemes & Offers -

TravelKhana new schemes and offers for customers from time to time such a heavy discount rates on order any food items. Currently, the company is offering flat discounts on mobile app orders.

Bottom Line -

Thus, call the company’s food service number or book your order online by entering the dates and route you will be travelling and you can get the food right at your bert

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TravelKhana: A Technological Boon for Indian Railways

Indian railways have been the symbol of growth and development in this country since the time of colonialism. Travelling in a train is sheer joy which everyone values in this country for lifetime.  The revolution bought by technology in this field has further enhanced the prospects of making sure that boarding trains and making reservation is just like a piece of cake.

Indian Railway Logo

Small feed rail routes have been developed which connects smaller towns and cities and currently covers nearly 28 across the length and breadth of the country.

Travelling by train in India has evolved a lot over the period of time with comfort, convenience and rail connectivity improving significantly. Every year, TravelKhana a leading food delivery service provider in train has been doing their best by introducing new utilities at their online portal Travelkhana.com and upgrades existing technology that will make the travelling experience all the more relaxing and joyful for the railway passengers.

TravelKhana

Currently TravelKhana Offering These Utilities/Services for Indian Railway –

1. Food in Train

2. Check PNR status

3. PNR status on Mobile

4. Track Train

5. Indian Railways Reservation

6. Indian Railways Time Table

At the other hand IRCTC  technology has brought fore to the people or travellers - where the IRCTC train schedule has made booking of tickets much more faster and easier for the people though the online site- www.irctc.co.in. The ministry of railways also helps people by publishing the Indian railway time table every year which includes the change in timings as well as the addition of new trains. This IRCTC time table is available at stations and online as well where you can download it easily. The IRCTC train schedule provides detailed information about various train timings and gets update about any sort of changes in train routes or timings. Find out more about the details of express and super fast express trains and major stoppages that come along the way.

The Indian Railway Time Table is structured to find Details of Trains using either of the Following:

• Station names

• Train name

• Train number or the route map for minor stations

Indian Railway Time Table

TravelKhana in gives detailed train timings information about the tourism initiatives of the railway ministry luxury trains, hill trains, pass facility, circular tickets, and special facilities for foreigners and menu for meals.

The Indian railway timetable also includes detailed maps giving the rail routes with broad, meter and narrow gauge tracks clearly marked. The rules regarding refunds, cancellations, booking under the TATKAL scheme, passenger amenities and passenger fares are also detailed in the booklet.

All the details in the railway timetable are available in an updated form on the extremely user friendly website www.travelkhana.com/travelkhana/indian-railways-time-table. The IRCTC website allows booking of railway tickets through the Internet around the clock except for a one-hour maintenance window. Can book tickets any day there is no restriction on this. The IRCTC website has a frequently asked questions section, which clarifies commonly encountered doubts for the benefit of travelers.

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5 Tips for India First Timers

In a couple of years, many people have struggled traveling to India to enjoy their holiday especially those who do not have information on what they should expect when visiting to this amazing country. Through this, many have had problems when traveling to this beautiful country during their holiday.

Here are the 5 tips for those Who are Planning to Visit India for the First Time:

1. Know the Weather Conditions of India-
Before traveling to India for the first time, you must do your research on the internet on the weather conditions before making a decision of the place where you would like to visit during your tour. Depending on the expected weather conditions in India, you should make that informed choice of the places to visit and depending on the weather conditions that you can adapt to once you get there. You should never visit India for the first time if you do not know the weather conditions of what you need to expect.

2. You Should have an Idea on Cost of Vacation-
You need to make a plan of the amount of money that you will spend once you get to India. How do you do this? You need to ensure that you research on the Indian market on cost of living before you make your choice of the place where you would like to visit. Through the process, you will find ideas of the amount of money that you need to enable to visit the country during your holiday. You should never visit India when you have no information about the amount of money that you will spend when you get there.

3. Know The Tourists Attractions That You Would Like to Visit-
It is a good idea to select the tourist's attractions that you would like to visit in advance to know the amount of money that you will spend once you get there. In the process, you will find ways of making adjustments depending on your budget to meet the amount of money that you have. By the end, this should help you to operate within your budget when you are visiting the amazing country of India.

4. Book Hotel in Advance-
Most of the people sometimes make mistakes of not booking hotels in India and waiting until the prices shoot up before booking a hotel. You should always remember to book your hotel in advance to enable you to get the best deals that exists within the market. Through this, you will save on the amount of money that you should spend in this process.

5. Use the Services of Tour Agents Within the Indian Market-
You need to use the services of tour guides within the Indian Market if you do not have an idea on what you can do when traveling to India for the first time. Through their help, they will always enable you to get the best when looking for the ways to reduce the cost and at the same time you will be having the best times within India.

Before you travel to India, apart from implementing the above tips you need to ensure that you should have an Indian visa to enable you to enjoy what the country offers to the whole world.

About The Author:
Ruby Andrew, an avid reader and blogger and author by profession lives in Bristol, UK. Since her early years she’s had a passion for writing. As a writer, she could pen down on any topic that come across. Her areas of interest are Travelling, Fashion, and Lifestyle. She works as a guest blogger for different sites and currently writes on behalf of Indian visa.

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How to Enjoy Food on Indian Trains

Most of us have experienced the impeccable meal service on airlines. The quality of food is really top class being delicious and safe. Now those who travel by train also wish the food on trains be at least a fraction of good as much as that on flights.

The airlines hire the service of only the best vendors so their food is of top quality. The menu of rail food is boring, tasteless and insipid. Some prefer not to eat than consume the food offered on railways. This is especially the case with pantry car catering on long distance trains.

Food stalls on railway stations offer slightly better tasting food, but there are two problems. One is that the `conditions on stations might be unhygienic with contaminated water and the scourge of flies and insects. The vendors at stations use unwanted waste material to prepare meals so as to cut down cost and hoodwink customers. The second is that train may not stop as stations for sufficient time to purchase food items.

The question befuddling everyone is why IRCTC and Indian Railways are unable to provide quality food to passengers. Why can’t it function efficiently like airplane food? Why is it impossible for the largest rail network in the world (Indian Railways) to feed its passengers? Compare this to airlines where food is charged exorbitantly, but still has many takers as food is delicious and of high quality. The bottom-line is that if the food is good, it will sell.

Now, there is good news. Recently the private companies have found a means to improve food availability on trains. Several private operators, like Travelkhana.com, provide food delivery on seat by taking online and phone orders. These operators have tied up with over 200 restaurants with local restaurants of stations across India.

On seat delivery of food is made available at no extra cost. For placing g orders, one must access the site www.travelkhana.com or ring up the helpline number available at the site. You must furnish details like train number, coach, berth number, etc. The passenger can choose from an amazing variety of food choice   to be served by various vendors of the site. The site currently serves 2000 trains plying daily in India.

The food is packed well ensuring it reaches you with no spillage or damage. The food arrives hot and fresh and tastes good. If the train is exceedingly late, the order gets cancelled automatically. Hence, it is a no trouble- no fuss way of eating during a long distance journey. The food gets delivered to your seat and you have the option of cash on delivery provided you keep change ready to pay.

Thus, the good news is that airline like service of catering has arrived on Indian Railways. Even for moderate price, the ordinary passenger can have access to good food like good lunch on train. The good news is that PNR status enquiry service of www.travelkhana.com is also linked to IRCTC. You can track the Passenger Name Record number (PNR indicating bookings status) just like tracking your meal order with www.travelkhana.com.

Author Bio:
Jyoti Rana is a freelance journalist. Her areas of interest are sports, leisure and travel. She has travelled extensively by Indian Railways. She contributes tips and articles on travel by the Great Indian Railways to websites like http://foodintrain.in .

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Kerala – The Perfect Destination For Leisure Holiday Trips

With its diverse culture, scenic beauty, mesmerizing sights and a plethora of South Indian cuisines, Kerala is a perfect tourist destination for leisure holidaying. It is one of the most charming destinations where you can enjoy the diversity of nature, enriching history and a colorful culture.

Known as 'God's own country', Kerala is flanked by the mountainous Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The state is blessed with unimaginable natural beauty and has excellent climate and an laid back Malayalee population. The beauty of backwaters in Kerala - 560 miles of emerald waterways that wind languidly past paddy fields and riverside villages – attract millions of tourists from across the world. This is a place where you can glide along in a traditional teak-and-palm-thatch houseboat, enjoy local life, and sleep under the stars. Nelliyampathy, Vythiri Tree House, Periyar Jungle Safari, Kumarakom Backwaters and Varkala Beach are the top places to visit in Kerala.  They offer the most magical experiences.

You can your tour to Kerala in the summer holidays. During this time, you can enjoy an additional treat: the colorful snake boat races. In the race, a team of up to 100 oarsmen participate for a long river race in canoe-style boats amid cheering crowds. The most exciting is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. A spectacle young traveler won’t easily forget it. This race is held in Alappuzha.

Since you are traveling in summer, walk on natural trek in Periyar National Park. You can spot plenty of animals in the jungles of the vast Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary such as endangered snakes, tigers and about 1,000 elephants. Plan to spend at least two days to explore the backwaters near Alappuzha. Don't fail to enjoy sailing in coveted houseboats on backwaters. See the paddy fields, coconut groves, and of course, long toasty slices of powder beaches that call out to the water and sun loving crowd.

Also, you should not forget to take a cycle tour through Kerala’s country roads; visit local villages and temples. Depending on the duration of your tour, you can visit historically enriched town, Kochi, the oldest European (Portuguese) settlement in India, and laze on the palm-fringed sands of Varkala and Kovalam. It is an amazing sight and gives a delightful experience.

Kerala has something for everyone. Its capital Thiruvananthapuram is located on South Kerala’s low hills to Varkala in the North with magnificent cliffs. Here, you can explore mountainous Ghats. This mountain range is covered with tea and spices like  pepper, cardamom, as well as is the home to exotic wildlife that roam free in the lap of nature. It makes you feel refresh, rejuvenated and relaxed. No doubt, exploring Kerala is as easy and rewarding as a glide through its backwaters. From coconut palm-lined coasts and rolling hills of tea to elephant and tiger reserves, this southern Indian state has a lot to offer.

Overall, Kerala can be one of the best destinations for you to visit with your family or friends during summer.  Find a popular tour operator company to book your tour package. There are many companies in India that offer customized tour packages to Kerala at affordable rates. Choose one online.

About The Author:

TUI India is a part of TUI Travel PLC which is one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies operating in over 180 countries. TUI India is a well known for their budget holiday packages in India . In the post a leading content strategist of TUI India focus over Kerala as a holidays destination in India.

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