Tour and Travel Packages: February 2016

Monday 22 February 2016

Things to Do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Most Visited International Tour from Mumbai, India. Hong Kong in Cantonese, meaning Fragrant Harbor. Hong Kong is an important hub in East Asia with global connections to many of the world's cities. So are you planning for Hong Kong Tour? If you are then this are the things that you should do in Hong Kong. If you have not taken Hong Kong Package Tour from any of the tour operators in Mumbai then this is the list that you should go through. We also have Various Hong Kong Package Tour from Mumbai. Our Hong Kong Package Tour from Mumbai helps you to explore most of these Places. We also have Customized Hong Kong Packages you can customize itinerary according to your needs.
These are the 11 Things to Do in Hong Kong

Visit Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a public park in Hong Kong, named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It is located in Causeway Bay, on the north of Hong Kong Island. You can take the panorama from Victoria Peak, where you can capture Hong Kong in one Single Image. The park includes tennis courts, a swimming pool, a skating rink, a bowling green and other sports facilities, as well as the central lawn and children's areas. You’ll see one of the finest harbors on Earth and a skyline so improbable, audacious and lofty. Explore Victoria Park with Our Hong Kong Package tour From Mumbai, Thane.

Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. Hong Kong Disneyland is most important tourist attraction which you should visit in Hong Kong. If you have Kids then it is the must watch Place in Hong Kong. Explore Disneyland with Our Hong Kong Package tour From Mumbai, Thane.

Charter a Junk

Hong Kong junk boats a traditional Chinese fishing boat once carried treasures across oceans. Now they host recreational missions that resemble everything from quiet historical tours to wild Lan Kwai Fong parties. Hong Kong's many scattered islands with Hong Kong junk boats.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a marine-life theme park featuring animal exhibits, thrill rides, Magic Shows and Other Shows. Ocean Park offer Spectacular natural scenery right on the coastline. It is a diverse zoo that includes pandas and dolphins, an aquarium with sharks and rays. You can also Enjoy Electrifying roller coasters and carnival games. Explore Ocean Park with our Hong Kong Package tour From Mumbai, Thane.

Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, one of the most significant Lantau tourist spots, Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue of Buddha Amoghasiddi, and one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the world.

Shopping

When you are in Hong Kong you should do Shopping. Hong Kong is a best shopping Place in Asia. Some of the places you should go for shopping in Hong Kong are KniQ, Shop 4B, Vienna Mansion, 55 Paterson St and Causeway Bay. Other then this you can also visit Temple Street Night Market you can also explore variety of food here. Hong Kong's street markets are diverse, catering to various clienteles with different merchandise. You Can Explore Various Street Markets in Hong Kong.

Eating in Hong Kong

Like Shopping Eating is also important. You can explore various taste of Hong Kong food at Different restaurants. Hong Kong have over 11000 restaurants to choose from, you could eat out three times a day in Hong Kong and never eat at the same restaurant twice. Eat in a floating restaurant for a true Hong Kong experience or sample a plate of chicken feet dim sum, a pioneer in Hong Kong's list of weird food. Eating dim sum is inextricably linked to the Chinese tradition of yum cha or drinking tea and therefore most locals call dim sum restaurants tea houses. You can also eat Street Food which is yummmmy!

Star Ferry

Take the short 10 minute trip across Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour in Star Ferry. On this engaging little ride, you'll sail past shipping vessels of all kinds and take in widescreen views of Hong Kong's majestic coastline.

Peak Tram Ride

When you are in Hong Kong you should not forgot to take Peak Tram Ride. The Peak Tramway is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers scenic views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Explore Peak Tram Ride with our Hong Kong Package tour From Mumbai, Thane.

This are the things that you should do while your trip to Hong Kong. There are also various other things which you can do while your trip to Hong Kong. But these are the thing which you must not forget to do while you’re Hong Kong Tour.

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Wednesday 17 February 2016

Travel around the world with Bollywood in 2016

Where is Bollywood taking us in 2016

From a cruise on European waters and quaint hill towns of North India to Indo-Pak borders and imposing peaks of Kashmir, Hindi films like Dil Dhadakne Do, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and many more took us through a ride around the world in the year of 2015. Travelling the length and breadth of the world, these films have filled us up with breathtaking vistas which have been used as backdrops to some interesting, some quirky plots. This year too, our films will take us everywhere—from pristine landscapes of Kashmir in Fitoor and concrete wonders of Vienna in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, to the beaches of Pattaya and off the beaten track to Shillong in Rock on!! 2.

Up amidst snow-laden peaks of Kashmir

As Katrina Kaif sprints through snow-laden paths in the trailer of Fitoor, we are left ogling at everything—from the stunning hilltops engulfed in deep layers of snow to the verdant lands cloaked in autumn leaves.

Based on Dickens' Great Expectations, Fitoor appears to be a sumptuous visual delight of azure Kashmiri skies and woods that loom over in stillness. Expect to see the famous Nishat Bagh on the banks of the Dal Lake, the mighty Himalayan range in its wondrous white sheen, and parts of Humayun's Tomb in Nizamuddin East, Delhi in the film.

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On the European trail: London, Paris, Vienna

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil—the highly-anticipated Karan Johar film—has been all over its casts' instagram feeds with on location photographs. From the bustling streets of London, and romantic backdrops of Paris to the concrete marvels of Vienna, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil will take you through a visually stunning journey across European cities.

Let's wait for the trailer to fill us with romantic songs shot in exotic locales across Europe, and for its stellar cast—of Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Fawad Khan and Saif Ali Khan—to weave their magic.

Time travel in Bhuj

The upcoming epic adventure-romance film, Mohenjo Daro is touted as one of the biggest films releasing this year. The film will make us travel in time, and fill us up with glimpses of the civilization's lifestyle, food and feelings.

Ashutosh Gowariker, the director of Mohenjo Daro said "While the plot will follow the discovery of Mohenjo Daro and the culture and the vibe of the ancient civilisation, it will largely center on a love story". Expect to see Bhuj like you've never seen before in this period drama.

Sunbathing in Pattaya

Beaches, bikinis and babes - Mastizaade is all about that! With Sunny Leone, Tushar Kapoor and Vir Das in lead roles, the adult comedy will show us Pattaya in all its sun-kissed beauty.

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On a heritage trail to United Arab Emirates (UAE)

From Akshay Kumar-Nimrat Kaur's starrer Airlift, to Ki and Ka led by Arjun Kapoor-Kareena Kapoor, many films in 2016 will put up UAE's exotic beaches, soaring edifices, and centuries-old structures on the silver screen. The upcoming action-adventure film Dishoom is said to have the longest shoot record in Abu Dhabi. Expect to see some spectacular middle-eastern landscapes coupled with impressive plots in these films this year!

Hiking in the lush slopes of Coonoor

Shot amidst fog-engulfed mountains and sloping hilltop cottages, Kapoor and Sons is an upcoming comedy romantic drama film which stars Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Fawad Khan and Rishi Kapoor. This romantic comedy from Dharma Productions will surely make us all add Coonoor in our bucket lists.

A musical journey through Shillong

Rock on!! 2, a musical drama shot in the majestic hilly backdrops of Shillong - dare we ask more! The film stars Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli from the old cast, and Shraddha Kapoor as the new addition to the line up. A film about music complemented by the wondrous beauty of the North East of India, Rock on!! 2 will surely pack many breathtaking surprises.

Exploring a fan's world in London

First film ever to be shot in Madame Tussauds, London, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Fan is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Other than the world's most revered museum, the film is also shot across various locations—from Mumbai and Delhi to Croatia.

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Tuesday 16 February 2016

MTDC and Pawan Hans offer helicopter tours of Mumbai

A MoU has been signed between the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and Pawan Hans to provide city tours on a helicopter for tourists. The new Heli-Tours commenced its service.

The helicopters would take off from Juhu airport and fly northwards, keeping to the city’s western side to avoid interfering with air traffic to/from Mumbai airport. The base fare of approximate Rs 320 per minute excluding taxes has been arrived at between the state government and Pawan Hans, with a 10 minute inaugural launch ride to cost about Rs 3200, per person.

The helpline will be managed by Tata Business Support Services using its network of call centres.

Addressing the launch ceremony, Dr Sharma said the hotline marked “the fulfilment of the promise made to the people”, with regards to the prioritisation of the safety and security of tourists. The call centres will be able to assist travellers who encounter problems while travelling in India.

Paraag Jaiin Nainuttia, IAS, MD of MTDC, said, “Initially two choppers will be in service for Mumbai Darshan. The idea is to provide an enthralling experience to the tourists and boost potential tourism in the state. Gradually, we will shift rides and tours to south Mumbai and then to Matheran, Murud-Janjira, Aurangabad (Ajanta-Ellora), Nashik, Shirdi, Konkan beaches and Tadoba forest near Nagpur.”

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Monday 15 February 2016

India launches tourist helpline in 12 languages

New 24-7 toll-free number aimed at helping tourists in distress.

India’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a new helpline for international tourists.

Unveiled this week by Dr Mahesh Sharma, the country’s Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation, the new “Toll Free Tourist Infoline” is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 12 languages: English, Hindi, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

The helpline will be managed by Tata Business Support Services using its network of call centres.

The minister also announced that a new mobile app to help tourists is also being planned, and that the Incredible India website will be revamped to make it “more tourist-friendly”.

India’s tourism industry has been impacted in recent years by incidents involving the safety of travellers, notably women, in the country.

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Friday 12 February 2016

The Five Best Temples in Hong Kong

Ditch the shopping malls and skyscrapers and delve into the city’s rich cultural heritage with a visit to one of Hong Kong’s top five temples. Nowhere is better to learn all there is to know about the hopes, dreams, fears and superstitions of this city’s industrious urbanites – especially true during Chinese New Year and important lunar calendar festival dates. While some places of worship have been given a glossy new makeover, many of Hong Kong’s oldest temples have been serving as important community gathering points for hundreds of years.

5. Lam Tsuen Tin Hau Temple and Wishing Trees

This quaint collection of villages in Tai Po has been drawing visitors to its Tin Hau Temple and two wishing trees for hundreds of years. Traditionally, festival goers would write their wishes on joss paper and tie it to an orange, which was then tossed up towards one of the banyan tree’s highest boughs – the higher the branch the better the odds of your wish coming true! As the practice became more popular, authorities stepped in to help preserve the trees and visitors are now encouraged to tie wishes to wooden racks nearby instead. Steps away you’ll find a small Tin Hau temple, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, which can typically be found in any ancient fishing community in Hong Kong or along the Chinese coastline. Sit down with a fortune teller here if you want to find out about that wish.

4. Man Mo Temple

Stepping into the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road is like entering another world, a realm inhabited by the venerable deities of Man (God of Literature) and Mo (God of War) who are worshiped here. Rays of sunlight cut through the rising smoke of giant incense coils hanging low from the ceiling and down onto the altars of the 10 judges of the underworld. Make sure to take in all the details – the lines of descending green Shekwan roof tiles represent bamboo and longevity, while the antique sedan chairs inside were used to carry statues of the gods during festival processions.

3. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Although calling itself a monastery, the name is a bit of a misnomer as there are no resident monks at this eclectic Sha Tin temple. Follow the steep winding path up the hillside, flanked by 500 life-sized Arhand statues to reach the main complex and its 9-story pagoda. Here you’ll supposedly find more than 13,000 Buddha statues – but at this point, who’s counting? – and a few bodhisattvas on horseback for good measure. The main attraction, however, is the preserved body of Yuet Kai, the monastery’s supremely devout founder. Embalmed in lacquer, plastered with gold leaf and dressed in robes, the upright body currently sits on display in a glass case inside the main monastery building.

2. Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden

At Diamond Hill, only one subway stop away from the Wong Tai Sin temple, you’ll find the peaceful and serene Chi Lin Nunnery. In stark contrast to its colorful and brash Taoist neighbor, the Buddhist nunnery exudes calm and tranquility with smooth stone balustrades, lotus ponds and stunning wooden architecture. Inspired by Japanese and Tang Dynasty temples, the elegant series of halls and walkways were constructed without the use of nails, using a complex design of counterweights and dowels. Across the road, the Nan Lian Garden is a scenic oasis amid towering high-rise apartments looming up along the hillside. A relaxing stroll past ancient bonsai trees, koi ponds and meticulously landscaped gardens is the perfect antidote for those needing some time out from the hustle and bustle of the city.

1. Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple

With its bold, red pillars and ornamental latticework, Wong Tai Sin displays all the qualities of the archetypal Taoist Chinese temple. Colorful and noisy, worshipers come year round to pray for good fortune and divine guidance from the “Great Immortal Wong.” Crowds flock here during the Chinese New Year to offer incense, make wishes and visit fortune tellers in hopes of an auspicious and prosperous year to come. Visiting the temple during this time may be interesting from a cultural perspective, but it is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Throngs of people push their way through the winding temple complex in a cloud of smoky incense towards the main altar and gather around stalls selling charms and amulets of all shapes and sizes. It is certainly a once in a lifetime experience, but alternatively, an early morning weekday visit will serve just fine.

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Wednesday 10 February 2016

One million Indians travelled to Thailand in 2015

Country sees 18% surge in Indian visitors

More than one million Indians visited Thailand in 2015, new data has revealed.

According to the full-year arrival stats from Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism & Sports, the Southeast Asian country welcomed a total of 1,069,149 Indian visitors last year.

This marks an increase of 18% compared with 2014 and makes India Thailand’s sixth largest source market.

In 2014, Indian visitors generated a total of THB37.46 billion (US$1.05bn) for the Thai economy, which indicates an average spend THB5,724.70 per day with an average stay of about 7.22 days. This average spend is expected to have risen in 2015, in line with arrivals.

More than half of Indian visitors to Thailand are non-group tours or FITs, with the highest proportion coming for (in order) a holiday, meeting, incentive, convention or exhibition.

Thailand welcomed a total of 29.88 million international visitors in 2015, up 20.4% year-on-year. And more than 71% of these arrivals were from other Asian countries, with China, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and Laos comprising the top five source markets, followed by India.

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Thursday 4 February 2016

Why you must have travel insurance while travelling abroad?

Experts say Indian tourists usually do not opt for insurance while traveling overseas but theft or health emergencies could throw a spanner in the works.

Away from the hustle and bustle of life, an overseas vacation comes as a welcome break. But, if you do not plan your trip meticulously, it could turn out to be a harrowing experience.

Besides planning for the itinerary, including travel tickets, accommodation and the required paperwork, insurance is key to ensuring a fun-filled sojourn. According to experts Indian tourists usually do not opt for insurance while traveling overseas, especially for locations where travel insurance is not mandatory, but natural calamities, outbreak of political violence, theft or health emergencies could throw a spanner in the works of all your travel plans, if you do not have travel insurance.

According to a survey by private general insurance major ICICI Lombard, only 40 per cent of travelers opted for a cover, despite the fact that 90 per cent of those polled were aware of travel insurance. According to Sanjeev Mantri, Executive Director, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, there are a host of travel insurance plans available in India, including covers for medical emergencies, personal liability, loss of passport, loss of baggage, delay or cancellation of a trip, emergency cash advance, political risks and catastrophe evacuation.

Here are five reasons why you must have a travel insurance cover in place before you head overseas.

Loss of Passport and/or Baggage

There can be nothing more harrowing than losing one's passport in a foreign country. In case you do not speak the local language, communicating can be a challenge. But travel insurance can be handy under such circumstances. A call to the emergency number would not only help you get a duplicate passport, but all the related expenses incurred is also taken care of by the insurer. Frequent travelers would know that misplacing or losing one's baggage in transit while taking multiple flights is very common. In some cases, it could take many day to track the baggage and get it back. In such a situation, if you have valid travel insurance, the insurance company would compensate you. If you happen to lose your baggage, the insurer would also pay you a pre-approved sum as stated in the policy immediately to cover for your losses. Here, Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance notes that in case of loss of handbag, any form electronic items present in it will not be covered. Watch Out: The deductibles, exclusions and the cap on expenses when it comes to reimbursements.

Medical Coverage

You may be in the best of shape, but you never know when you experience a health emergency, including injuries, for which immediate medical attention may be required. You must also know that most medical insurance policies availed in India are useless beyond the borders of the country. Therefore, medical cover is an essential part of your plans, and that's provided as part of the travel cover. Travel insurance plans cover emergency medical and medical assistance as well as related transportation costs. Healthcare expenses in the reasons why you must have a West can be a serious setback if you are not supported by insurance. "In case of any medical emergency on your trip, your insurance plan would cover diagnostic tests, ambulance charges, in- and outpatient treatment, evacuation charges and travel costs to hospital. Most importantly, the plan could give you the facility of cashless hospitalization," says Mantri. Emergency dental treatment is provided as a part of such plans. Watch Out: Read the fine print because pre-existing illnesses are not covered in most travel insurance plans. However, if pre-existing ailments need to be taken care of, then such plans too are available in the market. However, suicide, insanity and injuries arising as a result of adventure sports, are not covered by most plans.

Cancellation or Delay

Last-minute illness, personal emergency or a death in the family could result in cancelling your overseas trip. This is bound to cause some monetary loss as many bookings are non-refundable. A travel plan that has cancellation coverage will come to your aid at such times through reimbursements of such costs. Rajagopal G., Senior Vice President & Head of Operations & Claims, notes, "Disease, injury or illness must be disabling enough to reasonably cause a trip to be cancelled and supported by medical records. Reimbursement will be for the forfeited, non-refundable prepaid payments made by the insured prior to the illness that caused the cancellation." Cancellation compensation is also applicable when a trip is cancelled due to a terror attack, strikes and weather related events. Other than this, expenses incurred as a result of delays, interruptions or a missed fl ight is reimbursed. The option of emergency cash advances is yet another feature which comes handy when stranded. Watch Out: For most insurers, there is a specified list of events under which cancellation claims are entertained. So be careful of the exclusions before you opt for one.

Emergency Evacuation

You never know when a natural or man-made calamity is about to strike. Tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic ash clouds, political uprisings and terrorist attacks are all instances where emergency evacuation is a must. If you have an insurance cover, the onus is on the company to evacuate the insured person back to his or her homeland and provide medical help when necessary. Watch Out: Check the assistance provided and the scope of coverage. You may come across a list of places (generally conflict areas) where this facility is not available.

Round-the-Clock Support

This may look like a frivolous point. But when stranded in an unknown location in a foreign land, access to 24x7 emergency helpline comes in handy to get guidance and directions in adverse circumstances. Therefore, it is always advisable to carry a copy of the insurance document while travelling. Rajagopal says, "Helpline team advices on nearest hospital or can help arrange for evacuation."

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