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When you book a group tour to China usually there is not much choice about what to see and when. Your day is packed from 8am to 7pm when you are taken to a restaurant where the menu is decided by the government. You are usually presented with a visit to the Great Wall of China without specifying which part of the Great Wall. To keep costs down most companies take you to the Badaling section which is close to Beijing and most of the time, very overcrowded. If you are on a group tour your not able to see any current exhibitions in any of the cities visited, because there's just not time. In the evenings, you are booked to see a performance of Beijing Opera but without any explanation what is the significance of any of the colours or costumes or masks or dances, so you'll sit there out of sheer politeness and stay till the bitter end like most tourists do.You'll go to Shanghai but you won't have time to catch a world-class performance in the magnificent Shanghai theatre (the seats are so cheap too!). Nor will you be able to ride the fastest train in China, the Maglev, as there is no time, nor will you be able to go to the charming Taikang Lu district as buses can't park down the narrow streets. However, on your group tour you will be taken on factory visits, so-called friendship shops, again earmarked by the government for tourists, in order to increase guides' commission. Most of the time clients are get annoyed that they weren't told about these visits (sometimes 3 a day) which can take up a considerable proportion of your time - for example, instead of spending some quality time at the Great Wall of China you have to go to the pearl shop and even if none of the group members buy anything, the will still guide get commission. On your group tour there will be at least 20 other people, sometimes 30 or 40, and just one guide - how many questions are you going to be able to answer? Are you going to be able to get close enough to hear them even? Fo

God's own country, Kerala also pride itself for its repertoire of rich cultural heritage. Kerala holds a place of honour among the people of India who have enriched Indian Cultural Heritage and helped the cause of national integration. Kerala's culture is in fact, an integral part of Indian culture. Kerala is a great place to tour to during your holidays. The culture of Kerala is also a composite and cosmopolitan culture to which several people and races have made their significant contributions. Kerala's population comprises of a large number of the people from the Dravidians race, who also inhibit most of the southern part of India. Hinduism is the principal religion with considerable percentages of Muslims and Christians. The gradual evolution of composite and cosmopolitans culture led to the emergence of a spirit of tolerance and catholicity of outlook, which still persist among the people of Kerala. Thus during your tour to Kerala you get to be a part of the tradition and culture of the native people. The cultural heritage of Kerala is also revealed in its varied dance forms, martial arts and cuisine. Kathakali is a 300-year-old dance form developed exclusively in Kerala combining the performing art forms of opera, ballet, masque, and pantomime. Other dance forms of Kerala are Krishnanattom, Mohiniyattom, Thullal, Koodiyattom, Kolkkali, Thiruvathirakali, Kakkarishi Natakom, Oppanna and Chavittunatakom. Panchavadyam, Nadanpattu, Omanathinkal Kidavo and many more music forms have evolved over the centuries in Kerala. There is a lot to explore while you are on a tour to Kerala, India.

Ernakulam is the first fully literate district in the country and the most industrially developed district of the State, with its headquarter Ernakulam being recognized as the commercial capital of Kerala with more than 1.5 million population. There are many prestigious large and medium scale industries in the industrial belt covering Ernakulam-Kalamassery-Eloor and Alwaye.Besides this there are large number of small scale and cottage industries. The district is also rich in mineral deposits. Captivating Kochi is the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. It is an excellent blend of traditions and modernity and is a perfect reflection of the cosmopolitan society of Kerala. The town also known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea" has one of the finest natural harbors in the world and is one of the oldest ports in country.It is indeed one of the most spectacular cities of the country, brimming with history, legends and natural beauty. Since time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese had trade relations with Kochi. The city's rich historical legacy is well exhibited at Fort Kochi and Mattancheri, which still retains the ambiance of the colonial past. Here one can see ancient temples, Churches and synagogues staying closely and standing as a symbol of complete harmony of Kerala.

Seabury Holidays is a trustable and recognized name in the tourism industry of Siliguri. This organization specializes on tours to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and North-East India, along with Kerala, Rajasthan and Kashmir. If you are thinking of having a comfortable, exciting and secured trip experience, look nowhere but at our different kind of packages for trips like honeymoon trips, educational or business trips etc. And the best thing is that you can get tailor made packages of your own choice for sightseeing tour in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and other destinations. The Andaman hotel-booking will be easier while you are travelling with Seabury Holidays group. Exquisite hotels near Port Blair Airport are included in our tour packages for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Are you planning for an awesome trip for adventure or sightseeing in mesmerizing places of North-East India including Dooars, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh etc. and neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal? We are offering excellent packages on those destinations. We are always concerned for your safety, pleasure and feeling and we are also aware of the value of your time and money. That is why we deal with reliable agencies for car rental, hotel booking, flight ticket booking etc and provide the tour packages in reasonable prices so that you can enjoy the every ounce of thrilling and joyous moments of you trip.

Seabury Holidays is a trustable and recognized name in the tourism industry of Siliguri. This organization specializes on tours to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and North-East India, along with Kerala, Rajasthan and Kashmir. If you are thinking of having a comfortable, exciting and secured trip experience, look nowhere but at our different kind of packages for trips like honeymoon trips, educational or business trips etc. And the best thing is that you can get tailor made packages of your own choice for sightseeing tour in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and other destinations. The Andaman hotel-booking will be easier while you are travelling with Seabury Holidays group. Exquisite hotels near Port Blair Airport are included in our tour packages for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Are you planning for an awesome trip for adventure or sightseeing in mesmerizing places of North-East India including Dooars, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh etc. and neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal? We are offering excellent packages on those destinations. We are always concerned for your safety, pleasure and feeling and we are also aware of the value of your time and money. That is why we deal with reliable agencies for car rental, hotel booking, flight ticket booking etc and provide the tour packages in reasonable prices so that you can enjoy the every ounce of thrilling and joyous moments of you trip.

Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the head quarters of Kerala state & the Thiruvanathapuram District. The name 'Thiruvananthapuram' means the seat of the sacred snake-god Ananthan, on whom Vishnu, the God of protection, is believed to be reclining. Once Mahatma Gandhi referred this city as "Ever Green City of India", besides its legislative importance, the district was the formerly ruled by the erstwhile royal family of Travancore and it is identified among travelers for its enthralling beaches, picnic spots and sites of historic significance. Kovalam This world famous beach is a personal pride of Thiruvananthapuram district; it was in the map of beach lovers the early 1930 itself. It is located 13 kms away from Thiruvanathapuram city & it is considered as one of the best bathing bay in the world. Kovalam consists of three neighboring crescent beaches. Light house beach is located on the southernmost is more popular than other two beaches. Kovalam is also considered as the second best beach destination in India after Goa in terms of tourist traffic.

Backwaters of Kerala The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes, lagoons, rivers & canals water network of Kerala. Kerala's life is largely influenced along with these backwaters. Backwaters are the accumulation of Sea water at the sea beach during the to-fro motion of sea-waves in the form of lagoons, estuaries etc. They stretch over the state physique, bestowing paddy fields with good harvests, and provide the whole village with drinking water and other facilities such as fishing and a mode of transportation. Once, these backwaters were acted as a major mode of transportation for rice, coconut & other produce from highlands to nearest ports. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Endless lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty four rivers make up the 900km backwater network of Kerala.

Ladakh is a storehouse of culture and adventure. The Buddhist culture in Ladakh has been inviting travellers for ages from all parts of the world. Fairs and festivals of Ladakh are a perfect mirror to the cultural practices and traditions that carry on in Ladakh. The Hemis Festival of Ladakh is a major crowd puller and holds a lot of significance in terms of culture. The festival, which runs for two days, is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava. The festivities of Hemis take place at the world-famous Hemis Gompa, located at a distance of 45 km from the capital town of Leh.

"I still fondly remember my first visit to Sankampaeng Road. I was so happy and so in spired with everything I saw that I made another 4 trip after that. I like everything about the handicraft factories on Sankampaeng Road : the fact that these skills have been passed down for generatations, the fact that these skills have been passed down for generations, the beauty of silver articles, the natural dyeing of thai silk, the delicate style of celadon ware, the skilful work done on teak wood… and above all, the kindness of the villagers that work in thesw factories. And even if I know that these factories are mostly famous among tourist, I love the fact that one single street gives you the opportunity to discover a total of eight different handicraft techniques.." The arts and crafts of any country are a livings examples of the region's rich past and heritage. With skills that are passes down for generations, the art of Thai crafts is a reflection of Thai people's creativity and ingenuity. Chiang Mai is probably the most well-know city in Thailand where old traditions and cultures still remain to be seen today, and its people have often been note for their gift of the country, they had time to invest in the creative and the beautiful, time to spend on the painstaking detail and the seemingly insignificant.

Bharatpur National Park is a worldwide popular bird sanctuary. A number of travelers, from different locations of the world, come to this majestic place and accumulate unforgettable memories of their life. The foremost attraction of this bird sanctuary lies where hundreds of thousands of birds migrate here because of its lake, which was created in the year 1760. Taking a view of these birds would be a pleasurable experience for any tourist at the park. Furthermore, the travel vacationers can also take pleasure of historical forts and luxury palaces, which are carrying the legacy of prestigious royal era.

Estuary Island, Poovar, Trivandrum, Kerala, India Welcome to Thomas Hotels and Resorts . A group that is providing infinite experiences to different sections of travellers by owning different types of hotels, resorts and villas under different brand names. Estuary Island Resort is a unit of Thomas Hotels & Resorts. Estuary Island, Poovar, Trivandrum, Kerala, India is world class resort located at Poovar, near Trivandrum in the state of Kerala, India. Estuary Island Resort, a beachside heaven where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet to form an exotic land of scenic beauty offers 71 rooms, with a range of accommodation facilities perfect for all kind of visitors. The serene tropical decor of rooms feature all modern amenities. With the best panoramic view of the natural wonder, Estuary, set amidst four-and-a-half tropical acres of swaying coconut groove provides exceptional value and quality in its service and hospitality. Estuary is a resort like no other. The buildings have been designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Throughout the resort, coconut trees and gentle sea breeze thread their way among beautiful landscape; spacious walkways, swimming pool and a floating restaurant distinguish Estuary as a class of its own.

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Throughout Vietnam there are a multitude of outdoor adventure activities to get involved in. You can cycle the length of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, the name given to the many supply routes and trails used by the Viet Cong to deliver arms and supplies to the their troops fighting in the south.  There is rock climbing, kayaking and some outstanding trekking to be enjoyed in the central highlands and in the north of the country around well-known locations such as the former colonial hill station of Dalat in the highlands and the outpost of Sapa in the countries far north. Participating in an Vietnam adventure tour will allow you access to all these activities, give you the opportunity visit and stay in hill tribe villages whilst also including some of the must see attractions and cities to be found throughout the country.  Hanoi is the finest city in Asia right now; it's the place to spend a few days. The place is simply bubbling over as the country starts to realize its commercial and tourist potential. Further south there is the former Imperial capital of Hue and the quaint town of Hoi An, both is worth a few days of any traveller's time.

The Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng road has become a living display of inventiveness, and the elaborate design proof of perseverance in handicrafts. Running for 13 km. to the North of Chiang Mai, the rode is lines with factories and showrooms selling craft goods of all descriptions. Sankampaeng is the most popular destination for tourists to discover the making of Thai handicrafts and to shop for souvenirs; with some knowledge of comparable goods elsewhere, it is possible to negotiate reasonable prices. Each factory specializes in one craft and it is possible to see demonstration's of artisans and craftsmen at work. So don't miss this opportunity of discover the making of Thai Silk, celadon, wood carving, sterling silver, lacquer ware, jewelry, saa paper, umbrellas and much more : jump in a taxi and discover these beautiful skills passed down for generations.