Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Top honeymoon locations in India The Andaman & Nicobar Islands: So you have planned your wedding with perfection and every little thing has been taken care of. But what about your honeymoon? Of course with so many time tested and popular options, you can go to any place. But do you really like to spend perhaps the best periods of your life like others do. Why don't make it different to remember it all your life. If you don't want to follow the rut and are looking for making it perhaps the most memorable event of your life, be selfish and take time off to go to The Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The beauty of the virgin islands has to be seen to be believed and this wonderful yet relatively untapped tourist spot is perhaps the most ideal place for all nature lovers and adventurous kind. So switch off your mobiles and jet set and go to this wonderful yet virgin place for a life time to remember. TOURISM: The place is a paradise and heaven for nature lovers. The clean environment and fresh air, roads, ever green vegetation. The tropical rain forests and waters of Bay of Bengal are the home of a vast collection of plant, animal and marine life. Islands: Andaman is a collection of islands. Jolly Buoy islands located in the Mahatma Gandhi National Park are most popular for its breath taking view of the see vegetation, coral reefs and marine plants and life. Cinque island is famous for swimming, scuba diving, fishing and enjoying the nature at its best. Red skin island, Havelock islands, Baren island, Ross island, Viper island and Chatham island are the other islands which all have a history behind them and are a must see in this amazingly beautiful place. Beaches: Corbyn's Cove Tourism Complex is perhaps one of the most picturesque sea-beaches and is ideal for having a panoramic view of the pristine clean blue water and sun bathing. The Radhnagar Beach and Vijaynagar Beach are real exposures of unpolluted nature at its very best and are a treat to enjoy. Monuments: The Cellular jail in Port blair, made world famous for the hardships faced by freedom fighters who were housed in it is a must visit. The jail with its solitary cells is now a national monument and would take you back to the history of freedom struggle. Museums: The place is endowed with rich museums such as forest museum, naval marine museum, fisheries museum, Zoological Survey of India museum, Anthropological museum, which have a very rich and untouched collection of wild life, see life, aromatic and exotic plants and tribal artifacts. Make it a point to visit these places to have a wonderful time. How to go: Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Calcutta by air. Presently domestic flights are operated by Alliance Air/Indian Airlines and Jet Airways to Port blair, the capital city. If you want to take a sea route than regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Calcutta and Vishakhapatnam and back. There are three to four sailings every month from Calcutta and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is one sailing from Vishakhapatnam in a month. Air distance between Port blair and Chennai is 1335 kms. and between Kolkata and Port blair is 1300 kms. Distance between Vishakhapatnam and Port blair is around 1200 kms. Where to stay: The place offers myriad options ranging from comforts of a 5 star hotel to modest rest houses and Government accommodation. It would be good to do an advance booking especially during seasons. Off seasons discounts are also available during rainy season lasting from June to September. Specialties of the place: The Andamans were shrouded in the mystery for centuries due to its inaccessibility and untapped potential. However those who are looking forward to enjoy the nature at its very best, the islands are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravaganza. The and rich dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere for one and all.

Konkan Train

ABOUT KONKAN TRAIN The train is scheduled in such a way that it travels through the night so that guests get to relax in 5-star comfort and arrive fresh the next morning at the next halt, to explore the destination during the day. Breakfast and dinner will be served on board while lunch will be provided at the destination. Only on the final day will lunch be served on the train adn dinner at the Taj Residency Nasik. Major destinations of the Konkan Railway: Goa: Goa is a tourist's paradise with uninterrupted miles of dazzlingly beautiful beaches- golden stretches against aquamarine expanses. The Calangute and Bega beaches, the Clova Beach, Dona Paula overlooking the Zurai estuary, Vagator, the serene Aguada and the enchanting Palolem , all offer exciting water sports and holiday resorts for visitors. Old Goa: near Panaji, the capital city , has a collection of magnificent churches- the Basilica of Bom Jesus with the miraculously preserved body of St. Francis Xavier; the Se Cathedra ; the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Convent of Santa Monica. Thiruvananthapuram: The capital of Kerala is a charming city with its swaying coconut palms and beautiful beaches. Admire the majestic gopuram of the temple of Shri Padmanabhaswamy- the reigning deitthe majestic gopuram of the temple of Shri Padmanabhaswamy- the reigning deit of the city. The Kaudiyar Palace, residence of the former maharaja; the Napier Museum and the Chitra Art Gallery, add interest toyour visit. The beautifully carved Padmanabhapuram Palace is not far away and is enroute to Kanyakumari. The delightful beach at Kovalam entices you with its exquisite white sands. The green fringe of palms sway with the soft breeze and the azure blue waters of the bay invite you to go for a swim in the sea.

Kerala Honeymoon Tour

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days Places Covered: Trivandrum - Cochin - Vaikam - Kumarkom - Veeyapuram - Kayamkulam Day 1: Trivandrum Arrival Trivandrum - On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon - city tour. Day 2: Cochin Morning - drive to Cochin. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon - city tour of Cochin Day 3: Vaikam - Kumarkom Morning drive to Vaikam and back water trip to Kumarkom. Ovenight in Houseboat. Day 4: Veeyapuram Backwaters trip upto Veeyapuram - Overnight stay in Houseboat. Day 5: Kayamkulam Backwater trip to Kayamkulam- Stay overnight in Hotel. Day 6: Kayamkulam - Cochin Mornign drive to Cochin - on arrival check in at hotel . Day 7: Trivandrum Transfer to internationa airport in Trivandrum for flight to Home Highlights of the tour: Vaikam , back water trip to Kumarkom , Veeyapuram, Backwater trip to Kayamkulam.