Experiance A Luxury Trip in India

India has got a number of Luxury Accommodation, known for its world class facilities. Since India has been ruled by Many Dynasties, everyone has left behind a marvelous and yet luxurious Palace to see and Enjoy the true Luxury and Royal Stay. Many among them are as old as 200 years. Most of the Royal families who still alive had turned their Palaces or Forts in the Hotels known as Heritage hotels.

Rajasthan has most number of Heritage hotels in India. If you come to Rajsthan and want to enjoy the Royal living like a king, you must stay in a Palace hotel. A list of many place turned hotels can be found on http://www.rajasthantoursonline.com To know more about Rajasthan Travel visit this site.

Indian Embassies in United States of America (USA)

1. United States of America
   Embassy of India, Washington DC
   2107, Massachusetts Ave. NW,
   Washington DC 20008, USA.
   Telephone:  00-1-202-9397000
   Fax: 00-1-202-2654351
   Email: indemwash@indiagov.org
   Web  : www.indianembassy.org
   
   Ambassador Ms. Meera Shankar
   Deputy Chief of Mission Arun K. Singh
   
2. United States of America
   Consulate General of India, Chicago
   455 North City Front Plaza Drive,
   [NBC Tower], Suite No 850,
   Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.
   Telephone:  00-1-312-5950405 to 0410; 5950554
   Fax: 00-1-312-5950416 (CG s office); 5950417 (Chancery)
   Email: cci@indianconsulate.com (Pol & Com)
              hoc@indianconsulate.com (HOC)
              pic@indianconsulate.com (Consul Consular)
              vc@indianconsulate.com (VC Consular)
              admin@indianconsulate.com (Admn)
              com@indianconsulate.com (Commerce)
              cg@indianconsulate.com (CG)
   Web  : www.indianconsulate.com
   
   Consul General Ashok Kumar Attri
   Consul R.K. Kapil
   
3. United States of America
   Consulate General of India, New York
   3 East, 64th Street,
   New York, NY 10065, USA.
   Telephone:  00-1-212-7740600, 7740699
   Fax: 00-1-212-8613788 (General); 5709581 (Consular)
   Email: cg@indiacgny.org (CG)
              dcg@indiacgny.org (Dy. CG)
              hoc@indiacgny.org (HOC)
              edu@indiacgny.org (Education)
              passport@indiacgny.org (Passport)
              visa@indiacgny.org (Visa)
   Web  : www.indiacgny.org
   
   Consul General Prabhu Dayal
   Deputy Consul General A.M. Gondane
   
4. United States of America
   Consulate General of India, San Francisco
   540, Arguello Boulevard,
   San Francisco, CA 94118, USA.
   Telephone:  00-1-415-6680683, 6680662; 6327562 (After office hours)
   Fax: 00-1-415-6682073 (Chancery); 6689764 (Consular)
   Email: info@cgisf.org (General)
              dcg@cgisf.org (Dy. Consul General)
   Web  : http://www.cgisf.org
   
   Consul General Ms. Susmita G. Thomas
   Deputy Consul General P.P. Sircar
   
5. United States of America
   Consulate General of India, Houston
   1990 Post Oak Boulevard,
   Suit # 600, Houston, Texas-77056,
   USA.
   Telephone:  00-1-713-6262148, 6262149
   Fax: 00-1-713-6262450 (CG s office) ; 6262034 (Consular
   Email: cgi-hou@swbell.net (General)
              consulgenhouston@swbell.net (CG)
              consulcgihouston@swbell.net (Consul)
   Web  : www.cgihouston.org
   
   Consul General Sanjiv Arora
   Consul D.K. Sharma

Indian Embassies in United Kingdom (UK)

 Indian Embassies in United Kingdom (UK)

1. High Commission of India, London
   India House, Aldwych,
   London WC2B 4NA,
   United Kingdom.
   Telephone:  00-44-20-78368484, 76323123 (After office hours)
   Fax: 00-44-20-78364331
   Email: hoc.london@mea.gov.in (General & HOC)
              hc.office@hcilondon.in (High Commissioner)
              dhc.office@hcilondon.in (Dy. High Commissioner)
   Web  : www.hcilondon.in
   
   High Commissioner Shiv Shankar Mukherjee
   Deputy High Commissioner Asoke Mukerji
   
2. United Kingdom
   Consulate General of India, Birmingham
   20, Augusta Street,
   Jewellery Quarters, Hockley,
   Birmingham B18 6JL,
   United Kingdom.
   Telephone:  00-44-121-2122782, 2123217 (After office hours and on holidays)
   Fax: 00-44-121-2123404 (CG); 2122786 (General)
   Email: cg.birmingham@mea.gov.in (CG)
              hoc.birmingham@mea.gov.in (Consul & HOC)
              com@cgibir.fsnet.co.uk (Commerce)
              cons_cgibir@fsmail.net (Consular)
              visa_cgibir@fsmail.net (Visa)
              oci.cgibir@yahoo.co.uk (OCI Matters)
              admin-cgibir@fsmail.net (Admn.)
   Web  : www.cgibirmingham.org
   
   Consul General Ms. Jordana Diengdoh Pavel
   Consul & HOC V.V. Narayanan
   
3. United Kingdom
   Consulate General of India, Edinburgh
   17 Rutland Square,
   Edinburgh EH1 2BB, Scotland,
   United Kingdom.
   Telephone:  00-44-131-2292144
   Fax: 00-44-131-2292155; 2219712 (CG)
   Email: indianconsulate@btconnect.com (General)
              cgindia@btconnect.com (CG)
              indianconsul@btconnect.com (Consul & HOC)
   Web  : www.cgiedinburgh.org
   
   Consul General Ramesh Chander
   Consul & HOC S.N. Srinivasan
   
4. United Kingdom
   Honorary Consulate of India, Belfast
   Andras House Group, 60 Great
   Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB,
   (Northern Ireland), UK. [*Under
   High Commission of India, London].
   Telephone:  00-44-28-90878787
   Fax: 00-44-28-90878797
   
   Honorary Consul* Dr. Diljit S. Rana

Source: http://meaindia.nic.in/onmouse/mission.htm

10 Tips for Safe Travel in India

Traveling in India is an experience that live for life. India Tourism Industry has marked a big growth in the last few years. Every year the country receives more than the million tourists. It has developed an efficient tourists infrastructure, the only thing you need is the perfect scheduling, planning, budgeting and reviewing some safety travel tips to make your dream journey really a wonderful experience. India is an unique blend of modernization and age old traditions. So, if you have booked and embarking on India tour, than you must gather some travel tips before stepping here. 

• Double-check your travel documents and always keep supplementary copies of your passport details, insurance policy, visas, credit card numbers and traveler's checks with you.
• Keep mineral water handy. Clean drinking water is not easily available everywhere and the tropical Indian climate may leave you parched and thirsty.
• Keep some ready cash in your purse, including foreign currency and Indian rupees. It is not easy to find credit or debit card machines in smaller towns. But you must be careful not to keep a large amount with you, as this will only attract attention of unwanted elements.
• Toiletries such as hand sanitizers, water purification tablets, bath salts, mosquito repellents, and sunscreens are a must during India tours.
• Avoid wearing anything that contains metal when traveling through the security checkpoint. Things such as clothing, jewelry, or other accessories that contain metal should be avoided.
• Be familiarized yourself with the destination. Find out its culture, food, laws, and mostly avoid known dangers.
• Consult your doctor before you bring medications or fill prescriptions. Carry a letter from your physician if necessary. Always put your medications in your carry-on bag for easy access.
• Never disclose any important personal matters and travel plans to any stranger while holidaying in India.
• Apart from hotel's bell staff , don't hand over your luggage to any other person. Always collect receipt for stored luggage. Never leave your luggage unattended at the airports, railway stations, taxi stands and bus stands.
• Avoid using short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit streets. Always try to travel in company of others.

 Have a happy Hoilday in India

India Tour - Reasons Why People Choose to travel to India

Welcome to India, one of the most important tourist destinations of the world. Tourists from all over the world visit this country not without reasons. The reason for tourist preferring this place is that this place fulfils most of the desires of all types of tourists.

• There are snow-caped mountains peaks.
• Glowing deserts surrounded by the vast expanse of sand.
• Pleasing locations.
• Splendid forts and palaces.
• Beautiful lakes.
• Prosperous culture & heritage.
• Sandy Beaches.
• Wilder than the Wildest Wildlife

The Reasons are countless and one forget everything except the joy and excitement of India while on India tours. The various cultures, customs, traditions as well as regional geographical locations with beautiful hill stations, attractive forts and palaces and unique distinct locations inspires people to come to the Land of India.

That is why India is also referred to as  Incredible India. There are lots of fascinating destinations which are among top positions of horizon of world tourism. Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Kashmir, Shimla, Manali, Ooty, Munnar, New Delhi, Uttaranhal, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai, Mysore, Bangalore, etc are well known tourism destinations of India.

Ayurvedic Treatments in Kerala - Everyone Can Enjoy

Kerala is a land of luster and beauty spread across its vast area. It is rightly named as God's Own Country. Kerala is embellished with tranquil backwaters, tempting beaches and lush green coconut groves. Each year hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to explore the serene beauty of this southern Indian state.

Kerala Ayurveda has becoming a huge selling point for Kerala tourism industry. State is promoting Kerala Ayurveda tourism as a part of medical tourism to the world. Today popularity of Kerala Ayurvedic treatment has gained such a momentum that tourist from across the world come to Kerala to rejuvenate and for therapeutic treatment.

Kerala is the only place in India where Ayurveda is practice in the ancient manner. Ayurvedic treatments and rejuvenation therapies are natural way to refresh you, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and to regain resistance and good health. Most of the Ayurvedic therapies help to strengthening the immune system, preventing and curing diseases without any side effects.

So if you are planing to embark on Kerala Tour, must include Ayurveda treatment in your to do list while on traveling. Kerala Ayurveda provides number of treatments ranging from de-stressing, anti-ageing, weight loss joint pains and general rejuvenation.

Pushkar Fair 2009 - The Biggest Camel Fair is About to Come

Pushkar, the holy city situated in the Eastern part of Rajasthan enjoys immense popularity worldwide for its temple dedicated to God Brahma, Pushkar Lake and colorful fairs. Tourists from all over the world come to this place to get a feel of the religious atmosphere of the place. This place, situated in the foothills of Aravalli ranges is also a picturesque paradise that offers a breathtaking scenic beauty.

Pushkar Fair is a rare combination of religious fervour and cultural vibrancy in Rajasthan. It is the best time when you can interact with tribal folks and understand their culture. The fair is organized in the holy town of Pushkar located about 13 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake. all your assumptions will prove to be wrong when you come across the splendor of Rajasthan and its unique fair, the Pushkar Fair. The enchantment of Pushkar fair of Rajasthan cannot be compared with any other festivals in India. The drowsy tiny parish, Pushkar in Rajasthan becomes alive with a mutiny of colors and energetic burst of activity at the time of the fair.

This Fair is an ideal shopping destination if you wish to buy beautiful Rajasthani handicrafts and local artifacts. From colorful turbans and ghagaras to local jewelry, you can pick up almost everything here at reasonable rates. You can also shop for woolen textiles and garments from the shops and markets. Food lovers can have a taste of mouth watering local and Indian delicacies in the fair. You will enjoy various Rajasthani snacks and refreshing beverages that are served in the food joints in the fair.

The Pushkar Fair is about to happen between 25 Oct - 2 Nov, 2009. Pushkar camel fair is a majestic occurrence in which Lakhs of people participates and millions of exhibitors come to enjoy in delight from all over the world. Pushkar Fair is the largest cattle fair in the country; especially meant for enjoyment and merry-making. The small town of Pushkar colorizes with cultural phenomenon when vibrantly clothed devotees, musicians, tumblers, folk dancers, dealers, humorists, sadhus and visitors arrive at the fair.

This Fair is a blend of culture and heritage. A tour to the fair will surely provide you quality enjoyment. If you want to enjoy the life during Pushkar Fair, here is an option for you contact TNS Travels (My recommendation) and they can arrange a private and luxury Pushkar Fair Tour just tailored for you.