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Thursday, December 11th, 2008
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| It is uncanny, how similar terrorism and tourism sound (homophones).
But off course, each has a completely opposite impact on us.
Terrorism makes you stay in home. Tourism takes you out of home.
Terrorism breaks bonds. Tourism strengthens bonds.
Terrorism is about fear. Tourism is about leisure.
Terrorism depresses. Tourism refreshes.
Terrorism gives nightmares. Tourism gives special memories.
Terrorists break in. Tourists break free.
Terrorism ends life. Tourism is about new beginnings in life.
Let’s not do what ‘they’ want us to do.
Let’s move on.
Let’s keep exploring. Keep discovering.
And let’s remember Rabindranath Tagore’s famous words…
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls;
Where words come out from the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is led forward by Thee to ever-widening thought and action - Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake. |
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Tags: leisure, terrorism, tourism, Travel
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Saturday, December 6th, 2008
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| Our regular customers and the thousands of new customers who visit us everyday know that Yatra.com is the one place where you will find the best and lowest fares. This is especially true for international travel, where our tie-up with the world’s leading airlines makes it possible for us to offer you the best fare deals on travel originating from India.
That is the Yatra Fair Price Promise - to make sure that you get the best fair possible for any outbound travel from India.
You already know we have the lowest fares for international travel. Next time you are travelling abroad, just search for flights to your destination (remember you can find the best fare using our Airfare Calendar to find the cheapest fares for a given range of dates).
After you have booked your ticket, you happen to find a fare for the same date, same destination, same airline, and same class, that is cheaper, send us the details (along with your Yatra Reference Number) and we will refund the difference to you. |
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Tags: International Airfares, International Flights, International Tickets
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
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| The cold winds have finally arrived, bringing with them the start of the winter season. Its time to take out your jumpers, snuggle down cosily in blankets, and enjoy eating savories that make winter a delight. But, why not make this winter different from the rest – plan a vacation, a weekend break or a break that extends a whole week or more? |
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India, being a land of contrasts, has countless vacation options to choose from – right from sizzling Goa to the cultural delights of Kerala to the snow-lovers abode - Shimla.
Take your love for winters one step further and head to the hill stations such as Shimla and Manali. Watch the snow flakes swirl around you as it descends |
| from the heavens. Step out of your hotel and savor the breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountain slopes - a picture perfect postcard indeed! Head to the skating rinks or ski down the slopes. |
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For those who wish to take a break from the cold dismal days, bring the sunshine into your life with a vacation to Goa or Kerala. Bask in the warm sunshine as you lounge on the sun-kissed Goa beaches, experience the thrill of water sports and revel in its ‘never-ending party culture’. Drift lazily through the backwaters in a kettuvallam, partake in the Cochi Carnival and cheer on the racers of the Indira Gandhi Boat Race. |
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| There is something for everyone, especially in December, when hotels and resorts across India offer vacationers a chance to let go of their busy schedules and indulge themselves with special Christmas and New Year packages. |
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Tags: vacation, weekend break, winter
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
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| November is here and so is the Pushkar Fair – a much awaited event that draws villagers from all over Rajasthan and visitors from around the world to the picturesque town of Pushkar. Nestled on the shores of Pushkar Lake and bound by hills on three sides and the undulating sand dunes on the fourth, Pushkar is the perfect backdrop for this beautifully colorful annual fair.
Held for five days from Kartik Shukla Ekadashi till Kartik Purnima (between the end of October & early Novermber) , this five day festival is an important event in the lives of hundreds of Rajasthanis who dress in their finest and bedeck their cattle in a riot of colors to be a part of this event. You can join in the color and gaiety of this fair and enjoy: |
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Camel Fair : Pushkar Fair is synonymous with the largest camel fair in the world. Bells jingle and jewelry twinkles as thousands of bedecked camels strut across the fair grounds – be it as racers in the camel races or participants in the camel beauty contest. A hilarious event is the competition in which the camel which seats the most people walks away with the prize, leaving behind |
| the many people sprawled in the dust after having fallen off a camel’s back. Musical chairs for camels are also held. As part of the cattle fair, hundreds of camels, horses, cows, goats and sheep are decorated, shown off and sold throughout these five days. |
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Shopping:Browse through the local artifacts on display at the many stalls lining the fair grounds. Buy saddles and straps for your camel and bedeck it with decorative strings. Browse through the stalls for the perfect piece of beaded and silver jewelry that matches your newly bought printed and patchwork garment. To end it all, get a tattoo made. |
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Entertainment: As the day melts into dusk, music reverberates in the air and traditional dances performances enchant the audience. In the backdrop, Pushkar Lake comes alive with hundreds of lamps lit on pattals (leaves entwined together to form plates) set afloat. |
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Tags: Camel Fair, Entertainment, Pushkar Lake, Shopping, Traditional dances
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
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| In the past few decades, Singapore has become one of the hottest vacation destinations in the world. This amazing country has it all – the glitz and glamour of a sophisticated megapolis, tranquil environ of national parks, cultural and ethnic experiences of exotic Asia, pubs and discotheques for party lovers, and stress-busters ranging from theme parks to spas. While there is much to see and enjoy, as the holiday experts our top picks are: |
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Sentosa: A beach bum’s paradise, food heaven, nature lover’s delight, romantic getaway – there is no one way to describe Sentosa. It is a 390-hectare paradise filled with multiple and varied recreational possibilities.Experience the peace of being surrounded by nature’s creations as you enjoy a walk through a rain forest or encounter over 2,500 butterflies at the |
| Butterfly Park. Step back into 14th century Singapore at Images of Singapore; come back to the present to revel in fun and enjoyment at Imbiah Lookout, which houses several fun-filled family-friendly attractions including the Sentosa Luge & Skyride, the Merlion, Sentosa 4D Magix and CineBlast – the only experiential cinema ride in Asia. Party the night away at the nightclubs, sample cuisine from all over Asia, soak up the sun and fun at the sun-kissed beaches and indulge in an exotic spa experience. |
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Historical and Architectural landmarks: Mention ‘Singapore’ and the first vision that comes to the mind of travel enthusiasts is that of the Merlion. Designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board, the Merlion has become synonymous with a holiday in Singapore and no holiday is complete without a visit to this unique creation. |
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Theme Parks and Recreation: Thrill at Singapore is not limited to just spine-tingling rides in amusement parks and water rides. Take on the role of a monkey though with all safety precautions and swing from tree to tree at Forest Adventure; experience the thrill of being launched 60meters into the air at a speed of 200 kilometer per hour at G-MAX Reverse Bungy; and take-in the breathtaking vistas of Singapore from Singapore Flyer. |
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Cultural extravaganza: Singapore is a potpourri of cultures with migrants from India, China and Malaysia forming a major part of its populace. Their numbers are such that they have separate communities such as Little India, Chinatown, Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam. A visit to these are an eye-opener to the vibrant colors of these cultures which co-exist besides Singapore’s own culture. |
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Shopper’s paradise: Where there is culture there is no dearth of shopping opportunities for holiday souvenirs especially if you are looking for a memorabilia of a cultural kind. Singapore proves this and takes the joy of loosening your purse strings one step further by bringing together the cultures and artifacts of different countries in one land. Shop fro artifacts from India, China |
| and Malaysia in the ethnic quarters, go the western way to Orchard Road where several malls line up to entertain the shopper in you with charming boutiques, antique shops, large department stores and much |
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