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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Dooars Package Tour Review - Denzong Leisure
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Reviewed by : Ms. Tanushree Sharma on January 22
Excellent Dooars Package Tour - Agency Denzong Leisure
Our Dooars Tour with Denzong Leisure was an excellent one.
The Reserve Gorumara Resort we stayed was awesome. Excellent Food Quality.
During Gorumara Jeep Safari we saw a big elephant herd, innumerable peacock,
hornbill and 4 bison in a group. Enjoyed the whole trip to Samsing, Jhalong
& Bindu. In Short it was an excellent Dooars Trip
Rating: 5*****
Reviewed by : Tamaresh Bhattacharjee | Tollygung
Our Dooars Tours was completed with ultimate happiness. We
booked the Dooars Package Tour from Denzong Leisure. We were timely picked up
from NJP and reached Lataguri at proper time. The driver was cooperative. In
fact any trip can be flawless if the drivers are friendly and helpful. Our
Gorumara Jeep safari was awesome. Though we could not see many animals, the
entire journey was thrilling. I would suggest wearing musk during jungle tour
because the mud road inside jungle is dusty. Our visit to Samsing, Jhalong,
Bindu was a scenic journey through out serpentine hilly road. We found Samsing
and Jhalong most beautiful. All arrangements from Denzong was perfect from car,
resort, food, driver to arrangements of bonfire in the resort, everything was
fine. Wish to travel again with Denzong in near future.
Rating: 5*****
Reviewed by : Mr. Anthony | Mumbai
I am from Mumbai. I book a Darjeeling package with Denzong
Leisure. They offered me to spend a night in Dooars while returning from
Darjeeling and I accepted it. Oh my God! What a place. Darjeeling was awesome,
but I found it a bit overfills and foggy. On the contrary Dooars is very vivid,
tranquil, refreshing green and diversified. Definitely I would regret for not
accepting Denzong’s offer. Thank you Denzong. I will certainly book my next
Dooars Package Tour from you.
Rating: 5*****
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
How you can reach Sundarban - Meilleur Holidays
How you can reach Sundarban for Sundarban Package Tour from Kolkata
By Air: There is not any home base airport in Sundarban. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata which is just 112 km or 2.30 hrs drive. After deboarding from the flight, tourists need to go to Canning / Basanti / Gosaba or any of the starting points to hire motor launches to reach the core area of Sundarban. If any guest opted for Sundarban Package Tour, the tour operator generally takes care of the whole process i.e. picking up from Airport and then transfers them to any launching ground. The pick-up and drop are done by SUVs or Tempo Traveller or Luxury Coaches, depending upon the group size.
By Rail: Sundarban National Park is well connected by Rail route also. The nearest rail station located near Sunderban is Canning. It is almost 57 km or 1.30 hrs train journey from Kolkata. Every day a bunch of trains runs from Sealdah station to Canning by almost 1-hour interval. It is all EMU coaches with 9 or 12 boogie with nominal comfort. There is no express or luxury sort of train between these two destinations. Heavy rush in this rail route is a common scenario and the journey can be hectic also. Mainly the Sundarban Tour Operators, who frequently organize Sundarban Group Departure Package Tour opt for this route and generally depart in the early morning when passenger rush is minimal.
By Road: Sundarban is mainly visited by roads. There are generally two roadways for Sundarban Tour Package. First one from Kolkata to Sonakhali by Basanti State Expressway. The journey through this road is pleasant and numerous water bodies on both sides for prawn cultivation can be seen. Another way is through Baruipur – Canning State Highway. This road is a straight drive and almost 25 km less than Kolkata – Basanti highway. Many Sundarban Package Tour Operators now a day’s prefer this route as Kolkata – Basanti highway is under major construction. But heavy traffic near Baruipur can be experienced. Both the roads meet near Sonakhali before being divided again in Mother Teresa Junction. From here one road heads towards Godkhali and the other one towards Jharkhali. In terms of safety and comfort, a road journey is best as you can opt for AC transfers and get enough options for a tea break in the middle of your journey.
WaterWay: If you want to add some extra spices to your Sundarban Tour Cuisine, the riverine cruise is the best option. To reach Sundarban, motor launches can be hired at a gentle price. These launch services are available from Namkhana, Sagar Island, Sajnekhali, Sonakhali and Raidighi. Even from Kolkata Babughat or from any river side jetty along the Hooghly River, motorboat or Motor launch can depart for Sundarban Package Tour. There is a Vivada luxury cruise service in Sundarban from Princep Ghat of Kolkata. The MV Paramhamsa, a four-decked cruise with all modern facilities & amenities will take you through the winding rivers and creeks of Sunderban, giving you the chance to explore nature amidst unlimited onboard luxuries. The world-class onboard service with experienced chefs takes care of your appetite with mouth-watering dishes including freshly caught fish, prawn, lobsters, crabs, and other special sea foods from all corners of the world.
How to reach Dooars for Dooars Package Tour
By Rail - Dooars is very much well connected with rail network from all directions. If you want to travel Dooars with proximity of interesting places like Gorumara National Park, Murti River, Samsing, Jhalong or Bindu – the best entry point will be by rail and the nearest station will be the New Mal Junction. It is almost 30km & 40mins drive from New Mal Junction to Lataguri where several quality hotels and resorts are situated. Everyday Kanchan Kanya Express leaves Sealdah Station at 8.30hrs and reaches Alipurduar Junction at 12.10hrs next day. On the way it gives a halt at New Mal Junction at 9.05hrs. Believe me, if you want to enjoy nature at its full extent, book your Dooars Package Tour through this rail route. It will be a spectacular journey through lush green forests, innumerable small streams and endless tea plantations – it’s amazing.If you want to enter Dooars from Jaldapara or Buxa sector, then it is advisable to get down at Hasimara / Birpara / Madarihat Station. In fact Madarihat Station is only 7km from Jaldapara Sanctuary and it is almost 20km from Birpara or Hasimara Station.
Anyone can opt to get entry in Dooars from New Jalpaiguri Station also. There are several trains that depart from Sealdah Station for NJP like Darjeeling Mail, Padatik Express, Testa Torsa Express, Uttar Banga Express, Kanchankanya Express, Kanchanjanga Express. After reaching NJP, you can hire taxi or cab or any comfortable SUV of your choice to reach Dooars. If you want to avail any Dooars Package Tour or want to Travel Dooars, try to get there by rail route as it is convenient and time saving also.
By Road - Dooars is a straight way from Kolkata via NH34. It is almost 560km and 12 hours drive from Kolkata to Siliguri. Everyday several busses of private transport company leaves for Siliguri from Esplanade with AC Volvo or Rocket variant. Anyone can avail government bus service also like NBSTC (North Bengal State Transport Corporation) and Bus services of Bhutan Government. This bus route generally travels through Krishnanagar – Berhampore – Pakur – English Bazar – Kishanganj – Siliguri. It’s a comfortable over night journey and cost effective too. So if you are opting for a Dooars Tours or Dooars Package Tour, a road trip can be best choice.
By Air - Bagdogra is the sole commercial airport in the Dooars region. It is the gateway to the hill station town like Darjeeling, Kurseong, Mirik, Kalimpong and states of Sikkim. This airport is a major stop over with the flights connecting from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Guwahati. It is 16 km from the town of Siliguri and well connected by bus and taxi service. Due to limited international operations, Bugdogra is having a great influx of foreign travellers also. Bagdogra has regular helicopter service to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Recently Bagdogra Airport has been upgraded with night landing facility resulting great movement of travellers & tourists. For travellers, availing Dooars Package Tour or want to visit North Bengal or Sikkim or North East States, opting for air travel will be wise decision.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Sightseeing during Dooars Package Tour
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ZURANTI is a wonderful spot and an upcoming tourist destination of Dooars that you can find during your Dooars Package Tour. It is famous for its tea garden and scenic beauty. After gliding through lush green tea gardens and ascended a small hillock you will find a beautiful heritage bungalow at the top. It was the 135-year-old Director’s Bungalow, leased out by the ZURRANTEE TEA EASTATE to encourage “tea tourism”. Tea Tourism is flashing here in a rapid speed.
In the other hand after crossing the Khunia More and Chapramari Wild Life Sanctuaries which is also under Gorumara National Park travelers has the option to visit sum of the most spectacular spots which also comes under this Gorumara sightseeing travel sector. Though administratively sum of this spots comes under Darjeeling district but in terms of exploring these hidden gems it is better to visit these spots while any traveler is planning his central Dooars Tour or Dooars Package Tour. In this route travelers can explore Jhalong, Bindu, Tode, Paren, Jaldhaka, Rongo etc.
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JHALONG is an offbeat popular tourist destination in the state of West Bengal in Gorumara sightseeing travel sector. It is another lesser-trodden offbeat wonder of Dooars in the Himalayan foothills and is situated on the bank of river Jaldhaka on the way to Binfu from Lataguri. The place is increasingly becoming popular among adventure enthusiasts and those who are interested in nature vacations during there Dooars Tour Package. As this place is situated along the foothills of the Himalayas and there are numerous activities that any traveler can get engaged in.
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BINDU is about 57 km. from the Chalsa. Bindu is the last village of West Bengal in Indo-Bhutan border. This is located on the bank of river Jaldhaka. Journey to Bindu through Chapramari Forest is an awful experience. Bindu offers several short treks in the lower Kalimpong hills. Travelers can also visit the hydro electric power station. One can get a good view of the countryside from the dam and this is a must see place while visiting the region or availing a Dooara Package Tour. This spot is just the paradise for the trekkers. The most popular one starts from Todey to Tangta and leads towards Nerora Valley National Park. There are a few picnic spots that are situated in and around the Bindu. The other main attraction near Bindu is Godak Village which is a small scenic village famous for its cardamom plantation.
Friday, December 4, 2015
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK YOUR DOOARS TOUR PACKAGE
The best time to book your Dooars Package Tour is between September to March. As the monsoon gets over, Dooars unvail herself with its best beauty. A refreshing pleasant weather prevail in Dooars during this time and traveller can have spectacular view of migratory birds as well as wild elephants, bison, leopard, barking deer, rhino etc during their Dooars Jungle Safari. However March and April, when new grass is growing, wild habitats are often seen in human proximity. Due to this a large influx of tourist in Dooars can be seen then.
Dooars is always avoidable in Monsoon or Rainy Season. From 15th June to 15th September forests remain closed due to breeding season of wild animals. But if you want to avoid the huge rush of tourists, plan your Dooars Tour Package in Monsoon. You will find Mother Nature in its superb shades of green like never before. If you love green, pay a visit Dooars at this time. More over many hotels and resorts owner offer lucrative Monsoon special discount which is very cheap also.
So if you are not very much interested in roaming around, just couch in your hotel room or resort, relax with the best sounds of the incessant rain, enjoy Mother Nature at its best with a cup of coffee or your drinks - It's amazing!
WATCH TOWERS OF GORUMARA NATIONAL
PARK
Gorumara
national park has 5 watch towers from which travellers can enjoy the interior
of this highly diversified national park and its wild life during their Dooars Package Tour. these watch towers
are named as (a) Jatraprasad (b) Chapramari,(c) Chandrachur (khunia) (d) Chukchuki
and the newly (e) Medhla. These five towers are located in almost 5 corners of
the Gorumara National Park. Besides these five watch towers there is another
option open to the travellers to explore the inside of the Gorumara National Park
and that is by Gorumara Jeep Safari.
In this safari travellers are taken in jeep to the most interior of the Park.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
WELCOME TO MALDIVES - A PARADISE ON EARTH
Planning where to jet off for your honeymoon tour? Don’t
think twice. Grab our Maldives Honeymoon Tour and set your foot print in this
paradise on earth that will make you awe with all its treasures and grandeur.
This paradise are surrounded by manifold of shallow lagoons,
radiant coral reefs with dazzling white sandy beaches and plenty of fish of
bright colors, making this tropical destination, unique in the world. Staying
any part of this island will make you feel in heaven. Just forget everything and
get soaked in the calm, crystal clear blur water, get warmth in tropical
temperature that will rejuvenate your soul and mind. Indeed being at Maldives
means being relaxed.
BEST TIME TO BOOK YOUR MALDIVES PACKAGE TOUR :
If you want to enjoy the beauty of Maldives with your dear
ones under clear blue sky, dazzling sunlight and gentle seas for kayaking and snorkeling, book our Maldives Honeymoon Packages from India between mid of
December to April. However this is the high season also and resorts are fully booked
and prices are higher than the rest of the year. Between Christmas and New Year
Maldives are thronged with travelers, honeymoon couples and holiday makers.
Affording a resort at this may effect on your pocket.
Between May and November, with relatively abundant rainfall
is considered as low season and travelling can be pocket friendly due to cheap
hotels rates. Though it is rainy season in Maldives, it does not rain incessant
at all. The temperatures are relatively high, the sun is dazzling and weather
is worth to enjoy.
THINGS TO DO DURING MALDIVES HONEYMOON PACKAGES FROM INDIA :
Snorkelling: Snorkelling in Maldives does not require you to
posses any specific qualification. Snorkelling is perfect for exploring the
house reefs of resort at a leisurely pace, however many dive centres provide
boat trips to different spots of the Maldives islands if you want to see and
explore different sites. Many resorts offer dive and surf package including
snorkelling also which you can avail during your Maldives Honeymoon Tour.
Surfing : Maldives boasts of a number of good surfing spots
which includes the famous "Pasta Point”, " Honkeys",
"Sultans" "Jailbreaks" etc found in the North-Male Atoll
and "Shanqri-la”, "Zubair's”, “Kottey" ete found In the Addu
Atoll (Southernmost) as well as spots like "Tiger Stripes",
"Love Charms" etc found in Huvadhoo atoll. Thaa and Laamu Atoll are
also home to good surf spots. If you wish to explore a wide range of surf
breaks, we suggest that you book a surf package from a liveaboard instead of
general Maldives Honeymoon Packages from India. However, If you wish to stay in
a resort and want to catch a good wave, resorts such as "Chaaya Island
Dhonveli Resort" (home to Pasta Point) and "Hudhuranfushi Island
Resort" among others are perfect destinations. Surfinq season begins in
May and ends in December.
Water Sports : Para-sailing, Jet-skiing, wake-boarding,
water-skiing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, wind-surfing, kite surfing, etc are
all fun-filled water based activities to indulge in at your selected resorts
during your most awaited Maldives Honeymoon Tour. Many resorts have water
sports centers with professional instructors and guides that also offer courses
of different levels for water sports requiring skill and ability such as wind
surfing and water boarding.
Diving: The Maldives is renowned the world over as one of
the top dive destination in the world. The country is the home to over a
thousand beautiful reefs boasting of an abundant and diverse range of marine
life, flora and fauna. Almost all of the resorts have PADI certified dive
centres housing experienced PADI instructors and PADI dive masters that will
cater to all your scuba diving requirements during your Maldives Package Tour.
Famous dive spots include "Mushimasmingili Thila" (Fish Head). Maaya
Thila (Once voted as the best night diving spot in the world), "Lankan
Manta Point", "Banana Reef", "Maldives Victory",
"Maalhos Thila" etc
Whale Submarine: The whale submarine is capable of carrying
a maximum of 50 passengers and reaching depths up to 150 metres though it
normally goes and stays at depths between 10m - 40m as this is the range in
which coral growth and fish life are abundant. The whale submarine operates
from the capital Male' and is docked near to the capital. Booking can be made
directly from their office located In Male' or from your selected resort.
Photo Flight: These are aerial flights presenting you the
best opportunity to gaze over the islands from above by sea plane. Some
selected resorts organize group photo flights and private flights upon request.
You could also book your own photo flight by contacting either offices of the
sea plane carriers "Trans Maldivian Airways" or "Maldrvian Air
Taxi”. I bet, this would be your most exciting experience during your Maldives
Honeymoon Packages from India.
Big Game Fishing: Maldivian resorts as well as private
charter operations offer big-game fishing trips. Adrenaline Junkies can savour
that feeling of hooking a large yellow-fin tuna, wahoo, marlin or a majestic
sail-fish on such trips. There are no local laws that stipulate the mandatory
release of big-game fish after catching and often the catch are taken back to
the resort for a Maldivian style BBQ.
Night Fishing: Night fishing is a much more leisurely affair
than big-game fishing during your Maldives package tour. Almost all of the
resorts offer regular night-fishing trips or you could even book a trip from a
private charter operation. Red snappers (locally known as the tastiest reef
fish around), groupers, grunts etc are worthy and formidable catches. Do
remember to release endangered species such as sharks if caught.
Excursions (Island Hopping): An Island hopping excursion
lets you visit a set number of inhabited Islands or resorts in a day for
general exploratory purposes. Mostly package combinations of visiting one
inhabited island, one uninhabited island and one resort per day-trip are
offered by resorts. However, you could request a change in the itinerary from
the resort to customise the excursion as per your preferences during your
Maldives Honeymoon Tour. Some excursions are also specific to visiting the
capital Male' for spending the day. Excursion packages Include BBQ lunches on
the beach, fishing etc.
MALDIVES LIFESTYLE :
The traditional Maldivian family consisted of a patriarch
who earned a living primarily by fishing, carpentry, seamanship, toddy tapping.
Boat-building are also traditional professions some men pursued. The woman
normally stayed at home and took care of the children and other household
duties. She is also responsible for activities like drying the fish and smoking
the fish for commercial use. Some women also engaged in activities like mat
weaving and making coir rope. All of their life style and activities you can
experience from your Maldives Honeymoon Packages.
However after the 1970's which ushered in a new era of rapid
modernisation, urbanisation, industrialisation and the growth of tourism had
brought about significant changes to the lifestyle and professions of the
locals. Most Maldivian people now pursue modern professions in both the private
sector and public sector. Employment In the construction industry, tourism
industry and the service sector has boomed with higher concentrations in Male'
(capital), the commercial and business center of the nation.
CULTURAL MUSIC & DANCE OF MALDIVES :
The Maldivian people are a friendly folk that has ancestral
roots of Sri Lankan, African, Indian, Arab and Portuguese Origin. The Maldivian
culture is heavily influenced by Sri Lankan, Indian and African elements. For
example "Bodu Beru" a form of Maldivian folk music consisting of
drumming is linked to African tribal drumming rituals. Folk music, dance, arts
and crafts though being similar to those of our immediate neighbours and the
African and Arab world has a unique Maldivian tinge and twist to it. Isn’t it
amazing! Dhandi Jehun, similar to Langiri, in which each dancer holds a 90 cm
long stick. The sticks are beaten against those of a partner while continuously
dancing to the rhythm of the music. Performers commonly wear sarongs, T-shirts,
white head cloths, a sash around their waist and white under-garments. You can
to join this dace move with your partner. Enjoy & have fun to full extent
your Maldives Honeymoon Tour.
Bandiyaa Jehun this dance has roots In India and is
performed exclusively by women. The dancers keep time to the rhythm of a metal
pot with the metal rings on their fingers. Nowadays, drums, harmonicas and
other instruments are used.
Bodu Beru This is a form of folk music with roots stretching
as far as East Africa. An ensemble consisting or 15 - 20 people perform Bodu
Beru which Includes 3 - 4 drummers and a lead singer. Some members also play a
bell and an "onugandu" (a small piece of bamboo with small grooves
which produces sharp sounds). This is the most popular form of traditional
Maldivian music with recent annual national competitions also being held in the
month of Ramazan. Many resorts have weekly "Bodu Beru" nights so that
travellers having Maldives honeymoon packages tour from India can also take
part in this tradition.
TRADITIONAL FOOD :
The traditional food of Maldivians not surprisingly is based
around fish, tuna to be more specific and coconuts. White rice and
"roshi" (a flour based flat-bread) are staple Items. Fish is normally
consumed smoked, fried, barbequed, roasted, etc. One of the most popular local
dishes "Garudhiya" is also a soup made from tuna. Moreover tuna is
also consumed in the form of a curry along with the staple Items. Other items
Include "Rihaakuru" which is a fish paste made from cooking
"garudhiya" over a long period of time and "mas huni" -
diced smoked tuna mixed with lime, onions, pepper and coconut for local
consumption. Sweets range from "addu bondi" - think bounty without
the chocolate, "dhiya hakuru", "karu hakuru” etc which is all
coconut based sweets. Traditional beverages Include "Toddy" - aged
coconut sap and plain coconut sap. Maldivian snacks consist of fried breadfruits
and a range of fried spicy and sweet items called "Hedhi Kaa" -
short-eats. Popular items include "gulha", "bajiyaa" and
"boakibaa". Do look forward to savouring and sampling some of these
items at your selected resort or liveboard? Yes, you can have all this magical
delicacy of Maldivian cuisines. So, just don’t look around. Book your MaldivesHoneymoon Package Tour from India from us.
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