| From Kapil Goswamy | Managing Director | Trans India Holidays Greetings from India! The most exciting time of the year is here, as it is the onset of the peak travel season. This season starts with good news. The Indian Government has recently given a big boost to tourism, with revised e-Tourist Visa fees and a reduction in taxes (GST) for luxury hotels.
All of us who have been involved in the Tourism Industry know that India is matchless, with its distinct topography (beaches, backwaters, mountains, jungles, deserts, etc.), several tourism options, varied cuisines, arts, music forms, faiths, languages, history, adventures, and monuments. With 38 world heritage sites, the fifth-highest number in the world, the cultural extravaganza is unique and varied. Wildlife safaris, luxury train rides, heritage walks, lavish hospitality, Ayurveda & Spa breaks and much more to indulge, India has everything and much more to offer your clients.
Here are some of the latest updates on tourism-related happenings from our part of the world. | Aviation News – Better connectivity now for Khajuraho and Aurangabad | Khajuraho, home to the famous Chandela Temples inspired by the Kamasutra, has long suffered from poor air connectivity. There is good news now, Vistara, which is India’s fastest growing full-service airline (co-owned by Singapore Airlines and the TATA Group) having announced flights connecting Varanasi and Khajuraho starting the first week of November. Another city with two World Heritage Sites, Aurangabad (it is the gateway for the Ajanta and | | | Ellora Temples) has also long suffered from poor air connectivity. There is good news here too, with Air India having announced a thrice-weekly flight connecting Udaipur and Aurangabad, two very important destinations on the tourist map. | | | National Tourism Award for Trans India Holidays | World Tourism Day 2019 brought us great honor! We received our 5th National Tourism Award presented by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. We are awarded the First Prize as the Best Inbound Tour Operator in Category II. | | | | Two of the Taj Group’s Palace Hotels among the World’s top 10 at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 | | Two of the Taj Group’s Palace hotels , the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur and the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur have made it to the list of top 10 best hotels in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, has been ranked 3, and the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, ranked 7. | | | | Iconic Indian Landmarks win 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation | Four Indian landmarks won the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The chosen sites are Mumbai's Flora Fountain, Gloria Church, and Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue along with Ahmedabad's Vikram Sarabhai Library. | | | | Destination of the Month | Jodhpur | Set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur brings together the thrill of adventure, sightseeing and enriching experiences. ‘Blue City’ or ‘Sun City’ as it fondly called, is our recommendation to experience the real culture of Rajasthan. Witness inspirational architecture and craftsmanship at the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, walk through the fascinating old town with its colourful bazaars, visit the sand dunes, experience royal palaces and luxury hotels, and much more. | | | | Hotel of the Month | Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur | Udaipur’s most stunning landmark, and perhaps the world’s most photographed hotel, the Taj Lake Palace is among the top 10 luxury hotels of the world. The white-marble palace dates back to the 17th century and seems to float on the Lake Pichola. Enjoying spectacular views of the city and the surrounding Aravali Hills, the Lake Palace is a truly a fascinating place to stay. | | | | Experience of the Month | Heritage Walking tour of Varanasi | Varanasi believed to be as old as civilization, is the living legacy of thousands of year-old holy temples, alleys, river ghats, and more. Experience the sacred and oldest living culture of this ancient city on a heritage walk, one of the recently added activities in our list of things that we offer in Varanasi. Visitors are surprised at every step as they go through the history and culture of Varanasi and the river Ganges. | | | | MEET US AT | | | | | | Trans India Holidays 18, Community Center Zamrudpur, New Delhi - 110048 Contact - +91 11 29234617 / 91 11 47208000 E-Mail: info@transindiaholidays.com | | |