Amritsar, situated in Punjab, believed to have been laid in 1574, attracts a lot of pilgrims predominantly for its Golden temple, apart from a host of other sightseeing options there are myriads of side trips from this city. Check out the nearby short city break destinations from Amritsar.

Dalhousie

Book flight tickets to Amritsar and visit an old town in Himachal Pradesh set amidst the hills which is 3 and 1/2 hours by road. This is one of the most visited hill station in north and in close proximity to Amritsar which is known for its colonial charm. It is stretched over five hills and the town has been baptized after the 19th century British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. It was a popular holidaying hotspot with the British Army personnel in 1860s.

Chamba

It is another popular hill town of Himachal Pradesh and stands right on the banks of river Ravi.  It is located at a distance of 5 hours away from road and one of the nearby places of attraction in Amritsar. This former princely state and district headquarter, is one of the oldest in the century and dates back to the sixth century. It is known for its breathtaking architecture and a base for numerous excursion trips.

Dharamshala

A trip to Dharamshala can be taken together while holidaying in Amritsar, by road it is about 3 and ½ hours. One can expect to be completely transferred to a new environment as this mesmerizing hill station of Himachal Pradesh attracts tourists due to its snow-capped mountains which is completely contrast to the bustling city life of Amritsar.

Chandigarh

The capital city of Punjab and Chandigarh takes only 5 hours by road from Amritsar, and is popular for its well laid out sectors and road that was designed by Le Cobusier. It is different from other cities of India and unlike them it is much cleaner, greener, planned, affluent and has high literacy levels. Chandigarh represents the face of modern India as envisioned by its first prime minister - Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Mcleodganj

It is also known as Upper Dharamshala, this cool tourist destination is only 3 hours 49 minutes from Amritsar. It is the renowned seat of the Tibetan spiritual head- Dalai Lama. The city was named after the former Governor of Punjab under British rule, David Mcleod. It is also the administrative headquarter of the Tibetan Government in exile. Mcleodganj is well known learning center of Buddhist dharmas and Tibetan culture, due to which it has also been nicknamed as the Little Lhasa.

 Kasauli

 An interesting and small locale of Himachal Pradesh, by road it is takes only 4 hours and 40 minutes, it represents the charisma of unruffled tourist destination so book cheap flights to Amritsar, India. This picturesque hill station is known for its graceful Victorian mansion and picture perfect environs. An appealing place that is known for its tranquility, implanted in the evergreen trees like willows, firs and willows.

For a much promising holiday experience in India, Southern region could be an ideal option with a host of hill stations and pilgrims covering a major part of the land.

There’s more to explore in south of India than what meets the eyes. Hill stations like Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal and religious sites like Rameshwaram, KanyaKumari, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Madurai, etc are much sought after tourist spots of India and draw immense crowd from across the world to country through South India Tour Package.

Top 10 Must Try Activities In South India

Temple Visit: People keen to experience the religious spirit of the country; temples in the southern region are the best way to observe the religious customs and the purity of unconditional faith in God. Each and every temple designed in the Dravida style of architechture represents the artisitic finesse of the ancient craftsmen. Lingaraja Temle, Tirupati Tirumala Temple, Meenakshi Temple and Kailash Temple are few examples of the spectacular architecture of south India and its cultural legacy.

Backwaters: The fascinating surrounding and the calm atmosphere of the backwaters in Kerala, takes you to the trance from where you wolud never want to return. The bakwaters in south hold immense grace and poise with the enchanting balmy beaches around, verdant greens, canopies of coconuts, and captivating water bodies. All this combined with the thrilling houseboats make it one of the most stirring holiday spots in India and Asia.

Ayurvedic Therapy: A tour to south India can never be absolute without experiencing the rich and tempting special Ayurvedic Massage Therapies of the region. The activity has become more of a ritual as no one wants to miss the blissful ambiance and the soothing treatment after hiting the land of Kerala. Moreover, you’ll find ample of resorts that provide exotic ayurvedic spa treatments at the most high-end resort spas.  This most unique branch of medicine is a complete naturalistic system that depends upon the diagnosis of your body’s humours-Vata, Pitta and Kapha- to achieve a right balance.                                                                                                                                                

Wildlife: You can spot the rarest of rare animals in the affluent jungles and wildlife sanctuaries of the different states of south India. The region house the widest range of wildlife with hundreds of mammals and birds at country’s some of the best wildlife reserves. Nagarhole National Park, Periyar National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary are among the chief wildlife destinations that offer a stunning escaped in southern part of India.

Festivals: The festive culture of south India has a completely different and unique flavor from other parts of the country. The entire approach is so fascinating that one can spend hours watching the cultural events during any festival with equal fervor. The cheerful atmosphere during the popular festivals of the south like Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Pongal, Jallikattu and Velankani combined with the lip-smacking special gastronomic deligth of the south give you enough reason to cherish this intriguing South India Tour.

Travelling to India for a business or leisure trip? Find the best of party options in the country for that added punch of excitement boozing up all night.

To ease out the strain after a day long excursion one need to get that right place to set the mood for an ultimate nightout with friends while a Holiday in India. Let’s check out some exotic party hotspots in the country.

Best Nightlife Places in India

Goa: With a dynamic cultural ethnicity and an enchanting scenic charm, Goa has been a popular choice among the holidayers in India and abroad. The city boasts an exceptionally cosmic nightlife with an extensive bouquet of most stylish nighclubs and bars. North Goa is usually the place to hangout for party hopping. Tito’s Café and Mambo’s bear Baga, Butter Lounge at Candolim, Café Del Mar and Paradiso are some great options apart from the smashing casinos on the cruise that run round the clock.

Mumbai : Amid the fast paced lifestyle, Mumbai encompasses a rocking nightlife that gears up the inner spirit of partying all night.The city is no less than any international metrocity when it comes to the partying and nightout. Hawaiian Shack, Hard Rock Café, Shiro’s, Polly Esther’s, Red Light, Frangipani, Aurus, Rock Bottom, Bling and Blue Frog are names that make this city stand out as one of the hottest party destinations in India that can be reached with book cheap flights to India.                  

Delhi: The capital city of India is yet another place that puts forth an incredible list of the most swanky night clubs and bars in the country. Delhi may not have as happening a nighlife as Goa or Mumbai but it does have a few places that offer unbeatable ambiance, music and wine which are hard to resist. Capitol in Chanakyapuri, F Bar at Ashoka Hotel, Ai in Saket, LAP, Elevate, Agni and many other discotheques in Malls at Gurgaon are few places that can make your night the most memorable one in the town. With flight tickets to India, you can experience these captivating hotspots with an unbeatable ease.

Pune: No one could ever think that a city so calm and serene can turn out into an electrifying party hub at night. So paradoxical is the terrain of this beautiful city. A thriving educational and industrial hub, Pune is the next most apt place for the young and restless hunting for some real splurge.    

Kolkata: The city that has more than a dozen bands performing each night is probably one of those most vivacious places in the country where one can enjoy live music. Park Street is that one place in Kolkata that offers an array of discotheques and pubs that can drive your senses crazy. The must visit nightclubs in Kolkata include Tantra in The Park Hotel, Sisha, Underground, Some Place Else and Venom that are open till late and offer outstanding DJ and liquor.

Hyderabad: The city of Nawabs is full of vigor and charisma that strikes a chord with every visitor on that very first encounter. This burgeoning commercial hub too has a sound base of partygoers who take the city by storm as the night reaches its peak. BNC (Bottles ‘n’ Chimneys), Edge lounge, Dublin, Spoil and Liquids Again are some of the finest places to party in Hyderabad.

Bangalore: Bangalore is also known as the pub capital of India and has an intriguing nightlife with events happening throughout the night. Though there are certain time limitations but the bars start a little early for those craving souls.

Over the centuries Delhi had been ruled by various dynasties like the Rajputs, Arabs, Afghans, Mongols, Mughals and English. Punjabis have always been considered as the natives of Delhi and have always been labeled as the vivacious gastronomical souls but amazingly within short span of time they got back their lives and career after partition. Therefore Punjabi cuisine became the local cuisine of Delhi and to tickle your taste buds you need to go for Delhi holidays packages deals.

 The Die-hard Punjabi Cuisine

 Punjabis love to experiment and like to try a veritable splash of cuisines like Lebanese, Chinese, Israeli, Italian, Indonesian, Spanish, Mexican, French, Morocco, Swiss and others. The famous Indian-Chinese cuisine is a Delhi product and going out in Delhi is usually associated with food. In late forties, that is before the onset of Punjabis, the orthodox Hindus in Delhi would usually not eat out thinking it to be unclean. It was actually reading between the lines which meant that the Hindus in Delhi were not sure who actually cooked the food. They had that typical Brahminist squeamishness which was followed by a surprising aggressiveness of the non-Brahmin castes like the kayasthas, kshtriyas and so on.

All these stopped abruptly once Punjabis set up Tandoori eateries all over Delhi especially near the Red Fort. Tandoori food was rich and succulent as they were cooked in hot clay ovens.  It was an immediate box-office hit and was quite famous among food lovers and today it takes a fair share in the menu of Delhi restaurants while also giving a nod to Mughlai dishes like kormas and pilafs. To get a share of all these you need to book cheap flights to Delhi from UK London.

The Mughlai Cuisine from the Emperor’s Era

 Another favorite among Delhites is the Mughlai cuisine and to taste the authentic ones just like mom makes there is no better place like the Old Delhi. From better to best taste you will find everything on a Mughlai platter in Delhi restaurants at some well known places in Delhi like the legendary Karim’s and Babu Khan’s near Jama Masjid. You can also try the Kallu’s Halim near Gali Chitli Qabar and Nalli Nahari in Beradari and beyond Ballimaran which truly know the art of preparing Mughlai food like the good old days of the emperors. Chandni Chowk is still revered as the best place to have authentic Mughlai cuisine whether it’s the main course meal, dishes or sweets.

 Sweets and Old Charm of Street Food

 If you have a sweet tooth then do not forget to visit the oldest sweet shop in Delhi-the Ghantewale which is into business since 1790 and it has been run by the same family all these years and now it is in the hands of eleventh generation. There is another Ghantewale Shahi Halwai which is in close proximity to the famous fountain in Delhi and is owned by members of the same family which branched out some time down the line. Do not forget to taste the street food of Delhi as it has its own charm, you can buy an array of street foods like roasted Bhuttes, peanuts, assorted pakoras and others so book last minute flight tickets to Delhi.

Why India?

Medical Tourism India or Health Tourism India is a full blown developing concept whereby people from world over visit India for their medical and relaxation needs.  Indian medical tourism industry experiences an annual growth rate of 30%, as medical treatment costs in the developed world balloon - with US and UK leading the way - more and more foreigners are finding the prospect of traveling to India for medical care increasingly appealing.

Affordable healthcare procedures at low cost, articulate and trained medical professionals, high quality medical travel provision to the global guests, widest possible treatment choices and tailored itineraries with support in travel, stay and luxury tourism packages (pre & post treatment) are some of the major crowd pullers with assistance in booking flight tickets to India.

Benefits of Medical Tourism India

·         World class (NABH & JCI accredited) services at pocket friendly costs

·         Thousands of skilled medical practitioners and nursing staff (many of them have returned from west after leaving successful practice)

·         Infrastructure at par with those of western hospitals

·         Sophisticated medical services with the use of cutting edge technology

·         Ease of visa norms, cheap flight tickets to India and less documentation

·         Heaps of medical tourism coordinators for hassle free service provision

·         Dedicated interpreters for eradicating language barriers

·         Hospital association with major international insurance companies

Let us enumerate the top medical tourism centre in India for your comprehensive healthcare needs.

New Delhi, the growing Commercialist

Delhi/NCR has emerged as one of top medical tourism destinations in India. The government as well as private players are consistently keenly assessing the potential and means to tap the same. Many private players established high-tech hospitals and are providing health care facilities; which matches the highest top notch benchmarks of healthcare delivery worldwide.

From the existing set ups to the new players, investment and efforts devoted into promotion and sustainability of medical tourism has seen over night successes. Major giants offering unparalleled medical support to the ailing across the globe are:

·         Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon ·         Dr. B. L. Kapur Memorial Hospital, New Delhi ·         Max Hospitals, New Delhi ·         Fortis group of hospitals, New Delhi ·         Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi ·         Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon Southern India, India’s health capital

Tamil Nadu, the southernmost tip of India, is a pioneer in providing medical care on par with the finest hospitals in the West in almost every medical arena, and has implemented many policies for cheap medical tourism in India. It has plush corporate hospitals especially in Chennai, the health capital of India. Chennai leads the fare as far as eye treatments are concerned being the state with many highly successful eye care centres. Other global healing players are:

·         Apollo Hospital, Chennai

·         Fortis Group, Malar

·         Malar Hospitals, Chennai

·         MIOT, Chennai

·         Madras Medical Mission, Chennai

·         Sankara Netralaya, Chennai

Other hospitals worth mentioning

·         Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai & Bangalore

·         Aravind Eye Hospitals, Madurai

·         Narayana Hospitals, Bangalore

·         Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

·         Batra Hospital & Research Centre, New Delhi