Package to India: some of the best travel deals
From the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and India's grandest forts to wildlife watching and coasting along serene backwaters, there are several package deals on offer by Emirates Holidays and others this summer. Here are our top three.
LUXURY LIFE
Oberoi Hotels, whose properties are consistently ranked among the top five in Asia, has launched several custom itineraries across the length and breadth of the vast country. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra; The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur; The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore; and Wildflower Hall, Shimla; as well as properties in the major metros are on offer from $4,495 (about Dh16,510) for six nights on double occupancy. These deals are valid until September 30.
To book, visit www.oberoihotels.com
CITY SOJOURN
Looking for something a little cheaper? Until August 31, The Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore has a special introductory offer at Rs7,500 (about Dh612) per night. This special offer includes breakfast, 24-hour check in and check out, 24-hour internet, one airport transfer and one set of laundry per day.
For more details, log on to www.moevenpick-hotels.com
BACKWATER BLISS
Meanwhile, UAE operator Holiday Factory has several deals to Kerala over the coming Eid holidays. On offer are special deals to Thekkady, with its elephants, spice plantations and picturesque hills; Kumarakom, the rice bowl of Kerala that is really a huddle of tiny islets on the Vembanad Lake; and Munnar, the mountain resort whose tea plantations and trekking adventures have legions of fans worldwide.
A three-night, four-day trip to Kumarakom via Kochi is available for Dh2,990, while a four-night, five-day trip to Kumarakom and Thekkady via Kochi costs Dh3,190 per person. All the deals offered by Holiday Factory include economy return airfares, hotel accommodation with breakfast, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. The promotions are valid from August 28 to September 10.
More details are available at www.holiday-factory.com
