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February 20, 2009

The Ultimate Vacation Experience: an India Wildlife Tour and Hiking Adventure

Filed under: Traveling In India — Tags: , , , , , , , — myroadtotravel @ 12:05 pm
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There are many reasons why millions of tourists, after their first visit to India, realize that they could spend every vacation in India for the rest of their lives without seeing everything they like to see.  India has everything to offer the vacationer: culture, spirituality, history, majestic scenery, adventure, and some of the world’s greatest wildlife-viewing opportunities.  If you are a wildlife enthusiast, booking an India wildlife and hiking tour on your next vacation will give you a wildlife experience you remember for the rest of your life.

Booking an India wildlife tour could find you hiking in the Himalayas where you can climb like a mountaineer, or race down the rapids of Indian River with nothing between you and the water but your simple raft.  You will be surrounded by the Himalayas’ pristine mountain meadows and unspoiled forests, where clear mountain streams are fed by breathtaking waterfalls.

Your India wildlife and hiking adventure will immerse you in natural forces which make you feel at one with your surroundings.  There are hiking adventures for people at all levels of fitness, and your tour guide will choose the one with weather conditions which will not test your stamina.  You should always employ a guide when booking your India wildlife and hiking adventure.

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India, of course, has millions of acres of wildlife reserves in its more than 80 national parks and more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries.  The most popular animal sanctuaries are located in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.  The best ways of accessing these wildlife areas are on safaris and trekking adventures.

For unparalleled wildlife viewing, you must visit Rajasthan’s Ranthambhore National Park.  The park’s 515 square miles include rugged hills, boulder plateaus, and lakes and rivers where hundreds of bird, mammal, and reptile species flourish.  One of the park’s biggest draws are its tigers and leopards, although only about 35% of its visitors actually catch a glimpse of them.  If you decide to visit Ranthambhore to try and view the tigers, your best chance of success will be immediately before monsoon, when the park is at its driest.  At that time of year, the tigers are most likely to leave their dens in search of water.

When a tiger is close by in Ranthambhore, the other jungle wildlife will notify you of his or her presence.  The local deer will begin running about nervously as the peacocks and monkeys begin to sound the alarm.  Even if you do not see a wild tiger, you will go home knowing that you were closer to one then you are likely to be again.

Ranthambhore is only one of India’s hundreds of marvelous wildlife-viewing areas.  You will have no trouble booking a tour to any of them, but be sure that your tour has a tour guide familiar with the terrain you will be visiting.  Having someone who knows the lay of the land will let you relax and enjoy your adventure to the fullest.

By choosing an India wildlife tour and hiking adventure in the Himalayas, you will not only have a chance to visit some of the country’s wildlife reserves, but to experience the magic of the Himalayas as well.  Your vacation will provide twice the memories, so that on your return to India, you can participate in another adventure.  You will never have enough time in India to explore all it has to offer, but you can take steps to make the most of the time you do have there!

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Mexico Vacations for Lovers

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No one is too old nor too young to enjoy a Mexico vacation.  Mexico vacations are ideal for solo travelers, honeymooners, married couples, and families.  While the world is full of romantic destinations, Mexico has much to recommend it as the place where you and your special someone should spend your next vacation.

Mexico’s romantic escapes have much to offer.  Their visitors can bask in the warm, balmy, tropical climate at almost any time of year.  The weather is what makes Mexico an ideal choice for those seeking to escape the cold northern winters, and her brilliant vegetation, sparkling white beaches, and turquoise seas create the perfect backdrop for a romantic interlude.

One of the most delightful aspects of a romantic Mexican getaway is that her seaside resorts, unlike many US hotels which are not directly on the beach, allow their guests direct beach access.  A stay at Zihuatenejo, for example, lets Mexican beachgoers experience the best in resort luxury combined with the serenity of a secluded beach village.  Nestled against the backdrop of the Sierra Madre, this small town on the Pacific Ocean offers a full slate of water sports, including scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and cruises to more remote beaches.

Traveling as a family in Mexico need not eliminate the romance from Mexico vacations.  Children are considered a national treasure in Mexico, and your children will be greeted warmly wherever they go.  Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and La Paz are all great Mexican vacation destinations for families.  Your children will need to carry adequate documentation, and you can learn exactly what is required by visiting the US State Department website at www.travel.state.gov and clicking on International Travel.

When selecting a destination for your romantic Mexican getaway, look for an area where you can enjoy your favorite activities.  The coastal resorts have many opportunities for Island cruising, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and even cliff diving for the very brave.  You can swim with the dolphins at Chakalal Bay, or for $20 enjoy an all day horseback ride to the crater of the Paricutin Volcano, where you will have to make the final 1 1/2 mile journey on foot.

If you want a permanent memento of your romantic stay in Mexico, visit Queretaro and shop for one of the locally mined opals.  Along with southern Australia, Queretaro is one of the two places in the world where opals are commercially mined. 

While you are in Queretaro, soak up its romantic atmosphere with a stroll around the historic center.  If you are staying there on a Sunday night, visit the Jardin Zenea, Queretaro’s most popular public square, where you and your sweetie can join the crowds dancing to live bands  playing music from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Romantic Mexico vacations can be as unique as the couples who plan them.  Whether you choose to enjoy a romantic getaway at a Mexico beach or you choose another location, you are sure you to enjoy your trip. With all that is has to offer, Mexico can easily be considered a lover’s paradise.

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