Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Travel News for Travelers

Reliance Money has launched a multi-currency card in collaboration with Citibank as a superior alternative to travellers cheques .

These cards would offer overseas travelers the facility of purchasing goods and services through Visa enabled point-of-sale terminals and ATMs globally.

According to the company, it would be a multi use, prepaid (ATM access & point-of-sale-enabled) card, loadable in US dollar, euro and British pound and can be used in the local currency of any country of visit.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Best Places to visit this summer in India

Heading to the pristine mountains is perfect way to beat the scorching heat of the Indian summer! You can find tranquility at the remote mountains of Ladakh or explore your spiritual self at Rishikesh - the beauties of altitude beckons you.

Must-see summer get aways this season are:

Manali: This hill station nestled in the Himalayan mountains of Himachal Pradesh is the best getaway for newly weds and families. Despite the Rohtang Pass to Leh being a tad unpredictable, the place itself has many attractions like Rahala waterfalls,Hidimba Temple and Solang Valley. The place is also a haven for adventure lovers with trekking,rafting and skiing being most popular among tourists.


Leh: If solitude and tranquility is what turns you on , Leh is the perfect destination for you. This cold desert with its rugged mountains has its own charm of captivating travelers. Add to that a pinch of buddhist wisdom, a sweetener of local hospitality and a spice of adventurous sports and you have a mouth-watering recipe for the perfect Get-Away!