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Top 3 Adventure Holiday Packages In India for International Travellers

When you travel to India to enjoy the local flavour of adventure and thrill, you can explore several destinations. Every state in India has some amazing and enthralling adventure experiences. But, there are few that stand out. There are, however, some holiday packages have impeccable international standards for travel experiences. So, brace yourself for one unbelievable adventure ride in India.

Jammu and Kashmir: Crowned by the glory of India, the Himalayan range, this state is blessed with boundless natural glory. The snow-capped mountain summits, lush mountains, vast flowery meadows and pristine lakes define the Kashmir valley. The untouched beauty of this state is the perfect backdrop for high Himalayan conquests. Whether you are trekking up to Zanskar, skiing in Ladakh, water skiing in Dal Lake or white river rafting on the Lidder River stretch, you will be enamoured by the breathtaking scenery. No wonder these adventures make trip to Kashmir worthwhile.

Himachal Pradesh: It is the adventure sports capital of India. Every Himachal Pradesh tour package will include adventure sports. Most travel destinations are surrounded by adventure and fun. Rishikesh, one such site, is popular for white river rafting. Though several destinations offer paragliding, traveling to Bir in Himachal is the perfect solution to try out hand gliding and paragliding. You can also go zorbing in Khajjar. Shimla is the perfect base camp for activities like trekking and skiing in Kufri. Adventure activites in Solang valley are also refreshing and invigorating. Most tourists extend their Manali stay in their holiday packages as well. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy trekking in Nagger, river rafting and fishing in Kullu as well as mountain biking and mountaineering around the region.

Andaman: This is an exclusive and isolated corner of India that is relatively untouched by the modern world. Nothing in the Himalayas or in a Himachal Pradesh tour package can prepare you for the fresh breath of life and spirit in Andaman. Water sports in Andaman are as essential as breathing. There are several islands in Andaman that let life and beauty flow. But, Radhanagar is perfect for romantic getaway. Snorkelling special destinations are Coby’s cove, Elephant beach, Mineva Ledge near Havelock islands and South Button. There are several specialty diving sites around the islands. You can go visit an extinct volcano near Narcondam Island or an active one near Barren Island. You could check the shipwreck near Cinque Island, Fish Rock near Passage Island, Richie’s Archipelago and marine life near Dixon’s Pinnacle. You can also enjoy island camping, fishing, and trekking. So choose your favourite sites and explore exciting Andaman.

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Credence Independent Advisors June witnessed a rise in UK mortgage approvals for the first time

July 31, 2014 – The UK mortgage approvals saw a rise in June, after declining from February to May; amid new stricter lending rules imposed by banks.

According to the Bank of England, after a four month decline and witnessing an 11-month low of 62,007 in May, the mortgage approvals rose to a four month high of 67,196 in June.

The implementation of tighter lending policy at the start of the year by high street banks and building societies was responsible for the changes witnessed in the mortgage approvals over the first two quarters of the year. The introduction of the Mortgage Market Review in April, which was designed to curb the excessive lending seen in the run up to the last housing market crash, further compounded the situation.

Mark Carney’s view of the hot housing market being the biggest threat to the UK’s economic recovery has further frightened buyers and lenders. Even though there has been an increase in the mortgage approvals for June, the approvals are still well below the 74-month high of 76,214 seen in January. This points out that the demand has declined because of record prices and the fact that under the new rules fewer people are managing to secure a mortgage.

The housing market has also witnessed some changes, with Right move reporting the first asking price falls of the year at the start of July and Home track announcing that it is now taking twice as long to sell your house in London as it did in March.

Howard Archer, chief economist at IHS Global Insight says “Nevertheless, the appreciable rise in mortgage approvals reported by the Bank of England in June fuels uncertainty as to whether the recent loss of momentum in housing market activity is likely to be lasting or just a temporary development related to changing mortgage regulations, and whether there will be a significant easing back in house price growth.”

Archer further adds on that “We take the view that while house prices will highly likely keep on rising over the coming months, it is probable that the gains will be more restrained compared to the recent peak levels.”

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Travel Planning Ideas for International Holidays

Whenever any tourist books a domestic holiday, for the most part they know their travel requirements. Typically, there are no major troubles to be faced. Yet, it is not same when you plan your international holidays. There could be a few unanticipated problems. Here are few ideas to help you safeguard against the most common ones.

Mind your language: Get familiar with the local language and local accent. It would help you to understand the localities well. Most group travellers ignore this, though. You don’t need to be fluent or an expert in the language. You just need to understand a few basic words and phrases so that you read and communicate important information well. You should be able to place orders in restaurants or buy things in the shops. If you are booking a Europe tour package, you need to familiarize yourself with quite a few languages. In case of emergency, you should also install a dictionary and translation app on your smart phone.

Respect thy culture: Though, travel staffs for most international holiday destinations are familiar with English, you cannot ignore basic rules of local culture. There are major dos and don’ts that tourists must abide by. Tourists may enjoy some liberties. But, they are not applicable in every country. Some cultures are far less tolerant to the cultural taboos. In case of developing countries, these codes of conduct are as necessary as vaccination. So find out as much as you can before travelling.

Talk Tech-savvy: Identify what kind of technological support is available at travel destinations. Even if you book one of the Europe tour packages, you mustn’t assume that the hotels, transportation and technology will be state-of-the-art. You might be surprised to find that mobile phones may not vary but chargers, data connections and telecom services are very different in every country. Telecom and data network in different destinations varies considerably. Without due research, these factors could be limiting.

Devil is in the detail: research about your travel destinations is a must. You can discover several country-specific or city-specific details that might shock you. For example: Hong Kong has been witnessing some violent protests. Tourists need to remain aware and prepared. Some African countries have a very high criminal rate. So, stay vigilant and take care of your belongings. Some cities and countries have very rapid weather changes. You must pack suitable clothes accordingly. If you are allergic to certain ingredients, you need to stay away from certain dishes and cuisines. So, stay prepared and safeguard against such errors to enjoy your holiday to the fullest.

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