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Shimla Tourism All-time Favorite for Tourists

Shimla Tourism holds a paramount space in the tourism scenario of India. The capital city of Himachal Pradesh is among the most admired places in India for national and international tourists. Shimla was the summer capital of India in the British Raj. British had coined a term for Shimla i.e. the ‘Queen of Hills’, a popular reference for the gorgeous place, even today.

In the list of the most beautiful destinations in Himachal, Shimla hill station holds first and foremost rank. Travelers show immense interest in many of Shimla’s spots including Mall Road, Shilon Bagh, Kufri along with The Ridge and The Mall. You can take the pleasure of being at this beautiful place by using excellent Shimla Tour Packages available in the market.

Shimla is among the most important places of Himachal Pradesh, in tourism point of view. The most visited spots in Shimla are the Mall Road, Shilon Bagh, Kufri, Shilon Bagh, The Ridge and The Mall, Christ Church, Jakhu Hill, Shimla State Museum and Summer Hill as well as Annandale play ground and Junga, among others. The hill city has various worth visit temples including Tara Devi, Sankat Mochan and Anand Vilas.

The accommodation is not a problem in Shimla as a big variety of hotels is available here, that also as per the suitability of your pocket. Hotel Packages in Shimla let you enjoy the accommodation according to your own budget. Hotels in Shimla range from Cheap to Budget to Luxury, and you are free to choose the best one for yourself from this varied list.

The tourists from all over the world come to Shimla to live some precious moments of their lives with the nature’s beautiful destination. Now it’s your turn to visit Shimla and explore the place in your own way.

Complete Himachal Tour Packages

Himachal is known for its amazing mountains, mild hills, shining lakes, freezing glaciers and lush green valleys. All this natural beauty serves to make out the list of the distinguished features for the North Indian state. The state is not less than a heaven for holidaymakers. So, tour operators in India present striking Himachal Tour Package round the year, for the benefit of those who want to live some special moments of their lives in the lap of the nature.

Due to the states different terrain, Himachal has been mostly untouched by external customs. The technological progression, however, have brought drastic changes in the state. Home to the nature, Himachal Pradesh is possesses multi-religion as well as multicultural and multilingual position as other Indian states do.

Using best Holiday Packages India, every year, thousands of people visit the gorgeous Himachal to and see the magic of the marvelous atmosphere. People feel a rejuvenation of their mind and body, and forget from the pain of the outside world. After spending this precious time in Himachal, they go back to their home with lots of vigor. Helping them not to waste their valuable time, Himachal Tour Package is available in the market. From the luxurious 5-star resorts to the budget hotels, variety of options is available here to suit your pocket and to make your holiday a special one.

Among the most beautiful destinations in Himachal, Shimla has always been first in the catalog. Mall Road, Shilon Bagh, Kufri as well as The Ridge and The Mall located at Shimla are some of the spots where travel enthusiasts show their immense interest. Shimla Tour Packages help them explore the lovely place at ease.

So, waiting for what? Enjoy these packages and be ready see the arresting beauty of Himachal.

Toshali to manage four Odisha Tourism owned properties

Starting with four properties that it bagged from Odisha Tourism under Lease development Agreement(LDA), Toshali Group forays into management of hotel units. It now plans to expand inorganically focusing on destinations that cater to particular segments such as the Buddhist circuit.

Toshali Group won the bid for four hotels out of six it went for that floated by the Odisha Toursim to be managed by private operators. The Department of Toursim, Government of odisha had floated tenders for leasing out 33 hotel properties spread across the state from private hospitality investors recently. Harihar patra, Director marketing, Toshali resorts International revealed,” We won the bid in October for Odisha Toursim-owned accommodation units for management.”. The hotel group will be managing hotels in pathrajpur, ratnagiri, Udayagiri and laitgiri. The property at pathrajpur will be developed as a wayside amenity with 24 rooms, which is near an excavated historical site and would address the local travelers. The Udaygiri will have around six rooms and we plan to add further rooms later. Rooms for Ratnagiri and lalitgiri properties will be finalized soon.

“Our emphasis has always been to promote tourism in the state. Now that we have won the bid to manage the four properties in October 2011, toshali simultaneously enters the management of properties too and will look at lease/ management contracts for our brand expansion. We are still discussing he issues on the brand part with the tourism department,” he said. Apart from that Toshali has acquired Kolkata-based travel company Pan Asia. The company, with a team of five people, is a specialist in selling Buddhist segment to southeast Asian countries and Sri lanka.”pan Asia will empower us with the knowledge on tapping Buddhist Tourism and now that we have properties in critical Buddhist locations of tourism importance, this knowledge force would be utilized to the full est to promote the properties,”Patra summed.

Toshali to manage 4 Odisha Tourism’s properties

Starting with four properties that are bagged from Odisha Tourism under Lease Development Agreement(LDA), the Toshali Group forays into management to hotel units. The hotel Group now plans to expand inorganically, focusing on destinations that cater to the particular segments like Buddhist circuits all the more after attaining properties in such locations.

Toshali Group won the bid for four hotels out of six which were floated by the Odisha Tourism to be managed by private operators. Government of Odisha had floated tenders for leasing out 33 hotel properties spread across the state from private hospitality investors recently.

Harihar Patra, Director marketing, Toshali Resorts International revealed, “ We won the bid in October for Odisha Tourism-owned accommodation units for management.” The hotel group will be managing hotels in Pathrajpur, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri and Lalitgiri. The Pathrajpur property will be developed as a wayside amenity with 24 rooms which is near to an excavated historic site and would address the local travelers. The Udaygiri will have around 6 rooms more rooms to be added later. For Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri properties, rooms will be finalized soon.

“Our emphasis has always been to promote the tourism of the state. Now that we have won the bid to manage 4 properties in October 2011, Toshali simultaneously enters into the management of properties too and will look at the lease/management contracts for our brand expansion. We are still discussing some issue on the brand part with the tourism department.” He said.

Apart from that, Toshali has acquired Kolkata-based travel company Pan Asia. The company with a team of 5 people, is a specialist in selling Buddhist segment to Southeast Asian countries and Sri Lanka.”Pan Asia will empower us with knowledge on capturing Buddhism Tourism opportunities and now that we have properties in critical Buddhist locations of tourism importance, this knowledge force would be utilized to promote the hotels as well as the destinations.” Patra summed.

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Toshali Resorts International is celebrating 25 glorious year of customer satisfaction. Toshali Resorts International is – (A division of TK International Limited), owned and managed by travel and tourism professionals with over 35 years of experience. It was incorporated in 1982, is engaged in development of luxury and ethnic village holiday resorts and has become one of the leading integrated tourism companies in India. All the properties are breathtaking tourist resorts in India.

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Person should have a good knowledge of designing tools and must be well versed in internet marketing concepts and should have worked extensively in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism related websites with the knowledge of using important key words with search engine optimization for a minimum period of 3 years and along with technical knowledge on hardware and software. Should be a qualified web designer in all respects.

Who should apply?

Qualification         :   Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline. Strong Technical Knowledge or Diploma or Degree in Web Designing or Search Engine Optimization “SEO” and having knowledge on overall user interface designing of any kind.

Proficient in          :    Photoshop, Micro media Flash MX & Micro media Flash Object Models, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript and Web Design Tools, can use any HTML Designer IDE’s (Dream Weaver/VS.Net/Front Page), Professional Website etc.

Should be efficient in creating web pages for the company .The candidate should have preferably involved in designing of website on Tourism/Travel, Hotels and Resorts Industry.

Experience           :    Candidates with minimum 3 Years SEO experience. Real time experience on Search Engine Optimization is a must.

Work Location   :    Gurgaon (Delhi NCR)

Job code                 :    SEO/IM/2010

Salary                    :    It will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will not be a constraint for the right candidate.

Date: July 28, 2010

If you think you are the right candidate and interested in growing your career at Toshali Resorts International, do email your resumes with your photograph to hrd@toshali.in indicating the position and the job code in the subject line.

* Please do not apply, if you have been interviewed in the last 6 months.

Must Know Travel Tips While Traveling to Discover Incredible India

India is among the most colorful nations of the world and boasts of a rich history, culture and heritage. To get the most of your trip and tour to discover incredible India, it would be a good idea to equip yourself with useful information before you set out for a journey of a lifetime.

Getting In and Out

  • To explore India, you need a valid passport and visa to India. Carry them at all times while enjoying a vacation in India. Notify your country’s embassy or consulate in case your passport is stolen or lost.
  • One needs additional permits to go to certain destinations in India such as Andaman Islands, Gujarat, Ladakh, Kerala, and more. Check with your travel agent or embassy while planning your visit.
  • 15-Day visa extensions are granted under exceptional circumstances. If you intend to stay longer than 3 months on non-tourist visas there is a registration requirement. This registration makes the bearer eligible for domestic ticket prices.

Getting Around and About

  • Most cities have means of efficient local transportation such as taxis, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and buses. Private cabs can also be hired.
  • It is important to carry an International Driving License if you wish to drive on your own.
  • For inter-city and inter-state transport you can avail services of Indian Railways and domestic airlines. Buses, taxis and cabs also ferry people across cities and states.

Climate

  • It is best to visit Indian plains during cooler months from November to March.
  • For a visit to mountainous regions of India, the months of April to October are better suited.

Food and Health

  • Indian cuisine is a tad too spicy for European and American taste buds. Indulge in the gastronomical delights only if you have the stomach for it. Also, there are plenty of non-spicy cuisines and delicacies to choose from.
  • You may occasionally need insect repellent cream. If you are allergic to dust, be sure to carry medication with you. Sunscreen is another must-have.

Smart Shopping

  • Bargaining is the norm in local bazaars selling products without a written price. Resist the urge to buy without comparing prices from shops selling similar stuff.
  • Be wary of roadside peddlers trying to sell you semi-precious and precious gems and jewelry. Visit state emporia and the Central Cottage Industries Emporia (most major cities have one) for fixed prices and a fair idea of the cost with a regular dealer.
  • Trading in ivory, fur, animal skins, antiquities and the like is illegal. If you must have it, obtain a certificate of legitimate sale and permission for export before leaving the country.

Social Decorum

  • Public display of affection is not appreciated and neither is public nudity unless perhaps one is at a beach.
  • One is expected to cover the head before entering a religious place such as a temple or mosque.
  • Ask for permission before clicking pictures of women and religious complexes. Some places charge for taking pictures while it is prohibited at a few places as well.

Do’s and Don’ts

  • Do Drink lot of water when traveling in India during summer, Mineral water bottle are easily available everywhere.
  • Do carry attested photocopies of your travel documents and keep the originals in a safely locked baggage.
  • Do fill up a Currency Declaration Form along and a Disembarkation Card besides making an oral declaration of the luggage you are carrying.
  • Do not smoke in public places.
  • Do not give money to beggars.
  • Do wear light cotton cloths, advisable for summer travel in India
  • Do carry UV sunglasses, Caps or an Umbrella during your summer visit.

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