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Cricket World Cup 2011 Hope To Boost Tourism

Cricket World Cup 2011 is approaching fast and host nations of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are ready for the spectacle. Tourism is expected to surge in all three countries and holidays to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are much in demand.Date : Thursday, September 23, 2010 Cricket World Cup 2011 Hope To Boost Tourism
The run-up to the Cricket World Cup 2011 is gathering pace as the tickets for the premier cricket championship go on sale. The World Cup 2011, hosted jointly by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, will be held from February 19, 2011 to April 2, 2011 at more than 10 venues in these three countries.

India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka hope to attract visitors from all over the world and expect the magnificent cricket carnival to offer a spurt to the tourism industry across the region. Matches will be held in Indian cities of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mohali, Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi; Colombo, Hambantota, Kandy - Sri Lanka and Chittagong and Dhaka - Bangladesh. The venues are well spaced out and the matches schedule is convenient. This provides an ample amount of time for sightseeing to visitors. The great cricket spectacle will provide an opportunity and excuse to thousands of spectators to explore and marvel at the various splendours and wonders of each of three countries.

India

With millions of fanatic followers of the game, cricket is big and has always been an attraction in India. Get ready to be dazed and dazzled when you set a foot in this country during that period. Chaos is the charm of this nation and cricket brings it to the fore like no other thing. A captivating place, India is a mesmerising country that holds a special place in the world of tourism on the sheer basis of its beauty and diversity. If the thrill of cricket matches drains you out, turn to India’s colourful landscapes, grand sites, majestic cities, picturesque villages, stunning beaches, rich cultures, and lively people to refresh and rejuvenate you on holidays to India. You can also head to any of the wonderful massage parlours or spas in different hotels in India to reclaim your enthusiasm. The cricket event that are following the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2010 with a gap of only few months would spell as an extension of Delhi’s and its Denizen’s sporting mood. The city is one place which truly reflects the chaotic charm, boisterous charisma and unruly fascination of India. Delhi is renowned for its beauty and diversity. This intriguing city can be handful for some visitors on holidays in India. The human convergence and the fanatic pace of the city can be quite baffling and frightening but as you get in sync with the hustle and bustle, you will find there is no city like Delhi. Absorbing the glory of myriad historical monuments, attention-grabbing museums, some of the best hotels in India and yummiest delicacies make this city an iconic one. Delhi also serves as a base to the pink city of Jaipur and the Taj Mahal city, Agra. The elegant Mumbai, the high-rising Bangalore, the magnetic Chennai and the lovely Kolkata are some other stunning tourist destinations that are hosting cricket matches. Each city has a charm of its own and rest assured cricket will be just one of many things that you will enjoy in these dramatic cities.

Sri Lanka

With Sri Lanka co-hosting the Cricket World Cup in 2011, Sri Lanka Tourism is aggressively promoting infrastructural development to host officials, players, and spectators in Hambantota. The country is hoping to showcase itself at the world's third largest sporting event. Sri Lanka Tourism is offering several World Cup related packages that includes tickets to cricket matches as well as a country tour. Sri Lanka is indeed a beautiful country that is teeming with some of the most incredible tourist destinations. Travellers to the country are welcomed by lovely beauty of the region and a dash of modernity in predominantly rural surroundings. Sri Lanka features amazing wildlife reserves, impressive mountains, pristine palm-lined beaches and striking waterfalls. The country’s majestic Dutch fort of Galle, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Temple of the Tooth - all are renowned UNESCO world heritage sites. Colombo, nation’s dazzling capital, shimmers with an array of bars, casinos and swanky shopping malls. The food in the city is multiethnic and is influenced by various cultures and nationalities. Be it engrossing cricket matches, shopping sprees in luxurious and modest marketplaces, or charming boat safaris, a tour to Sri Lanka during the world cup will definitely keep you happily occupied.

Bangladesh

Cricket in Bangladesh is religiously followed and this is the first time the country is hosting a Cricket World Cup. And on top of it, it has recently been announced that the opening ceremony of the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be held in Bangladesh. Expect the country to soak in the shimmer and glimmer of celebrations and intoxicated with revelry and joyfulness. This will certainly cast a spotlight on the country and provide the nation an opportunity to bolster its tourism. Bangladesh is making every effort to make the event a massive success. Travellers and spectators would do well to take full advantage of their holidays and discover this naturally rich country between the thrilling matches. Cricket World Cup 2011 will for sure promote tours and trips to Bangladesh and do a world of good to the country’s economy and people.