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  • Indian Ocean - Paradise Unleashed

    Indian Ocean is a paradisiacal stretch that welcomes you to barter your snow-laden evenings for Maldives' sun baked mornings, trade the gloom in your life for India’s exotic glamour, or exchange the bustle of city traffic for Sri Lanka's wonderfully fascinating wildlife!

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Indian Ocean Great Destinations

  • Welcome to the tropical paradise on Earth, the Indian Ocean destinations!
  • The generous dose of natural beauty - azure waters, unceasing sandy beaches, swaying palms, multi hued under water life - colourful history and multifarious culture, fascinating fragrances and delectable flavours dished out with warm hospitality, myriad fun and adrenaline fuelled adventures, a charming spiritual aura that is common across all Indian Ocean destinations are just a few reasons to spend on holiday packages to this part of the world!
  • India
    India is perhaps the first name that surfaces in mind of most holidaymakers contemplating holidays to Indian Ocean. The land of hermits and hedonists, rags and riches, old and new, India is home to myriad other strikingly contrasting combinations that tempt millions to flock to its shores. A colourful country with many faces, India has long been the favourite playground for all sorts of visitors with diverse holiday interests.From beaches to backwaters, history and culture, to riveting entertainment and tranquil expanses, the country promises everything to its visitors, in generous measures!
  • Sri Lanka
    Imagine a country where everything falls perfectly in place, endless beaches shelving into clear turquoise waters, timeless ruins making a beeline to grab attention, heavenly flavours filling up the atmosphere! It’s Sri Lanka!! If you are looking for some place that brims with fascinating history, exquisite beauty, and innumerable beaches, then it’s time you start looking for holiday packages to Sri Lanka.
  • Maldives
    There are many nations worldwide that exclusively brag miles of sun-baked white coral sand and balmy turquoise seas but only a few are as popular as the Maldives! Besides curling toes in the sand, many people come here to sample the island nation’s colourful history, flavoursome cuisines, luxurious living and much more! In fact, fun bubbles beneath the surface of this tropical paradise that tempts luxury seekers, sun worshippers, divers, honeymooners and everyone in between.
  • Mauritius
    Beautiful lagoons, radically shaped volcanic mountains, and a cultural cocktail of Indian, Chinese, African, French and British influences, Mauritius is a dazzling Indian Ocean island that enchants nearly all who visit. While its famous white sand beaches and luxurious hotels are its top attractions, you'll also find historical landmarks that evoke the island's colonial past, Hindu temples brimming with tranquillity, national parks teeming with exotic flora and fauna, and aromatic Creole and French flavours that imbue the air.
  • Seychelles
    Mesmerizing!! Though it is an overused expression, it is perhaps the only adjective that truly describes the essence of this long-haul tropical paradise, Seychelles! Dazzling with exclusivity, extravagance, and elegance, the Seychelles is an ideal destination for all those who dream of a gorgeous escape radiating with sun-washed powdery beaches, soaring granite cliffs, and grooves of palm kissing the surfs of stupefyingly vast Indian Ocean.

  • When to Go

    Different travellers expect different things from holidays to the Indian Ocean destinations. Read more...

    When to Go

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    A heavy downpour, glittering sunshine or pleasant winds can all be part of one’s fascinating experience depending on the time when one visits the Indian Ocean destinations.

    Winter months of November-January remain the best time to book holiday packages to India.

    While December to March is the best time to visit Maldives, November and February is the time to book holiday packages to Mauritius. The month of May to September is the best time to book holiday packages to Seychelles.

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  • Festivals and Events

    Most visitors booking holiday packages to the Indian Ocean destinations believe that it is the titan of festivities and merrymaking! Read more...

    Festivals and Events

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    Indian Ocean destinations are fanatical about festivities, but India simply steals the crown when it comes to epical celebrations. Some of the most prominent festivals of India are Holi, Diwali and Onam.

    Sri Lanka’s ancient cultures endow the nation with a legacy of colourful celebrations like Kandy Perahera, Vel and World Spice Festival. Maldives’ festivals like Independence Day, Islam Day and Ramadan aptly reflect the rich cultural heritage of the country! Drummers, dancers and non-stop frolics, that’s how Mauritius celebrates festivals like Maha Shivaratree, Eid-Ul-Fitr and Chinese Spring Festivals.

    Kreol and Festival of Street Theatre are some of the most popular festivals of Seychelles that help push enquiries for holiday packages to the Indian Ocean Island.

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  • Top Holidays Packages

    India – Goa and Kerala for top beach and water sports holidays; Read more...

    Top Holidays Packages

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    Golden Triangle Tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and whole of Rajasthan for history and culture; Backwater cruises, Ayurveda holidays and best nature sightseeing in Kerala; Spiritual holidays in Varanasi, Haridwar, Rishikesh; Wildlife holidays - Jim Corbett and Ranthambore National Park; City break holidays - Mumbai, Delhi.

    Sri Lanka – Beaches, Sightseeing, Culture and History. Most popular city is Colombo.

    Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles – Beaches, water sports, diving, snorkelling etc; shopping, sightseeing the natural splendour

    All Indian Ocean destinations have plenty to offer for such holiday interests of visitors as culture and history and natural splendour, shopping tour, eating and nightlife. These destinations also have plethora of family and kids friendly holiday attractions.

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  • Quick Travel Facts

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    Geography Indian Ocean stretches from the west coast of Australia to the east coast of Africa with India in the north. It encapsulates the Arabian sea, Red Sea and bay of Bengal, and a number of main land and island destinations.

    Quick Travel Facts

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    Key Holiday Destinations India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles
    Capital Various
    Key Airports Indira Gandhi International (India), Chhatrapati Shivaji International (India), Bandaranaike International (Sri Lanka), Malé International (Maldives), Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (Mauritius), Seychelles International (Seychelles)
    Key Airlines Air India, Air Seychelles, Air Mauritius, Sri Lankan Airways
    Visa Requirement Check travel facts in the pages for individual countries of the Indian Ocean. For detailed and updated info check with Consular office of respective countries in the UK. Alternatively refer to the travel advice by Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk
    Language Various; English is widely spoken and understood
    Time Zone Various (see individual country facts)
    Popular Holidays Beach, Cultural and Historical, Adventure, Water sports, Winter Sun, Sightseeing, City Breaks, Shopping, Wildlife
    Top Beach Holidays Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Mauritius,
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Tips

Indian Ocean is a cultural melting pot for religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. It is smart to be respectful towards local customs and traditions to avoid any untoward incidences.

Though locals in various Indian Ocean destinations are pretty liberal towards foreign holidaymakers, it makes sense to remain modest in terms of dressing. Most beach destinations in the region are pretty relaxed. However, it is advisable to not indulge in topless sunbathing.

Every destination has its own distinct set of local laws, rules and regulations. It pays to get well acquainted to certain local laws to avoid running one’s holidays into bad weather.

Owing to region’s conservative culture, it makes sense to avoid acts of public display of affection. Especially homosexual couples must refrain from being overly amorous in public. Most Indian Ocean destinations follow draconian laws when it comes to drug offences. It is advisable to steer clear of drugs when on holidays to the Indian Ocean region.

Although Indian Ocean destinations are safe tourist areas but petty incidents of theft of goods left unattended, pick pocketing, etc, do occur. It makes sense to exercise general safety precautions.

Medical facilities are quite satisfactory at the major destinations, but are not comparable to those in the UK. It makes sense to heed necessary vaccinations and medications to last the trip. It is equally important to take out comprehensive travel insurance and medical insurance before travelling.

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