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Customs Rules Import regulations:: Free import : - 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225 grammes of tobacco; - max. 1 litre of wine, spirits or malt liquor; - max. 100 matches; - cosmetics, perfumery, soaps and dentrifices in open containers to a total max. value of MYR 200.-; - max. 3 pieces of new wearing apparel; - one pair of new footwear; - one unit of each portable electrical or

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This is to inform you that the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has introduced new `Online Visa Application Form' with effect from Monday, the 10th October, 2011. This will be a mandatory requirement for all applicants seeking visa for India through travel agencies and those applying for visa as a tour group. 2. The new format of the online Visa Application Form shall be available on

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The pristine white structure designed loosely on the style of a Cathedral characterising the Velankanni Railway Station is nearing completion. The complex bordered by twin-towers on its northern and southern point and mediated by a central dome has been conceived as a pivotal aspect of the 10-km Velankanni rail line project at Rs.48 crore. Of this, Rs.12 crore has been spent on the railway

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Air Travellers who regularly take medications should pack all they need for their trip in their carry-on as well as their checked luggage, the Dusseldorf-based Travel Medicine Centre (CRM) advises. This protects them in case their checked luggage is lost or their flight is delayed. People traveling with prescription medications should carry a doctor's certificate attesting that the items are

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Introduction Situated on the banks of River Kaveri, Tiruchirappalli , the fourth largest city in the state was a citadel of the many dynasties like early Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar dynasty Nayakas, Marathas including French, Nawabs and British colonial rulers. Tiruchi flourished and prospered in its own right and grew to be the city. Tiruchi is a fine blend of tradition and

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Information extracted from Yahoo travel Gazing at the Andean peaks soaring above the Lost City of the Incas and the lush valley below, it's easy see why it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. The 15th century A.D. Peruvian site was abandoned shortly after Spanish conquistadors invaded the neighboring areas, falling to ruin until 1911, when an American scholar stumbled

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Chidambaram Chidambaram is also called as Thillai since the place was originally a forest of Thillai shrubs. It is an important pilgrim centre and a holy place for Saivites as the famous Natarajar Temple is located here. It is 245 kms. from Madras on the Madras-Tiruchirapalli main line of the Southern Railway. PLACES OF INTEREST The Natarajar Temple The temple, located in the centre of the

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The 17th-18th century headquarters of the French colonial possessions in India, this serene township even today carries a distinct French flavour, which, combined with the sea and laidback air of the place, add up to an irresistible charm. Pondicherry was laid out on the sea front of the Bay of Bengal and stands out for its neatly planned parallel roads that intersect at right angles. During

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A typical question that many passengers ask is about the types of meals served on board. Below is the meal types and their respective codes just for your information: Hindu (HNML) No beef/veal or pork is used in the preparation of Hindu meals. However lamb, fowl, fish and milk products are allowed. Muslim (MOML) All food served on Malaysia Airlines is Halal. Alcohol is forbidden; and the use of

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AS mid-April's temperature rises, ushering in the beginning of the hot season in Thailand, the whole country reverberates with the sounds of cheerful laughter and merry-making. The occasion is the Songkran festival, which ushers in the Thai New Year, celebrated nation­wide from April 13-15 yearly. It is a time when much of the worries of the past year are left behind so that a new beginning could

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Chandragiri Fort Chandragiri Fort is the southern entrance to the temple for the vehicles coming from Bangalore, Tamilnadu and Kerala.It is a historical fort and encircles eight ruined temples of saivite and vaishanavite pantheons, Raja Mahal,Rani Mahal and other ruined structures. ISKCON Lord Krishna Temple ISKCON known for the architecture on the way to tirumala hills has the carving of Lord

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Effective 1st October 2010, Malaysian Airlines is enforcing the one passenger one hand baggage policy strictly in all classes of travel at KL International Airport. This ruling will also include the City Air Terminal at KL Sentral. Hand baggage for all passengers will be screened at all various options of check-in i.e. at the counters and at the bag drop-off areas for those who check-in via the

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Herebelow are a few tips for travellers who are planning to go to India on conducted tours. All this tips are derived from feedback received from our clients. Please do carry some essential over the counter medication for simple illness such as headache, cough and cold. Always drink mineral water only, (recommended Aquafina, Bistleri). Please ensure the bottle that you received is sealed and

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Day 01: Arrival at Kolkata. Welcome on arrival at Kolkata and transfer to Hotel, evening walk around the city to appreciate the new culture you are in, overnight at hotel. Kolkata is the city of Joy, contrast and culture. Once the capital of British India - now the capital of West Bengal. A visit to Kolkata may bring visitors in touch with a combination of a rich 400 years old heritage,

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Read about the mistique of the sacred Haridwar written by Anirban Das Mahapatra. Extracted from The Personal Telegraph Calcutta. Click here to read

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DAY1: ARRIVAL - ANGKOR WAT You will be met at airport by professional tour guide and transferred from airport to hotel. You will then be taken to a local restaurant to taste the local delicacies. Afternoon, visit Angkor wat, the most balanced, the most harmonious, and the most perfect Khmer temple. It shows Khmer art, which reached the height of it glory in the 12th century. The temple is a

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Places Covered: HO CHI MINH / CU CHI / VUNG TAU / MY THO DAY 1 : ARRIVAL HO CHI MINH CITY (D) Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, meet by our representative and transfer to hotel for check-in . A Short sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City: The Hundred Years Red Cathedral (Notre Dame Cathedral), The Old Post Office and The People’s Committee Hall. Dinner will be served on Saigon River Cruise

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The origin of name - Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari) district is bounded by Tirunelveli district in the north and northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west and south. The coastline is almost regular except for some points of land projecting into the sea at Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the district headquarters of the

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Day 01 : Kuala Lumpur - Denpasar (Bali)ItineraryArrival at Bali Airport, transfer to choose hotel, Dinner at Local Rest(Dinner)Day 02 : Full day Barong, Kintamani TourItineraryThis is the most popular in Bali. This is a full day tour that takes you to the famous village of Celuk (famous for its gold and silver smith), Mas (Village of wood carvers) and Ubud (home of Bali’s famous artists). Your

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Madurai is one of the oldest cities of southern India. It has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage, for centuries. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name - Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai.HistoryMadurai's history dates back to over 2000 years ago, when it was the capital of the Pandyan kings. In the 10th century AD, the Chola emperors

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DAY 01: KUALA LUMPUR-TRICHIRAPALLIMet on arrival and after Breakfast depart to visit Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Sri Rangam Ranganatha Samy Temple, Uchipillayar Temple and Thiruvanikaval Temple.DAY 02: TRICHIRAPALLI - MADURAIDepart for Madurai to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Naiciker Mahal and Thiruparangkundram.DAY 03: MADURAI / TANJORE / NAVAGRAHA TEMPLES / KUMBAKONAMDepart Trichy to

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Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)Globally renown for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram was the second capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram. 58 kilometres from Madras on the Bay of Bengal, this tiny sea - side village of Mahabalipuram, is set in a boulder - strewn landscape. Tourists are drawn to this place by its miles of unspoiled beach and rock-cut art. The sculpture, here, is particularly

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DAY 1: KUALA LUMPUR - COLOMBO AIRPORT - KANDY Arrive in Sri Lanka at 0715hrs, Clients will be met with our representative of and transferred to Kandy. En route visit a *Spice Garden in Mawanella to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. On arrival city tour of Kandy, including

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Udhagamandalam (Ooty)The capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. It is situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 meters, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 meters.CoonoorCoonoor is situated on the eastern side of the southern

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Day 01 O&D: Kuala Lumpur - KolkataArrival at Kolkata.Welcome on arrival at Kolkata and transfer to Hotel, evening walk around the city to appreciate the new culture you are in, overnight at hotel. Kolkata is the city of Joy, contrast and culture. Once it was the capital of British India until 1912—now the capital of West Bengal. A visit to Kolkata may bring visitors to be in touch with

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Day 01 O&D : Kuala Lumpur – Trivandrum Itinerary On arrival met and transfer for breakfast and continue for the city tour of Trivandrum. Day 02 : O&D : Trivandrum – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Itinerary After breakfast we have a sightseeing in Trivandrum. In the sightseeing we visit the Shanghumukham Beach, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum, Sree PadmanabhaSwami Temple and the

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Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas. Thanjavur derives its name from Tanjan-an asura (giant), who according to local legend devastated the neighbourhood and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Vishnu, Sri Neelamegapperumal. Tanjan's last request that the city might be named after him was granted. Thanjavur rose to glory during the later Chola reign between the

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The world famous “Nehru Trophy Snake Boat race” will be held at Punnamada Lake, Alleppey on August 08th 2009.History of the Nehru Trophy Boat RaceThe history of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is associated with the visit of late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India to Alappuzha visit.He chanced a trip from Kottayam to Alappuzha by boat, through water logged Kuttanad. A pageantry

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ABOUT ANDAMANDistrict of Andaman is Northern Part of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and comprises of 550 Islands, Islets and rocks out of which only 26 are inhabited. Some of these islands are large such as Middle Andaman, North Andaman, South Andaman, Baratang and Little Andaman islands. The northern most islands is Landfall and southern most Little Andaman. The total area of Andaman District is

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Please be informed that we have been notified by the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur (on 19 May 2009) on the new requirements for application for Indian Visa and health screening procedures because of the detection of Influenza Virus A (H1N1) in Malaysia.The new requirements are as follows that all applicants for Indian Visas have to abide with:-Must have copy of flight ticket or flight

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One working day for Visa Approval*Effective 1st April 2009, VFS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has made Visa Applications for visitors to Singapore much easier and convenient with the introduction of E-Visa.Call us or visit us at;Singapore Visa Application CenterA service provided by VFS (M) Sdn. Bhd.Unit 3.01, Level 3Amoda Building (Opposite Times Square, Next to Sungai Wang Plaza)No. 22, Jalan Imbi55100

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The planets within your reach!Indian astrology is based on planetary movements. It is believed that these planetary movements determine an individuals destiny. Hence, these nine planets also called navagrahas are considered to be of primary importance in one's life. There are individual temples dedicated to Navagrahas located around Kumbakonam, near Thanjavur. They are as below:The Suryanar

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RameshwaramRameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula and is a very important pilgrim centre of the Hindus. Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Both

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A grand 'golden temple', the Lakshmi Narayani temple, located at Sripuram, at the foot of a small range of green hills in a place known as "Malaikodi" near Vellore, has been constructed by Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peetam, headed by spiritual leader Sri Sakthi Amma. The entire structure except for the pathway, is made of gold and copper. The temple, has intricate carvings and sculptures in gold.

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Not far from Shanghai, Zhujiajiao is an ancient town located on the banks of the Dianshan Lake in Qingpu district. It is said to be 1700 years old and is one of the best preserved ancient towns of China. It’s waterways and boats give it a special charm. Hence the name little Venice suits it well.Just like Venice this charming and peaceful town lends itself to walking. Wander its narrow lanes,

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Situated as it is by the Andaman Sea Phang-Nga’s scenic views of forests and islands, green waters, blue skies and rugged cliffs attract Nature lovers who are mesmerized by its beauty. It has many national parks, the most famous being Phang-Nga National Park. This is a geological wonder with islets, sunken, caverns and exotic rock formations rising sheer out of the sea: The Bay being sheltered

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Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city founded in the 11th century, has maintained its local atmosphere, and charm. “Bat Dambang” literally means “lost staff”. Legend has it that King Kron Nhong threw his wooden staff from Angkor (of Angkok Wat Temples fame) and it landed where present day Battambang stands. The legend is commemorated by a huge golden statue in honour of King Kron Nhong in

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We are glad to inform you that the first MATTA fair for 2009 will be held on the 13th to 15th of March at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.MATTA Travel & Tourism fair is one of the biggest fair held yearly showcasing a wide and comprehensive choice of travel and holiday products from all over the world in one venue. During the Fair, visitors and consumers can find very attractive

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by Thilaga Thaipusam is a special day for honoring Lord Muruga that is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai ( Jan/Feb) . Pusam refers to a star that is at its highest point during the festival. There are many versions of the legend about Thaipusam. One version was a demon named Tharakasuran who was troubling the Rishis and Saints. Lord Muruga was called by his parents Lord Shiva

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As of 15th January 2009, The High Commission of The Republic of Singapore in Kuala Lumpur have outsourced the submission of visa applications to 4 travel agents in Malaysia effective 15 December 2008.With effect from 15 December 2008, the Singapore High Commission will implement the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE), a system which facilitates visa applications via the

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Congratulations!!!!To the Winning Team of the Anand Travels Cricket Trophy. Held at the PJ Cricket Club Trophy presented by Mr. Arun (CEO Anand Travels)

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RockfortTrichy or Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are several Churches, Colleges and Missions dating back to the 1760s. The town and its fort, now in

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DESTINATION OF THE WEEKCHINA’S CHENGDE – A FORESTED MOUNTAIN RESORTChengde lies in a valley in northern Hebei Province about 163 km/100 miles from Beijing It is known in China as “Mountain Hamlet for Escaping the Heat” (Bishu Shanzhuang) as it was the hill resort of the former Imperial family. The area of the resort is about twice as big as Beijing’s Summer Palace. Emperor Kangxi (1662-1772) who

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Found an excellent write up on some suggestions on how to behave in-flight.Everyone knows air travel is a lot less comfortable than it once was. The trick is how to learn to live with it. Here are Flores' suggestions:Learn how to share armrest space. The airlines should have thought this through a little bit. Two armrests for three sets going across are simply not enough. Let's face it; even

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If you are interested in India's various arts, cultures and architectures then you must surely visit http://www.indiavideo.org/. The web developers "Invis Multimedia" have joined forces with the New Delhi UNESCO office to come with some wonderful clips for public viewing pleasure.

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Found an excellent picture which composes of all the various delicacies that you must try in the various states of India.Click image for larger view

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JAPAN’S HIROSHIMA: THE CITY THAT ROSE FROM ASHES Hiroshima Now a Modern MetropolisSixth August 1945 is etched in many minds, the date when Honshu’s largest city witnessed the devastating and horrific effects of the atom bomb. Today millions visit it to pay their respects. Hiroshima on the western end of the Inland Sea has been re-born as a vibrant, bigger and brighter city and is eloquent

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This is from today's The Star newspaperKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has abolished the “visa on arrival” scheme for 27 countries effective today.A Wisma Putra official said the countries included India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Pakistan, with most of the other nations being from Africa.He said the Home Ministry had issued a circular to this effect last week, following which Wisma

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AirAsia has launched a promotion called ZOOM which features special fares on domestic destinations in Malaysia. The RM9 fares are available one way from the Kuala Lumpur hub to exciting domestic destinations such as Alor Star, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Terengganu and Kuantan. East Malaysian route, Labuan is also offered at RM9.Other domestic routes offered under the ZOOM

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Skywards Members Earn Double Miles July Through OctoberDUBAI, 18th July, 2008 -During the months of July, August, September and October 2008, members of Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates, can earn double Miles on more than 100 flights across the network. All Skywards members who registers and flies Emirates in First, Business and Economy Class on select flights are eligible for

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Mooncake Festivals this coming Sept in VietnamTet Trung Thu is a harvest festival much like other harvest festivals celebrated throughout Asia. It is held in the eighth lunar month and honors the Moon, which is at its brightest at this time of the year. However, Vietnam's festival differs in that it specifically celebrates children as well as the land's bounty.The festival can be likened to a

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If you like food and want some suggestions on where and what to eat, why dont you check out this site. Mind you its on BETA stage so you might encounter some hiccups here and there on the website. The site has some recipes for anyone who would like to try their hands in cooking. Enjoy!http://www.foodstreet.com.my/

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We decided that it was time for a change, so here we are in a brand new place. The lobby area Office area

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