What one misses most on a tour or vacation is the authentic information about a place’s history and culture. The interaction with locals may not always yield fruit owing to differences in language and culture. Also, knowing what places to visit and what one could see in the limited time is a big issue. This is where the tour operator steps in. A thorough knowledge of the local history, culture, language, and terrain is a godsend to the traveler. This directly translates into a feeling of delight for the traveler who aims to take away a piece of the land’s culture, history as an experience with him.

Tour operators have a very special role to play. They are often involved in organizing tours, providing accommodation and travel insurance, package holidays, and providing hired transportation. Organizing safaris, trekking, hiking and camping tours offers a piece of nature in its elementary form that the urban dweller misses the most. It is this unique call of the wild that a tourist comes to experience. Experienced operators offer a selection of bus, helicopter, air and water tours to the most exciting water bodies. Specialized operators offer a tour of places frequented by religious groups and students. There are places where time stands still and is untouched by modernity and advancement. Places of historical importance, former battle grounds, cities and places of birth of legendaries and rock stars, all draw hordes of tourists and this demand the services of operators who know the importance and willing to share it with the tourist. In this section we offer a bevy of sites that offer guidance and comprehensive information to plan and execute a perfect vacation.

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