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 India has always been a destination of choice for many a senior traveler across the globe. India, for the senior travelers, is a very exotic tourist destination and offers some great tourist experiences to them. India's rich heritage sites, alternative medicine spas and resorts, especially rejuvenation spas, the spiritual places and its people have attracted senior tourists from all over.
• Places to visit for senior travelers
• Precautions to be taken by senior travelers
• Tour Packages for senior citizens & Retired People
• Make Your own Tour
Places to visit for senior travelers
Traditionally, senior travelers to India haunt the more famous destinations such as Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, the pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh, or destinations in South India.
Hills of India, like- Shimla, Ooty, Kullu Manali, Backwater in Kerala, Panchmarhi and Kalimpong in east also offer luxury travel to India for the senior traellers.
Kashmir- A Jannat (Heaven) on earth! The Mughal Emperors addressed it as 'Jannat'. No Hindi film song in 60s & 70s were considered complet without this location. And every Indian is enchanted by the sheer thought. Such is Kashmir!
Rajasthan, with its heritage forts, lakes and cultural sites and festivals has been the favourite tourist destination among senior travelers. Places to be visited in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur (which are of course the most popular destinations).These days, there are package tours to the lesser known destinations in the lap of scenic Aravallis – one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world. Some places offer a stay in a typical Rajasthani village – another innovative tour idea that has been widely appreciated. Camel safaris (desert safaris), Pushkar festival are some of the highlights of tourism to Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai, being cosmopolitan cities of India, offer a great experience to senior travelers in terms of the sights and sounds – they give them a glimpse of entire India through various cultural centres, theatre, arts, monuments and heritage events. Besides, these cities have all the modern amenities any other international destination would offer them. Bangalore, Chennai , Hyderabad and Kolkata are the other metropolitan cities of India that hold tremendous potential for the senior traveler in India. Spiritual and pilgrimage sites like Amritsar, Vaishno devi, Varanasi and Haridwar attract tourists who wish to explore the Hindu way of life. These centres have special facilities for foreign tourists, with good facilities and comfortable accommodation. Apart from these, there are Buddhist sites in India are Kushinagar, Sarnath, Bodh Gaya and Lumbini.
Precautions to be taken by senior travelers
Generally senior travelers in India are safe. But certain tips for them might be helpful in times of trouble: It's a good idea to travel in groups of about 3-4 people.
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or such ornaments.
Avoid carrying too much cash or goods.
Keep your medicines at hand, in a hand bag so that they are easily accessible.
Senior Travellers can always take help of families and elder people whenever and wherever required.
Take care of travel documents and passport.
Avoid undue attention or advances by touts and other such vendors.
Inform the nearest police station in case of trouble, or take help from people nearby.
 Tour Packages for senior citizens & Retired People
Namaste, we welcome you to Onlinecarrentalindia.com India has an aura of vibrant colors, exotic wildlife, mesmerizing landscapes, rich heritage, diverse cultures and much more for you to discover.India has been an attraction as a tourist destination for the senior citizens across the world. India’s rich cultural heritage and sites, alternative medicinal spas and resorts – especially rejuvenation spas, the spiritual places and of course warmth with which the people of this nation welcome guests and combine to produce a effect which exerts a mighty yet lovable pull on the senior tourist.Traditionally, senior citizens visit famous destinations like Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai; the pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh; the hill stations like Shimla, Ooty, Kullu Manali; backwaters of Kerala; Panchmarni and Kalimpong in the east. Kashmir has been the favorite tourist destination for a long time and no visit to India will be complete without a visit to this proverbial heaven on earth.Rajasthan with its burning deserts, tiger reserves, jungles, lakes, palaces and forts is another attraction that never fails to attract. Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur are the most visited places in this state.In recent years tours are being organized in the lesser known destinations in Rajasthan. These include tours in the Aravalli Mountains, jeep and camel safaris in the desert and stays in villages of Rajasthan to get a first hand glimpse of the rural Rajasthani lifestyle.
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Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata are also popular tourist destinations offering great experiences in the form of sights and sounds. These also give the senior citizen a glimpse of the entire country through various cultural centers, theater, arts, monuments and heritage events. Spiritual sites like Amritsar, Vaishno Devi, Varanasi and Haridwar attract those tourists who like to explore the Hindu way of life. Buddhist sites like Kushinagar, Sarnath, Bodh Gaya and Lumbini are also favored tourist destinations.
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