If things go according to the plan, tourists landing up in India after booking airline tickets could very well experience the thrill of a night time safari!
Yes, India is all set to do a Singapore by planning to set up a night safari park very soon. It will be India’s first night safari park and is surely going to regale wildlife enthusiasts with yet another added attraction after they book airline tickets on flights to India. Vacationers who are planning to a travel to India sometime in near future can definitely take advantage of the opportunity!
Media reports suggest that India’s first night safari park is likely to come up at Gautam Budh Nagar University in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has given in principle approval for the project, reports say.
It will be a 120-hectare park that will be built through the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The proposed night safari park will also include an endangered species breeding centre.
Times of India, top English daily, published a report that gave out the finer details of the proposed project. The safari will remain operational between 4pm and midnight all round the year. The park will have a total of 71 species of animals and 841 specimens, including 58 species of mammals, eight species of birds, three species of reptiles and two species of fish. So, enough distractions for holiday makers planning to book cheap flights to India for a hearty wildlife tour!
The report further said 40% animals will be from the Indian sub-continent and the rest will be imported from foreign shores.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Port Elizabeth Airport Guide
The Port Elizabeth Airport is no more than ten minutes from all major commercial areas of the city. No wonder it has earned the sobriquet of the ‘ten minute airport’ from frequent flyers who patronize this airport.
Address: Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa
Telephone: +27 (0)41 507 7348
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Notes: Please refer to the official website for latest updates.
Address: Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa
Telephone: +27 (0)41 507 7348
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Notes: Please refer to the official website for latest updates.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Durban Airport Guide
Durban International Airport, one of the largest airports in the country, handles some 2.4 million passengers every year.
Address: P O Box X1, Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
E-Mail: customercare@airports.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)31 451 6666
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Notes: Please refer to the official website for latest updates.
Address: P O Box X1, Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
E-Mail: customercare@airports.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)31 451 6666
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Notes: Please refer to the official website for latest updates.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Many Airlines Still Willing to Spread Wings in India
All the gloom and doom that seem to have permeated the India’s aviation sector could well make experts wary of the industry’s future.
But a report published by the Center of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) on its website says that while some carriers might have scrapped their flights to India, a good number of global airlines are looking to expand their operations to the country, with few already have done so.
And perhaps the most heartening part of the report for the industry is the fact that not only big cities and traditional hubs like Mumbai and Delhi are attracting ventures from carriers but comparatively smaller cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Amritsar too are featuring in the expansion plans of global players.
Virgin Atlantic is all set to resume London-Mumbai flights from October. Dragonair will be offering flights to Kolkata from November. Etihad will offer a connection between Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad also in November. Air China launched Chengdu-Mumbai operation in May 2012. Kenya Airways started non-stop Nairobi-Delhi service in May-2012.
The reason for India being such a focal point of airlines around the world can be the fact that apart from being a highly popular holiday travel destination and an emerging economy, the country’s geographical location makes it a perfect regional hub. So, for every AirAsiaX that has suspended its cheap flights to India, there are several carriers that see a great potential in the country.
CAPA report says airlines based in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are the ones that seem to be most interested in India.
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But a report published by the Center of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) on its website says that while some carriers might have scrapped their flights to India, a good number of global airlines are looking to expand their operations to the country, with few already have done so.
And perhaps the most heartening part of the report for the industry is the fact that not only big cities and traditional hubs like Mumbai and Delhi are attracting ventures from carriers but comparatively smaller cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Amritsar too are featuring in the expansion plans of global players.
Virgin Atlantic is all set to resume London-Mumbai flights from October. Dragonair will be offering flights to Kolkata from November. Etihad will offer a connection between Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad also in November. Air China launched Chengdu-Mumbai operation in May 2012. Kenya Airways started non-stop Nairobi-Delhi service in May-2012.
The reason for India being such a focal point of airlines around the world can be the fact that apart from being a highly popular holiday travel destination and an emerging economy, the country’s geographical location makes it a perfect regional hub. So, for every AirAsiaX that has suspended its cheap flights to India, there are several carriers that see a great potential in the country.
CAPA report says airlines based in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are the ones that seem to be most interested in India.
Reference
Johannesburg Airport Guide
The Johannesburg International Airport is the busiest airport in South Africa is undergoing a major revamp in the wake of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Airport
Address: Private Bag X1, O R Tambo International Airport, 1627, South Africa
E-Mail address: customercare@airports.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)11 921 6911.
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Address: Private Bag X1, O R Tambo International Airport, 1627, South Africa
E-Mail address: customercare@airports.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)11 921 6911.
Time Zone: GMT + 2
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Notes: Please refer to the official website for latest updates.
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