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bird watching boat cruise
Cruise Chlika Lake's fertile marshland. Spot migratory waterfowl wing in from places as far away as Siberia. Watch resident species jostle over freshwater wetland. Perfect breeding and nesting grounds for flocks of birds that make this their home. Witness water lilies open with the rising sun and listen to the symphony of birds flutter in your ears.
Your guides on the lake are reformed bird poachers who have turned around their local knowledge and skill-set to protect the wetlands. Hear all about their remarkable journey from poacher to protector. Learn how community conservation efforts are rejuvenating the local environment.
Eco-travellers delight in the opportunity to encourage community conservation efforts. Support sustainable eco-tourism livelihoods and book your bird boat cruise today!
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luxury orissa
No longer do you need to compromise on comfort to experience off-beat Orissa! Stay in splendid hotels and authentic lodges that capture the spirit of the land. Explore indigenous villages and local craft.
Discover some of India's earliest temples at Bhubaneswar and Konark. Soak up the eclectic coastal temple town of Puri. Cruise along Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest salt lake lagoon and traverse rurstic open countryside. Join festive weekly markets where indigenous cultures converge and interact with peoples imbued with centuries of independent traditions. Experience Orissa's rich cultural heritage in style.
Book your Luxury Orissa journey before April and receive a 5% discount! |
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inspiriational travel stories ~ we want yours!
Grass Routes, as an integral part of The Green Circuit invites travel stories direct from destinations. Share your inspirational story about the place you work or play and have the opportunity to present at ITB Responsible Tourism Networking in Berlin. This is your chance to WOW tourism industry associates and potential buyers with real life examples of how responsible tourism is powering positive change in your destinations.
Story submissions are open to anyone with an amazing tale to tell. Entries are requested to email their 5 minute (1 A4 page) to stories@thegreencircuit.net by the 1st of March 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by email by the 5th of March 2011. Please mention the following information at the beginning of your story: Your Name, Email, Organisation and Destination.
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festival of faith : 8 day tour departing 29 June 2011
Join us celebrate India’s most dynamic festival, the annual ‘Rath Yatra’ (literally Chariot Festival). Millions of pilgrims converge on the holy city of Puri to witness the gods alight their chariots and be physically hauled through jam-packed streets. The colourful crowds cheer and swell with devotion as pilgrims jostle for a chance to lay eyes on their god. Their faith is as palpable as the sweat on our brows as we witnessed the entire festival. more »
Some comments from our travellers:
"Mind blowing! The crowds, the crush, nothing can compare - this has to be seen to be believed" - John Daman (UK)
"What an incredible experience! My head aches from the noise, my body from the crowd and my heart from all that excitement. Just magic" - Elisbeth (Belgium)
"WOW! A must see for anyone wanting to experience India" - Anita Cook (NZ)
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