By Manoj Gursahani

This article answers all these questions buzzing in your head with insightful, helpful and up-to-date medical tourism information relevant to India!

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India has fast emerged as the preferred choice of many foreign patients looking for quality, timely and professional health care services and wellness programs with affordable options offered to them from the leading hospitals and clinics in India. Medical tourism India today covers the whole gamut of health tourism needs for the rest of the world: so there’s hope for those looking at top-class surgery options in India, be it best quality dental implants, lasik eye care, slick and safe cosmetic surgery or that elusive but not exorbitant tummy tuck or a spirit-booster with that breast lift/ face lift.

Even giving new life to that old ticker of yours with quality heart care and heart surgery is possible with the complete health check up package that can be combined with additional needs of a patient – or that of a companion for cosmetic surgery, orthopedic surgery or any other medical facilities India offers on a platter!

TMI simply acts as your professional and caring health care go-between and arranges matters so you breathe easy while deciding on which quality, affordable and customer-friendly services of ours suit you best when heading to India for availing premium hospitals, medical tours India and medical travel support that translates into time and effort savings for you – not to mention cash too.

India has an edge over other countries when it comes to offering comprehensive, cost-effective and timely medical care: it also offers an exotic, rejuvenative, adventure-filled or cultural -if you wish array of destinations to discover and revel in for the travelers!

These top Indian hospitals and nursing homes also reduce the long waiting lines prevalent elsewhere in Europe, United States and the Middle East while granting the very best in surgical, rehabilitation, post-operative and consultation advice in specialized fields such as cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, transplants and urology comes as a boon to global medical tourists.

India’s advantages in the quality medical tourism sector: bargains, budget travel, professionally managed customized tour packages and best medical care courtesy capable networking between hospitals and travel operators!

Those willing to bypass the endless waiting list and prohibitive costs of health care back home are given the choice of combining quality wellness programs and medical care with sightseeing, holidaying and concept vacation packages courtesy an expanding and foreign-market oriented Indian tourism industry. Innovatively packaged and strategically built up to accommodate airport pick-ups with other facilities such as service apartment bookings, special dietary concerns addressed through arrangements for a personal chef and a customized holiday plan organized by the travel agents allows medical tourists to India to regain good health, explore India and take back more than just a fitter body and spirit: they take back a neat little package deal of professionally managed medical solutions and loads of happy memories!

Specialized and affordable solutions in many fields available in India: medical tourism is an expanding sector expected to post the highest year-on-year growth in earnings in the fiscal year to March 31, 2007, according to a report by Reuters. Here’s why:

While India also has a wide network of professionally managed and marketed corporate hospitals that have tied up with leading travel agencies to offer low-cost, speedy and effective medical care to foreign patients, the wide range of specialties covered makes Indian solution providers hard to resist for those battling with serious medical problems, sky-rocketing medical bills and long queues. Since India’s expertise includes specialties like Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Dentistry, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry, General Medicine & General Surgery, it has many takers from all over the world, but most significantly UK and US, where the costs of health care solutions is very expensive.

Opting for medical tourism to India also empowers the traveler with the opportunity to avail the best of health care facilities in India such as a full body pathology, comprehensive physical and gynecological examinations, dental checkup, eye checkup, diet consultation, audiometry, spirometry, stress & lifestyle management, pap smear, digital Chest X-ray, 12 lead ECG, 2D echo colour doppler, gold standard DXA bone densitometry, body fat analysis, coronary risk markers, cancer risk markers, carotid color doppler, spiral CT scan and high strength MRI. Each of these tests is carried out by professional M.D. physicians, and is comprehensive yet pain-free; thus, a whole gamut of services is provided for fee that is a fraction of the cost patients would pay back home, making India a smart choice for quality, comprehensive and cheap healthcare packages.

India hospitals and medical centers conduct all medical investigations using the latest, technologically advanced diagnostic equipment while following stringent quality assurance exercises, which ensures that medical tourism patients receive reliable and high quality test results. Though, it is true that the biggest draw for foreign patients still remains the very minimal waitl ist that is common in European or American hospitals and many top-notch travel facilities have a business understanding for offering “priority treatment” arrangements that can be made in special cases by the Indian hospitals of the patient’s choice.

So, is it any surprise when Reuters continues to report that the Indian health care sector concentrating on medical tourism inflow has bigger sales figures in mind and is set to post beyond 42 per cent rise in earnings recorded from 2006 to March 2007? Since these figures are driven by availability of quality health care and the huge rise in numbers visiting India for treatment, the surge in medical tourists to India can only be realized best in numbers: which have risen from 10,000 in 2000 to about 100,000 in 2005. The annual growth rate is expected to be 30 per cent for 2007-2008 with more attention being paid to helping India figure on the top choice list for foreign medical tourism patients currently being diverted to Singapore (the latter being an established medical care hub that attracts and envious 150,000 medical tourists a year).

Best solutions in India: names that promote India as a Top Medical Tourism Destination
Some of the best reports from satisfied patients and their referrals lead to further enquiries to the best names in quality and comprehensive health care in Indian hospitals such as The Apollo Group, Escorts Hospitals in New Delhi and Jaslok Hospitals in Mumbai.

Other top corporate hospitals like Global Hospitals, CARE and Dr L.V. Prasad Eye Hospitals in Hyderabad, The Hindujas and NM Excellence in Mumbai are steadily rising in popularity among foreign patients opting for affordable medical solutions while maintaining a high standard as these centers also have improved infrastructure, patient support systems (24hr call center help for anytime query and information exchange) as well as enhanced funding to develop further facilities.

High Success Rates keep the numbers flowing in for Quality, Speedy and Comprehensive Medical Tourism in India!

While it is an accepted fact that India has some of the best health care professionals in the industry and can offer a considerable cost advantage to keep this sector ticking, the reason for the boom in the medical tourism industry is also due to the consistently high success rate and the growing credibility of Indian medical specialists. Some of these Indian medical specialists have performed over 500,000 major surgeries and over a million other surgical procedures, which include complicated cardio-thoracic, neurological and cancer surgeries and achieved success rates at par with international standards (success rate in the 43,000 cardiac surgeries till 2002 was 98.5 per cent; India’s success in 110 bone marrow transplants is 80 per cent and success rate in 6,000 renal transplants is 95 per cent).

Furthermore, India’s independent credit rating agency (CRISIL) has assigned a grade ‘A’ rating to super specialty hospitals like Escorts and multi specialty hospitals like Apollo and even established centers like NHS of the UK and The British Standards Institute having indicated that India is a favored destination for surgeries (having accredited the Delhi-based Escorts Hospital) ease the decision-making process for many foreign patients particular about quality and cost-effective health care solutions India provides. Besides this, Apollo Group – the largest private hospital chain in India and Wockhardt Hospital are now JCI accredited and thus, the boom in the medical tourism sector in India is but, expected to get even bigger!

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Manoj Gursahani is the Chairman of India’s first ecommerce travel portal – TravelMartIndia. Visit the blog for more travel related issues, travel tips and destinations.

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Enjoy the best of Rural India in 1 min – another inspiring spot from Incredible India

James W Terry

India is a beautiful, big and a diverse country. The rich culture, heritage, natural beauty, historical buildings and the yummy food are some of the reasons why this country is becoming a very popular tourist destination.

There are way too many places you must see in India. In this post I am going to write about the top places for a history buff. Here are top 6 must see places in India (history focused ones):

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1. Taj Mahal: This is a very obvious one. It is an absolutely captivating monument and make sure Taj Mahal
is on your list – It is one of the natural wonders of the world and so do I need to say more…

2. Khajuraho Temples : These temples are located in Central India. There are around 85 temples and were built around 950 AD. The architecture is simply superb. Khajuraho is a World Heritage site. The fascinating temples of Khajuraho is India’s unique gift of love to the world,

3. Ajanta and Ellora Caves: These beautiful caves were built more than 2000 years ago. They were built by Buddhist monks – these monks cut some amazing sculptures in the rock caves. The caves are located in Maharashtra.

4. Sun Temple: This temple is located in Orissa. It was built in the 13th century and is a temple for the Sun God. This temple is one of the architectural wonders of the world – apart from the temple itself, the surroundings of the temple is filled with natural beauty.

5. Dravidian Monuments at Hampi: Located in Karnataka, this is a world heritage listed site. The stone carvings in this temple are quite stunning. These temples were built between 14th and 16th centuries.

6. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram: These monuments are located in Tamil Nadu and dates back to 7th century. These monuments are well known for rock carvings and beautiful sculptures.

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Enjoy the best of Rural India in 1 min – another inspiring spot from Incredible India

By Aparajita Shankar

Traveling magnifies all human emotions and refreshes one’s mind and rejuvenates him to get of pressure and depression. There are so many tourist spots across the globe that lets you to carry memorable moments apart from refreshing your mind. However, with so many travel destinations in the world, deciding a tourist place is very difficult. India adorns an outstanding place in the world map of favourite tourist spots. India has so many wonderful categories such as hill stations, [ Photograph by - Dennis G.Jarvis ] backwaters, sea beaches, gardens, world heritage centers, preserved monuments, pilgrimage centers, shrines, historical places, temples, churches, mosques and so on.

India is a country of vibrant hues and colors is regarded to be the paradise on earth. It is world’s one of the most sought-after tourist destinations. India travel offers so much variety – a fun-filled holiday, a spiritual getaway, a medical tour, a soul-searching hideaway, a tryst with the majestic Himalayas, an encounter with the romantic Thar desert, a rendezvous with palm-fringed backwaters, an adventurous trip to Rishikesh and Kashmir, a trekking tour to Leh and Ladakh, a passport to the ancient history, culture, customs and heritage, an appointment with the modern-day sophistications, a date with the millennial-old civilization and what not.

You can witness India’s culture in full vigor during its fairs and festivals. Indian festivals are celebrated throughout the year and are real treat for souls. Boat race, Camel festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, Goa Carnival, Holi, Deepawali, Durga Puja, Kite Festival, Onam, Kumbh Mela, Pushkar Festival, Taj Mahotsav, all these festivals and fairs make India a kaleidoscope hues and colors.

India travel offers stunning experience for nature lovers with its snow capped mountains, sun-kissed beaches, exotic sand dunes, lush green landscapes, sparkling backwaters and much more. Thanks to its variety of tours ranging from religious, adventurous, beach, cultural, wildlife, medical and eco tourism, India offers a matchless variety of colorful travel.

So if you think you deserve a treat for a lifetime, get in touch with an India travel agent and book the holiday package best suited to you from numerous India travel deals offered by them. You can also combine these packages and make a booking for India flights and India hotels to make a perfect holiday experience.

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Some of the most beautiful Indian monuments presented with the best of colours. Enjoy!

SANJOG KR

Top Five Destinations Of North India’ is an article talking about some of the most famous tourist destinations of Incredible North India. Amongst all, Jaipur, Khajuraho. Agra, Varanasi and Gulmarg take immense pride in luring tourists from across the globe. These destinations offer everything from rich architectural heritage to natural beauty, adventure and handicrafts.
Visiting Incredible North India is a wonderful experience of celebrating the royal past and the [ Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis ] sheer natural beauty. Few destinations in the world are as fascinating as this one. It encompasses an astonishing range of tourist attractions, which are simply irresistible. Everything from the architecture to the incredible hospitality is superb in this land.

Top 5 Tourist Destinations Of North India Are:

Jaipur Walk the well planned city of Jaipur, participate in the colorful fairs and festivals, get drunk on the luxury of the stunning palaces and forts, feast on the delicious culinary delights, treat your eyes to the reflection of a palace in a charming lake, watch the enchanting wildlife or browse the city’s bazaars filled with amazing handicrafts, everything here is steeped in romance and royalty. The attractions of the pink city have earned international fame. Some of the must see attractions here are the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Ranthambhor National Park.

Khajuraho Renowned the world over for its erotic sculptures carved flawlessly on the outer walls of the ancient temples, Khajuraho village is a World Heritage Site. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the village is an architectural marvel in the true sense of the word. One can also enjoy the classic Dance Festival celebrated here every year in the month of February/March.

Gulmarg A sparkling jewel in the crown of Kashmir, Gulmarh is a hill station cocooned in abundant natural beauty. The beautiful valley with colorful flowers, the romantic lake and the peaceful ambiance make this hill station a popular tourist destination. Trekking and golfing are the exciting adventure sports you can indulge in here.

Agra Agra is a historic city, which is famous across the world for its architectural wonder ‘Taj Mahal’. A symbol of love, this finest monument of the Mughal Empire is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site. Other attractions of the city are Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri.

Varanasi Considered to be one of the most holiest cities in India, Varanasi is called the city of light. It is a poular Hindu Pilgrimage that attracts devotees from all across the globe. Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga, the city is a religious and a spiritual site. There are numerous temples, yoga centers and Ayurvedic centers in the city. It is also known for banarasi saris, jari work and wooden items.

North India Tours offer a great opportunity to explore the exotic region of India that abounds in amazing attractions. There is something magical about the Golden Triangle Tour, which encompasses mind-blowing destinations like Jaipur, Delhi and Agra. Known for their rich cultural heritage and sheer natural beauty, the destinations occupy a significant place on the itineraries of tourists from all over the world.

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By Sanjog KR

“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!” -Mark Twain

India, the destination of the millennium, is known for its extra-ordinary natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, diversity in each aspect and age old Photograph by – Zé Eduardo                 traditions. Being a land of                                                                           geographical diversity, India offers a number of attractions ranging from mist clad mountain ranges and deep blue seas to enigmatic deserts, golden beaches, emerald green valleys, palm fringed backwaters and exotic flora & fauna.

Apart from that, it is a land ruled by countless dynasties. The influence of those different dynasties can be clearly seen on India’s unique art forms, exciting fairs and festivals, interesting pilgrim centres, exclusive heritage sites, royal forts, majestic monuments, architectural marvels. For a remarkable holiday, contact authentic India travel agents and go to seven major destinations for sure.

* Jammu & Kashmir: The crown of India having the grand Himalayan range, numerous lakes, glaciers, Buddhist monasteries etc. Covered with snow throughout the year, it is the best place for honeymoon holidays and adventure sports.
* Himachal Pradesh: This northern state of India is a perfect blend of greens, snowy landscapes, serene lakes & rivers, cool weather and exotic wildlife.
* Delhi: The capital of India, Delhi, boasts of being the richest place in terms of historical monuments and cultural heritage. A number of Mughal monuments can be seen on every road of the capital.
* Uttar Pradesh: It is an ideal place for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, history buffs and even religious minded people. From the Taj Mahal (the symbol of love; one of the seven wonders of the world) to the confluence of holy Ganga & Yamuna and the char dhams, it offers a number of attractions to tourists.
* Rajasthan: This is the most colourful and lively state of India known for majestic Rajputana forts & palaces, vibrant festivals, exciting desert safaris, calm lakes and the rarest of wildlife.
* Goa: Popular for sun, sand, surf and sea, Goa is a perfect destination for party animals. It is known for the longest coastline in India and the maximum number of beaches and adventure sports.
* Kerala: Set amidst dense greenery and nurtured by 44 rivers, Kerala is called God’s own country. One can avail the best of water sports and Ayurveda therapies here.

The majestic snow capped Himalayas in the north, spectacular coastline of the Arabian Sea in the west, the vast Bay of Bengal in the east, and the awesome Indian Ocean in the south make it a land for all seasons.

Travel to India and experience the life at its best. Plan an India tour with some authentic Indian travel agency and get the most out of your holidays. India tourism offers you world class opportunities to stay as close to the nature as possible.

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By Michael Braganza

If you want to get closer to heaven, why not you travel to India? Welcome to India – the land of stunning diversity, the land of vibrant cultures & traditions, the land of many paradoxes and the land that shows amazing harmony among various diversity. India is a vast county and has a several states having their own cultures and traditions. Calling as a mini India to its states will be perhaps more appropriate. Because of each state of India has its own distinct culture and tradition, languages, cuisine, dress sense, etc. Because of its harmonious diversity India has become a one of the most demanding tourist destinations in the world. Travel and Tourism in India is able to make even the gloomiest person filled with joy.

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Tours in India is an amazing experience and it offers a delightful opportunity to face to face the various attractions of India. From snow covered mountain peaks to lush green Kerala, from beautiful beaches to breathtaking backwaters, fantastic forts to palatial palaces, lovely lakes to eternal rivers, adventurous and beautiful hill stations to exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries, from fairs and festivals to art and culture, India is a country which offers a one stop spot for all your holiday dreams on your India Tour.

Different destinations of India offer different charm. On your for Rajasthan Tour Package you will have opportunity to see its several magnificent monuments life fantastic forts, palatial palaces, terrific temples, rich museums, etc. On your tours to Rajasthan you will have also an opportunity to explore Wildlife Sanctuaries of Rajasthan like Sariska, Ranthambhore, Keoladeo Ghana, and Desert National Park. On your Kerala Tour, you will have opportunity to explore world known Kovalam Beach resort or many other breathtakingly beautiful beaches blessed with exceptional natural beauty. Travel in Kerala and enjoy Kerala Houseboat over the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.

Embark on Goa Tours and get sank into the fun, sun elation of Goa – the beach capital of India. On your travel to Goa, you will have opportunity to visit some magnificent churches & temples, and exotic beaches which are world known. Also you have opportunity to enjoy some adventure and sports and water fun on your Goa Tours. Embark on India Tour Package and enjoy the fascination of breathtaking hill stations of India. Either engage yourself in explore the nature or taking part in adventure and sports.

Travel to India and have a glimpse of royal Indian tour by visiting its royal palaces of Maharajah in Mysore and Rajasthan. Explore exhilarating wildlife attractions in Kanha, Sariska, Ranthambhore, Ghana, Bandhavgarh, Periyar, etc on your tours and travels in India. Capture the thrilling and sensational activities of wildlife and birdlife in your capture. Become a part of fairs and festivals of India on your travel and tourism in India. And get mesmerized with India’s rich culture and tradition. To make your India Tour more comfortable, take the help of car rental services.

In the boom of tourism in India, good accommodation has a great potential. There are good accommodations facilities are available in all over India. There are number of good hotels equipped with all modern amenities available in India. More importantly, for budget tourists there are also service apartments are available in India. Service apartments in India make can be better options for temporary accommodations than hotels. Because of Services Apartments offer approximately same facilities as hotels on lower costs.

Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Travel to India and Rajasthan Tour Package. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.royalindiantour.com/

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By Aparajita Shankar

Welcome to incredible India. To experience the real charm of the country, one needs to visit the fascinating land of India and explore its amazing landscapes & attractions. India is really incredible and awesome with unique and diverse geographical locations, beautiful landscapes, diverse cultural and traditional features.

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The country has various spectacular travel destinations and has something for every tourist and each kind of tourist. If you want to spend fun filled beach holidays then Indian states like Goa and Kerala are the perfect destination. For wildlife adventure tour Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand are the preferred ones. Ranthambhore, Kanha, Sariska, Gir, Bharatpur, etc are the most sought after wildlife safari destinations in India.

If you love to visit places with beautiful natural landscapes then Himanchal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir makes the ideal holiday destination. Religious places like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pushkar, Ajmer, Varanasi, Badrinath, etc are well known destinations for travelers who want to observe rich culture and spirituality of country. With so many attractions, India is really unique and unmatched in world. The country has so much to offer that it becomes really difficult to feel the complete essence in a single visit. To make it simple and comfortable, there are various India tour operators who offer many tailor-made India travel deals to suit the individual needs and requirements of the travelers coming to visit India.

India is also famous for its rich cultural heritage and architectural monuments. Rajasthan, Konark, Agra, Khajuraho are some of the places where tourists can find lots of heritage monuments attractions.

So if you want to have a travel experience of your lifetime, book a room in one of your preferred hotels in India and take flights to India to visit this incredible, unique, amazing, unmatched wonderland called India.

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