TCI Holidays a fully owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook ( India) Ltd. has introduced a whole range domestic travel packages capturing Kashmir to Kodaikanal to Uttranchal and many other exotic locations. The offerings include the best of Indian destinations in packages designed to make ones holidays a pleasant and memorable experience. Some of packages offered include - the best of Kashmir , Leh-Ladakh, Ooty-Kodaikanal, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal and the Himalayas in a single-window programme especially designed for Indians this summer.

What adds to the excitement is the fact that these packages are very competitively priced in range of Rs.7,999/- per person to Rs.17,999/- per personTCI packages vary from 4 to 8 days and are unique, well-researched and meticulously planned vacation programmes especially tailor-made for Indian travellers. The packages promise travellers an extraordinary experience with personalized travel services, extensive sightseeing and in-depth local knowledge, all at highly affordable prices. The limited-offer programme starts from today and will extend for most part of this summer.

Says Mr. Madhavan Menon, Managing Director Thomas Cook India, "Indian families and individuals have rediscovered fun part of travel and holidaying. They're no longer content with travelling to their homelands once a year, but do it multiple times including short-haul destinations over the weekend. The TCI Holiday's 'Best of India' programme is designed to cater to both individual and group travellers. We will have more and more of these packages all through the year."

A novel offer for families, couples and groups planning their summers, the TCI Holiday's 'The Best of India' programme will showcase India's cultural landmarks, romantic sagas, beaches, gardens, temples, museums and palaces, to name a few. What's more, the product has unexpected surprises, gifts, free trips and a range of other benefits for the customers.

It may be recalled that in December 2006, Thomas Cook India acquired TCI and thereupon reconstituted the board of the company. TCI is a fully owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook ( India) Ltd.

Enchanting Kashmir

(Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gulmarg-Pahalgam)

5 days

Rs. 7,999/-

(Ex – Srinagar )

Adventurous Leh-Ladakh

( Leh – Ladakh)

4 days

Rs. 9,660/-

(Ex –Leh)

Exotic Ooty -Kodaikanal

(Coimbatore-Ooty-Kodaikanal)

7 days

Rs. 15, 999/-

(Ex- Coimbatore)

Captivating Kerala

(Cochin-Munnar-Periyar-Kumrakom)

7 days

Rs. 16, 999/-

(Ex-Cochin)

Wonders of Himachal

(Delhi-Parwano-Shimla-Manali-Chandigarh)

8 days

Rs. 17, 999/-

(Ex-Delhi)

Exhilarating Kashmir

(Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gulmarg-Pahalgam)

7 days

Rs. 17, 999/-

(Ex-Srinagar)

Ultimate Uttranchal

(Delhi-Corbett-Nainital-Mussoorie-Haridwar)

7 days

Rs. 17, 999/-

(Ex-Delhi)

Heavenly Himalayas

(Siliguri-Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Gangtok-Pelling)

8 days

Rs. 17, 999/-

Ex-Siliguri)

Exciting packages to Nepal and Bhutan are also available.

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About Thomas Cook India

Thomas Cook India offers a broad spectrum of leisure travel-related services such as package tours, currency exchange and travel insurance as well as hotel and flight reservations. Thomas Cook has been present in India for 125 years and operates a total of 200 offices at various locations in the country and has operations in Sri Lanka & Mauritius. It employs close to 3,000 staff and generated revenue of (annualised) Rs. 234.7 crores in the 2005/06 financial year.

About TCI

Established in 1961, TCI is a full service travel management company with inbound tours for international tourists, domestic and outbound holidays and corporate travel services as its core activities. Specializations include conference management, air charter/ cruise ship ground operations, corporate incentive tours and special events. The company has been awarded the prestigious Government of India National Tourism Award for 'Excellence in the Tourism Industry' in Category I, every year, since 1976.