History & Culture in Himachal Pradesh

Located in the lap of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is known not only for its scenic beauty but also for its rich cultural identity shaped by tribal communities, royal kingdoms, temples, fairs, folk music, and local traditions that still thrive today. Himachal Pradesh has a history as layered and deep as its mountain valleys. From ancient tribes to the Mughal era to British hill stations - Himachal Pradesh has it all – in every temple, village, and tradition.

Explore this beautiful North Indian state with our Himachal Pradesh tour packages. Discovering the culture of Himachal Pradesh makes the journey more meaningful and memorable.

A Brief History

The Himachal Pradesh history is layered and deep as its mountain valleys. It dates back thousands of years and is deeply connected with ancient kingdoms, Hindu mythology, Buddhism, and colonial influence.

Ancient Roots and Mythological Importance

Many regions of Himachal Pradesh are mentioned in ancient Hindu texts like the Mahabharata and Puranas. Locals often say that many sadhus once meditated in these Himalayan valleys. Places such as Kullu, Manali, Chamba, and Kinnaur hold strong cultural and mythological importance. According to local beliefs, the Pandavas spent part of their exile in the Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh.

Hill Kingdoms and Regional Rulers

Over time, the region developed into several small hill kingdoms and princely states, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Bushahr, Kullu, and Sirmaur. Each kingdom had its own ruler, language, and customs. That is why even today, every part of Himachal Pradesh feels a little different from the next. The rulers supported temple construction, miniature painting traditions, handicrafts, and local festivals.

Medieval Trade and Cultural Exchange

During the medieval era, Himachal Pradesh was an important corridor for trade between India, Tibet, and Central Asia. Trade, religion, and different cultures helped shape regions like Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, where Buddhist traditions are still an important part of life today. Kangra Fort, one of the oldest forts in India, has been an important seat of power for many rulers across different periods of history.

British Era

The British found the cool climate of Himachal very appealing. Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India in 1864. During British rule, hill stations such as Shimla, Dalhousie, and Dharamshala gained administrative importance. Roads were built, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway was laid, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Colonial-era churches, schools, and buildings still add a unique historical charm to the state.

After Independence

Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory in 1948 and later achieved full statehood on 25 January 1971. Today, the state is known for nature conservation, balancing tourism, traditional culture, and modern development while preserving its mountain identity.

Communities and Traditions of Himachal Pradesh

The Himachal Pradesh culture is shaped by different communities, tribal groups, languages, and mountain traditions. Every valley in the state has its own customs, celebrations, and way of life.

Tribal Communities of Himachal Pradesh

Several tribal communities live in the higher Himalayan regions of Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, and parts of Kangra. Communities such as the Gaddis, Kinnauras, Gujjars, and Lahaulis have traditionally been connected with farming, animal husbandry, wool weaving, and seasonal migration. Their customs, festivals, and handicrafts continue to preserve the cultural identity of the Himalayan region. These communities have preserved many ancient traditions despite modern changes.

Traditional Lifestyle in the Hills

Life in Himachal Pradesh is deeply connected with nature and seasons. Most people in Himachal still live in villages. Life revolves around farming, local festivals, and tight-knit family structures. Elders are respected, and traditions are passed down through stories and songs rather than books. In many villages, people still follow traditional farming methods and community-based living. For most travellers, it is the warmth and simplicity of the people here that leaves the biggest impression.

Folk Music and Dance Traditions

Music and dance are central to the culture of Himachal Pradesh. Every region of the state has its own distinct dance form — shaped by its geography, community, and local traditions. Whether it is a wedding, a harvest, a village fair, or a religious festival, celebrations here are rarely complete without song and dance.

Nati - The Dance of Himachal

Nati is the most popular and widely loved folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. Performed in large circles with hands linked together, Nati brings people of all ages together in a shared rhythm. It is performed at fairs, festivals, and celebrations. Nati holds a Guinness World Record for the largest folk dance. It was achieved on 26 October 2015, when 9,892 participants danced together in traditional dress during the International Dussehra festival in Kullu.

Regional variations of Nati are Kulluvi, Kinnauri, Sirmauri, and Lahauli. Each form differs in music, costumes, and style depending on the local culture and occasion.

Other Regional Dance Forms of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has many traditional dances, and each one is connected to the culture and beliefs of different local communities. The Losar Shona Chuksam of Kinnaur, the Dangi of Chamba, the Burah and Gee dances of Sirmour, and the Shunto of Lahaul-Spiti are performed during local festivals and special occasions.

Traditional Music of Himachal Pradesh

Folk music holds a strong place in Himachali culture. Traditional musical instruments used in Himachal Pradesh are Dhol, Nagara, Shehnai, Bishudi Karnal, and Ranasingha. Pahari folk songs are sung in local hill dialects and are full of emotion - stories of love, seasons, devotion, and longing. You will hear them at weddings, harvests, and temple gatherings.

Cultural Importance of Music and Dance

Music and dance are not just a form of celebration in Himachal Pradesh - they are how the state keeps its culture alive. In many rural and tribal communities, folk performances are not only a form of entertainment but also a way of passing traditions, stories, and local customs from one generation to another. Even today, no major festival or celebration in Himachal Pradesh feels complete without them.

Religion and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

Religion plays an important role in daily life across Himachal Pradesh. Temples, monasteries, rituals, and local deities are deeply respected by local communities. What makes this state special is that Hinduism and Buddhism exist here side by side in harmony.

Temples and Spiritual Heritage

Every village in Himachal has its own local deity called a Devta. These are not just religious symbols - they are active presences in village life. Himachal Pradesh is home to many famous temples and pilgrimage sites like Jwala Ji Temple – Kangra, Hadimba Devi Temple – Manali, and Chamunda Devi Temple – Palampur.

Buddhist Influence in Himachal Pradesh

The Lahaul-Spiti region is the Buddhist heart of Himachal Pradesh. Regions like Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Spiti Valley, and Lahaul show strong Buddhist influence. Monasteries, prayer flags, meditation traditions, and Tibetan culture create a peaceful spiritual atmosphere in these areas. McLeod Ganj is home to the Dalai Lama and is one of the most important centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.

Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

Festivals in Himachal Pradesh are colourful, spiritual, and community-oriented. They bring together music, rituals, dance, and local traditions. Some popular festivals of Himachal Pradesh are as follows.

Kullu Dussehra

It is the most famous festival of Himachal Pradesh. Unlike other parts of India, Dussehra in Kullu is different. More than 300 local Devtas gather in a grand procession in Kullu town to honour Lord Raghunath. It lasts seven days in October and is one of the most spectacular cultural events in North India.

Losar Festival

Losar is the Tibetan New Year. It is celebrated mainly in Buddhist regions in Lahaul, Spiti, and Kinnaur with monastery mask dances (Cham), prayers, and community feasts.

Minjar Fair

A famous cultural fair is celebrated in Chamba during the monsoon season. The festival is linked with the maize harvest, and people offer Minjar tassels into the Ravi River as part of traditional prayers and celebrations.

Shivratri

Mandi is often called Choti Kashi. It hosts a week-long Shivratri festival where hundreds of local deities from nearby regions gather for religious processions, cultural programs, and traditional celebrations.

Food, Dress, and Art of Himachal Pradesh

The art and culture of Himachal Pradesh can also be experienced through its food, traditional clothing, handicrafts, and artistic heritage.

Traditional Food of Himachal Pradesh

Himachali food is simple, filling, and suitable for cold mountain weather. Different regions of Himachal Pradesh have their own food traditions, influenced by climate, local farming, and cultural practices. Food also plays an important role in festivals, weddings, temple gatherings, and community celebrations across the state.

Famous Dishes of Himachal Pradesh

Dham is a traditional festive meal of rice, rajma, madra, and dal, served on leaf plates during weddings and celebrations across the state. Siddu is a steamed wheat bread stuffed with poppy seeds, walnuts, or lentils, best enjoyed hot with a generous serving of ghee. Thupka is a hearty Tibetan-style noodle soup widely eaten across Lahaul-Spiti, especially during the cold winter months. Chha Gosht is a tender lamb slow-cooked in a yogurt-based gravy with local spices, making it one of Himachal's most loved non-vegetarian dishes.

Traditional Dress of Himachal Pradesh

Dress in Himachal varies by region and community.

Men often wear woollen caps known as Himachali caps, along with wool jackets and shawls. Himachali Topi is a symbol of identity and pride. Women wear a cap with a green velvet band and a wrap-around woollen dress. Their jewellery often includes coral and turquoise beads — many pieces are generations old. In Spiti and Lahaul, both men and women wear the Goncha - a thick Tibetan-style robe tied at the waist. This is well-suited to the extreme cold of those regions.

Art and Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is known for beautiful handicrafts made by local artisans. The art and crafts of Himachal Pradesh include many unique products. Miniature Paintings are delicate and detailed paintings with soft colours and fine brushwork. Chamba Rumal is a beautifully embroidered cloth from Chamba. It is known for its intricate patterns and bright colours, and traditionally given as a wedding gift. Stone carvings are traditional stone sculptures and structures crafted from local sandstone. Kangra, Mandi, and Chamba are famous for stone carving souvenirs. Kullu Shawl is a woven shawl in bold geometric and floral patterns. It is made from wool, Pashmina, or Angora. The Himachali Cap or Topi is a colourful, handcrafted cap. It is a proud symbol of Himachali identity, worn at weddings, festivals, and celebrations across the state.

What Makes Himachal Pradesh's Culture Unique?

The Himachal Pradesh culture stands out because of its balance between spirituality, simplicity, nature, and tradition.

Unlike many tourist destinations where traditions are mainly performed for visitors, the customs in Himachal continue naturally as part of local life. One of the most unique features of Himachal Pradesh is the peaceful blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The culture of Himachal Pradesh is also strongly shaped by its mountains, climate, and changing seasons. One of the most interesting things about Himachal is how different it feels from one region to the next. The Kangra valley and the Spiti valley are in the same state, but they feel like completely different worlds. Different regions have developed their own traditions, food, clothing, dialects, and festivals over centuries.

And then there are the people. Warm, unhurried, and genuinely welcoming - the pace of life in Himachal has a way of slowing you down. Whether you stay in a village homestay, visit a local fair, or explore a mountain town, the culture of Himachal becomes as memorable as its landscapes.

If you want to experience the true spirit of the Himalayas, our Himachal Pradesh Tour Packages will help you discover both the famous attractions and the hidden cultural gems of the state.

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We had the pleasure of visiting Bali

Ms. Beena Shah & Mr. Pravin Shah

We had the pleasure of visiting Bali on a tour organized by Flamingo Transworld Pvt Ltd, and I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the truly memorable experience. The entire tour was extremely well organized from beginning to end, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey without any inconvenience. Every aspect of the trip was thoughtfully planned, which made our overall experience absolutely excellent.

The tour manager, Sangitaben, was truly the best of the best. professionalism, dedication, and friendly approach made us feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the tour. They were always available to assist, guide, and ensure that every traveler had a pleasant experience. The food and accommodation arrangements were also outstanding. We were provided with excellent meals and comfortable stays that exceeded our expectations, adding great value to the overall trip.

The sightseeing schedule was very well organized, allowing us to explore beautiful locations at a relaxed pace without feeling rushed. Each destination was carefully selected, and the arrangements ensured that we could fully enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness of Bali. Safety was given topmost priority throughout the tour, which gave us complete peace of mind while traveling.

One of the highlights of the trip was the wonderful celebration of Valentine’s Day, which was organized in a very special and memorable way. The thoughtful arrangements and joyful atmosphere made the occasion truly delightful for everyone.

Overall, this tour was an exceptional experience filled with comfort, enjoyment, and unforgettable memories. I would love to travel again in the future with Flamingo and experience more such wonderful journeys. I highly recommend this tour company to my friends and family for their excellent service, careful planning, and commitment to providing an outstanding travel experience.

Beena and I (Pravin Shah) would personally like to acknowledge Sangitaben’s efforts and her kindness. We sincerely wish her continued success and all the very best in the future. We also hope her dedication and hard work receive the recognition she truly deserves from senior management.

THANK YOU!!!

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Highly Recommended Tour Experience with Flamingo

Mr. Neel Patel

Me and my husband recently traveled to Paris and Switzerland with Flamingo Travel and had a truly great experience. The trip was very well-organized, hotels were comfortable, and the sightseeing itinerary covered all the highlights. Everything went smoothly, and we came back with beautiful memories.

A special thanks to Mrs. Unnati Jariwala, our tour manager, for her professional guidance and friendly support throughout the journey.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience. We would highly recommend Flamingo to anyone looking for a comfortable, enjoyable, and well-managed tour!

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Highlights of South Asia journey

Ms. Bharti Patel

Under stress of Corona virus I started my journey to South Asia but by grace of god all went well. As soon as I landed ai Singapore air port I forget about all and enjoying my time

1. Itinerary of trip was design very well .All most covered all sightseeing.

2. Hotels in overall so good and bed was comfortable that after long day I got

comfortable sleep. Very good morning breakfast sp.enjoy South Indian.

3. About food , I do-not have word to say . Very nice Indian food . Baverchi and some local food was good like papaya salad at center marina at Pattaya,food at Kanchanaburi resort was good too.

4. About sightseeing

I like to know History and Culture of different country.I like Thai culture,saw

Somewhere connection of Hindu culture,saw different form of Rama ,Vishnu

Hanuman. Enjoy all sightseeing.

Highlights of my tour is

1. Luge and skyride .Gentng highlands, beautiful place.

2. At BukitMelawait peak got opportunity to feed Silverleaf Monkey.

3. Railway market ,floating market .beautiful experience, how hard people work for their living .

4. Doi Inthan National Park. Beautiful at higher elevations,loved Angkha trail Unfortunately did not saw some flowers.

5. Last enjoy Elephant Jungle Sanctuary place . In my whole life ever got chance to so close to elephant . Searching for food and feeding them .people are nice and putting lots of love taking care.

6. Doing painting on umbrella.

Above all you never get chance to do it in very fast life. Thanks for opportunities.

Last I never forget to acknowledge flamingo team who are working hard for making

trip so enjoyable and successful .

Working behind hotels reservations making my stay comfortable.

Working behind national flight reservations making travel so comfortable.

Working behind restaurants reservations and local food arrangement .

Working behind airport pick up Amitbhai good job . Thanks.

I really appreciate your time and hard work behind the scene making everything so

Comfortable and enjoyable.😊.

Thanks to JAYRAJ for taking care, giving us surprises, posting next day schedule,

Thinking of us on valentine day and making special for all . Thanks 🙏 again ,and

Saying good bye to you all ,hoping to see you sometime and somewhere down the road .

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31st Jan Southeast Asia Tour

Mr. Yayati Patel

31st January Southeast Asia tour was our first experience with Flamingo. You exceeded our expectations from professionalism to accommodations, food, transportations and of course carefully chosen sightseeing places from modern Singapore to acient Thailand.

Jayraj is an outstanding and very knowledgeable tour guide. His passion to explore the world is impressive. His proffesional attitude towards all of us was remarkable.

Also thanks to all working behind the scene who made this trip memorable.

Sales team and accounting team including your agent Sangitaben in US were very cooperative.

For family oriented people like our group, some recommendations from local tour guide for nightlife shows could have been avoided and less shopping time can allow more places to cover.

We will not hesitate to refer Flamingo to our families and friends for their vacation experience.

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Singapore Malaysia Tour-21st Dec to 31st Dec

Mr. Chetan Gandhi

I thank you for arranging the subject trip on time even though it was finalized in last two weeks of the travel day. Special thanks to Jayarajbhai, Amitbhai and Vidhimam. I gathered my experience of the trip which is narrated below along with recommendations. Few photographs are attached of the trip as requested.

Overall trip was exiting with adventures and filled with unforgettable sightseeing.

Trip: Singapore and Malaysia Tour (21st Dec to 31st Dec 2019)

Overall Summary: We (Family-Four members) enjoyed 6 days stay in Singapore and 5 days in Malaysia including travelling days. We booked our itinerary through Flamingo Transworld in Ahmedabad, India. The trip was with amazing rides, full of enjoyment, wonderful sightseeing, delicious Asian vegetarian food and lot of unforgettable activities and memories. We stayed in hotel apartment (2 bed rooms) in both countries and were very convenient. In Singapore; Sentosa, Universal studio, Singapore Zoo were amazing. In Malaysia, Twin & KL tower, Sunway lagoon and Genting highland cable car were exiting experience. Flamingo staff were very supportive. I get timely support whenever required even at very early morning in India (4-5 am)-Special thanks to Amitbhai. Pretrip briefing by Flamingo was very useful.

Visa and Flights: We took evisa. We get Malaysia visa in two days and Singapore in 3 days even during Dec holidays pick time. The only hurdle is to attach photo in online application for Malaysia visa during which one may need to do many trials as I did before website accept the photo according to their norms. We booked Oman Air from Qatar to Singapore via Muscat and Malaysia as transits. There is enough time for transit in Muscat but only an hour in Malaysia. In Malaysia Airport the terminals are far of arrival and departure through transit. We reached through aero train to departure terminal. At the embarkation from Flight in Malaysia; Oman air staff was available at the outlet of air bridge or you can say standing for guiding to reach to gate of other terminal to catch flight in a short time of an hour. We could catch Malaysia to Singapore flight without any delay but could not get enough time to get refreshed however, our check-in baggage could not reach to Singapore with our flight from Malaysia. What we heard from the Singapore airport authorities is that it is frequently happening but not to worry as you would have your baggage available within same day via next couple of flights as there are many flights between ML to Singapore. They were correct, my luggage reached in next flight and airport authority has delivered in night to my Hotel without any damage to baggage. I could wait 2-3 hours at Changi airport to get my baggage but prefer to checkin to hotel to get some rest. Singapore airport authority deliver baggage in night time only (8 pm to 11 pm) if you need them early you can go to airport to collect.

From Singapore to Malaysia we traveled through Airasia flight-very convenient flight. But at Malaysia airport it took about 3 hours to clear Immigration (due to several flights arrived same time and renovation work at airport). The airport authority has not managed efficiently the immigration, the crowd and queues-very inconvenient. From Singapore to Doha via Muscat was very convenient experience in flight.

Overall there is not much hurdle for immigration accepts the long waiting time in Malaysia where the queue was very long and no refreshment. In case of small kids, it would be exhausting. Singapore is easy for immigration even departure time, we preferred e-gate without standing in queue-very easy.

Sightseeing in Singapore:

1) On reaching hotel in Singapore, I purchased Simcard (12 SGD and valid for 7 days)which is must to communicate with travel agents, home and to start Whatsup, facebook etc…it gives certain GB 4G/5G connection and enough talk time including somewhat 100 minutes international call. This SIMCARD is must and first to purchase in Singapore as well in Malaysia.

2) Marina Bay Bicycle tour (2-3 hours in evening) was very informative during which we get overall view of the city. The guide was very humble and we did 15 km cycling with family. As the climate was supporting, the cycling was not exhausting but enriching experience. I recommend this cycling over the experiential city tour with guide during which the guide took us or can say has shown us through almost same sights as the city/country is very small.

3) Santosa (timing 10:00 to 18:00), It is best experience in Singapore where we enjoyed Cable car (Oneway), Luge and Skyline, all 5 shows of 4D, Wings of time Laser show in the night (not to miss this), Sea Aquarium (near Univeral studio), Typhoon theater and veg Asian food near the Wings of time area (only one restaurant) , Madame tusaads Museum. We could not complete Santosa in a day and nor had time to go again. I recommend to go at least 11/2 - 2 days as this is the best place to visit in Singapore and Malysia.

4) Universal Studio (timings 09:00to 18:00): best place for rides, On entering the studio, we took first both the rollercoaster (not Egypt one) one red colour and a hanging one white one – this is best experience- don’t miss them. In early morning we found very short queues – take this opportunity and you can ride more than one time if you wish- We did total three times., Take locker inside available for 45 minutes for free, push in boats-a good ride, Galacticca roller coaster is another good one but not compared to above both roller coasters, Jurrasic park screen, push in boats and the old vantage car ride. The queue was very long after 11:00 hours even with express pass. All the rides could not be completed in a day. If wish to cover entire universal studio, need at least 11/2 to 2 days.

5) Singapore zoo(09:00 to 18:00): Little far from city, Best natural zoo where you don’t feel like you are visiting zoo but you feel like you are walking through jungle and meeting many animals. This is the only zoo so far I visited found without any pungent smell and covered with so many trees and kept in clean condition. A fantastic place to visit. Especially, in winter time (less humidity) one enjoys walking through the jungle.

6) Garden by the bay (Flower dome and Cloud forest) and Marina bay hotel: Garden by the bay is very good indoor plants and flowers where we enjoyed taking photographs with flowers and plants. In Marina bay hotel we were allowed to visit limited area of the 56 open floor deck where the other part is only for the hotel guests which is real skypark-a nice place for photography.

7) River cruise (45 minutes), a nice tour but night bicycle tour was comparatively good for those who can ride bicycle for 15 km.

Hotel Apartment Experience in Singapore: Fraser Robertson walk hotel apartment (11 unity street), Location was nice, hotel apartment was very convenient with all amenities like dish washer, washing machine and washing power, two TVs (one in living room and master bed room), iron and all other needs. However, the room service was very stingy in giving tea bags and sugar etc….After I complained after 3 days, the last two days it was slightly improved. The reception staff was very humble and treating customer amiably.

Transport in Singapore: All the transports to sightseeing were on private base; a largest tour operator Nam Ho in Singapore-All drivers were nice and explained properly how to reach to inside each sightseeing after dropping point as well clear guidance or pick up point. They use van of their own company normally but sometimes they send private vehicles of their partners but all vehicles were very convenient. This tour operator is very disciplined one and they expect from customer also same- They were never late by even 1 minute and expect from customer also the same (they do not wait for more than 5 minutes of the defined time).

I also tried other transportation like (metro, and private taxi) for my night time dinner. I used to go to Mustafa every day for my veg food (very delicious food in Saravana bhavan, ananda bhavan, Komoli, kailash prabhat etc….)

Last day in Singapore: from hotel to Airport drop, Nam Ho has blocked my call to their hotline number so I found little difficulty in finding driver for airport drop facility as she was waiting in another waiting area of the hotel. Nam Ho has neither conveyed my mobile (Singapore number) to driver nor her number to me. This area is required to be improved. Fortunately, I had 2-3 earlier drivers’ number who helped me on time. Special thanks to Rajesh driver who managed my transport even it was not his call of duty to arrange my airport transport

Airport to Hotel in Malaysia: Although there was delay in immigration as explained above, Luxury tour (private booked tour travel for Malaysia as Nam Ho in Singapore) has managed my transport to hotel as all their other customer also delayed in coming out of airport although few flights were on time. First we bought Simcard as did Singapore valid for 30 days with 3G/4G 500 Mb data and enogh free talk time.

Sightseeing in Malaysia:

1) Sunway Lagoon(09:00 to 18:00): Nice place for water rides and few other rides but the place was not as hygiene as Singapore. Scream park was exiting ride. Overall good experience. Driver came on time in morning as well he picked up us at right time in evening even though it was raining.

2) City tour half day (09:00 t0 14:00): Drive reached late by 45 minutes in morning due to which there was a long queue built up at KL tower so it took about 2 hours to visit the deck. Twin tower was very organized and not much waiting time as the tickets shows visit timing which was respected by the tower management. Both the KL and Twintower are recommended for visit as it gives very thrilling view of the city and one can get 360 city view. However, KL tower we visited only observation deck.

3) We went to Putrayjaya in afternoon- A very beautiful boat ride compared to Singapore, this ride is better.

4) Genting Highland: Best Cable car experience-it is much better than the Singapore Sentosa cable car-Although it was one way, I recommend return trip- very nominal price to buy a return ticket from Genting Highland. There were few rides in which my kids enjoyed- we didn’t went to visit Casino as that was not of our choice to visit. However, outside climate was very beautiful, we walked under cloud and enjoyed a lot- Best Asian veg food at Spice Garden-recommend to dine.

On route to Genting we visited Batu cave – A hindu holy place which I recommend not to miss. The given time of 45 minutes was less (we recommend 1 to 11/2 hour) as the place is nice you definitely feel to sit for a while in cave in a very calm and holy environment.

Drive on this tour also reached 30 minutes late due to the mistake of Luxury tour management-The driver was very good person in nature (Shivam actual name Namhoshivam). Flamingo transworld supported to time and return time was delayed by 30 minutes as start was late. Special thanks to Amit who has responded on time in early about 4:00 morning.

5) Airport drop: Luxury tour has arranged on time vehicle with gentle nature driver

The city tour was not exiting as the driver did not take much interest to show the city- For me it was waste of time and money.

Food: Delicious food available at Indian street (Asian veg- Saravana bhavan, Sangeeta etc…) it tooks only 15 MR from hotel to restaurant in taxi.

Hotel Apartment in Malaysia: Ascott hotel is very nice at prime location in city- no issue with room service. A very exiting swimming pool at 22nd floor with sauna bath, gym etc…All rooms were very big and TVs in all the rooms. The hotel is close to twin tower where there is a nice shopping mall as well biggest mall Pavilion is also very close to hotel – a bridge to walk for about 10 minutes to reach so avoid traffic.

Advice/Caution: Be careful in Malaysia to cross the road even Zebra crossing with green light to pedestrian as some vehicle driver do not pay respect to traffic light -they drove through red light as experienced, I observed a near miss to one of the family in Malaysia. Singapore even with green light to vehicle they pay respect to pedestrian.

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May

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Hotel Food And Staff Services Was Very Nice

Mr. Shambahadur Thakur

Hotel in Boracay ( Astoria Boracay) was excellent. Hotel food and staff services was very nice. More over hotel is located on beach and whole day it’s happening place. Island trip was interesting and we enjoyed lot.

Reaching Manila, even we been straight for city tour didn’t felt tired . Hotel IM manila also very good . Food was good. Overall it was an excellent trip.

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Feb

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We Love Partnering With You On Our Travels!

Priyanka Desai

Thank you for reaching out to us! The trip was fantastic. Our driver was a very nice guy, spoke fluent English and kept his car sparkling clean! He was a very good guide as well... Highly recommend him ! Also our resorts and the services provided there were out of the world. Thank you so much for arranging the candle light dinner and anniversary celebrations for my parents. They were blown away and really happy ! All in all, we love partnering with you on our travels!

Also special thanks to your team for making my cousin Nishad's honeymoon to Mauritius super enjoyable as well.

One more thing. I have cc'd my very good friend Ashutosh in the email. Ashutosh got married this year but hasnt had time for a honeymoon yet so he is thinking to do a trip later this year. He is also thinking of a similar to Kerala trip (that we did) for his parents and is looking for ideas on what fits his budget. I am sure you will take care of him in the best possible way

Thank you once again! And Cheers and Kudos to the Flamingo team..

Ratna, extremely sorry for not finding time to come meet you in person but I owe you one for making my family super happy!

India

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Nov

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We Have Enjoyed Our Dubai Trip!

Mr. Rahul Bhasin

We have enjoyed our Dubai trip, it was well planned by Flamingo team. They were available round the clock to assist us when ever required and resolving in our queries. We would definitely we recommending Kamil and entire Flamingo team to our friends and family members for booking Dubai trip."

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Nov

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We Couldn’t Dream Of A Better Vacation Than This!

Mr. Neeraj Amin

It was a memorable trip. Right from the land arrangements to the Hotels everything was perfect; we couldn’t dream of a better vacation than this. The up gradation of room in Sofitel at Siem Reap was pleasant surprise to us! All the services were up to the mark with no lapse in the services.

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Sep

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Thanks Flamingo Team To Make Our Dream Come True

Mr. & Mrs. Nehal Gandhi

Exploring Europe with our two teenage kids was our dream for a long time. Thanks to the Flamingo team to make that dream come true and giving us the memories of a lifetime!!! We really enjoyed the places, sightseeing, food and hotels. We were impressed by our tour leader, Kushal Shah, with his time management, attention to detail, leadership and communication style. His knowledge about European history and culture was excellent. We had an amazing time and we are looking forward to having many more memorable trips with Flamingo Tour.

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