Lapland Calling

The temptations are way too many. First, it8217;s the home of Santa Claus, I mean the REAL Santa Claus.

8216;Visit Finland8217; tells you why the country should be your next holiday destination

The temptations are way too many. First, it8217;s the home of Santa Claus, I mean the REAL Santa Claus. Then there are the Northern Lights 8211; the superb natural phenomenon that no star gazer would consider his life complete without. Then, there are the ice hotels, a certificate for crossing into the Arctic Circle and lots more. Lapland North of Finland has this and a lot more to offer no matter what season you visit it in. 8220;The beauty of the country lies in its landscape, culture and heritage,8221; tells Jari Virtanen, Sales Manager of Lapland Hotels and Safaris, in a seminar held in the city this Saturday. 8216;Visit Finland8217; the nodal agency for promotion of Destination Finland was in India for a five-city promotion.

8220;India is a beautiful country, the people are amazing. In fact, it8217;s the adventurous and outgoing spirit of the people that has pulled us here,8221; smiles Jari. Papori Bharati, Marketing Manager, Finnish Tourist Board India further adds, 8220;Finland is now firmly established as the fastest emerging destination for discerning Indian travellers looking for space, fresh air, stimulating cultural and adventurous activities.8221; Finland, they tell us, is a mix of modern and historic. 8220;Be it the climate, the festivals, the architecture8230;everything is unique about Finland. During winters one can look forward to being in Lapland to enjoy snowmobiles, reindeer sledges, husky safaris and a lot more,8221; adds Bharati. Touring Finland in winters means that you have to carry the bare essential clothing with you and the rest is provided free of cost to be returned before you leave! You may even try your luck at 8216;Gold Panning8217;, if you are lucky enough you get to carry your back your find without paying a penny.

The bed and breakfast scheme that8217;s just hit Chandigarh is quite popular in Finland, so you may enjoy your vacation without a time constraint. 8220;We know that many in India are vegetarians, they won8217;t be disappointed since Finnish culture is a mix of vegans and non-vegans,8221; tells Jari adding, 8220;Another attraction is the midnight sun that lets you read a book at beach at midnight.8221; For the not-so-word-friendly ones there is always the mobile throwing competition and the wife carrying race! Are you game?