Holidays are often considered to be an outlet of stress where sightseeing and exploration of new locations elates the spirit of an individual. But with the advent of globalization, every destination has become highly commercialized and tourism is restricted to only what is there in brochures. Understanding this need for offbeat holidays that are more close to nature, the Kolkata based SOFIA HOUSE OF TOURISM, has emerged as the only exploratory holiday company in India and leader in Worldwide Ecotourism, Off-beat destinations, Artic and Polar Expeditions.
Founded in the year 2003 with a view to promote unconventional, offbeat destination & ecotourism for the discerning traveler, SOFIA HOUSE OF TOURISM has grown into an One Stop Solution to all travel needs and promises to make its presence felt globally through its ambitious expansion plans. As Asad Siddiqui, the CEO of Sofia House of Tourism puts it; “We aim to work commercially for social responsibility as well abide by the stringent laws of Ecotourism.
The focus is to give visitors the opportunity to personally and directly experience nature and provide opportunities to experience nature in ways that lead to a greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment. Sofia House of Tourism has been nominated by Wild Life Trust of India to Sponsor the Prestigious Award of Venu Menon National Animal Allies Award.
Recently, Sofia had taken part in Travel and Tourism Fair which was held at Mumbai and Delhi in the month of February 2008, Sofia’s unique tour packages receive great response in these metros.
SOFIA HOUSE OF TOURISM is associated with an array of national and international bodies for exploring delightful destinations across the globe where the dynamic nature rejuvenates the body and mind; the serenity that smears sore; the exotic flora and fauna, the cultural diversity that unfolds the words of contentment for the adventurous soul. According to Siddiqui; “We consistently meet consumer expectations in order to improve and popularize ecotourism through the customer’s point of viewâ€.
Sofia House of Tourism is the first tour operator who dared to introduce Polar Expedition in India whether it’s Antarctica, Arctic, North Pole, the world’s highest point or Greenland. Sofia House of Tourism is the first tour operator which has been given access to the Arctic Ecotourism with an exclusive association with the Family of Warner Brothers (Bathurhust Arctic Services). Sofia House of Tourism is the first in India which got the exclusivity with Green Tracks, USA to let Indians have a view of the Amazon Rainforest.
Sofia House of Tourism has the monopoly to sell some of the packages like Arctic Ecotourism, Amazon River & Rainforest Tour, Machu & Inca’s Trail, Northern Kingdom, Antarctica, Arctic Expedition, North Pole, Greenland, Svalbard, Kamchatka, Patagonia, Iceland, Flying Safari Tour to South Africa, Southern Thailand like Railay / Tonsia, Koh Lao Liang, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Ao Nang, Similan, Tarutao etc.Laos Ecotourism, Tours beyond Indonesia, Cambodia Ecotourism and Russia
Sofia also has 700+ packages, both leisure and lesser known all over India
Sofia House of Tourism is associated with several social organisations working for nature, wildlife & environment and contributes 10% net profit through membership & donations to the development of nature, wildlife & environment. The company also imparts industrial training to the university students pursuing their degree courses in travel and tourism management with a specialization in Ecotourism FREE OF CHARGE.
For Further Information Contact:
ASAD SIDDIQUI – CEO
SOFIA HOUSE OF TOURISM
5/1B, BALLYGUNGE PLACE (EAST), 1ST FLOOR
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA P.I.N.: 700019
Tel: +91 33 32542239 / 64552534 / 64570813
Fax: +91 33 24605669
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