Question 1

What are the best things to do in the Netherlands?

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1. Witness the gorgeous canals in Amsterdam: You will witness around 165 canals in Amsterdam which are the major attractions of the city. While touring the capital city of Netherlands, you will be delighted to travel by the canals in a boat or a water taxi while going from one attraction to another. Those travelling in winter will be enchanted to get an opportunity to skate on the frozen canals.2. Go wildlife spotting at the Hoge Veluwe National Park: A star attraction of Netherlands tourism is the Hoge Veluwe National Park, also known as the Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe. Go wildlife spotting at this largest nature reserve in the country and feel excited as you find wildlife in abundance such as mouflon, deer, and wild boar.  In this park you will also spot  important bird sanctuary as well. While visiting the park, you can indulge in several activities such as hiking and cycling. Do not forget to visit the sculpture park and art gallery, the Kröller-Müller Museum. 3. Plan a day trip to Madurodam: Your trip to Netherlands will remain incomplete if you do not plan a a day trip to Madurodam during your vacation. Visit the Madurodam miniature park to take a look at the scaled models of the country’s famous attractions, such as the Rijksmuseum, Port of Rotterdam and Binnenhof. Take a look at the traditional Dutch houses along with canals, markets and windmills. Learn more about Netherland from educational exhibitions and informative plaques in the park.4. Spend a beautiful evening at the Garden of Europe: Another popular attraction in Netherlands is the world’s largest flower garden, Keukenhof, also known as the  Garden of Europe. Spend an evening at the enchanting garden with 7 million flower as well as kitchen herbs planted across 32 hectares of land. Feel enchanted as you take a stroll and look at vibrant coloured flowers such as tulips, daffodil and hyacinths.5. Travel in a Stoomtram: Board on a stoomtram like a local and embark on an exploration of a city. You will be able to board this steam train with antique value from Hoorn daily from 10:40 am onwards and experience commuting across the country in a unique way. The train travels from Hoorn to Medemblik and you can enjoy a roundtrip if you want.6. Visit the Van Gogh Museum: Pay a visit to the Van Gogh Museum, which is one of the  world’s best art museums, famed for housing the world’s largest collection of the works Vincent van Gogh, the world’s most popular artist. Feel spellbound as you stroll across the place and take a look at 500 drawings, 700 letters and 200 paintings by the artist.

Question 2

Our Recommendations: What You Can't Afford to Miss?

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1. Hoge Veluwe National Park: Netherlands is a small country despite that it boasts of one of the most diverse national park programs of Netherland. Of this, the largest is the Hoge Veluwe National Park that is located between Apeldoorn and Arnhem. Sprawling over an area of 13,800 acres, the national park is the largest continuous national reserve of the country. It is also one of the most popular day tour destination for both visitors and locals. Home to fascinating sculpture park and the dense woodlands in the north, the area once happened to be a hunting reserve and a country estate. At present, the park is a home to several red and roe deer. One of the most important thing to do here is bird watching. It is indeed a great tourist attraction for all photography and nature lovers.2. Anne Frank Museum: Located in Amsterdam, The Anne Frank Museum is definitely a quintessential place to see in Netherlands. In the museum, on Prinsengracht is where the family of Anne Frank hid during most of the WWII. It is also the very place where the girl wrote her famous diary. True that the girl died just two months before the end of the war, her legacy has lived on through her words which have today been translated in more than 51 languages. The back of this house has been kept in its original state as it was the place where the family had their hiding place. This monument is indeed a must see attraction in Netherlands.Click Here To Book: Europe Holiday Packages3. Exploring Amsterdam's Canals: Similar to Venice, Amsterdam is another city that is built on water. It is one enduring memory which every visitor to Amsterdam will have that is the time that goes in exploring the beautiful canals of this city. True that most of the tourist attractions of Amsterdam can be accessed via water taxi or via boat tour, including few of the significant art galleries and museums. Amsterdam presents so much to be gained simply by strolling along the quieter and smaller streets which line the waterways. 4. Keukenhof: The Garden of Europe: When tourists are told to think of Netherlands, they are inevitably going to be reminded of the tulips. Tulips are the most loved flower here. There’s probably nowhere else where you can enjoy the rich floral beauty than is visible at the Keukenhof which is otherwise known as the Garden of Europe. On the boundaries of Lisse, you’ll see what is widely considered as the ‘bulb belt’ of Netherlands. It is also the largest public garden of the world that surrounds over 70 acres of land which once used to be a former kitchen garden of a huge country estate. This site is also home to the largest open air flower show of the world. The very charm of Keukenhof is evident from the endless variety of colours. Besides tulips, you can also spot other varieties of flowers such as daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses.Planning for a romantic trip to Europe? Must Checkout & Book: Europe Honeymoon Tour Packages5. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: A Dutch Treasure Trove: Rijksmuseum also known as the Dutch National Museum is one of the most spectacular museums of Amsterdam. It has long been collecting rare antiquities and art ever since the year 1809. There is no surprise that the extensive collection of the museum today amounts to over 7 million pieces of art. These include 5000 paintings that are housed in more than 250 rooms. There is also a gigantic library which houses more than 35,000 books. Besides the incredible collection of old masters, the museum also presents an exhaustive depiction of burgeoning art and culture in the country which is known to be rich in traditional sculptures, Dutch handicrafts and modern art. You ought to be prepared to spend the best part of your day even longer by exploring the endless treasures of the museum.6. The Windmills of Kinderdijk: Amidst Dordrecht and Rotterdam, nestled on the River Noord is one of the most remarkable village of Kinderdijk. The village gets its name from an incident of 1421’s St. Elizabeth's Day flood after a cradle of a baby had been stranded on the dike. Major drawcard here is the phenomenally preserved18th-century windmills. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, 19 Kinderdijk windmills were built during the span of 1722 and 1761. They are the largest surviving concentration of windmills in the Netherlands.      Must Explore & Book: Amsterdam Packages7. Van Gogh Museum: The magnificent, Van Gogh Museum befits one of the greatest artists of the world. It is ranked at 35th in the top art museums globally. Attracting over 1.5 million on annual basis, the museum is a great sightseeing attraction. It is home to one of the largest collection of the Van Gogh paintings. Besides there are 500 drawings, 700 letters and 200 paintings included in the vast collection of the museum. Works by the contemporaries of the Van Gogh can also be seen here. Visiting this museum is indeed a great thing to do.   8. Historic Valkenburg: Are you looking forward to delve a deeper in the ancient history of Netherlands? If yes, plan a visit to Valkenburg. Netherlands is nothing without its medieval and early attractions and one such attraction is the Valkenburg. Nestled in the magnificent Geul Valley, the romantic Valkenburg boasts of the only hilltop castle of the country. It has long been a prominent holiday resort. Other attractions of the town include the variety of caves available here.  If you plan a visit during mid November to 23rd of December, you can enjoy some shopping here at the Christmas Market.Planning for a honeymoon trip to Amsterdam, then Checkout & Book: Amsterdam Honeymoon trip Packages

Question 3

How to reach Netherlands?

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Netherlands can be reached via three ways:
By Air

The best way to reach Netherlands is by flight. The Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam, is the country’s main airport. Others include Eindhoven Airport, Rotterdam- The Hague and Groningen-Eelde Airports. However, you can also fly from airports in the surrounding countries.

By Rail

Alternatively, you may book a train ride if you are on touring Europe and are visiting The Netherlands from another European country. These include the Thalys and the ICE high speed trains operating from France, Belgium and from Germany, Switzerland and Poland respectively.Planning for a trip to France? Checkout: France Honeymoon Trip Packages

Question 4

Do I need a visa for Netherlands? How does one get a Netherlands visa?

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Yes, you do need a visa for The Netherlands. However, the type of visa needed is called the Schengen Visa, which is common to 26 European countries. Visit a Visa Application Centre in your town or a nearby city, to apply for a visa. Be clear on your purpose of visit, have your documents in place and submit your application form with the required fee.Must Explore & Book: Turkey Holiday Packages

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What is the currency of Netherlands and where can I get my money exchanged?

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Holland uses the Euro currency. It is useful to know that 1 Euro=77.53 INR.
You can have your money exchanged at most Amsterdam banks or at special offices called Foreign Exchange Bureaus. You may exchange your money at the airport, but the rates may be inferior.  A sensible thing to do is purchasing the Euro currency beforehand, at a more suitable exchange rate. Traveller cheques is another option. It would be wise to consult your own local bank for information on foreign fees on usage of your debit/credit card.Planning for a romantic getaway to Italy with your partner? Checkout & Book: Italy Honeymoon Tour Packages

Question 6

What are the things to do in Netherlands?

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- The Netherlands are famous for their canals, their art galleries, museums and of course, the most beautiful Tulip gardens.- The nightlife here is also an important part of the city.- If you are here in April, revel in the celebrations of King’s Day.- Additionally, bike through the Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to driftsands, wild deer and the Kroller Muller Museum.- Cycling through the salubrious environs of the Dutch countryside is a refreshing travel activity.- Travelling to the old city of Utrechtis an experience in its own right. When here, tour the grand Kasteel De Haar, which was so colossal that an entire village had to be evacuated for the castle to be built!- Don’t forget to enjoy authentic Dutch cuisine at The Moeders Restaurantand let your hair down at the tub-thumping Trouw- One of the more eerie and macabre things to do in The Netherlands, is visiting The Vrolik Museum, dedicated to the study of pathological deformities!- You may also like to visit The Unspoiled Queen island of Saba, in the Dutch antilles, for its range of watersports.If you are planning for a trip to Switzerland, you can Checkout & Book: Switzerland Trip Packages

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