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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a holy and famous pilgrimage of Jain's but now it not only limited till Jain's but the place where every religion people are worships Ghantakarna Mahavira.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I'm talking about Mahudi - the Jain pilgrimage. Appx. 80 kms from Ahmedabad.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of 24 Jain's pilgrimages. It hasit's own importance. It's complex has been spread in 2 sq. km. Lord Ghantakarna has been worshiped at here. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a beautiful statue of lord. Huge quantity of devotees has visited this temple every year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a famous belief related with the temple. One can't take prasad of SUKHADI outside of temple campus. If anybody tries, something unwanted happens with him/her or their family.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is only 80 kms from Ahmedabad. One can hire vehicle from Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar. State transport buses are also available from Ahmedabad/GAndhhinagar and other main cities of Gujarat. Roads are very smooth till temple. So one can easily drive their own vehicle. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a good overnight staying facility provided by temple at very reasonable cost. Gujarati food is also provided by temple.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The main attraction of this peaceful retreat, which is surrounded by plush greenery, is a huge Shivalinga. Measuring 108 ft, this shivalinga is tallest of its kind in the world and accompanying it is a 35 ft tall Basava, surrounded by lakhs of small shivalingas spread over an area of 15 acres. So far, around 86 lakh shivalingas have been installed. The entire project involves the installation of one crore shivalingas of various sizes, hence the name ‘Kotilingeshwara’.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kotilinga temple is approximately 90 km away from Bangalore. The best way to reach is to take KR puram flyover(hanging bridge) (this will connect to NH4) --> Hoskote--> Kolar (~30 km from this Rly crossing) ---> Railway crossing --> take right turn after railway crossing ----> you will meet another railway crossing ----> continue to Bangarpet ----> drive further 10 km------> You will find Kotilinga temple to your right.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Lord Kotilingeshwara Temple is situated in Kammasandra Village in Kolar district, Karnataka State, India. The temple is about 6 km from Kolar Gold Fields also known as KGF. The main deity of this temple is Lord Kotilingeshwara. This Temple was constructed by Swamy Sambha Shiva Murthy which is open to public from early morning till 9.30 p.m.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are millions of Lingas being installed surrounding the temple by the pilgrims since 1980 spread over an area of 13 acres. There are more than 86 LAKH Lingas installed as of 2008. The lingas installed vary between 1 foot and 3 feet tall. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The temple has two NagaLinga Flower Trees or Cannon Ball Flower Trees. The unmarried women pray with devotion and faith to Lord Lingeswara wishing for a happy married life and tie a yellow thread around the Tree. One can see yellow threads covering the entire Tree.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Karnataka government has declared this temple as a tourist spot so that devotees and pilgrims from all over the world can witness the 108-foot tall Linga and 35 tall Feet Nandi.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Devotees can offer their prayers to Lord Kotilingeshwara by installing Lingas. The price for the Lingas depends on the size of the Linga to be installed. These informations will be available with the Executive Officer of the temple. The Lingas will be installed in the name of the devotee. One can find the names of the devotees carved on the Lingas installed and prayers will be offered everyday for the well being of the donator.s</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The temple authorities have constructed Mantap or Rest houses for the Pilgrims beside the temple premises. People who want to stay and visit the temple can rest at this Mantap free of cost.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The temple has free midday meal facility or Annadhanam facility for all the devotees.This is being followed for the past 6 years.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The temple founder Swamy Sambha Shiva Murthy has performed free mass marriages for the past 4 years, in which 360 couple have benefited.Today the temple performs utmost 15 to 20 marriages for 4 days in a week. The temple collects a nominal fee of around Rs 200 for each marriage. They make all the arrangements including the Priest, Drums and Music for the marriages.</span></div>
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Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-42071667398219544672011-10-07T16:56:00.000+05:302011-10-07T16:57:48.584+05:30KASAULI - A SILENT HILL STATION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Kasauli is a small town in the state of Himachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 1,927 m. The town is 77 km from Shimla and 70 km from Chandigarh. Legend says that it came into existence after Lord Hanuman placed his feet here in order to advance on to the Sanjeevani hill. The place where the lord actually kept his feet is believed to be at a hillock which is 300 m high.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Normally one can visit Kasauni at any time but April to June & Saptember to November is the best time. During this season, you can find different colors of nature. Some time light sun shine, some time cloudes and some time rimzim rain. If you want to enjoy snow, visit the town during the off-season (November to February), it is quite likely that you will not come across any person for a long while on your walk. Still, you will be accompanied on your walk by the sweet and soothing voices of the birds along with the gentle rustling of leaves.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AIR : The closest airport from Kasauli is Shimla, 35 km away & Chandigarh airport, 65 km away. Many flights from Delhi-Chandigarhh are available in a day. From there, a cab will bring you to Kasauli.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RAIL : Many trains are available for kalka from Delhi. One can reach to Dharampur in one & half hour. 12 km. distance from Dharampur to Kasauni can be easily cross by Taxi or Himachal roadways.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Road : Delhi Kausali disance is 264 kms. It is 67 kms and 35 kms from Chandigarh & Kalka respectively. One can reach to Dharampur by Himachal Roadways from Kashmirigate, Delhi. From Delhi, take NH 1 to Ambala, and cross Sonepat and Karnal. From Ambala, take NH 22 for Kasauli if you are travelling thru your own vehicle..<br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanakji : This historic Sikh gurudwara is located in Gharkhal bazaar on the main road towards Kasauli, having also lodging facilities. Besides the daily prayers, a programme is held every Sunday morning.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manki Point: This is the highest point in Kasauli, the place where Lord Hanuman is believed to have set his feet while on his way to look for the Sanjeevani buti (herb). Around 4 km from the Kasauli bus stand, at its top, is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman that lies within the premises of the Air Force base. As such, there are a few restrictions: one is not allowed to carry bags or cameras inside. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christ Church : Close to the bus stand, it was constructed by the British family that founded the town of Kasauli itself. It is a magnificent structure built in the shape of a cross.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're looking for beaches and are fed up with the crowds and prices at Kovalam, then it’s well worth checking out Varkala. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">In the off season it’s really mellow and relaxed, swims and sleeps and chill out. Only in December does it get really busy and prices start rocketing till January/February, when it starts to quieter down. The main season starts from Dec 1st- March 31st, with December & early January experiencing the biggest rush.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>REACH: </b></span></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;">The nearest <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">International</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Airport</st1:placetype></st1:place> is <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Trivandrum</st1:place></st1:city>. State Transport Buses are available from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Trivandrum</st1:place></st1:city>. Bus service available from Varkala to many parts of <st1:place w:st="on">South Kerala</st1:place> and Kanyakumari. If coming from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Trivandrum</st1:place></st1:city> and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cochin</st1:place></st1:state>, the better option will be coming by Train. Almost all trains passing by stops at Varkala. From Varkala Railway Station, Taxis and Auto Rickshaws can be hired. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Papanasam</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place> is around 5km from Varkala Railway Station. (Rs 40/50 by Auto Rickshaw)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>VISIT:</b></span></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;">Shree Janardhana Swamy temple, Sivagiri, Nature Care Centre, Varkala Tunnel, Fishing Hamlets of Anjengo and its British Fort, Coir Processing Centres, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Edava</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>EAT:</b></span></div></b> <span class="fnorg"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="fnorg"><b>Chill out</b> lounge</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">north cliff, varkala</span><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">a chilled out atmosphere for food, drinks and music!</span></div></span> <b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Little Tibet</b> serves amazing Tibetan food. Try the momos (tibetan dumplings, served with a soup to sip in) and the Chapati Roll, veg coast Rs 80 and Rs 90. Another <i>must</i> is the fresh pineapple/grape juice. Plus the most generous fruit salad.</span></div></b> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="fnorg"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="fnorg"><b>Eden Restaurant</b></span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">Helipad, North Cliff</span><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">Situated in the front <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">garden</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Mohan</st1:placename></st1:place>'s <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place> on the helipad. European owned and managed with European cook. Continental menu.</span></div></span> <span class="description"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Oootapura Vegetarian Restaurant</b> is almost the first restaurant you come to from the helipad. It is very good but does not serve beer.</span></div></b> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Hotel Suprabhatham</b> offers vegetarian food, and is the only 100% veg restaurant in Varkala.</span></div></b> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Reena Bakers</b> situated almost opposite the railway station serves very good pastries and cakes.</span></div></b></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>BUDGET:<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="description">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Government Guest House</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">located next door to Taj Garden Retreat</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91 472 602227</span><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">Former Maharaja's summer palace, a bit run down.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">K.K. House</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">Behind temple, south cliff. A place ideal for relaxation and comfort. Price ranges from Rs 200-350</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91 470 9388720200</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="fnorg">Bamboo</span></st1:placename><span class="fnorg"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Village</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">near North end of cliff</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91 470 2610732</span><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">Individual huts around a small garden facing the sea.</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="price">~Rs.700</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="description"><b>4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">Baby House</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">next to Chill out Lounge, north cliff</span><span class="vcard">). </span><span class="description">Double with TV, A/C and fan plus balcony for Rs 250. Clean room, nice owner.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">Sherin Cottage</span><span class="vcard">, </span><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><span class="street-address">Thiruvambadi Road</span></st1:address></st1:street><span class="vcard"> (</span><span class="notedirections">close to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Durga</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91-984-770-8206</span><span class="vcard"> (<a href="mailto:sherincottageindia@yahoo.com">sherincottageindia@yahoo.com</a>), check in: </span><span class="checkin">anytime</span><span class="vcard">; checkout: </span><span class="checkout">12:00 pm</span><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">newly remodeled Sherin Cottage is located 3 minutes from the crowds of the cliff scene. All bedrooms have private baths, screened windows, fans and free Wi Fi. Massage rooms offering Ayruvedic or Swedish style massage. Nice garden with hammocks for lounging.</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="price">Rs 300-800</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>6.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">Silver Estate</span><span class="vcard"> (</span><span class="nickname">Soulmakers</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="street-address">middle cliff, kurakani road</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">919387755309</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="description">Silver Estate offer rooms (clean w/ attached bathroom), restaurant (Indian & Italian food), garden, chill out area, art... Part of the Soulmakers Pvt Ltd, it is the front line of an eco-socio-cultural project for an eco-sustainable future.</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="price">250 to 450</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>7.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">New Heaven</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">just by Black Beach/the Northern beach</span><span class="vcard">). Checkout: </span><st1:time hour="12" minute="0" w:st="on"><span class="checkout">12 noon</span></st1:time><span class="vcard">. </span><span class="description">Located very close to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Black</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place>, with 24/7 hot water for bucket baths and fans in rooms. Rooms are clean and tidy. Raj, who works there, is always around and helpful. However, some travelers were promised a free transport from the bus station by Najmudeen and then later forced to pay R. 1000 for the trip.</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="price">~Rs 300-550 in low season, Rs 750 - 1000 in high season, depending on length of stay and whether you have a ground floor or first floor room</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="vcard"><b>8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b></span><span class="fnorg">AsinMomo Homestay</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">Manthara, Edava</span><span class="vcard"> (</span><span class="notedirections">on the seaside past the Manthara temple in Edava, about 20 min walk north from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Varkala</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91 4702 661112</span><span class="vcard"> (<a href="mailto:asinmomo@yahoo.co.in">asinmomo@yahoo.co.in</a>). </span><span class="description">A home stay, bed and breakfast. Simple, comfortable rooms with attached shower/toilet. WiFi, garden, sit-outs, home made food and drinks, yoga and a washing machine are there and very close, some nice and peaceful beaches. English, Malayalam, Hindi, German, French, Italian and some Spanish spoken.</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="price">Rs 250-700 pending on length and season</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><span class="vcard"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>MID RANGE:</b></div></span> <div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard">1.<span style="font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Sea Splendour</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">1/2 km North of cliff</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="tel">+</span><span class="phonevalue">91 470 2662120</span><span class="vcard">.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard">2.<span style="font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Seapearls Chalets</span><span class="vcard">, (</span><span class="notedirections">South cliff</span><span class="vcard">), </span><span class="phonevalue">+91 470 2605875</span><span class="vcard">. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">3.<span style="font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Clafouti Heritage Beach Resort</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">North Cliff</span><span class="vcard"> (</span><span class="notedirections">Call from the train station and they will arrange pickup</span><span class="vcard">), +</span><span class="phonevalue">914702601414.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">4.<span style="font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="fnorg">Karthika</span></st1:placename><span class="fnorg"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Plaza</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span class="fnorg"> ResortT</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">Wacher Mukku</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="phonevalue">+919946388654<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard">5.<span style="font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Casa Eva Luna</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="street-address">Off <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Kurrakkani Road</st1:address></st1:street>, Varkala</span><span class="vcard"> </span><span class="phonevalue">00919946069770</span><span class="vcard">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="vcard"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>SPLURGE:</b></div></span> <div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="fnorg">WoodHouse</span></st1:placename><span class="fnorg"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span class="fnorg"> Resort</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="tel"> </span><span class="phonevalue">+91 470 2156392<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>The Royal Mount, tel: +91-470-2660037</div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="fnorg">Hindustan</span></st1:placename><span class="fnorg"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span class="fnorg"> Retreat</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="tel"> </span><span class="phonevalue">+91-470-260 4254/55<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Mom Lekha's Private Homes</span><span class="vcard">, </span><span class="tel"> </span><span class="phonevalue">+91 470 2610756<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span class="fnorg">Blooming Bay Resort</span><span class="vcard">,</span><span class="tel"> </span><span class="phonevalue">+91 470 3205151<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><span class="phonevalue"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="phonevalue"><o:p> </o:p></span><b>Kollam</b> - about an hour north by taxi, an easy half-day trip to take a boat ride on the backwaters.</div></span> <b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Kottayam</b> - about two hours by frequent train, with backwaters and Kumarakom bird sanctuary.</span></div></b> <b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Alleppey</b> - houseboats, snake boat races, and more via a three hour train ride </span></div></b></span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-28868181691088746402011-01-11T13:11:00.002+05:302011-01-13T15:10:37.011+05:30Mahatma Mandir - An iconic tourist spot<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TS7F_diQmeI/AAAAAAAAAPI/yZC-umMZkK8/s1600/mahatma-mandir-Gandhinagar-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TS7F_diQmeI/AAAAAAAAAPI/yZC-umMZkK8/s400/mahatma-mandir-Gandhinagar-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/8b8xhvv5w"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Free Download - Exhibition Walkthrough & Photos</span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gujarat government is going to develop the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar as an iconic tourist destination exhibiting the life of Mahatma Gandhi. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) The project is to bedeveloped in TWO phases.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Phase 1 will be completed by December 2010 which will host “Vibrant Gujarat 2011”.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3) Phase 2 will be completed by December 2011</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TS7F_i3lLbI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/-2FtLuhD2B8/s1600/mahatma-mandir-Gandhinagar-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0807059099&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>In the second phase of this project it is proposed to develop a modern suspension bridge connecting the phase one to it, and an iconic salt mound like concrete structure housing a museum, library ,open air theatre, parking facilities, and research centre on Mahatma Gandhi. A sculpture garden having intricately carved stone murals exhibiting life of Gandhi will be the star attraction of the second phase development. There will be a heavy sloping green cover all over.</span><br />
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</span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-74922310722386705242011-01-09T18:41:00.000+05:302011-01-09T18:41:16.942+05:30Kids city in Kankaria - Expression of creativity of kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSmK4Df6BVI/AAAAAAAAAOE/IhAkkE3tOJ0/Kankaria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSmK4Df6BVI/AAAAAAAAAOE/IhAkkE3tOJ0/Kankaria.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The much-touted Kids City at the Kankaria Lake Front is operational from January 1, 2011.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kankaria Lake is place where you can spend atleast a full day with kids. There is two beautiful toy Train- The Swarnim Jayanti Express. This train takes you all around the periphery of the lake. There is a hot air balloon from where you can see a glimpse of Ahmedabad from an height of 300 ft. There is boating and other adventure activities in the lake along with food stall etc. Parking is easily available outside the Lake.</span></div><a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Kids City is operating from Tuesday to Friday every week in three batches, with morning batch reserved for school students.Kids City building was fully air-conditioned and that it would work on a specially designed information technology module named as Enterprise Edutainment Delivery Management System (EEDMS). All activities of children entering the Kids City would be monitored on CC cameras.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">Entry </td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">5</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">2</td> <td align="center">Mini Train</td> <td align="center">25</td> <td align="center">10</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">Baloon Ride</td> <td align="center">100</td> <td align="center">100</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">4</td> <td align="center">Zoo </td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">5</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">5</td> <td align="center">Bal Vatika</td> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">2</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">Boating</td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">10</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">7</td> <td align="center">Naginavadi</td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">10</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">8</td> <td align="center">Amusemant Park</td> <td align="center">50</td> <td align="center">50</td> </tr>
<tr> <td align="center">9</td> <td align="center">Kids City</td> <td align="center">150</td> <td align="center">100</td> </tr>
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</span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-87161196322597904632011-01-07T17:58:00.000+05:302011-01-07T17:58:40.056+05:30The Land of Pristine Beauty Coorg - Karnataka, India<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TScE-1vE2lI/AAAAAAAAANo/fj1Yn38PXtk/s1600/The+Land+of+Pristine+Beauty+Coorg+-+Karnataka%252C+India.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TScE-1vE2lI/AAAAAAAAANo/fj1Yn38PXtk/s400/The+Land+of+Pristine+Beauty+Coorg+-+Karnataka%252C+India.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coorg is a land of bounty and lush greenery that never seems to end. Mainly a land of agriculture, Coorg or Kodagu is a small hill station in the state of Karnataka. Coorg is one of the cleaner regions of Karnataka with environment conscious natives.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coorg was originally known as Kodaimalenadu or the land of dense forest on steep hill. Coorg district is very beautiful with scattered villages, hamlets and a few townships. Coffee and pepper are the most cultivated crops here and driving / walking around Coorg is indeed a delightful option.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By Train: </b>The closest railway head is Mysore</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By Road: </b>The Mysore-Mangalore highway passes through Coorg. The district headquarters Madikeri is located 260 km from Bangalore and 120 km from Mysore. You may reach Kutta from Bangalore in 6 hours via Mysore.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides the rich greenery and pleasant weather experienced throughout the year, the important places of tourist importance are not to be missed. Coorg is mainly divided into South Coorg and North Coorg.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Main places to visit in North Coorg are as follows:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Madikeri:</b> Madikeri is the headquarters of Coorg. The main places of tourist importance are:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Madikeri fort:</b> It is located in the centre of the town which houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Raja Seat: </b>The Raja seat is a small pavilion located at the western end of the city. It offers a magnificent view of the valley below. It is exceptionally beautiful at sunset. As the name denotes the then Raja of the region spent his evenings here. Mist capped mountains and the cool breeze is indeed a real treat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TScE_OH76XI/AAAAAAAAANs/Q15NIjXxFrU/s1600/The+Land+of+Pristine+Beauty+Coorg+Karnataka%252C+India.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TScE_OH76XI/AAAAAAAAANs/Q15NIjXxFrU/s400/The+Land+of+Pristine+Beauty+Coorg+Karnataka%252C+India.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Omkareshwara Temple:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Abbey Falls:</b> Do not miss the mesmerizing water fall while you are in Coorg. You may reach the place from Madikeri on local transport (7 kms) and walk a short distance to enjoy the mystical beauty of the place.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Madikeri, you may plan excursions to a few places nearby:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Talakaveri: </b>This is a holy place for all Kodavas. Better known as the birthplace of River Kaveri, the Brahmagiri hills is situated 1276 m above sea level. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kushalnagar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A connection between Coorg and Mysore districts, this place is renowned for the Tibetan monastery and well kept surroundings. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tibetan Monastry:</b> The monastery is a renowned tourist destination. You may also visit Bylakuppe, one of the biggest Tibetan settlements in India. It is well known for its handicrafts and Buddhist monasteries. The 40 feet idol of the Namdroling Monastery (also called the Golden Monastery) is unquestionably a popular attraction.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cauvery Nisargadhama: </b>Nisargadhama is an island on the river Cauvery. Access to this beautiful and serene island is through a hanging bridge. It is densely covered with huge bamboo plants and a walk through this greenery, discovering huts, tree houses and bird nests can be a real treat. You may go on elephant rides or visit the small zoo for amusement. It’s a popular picnic spot and the perfect place to chill out with friends and family. You may go on a boat ride to view some really exotic birds if you are here during winters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dubare Forest:</b> This is a perfect picnic getaway with crystal clear stream and thick woods. A visit to the elephant training camp is a must. For adventure lovers there is river rafting and for those who are not, there is the lazy elephant ride.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Harangi dam:</b> A famous water reservoir located in Kushalnagar across a small stream of Dubare forest and offshoot of river kaveri.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Places to visit in South Coorg</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Madikeri is well connected to most tourist destinations in Coorg and is no doubt a tourist's paradise. There are a few lesser discovered places in Coorg which are mushrooming into famous tourist destinations. One of these lesser discovered places, is Kutta. A small village in South Coorg, it is about 236 kms from Bangalore and can be easily reached on road. The route traversed is Bangalore – Mysore – Hunsur – Nagarhole – Kutta and it takes about 6 hrs to cover the distance.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Places to visit in Kutta</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While you are in Kutta you may hire a jeep and visit places nearby. The hospitability of Coorgs will bowl you over during your stay at one of the ‘home stays’.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nagarhole</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ‘Nagarhole National Park’ is about 10 km North of Kutta. If you are a wild life enthusiast, then make sure to visit Wyanad wildlife sanctuary as well, which is located 8 kms south. The Nagarhole park is open between 6 am to 9 am and remember, earlier the better. Early mornings are the best to spot animals. In the evenings the park opens from 4 pm to 6 pm.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0026VZM4K&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have never spotted the Indian Gaur or jungle bison then Nagarhole is just the place where you will spot one. Elephants are a common sight at the jungle. It is interesting to note that the total population of elephants in southern India is about 6500. And almost all of them live in the area where Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala join in the shadow of the Western Ghats.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Irpu falls</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a famous water fall located within the Brahmagiri wild life sanctuary; the fall is 58 feet high. The river ‘Lakshman Thirtha’ flows as an ejection of crystal clear water. You may bathe and swim around the water fall and adjacent low lying areas filled with water. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most enchanting thing about Coorg is the ‘home stay’ facility available here. It is a welcome change from the hotels and suites that urbanites are accustomed to. It gives you a truly ethnic experience with unmatched hospitality and mouth watering cuisine. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hotel Rajdarshan</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Near Raja Seat</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Madikeri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capitol Village</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located 5 km from Madikeri, it is located within beautiful coffee and cardamom plantation. There are trekking, plantation tours and angling trips on offer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gowri Nivas Homestay</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PO Box138, New extension,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Madikeri,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">North Kodagu</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rather then these, many home stays ae easily available.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Staying in South Coorg</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jade Homestay</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manchalli, Kutta</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bethel Homestay</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bethel Estates,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bhiruga Village,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Srimangala,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">South Coorg</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Treasure resort</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kutta Village</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ph: 9880658176</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-89240370579614645202011-01-06T20:34:00.003+05:302011-01-06T21:19:06.562+05:30Hampi - A Tourist's Paradise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKnfJG_I/AAAAAAAAANM/ndX6bu3wArI/s1600/Hampi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKnfJG_I/AAAAAAAAANM/ndX6bu3wArI/s1600/Hampi.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hampi- an archaeologist`s paradise and a tourist`s most sought after destination, is situated about 365 km from Bangalore.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Reaching Hampi:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The primary connectivity to Hampi is by road. Rail connection comes second and the air link is the third option.</span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By Air:</b> The nearest airport is Bellary 60km, Belgaum 190 km and Bangalore 350 km.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By Train:</b> Hampi is well connected by railways to different parts of India. The nearest railway station from Hampi is Hospet, which lies at about 13 km from Hampi.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By Road:</b> Hampi is well connected to Bangalore, Mangalore, Bijapur, Hubli, Guntakal, Hyderabad and Goa. The nearest town Hospet, has a bus station too with frequent bus services to the above mentioned cities.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Places of tourist importance include the following</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKzOVwYI/AAAAAAAAANU/zxwb0X-cUYs/s1600/vittala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKzOVwYI/AAAAAAAAANU/zxwb0X-cUYs/s1600/vittala.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Vittala Temple:</b> Lord Vittala was the cult diety of the cattle herds. Vittala is also an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">‘Garuda’, the ‘Eagle God’ enshrined within.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pillars within the temple have carvings of lotus and tipped corbels. Composite pillars and artistic depictions of Narasimha, slaying Hiranyakashipu are seen within the temple. The Vittala temple is also well known for the musical pillars .They are going to bowl you over with reverberating music that fills up the atmosphere as you strike it gently. To witness this truly mystifying spell you must visit the Vittala temple at Hampi.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Virupaksha Temple</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This temple is believed to have existed before the Vijayanagara capital was located here. Inscriptions date back to the 9th and 10th centuries. It initially started as a shrine and grew to a large complex that you will see now. Most of the temples found in the complex have been installed during the Vijayanagar period.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most interesting feature of the Virupaksha Temple is that, river Thungabhadra flows along the terrace and then flows into the kitchen and out through the outer courtyard. Inscriptions prove that Krishnadevaraya an emperor of the Vijayanagar dynasty commissioned this hall in 1510 AD.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other important pieces of sculpture seen at Hampi include Ugranarasimha(a fierce form of Lord Vishnu).The image of Laxmi which lay on one knee of this idol had fallen off and is now preserved at the museum at Kamalapuram.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0034N0NGG&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kodandarama temple:</b> Kodandarama temple is still in use and the main deities worshipped here are Rama, Sita and Laxman. Well the temple was built when Lord Ram crowned Sugriva. Sugrivas cave is another place you must visit.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Underground Shiva Temple:</b> The most alluring part of mystic Hampi is the underground spectacle of lingas. It is termed underground because the roof of the temple is at ground level.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lotus Mahal: </b>Built entirely of stone and having Islamic influence in architecture, this was built for the queens.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pushkarini:</b> Essentially a stepped well, it was used by the royal womenfolk. Do not miss the elephant stables and the Guard Barracks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While you are at Hampi visit the shores of Tungabhadra River and check out the 1008 lingas that are engraved on a rock or boulder.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKq2QshI/AAAAAAAAANQ/F5041T5t5zk/s1600/Hampi+-+A+Tourist%2527s+Paradise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TSXiKq2QshI/AAAAAAAAANQ/F5041T5t5zk/s400/Hampi+-+A+Tourist%2527s+Paradise.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Staying there:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only basic to moderate amenities are present in Hampi.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shanthi Guest House</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hampi Bazaar,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vikki Guest House</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Behind the Tourist Office</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneswari (08394 41574),</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspection Bungalow (Power House Guest House)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3km from Hampi Bazaar. </span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-43823902777795060612011-01-01T18:46:00.001+05:302011-01-01T18:54:16.018+05:30Gir National Park - Home for Asiatic Lions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7fhmJPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/C7cMSBVXa0E/s1600/Gir+National+Park+-+Home+for+Asiatic+Lions.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7fhmJPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/C7cMSBVXa0E/s400/Gir+National+Park+-+Home+for+Asiatic+Lions.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1412 sq km ,deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills. Fed by perennial and seasonal rivers and streams, the sanctuary has large water bodies like the Kamleshwar Dam that are good for crocodiles and birds. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GETTING THERE : From Rajkot 3½ hour-drive Bhavnagar 5 hour drive to Sasan Gir. From Diu it is a two-hour drive to Sasan Gir. There are buses and taxis to Gir from Rajkot and Junagadh also. Ahmedabad is 6 hours away and is also an international airport.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7tbKMnI/AAAAAAAAAMs/GrWlEY9ha2M/s1600/Asiatic-Lions-Sasan-Gir-National-Park-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Jungle-Forest-Junagadh-News-Saurashtra-Kathiyavad-Gujarat-India.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7tbKMnI/AAAAAAAAAMs/GrWlEY9ha2M/s400/Asiatic-Lions-Sasan-Gir-National-Park-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Jungle-Forest-Junagadh-News-Saurashtra-Kathiyavad-Gujarat-India.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Safari charges: Safaris into the jungle are conducted by park guides in open 4WD Gypsy. The duration of safari is about three to four hours and is conducted early morning or in the afternoon till sunset. Each jeep can seat upto four persons comfortably. Besides the visitors, the jeep has an expert driver and a park guide.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cost per jeep per safari in INR:(You can Bargain there. )</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B00395WIXA&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Indian nationals 1-6 persons: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 2100 (on weekdays), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 2200 (on Sat & Sun), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 2300 (during festival season), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Camera fees – Rs 100 (full day) above 7 mega pixel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Camera-Optical-2-7-Inch-Brightness/dp/B003IHVEU2?ie=UTF8&tag=prabhustudio-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">GE X5 Pro Series 14MP Digital Camera with 15X Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD with Auto Brightness (Black)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prabhustudio-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003IHVEU2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For foreign nationals 1-6 persons: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 3800 (on weekdays), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 4300 (on Sat & Sun), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rs. 4800 (during festival season), </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Camera fees – Rs 500 (full day) above 7 mega pixel. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7_w5cUI/AAAAAAAAAMw/aEr9Xk4y1V0/s1600/Gir+National+Park+-+Home+for+Asiatic+Lions+Dev+infoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR8l7_w5cUI/AAAAAAAAAMw/aEr9Xk4y1V0/s400/Gir+National+Park+-+Home+for+Asiatic+Lions+Dev+infoline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another option is Devalia park. It is mearly 10 kms from gir. It is a big area covered by fence and many lions are living in it. It is protected by government authorities and can watch lions by a grilled bus. Ticket is Rs. 100 for this trip. In this trip you can able to view lions surely. Texies and Auto rickshaws are available from Junagadh and Somnath for gir.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">High class accomodation and Food available at gir and Devalia park.</span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-13246086488371696642010-12-31T19:03:00.000+05:302010-12-31T19:03:39.191+05:30GOA – An international tourist destination of India<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR3Zwd1p19I/AAAAAAAAAMI/Dhsi5qLeKcI/s1600/beach-hotel-in-goa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TR3Zwd1p19I/AAAAAAAAAMI/Dhsi5qLeKcI/s400/beach-hotel-in-goa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">India's West region, is a former Portuguese colony with rich history. Goa has a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Reach:</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goa can be reached by its lone airport (Dabolim), by train, and by the many buses connecting the state with cities in India (primarily Mumbai Mangalore and Bangalore). If you are travelling from Mumbai or Pune, car travel would provide you a journey through he breathtaking scenery of Konkan area. Travel from Mangalore to Goa is through konkan rail and you can see its breath taking scenary and doodh sagar.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Get around:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parts of Goa lack sign-boards, so finding your way around will be a challenge. When in doubt just ask - usually people are friendly and helpful- don't expect precise answers though (a so-called 'five minute drive' could take a good twenty). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While driving, expect surprises like domestic animals and little children darting across the road and unmarked speed breakers / speed bumps. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By motorbike</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Choice of geared and un-geared motorbikes and scooters can be borrowed on rent (typically without helmets). Those planning to stay long can consider buying them too. Rentals are around Rs 250 (+fuel yours) a day on a scooter and a little more if one is looking for a geared motorcycle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing a crash helmet is compulsory when you go on any major roads, ask for local advice. Rs 100 fine for not wearing, or a large hospital bill.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By bus</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fares: 4-6 rupees and buses a great way to travel and see the country and are inexpensive. 10-15 rupees often get you a 30-40km ride. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can choose city tour bus for just Rs. 125-150 pp for South Goa / North Goa.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>By car</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mahindra, Willys or Maruti Gypy makes are similar to the long wheel base version of the Suzuki Jimmy. Some of these jeeps are open roof. Expect to pay around Rs. 700 - Rs. 800 a day.<br />
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<b>Beaches</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goa is world famous for its beaches, its ancient temples and churches, and its Goan carnival. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Anjuna Beach</b> - Close to the Chapora Fort, North Goa.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Palolem Beach</b> - A scenic beach in extreme south Goa. Getting a bit crowded. Good eating options. Turning pricey though (by local standards). The rocks and islands off its schore are definitely scenic.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Vagator Beach</b> - a beach in Bardez, neighbouring Anjuna</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Morjim Beach</b> - beautiful beach, inhabited by Russian tourists. Prices are high, many restaurants with Russian cousine. Nightlife is vibrant here. This place is popular among kitesurfers due shallow depth of the sea and very wide beach.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Candolim and Sinquerim</b> - Beaches in North Goa's Bardez taluka. Once humble fishing villages. Now the crowded concretised coast of North Goa. Goa's Benidorm. Or quickly getting to be as crowded. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Colva Beach</b> - This beach's spectacle of sea, sand and sky blend in a enchanting natural harmony, weaving their magic spell on the visitors. Known for its scenic beauty. This is part of Salcete, Goa's only Catholic majority sub-district. Once a very hospitable area, now relations are getting monetized thanks to tourism. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Calangute Beach</b> - aka Queen of all Beaches in Goa. Once highly rated. Now crowded. Expect traffic jams along the main crowded street. Beach is full of Indian tourists, a lot of noise, a lot of souvenirs and water sports beggar. You won't get peace here. Many famous clubs are located here. Nice eating options. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Baga Beach</b> - A family-beach and charter tourist destination just outside Calangute. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chapora</b> - Home of the Chapora fort. Close to Vagator and Anjuna beaches. Also site for a fishing jetty where trawlers (introduced into Goa in the 1960s and 1970s, amidst protests from traditional fishermen, who were affected by them) bring in their catch.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Activities:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Relax at the beaches. Goa has an almost unbroken 70 km coastline of beaches </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit historic Hindu temples and the cathedrals of a bygone era at Old Goa </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Enjoy the variety of Indian, Chinese and western cuisine </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Chill out at the discos and pubs </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Checkout Anjuna flea market </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit libraries</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Diving</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Kitesurfing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Paragliding</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Water Scooter</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Shopping:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From wines to cashew-nuts, enchanting local music to alternative books and handicrafts, Goa has a lot. Goa's handicrafts are clearly under-rated and under-appreciated, even while being reasonably priced. Their range includes carved furniture, brassware, crochet and more. Check out traditional Goan lacquerware toys. One Goan unique product is that of hand-painted ceramics.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Food : </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goan staple diet consists of rice and fish curry along with pickles and fried fish. Dishes such as Vindaloo and Xacuti (pronounced Cha'cuti) will be familiar from Indian restaurant menus, and are originally Goan dishes. Most beaches have shacks that serve surprisingly delicious meals, specially sea-food and they'll usually consult you to see how you like your food. Here, you can find so many restaurants with sea food is available.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Alcoholic Beverages</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The popular alcoholic beverages in Goa are Beer and Wine. There is also the local liquor, Fenny, which is quite potent and strong. It comes in 2 flavors, Cashew nut and Coconut.<br />
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<b>Stay :</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goa is one of the more expensive states in India to stay in. During the peak season, which lasts from November to late March, the prices are very high. Especially in December, 5 star hotel rates rates range from around Rs.20,000 - Rs.35,000 per night. All tourist spots charge more in the peak season. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In season which is from November to late March prices tend to be high, peaking between Christmas and New Year. Many options are available from plush super-deluxe exclusive beachfront properties, to simple and basic paying-guest accommodation near a rustic beach.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Be safe:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goa is an ideal holiday destination for travelers, but tourists should bear in mind that like any country with all its heritage and culture comes its own set of safety issues. Readers, please don’t be alarmed with the advice you may get here, but it's just the guidelines to the dos and don'ts in Goa.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Western women should not walk on the beaches at night alone. If you have to, take along a companion. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not accept un-bottled drinks from strangers under any circumstances. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not accept rides from strangers, locals or foreigners, especially at night. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not indulge with drugs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>And just don't get into the water at all in the off season. The safe swimming period in Goa is November to early May. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Goans are very friendly and helpful; should you have any problems, talk immediately to the nearest Goan shop, restaurant or bystander and ask for help. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Travel guides can be expensive and have been known to dupe foreign visitors. Try your hand at travelling alone, buy a map and hire a taxi or rent a bike. Befriend a decent taxi driver and agree on regular business. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Temperatures in winter and summer can be extreme, so do not forget sunscreen. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Beware of hawkers who always mark up their goods up to 300%. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Beware of any scam that offers a free ride in return for a "prize". The prize will suck guaranteed. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Beware of guides offering to take you to a disco with lots of attractive girls, who will dance with you. This is a sucker scam to cheat you of your money. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>While travelling by train, beware of pickpockets, strangers who offer you snacks or tea, and other such people who make trains in India a regular hunting ground. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Don't trust travel agents who say that a train is fully booked! They want you to hire a car that costs more and provides them a kick back. A better thing to do is to check out the details yourself on the Indian Railways website. Also, you can book your railway ticket online on <a href="http://www.irctc.co.in/">www.irctc.co.in</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-57091406341317909752010-12-27T06:00:00.001+05:302011-01-01T18:52:10.847+05:30Tips for foreign visitors to India<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TRc3tWdmz8I/AAAAAAAAALs/kD2s5i2SaHc/s1600/Tips+for+foreign+visitors+to+India.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TRc3tWdmz8I/AAAAAAAAALs/kD2s5i2SaHc/s1600/Tips+for+foreign+visitors+to+India.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">India is a huge country and it is not feasible to conveniently visit the beautiful places without a good knowledge of the country. It depends entirely on the interest of the tourist to decide which places he wants to visit. If a tourist wants to explore the spirituality of the country he could very well visit the holy places of India. If interested in the wildlife, then he could plan such a visit which would enable him to visit the famous wildlife sanctuaries. The forts, monuments and palaces would cater to the artistic streak of a tourist while the luxurious life of the kings and the queens could also be experienced through their visit to the forts and royal palaces.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, a tourist should be aware of various pros and cons before visiting the country. There are many online companies which offer highly customized India tour.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">packages to help you to plan your journey well. The desired places and locations could be included in your package by asking your India travel agent. It is always advisable to any new tourist not to miss out the thrilling wild life of the country which would offer you a glimpse of rare species of animals and birds. Overall India has 441 wildlife sanctuaries and 80 wildlife national parks which make India the perfect destination for wildlife lovers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in sports and want to engage in amazing adventurous activities, then you can try trekking, mountaineering, skiing, river rafting and other thrilling activities near the Himalayas. India boasts of wonderful architectural designs and it is a must to witness the rich art and architecture of the country. Taj Mahal in Agra, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, should be in the top of the list as it is an embodiment of love and beauty. This mesmerizing monument was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B001MYIPYQ&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from the places that should be included in a tourist package to India, other things should also be kept in mind. You should make sure that you have a proper travel book and a travel guide. It is also necessary to carry a number of medicines as a change in weather and place could lead to bad health. It is also advisable for you to be careful about your health such as carrying mineral water wherever you go as the hygiene standards vary from place to place in the country. You should also be careful while hiring a guide as a good guide would help you in getting a good knowledge about a place. You should also be careful in shopping and should not stick to one place but look around.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The portal indiantourismpoint.com lists a number of tour operators who offer tourism packages in the most affordable price. It believes in providing the best services and security to the tourists. It makes the whole tourism easier and devoid of any problem that one might face while traveling through a new place. Tour operators are available in every major tourist place which would help the tourists to visit the place of his interest without any problem.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Do's</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In case of need or desire to overstay you are advised to contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>It is advisable to avail pre-paid taxis./auto rickshaws or pay by meter or ask for fare chart.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Advisable to shop at Govt. Emporia/ Fixed Price shops to ensure quality & reasonable prices.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Please check power voltage before using electrical instruments. (220 / 240 V. are available in India).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Keep your valuables in hotel lockers/safe deposit vaults.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You are advised to contact the nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office / State Government Travel Agents / Tour Operators for local sightseeing & excursion tours.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Always hire Govt. approved tourist guide invariably carry an identity Card.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Check about photography permission / filming at any monument. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/ PoliceStation State Government Tourist Office.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Change money only at Authorized Foreign Exchange outlets / Banks / Hotels & insist on receipt for money changed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For guide map of the city tourist information contact the nearest Government of India, Tourist Office / State Government Tourist Office.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In case of loss of any documents contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office / Police Station / State Government Tourist Office.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For medical assistance you may contact hotel or accredited hospital / nursing homes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Observe Local tradition / customs while visiting religious places.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>There is prohibition on liquor in a few States. Check details from the nearest tourist office about the same.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Smoking not allowed in public places & vehicles, in some states.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
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</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-1143658190519246742010-12-26T18:00:00.000+05:302010-12-26T18:00:19.088+05:30Tourist Trains of India<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TRczEV1MmFI/AAAAAAAAALc/K17qbk9z3hY/s1600/palace+on+wheels+-Trains+india.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TRczEV1MmFI/AAAAAAAAALc/K17qbk9z3hY/s1600/palace+on+wheels+-Trains+india.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are akin to five-star hotels on wheels. Operated jointly by Indian Railways and state tourism departments, they are a wonderful way to experience the sights in India without having to worry about the hassles of travel and accommodation. There are four major tourist trains operating in India at present</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Palace on Wheels</b> — this train covers important tourist attractions and historical sites in Rajasthan. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tour Itinerary</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered : New Delhi >> Jaipur >> Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh >> Udaipur >> Jaisalmer >> Jodhpur >> Bharatpur - Agra >> New Delhi</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure Day : The Palace on Wheels departs on Wednesday</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tariff:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Deluxe Saloon for USD 500 per night on twin sharing basis</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Super Deluxe Saloon for USD 670 per person per night</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Deccan Odyssey </b>— This luxurious train transports its guests on a weeklong journey through some of the best places in Maharashtra and Goa. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tour Itinerary</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered : Mumbai >> Ratnagiri >> Sindhudurg >> Goa >> Pune >> Aurangabad >> Nashik</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure Day : Sunday</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tariff for Lean Season</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Deluxe cabin for USD 390 on twin sharing basis</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Presidential Suite for USD 750 per person per night</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Golden Chariot</b> — This train takes travellers on a weeklong journey through Karnataka and Goa. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tour Itineraries</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pride of the South</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered: Bangalore >> Mysore >> Hampi >> Belur >> Kabini >> Badami >> Goa >> Bangalore</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Splendor of the South</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered: Bangalore >> Chennai >> Mamallapuram >> Pondicherry >> Tiruchirapalli >> Thanjavur >> Madurai >> Thiruvananthapuram >> Poovar >> Kochi >> Kerala Backwaters </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure Day: Monday from Bangalore railway station</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tariff</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pride of the South tour tariff is USD 425 for double occupancy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Splendor of the South tour tariff is USD 490 for double occupancy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Indian Maharaja</b> – This train takes you from Mumbai to Delhi and vice versa.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tour Itinerary</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered : Daulatabad >> Udaipur >> Sawai Madhopur >> Jaipur >> Fatehpur Sikri >> Agra >> New Delhi </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure : From Mumbai VT station at 16:00 hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tariff</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>USD 585 on Twin sharing basis for Silver occupancy and USD 747 for Gold occupancy</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For Platinum occupancy, USD 1060 per person per night on twin sharing basis</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Maharajas Express</b> – This train moves you at many various places of India.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Classical India</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 6 Nights/7 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered : Delhi >> Gwalior >> Orchha >> Umaria >> Varanasi >> Lucknow >> Delhi</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure : From Delhi on Sundays.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Celestial India</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 7 Night/8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">estinations Covered : Delhi >> Agra >> Gwalior >> Orchha >> Umaria >> Varanasi >> Lucknow >> Delhi</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure : From Delhi on Saturday</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Princely India</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 7 Nights/8 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered :Mumbai >> Vadodara >> Udaipur >> Jodhpur >> Bikaner >> Jaipur >> Ranthambore >> Agra >> Delhi</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure : From Mumbai on Saturdays</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Royal India</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duration : 6 Nights/7 Days</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Destinations Covered : Delhi >> Sawai Madhopur >> Jaipur >> Bikaner >> Jodhpur >> Udaipur >> Vadodara >> Mumbai</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Departure: From Delhi on Sundays.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tariff</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Deluxe Cabin USD 800 per day per person twin sharing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Junior Suite USD 900 per day per person twin sharing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Suite USD 1400 per day per person twin sharing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Presidential Suite USD 2500 per day per person twin sharing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0031Q7FCQ&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Class :</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most countries offer two classes of service, but India has no less than seven to choose from. But note that all seven classes of travel are generally NOT present all together in most trains. In descending order of cost & luxury, they are: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1st class AC sleeper(1A) (the most luxurious and highly recommended for foreign tourists) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Executive AC Chair Car(1C) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2-tier AC sleeper (2A) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3-tier AC sleeper (3A) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>AC Chair Car (CC) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Second Class - Sleeper (non - AC) (SL) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Second Class - Seating (non - AC) (2S) (popularly known as "general class") </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But note that all seven classes of travel are generally NOT present together in a single train. For example AC Chair Car and Second Class Seating may be present on a short distance daytime train but sleeper classes (AC & non AC) may not be present in it. For a long disance night train, the reverse is true with the former being present and latter absent. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ticketing</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tickets are available from counters at most railway stations as well as directly from Indian Railways' online reservation service <a href="http://www.irctc.co.in/">www.irctc.co.in</a> Rail passes are also available, and are called Indrail passes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indian man buying a Chai (Tea with Spices) from a train window.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two days before the departure date of a train the Tatkal quota seats become available. This allows tourists who like to plan a trip as they go to book seats closer to the day of departure, for an extra fee. Even with this extra quota (about 30% of the seats on a train) it can sometimes be difficult to get the train you want when you want it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Meals</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most long distance night trains have a pantry car and if you are in the sleeper or A/C classes, you can buy meals on board the train. The Railways are concerned about the bad quality of pantry car meals and efforts are underway to improve things, but do not count on it as yet. If you are finicky, bring enough food and bottled water for the journey including delays: bananas, bread, and candy bars are good basics to have. At most larger stations hawkers selling tea, peanuts, and snack food and even complete meals will go up and down the train. Most important stations will have vendors selling all kinds of edible stuff, but the usual caveats about eating in India apply. Note that in the most luxurious 'Rajdhani' & 'Shatabdi' trains, meals are included in your ticket price and served AT YOUR SEAT during travel.There are no dining cars in Indian Railways. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-71229842938403984892010-10-16T18:58:00.005+05:302010-11-19T16:09:23.553+05:30Diwali – A festival of light at Akshardham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkM3b79ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/Bt4zFsl2-Tw/s1600/diwali+-+Dev+infoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkM3b79ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/Bt4zFsl2-Tw/s400/diwali+-+Dev+infoline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are five stories celebrating this day:</span><br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ol start="1" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lord Krishna vanquished Narkaasur, releasing people from misery.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lord Pruthu extracted goodness from the earth. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">During the Samudra Manthan, Lakshmiji emerged from the ocean.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Pandavs returned from their forest exile. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lord Ramachandra returned to Ayodhya after his victory over Rawan in Lanka. <br />
In essence people light divas on this day to depict their joy on being released from suffering inflicted by evil elements.</span></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkM7wgcTI/AAAAAAAAAKc/FZZA-PIvKOY/s1600/Gujarat+Diwali+-+Devinfoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkM7wgcTI/AAAAAAAAAKc/FZZA-PIvKOY/s400/Gujarat+Diwali+-+Devinfoline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
Rituals</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is traditional to eat 'vadaa' and items made from 'udad' (lentils) on this day. Also known as Deepawali and Deepotsav, this festival occurs on Aso vad 15 (Amaas), the final day of the Hindu year.<br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. To augur success, those involved in trade and business do pujan of their new ledgers. This is known as Sharda Pujan.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. People light divas in their homes every evening.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. During Diwali it is a tradition in every Hindu home for the housewife to decorate a 'Rangoli' at the entrance or near the doorway, after washing the floor. A Rangoli is an intricate and artistic design or sketch, using colored powder. It represents an auspicious welcome for Lakshmiji who visits people during Diwali to grant wealth.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. It has been an annual tradition to light thousands of divas at the "Akshardham" memorial and its parikrama, from Diwali till Labh Pancham, since its inauguration in 1992. Every evening people throng to have darshan of this dazzling sight, the only one of its kind in India.</div><br />
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Sentiments</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">People forgive and forget misdeeds of the past year and resolve to spend the coming year in peace, harmony, purity and to earn Lakshmi by observing dharma.<br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black;">Diwali</span></b> is a festival to resolve personal discord and familial conflict, to increase love, unity and harmony in the family and society.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002S4LAKU&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finally, since we are graced by their infinite love, we should feel fulfilled and content, known as 'purnakampanu'. Therefore we should endeavor to consolidate our dharma, gnan, vairagya and bhakti to further receive their benediction. <br />
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This is the ultimate sentiment of <b><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black;">Diwali</span></b><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat;">, </span>poetically described by Brahmanand Swami - a poet paramhansa of Bhagwan Swaminarayan: <br />
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'Raaj maare din <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat;">din <b><span style="color: black;">Diwali</span></b></span> re, vala maltaa tamane Vanmali re, jiho Giradhari.'<br />
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<a href="http://devinfoline.blogspot.com/2010/05/akshardham-peace-in-pink-stone.html"><b> Akshardham light show - Peace in Pink Stone, Gandhinagar</b></a><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkNHoqzXI/AAAAAAAAAKk/zOkF2z9dxQ0/s1600/Surat+diwali.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLmkNHoqzXI/AAAAAAAAAKk/zOkF2z9dxQ0/s400/Surat+diwali.png" width="400" /></a></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-22356488298718436882010-10-12T18:00:00.000+05:302010-10-12T18:00:00.913+05:30Pachmarhi | A famous hill station with many water falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLME6pj51sI/AAAAAAAAAJs/_mH8cHHDCkA/s1600/pachmarhi-+Devinfoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLME6pj51sI/AAAAAAAAAJs/_mH8cHHDCkA/s320/pachmarhi-+Devinfoline.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Pachmarhi has been harmonized the status of Queen Satpura hill range. Heart capturing waterfalls, scenic sites, large mountain range and lush green hillocks stretch over 60 sq. km in dramatic natural splendor. It is the most visited hill station of India. This place was discovered by officer of the British reign, Captain James Forsyth in the year 1862. He got so much attracted towards the beauty of Nature in its purest form that he constructed the bison Lodge here. He wrote the book “The High Lands of Central India” in which he has described the beauty of Pachmarhi and its myriad expression. <br />
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Large number of visitors used to visit Pachmarhi throughout the year. During the summer time it’s good to come here and beat the heat. Nature has been extremely generous to Pachmarhi. With the Sunrise you will hear the chirping of birds, murmuring rivulets, waterfall and experience the hypnotic hills and shadowy trees. You can attain a spiritual peace in the beauty of Nature. </div><a name='more'></a><br />
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Tourist after visiting Pachmarhi calls it as the Kashmir of Madhya Pradesh. In order to accommodate such a large number of visitors, number of Pachmarhi Hotels and Resorts are there. Even though, in peak seasons like in weekends, Diwali festival, hotel booking in Pachmarhi become problem. Here MP Tourism Hotels are first choice of visitors. <br />
Hill Station Pachmarhi has irresistible scenic beauty. Best seasons to visit Pachmarhi is October to June. Usually Pachmarhi sightseeing is of 2-3 days long. Must see tourist spots of Pachmarhi are Pandav Caves, Dhooop-garh, Pachmarhi Lake, Chauragarh, Jata Shankar, Jamuna Prapat (Bee Fall) ,Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) , Handi Khoh (Ditch) , Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool) , Rajat Prapat (Big Fall) , Jalawataran (Duchess Falls) , Sunder Kund (Saunder's Pool) , Reechgarh, Bada Mahadev, Gupt Mahadev etc.<br />
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Food is okay, mostly you will find veg. only. Some hotels provide good food. For south Indian food, south indian restaurant located at bus stand (pipariya side) is okay with moderate price. Rajat Fall, Apsra Fall is very good, Bee Fall getting dirty as any other picnic spot. Despite warning by authority some people openly having liquor. All other spot are okay. On all spot you will have fun of tracking. On the way of rajat fall you will find Mr. J(oseph) P(hilip) Roy (he told that he was a footballer associate with East Bengal), a aged person who will be right person as a guide.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Asthma, heart patient be careful, beware of monkeys, don't trust travel agent easily. You can get buses from Bhopal and Hoshangabad for direct pachmarhi aur till pipriya. you can find buses and taxis from pipriya for onwards. it will be better if you go and take train to/from pipriya railway station.<br />
</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-59240121509005441112010-10-11T19:20:00.000+05:302010-10-11T19:20:15.813+05:30Jaisalmer: The golden city of India<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMU7UzEyGI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/LhO1O5ijp08/s1600/Best-Time-to-Visit-Jaisalmer-Devinfoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMU7UzEyGI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/LhO1O5ijp08/s1600/Best-Time-to-Visit-Jaisalmer-Devinfoline.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Jaisalmer is situated in the very heart of Rajasthan and a popular tourist destination therefore it is well connected to the rest of India and Rajasthan with airways, railways as well as roadways. Jodhpur is wel connected with all major city of India. U can get train from Jodhpur very easily.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Jaisalmer is well connected to the rest of state by well-maintained roads. Due to its proximity to Indo-Pak boarder, special emphasis is given on its maintenance. Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahemdabad etc. Roadways main bus stand opposite Railway station & Golden bus terminal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Shiv road, Jaisalmer are the two major bus stands. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">General transportation in Jaisalmer consists of auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are good means to get around. Auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation but drivers might not be friendly all the times. It is recommended to take rickshaw when you take congested roads in order to avoid bottlenecks.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is from October to the month of March, although the city remains bustling with tourists throughout the year. If you are here not for mere fun but to try for adventures then Jaisalmer is worth visiting round the year. Nevertheless, in summers there are chances you might get affected with heat stroke.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The Khuri & Sam Sand dunes are must watch. Sam is really a commercial hub and situation is really bad. The moment your vehicle approaches Sam be ready to face lot of persons running (banging) towards your car. This is dangerous because they seemed not to be bothered about their life. Just manage to avoid this rush and keep going straight. You can stop after about 1 kms from that place and then you will find few owners of camels approaching you. The rate varies from Rs 75 to 150. Do not get fooled by their story of Thar Desert, films shooting, deer sittings etc. Depending on time in hand just hire it. Khuri that way is a much quieter and cheaper option. Though the dunes are not that cleaner then in Sam but they are good. Also visit Kuldhara village on the way to Sam. One more village which is not very famous is Khaba Fort. This is also one the 84 abandoned villages and is much better than Kuldhara. It’s straight on the road after Kuldhara and then takes you back to the Sam road. The Khaba Fort is also good giving you good sight of the village. Then the Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples and Havelis are also must watch. If possible hire a authorized guide for around Rs 250 for half day trip. This helps you in getting the insight of this beautiful city.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMU7ng79wI/AAAAAAAAAKA/esw6xJK9nN4/s1600/Fort-Jaisalmer-Dev+infoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMU7ng79wI/AAAAAAAAAKA/esw6xJK9nN4/s400/Fort-Jaisalmer-Dev+infoline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Stay</b> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Artist Hotel (Royal Guest House), Artist Colony, Jaisalmer, 345001. Ph- 02992-252082, Built for fun and cultural exchange. The profits go towards a social cause. Rooftop Restaurant offers best food in town - and Live music nearly every night.....best place to go! Rs. 180-600.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Hotel Jaisal Palace, Behind Royal Palace, Gandhi Chowk, Ph- +91- 2992 - 252717 checkin: 12.00 Noon; checkout: 12.00 Noon. from 600 to 2100.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Hotel Shree Govindam (A Budget Class Hotel), Near Hanuman Circle (Geeta Ashram Road), Ph- +91 9414150528 check in: After 11 AM; checkout: 9 AM. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">If you want to stay in budget class category hotel with best accommodation then chose for this Hotel. This is situated at outside the fort, Near of Main Circle (Hanuman Circle). They have 10 Air Conditioner Double Room, Hot & Cold Water, 24 Hrs service, Safari Booking Facility, And Best Restaurant with Full Fort View & Night time Fort covered with lighting. From its terest you can see also best Sun Rise & Sun Set View with enjoying coctail. 1000 C.P</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Titanic Hotel, Shiv Marg (near Fort), Ph- +91 9414760047 Comfy, relaxed place, very entertaining owner polu will pick you up from train station if you call in advance. roof-top restaurant / lounge with good Indian and authentic Korean food. Nice old building with fort view. mailto: polutitanic2001@yahoo.com Rs. 100 per person per night (as of April 2010)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Artist Hotel Restaurant Near the sunset view point - in the middle of the Jaisalmer artist colony. The very best food in town(50Rs). </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Seema Restaurant Just outside the fort. Really good and cheap food (50Rs).</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Desert roof top restaurant, In the fort jaisalmer (Nr the jain temples),</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002QPQIIK&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Shopping</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Bandhni saris and dress materials and Camel leather items worth buying. All rajasthani jewellery is more attractive there.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Activities & things to do</b> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Fort visit, Haveli visit, Camel Ride to Sand Dunes, Desert Jeep Safari, Staying in Swiss Tents at Khuri village, Watching Sunset and Sun rise. Sightseeing.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Go during winter months. Delhi people can drive down to Jaisalmer via Jaipur and Jodhpur. Ahmedabad People can also drive via Mehasana, Palanpur.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Jaisalmer has a hot and arid climate and is very hot in daytime during the summers but as the night falls, typical of the deserts, the temperature cools down dramatically. Therefore the clothes must comply by the weather condition prevailing at the time of the visit.</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-47476303732448090812010-10-11T18:00:00.000+05:302010-10-11T18:00:42.149+05:30Adilabad, Andhra-Pradesh, India<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMCuzAnDrI/AAAAAAAAAJk/fqmwTNHUXTQ/s1600/Pochera1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TLMCuzAnDrI/AAAAAAAAAJk/fqmwTNHUXTQ/s320/Pochera1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A good weekend destination for tourists from Hyderabad. A must-go during September to December. Also a good destination for trekkers. A nice forest cover. Kuntala waterfalls is quiet good and is claimed to be the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. Pochera is a smaller waterfall.</div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Gujarat is celebrating colourful Kutchh festival every year. This year it was in Dhordo -Desert area on 1st December till 4th December. Mainly Kutchhis from Mumbai and abroad countries and other part of the world come here to enjoy the festival in their homeland and spend few days in the tents of desert at kutchh festival site.. It is open for all and other peole including foreigners do visit the fair. The fair is organised by Kutchh collectorate and by Gujarat Tourism </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Rann festival of Dhordo and kutchh was celebrated with fun and frolic...Most popular destinations for Dhordo visitors were kalo dungar and Indo -Pak Border.. many visited these places and also Gandhinu gam, Chhari Dhundh..Bird sanctuary....it was wonderful experience...White desert and full moon at Dhordo look so much beautiful.....One always feel to come back to Dhordo and have this 5 star facilities and fantastic experience. And warm...Hospitality of kutchhis.<br />
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</style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Visit Gujarat…</span></b></span></m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-41570265503108034982010-09-29T07:13:00.001+05:302010-09-29T07:13:00.630+05:30Malshej Ghat - A fascinating tourist destination<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXS9AhVBI/AAAAAAAAAHo/fxtQUtIPz-c/s1600/Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXS9AhVBI/AAAAAAAAAHo/fxtQUtIPz-c/s320/Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A charming hill station, placed at an altitude of 700 meter above the sea level, Malshej Ghat is a fascinating tourist destination with a rejuvenating climate. Famous for its numerous lakes, cascading waterfalls, and charming mountains, this hill station is a favorite tourist destination of hikers, trekkers, adventurers and nature lovers. A typical woody countryside, Malshej Ghat is distinguished for its rich flora and fauna, historic forts landed on Rocky Mountains, enthralling rivers, meandering waterfalls, resorts and sanctuaries.</div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Getting there:</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Malshej Ghat is well connected by Maharastra state transport corporation buses to all major places in and around. Regular and frequent public bus services are available from Mahuli Fort to Mumbai and Kalyan.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXShMeTjI/AAAAAAAAAHk/jsyAuYet97I/s1600/Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXShMeTjI/AAAAAAAAAHk/jsyAuYet97I/s320/Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Kalyan Railway station and also Kaljat railway station are the nearest railway stations to Malshej Ghat. This railway station is well connected to Mumbai and other cities in India. Tourist taxi services from railway station to Malshej Ghat.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Though Malshej Ghat is a year round tourist destination, monsoon brings amazing charm to this beautiful hill station. The verdant valleys and woody forests of Malshej react to the call of the Monsoon by displaying the beauty of its lakes and dancing waterfalls and the misty at its zenith. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The beauty and charm of this marvelous hill station is more visible when it is under heavy fog and dark clouds. But what make Malshej Ghat so illustrious is the large folk of migratory birds coming from Siberia. The mating dance of the pink-legged Flamingo birds is an eye-catching spectacle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXTO8iKQI/AAAAAAAAAHs/QIXhmbxSTZQ/s1600/Waterfalls+-+Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXTO8iKQI/AAAAAAAAAHs/QIXhmbxSTZQ/s1600/Waterfalls+-+Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline3.JPG" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Flamingo Hill Resort and sanctuary is a prime location in Malshej Ghat wherein tourists gather to see the luxurious greenery, and glittering lakes amidst of the rugged mountain. This hilly resort exhibits the beauty of the nature in its full grandeur. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Malshej Ghat is such an amazing hill station, which entice the tourist with the wonders of all the seasons. The lush greenery and the tremendous cascades mesmerize the city dwellers to get away from the hustle of modern life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXTYyFrbI/AAAAAAAAAHw/hI2vk7x8fP8/s1600/Waterfalls+-+Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYXTYyFrbI/AAAAAAAAAHw/hI2vk7x8fP8/s320/Waterfalls+-+Malshej+Ghat+-+A+fascinating+tourist+destination+Dev+Infoline4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Pimpalgaon Joga Dam :</b> A five kilometer long bund, blocking the plain waters of gorgeous Pushpavati River Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is located in Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra. The dam with its lofty cliffs and the vast expanse of backwaters presents spectacular scenery. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Harishchandragad :</b> A 6th century old monument, located at an altitude of 1424 meter near Malshej Ghat, in Maharashtra, Harishchandragad Fort is a thriving center of trekking for adventurous people. Famed for its height and stoutness, this magnificient fort is a challenging destination of nature lovers.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Malshej Falls :</b> A hilltop with countless cascading waterfalls, Malshej Ghat is adorned with natural beauty and splendor. This magnificent hill station is full of waterfalls during monsoon and some of them are too big that they even fall down to the road. It is a sheer joy to walk through the gush of water, which makes waterfall canopies on the road.</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-82491942521210813892010-09-24T14:10:00.000+05:302010-09-24T14:10:01.096+05:30Colourful Fair - Tarnetar fair...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYGn_2TqFI/AAAAAAAAAHI/BULBg99qe5A/s1600/Colourful+Fair+-+Tarnetar+fair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYGn_2TqFI/AAAAAAAAAHI/BULBg99qe5A/s1600/Colourful+Fair+-+Tarnetar+fair.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Tarnetar fair, the most colorful and vibrant fair of Gujarat, is held this year on August 23 to 25 th. Tarnetar is located in Saurashtra near Thangadh. It is five hr drive from Ahmedabad via Limdi-185kms approximately. The fair is held near Trinetrashwar Mahadeva temple at Tarnetar. Grampanchayat and various state authorites organised this colourful fair known as tribal fair near the temple and kund site. Most of the tribes of Saurashtra like Bharvad, Rabari, Koli etc are participating in this fair in a big numbers. The special feature of the fair is matchmaking between the youth of Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris. It is believed that the Svayamvar of the panchal princess Draupadi was held here wherein Arjuna won her hand .Even today,the tradition of Svayamvar continues and the tribal girls attending the fair have a right to choose their husbands from the assembled youth. The youth come attired in exquisite cloths and jewellery with ornate umbrellas, which signifies that they are ready for a matrimonial alliance.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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<span class="bodytext">Reaching the hilltop by public transport is difficult; the only bus travels there from Khavda on weekend evenings and returns in the early morning. Hiring a jeep from Khavda is your other option. Visiting in the early morning or late afternoon is recommended, though with a few more hours there are nice hikes to do around the hill. Be sure to take your own food and water and if you want to stay the night, there is a </span><span class="glossary">dharamshala</span><span class="bodytext"> next to the temple.</span><br />
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By road: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">For those traveling from Ahmedabad, the bus may be more convenient than the train, though slightly more expensive. Several private companies run sleeper buses (with a full horizontal bunk), leaving the city for Bhuj between 8pm and 11pm, arriving in Bhuj between 6am and 8am the next morning. These bus companies all have their offices around Paldi in Ahmedabad; Sahjanand Travels and Patel Travels are two recommended ones. There are also private sitting (non-sleeper) buses, and ST (State Transport) buses that make the trip for less money but considerably less comfortable.<br />
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<b>By rail:</b> Two daily express trains, the Bhuj Express and the Kutch Express, go from Bhuj to Ahmedabad (8hrs) and on to Mumbai (16hrs.) However, both trains pass through Ahmedabad in the middle of the night, as the schedules are designed to depart and arrive and reasonable hours from Bhuj and Mumbai, not Ahmedabad.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Visit Gujarat...</b></span>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-35949060453777712942010-09-19T17:58:00.000+05:302010-09-19T17:58:30.533+05:30RUPAL: Palli - A tradition on Navratri…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYBVUQrmKI/AAAAAAAAAGo/B3Yu5zWZPaA/s1600/rupal_palli_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TJYBVUQrmKI/AAAAAAAAAGo/B3Yu5zWZPaA/s1600/rupal_palli_1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">We can define Navaratari meaning Nine Night Dance festival. It is celebrated all over India. Gujarat, Maharashtra and West Bengal are states were Navratri celebrated maximum. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Rupal, a small village around 47 km away from Ahmedabad and 12 km from my city Gandhinagar. Rupal is known for Ma Vardayini Temple and Palli of Ma Vardayini. There is one big Temple with new look, all the basic facilities on the main road.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Palli is a wooden frame of around 6-7 feet height. . It is made by some Prajapatis in the village, then Rajput made some tilak from his ancient sword and then the Palli starts moving all over the village on some predefined route. Its having holy fire kindled at top of it and also on all four corners. Pure Ghee or clarified butter is being poured onto a Palli.. During the route at each and every place people are ready with Ghee in pips and buckets, when the palli pass through, they pour it on the palli. More than 600,000 Kg of Pure Ghee poured onto a Palli. The price for that ghee is around 100 million rupees.</div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Bellow picture is of Palli. Volunteers are standing on it and taking kids on top of holy fire kindled at top. Kids are being blessed by this way. Once kids at that spots are done with blessing process it comes to poured ghee onto Palli. Volunteers use buckets to poured ghee. All volunteers get wet with ghee and its ghee all around.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There are lacs of people to watch the same. It was really amazing experience. I, myself had walked in Ghee where level of the Ghee on the road is about 5-6 Inches. And the mystery is that there is no stain of ghee is left on your clothes. Gujarat ST buses ply from Gandhinagar Bus Stand at every 15 mins to Rupal on 8th night of Navratri to be the witness of the occasion.</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-70471351473947676062010-08-31T14:28:00.000+05:302010-08-31T14:28:29.707+05:30Matheran - A perfect weekend getaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/THzAoMfs9wI/AAAAAAAAAGA/nNbCsmINSjo/s1600/matheran1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/THzAoMfs9wI/AAAAAAAAAGA/nNbCsmINSjo/s1600/matheran1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Matheran literally means "Forest on Top". <br />
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At Matheran, you can experience unpolluted fresh air as motor vehicles are banned within Matheran. Vehicles have to be parked at Dasturi Naka on the outskirts of the hill station. The most enjoyable way to reach Matheran is to take the toy train from Neral. (Mumbai local trains to Karjat stop at Neral)<br />
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Toy train does not operate during Monsoons. Matheran train booking can be made at IRCTC website of Indian Railways.<br />
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Best Time to Visit: All through the year. However, the hill station might close down during peak monsoon season.Tips for your Matheran Trip 1. Matheran gets crowded during weekends - be sure to make accommodation arrangements before commencement of the journey. 2. The entry fee ticket has the map of Matheran with walkways well detailed. Keep a copy of the same while at Matheran.3. There are plenty of monkeys in Matheran. Do not make mistake of feeding them as they will keep following you. Left alone, these monkeys are harmless4. Gujarat Bhavan at Matheran is famous for Gujarati Vegetarian Thalis <br />
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Key Attractions at Matheran<br />
Charlotte Lake : The lake has a splendid view with the dam at one end and a temple at the other. You can have a pleasant walk around the lake at any anytime of the day.<br />
View Points: There are 38 points. Important ones are Panorama Point, Mount Berry (good view of Sahayadris), Monkey Point (bird watching), One Tree Point (solitary Jambul tree that stands atop the hill) and Porcupine Point (Sunset)<br />
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Long Walks: Best way to relax at Matheran is to go for long walks in well marked out walk ways and enjoy the dense vegetation and the bird chirps <br />
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Treks: here are many trekking routes to reach Matheran. The easiest is thru the Garbert Plateau. Night walks along Neral - Matheran mountain road is popular.<br />
<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1148949089&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-70171573325266979472010-08-31T12:49:00.004+05:302010-08-31T14:08:34.396+05:30Shivasamudram falls - A One day trip from Bangalore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/THy-mSzaE6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/X9Wa75OstGM/s1600/gaganchukki+falls.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/THy-mSzaE6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/X9Wa75OstGM/s400/gaganchukki+falls.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Shivasamudram falls....also referred as Bharachukki and Gaganachukki falls.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Route --> Vijayanagar - Kanakapura- mavalli - shivanasamudra</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Distance --> 140 Kms from Bangalore</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Money spend --> Petrol + 32 Rs (Toll) + 50 Rs (Fees for the falls)</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Duration --> 10 hours total.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Ideal Time --> Middle of rainy season</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Ideal for -- > Large groups, Family, Weekend Getaways</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Shivanasamudra can be approached either via Bangalore – Mysore road or Kanakapura road. If you are taking Mysore road, you need to turn left at Maddur and drive some distance. On Kanakapura road, keep driving for around 120 kms on the highway. Shivanasamudra is very close to the highway. Kanakapura road is usually devoid of much traffic and is preferred way for driving. The roads are not very good and it may require 3 hours to cover the distance, so plan to leave early.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prabhustudio-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1741791553&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">About the place --> Gaganachukki, Barachukki are 2 waterfalls on river kaveri near mavalli where there is shivansamudra hydral power generation station. A fun place to visit if you are looking to make a one day trip from Bangalore, Mysore or Mandya.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Gaganachukki has ample parking space for both two wheelers and 4 wheelers. Here you can see river Cauvery split into two streams and cascading over the rocks from a height of around 98 meters. As walk near to the falls, your ears will be buzzing with roaring sound of the gushing water and wind. For best view, decent through the steps to the watch tower. On the other side of the falls you can see the powerhouse in the gorge. There is a dargah called Darga Hazrath Mardane Galib behind the Gaganachukki falls. This dargah can visit while visiting Barachukki falls which located around 10 km from Gaganachukki falls. One word of caution, do not try to climb down from this side towards the falls, it can be fatal. On the way one can see catchment areas of river cauvery.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">On the way to Barachukki falls --></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">It was 13 Km drive from Gaganachukki falls and in between you can find a spot where the river kaveri was flowing silently and it was kind of a view point for the river.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Even though the falls looks majestic from top, the real thrill lies at the bottom of the falls. You have to climb down around 150 steps. Be very careful while climbing down, since it is very steep and slippery due to the loose mud and gravel. On your way down you could see people standing under the falls and few climbing up completely wet. At the bottom there are few “Theppas " which take people near the falls and do some stunts of turning the boat</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">To reach the bottom of the falls, you need to cross the stream where the water is flowing at rapid speed with lots of big stones underneath. Please decide to cross this at your own risk since there have been instances where people have slipped on the stones and fallen into the stream. Even though you would not get washed away in the stream, your head would definitely crack if you hit the stones in the stream !!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">After crossing you can sit below the falls and start enjoying the sheer force of the falls falling on your head!. It was amazing.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">At the base camp, you can go for coracle ride. The guy charges Rs 100 for up to 4 people. He takes you just besides the falls where you could literally feel the water of the falls. Amazing feelings and view when you could see the falls from right below.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There are no hotels closes by and no accommodation or restaurants available on location. Nearby places to visit include Talkad, which has nice sandy shores by the river and a few historical monuments.</div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090291302463827599.post-62042726648857353182010-07-11T12:32:00.002+05:302010-08-14T16:38:31.859+05:30Araku – A beautiful Valley near Vizag<div style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><m:smallfrac m:val="off"><m:dispdef><m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><style>
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</style> </m:dispdef></m:smallfrac></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TGZ3ZvNWi-I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/HxJSwV6lLFc/s1600/ArakuValley-8149_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBk4j-Vj8ac/TGZ3ZvNWi-I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/HxJSwV6lLFc/s200/ArakuValley-8149_2.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Araku valley is the best place, this is a hill station, About 135 kms from Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) and can be reached by a smooth ride from Vizag in approximately 3 hours </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">and is close to the Orissa State border.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">If you plan to make a trip to Araku, go to Shimliguda railway station which is the highest station on the broad gauge of Indian Railways. The journey to Araku Valley is the most enjoyable as the train passes through tunnels, hill sides and streams. It is a good option to go to Araku by train and return by road. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It has been a wonderful place for people who like to enjoy in between the hills, forests, beautiful roads, water falls, cottages in forest and beautiful sceneries. Best place & climate for nature lovers. There are frequent state and private buses that ply between the cities and it takes 5 hours to climb the mountain by train to Araku valley as it goes slow to enjoy tunnels. Try to travel during October to February. Will be foggy and misty will be realistic. However the town still has several hidden spots that make it worth a visit in the monsoon and winter months.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Avoid all the standard tourist options, namely the local dam, on weekends, especially in the monsoons, they will be filled with drunkards, pan-spitting men etc. Recommended are the fall, lakes, sceneries, gardens, tribal people dance, tribal life style, coffee/tea plantation, jack fruit & mango trees and ancient caves, all within a short drive and trek away. Apart from cheesy food and over-priced shopping, Araku is most famous for its 'coffee, south Indian tasty food, and hand crafts and things made by tribal’s’. Strongly recommend that you pick some up, that is if you can decide from the endless choices that are available.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">This place is also home to around 19 tribes. The women are usually seen with their saris draped unusually, the ends tied over one shoulder, and with large nose ornaments. The serene and soothing atmosphere of Araku Valley makes for a peaceful getaway.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Trekking, camping, waterfall rappelling, caving, Mountain train, Adventurous nature camp in wooden cottages between the forest, Shopping, Tribal dance in the evenings etc. The Resort people will help you organize these.</span></div>Devinfolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13696636027488493925noreply@blogger.com0