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Modest Elegance And Comfort In One Place By: Mike Nichoson
While being close to the foremost business estates and even being located nearby multinational corporate headquarters, the guesthouses earn a huge amount of money though being cost-effective.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Know About Service Apartments To Live In With Luxury By: Mike Nichoson
If you are interested to stay in some place that gives you equal pleasure as compared to staying in a hotel then the only place that you should go for is a serviced apartment.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Noleggio Auto Bari – Una Lunga Vacanza Alla Scoperta Del Sud By: Nicky Jolly
Bari è il capoluogo della regione Puglia ed è costituita da due parti distinte, la parte “nuova” e la parte “vecchia”.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Hotels Yorkshire -great Privacy To Honeymooning Couples By: Salvatore Andrea
Ashmount Country House offers luxurious stay in Yorkshire to make your trip a memorable one. Contact us to know about attractive discounts on luxury hotels Yorkshire.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Caribbean Holidays Especially For Kids - Best Gift Ever! By: quintessentially group
For every child, time to holiday has finally come, that too in full blast with the year end. If you are also constantly subjected to their cute coercions for festive holiday celebrations, give them the desired.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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The Different Travel Routes From Mumbai To Pune By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the most populous city in India and the fourth most populous city in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast and has a deep harbour. Mumbai is a group of seven islands. It was home to fishing communities. After the independence, the city was incorporated into Bombay state. In 1996, the city was renamed as Mumbai. The city has many important national institutions in various fields. It attracts migrants from all over India and hence is a melting pot of all communities and cultures. Mumbai is well connected with roads and railways. The local railways are called as the backbone of the city's transport system. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the main aviation hub in the city and the second busiest airport in India.
Pune is the ninth largest metropolis in India. It is situated 560 meters above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Pune was originally called as Punawadi. It was also called as the "monsoon capital" of the Bombay Presidency until the independence of India. Pune is the hub for educational institutions, information technology and automative companies. Pune has an international airport at Lohegaon, operated by the Airports Authorities of India. It is well connected with roads and rails.
One can travel from Mumbai to Pune by road. The distance between Mumbai and Pune is 174 km and takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes by car. There is Bharath Petroleum, HP petrol pumps with good restrooms en route to Pune. There are ATM facilities provided by Corporation bank. There are restaurants like Raj hotel dishing out north Indian delicacies. One has to travel on National Highway 4 while travelling from Mumbai to Pune. There are private taxis providing their services to travellers. The taxi fare ranges from Rs. 3,600 to Rs. 4,500.
There are regular bus services from Mumbai to Pune. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation buses provide bus services from Mumbai to Pune. There are also private operators which run their buses from Mumbai to Pune. The bus fares range from Rs. 450 to Rs. 700 depending Sleeper, non AC and Volvo.
There are regular trains commuting from Mumbai to Pune. Numerous trains like Madurai Express, Intercity Express, Deccan Express and Udyan Express run on all days from Mumbai to Pune. The train fares differ from sleeper coach to AC coaches. It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach from Mumbai to Pune by train.
A lot of low cost airlines like Jet airways, Kingfisher and SpiceJet provide regular daily services from Mumbai to Pune. It takes about 35 minutes to travel from Mumbai to Pune by flight.Hotel Sunshine Mumbai or Aquarius Resort Pune can be tried for staying.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Best Travel Routes - Mumbai To Shirdi By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mumbai lies in the west coast of India and is the capital of the state of Maharashtra. A melting pot of communities and cultures, Mumbai is the most populous and wealthiest city in India. Mumbai is also one of the world's top 10 centres of commerce. The city houses important financial institutions and many Indian and multinational corporations.
Shirdi, famous for its holy shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba, is a town in the state of Maharashtra. Shirdi is located approximately 296 km from Mumbai. It is known as the “Land of Sai”. The closest and highly connected city is Ahmednagar city which is at a distance of 85.2 km from Shirdi. Shirdi witnesses a huge rush of devotees throughout the year.
Shirdi is located at a distance of 240 km via NH 3, 272 km via NH 3 and SH 30 and 269 km via NH 222, from Mumbai.
From Mumbai to Shirdi, it takes around 7 to 8 hours by road. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and many private operators run buses from Mumbai to Shirdi daily on a regular basis. The ticket fare can be anywhere between Rs. 230 and Rs. 700 depending on the bus type. Alternatively, one can hire a Taxi from Mumbai and for an economy type Indica car it will cost around Rs. 4344 (a round trip).
Shirdi has a new railway station called "Sainagar Shirdi", which became operational in March 2009. There are two dedicated special trains from Mumbai to Shirdi. Mumbai CST Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger (51033) runs daily from Mumbai to Shirdi, and takes a travel time of 12 hours. Fare in a sleeper class is Rs. 123. Mumbai Dadar-Sainagar Shirdi Express (12131) runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and takes around 6 hours. Fare in a sleeper class is Rs. 184. Trains towards Shirdi depart from Mumbai CST (CSTM) railway station.
Kopergaon railway station (16 km from Shirdi), Manmad railway station (58.6 km from Shirdi) and Lasalgaon railway station (60 km from Shirdi) are the three nearest railway stations to Shirdi. There are quite a number of daily trains from Mumbai to these stations. Cars, jeeps and buses are easily available from these stations to Shirdi, and it may take a travel time of about one hour or less.
Shirdi airport is under construction. The nearest airport to Shirdi is Aurangabad Airport which is also known as the Chikkalthana Airport, which is 115 kms away. There are several flights from Mumbai to Aurangabad provided by airliners such as Air India, JetKonnect and Jet Airways. It takes only 50 minutes to reach Aurangabad from Mumbai by a direct flight. From Aurangabad Airport, it will take around 2 hours to reach Shirdi by road. . Silver Inn Mumbai hotel and Reeva Suites Shirdi are also good for food.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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How To Reach - Pune To Bangalore By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra with a glorious history of over 1600 years, is located at the meeting point of the rivers Mula and Mutha. The history of Pune is rich as this city was ruled many famous dynasties of that time. This city is enriched with numerous glorious temples and monuments, which attracts tourists to this land. The oldest attraction of this city is Pataleshwar rock cut temple which is the memorial of many Maratha heroes of the past.
This city is a hub of educational institutes which attracts students all over the world. People from all over the world come to this city for their higher education and because of that Pune is also called "Oxford of the East". The city is also enriched with the presence of many famous Institutions like the Armed Forces Medical College, Film and Television Institute of India, Symbiosis Educational Society and National Defense Academy and this strengthen its stand in the field worldwide. This is the land of famous man of thoughts – Osho, who have awakened the minds all over the world with his teachings and meditation techniques.
Bangalore, officially known as Bangaluru is also known as the garden city because of the presence of many gardens and green tree lined streets. Bangalore has always been a favorite land of for tourists, youngsters, and business men and the salubrious climate adds value to its charm. This city has always been centre of attraction of foreign investments, Information technology firms, industries, Educational institutions and many other important organizations. Many Multinational companies have made this city as their base. As a result many industries have sprung up here and this attracts people from all over the world to this fabulous city. This have made this city the melting point of so many cultures, people of different caste and different economical background and hence placing it among the list of metropolitan cities.
The aerial distance from Pune to Bangalore is about 734 km but the distance by road is more and the journey from Pune to Bangalore takes around 12 hours 12 minutes by road through NH 4. Bangalore is located at a distance of 836 km from Pune. The best way to reach from Pune to Bangalore is by air. There are several direct flights from Pune to Bangalore with a journey time of 1 hour and 30 minutes at an approximate cost of INR 3193/-. These cities are also connected by railways and many express trains run on this route on a daily basis with a journey time of 17 hours 33 minutes. The approximate cost of a train ticket from Pune to Bangalore is around INR 377 one way. Hotels like Kapila Hotel Pune and Kanishka Hotel Bangalore provide good facilities to the customers.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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How To Reach From Delhi To Shimla By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Delhi, capital of India, is a cosmopolitan city which shows the new face of contemporary Indian society. The marvels of architecture like The Parliament of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Mughal Gardens are all located in Delhi. The city has a glorious past being the capital of kingdoms and empires. Delhi is known for its ancient monuments like the India Gate, Qutub Minar, Juma Masjid and Red Fort; fabulous eating places and bustling markets.
Shimla, nestled in the Himalayan ranges and located at an average height of 2200 meters is unique with its unparalleled beauty. A very popular holiday retreat, it is the capital of the State of Himachal Pradesh. Many British period, Victorian architectural buildings are found here. Shimla is famous for The Mall (main shopping centre), Chadwick falls, Jhakoo hills and the Viceregal Lodge.
Dehi to Shimla is well connected by the road and rail routes but at present there are no flights connecting the two cities.
Shimla is located at a distance of 370 km from Delhi. From Delhi one has to drive on the NH1 via Panipat, Karnal and Pipli to reach Ambala. From Ambala take the NH22 via Panchkula to arrive at Kalka. The roads from here are on hilly terrain and you can drive via Dharampur and Kandaghat to finally arrive at Shimla. The entire journey takes about 9 hours. Overall the conditions of the road are very good.
There are many Volvo bus services of the Himachal Tourism (HPTDC) and other private operators from Delhi to Shimla. The fare ranges from Rs 800 to Rs 1200 per seat.
To save hassles one can also book a private cab service from Delhi to Shimla and the charges for a round trip starts from Rs 4500 and upwards.
There are no direct trains from Delhi to Shimla because the tracks at Shimla are narrow gauge. The broad gauge track ends at Kalka. The Kalka Shimla mountain line is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is connected by toy trains. The Delhi Kalka route is connected with by a number of trains. To mention a few are the Himalayan Queen (14095) which leaves Delhi at 05.45 hours and arrives at Kalka at 11.10 hours. The Kalka Shatabdi Express (12011) departs from Delhi at 07.40 hours and arrives at Kalka at 11.45 hours.
From Kalka one can take one of the toy trains which cover 96 km in about6 hours time. Some of the popular trains are the Kalka Shimla Passenger (52457), Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451), Kalka Shimla Express (52453), Himalayan Queen (52455) and the Rail Motor (72451) among others. It is possible to do online reservation of train tickets through the web portal of Indian Railways. The Claridges Delhi hotel and Shingar Hotel Shimla both have the good service.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Delhi To Pune – From The Capital City Of India To The Cultural Capital Of Maharashtra By: Rashmiranjan Patil
A well developed and populated metropolitan city, Delhi is situated on the banks of River Yamuna in the Northern part of India and is the capital city of the country. Delhi is considered to be the seat of power right from the mythological era till present day and so politically an important place. Delhi is full of tombs, forts, monuments, ramparts and ruins which are tourists delight. There are also ancient temples and mosques, museums and galleries, soaring skyscrapers, wonderful eating outlets, busy markets and commercial complexes which are worth visiting apart from the historical sites.
Located on the western part of Deccan plateau among the Western Ghats, the hilly city of Pune is the largest city in Maharashtra. Pune city is a blend of old and modern places and attracts many migrants, students and tourists from all over the country. Pune homes several educational institutions and sugar, forging, automotive and IT industries. Pune plays an important role in encouraging classical arts, music, theatre and literature and so rightly named as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. There are many interesting places in Pune like forts, caves, scenic spots, religious places, historical places, museums, zoos and amusement parks.
There are many daily direct flights from Delhi to Pune which take around 2 hours to reach. The air fares depend a lot on the class of travel and the requirements of the airliners and they also have full right to change the fares anytime. It would be good to check flight schedule with lowest airfares while booking online tickets.
Travelling by train is another option especially for elderly people and families with children and also for budget reasons. Hazrat Nizamuddin Kolhapur Express (12148), Jhelum Express (11078), Goa Express (12780), Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duranto Express (12264) and a few more trains ply directly from Delhi to Pune. The time taken for train journey will be 20 to 25 hours on an average.
There are few private buses running from Delhi to Pune which offer options like A/C Coach, Semi Sleeper Coach, Sleeper Coach and Volvo at reasonable rates. The distance from Delhi to Pune is 1466 kilometres and this could be covered in 20 hours approximately. Private cars if needed can be rented, however it may prove expensive. One can go by own vehicle if keen on driving for long distances. The best route from Delhi would be via Jaipur-Kishangarh-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Himmatnagar-Ahmedabad -Vadodara-Surat-Vapi-Thane-New Bombay-Kalamboli to reach Pune. The roads are outstanding and one can reach Pune the same day or can plan for a night stay at any of the major towns in between. There are good facilities throughout the way like petrol pumps, hotels, dhaabas, puncture shops, etc. Regent Continental Delhi and Klastar Inn Pune are available to taste Maharashraian food.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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