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Different Means Of Travel From Delhi To Jaipur    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Delhi, situated on the banks of River Yamuna, is the second most populous metropolis in India after Mumbai and it includes New Delhi the national capital. Delhi is a Union Territory with its own legislature, Council of ministers and Chief Minister. Delhi houses many ancient and medieval monuments and archeological remnants and it offers a multitude of interesting places and attractions to the visitor. Among the places of special interest are Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Old Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Juma Masjid, Lotus Temple, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Teenmurti Bhavan and India Gate. Markets like Karol bagh, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk and Palika Bazar are worth visiting. Delhi is charecterised by extreme climates of hot summers and chilly winters. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. Also known as the pink city of India, Jaipur is named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of 18th century. It is an extremely famous tourist destination in India apart from being a hub for traditional and modern industries. The city boasts of a rich and colourful past and is home to many world heritage centres like Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and innumerable forts, palaces and classy hotels. It is also one of the Golden Triangle tourist circuits along with Delhi and Agra. Of late, Jaipur has emerged as one of the major outsourcing centres in IT sector. Jaipur is well-connected to the rest of the country by road, rail and air. Jaipur is at a driving distance of 265 km from Delhi and it takes around 5 hrs to reach Jaipur from Delhi through NH8 and NH12. The route is Delhi – 37 km => Gurgaon – 108 km => Behror – 70 km => Shahpura – 45 km => Amer – 10 km => Jaipur. There are several petrol pumps and eateries all along the route at your convenience. RSRTC owned hotel at Behror (midway between Delhi and Jaipur) offers clean facility for your toilet and snack needs. State-run buses from Delhi start from both ISBT as well as Bikaner House near India Gate. Deluxe buses are also available and the tickets cost you around Rs 600 to Rs 800. You can also book taxis from Delhi which will cost anywhere from Rs 5000 to Rs 6000 for a round trip. Trains to Jaipur depart from 3 stations in Delhi: Delhi, New Delhi and Sarai Rohilla stations. Numerous daily trains are available including New Delhi-Ahmedabad Rajadhani and New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi express. Journey time is around 5 hrs. The recently launched premium double decker express starting from Sarai Rohilla station in Delhi departs from Delhi at 5.35 pm and arrives at Jaipur at 10.05 pm. Regular flights operate between Delhi and Jaipur and the flight duration is around 1 hr. Hotel Sun international Delhi and Rani Mahal Jaipur always available for customer's delight.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Best Travel Routes From Chennai To Mumbai    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Chennai, the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu is known for its rich culture and heritage. It is known for extensive growth in the fields of modern technology and conventional arts and crafts. Tourist attractions in the city include the Kapaleswar temple, Parthasarathy temple popular for their wonderful architecture, Saint George Fort, Portuguese style churches, National Gallery and museum. Mumbai, a densely populated city is the capital city of the state of Maharashtra. This city regarded as the financial capital of India sleeps less and offers a wide variety of business opportunities for people of all standards. Mumbai named after the goddess Mumbadevi is made of seven islands. It is credited for possession of wonderful architectural buildings like Bombay University reflecting the Gothic Revival style and Gateway of India reflecting the Indo-Saracenic style. Mumbai is located at a distance of 1346 km from Chennai. The two south Indian cities are well connected by road, rail and air. Comfortable way to travel from Chennai to Mumbai is by air. Airlines such as Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Spice Jet and Indigo operate regular flights between Chennai and Mumbai. Flight journey from Chennai international airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus, Mumbai takes about one hour thirty minutes. Taxi services are available at both the airports. You can also use the metro rail that is available close to Mumbai airport to reach the desired destination in the city. In the Mumbai airport grab a chance to taste the unique Maratha cuisine. Mumbai city is well connected to Chennai by rail. Train journey from Chennai to Mumbai takes about twenty nine hours. Trains depart from Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore stations in Chennai and arrive at Dadar or Mumbai CST junctions. The long journey from Chennai Central to Mumabi CST is via Tiruvallur, Renigunta, Guntakal, Adoni, Wadi, Solapur, Daund junction, Pune junction and Thane. Railway junctions at Chennai and Mumbai are huge with a number of stalls. Railway canteens and hotels in these stations serve hygienic South Indian food. The Chennai central railway station that is located close to city center is easily accessible. Mumbai CST is also easily accessible from any part of the city through the Mumbai Suburban Railway System that operates three railway networks covering the whole city. Alternately you can also travel from Chennai to Mumbai by road using bus services or taxi. The journey will take you through major highways like the NH 4, 7, 48 and Mumbai-Pune expressway. Detailed driving directions from Chennai to Mumbai can be obtained online. Drive takes about nineteen hours. HP petrol pump, Reliance petrol pump available on the way serve your fuel needs. Hotels are also available on the way to fill your bread basket. Green Coconut Resort Chennai for Chennai food and Sahil Hotel Mumbai is for Mumbai food.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Pune To Mumbai – Ways To Reach    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Pune, a city of many communities and cultures, is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is a hilly city located among the Sahyadri ranges on the Deccan Plateau at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Pune can boast of a rich legacy of history and culture and it has also made its own mark in the field of education, politics and information technology. Pataleshwar Caves, Tilak Museum, Bird Park, Phule Wada, Shaniwarwada, Lal Mahal, Mahalaxmi Temple, Rajiv Gandhi (Katraj) Snake Park, Aga Khan Palace and Osho Garden are some of the interesting places in Pune. Mumbai - the city of dreams as it is widely known, is on the western coast of the country and is the capital city of the state of Maharashtra. Thousands of students and employment seekers come here for better opportunity or to settle here and the city is roughly estimated to hold about 15 million people. This cosmopolitan metropolis is the financial and commercial capital of the country. Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Nehru Science Centre, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, crowded beaches and active markets are few of the attractions in Mumbai. There are quite a number of direct trains from Pune to Mumbai. Sinhagad Express (11010), Sahyadri Express (11024), Deccan Queen (12124), Pragati Superfast Express (12126), Mahalaxmi Express (11012), Siddeshwar Express (12116) and Konark Express (11020) are only a few of them. These trains take 3 to 4 hours to reach Mumbai on an average. The trains may halt at Dadar, Vasai Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Panvel, Kalyan or Karjat stations in Mumbai. Pune to Mumbai is 149 kilometres by road which may take around 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic and road conditions via the Express Highway. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation runs frequent buses from Pune to Mumbai and the fare is economical. Alternatively, one may also board any of the buses operated by private companies. Their fare may vary according to the type of service provided. There are also taxi services from Pune railway station to Dadar circle in Mumbai. These taxis run round-the-clock and are well suited for group travellers. It is a pleasure to drive from Pune to Mumbai. There are good restaurants and hotels from Khandala to Lonavala or between Panvel and Khopoli where you could stop for refreshment while resting your vehicle. There are direct flights from Pune to Mumbai which reach within 45 minutes. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the major aerodrome at Mumbai that receives both domestic and international traffic to the city. But considering the number of economical and superfast trains and buses running between these two cities, flight journey would be the least preferred mode of transport. Kapila Hotel Pune and Atithi Hotel Mumbai is there to take rest.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Bangalore To Mysore – From The Silicon City To The City Of Palaces    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore or Bengaluru, the capital city of the state of Karnataka is located on the Deccan Plateau. It is a clean and spacious city full of ancient and modern structures, old temples, picturesque parks and gardens and other scenic spots. It is also a bustling, buzzing hub of IT and a city of shopping, dining and crazy traffic. Bangalore homes a number of educational, scientific and research institutions, high technology firms and many important government establishments. Bangalore can boast of a pleasant and cool climate throughout the year. It is the most preferred location for students and entrepreneurs. Mysore, the headquarters of Mysore district is located at the base of the Chamundi Hills in the southern region of Karnataka. This beautiful city is the second-largest city in the state of Karnataka. The royal splendour of Mysore city can be seen in many of its palaces like the Mysore Palace, Jaganmohana Palace which also serves as an art gallery, Rajendra Vilas -the summer palace, Lalitha Mahal which has been converted into a hotel and Jayalakshmi Vilas. The city is worth a visit particularly during the period of Dussera, the state festival of Karnataka. Mysore is well known for its style of paintings, sweets and saris. The distance from Bangalore to Mysore by road is 140 kilometres. The State Highway 17 which connects Bangalore to Mysore was upgraded to a four-lane highway in 2006 thereby reducing the travel time between the two cities. It takes a little more than two hours to reach Mysore which depends on the traffic conditions with many towns and villages on the way. The major places in between are Srirangapatna, Mandya, Maddur and Ramnagara. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and other private agencies operate frequent buses from Bangalore to Mysore. The ticket fare depends on the type of services provided like A/C or non A/C, Volvo etc. Alternatively, there are plenty of cabs available from Bangalore to Mysore which is very convenient though a bit expensive. One can also drive all the way up to Mysore along the well maintained roads with agricultural fields on the sides. Travelling by train from Bangalore to Mysore is quite cheap and comfortable as well. There are numerous daily trains, both express and passenger from Bangalore to Mysore which takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. Bangalore Mysore Special (06222), Chamundi Express (16216), Tippu Express (12614), Bangalore Mysore PushPull Passenger (56238) and Malgudi Express (17304) are just a few of them. The fare and the time taken vary with the trains. Air travel from Bangalore to Mysore is not possible. Mysore does have an airport but it is not functional. The nearest airport is in Bangalore itself. Terrace Gardens Bangalore and Crystal Paark Inn Mysore has good options for travellers.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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How To Get From Bangalore To Ooty    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, a city with pleasant climate well planned residential areas and good number of shopping centers is an ideal place to live after retirement. This highly populated city is the capital city of the state of Karnataka. It hosts many national and international organizations in various sectors such as IT, education, aerospace and telecommunications. This cosmopolitan city is known for celebrating festivals of all religions and cultures. Ooty, also known as Udhagai is a small town located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a hill station renowned for scenic beauty and historic locations. The town remains crowded with tourists throughout the year. Some of the tourist attractions in Ooty include Botanical gardens, Stone house, Ooty lake, Toda huts, mountain railway, tribal museum and St. Stephen's house. Bangalore is located at a distance of around 276 km from Ooty. You can travel from Bangalore to Ooty by road and rail. Best way to travel from Bangalore to Ooty is by road. Karnataka State Road Transport authority runs regular bus services from Bangalore to Ooty. You can also avail private bus services. The Ooty bus station located in the heart of the city is easily accessible from all the tourist locations in the town of Ooty. For a comfortable road journey hire a taxi service. Journey by road takes about six hours. Places you will come across on the route include Bolare, Bannur, Mysore, Nanjangudu, Begur, Gundlupet and Theppakadu. On the way you can find restaurants, hotels, ATM's and petrol pumps to refuel the vehicle. The Indo American Hospital on the way serves any kind of emergency medical needs. There is no direct train from Bangalore to Ooty. The nearest rail station connecting Ooty to Bangalore is Mettupalayam. Train journey from Bangalore to Mettupalayam takes about seven hours. It is located at a distance of 47 km from Ooty. The popular toy train runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty. A two hour ride in the toy train offering the wonderful hill view definitely remains as a pleasant memory. The Ooty railway station is located right at the city center and is easily accessible to tourist spots. Alternately you can also travel to Coimbatore from Bangalore. From Coimbatore take a bus or train to Ooty. There is no airport in Ooty. Hence, there are no direct flights to from Bangalore to Ooty. Coimbatore is the nearest airport to Ooty. Air lines such as SpiceJet, Indian Airlines and Indigo operate flights from Bangalore to Coimbatore. The flight journey takes about an hour. Coimbatore International airport is located at a distance of approximately 100 km from Ooty. Bus and rail services are available from Coimbatore to Ooty. Journey by flight makes it easy for kids and seniors. Imperial Hotel Bangalore and Fortune Hotel Sullivan Court Ooty can try for food and stay.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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5 Reasons Why To Visit The Middle East With Paradise Holidays    By: Shamun Bruno
Middle East countries like Dubai and locales like Abu Dhabi make for fascinating holiday destinations.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Balinese Massage In Bali    By: Manya Manya
The Balinese have always been revered for their ancient relaxation techniques; Bali holidays begin and end with one of these famed massages.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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5 Tips To Remember While Making Abu Dhabi Hotel And Dubai Hotel Booking    By: Shamun Bruno
Locales like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are thronged by thousands of tourists every year. It goes without saying that these places are stuffed with hotels of all kinds.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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7 Reasons Why You Must Travel To Dubai And Plan Abu Dhabi Trips    By: Shamun Bruno
The Middle East countries hold a special place in the heart of the travelers. Most of the backpackers have Dubai and Abu Dhabi in their wish list and make sure to visit these nations with their friends or family.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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Top 5 Tourist Attractions In Cochin & Good Cochin Hotels    By: Susanta Samanta
Cochin is a major port city in the state of Kerala. It has a great importance from commercial, industrial and tourism point of view. Read on to know more about tourist attractions in Cochin and some good Cochin hotels.(read entire article)(posted on: 2013-01-11)
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