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Gulmarg - The Meadows Of Flowers By: soni sajjan
Gulmarg is a beautiful hill station situated in the district of Baramulla in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The name Gulmarg means 'the meadows of flowers', literally. Besides this it is also termed as heaven on earth too. Forest are lush and green, landscapes are truly beautiful, peaks are always clad in snow and it is located at close to Srinagar thus making it one of the most sought after holiday resorts in India.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Way To Get From Nasik To Shirdi By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Nasik, a religious city in Maharashtra, is situated at the foothills of Western Ghats on the bank of Godavari River. It is believed that Lakshmana had slashed off the nose of Surpanakha here and thus the place is called Nasik which means nose.
Shirdi is better known as the place where the popular saint Shirdi Sai Baba lived and is situated in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. Popularly called the 'Land of Sai', Shirdi is considered to be a pilgrimage destination for many Sai devotees throughout the year.
Baba Sai's teaching mostly combines the elements of Hinduism and Islam.
The Shirdi temple complex which is the main attraction of Shirdi is spread over an area of about 200 square meters. Maruti Temple and Shani Temple, constructed under the supervision of Shirdi Sai Baba, are the other places of attraction in Shirdi. Maruti Mandir is considered being a favourite place of Sai Baba, who used to conduct satsangs here on a regular basis.
The distance from Nasik to Shirdi is about 112 km.
The best way to travel from Nasik to Shirdi is by road. State Transport and private buses run on this route at regular intervals. Shirdi can be reached from Nasik in less than three hours. The SH 39 that connects Nasik to Shirdi is wide and four-laned. The road has numerous hotels, refreshment stalls and petrol bunks along the way. Taxi services are available and the journey costs about Rs. 2300. If you are keen on taking your own vehicle, the drive from Nasik to Shirdi will not disappoint you.
Shirdi's railway station, the Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station is just 2 km from Shirdi. Few trains from Nasik stop at Sainagar Station. SNSI LTT Special (01060) and Janshatabdi (01038) connect Nasik and Shirdi.
Most of the trains from Nasik stop only at Kopargaon situated on the Manmad-Daund line, 14 km from Shirdi. The daily trains from Nasik to Kopargaon are Goa express (12779), Nasik-Manmad express (51761), Amarvathi express (17905), Azad Hind express (12129), Saigram express (12749) and Nasik SNSI express (14539). From Kopargaon you can catch a bus or hire a cab to Shirdi.
There is a direct train to Shirdi from Kopargaon, the Lokamanya Tilak-Shirdi express that takes 45 minutes.
One can also catch a train from Nasik and get down at Manmad and catch a bus or cab to Shirdi. Nandigram Express (11402), Gorakpur CSTM (0130), Vidarbha Express (12106), Devagiri Express (17058) and Punjab Mail (12138) are the trains that connect Nasik and Manmad. Manmad station is 58 km away from Shirdi and buses and cabs are available.
The closest airport is Gandhinagar Airport in Nasik. From the airport, express shuttle services and cabs are available to Shirdi.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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The Himalayan Wonder Called Manali By: Sanyukta Jain
The Himachal Pradesh, also knows as adobe of snow, is a popular travel destination in the Himalayan region of India. In the state of Himachal Pradesh there is a small ancient town called Manali. Enveloped by huge mountain peaks, Manali is very popular among tourists and is one of the most sought after hill destination of India. It is a great weekend escapade destination also. Manali is hunted by the tourists for the close proximity of snowline it houses. There are many facets of Manali; a flourishing orchard industry, an ideal honeymoon spot, a perfect holiday destination and immaculate place for adventure sports. Manali, 'Home of Manu' is a sacred place and Hindus treat the temples located here as pilgrimage.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Mysore To Ooty - From Cultural City To Green Hill Station By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Ooty is a scenic hill station situated in the Nilgiri mountain ranges of Tamil Nadu. Situated around 127 km from Mysore, this hill station is much frequented by tourists who travel the distance from Mysore to Ooty to escape the hot summers and experience tranquility and serene beauty.
This 'Queen of Hill Stations' is surrounded by lofty mountain ranges, and dotted with many a scenic waterfall and streams and is enshrouded in lush green tea plantations. A favourite among adventurers is a trek to the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest peak in the region perched at an altitude of 2286 m above sea level.
Ooty was originally inhabited by Todas and few other tribes before it came under the British rule, after which its name changed from Udhagamandalam to Ootacamund and then to its shortened version Ooty. Ooty has numerous sightseeing attractions on offer, of which the most prominent one is a ride on the toy train of the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, which is almost synonymous with Ooty. Stretching from Coonoor to Udhagamandalam, this Nilgiri toy train ride commences at a small station near Mettupalayam called Kallar and passes through a scenic route as it climbs up and down several hills. The toy train moves at a rather slow pace and is an ideal way to explore the beauty of this hill station.
The Government Rose Garden situated on the slopes of the Elk Hill has over 20,000 varieties of roses, which is the largest collection of roses in the country and a major attraction among tourists. Botanical Gardens spread across an area of 22 acres is famous all over the country for its comprehensive collection of exotic and indigenous plants, shrubs, medicinal plants, bonsais and many more and is another one of Ooty's attractions. Ooty Lake is another prominent attraction in the region apart from the Mudumalai National Park.
Mysore to Ooty distance is well connected by roadways and railways. By road, the journey takes around 3 hours and is considered the best option. Some of the major towns covered during the road journey to Ooty are Nanjangud, Gundlupet, Kadasholai and then Ooty. The route is dotted with several popular restaurants that offer good food and a resting place for the tired limbs. Buses from Mysore to Ooty take about 4 hours and is ideal for backpackers. However, families would be more comfortable availing the service of cabs which charge in the range of INR 13 to INR 30 depending upon the type of vehicle. Especially if there are children or seniors involved, cabs provide the required comfort as well as flexibility to make unscheduled stops in between. There are no direct trains from Mysore to Ooty, so train travel is best avoided.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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The Perfect Honeymoon Vacation In Kerala By: Sanyukta Jain
Located in the south of India along the Western Ghats, Kerala is an ancient, besieged and blissful state which is worth visiting during a honeymoon tour. The exotic surroundings of Kerala behold the phenomenal charm that never fails to captivate the newly-weds couples. Due to the unparalleled attractions and wonderments Kerala Honeymoon tour has becoming very popular among honeymooners. Whether you wish to explore the scenic backwaters of wish to thrill on the beach sites this place offers enough opportunity to make the honeymoon memorable and remarkable.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Touring Taj In Agra By: Ashima Banerjee
A trip to India is never complete without a visit to the most amazing architectural wonder of the World, Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, whose architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The sight of the Taj Mahal in morning is unforgettable as the early rays falls on the white dome, the Taj Mahal looks pinkish, as the day passes it will give a milky white glow in the evening and gorgeous golden glow when the moon shines but nothing beats the poignant beauty of the Taj during full moonlit.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Fly To Namibia Windhoek For A Lifetime Memorable Vacation By: Melissa Xio
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek which is the largest city of the country and has gained attraction for its central location to the country.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Travel Tips - Part 1 By: Shobhit Pratap Singh
Whenever we plan for a journey we gather information about that tourist place, that how is the weather over there, is the food over there is according to our taste or not. After that we begin our preparations for the journey which kind of garments we have to take with us according to the weather, what kind of shoes to carry and eatables as they are too expensive on tourist places.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Where To Shop In Amsterdam, Netherlands!! By: MyAmsterdam UK
Amsterdam is an old city - almost the whole center dates from the 17th century and while towns were much smaller centuries ago and even the biggest Europe's capitals as Paris or London had only one million inhabitants, Amsterdam kept its previous scale and remained until today a small metropolis. Sometimes people call it the smallest of the big cities.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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Best Hotel At A High Altitude By: Atiba Jefferson
This is one of the perfect vacation stations for all the lovers of the mountains and cold weathers. But you must go for a perfect hotel or a Hotel at Gangtok who can take care of your need as per specification.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-09-06)
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