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The Trip From Bangalore To Ooty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Ooty is the district capital of the Nilgiri District, which is located in Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. One of the popular hill stations in India Ooty has an economy mainly dependent on the agriculture, medical production and tourism. This city blessed with abundant natural beauty and historical sites attract a lot of people every year. Many people choose Ooty for an enjoyable weekend and therefore from Bangalore many travel on weekends to this wonderful hill station making Bangalore Ooty packages very popular.
Those people who want to travel by air from Bangalore to Ooty, they have the nearest airport to Ooty at Coimbatore. From the airport taxis are available which will cost around INR 2,500. Some of the airports close to Ooty are Peelamedu Airport, Coimbatore (CJB, Domestic) 57 km, Kozhikode Airport (CCJ, Domestic) 88 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA, International) 426 km. Mettupalayam is the closest railway station and from there one can get a taxi to Ooty charging around INR 1,000.
Ooty is well connected with Bangalore through roadways and there are regular bus services from Bangalore. Travelers can choose among non-A/C to A/C Volvo which charges anywhere between Rs 300 to Rs 750. In most cases, online booking is available. Instant confirmation is facilitated in such cases. Travelling by bus is recommended to youngsters and backpackers. There are also taxis available for hire and the fare costs around INR 7,200 for a round trip. This type of travel is recommended while travelling with senior citizens or with small kids.
Ooty has a subtropical climate with a temperature ranges from 23 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius. Different seasons offer different climatic experiences to the tourists here. February and March is the active month in Ooty with maximum number of visitors and many people like to travel from Bangalore to Ooty almost all round the year. It is a 6 hours journey from Bangalore to Ooty and is at a distance of 230 Km from Bangalore.
Interesting spots in Ooty include botanical gardens, stone house, Ooty Lakes, Toda house, St Stephen Church and the Mountain Railways here is a major attraction that drag real big crowd to this pretty hill station. Each and every location here promises a different and new experience to the visitor and has a unique significance. The Ooty Lake covers a distance of 65 Km and the boat house situated nearby offer boating opportunities to the tourists. Also there are adventure parks around the area of Ooty which provide various adventure sports and other recreational activities.
Ooty has various accommodation options offered for the tourists that include Hotels, resorts and homestays. Delicious food is served both local and continental at good quality hotels(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Bangalore To Kodaikanal - The Excellent Trip By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Kodaikanal, a famous tourist spot for tourists as well as for honeymooners, is located in the Palani Hill range in the state of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal, located at an elevation of 2130 m above sea level, rejuvenate its guests by its enchanting forests, soothing climate and the picturesque surroundings. Located in the Dindigul district, Kodai has earned the nickname of the ‘Princess of Hill Stations'.
Kodai offers a lot of beautiful flowers and trees and the Bryant Park is a botanical garden that comprises of many flowering trees like Rhododendron, dahlia and magnolia which are delight to the tourists especially for the students. Annual exhibitions of flowers are conducted here to promote tourism in Kodaikanal. The city of Kodaikanal is known specially for a flower named Kurinji which blooms once in twelve years. Trekking, fishing, cycling, boating and horse riding are some of the entertainments in and around the city of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is famous for home made chocolates and eucalyptus oil. Kodai cheese is very famous in the markets.
Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city situated in the state of Karnataka. This city showcases diverse culture and tradition and the people of this city are very warm in nature. Bangalore is fondly called the 'Garden City' as the city contains a lot of gardens and parks. The climate of the city is very moderate in all seasons. This attracts a lot of multinational and other investors to start their new ventures in this metropolitan city. Bangalore, officially called Bengaluru, is a fast growing industrial city in Asia.
Frequent trains connect Bangalore to Kodaikanal Railway Station. Nagarcoil Express and Tuticorin Express connect Kodaikanal Railway Station and take 9-10 hours to reach Bangalore to Kodaikanal.
Another best option to travel to Kodaikanal from Bangalore is by bus. There are frequent air conditioned sleeper buses are available which take around Rs. 350/- to Rs. 500/- for a trip. It varies depending on the facilities. The distance from Bangalore to Kodaikanal is 463 km.
Flights are available from Bangalore to Coimbatore and from Coimbatore one can take cabs to reach Kodaikanal. Taxis charge Rs. 4000/- to reach Kodaikanal from Coimbatore.
If you have your own vehicle it takes approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes for the journey depending on the vehicle. The shortest route is by NH-7 from Bangalore through Hosur, Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal, Dindigul to reach Kodaikanal. The road is also very good. Cabs can also be hired to cover this distance and they charge depending on the vehicle hired and the facilities.
There are a lot of accommodation facilities available for the guests. These include luxury hotels, medium luxury hotels and budget hotels. Budget hotels are available at a cheap rate with all possible comforts.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Wellington Accommodations – The Best Option For Your New Zealand Vacation By: gregory martly
If you are interested in making your vacation at New Zealand satisfying, the best place to choose for your stay is Wellington.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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The Astounding Attractions Of Alicante By: Frederick Pollard
Alicante is known as the ‘White Mediterranean City' with its white sandy beaches at the Mediterranean Sea. It is Valencian Community's second biggest city with plenty of history that is noted through the many impressive ancient monuments around the place.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Grandeur At Its Best With Alhambra By: Frederick Pollard
The Alhambra has become an international icon across the globe for holidaymakers who make it a point to visit this amazing palace of ancient grandeur. It is indeed one of the best conserved monuments in any epoch.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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What Effect The Tourism Will Cause To The Environment By: Danny Pereira
Considered as smokeless industry, tourism nowadays becomes the leading industry in the tertiary industry with the relatively abundant of material and the corresponding development of people's living standard.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Delightful Exploits At Costa Del Sol By: Frederick Pollard
Costa del Sol means “Sun Coast”; indeed, this is the sunny coast of southern coast of Spain which has become one of Europe's more popular holiday destinations. This stems from the availability of long clean beaches with soft sand and pleasant climate.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Rental Apartments In Paris By: Neal Enestrom
Paris is known as the City of lights. It is one of the largest cities of Europe and the capital of France. Paris has succeeded in attracting tourists with its rich cultural aspects, history, and glamour. With the growing of tourism there is an increase in expenses within this city.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Apartment Rentals In Ile Saint Louis Paris! By: Neal Enestrom
Saint Louis is a natural island located in the Seine River in beautiful Paris. The island is connected to the city of Paris by six spectacular bridges.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Paris Apartments: Overview By: Neal Enestrom
Paris is the capital of France and one of the largest cities in Europe. It is located in the banks of Seine River. Paris is known for its rich culture and the world's finest monuments, art, culture, and museums.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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