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Andaman Travel: Package As Per Requirement By: ajay kumar
Any holiday can be made more memorable if the stay at the hotel has been very enjoyable. There has been a significant increase among the people who prefer to stay at the best hotels when they venture on a holiday.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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All You Need To Know About The History Of Prague By: Paul Pride
This article gives you all the history behind Prague so that you can enjoy it more thoroughly during your European cycling holidays and activity holidays.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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5 Star Hotels In Pune Provide High Classification Services By: Travel Accurate
Location of Pune town at the convergence of Mula and Mutha Rivers popularize it amongst the holidaymakers. Being second largest town of Maharashtra and having been ranked eighth largest Indian town keeps it into the notice of the business travelers, the town is equally noted for housing the renowned academic establishments therefore there's giant scale arrival of individuals, Higher than reasons keep it into limelight. Better of hotels from all ranges fulfill accommodation wants of holiday makers.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Delta Closing Down Comair By: Steve Robinson
As part of its ongoing effort to offer cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages, Delta Air Lines has decided to shutter its 35 year old regional airline Comair by the end of September.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Union Claims United Sending Jobs Overseas By: Steve Robinson
While both United Airlines and its pilot union readily recognize the importance of continuing to offer cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages, they differ on how to accomplish this.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Expert Tips For Traveling With Kids By: Steve Robinson
While cheap travel options, including cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, and cheap vacation packages often are required elements of planning an affordable family vacation, additional planning is needed if you want to comfortably fly with children.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Mumbai To Mahabaleshwar - Convenient Road Route By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mumbai, a combination of seven reclaimed islands, is known by different names. Portuguese called it 'Bom Baia' meaning 'good bay' in their language. The Britishers changed it to Bombay. Another version is that the original inhabitants of the islands were fisher folks called Kolis. They worshiped a Hindu deity called Mumbadevi. Bombay is now renamed as Mumbai.
Mumbai houses several heritage sites, particularly the Gateway of India, which interest globetrotters. Other important sites Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Vasai Fort, Flora Fountain, Essel World, Water Kingdom, Prince of Wales Museum, Nehru Planetarium , Jehangir Art Gallery, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai Zoo, Taraporewala Aquarium, Chowpatty Beach, Juhu Beach, Vihar Lake, Hanging Gardens, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Nariman Point, Marine Drive ('Queen's Necklace'), Mahalaxmi Temple, Iskcon Temple, Siddhivinayak Temple, Haji Ali Mosque, Film City, Kanheri Caves, Jogeshwari Caves, Mahalaxmi Race Course and Elephanta Island.
Mahabaleshwar, located at an elevation of 1,353 metres, is a plateau measuring an area of 150 sq km. The Krishna River originates from the mouth of the legendary statue of a cow in the temple of Mahadev situated in Old Mahabaleshwar. The River flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Tourists can visit several waterfalls like Lingmala waterfall, Chinaman's waterfall and the Dhobi waterfalls. Nature lovers can enjoy the beautiful sight of the mountains and green valley from over 30 viewpoints including Wilson Point (highest), Bombay Point, Elphinstone Point and Kate's Point. Other attractions in Mahabaleshwar are Pratapgarh Fort, Arthur's Seat and Rajpuri Caves. Mahabaleshwar is famous for strawberries and mulberries and products made of them.
Mahabaleshwar has moderate climate throughout the year. There is no shortage of accommodation options in Mahabaleshwar which include high-end, middle-range and budget hotels.
The distance from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar, a hill station, is around 247 km (Via Mahad). The convenient way to reach Mahabaleshwar is to take a State Transport or private bus or hire a taxi from Mumbai. Taxis will take four to five hours to reach the hill station.
All types of State transport and private buses are available at regular intervals from Dadar East, Sion or Vashi. The Volvo bus ride from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar will take six hours and will cost around Rs 500. An ordinary a/c bus will cost Rs 200.
Pune International Airport, situated about 120 km away from Mahabaleshwar, is the nearest accessible airbase from here. But going to Pune first by air and then take a bus or taxi to Mahabaleshwar from there is not convenient for travellers going from Mumbai.
The nearest railway station is Wather, which is situated about 62 km from Mahabaleshwar. But it is not convenient for the travellers from Mumbai to go to Wather by train and take road route to the hill station.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Coimbatore To Ooty - How To Reach By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Established by the British in the early 19th century, Ooty is one of the most popular hill stations in southern India. Ooty was the summer headquarters of the Madras government. Ooty is situated in the mountain ranges of Nilgiris, in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Ooty is visited for the tourist spots like the Ooty Lake, Thread Garden, Botanical Gardens, Rose Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, St Stephens Church and the Tribal Research Center Museum.
Nearby destinations like Wellington, Wayanad, Mysore, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur, Coimbatore, Conoor, Kotagiri and Pykara Lake can be visited from Ooty.
Ooty has a pleasant climate throughout the year.
The distance between Coimbatore to Ooty is about 84 km. Ooty is one of the best weekend destinations from Coimbatore, not just for its proximity and connectivity.
It takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to cover this distance. From Coimbatore one has to follow the Coimbatore-Ooty-Gundlepet highway or the SH 181 that takes you through towns like Thudiyalur, Periyanaikanpalayam, Karamadai, Metupalayam, Coonoor before finally reaching Ooty. From Mettupalayam the road passes through some beautiful hills and valleys.
State transport and private buses are available from Coimbatore to Ooty for this journey. The cost of a seat may vary from Rs. 80 for an ordinary bus and Rs. 200 for a deluxe bus.
One can also book a taxi from Coimbatore to Ooty that will cost about Rs. 2500 and the double for a round trip. This is a better option if you are travelling with a lot of luggage and family.
One can also take the risk of driving your own car if you like hill driving. There are viewpoints all along the way so that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around.
The nearest broad gauge railway station to reach Ooty from Coimbatore is Mettupalayam. There are regular train services between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam, the travellers can hire taxi or board a bus to reach Ooty.
Alternately, the tourists can also travel from Mettupalayam to Ooty by 'Nilgiri toy train'.
The 'Nilgiri toy train' connects Mettupalayam to Ooty and covers a distance of 46 km in four hours and 30 minutes. There are nine stations in between them. The train passes through steep curves, long tunnel, deep and long ravines full of green vegetation, streams and tea and spice gardens. The train is hauled uphill by steam engines, designed and built by Swiss Locomotive Works and imported in late nineteenth century. Twelve of such locomotive engines survive even today. It is always better to book well in advance.
The best option if travelling with children, do not forget to choose a seat on the left, because the valleys will fall on the left side if travelling up.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Chennai To Mahabalipuram - How To Reach By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mahabalipuram is a tourist destination in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandal Coast which is known for its historical monuments, serene beaches, sculptures, scenic beauty, culture and tradition.
Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place has some of the best creations of the Pallavas whose rule in south India is referred to as the 'Golden Age'. 'The Pallavas' architectural genius is reflected in temples some of which are made out of an entire large rock and world's largest artistic bas-reliefs.
Mahabalipuram attracts tourists to visit its beautiful white sandy beaches and other tourist spots are the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, a rock-cut temple, Arjuna's Penance, Trimurti Cave Temple, Krishna's Butterball, Dakshinachitra and sculpture museum. There are many popular caves in Mahabalipuram like Tiger's Cave, Varaha Cave Temple and Koneri Cave.
The Open Air Dance Festival in Mahabalipuram is an annual four week dance festival extravaganza where skilled dancers perform traditional dances like Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali.
Mahabalipuram is just 55 km away from Chennai. Mahabalipuram is one of the best weekend destinations from Chennai, not just for its proximity and connectivity, but also for its architectural grandeur.
The best way to travel is by taking a bus from the Chennai bus stand to Mahabalipuram.
TNSTC ply buses on the route to Mahabalipuram on a regular basis. Private operators have a/c and non a/c buses plying between the two towns and take an hour to reach Mahabalipuran from Chennai. The cost of a bus ride may vary from Rs. 30 for an ordinary bus to Rs. 80 for a deluxe seater.
If one is travelling with kids and elders hiring a cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is the best option. For a round trip the charge will be in the range of Rs 2000.
If you plan to drive yourself, it will be a very rewarding experience what with this 55 km stretch being along the Bay of Bengal. The East Coast Road also known as SH 49 is known for its smooth roads and excellent views. There are numerous restaurants, petrol bunks and other amenities on the way for your convenience.
Mahabalipuram does not have a railway station. Chengalpattu is the nearest railway station that connects Chennai to Mahabalipuram. One can catch a train from Chennai get down at Chengelpettu and then take a cab or bus to Mahabalipuram. Chengelpettu is 31 km away from Mahabalipuram. You can catch any train on the Chennai-Trichy route. The trains that run between Chennai and Chengelpettu are the Guruvayur Express (16127), Mangalore Express (16107), Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express (18496), Nagercoil Express (0637), Trichendur Express (16735) and Vaigai Express (12635).
There are no flights from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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Bangalore To Ooty - How To Reach By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Ooty or Ootacumund is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Located at an altitude of 2286 m, Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri Hills and is adorned by mighty mountain ranges, plush tea gardens, cascading waterfalls and a variety of flora. The region is famous for its oil extraction from eucalyptus tree, plants like lemon grass, geranium, spices like clove and also camphor.
Some of the popular tourist attractions of Ooty include the Ooty Lake, Deer Park, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, the Rose Garden, Thread Garden, Guna Caves, Dolphins Nose, Fairy Falls, Ooty Botanical Garden and the Stone House. Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the region offers a magnificent view of the whole area. The Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a very renowned national park and tiger reserve that draws a large number of tourists to it.
Bangalore is around 267 km from Ooty by road. Ooty is well connected to Bangalore by road and rail tracks. Although there is no direct train to Ooty, Mettupalyam the closest station is linked to Ooty by the toy train on a narrow gauge rail. One gets to travel 46 km through the hills and valleys. The journey starts from Kallar near Mettupalayam and passes through a scenic route as it climbs up and down several hills. The 'Nilgiri Railway' is listed as a 'UNESCO World Heritage Site' in India. One could also take a train to Mysore and drive to Ooty.
If travelling from Bangalore to Ooty by car you have to drive to Mysore then take NH 212, also known as the Bangalore-Calicut road, pass through towns like Nanjangud, Begur and Gundlupet till the Bandipur forest check post. From here you have to follow the NH 67 through Bandipur and Mudumalai forests till you reach Theppakadu. If lucky, you may even spot animals like deer, elephants, wild boars and bears. The speed limit within both the forests is 40 km per hour.
From Theppakadu, take the SH 67 and climb the 36 hair pin bends through Kalhatty to reach Ooty. Alternately from Theppekkadu you could drive further to Gudallur and follow the Pykara route to reach Ooty.
There are a number of buses plying between Bangalore and Ooty by the state run KSRTC. Other private buses also operate in this route and are a good option to consider. The drive from Bangalore to Ooty is a very scenic one with dense vegetation around the roads and mighty mountains looming nearby. If driving yourself may prove too hectic, then hiring a taxi from Bangalore to Ooty is a good option and would leave you poorer by around Rs 7,200 for a round trip.
The nearest airport is Mysore, but it does not operate.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-03)
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