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Jaipur Hotels - Relaxed Stay In The Desert City By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. Jaipur is called fondly as the 'Pink City' as the walls of the buildings of city are painted with pink color. Initially Amber was the capital of Rajasthan and later the Maharaja changed the capital to Jaipur. The structure of the monuments and the forts exhibits the mixed culture of the Mughals and the Rajputs. Also called the 'Walled City', Jaipur is very popular among the tourists.
Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, The City Palace are some of the famous forts in Jaipur. Nahargarh Fort was the residence of the Maharaja. The Maharaja Jaisingh II was well known for his great knowledge in astronomy and he himself had taken initiative for the design and the construction of the city of Jaipur. The huge gates of the palaces and the walls attract the travelers.
In the category of Jaipur Hotels we can see several hotels in various ranges for a relaxed accommodation to the tourists. Jaipur Hotels include five star hotels, four star hotels, three star hotels and budget hotels. Some of the best five star hotels in Jaipur are Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Four Points by Sheraton, Chokhi Dhani - The Ethnic Village Resort, Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Trident, Holiday Inn and Le Meridien among others. These hotels provide all services like telephone, television, Bar service, fitness centre, swimming pool, laundry service, parking facility and beauty salon. The rate of the room starts from Rs. 2700/-.
The main four star hotels in the area are Sarovar Portico, Park Inn, Vesta International, Fortune Bella Casa, Hotel Peppermint, Hotel Jaipur Ashok and Royal Orchid Centre among others. They arrange conference and meeting facilities for their business guests. These hotels offer all facilities like conference hall, travel desk, gym, internet, car hire service and laundry service. The tariff of these hotels starts from around Rs. 2000/-.
Some of the Budget Hotels in the category of Jaipur Hotels are Hotel Satkar, The Saneer Boutique, Raghuraj Palace, All Seasons Homestay, and Sunder Palace Guest House. These hotels provide you with car parking facility, laundry service, travel desk and sightseeing arrangement. The room tariff of these hotels starts from Rs. 500/-.
The city of Jaipur is well connected by good network of roads to Delhi and other states of India. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation's (RSRTC) buses ply to Delhi, 200 km from here, Haryana and many other states. The Jaipur city has a railway station and the luxurious train, Palace on Wheels has a scheduled stop here.
The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Bangalore Packages - Exploring The Hidden Charms Of The Garden City By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The Capital City of the South Indian State of Karnataka, Bangalore, is famously called the Garden City. It earned the sobriquet due to the presence of numerous greenscapes across the length and breadth of the city. Bangalore was one of the rare cities which had retained a major chunk of its greenery. But of late, with the influx of IT industry, Bangalore has earned the sobriquet 'Silicon Valley of India'. Its prominence as the Garden City is slowly ebbing and its greenery is also giving way to infrastructural growth.
Even so, the importance of Bangalore as a tourist centre has only increased. People from far and wide arrive at Bangalore to experience its legendary hospitality. Bangalore has effectively merged the past glories with that of the modern amenities and facilities. It has retained much of its old age charm while accommodating the new age buildings and other structures.
As a prominent tourist hub of South India, Bangalore is a major attraction to the tourists to this part of the world. People come from all over the world to Bangalore to see its unique attractions like the Lal bagh, Cubbon Park, Lumbini Gardens, Bangalore Palace, Iskcon Temple, Ashoka Pillar (sited near Lal Bagh), Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan, Juma Masjid (the oldest mosqu), Ravindra Kalakshetra (built to venerate the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore), St. Mary's Church (founded in the year 1811), Indian Institute Of Science (IISc, also called the Tata Institute) Gandhi Bhavan, Innovative Film City, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Ulsoor lake, Hebbal Lake, Visvesvaraya Museum, Vidhana Soudha, The Bangalore Race Course, Muddenahalli (birthplace of Sir M Visvesvaraya), Devenahalli (birthplace of Tipu Sultan) and Chikkajala (a vassal fort), to name a few.
There are many Bangalore Packages in the offing. Many tour operators, travel agencies as well as travel portals offer their customers tailor made Bangalore Packages to suit their varying needs. A typical Bangalore Package may include features like Welcome Drinks on arrival, Accommodation on twin sharing basis, Railway Station/Airport-hotel transfer, Daily breakfast, Chauffer driven Air conditioned car for the duration of the stay, guided tour of the city and shopping over and above various sightseeing options.
Many Bangalore Packages also include short tours to places like Bandipur, Heritage and Wildlife Destinations of Karnataka, Srirangapattanam, Madikeri Kodagu Valley, Mysore and Konkan region in Karnataka as well as popular destinations like Wayanad, Muthanga, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Kumarakom, Munnar and Kovalam, which are located in the neighbouring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Most Bangalore Packages are devised in such a manner that the tourist can enjoy all the charms of the place with great ease. These numerous Bangalore Packages offer the best and hassle free means to explore Bangalore.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Kerala Hotels - Comfortable Stay In God's Own Country By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Kerala, acknowledged everywhere as "God's Own Country" is profusely gifted with natural beauty. Resting in the southern most corner of India, Kerala is a land of natural opulence. Engrossed in luxuriant green surroundings, Kerala attracts visitors from the whole world with its numerous backwaters, lagoons, beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, hill stations, wildlife parks and rich cultural heritage.
Kerala got its name from the numerous lofty coconut palms (known as 'Keram' in local language) found all over in the state. The land of Keram came to be known as Keralam (Kerala).
Tiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala, has a plethora of tourist destinations around it. The most familiar tourist attractions in this part of Kerala are the Kovalam beach, Shankhumukham and Varkala beaches and the Padmanabha Swamy Temple among others.
Kochi (Cochin), the commercial capital of Kerala is known for its lagoons, beaches and historical monuments. The Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, Shopping at Mattanchery and Jew Street, Hill Palace Museum and Marine Drive are the major draws in this part of Kerala.
The most preferred tourist destinations of Kerala is without doubt its backwaters, centered in the Alapuzha and Kottayam districts. Cruise on houseboats, the annual boat races and Kumarakom beckons tourists to Kerala. The Vemband and Punnamada lakes are popular for houseboat cruises on serene waters.
Munnar and Wayanad are the popular Hill stations of Kerala that attracts tourists from far and near. Snuggled in the lush green Western Ghats, these hill stations are the pride of Kerala. These hill stations are luxuriant with tea plantations, spices, waterfalls and wildlife.
Kerala's wildlife can be enjoyed at Periyar Tiger Reserve (better known as Thekkady), Parambikkulam and Muthanga wildlife sanctuaries. The Kuruva Island and Edakkal caves provide ample trekking opportunities.
Kerala is home to many historical forts like the Bakel fort, Kannur fort, Palakkad fort and Wayanad fort among others. History was re-written when Vasco Da Gama first landed at Kappad, a sleepy coastal village near Kozhikode in Kerala.
Kerala, being a hot spot tourist destination is replete with world class accommodation. Kerala Hotels can be found all over the state, catering to the needs of the numerous visitors to this beautiful land. Kerala Hotels belong to various categories like budget, deluxe, premium, luxury as well as homestays. The budget class Kerala Hotels are found in all nooks and corners of the state. But luxurious Kerala Hotels are more or less confined to major towns and big cities.
Homestays are one of the most popular categories of Kerala Hotels at the present time. They aim to give the guest a firsthand experience of the local lifestyle. Kerala Hotels are often reasonably priced and easily accessible.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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For All 2012 Events In Hyde Park, Ensure You Select A Family Friendly London B&b By: Sean Holloway
This year London's Hyde Park will host a wide range of unmissable events. Enjoy a variety of festivals, concerts and sporting events taking place in Hyde Park and stay in high quality, family friendly London B&B.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Hire A Car Service To Ajmer And Pushkar From Delhi By: travelvirtual city
Bangalore is being the IT hub of India most of the people from various places make to live their livelihood or for a business visit.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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The Multi-faceted Ireland Tours For Distinct Travellers By: Noshir Lavangia
A place where you can fall in love on every street and in any nook and corner seems to be straight out of a story book. But Ireland is exactly that and more enchanting. Noshir Lavangia talks about what to do on a tour of Ireland.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Taxi Service To The Goa, Wayanad And Tirupati From Bangalore By: travelvirtual city
One of the fastest growing cities in Asia is Bangalore. Most of the travellers from various places do visit Bangalore. It is one of the largest exporters in IT industry and thousands of people often visit Bangalore for various reasons and to live their livelihood.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Switzerland – Seven Days Of Splendour By: Noshir Lavangia
Switzerland, may be the smallest country in Europe, but it is one of the most visited in the world. Noshir Lavangia talks about culture, sports, cuisine, sightseeing and more activities to indulge in on a seven day vacation to Switzerland.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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The Great Maldivian Holidays By: Sanyukta Jain
Maldives is a place where you take pleasure in the light of the sun, radiance of moon, splendor of fire, speed of lightening, swiftness of wind, depth of sea, stability of earth, firmness of rocks. Like the wave coming to the shore from the ocean, you will leave all your existing burdens and enter into a new world with the influence of Maldives.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-06)
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Prom Limousine – Adding Glamour To Your Arrival By: relianceny group
Prom limousine is a great way to chill out and relax when you are going to your prom night.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-06)
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