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India Tour Packages - Best Way For Terrific Holidays By: Sarabjeet Patel
India is the one of the unique and beautiful place offering variety of tours and trips. It is worldwide famous for its culture, geography, traditions, peoples and most popular for its rich history.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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3 Great Islands To Visit On The Great Barrier Reef By: Dalton Ulises
Given top tourist destinations to choose, most people will quickly mention common tourist locations like the Caribbean islands, some parts in Africa, sun drenched beaches and the list will not very far much differ.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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The Whitsunday Islands Attractions To Get You Hooked By: Dalton Ulises
The Whitsunday islands are located right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a world famous tourist site declared a World Heritage site and currently part of the Seven Wonders of the World.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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How To Travel From Coimbatore To Ooty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
A beautiful hill station situated close to Coimbatore is Ooty, one of the most sought after hill stations in south India. Popular since the times when British occupied the region owing to its salubrious climate all year round, Ooty is perched at an altitude of 2286 m nestled amidst the beautiful Nilgiri Hills, also called the blue mountains owing to the abundance of the blue neelakurinji flowers.
Doddabetta Peak, which is a much sought after trekking destination in Southern India is also situated close to Ooty. The entire region is fringed by mountains ranges that are covered in a thick carpet of vegetation. Many of these peaks are favoured adventure destinations among adrenalin junkies. Coimbatore to Ooty is a journey that is frequented by many nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts for its lush greenery and many avenues of adventure activities.
Exotic green tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and a wide variety of flora cover the entire landscape of Ooty. Spice plantations also form an important attraction to Ooty's landscape. The region is also famous for its oil extraction from eucalyptus tree, plants like lemongrass and geranium. The Toy Train ride from Kallar to Ooty is another high point of Ooty's attractions. The journey takes tourists on a spectacular ride along one of the most scenic routes passing through high and low hills that are lush with green vegetation. The train is pulled by a steam engine and passes along a narrow gauge track at a rather slow pace which allows one to enjoy the scenery to heart's content. Other popular tourist attractions in Ooty are Ooty Lake, Deer Park, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, the Rose Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden and the Stone House. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, a national park and tiger reserve also draws a large number of tourists to it.
The distance from Coimbatore to Ooty is 103 km which can be easily covered by various modes of transport. Most common and popular mode of transport has to be the train journey. This train journey like any other train journey is very convenient and comfortable, but another attraction for this journey is the scenic route through which it passes.
Coimbatore to Ooty can also be traversed by road which is another excellent way of travelling. The journey by road takes about an hour and is a very scenic drive through winding roads up and down several hills that are flanked on both sides by rich vegetation. Some of the major towns through which this route passes through are Kanjikode, Nemmara and Ooty. Cabs can also be hired to reach Ooty charging in the range of INR 15 to 30 depending upon the vehicle chosen.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Cochin To Munnar- A Greenary Journey By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Munnar, a haven for the tourists as well as honeymooners, is situated in the God's own country, Kerala. Situated at a height of 1600 m above sea level, Munnar is home to tea and spice plantations, rivers and waterfalls. Like most of the other hill stations, Munnar was also the summer retreat of the British. Munnar is located in the district of Idukki on the Western Ghats. Munnar is a perfect hub for tourists of varied interests. Honeymoon couples, nature lovers, photographers and adventure lovers can equally enjoy the city of Munnar. The nice climate, serene surroundings and the thick and evergreen forests make Munnar a favorite hill station for the travellers.
The name Munnar in Malayalam means three rivers as the town is situated at the confluence of the three rivers namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala. The tea estates, owned by the Tata Tea Limited, are the main economy of Munnar other than tourism. Cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, coffee, clove, nutmug, ginger and turmeric are cultivated abundantly here. The popular flower Neelakurinji blooms once in every twelve years in the valleys of Munnar. Munnar offers a lot of sightseeing options for tourists of varied interests. Idukki Dam, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park are some of them.
Cochin or Kochi, popularly called the 'Queen of Arabian Sea', is the most favoured tourist hub among travellers. This coastal town is surrounded by Western Ghats on one side and Arabian Sea on the other. According to World Travel and Tourism Council, Cochin has been rated as one of the top three tourist destinations. Kochi, one of the fast developing cities in the country, is referred as the 'Gateway to Kerala'.
Travelling from Cochin to Munnar is very comfortable. Munnar does not have a railway station or an airport. But the trains from Ernakulam (nearest railhead to Cochin) pass through Angamaly, which is the nearest railhead to Munnar. There are 5 trains pass through Angamali from Ernakulam.
The best way to travel to Munnar from Cochin is either you take bus or a taxi. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses ply frequently from Cochin to Munnar. These are cheaper and comfortable.
Cabs charge Rs. 2800/- for 4 travellers. For 7 tourists, the big vehicle cost you around Rs. 3800/- for a round trip.
If you have your own vehicle, it takes approximately 4 hours to cover 130 km from Cochin to Munnar depending upon the vehicle. You can travel through NH47A from Cochin and then take NH49 to reach Munnar.
There are several Munnar packages offered by tour operators cover well furnished accommodation with free breakfast and sightseeing arrangements. Munnar offers several high-end, medium and budget hotels according to the budget of the tourists.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Chennai To Mahabalipuram- All Aboot India Heritage By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mahabalipuram, located in the district of Kancheepuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, is a sea port of 7th century. Mahabalipuram was under the rule of pallavas for a long time. Mahabalipuram is said to be the second capital of Pallava dynasty. The city was named after the Pallava king, Narasimhavarma I, to whom the title of Maha malla, the ghttp://www.123articleonline.com/submit-articlereat wrestler was given. Mahabalipuram is known for its several ancient historical monuments which are in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and for the beaches. Placed along the Coromandel Coast, Mahabalipuram, is known for the sandy beaches, casuarinas trees and ancient temples.
The city of Mahabalipuram is a delight for archeologists as various megalithic items like burial urns, jars for burials, coins, and cairn circles are recovered from this site. The city, also called Mamallapuram, is also known for its old temples built by Pallavas made from rocks. Some of these temples were carved out of the rocks. This construction of rock cut caves is similar in structure to the rock-cut constructions of Ajantha and Ellora caves. The beautifully constructed trunked elephants in granite are eye catching. Some of these structures exhibit various episodes of the famous Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is famous for temples and churches. Situated in the shores of the Coromandel Coast, Chennai is referred as the 'Gateway to the South India'. The former name of the city was Madras. One of the beautiful metropolitan cities of India, Chennai, offers sandy beaches, historic landmarks, sculptures and parks. Chennai is the center for carnatic music, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. Various cultural events conduct every year in Chennai. Milapur in Chennai houses some shrines for Hindus and Christians. This city has got a history of around 350 years old.
Mahabalipuram does not have an airport or railway station. Mahabalipuram is situated very near to Chennai. Chengalpattu (CGL) is the nearest railway station. There are many trains pass through Chengalpattu station from Chennai.
The only option to reach Mahabalipuram from Chennai is by road. Cabs are available from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.
Daily bus service is available from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and they charge Rs. 100/- for a trip.
Taxis charge Rs. 2,200/- to reach Mahabalipuram from Chennai. This cab is for four people. For seven people it costs Rs. 3,000/- for a round trip.
If you have your own vehicle it takes approximately 1 hour to cover the 56 km distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram depending upon the vehicle.
For tourists, different categories of star hotels, resorts, medium range hotels and economy hotels are available here depending on the budget of the visitors. Altogether we can find 18 hotels in Mahabalipuram that serve all the needs of the tourists.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Bangalore To Ooty - From Busy Life To Peaceful Life By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is also known as the pensioner's paradise, green city and IT hub. Known for its salubrious climate throughout the year, Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Bangalore To Kodaikanal - Getaway To A Beautiful Hill Station By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore is a popular metropolitan city in India which is well connected via various transportation systems with all the major cities in India. Kodaikanal is one of the famous hill stations in South India. If you are planning to visit Kodaikanal you should know few things about this hill station. Kodaikanal indeed is one of the most beautiful places in India it is even referred as 'princess of the hill stations' locally. It is located in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 7,200 feet from the sea level. In South India it is the most favored Honeymoon destination just because of the pleasant chill weather here. The number of visitors in this hill station is said to be increasing tremendously every single year.
There are numerous interesting activities in Kodaikanal one can indulge in like cycling, horse riding, trekking and many other adventurous activities can be enjoyed in this place. There are many Christian churches that worth visiting because of the interesting sculptures preserved since the times of British rule here. This town is mainly influenced by Christian culture. You can find all types of food and neat hotels in all price ranges available in Kodaikanal which will provide comfortable stay in this hill station.
Kodaikanal has its own train station connecting to Bangalore and express trains regularly ply to Kodaikanal and this journey take only 9-10 hours. The nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Coimbatore airport. There are direct flights from Bangalore to Coimbatore and also taxis are available from airport to Kodaikanal, they usually charge around INR 4,000. Buses are available in different ranges of fares, according to the type of bus people choose to travel. There are Airbus to AC Sleeper and coaches that are available from Bangalore (Rs 340 to Rs 514). Taxis, both A/C and non A/C can also be hired which charges from Rs 8,800 to Rs 12,000 (for a round trip).
The best time to travel from Bangalore to Kodaikanal is in summer, it can be your perfect getaway from the hot sun to a lovely weather. Winters are also great here, many people visit Kodaikanal from Bangalore all round the year. Those people who prefer to travel by air one of the nearest destination is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 Km from Kodaikanal. The nearest rail route is via Kodai road railway station. There are many travel sites that can help travelers book their bus train or flight tickets from Bangalore to Kodaikanal
In short even travelling to Kodaikanal from Bangalore could be a means to unwind oneself, as the journey takes one through unspoiled beauty of nature and also because both cities enjoy a great connectivity.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Sydney Hotels Accommodation For The Best Sydney Holiday Experience By: jasper mason
There is a great range of touring options available in Sydney which will ensure you make the most of your holiday. Be sure not to miss out and book your tours early. Sydney is Australia's oldest city and is one of the most vibrant colourful cities worldwide.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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Orient Express Tours - Plan Your Luxury Trip By: markwe ledson
The Orient Express is one of the most popular railroads in Europe and its traditional route is from London, England to Istanbul and Turkey.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-14)
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