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Fairline Yachts Are A Symbol Of Style And Elegance By: Salvatore Andrea
Fairline boats and yachts for sale at JD yachts. Brokerage based in Weymouth. Buying and selling boats and yachts across the UK and Europe.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-10)
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Dharamsala – The Best Amongst Indian Hill Stations By: soni sajjan
Dharamsala is located in the Kangra district of Himachal in Northern India. It is located at an altitude of 1597 meters(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-10)
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Finding The Right Online Dealer For Trophies By: Salvatore Andrea
Trophy Master offer a quality range of Trophies, Medals and Awards to buy online. FREE Trophy Engraving FAST Delivery and Best Prices.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-10)
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Helping Yourself To The Best Of Hotels Discount Paris By: David Chai.
Paris is a great choice for a holiday destination. The city is one of the most popular destinations world over. The French have a certain allure to the rest of the world with the rich culture and let us not forget the cuisine.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Hotels In Pune - Queen Of The Deccan By: soni sajjan
Emerging as the ninth largest metropolis in India, Pune is quite easily accessible by air, rail and road(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Using Online Resources To Book Accommodation In Paris Hotels By: David Chai.
The French cuisine, culture, language and sights and scenery attract thousands of people to tour the country year-in year-out. Paris is definitely a popular destination for many tourists.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Take Home Memories To Cherish A Lifetime By: james george
There are several Himachal honeymoon packages offered by the physical shops of tour and travel operators and also by the online dealers. It would be recommended that you must conduct a thorough internet research before selecting the services of any. Before signing any deal, read the terms and conditions carefully so that you can get maximum for each and every penny that you spend.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Cochin To Munnar- From City To Nature By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala situated in the Western Ghats in the Idukki district. Munnar is well-connected with all the major cities in SouthIndia through all modes of transportation. The nearest airport is at Kochi, known as Nedumbassery International airport. The nearest railway station is at Aluva. Munnar is also well-connected by roads from all the major cities in Kerala and especially from the capital city of Kerala, Cochin.
Munnar is accessible from Cochin only via road. Those who reach Cochin International Airport will have to catch a bus or a taxi to reach Munnar. There are plenty of private taxis and cabs available from Cochin to reach Munnar. They can charge from 9 rupees to 125 rupees per kilometer depending upon the type of vehicle.
The approximate distance between Munnar and Cochin is 130 km. The travel time between Cochin and Munnar by road is about one and half to two and a half hours. The travel between Cochin and Munnar is rewarding for a tourist who enjoy the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats and the valleys.
A number of buses ply from Cochin to Munnar every half an hour. There are buses run by the State Road Transport Corporation of Kerala as well as private buses from Cochin to Munnar. One of the most economical ways to reach Munnar from Cochin is to travel by buses that are run by the State Road Transport Corporation of Kerala. There are buses that range from non-air-conditioned buses to A/C Deluxe coaches and Volvo buses to travel from Cochin to Munnar.
Almost all the bus services to Munnar can be booked online. Prior bookings are to be done during the peak seasons. Many of the tour packages to Munnar provide transportation facilities from Cochin to Munnar, mostly from the Cochin International Airport for those travelers who reach Cochin via flight.
There are also a number of buses run by the Tourism Development Corporation of Kerala in addition to the tour packages offered by theTourism Development Corporation of Kerala.
Journey by car and private taxis is recommended for senior travelers, group travelers and families with kids. Since the travel can be organized according to the comfort of the travelers, travel by car is best suited for those with travel sickness. Travel by bus from Cochin to Munnar is best suited for individual travelers, youngsters and backpackers.
Since the distance between Kochi and Munnar is not considerably large, travel by road from Cochin to Munnar is enjoyed by all kinds of travelers. Though the road to Munnar is steep with lot of hair-pin turns and twists, there are a number of restaurants and hotels on the way for refreshments.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Chennai To Ooty- From Manufacturing City To Hill Station By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Chennai, earlier known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, a south Indian state. This city is the second largest exporter of computer and IT related products and services in India. It is well connected by buses, trains and air to rest of the country as a lot of people travel from/to this city every day. Those who wish to travel from Chennai to Ooty they can surely depend on bus services here. Both the Indian Railways and Govt/private bus operators allow their travelers to book tickets online through numerous bus booking and railway reservations systems.
Ooty is located at a distance of about 537 Km from Chennai. It is popular known hill station known as the 'Queen of Hills' which is well connected with Chennai through roadways, railways and airways. There are many private intercity and intra state bus operators to help travelers reach Ooty from Chennai. Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus is the main bus stand and also the finest possible option while traveling by road.
There are many intercity buses which ply from CMBT. You can take a direct bus from Chennai which will take around 10 hours to reach Ooty. Ooty bus station is located at the heart of the city. This is the ideal choice for backpackers and individual travelers as well as people who travel on a stingy budget.
However, if you are seeking the best option to reach Ooty from Chennai, it is by car and it will take around 9 hours. Some of the important places covered during the journey are Vellore, Krishnagiri and Mettur. On the way to Ooty, there are several petrol pumps and food joints at regular intervals so there is not much to be bothered about fuel and food. Also you can hire a cab, the approximate cost of cabs range from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. This is the ideal option while travelling with seniors and families with kids.
There is no direct train to Ooty for those who intend to travel by train from Chennai. But you can take a direct train from Chennai to Mettupalayam which is the nearest railway station to Ooty and it takes around 9 hours in total to reach Ooty. Mettupalayam railway station is located at a distance of 52 Km from Ooty, and this can be covered by taxi or bus.
Those who travel by air they can take a direct flight from Chennai to Coimbatore, which is the nearest airport to Ooty and that takes about an hour. Coimbatore airport is located at a distance of around 98 km from Ooty and can be covered by taxi or bus. Flights are recommended for kids and seniors.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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Chennai To Mahabalipuram- Way To Know About Mahabali By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mahabalipuram, a sea port of 7th century, is located in the district of Kancheepuram in the state of Tamil Nadu. Mahabalipuram is said to be the second capital of Pallava dynasty. The city was flourished during the Pallava rule. Mahabalipuram is known for its several ancient historical monuments which are in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and for the sandy beaches. These monuments are built between 7th and 9th centuries. Placed along the Coromandel Coast, Mahabalipuram, is known for the casuarinas trees and ancient temples.
From Mahabalipuram, archeologists recovered various megalithic items like burial urns, jars for burials, coins, and cairn circles. The city, also known as Mamallapuram, is also famous for its ancient 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 sculptures of elephants, Nandi, lion, rathas and palaces in granite are eye catching. A dance festival is celebrated every year which is organized by Tourism Department. Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and Odissi are performed during the festival.
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 city is one of the commercial and cultural centers of south India. The city exhibits the ancient tradition and culture combined with modernity. 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. Milapur in Chennai houses some shrines for Hindus and Christians. This city has got a history of around 350 years old. The harvest festival, Pongal, is celebrated with great excitement.
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 best way 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 from Chennai to Mahabalipuram depending upon the vehicle.
The Hotels in Mahabalipuram include all types of accommodations with different ranges meant for the tourists. Most of these hotels are situated in a perfect beach facing location. We should book the rooms in advance for the seasons.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-08-09)
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