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How To Grab Cheap Airfare Tickets By: John sena
To get hold of cheap airlines tickets, it is essential to book as early as possible, shop a few websites for the lowest fares and check out offers on vacation packages.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Acquire The Benefit Of Buying An Inexpensive And Comfy Paris Boat By: Bruno Jacquart
Whether you're going regarding pleasure or business, Paris is really a enchanting city that may surely enthrall the senses. An enterprise traveller can mix standard tasks with discretion routines on the holiday to Paris.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Melaka Attractions : A Complete And Satisfying Experience By: Juergen Gallistl
Do you wish to spend quality time with your loved ones? Then what else could be the best option than to plan a trip to Melaka the most beautiful place.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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South Of France Villas To Rent: Luxury And History By: Abigail Rice
There are luxury villas to rent all along the coast of Southern France. It's a place that has been popular with authors, film stars and royalties. Whether you're booking into La Chenoiserie or Les Nenuphars, you'll be stepping into the footsteps of giants.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Bandipur – A Wonderful Centre For Wildlife By: soni sajjan
Bandipur is one of the most beautiful centers for exotic wildlife in India. It is situated in the Nilgiri Hills flanked by the Nugu, Kabini and Moyar rivers with which the area is drained.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Coimbatore To Ooty - City To Hill Station By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Coimbatore, also known as Kovai, is the second biggest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai. Coimbatore is situated at a distance of about 500 km from Chennai on the banks of the Noyyal River. It is one of the major centres of textile industry and is known as 'Manchester of South India'.
Coimbatore was earlier known as Kongunad and its present name was given by the British. Kongu is a unique dialect of Tamil and it is the main language spoken in this city.
Since some of the popular hill stations in India, including Ooty, Coonoor and Valparai, are at close proximity, Coimbatore is fast becoming a base camp for travellers visiting them.
The major attractions in Coimbatore are the shrines. Some of the most popular religious places in the city include Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Ayyappan Temple, Perur Temple, Lord Ganesha Temple, Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, Ramar Temple, Anubhavi Subramaniar Temple, Islam Safia Jamath Mosque, St Antony's Church and Infant Jesus Church.
Some other interesting places to visit in Coimbatore include Bhavani Sagar Dam, Thirumoorthi Dam, Aazhiyaar Dam (Aaleeyaar Dam), Kodiveri Dam, Amaravathi Dam, Sozhaiyaar (Solaiyaar) Dam, Siruvani Falls and Dam, Monkey Falls, Vydehi Falls, Black Thunder and Kovai Kondattam.
The distance between Coimbatore to Ooty is about 104 km. State Transport and private buses are available from Coimbatore to travel to Ooty. A ride by taxi from Coimbatore to Ooty will cost about Rs.2500.
The main broad gauge railway station to reach Ooty from Coimbatore is Mettupalayam. There are regular train services between Coimbatore to Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam, the travellers can hire taxi or board a bus to reach Ooty. Alternately, the tourists can travel from Mettupalayam to Ooty by 'Nilgiri toy train'.
The 'Nilgiri toy train' connects Mettupalayam to Ooty. The train covers a distance of 46 km from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam (Ooty) 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.
Ooty, situated at an average 2284 above sea level, has beautiful landscapes, dense forests, national parks, tea plantations and monuments. Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had once described Ooty as the 'Queen of Hill Stations'.
Among the major tourist attractions in Ooty are Government Botanical Gardens, Ooty Rose Gardens, Dodabetta Peak (highest peak), Annamalai Temple, Lord Muruga temple, Ooty Lake and tea and spice plantations.
There is no dearth of accommodation in Ooty. Accommodation is not very expensive as compared to other cities in India.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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How To Reach - Chennai To Ooty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Chennai, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, is known as the gateway to the South India as it is considered as the seat of culture and learning. It is believed that Chennai or 'Chennaipattinam' got its name from the Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple.
Chennai has a history dating back to first century AD. Chennai is famous for its temples and churches as they are considered to be the fine examples of architecture and craftsmanship. Chennai is also famous for its pre-Independence structures like Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church and Madras High Court.
Among the popular tourist sites in Chennai are Santhome Cathedral Basilica, St. Thomas Mount, Thousand Lights Mosque, Parthasarathy Temple, Kaapaleshwar temple, Ashtalakshmi temple, Adeeswar Temple, Theosophical Society, Senate House, Freemasons Hall, National Art Gallery, Guindy Snake Park, Valluvar Kottam, MGR Memorial, Kamaraj Memorial House and Government Museum.
Chennai is famous for its beautiful beaches. Marina Beach, which is 12 km long, is one of the longest urban beaches in the world. Among other popular beaches are Elliot's Beach and Covelong Beach.
Ooty, a popular hill station also in Tamil Nadu, is about 600 km from Chennai. The nearest airport is Peelamedu Airport in Coimbatore, which is 104 km from Ooty. Travellers from Chennai to Ooty by air will have to get down at Coimbatore and then take bus or cab to reach the hill station. A ride by taxi from Coimbatore to Ooty will cost about Rs.2500. There are also regular bus services to Ooty from Coimbatore.
There is no direct train from Chennai to Ooty. The main railway station to reach Ooty is Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam is connected to Coimbatore with regular train services. The trains coming from Chennai to Kochi and Mangalore pass through Coimbatore. The 'Nilgiri toy train' connects Mettupalayam to Ooty.
Toy train covers 46 km from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in four hours and 30 minutes. There are nine stations between Mettupalayam and Ooty - Kallar, Adderely, Hill Grove, Runnymede Kateri, Wellington, Aruvakkadu, Ketti, and Lovedale. The train passes through steep curves, long tunnel, long and deep ravines full of green vegetation, streams and tea plantations. There are regular bus services and overnight Volvo buses from Chennai to Ooty.
Ooty has beautiful landscapes, dense forests, national parks, tea plantations and monuments. Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had once described Ooty, situated at an average altitude of 2284 metres, as ‘Queen of Hill Stations'.
Among the major tourist attractions in Ooty are Government Botanical Gardens, Ooty Rose Gardens, Dodabetta Peak (highest peak), Annamalai Temple, Lord Muruga temple, Ooty Lake and tea and spice gardens.
There is no dearth of accommodation in Ooty. Accommodations are not very expensive compared to other cities in India.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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How To Reach - Bangalore To Kodaikanal By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Kodaikanal, one of the most popular hill stations in South India is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It draws a lot of tourists every year for its fine weather and picturesque settings. Tourists from the nearby states of Karnataka and Kerala find it a suitable holiday destination due to its proximity from these states. If Ooty is called the Queen of Hill Stations, Kodaikanal is popular as the Princess of Hill Stations with the added attraction of the blooming of blue Kurinji flowers that occurs only once in twelve years. Kodaikanal is frequented by tourists all throughout the year and is renowned for its educational institutions of international repute.
Kodaikanal is situated at about 465 kmaway from Bangalore. All modes of transportation, road, rail and air can be made use of, to reach Kodaikanal from Bangalore. However, the best possible mode of transportation to reach Koaikanal from Bangalore is to travel by road that will approximately take 8 hours of journey. If travelling by bus, the journey may take an additional 2 hours to reach kodaikanal, since it halts at places for refreshments. Private cabs charge about 12 rupees to 60 rupees per kilometer depending upon the type of car chosen by the traveler. There are direct bus services available from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. The Kodaikanal bus station is situated at the heart of the city. A lot of buses ranging from Air Bus to AC Sleeper Coaches are available from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. The ticket charges range from360 rupees to 600 rupees per traveler.
If travelling by flight, one can get down at Madurai airport situated at about 126 km away from Kodaikanal, which is also the nearest airport to Kodaikanal, in addition to airports at Trichy and Coimbatore. The traveling time to Madurai from Bangalore by airplane is just one hour but it takes a travel of about threehours duration to reach Kodaikanal by road from Madurai airport.
Nagarcoil Express and Tuticorin Express are the two train services that connect Bangalore with Kodaikanal. The train service is available only up to the train station at Kodai road from where one will have to travel by bus or taxi for 2 hours to reach Kodaikanal city. Trains to Kodaikanal namely Nagarcoil Express and Tuticorin Express depart from2 stations in Bangalore, Bangaloe city Junction and Krishnarajapuram. The Nagarcoil Express services are available only on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. But there are regular train services to Kodaikanal from Bangalore provided by theTuticorin Express on a daily basis. The travelling time is about 9 to 10 hours.
Many of the holiday packages to Kodaikanal include pick-up and drop facilities that make sure a hassle-free travel and an enjoyable holiday in Kodaikanal.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Way To Arrive - Bangalore To Ooty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, is situated in Deccan Plateau. The city is known by several nicknames like 'Pensioner's Paradise' and 'City of Gardens'. Now Bangalore is a major centre of information technology and is known as 'Silicon Valley of India'.
Bangalore has a lot to offer to the travellers. Among the historical monuments are Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Vidhan Soudha, built in 1956, is an imposing granite building. Popular places of worship in the city included Bull Temple, Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple, ISKCON temple, Infant Jesus Church, St. Mary's Basilica, Tawakkal Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Masjid-e-Khadrik and Dargah Hazarat.
Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, Ulsoor Lake, Hesaraghatta Lake, Nagavara Lake, Hebbal Lake, Film City, Gandhi Bhawan, Ravindra Kalakshetra and the famous Indian Institute of Science are the other places of interest in Bangalore.
Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu, is about 290 km from Bangalore. The nearest airport is Peelamedu Airport in Coimbatore, which is 104 km from Ooty. Travellers from Bangalore to Ooty by air will have to get down at Coimbatore and take bus or cab to reach the hill station. A ride by taxi from Coimbatore to Ooty will cost about Rs.2500. There are also regular bus services to Ooty.
The main broad gauge railway station to reach Ooty is Mettupalayam, a small town at the foothills of the Nilgiri. There are regular train services from Coimbatore to Mettupalayam. From here the tourists can hire taxi or board a bus to reach Ooty. The trains coming from Bangalore to Kochi and Mangalore pass through Coimbatore. The 'Nilgiri toy train' connects Mettupalayam to Ooty.
The toy train covers 46 km from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in four hours and 30 minutes. There are nine stations between Mettupalayam and Ooty - Kallar, Adderely, Hill Grove, Runnymede Kateri, Wellington, Aruvakkadu, Ketti, and Lovedale. The train passes through steep curves, long tunnel, long and deep ravines full of green vegetation, streams and tea gardens.
The train is hauled uphill by steam engines, designed and built by the Swiss Locomotive Works. Twelve of such locomotive engines survive even today. There are regular bus services and overnight Volvo buses from Bangalore to Ooty.
Ooty has beautiful landscapes, dense forests, national parks, tea plantations and monuments. Ooty is situated at an average altitude of 2284 metres above sea level. Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had once described Ooty as the "Queen of Hill Stations".
Among the major tourist attractions in Ooty are Government Botanical Gardens, Ooty Rose Gardens, Dodabetta Peak (highest peak), Annamalai Temple, Lord Muruga temple, Ooty Lake and tea and spice gardens.
There is no dearth of accommodation in Ooty. Accommodations are not very expensive compared to other cities in India.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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Route To Reach - Bangalore To Munnar By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore is considered as the ideal gateway to India. It has everything to satiate the appetite of travellers. The city has natural parks, lakes, architectural landmarks and research institutions. In the recent past, Bangalore has become a major centre of information technology.
Among the major attractions in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan Palace, Ulsoor Lake, Hebbal Lake, St. Mary's Church, Dargah Hazarat Tawakkal, Bull Temple, Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple and ISKCON Temple. Other tourist destinations included Vidhan Soudha, Lalbaugh, Cubbon Park, Ashoka Pillar, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Film City and the prestigious Indian Institute of Science.
The distance from Bangalore to Munnar, a hill station in Kerala, is nearly 750 km. By air, the travellers will have to first catch a flight to Kochi from Bangalore and then go to Munnar by bus or a cab. Munnar is around 125 km from Kochi. From Kochi Airport (Nedumbassery), taxi services are available which might cost around Rs. 3000 to reach Munnar.
If the travellers go by train from Bangalore, they have to either get down at Aluva (110 km from Munnar) or Ernakulam (125 km from the hill station). There are several express and superfast trains passing through Aluva and Ernakulam. State Transport and private buses and cabs are available from both Aluva and Ernakulam to reach Munnar.
The drive by car from Kochi to Munnar takes nearly three hours and 30 minutes. Although the road is smooth (NH 49), it is narrow, twisty and curvy. Kothamangalam is on the way and is 80 km away from Munnar. Between Kothamangalam and the next town 'Adimali', the drive is through a natural forest. There are many waterfalls on the way. Munnar is just 30 km from Adimali but it takes almost an hour to reach the hill station.
Alternately, travellers can go from Bangalore to Munnar en route Coimbatore. In that case, they have to catch a flight or train to Coimbatore and then go to Munnar by road. Munnar is about 160 km from Coimbatore. The road journey from Coimbatore passes through Pollachi, Udumalpet, Chinnar and Marayoor. This route is scenic though it takes a bit longer time to reach Munnar.
Munnar, earlier summer resort of Britishers, has several tourist destinations like waterfalls, rivulets, winding lines and sprawling tea plantations. Tourist destinations included Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Lake and Chinnakanal and Atukkad Waterfalls. Munnar is the land of the unique blue flower Neelakurinji. The flower blooms only once in 12 years. The next blooming of the flower is expected in 2018.
All types of accommodation, luxury, mid-range and budget, are available in Munnar. The best time to visit Munnar is from August to March. The summer months of April and May are also pleasant.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-31)
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