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Online Booking Of Pondicherry Hotels By: Ipsita Mital
Pondicherry is a city that also serves as the capital of the Pondicherry Union Territory. It is a very popular tourist destination in south India and it is advisable to book your rooms in advance through the internet. Read on to find out more about Pondicherry and also know more on online booking of Pondicherry hotels.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-21)
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Facilities Provided In Cruise Liners By: any liza
Holiday in Cruise Liners is the ultimate one could wish for. Cruise is one of the most beautiful Destinations in the world and has most picaresque beauty inherited. Everything about Cruise is very beautiful be it its weather or the scenic views, the people or the religious treasury or the rich and grandeur heritage and cultural inheritance.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-21)
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Traveling Through India On Luxury Tour Packages By: Mark Haimilton
The best package of India tour, India luxury hotels are recommended By India Luxury Tours.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-21)
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Vacationing To Manhattan With Pets By: William Hauselberg
For most pet owners, their four-legged friends are more than just pals – they are members of the family. Leaving a pet behind during a family vacation can be difficult.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-21)
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Blue Cruise - Pleasurable Vacations At Sea By: Horace Vinson
Imagine wonderful scenery, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic crew and excellent services while at sea; these are just a few words that can be used to describe a blue cruise.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-21)
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Zermatt - The Best Place To Visit For Skiing By: Mogulski Jones
This article gives you information about different snowy places where you can enjoy skiing. You can enjoy your vacations by visiting places like Zermatt and Cortina with friends & family!(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-20)
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Book The Tours In Advance Through Air Asia Online Services By: fauzi mazlan
Air Asia Malaysia is very affordable service to make your travel happy and prosperous. This service is very reliable and comfortable, while you are traveling around the world. You can book the tours in advance so that you can travel around the world. So, you can book the tours in advance just by booking the tours in advance.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-20)
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Rajasthan Tour: Filled With Surprising Things By: Johns Kerry
India is the wonderful place, where tourists can explore a number of enchanting attractions and get a great chance to make your trip to India memorable.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-20)
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Wayanad Packages - Virgin Landscape By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad was formed as the 12th district of Kerala carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. The word Wayanad means the Land of Paddy Fields. Known for the numerous indigenous tribal's in this area, Wayanad is set on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m.
Wayanad has an extensive forest cover, valleys, varied flora and fauna, waterfalls, lakes and historic monuments that makes it a tourist hot spot and one of the most visited districts in Kerala.
Wayanad lies on the border of the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; the strategic location has also been a boon for the tourism development in Wayanad. Other tourist spots like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg and Bangalore are close to Wayanad.
A Wayanad package offered to the tourist by the hotels, travel agencies and tour operators ensures that they get the best package according to their budget and taste.
Select a Wayanad package where you can pack your walking shoes and trekking gear and head out to the various trekking trails if you love trekking.
Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at a height of about 2100 metres and considered to be a trekkers' paradise. There is a lake at the summit which promises spectacular views from the top.
Pakshipaathalam and the Brahmagiri Hills are also favoured trekking destinations. The 6 km trek from Tirunelli takes you through thick jungle. A lot of resorts and hotels can organise the guided treks and can arrange for camp sites and other activities at these destinations.
If history intrigues you, then you have come to the right place. Wayanad packages to Sultan Bathery, a small town in Wayanad that derives its name from the Nizam of Hyderabad, Tipu Sultan will interest you if you are an ardent history student. Tipu built a fort that was known as Sultan's Battery, as he used this place to store ammunition.
Pazhassi Raja, considered the 'Lion of Kerala', was the first to fight a guerrilla war against the British. In the memory of Pazhassi Raja a tomb has been built near Mananthavady in Wayanad.
Believed to be in existence from the New Stone Age, Wayanad is full of archaeological sites as well. Edakkal caves, an ancient rock shelter, 4000 feet up the mountain, are famous for the rock art depicting human and animal carvings.
For the religious, Wayanad packages to the Ananthanatha Swamy Temple, popularly referred to as the Jain Temple, the Tirunelli Temple, Papanasini, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Sita Lava Kusha Temple, Thrissilery Shiva Temple and the Pallikkunnu Church is a must for the religiously fervent.
The nearest airport is Karipur international airport in Kozhikode and the nearest railway station to Wayanad is the Kozhikode railway station.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-20)
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Jaipur Packages - The Heritage City Painted In Pink By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The heritage city, Jaipur calls its visitors by its majestic forts and monuments. Jaipur, situated in the state of Rajasthan, is also called the 'Pink City' as its walls of the buildings are painted in pink. The city of Jaipur founded in the year 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II who had in-depth knowledge in astronomy. He was the man behind the planning and the construction of this city of Jaipur. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is also called the ‘Walled City'.
Jaipur houses many attractive forts and some of them are Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace. Nahargarh Fort was the earlier residence of the Maharaja. Janthar Manthar is an observatory constructed by Sawai Jaisingh II which is used for astronomical calculations. There are a set of buildings used for the calculations and is very reliable even now. Hawa Mahal is a five-storied monument with overhanging 152 windows. This was originally made for royal ladies to view the procession in the streets. Now a museum functions here. Amber fort is a huge fort which contains fantastic chambers like Diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas and Jai Mahal. Sisodia Rani Garden is a marvelous garden built by raja for his queen.
The construction of the various forts and monuments showcase the blend culture of the Mughals and the Rajputs. The construction of the city was well planned as the City Palace is in the centre and the markets, residents and the public buildings are placed around the City Palace. Jaipur Havelis are very old and famous constructions with arched gates, big courtyards and beautifully carved balconies. Some of the famous Havelis in Jaipur are Nattani ki Haveli, Rajputana Haveli and Nawab Sahib ki Haveli.
Jaipur visit will not be complete without shopping in its streets. Bed sheets with traditional Jaipuri print, cloths with mirror work and other curios are a familiar sight in the markets. The main live markets in Jaipur are Sireh Deori Bazar, Johari Bazar and M.I. Road. Sireh Deori Bazar is a famous market that sells puppets. The famous tie and die fabric making, block printing, painting and sculpture making are some of the arts in Jaipur. You can get all the bandhani and block printed textiles from Johari Bazar. The jewelries are crafted and sold in Johari Bazar. The popular Kundan style jewelry is a much demanded item even from the foreign countries.
Situated 262 km from the national capital Delhi, Jaipur mesmerizes its guests by various attractions. Jaipur Packages offer sightseeing arrangements, guide service, shopping assistance and hotel and travel ticket bookings. They arrange all according to our budget and need. They even arrange vehicles for our local transport.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-20)
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