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Kinds Of Boats Of Paris For Experiencing And Enjoying The River Attraction    By: Bruno Jacquart
Paris is essentially a town regarding joy and sweetness. On this metropolis, you can visit all over the place simply by Parisian boats.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Set Up Your Own Christmas Wish List Online    By: Saint Nicholas
Christmas is only a few days away and for people who don't want to experience the rush of gift shopping, online wish list is a great choice.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Jaipur - The Pink City    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur, the capital city of the royal state of Rajasthan, is also known as the Pink City. Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, thronged by both domestic and international tourists. Jaipur is undoubtedly the most favourite tourist destination of India, especially for the foreign visitors of the country. Any visit to Rajasthan is incomplete without a visit to Jaipur. The ancient city of Jaipur is located in a semi arid land. Jaipur is believed to be the first ever planned city of India. Jaipur was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ancient ruler of Amber, in the year 1727, in accordance to Vastushastra (the ancient Indian science of Architecture). Jaipur presents a perfectly splendid example of Hindu architecture of the olden days. Constructed in the form of an eight-part mandala (Pithapada), the city of Jaipur attracts tourists from far and wide. The main tourist attractions in Jaipur include historical edifices like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Seesh Mahal, Jaygarh Fort, Samonde Palace and City Palace, to name a few. Jaipur also houses many temples and religious places like Govind Dev Ji Temple, Galtaji, Shri Kali Temple, Sanganeri Gate, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir (commonly called Birla Temple), Garh Ganesh Temple, Shila Devi Temple in Amber, Tadkeshwara Mahadev, Panchayati Hall, Radha Govind Ji Temple and All Saint's Church among others. Jaipur, with its remarkable blend of Heritage and Royalty attract tourists from all over the globe. Thousands of tourists visit Jaipur all throughout the year. Being a year round destination, Jaipur enjoys unparalleled popularity as a tourist destination. As a result, many hotels, tour operators, travel portals and travel agents have come up with numerous Jaipur Packages to help the customers in planning a perfect holiday in Jaipur. Most of the Jaipur Packages offer amenities like Welcome drink on arrival, Accommodation in standard air-conditioned rooms on twin sharing basis for the duration of the stay, Transfers from the railway station/airport to the hotel, Daily breakfast at the hotel, Chauffer driven air-conditioned car will be provided for the duration of the stay, City to city transfer and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary and complimentary dinner at the end of the stay, among others. Additionally, it is to be noted that the Jaipur Packages offered to individual travellers and foreign travellers would be different from the Jaipur Packages offered to people travelling in group or to students. The cost of the Jaipur Packages also varies according to the duration, facilities and amenities opted for. Even so, the Jaipur Packages are designed in such a manner that the visitors to the Pink City are able to enjoy all its charms without any hassles and at one's own leisure.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Wayanad - For A Blissful Holiday    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Nestled in the lofty mountains in the Western Ghats lies the popular tourist destination of Wayanad that is a favourite among honeymooners, adventurers and even family tourists. With its wide variety of tourist attractions and activities it is no surprise that it is such a huge favourite among tourists of diverse preferences. Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, Wayanad is spread across 2132 square km and is set in close proximity to popular tourist destinations such as Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg. Its own scenic landscapes combined with its strategic location attracts a large number of tourists to this beautiful destination. Fringed by lofty mountain ranges, enshrouded in a thick cover of forests that houses several aboriginal tribes, exotic flora and fauna, Wayanad is truly heaven on earth. The dense forests of Wayanad are in still in parts unexplored where diverse tribal groups flourish. These forests apart from being an exquisite and unexplored ecosystem are also great trekking routes, favoured by the more adventurous tourists and trekking enthusiasts. Several Wayanad Packages cater to these adrenaline junkies and take them on challenging tours to a number of outback trails and trekking routes amidst a thick growth of vegetation. Wayanad is also home to two wildlife reserves called Muthanga and Tholpetty that are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, which even include many endangered species of animals and plants. A typical Wayanad Package include trips to the Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Islands and the highest point in Wayanad, Lakkidi, which are some of the most popular tourist destinations here. Apart from these popular attractions part of Wayanad Packages are Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar Dam. For those who like to visit pilgrim destinations, Wayanad Packages is inclusive of trips to many beautiful temples like the Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Seetha Luva-Kusha Temple and the Thrissilery Shiva Temple. A holy dip in the sacred waters of the Papanasini stream in Thirunelli Temple is also a popular activity here. Pookote lake, a natural freshwater lake surrounded by dense evergreen forests and hills is a popular attraction here apart from the Banasura Sagar Dam, famous as the largest earth dam in India is another popular attraction included in the many Wayanad Packages. A trip to the beautiful Kuruva Island on the Kabini river with its tropical forests is also a popular activity part of many Wayanad Packages. Kozhikode is the closest city with an airport and a railway station and is situated around 98 km from Wayanad. A well laid network of roads connects Wayanad to major cities within and outside the state.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Wayanad - Accommodation In The Lap Of Western Ghats    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad, a picturesque location nestled among the lush green landscapes of the Western Ghats, is a part of the south Indian state of Kerala. A land known for its abundant natural beauty and greenery, Wayanad is a feather in the cap of Kerala. It is set at an altitude ranging from 700 to 2100 meters above sea level. A picturesque hill station set amidst unpolluted landscapes and luxuriant greenery, Wayanad has a plethora of attractions to offer to its visitors. As per the archeological excavations conducted in the area, the existence of Wayanad had been traced back to more than three thousand years. Historians are also of the opinion that structured human life had been in existence in Wayanad for at least ten centuries before Christ. Moreover, many evidences of the New Stone Age civilization can also be found in Wayanad. The two caves located in the Ambukuthimala (popularly called Edakkal Caves), with carvings and writings from the ancient ages, offers prime examples of the ancient life and civilization of Wayanad. According to etymologists, the region was called Mayakshetra (Land of Maya) in the ancient times. It later evolved into Mayanad and eventually came to be known as Wayanad. But according to local fables, the name Wayanad derived from the words Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), meaning 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. A land that was home to numerous tribal populations from ancient times, Wayanad still houses many indigenous tribes. Wayanad is a favourite tourist destination of people from all over the globe. As such, Wayanad is replete with accommodation options. Wayanad Hotels cover a wide variety of categories like budget, deluxe, premium, luxury and resort among others. Presently, homestays are the most preferred type of Wayanad Hotels. Some of the popular Wayanad Hotels are Varnam Homestay, Fringe Ford, Green Leaves Habitat, Jungle Retreat, Greenex Farms, Tropical Forest Homestays, Wynberg Resorts, Pranavam Homestays, Green Mount Cottage, Glenora Homestay, Wayanad Neverland Homestay, The Windflower Resort and Spa, Pepper Green Village, Misty Mount Homestay, Vythiri Resort, Edakkal Hermitage, Tamarind Thirunelly, Herbal Nest, Lantern Stay, Tranquil Hideaway, Jungle Park Resort, Karapuzha Lakeshore Resort, Aquawoods, Tea Garden Resorts, Westerm Ghats Resort and Banasura Hydel Resort, to name a few. Some of the facilities offered by Wayanad Hotels are pick and drop facilities, laundry services, in-house restaurant, travel assistance, sightseeing arrangements, car parking, comfortable spacious rooms with exotic views, swimming pool and recreation room among others. It is wise to do advance booking with Wayanad Hotels, especially during the peak season. Almost all Wayanad Hotels are economically priced to suit the pockets of an ordinary traveller. The Wayanad Hotels also offer numerous holiday/honeymoon packages for their customers at discounted rates, especially during off season.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Wayanad - Enjoying The Wild Life    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad, a beautiful hilly district in the Western Ghats and located in the southern region of the Deccan plateau has a lush green dense cover of forests, deep valleys, lofty ridges and beautiful lakes. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and camping. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, Wayanad is a perfect harmony with nature, pristine and waiting to be explored. Wayanad is strategically located and is a convenient stop over point between Bangalore and Mysore. Wayanad gets a lot of weekend tourists. Wayanad is also located near the other tourist locations like Ooty and Coorg. There are too many Wayanad packages to choose from. The tourists visiting Wayanad can choose the many Wayanad packages offered by a lot of hotels, tour operators and travel planners that will ensure that they get the best package according to their budget and taste. With the numerous trekking trails and hiking paths, Wayanad is a trekker's delight. Take a hike up the Chembra Peak, 2100 metres above sea level, and enjoy the walk as well as the views from the top. There is a lake at the top which promises spectacular views. The other trekking trails included in the Wayanad packages are a trek to Pakshipaathalam, a formation of large boulders deep in the forests and the natural rock cave in the Brahmagiri Hills that attracts a lot of avid trekkers. Wayanad has a rich history. Wayanad packages to Sultan Bathery, a small town in Wayanad that derives its name from the Nizam of Hyderabad Tipu Sultan are available for all the history buffs. Tipu built a fort that was known as Sultan's Battery, as he used this place to store ammunition. Pazhassi Raja, christened as the 'Lion of Kerala' by the British for his valour, was the first to fight a guerrilla war against them. In the memory of Pazhassi Raja a tomb has been built near Mananthavady. Wayanad has a lot of ancient stone-age sites. Edakkal Caves with petroglyphs thought to date back over 3000 years is believed to be in existence from the New Stone Age. This ancient rock shelter, 4000 feet up the mountain near Ambalavayal, is famous for the rock art depicting human and animal carvings. This protected monument is a must visit and is reached by a steep flight of steps. For the religiously zealous, 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. The nearest airport is the Karipur international airport in Kozhikode and the nearest railway station to Wayanad is the Kozhikode railway station.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Jaipur - In The Heart Of Rajasthan    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur, one of the finest planned cities in India is also known as the Pink City owing to the number of buildings and monuments that glorify the past which were built imitating the red sand stone architecture of Mughal cities. Jaipur is also the capital of the biggest state in India, Rajasthan and is one of the major tourist centers which attract Indian as well as international travelers. One of the places in the Golden Triangle of Jaipur-Delhi-Agra, Jaipur is a well-equipped tourist destination with its numerous hotels that range from luxury to budget ones. The main budget Jaipur hotels include, Hotel Kalyan, Hotel Ramsingh Palace, Chit Chat Guest House, Krishna Palace, Bhim Vilas, Youth Hostel, Pearl Palace, Pink Petals Inn, Satkar Hotel, Sudheer Palace Guest House, The Karan's Guest House, Explorer's Nest, Arya Niwas, Athithi Guest House, Sangam Hotel, Karni Niwas and Pink City Guest House. The main mid-range Jaipur Hotels are Hotel Megh Niwas, Krishna Palace, Naila Bagh Palace, Hotel Umaid Lake Palace, Jaipur Inn, Sumathi Villa, Hotel Mandakini Nirmal, Hotel Mandakini Castle, Arya Niwas Hotel, Hotel Classic Holidays, Loharu house, Umaid Bhawan, Umaid Mahal, Sarang Palace, Colonel's homestead Jaipur, Deogarh Mahal and Anurag Vilas. Jaipur has a long list of excellent expensive hotels that treat their guests royally. The names of a few such hotels are, Naila Bagh Palace Heritage Home Hotel, Fort Madhogarh, and Village sancharia, Oberoi Raj Vilas Palace Hotel, The Trident Hotel, Westin and the Taj Rambagh Palace Hotel. Other than the luxury hotels, mid-range hotels and budget hotels in Jaipur, the wide range of Jaipur Hotels can be categorized under heritage hotels, deluxe hotels, economy hotels, guest houses or family hotels, traditional hotels, service apartments and farm houses. Chokhi Dhani is an ethnic resort in Rajasthan on the Jaipur-Tonk road at about 18 km from the city. Fine accommodation along with evening fun-fares is the real attraction in Chokhi Dhani. Live performances of music and art forms of Rajasthan can be enjoyed here. One can explore the real life style of the Rajasthanis in addition to rides on elephants, camels and bullock-carts. The folk art forms can be enjoyed also without availing the accommodation facilities in Chokhi Dhani. Jaipur International airport is the nearest airport from where domestic as well as international flights are there. Reaching Jaipur by train is one of the cheapest ways to reach here since the Indian Railway connects Jaipur with all the major cities in the country. There are three main railway stations in Jaipur namely, Jaipur Junction, Durgapura and Gandhinagar. The Rajasthan State Road transport Corporation runs bus services from Jaipur to Delhi every half an hour. Express bus services to several cities and towns within Rajasthan are also available.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Bangalore - Exploring The 'garden City'    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, currently re-named Bengaluru is the capital city of the South Indian state of Karnataka. A fast growing metropolis with numerous attractions to offer, Bangalore is often called the 'Silicon Valley of India'. This is owing to the presence of innumerable companies in the Information Technology sector in and around the city. Formerly known as 'the Garden City of India', Bangalore enjoys favourable weather conditions throughout the year. This has ensured that the city is a preferred location for the elderly who wants to spend a relaxed life after their retirement. Hence, Bangalore is often called 'Pensioner's Paradise' as well. Apart from the high tech industries and software companies, Bangalore also houses many educational institutions and scientific establishments, which are counted among the best in the entire country. Bangalore is a destination that offers something or the other for each and every visitors of this magnificent metropolis. As a destination that is abundantly endowed with a pleasant climate, luxuriant green gardens, well maintained parks, beautiful lakes and numerous other attractions, Bangalore is a complete package in itself. As a whole, Bangalore Packages offers just about everything to please its visitors. There is no dearth of Bangalore Packages in the offing. One can pick and choose from a wide range of Bangalore packages while travelling to Bangalore. Most of the Bangalore Packages include facilities like Welcome Drinks on arrival, Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the stay, Transfer from railway station/airport to the hotel, Daily breakfast at the hotel, Air-conditioned car for the duration of the stay, Intercity transfer and sightseeing as per the itinerary, complimentary dinner on the last night of the stay, laundry services and travel assistance among others. The major attractions that are featured in any of the Bangalore packages are Lal Bagh (botanical garden laid out by the famous King of Mysore, Hyder Ali), Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha (legislative assembly of Karnataka), the Bangalore Palace (built by a Wodeyar king in 1887), which is known for its excellent carvings and interesting paintings, ISKCON Temple, Bull Temple, Gangadhareshware Temple, Dhramaraja Temple, St. Mary's Church, St. Patrick's Church, Jumma Masjid, Ulsoor Lake, Hebbal Lake, Sankey Tank and Madivala Tank, to name a few. Bangalore packages also include excursions and tours to many other popular tourist destinations that lie in and around Bangalore like the Bannerghatta National Park, Nrityagram (Dance Village), Brindavan, (in Whitefield, which is the summer residence of Satya Sai Baba), the Big Banyan Tree, Pearl Valley, Savanadurga, Sangama & Mekedattu, Ramnagara (famous for being the location where the Super hit Hindi film, Sholay, was shot), Ghati Subramanya, Kolar, Magadi, Sri Siddalingeswara Yoga Vana Hills, Manchanabele Dam, Janapada Loka, Shivaganga, Devrayanadurga, Pyramid Valley and Nandi Hills among others.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Bangalore - Living In Style    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is also called the Garden City due to the numerous gardens and the extensive green cover. Located at an altitude of 1000 metres above sea level, Bangalore is India's third most populous city. Of late, Bangalore is also called the hub for India's information technology sector and the land of software engineers. Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda. Bangalore was also ruled by a number of rulers and dynasties, including the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire and Tipu Sultan. The main attractions in and around Bangalore are the Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore's Secretariat and the State Legislature building, Bull temple, ISKON temple, Tipu's palace, Bannarghetta Biological Park, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park and Nandi hills. Bangalore is a major business destination. Being a commercial center, Bangalore is packed with all types of hotels, be it budget, mid-range or the luxurious kind. Being frequented by a lot of business travellers, Bangalore has a lot of mid-range hotels catering to them. More than the all the deluxe facilities, these Bangalore hotels have huge meeting and conference halls with all the facilities, in-house restaurants, free Wi Fi and internet facilities. Most of the budget and mid-range Bangalore hotels are found conveniently around the Kempagowda bus stand and the Bangalore City railway station. Some of the Bangalore hotels in the budget category are Hotel Adora, Brindavan Hotel, Hotel Ajantha, Citizen Lodge and Chandra Vihar. The tariff these budget rooms may be in the range of Rs. 500 to Rs. 700. You may get a room in mid-range Bangalore Hotels from as less as Rs. 900. But if you are looking for a more spacious room in the quieter localities, then you will have to shell out anything between Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3000 a night. Serviced apartments are available around a lot of business parks. Casa Piccolo Serviced Apartments, Tristar Apartments, Bride, Ballal Residency, and Melange are some of the service apartments that cater to the business travellers. In some of these Bangalore Hotels a small kitchenette is also available. Bangalore has its own share of luxury hotels. These five star hotels have furnished rooms with attached wash rooms, waiting lounges, fireplaces and all the other modern facilities like gyms, salons, massage parlours, multi-cuisine restaurants and garden areas and come in the range of Rs. 8000 to Rs. 12,000. The Oberoi, Lalit Ashok, Oakwood Premier Prestige, The Pride, Iris, Taj West End, Taj Vivanta, Taj Kuteeram, The Leela, The Park, Royal Orchid, Le Meridian and the Chancery Pavilion are some of the five star Bangalore hotels. Bangalore is well connected to all the cities by road, rail and air.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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Jaipur - Enjoying Royalty    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, probably the most vibrant state, and draws millions of tourists from all over the world. Jaipur was built by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century and is believed to be the first ever planned city of India. It has been planned as per the various norms of the vaastu shastra and is sub-divided into nine rectangular sectors symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe. Jaipur is dotted with heritage buildings painted in the unique colour of terracotta pink, giving Jaipur the name, the pink city. To enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Jaipur it is better to choose a Jaipur package that suits your interest and budget. A lot of Jaipur Packages are on offer to the tourists by hotels and tour operators whether they are interested in religion, adventure, history, wildlife, or even leisure. Jaipur is home to numerous forts which were built by the valiant Rajputs to safe guard their people. Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort are some of the forts found in and around Jaipur. If it is the opulent palaces that interest you, a Jaipur package including a visit to the numerous palaces in Jaipur is the best way to enjoy royalty. Some of the palaces to visit are the City Palace, Jal Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Amber Palace. Jaipur's City Palace, a huge complex in itself, houses the Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas and Mubarak Mahal. The royal residents still live within the palace in the Chandra Mahal. Jaipur is a shopper's haven and is often referred to as the 'Craft Capital of India'. The State Handicrafts Emporiums run by the Rajasthan Government offer anything to the tourist right from the hand block printed garments, tie and dye dresses, Jaipur quilts, silver jewellery and enamel bangles. A visit to Jaipur will be incomplete without indulging oneself on the local speciality of dal-bati-choorma. A lot of restaurants serve authentic Rajasthani food in a traditional setting. Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan. The museum has a rich collection of artefacts like miniature paintings, carpets, ivory, stone and metal sculptures and crystal items. The Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734. This observatory is modelled after the one that he had built in Delhi. The Jaipur observatory is the largest and one of the best preserved observatories in India. Jaipur can be very hot during the summer months. The best time to visit Jaipur is during winter. Jaipur is well connected by road, rail and air to major destinations in India.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-25)
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