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Book Cheap Flights To Amman For Popular Attractions By: Robert Connor
Amman attracts a flock of tourists from all over the world. It is loaded with so many historical attractions that are simply irresistible.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Budget Accommodation To Book In Bangkok And Bali By: johny masih
Cheap Bangkok accommodation can be arranged if you book your stay well in advance. There are several hotels in Bangkok that offer excellent residence along with superb food and excellent ambiance.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Online Taxi Service To Shimla, Chandigarh, Mussoorie And Nainital From Delhi By: travelvirtual city
Chandigarh the best planned and is called city beautiful due its beautiful surroundings with gardens and with varied flora.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Exploring The Mysterious Land Of Kerala By: Lincoln Harris
Kerala is a vast expanse of beautiful scenery and landscape. It is known as gods own country for a good reason! The natural beauty of the place and the warmth of its people will excite you.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Perfect And Lovable Honeymoon In Kerala By: Ashutosh Tripathi
Every year numbers of honeymooners visit immensely blessed place “Kerala”. The spellbound beauty of the place make honeymooners feels that as if they were reached in heaven.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Choose Etihad Airways To Travel To Uae By: Aadhavan Aadhar
If you are thinking of travelling to the United Arab Emirates then you choose Etihad Airways to make your travels luxurious and comfortable. Read on to know more.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Holidays In Kerala - Popular Attractions And Destinations By: Ashutosh Tripathi
Situated at the southern tip of Indian country, Kerala is globally renowned destination for housing natural ecstasy. With its wide array of tourist attractions and popular holiday spots the state receives holidaymakers from over the globe. It is a perfect getaway to enjoying holidays, recreation and rejuvenation.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Luxury Transfers With Chauffeur Services By: Jack Wills
Chauffeurs make your traveling stylish and classy. Either you want to buzz around the city or want to have be taken to the airport, with the chauffeur services you can travel in style and safety.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Port Blair - Experience Sun And Sand At Its Best By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Capital city of the archipelagos of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair is the largest town among all the towns in the 350 odd islands here. Port Blair also serves as the primary gateway to enter all islands.
During the British reign Port Blair served as a detention island for the Indian prisoners of freedom and a huge jail called the Cellular Jail was constructed where the prisoners were held in solitary confinement. Among the many interesting sightseeing options in Port Blair are the infamous Cellular Jail, Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park, Anthropological Museum, Ross Island and Viper Island. Among the many islands nearby Viper Island is infamous for being the site of many an execution during the British rule in India and is named after a British trading ship ‘Viper' that got wrecked here. Another tiny island by the name Ross Island is famous for the ruins of a church and a cemetery and can be easily reached by boat from Port Blair. Havelock Island is the place to head to for those who would like to indulge in a variety of sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling and a ride on a glass-bottomed boat cruise. This island is also known for its beautiful beaches, mangrove creeks and marvelous diving sites. Few other islands nearby are Long island, Neil Island, Corbyn's Cove, Baratang Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur, which are known for their unspoilt beaches. Mount Harriet, the second highest peak in the region is also a popular trekking destination and is a haven for migratory and local birds. The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor is famous for its diverse marine life.
Port Blair becoming an increasingly popular destination boasts of a variety of hotels that offer brilliant views of the sea and the countryside. Being a small city, the number of hotels here are also limited. Among the Port Blair Hotels in the luxury range are Fortune Resort Bay Island, Sea Princess Beach Resort, Peerless Sarovar Portico, Sinclairs Bay View Hotel, TSG Emerald View and Hotel Sentinel. Among the many amenities provided by these Port Blair Hotels are room service, front desk, in-room television, bar/lounge area, multi cuisine restaurant, free parking and swimming pool.
For those who are not interested in spending a fortune on the luxury hotels can opt for the economy Port Blair Hotels such as the Driftwood Hotels, Hotel Shompen, Ripple Resort, Hotel Diviyum Manor, Coorg Niwas Homestay and Aashiana Residency Inn.
Port Blair has a well connected airport that links it to most major cities in the subcontinent. The port city is also easily accessible by ship and is a preferred mode of commute among many.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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Mudumalai - Forest Dwellings By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Mudumalai is located in the state of Tamil Nadu on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.
Mudumalai covers an area of 320 sq km and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, which comprises of Bandipur National Park (874 sq km), Nagarhole National Park (643 sq km), and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 sq km) and forms the largest protected area in southern India, with a total area of 2183 sq km.
Mudumalai, set up in 1932, is home to tigers, elephants, leopards, sambar, giant Malabar squirrel, dholes, spotted deer, wild boar, panther, gaur and sloth bears.
The Theppakadu elephant camp has more than 30 elephants that are kept for timber logging.
There's plenty of Forest Department accommodation to suit all budgets within the Mudumalai Reserve. Outside the Mudumalai Reserve, along the fringes of the forest, a lot of private resorts have come up. Many of these resorts take care of all your safaris and adventure activities like trekking, bird watching, fishing, angling, and outdoor camping.
The Jungle Retreat is a 35 acre property and a family run resort that promises a mixture of wilderness, serenity and comfort. The tariff of the rooms comes in the range of Rs. 2000 to Rs. 2500. Blue Valley Jungle Resorts has cottages, a bungalow and rooms for accommodation, offers safaris, treks, night safaris, fishing and camping. Jungle Hut provides hut accommodation in the range Rs.1000 to Rs. 1400. Monarch Safari Park is also among the best options for Mudumalai.
Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House offers safaris, jungle treks and horse riding and the rooms come with a forest view. Mountania Rest House and Green Park Resorts also offer a variety of activities from camping and tenting to fishing. Royal Park Resort is a budget Mudumalai Hotel.
Jungle Trails is set inside the jungle. The forest department has a few good lodges that boast the best locations inside the sanctuary. Theppakadu Log House has rooms and suites. Sylvan Lodge located on the banks of Moyar River is one of the best Mudumalai Hotels.
Mudumalai is best visited during the months March and April when you have a lot of sightings, especially near the water holes and the Moyar River.
Mudumalai is well linked by road to all the major neighbouring cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty and Wayanad. Mudumalai falls almost mid way on the highway connecting Mysore and Ooty. Initially the roads through the park were open during the night. Now to avoid accidents and disturbances for the animals the entry gates remain closed from 9 pm to 6 am.
State transport buses that ply between Ooty and Mysore pass through Mudumalai. The nearest rail head is Mysore, which is about 65 km away. Bangalore airport is the closest airport.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-14)
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