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Travelling To The Himalayan Paradise By: Sanyukta Jain
If you love to spend your vacation somewhere in the Himalayas, then Leh and Ladakh is just the right choice. Ladakh is a brilliant, resplendent and charming hill station that is home to the snow-capped mountains and the divine abode of the silvery cloud. The tour of these places takes you to the place with stunning beauty of mountain sprinkled with snow away from noise-ridden cities. The serenity and elegant beauty of Leh and Ladakh cannot me described merely through words. From glaciers to mountains to rivers to snow- these Himalayan cities are majestic in their beauty and heavenly in their serenity. There is also a hint of spiritualism as these place boasts of many monasteries scattered throughout the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Magical Kerala Tour By: Sanyukta Jain
Kerala the land of scenic natural beauty, spectacular sightseeing spots and mystical beliefs are legendary among voyagers looking for a great tour experience. Kerala is one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world. Kerala with its unique religion, culture and tradition owns the name of being Gods own Country. It is a magical land with lush green valleys, pristine beaches, exotic(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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The Green Paradise By: Sanyukta Jain
Kerala is one of the most visited travel destination in India and has been accredited as one of the ten paradises on Earth by National Geographic. The demography and the varied enlightening milieu of Kerala is an idyllic intermingles for a vacation destination. This lovely state is home to several tourist places that will make you awestruck forever.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Oman And Various Activities Provided By It To The Tourists By: Sheikh Al Zubairi
These activities provided by the people of Oman are one of the reasons that Oman is becoming an important and preferred location to visit to spend your holidays.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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A Trip To Agra By: Sanyukta Jain
Visiting Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a monument of undying love, is a life time experience. The famus monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 16th century by employing 20,000 workers for 22 years to finish this incredible work. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in remembrance of his beloved wife who had died while delivering a child. Home to Taj Mahal, Agra is(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Cannes- The Hottest Tourist Destination By: seospell seospell
The city of Cannes is one of the favorite tourist destinations. Cannes is popular for the International film festival and Lions International Advertising Meet. Hence the city experiences lot of tourist every year from across all the corner of the world.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - A Soothing Holiday By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a tiny little hill station located in the north-east region of Kerala. The region though tiny is an extremely beautiful hill station, blessed with rich natural beauty from the undulating landscape, rolling slopes, paddy fields, lush greenery and much more. The region enjoy great popularity among the tourist circle attracting large number of tourists from all quarters of the country and also rest of the world. Wayanad is one of the scarcely populated regions and also rustic region of Kerala and as such this petite little hill station allows tourists to get away from the mundane concrete jungles and freshen up with the rural life of India, enjoy the simplicity of life offered in the region and much more.
Nestled amidst the picturesque Western Ghats, Wayanad truly is an amazing holiday destination with beautiful surroundings, tranquil ambiance and rich views of the neighboring areas. Such is the popularity of the hill station that it has become one of the leading tourist destinations of Kerala. The name Wayanad is believed to be a culmination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad literally transforming into the 'land of paddy fields', while, as per another popular belief Wayanad was earlier known as Mayakshetra (Maya's Land) from where it evolved to Mayanad and finally to Wayanad.
There are quite a few interesting tourist attractions present in and around the hill station. Some of the popular attractions of Wayanad include the Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more. A visit to the local markets is also a must, which is famous for its tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Along with sightseeing, the rich locales o the region allows tourists to indulge in various sorts of adventure sports activities like trekking, hiking, nature walks and much more.
There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts in Wayanad catering to the lodging needs of the multitude of tourists visiting the region. The various accommodation facilities are also present across various budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. Wayanad is blessed with a salubrious climate and as such the region can be visited throughout the year for an equally enjoyable and pleasant holiday experience.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - No Frills Destination By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a no frill holiday destination offering tourists the simple pleasures of life. The region bordering the greener part of Kerala is a rural region beaming with an old world charm, which has become a rare luxury in today modernistic society. The region offers tourists a glimpse in to the simplicity of life offered in the region and an opportunity to soak in this simplicity far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The region enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle drawing large number of tourist crowd from all parts of the country. This rustic escape is also a popular weekend escape for the large number of people living in close proximity to the region.
Located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala, Wayanad is blessed with picturesque natural surroundings from the rolling slopes, rich landscape, lush greenery, dense forests, paddy fields and much more. The natural beauty of the region is further amplified by the serene and peaceful ambiance of the region, which gives the entire region a tranquil and soothing appearance perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Wayanad is believed to have derived its name from the combination of two Tamil words Vayal and Naad, Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad meaning 'land of the paddy fields'. Another belief states that the region was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which became Mayanad and then finally became Wayanad.
Wayanad is a complete paradise for nature lovers and is more of a restive region wherein you relax and rejuvenate enjoying the simple pleasures of life; however there are several interesting tourist destinations present in and around the region for instance, Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more. A trip to the local markets is also a must, renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Along with the shopping and sightseeing, the pleasant surroundings of the region offer the perfect setting to enjoy light adventure sports activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc.
There are plenty of hotels and resorts in Wayanad catering to the accommodation needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region, across all budget categories so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - Refreshing Trip By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad tucked away located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau in the majestic Western Ghats, in the north-east region of Kerala, far away from the hustle and bustle of the cities offers the perfect break from the mundane day to day life of the city dwellers. Wayanad is a soothing and quaint paradise offering a serene and peaceful setting to relax and rejuvenate leaving behind the various stresses of city life.
Adorned with dense woodlands, rolling landscapes, lush greenery and plantations, this quaint little hill station of Kerala is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and is complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers. The region also forms the green barrier of Kerala.
Wayanad is one of the sparsely populated regions of Kerala and is also not too commercialized and as such the region still manages to radiate with an old world charm that lures in tourists from all quarters. The region offering a very simple life allows tourists to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Wayanad enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle that throng to the region in large numbers to escape the chaos and madness of the city, for a moment of peace and tranquility. The region also serves as a popular weekend escape for the large number of people living in close proximity of the region.
The name 'Wayanad' is said to be a combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, translating into the 'land of the paddy fields'. While as per local folk lore the region was once known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which later became Mayanad and finally Wayanad.
For tourist attractions, there is plenty of interesting tourist attractions present in and around the region. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region includes Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and the local markets among others, which are renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can also have a good time in the region with several sports offered in the region like nature walks, trekking, hiking, mountaineering, rappelling and much more.
There are also plenty of hotels and resorts catering to the lodging needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - Conventional Getaway By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a charming little destination located in the north-east of Kerala. The region is widely renowned for its paddy fields. Wayanad is a quaint little holiday destination extremely popular with the tourists who flock to the region in large numbers for some peace and solace far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Wayanad is one of the sparsely populated regions of Kerala and as such the region acts as an escape for tourists looking to just get away from the everyday mundane happenings of their life.
The name Wayanad is believed to be the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land and as such the region literally translating into the 'land of the paddy fields'. Wayanad has another very interesting folk lore associated behind the naming of the region, that is the region was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) from where it became Mayanad, to finally settle down to Wayanad.
Wayanad is a naturally blessed region with rolling hills, deep valleys, dense forests, rivers, lush greenery and much more. This natural beauty of the region is further heightened by the serene and peaceful ambiance of the region, which leaves one feeling completely tranquil and relaxed.
There are quite a few interesting tourists spots located in and around Wayanad. Some of which include Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more.
Along with sightseeing, the rich surroundings of the region offer the perfect setting to enjoy various sorts of adventure sports activities like trekking, hiking, nature walks, camping, mountaineering, etc. A visit to the local markets is also must, which are renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.
There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts offering a variety of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various accommodation options are present across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
Looking at the popularity of the region, plenty of tour and travel operators come up with exciting Wayanad holiday packages at incredible rates so as to lure in tourists. These packages allow tourists to just enjoy their holiday without having to worry about the various arrangement issues.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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