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How To Reach - Tirupati To Bangalore   By: rashmiranjan patil
Bangalore is the capital of the Karnataka state situated in the southern part of India. The city is often referred as the 'IT City' as Bangalore is home to a developing IT industry. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city that exhibits diverse culture and tradition. The city is also known as the 'Garden City' as Bangalore is home to several gardens and parks. This city is often called the 'The Pensioner's Paradise'. The nice climate throughout the year makes many investors in India and abroad to start up several companies especially in the field of Information Technology. Bangalore, officially called Bengaluru, is a fast growing industrial city in Asia. The legend shows the name Bengaluru is derived from benda-kaal-uru which means the place of boiled beans. The story behind the name is that the tired and hungry king Veera Bhallala II lost his way in a forest and was offered boiled beans by a poor old lady. Happy and satisfied by the hospitality of the lady, he called the place the name benda-kaal-uru and later renamed asBengaluru. Bangalore was under different rulers and the British took over the city from Krishnaraja Wodeyar II. Wodeyars contributed much to the development of Bangalore like gardens and parks but the modern facilities were built during the British rule. Tirupati, a busiest pilgrim center in the country, is located in the district of Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. The city of Tirupati is situated on the foothills of Eastern Ghats and is famous for Sri Venkateshwara Temple. The Lord of the Tirupati Temple, Sri Venkateshwara (Vishnu), is believed to be a god who gives everything on praying. Businessmen start their businesses by making Balaji as their partner and they pay a share of their profit to the lord annually. The devotees offer gold and other valuables to the lord and this temple is considered the richest temple of the country. Bangalore can be reached by air, rail and road. Direct flights are available from Tirupati to Bangalore. These tickets areavailable at a cheap rate. Several trains pass through Tirupati to Bangalore. Bhubaneshwar Express, Yeswantpur Hatia Exp, Yeswantpur Tata Express, Sheshadri Express and Yeswantpur Howrah Express pass through Bangalore. Train journey is comparatively cheaper as well as comfortable. One of the best options to reach Bangalore from Tirupati is to take a bus. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and private buses run express, luxury, and hi-tech buses daily from Tirupati to Bangalore. Karnataka State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses also ply from Tirupati to Bangalore. The city of Bangalore is situated 248 km from Tirupati and it takes 5 hours by road. Cabs charge Rs. 5000/- to 6500/- depending upon the car you hire.(read entire article)
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How To Reach - Shimla To Manali   By: rashmiranjan patil
Manali, a popular hill station located in the district of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, is a boon to the country. Situated at an altitude of about 1950 m above sea level, Manali is bestowed with natural beauty and snow-capped mountains. The city has a lot of flower and fruit orchards with green and red apples. Manali, covered with beautiful pine and deodar trees, has pristine rivers with rocks to unwind and refresh its visitors. The literal meaning of the name Manali is the ‘Alaya of Manu' which means the ‘Abode of Manu', who was the law provider. Manali is also considered to be the abode of the Saptarishi (the Seven Sages). The city of Manali can be enjoyed at any time of the year as it has a cool climate all around the year. Tourists visit this place in summer to get respite from the oppressive heat. Manali is a popular tourist destination for honeymooners. Manali has got a lot of options for sightseeing and for adventurous activities. Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple, Rohtang Pass, Vashishta Temple and Jagatsukh are some of the places of interest of the tourists. Manu Temple is dedicated to Manu and Vashishta temple, famous for the hot springs, is dedicated to Sage Vashishta. Shimla, also known as Simla, is a much popular hill station in the northern part of India. Situated at an altitude of 2,205 m above sea level, Shimla, also known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla was the former summer destination for the British during their rule. The wonderful climate, fruit and flower plants, the snow-capped mountains and evergreen valleys attract the tourists to this paradise city. Kalka-Shimla railway line is a famous landmark of the city of Shimla. Tourists can enjoy several activities like trekking and mountaineering in Shimla. Shimla Mall is a popular shopping place situated in the heart of the city. Manali can be reached only by road as the city does not have an airport. The nearest airport to Manali is Bhuntar Airport in Kullu. There are no direct trains to Manali from Shimla. Koti is the nearby station to connect to Shimla. Shimla Kalka Pass connects Shimla to Koti which takes more than four hours. Bus and taxis are the best mode of transport to travel Shimla to Manali. There are frequent sleeper buses available that take around Rs. 500/- for a trip. Taxis charge Rs. 5500/- to reach Shimla to Manali. This cab is for four people. For seven people it costs Rs. 7700/- for a round trip. If you have your own vehicle it takes approximately 8 hours 30 minutesto cover 280 km from Shimla to Manalidepending upon the vehicle.(read entire article)
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Ways From Pune To Bangalore   By: rashmiranjan patil
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, and Pune, a major industrial city are well-connected by rail, road and air. The distance between Pune and Bangalore is about 1145 km. The travel time on road is about 17 hours. One option is to drive all the way from Pune to Bangalore. The huge distance between the cities does not stop driving aficionados to try their hands at the wheels. It is better not to drive at night as this route is frequented by heavy vehicles. One of the best highways, the NH 48 connects the cities of Pune and Bangalore. Some of the cities one has to pass through on the NH 48 are Khandala, Satara, Kohlapur, Belgaum, Hubli, Chithradurga, Tumkur and finally terminating in Bangalore. Being a main route, petrol pumps and hotels are found on the way. There are several bus operators, both private and government, that provide services from Pune to Bangalore. Though tiring, a lot of travellers prefer the bus journey. Sleeper buses are more convenient as they run overnight from Pune and Bangalore and cost Rs. 2000 onwards per traveller. One can also hire a taxi from Pune to Bangalore. The hired taxis charge from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 rupees for a round trip, depending on the vehicle. There are a number of train services daily available that connects Pune to Bangalore. The Chalukya Express (11017) departs from the Pune Junction at 1:10 am and reaches Yeshwantpur Junction at 8:50 pm taking a travel time of about 19 hours and 40 minutes on all days except Wednesdays. The Rajkot Express (16613) departs from the Pune Junction at 10:30 pm and reaches Krishnarajapram station in Bangalore at 4:20 pm taking a travel time of about 18 hours and 40 minutes only on Sundays. The Okha Ahmedabad Ac Express (19406) departs from Pune Junction at 7:30 am and reaches Yeshwantpur Junction station in Bangalore at 6:20 am taking a travel time of about 21 hours and 20 minutes only on Sundays. The Vivek Express (19568) departs from Pune Junction at 10:55 pm and reaches Krishnarajapuram station in Bangalore at 4:20 am taking a travel time of about 17 hours and 25 minutes only on Fridays. The Sampark Kranti Express (12630) departs from the Pune Junction at 11:20 pm and reaches Yeshwantpur Junction at 6:20 am taking a travel time of about 18 hours and 50 minutes on Thursdays and Saturdays. Air travel is also an option to travel from Pune to Bangalore, as both the cities have airports. There are non-stop flights daily operating from Pune to Bangalore by different airlines like Kingfisher, Indigo, GoAir, Jetlite and Spicejet to choose from. The flying time is around one and a half hours.(read entire article)
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Mumbai To Delhi - Travel From The Financial Capital To The National Capital   By: rashmiranjan patil
Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is the capital city of the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies along the coast of Arabian Sea at an elevation of just 14 meters from the sea level. It is the most densely inhabited city of India and the fifth most populous city of the world. Mumbai is said to have been inhabited since the stone ages. It was originally built on a group of seven islands (Bombay Island, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Old Woman's Island (Little Colaba), and Worli), which were collectively known as Heptanesia. New Delhi, on the other hand, is one of the most historic cities of the country from time immemorial. Boasting of a rich and ancient cultural past, it is a treasure house of historic sites and monuments and has a lot to offer to the tourists. Much of the modern Indian history is centred on this magnificent city. Being the seat of the Indian Government, New Delhi enjoys a privileged position, unlike many other metropolises. An approximate distance of 1446 km separates both these historic cities from each other. As both of the cities enjoy great connectivity, travelling from Mumbai to Delhi is very easy. Mumbai is connected to Delhi by means of Air, Rail and Road. However, the easiest way to travel between both the cities is by air. There are numrous flights connecting Mumbai to Delhi on a daily basis. These are scheduled at different times of the day and hence a traveller can opt for a flight that suits his timings in the best way. Though easy and quickest, it is costly as well and so air travel is usually recommended for business travellers as well as for people who are in short of time. The most popular mode of travel from Mumbai to Delhi is by train and there are many trains that ply between both the places on a regular basis. Trains to Delhi depart from 6 stations in Mumbai - Mumbai Cst (CSTM), Bandra Terminus (BDTS), Borivali (BVI), Mumbai Central (BCT), Lokmanyatilak T (LTT) and Dadar (DR). Likewise, trains from Mumbai arrive in Delhi at 3 stations -New Delhi (NDLS), Delhi Cantt (DEC) and H Nizamuddin (NZM). Dehradun Exp (19019), Ltt Hw Ac Sup (12171), Fzr Janata Exp (19023), Swaraj Express (12471), and Paschim Express (12925) are some of the trains to travel from Mumbai to Delhi. Advance booking of tickets is highly recommended, especially if one plans for travel from Mumbai to Delhi during holidays, and while travelling with kids and senior citizens, for comfortable journey. As the distance between both the places is pretty high, travelling by road is not recommended.(read entire article)
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The Various Ways To Reach From Hyderabad To Chennai   By: rashmiranjan patil
Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is considered to be one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities. Chennai is famous for its temples and churches that are considered to be the fine examples of architecture and craftsmanship. Chennai has one of the best beaches in the country, the longest beach - the Marina beach being one of them. Situated in the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad is known as the 'City of Pearls'. The name 'Hyderabad' had its origins in an affair between the ruler Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Hindu courtesan named Bhagmati. The latter converted to Islam and assumed the name of ‘Hyder Mahal'. She married the ruler and he named the city after Hyder Mahal. Hyderabad lies at a distance of 632 km from Chennai. The shortest route to reach Chennai from Hyderabad is following the coast road or the National Highway 5. It takes about 10 hours to reach from Hyderabad to Chennai along the NH 5. If taking the NH 5, one gets to pass through some of the major port towns like Nalgonda, Ongole, Nellore, finally terminating in Chennai. Alternately one can also take the NH 40 from Hyderabad to Chennai which passes through towns like Tirupati. Both Chennai and Hyderabad have airports. The cities are well connected by flights. Hyderabad Airport connects flights like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Go Air and Indigo to Chennai. These are economical as well as affordable and reach Chennai within an hour. There are several trains that connect the two cities of Hyderabad and Chennai. Among the daily trains running from Hyderabad to Chennai are the Chennai Hyderabad Express (No. 12504), Chennai Hyderabad Charminar Express (No. 12760), Hyderabad Express (No. 12604), and Kacheguda Express (No. 17652) among others. The trains take about 12 hours to 13 hours to travel from Hyderabad to Chennai. The charges for these trains are around Rs. 300/- for a sleeper berth and Rs. 750 for an AC berth. Tickets are available from IRCTC or from across the reservation counters. Regular bus services are available from Hyderabad to Chennai. The buses charge a fare ranging from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1500. There are frequent services private buses and Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation buses with luxury facilities connecting the two cities. These buses have AC and Semi-sleeper facilities and they charge around Rs. 320/- to Rs. 450/-. Taxi services are also available from Hyderabad to Chennai and back. The taxi cabs charge a fare ranging from Rs.15 to Rs. 30 per kilometre depending on the type of vehicle the travellers prefer to hire. Taxis charge Rs. 12,400/- for four people and for seven people it costs Rs. 17,200/- for a round trip. There is very well transport facility from Delhi to Hyderabad and from Hyderabad to Bangalore.(read entire article)
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Rail And Road Main Option For Delhi To Patiala   By: rashmiranjan patil
Delhi has numerous monuments, archaeological structures and shrines to attract travellers. Old monuments like Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Purana Qila and Jama Masjid stand out as the major attractions in the city. Among the tourist destinations in Delhi include India Gate, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi), Birla Mandir, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, Jantar Mantar, National Museum, International Dolls Museum, National Zoological Park, National Railway Museum, Teen Murti Bhavan, Lodhi Garden and Safdarjung's Tomb. The distance from Delhi to Patiala is approximately 250 km. Patiala is one of the erstwhile princely cities of Punjab located in its south-eastern region. The city was founded by Baba Ala Singh. The city is also famous for being the home of Hindustani classical music, known by the name of Patiala Gharana. Patiala is walled with some popular gateways like Darshani Gate, Lahouri Gate, Nabha Gate and Samana Gate. Patiala is also a popular tourist destination and offers plenty of places to visit like Qila Mubarak Complex, Qila Androon, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Ran-Baas, Darbar Hall (Divan Khana), Jalau Khana and Sard Khana. Patiala is well connected with Delhi by rail and road. Patiala does not have an airport. The city does not lie on the trunk line. But there are two daily direct trains from Delhi to Patiala. They are Dadar-Amritsar Express (No.11057) and Delhi-Bhatinda Express (No.14731). The first train starts from Delhi at 4.30 in the morning and reaches the destination six hours later at 10.38 a.m. The second train is in the afternoon which takes only a little more than five hours. Alternatively, the passengers can travel to Chandigarh, which is situated 60 km from Patiala, by train and then go to Patiala by road (bus or taxi). This is a longer route and takes more time besides being expensive. The better option is to travel by road. There are state transport and private buses to travel from Delhi to Patiala. The bus fare ranges from Rs.150 to Rs.400 depending on the type of bus. The bus takes about four hours and 30 minutes to travel from Delhi to Patiala. Travel by car is also popular in this route. The cabs charge a fare ranging from Rs.15 to Rs.30 per kilometre depending on the type of vehicle the travellers hire. The taxi car takes about four hours to reach Patiala from Delhi. The taxis are suitable for travel for families and senior citizens. The road route passes through NH1, NH22 and NH44. The main places in the road route (with distance from Delhi - ISBT- in brackets) are Sonepat (51 km), Samalkha (83 km), Karnal (137 km), Thanesar (178 km) and Patiala (250 km). Delhi To Dalhousie and Delhi To Aligarh has also very will communication.(read entire article)
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Road Route Only Option To Travel Darjeeling To Gangtok   By: rashmiranjan patil
Located at an average elevation of 6710 ft in Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalayas, Darjeeling is popularly known as 'Queen of Hills'. Snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over this internationally acclaimed tourist destination. Kanchenjunga, third highest peak in world with an altitude of 28968 ft., can be clearly visible from Tiger Hill here. Mount Everest can also be seen if the sky is clear. Among the tourist attractions in Darjeeling are Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park, Lloyds Botanical Garden, tea plantations and the surrounding dense forests which are rich in flora and fauna. Distance from Darjeeling to Gangtok is about 97 km. Gangtok is located at an altitude of 4740 ft in Shivalik Hills. Gangtok has several monasteries and stupas. The name Gangtok is derived from the Tibetan word for 'hillside'. Among the popular sightseeing and pilgrim centres in Gangtok are Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Labrang Monastery, Tasuk-la-khang (Palace Monastery), Pemayangtse Monastery, Nathu La Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Deer Park, Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, Himalayan Zoological Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden. Kanchenjunga, world's third highest peak, is visible from the town. The peak can be seen from Enchey Monastery and Ganesh Tok. These places are situated at a higher altitude. Neither Darjeeling nor Gangtok has an airport. Both the places also do not have main railheads. There is a mountain train, known as toy train, from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguri. This railway line does not go to Gangtok. The rail services, however, remain suspended for quite some time now. So the mode of transport from Darjeeling to Gangtok is limited to road. There is an all-weather national highway (NH 31A) between the two cities. Buses, taxis, Jeeps and Tata Sumos are available in plenty to travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Buses charge a rate ranging from Rs.2 to Rs.4 per kilometre depending on the type of vehicle. The travel time between the two cities by bus is about three hours. Taxis are available in plenty to travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok. They charge a fare ranging from Rs.2000 to Rs.3500 depending on the type of car the travellers hire. The taxis are suitable for the group travellers, families with senior citizens and kids. The taxi cabs take less than three hours to travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Shared taxi, Tata Sumo and Jeep are also available in this route. Since the traffic of passengers between the two cities is high, there is no need for the travellers to wait in the vehicle to fill in capacity and start the vehicle moving. There is also a fixed fare to travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok. The route to Gangtok from Darjeeling passes through Kalimpong, Pagona and Bacheykhoda. Kolkata to Darjeeling and Shimla to Manali is a very very demanding trip which always takes first preference for the visitors.(read entire article)
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Travelling From Bhopal To Mumbai   By: rashmiranjan patil
Bhopal is the state capital of Madhya Pradesh and is located on the Malwa plateau. Bhopal is the second largest city in Madhya Pradesh and named after King Raja Bhoja. Bhopal is popularly known as the ‘city of lakes' because of the beautiful lakes in the city. Mumbai is the state capital of Maharashtra. A port town and a bustling metro, Mumbai is also the commercial capital of India. The distance between Mumbai and Bhopal is 823 km. Mumbai and Bhopal are well connected by means of road, rail and airways. However, the best way to reach from Bhopal to Mumbai is by air. You can board a direct flight from the Raja Bhoja Airport in Bhopal and arrive at the Chathrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai in an hour and 30 minutes. Many airlines like Jetlite, Kingfisher and Air India have regular daily flights from Bhopal to Mumbai. The NH 3 connects Bhopal to Mumbai. It takes a little more than 11 hours to cover the distance by road. The NH 3 is one of the major highways in India and it passes through a few major towns like Dewas, Indore, Nasik, finally terminating in Mumbai. The roads are well laid and smooth and if is taking your own car, there are numerous fuel stations and rest stop facilities with clean wash rooms all along the way. One can also hire a taxi from Bhopal to Mumbai and back. It will cost around Rs. 20 to Rs. 34 per kilometre depending on the car. Taxi cabs charge Rs.16000 for Tata Indica and Rs.22500 for Tavera for the journey. Buses are also available on the route from Bhopal to Mumbai. State transport buses take around 14 hours to cover this distance. Private operators are also available and seats can be booked from various portals online. Buses charge around Rs. 1000 onwards if AC. For ordinary buses the charge is around Rs. 500 inwards. The best and convenient way of travelling from Bhopal to Mumbai is by train. Numerous express trains are available from Bhopal to Mumbai. The most convenient are the overnight trains that take around 13 to 15 hours to complete the journey. Trains from Bhopal arrive at three stations in Mumbai, namely Mumbai CSTM, Lokmanyatilak and Dadar, and depart from Bhopal at either Bhopal Jn or Habibganj. Tulsi Express (11070), Lokmanyatilak Howrah AC Superfast (12172), Bareilly Express (14314), Pushpak Express (12533), Lokmanyatilak Gorakhpur Super Express (12451), Kushinagar Express (11016), Firozepur Mumbai Punjab Mail (12138), Kamyani Express (11072), Mangala Lakshadweep Express (12618), and Udyog Nagri Express (12174) are some of the express trains that connect Mumbai and Bhopal. The average time taken for the train journey from Bhopal to Mumbai is about 14 hours. Mumbai To Varanasi and Ahmedabad To Mumbai both have very will connected road, train and flight facility.(read entire article)
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Bangalore To Chikmagalur - Limited Means Of Travel   By: rashmiranjan patil
Bangalore, the capital city of the south Indian city of Karnataka, is famous all over the world for its lush green natural beauty, as well as the numerous industries that have bloomed here. The modern city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda and it has witnessed unparalleled growth in the recent times in terms of infrastructure and industry. Bangalore is known for its educational institutions, IT parks, scientific research centres, as well as various other industries in the manufacturing sector. It is one of the fastest growing cities of the country. Bangalore enjoys great connectivity to major cities and towns of the country as well as all parts of the world. Chikmagalur, on the other hand, owes its popularity solely to the growth of tourism industry there. A popular tourist destination of the current times, Chikmagalur enjoys a favourable status in the minds of the tourists travelling to south India. A location famous for its coffee, Chikmagalur is often called the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka'. In fact, it is in Chikmagalur that the first ever coffee plantation of the country was undertaken. The distance from Bangalore to Chikmagalur is around 255 km by road, and it takes around 5 hrs to cover this distance by car. The major towns that fall in the way are Bangalore – 30 km -> Nelamangala - 44 km -> Kunigal - 72 km -> Channarayapatna - 40 km -> Hassan - 47 km -> Belur - 22 km -> Chikmagalur. Travelling from Bangalore to Chikmagalur is fairly easy as there are many buses that ply between the two places at regular intervals. These buses are operated both by the Government run KSRTC as well as private bus operators. They offer daily services and are a lot cheaper compared to some other modes of travel. This type of travel is recommended for lone travellers, back packers or travellers on a shoestring budget. As Chikmagalur do not have a railways station of its own, rail travel is not possible to reach from Bangalore to Chikmagalur. If one wishes to travel by train, then one has to board train till Hassan or Kadur and then proceed to Chikmagalur by means of bus or taxi from there. Chikmagalur do not have any airports as well. Hence air travel is not an option. At the same time, since both the places are situated closely near to each other, hiring a cab or driving down to the destination is a good choice. This mode of transport is preferable while travelling with family consisting of kids and elders. Though a bit costly, travelling by car saves a lot of time and is more convenient for the travellers. The cab charges vary according to the type of vehicle one prefers. Bangalore to Mantralayam and Bangalore to Rameshwaram also can be tried by the travelers.(read entire article)
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How To Travel - Amritsar To Chandigarh   By: rashmiranjan patil
Amritsar (called Ambarsar in the colloquial language) is a city located in the north-western part of India. It is the holiest place for the followers of Sikh religion, because it is the abode of Harmandir Sahib (which is popularly called the "Golden Temple"), which is the spiritual and cultural headquarters of the Sikhs. It is said that the Golden Temple attracts more visitors than Taj Mahal. It is the most popular destination for Non-resident Indians (NRI) in the whole of India. Amritsar is also the quarters of the Sikh temporal and political authority, Akal Takht, and the Sikh Parliament. Chandigarh is a Union Territory of India that serves as the capital city of two states - Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is known for its well-planned architecture and has made its own mark as an urban city. The city got its name from the two words Chandi and Garh which literally means Fort of Chandi. The name refers to an ancient temple devoted to Goddess Chandi, which was located in the area adjoining the city at ancient times. Nicknamed as the City Beautiful, the master plan of the city was formulated by the French architect Le Corbuiser. The architecture and well-planned design gives the city a unique look. The distance from Amritsar to Chandigarh is approximately 240 km by road. The time taken for a drive from Amritsar to Chandigarh takes a little more than 4 hours by car. The main towns that fall in the way are Amritsar - 43 km -> Rayya - 50 km -> Jalandhar - 43 km -> Banga - 61 km -> Rupnagar - 20 km -> Kharar - 17 km -> Chandigarh. There are many petrol pumps, eateries, restaurants and rest rooms for the benefit of travellers. There are not many trains connecting Amritsar to Chandigarh. The only train that connect both the cities is the daily train, Asr Cdg Duronto Express (12242). As such it is prudent to do advance online reservation through the Indian Railways Tourism and Catering Corporation (IRCTC) website. In fact advance reservation of tickets will mean that the journey is comfortable and without much hassles. Apart from these, the easiest and quickest means of travel from Amritsar to Chandigarh is by air. The number of flights connecting both the places is rather limited. Currently, only Air India and Jet Airways operate flights to Chandigarh from Amritsar. Even so, there are only a few direct flights between the places. Alternatively, reaching from Amritsar to Chandigarh by cab is also an excellent option. The taxi fares ranges between INR 5000 and INR 7500 depending upon the type of vehicle preferred. Travelling by car is preferable while travelling with family consisting of elders, small children or invalids. Shimla To Chandigarh and Mumbai to Chandigarh both have road, train and air facility.(read entire article)
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