Friday 31 May 2013

Nashik, the popular pilgrimage center in Maharashtra


Nashik is a popular city in Indian state of Maharashtra which is popularly known as the city of temples and rich culture. This city is of religious importance. It is the third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune popular for the temple of Shiva that is Trimbakeshwar temple where one of the Jyotirlinga's from 12 is located and Nashik is also the destination of Kumbhamela festival in India that is celebrated after every 12 years.
This city is known as the holy land as India is a holy land as you can find number of holy places that depicts some rich story behind its holy image. Today, the city is bustling township with the blend of ancient and modern. The city with remarkable structures that are of historical importance is spread by the temples, forts and many industrial units. Besides this it is India's top wine growing region. If you are visiting Nasik, then make sure to have a cycle ride to explore the vineyards. There are number of tourists attractions in Nasik because of which tourists frequently come here.

Top tourists destinations in Nashik

*             Kapileshwara Temple- This temple is the oldest temple in Nasik city which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located against the backdrop of the sacred Godavari River.
*             Jain Mandir - This huge newly built temple is dedicated to Jain saints located at Vilhouli region of Nasik. This temple is popularly known as Shri Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth which is a pretty three storied shrine.
*             Panchavati- Panchavati is believed to have been a shelter to Lord Rama, Laxmana and Sita during their exile.
*             Ramkund - It is believed that Lord Rama had his bath here in Godavari River at this point. This is the Ganges of the South that draws countless pilgrims every year.


There are many more places to visit in Nashik that are worth to visit. For transportation, the city is well connected by all the transportation facilities such as by bus, by rail and by air also. There are many hotels and lodges available for staying but hotels near Trimbakeshwar temple are very preferred by the tourists. So come and visit Nashik.

One Winter morning in Munnar


Munnar in Kerala is an ideal gateway for all those who want to enjoy some genuine lovely moments with nature. This is a hill station located in Indian state of Kerala in Ldukki district which is also known as the tea town of Kerala. This land is popular for the production of tea and spices. Munnar is the tallest peak in Sahyadri ranges that is spread along the Kerala’s east border called Anamudi. This region is picturesque and blessed with natural beauty having soaring peaks, huge valleys, lush green mountains and cool, crisp mountain air that attracts tourists from all over India.

Munnar is a popular holiday destination, hit mor among honeymooners because of the pleasant weather and the beauty of nature. The land is also famous for the orchid that blooms once in twelve years that is Neelakurinchi and during this season the entire valley turns into violet colour. Munnar houses many wildlife sanctuaries, temples and tourist attractions. Here we can visit tea gardens, tea factories and the cool weather adds more excitement in the visiting trip. There are number of places and tourists attractions to visit in Munnar because of which this land is very popular in the country for tourism. This incredibly beautiful town is located at a height of 6000 feet above the sea level because of which the land having cool climate. Munnar is a perfect place for adventure enthusiasts, honeymoon couples, wildlife and nature lovers. The spectacular views of the valleys and the panoramic sceneries captivates many tourists with its beauty.


Munnar is easy to access having many facilities available to reach. By road, we can take buses from Kochi and from many major cities we can take buses to Munnar. There are number of trains available from Ernakulam and Aluva railway station. By air Kochin airport is the nearest to Munnar. One can also reach here by private vehicles and rental cars. For accommodation you can get many hotels and lodges here and staying at the peak gives you ultimate experience and there are number of hotels and lodges available but hotels inMunnar near bus stand are very popular. So come and visit this beautiful destination in Kerala. 

Behold Darjeeling’s Beauty


Darjeeling is a beautiful land in Indian state of West Bengal that is popularly known as the queen of hills which is a blessed land with natural beauty. Darjeeling is a small hill station but it receives the highest number of visitors and its magnetic appeal and beauty have made it a world renowned hill station and so people come here to enjoy leisure holidays, west Bengal summer vacations, honeymoon trip and adventure trip to explore the unexplored paths of the hills and Himalayas.
On top the salubrious weather conditions, rich culture and traditions and the world class hospitality invite visitors from all over the globe, especially during the summer season. Darjeeling is very popular tourists destination having many tourists attractions such as Rock Garden, Observatory hill, Kanchenjunga, Tiger Hill and many more. There is so much to see and explore in Darjeeling and that is why most of the tourists prefer to visit this beautiful destination in West Bengal. For accessing this hill station is can be easily accessible as it is well connected by all the transportation facilities such as by road, by train and by air also.

Darjeeling though small in size has excellent and exotic hotels, which offer all the facilities and services to let the visitors feel at Home away from Home. North east hotels provide excellent facilities and services and one can find out the room according to their requirement. From luxury to cheap budget or from standard to deluxe, tourists can choose from the wide range according to their requirements without making hole in their pocket. Some of the excellent hotels in Darjeeling near Mall road to choose for accommodation are May Fair Hotel, Elgin Hotel, Seven Seventeen, Bellevue, Fairmont Hotel, Central Heritage, Viceroy Hotel, Sinclair’s Darjeeling hotel, Pine Ridge hotel, Central Nirvana. These hotels are not just synonymous to luxury and comfort, but are known for their world class services, elegant rooms and world class hospitality.

If you are planning to visit any hill station this summer then visit Darjeeling as this beautiful land gives you many spectacular, panoramic sceneries and many more memories. So come and visit Darjeeling. 

Tuesday 28 May 2013

A visit to Ratnagiri


Ratnagiri is the District and a popular city in Indian state of Maharashtra famous for its beautiful places and tourists attractions that includes ancient forts, monuments, temples, lush green valleys and natural beautiful places. Ratnagiri is known for tourism and for farming of Alphonso Mango, nut, rice and coconut. This city is known for its beautiful weather and pleasant environment. This land is blessed with magnificent hills, mesmerizing waterfalls, ancient beautiful forts, religious temples, lush green valleys and everything a tourists want in a tourist destinations.
As this land is situated on the western coastal line, Ratnagiri is blessed with virgin beaches that offer a fantastic sight of ancient fort overlooking the harbour besides its silvery sands. For nature lovers this is the dream destination which is birthplace of so many well known Indians who had lost their life. This city is one of the most popular tourist’s destinations in India as having number of tourist’s places in and in the nearby areas.  There are number of tourist’s attractions in Ratnagiri that are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Tourist’s attractions in Ratnagiri

·         Jaigad Fort - Jaigad fort is a sea fort located in Ratnagiri District. The fort is cuddled on a cliff which overlooks a bay. This fort is very beautiful and located on coastline of Arabian Sea. I always wanted to visit this fort.
·         Ganpatipule Temple - This beach is very clean with fine silvery white land and the temple is located on the seashore dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The Ganpati is swayambhu in this temple means self manifested.
·         Thibaw Point - This is the point where the lovely mansion, Thibaw palace is located. The palace is famed as an exile shelter of the king and queen of Burma.
·         Ratnadurg Fort – This fort is also known as Bhagwati fort because a beautiful small temple is located in the middle of the fort. The fort is surrounded by sea from all sides.


There are many more places to visit in Ratnagiri but these are some of the most visited ones. For a tourists and a nature lover Ratnagiri is the best place to explore. The ancient forts are marvellous and the hidden places in forts are very exciting to explore. Ratnagiri is easy to reach as we can get buses from Mumbai, Pune and many big cities of Maharashtra. For accommodation, there are number of hotels and lodges are available and you can get every range of hotels in Ratnagiri from budget to five stars. So come and visit this beautiful city. 

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Dehradun, a popular destination in India



In Northern India many states are famous for tourism because these states house many cities that are among the best tourists places in India and Dehradun is one of them located in Uttarakhand state of India. This capital city of the state is popular in the entire country for tourism as it is one of the best places to visit in India popularly known for the scenic beauty of this land.

Dehradun is renowned of r its natural resources and particularly for its best educational institutions hosts come of India’s best boarding and educational centers. The city is famous as a popular tourists destinations and as it is located at an altitude of 2200 feet in the Doon valley between the two most important rivers in India that is Ganga and Yamuna. Dehradun is among the oldest cities in India houses all that is elegant and bright in nature. The city is popular for having many tourists attractions and there are number of good institutions and places that are worth to visit. Dehradun also houses many religious places and ancient monuments that make the city more important.  There are many places to visit in Dehradun such as, Chetwoode Hall, Clock tower, Robber’s cave and Sahastradhara. Sahastradhara is a popular tourist’s attraction which is a lovely waterfall, with a depth of 9 meters. The word Sahastradhara means thousand fold spring. This waterfall is famous for its medicinal merits because its water contains Sulphur. Besides its medicinal merits this waterfall is famous for its environmental beauty as it is very beautiful and the cool and crisp climate make this spot one of the most visited places in Dehradun.

This waterfall is located 15 km east of Dehradun and it is very easy to reach as one can take taxi, bus or auto rikshaws. There are number of ways to reach here. The best season to visit this waterfall is in the rainy season when we can fully enjoy the beauty of nature. For accommodation we can find number of hotels and lodges near this place. Hotels in Dehradun near Sahastradhara provide excellent facilities to their customers and you can get hotels ranging from budget to five stars here. So come and visit Dehradun if you are visiting North India.



Friday 17 May 2013

Nainital, a popular hill station in India



Nainital is a popular tourist’s destination located in Uttarakhand state of India which is famous for its lake that is Naini Lake after which it is named. Nainital is also known as the Lake District of Uttarakhand. This beautiful city is blessed with nature panoramic site s and we can say it is a gift from God. The entire northern part of India is famous for pleasant cool weather because many places are situated at a height and due to its location these places are having cool and pleasant environment.
Nainital is referred to as the lake of three sages Atri, Pulasya and Pulaha . These three sages stopped over at Nainital at their pilgrimage. This hill station is a best gateway from the busy and crowded cities which is nestled in the lap of Mother Nature. Tourists come here for resting, trekking, paragliding, and sightseeing and for enjoying the beautiful nature. The best season to visit Nainital is in between May to July, the summer time in India. The town receives snow fall during December and January and tourists also prefer to come here in these months to enjoy the snow fall and for the Christmas.


Best places to visit in Nainital
·         Snow View
·         Nanda Devi Temple
·         Tiffin Top
·         Naini Lake
·         Naini Devi temple
·         Sariyatal
Apart from sightseeing we can also enjoy boating, shopping, trekking, para gliding and Himalayan mini golf. The city is full of tourist’s attractions. Nainital is easy to access as it is well connected by all the transportation mediums such as by road, by train and by air also. The best way to reach Nainital is by road as you can get regular buses from Delhi, Chandigarh and many major cities. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam which is 35 km away. For accommodation, there are number of hotels and lodges are available that provides excellent facilities to their customers. Hotels in Nainital near ayarpata are very popular in the city and you can find hotels from budget to five stars. If you are planning to visit hill station this year then visit Nainital. 

Tuesday 14 May 2013

A tour to the beautiful Nainital



As the exams ends and summer vacations starts most of the families starts planning about trip and in hot summer a hill station remains the first choice of most of them. Nainital is one of the most preferred and popular tourist’s destination which is also known as the queen of hill stations famous for its lake, set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills.
Nainital is located in Indian state of Uttarakhand also known as Lake District and this district is named after the Goddess Naina Devi. The hill station is divided in two parts Tallital and Mallital with a lake that is separating these two parts. The hill station has a lot to offer from boating to feed animals in a zoo and the land is blessed with natural beauty. The best time to visit Nainital is between May to July which is a summer time in India, one can also visit in winter because in winters temperature goes below zero and to enjoy the snow fall we can enjoy the weather. The pleasant weather attracts tourists from all over the world. 

There are many tourists attractions in the town and some of them are as follows,
·         Naina Lake
·         Naina Devi temple
·         Tiffin Top
·         Guano Hills
·         Hanuman Garh
·         Sariyatal

There are many more places to visit and to do also such as we can enjoy boating, shopping, trekking and feeding to animals in a zoo and many more. The town is full of tourist’s places. The pleasant climate, lovely peoples and rich culture and tradition gives us unique experience of the trip while visiting there is so much to explore. The town is easy to reach as well as it is well connected by all the transportation facilities by road, by train and by air also. Nainital’s Naini lake is the identity of the city and therefore for accommodation, hotels in nainital near naini lake are very popular and preferred by the tourists. In the town hotels near Naina Peak are also preferred by the tourists for the convenience.
If you are planning to visit any hill station this year then think about Nainital, he beautiful Lake district of the country. 

Wednesday 8 May 2013

Dal Lake, jewel of Srinagar



Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India famous for its beauty having Himalayan ranges, mount Kanchenjunga, soaring peaks, snow capped mountains and many more. Kashmir is popularly known as the paradise on the earth because the land is blessed with natural beauty and a favored destination of most of the tourists in all over the world. This land of myriad seasons is having many number of tourists attraction and Dal Lake is one of them.
Dal Lake is popularly known as the jewel in the crown of Kashmir located in the heart of Srinagar city. This is an urban lake on which the snow clad Pir Panjal Himalayan ranges in the backdrop reflecting in its beautiful water, lavishly decorated houseboats and Shikaras are the fascinating features of Dal Lake. This lake is considered as the second largest natural lake of Kashmir with the shoreline of 15.5 km covered the beautiful gardens, parks, orchards and houseboats. Houseboats form an important part of Dal lakes beauty that offers a unique feeling of staying over water along with the Kashmiri style hospitality. Dal lake offers many more unique experiences such as Shikaras that always remain ready to take tourists to a romantic and peaceful ride along the lake. The floating gardens, floating flowers, floating vegetable markets are the key attractions of this beautiful lake.

There are many places to visit near Dal Lake such as,
·         Shankaracharya hill
·         Char Chinar
·         Nehru park
·         Kabutar Khana
·         Tulip Garden
·         Hazratbal Shrine
·         Mughal gardens

Srinagar is full of tourist’s destinations and it is a perfect place for summer vacations. The city is easy to reach as it is well connected by all the transportation mediums such as by road, buses from Delhi remain available and we can also take buses from Jammu. By train, Srinagar is the major railway station where trains from many major cities reach. We can also hire rental taxis and cars from Jammu and Delhi. For accommodation, there are number of hotels in Srinagar and we can also get best hotels in Srinagar nearDal Lake that provides excellent facilities and services to their customers. We can get hotels of all the ranges here from budget to five stars. So come and visit this beautiful destination to enjoy your trip to the fullest.
                                          

Monday 6 May 2013

Vileparle, a suburb of Mumbai



Mumbai is a popular city and a capital of Indian state of Maharashtra. The city is important for many reasons such as Indian film industry is located here and it is also financial capital of the country. This is a huge city and this huge city is comprised of many suburbs and Vile Parle is one of them that is famous for religious activities and for having many well reputed factories.  
Vileparle is a popular suburb in Mumbai also known as Parla has a significantly strong base of Marathi and Gujarati population. The region got its name from two old temples namely Virleshwar and Parleshwar. The region also serves as the location for first Parle Biscuit factory. Vile parle is also a railway station in Mumbai that separates the entire Vile Parle in two sections East and West. This region is having factories of many well reputed products such as Parle Biscuits, Bisleri and also having head office of Kingfisher airlines. The region is a hub of cultural activities that includes Bal-jallosh, matrimonial, counseling of parents and many more. Kala Gujarati is a cultural organization which organizes various cultural activities. This place is also known for food joints where many Marathi cuisines and many other dishes are popular. The food joints such as Lucky Sandwich, Sai Samarth Dosa Center, Me Marathi chan chavdar and many more are very popular for Indian street food such as Vada pav, Misal, bhel, Panipuri, ragda, patis and many more.

VileParle is also known for the Spiritual headquarter of Sanyas Ashram that continuous to grow into nationwide. This center is actively organizing many cultural, spiritual, religious and educational activities. Many people and tourists visit this ashram frequently for participating in the activities. Vileparle is well connected to the other regions of Mumbai by all the transport facilities such as by bus, by rail and by taxis and auto rikshaws. One can easily reach to vileparle by local trains that keep Mumbai running. For accommodation, because of spiritual center hotels in vileparle are very popular among the tourists. If you are visiting Mumbai then must visit VIleParle region. 

Saturday 4 May 2013

A visit to popular temples of Mumbai



Mumbai is the capital of Indian state of Maharashtra and this city is one of the most popular cities in India where every Indian wants to come. Indian film industry is located in this city and therefore the city is also known as dream city. Mumbai is cosmopolitan in nature but still you will find more Maharashtrian population here and in this article I am giving information about the famous Laxmi Narayan temple and Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai.
Mahalaxmi temple is a Hindu temple located on Bhulabai Desai Road of Mumbai and is one of the oldest and famous temples in Mumbai. The temple has images of Lord Mahalaxmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati and it is among the best temple architectures of the city. This temple is one of the most visited temples in Mumbai and devotees used to visit this temple every week. Many Hindu festivals are celebrated at this temple such as navaratri and many more.

 The next popular temple in Mumbai is Siddhivinayak temple which is dedicated to Hindu Lord Ganesh. Siddhivanayak temple is the most visited temple in Mumbai city and this temple is very popular in the whole country as it is popularly known as the Lord who fulfills all the desires of devotees. The temple is located in prabhadevi region of Mumbai near Dadar. The temple is one of the richest temples in Mumbai. It is said that this Lord is swayambhu that is self manifested and this Ganesh is also known as Navasacha Ganpati among devotees that is Ganesh bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish. Every day you will find thousands of devotees because this temple is very popular in the city. Siddhivinayak Ganesh is popular in the entire country and devotees used to come here from all over India.
While visiting Mumbai tourists must visit these temples and prefer to stay nearby the tourists destinations. There are many hotels near Mahalaxmi temple located provide excellent facilities and hotels nearSiddhivinayak temple also worth. So if you are planning to visit Mumbai then must visit these temples. Come and be blessed.  

Friday 3 May 2013

Jubilee hills, Hyderabad



Hyderabad is a great city popularly known as the City of Nizams because in the past for so many years Nizams ruled this city. This is a huge city comprised of many suburbs and Jubilee hills is one of them that is known for being one of the most expensive regions of Hyderabad. The land is sandwiched between the most popular Banjara Hills and the IT hub of Hyderabad HITEC City which is about two kilometers from here.
Jubilee Hills is also one of the top commercial rental locals in India and is home to Telugu Film industry where number of studios is located such as Ramanaidu studios, Padmalaya Studios, Annapurna studios and many more. This region of Hyderabad is located near Banjara Hill area and it is a busy commercial region where number of commercial activities takes place. Jubilee Hills is home to number of tourist’s attractions such having many tourists sites and also visited by number of tourists. It is famous tourist’s location also for staying here in hotels and lodges as the region is popular in providing best accommodation and catering facilities.

Landmarks of Jubilee Hills

·         Hussain Sagar Lake – Hussain Sagar Lake is situated in Jubilee Hills is one of the popular tourists destination. The lake is having a statue of Lord Buddha in the center and in and around the lake there are number of parks, gardens, temples, statues and mosques are located.
·         State Gallery of Fine Arts – This gallery is located in Jubilee Hills visited by many tourists. The gallery is one of the renowned galleries in India where number of art exhibitions are organized by famous artists.
·         KBR National Park – Kasu Brahmana Reddy National Park is situated in Jubilee Hills region of Hyderabad. This park is usually used by joggers and walkers for exercising.
·         Lotus Pond – Lotus Pond is a small man made pond located in Jubilee Hills which is a famous spot of tourists in evening. There is a garden also that is visited by number of tourists every day for jogging, walking and exercising.
For transportation, the region is well connected by all the transport mediums such as by bus, by rail and by all the public transportation. You can easily come here by bus and by auto rikshaws. For accommodation, hotels in this region are very popular and among the luxury hotels in Hyderabad. There are number of hotels located here range from budget to five stars but luxury hotels are very popular.