Banjara Hills, Most up Market area of Hyderabad

The second largest metropolitan in India, Hyderabad is comprised of more than 150 cities and Banjara Hill is one of them. Banjara Hills is an urban commercial centre of Hyderabad city and it is known as the most up market area of the capital of Andhra Pradesh state which is situated next to the Jubilee Hills area.

Banjara Hills region was hilly forest area and inhabitant region of Hyderabad in the past where only few Royal members of Nizam’s family used to live here and the open ground is used for hunting by the Nizam’s. The past of this region was of royal importance and today also this area is transformed into urban commercial area of importance. Banjara Hill area is divided by the road numbers and the road numbers start from 1 to 14, each road having its own importance. Banjara Hills is considered as the most expensive Zip code in India and along with Jubilee Hill, these areas are the most prestigious areas of the city within the Greater Hyderabad to live in.

The Banjara Hill region is important commercial region of Hyderabad having number of landmarks in this area.

Landmarks of Banjara Hills

·         Banjara Lake – This Lake is not popular in Hyderabad because the lake is not properly maintained by the government. But early in the past the lake was one of the attractions of this region. Today this lake is ignorant by the peoples of Hyderabad.

·         Hotel Taj Krishna – This hotel is one of the best hotels in Hyderabad. Its clean, pristine landscaping gives it a landmark status in Hyderabad. The hotel is in the centre of the city which is surrounded by every facility available in Hyderabad.

·         City Centre – City centre is a mall in Hyderabad located in Banjara Hill region at road no 1. This shopping mall is very famous and containing shops of every brand in this area. There are shops of Levis, Pantaloons, and restaurants like Café Coffee Day, Barista and many more.

Banjara Hill region is famous for markets and hotels and as this area is known as the up market area, there are many famous shops and restaurants located. The place is famous for cuisines from all over the world. Many restaurants located here offers cuisines from all over the world such as Chinese Pavilion, Ohris Banjara, Fusion 9, barbeque nation etc.

Transport in Banjara Hills

Transportation in Banjara Hill was one of the major problems of the area and it was very difficult to get transportation medium to this region but today with the development of this commercial region and with the advanced facilities the area is now easy to reach. Buses run by APSRTC are connected to this area nicely and number of buses available to and from Banjara Hill. Taxis and Auto Rikshaws are also available. The nearest MMTS station is Khairatabad which is having good networl within the city. 

Accommodation

Banjara Hill region is popular for excellent accommodation and catering having number of luxury hotels within the city. The Rock Castle, Mount Banjara, Taj Krishna, Manali Guest House and many more are the famous hotels in this area and budget hotels are also available here. Hotels in Banjara Hill provide excellent facility and some of them also provide transport facility to their customers.

Banjara Hills is the commercial region of Hyderabad city. This area is known as the most prestigious area along with Jubilee Hills and many famous personalities have their residence here.

Whitefield, Bangalore

Whitefield is one of the important regions of Bangalore city. Till 1990s this part of the city was not famous and important but with the IT boom Bangalore, Whitefield was reshaped into a major suburb and now it is a part of Greater Bangalore. This area of Bangalore is known for Satya Sai Baba’s Ashram called as Brindavan and popular for number of multinational companies located here.

In 1882, Charmaraja Wodeyar, the Maharaja of Mysore city permitted 3900 acres of land for the establishment of agricultural settlement at this field to Eurasian Association. This part of the city was a small village but after the revolution of IT in India, Whitefield is the region started representing Bangalore’s IT hub and now it has become a major hub for Indian Technology Industry and also officially Part of Bangalore city part of BBMP(Bruhat Banguluru Mahangara Palike).

Whitefield region of Bangalore is now known with the name as Whitefield International Technology Park in the north east of the city. It houses many IT and ITES companies and one of the oldest establishment of Tata Elxsi is here in Whitefield. There are number of IT giants are located here such as, TCS, Accenture, UTS, iGate Global Solutions, Wipro, Dell, IBM, Intel, Mindtree, Capegemini, FIS, Oracle, General Electric, SAP Labs and many more.

With the development of IT hub, Whitefield also started a boom in residential construction. This area is one of the expensive areas of the city and affluent area also as there are posh buildings and bungalows and number of malls, brand shops located here. The region is developing commercial area of Bangalore city and as there is number of businessmen investing in this area.

Satya Sai Baba’s Ashram at Whitefield which is known as Brindavan is very popular landmark of this city. Whitefield is renowned for this Ashram which his situated at adjacent to Whitefield Railway Station on the outskirts of Bangalore. Shri Satya Sai baba was s great spiritual teacher for all mankind. Many people believe his thoughts and follow them. Number of his followers visit this Ashram everyday and follow his teaching.  

Transportation facility in Whitefield

Whitefield is a popular and major suburb of Bangalore city and therefore this area is now well connected by all transportation mediums. Buses runs by Karnataka Public Transportation Corporation are connected to this area with all parts of the city. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also available for transportation within the city. Whitefield Railway Station is about 3 Km away north of Whitefield Bus stop. The Namma Metro project is under construction that is expected to cater Whitefield under phase 2 and this region also has extensive city bus connectivity with a wide range of connectivity to this region with major number of areas of Bangalore.

Accommodation in Whitefield

There are number of hotels you can find in this region. Because Whitefield represents the IT hub of Bangalore therefore there are number of hotels and resorts located in this area. The famous Vivanta by Taj is situated here which is among the best hotels in India. With the luxury hotels there are number of budget hotels are also available that provides good facility to their customers. Luxury hotels in Whitefield provide excellent facility and provide various services to their guests. IF you are coming to Bangalore then hotels in this region are best places to stay.

Whitefield is the major part of Bangalore city and important also. This is now known as the Whitefield International Technology Park of Bangalore.

Mahabaleshwar, Green Grand Canyon of India

Mahabaleshwar, the queen of hill stations is the destination one can never miss while visiting Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is a city in Satara district of Maharashtra, a hill station located in Western Ghats in the Sahyadri range. It is the largest hill station in Maharashtra state of India.

This city is situated at an altitude 1372 m above the sea level and due to its high altitude the town has cool climate and having many pleasant walks. Breathtaking valleys, lush green flora, cool, crisp mountain air and soaring peaks, this is all in Mahabaleshwar which is the summer capital of Bombay Presidency during the British Raj. This popular hill station is visited by thousands of tourists in every month as this hill station is having number of popular points which gives you mesmerizing sightseeing experiences. Mahabaleshwar offers spectacular views of the surroundings hills and valleys. This place is very good to visit and one of the favorite holiday destination.

Tourist’s attractions in Mahabaleshwar

·         Arthur’s Seat – This point is the queen of all points here. This point is named after Sir Arthur Mallet who was the first person came here and it is said that he lost his wife and daughter at this point in an accident. This point is at an elevation of 1340 meter. From this point the view of the nature is very spectacular and very scenic.

·        Kate’s Point – This point is famous for the view of two reservoirs of Balakwadi and Dhom and it is named after Sir James Malcom’s daughter Kate. This place is at an elevation of 1280 meters. Kate’s point is very beautiful and this is one of the most famous places in Mahabaleshwar. You can enjoy the beautiful nature from this point.

·         Bombay Point – Bombay point is also called as the Sunset point because most of the people come to this place to see the colorful sunset. This place is the most visited place here and most crowded also during evening. This point is called as Bombay point because it is on the old way of Bombay to Pune.

·         Elephant’s Head Point – This point is also one of the most visited and famous in Mahabaleshwar. The cliff on this point looks like the head of elephant and trunk. This place is very tranquil and beautiful. It is another observation point to deep valleys.

·         Wilson Point – This point is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar which his 1439 meters above the sea level. This place is the only point from where you can see both sunrise and sunset and offers spectacular views of Mahabaleshwar in all directions.

How to Reach?

Mahabaleshwar is the city in Satara district of Maharashtra state.  You can take buses from Mumbai as well as nearby cities to reach here. Private buses are also available from all the cities. If you are coming by Mumbai route then buses depart from Dadar and charge 500 INR which will take around 6 hours to reach here. Nearest railway station is Satara which his 58 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar and many trains are available to reach here. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also available for transport within the city you can also hire private cars and jeeps. Pune International Airport is the nearest airport to this hill station. People also come by their private vehicles.

Where to stay?

Mahabaleshwar is the popular hill station in India and a tour to Mahabaleshwar and its surrounding would take at least a couple of days as there is much more to see and experience. In Mahabaleshwar there are number of hotels available from budget to star and hotels near bus stand are very much in demand. It is always advisable to book hotels in advance because number of tourists visits this place every month and usually rooms are already booked, therefore you have to wait till other rooms are available. Luxury hotels in Mahabaleshwar provide excellent facility to their guests. 

Mahabaleshwar, the pinnacle of greenery is the place in Maharashtra one can never miss. It will give you number of spectacular views, as there are number of sceneries to capture and experience the nature beauty.

Hinjewadi, IT hub of Pune

Hinjewadi, is one of the most important areas in Pune city of Indian State Maharashtra. This part of the city is located on the NH4 bypass road which was originally a small village but now it is developed into IT village of Pune. Hinjewadi village is now location for Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park that houses around twenty software companies.

Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park that is Hinjewadi village was completely rural region and now the development of the IT Park Hinjewadi is developing this area. Hinjewadi IT park project is divided into four phases in which two phases are already completed and third is under construction. The final phase of this huge project is planned already which will be in process after the completion of third phase. Hinjewadi is the second most upcoming town in Maharashtra.

Rajiv Gnadhi Infotech Park of Pune houses many software companies and this area is becoming one of the largest commercial areas of Pune. Software companies located in HInjewadi includes, IBM India, Hexaware Technologies, Mahindra Engineering, Tata Technologies, KPIT Cummins, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Persistent Systems, Honeywell, Mindtree and many more companies. MIDC also earmarked some area for biotech firms and few are already having presence in phase 2 of this project such as Emcure, Eclerx .

The major problem of this area is due to rapid development of industries, this region is facing the major problem of traffic during the peak hours. And also due to rapid development of Hinjewadi the areas around IT Park are very much in demand and the property prices in and around Hinjewadi have skyrocketed. That is why real estate property builders investing in this area. Paranjape, Kumar Properties have already begun construction in this area.

As we all know Pune is popular for education standards and also for large number of IT companies located here and as Hinejwadi is known as the IT hub of Pune therefore this region are having easy transport mediums. Most of the companies located here provide transport facility to their employees such as private buses. Buses runs by Pune Transport Corporation are well connected to this region as well as to the other parts of Pune. Nearest railway station to Hinjewadi is the main railway station of Pune and the international airport of Pune city is the nearest to this area.

Accommodation near Hinjewadi

As this region of Pune is the most popular and industrial region. Therefore there are number of business travelers come and visit to this place and also because there are number of remarkable buildings, many tourists also visit this place. There are number of hotels near Hinjewadi that varies from budget to five stars. But the only problem is money, there are few budget hotels available and prices of these hotels are bit high compared to the other parts of the city. Luxury hotels in Hinjewadi are very popular in the whole city that provides every facility toothier guests.

Hinjewadi is one of the fastest growing areas of Pune and Maharashtra. Today in India every city is competing for being the IT capital of the country and Pune is one of them. HinjewadI represents the IT hub of Pune. 

Mysore, most significant city of Karnataka

Mysore city is among the most captivating holiday destinations in South India. Mysore city is the second most important city in Karnataka which is having splendid cultural heritage and panoramic palaces to religious attractions and glorious gardens and exceptionally colorful crafts.

The city is among the most significant cities in Indian state of Karnataka, which is about 145 kilometers away from the capital Bangalore. The city is known with various names such as City of Gardens, Coty of palaces, Ivory City, city of Yoga and cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore get holds most of the tourists and travelers hearts with its beauty and peaceful, unhurried and relaxing pace. There are number of tourist’s attractions in Mysore that includes Mysore palace, Mysore zoo, Chamundi hills and Brindavan Garden and many more. The city is full of tourist’s destinations.

Tourist’s attractions in Mysore

·         Mysore Palace – Mysore palace which is also known Mysore Maharaja Palace is the most visited palaces in India. This monument is situated in the heart of the city which was the residence of Charmaraja Wodeyar. This palace is built Indo-Saracenic style which blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles of architecture.  This palace is the priceless national treasure and the pride of the kingdom.

·         Brindavan Garden – Brindavan garden is located adjoining to the Krishnarajsagara Dam which is built across the Kaveri River. The garden has Botanical Park with fountains and also the boat ride beneath the dam. The main attraction of this garden is musical fountains in which water bursts are synchronized with the music of the song.

·         Chamundi Hills – Chamundi Hill is situated around 8 to 10 kilometers from the Mysore city. At the top of the hill the temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari is located. The temple was always patronized by rulers of the Kingdom. In the front of the temple there is huge statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva’s Bull, which is largest in India.

·        Mysore Zoo – mysore zoo is the oldest zoo in India having wide range of wild species with rich breed of flora and fauna. Every visitor in Mysore never returns without visiting this zoo. This zoo covers many rare species of wild animals not only from India but also from all over the world. This zoo is considered as the best and the oldest zoo in India.

·        Shivanasamudra Falls – This fall is situated 85 kilometers from the Mysore and 139 Km from the Bangalore city. Shivanasamudra fall means sea of Shiva. This fall divides the Cauvery River into two different falls which creates captivating sights. This fall is considered among 100 best waterfalls in the world.

There are many more places to visit in this city. The city is full of tourist’s destinations. If you are visiting Mysore then come for at least a week because you cannot complete all the attractions in one day.

How to Reach?

Mysore is well connected to all the cities by road. Mysore is 139 Km south west of Bangalore. Buses runs by Karnataka Road Transport Corporation are connected to this city and buses are continuously available from Bangalore to Mysore. Private buses which include semi-luxury and luxury are also available to and from Bangalore. From Mysore bus stand you can take taxis and auto rikshaws to reach to the parts of this city. Mysore is connected by train to Bangalore. The super express Shatabdi express is available for Mysore which connects it to Madras. And travelling to Mysore by train via Bangalore is the best way to reach Mysore. Mysore is having their own small domestic airport but still no flights are operated from this airport. Bangalore is the nearest airport to this city.

Where to Stay?

Mysore is the top tourist’s destination in South India and having number of tourist’s attractions. Therefore hotels in Mysore are always in demand. There are number of good hotels in this region, you can get hotels from budget to five stars. It is always advisable to book hotels in advance because you can find hotels are already booked here and you have to wait until other room is available.

Mysore the city of palaces is always the best option for holiday destinations. This city is visited by thousands of tourists every month. The best time to visit Mysore is in the Dasara festival which is the biggest festival of the city. So if you are visiting Karnataka then never return without visiting Mysore.

Jubilee Hills, one of the most expensive residential locations in India

Jubilee Hills is the suburban region in the neighborhood of Hyderabad city. This region is sandwiched between the prestigious and wealthy commercial area Banjara Hills and the It hub of Hyderabad HITEC City.  This region is one of the most expensive areas of Hyderabad and in India also. This part of Hyderabad is the prestigious and rich area.

Jublilee Hills was palnned and designed by Padma Shri Award Winner Challgalla Narsimhan, his family was the first to built and occupy the house in Jubilee Hills. This region is home to Telugu Film Industry as Annapurna Studios, Padmalaya Studios and Ramanaidu Studios are located in Jubilee Hills. This region of Hyderabad is home to number of Telugu actors, political leaders and business tycoons and many famous personalities Chief Minister of Hyderabad Chandrababu Naidu also have their residence in this region. Jubilee hills is political heart of Hyderabad as there are number political parties headquarters are located here.

Landmarks of Jubilee Hills

·         Pedamma Temple -  Pedamma temple is one of the most popular and blessed temple in Hyderabad. The temple is dedicated to the presiding deity Goddess Shakti. The temple is located on road number 55 in Jubilee hills which becomes vibrant during Bonaalu Festival in the month of Jun- July. The temple is visited by hundreds of devotees every day.

·         Durgam Chevuru – Durgam chevuru is situated behind Jubilee hills region near HITEC City and Shilparaman Crafts village. Andhra Pradesh Government permits boating in Durgam Chevuru Lake which is fully surrounded by Deccan plateau.  This lake is visited by number of tourists and it is one of the tourist’s attractions.

·         Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park – This national park is situated in Jubilee hills region of Hyderabad which his described as jungle amidst the concrete jungle. The park provides excellent space from the busy city life and rising pollutant levels. This park consists of over 600 species of plant life, 140 species of birds and many species of reptiles. The park is visited in the evenings and during weekends by youngsters and senior citizens.

·         Chiran Palace – Chiran palace is like other palaces of Hyderabad built to meet the needs of prince Nizam. It was built in 1960in 400 acres of land and this palace was gifted to Prince Mukarram Jah by his father. This is built in villa style of architecture not in the traditional sense. The palace is duplex having a big cellar where the prince had his billiard rooms along with the conference hall.  

Transport Facilities

Buses runs by APSRTC are well connected to Jubilee hill area. There are number of buses available after every hour to and from Jubilee hill region. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also available in this region. But jubilee hill area is the region of rich and affluent people and hence most of the peoples prefer their personal cars and vehicles. If you wish to see Audi, Mercedes, these kinds of brand vehicles then Jubilee Hill is the area where you can see this. The closest railway station is the MMTs station in HITEC City but this facility is not preferred by many people and Hyderabad Airport is the nearest airport to Jubilee Hills.

Accommodation Facility

Jubilee Hills region is the posh and prestigious area of Hyderabad where many familiar faces live. This region is the most expensive region of Hyderabad and therefore the prices of Hotels in Jubilee Hills are also bit expensive as compared to the other parts of the city. There are mostly luxury hotels, as this area is home to many political members and this is one of the important commercial areas therefore business travelers prefer to stay in Jubilee Hills. Budget hotels are available nearby jubilee hills area providing good facilities to their guests.

As Jubilee Hill region is home to number of political members and many Telugu celebrities have their residence here, hence this region is the most popular and important in Hyderabad city. If you are visiting Hyderabad then must visit Jubilee Hills region. 

Paharganj, New Delhi

Paharganj means hilly neighborhood, is an area in New Delhi which is the neighborhood of Central Delhi and this region is one of the three administrative subdivisions of Central Delhi with other two as Karol Bagh and Darya Ganj.

This region is popularly known in Delhi for affordable hotels, lodges, restaurants and variety of shops that caters to both domestic travelers as well as to foreign travelers. Paharganj is one of the main haunt for foreign cuisines and the market area of this place is very popular in the whole Delhi city.

Paharganj is the old region of New Delhi which played the important role in the history of India and the markets based here are very old markets that belong to the Mughals era. Over the years, Pahargank has become the hub for number of hotels located here. If you are searching of low budget hotels in Delhi then Paharganj is the area where you can find number of hotels in low budget and some of them which provides good facilities also.  The area is popular for its market and for International cuisine providing restaurants.

In Paharganj, few historic monuments are also located; one of them is Qadam Sharif Dargah and this Dargah is dedicated to the footprint of Prophet Mohammad and this Dargah was originally built by 14^thcentury, Sultan of Delhi, Firuz Shah Tughlaq. Paharganj region also includes Chabad House , which is visited by large number of Israeli and Jewish tourists and also consists of bakeries like German Bakary. Paharganj region in Delhi is famous for hordes of Cybercafés, and specializing in global cuisine. Apart from this, the area is popular among tourists for hippies and backpackers.

The tourists culture in Paharganj is very famous and has been location for number of films such as Kate Winslet starred Holy Smoke, some scenes of this movie were shot in Paharganj and also in 2008 Dev D was shot in this area of Delhi.

Recently, in 2010, because of Commonwealth Games, in this region a huge program was implemented by Municipal Corporation of Delhi that included 56 roads of Paharganj and over 500 hotels which are mainly low budget hotels. Paharganj is also popular region for crimes and illegal activities. Some of the hotels in this region are advised to avoid and some region of Paharganj is considered as red alert area.

Tourist’s visiting Delhi with low budget prefer hotels in Paharganj because of the cost and this region is near to Railway station of New Delhi. There are number of good hotels also available that provides various facilities to their guests. Luxury hotels are also available in this region.

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Serving the Headquarter of Central Railways in Mumbai

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai is UNESCO World Heritage Site that is it is listed by UNESCO as of special cultural and physical significance. Chtatrapti Shivaji Terminus which is called as CST is also known as Victoria Terminus which is a historic railway station in India serving the Headquarters of Central Railways in Mumbai.

CST is one of the popular railways Station in Mumbai and major tourist’s attraction because of its Gothic Style Architecture. The station was built in 1887 in Bori Bunder region of Bombay to admire the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. CST is the busiest railway station in India and this station serves both the terminals for long distance trains as well as for local trains of Mumbai Suburban Railway.

The structure of CST is the fusion of styles from Victorian Italianate Gothic Architecture and Indian Traditional Architecture which is designed by Fredrick Williams Steven. The pointed arches, turrets, skyline and the eccentric ground plans are very close to the structure of Indian Palaces. This station is built with high level engineering for both Railway construction as well as for the structure of station. CST has 18 platforms and from which 7 are for locals and 121 for long distance trains.

Chatrapti Shivaji Terminus was attacked by two terrorists on 26 November 2008. They entered the passenger hall and started firing and threw grenades at people. They were armed with AK-47 rifles and later one of them was caught that is, Ajmal Kasab, they killed 58 people and injured 104 peoples. This attack was one of the largest attacks India ever faced.

Mumbai is tourist’s major attraction and number of people visits this city every month. Tourists visiting India never miss to visit the Economic and Entertainment capital of the country. Tourists come to this city mostly look for hotels near CST, so that for transportation it will become easy for them to catch trains. There are number of budget hotels near CST and number of luxury hotels is also available in the city that provides facilities like room service, internet facility, for foreigners tourist guide, transportation facility.

CST is the best and the popular, preferable railway stations in India and every day thousands of people travel daily from this station. This station is popular for its Gothic style structure and therefore is one of the tourist’s attractions.

Nagpur, City of Oranges

Nagpur, a vivacious city and winter capital of Maharashtra, popular for having Zero Mile, centre of the Country and often known as Orange city because of its high production of oranges. This is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and the third largest city in Maharashtra located on the banks of River Nag because of which the city got its name as Nagpur. Nagpur is popular city in the whole country and in Maharashtra because it has occupied the seat of winter session of Maharashtra state assembly. The city ranked as the cleanest and second greenest city of the country.

Nagpur city was found by Gonds and later it was the part of Maratha Empire. The city is recently declared as the Tiger capital of India and also it is among the top IT sectors in Maharashtra. This city is famous throughout the country because it lies at the centre of India with Zero Mile marker which indicates the geographical centre of India. The Orange city is dotted with the splendid vistas of nature bounty, beautiful lakes and gardens. The city is one of the attractions of tourists.

Tourists attractions in Nagpur

·         Deekshabhumi – Deekshabhumi is the largest dome shaped monument is located in Nagpur city. This place is very important for Dalit Buddhist community. Every year on Vijayadashami that is Daserra thousands of Buddhist people and followers of Ambedkar visit this place.

·         Ganesh Tekadi Mandir – This temple is the most famous temple in Nagpur city. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Ganesha and this is one of the Swyambhu temples that is self manifested. Hundreds of devotees visit this temple every day and on Chaturthi thousands of devotees come to the temple.

·         Futala Lake – This Lake is very popular in the city and especially among the youngsters. You can find number of young people in the evening and in the night on this lake. Futala Lake is decked up with beautiful environment and colour fountains. The place is very beautiful in the evening.

·         Balaji mandir – Balaji temple is located in the very tranquil and scenic seminary hills region and is dedicated to the Lord Balaji. The structure of this temple is one of the finest architectural instances and there is also the statue of Lord Kartikeya.

·         Dragon Palace Temple – This temple is a famous Buddhist temple situated in Kamptee and this is popular for its architecture and the landscape gardens surrounding and also for the tranquillity of this place.

Transportation facility

Nagpur city is the divisional head for Central Railways and having one of the major railway stations in Maharashtra with total 160 train’s stops at this station. This station is well connected to all parts of the country and there are number of trains available from and to the city. Nagpur Metro Rail project is in process and soon it will start the construction. This city is the major junction for roadways in India because two national highways are passing though Nagpur city. Buses runs by MSRTC are well connected to all major cities of the country as well of the state and within the city there are number of buses available. Private buses are also available in the city for travelling to the parts of the State. For transport within the city taxis and auto rikshaws are available. Nagpur is having one of the busiest airports in India with more than300 flights flying over the city every day. Nagpur is currently working on the economic boom MIHAN project which is under development.

Accommodation in Nagpur

Nagpur is one of the tourists attraction and famous because of number of reasons. This city is visited by many tourists everyday and therefore hotels and lodges for accommodation in the city is the prime need and the city fulfills this need as there are number of good hotels available in the city. Hotels inNagpur vary from budget to luxury and there are number of luxury hotels available in the city which provides every facility. Budget hotels are also available in the city for the tourists with tight budget.

Visiting India will be incomplete without visiting the center of the country that is Nagpur city. The city is developing in the field of IT as there are number of ongoing projects.

Karol Bagh, Delhi

Karol Bagh is the important region of Delhi and it is known for its shopping streets such as Gaffar Market, Ajmal Khan Road. This region is residential come commercial area of Delhi. This region is one of the three administrative subdivisions of Central Delhi with the other two being Darya Ganj and Paharganj. It iwas also home to Karol Bagh Lok Sabha Constituency.

In early past, Madhaoganj, Jaisingh Pura and Raj ka bajar were the areas which were evacuated for the construction of Connaught place and the people of these areas relocated in Karol Bagh. This region consists of large number of Muslim peoples. Karol Bagh is also home to number of Bengali community people and this region is one of the famous centres of Durga Puja. Tank Raod which is one of the famous wholesale garment markets in Karol Bagh. This area is famous as the market place for affluent peoples of Delhi, because there are much more good shops and the handmade sarees and other apparels are available in the markets of Karol Bagh.

Famous places in Karol Bagh

·         Gaffar Market – Gaffar market is the very popular market in Karol Bagh which is considered as one of the favorite markets in Delhi for opulent peoples as this market includes very old traditional art sculptures and ancient designers apparels and many more things which are most beautiful things to buy. This market is named after freedom fighter khan Abdul Gaffar khan.

·          Bank Street – Bank Street is famous for jewelry shops and mainly for bridal trousseau. Bank Street is also known as Silver Street because of these shops is famous for the jewelry of gold and silver. Karol Bagh is famous for the jewelry markets in this region. 

·         Ajmal Khan Market – This market in Delhi is famous for Indian as well as for International brands of apparel showrooms and also as spice markets. This market is famous for embroidered and cotton clothes in very cheap rates because embroidered clothes usually very expensive but this market provides good quality in cheap rates.

This region of Delhi is famous for many markets and this is one of the upcoming and developing market areas of Delhi.

Karol Bagh is very old area in Delhi and therefore all the transport facilities are well connected to this area. Indira Gandhi International Airport in about 20 to 22 kilometers from the Karol Bagh area and Buses available from Karol Bagh Station are available to and from this region. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also well connected to this region.

For accommodation in and near this area not that much popular and it contains mostly budget hotels.Hotels in Karol Bagh provide good facilities. This area of the capital of India is which is famous for shopping and markets are very popular among the housewives and also among the designers. Embroidered work from this area is as famous as from the designers. 

Dadar, Suburban region of Mumbai

Dadar is an area of Mumbai city, Maharashtra. This region is popular for Railway Station as Dadar Railway Station which is on both Western and Central Railway lines of Mumbai Suburban Railway Network. This region of Mumbai city is situated in the heart of the city and Dadar Railway Station is one of the most crowded railway station in Mumbai because this station is common to both Central as well as Western Railway Lines and for most of the passengers using railway line this station is the transit point.

Earlier in the 16^th century this region was known as lower Mahim area because it is situated on the Island of Mahim which is one of the seven Islands of Bombay. This region has been always an important part of Mumbai and cultural centre for Maharashtra’s Marathi speaking population as well as for the people from other parts of the country. Dadar is divided into two parts as Dadar West and Dadar East, Dadar East is commonly known as Dadar Central or Dadar T.T because Dadar tram terminus is located in this area and Dadar West is known as Dadar B.B as it lies along the western line which is a part of Baroda and Bombay. This region is very popular for market and vegetable market which is responsible for delivering vegetables across Mumbai.

Dadar is famous for many reasons in Mumbai for cultural activities, for vegetable market, Portuguese Church, for Shivaji Park, For Siddhivinayak Temple, for Marathi dishes like vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Misal Pav, Thalipith, Sabudana Vada and many more delicious dishes.

Famous Landmarks in Dadar

·         Siddhivinayak Temple – This Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple is located in the heart of Mumbai in Prabhadevi ,Dadar dedicated to the Hindu Lord Ganesha which was built on November 1801. This temple developed from small place of worship to huge temple stands today. This temple is popularly known as Navasacha Ganpati among the devotees which means if you genuinely ask for something to this god, he will fulfill all your wishes.

·         Portuguese Church – Church of Our Lady of Salvation is located in Mumbai which is commonly known as Portuguese Church and in Dadar region of Mumbai. This church was built by Portuguese Franciscans called Nossa Senhora de Salvacao in 1596.  This is a familiar Dadar Landmark.

·         Kabutar Khana – It is one of the important and oldest landmarks of Mumbai, this place is leisure for senior citizens to feed pigeons. Kabutar Khana means pigeon-feeding place. The place is originally 70 years and more old feeding continuously thousands of pigeons regularly. The view of thousands of pigeons at time same time is very beautiful.

·         Shivaji Park – This Park is situated in Dadar area of Mumbai which is Mumbai’s largest park. This park is of historical and social and cultural values as it has witnessed many political and social gatherings. The grand statue of Shivaji Maharaj is one of the very few statues in which he is depicted without having drowned out sword.

·         Dadr Chupaty Beach – Dadar beach is as the name tells is situated in Dadar region of Mumbai city. This beach is notthat much popular but if you want a calm place in the city then Dadar beach is very useful. This beach is not having a single stalls and shops this is used for jogging and walking purpose only.

Dadar Transport Facilities

As Dadar is one of the important parts of Mumbai city hence for trans portability there are many options available. Dadar Railway station is the largest and most crowded railway station in Mumbai. It is connected to almost all parts of the Mumbai city. Most of the people in Mumbai prefer locals trains because of its availability and low prices as compared to the taxis and auto rikshaws. And traffic jams is the major problem in Mumbai therefore most of the people avoid travelling by taxis and cabs. Buses runs by Maharashtra Government are well connected to all parts of the Mumbai city and most parts of the state also. But as I have mentioned that traffic jam is one of the major problems in Mumbai trains are advisable to travel in the city.

Accommodation and catering in Dadar

Mumbai is the most popular and first metropolitan city in India and Indian Film Industry that is Bollywood is based here and that is why Mumbai is the first choice for tourists in India and it arises the problem of lodging and catering which is fully served by this city. There are number of good hotels and budget hotels are also available. Dadar is the most happening place in Mumbai and most of the hotels in Dadar include luxury hotels. Hotels rates vary incredibly in this region as there are hotels for every range and category.

Dadar is one of the most important regions in Mumbai and because of Dadar Railway station this region is very popular. Visiting Mumbai is incomplete without visiting Dadar area. 

Shivaji Nagar, in the heart of Pune City

Shivaji Nagar is one of the important areas in Pune city and which is located in the heart of the city. This region of the city is important because district court, Pune Municipal Corporation, Engineering College, Agricultural College and many important places are situated in this area. Also Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand which connects the city to almost all the parts of the state and Shivaji Nagar Railway Station which is the main rail route within the suburbs.

This region of the city is the origin of Shivaji Road which links this area to swargate. Shivaji Nagar area is popular for colleges and education institutes as there are number of famous colleges which are popular in Pune University.

·         Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand – This bus stand is the main bus stand in Pune city. It connects to almost all parts of the city as well as there are many air conditioned buses for travel outside Maharashtra. Buses are connected to Nagpur, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Jalna, Amaravati, Chandrapur, from this bus stand.

·         Shivaji Nagar Railway Station – Shivaji Nagar Railway Station is a small station with 2 platforms and this is the major halt for the suburban railways. This station is important because it is near to number of important places in Pune and it is also halt for the trains of Mumbai Pune route. Shivaji Nagar Railway Station is always crowded because number of students uses this station for their daily travel.

·         Pataleshwar Caves – This place is situated on Jangli Maharaj road in Shivaji Nagar and the most surprising thing about this place is that it is the quiet and tranquil palce as it is situated in the midst of the city chaos. This is a rock – cut cave temple having the main shrine inside the temple.

·         Jangali Maharaj Mandir – This temple is located next to Pataleshwar caves in Shivaji Nagar. This temple is dedicated to Jangali Maharaj and Samadhi of this Maharaj is kept here who is a disciple of Swami Samarth.

How to Reach?

 Shivaji nagar is very important and popular area in Pune city and located in the centre of the city. The region is easy to reach from every part of the city. Shivaji Nagar Bus stand is the main bus stand in Pune which is connected to almost all parts of the city and outside city. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also available to travel within the city. If you are coming by train then Shivaji nagar railway station is used for local transport in the city through which you can reach here in this region. You can also come by Main Railway Station and after reaching to Pune take taxi or auto rikshaw. Pune airport is the airport by which you can come into the city and then for travelling within the city there are number of choices you have.

Where to Stay?

As Shivaji Nagar is the important part of the city in this region there are number of hotels and lodges are available. Hotels of various ranges are available in this area because many people prefer hotels of various ranges. This region is near to  number of important places so that is why people prefer hotels near Shivaji Nagar as this region is in the centre of the city and every part of Pune is equidistant fron this part of city.

Koramangala, most happening area in Bangalore

Bangalore is the city which is important in the country because IT revolution in India is started with this city and after this many cities started to make IT towns. Bangalore is the city which is also known as IT hub of Karnataka state. It is known for its natural beauty also and number of area in this city is popular for their uniqueness and Koramangala is one of them. 

Koramangala is the commercial and residential area in Bangalore. This region is popular for its residential society with its wide tree lined street and luxury apartments, posh bungalows and commercial areas. This locality is situated in west eastern part of the Bangalore city. The property prices in the city are highest in this region and it is considered by the Bangaloreans as one of the better places to live in.

Koramangala is the home to many educational institutions and many software companies are based here such as Infosys, Wipro, NDS, Siemens, Microland, Zenith Software and many more companies. Commercialization is increasing in this region in the form of Shopping Centre, malls, restaurant, and Film theatres. Increasing traffic and pollution poses number of problems to the residents of this area. This area is divided into 8 blocks in which blocks from 1-4 are separated from block no 5-8.

Koramangala is the part of the city for its settlement of houses and the clean and green surroundings. This region of city is the most p market area as this place is having number of malls and shopping centre’s   and that is why people prefer to live in this region. There are number of places to visit in this region such as number of companies and the beautiful. People always prefer to stay in an area from where you don’t have to go far for the basic needs and in this prestigious area any one wants to stay.

How to Reach?

·         BY Road  – Buses runs by State Government of Karnataka are well connected to this area of the city. Most of the peoples prefer travel within the city by bus and you can also take taxis and auto rikshaws for the transport in the city. Auto rikshaws will leave you wherever you want and are well connected to almost all parts of the city.

·         By Rail – Bangalore Railway station is the nearest railway station to this area. As this region is a part of Bangalore city, you can reach to this area by taxis. Trains from all over the country are well connected to the Bangalore.

·         By Air – Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport in this region and domestic as well as international flights are operated from this airport. Number of flights is available to and from Bangalore. Air India, Spice Jet, Indian Airways and many are operated from this airport.

Where to Stay?

As Koramangala is famous for its posh buildings and clean area, it is also famous for number of luxury hotels and budget hotels. The accommodation and catering facility in this region is known to be the best in the whole state. There are many famous hotels based in this region which provides excellent facilities to their guests and budget hotels are also famous. As Bangalore is the IT hub there are number of business trips are organized and therefore luxury hotels are always in demand. Hotels in Koramangala are in various ranges from budget to five stars with all the facilities and provide best accommodation.

Koramangala is the area in Bangalore which is very famous for its royalty from its past till now. This up market and rich area is visited by number of peoples during their business tours. If you are looking for rich and luxuries area to stay in Bangalore then this area is the best.

Budget hotels in Nagpur

Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra state is a third largest city in the state. The city is ranked as the cleanest and greenest city of the state. It is one of the fastest growing cities and also major hub of commercial and political centre of Vidarbha and this city is having a seat of winter session of Maharashtra state assembly that is Vidhan Sabha. Nagpur city is famous in the whole country as Orange City as it is the major trade centre of Oranges.

The Orange city was founded by Gonds and later it was became the part of Maratha Empire which was under Bhonsale’s. The city is very famous among tourists having lot of landmarks and tourists attractions. The city connects many Tiger Reserves in India and that is why it is recently recorded as Tiger Capital of India and Zero Mile, the centre of India is situated in this state.  

Landmarks of Nagpur

·         Dhamma Chakra Stupa(Dikshbhumi) – This place is an important religious place of Buddhist people which is also known as Dikshabhumi. This stupa is one of the architectural excellence and worth seeing due to its architechtural beauty. Thousand of Buddhist people visit this place every year on Ashok Vijaya Dashami, on this day Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar intiated the conversion of thousands of Dalit people to Buddhism.

·         Futala Lake – Earlier, back to centuries, this lake was built by Raje Bhonsale which is the best hangput place in Nagpur. This lake is very famous in Nagpur, it is known for its charming atmosphere and colorful fountains. This relaxing place attracts hundreds of locals and tourists every day.

·         Ramtek Fort Temple – This place is very famous in Nagpur and is assumed to be one of the sacred places because it is said that in this place Lord Rama took rest before leaving conquer to Lanka. This fort is cool and very tranquil away from the crowds of the city.

·         Bohra masjid – This is one of the religious places in Itwari, Nagpur. It is an architecturally constructed beautiful mosque which attracts many Islam believers and witnesses’ huge crowds during special days for prayers.

There are many more places to visit in Nagpur. In this city you can find number of people out of Maharashtra state. It is fast developing city and currently the city is working on the project of MIHAN which is going to be the technology hub of Nagpur and hope it will be successful to become IT capital of India. Because of this project number of tourists and investors visit Nagpur.

Transport facility 

·         By Bus- Morbhavan  is the bus stand from where you can catch buses to travel within the city and Nagpur Bus Stand is the main bus stand in Nagpur from where buses throughout the state are available. Private buses are also available to and from the city.

·         By Train – Nagpur Railway station is one of the largest railway stations in the state and total 180 train’s from various destinations stops at Nagpur. This terminal is well connected to the all parts of the country.

·         By Air – Nagpur’s Airport is one of the busiest airports in India having more than 300 flights flying over the city. Multi Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur is under construction which will be used for handling cargo coming from south east and Middle East Asia.

Accommodation in Nagpur

Nagpur is always in the list of tourists and one of the major attractions in country as the centre of the city. There are number accommodation facilities available in the city. Hotels of various ranges are available with the best facility. Most of the families in the vacation times deliberately look for cheap hotels with all the facilities and this requirement is fulfilled by the city as there are number of Budget hotels in Nagpur. Luxury hotels are also available in Nagpur, there are number of luxury hotels available in Nagpur. Welcome to the Orange City.