Thursday, 28 February 2013

Jubilee Hills, most livable region in Hyderabad



Jubilee Hills is a suburban neighborhood in the west of Hyderabad. Jubilee Hills is one of the expensive locations to live in India which is sandwiched between the wealthy Banjara Hills District and the technology town of Hyderabad HITEC City.
Jubilee Hills is an area considered as the most up market region as there are number of shops, malls and is a famous for shopping. It consists residence of many famous personalities and political leaders. Jubilee Hills also popular for providing best accommodation and catering facility to the customers because of which the place is known for tourists staying. There are number of tourists attractions near to Jubilee Hills because of which region is visited by number of tourists.

Tourists Attractions near Jubilee Hills

  • Hussain Sagar Lake
  • Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Park
  • Lotus Pond
  • Sita Ramaswamy Temple
  • Pedamma Temple

Jubilee Hills can be reached easily by every transportation medium as the region is well connected by buses, local trains and number of taxis and auto rikshaws. The buses run by APSRTC connects this region with the rest part of the city and there are number of buses available for traveling within the city. The closest MMTS railway station is at HITEC City and traveling via local trains is the best way to reach here. May taxis and auto rikshaws are also available here for traveling from railway station and airport.

For accommodation, Jubilee Hills is very popular in the city as the hotels located in this region are famous for providing best accommodation and catering facilitates and services. There are number of best hotels and lodges located in Jubilee Hills that provide excellent catering facility. Hotels in Jubilee Hills range from budget to five stars, some popular hotels in Jubilee Hills are,
  • Tulip Inn Hyderabad
  • Amogh Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel Mercure
  • One continent Atria

Sikkim, the beautiful tourist’s destination in India



Sikkim is a land locked state in India divided into four districts East, West, North and South Sikkim which are located in the Himalayan Mountains which is the least populous and second smallest state and the only state in India with the ethnic Nepali majority. . This state is completely flourished by attractive and natural blessed places where the heavy mist always covers up the high hills and mystical winds that not only invigorates one’s soul but also leaves the spectators bewildered by the extravaganza of its beauty. 
Sikkim is a popular tourist’s destination owing to its culture, nature and biodiversity. There are number of tourist’s destinations that are worth to visit and you can find very friendly and sweet people here. This complete state look likes a hill station. This state is melting pot of various cultures signified for its delicious cuisine, lively people, dedicated religion, and cheerful language. Let’s find more about this beautiful state.

Tourists Destinations in Sikkim

·         Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
·         Aritar Lake
·         Bakthang Waterfalls
·         Teesta and Rangit River
·         Rumtek Monastery
·         Chogyal Park

How to Reach?

This city lacks significant railway station but the closest railway stations are siliguri and New Jalpaiguri, there are many trains available to reach to this state. Two National Highways link Siliguri t oGangtok and buses are available to travel to and from this state. You can also hire taxis and jeeps from this city and to reach to this city.Earlier, reaching Sikkim was very difficult but Today every transportation facility is available here.

Where to Stay?

Sikkim is the state visited by number of  tourists as Sikkim consists number of tourists destinations to explore and enjoy the natures beauty. Therefore the city is having number of hotels and lodges available that provides good budget as well as luxury hotels. Many websites provides Sikkim Holiday packages and many tourists prefer to book hotels online so that after reaching they can relax in the hotels without searching for it in the city.

Sikkim the beautiful and amazing place to visit is worth to visit. There are many place s from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and the nature’s beauty.

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

In Kingdom of Tiger’s



Safari to explore the wildlife is very exciting and adventures and to explore the life of royal beast, Tiger is much exciting. In India, there are many jungles popular for Tiger safari and Indian Tiger Safari’s today are largely diversified and offers a great deal of adventures opportunities to make every encounter of the wild animal a memorable one.
Tiger is the spirit of Indian jungles and his distant roar charges the whole environment of jungle with excitement. A Tiger Safari offers to watch the largest member of cat family who is renowned for his strength and power and India is a place where you get the opportunity to experience the finest of the Tiger Safari’s as there are many jungles available that are most celebrated in India for safaris suc has Pench, kanha and Bandhavgarh.

Top Tiger safari Parks in India

·         Bandhavgarh – Bandgavgarh national park is one of the most popular and sought after national park which is having the highest count of Tigers in India. This park was gifted to Laxmana by his brother Lord Rama because of which the park got its name which means Brother’s fort. Other than Tiger’s, Bandhavgarh is having count of many other wild animals such as panthers, wild dogs, leopards and many more.
·         Kanha Park – Kanha National park is situated in Madhya Pradesh state of India which has a balanced flora and fauna and popular for rare hard ground Barasingha that is for swamp deer. This park is having significant count of Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bear and Indian wild Dogs. Kanha Tiger reserve is very popular in safari parks.

·         Pench National Park – Pench National Park is nestling in the lower southern range of Satpuda hills which is named after Pench River. The park has limited count of Tigers and this area of present tiger reserve has a glorious history. The park has Tigers, Panthers and also has over 210 species of birds.

Wildlife watching is more than a momentary pleasure and seeking wildlife can bring you refreshment and sharpen your senses. The only way to catch the glimpse of the grand creature is Tiger Safari and Tiger safari packages include all the facilities such as travelling resort booking, tourists guide then breakfast, lunch and all. Therefore most of the tourists prefer to book resorts in advance and there are many sites available that provide Tiger Safari in India. 

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Sikkim, the beautiful land in India



Sikkim is a state in East India in the Himalayan foot hills in India. The state is second smallest and least populous in the country also bordering China, Nepal and Bhutan. The state is also called as the hidden valley of rice as rice farms are very popular and important in the state.
Today, may travelers visit this state to discover a mystical wonderland of spectacular natural beauty. The snow covered mountains and lush green valley’s not only invigorates one’s soul but also leaves an impact of the beauty in travelers mind. The crowning glory of Sikkim is Mt. khangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world. For the Sikkimese this mountain is much more than a mountain and is revered as the abode of their guardian deity Dzo-nga. Sikkim has much more to offer visitors form popular home stays where you can get the real experience of rural home to endless possibilities for adventures sports. There are many places to explore the beauty of this land and the state is rich with culture and tradition which adds more beauty to the land.

Top tourists destinations in Sikkim

·         Rumtek Monastery
·         Tsongmo Lake
·         Nathu la pass
·         Baba Harbhajan temple
·         Gururdongmar Lake
·         Dzongri Trek

The state is full of tourist’s attractions and the state is naturally gifted having all sorts of destinations and circuits required for the tourists. The peoples of the state are very lovely and friendly. The festivals celebrated here are very unique and interesting to watch.  
The state is easy to reach by all the transportation mediums and well connected to the other parts of the country. You can take buses from Siliguri and Gangtok that connects many parts of this state. You can also hire private jeeps and taxis for travelling. The nearest railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri from here you can reach to this state. Number of trains are available that connects this state with Kolkata and other parts of the country. The nearest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra near Siliguri connects the state with other parts of the country.

As Sikkim is one of the top tourists destination in India, therefore for accommodation number of hotels and resorts are available here that provide excellent facility to their customers. There are number of luxury hotels are also available that are world famous and most of the tourists prefer advance booking of Sikkim tour packages. For enjoying holidays, tourists prefer to book hotels in advance. There are many online websites are available.
Sikkim, the beautiful state blessed with natures beauty is worth to visit once in lifetime. If you are looking for destination to enjoy holidays, then Sikkim is the best place. Come and visit.

Shirdi, Popular pilgrimage place in India



Shirdi is a town in Ahmadnagar district in Indian state of Maharashtra which is 100 kilometer from Nashik and a popular pilgrimage centre in India. Shirdi was home to Shri Sai Baba, a great saint of 20thcentury and the temple situated in this town is dedicated to Shri Sai Baba that was built over the Samadhi of Sai Baba.
The Sai Baba temple is very popular throughout the country and millions of devotees visit this temple every year to pay their respect to Sai Baba. Sai Baba was very popular saint and Lord Sai lived till his death in a mosque in Shirdi temple. The whole Shirdi village and every corner of this village is blessed with the wishes of Shri Sai Baba. The town is easy to reach as well as for accommodation there are number of comfortable options available.

In the beginning of eighteenth century, a young bearded man came to Shirdi and took a shelter in a mosque. No one knows this man who hardly speaks a single word. Gradually, the villagers started offering him food and asking him about his home and family but Baba never talk to anyone and sooner baba started expressing is viewpoints with few elderly peoples and his simple language of expressing and his special powers of solving problems made him from less known to be Shri Sai Baba. Sai Baba performed many miracles to help needy and poor peoples and as it is said that all good things have to end one day, Baba also left his boy on his own and he has asked his followers to lay his boy in a mosque and his disciples built this temple over his Samadhi in Shirdi.
Shridi is easy to reach from all over the country. The town is well connected by all the transport mediums by road, by train and by air also. By road, there are many buses available to Shirdi from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmadnagar and many major cities of India. Shirdi has a railway station called Sainagar Shirdi which is well connected to all the major cities of India and this is a convenient way to reach Shirdi. If you are coming by flight then Shirdi airport at Kakdi about 15 km from the city is being constructed.

For accommodation, Shirdi is having Bhaktaniwas, a lodge provided by the temple committee in cheap rates but because of many devotees it is hard to find rooms available here and therefore most of the tourists find hotels nearby areas of the temple and there are many hotels available in this region range from budget to five star and provide excellent facility to the devotees. Most of the tourists prefer online hotels booking in Shirdi as the demand for hotels is very large.

This temple is very important in India and once in lifetime one should visit the temple to experience the power of Shri Sai Baba which we can feel in every part of the village.

Churchgate, Mumbai



Churchgate is a popular area in downtown South Mumbai which is popularly known as Veer Nariman Street. Chruchgate is also a major railway terminus on the Western line of Bombay Suburban Railway. The Church gate railway station got its name from the street which is one the immediate south of the station.
From 18th and up to the mid of 19thcentury, Bombay was popular as Walled City which has three gates which was situated near the present location of Flora Fountain and Churchgate was one of them that is named after St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai.  Church gate railway station was the first station of the Western Railway suburban network of Mumbai. In Mumbai, local trains are very important as these trains keep the city running and without local trains travelling in Mumbai is very difficult. This station is a major terminus for local trains which accommodated about 15 coach trains.
Landmarks near Churchgate
·         Flora Fountain
·         Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus
·         Madh marve
·         Kihim

Transportation to and from Churchgate is very easy as this region is well connected with the rest parts of the city. Churchgate railway station is one of the busiest stations in suburban railways in Mumbai as millions of people’s daily travel within the city and taxis and auto rikshaws are also very famous in Mumbai. Buses run by MSRTC connect each and every part of the city with each other and buses for long distances are available. For transportation within the city, public buses are mostly used by the locals.
Churchgate is one of the best locations for tourists and it is famous for accommodation and catering facility. As this region is near to Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus and many tourists prefer to stay near railway station for convenience and this region consists number of good hotels range from budget to five stars providing excellent facility to their customers and make the guest comfortable.

 Some of the popular hotels in Chuchgate are,
·         Garden Hotel
·         Hotel Supreme
·         Vivanta by Taj President
·         Taj Mahal Palace Tower
·         Faryas


Monday, 25 February 2013

Inside the Tigers Fortress



Tiger is the spirit of Indian jungles and a safari to explore the life of this spirit is very exciting and a special treat to wildlife explorer.  A tiger, the largest members of the cat family, renowned for his power and strength charges the whole jungle. His distant roar announcing his presence makes the trip more exciting.
India is a place where you get the opportunity to experience the finest of the Tiger Safari that offers a great deal of adventures opportunities to ensure that every tourist enjoys this wildlife safari. In India, many places are popular for Tiger Safari but the Central India’s Bandhavgarh National Park is the most celebrated jungle. Bandhavgarh is proud home to most number of Bengal Tigers in the country.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular parks in India located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.  The term Bandhavgarh is a Sanskrit term which means “Brothers Fort” and this park was a gift from one of the revered Lord in Hindu religion Ram to his brother Laxmana to use this park as a strategic vantage point. The park has a large biodiversity. Tiger’s density in Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India and the park also has large breed of leopards and several species of deer. The forest of bandhavgarh is the white tiger’s jungles of the yesteryears. The forest of Bandhavgarh covers an area about 449 sq. km which is home to number of avian species of birds and also some endangered species of animals. Bandhav garh is among the top five National parks in India.

Best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park

·         October to may
·         The park remain closed on every Wednesday
·         On Holi Festival and from 1st July to 15 October, the park remains closed.

Park Safari Timings

·         Morning – 6.15 to 10.20 am
·         Afternoon – 15.15 to 18.20

How to reach?

Bandhavgarh can be reached by all the transport mediums; Umaria is the nearest city to Bandhavgarh about 37 km from here and the closest city from where you can take bus, train and charter plains also. Bandhavgarh can be reached via road which is well connected to the other parts of the country and by railroad also this park is well connected as number of trains available. Jabalpur is also one of the options to reach here which is 190 km away. From this city every transportation facility is available.

Where to stay?

Tiger safari is a trip that cannot be done in a single day and therefore there are numbers of resorts located that provides the facility for staying. In Bandhavgarh, there are number of resorts available that provides every facility to their customers. Most of the travelers prefer to book resorts online because many people does not know about the parks and resorts here and the travel agents handle all the responsibility so that we can enjoy our trip. 

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Pune, the prestigious city of Maharashtra



Pune, the cultural capital of India is the second largest city in Indian state of Maharashtra. This city is known for its high educational facilities and relative prospective. As the city is known as cultural capital, many cultural activities take place here such as classical music, spirituality, theatre, sports and literature.
This city has a glorious history of nearly 1600 years. The large student population of the city makes a lively nightlife and vibrant atmosphere. Pune is also called as the Oxford of the East as the city is famous for education standard and facilities. The city is one of the best tourist’s locations as there are number of tourist’s attractions that attract many tourists.

Tourists Destinations in Pune

·         Shaniwar Wada – The palace was built by successors of Shivaji. This palace was burned and destroyed in 1827 in which most of the interiors also got destroyed. The palace is believed to be one of the haunted places in India.

·         Aga Khan Palace – This is a historical landmark of the city which is gracious building having Italian arches, salons, suited and spacious lawns. This palace is full of tranquility and solace visited by number of tourists every year.
·         Sinhagad – This is a fort nearby Pune city, a beautiful place to visit. This fort is also an historic place in King Shivaji’s era which is one of the best destinations of tourists.

·         Bund Garden – This garden is also known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan , a popular tourists destination. The main attraction of this garden is evening’s boat rides, horse rides and also for Indian chat.
Pune is having many more places to explore and see such as parvati Hill temple, pataleshwar caves, Raja Dinkar kelkar Museum and more.

Transportation to Pune

Pune is connected to all the parts of the country via all the transportation mediums such as air, road and rail.
By Air - Pune airport is an international airport at Lohegaon that connects this city with the rest parts of the country and the major cities of the world.
By Rail – Local trains are very popular in Pune city that connects all parts of the city with each other and Pune Railway station connects the city with the rest parts of the country.
By Road – In Pune, both public and private transport are popular. Buses run by PMPML are connected to each and every part of the city with each other and number of buses is available here. Taxis and auto rikshaws are also available for within the city.

Accommodation in Pune

Pune is a popular tourist’s destination and this city is visited by number of tourists every year. As there are number tourists therefore the demand for hotels in very high and there are number of hotels available that provides excellent facility to their customers. Most of the tourists prefer hotels near airport and railway station as this area contains many hotels and lodges. 

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Borivali, suburb of Gardens



Borivali is a suburban area located in the north-west section of Mumbai island of Indian state of Maharashtra. This suburb is one of the major suburbs of Mumbai famed as the suburb of gardens as having lovely gardens in every block.
This region was once used to be small villages called Eksar, Poisar, Kandivali, Shimpoli, Mandapeshwar, Kimpoli and many more. But today the region is developed and named as Borivali having all the amenities such as hospitals, schools, colleges, shopping malls, good restaurants, lovely cafes and every facility. Borivali consists of many landmarks and it is one of the place tourists prefer to stay there are many tourists destination near to this region and popular for providing excellent accommodation facility.

Tourists Destinations near Borivali

·         Sanjay Gandhi National Park – The part is located on the east section of Borivali. This park is having few leopards, lions and panthers. The park is near Western Express Highways NH8.
·         Mandapeshwar Caves – Mandapeshwar caves are situated in the west region of Borivali which is an 8th century rock-cut shrine dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. The caves have sculptures of Nataraja, Sadashiva and splendid sculpture of Arshnarishwara.

·        Bassein Fort – This fort is also known as Vasai fort as the fort is located in Vasai village. The fort is very beautiful and used for many film shootings. Though some parts of this fort are now in ruin but still the three chapels inside the fort are recognizable.
·         Gorai Creek – This is located on the western coast of Borivali which is a famous crossover point for Essel World, Water Kingdom and Global Pagoda.
·         Veer Sawarkar Udyan – This is a garden located on Lokmanya Tilak Road which is an idle place have facilities like jogging track, boating area, kids play garden, skating area and many more.

Transportation to Borivali

Borivali  is well connected to the rest parts of the city by all the transportation mediums and public transport mediums are easily available to reach to this area. There are many buses available to and from Borivali and you can also take taxis or auto rikshwaws. Local trains are very popular in Mumbai and it is the most preferred transportation medium to reach this region.

Accommodation in Borivali


Borivali is one of the most preferred location for accommodation as the region consists hotels of every range from budget to five star and some popular hotels in this region are world famous provide excellent facility to their customers. Some famous hotels in Borivali east and west are,
·         Hotel Granville
·         Imperial Palace Bombay
·         Hotel Daisy Residency
·         Marol Residency

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Secunderabad, Twin city of Hyderabad



Secunderabad is located in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh which is popularly known as the twin City of Hyderabad. The city is named after the third Nizam of Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Sikandar Jah. Although Secunderabad and Hyderabad both are called twin cities but both are having different history and different culture as Secunderabad developed under British rule and Hyderabad was the capital of Nizam’s dynasty. These twin cities are geographically separated by Hussain Sagar Lake but today, Secunderabad is no longer separate municipal and it has become the part of Hyderabad city which is collectively known as Hyderabad, one of the largest metropolises in India.
The culture and religion of Secunderabad is mixed that is various groups of people come to this state from various major state of India and Christians have stronger presence here having number of popular churches. Secunderabad is the headquarter of Indian Railways South Central Railway because of which for transportation Secunderabad is very easy to travel.  Secunderabad is having several interesting sites to visit and many historical places such as Begumpet, Bollarum and Sanathnagar.

Sites to visit in Secunderabad

·         Trimulgherry Fort – This fort was built in 1867 which hwas used to house barracks, mews, stables, arsenals mess houses and military offices. Today, this fort has been transformed into a military hospital.
·         Trinity Church – Trinity church was built in Gothic style of architecture also known as Holy Trinity Church. It was built as a house of worship for the British in Secunderabad. This church considered as one of the best churches in Asia.

·         Rashtrapati Nilayam – Rashtrapati Nilayam is the only official retreat in South of India and it is considered by the Heritage Conservation Committee for a heritage tag because of its 150 years of History.

Transportation in Secunderabad

Transportation to Secunderabad is very easy and one can easily reach to this city as Secunderabad is the important Railway station of South Central Railways. In twin cities this railway station is one of the largest and oldest station popularly known as Secunderabad Railway Station. Secunderabad is also a major hub for city bus transport run by APSRTC. Buses are well connected to this region and number of buses available to and from Secunderabad. You can also hire taxis and auto rikshaws for traveling within the cities.

Accommodation in Secunderabad

Secunderabad is a popular region and famous for Secunderabad railway station. Many tourists visiting Hyderabad must visit this region as there are number of tourist’s attractions and tourists mostly visit hotels near Secunderabad railway station for convenience. There are number of budget and luxury hotels available in this region provide excellent facility to their customers.

Secunderabad, the twin sister of Hyderabad city is one of the important parts of Andhra Pradesh having rich culture and history. If you are visiting Hyderabad then must visit this part of the city.


Delhi, Top tourists destination in India



Delhi, the capital of India is one of the most historic capitals in the world. Delhi city is located on the banks of Yamuna River in northern India which is the second most populous city of the country. The city has served as a capital of many kingdoms which is today known as a major commercial, political and cultural city along the trade routes between northwest India.
Delhi’s culture has been influenced by lengthy history and historic association as the capital of the country. In this city, there are so many places that are popular and that attract tourists such as, Akshardham Temple, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Purana Kila, Jama Masjid, Mughal Garden, India Gate, ISKON Temple and many more. Chandani Chauk is one of the most popular shopping areas in Delhi for jewelry, zari sarees, and arts and crafts. Many tourists visiting Delhi must visit this market because there are so many shops and places that are popular and best known throughout the country.

Tourist’s attractions in Delhi

·         Akshardham Temple - This temple is very old and epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture that brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, tradition and timeless spiritual messages. The temple is visited by number of tourists every ear.

·         India Gate – This is the national monument of India situated in the heart of Delhi city. This predominant landmark in Delhi commemorates the 90000 soldiers who lost their lives in World War I.
·         Lotus Temple – The lotus temple is located in New Delhi which is a Baha’s house of worship. This temple is notable for its flower like structure which serves as a mother temple of Indian continent.

·        Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – This gurudwara is one of the most visited, prominent and largest gurudwara in India. This is the house of worship of Sikh people that marks the place where eighth Sikh Guru lived.
·         Qutub Minar – It is a fluted red sandstone tower covered with intricate carvings. The Qutub Minar is significant for what it represents in its history of Indian culture. This is a well known place for tourists and is a world heritage site.

There are many more places that represent India’s culture and tradition and these places are among the top tourists destination in India.

Transportation in Delhi

Indira Gandhi International Airport which is situated in Southwest of Delhi is connected to many major cities of the world and India. You can take taxis or auto rikshaws for travelling within the city. Delhi is a major junction in the Indian railway junction. In Delhi, there are five main railway stations and Delhi metro rail is also major public transportation medium. By road, one can travel by public buses and privates buses are also available for transportation within the city and for reaching to the nearby cities.

Accommodation in Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India is a major halt for number of tourists and there are many tourists’ destinations. Delhi is having number of hotels and lodges but in this city beware about frauds and cheatings because many hotels shows facility but in reality they do not provide any of them. Hotels in Delhi range from budget to five star and many luxury hotels in Delhi are world famous. Most of the tourists prefer to stay near Delhi railway station and airport. These areas are having number of hotels that provides excellent facility and services.


Monday, 18 February 2013

Chatrapti Shivaji Terminus, Historic Railway station in Mumbai



Chatrapati Shavaji Terminus which is formerly known as Victoria terminus is an outstanding example of Gothic style of Architecture in India located in Boribandar. This terminus is a world heritage site of architecture which was built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, which is a fusion of Gothic style of Architecture and Indian traditional style.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the first and the best products of use of industrial revolution technology merged with the Gothic style revival. This historic railway station serves as the headquarters of Central Railways in Mumbai. This railway station attracts many tourists because its structure is well constructed using high level of engineering both in terms of Civil and railway engineering. Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus has total 18 platforms from which 7 are for locals and 11 for long distances. In the nearby areas of CST there are number of tourist’s spots such as Flora Fountain, Elephanta Caves, Haji Ali Dargah and many more.

Tourists Attractions near CST

·         Flora Fountain – Flora fountain is a fusion of water, sculpture, architecture and depicts of Roman Goddess Flora. This exquisitely sculpted architectural heritage monument is located at Hutatma Chauk.
·         Gateway of India – Gateway of India is a monument built during British Raj which was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen mary at Apollo Bandar where this huge structure is located.

·         Hotel Taj – Taj Mahal palace is a five star hotel located in Colaba region of Mumbai situated next to the Gateway of India. From historical and structural point of view Hotel Taj is very famous and for watching its structure many tourists visit this region.
·         Haji Ali Dargah – This dargah and mosque is a recognizable landmark of Mumbai city located on an islet off the coast of Worli. This Dargah is one of the beautiful places of the city where number of Muslim people visit and many tourists also visit many times.

·         Elephanta Caves – Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on an arm of Arabian Sea. These caves are very famous tourists spot and number of tourists visits these caves because this is the only place in Mumbai city where you can get tranquility.

Chatrapati Shivaj Terminus is a very important in the Mumbai city and this terminus is  the most busiest railway station in India as there are millions of people daily travel through railways and locals in Mumbai are very important as these locals keep the city running as thousands of people daily travel within the city. From this terminus you can take taxi or auto rikshaw for travelling within the city.
Many tourists come to visit Mumbai as this city is the financial capital of the country and there are many places that are tourist’s locations and because of which Mumbai city is very famous and number of tourists visit this entertainment capital of India. For accommodation in Mumbai there are number of hotels and lodges are available but be careful while staying in Mumbai because there are many hotels available that are the worst in the country and the city also includes best hotels of India. In Mumbai, many tourists prefer hotels near CST for convenience and near CST there are many hotels available ranges from budget to five stars and provide excellent facility to their customers. 

Friday, 15 February 2013

Mahabaleshwar, Popular Hill Station in Maharashtra



Mahabaleshwar is a popular hill station located in Sahyadri range of Indian state of Maharashtra. This hill station is called as Queen of Hill stations which was once the capital of Bombay Presidency during the British Raj.
Soaring peaks, lush flora, cool, crisp mountain air and breathtaking valleys, this is Mahabaleshwar. The word Mahabaleshwar means God with great power which is blessed with natural beauty is situated at an altitude of 1372 m above the sea level and due to its high altitude the town has a cool climate and offers many pleasant walks. This place is having number of lookout points from where you can see the spectacular views of the nature’s beauty and mesmerizing waterfalls. This city is also famous for strawberries and honey. Many tourists visit this hill station every year and it is one of the favorite holiday spot in Maharashtra.

Lookout Points in Mahabaleshwar

·         Arthur’s Seat – This point got its name from Sir Arthur Mallet who was the first person came here and it is said that he lost his wife and daughter on this point. From here you can experience the beauty of nature.
·         Bombay Point – Bombay point is also known as sunset point from where you can see the beautiful sunset clearly and many tourists gather at the time of sunset to this point. This point got its name because it is situated on old Bombay road.

·         Kate’s Point – This point is famous for its two reservoirs Balakwadi and Dhom which is located to the east of Mahabaleshwar. The point got its name from Sir James malcom’s daughter Kate and this point is around 1280 m high.
·         Wilson Point – Wilson point is the highest point in the Mahabaleshwar which is 1439 mts high. This point is named after Sir Leslie Wilson and from here you can see both sunrise and sunset. It offers a spectacular glance of Mahabaleshwar in all directions.
There are total 14 points that are very famous in Mahabaleshwar and offers beautiful sceneries from its peaks.

Accessibility to Mahabaleshwar

The nearest major city to Mahabaleshwar is Satara district about 55 km from here and 210 km from Pune city. Mahabaleshwar is connected to all the major cities of Maharashtra by road and within the city you can travel by taxis and auto rikshaws. The nearest railway station is also Satara from where you can reach by bus to Mahabaleshwar. Private cars and cabs can also be hired to reach.

Hotels in Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is the popular hill station and many tourists visit this queen of hill station many times in a year. In Mahabaleshwar you will not face problem to find hotels and lodges because there are number of hotels and lodges are available that ranges from budget to five stars. Hotels in Mahabaleshwar provide excellent facility to their customers and there are number of hotels situated near bus stand that are very demanding. Many tourists prefer hotels near bus stand and it is advisable to book hotels in advance. Many online booking websites are available on internet.