Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Travel Package Bangalore - Ooty - Bangalore: Rs 5183 per head for 2 night and 3 days stay in 3 Star Hotel With breakfast + Sightseeings + AC Indica Vehicle From Bangalore





Value
Rs.7000
Discount
26%
Savings
Rs.1817
Pay remaining Rs.5000 (Rs.5183.0 - Rs.183.0 ) directly to the merchant.         










Ooty
also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and
the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist
resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land
of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway
for the Britishers during the colonial days.
It
is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. 
An
added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train
journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near
Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful
tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation,
gurgling streams and tea gardens.


One
can notice a marvelous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to
Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty
mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea
gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism
Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers.








Highlights

Package Includes:

  • To and Fro Return transfers from Bangalore
  • 02 Nights Stay in Sherlock Holmes with Breakfast or Similar in Executive Room
  • All Applicable Hotel / Transport Taxes
  • If 2 people are traveling, then the cost per head will be Rs. 7308
Package Excludes:

  • Government Service Tax as applicable
  • Any entrance fee, camera fee at monuments, if applicable
  • Any guide cost
  • Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, any beverages, tips and porterage, etc.


Note : Package prices is applicable for Minimum 4 Persons traveling together.

Must See:
Botanical Garden - Ooty

Located
inside the limits of Ooty, it is the most famous tourist attraction in
Ooty. This garden was laid out in 1848 and is currently maintained by
the Horticulture department of Tamil Nadu. There is a beautiful green
lawn where one can realx with friends and family. There are trees
collected from different parts of the world. Shrubs and hedges are cut
to resemble animals and look really beautiful. During the month of May,
there is an annual summer festival inside the Garden where there are
flower shows and various cultural programs that showcase the talent of
the locals people. I have been to this place during summer and winter
and I found the place beautiful in both the seasons but it was very
crowded during summers and there was too much of noise inside the
garden, which you hardly expect in such a place.

Ooty Lake

This
2 Kms long Ooty lake has become another major tourist attraction. One
can go for boat riding, both pedal and motor boats and it starts from
morning 8 and is there till 6 in the evening. During the month of May
there are boat races that have become a major crowd puller. Adjacent to
lake there are a lot of the other places of interest for tourist that
have come up. To mention few - Toy train ride, 3-D shows, Tora-tora
ride, Car rides (something similar to go-carting). Outside lake there
are ponnies available for rides. The Ooty Lake is located behind the
railway station ( 1-2 Kms from the station). Best thing to do would be
park the car in the railway station, though parking is available near
the lake) and walk to the lake ( along the lake) and enjoy the view and
on the way back take a ponny ride till the parking.

Centenary Rose Garden

2 Kms from
the main crossing of the Ooty, the Charring Cross, is this 10acres of
land on the hill slop that has been converted into Rose garden. It has
more than 1000 varieties of roses ranging from Yellow to Pink to Red.
Locals say that they have seen black rose also but I could not find one.
May be because I went there during the off-season ( December).

Doddabetta Peak

At
a height of 2623 meters above sea level, the Dodabetta Peak is the
highest peak of Nilgiris hills. Doddabetta means the big mountain the
native language and is the highest peak in the south India. It lies at
the junction of Western adn Eastern Ghats. Some Details:- Height- 8640
Feets above sea level Rainfall - 125 cms/Year Temperature - Max- 19C /
Min Degree C Doddabetta is around 10 Kms from Ooty and is on the Ooty
Kotagiri route .

Pykara Lake, Pykara Falls

Pykara
Lake and Pykara Falls are around 19 Kms from the town but the road is
in very bad shape. You can't drive at more than 10 Kmph. I would suggest
take a taxi or better take a bus to this place as I would not suggest
you missing out on this another beautiful place. A word of caution :-
Near the fall the rocks ar every slippery and be very careful there as I
saw a major mishap happening in front of my eyes.






The fine print

  • Voucher Valid till 31st March 2012.
  • Voucher is valid for 2 Night and 3 Days stay.
  • One voucher valid for one persons on twin-sharing basis.
  • Government Service tax off 2.58% will be Applicable on the total package cost
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Friday, October 28, 2011

How to reach Tirupati Drashan from Chennai and timings

Wednesday Darshan timing
(Special Seva: Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam 6.30am to 8.30am)

3.00 am to 3.30 am - Suprabhatam ( Rs 100/- for special entrance ticket)
3.30 am to 3.45 am – Suddhi.
3.45 am to 4.30 am - Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head)
4.30 am to 4.45 am - Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
4.45 am to 5.30 am - first Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
5.30 am to 6.30 am – Archanantara Darsanam (Rs.100/- per head)
6.30 am to 7.00 am – First bell, Bali and Sattumura, preparation for Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam
7.00 am to 9.00 am – Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam (Rs. 5000/-) Second Archana (Ekantam) and Bell
9.00 am to 7.00 pm - Sarvadarshanam
12.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m - Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
5.30 p.m to 6.30 p.m - Sahasra Deepalankarana seva
7.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m - Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell
8.00 p.m to 1.00 a.m - Sarvadarshanam
1.00 a.m to 1.30 a.m - Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva
1.30 a.m - Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head


Thursday darshan timing
(Special Seva: Tiruppavada – 6.30am – 8.00am
and Poolangi Alankaram – 9.00pm – 10.00pm)

3.00 am to 3.30 am - Suprabhatam ( Rs 100/- for special entrance ticket)
3.30 am to 3.45 am – Suddhi.
3.45 am to 4.30 am - Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head)
4.30 am to 4.45 am - Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
4.45 am to 5.30 am - first Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
5.30 am to 6.30 am – Archanantara Darsanam (Rs.100/- per head)
6.30 am to 7.00 am – First bell, Bali and Sattumura,
7.00 am to 8.00 am – Sallimpu, Second Archana (Ekantam), Tiruppavada (Rs.5,000/-), Second Bell
8.00 am to 7.00 pm - Sarvadarshanam
12.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m - Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasantotsavan, Unjal Seva
5.30 p.m to 6.30 p.m - Sahasra deepalankarana seva
7.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m - Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Alankaram and Night Bell
9.00 p.m to 1.00 a.m - Poolangi Alankaram and Sarvadarsanam
1.00 a.m to 1.30 a.m - Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva
1.30 a.m - Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head)


Friday darshan timing
(Special Seva: Abhishekam 4.30am to 6.00am)

3.00 am to 3.30 am - Suprabhatam ( Rs 100/- for special entrance ticket)
3.30 am to 4.30 am – Sallimpu Suddhi , Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning first Bell and preparation for Abhishekam (holders of Rs. 12,250/-, Rs. 750/-, Rs. 300/- and Rs. 150/- tickets will be admitted).
4.30 am to 6.00 am - Abhishekam and Nijapada Seva
6.00 am to 7.00 am - Samarpana
7.00 am to 8.00 am – Thomala seva and Archana (Rs. 420/- per head).
8.00 am to 9.00 am – Second bell, Bali, Sattumura, etc.
9.00 am to 8.00 pm - Sarvadarshanam
12.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m - Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasantotsavan, Unjal Seva
6.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m – Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at Kolimi Mandapam and Procession along the Mada streets.
8.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m - Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell
9.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m - Sevadarshanam
10.00 a.m to 10.30 p.m - Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva
10.30 a.m - Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Via Rail Upgrade by Via . com



Via is the largest player in the domestic travel market in India. Keeping their tradition of innovation Via has again got an industry first with a revolutionary offer. Now you , your friends and family can upgrade a railway ticket for as low as 999 to a flight ticket. Yes that’s right , you can actually upgrade your train ticket with a nominal fees to a flight ticket. This can be done in three easy steps , first enter your Rail PNR on Via.com , second is to check for flight availability and third and final step is to pay a small fee and fly.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

iPhone 4 for just Re.1

Pay just Re.1 and get a chance to win a iPhone 4
"i Win i-Phone" offer for you!! Get a Free i-Phone 4
Via Deals are offering Free i-Phone. Pay just Rs....1 and participate. Either you win or we will return  you 10X money
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iPhone 4. Specifications
General
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

Announced
2010, June

Status
Available. Released 2010, June
Size
Dimensions
115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm

Weight
137 g
Display
Type
LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size
640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches (~330 ppi pixel density)


- Scratch-resistant oleophobic surface


- Multi-touch input method


- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate


- Three-axis gyro sensor


- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
Sound
Alert types
Vibration, MP3 ringtones

Loudspeaker
Yes

3.5mm jack
Yes, check quality
Memory
Phonebook
Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall

Call records
100 received, dialed and missed calls

Internal
16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM

Card slot
No
Data
GPRS
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps

EDGE
Class 10, 236.8 kbps

3G
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth
Yes, v2.1 with A2DP

Infrared port
No

USB
Yes, v2.0



Camera
Primary
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality

Features
Touch focus, geo-tagging

Video
Yes, 720p@30fps, LED video light, geo-tagging, check quality

Secondary
Yes, videocalling over Wi-Fi only
Features
OS
iOS 4

CPU
1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, PowerVR SGX535GPU, Apple A4 chipset

Messaging
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email

Browser
HTML (Safari)

Radio
No

Games
Downloadable, incl. motion-based

Colors
Black, White

GPS
Yes, with A-GPS support

Java
No


- MicroSIM card support only


- Scratch-resistant glass back panel


- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic


- Digital compass


- Google Maps


- Audio/video player and editor


- Voice command/dial


- TV-out






Battery

Standard battery, Li-Po 1420mAh

Stand-by
Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)

Talk time
Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)

Music play
Up to 40 h
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Highlights

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Fly anywhere to anywhere in India on a direct flight of Kingfisher only by paying Rs.3799 all inclusive

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Highlights
Valid on most direct sectors ONLY
Rates are valid per person ONLY
The fare is valid ONLY for One Way
The voucher is not applicable for Port Blair Sector

The fine print
Travel validity before September end 2011
Booking valid on Kingfisher flight only
To redeem your voucher email travel details after purchase to deals@via.com and we will confirm the booking
Voucher to be redeemed minimum 48 hours before departure
Non -refundable
Multiple vouchers can be purchased
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All booking confirmations are subject to availability. In case of unavailability of seats, a suitable alternative will be provided or a full refund will be issued
Once confirmed, the booking cannot be cancelled or modified
Redeem the voucher in a single transaction
Voucher cannot be combined with other existing offers
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The city of Gandhinagar

The city of Gandhinagar is very popular among tourists, due to the many important locations present in the place.  

Gandhinagar, named after Mahatma Gandhi . In 1960 when the old Bombay State was partitioned into Maharashtra and Gujarat, the

city of Bombay went to Maharashtra. It was then decided to construct a new capital for Gujarat. Thus came into being

Gandhinagar, the second planned city in India after Chandigarh.   In the capital, you can find politicians’

houses, wide boulevards and a sense of order that might prove shocking to travelers who have spent a significant amount of

time on the subcontinent. The Akshardham temple in the city of Gandhinagar is one of the biggest temples in India, and it is

a major pilgrim destination that many people swarm to. This temple in Gandhinagar is very similar to its counterpart, the

other Akshardham temple in New Delhi, and this temple was built by the same organization. There are 30 sectors around the

central government complex. Each sector having its own shopping centre, health centre, schools and community centre.  

If you also plan on visiting Ahmedabad, you can easily visit Gandhinagar on a day trip to save on costs. Not being a main

tourist center, the city’s accommodation options are scant and dining venues tend to be more expensive since they are

geared toward the city’s wealthy residents. If you want to bring along a picnic lunch instead of eating out, a peaceful

place to sit and eat in Gandhingar is Sarita Udyan Park, overlooking the Sabarmati River.

Places to see:

Capital Complex: In the heart of the capital, in Sector 10, is the well laid out complex of buildings

housing the legislature and government offices. Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan, a magnificent domed building, stands majestically on

a high podium in the centre of a circular lake and houses the Vidhan Sabha and the legislature offices.

Children's Park: The Children's Park has a mini train and a lake with boating facilities. Children's Park

is a major attraction for children and holiday makers.

Akshardham: The temple is built by pink stones with beautiful carvings. The most famous temple of

"Swaminarayan sect" the richest sect in the world. It is surrounded by lush green gardens and admirable fountains.

How to reach:

Air: The airport nearest to Gandhinagar is that of Ahmedabad.

Rail: The railway station in Ahmedabad has frequent trains to all local destinations like Rajkot, Okha,

Gandhidham, Vadodara, Surat, Jamnagar and Somnath.

Bus : T he excellent road network links Gandhinagar with various tourist places of Gujarat .
.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

About Indore

Indore is commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh and a busy Tier-I city in central India. City is a centre for commodities trade and an access point for an MP Itinerary and pilgrimages to Omkareshwar(77 kms) and Mahakaleshwar (60 kms) Jyotirlinga Temples. A nice blend of industry and architecture is rich in architecture preserved over centuries in the city's temples and palaces. The state of Indore was given to Malhar Rao Holkar in 1733 by the Maratha Peshwas in appreciation of his help in many of their battles. Indore, an old historic city is the western metropolitan city of Madhya Pradesh. A nice blend of industry and architecture is rich in architecture preserved over centuries in the city's temples and palaces. Indore is spread out along the two small rivulets, Saraswati and Khan, which unite at the centre of the city where a small 18th century temple of Sangamnath exists. There are multitudinous tourist stops that you must relish. Include Indore into your travel itinerary, to know the culture and heritage that is concealed in the monumental heritage that resides in the city. The city served as the summer capital of former state of Madhya Bharat before it was taken into Madhya Pradesh. Today Indore is a center of garment industries and is some times also referred to as ‘Textile City’. The overall outlook of the city is an amalgamation of young and old, historical and contemporary.


Places to see :

Khajrana :

The citizens of Indore have great faith in this Ganesh temple, built during the reign of Ahilyabai Holkar. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Nearby is the dargah of Nahar Sayed. This is an important pilgrimage place for Maita Muslims.


Bada Ganpati :

Better known for its size than antiquity, this temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world measuring 25 feet from crown to foot. Created as a result of the dream of an Avantika (Ujjain) resident, Shri Dadhich, it was built in 1875.


Rajwada (old Palace):

Built over two centuries, this palace is built in a mixture of Maratha, Mughal and French style.


Lalbagh Palace :

The Lal Bagh Palace was built between 1886-1921. It is the most important monument created by the erstwhile Holkar rulers of Indore. It is set amongst well-laid gardens and located at the southwestern part of Indore.


How to reach :

Rail :

There are four stations within the city, namely Rajendra Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar, Saifee Nagar and Lakshmibai Nagar. They even run short distance trains connecting Indore to nearby towns and villages. There are direct trains to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata (Howrah) and Chennai. Though the number of trains is less, Indore has train services to other major towns like Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jammu, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Nagpur, Patna etc.


Air :

Indore Airport is about 9 kms. west of the City Center, which is Connected by Regular Flights to Bhopal, Gwalior, Delhi, Bombay, Ahmedabad and Calcutta.


Bus :

There are a number of National and State Highways passing from Indore namely, NH3, NH69, 69A, NH86. The prominent cities linked to Indore by road are Bhopal, Barwani, Khandwa, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargoan, Jhabua and Agar.


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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Jaisalmer - "The Golden City"

The Jaisalmer city is a prominent educational as well as cultural hub in the region and regularly showcases the vivid cultural aspects of Rajasthan. Among others, it includes folk dances as well as semi classical and folk music. Like various other cities of Rajasthan, you will discover different facets of Jaisalmer as you explore this wonderful city with us. Tough there are historical monuments scattered all over the city but the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Situated amid picturesque Thar Desert, the Jaisalmer city commands premiere position among the tourist attractions scattered all over the desert land of Rajasthan. The majority of camel safaris start from the desert fort town of Jaisalmer. In most cases, one camel is provided per person and a camel cart accompanies the entourage, laden with food, utensils and other supplies; it's also an option for anyone who gets sick of sitting on a lurching camel. Tents, food, mineral water, mattresses and an escort are invariably provided, and most operators will also make sure that you get a full dose of local entertainment in the evenings. If you want to go for a really long drive then opt for Padholi. This bird sanctuary is nearly 150 Km from Jaisalmer and thus Jeep will be the best possible mode of transport. Spend a night in any of the villages inside the Padholi sanctuary that are still untouched by the outside influence and feel the difference.Like various other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage too. Tough you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure between the sands. The Jaisalmer city is also revered for its Havelis. Visit Desert Cultural center to take a sneak peek of Rajasthani culture. There is enough to keep you busy for days in Jaisalmer itself.


Places to see :

Jaisalmer Fort : Built in golden sandstone the colossal represents the glowing eminence of the desert. The fort has 4 gateways-Akhaiyal,Ganesh Pol,Suraj Pol and Hava Pol. The fort stands over the Trikuta Hill at a height of 250 feet, encircles the entire town within its boundary wall across the hills. The fort houses beautiful havelis, Jain Temples of the 12th-15th century A.D


Manak Chowk and Havelis : A main marketplace outside the fort leads to the narrow lanes dotted with famous havelis.


Jain Temples : The Jain Temples are one of the oldest temples in Jaisalmer, which are situated inside the Jaisalmer Fort complex. These temples have archaeological and religious significance attached to them. The group of temples in the fort were built between 12th and 15th centuries.


Patwon-ki-Haveli : Patwon-ki-Haveli is situated in a narrow lane near the Patwa Complex. It is the first haveli to have been erected in Jaisalmer.


Gadsisar Lake : Gadsisar Lake was built during the 14th century by Maharwal Gadsi. This artificial rainwater lake was the chief water source during that time. There are numerous shrines and small temples on the embankment of this lake.


Camel Safaris: Going for a camel safari tour one gets the opportunity to hunt the great deserts of Rajasthan that can not be covered on human foot. A trip to Sam Sand Dune on camel safari makes and excellent excursion.


How to Reach :

Air :The nearest airport is Jodhpur (285 km). The visitors can board a flight to Jodhpur and can drive or take a train to Jaisalmer.


Rail :A good connection with major cities of the country through Jodhpur.


Bus : Jaisalmer has a good network of roads and is well connected to other cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner and major cities of India.


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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ujjain – Ancient City of India

Ujjain is one of the many holy cities in India and the major places to visit in the town are temples.The Ujjain city is located in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The History of Ujjain states that initially the city was known as Ujjayini and as per epic Mahabharata Ujjayani was the capital of the Avanti Kingdom. The blue god Krishna came to Ujjain to study under the great sage, Sandipani Muni, who taught the former in the Sandipani Muni Ashram. Myths apart, excavations at a site about 6km north of the town have revealed pottery and iron objects dating back to the 8th century b.c. After the last of 18th century the Ujjain ruled by the Maratha leader Sindhia, who later established his headquarter at Gwalior and until the Indian independence, Ujjain remained part of Gwalior state.The district is surrounded with Shajapur, Dewas, Indore, Dhar and Ratlam respectively. According to Hindu scripture, Ujjain is blessed with nectar drops which fell into the land while the gods and the demons were engaged in a fierce battle to gain control over the pot of nectar. During your pilgrimage to Ujjain, you will come to visit numerous temples and significant religious spots, there by grading itself as the prime destination for religious-minded travelers. Kumbh Mela one of the greatest religious congregations of the Hindus held in this sacred city after every twelve years. Being a religious city Ujjain is one of the most visited tourist places in India.

Places to see :

Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir and Mahakaleshwar are two important temples in the city. Attraction at Ujjain are Mahakeleshwara, Chintamani Ganesh, Mangalnath, Harsiddhi Temple, Siddhavat, Kal Bhairav, Gopal mandir, Pir Matsyendranath, GadKalika, Navgraha ka Mandir , Sandipani Ashram, Vikram Kirti Mandir and Kalidasa Academia.

Bhartrihari Caves : The cave is situated on the bank of the River Shipra and was his esteemed meditation center. Today, thousand of tourist visit the cave and pay homage to the great saga. His contribution towards the Hindi and Sanskrit literature was later recognised after his death.

Mahakaleshwar Temple : This temple is also an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, and believed to be swayambhu, deriving its Shakti or power from within itself.

Kaliadeh Palace : The Kaliadeh Palace is built on the banks of the Shipra river. This once imposing building was built by Mahmud Khilji in 1458. Akbar stayed here in 1601.

Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir : It holds a huge statue of the elephant-headed God. The elephant which is the head of the deity indicates wisdom, presence of mind and foresight that the Hindus attribute to divinity. It holds a huge statue of the elephant-headed God. The elephant which is the head of the deity indicates wisdom, presence of mind and foresight that the Hindus attribute to divinity.

How to reach :

Air : There are daily flights from Indore to Mumbai , Kolkata, Delhi, Bhopal and Ahmadabad.

Rail: There are regular trains that connect Ujjain to other important cities in India. There are mainly three major railway stations in Ujjain, that include Ujjain City Junction, Vikram Nagar and Chintaman.

Bus : Regular bus services are available from Indore (55 km), Gwalior (450 km), Ahmedabad (400 km) and Bhopal (183 km) to Ujjain.

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Khandwa – Historical City of Madhya Pradesh

Khandwa District is situated South West of the state of Madhya Pradesh The District is in Indore Division of Madhya Pradesh. The District is bounded on the east by the Betul and Hoshangabad District of Hoshangabad division, and Burhanpur District of Indore Division on south, on the west by West Nimar District of Indore division,and on the north by Dewas District of the Indore Division. The Town Khandwa has the proud to be the Head Quarter of District East Nimar. Due to its location on the map of India, it has been enjoying visits of great Indians. In the past (age of British Government), this was a place alone connecting northern, eastern, southern and western rail routes.Delhi(North) and Bombay(South) (now Mumbai) and Baroda (West) was directly connected whereas Calcutta was accessible through Bhusawal Junction. The western part of old Prant Nimar originally held by the Holkar, became a part of Madhya Bharat, when that state was formed in the year 1948. As on the reorganization of States, Madhya Bharat region was merged in Madhya Pradesh, the western part of old Prant Nimar eventually became a part if Madhya Pradesh.Khandwa is famous for its local crops of cotton, wheat , soyabean and a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Its wheat variety is famous nationwide for its aroma, colour and quality.

Places to see :

Omkareshwar Mandhata: Omkareshwar Mandhata is located on the bank of Narmada River. Mamaleshwar, One among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Hindu sect and Siddhawar Kut of Jain sect are located at this place. Millions of the pilgrims of both sects & foreigners visit the place every year.

Nagchun Dam, Khandwa: This is a nearest picnic spot of the city. From this dam also the water is being supplied to the city. Dense plantation around the place makes it beautiful. Nagchun Dam is 7 Kms from the Station sites, Northern to the city near Nagchun village.

Ghantaghar (Clock Tower) :The place has been the district Head quarter since 1864. The place has four historic kunds in its four direction namely Suraj kunda, Padma kund, Bhima kunda, Rameshwar kund. The place is located at Bombay-Delhi central line and north of Burhanpur.

Dada Dhuni Wale Darbar Khandwa : This is a centre of faith and worship. The Samadhi Places of great Avadhoot Hindu saints Swami Keshwanandaji Maharaj and Swami Hariharanandji Maharaj, respectfully called as "Bare Dadaji" and "Chhote Dadaji" respectively. The place is about 61 KMs from the District H.Q. Khandwa, and can be approached from two stations Khandwa & Bir of Central Railway line of Bombay- Delhi, and is well connected by roadways.

How to reach :

Air : khandwa is connected by Indian Airlines to Delhi, Indore, Bhopal and Bombay.

Rail : Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) to Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) is 59 km and takes approx 1 hr, 44 mins by train.

Bus : Regular bus services are available from Indore , Gwalior, Ahmedabad, Bhopal and Ujjain to khandwa.

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Jabalpur – Beautiful City of Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur is a beautiful city located in Madhya Pradesh in the center of India. Jabalpur is also known as Sanskarshani and is world famous for its marble rocks & waterfall at Bhedaghat. Jabalpur was the capital of Gond dynasty during the 12th century. Jabalpur was later the seat of the Kalchuri dynasty. The Gonds later seized Jabalpur city in the 13th century, and made it their capital. During the 16th century it became the powerful states of Gondwana’s. By the early 16th century, it had become the powerful kingdom of Gondwana. From time to time, the Mughal rulers tried to overrun it. It was also beleaguered by the Mughals and finally it was conquered by the Marathas in the end of 17th century. The British made Jabalpur the commission headquarters of the Narmada territories and established a cantonment here. Jabalpur city is considered tourism city of Madhya Pradesh as it is surrounded by 7 most popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh like Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pachmarhi, Amarkantak, Khajuraho, Pench National Park, all within 250 km. Jabalpur is a beautiful place to visit. The fabulous environs provide an excellent retreat from the busy life of the metropolitans. It is an administrative and educational center and is the gateway to important wildlife sanctuaries around it. Today Jabalpur is an important administrative centre, abustle with commercial activity.

Places to see :

Jabalpur is surrounded by some popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh .Jabalpur is a beautiful city, famous for its marble rocks and water falls at Bedaghat.

Madan Mahal Fort : Jabalpur is also famous for eroded volcanic rock formations called as Balancing Rock of Jabalpur on the way to Madan Mahal Fort. Built on 11th century by Gond ruler, Raja Madanshah, this fort is a pride of Jabalpur city.

Dhuandhar: The waterfall is known as Dhuandhar since the water droplets at the fall go above in concentrated mass and crete illusion of vapours. The famous waterfall is located just 25 km from Jabalpur.

Bhedaghat :Soaring in glittering splendour, the marble rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. Marble rocks is at a distance about 25 km from Jabalpur by road.

Bargi Dam: It’s also a tourist spot, recently the local autorities have started a cruise boat which runs on the reservoir of Bargi dam. It is a multipurpose project on river Narmada.

Kanha National park : The park is also the birth place of the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Nearest cities from Kanha National Park are Jabalpur, Raipur, Nagpur. Jabalpur and Nagpur is on National Highway-7 which connects Varanasi from Kanyakumari.

How to reach :

Air: The city is connected by regular flights to the different parts of the country. Any flights from Delhi via Bhopal also help the tourists to reach Jabalpur .

Rail : It has direct trains to Satna (189 km, 3 hours), Varanasi (505 km, 13 hours) and Bhopal (336 km ). The Railway Station is Located North of the Civil Lines area.

Bus :Jabalpur is on the National Highway 7 and is well connected by bus with Bhopal, which is about 8 hrs away, Indore, Satna, Raipur and Nagpur

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Gwalior – City of Kings and Kingdoms

Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of North India, and the city and its fortress have served as the center of several of North India's historic kingdoms. It's legendary beginning stems from a meeting between a warrior called Suraj Sen and a hermit, Gwalipa, who lived on the hilltop where the fort stands. The beautifully painted Gwalior Fort is a must see for anyone interested even a little bit in architecture and structural design. Within the fort, the Man Singh Palace and Chit Mandir are worth a dekko and so are the numerous ‘kunds’ including the Johar Kund. The magnificent outer walls of the fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of India. The major cultural event held every winter to commemorate the memory of this great musician, attracts large gathering. The stalwarts of music take it as a great privilege to be a part of this cultural extravaganza. Today, Gwalior is one of the most developed cities of India with factories producing cotton, yarn, paint, ceramics, chemicals, and leather products. The city is also famous for many esteemed educational institutions. Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. The Gwalior metropolitan area is the 46th most populated area in the country. It lies 76 miles (122 km) south of Agra and has a population of over 12 lakh (1,200,000).A sprawling city where tradition is entwined with modernity, Gwalior presents a enthralling and a beguiling appeal to the tourists.

Places to see:

Gwalior's history is as fascinating as the attractions in the city, which can be traced back to the 8th century AD. This city is also an important pilgrim center for Jains as well as the Sikhs.

Gujari Mahal : The 15th century Gujari Mahal is a monument to the love of Raja Mansingh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayani. The interior has been converted into Archaeological Museum housing rare antiquities,some of them dating back to the 1st century A.D. The outer structure of Gujari Mahal has survived in an almost total state of preservation.

Gwalior Fort : A steep road winds upwards to the Fort, flanked by statues of the Jain Tirthankaras, caned into the rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the Fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of India. Built in the 15th century by Raja Mansingh Tomar on a hilltop, the mighty Gwalior Fort overlooks the city.

The chhatris : The chhatris, memorials to former Scindia rulers, are executed in the typical Bundelkhandi style with conical spires and heavily carved exteriors.

Jai Vilas Palace : The Scindia Museum offers an unparalled glimpse into the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India. A splendor of a different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Scindia family.

Sun Temple : Located near the Residency at Morar, the newly constructed Sun Temple takes its inspiration from the famous Konark Sun Temple in Orissa.

How to Reach :

Gwalior is an ancient city and a traveler will have a few local travel options to choose from for travel within the city.

Air : Gwalior is connected by Indian Airlines to Delhi, Indore, Bhopal and Bombay.

Train : The Gwalior Railway Station is an important junction that is connected to many cities in India. There are two other stations that are within the Gwalior city limits and travelers arriving by trains have many options.

Road: Gwalior is well connected by road with bombay (1087 Kms ), Bhopal (419 Kms), Agra (120 Kms.), Indore (486 Kms), Delhi (318 Kms) .

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