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Rediff has compiled a list of the world heritage sites that are in India. Check this following link.
http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/11/slide-show-1-world-heritage-sites-in-india.htm
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Festivals of India
Rediff presents a list of most of the festivals celebrated in India. Take a look at the following link and plan your trip accordingly.
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/19/slide-show-1-travel-festivals-of-india-2010.htm
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/19/slide-show-1-travel-festivals-of-india-2010.htm
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Visit TamilNadu - HERE
For those, who cannot afford the time/money to visit a few parts of tamilnadu, and yet would like to get a glimpse of some famous tourist places in the state, the TamilNadu tourism department has come up with the concept of Virtual Tour. Visit the following link and get to see some places. Would like to see more additions to the list and also other state tourism departments come up with a similar concept.
http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/virtualtour/index.html
http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/virtualtour/index.html
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Chennai Trekkers
Are you a hard core trek enthusiast, wanting to scale lots of peaks??
Are you looking for some unseen places lying in South India?
Would you like to sleep in the middle of a forest with only the sky as the roof??
Are you interested in taking a plunge in to crystal clear water in the middle of a jungle??
Do you want to get massaged by the roaring waterfall??
Are you interested in meeting some new people and spending time with them in unknown places and returning with a different experience altogether??
And more importantly, do you like to boast about a adventure trail that you took to ur friends??
if so, Can you spare atleast a weekend??
If so, just visit the following link and register with them to experience the above mentioned things.
Chennai Trekkers
As the name suggests, it for hard core trekkers. These people go on trips atleast for a weekend in a month to some unknown places, lying very much close to chennai. Already this groups has lots of registered members and the count seems to be growing day by day.
Wat are you waiting for.. just register and start trekking...
Happy Trekking!!!!!!
Are you looking for some unseen places lying in South India?
Would you like to sleep in the middle of a forest with only the sky as the roof??
Are you interested in taking a plunge in to crystal clear water in the middle of a jungle??
Do you want to get massaged by the roaring waterfall??
Are you interested in meeting some new people and spending time with them in unknown places and returning with a different experience altogether??
And more importantly, do you like to boast about a adventure trail that you took to ur friends??
if so, Can you spare atleast a weekend??
If so, just visit the following link and register with them to experience the above mentioned things.
Chennai Trekkers
As the name suggests, it for hard core trekkers. These people go on trips atleast for a weekend in a month to some unknown places, lying very much close to chennai. Already this groups has lots of registered members and the count seems to be growing day by day.
Wat are you waiting for.. just register and start trekking...
Happy Trekking!!!!!!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Celebrate this Dusshera in GOA!
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Bhavani Island, Vijayawada
Came across this place through 'The Hindu'.
Bhavani Island is located at a distance of 4 km from Vijayawada. This is a river island measuring about 130 acres formed by the River Krishna. This place seems to have good boarding and lodging options being run by the Andhra Tourism department. There is nothing much to see here, but for the boat rides and the adventure zone and lazing out in the hammocks listening to the water swaying to the wind and watching an occasional boat pass by. The pictures of the place and the resort seems to be impressive and compelling. Perfect for a one day picnic or a lazy weekend outing for both couples and group. They also organize group trips for corporates.
Its proximity to the city is a big advantage. Vijayawada by itself is quite a beautiful city with the river Krishna flowing across and some mountains bordering them.
Some places of interest near Vijayawada are
* Prakasam Barrage
* Kondapalli Fort
* Victoria Museum
* Gandhi Statue (atop a mountain)
Access : Vijayawada is very well connected through road/rail/air. Since this place is so close to the city, ricks would be a better option to reach here.
Stay : Only the APTDC runs a resort here. The photos seem to be impressive, though there is no first hand review.
Contact Info : Tel: +91 8571 279323, 279324, Cell: +91 9848779685
Tarrif : AC Cottages(24 in number) : Rs.2000/day , Tree Top A/C Cottages(4) : Rs.1500/day (both inclusive of breakfast)
Info sources
http://satheeshr.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/paradise-on-placid-waters-bhavani-island-vijayawada/
http://blogs.thehindu.com/delhi/?p=14682
Share your experience, if you happen to visit this place
--N.Shankar
Bhavani Island is located at a distance of 4 km from Vijayawada. This is a river island measuring about 130 acres formed by the River Krishna. This place seems to have good boarding and lodging options being run by the Andhra Tourism department. There is nothing much to see here, but for the boat rides and the adventure zone and lazing out in the hammocks listening to the water swaying to the wind and watching an occasional boat pass by. The pictures of the place and the resort seems to be impressive and compelling. Perfect for a one day picnic or a lazy weekend outing for both couples and group. They also organize group trips for corporates.
Its proximity to the city is a big advantage. Vijayawada by itself is quite a beautiful city with the river Krishna flowing across and some mountains bordering them.
Some places of interest near Vijayawada are
* Prakasam Barrage
* Kondapalli Fort
* Victoria Museum
* Gandhi Statue (atop a mountain)
Access : Vijayawada is very well connected through road/rail/air. Since this place is so close to the city, ricks would be a better option to reach here.
Stay : Only the APTDC runs a resort here. The photos seem to be impressive, though there is no first hand review.
Contact Info : Tel: +91 8571 279323, 279324, Cell: +91 9848779685
Tarrif : AC Cottages(24 in number) : Rs.2000/day , Tree Top A/C Cottages(4) : Rs.1500/day (both inclusive of breakfast)
Info sources
http://satheeshr.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/paradise-on-placid-waters-bhavani-island-vijayawada/
http://blogs.thehindu.com/delhi/?p=14682
Share your experience, if you happen to visit this place
--N.Shankar
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Stay anywhere in the world - FOR FREE!!!
Hey avid travellers...
** Do you want to travel to most parts of the world on a limited budget??
** Are you interested in blending with the local people and getting to know their culture and food??
** Do you want to cut down on the expenditures and still interested in visiting many places??
** Are you interested in playing host to some strangers from different parts of the globe??
Then this is the place for you....http://www.hospitalityclub.org
This seems to be a website run by a NGO, with a noble insight of building world peace. A small intro about them
History of Hospitality Exchange
The idea of hospitality exchange has been around for a long time. After the Second World War, Bob Luitweiler founded Servas as a peace organization. He hoped to foster intercultural understanding and to build peace through a world wide network of open doors. In the following decades, other people founded similar organizations, and a lot of special interest groups developed - hospitality exchange networks for bikers, for women, for hitchhikers , for Esperanto speakers. Veit Kühne founded a network for members of the largest student exchange organization AFS in 1997, based on the model of volunteer country coordinators that had been used by Mensa's hospitality network SIGHT. All those networks had to battle similar problems: printing host lists, collecting member fees, spreading the idea.
Get to know more about them here
So.. what are you waiting for??
* Register yourself here
* Plan your travel
* Post a request in the site
* The interested host will get in touch with you
* Visit the place, get to know more about the people and culture and get acquainted to some new set of people
* Come back with a totally new experience
Also be ready to host people, who are coming to your place.
--N.Shankar
** Do you want to travel to most parts of the world on a limited budget??
** Are you interested in blending with the local people and getting to know their culture and food??
** Do you want to cut down on the expenditures and still interested in visiting many places??
** Are you interested in playing host to some strangers from different parts of the globe??
Then this is the place for you....http://www.hospitalityclub.org
This seems to be a website run by a NGO, with a noble insight of building world peace. A small intro about them
History of Hospitality Exchange
The idea of hospitality exchange has been around for a long time. After the Second World War, Bob Luitweiler founded Servas as a peace organization. He hoped to foster intercultural understanding and to build peace through a world wide network of open doors. In the following decades, other people founded similar organizations, and a lot of special interest groups developed - hospitality exchange networks for bikers, for women, for hitchhikers , for Esperanto speakers. Veit Kühne founded a network for members of the largest student exchange organization AFS in 1997, based on the model of volunteer country coordinators that had been used by Mensa's hospitality network SIGHT. All those networks had to battle similar problems: printing host lists, collecting member fees, spreading the idea.
Get to know more about them here
So.. what are you waiting for??
* Register yourself here
* Plan your travel
* Post a request in the site
* The interested host will get in touch with you
* Visit the place, get to know more about the people and culture and get acquainted to some new set of people
* Come back with a totally new experience
Also be ready to host people, who are coming to your place.
--N.Shankar
Are you a smart traveller??
If not, go through the following tips to become one (Excerpts from Rediff)
Though most of them are suitable for the air-travellers, you can still make use of the safety tips...
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Crowded airports, flight delays, luggage dramas and troubles at Customs can easily transform a trip from highly exhilarating to tediously ho-hum. While a good dose of common sense goes a long way, some clever 'insider' tips can arm you with the know-how to make your trip more enjoyable and stress free.
Arthur Hoffman, managing director, Expedia Asia Pacific, says: "While Indians tend to be savvy travellers, it helps to get an insider's perspective on how to avoid common travel pitfalls. Travellers should also take the time to carefully research their travel destinations and consult independent traveller reviews for more specific insights to avoid unwanted mayhem."
Here are nine tips for a hassle-free travel experience:
Look to the left
To minimise waiting in long queues at airports, look to the left when lining up for customs and check-in. Most people are right-handed, and therefore wired with a preference for amenities offered to the right.
Opt for an early-morning flight
Airports are fresh and relatively crowd-and child-free early in the day. Statistics show early flights are also less likely to be delayed.
Do some simple detective work to protect your belongings in the hotel
Wipe down the keypad of the in-room-safe with a damp cloth (and then dry it) before entering your code. There have been cases where a light oil residue or powder has been applied to the touch keys, to see what numbers were pressed, making the safe accessible for others.
Rolling vs folding
If luggage space is an issue, roll your clothes rather than fold them. You might feel like you're preparing for school camp again, but rolled clothes take up less space, allowing you to squeeze in more travel buys!
Align with business
If you're travelling for business, stick with your own kind but if you're not, line up anyway with people who look to be travelling for business; they tend to be no-nonsense travellers and usually know the ropes and move through airports quickly.
Use colourful luggage
Try travelling with colourful blue, green or red travel suitcases. That way your luggage stands out from the same black or grey bags as everyone else and is easily spotted on the baggage carousel. Before checking your luggage in, take a picture of it and print it out. If it goes missing you can identify it easily.
Be drug alert
Ensure your medicines are not considered illegal drugs overseas. Contact the nearest embassy of the country you are visiting before departing as ignorance of local laws is not a valid defence.
Blend in
To stay out of trouble, try not to bring attention to yourself. While T-shirts are considered modest clothing in India, they can be offensive to people in countries with more conservative dress codes, such as Burma, Egypt [ Images ], Iran, Kenya, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Instead opt for long sleeves or loose shirts.
Forewarned is fore-armed
Be mindful that what may be polite and acceptable behaviour in one culture may be offensive or even illegal in another. Read up on the local laws and cultural norms of your travel destination. At the very least, it will prevent you causing offence to the locals and embarrassment to yourself; at the most, it could save you from a nasty brush with the law.
You can visit www.expedia.co.in and sites like Trip Advisor for more specific information and tips on dos and don'ts when travelling.
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Original article here
Though most of them are suitable for the air-travellers, you can still make use of the safety tips...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crowded airports, flight delays, luggage dramas and troubles at Customs can easily transform a trip from highly exhilarating to tediously ho-hum. While a good dose of common sense goes a long way, some clever 'insider' tips can arm you with the know-how to make your trip more enjoyable and stress free.
Arthur Hoffman, managing director, Expedia Asia Pacific, says: "While Indians tend to be savvy travellers, it helps to get an insider's perspective on how to avoid common travel pitfalls. Travellers should also take the time to carefully research their travel destinations and consult independent traveller reviews for more specific insights to avoid unwanted mayhem."
Here are nine tips for a hassle-free travel experience:
Look to the left
To minimise waiting in long queues at airports, look to the left when lining up for customs and check-in. Most people are right-handed, and therefore wired with a preference for amenities offered to the right.
Opt for an early-morning flight
Airports are fresh and relatively crowd-and child-free early in the day. Statistics show early flights are also less likely to be delayed.
Do some simple detective work to protect your belongings in the hotel
Wipe down the keypad of the in-room-safe with a damp cloth (and then dry it) before entering your code. There have been cases where a light oil residue or powder has been applied to the touch keys, to see what numbers were pressed, making the safe accessible for others.
Rolling vs folding
If luggage space is an issue, roll your clothes rather than fold them. You might feel like you're preparing for school camp again, but rolled clothes take up less space, allowing you to squeeze in more travel buys!
Align with business
If you're travelling for business, stick with your own kind but if you're not, line up anyway with people who look to be travelling for business; they tend to be no-nonsense travellers and usually know the ropes and move through airports quickly.
Use colourful luggage
Try travelling with colourful blue, green or red travel suitcases. That way your luggage stands out from the same black or grey bags as everyone else and is easily spotted on the baggage carousel. Before checking your luggage in, take a picture of it and print it out. If it goes missing you can identify it easily.
Be drug alert
Ensure your medicines are not considered illegal drugs overseas. Contact the nearest embassy of the country you are visiting before departing as ignorance of local laws is not a valid defence.
Blend in
To stay out of trouble, try not to bring attention to yourself. While T-shirts are considered modest clothing in India, they can be offensive to people in countries with more conservative dress codes, such as Burma, Egypt [ Images ], Iran, Kenya, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Instead opt for long sleeves or loose shirts.
Forewarned is fore-armed
Be mindful that what may be polite and acceptable behaviour in one culture may be offensive or even illegal in another. Read up on the local laws and cultural norms of your travel destination. At the very least, it will prevent you causing offence to the locals and embarrassment to yourself; at the most, it could save you from a nasty brush with the law.
You can visit www.expedia.co.in and sites like Trip Advisor for more specific information and tips on dos and don'ts when travelling.
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Original article here
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ambrra river resort - Pollachi
Came across this place in 'The Hindu'. This seems to be a silent getaway near Pollachi, located amidst the beautiful plains along the river Aliyar. Do visit this place, if you are looking for places of stay near Pollachi. From the pics, this place looks to be good. Also, the tarriff seems to fit in for budget travelers as well.
Ambrra river resort
http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2009/08/29/stories/2009082950520600.htm
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(Excerpts from Hindu)
WATERWORLD The River Aliyar - AMBRRA RIVER RESORT POLLACHI
USP: Crystal streams and birds that sing. A place of stunning natural beauty, with the Western Ghats towering above.
The calls of river birds get me out of bed. Flanked by coconut palms, a clay path leads to the Aliyar river. The water, gurgling through the rocks and my toes, drowns mobile beeps and the din of the brain.
Bees hover over the bluebells as storks relax on rocks in the stream. Golden streaks of sunlight pierce through the quilt of clouds covering the blue mountains. This is heaven.
Twenty minutes from Pollachi, a right turn and on to a dirt track off the Thrissur road, lands you at Ambrra River Resort. A farm that's been converted into a resort, Ambrra is in sylvan surroundings, on the banks of River Aliyar.
Six little red brick cottages make up the resort. The aesthetically minimalist rooms have balconies facing the river. Herons, egrets, storks and a myriad other birds go about their business of fishing and soaking up the sun, quite oblivious to my presence. Pea fowl, shy as they are, nest on the farm. You can't miss their enchanting mating calls.
Ambrra really gives you a taste of Kongunadu hospitality. The menu has no limits, almost every cuisine feature in it. So let the hosts surprise you. The prawns are a definite do.
Krishnaraj, who owns the farm, takes me to the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Thirty-six kilometres uphill from Pollachi, Anamalai is cloud country. A steady wind follows us along the hair-pin bends, spraying a drizzle through the windows.
A wild boar herd, rummaging the undergrowth, spare a minute to stare at our jeep. Krishnaraj spots a giant squirrel hidden in the tall teak. A naturalist, Krishnaraj is an encyclopedia on conservation and these cloudy hills.
Anamalai is home to rare species of squirrels, macaques, langurs, deer (including the endangered Nilgiri Tahr), panthers, elephants, gaurs and of course, the tiger. As luck would have, the tigers proved elusive, but the weather was beautiful and gaurs, tuskers and langurs aplenty.
Topslip is right out of a picture postcard and is a must-see for its awe-inspiring natural beauty. It's very Ruskin Bond-ish and kids will love it.
I return with breath-taking frames of a place that can only be described in poetry. I'm sure I'll be seeing more of the Ghats soon.
How to get there
The resort is an hour-and-a-half, by road, from Coimbatore or Palakkad (both about 50 km away). Coimbatore is the closest airport. Pollachi (11 km) has a railway junction, but the nearest major rail head is Palakkad.
Things to do
Relax. Smell the earth, listen to the river and watch the birds.
Hike through the lush green fields and trek up the Ghats. The hotel organises trips to eco hotspots such as Valparai and Topslip for Rs. 250 per person. There is also a heritage tour to places of worship in the area.
For those interested in dams, the Aliyar, Sholayar and Kadamparai dams are close by.
Tariff
A double-bed air conditioned cottage costs Rs. 1,500 on weekends and Rs. 1,200 on weekdays. This includes the complimentary breakfast.
Non-AC cottages are available on weekdays for Rs. 850. An extra bed costs Rs. 250.
For reservations contact 9750761001, 9750761002, 9750761008
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Pollachi is one of the nature rich places in TamilNadu and its proximity to Kerala gives it a very fertile land, abundant supply of water and great climate all through the year.
Some places of interest near pollachi
* Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary
* TopSlip
* Vaalpaarai
* Aliyar dam
* Pallakkad
* Athirampalli falls (known as 'punnagai mannan'/'dil se' falls)
* the whole place around pollachi. Just take a drive along the interiors and i am sure you will plan your next visit soon.
Ideal to spend 2-6 days, as Pollachi has lot to offer for tourists.
Pollachi is very well connected by Road to Coimbatore,Tiruppur in Tamilnadu/Trissur in Kerala.
The nearest rail head is Coimbate/Tiruppur.
Please share your experience here, if you happen to visit this place.
Ambrra river resort
http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2009/08/29/stories/2009082950520600.htm
======================================
(Excerpts from Hindu)
WATERWORLD The River Aliyar - AMBRRA RIVER RESORT POLLACHI
USP: Crystal streams and birds that sing. A place of stunning natural beauty, with the Western Ghats towering above.
The calls of river birds get me out of bed. Flanked by coconut palms, a clay path leads to the Aliyar river. The water, gurgling through the rocks and my toes, drowns mobile beeps and the din of the brain.
Bees hover over the bluebells as storks relax on rocks in the stream. Golden streaks of sunlight pierce through the quilt of clouds covering the blue mountains. This is heaven.
Twenty minutes from Pollachi, a right turn and on to a dirt track off the Thrissur road, lands you at Ambrra River Resort. A farm that's been converted into a resort, Ambrra is in sylvan surroundings, on the banks of River Aliyar.
Six little red brick cottages make up the resort. The aesthetically minimalist rooms have balconies facing the river. Herons, egrets, storks and a myriad other birds go about their business of fishing and soaking up the sun, quite oblivious to my presence. Pea fowl, shy as they are, nest on the farm. You can't miss their enchanting mating calls.
Ambrra really gives you a taste of Kongunadu hospitality. The menu has no limits, almost every cuisine feature in it. So let the hosts surprise you. The prawns are a definite do.
Krishnaraj, who owns the farm, takes me to the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Thirty-six kilometres uphill from Pollachi, Anamalai is cloud country. A steady wind follows us along the hair-pin bends, spraying a drizzle through the windows.
A wild boar herd, rummaging the undergrowth, spare a minute to stare at our jeep. Krishnaraj spots a giant squirrel hidden in the tall teak. A naturalist, Krishnaraj is an encyclopedia on conservation and these cloudy hills.
Anamalai is home to rare species of squirrels, macaques, langurs, deer (including the endangered Nilgiri Tahr), panthers, elephants, gaurs and of course, the tiger. As luck would have, the tigers proved elusive, but the weather was beautiful and gaurs, tuskers and langurs aplenty.
Topslip is right out of a picture postcard and is a must-see for its awe-inspiring natural beauty. It's very Ruskin Bond-ish and kids will love it.
I return with breath-taking frames of a place that can only be described in poetry. I'm sure I'll be seeing more of the Ghats soon.
How to get there
The resort is an hour-and-a-half, by road, from Coimbatore or Palakkad (both about 50 km away). Coimbatore is the closest airport. Pollachi (11 km) has a railway junction, but the nearest major rail head is Palakkad.
Things to do
Relax. Smell the earth, listen to the river and watch the birds.
Hike through the lush green fields and trek up the Ghats. The hotel organises trips to eco hotspots such as Valparai and Topslip for Rs. 250 per person. There is also a heritage tour to places of worship in the area.
For those interested in dams, the Aliyar, Sholayar and Kadamparai dams are close by.
Tariff
A double-bed air conditioned cottage costs Rs. 1,500 on weekends and Rs. 1,200 on weekdays. This includes the complimentary breakfast.
Non-AC cottages are available on weekdays for Rs. 850. An extra bed costs Rs. 250.
For reservations contact 9750761001, 9750761002, 9750761008
======================================
Pollachi is one of the nature rich places in TamilNadu and its proximity to Kerala gives it a very fertile land, abundant supply of water and great climate all through the year.
Some places of interest near pollachi
* Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary
* TopSlip
* Vaalpaarai
* Aliyar dam
* Pallakkad
* Athirampalli falls (known as 'punnagai mannan'/'dil se' falls)
* the whole place around pollachi. Just take a drive along the interiors and i am sure you will plan your next visit soon.
Ideal to spend 2-6 days, as Pollachi has lot to offer for tourists.
Pollachi is very well connected by Road to Coimbatore,Tiruppur in Tamilnadu/Trissur in Kerala.
The nearest rail head is Coimbate/Tiruppur.
Please share your experience here, if you happen to visit this place.
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