Some Great Links For Travelers

I have compiled a list of Some of the Great Websites around the World for the travelers. I have developed this World Travel Resource for the travelers feeling trouble in getting the information for their Travel Planning. This travel resource contains the Links for the Countries, Hotels and Travel Guide of Africa Travel, Asia Travel, Australia Travel, Bali Travel, China Travel, Europe Travel, Halong Travel, India Travel, New Zealand Travel, Travel Directories, United Kingdom Travel, USA Travel, Vietnam Travel. 

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Rajasthan Tour - A Taste of its Architectural Heritage

Selecting your favourite among the forts and palaces in Rajasthan is akin to asking a mother to pick her most beloved child from her brood. As clichéd and melodramatic as this comparison is, it’s only when you’ve visited a few of Rajasthan’s beautifully restored and preserved monuments that you’ll understand how no other comparison holds good. Of course, your budget can prevent you from experiencing the splendor of some of the palaces as they’ve been converted into fancy hotels and resorts with equally fancy prices. But this doesn’t mean those with shallow pockets need end up with a shallow Rajasthani experience! However, you have to be smart about experiencing Rajasthan’s architectural heritage on a low budget.

Indian tour operators might not suggest a drive through the length of the state but a road trip from Udaipur to Jaipur via Kumbhalgarh will give you a taste of all that you desire on a Rajasthan tour. The best part about a road trip is the flexibility that one enjoys. So even if you can’t afford to park yourself in Udaipur’s Lake Palace. You can at least park your vehicle anywhere!

A stopover at Udaipur should include visits to the City Palace and Ranakpur temples. Drive on to be impressed by the Kumbhalgarh fort and round off your road trip in Jaipur where one doesn’t have to shell out much to see the City Palace, the Amer Palace and Hawa Mahal. Agreed that Indian roads are more than bumpy ride, but fortunately the roads in Rajasthan don’t dare you to display your rally driving skills! So cheers to your drive along the dunes.

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CWG 2010 Delhi - Show the World Good Parts Too

 

When we talk about Commonwealth Games starting in New Delhi from 3rd of October 2010, news about the the corruption involved with this game and the pictures of only Dirty Accommodations and waterlogged venues come to the mind.

I am more concern about the good pictures and the world-class architecture and design that we (Indians) have created to show the world. Why these pictures have not shown to the world? If someone has published the negative side then that must publish the positive side too. Here I am presenting some images of our Sports complexes that we have made for this mega sporting event.

These are some of the pictures of Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Why the same media has not shown this to the entire world? I am asking them only "Have you ever seen a stadium as beautiful as this in the entire world?"

Everything has two sides, if we are exposing one then we must expose other. If some among the hundreds of CWG 2010 Delhi organizors have did the blunders, why we are only focusing on their work? Why not the appreciations have given to them who did a really wonderful work to make this mega event a grand success?

Today the event will start with the opening ceremony at 1900 Hrs (IST) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. I am sure and confident enough that India has the capability to hold any event and complete it successfully. This event will not be any exception with my believe and we will show the world that India is a country on which you can rely upon for anything. If someone want to see the pictures and videos of the venues of CWG 2010 you can find it hare http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/gallery/dcwg/venues

I wish India very GOOD LUCK FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CWG 2010

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Visit Pushkar Fair from 13 - 21 November 2010 in Pushkar Rajasthan

About the Pushkar Fair: This is considered as the world's largest and biggest camel fair organized in the small town of Pushkar just 11 Kms West of Ajmer Disttrict of Rajasthan India. Pushkar is a small town, normaly you will not find any crowd there but during this mega Cattle Fair this small village turn into a huge crowded destination.

Attractions of Pushkar: Pushkar is known to have one and only Brahma (The creator of the universe) Temple in the entire Universe. The Pushkar lake is also one of the sacred lake in  which hundreds and thousands of devotee take dip in the Pushkar Lake as the ritual to begin. Apart from the Brahma Temple there are about 400 more temples that one can visit while in Pushkar.

A Decorated Camel Cart in Pushkar Fair

In addition to the sacred sights, the Pushkar Fair is said to be the home of tens and hundreds of Cultural activities like, Camel Race, Rajasthani Dance and Music show, Biggest mustache competition etc. Colorful shops and traditionally dressed people of Rajasthan are also worth seeing.

Camels For Trade During Fair 

Devotees Taking A Dip Into Pushkar Lake

Pushkar Fair 2010 Dates: 13th - 21st November 2010

How to Reach Pushkar: 

By Air: The Nearest Airport is Jaipur about 150 Kilometers from Pushkar. Jaipur is well connected from all major cities of India like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa etc. After reaching Jaipur one can easily reach Pushkar By Road.

By Road: The nearest Major Bus Stand from Pushkar is Ajmer just 11 Kilometers from it. There are regular bus service from Ajmer to Pushkar evert 10-15 minutes.

By Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Ajmer. From Ajmer regular bus service or Private Taxi can be taken to reach Pushkar.

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Janmashtami Celebration all Around India and Abroad

Yesterday the Janmashtami celebrated all around India and Abroad with with religious fervor and gaiety by all. The Festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. He was the Avtar (demigod) of Lord Vishnu. All the ISKCON temples across the world were crowded since thousands of devotee came to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.


A special Dahi-Handi competition held across the Maharashtra in which Govindas (Special appointed boys for the competition) break a Handi (earthen pot) filled with Dahi (curd) hanged over a height of some 50-60 feet by making the human (All Govindasa) tower.

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Happy Independence Day to All Indians

India is celebrating it's 63rd Independence Day today. We all are proud to be an Indian. I wish all Indians a very happy Independence Day.

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5 (Five) Most Beautiful Beaches in India

Since India is surrounded three sides by waters, so one can find a number of beach destinations in India. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat etc. are some states where beaches are found apart from the islands like Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep. India has got some of the best beaches in the world. If you are planning a honeymoon vacation in India or a family vacation on the beach you can consider India as well. Indian beaches also plays an important role in Indian tourism. In this post I'll describe 5 most popular beaches of India.

1. Varkala Beach (Kerala): Located about 51 kilometres north-west of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). The important thing about this beach is that it is considered as the only beach in southern Kerala where one can find the cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea. You can enjoy sun-bathing and swimming and a long walk along the beach is also a good experience.
2. Marari Beach (Kerala): Located just 11 kilometers from Alleppy, Marari beach offers visitors a picturesque view of palm trees along the sandy beach side. The idyllic location for a vacation in  India away from the hustle and bustle of life.
3. Kovalam Beach (Kerala): Located about 13 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kovalam beach looks stunning. The main attraction of this beach is the coconut trees along the beaches that will take your breath away by its superb picturesque setting.
4. Palolem Beach (Goa): Till time the beauty of this beach is in its original form but the beach is now being saturated by travellers. It is a semi-circle shaped beach since it is a natural bay surrounded by lofty headlands on either sides.
5. Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu): Located 60 kilometers south of Chennai, Mamallapuram also known as Mahabalipuram is a land of Beaches as well as temples. Here you can see the historic monuments built largely between the 7^th and the 9^th centuries by Tamil Pallava dynasty rulers.

If you are a nature lover and want to enjoy your India tours on some beaches then you can go to kerala or Goa as they are the states that has most number of beautiful beaches in India.

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5 (Five) Must See Monuments in India

If you are looking for a vacation in India and not yet prepared the list of famous monuments to visit during your India tours, here are Five must see monuments that you should not miss anyway. Although there are a lot to see and lot to do in India but, there are these five that must be included in your travel plan.

1. Taj Mahal: Situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra city Taj Mahal is regarded as the symbol of Love. As told by someone "designed by giants and finished by jewelers". Taj Mahal is a perfect example of work of Perfection.
2. Amber Fort: Situated on the outskirts of Jaipur city, Amber Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. The construction of this fort started in the year 1592 and completed by his descendant, Jai Singh I. The stunning beauty of Amber fort will leave you speechless. Must enjoy the Elephant Ride to reach the Amber Fort complex.
3. Lake Palace: Situated in the center of Lake Pichola, the former royal summer palace of Maharana Jagat Singh II, has turned into a Luxury hotel operated by Taj Hotels. It will give you an experience of the lifestyle of Indian Kings. A boat ride on the Lake Pichola is also an experience of a lifetime.
4. Temples of Khajuraho: The erotic temples of Khajuraho is world famous for its craftsmanship. The entire temple complex is divided into three parts. Eastern Gropu of Temples, Western Group of Temples and Southern Group of Temples. The erotic sculptures are carved on the outer wall of the temples. Enjoy the Light and Sound Show in the evening to experience the beauty of Indian Craftsmanship.
5. Jain Temples of Ranakpur: This temple is among the five main pilgrimages of Jain. "The temple possesses four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared halls, 80 domes standing on the base of nearly 400 columns. All the columns are ornately carved and the most fascinating feature is that you won’t find any two identical columns. Even more intriguing is the fact that all columns change colour from golden to pastel blue as the sun begins to set." taken from www.indianluxurytours.com

 Set your travel in a way that you could enjoy visiting these famous monuments. Include a visit to Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ranakpur and Khajuraho with other destinations in your India travel plan.

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Cloud Burst in Leh has destroyed the Beauty

"With gushing waters and slush flowing Leh on a peak season night has left more than 1,000 tourists, including 300 foreigners, stranded in their hotels with the airport shut due to runway damage. Apart from Leh, tourists were stranded at Khoksar, Darcha and Jispa beside Manali and Keylong as Manali-Leh road was blocked at several points, authorities said." Read the Origional Story 

Indian army has launched a massive rescue operation in the area to avoid any more loss of life. All the essential goods, medicines, medical equipments etc. have reached Leh to help the injured.

If you are planing to visit Leh Ladakh during this week please think about it as the area has been badly affected by the cloud burst happened on August 6th, 2010. The Ladakh area has been disconnected from rest of the country by road.

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How to Enjoy a Perfect India Tour

Visiting any destination means a lot of information gathering so that you become familiar about that destination. When it comes to India Tours, you should be known about the different aspects of this incredible country. Since India is a very vast country  with hundreds of different languages, many different and varied culture and tradition, varied geographies, varied climate and weather.

There are hundreds of things to see and to do in India. So you must do some research before preparing a list of your perfect India attractions. There are a number of world famous and most visited cities in India. If you do not have enough time then first prepare a list of all the cities that are famous. You can find the List of all the world famous cities of India at

http://wikitravel.org/en/India#Cities
http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/india/where-to-go.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india

Know about the weather condition and the forcast of the weather for the period you are intended to visit india. Weather information can be found at http://weather.nic.in/forecast.htm


Book all your hotels in advance to avoid any problem. Please note that if you are directly going to the hotel website, you will be paying the actual cost, if you book hotels through some travel agent you could save some money. First check the price on the hotel website and ask the travel agent for the discount. They can book the same hotel at a discounted price as they get some special rates from the hotel. You can use Expedia or Lonely Planet Hotel booking services or Hotels.com for this purpose. Read the reviews about the hotels at http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotels

http://hotels.lonelyplanet.com/
http://www.hotels.com

It is advisable that you contact some tour operator in India to plan your trip, as their professional services and knowledge about the different destinations and attractions will be very useful for you.
You can contact TNS Travel for your India Tour, they are recognized by the ministry of tourism Government of India.

Some links of useful website to plan a Perfect trip to India:
http://goindia.about.com/od/planningyourtrip/ss/india-planning.htm For more on Planning.
http://www.tripadvisor.in For Hotel and Destination Reviews.
http://www.mapsofindia.com/ To explore India through Map.
http://www.incredibleindia.org/ Government of India Official Website.
India Visa
India Tour Packages

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5 (Five) Best Holiday Ideas in India

India offers a number of travel themes that one can select for his/her holiday in India. Since India is a country with diverse culture, weather, geography and nature. There are planes as well as mountains and plateaus, ocean as well as desert and forest. One will run out of time but not the attractions here in India. Below are Five (5) Best possible (in my humble opinion) Holiday Ideas:

1. Beach Holidays: If you are a newly wedded couple or  a group of Friends or Family, this option is just for you. Relax on the sandy beaches, take a sun bath, enjoy boating or a long ride adjacent to beach. This is also good for weekends or short breaks. You can go to Goa or Kerala or both at the same trip. Kanyakumari and Mumbai are also worth visiting.
2. Cultural Holidays: If you like to meet people and experience their culture and tradition this is best option for you. Since the culture of India varies as you travel from north to south and east to west. You will get an experience of different culture and tradition when you travel its different geographic location.
3. Wildlife Holidays: The best option for those who love to see different creatures in their own habitat. Watching an Indian Tiger in the wildlife of Ranthambore or Sunderbans is an experience of a life-time.
4. Luxury Train Travel: The real MAHARAJA lifestyle experience can be taken at Palace on Wheels or on Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. It is a bit costly but is worth spending your penny. If you are luxury seeker and want to live the life of a King while on a train, it is the best option for you. It will give you a feel of how the kings (Maharajas) were treated when they were traveling.
5. Adventure Holidays: If you love to do some adventure and see the natural beauty of Indian highlands you should go for the Adventure trip. Trekking in the Indian Himalayas in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh or Doing river rafting in the Ganges or Skiing at the snow capped mountainous slops each and every experience will be a life long memorable experience.

You can also combine any one idea with other/s to make different idea of yours. If you are planning a vacation in India, do not forget to see some more options like Festival tours, backwaters tour, heritage tours etc.

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Happy Friendship Day

Happy Friendship Day

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Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

India has got some of the world's most famous wildlife sanctuaries, where the flora and fauna are at its best. I am just mentioning the name and location of these.

• Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in Bharatpur Rajasthan
• Corbett National Park: Situated in Ramnagar Uttar Pradesh
• Gir National Park: Situated in Sesan Gujrat
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in Idukki Kerala
• Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in Alwar Rajasthan

Information on all the above wildlife sanctuaries and national parks will be available on this blog soon.

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Delhi Travel Guide

Delhi - The Capital of India is one of the most famouse tourist destination world-wide. Today the city has gain the reputation of being a world class city in terms of infrastructure, transportation and accommodation.

If you are on a trip to Delhi you must prepare a list of all the tourist places that you should not miss. For a quick reference I am mentionating just some of them.

• Red Fort
• Lotus Temple
• Jama Masjid (The Big Mosque)
• Qutub Minar
• Old Fort
• Humayun's Tomb
• Raj Ghat (The Cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi)

Apart from these you can have a look at the narrow lanes of Old city. Must take a Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk, its an experience that you will remember life-long. Alo the Malls and Museums are worth visiting. There are tens of Temples and other heritage monuments that you can visit.

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Travel to India this winter with Exciting Offers

To make your Travel to India a bit more pleasurable there are tour operators in India who offer exciting offers on your vacation packages. One such name in Indian Travel Industry is TNS Travel. For the Winter 2010-2011 you could be delighted by the offers and deals on your Private India Vacation Packages.

If you are planning a Family Vacation in India you could be served a complimentary dinner with entire Family. While enjoying your Vacation in India, all the arrangements and planning, to make your holiday your most relaxing time ever, are carefully handled by TNS Travel.

Contact them as early as you can to have the best deal.

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Summer vacation in India with TNS Travel

TNS Travel Pvt. Ltd. has launched travel packages for Summer Vacation in India. All the tour packages are for the travelers seeking ultimate luxury and comfort. Only Taj Group of Hotels and Oberoi Group of Hotels are selected. One can enjoy a trip to India even in the hot summer with TNS Travel without any difficulty and pain with their friends and family.

You can go on a tour to kerala or North India with the packages offered. A family vacation can also be planned this summer season to give your loved ones some more chance to spend time together. Enjoying evening at Kovalam beach and sailing on the luxurious houseboat on the backwaters of God's own country is a experience of life-time.

The famous Golden Triangle Tour is also on offer of Summer Vacation packages. You can also take a tour to Rajasthan the princely state of India.

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TNS Travel is Good For Family Vacation in India

Actually while planning a tour, nothing is better than being with your family and sharing some good quality time with them. It would be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. If you have your family with you on your vacation, all the fun & enthusiasm doubles and you could have a India tours experience like never before. You are sure to have a speedy look of different colors of Indian civilization throughout your visit to this land of inspiring exquisiteness.

Various outdoor family vacations in India offers relaxation and helps people to unwind and relax totally. In order to experience enormous happiness and ease, you can get in touch with tour operators in India to plan your India trip. You can book your tour with TNS Travel Pvt. Ltd. TNS Travel has more than 12 years of experience in organizing tours for the Individuals, Family Groups and Private Groups with world class services. All tours organized by TNS Travel are ultimate luxurious and full of fun and excitements. They take care of everything that you need to spent a quality time with your family. You don't have to think about anything, from luxury accommodation to transportation and guides to sightseeing everything will be perfect. From your arrival on international airport in india till your departure they will stand with you to let you make you feel at home.

http://www.indianluxurytours.com  browse this site to get in touch with them and send them your preferred itinerary or just tell them to make a India tour itinerary suitable for your requirements.

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Holi - The festival of Color

First of all I wish all my blog visitors a very happy and colorful Holi.

We are celebrating Holi - a Festival of vibrant colors. The Holi is celebrated on the first day of Last month of Hinu calendar year i.e. Fagun. It is a festival that shows the victory of Good over Bad.

 

Once again I wish you all A Very Happy Holi

 

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Some Ideas For Vacation in Rajasthan

Going on  a Vacation in Rajasthan? Rajasthan offers many options for one to enjoy their Vacation. If there are marvelously crafted heritage monuments which were a Palace some decades ago, now converted into Heritage and Luxury Hotels. There are dried lands too which shows the rough side of Rajasthan's climate.

If you are a heritage monuments lover you can go for the Rajasthan heritage tours which will cover almost all the prime heritage Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan along with the havelis and other tourist attractions. Rajathan is a land that will never disappoint you, its going to fulfill all your wild and soft willings. On the tours to rajasthan you can go on a Camel Safari in the Desert of Jaisalmer. The Golden sands of the thar desert looks like a royal mirage. Riding on the golden Sam Sand Dunes on can feel what a Camel Safari is meant for and What a Soft adventure is all about.

Camel safari in Rajasthan is famous among the tourists coming to enjoy Soft adveure. Apart from adventure it also gives a unique experience of enjoying a Vacation in Rajasthan.

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