http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide India Travel Destination Guide Sat, 21 May 2005 06:40:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Janpada loka: sprawling across 15 acres here is a complex devoted to the preservation of folk culture. There is an art. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/703/janpada-loka-bangalore/ Mekedatu: (98 km on kanakapura road): mekedatu in kannada means 'goat's leap'. It is so called because at this point, the mighty cauvery river squeezes itself through a rocky channel across which a goat could leap. At the confluence of the cauvery and the arkavathi is sangameshwara temple. It is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/702/mekedatu-bangalore/ Muthyala paduvu-pearl valley: (45 km on anekhal road): a beautiful picnic spot. A waterfall gushes down 90 metres in a cascade of pearly drops. The shiva temple located nearby is worth a visit. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/701/muthyala-paduvu-pearl-valley-bangalore/ Dodda alada mara: (28 km on mysore road): also called ramohalli. A banyan tree, 400 years old and spreading over 3 acres, probably the largest in karnataka, is a botanical wonder. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/700/dodda-alada-mara-bangalore/ Hessaraghatta: Bangalore (26.5 km from bangalore on tumkur road): here is an artifical lake covering 1,124 acres, and a boat club. The indo-danish dairy project and government horticultural and dairy farms are interesting places to visit. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/699/hessaraghatta-bangalore/ Nandi hills: (60 km on bellary road): this hill station is a paradise located 4,850 feet above sea level. There is a fairly extensive plateau with gardens, lawns, tourist bungalows and hotels with wind surfing facilities. Accommodation available at hotel mayura pine top (kstdc). For horti¬culture department cottages contact: resident ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/698/nandi-hills-bangalore/ Nrityagram dance village: hessa-raghatta. (30 km from city) india's only village for classical dances. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/697/nrityagram-dance-village-bangalore/ Whitefield:: (16 km on airport road), a Popular retreat for indian and foreign tour-sts who flock to visit the ashram set up by mosopher-educationist, sri satya sai baba. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/696/whitefield-bangalore/ Bannerghatta: (21 km from bangalore on tekal road): numerous wild animals oam freely in this densely forested hilly area -an ideal picnic spot for wildlife lovers. The bannerghatta national park has a ion and tiger safari and a crocodile and snake farm. Regular conducted tours are or-;arused by the park authorities ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/695/bannerghatta-karnataka/ Std code: 080 A major industrial and commercial centre, with scientific and research activity. Bangalore is multifaceted: modern marvels, historical monuments, bustling shopping plazas, a race course and golf courses. Called the silicon valley of india for its growing software industry, it is also known as the city of draught beer. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/694/bangalore-karnatka/ On the international circuit, bangalore is connected to bangkok, dubai, kuala lumpur, kathmandu, muscat, sharjah, singapore, london, new york and paris by direct flights or immediate connections through intermediate points by air-india, indian airlines, royal nepal airlines, etc. On the domestic sectors, air-india, in¬dian airlines, jet airways and air sahara connect ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/693/bangalore-by-air/ Bangalore is connected to delhi by ra-jdhani express and karnataka express. It is also well connected with mumbai by udayan and kurla expresses daily, to chennai by shatabdi express, chennai mail, chennai express and brindavan ex¬press and also to thiruvananthapuram, kochi, calcutta, hyderabad and manga-lore by express trains. Mysore (145 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/692/bangalore-by-rail/ Bangalore is a major hub of road communications in south india and national highways nos. 47 and 48 connect to all major centres of the region. Additionally, a good network of state highways provide links to all parts of the state. The roads are generally in a good condition and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/691/bangalore-by-road/ Garden restaurants, drive-in eating joints, restaurants with attached pubs and bars, fast food joints and typical south in¬dian thali meals in the local style are avail¬able all over bangalore. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/690/bangalore-eating-out/ Pub crawling is a past-time in vogue with the younger set. The beer here is i among the best in the world, locally brewed, fresh and bubbly. Most pubs are over-crowded, heavy with smoke and drowned with loud music. The food here is the snacky, tandoori kind. A few are sedate, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/689/bangalore-pubs-night-life/ The Oberoi 37-39 m.g. Road 7 km from airport, 8 km from railway station and bus stand 158 rooms. Ep superior garden view single, double, premium garden view single, double, deluxe single, double; suite I restaurants, bar, conference/banquet halls, business centre, health club, swimming pool, beauty salon & barber shop, gift ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/688/bangalore-luxury-hotels/ Welcomgroup windsor manor sheraton & towers 25 sankey road; 12 km from airport, 4 km from railway station and bus stand. • 240 rooms. Deluxe single; executive club single; sheraton towers single manor/sheraton tower suite, presidential suite. Double occupancy extra. I 3 restaurants, coffee shop, pub /bar, conference halls, business centre, health ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/687/bangalore-deluxe-hotels/ 41/3 m.g. Road; 7 km from airport, 8 km from railway station and bus stand. 163 rooms. Standard single, double residency single, double; suite Restaurants, coffee shop, bar, banquet and convention facilities, business centre. Health club, swimming pool, barber shop, beauty parlour, patisserie, travel assistance, currency exchange, credit cards. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/686/bangalore-taj-residency/ 28, sankey road 13 km from airport, 3 km from railway station & bus stand • 196 rooms. Superior single, double, executive single/ double club president single double, suite I multicuisine restaurant, coffee shop, bar, beauty saloon, health club, massage par¬lour, conference and banquet facilities (4 to 1200), business centre, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/685/bangalore-le-meridien/ St. Mark's 4/1, st. Mark's road, 12 km from airport, 8 km from railway station and bus stand. • 94 rooms. Cp single double; suite single, double. restaurant, bar, conference halls, secretarial services, travel desk, utilities shop, credit cards, foreign exchange. The central park Manipal centre, 47, dickenson road 7 km from airport, 8 km ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/684/bangalore-standard-hotels/ Bannerghatta: (21 km from bangalore on tekal road): numerous wild animals oam freely in this densely forested hilly area -an ideal picnic spot for wildlife lovers. The bannerghatta national park has a ion and tiger safari and a crocodile and snake farm. Regular conducted tours are or-;arused by the park authorities ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/683/bangalore-excursions/ Chennapatna: (60 km) a world famous hub of wooden toys, lacquerware carvings and silk products. Kolar: (65 km) a haven for rock-climb¬ers. Also the site of the oldest and deepest goldmines found by the british in pre-in-dependent india. Ramanagram: another popular rock-climbing area. It is also an important silk cocoon marketing centre ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/682/bangalore-gallery-studio-and-open-air-theatre/ Bangalore is a lively city. Perhaps, it has to do with its salubrious and mild cli¬mate or its location, virtually at the centre of the southern plateau. Consequently, there are so many more diversions to entertain you. At the very least you may just take a walk along the m.g. Road ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/681/bangalore-entertainmentsports/ Bhavan's art gallery, bharatiya vidya bhavan, race course road; open: 1000-1900 hrs. Max mueller bhavan art gallery, 3, lovelle road open: 0900-1700 hrs, closed saturday and sunday. Renaissance art gallery, 104, west¬minster, 13, cunningham road; open: 1100-1900 hrs, closed sunday. Venkatappa art gallery, kasturba road; open: 1000-1700 hrs, closed monday. Karnataka chitrakala ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/680/bangalore-art-galleries/ Jj's, airport road; open: 2230-0200 hrs, except tuesday. Entry /wednesday, friday and saturday -1300-1700 hrs, entry Club et discotheque, entertainment terminus club, chache towers, 50, resi¬dency road: open: wednes¬day, friday and saturday 1300 hrs on¬wards, other days 2130 hrs onwards. The club inferno, 7th mile, mysore road; open: monday, wednesday, friday ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/679/bangalore-discotheques/ Spread over 300 acres in the heart of the city, it encloses a variety of amuse¬ments and diversions. Like the jawahar bal bhavan with a toy train running over a 1.5 km route, doll's museum and theatre com¬plex with film shows and plays specially staged for children. It also has an ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/678/bangalore-cubbon-park/ Neeladri amusement & water park, Electronic city, hosur road. 15 km from city, offers a number of rides and watersports. Crazy waters, bannerghatta main road. 15 km from downtown. Watersports and rides. Golf At kamataka golf association golf course. Cultural programmes Indian council for cultural relations (iccr) organises cultural programmes every friday at yavanika, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/677/bangalore-amusement-parks/ The dussehra at mysore is a ten-day event marking the victory of good over evil. The highlight is the procession of ca¬parisoned elephants carrying the image of goddess chamundeshwari through the streets of the city. In april the karaga festival is celebrat¬ed at the dharmaraya temple in nagar-athapet. Vasanta habba is the city's ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/676/bangalore-festivals/ Karnataka has a rich tradition in handi¬crafts and silk sarees (mysore and cha-mundi silk). Sandalwood, ivory, brass and rosewood inlay, clay and wooden toys, wood carvings, bidriware and lambani jewellery are some other specialities stocked in the emporia in the city. Mahatma gandhi road, brigade road and commercial street form the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/675/bangalore-shopping/ Cauvery emporium and central cot¬tage emporium (mg road); art works (o'shaughnessy road); raga (residency road); gallerie lavelle (lavelle road); cose belle (mg road); national cottage emporium (nandidurg road). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/674/bangalore-handicrafts/ Vijaylakshmi, deepam, krishna, laksh-mi, nallis, seethalakshmi hall, chickpet and many more silk shops on commercial street. Kidswear Kidskemp, kidsmart, little kingdom & children's corner. Readymades There are a lot of shopping arcades, de¬partmental stores and boutiques. Some of them are: mota royal arcade (brigade road); 5th avenue (brigade road); shop¬pers stop; little ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/673/bangalore-silk-and-sarees/ Karnataka has an impressive variety in forests and wilderness areas. Some of which have been developed for organised tourism, through an entity under the department of tourism -jungle lodges and resorts. Kabini river lodge 220 km from bangalore and 80 km from mysore. Open all year, best period september to may. Accommodation ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/672/bangalore-nature-and-wildlife/ Std code: 0821 Writer r.k. Narayan's lovely hometown, mysore, was once the capital of the wodeyar kingdom and is still one of the finest cities of southern india. Small, easygoing, sandalwood country, a crafts-crazy city, friendly people going about their business in a city of gardens, tree-lined boulevards, art galleries and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/671/mysore-karnataka/ The nearest airport is at bangalore, 140 km, though indian airlines has an office in the city. Indian airlines, hotel mayura hoysa-la complex, 2, jhansi laxmi bai road open: 1000-1330 hrs. And 1415-1700 hrs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/670/mysore-by-air/ Mysore's rail links are to, and via, ban¬galore. Shatabdi express, tipu express, chamundi express, express, swarnajayanti express, and 1035/1036 ex¬press connect mysore with chennai, mum-bai, pune, delhi, besides bangalore. The railway station is 2 km from down¬town. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are avail¬able at the railway station for transfer to different parts ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/669/mysore-by-rail/ At the southeastern extremity of kar¬nataka, mysore is linked by a good net¬work of roads to bangalore and other ma¬jor centres in the region. Road distances to some of the important places in the area are: bangalore 140 km, madikeri 136 km, hassan 130 km, bandipur national park 90 km, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/668/mysore-by-road/ Tourist taxis can be hired from the agencies or through hotels. Rates for these are negotiable. Auto-rickshaws (metered) and city bus service are major modes of commuting within the city. Auto-rickshaws, except at railway station, bus stand or outside ho¬tels, operate on meter-fare. Bus service is crowded and destination boards in ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/667/mysore-local-transport/ Covering somanathapu-ra, mysore city, srirangapatna and krishnara-jasagar; daily 0730-2030 hrs., Belur, halebeedu (halebid), sravana-belagola; tue, wed, fri and sun 0730-2100 hrs; Ooty, daily in season 0700-2100 hrs; Booking and enquiries Kstdc transport wing, yatrinivas building, hotel hoysala mayura complex, 2, jhansi laxmibai road kst¬dc, city railway station. Kst¬dc, information ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/666/mysore-city-sightseeing/ Metropole, krishnarajasagar hotel (both of ritz group). Continental and tan-doori dishes. King's court, (jhansi laksh-mi bai road). Multi-cuisine. Dasaprakash, basic, cheap south indian food. Dasaprakash paradise, south indian thali and vegetarian food. Gun house, tan-doori chicken (opp. Mysore palace). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/665/mysore-eating-out/ 13 km off Mysore City are the chamundi hills. Halfway-up is the nandi bull, a 4.8 metre monolith. Right on top is the 2000-year-old chamundeswari temple, dedicated to the patron goddess of the royal family. 19 km north-west is the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam and the Brindavan Gardens. The ornamental terraced ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/664/mysore-excursions/ Manasa tarangini boat club (kst¬dc), kukkaarahalli tank has boating facil¬ities. Boating facilities are also available at krishnaraja sagar, 19 km from the city. The rail museum, near city railway Station, displays railway engines and coaches used by the erstwhile royal family of mysore. Train rides in a small toy-like train are ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/663/mysore-entertainment/ Mysore is famous for its sandalwood products and oil and fine silk fabrics. The main shopping area is on sayaji rao road, in the downtown area. Cauvery arts and crafts emporium, sayaji rao road. Ksic silk showroom, near k.r. Cir¬cle, also at mayura hoysala complex. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/662/mysore-shopping/ Mysore : Heritage hotels Lalitha mahal palace Sidhartha nagar 7 km from railway station, 5 km from bus stand. • 54 rooms. A/c single, double; suites restaurant, bar, conference hall, health club, swimming pool, beauty parlour, games, meditation room, baby sitting, travel service, credit cards, foreign ex¬change, helipad. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/661/mysore-hotel-choices/ Quality inn southern star 13-14, vinobha road 0.5 km from railway station • 72 rooms, cp a/c single, dou¬ble, deluxe; suite. restaurants, tea lounge, bar, confer¬ence/banquet halls, business centre facil¬ities, health club, swimming pool, enter¬tainment and games - table tennis, cro¬quet, darts, chess, carrom etc., disco¬theque, beauty parlour, credit ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/660/mysore-standard-hotels/ Std code: 08394 194 km from bangalore is the district headquarters town of hassan. This calm and peaceful town is a convenient base to visit sravanabelagola, belur and halebid. They are best done over two days, with an overnight halt at hassan. You can visit these places from bangalore and mysore ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/659/hassan-karnataka/ 120 km west of mysore, it is connected by road and rail to bangalore, mysore and mangalore. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/658/hassan-getting-there/ Belur 38 km from hassan with its exquisite temples. The chennakeshava temple is a fine example. It took 103 years to complete and the facade of the temple is covered with I intricate sculptures and frescoes - awe-in¬spiring in their workmanship. In the temple are hand-lathe turned filigreed pillars. Veeranarayana ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/657/hassan-excursions/ Std code: 08394 Iseat of the vijayanagar empire,though the city was destroyed by marauders, much remains of those days. The remains are preserved under the world heritage order. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/656/hampi-karnataka/ I the nearest railhead is hospet (12 km). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/655/hampi-by-rail/ Nh 4 and 13 form the hospet-bangalore link (343 km from hampi). Regular services from bangalore operate to hospet. Buses ply between hampi/ hospet hourly. First bus leaves at 6:30 a.m. From hospet to bangalore. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/654/hampi-by-road/ Hire taxis, bicycles and mo'bikes to visit the ruins. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/653/hampi-local-transport/ On the bangalore-hospet highway is Chitradurga with a famous fort. Bijapur, the city founded by the chalukyas, has tombs and dargahs. Gol gumbaz, the tomb of mohammed adil shah, has superb acoustics. Kstdc's hotel mayura adil shahi, anand mahal road. Aihole, north of hampi, has over 125 temples. Pattadakal, a world ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/652/hampi-excursions/ Std code: 0872 It is a proud country, kodagu is. Proud of the beauty of its verdant hills and valleys clothed in thick forests of sandalwood and plantains of coffee, pepper and cardamom. Proud of the valour of its soldiers and generals. Proud of its enduring culture and customs, proud of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/651/madikeri-karnataka/ The nearest airports are at bangalore (250 km) and mangalore (164). The nearest railway station is at mysore (145 km). Madikeri's access lies along its net¬work of roads which connects it to all major centres in the region. Frequent bus services, including deluxe coaches, operate from bangalore, mysore, man¬galore, hassan, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/650/madikeri-getting-there/ Tourist taxis and auto-rickshaws are the major modes of commuting within the city. The rates for these are negotiable. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/649/madikeri-local-transport/ Tourist bureau, government of karna-taka, pwd traveller's bungalow http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/648/madikeri-information-office/ Rajdarshan 8/13, m.g. Road rooms. Single, double super deluxe; suite Mayura valley view (kstdc) Raja seat 25 rooms. Single, double Suite http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/647/madikeri-hotel-choices/ Std code: 0821 Traversing the western ghats and skirting the beautiful kodagu area, along national highway 48, west of bangalore, one reaches the arabian sea coast at mangalore. An important shipbuilding centre under hyder ali and a strategic port that remained a bone of contention in every conflict over its long ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/646/mangalore-karnataka/ Indian airlines and jet air¬ways connect mangalore with bangalore, chennai and mumbai. Indian airlines, poonja arcade, k.s. Road http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/645/mangalore-by-air/ Mangalore is also an important station on the railway network with connections to all parts of the country. A convenient con¬nection from chennai is the west coast ex¬press. With the konkan railway project op¬erational, the goa-mangalore journey through the western ghats is an experience. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/644/mangalore-by-rail/ Try taj manjarun lunch buffet, or "the galley" restaurant for a mangalorean clas¬sic dish, or the safa dine, near roopa ho¬tel for excellent biryani. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/643/mangalore-eating-out/ Udupi, 60 km from mangalore, is an important vaishnavite centre with a krish¬na temple and a gold chariot, also the birthplace of the masala dosa. Dharmasthala, 35 km on the manga-lore-belur road, has the famous man-juratha temple and a 14-metre-high statue of bahubali. Nearby are the jain temple colonies of venur, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/642/excursions-mangalore/ Taj manjarun Old port road • 101 rooms. Budget single, double economy single, double, standard single , double; suite restaurant, bar, coffee shop, conference/banquet halls, secretarial service, travel desk, credit cards, foreign exchange. Moti mahal, falnir road • 90 rooms. A/c single, double Poonja international Hampanakatte n 440179 • 104 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/641/hotel-choices-mangalore/ On the way to kannakumari is the bus interchange of nagercoil, from where there are good services to madras, trichy and madurai. There is usually a bus every hour from trivandrum to nagercoil, and the trip takes 2 hours. Nagercoil is, comparatively speaking, one of the cleanest small towns with ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/640/nagercoil-tamil-nadu/ Tower lodge, near tower junction, (not far from the bus terminal) and azad lodge (don't confuse it with the restaurant azad hotel). It was recommended to me that i should go to a small coastal village about half an hour's drive away as it has a beautiful beach. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/639/accommodation-tamil-nadu/ From nagercoil take bus 11 or bus 29. Inside the fort walls is the town of the same name. I had hardly set foot inside the fort and i was in front of the palace of the former kings of travancore, who still live in trivandrum. The palace is now ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/638/excursion-to-padmanabhapuram-tamil-nadu/ Cape comorin is the land's end of india. There is nothing between there and antarctica but water. Three bodies of water meet at cape comorin (kannyakumari): the arabian sea, the gulf of bengal and the indian ocean. The sun rises out of the raw sea the whole year round, and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/637/kannyakumari-cape-comorin-tamil-nadu/ There are many lodges and hotels in walking distance of the bus terminal (the railway station is in the suburbs). If you want a room with a view of the cape, then you should go to one of the mostly clean, new, multi-storey hotels which are only a little more ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/636/accommodation-kannyakumari/ Budget Hotel Diagonally opposite the lighthouse are three hotels right next to each Other Hotel Kaveri lodge, kovalam road, ph 288, singles 45rs, doubles 7ors, all Rooms with bath, clean. The hotel narmadha (doubles 8ors) is in front of the kaveri and more prominent.. " Tri sea lodge, ph283, doubles 57rs, four-bedrooms llors ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/635/hotel-kannyakumari/ On an island south-east of the cape is the main attraction of kan-nyakumari: the vivekananda rock memorial. It was built in 1970 in honour of swami vivekananda. Boats go to the island between 7-1 lam and 2-5pm (cost 3rs), but not in bad weather. Photography is prohibited on the island ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/634/sightseeing-kannyakumari/ Between kannyakumari and kovalam is kolachal beach which is supposed to be worth visiting. The. 567 sq km (219 sq miles) tiger sanctuary at mundanthurai is practically undiscovered. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/633/excursion-kannyakumari/ The tamil nadu tourist office is open mon-fri iqam-5.3opm. Food Fish is surprisingly rare. Try the dates. I saw the most southern mouse in india run through the dining room while eating my 5rs meal in the hotel ajantha. Souvenirs There is row after row of souvenir shops in the centre of kannykumari. They ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/632/miscellaneous-kannyakumari/ There is a direct service to new delhi which departs wed 10.20am and arrives at new delhi railway station on fri at 3.30pm - 3142km (1952 miles). There is also a train to trivandrum and ernakulam at 5.45am and 10.20am daily, as well as a train at 5.45am to bombay ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/631/kannyakumari-by-rail/ (reservation recommended) Mandapam (for rameswaram): 2.45am, 7.15am, 10.15am, 4.45pm and 9pm - 9 hour trip - 30rs. It goes via the snobbish green kerala's palmyra Palm-covered countryside of tamil nadu. Madurai: between 6am and 9.30pm continual service. Trivandrum: there is a continual service between 6am and 9.30pm. Kovalam beach: there is a good service between 6.30am ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/630/kannyakumari-by-bus/ Separated from the mainland by an arm of the sea, this former jumping off place for sri lankan travellers, has apopulation of 30,000 and is, for hindus, one of the most holy places india, on a par with varanasi. The rama temple is the centre of pilgrim worship. The tower ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/629/rameswaram-tamil-nadu/ The closest airport is madurai, 173km away. There is a daily rail service from the bus terminal at mandapam to rameswaram between 3.25am and 11.20pm, and in the opposite direc¬tion between 2am and 10pm - approximately 2.5ors and a 45 minute trip. From mandapam there are direct services to kannyakumari, nagercoil, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/628/connections-rameswaram/ Madurai: four services daily, amongst them the 716 coimbatore Pass/exp which departs 4.10am and arrives at 9.50pm - 164km (102Miles). Madras Egmore: departs 12.30am and arrives the next morning around 6am, and the 3.45pm departure arrives at 615am. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/627/rameswaram-by-rail/ Buses leave mandapam for madurai at 2.10am, 4.05am and 10pm; for madras at 5.30pm and 7pm; and for kannyakumari at 4am, 8.30am, 1.45pm, 5.15pm and 10pm. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/626/rameswaram-by-bus/ Hotel rooms in rameswaram are scarce and often shabby. It may be worthwhile paying a few rupees more and staying at one of the newer hotels, like the alankar or maharaja's. They operate on the 24 hour system. Rickshaw drivers await the arrival of tourists. The trip to a hotel costs ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/625/accommodation-rameswaram/ Tourist information centre At the railway station is open 7.30am-8pm. On sun and holidays only 8am-2.3opm Cloak room At the railway station where you can leave your luggage for a fee http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/624/miscellaneous-tamil-nadu/ This and the temple elephants which guard the longest colonnade in india are worth seeing. Even though the border with sri lanka is still closed, it wasn't peaceful on palk strait. Quite often tamil warriors and refugees cross the straight illegally for around 500rs. On top of that, there are fishermen ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/623/the-ramanatha-swamy-temple-tamil-nadu/ In my opinion one of the best beaches of india goes along the island °m rameswaram to dhanushkodi, about 18km (11 miles) south. Once e railway line went to there, and the ferry to talaimannar (sri lanka) !ft from there, but 1964 saw the end of that era. All that ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/622/dhanushkodi-tamil-nadu/ From the railway station in rameswaram, private trucks will take you to dhanushkodi for an expensive 15rs. The journey will take you firstly through beach landscape with palms, until there is only sand remaining. Left and right of the, in part, 300m wide strip of land, is the ocean. The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/621/arrival-dhanushkodi/ Naturally there are no guest houses in dhanushkodi and not even a primitive rental scheme has developed among the fishermen. N. Seivaraju can, however, arrange accommodation with one of the fisher¬men in dhanushkodi. This is definitely a more sympathetic form of tourism than to simply to drive there and frighten ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/620/accommodation-dhanushkodi/ Ashram: Rail Only a few services. You have to change in Villupuram for Madras and Madurai. Ashram:Bus Government buses leave from the bus terminal to: Madras, around the clock; Trivandrum, at 4.45pm, Coimbatore, 7am; Bangalore, one service morning and evening; Ernakulam, at 5.30pm; Ootacamund (Ooty), one service in the evening; Madurai, afternoon and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/592/ashram-kerala/ Madurai is 100m above sea level, and has a population of 100,000. It was founded about 2,500 years ago and is one of the oldest towns in india. The main drawcard is the sree meenakshi temple. In 1840 the english levelled the walls of the old fort which then surrounded ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/619/madurai-tamil-nadu/ The madurai junction railway station and the express bus stand are around 10 minutes walk apart. The cheaper lodges between the railway station and bus terminal can all be reached on foot, or by rickshaw. The rickshaw drivers always like to charge western tourists commission. If you arrive at the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/618/arrivalaccommodation-maduari/ Hotels between the railway station and the sree meenakshi temple. Saraswathi lodge, town hall road, ph 25 873, singles 3ors, doubles 4ors. Hotelragu, ph 34 566,23 town hall road, singles 35rs, doubles 555rs all rooms with bath. Good value. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/617/budget-hotels-maduari/ Senthill lodge, 8-9 north chitrai street, ph 32 384, singles 3ors and doubles 4ors (with bath 5ors). Lodge saravana, 16/11 north chitrai street, ph 27 293, singles 20 rs, doubles 4ors (with bath 5ors), triple with bath 6ors. Natraj lodge, very beautiful, clean, some rooms have a view of the temple complex. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/616/hotels-with-a-view-of-the-sree-meenakshi-temple-maduari/ Standard Madurai ashok, alagarkoil road, ph 42531, 43 rooms, singles 57ors, doubles 945rs, restaurant and bar. Pandyan hotel, race course, ph 42470, 57 rooms, singales 400rs, doubles 700rs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/615/hotels-maduari/ The sree meenakshi sundareswarar temple the sree (sri) meenakshi temple is lkm from the railway station, and is one of the most beautiful temple complexes in india. It was built in the 17th century-and, according to official figures, is 254m x 237m (833 x 777 ft). The temple on the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/614/sree-meenakshi-sundareswarar-temple-maduari/ Government of tamil nadu tourist office, west veli street (opposite the bus stand), ph 22 957, open 10am~5pm closed on sundays and every second sat of the month. Tourist information counter at the railway station, ph 24 535, open 7am-8pm (sat sun and public holidays 7am-10.30am and 5-8pm. The gpo is in ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/613/miscellaneous-maduari/ Usually they cover the following: Thirrupparankundram temple, perumal temple, sree meenakshi temple, thirumalai nayak palace, gandhi museum and the vishnu temple alagar koil, 21km 13 miles) to the north-east. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/612/sightseeing-tours-maduari/ The air conditioned aradana restaurant next to uma lodge, which has meals with 13 side dishes for lors, is good. The amutham restaurant, 30 town hall road, is also recommended. Apart from those, there are numerous inexpensive restaurants, or you can buy food from the numerous street vendors in town ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/611/maduari-eating/ From the express bus stand to: Madras (460km-286 miles): 50 services around the clock 43-53rs. Kannyakumari (240km-149 miles): approximately 20 services around the clock. Trivandrum (330km-205 miles): 8 services between 6.304m and 11.30pm. Ernakulam (via thekkady): 9am and 9pm. Bangalore (430km-267 miles): ten services between 6am andllpm' around 35rs - reservations not possible. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/610/maduari-bus/ Indian airlines/air india have flights from madurai to: Bangalore, wed, thurs & sat - us$39; madras, daily - us$46. Vayudoot have flights to: Cochin, mon, wed & fri - 28ors; madras, mon, wed & fri - 425.KS; Nayveli, mon. Wed & fri - no price available; Tanjore, mon, wed & fri - 145rs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/609/maduari-air/ Kodaikanal, 2,125m (6972 ft) above sea level, was once, like ootacamund (ooty), a favourite resort of the english colonial masters. To-day, in the hot season, it is a favourite holiday destination for rich indians who want to get away for the oppressive heat of the plains. It is then high ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/608/kodaikanal-tamil-nadu/ By bus from madurai at the central bus stand. By bus at the railway station in kodaikanal road or by bus from coimbatore via palani. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/607/arrival-kodaikanal/ Budget MNS lodge has been popular with backpackers, and the paradise lodge Next door is of ten recommended. You also can rent houses in kodaikanal On a monthly basis. Hotel tamil nadu, fern hill road, ph 481-5, singles 175rs, doubles 23ors, family 300rs. Youth hostel, fern hill road, 481-5, dormitory 3ors. Standard Carlton hotel, lake road, ph 252,560 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/606/accommodationkodaikanal/ Eating: A Visit To The Cake Shops And Market Is Worthwhile As You Can Buy Rye Bread, Cheese, Apples (Expensive, Peel Before Eating), Honey And Tasty Tomatoes. The Artificial Lake Built In 1853 Is Fairly Clean But A Bit Cold To Swim In. It Is A Popular Pastime To Hire One ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/605/miscellaneouskodaikanal/ By Bus To Madurai, Kumily Or Coimbatore. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/604/connections-kodaikanal/ This 17 Sq Km (7 Sq Miles) Reserve Is 320km (199 Miles) South Of Madras, And Is Home To Over 1000 Black Buck Antelopes, Wild Boar, Jackals, Bonnet Monkeys And Some Chitals (Deer). Apart From Those, There Are Wild Cattle, And Now And Again A Dolphin Off The Coast. This ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/603/point-calimerekodaikanal/ Ashram And Beach (In That Order) Draw Tourists To Pondicherry, Which Is Called Pondy For Short By The Locals. It Belonged To The French Until 1954, But Today, The Town With A Population -Of 100,000, Is A Territory Directly Governed By The Central Government In Delhi. Traces Of Its Former ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/602/pondicherry-tamil-nadu/ The Railway Station And Bus Stand Are A Bit Away From The City Centre. It Is Best To Take A Rickshaw Or A Scooter To The City Centre, Or To Serenity (Beach) - Approximately 8-20rs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/601/arrivalpondicherry/ Budget Shanti Guest House, 6 Suffren Street, Ph 6 473, Singles 4ors, Doubles 65rs (With Bath 87rs). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/600/accommodation-pondicherry/ Grand Hotel d'Europe, 12 Suffren Street, Singles 22ors, Doubles 44ors Plus 10% Tax. All Prices Include Meals. The Management Doesn't Like To Let Rooms Without Meals. Large, Roomy, Colonial Style House With Lots Of French Charm. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/599/standardpondicherry/ In This 5km From Pondicherry Nest, Which Is In Tamil Nadu Again, There Are A Few Nice Places, Including Cottages And Bungalows Right On The Beach Run By A Frenchman. A Cottage Costs For Single Occupancy And For Two; A 2-Bed Bungalow With Bath Costs . Restaurant Nearby. Don't ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/598/accommodation-in-serenity-also-called-serenite-ashram/ Ashram Is Famous For Courses In Hatha Yoga, Theoretical Yoga And Verdic Philosophy. Until 1973 The Courses Were Conducted By The 'Mother'. The Ashram Is Open To Everyone But At Different Times: For Ashram Disciples And People Staying At The Guest Houses - 4.30am-Llpm; For Others From 8am-6pm. The Information ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/597/ashram-tamil-nadu/ This Famous Project For A Town For All Nationalities, Was The Idea Of The Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Today The Population Of The Town Is A Constant 400, And It Is Difficult To Imagine That A Town For 50,000 People Is Supposed To Stand Here. Years Ago All Construction Came To ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/596/excursion-to-aurovilleashram/ Auroville is about 12km (7 miles) north of Pondicherry, and has an area of around 20 sq km (8 sq miles), so it is difficult to get around Auroville on foot. Take a bus to Madras, and get off about 10km (6 miles) from Pondicherry at the turnoffto Auroville, and walk ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/595/arrival-from-pondicherry-ashram/ The Tourist Information Centre Is In Campagnie Street, Ph 4 575. Open Daily 8.45am-Lpm And 2-5.45pm. They Are Planning To Move. La Boutique D'auroville Is The Official Information Centre For Auroville, And Is At 12 Jawaharlal Nehru Street - Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-Lpm And 2.30-8pm. The Aurobindo-Ashram And The People Of Auroville ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/594/miscellaneous-ashram/ The mangrove forest around Pitcharam near Chidambaram (approximately 50km [31 miles] south of Pondicherry) is a must for everyone who is interested in Indian flora and birds. Not popular with tourists. You can take a rowboat trip with one of the rangers (not expensive). Take the bus from Chidambaram to ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/593/excursion-ashram/ Kerala, With An Area Of 38,863 Sq Km (15,001 Sq Miles), Is The Second Smallest State In India After Goa. It Has A Population Of 30 Million, And Is Densely Populated. The 575km (357 Miles) Long Coastal State Was The First State In India To Elect The Communist Party To ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/591/kerala/ Cochin, With Its 700,000 Inhabitants (1 Million In The District), Is The Largest City In Kerala And An Important Port. It Consists Of Four Parts: Fort Cochin/Mattancherry: The Charming Old Section Of Cochin, Built On A Peninsula Where The Gpo Is Located. It Has A Charm Of Its Own And Is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/590/cochinernakulam-kerala/ At The Cochin Harbour Terminus, The Main Station Of Willingdon Island, Or At The Ernakulam Railway Station (Better When You Are Looking For A Hotel). The Ernakulam Railway Station Is Also Called Ernakulam South Or Ernakulam Junction. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/589/keralaby-rail/ At The Ernakulam Bus Station (Not Far From The Railway Station). There Are Numerous Budget And Good Value For Money Hotels Right Next To The Bus Terminal. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/588/keralaby-bus/ The Airport Is On Willingdon Island. If You Don't Want To Stay At The Expensive Malabar Hotel, You Can Take A Boat Or A Bus Across The Bridge To Fort Cochin/Mattancherry Or To Ernakulam, Where There Is A Better Selection Of Accommodation. There Is No Airport Bus. You Just Take ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/587/keralaby-air/ There Are Numerous Hotels Right Near The Bus Station; Budget Hotels Opposite Are: Ninans Tourist Lodge (Singles 3ors, Doubles 5ors), Hotel Blue Nile (Singles 45Rs, Doubles 6ors), . Hotel Luciya (Singles 5ors, Doubles Loors). The Rooms In All Three Hotels Have Baths, And Are Really Clean. In Amman Kovil Road, The Street Beside The Hotel Blue ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/586/ernakulam-kerala/ There Isn't Much Accommodation Available And What There Is, Is Not Very Appealing Except For The Hotel Malabar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/585/willingdon-island-kerala/ Deluxe Hotel Malabar, Ph 6 811, Singles 570Rs, Doubles 900Rs Plus 10% Tax, 100 Rooms, 2 Restaurants, Bar, Car Hire. All Rooms Are Airconditioned. The Hotel Lies At The Northern Tip Of The Island, And Has A Beautiful View And A Swimming Pool. Fort Cochin/Mattancherry In The Oldest And Most Picturesque Part Of Cochin There Are ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/584/willingdom-island-kerala/ The Bolghatty Palace, Built In 1744, Has Been Purchased By The Taj Group Of Hotels, Ph 355 003. It Is Wonderfully Situated Bungalow, With A Restaurant But Has A Lot Of Mosquitos. Singles 300Rs, Doubles 600Rs. It Is Airconditioned. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/583/bolghatty-island-deluxe-kerala/ The Best Way To Get From Cochin To The Other Parts Of The City Is By Boat. There Is A Whole Network Of Motor And Other Boats. The Fares Vary Between 30 And 7ops. Most Boats Don't Operate After 9pm. After That You Have To Take A Taxi Or Even ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/582/transportation-in-kerala/ Perumanoor (Ernakulam)-Willingdon Island: Every 20 Minutes Between 6am And 10pm, Daily 35 Services. This Service Is Not Really Of Interest To Tourists. Ernakulam-Willingdon Island-Mattancherry: Between 6.30am And 9.45pm And In The Opposite Direction Between 6am And 9pm - 25 Services Daily. A Large Part Of These Are By F.P. Boats (Fast ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/581/transportation-kerala/ fort cochinlmattancherry, most of the attractions are in old cochin. fort cochin is at the northern end of the peninsula, and mattancherry is at the southern end. The main attractions in fort cochin are the chinese fishing nets, which you also encounter on a trip through the 'backwaters'. The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/580/sightseeing-kerala/ The Classical Backwater Trip Goes From Kottayam To Alleppey, And Then On Toquilon. Trips Are Also Available To The Inland Waterways From Cochin. Every Second Day A Boat Leaves From The Main Ferry Wharf In Ernakulam For Alleppey (Approximately 4Rs) And Then On To Chengan-Nur. If You Take The 7pm Service, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/579/trip-to-the-backwaters-kerala/ No Problem For Those Who Are Happy To Eat 1 Or 2 Vegetarian Meals A Day (Around 6rs), But If You Belong To The Group Who Get Sick Of Cold Rice And Strange Looking Accompaniments, You Will Have A Hard Time In Southern India And Will Have To Dig Deeper ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/578/food-kerala/ Kerala Tourist Reception Centre, Shanmugham (Shunmuham) Road, Ernakulam, Ph 353 234. Open Daily From 8am-6pm. They Take Bookings For The Bolghatty Palace And Cochin Sightseeing Tours As Well As For The Hotels In Periyar Park, But You Have To Pay A Hefty Booking Fee. Govt Of India Tourist Office Near ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/577/tourist-offices-kerala/ All Mail Which Isn't Specifically Addressed Poste Restante, Head Post Office, Ernakulam, Goes To Cochin Head Post Office In Fort Cochin. It Is A Good Idea To Check At Both Post Offices. Poste Restante Is Closed On Sundays. It Pays To Look Through All The Mail Yourself As The Ladies Behind ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/576/mail-kerala/ Hollywood Films Of Various Types Are Shown In The Two Theatres At Shenoy's Vistarama In M.G. Road. It Is Only A Few Minutes Walk From The Hotels Near The Bus Terminal. When I Was There The Following Notice Appeared On The Screen, "Rats Are Increasing Because Of Bringing Eatables Inside ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/575/cinema-kerala/ Additional Information Can Be Found In The Next Chapters About The Destinations. Ootacamund (Ooty) (312km-194 Miles): Buses Run From The Er-Nakulam Bus Terminal To Palghat, Where You Have To Change For Ooty. There Are Other Options But They Take Longer. You Could Travel By Train Or By Bus From Palghat To ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/574/connections-kerala/ There Is An Exceptional Bus Service From Ernakulam To Alleppey, Quilon And Trivandrum. Buses Depart For Trivandrum (223km-139 Miles) Day And Night For Around 35Rs For The 6 Hour Trip. There Is Also A Rail Service Via Kottayam And Quilon To Trivandrum. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/573/southern-keralakerala/ Periyar National Park: Two Direct Bus Services Daily At 6.30am And 2.45pm To The Main Town In The Park, Thekkady. If You Want To Stay At The Budget Hotels, Get Out In Kumily. It Costs 26Rs For The 185km (115 Miles) Trip And It Takes About 7hrs. Reservations Recommended. You Can ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/572/connections-kerala/ Periyar National Park Has An Area Of 777 Sq Km (300 Sq Miles), And Lies In The Western Ghats Between 914m And 1828m (2999 Ft And 5997 Ft) Above Sea Level. It Is Probably The Best Known National Park In India. The Main Attraction Is The 26 Sq Km (10 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/571/periyar-national-park-kerala/ Numerous cheap lodges. Mini lodge doubles The lake queen lodge is slightly better, singles 45rs and doubles 9o rs. Hotel woodlands is at the end of the village, doubles 4ors with bath dors. The hotel ambadi is right near the checkpost at the entry to the reserve, And offers 2-bed cottages for ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/570/kumily-kerala/ Boat Touring The Park By Boat The Park Management Has Four Boats Available For Sightseeing Trips (5rs Per Person). There Are Three Other Boats Owned By The Hotel Aranya Niva That Will Also Take Non-Guests, And They Cost 6rs If They Are Full. You Should Reserve In ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/569/sightseeing-kumily/ The Park Has Only One Young Riding Elephant, And It Costs 2ors For Two People'for An Hour's, Ride, Which Is Hardly More Than A Harmless Walk And Isn't Fealty Worth It. The Park Jeeps Are Not Made Available To Take Tourists Anywhere. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/568/elephant-and-jeep-rides-kumily/ You Are Only Allowed To Walk Through The Park With A Guide. There Is A Guided Trek% 9am Each Day Which Costs 4Rs Per Person. Mostly Western Tourists Use This Service, As Most Indians Don't Find It Thrilling. Usually, There Are Twctgroups Of About A Dozen Nature Lovers. You Shouldn't ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/567/walking-kumily/ The Luxurious Lake Palace Hotel Charges 500Rs For A Single;And 72ors For A Double Full Pension. The Hotel Is Only A Few Minutes By Boat From The Information Centre. Transportation Is Arranged At The Hotel Aranya Niva, And Is Not Available After 6pm. Next To The Luxury Hotel Are Four ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/566/staying-overnight-in-the-park-kumily/ The Fauna Is Much The Same As That In Mudumalai National Park. The Only Animal Missing Is The Chital Deer, One Of The Main Animals In Many Indian Parks. Even The Samar Deer Is Seldom Seen, And As Far As Other Deer Are Concernedythe Park Is Poorly Stocked. On The Other ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/565/animals-kumily/ It Is On The Lake, Ph 26 And Is Responsible For The Boat Trips (Except Those Run By Hotel .Aranya Niva), Elephant Rides, Guided Trekking, And The Renting Of The Rest Houses/Machans Inside The Park. The Wildlife Preser¬vation Officer In Kumily Is Responsible For The Mangala Devi Temple-KERALA 321 In The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/564/information-centre-kumily/ Between Periyar House And The Jetty, Some Of The Trees Have Their Botanical Names Displayed On Plaques. You Can See, For Example, A Teak Tree And The Mighty Ficus Religiosa. Entry To The Park Is Prohibited Between 6pm And 6am Under The Threat Of Prosecution. Of Course, The Area Around ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/563/flora-kerala/ Fees Park Entry Is And Movie Cameras . No ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/562/miscellaneousflora/ Is A Nearby Reserve. It Was Declared In 1976 And Has An Area Of 70 Sq Km (27 Sq Miles). The Area Around Periyar Park Is Not Famous For Its Animal Life But For Its Tea Plantations, E.G. Vandiperiyar On The Road To Kottayam. In The Mountains Around Iddiki (Sometimes ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/561/the-iddiki-wildlife-sanctuary-flora/ Connections Some Buses Leave From The Hotel Aranya Niva Or Periyar House, And For Some You Have To Go To Kumily. Kottayam (115km-71 Miles): Around 8 Services Between 4.45am And 6.30pm. Quilon (185km-115 Miles): At 5.30am. Ernakulam (176km-109 Miles): At 5.45am, 9.30am 12.45pm And 2.30pm. Madurai(135km-84 Miles): At6.15atn, 10.30am, 12.30am And 4.30pm. Trivandrum (286km-178 Miles);-At ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/560/flora-kerala/ This Island Group Belongs To India, And Lies Between 190km (118 Miles) And 300km (186 Miles) West Of Kerala. Of The 36 Coral Islands, With A Total Area Of 32.4 Sq Km (13 Sq Miles), Only Ten Are Inhabited. The Population Of 50,000 Are Mostly Muslim. The Main Industry Is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/559/lakshadweep-laccadives-kerala/ Formalities You Have To Apply For A Permit At Least 4 Weeks In Advance At The Ministry Of Home Affairs, Or At The Indian Embassy In Your Home Country. It *S Simpler To Take An Organised Tour To Bangaram. If You Do That, Your Travel Agent Will Obtain A Permit For ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/558/miscellaneus-lakshadweep/ A One Week Trip To Bangaram, All Inclusive, . Take Enough Film With You As Supposedly You Can't Buy It In Bangaram. The Glass-Clear Waters Of The Laccadives, With Their Multitude Of Fish, Are Every Diver's Dream. Some Diving Equipment Is Supposed To Be Available For Hire. Leave Your ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/557/cost-lakshadweep/ The Backwaters Are The Inland Water Ways Of Kerala. They Are A Network Of Narrow And Wide Canals Fringed By Palms, Which Suddenly Widen Out Into Shallow Lakes Where Fishermen Cast Their Nets. Boats Chug Through Colourful Water Plants, Transparent Jellyfish Glitter In The Water, And On The Banks Children ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/556/boat-trip-on-the-backwaters-lakshadweep/ This Is An Important Indian Rubber Centre, And It Is The Jumping Off Place For The Periyar National Park, And For The Backwaters. Its Not Really Worth Stopping Over In Kottayam. It Is Better To Go Straight On With The Boat To Alleppey. The Trip By Scooter From The Bus ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/555/kottayam-kerala/ The Hotel We Stayed At In Kottayam Was Probably The Best One On The Whole Of Our Trip Through India. Cost Isorsfor A Double Room In The Absolutely Clean Hotel Anjali. // Also Has A Fantastic Restaurant. (CU-S) We Can Recommend The Hotel Ambassador. Doubles Approx. s. (Monica Hilgers) Ooty ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/554/recommendations-on-accommodation-kottayam/ The Trip To Alleppey Takes Around 2.5 Hours Andcosts 5rs. The Amenities Are Good: Toilets And Snacks Available On Board And, Wonder Of Wonders, The Boat Was Full But Not Overcrowded. Warning: Don't Sit Near The Very Noisy Engine. Fourteen Boats Leave Daily From The Stinking Canal End Of Kottayam ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/553/boat-trip-from-kottayam-alleprey/ This Town Of 200,000 Is Built Along Many Canals, And Is Really Pretty. The High Point Of The Season Is The Snake Boat Race Held In The Second Half Of August. A Visit To The Beach Is Also Worthwhile. Take A Scooter To The Beach Rest House - Cost Lors. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/552/alleppey-kerala/ There Are Several Small, Simple Lodges Right At The Jetty And Near The Bus Terminal. The Sri Krishna Bhavan Lodge, For Example, Has Singles For 18rs And Doubles From 3ors. There Are Other Hotels Within Walking Distance Of The Jetty. Don't Go Over The Bridge, Take The Street On The Left, Mullakal ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/551/accommodation-alleppey/ You Can Travel By Bus, But It's Better To Go By Boat. There Are Only Two Services: 10.30am And 10pm. The Trip Lasts 8 Hours And Costs 8rs, And You Can Make A Reservation. If You Want A Good Seat, You Should Get There About An Hour Before Departure, As It's ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/550/trip-from-alleppey-to-quilon-kerala/ Quilon Has A Population Of 150,000. Accommodation Can Be Found Right Near The Jetty, And The Bus Terminal Is Also There. The Mahalakshmi Lodge Is Right Near The Jetty. It Is Very Clean, Doubles Cost Around 30rs, And It Also Has A Good Restaurant. (W.K.) Double Rooms In The Sudarsan Hotel Cost Around 6ors ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/549/quilon-kerala/ The Capital Of Kerala Has A Population Of 500,000, And Not Much Worth Seeing. It Is Rather A Clean And (For India) Prosperous Looking Town. It Is The Jumping Off Point For The Famous Kovalam Beach And There Are Flights From Here To Sri Lanka And To The Maldives. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/548/trivandrum-kerala/ Budget There Are Numerous Budget Hotels Near The Ksrtc Bus Stand And The Nearby Central Railway Station. Sreevas Tourist Home, Statio Road, Ph 79 642, Singles 4ors, Doubles 55rs - All Rooms With Bath. Other Hotels Are Found In Mahatma Gandhi (M.G.) Road, The Main Street Of Trivandrum. The Best Budget Hotel Area ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/547/trivandrumarrivalaccommodation/ Tourist Offices Tourist Information Office, Park View (Opposite The Zoo), Ph 61 132. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Closed On The Second Saturday Of The Month). There Are Other Information Desks At The Central Bus Terminal, Central Railway Station And At The Airport. There Is Also Another Tourist Reception Centre At The Kerala Tourist ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/546/trivandrummiscellaneous/ Excursion To Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary The 128 Sq Km (49 Sq Miles) Sanctuary Was Declared In 1958. It Is Only 32km (20 Miles) From Trivandrum And Is A Popular Place With Indian Tourists For Picnics. From Early Morning There Is A Bus About Every Hour To Neyyar Dam. On The 9 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/545/trivandrum-excursion/ "Irect Connections To Bangalore, Bombay, Madras, New Delhi, Howrah (Calcutta), Etc, And Naturally Kannyakumari. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/544/trivandrumby-rail/ Indian Airlines Operates The Following Flights From Trivandrum: Bangalore, Daily - Bombay, Daily - Cochin, Daily - Colombo, Daily Except Fri - Delhi, Daily - Goa, Daily - Hyderabad, Thurs & Sat -; Madras, Daily - Male, Mon, Thurs & Sat - http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/543/trivandrumby-air/ There Are Frequent Buses To Ernakulam, Alleppey, Quilon And Kottayam. Services To Thekkady (Periyar National Park): 3.30am, 8.45am And 11.40pm. To Kannyakumari: Between About 4.30am And 9.45pm Regular Service. Madurai: Practically Round The Clock, Approximately 3ors. Madras: Around Half A Dozen Services, Approximately Loors; Pondicherry: 3.30pm, http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/542/trivandrumby-bus/ Romantic Kovalam Beach Is The Second Most Popular Beach In India After Goa, At Least For Those Who Like Sand, Sun And Swimming. It Can't Be Compared To Those In Goa As Far As Length Is Concerned. The Beach Can Be Divided Up Into Three Sections: The Hotel Beach With ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/541/kovalam-beach-kerala/ Connection From Trivandrum From The City Bus Stand (East Ford), Platform 19, There Is A Service Every 40 Minutes Between 6.15am And 9.15pm To Kovalam (15km-9 Miles) - Cost 4rs. Apart From That, There Are Some Buses From The Ksrtc Bus Stand, But They Often Only Go To Kovalam Junction 3km From ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/540/kovakam-beach-kerala/ Budget There Are Several Hotels Right On The Beach. Sea Rock, Doubles 80rs; Naisha's Lodge, Doubles 5ors; Hotel Neelakanta, Doubles 65 And 1 Lors, All With Bath; Achutha Lodge, Doubles With Bath 95rs; » Jee Van House, Doubles 95rs, Single Occupancy,80rs, All Rooms With Bath. As In ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/539/lighthouse-beach-kerala/ Budget These Hotels Can Be Found Near The Bus Terminal At Kovalam Beach, E.G. The Hotel Blue Sea Has Nice Views Of The Ocean, But It Is A Bit Far From The Beach. Doubles 12ors (About Half In The Off Season) And A Good Restaurant. 27ors), 10% Service Charge As Well As ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/538/vizhinjam-beach-kerala/ Connections There Are Direct Buses To Kannyakumari Among Other Places. There Is A Good Service In All Directions From Trivandrum. To Say That The Beaches In Goa Are Overcrowded And That The Beaches At Kovalam Are Deserted, Is Nonsense. It Is The Opposite. Although The Beach Has Been Patrolled For Several Years ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/537/vizhinjam-beach-kerala/ Miscellaneous There Are Plenty Of Simple, And Mostly Not Too Good, Restaurants At Lighthouse Beach. One Of The Better Ones Is The Seawaves. The Res¬taurants In The Middle Class Hotels On The Road Are Better. Beer Drinkers! The Right Place To Go Is The Raja Hotel, As The Beer There Is Not ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/536/vizhinjam-beach-kerala/ Ahmedabad: Gujarat STD Code: 079 It is paradoxical that the fortified city of Ahmedabad, which witnessed conquests by the Mughals, Marathas and British is associated with Mahatma Gandhi who propagated non-violence to the rest of the world. Today the city is famous for its textile industry, weavers working in the alleys and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/535/ahmedabad-gujarat/ Ahmedabad: By Air Ahmedabad, now an international air¬port, is connected to many international centres. Air India and Indian Airlines op¬erate direct services to Sharjah, Muscat, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, etc. and also connect other destinations through intermediate stations. On the domestic network, Air India, In¬dian Airlines/Alliance Air, Jet Airways and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/534/ahmedabad-by-air/ Ahmedabad: By Rail Important trains for Mumbai (572 km) are: Gujarat Mail, Gujarat Express, Kar-navati Express, Ahmedabad-Janta Express and Shatabdi Express from Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central, Kutch Express from Gandhidham to Mumbai via Ahmedabad, Saurashtra Janta Express from Ahmeda¬bad to Borivili (Mumbai), Saurashtra Mail from Dwaraka-Hapa to Mumbai via Ahmedabad and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/533/ahmedabad-by-rail/ Ahmedabad: By Road State Road Transport Corporations (SRTC) of Gujarat, Maharashtra, tions-Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan provide regular bus services to Ahmedabad from all major centres in the area. In addition, Gujarat SRTC covers all parts of the state Approximate Distances from Ahmedabad to other major destinations: Ahwa (Dangs district capital, tribal area; ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/532/ahmedabad-by-road/ Local Transports: Ahmedabad There are no yellow-top taxis in Ahmedabad. However, private tourist tax¬is are available at airport, railway station and through car hire agencies and hotels. Auto-rickshaws are the widely used transport for city commuting. These are metered, minimum fare Rs. 5, but the cor¬rect fare has to be converted through ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/531/local-transports-ahmedabad/ Tourist Information Office: Ahmedabad TCGL, HK House, off Ashram Road Open: 1030-1810 hrs; Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays and government holidays closed. Gujarat has a variety of cuisines, from seafood along the coast to meat dishes of the Muslims and Zoroastrians. Ethnic cui¬sine, however, is mainly vegetarian. The best place to try Gujarati ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/530/tourist-information-office-ahmedabad/ LUXURY HOTELS: Ahmedabad SOFITEL UMMED Airport Road, Hansol. One km from airport, 8 km from railway station, 9 km from bus stand •85 rooms and 3 suites. CP Superior Single, Double; Executive Suite Single; Deluxe Suite Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Conference Hall (20-50), Banquet facilities (500), Business Centre, Health Club, Swimming pool, Entertainment ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/529/luxury-hotels-ahmedabad/ DELUXE HOTELS: Ahmedabad CAMA PARK PLAZA Khanpur. « 12 km from airport, 5 km from railway station and bus stand •49 rooms. CP Superior Single, Double; Deluxe Single, Dou¬ble; Suite: Restaurant, Coffee shop, Conference room (100), Banquet facilities (800), Swim¬ming pool, Secretarial services, Credit cards. Foreign exchange, Complimentary air¬port transfers. BEST WESTERN MOTI ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/528/deluxe-hotels-ahmedabad/ Standard Hotels: Ahmedabad QUALITY INN KARNAVATI Ashram Road, 12 km from airport, 5 km from railway station, 6 km from bus stand. •47 rooms. CP Single, Double I Coffee Shop, Conference/Banquet Hall, Business Centre, Travel Desk, Credit Cards, Foreign Exchange. PRESIDENT SwastikCharRasta,Navrangpura. 11 km from airport, 6 km from railway station and bus stand 158 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/527/standard-hotels-ahmedabad/ Museums: Ahmedabad Calico Textile Museum, The Retreat, Shahibagh: 12th century block printed fabrics, devotional cloth paintings, 17th century patola silk sarees, 18th century tie-and-dye fabrics, Portuguese-style window curtains, fabric made for the East India Company, weaving machines, antique tap¬estries, textiles made for export to Bali, etc. Gujarat Vidyapith Tribal Museum, Ashram Road: ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/526/museums-ahmedabad/ Fairs and Festivals: Ahmedabad Trineteshwer Mahadev Fair, Tan (23-24 Aug. 2001): like Pushkar in Rajasl han, Tarnetar is an ethnic fair which has i traded the attention of tourists. Believed B be the site of Draupadi’s Swayamvara, v Arjuna, disguised as a Brahmin, wonh hand in an archery contest, Tarnetar is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/525/fairs-and-festivals-ahmedabad/ The Solanki: Gujarat Rajputs endowed Gujarat with splendid ar¬chitectural buildings. The 11th-century Sun Temple at Modhera is one of the finest ex¬amples of devotional architecture in western India. The temple has a stupendous Surya kundwWn subsidiary shrines, a portico supported by intricately carved columns, and panels of rich sculpture. Patan, the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/524/the-solanki-gujarat/ Kutch : Gujarat Dholawira was the site of a major citadel of the Harrapans who are be¬lieved to have travelled down from the Indus Valley to the Gujarat coast in search of trading ports. The walled citadel is set on an island in the Great Rann of Kutch. It offers ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/523/kutch-gujarat/ Central Gujarat: Gujarat The city ofAhmedabad is well known for its architectural heritage. The provincial Indo-Saracenic ar¬chitecture of the 15th and 16th centuries can be experienced at the richly ornamented 1424 AD Jumma Masjid and other mosques, the Shah Alam and Sarkhej mausoleum complexes, and the exquisite screens of the http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/522/central-gujarat-gujarat/ Sidi Syaid mosque: Gujarat The pols, little gated al¬leys of Ahmedabad, are filled with ornate wooden havelis and temples. The Gandhi Memorial at Gandhi ashram, the Calico mu¬seum in the Sarabhai’s Retreat, the Sanskar Kendra museum complex at Paldi, and the Indian Institute of Man¬agement building are among the many works ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/521/sidi-syaid-mosque-gujarat/ Junagadh : gujarat has yet another magnificent temple-covered sacred summit, Mt. Girnar, rising 3660 ft above the city. The I 12th-century Jain temples on the summit of Girnar are richly decorated with fine carv ings. Junagadh also has Buddhist caves, Hindu temples, the historic Uparkot fort, and 19th-century buildings commissioned ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/520/junagadh-gujarat/ Girnar : Gujaratand other ho¬tels provide accommodation at Junagadh. An alternative is to stay at heritage hotels in Gondal Junagadh also provides a base to visit Somnath which has a number of imposing temples including the holy Shiva temple with its Jyotirlinga, the Sun temple, Ahilya temple and Krishna chattri. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/519/girnar-gujarat/ India’s first Marine Nature Reserve: Guajrat Offshore from the southern coast of the Gulf of Kutch lies a cluster of 42 is lands fringed by coral reefs and mangrove swamps. These islands are the abode of an incredible variety of marine life. Species of octopus, sea hare and other mollusc, starfish, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/518/indias-first-marine-nature-reserve-guajrat/ Rann of Kutch: Gujarat The Wild Ass Sanctuary of the Little Rann is one of India’s largest wild¬life sanctuaries, spanning approximately 4850 sq. km. This sanctuary is the last home of the Indian wild ass, a handsome chestnut brown member of the horse family. The endangered Indian wolf, Indian gazelle, blue ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/517/rann-of-kutch-gujarat/ Rann Riders and Camp Zainabad: Gujarat offer accommodation in locally-designed huts made from eco-friendly materials. Kutch dis¬trict, to the north and west of the Wild Ass Sanctuary, is a prolific area for birding, has the world famous flamingo nesting city in the Great Rann of Kutch, and is the habitat ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/516/rann-riders-and-camp-zainabad-gujarat/ Gir Lion Reserve: Gujarat Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, a 1412 sq km complex of deciduous forests, acacia scrub, grasslands and wetlands, is the last abode of the Asiatic lion in the world. Gir also has a large popula¬tion of panther (leopard). The hill tracts of Gir sanctuary offer pleasant ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/515/gir-lion-reserve-gujarat/ Velavadar National : Gujarat Velavadar pro¬tects a large population of blackbuck, the en¬dangered Indian wolf, one of the world’s larg¬est roosts of harrier hawks, and breeding sites of the lesser florican. The lakes and wetlands of Bhavnagar district offer good birding. Nilambag palace hotel) and Dil Bahar heritage hotel are ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/514/velavadar-national-gujarat/ Hingolgadh Sanctuary: Gujarat This six sq km scrub jungle is being promoted as an environ¬ment education camps for schools and nature clubs. It is inhabited by gazelle, blue bull and interesting birds, and is a base to visit the trustprotected blackbuck preserve at Botad. Hingolgadh Fort offers accommodation for se¬lect groups. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/513/hingolgadh-sanctuary-gujarat/ Bird Sanctuaries: Gujarat The Nalsarovar and Thol bird sanctuaries near Ahmedabad, the bird sanctuary and coastal creeks of Porbandar, and the Khijadiya bird sanctu¬ary, Lakota lake and reservoirs of Jamnagar district, offer splendid birding opportunities. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/512/bird-sanctuaries-gujarat/ Jessore and Balaram - Ambaji Sanctuary:Gujarat The wooded Arravalli hills of Banaskanta district are home to bear, panther, antelope and grey hornbill. Balaram palace resort and Bhavani Villa at Danta offer accommoda¬tion in this district, the latter also offers jeep and horse safaris in the woodlands. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/511/jessore-and-balaram-ambaji-sanctuarygujarat/ Ratanmahal and Jambughoda Sanctuaries: Gujarat These hill forest sanctuaries in the Panchmahals are the abode of bear, panther and antelope. Jambughoda palace is now a family-run heritage hotel focussing on eco-tourism. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/510/ratanmahal-and-jambughoda-sanctuaries-gujarat/ Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary: Gujarat These for¬ests near the river Narmada and Karjan are the habitat of mammals and a variety of birds, including eagles and hawks. Rajwant palace resort) offers accommodation near the sanctuary. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/509/shoolpaneshwar-sanctuary-gujarat/ Bansda National Park and Purna Sancntuary: Gujarat These wildlife reserves offer an op¬portunity to experience the flora of the Sahyadhris including orchids and ferns. Saputara has a number of hotels. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/508/bansda-national-park-and-purna-sancntuary-gujarat/ KUTCH: Gujarat Kutch is one of the most vi¬brantly colourful districts in all of India. The diversity of this district is best expressed by the beautiful embroidery of the semi-nomadic pastoral groups, like the Rabaris and the Jaths and their respective sub-groups, the Ahirs, the Sodhas and the Mehgwals. These communities ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/507/kutch-gujarat/ Saurashtra: Gujart The Tremendous Geographical Diversity Of Saurashtra - The De¬ciduous Forested Hills Of Girand Barda, Grass¬land, Scrub, Coastland, Offshore Islands, Lakes - Has Made This Region, Also Called The Kathiawad Peninsula, Home To A Variety Of Ethnic Communities. This Includes Pastoral Groups, Like The Rabaris And Bharwads, And Coastal ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/505/saurashtra-gujart/ Garasia: Gujart And Bhil Advasis And Bhil Advasis Of Sabarkanta And Banaskanta District Are Among The Most Colourful Tribes Of The Arravalli Range. The Women Of These Tribes Are Fond Of Wearing Brightly Coloured Clothes And Chunky Jewellery, While Men Wear Turbans And Are Expert Archers. They Gather In Large Numbers ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/504/garasia-gujarat/ Textiles And Handicrafts : Gujarat Is Well Known For Its Textiles. The Double Ikat Patola Silk Sari Of Patan Is Called The Queen Of Textiles. Ahmedabad Is Known For Its Tex¬tile Industry. Surat Is The Centre For Intri¬cately Woven Textiles Like The Tanchoi Sari (Above) Beautifully Embroidered Jacket Of A Bharwad ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/503/textiles-and-handicrafts-gujarat/ Other Destinations: Gujart Dinosaur Site. The Dino Saur Site At Balasinor Is Rated Among The Largest Pre-Historic Excavations In The World. The Highlight Of The Site Is The Number Of 65 Million-Year-Old Putrified Eggs Found Here. Gandhiji’s Footsteps: Mahatma Gandhi Was Born In Porbandar, Schooled In Rajkot And Went To University ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/502/other-destinations-gujart/ Hotels: Gujart Heritage Hotels: Palaces, Forts, Mansions And Colonial Bungalows Of Gujarat Converted To Heritage Hotels Offer I Delightful Period Accommodation And An In- [ Sight Into The Lifestyle Of Royalty. The Royal Orient. The Royai Orient Train Offers A Luxurious Rail Cruise I Through Rajasthan, And Diu. National Parks And Wildlife Sanctuaries Of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/501/hotels-gujart/ Fairs and Festivals: Gujart Vautha Livestock Fair (Nov.1-5, 2001): I A Major Livestock Fair Held At The Conflu Ace Of 7 Rivers Where Donkeys/Cattle Are Traded. Accommodation At Palace Utelia Near Lothal. Sidhapur Camel Fair (November): An¬other Livestock Fair Celebrated By The Locals, But Not As Colourful Or Attractive As Push-Kar. Accommodation At ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/500/fairs-and-festivals-gujart/ Exursions: Gujarta Sarkhej: One Of The Greatest Complexes Of Medieval Architecture In Gujarat, It Is Al¬most A Suburb Of Ahmedabad And Can Be Reached By Rickshaw Or Bus From The City. Gandhinagar: 22 Km From Ahmedabad And Capital Of Gujarat, Has A Fabulous Secre¬tariat Building, Indroda Deer Park And An Amusement Park. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/499/exursions-gujarat/ Junagadhkeshod : Ahmedabad An Ancient Fortified City Rich In Myth And Leg¬end, Junagarh Lies At The Foot Of The Girnar Hills And Takes Its Name From The Old For Which Encloses The Medival City. The Antiquity Of Junagarh Goes Back To The Times Of Emperor Ashok [250 BC) Whose Fourteen Edicts ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/497/junagadhkeshod-gujarat/ Getting to Junagadhkeshod The Nearest Airport Is At Keshod, 40 Km. Jet Airways Connects Keshod With Mum-Bai And Porbandar. Taxis Are Available At The Airport For Transfer To Junagadh And Other Centres Of The Region. Junagadh Is Serviced By A Good Net¬work Of Roads And Bus Services. It Is 393 Km From ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/496/getting-to-junagadhkeshod/ Hotel: Junagadhkeshod Heritage The Palace Utelia Village Utelia, Via Lothal Burkhi, Distt. Ahemedabad • 14 Rooms. A/C Double Non A/C Double I Excursion To Lothal/Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Velavadar National Park; Bar¬becues, Folk Concerts, Horseriding, Bu-Lock Cart Rides, Banquet Hall, Indian-Con¬tinental Cuisines. The Nilambagh Palace Booking: Vijaymahal Hotels, Bhavnagar A • 24 Rooms. Royal ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/495/hotel-junagadhkeshod/ Bhavnagar: Agmedabad Another Rich Princely City, Has Interesting Monuments. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/494/bhavnagar-gujarat/ Getting : Bhavnagar It Is 207 Km From Ahmedabad, Via Dhandhuka And Valabhipur, And Is A Base For Visiting Palitana, 56 Km Away. There Is Another Route For Bhavnagar, Via The Historic Site Of Lothal Which Is 76 Km From Ahmedabad And 143 Km From Bhavnagar. Accommodation At Nilambagh Palace ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/493/getting-bhavnagar/ Vadodra: Ahmedabad Vadodara Is One Of The Few Cities In India Still Influenced By The Lost Might Of Its Ruling Dynasties. Known As The City Of Palaces And Gardens, It Has Magnificent Palaces. Laxmi Vilas And Motibagh Palaces Are Being Opened As Heritage Hotels In The House Guest Tradition, Makarpura Summer ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/492/vadodra-gujarat/ vadodra: By Air Vadodara Is Connected To Mumbai, Pune, Delhi And Ahmedabad By Regular Services Of Indian Airlines, Jet Airways And Gujarat Airways. Vadodara Airport Is 6 Km From Down¬town Sayaji Ganj. Most Hotels Provide Courtesy Airport Transfers On Prior Notice. However, Taxis And Auto-Rickshaws Are Also Avail¬able At The Airport ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/491/vadodra-by-air/ Vadodra: ByRail Vadodara Lies On The Main Broad-Gauge Route Linking Delhi And Mumbai And Is Connected With Express And Superfast Trains. There Are Frequent And Fast Train Connections To The City From Ahmedabad And Mumbai. The Railway Station Is Located In Down¬town Sayaji Gunj. Auto-Rickshaws And Tax¬is Are Easily Available From The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/490/vadodra-byrail/ Vadora: By Road The City Is Connected By An Excellent Net¬work Of Highways To Various Parts Of The State And Beyond. Road Transport Corporations Of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh And Rajasthan Operate Bus Services To The City Con¬necting It To Various Centres In Gujarat And Neighbouring States, Like Ahmedabad, Amre-Li, Surat, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/489/vadora-by-road/ Local Transport: vadodra There Are No Yellow-Top Taxis. Howev¬er, Tourist Taxis Are Available Through Travel Agents, Hotels And At Taxi Stands At The Rail¬way Station And Prominent Places In Town, Auto-Rickshaws Are More Popular Mode Of Commuting. These Have Fare Meters But The Correct Fare Has To Be Converted Through A ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/488/local-transport-vadodra/ Tourist Information Office: Vadodara Municipa Corporation Nagarpalika Prava¬si Gruh, Municipal Corporation, Opp. Rail¬way Station Open: 0900-1800 Hrs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/487/tourist-information-office-vadodara/ Eating out in Vadodra “In A Gujarati Family, The Wife Is A Domi¬nating Factor And Whenever She Decides To Play Truant From The Kitchen The Family Goes Out To Dine” - Is How Mr. Lalit Rabari Likes To Defend The Large Number Of Excellent Res¬taurants In The City. Being A Very ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/486/eating-out-in-vadodra/ Entertainment in Vadodra Vadodara Offers A Range Of Sporting Di¬versions And Entertainment Facilities. Sayaji Garden Spread Over Many Acres Is A Very Popular Evening Hang About. Besides Exten¬sive Lawns And Gardens Its Facilities Include A Planetarium, Zoo, And Toy-Train Rides. Other Entertainments In The City Include: Bowling And Mini-Golf - PDR Sports, Before ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/485/entertainment-in-vadodra/ Excursions: Vadodra Ajwa-Nimeta, Lakeshore Gardens With Picnic Facilities. Dabhoi Fort, 13th Century Rajput Fort, With 4 Magnificent Gateways. Champaner, An Islamic Citadel Rival¬ling Fatehpur Sikri And Bidar, With Some Grand Indo-Saracenic Architectural Monu¬ments, Built On The Foundations Of A Former Rajput Capital. Pawagadh, A Temple-Covered Fortified Hill, Overlooking And Historically Guarding Champaner. A Ropeway ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/484/excursions-vadodra/ Deluxe Hotels: Vadodra Welcomgroup Vadodara R.C. Dutt Road 8 Km From Airport, 1.5 Km From Railwaystation And Bus Stand •163 Rooms. Ep Single Double Corporate Suites; Executive Club Restaurants, Conference Halls (300), Banquets (600), Business Centre, Cyber Club, Swimming ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/483/deluxe-hotels-vadodra/ Deluxe Hotels: Vadodra Welcomgroup Vadodara R.C. Dutt Road 8 Km From Airport, 1.5 Km From Railwaystation And Bus Stand •163 Rooms. Ep Single Double Corporate Suites; Executive Club Restaurants, Conference Halls (300), Banquets (600), Business Centre, Cyber Club, Swimming ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/482/deluxe-hotels-vadodra/ Standard Hotels: Vadodra Express R.C. Dutt Road 8 Km From Airport, 1.5 Km From Railway Station And Bus Stand •65 Rooms. Ep A/C Single, Double, Executive Single ., Double, Executive Deluxe Single R, Double; Suite Restaurants, Coffee Shop, Confection¬ery/Sweet Shop, Conference/Meeting Halls (20-175), Business Centre, Travel Counter, Curio Shop, Credit Cards, For¬eign ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/481/standard-hotels-vadodra/ Reesort: Vadodra Ajwa Green Resort Ajwa-Nimeta Road P.O. Ajwa Compom; City Office: B Tower, Kunj Plaza, Pal,;, Road, Vadodara 16 Km From Airport, 22 Km From City • 7 Rooms, 250 Bed Dormitory. EP A/C Sir Gle Double Deluxe, Cottai: Restaurant, Ice Cream Parlour, Healli Club, Conference Hall (150), Banquet Fan! Ities, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/480/reesort-vadodra/ KACHCHH: Ahmedabad The Largest District (In Area) Of India, Kachchh Is A Timeless Land. Perched Atop A Veritable Jurassic Park At The Northwestern Corner Of Gujarat, It Spans A Variety Of Landscape; From The Hills To The Palm Fringed Sea Coast, From Vast Stretches Of Swirling Sands To Verdant Fertile Farmlands, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/479/kachchh-gujarat/ Palitana: Ahmedabad Shetrunjaya Hill, 2,000 Ft. Near Palitana Town, Has 863 Temples With Arches, Carved Pillars And Bejewelled Idols, Ranging From The 1I Th-20th Century. The Summit Has The Most Revered Of Jain Temple Complexes, Surpassing Those Of Abu, Gwalior, Girnar And Bihar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/478/palitana-gujarat/ Accomodation: Palitana At Hotel Sumeru (TCGL) Station Road »; 16 Rooms, 5 Dormitories. A/C Single, Double, Non-A/C Single Double Dor¬mitory Per Person. Private Hotels Or Dharamshalas. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/477/accomodation-palitana/ Porbandar: Ahmrabad At The Western Coast Of Saurashtra, The Ancient Port City Came Into Prominence As The Birthplace Of Father Of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The City’s Major Attraction, Beside All The Buildings Connected With The Mahatma, Which Have Been Preserved As Memorials, Is A Beautiful Beach. The City Is Also ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/476/porbandar-ahmrabad/ Getting : Porbandar Porbandar Is Connected By Jet Airways Nth Mumbai And Keshod By A Flight That Operates Six Days A Week (Except Saturday). Taxis Are Available At The Airport For Transfer To The City. GSRTC And Private Coach Opera¬tors Link The City With All Major Centres Of The Region, Like ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/475/getting-porbandar/ Rajkot: Ahmedabad STD Code: 0281 Once The Capital Of An Important Princely State Of Saurashtra, Rajlcot Became Better Known As The City Where Mahatma Gandhi Spent Early Years Of His Life. His Father Was The Diwan Or Prime Minister Of The King. Today, The City Has Also Emerged As An Important Industrial ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/474/rajkot-gujarat/ Getting to Rajkot Indian Airlines Connects Rajkot With Mumbai With A Daily Flight. Jet Airways Also Operates A Daily Flight Between Mum¬bai And Rajkot. Taxis Are Available At The Airport For Transfer To The City. Jet Airways, City A Airport; Tele Check-In Taxis, Auto- And Cycle-Rickshaws Are The Main Modes Of Local ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/473/getting-to-rajkot/ Excursions: Rajkot Lai Pari Lake And Randerda: 5 Km, A Picturesque Picnic Spot. Aji Dam: 8 Km, An Interesting Enter¬tainment Centre. Wankaner: 50 Km, On The Way To Kachchh, It Is Known For Its Beautiful Pal¬ace, Now A Heritage Hotel. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/472/excursions-rajkot/ Hotel: Rajkot Kavery Near GEB, Kanak 3 Km From Airport And Railway Station •33 Rooms. EP A/C Single, Dou¬ble, Deluxe Single, Double, Suite. Restaurant, Conference/Banquet Halls, Business Centre, Car Hire, Foreign Exchange, Credit Cards. Tulsi K.S.V.G. Road, Mill Para. 4 Km From Airport And Railway Station •33 Rooms. EP A/C Single, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/471/hotel-rajkot/ Surat: Ahmedabad Situated On The Tapi River Just Before It Drains Into The Arabian Sea, Surat, The City Of Commerce Was An Important Port That First Attracted The European Traders To The Riches Of India. From Here Too, Ships Carried The Devout On Their Pilgrimage To Mecca. And In These Environs ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/470/surat-gujarat/ Surat: By Air Vadodara (140 Km) Is The Nearest Air¬port. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/469/surat-by-air/ Surat: By Rail Surat Is An Important Railway Station On Western Railway’s Network And Is Con¬nected To All Parts Of The Country By Train Services. Taxis, Auto-Rickshaws And City Bus Service Are Available At The Railway Sta¬tion For Transfer To Various Parts Of The City http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/468/surat-by-rail/ Surat:By Road Surat, Just Off National Highway No. 8, Is Connected To All Parts Of Gujarat. Road Distances To Some Important Centres In The Region Are: Ahmedabad 267 Km; Vadodara 140 Km; Mumbai 326 Km; Bhavnagar 422 Km; Okha 706 Km; Junagadh ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/467/suratby-road/ Hotel Choices: Surat Yuvraj Opp. Railway Station •45 Rooms. EP Super Deluxe Single, Double Yuvraj ,Luxery Single Double, Gency Single , Double Suite Single, Double Restaurant, Conference Hall, Swimming Pool, Travel Desk, Credit Cards. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/466/hotel-choices-surat/ Local Transport: Surat Tourist Taxis (Negotiable Rates), Auto-Rickshaws (Metered) And The City Bus Ser¬vice Are Main Modes For Commuting. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/465/local-transport-surat/ Information Office: Surat Tourist Office, 1/847 Athugar Street Nanpura. Open: 10.30 -18.30 Hrs, Closed 2nd And 4th Saturdays, Sunday And Public Holidays. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/464/information-office-surat/ Eating Out: Surat Surat Offers Excellent Dining Out Op¬tions In A Large Number Of Good Restau¬rants. Many International And Indian Cui¬sines Are Served. Local Specialities (Ghari, Ponk, Undhiu, Etc.) Are Served In Local Res¬taurants/Sweet-Shops Around Randa Road And Chowk Bazzar. Prohibition Is In Force But Visitors Can Obtain Liquor Against A ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/463/eating-out-surat/ Excursions: Surat Dumas: 16 Km From Surat, It Is A Popular Health Resort On The Arabian Sea. Accommodation Facilities Are Avail¬able In The Many Cottages Along The Sea Front. Hajira: 28 Km From Surat, It Is A Seaside Resort. TCGL Provides Accommodation In Toran Holiday Home In Cottages Suites And Double-Bedded Rooms. Ubharat: ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/462/excursions-surat/ Museums: Surat Sardar Patel Museum: Chowk Bazar. Started In 1898 AD And Originally Named As Winchester Museum, Displays Over 10,000 Exhibits Of Arts And Crafts. Open : 11.45 -13.45 Hrs (Tuesday To Saturday), 14.45-17.45 Hrs (Sunday), Closed On Monday. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/461/museums-surat/ Bhuj: Ahmedabad STD Code: 02832 Bhuj Is An Ancient City That Reflects The Very Essence Of The Region. Always The Seat Of Power And Identity For The Nomadic Tribes Of Kachchh, It Was Embellished With Fine Monuments, Palaces And Gardens In A Windswept Land. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/460/bhuj-ahmedabad/ Bhuj: By Air Indian Airlines And Jet Airways Con¬nect Bhuj With Direct Daily Flights To Mum¬bai. Taxis Are Available At Flight Times For Transfer To The City And Surrounding Cen¬tres. Jet Airways, City Office Air¬port. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/459/bhuj-by-air/ Bhuj: By Rail Bhuj Is Connected To Ahmedabad With A Meter-Gauge Line And Is Serviced By A Convenient Overnight Train. The Nearest Broad-Gauge Station, However, Is At Gan-Dhidham, Connected To Mumbai, Ahmeda¬bad And Many Other Centres Of India With Express-Train Services. Bhuj Railway Station Is Close To Down¬town And Taxis And Auto-Rickshaws, Ne¬gotiable ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/458/bhuj-by-rail/ By Road: Bhuj Bhuj Is Connected By A Good Network Of State-Highways To All The Major Centres Of Kachchh, Like Mandvi (60 Km), Anjar (41 Km), Mundra (55 Km) And Bhachau (85 Km). Bhuj Is Connected To The Rest Of The State And Country Via National Highway 8a Through Bhachau. Ahmedabad Is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/457/by-road-bhuj/ Accommodation There Are A Few Good Medium-Range Hotels In Bhuj. Amongst Them Are: Hotel Prince On Station Road; Hotel Abha Inter¬national, Station Road; Hotelshahra, Oppo¬site State Transport Bus Stand; Hotel Anam, Station Road; And Hotel Janta Ghar, Near State Transport Bus Stand. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/456/bhuj-ahmedabad/ Information Offices TCGL Tourist Information Office, Block 416, 3rd Floor, Bahumali Building s 24910. Dhrang Fair: held during February/ March at Dhrang, 40 km from Bhuj, at the tomb of Menkan Dada. Ravechi-no-melo: an important re-aligious festival, it is held at Ravechi Mata’s temple in Rav village in August/ September. Kachchh Mahotsav: 2-4 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/455/information-offices-ahmedabad/ Banks/Currency Exchange Most Nationalised Banks Have Branches In Bhopal With Many Offering Foreign Currency Exchange Facilities. Some Of The Important Ones Include: Bank Of Baroda, Hamidia Road “. Bank Of India, Arera Colony » . Canara Bank, Berasia Road ». State Bank Of India, Hoshanga-Bad Road N. State Bank Of In¬dore, M.P. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/454/bankscurrency-exchange-bhopal/ Government Emporia Mrignayani Emporium, Mp Handi- Crafts, New Market, Tt Nagar, And Ha-Midia Road, Near Railway Station. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/453/government-emporia-bhopal/ Jel The Main Shopping Area Is The Chowk In The Heart Of The Old City. The Shops Stock Traditional Bhopali Handicrafts, Gold And Silver Jewellery, Fashioned Bead-Work, Em¬broidered And Sequinned Velvet Purses. The New Market Area Offers Clothes, Readymades, Books And Other Modern Amenities. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/452/jel-bhopal/ Bhojpur (28 Km)-Bhimbetka (40 Km): Bhojpur Is An 11th Century Town. The Re¬mains Of An Ancient Shiva Temple And A Cyclopean Dam Are Points Of Interest. Bhimbetka, Of Rocky Terrain, Dense Forest And Craggy Cliffs, Hides Over 600 Rock Shel¬ters With Neolithic Paintings. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/451/bhojpur-bhopal/ Pachmarhi (210 Km): Pachmarhi Is A Hill Resort With Dramatic Waterfalls, Ravines, Riv¬ers, Rock Paintings And English Churches. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/450/pachmarhi-madhya-pradesh/ Udaigiri Caves 60 Km: Udaigiri Is Fa¬mous For Its Rock-Cut Cave Sanctuaries, Which Are Carved Into A Sandstone Hill. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/449/udaigiri-caves-bhopal/ Sanchi Sanchi is situate 46 Km from Bhopal. Sanchi Abounds In Buddhist Architecture Dating From 3rd Century Bc To 12th Century Ad. Accommodation: Tourist Cafeteria (Mp Tourism) 2 Non A/C Rooms. Single, Double. Restaurant Facilities. Travellers Lodge (Mp Tourism). 8 Non A/C Rooms. Single, Double, Deluxe Single, Double. Restaurant & Banquet ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/448/sanchi-madhya-pradesh/ Fairs & Festivals Lok Rang: Organised By M.P. Tourism, This Festival Is Held Between January 26 And 28. Features A Crafts Bazaar And Cultural Performances By Tribals And Renowned Artistes. National Drama Festival: A Seven-Day Event, It Is Held From September 14 Onwards. Features Plays In Hindi Performed By Troupes Who Come ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/447/fairs-festivals-bhopal/ Cultural Centres: Bhopal Bharat Bhawan » Sangeet Acad¬emy, Ravindra Bhawan, Profes¬sors’ Colony British Library Birla Museum S Ig Manav Sangrahalay Cultural Programmes: Regular Cultur¬al Programmes Are Held At The Ravindra Bhawan, Professors’ Colony. Information On Day’s Events Can Be Obtained From The Tourist Office Or Hotels. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/446/cultural-centres-bhopal/ Hotel Welcomheritage Noor-Us-Sabah Vip Road, Kohe-Fiza Sr •70 Rooms. Deluxe Single Double, Royal Club Single R, Don-1 Ble Crown Club Royal Club Lounge, Business Centre, Restaurant, Banquet & Meeting Rooms, Fitness Cen-L Tre, Swimming Pool, Squash Court, Jogging Track, Travel Agency, Money Changer, Credit! Card, Conference Facilities. Jehan Numa Palace Shamla Hills A ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/445/hotel-bhopal/ Bhopal: Byroad Regular Bus Services Connect Bhopal With Major Centres Within The State. Some Important Distances Are: Indore-188 Km, Mandu-285 Km, Ujjain-186 Km, Khajuraho-387 Km, Pachmarhi-197 Km, Gwalior-443 Km, Sanchi-46 Km And Ja-Balpur- 310 Km. Bus-Stand Hamidia Road A, Bus-Stand Jawahar Chowk W, Main Depot, Shivaji Nagar Buses Of Maharashtra State Road ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/444/bhopal-byroad/ Bhopal: By Rail I Bhopal Is Best Connected By Train On The I Delhi Mainline, And Is A Major Rail Commu-I Nication Centre. Most Important Trains Pass I Hough Bhopal. The Fastest Link It Enjoys Is I Torn Delhi, On The Shatabdi Express, Via I Agra, Gwalior And Jhansi. It Is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/443/bhopal-by-rail/ Bhopal: By Air Indian Airlines Connects Bhopal With Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior And Indore. Air Sahara Operates Flights From And To Mum¬bai (Bombay). The Airport Is 15 Km From The City Cen-I Tre. Transfer Charges By Taxi Are And For An Auto-Rickshaw. Indian Airlines, Airlines House, Bhad I Bhada Road, Tt Nagar; Recorded ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/442/bhopal-by-air/ Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Is The Capital Of Madhya Pradesh And Literally, The Centre Of India. The City Was One Of The Prominent Princely States Of India And Imposing Monuments Speak Of Its History. It Is A Fairly Laid-Back City And Therein Lies Its Charm. The Lakes Follow You Everywhere, The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/441/bhopal-madhya-pradesh/ Local Transport Local Transport Is Limited, But Mandu Is Small And Everything Worth Visiting Is Within Walking Distance. No Taxis Or Auto-Rickshaws Are Available. Cycles Can \X Hired; Tempos And Cycle Rickshaws Too May Be Used. Charges For Sightseeing Are Rs. 15 Per Head On Tempos. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/440/local-transport-mandu/ Mandu Std Code.07292 If There Is A Place In India That Captures The Magical Moments Of Romance, It Is Mandu. The Silent Ruins Here Evoke Memories Of Yesteryears, Of The Love Of Baz Bahadur For His Queen. Rani Rupmati. The Queen So Loved The Land Of Her Birth And The River That ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/439/mandu-madhya-pradesh/ Hotel Tourist Cottages (M.P. Tourism) Roopmati Road •20 Rooms. A/C Single, Double, Non A/C Deluxe Single; Dou¬ble, Standard Single, Dou¬ble Restaurant, Conference Hall. The Cottag¬es Are Next To A Lake. Travellers Lodge (M.P. Tourism) Near Sada Barrier •8 Rooms. Non A/C Single Rs. 290, Dou¬ble. ? Restaurant http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/438/hotel-mandu/ Mandu:By Road Regular Bus Services Connect Mandu With Dhar, Indore, Ratlam, Ujjain And Bho¬pal. It Is, However, Advisable To Have One’s Own Transport Although Highway Facilities Are Lacking. The Ideal Route To Mandu Is From Indore. Some Important Distances Are Bhopal 283 Km, Dhar 35 Km, Ujjain 152 Km. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/437/manduby-road/ Mandu:By Rail The Nearest Railheads Are At Mhow - 63 Km, Indore - 100 Km And Ratlam 124 Km Away. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/436/manduby-rail/ Mandu:By Air The Nearest Airport Is At Indore, 100 Km Away, Which Is Well Connected With Mum-Bai, Bhopal, Gwalior And Delhi. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/435/manduby-air/ Information Offices Madhya Pradesh State Tourism D Velopment Corporation, Tourist Cottag And Travellers Lodge » http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/434/information-offices-mandu/ Excursions Dhar 35 Km It Was The Capital D The Parmar Kings. Located 4 Km From Dhar, On The Road Lo Mandu, Is Jhira Bagh Palace. Tariff: Single Fe Double Room; Suite. W And Delux Suite. Conference Hall Pax. Address: Mandu Road, Dhar Banks/Currency Exchange State Bank Of India: Timings: MM Days, Wednesdays And ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/432/excursions-mandu/ Jabalpur:BY ROAD On the T-junction of National High¬way 10, it is connected to major centres within the region. Some road distances are Gwalior (486 km), Khajuraho (257 km), Orchha (399 km), Indore (480 km) and Ujjain (482 km). INFORMATION OFFICES M.P. Tourism Information Office, Railway Station ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/431/jabalpurby-road/ Jabalpur:BY RAIL Jabalpur is on the Mumbai-Howrah, via Allahabad, mainline and all major passenger and express trains halt here. The railway station is 4 km from downtown. Taxis and auto-rickshaws (pre-paid service also) are available at the railway station for transfer to different parts of the city. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/430/jabalpurby-rail/ Jabalpur: BY AIR Indian Airlines/Alliance Air connects Jabalpur through a thrice-weekly flight with Delhi. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/429/jabalpur-by-air/ Jabalpur The British took over Jabalpur in 1817 and their imprint is visible in the spacious cantonment, colonial-style residences and barracks. Today, the city is an important administrative commercial centre. Provincial Jabalpur is celebrated for the ‘marble rocks’ that rise like cliffs from the river Narmada that flows through the city. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/428/jabalpur-madhya-pradesh/ Kanha National Park Situated 173 km away from Jabalpur, the Kanha Na¬tional Park forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. Spread over an area of 940 sq km, it is the only habitat of the rare wmsingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). The best places ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/427/kanha-national-park-madhya-pradesh/ Baghira Log Huts Kisl 16 rooms. Non-A/c Single, Double. Restaurant, Bar, Car Rental, Tourist Hos¬tel Kisli: Dormitories (24 beds). Single (including vegetarian meals). Restaurant, Car Rental. Kanha Jungle Lodge: 19 double rooms. The Jungle Plan includes room, all meals, excursion by jeep/elephant, services of naturalist, entrance fees and all taxes at per person ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/426/baghira-log-huts-kismadhya-pradesh/ Bandhavgarh National Park 202 km. The park is on the eastern fringes of the Vindhyanchal range that divides the northern plains from the Deccan plateau. The park is known to have the highest density of tigers in India and gained fame for producing the first white tigers ever to have been ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/425/bandhavgarh-national-park-madhya-pradesh/ Accommodation: White Tiger Forest Lodge. Tala 26 rooms. Non A/c single, double , A/c single, double MP tourism offers Jungle Plan for, which includes boarding and lodging, entry fee, elephant ride, camp fire, etc. Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge, Walk¬ing distance from the park’s main gate, the resort is developed on an Indian ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/424/accommondationbandhavgarh/ HOTEL CHOICES TAJ RESIDENCY Meghdoot Gardens •78 rooms. Standard Single, Double; Executive Single, Double; Executive Suite, Deluxe Suite, Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite. Centrally air-conditioned. Restaurant, Business centre, Car rental, Money changer, Travel desk. • STANDARD HOTELS HOTEL PRESIDENT PLANET 3 RNT Marg. • 84 rooms. Executive Single, Double; Deluxe Double & Planet Suite. I All rooms centrally airconditioned, Located ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/423/hotels-madhya-pradesh/ Boutiques Paridhan: Kothari Market. For children’s, men’s and women’s readymade garments. Open 10 am-8 pm. Closed on Sundays. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/422/boutiques-madhya-pradesh/ Museums Archaeological Museum: A.B. Road. Houses a rich collection of the I Holkar school of art, artefacts, sculptures I and paintings. Open 11 am - 6 pm. Entry I free. Closed on Mondays. Lai Bagh Pal- I ace: Near R.T.O. Office. Has a I unique collection of paintings, royal rega- I ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/421/museums-madhya-pradesh/ Malwa Cuisine • Rajhans, Sarafa Bazaar • Prithvilok, M.T. Cloth Market. South Indian • Cafe Udipi, 17 Municipal Market • Woodland, Hotel President, 163 R.N.T. Marg. Chinese • Atithi, 90 M.G. Road • Anjora, Kathiwala Tank. Mughlai • Amalkunj, A.B. Road • Chandini, 514 M.G. Road. Bars Three Seasons, Indotel Manor House, A.B. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/420/cuisine-madhya-pradesh/ Indore: BY ROAD Indore is well connected by road to Mumbai (602 km), Agra (606 km), Gwalior (486 km), Ahmedabad (384 km), Pune, Bhopal (184 km) and Ujjain (55 km). Both the M.P. State Transport Corporation, (Sarvate Bus Station, Gangwal Bus Station), and private bus operators run buses to all these ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/419/indore-by-road/ Indore: BY RAIL Metre-gauge as well as broad-gauge lines link Indore to Bhopal, Ujjain, Mhow, Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Cochin. In¬quiry, Reservation http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/418/indore-by-rail/ Indore: BY AIR Indian Airlines flights connect Indore to Bhopal (daily), Gwalior (4 times week¬ly), Delhi and Mumbai (daily). City Office: , Airport. Jet Airways connect Indore to Mumbai (daily). City Of¬fice: RNT Marg . Air¬port Sahara Airlines operates thrice a week from Delhi and Bhopal. City Office: , Airport: ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/417/indore-by-air/ Indore: Madhay Pradesh STD Code: 0731 Indore is called the ‘mini Mumbai’ of India. A town that has seen rapid growth in the last 10 years, it is an important business and industrial centre. Areas like Pritampura - the third largest industrial belt in Asia -and Dewas, where major factories such as ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/416/indore-madhay-pradesh/ HOTEL CHOICES YATRI NIWAS (M.P. Tourism) 4 rooms and 58 dormitory beds. •Non A/c Double. Dormitories per bed. ? Restaurant. ASHRAY 77 Dewas Road • 30 rooms. A/c Single. ? Conference hall, SHIPRA (MPSTDC) University Road 28 rooms. A/c Single, Double Non A/c Deluxe Single, Double Room Service, Tea-maker, Conference facilities. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/415/hotels-madhay-pradesh/ Ujjain: BY ROAD Regular bus services connect Ujjain with Indore, Bhopal (188 km), Ratlam, (105 km), Gwalior (455 km), Mandu (154 km), Dhar (106 km), Kota (260 km), and Omkareshwar (133 km). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/414/ujjain-by-road/ Ujjain: BY RAIL Ujjain is on the Bhopal-Nagda sector of Western Railway. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/413/ujjain-by-rail/ Ujjain: BY AIR The nearest airport is Indore (55 km), connected by regular Indian Airlines flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior, Bhopal http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/412/ujjain-by-air-the-nearest-airport-is-indore-55-km-connected-by-regular-indian-airlines-flights-from-delhi-mumbai-gwalior-bhopal/ Ujjain: Madhya Pradesh STD Code: 0734 Ujjain, one of the holiest pilgrimage! centres in India, is 60 km from j Indore. There are frequent bus services plying from Indore to Ujjain ; ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/411/ujjain-madhya-pradesh/ Shopping in Maheshwar Maheshwari sarees are the main draw. Rani Ahilyabai is credited with in¬troducing this uniquely woven saree 250 years ago. The fabric used is cotton and the saree has a plain body, at times with j stripes or checks ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/410/shopping-in-maheshwar/ Maheshwar : By Road Regular buses are available from Bar¬waha, Khandwa, Dhar (74 km) and Dham-nod (13 km). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/409/maheshwar-by-road/ Maheshwar : By Rail Railheads are at Barwaha (39 km), Khandwa (110 km), Indore and Mhow (48 km http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/408/maheshwar-by-rail/ Maheshwar : By Air Nearest airport is Indore (91 km) http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/407/maheshwar-madhya-pradesh/ Omkareshwar : By Road Regular bus services from Indore, Ujjain (133 km), Khandwa (61 km) and Omkareshwar Road. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/406/omkareshwar-by-road/ Omkareshwar : By Rail The nearest station is Omkaresh¬war Road (12 km) on the Ratlam -Khandwa section of Western Rail¬ways http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/405/omkareshwar-by-rail/ Omkareshwar : By Air Nearest airport is Indore (77 km) con¬nected by regular flights with Delhi, Mum¬bai, Bhopal and Gwalior. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/404/getting-omkareshwar/ Omkareshwar & Maheshwar Both temple towns are within a couple of hours, drive from Indore. Omkareshwar, the sacred island shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols, the Om’, is located at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers. Maheshwar, on the banks of the Narmada, is mentioned ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/403/omkareshwar-maheshwar-madhay-prdadesh/ About Himachal Pradesh Nestling in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh (55,673 sq. km) encloses an enviable diversity of montane landscape, cultures and entertainment opportunities. Its snow covered peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower-filled meadows make it a traveler’s paradise. Life here moves at ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/402/about-himachal-pradesh/ Shimla STD Code: 0177 The capital of Himachal Pradesh and former summer capital of British India, Shimla is the state's most important centre. Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains a colonial aura, with its grand old buildings, among them the stately Viceregal Lodge, charming iron lamposts and Anglo-Saxon names. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/401/shimla-travel-guide/ Shimly By Air One of the quickest ways of getting into Shimla can also be one of the most frustrating, due generally to uncertain weather conditions of the mountains. Indian Airlines, and Jagson Airlines connect Shimla to Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu The flight takes one hour from Delhi to Shimla and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/400/shimly-by-air/ Shimla By Rail The railway is one of the more interesting The Indian Himalayas The process of the forming of Himalayas began in the Jurassic era when a chunk severed itself from the Gondwanaland continent and set off northwards. This mass swept across the Sea of Tethys and crashed against Eurasia, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/399/shimla-by-rail/ Kalka-Shimla Narrow Gauge Link From Kalka starts the mountainous stretch and the rail journey is a delightful experience. The Northern Railway has enhanced these pleasures by introducing special trains with attention to interests of different styles of passengers. Shivalik Deluxe Express a luxury train, connects with the Howrah-Kalka Mail and covers the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/398/kalka-shimla-narrow-gauge-link/ Shimla By Road On National Highway no. 22, Shimlii connected to all parts of the Northern ? gion and the state with a wide and pm network of roads. The section of naU highway between Kalka and Shimla si wide two-lane single carriageway m though passing through towns and villa es ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/397/shimla-by-road/ Pinjore Gardens Pinjore Gardens, 20 km, is a three-tiered Mughal-style gardens and a mini zoo built by former Maharaja of Patiala. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/396/pinjore-gardens/ Parwanoo Parwanoo 28 km is the crossing point on the Haryana-Himachal border. Parwanoo is a pulsating industrial town with factories of fruit-based products, plastics, motor parts, electronics, pharma-ceuticals, watch components, etc. Cli-matewise, it is warm in summer and chilly in winter. Timber Trail: A cable car takes you to the top of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/395/parwanoo-himachal-pradesh/ Dharampur Dharampur, 58 km, is a village-like town with grocery shops and dhabas. Gi¬ld's Dhaba is a popular halt for paranthas. From Dharampur one heads for Kasauli, 12 "km, and Lawrence School, Sanawar. The cantonment town of Sabathu with re¬mains of the Gurkha Fort is 15 km from Dharampur. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/394/dharampur-himachal-pradesh/ Getting There : Shimla Arrival At Shimla. Circular Road, earlier known as Cart Road, runs around the city. Left turn at Victory Tunnel for the following places in a clockwise direction: Kaithu, Ice Skating Rink area, Lakkad Bazaar, Kelston, IG (Snowdon) Hospital, Sanjauli, St Bedes College, Chhota Shimla, Khalini (diversion to ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/393/getting-there-shimla/ Getting Around Shimla Shimla is one of the best connected centres in the Himalayas with bus services from all parts of northern India. Deluxe coaches are operated by state transport corporations of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal to Delhi and Jaipur, via Chandigarh. In addition, ordinary-bus services are provided by transport ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/392/getting-around-shimla/ Narkanda 64 km from Shimla 2,700 m. On NHlM With remarkable views, spruce forests anfl a choice of ski runs, Narkanda is a populaB resort. Famous for its tall alpine torn called Maroo. For the adventurous there™ a tough 3 km trek upto Hatu Peak, namajB after ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/391/narkanda-himachal-pradesh/ Chail Former summer capital of Patiala State. Chail has the world's highest cricket pitch and polo ground. The little village was chosen by one of the erstwhile Maharajas of Patiala as his summer capital after his expulsion from Shimla by the Brit¬ish. It has a picturesque location amid deodar forests and, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/390/chail-himachal-pradesh/ Sights in and around Chail Sidh Baba hMandir (1.5 km), is where Maharaja Bhupinder Singh originally began building his palace but a sidh (saintly person) appeared before him in a dream and declared that this was where he had meditated. The Maharaja shifted his palace and had a temple built ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/389/sights-in-and-around-chail/ Entertainment in Shimla Indoor Games: Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex, opposite The Lifts, The Mall, offers facilities for a number of indoor games and fully equipped health centre/gymnasium. This facility is also open to visitors/tourists on hourly fee basis. Following games/facilities are represented: • Fitness Centre • Badminton • Boxing ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/388/entertainment-in-shimla/ Roller Skating & Ice Skating in Shimla Roller Skating: Roller skating is avail¬able at the indoor rink in Regal Building, Lakkad Bazaar, and at the open-air rink of the Ice Skating Club of Shimla., Rivoli Bus Stand. Skates can be hired at both the places on a nominal fee. Ice Skating: A ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/387/roller-skating-ice-skating-in-shimla/ The Heritage Trails Shimla, the summer capital during the British Raj, was first settled during the earlier part of the nineteenth century. Since then it was adorned by a number of fine buildings, both government and private, that used a variety of architectural styles and craftsmanship. Many important personalities of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/386/the-heritage-trails-himchal-pradesh/ Shopping in Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh has a rich tradition of handicrafts using different materials, each region and community producing its distinct style. Shimla, being the state's cap¬ital, provides the best opportunity to scour for souvenirs and gifts. The best place for this is Himachal Emporium that stocks products from all ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/385/shopping-in-himachal-pradesh/ The flagship hotel of the Ashok Group, the Ashok Hotel has 550 well appointed rooms that include 60 Executive Suites 40 Double Suites, 10 Deluxe Suites and a Presidential Suite. The facilities at the hotel include high speed Internet, laundry and dry cleaning same day service and 24-hour room service. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/384/the-ashok-hotel-delhi/ Kullu Valley :Himachal Pradesh The Kullu Valley Circuit lies along the valley of the Beas river, also known as the Valley of Gods due to the profusion of Hindu religious traditions and myths in nearly every stream and rock. The valley is enclosed in the north by the Pir Panjal range ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/383/kullu-valley-himachal-pradesh/ Kullu : Himachal Pradesh STD Code: 01902 The town of Kullu was earlier known as Kulanthpitha (end of the habitable world) as ahead of it were the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas. Kullu, in medieval times, was the seat of a hill kingdom whose boundaries stretched into Lahaul, Spiti and as ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/382/kullu-himachal-pradesh/ By Air : Kullu Handling Agents, Ambassador Travels, near Dhalpur Maidan. Open: Season 0900-1900 hrs, Off-season 1000-1730 hrs. Airport Jagson Airlines, opposite Airport, Bhuntar. Open: 0800-1700 hrs and 1700-0700 hrs. Bhuntar Airport Office http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/381/by-air-kullu/ By Rail : Kullu There are two railheads, one at Chandi¬garh (broad gauge) from where it is 280 km by road, the second is at Pathankot (broad gauge) from where a switchover has to be made to narrow gauge till Jog-indernagar from where it is 150 km by road via Mandi. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/380/by-rail-kullu/ By Road : Kullu Kullu Valley is covered by an extensive network of buses with the northern region. A/c and non-a/c deluxe coaches are run by Himachal Road Transport Corporation, HPT-DC, other state transport corporations and private bus companies to Kullu and Manali. National Highway 21 runs through the valley connecting ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/379/by-road-kullu/ Local Transport : Kullu Tourist taxis and auto-rickshaws are the main modes of transport in the city and for excursions. HRTC and private bus companies run regular, frequent services within the city and to neighbouring places. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/378/local-transport-kullu/ Raghunath Temple : Kullu temple of Lord Rama, about 400 years old. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/377/raghunath-temple-kullu/ Bijli Mahadev Temple (14 km & 2,460 m) : Kullu It is one of the most important deities of the Valley. A legend holds that the temple flag-staff attracts lightning, which sometimes shatters the holy shivling. The sacred shivling returns to its original form on application of a paste of butter ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/376/bijli-mahadev-temple-kullu/ Basheshwar Mahadev Temple : Kullu Bajaura (15 km), is a 9th century Shiva temple fa¬mous for its stone carvings. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/375/basheshwar-mahadev-temple-kullu/ Manikaran (45 km & 1,737 m) : Kullu famous for its hot springs and a gurdwara revered by Hindus and Sikhs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/374/manikaran-kullu/ Treks : Kullu Strenuous treks/mountaineer¬ing expeditions of 10-11 days including several glacier crossings. Pin Pass to Spiti. Manikaran to Saraumga Pass to Chhota Dhara. Manikaran or Kasol or Jari to Nag-gar through Malana and Chandrakhani Pass. Manikaran to Malana Valley via Ani¬mal Pass. Accommodation: Tourist Hut (HPTDC) Kasol; 3 rooms. Double. No ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/373/treks-kullu/ Raison : Kullu By the bank of the Beas and on the Kullu-Manali Highway. Himachal Tourism runs a camping site here. Ideal for adventure. Accommodation: Adventure Resort w 14 huts (DBR), (season). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/372/raison-himachal-pradesh/ Naggar (23 km) : Kullu For 400 years this was the capital of Kullu. Himachal Tourism runs the 16th century castle as a hotel. There is a gallery housing paintings o! Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. -There are three shrines here. Accommodation: Hotel Castle,) heritage hotel,. 35 km from airport, 26 km from ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/371/naggar-himachal-pradesh/ Temples : Kullu Vaishno Devi Temple (4 km), Devi Jagannathi Temple at Bekhli (5 km), Vishnu Temple at Dayar (12 km) Are important shrines. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/370/temples-kullu/ Kaisdhar (15 km) : Kullu A picturesque mead-l ow fringed by deodar trees. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/369/kaisdhar-himachal-pradesh/ Festivals : Kullu Unlike in other parts of the countrcl Dussehra is celebrated in Kullu with porrf over a period of seven days. The cdetoj tions begin on the day of the Dussehra. Oil the opening day, the rath (wooden chariotll of Raghunathji, the valley's presidin ty, is elegantly clothed and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/368/entertainment-kullu/ Fishing & Adventure : Kullu There are many places for trout fisi which include Katrain, Raison, Kasol, gar, and along Tirthan river near Laiji Sainj Valley and Hurla Khud. The valley is the starting point I treks. Some major ones are over Chandl khani Pass to Malana, over Jalori Bashleo Pass to ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/367/fishing-adventure-kullu/ Shopping : Kullu Shawls, tweeds, rugs, footwear, basi almond/olive oil and caps. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/366/shopping-kullu/ Standard Hotel : Kullu Apple Valley Resort Village Mohal s 5 km from town 136 rooms (6 cottages of 6 rooms each); I' Double (season), (off-season) Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bar, Garden restaurant, Confer¬ence facilities, Recreation, Adventure ports, Credit Cards. S1dhartha Akhara bazaar 115 rooms and suites. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/365/standard-hotel-kullu/ Manali : Himachal Pradesh STD Code: 01901 Manali, according to legend, was born when the waters of the Great Deluge receded and the seventh Manu's ark came to rest on a hillside in this valley. As the earth dried up there appeared a place of breathtaking beauty which was named after the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/364/manali-himachal-pradesh/ By Air : Manali Access to Manali and its various tourist centres is from Bhuntar airport, 49 km from town. Please refer to Kullu section for details. Taxis and buses are available for transfers to various centres in the valley. Rs. 765 is charged one-way by a Maruti Gypsy. Jagson Airlines: I ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/363/by-air-manali/ By Rail : Manali Nearest railway stations are at Chan¬digarh (280 km) and Jogindernagar (190 km). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/362/by-rail-manali/ By Road : Manali Kullu Valley is connected by an ex¬tensive network of buses with the north¬ern region. A/c and non-a/c deluxe coaches are run by HRTC, HPTDC, other road transport corporations and private bus companies for Kullu and Manali. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/361/by-road-manali/ Manali : Driveaway Shimla to Manali via Mandi There are three routes to access Mana¬li from Shimla. One route, all of 267 km, which is rugged at times, involves a haul over the meadow-topped undulations of the 10,000-foot-plus Jalori Pass. By the other route, a drive of 298 km, one has to cross ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/360/manali-driveaway/ Manali : Tip Tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are the main modes for local commutation. Rates for more popular destinations are fixed and generally hold, except during the peak season. Taxis can be hired from the Taxi Operators Union Office near Tourist Office, The Mall, and taxi stands at the bus ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/359/manali-tip/ Manali : Deluxe hotels Ambassador Resorts Chadiari 51 km from airport, 2 km from bus stand 42 rooms and suites. EP Double Family Suite, Duplex Restaurants, Coffee shop, Bar, Conference Hall (150), Gymnasium - jaccuzi, saunjl steam bath, Beauty parlour, Recreation - squash, billiards, roller skating, Credit Cards. Quality Inn Snowcrest ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/358/manali-deluxe-hotels/ Manali : Standard Hotels Shingar Regency Dhungri Road w; 50 km from airport, one km from bus stand 45 rooms. EP Double; Suite Centrally heated, Restaurant, Conference Hall, Indoor games, Car hire, Credit cards, Elevator. Kanishka Near Circuit House 50 km from airport, one km from bus stand and downtown. 43 rooms. EP Double ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/357/manali-standard-hotels/ Kangra : Himachal Pradesh Kangra Valley is between the Dhauladhar range and the Shiwalik foothills. It spreads northwest from near Mandi to Jassur near Pathankot. Though named after Kangra town, the largest town is Oharamsala (1,830 m) followed by Palampur (1,249 m). The valley is famous for the Kangra school of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/356/kangra-himachal-pradesh/ Kangra : By Air The nearest airport is at Gaggal, 13 km from Dharamshala and 23 km from McLe¬odganj. Indian Airlines/Allaince Air con¬nects Gaggal airport with Delhi. However, the flight is subject to conducive weather conditions. Taxis are available from the airport to Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur and other centres of the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/355/kangra-by-air/ Kangra : By Rail Kangra Valley is on the narrow gauge rail network between Pathankot (nearest broad gauge railhead) and Jogindernagar. Kangra Mandir Railway Station is the near¬est point for Dharamsala (22 km). The jour¬ney from Pathankot takes four hours. Transfer to/from Dharamsala from the rail¬way station costs by taxi. Pathankot (on ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/354/kangra-by-rail/ Kangra : By Road Dharamsala is just off National High¬way 20 and is linked by road transport to all major centres in the region. From Delhi via Chandigarh, Ropar, Kiratpur, Una, Mubarakpur, Dehra-gopipur, Ranital, Kangra (515 km). From Pathankot via Chakki, Nurpur, Shahpur, Chambi on NH 20 (85 km). From Manali via ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/353/kangra-by-road/ Fishing for Sport in Kangra Valley Kangra Valley, with its varied and abundant water resources is very suited for the sport of angling. Numerous rivers and streams and man-made reservoirs spanning a wide topographical spec¬trum allow sportspersons a year-round indulgence amidst very scenic surroundings. Some of the important sport fish ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/352/fishing-for-sport-in-kangra-valley/ Entertainment : Kangra Between May and October, tl Dhauladhar ranges offer an exciting variety of trekking and rock climbing. The Mountaineering Institute has its branch at McLeodganj. Dharamsala to Chamba, over Indrahar Pass, Minkiani Pass, Balenijot and Bhimghasutri Pass. Dharamsala to Manimahesh ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/351/entertainment-kangra/ Dall Lake : Kangra 11 km from Dharamsala and surrounded by deodar trees, the lake is an enchanting picnic spot. Accessible by motor road. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/350/dall-lake-kangra/ St. John's Church : Kangra 8 km from Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and McLeodganj is the charming dressed stone church of St. ]ohn in the Wilderness. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/349/st-johns-church-kangra/ McLeodganj : Kangra Often called Little Lhasa, at 1,770 m, this is residence of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile which has been here for over three decades. The monastery has larger-than-life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. The large Tibetan commu¬nity and the presence of traditional architec¬tural designs ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/348/mcleodganj-himachal-pradesh/ Bhagsunath : Kangra Close to freshwater springs, this temple is 11 km from Dharamsala. It is a popular picnic spot and the famous slate quarries are close by. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/347/bhagsunath-himachal-pradesh/ Triund : Kangra 2,827 m and 17 km from Dharamsala. The snowline starts at Ilaqua 5 km from here. This is a popular picnic spot and trek route, with views of the mountains and valleys. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/346/triund-himachal-pradesh/ Chinmaya Tapovan : Kangra 10 km from Dharamsala on the banks of the Bindu Sa¬ras river, is an ashram set up by the late Swami Chinmayananda. The complex in¬cludes a meditation hall, school, health and recreation centre. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/345/chinmaya-tapovan-himachal-pradesh/ Masrur : Kangra 23 km south of Gaggal is this large, monolithic temple, similar to the tem¬ples of Ellora. This is the only shrine carved out of live rock in North India. Images of Rama, Laxman and Sita are installed here. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/344/masrur-himachal-pradesh/ Tilokpur : Kangra 41 km from Dharamsala, on the highway to Pathankot, is a cave temple dedicated to Shiva with a stalactite and sta¬lagmite formations. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/343/tilokpur-himachal-pradesh/ Hotel Choices : Kangra Dhauladhar (Hptdc) Kotwali Bazaar Downtown (Lower Dharamshala) • 21 rooms, 2 suites. EP Double, Kangra Suite ? Drive in, Intercom, CCTV, Bar, Restaurant, Confer¬ence facilities, Billiards room. Bhagsu (Hptdc), McLeodganj Upper Dharamshala 20 rooms. EP Double Drive in, Intercom, CCTV, Beer Bar, Res¬taurant, Roller-skating. Kashmir House (HPTDC) Khara Danda ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/342/hotel-choices-kangra/ Palampur : Himachal Pradesh Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India. It is set on the rising slopes of the Kangra Valley before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect which makes Palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/341/palampur-himachal-pradesh/ Excursion : Palampur Andretta (14 km): Home of artists Norah Richards, Sobha Singh and B.C. Sanyal. In Sobha Singh's home, now a gallery, several of his works are dis¬played. There is also a pottery and crafts centre at Andretta. Kangra Fort (27 km): The most impor¬tant fort of the region, is enclosed ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/340/excursion-palampur/ Palampur : Adventure Palampur, and its surroundings, offers many adventure and entertainment activi¬ties, like trekking, horse- and jeep-safaris, jungle camping, cultural shows, angling, hang-gliding, etc. Fishing: Mahaseer at Neugal, Binwa and Baner Khads, Beas River, etc and trout at Barot. Trekking: Palampur provides excellent year-round trekking opportunities. It serves as an appropriate base ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/339/entertainment-palampur/ Standard Hotels: Palampur Silver oaks mountain resort Bundla B; 3 km from bus stand, 2 km from downtown • 14 rooms, 2 suites. Ep double ordinary, regular, standard, deluxe; family suite; off¬season 25% discount ? cctv, dining room, water channels ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/338/standard-hotels-palampur/ Palampur: Hotels The judge's court (a heritage property) paragpur 35 km from jwalamukhi • 10 rooms. Ap double Taragarh palace (a heritage property) Alhilal 12 km from palampur. • 12 rooms and 4 suites. Ep double cabin (common bath), deluxe; suite Lounge, beer bar, dining hall, conference hall (60-80); swimming pool, lawn tennis courts, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/337/palampur-hotels/ Adventure Palampur, and its surroundings, offers many adventure and entertainment activi¬ties, like trekking, horse- and jeep-safaris, jungle camping, cultural shows, angling, hang-gliding, etc. Fishing: mahaseer at neugal, binwa and baner khads, beas river, etc and trout at barot. Trekking: palampur provides excellent year-round trekking opportunities. It serves as an appropriate base for trans-dhauladhar ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/336/entertainment-in-palampur/ Matrichhaya yatri niwas (hptdc): Palampur 32 rooms and 18-bed dormitory. Ep double rs. 200-300, dormitory rs. 30 per person. Restaurant, conference facilities, Musical fountain in lawn, drive-in, parking. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/335/matrichhaya-yatri-niwas-hptdc-palampur/ Hotel jwalaji (hptdc): Palampur 24 rooms, one suite and 18-bed dormitory, ep double regular, air cooled, deluxe a/c, luxury suite a/c, dormitory per person intercom, cctv, restaurant. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/334/hotel-jwalaji-hptdc-palampur/ Jwalamukhi: Palampur An important pilgrimage of kangra valley centred around a temple built over a rock through the cracks of which a sacred flame emanates. Known as jwalaji, the temple is a prominent shakti peeth of the country. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/333/jwalamukhi-palampur/ Baijnath: Palampur (15 km): at baijnath temple, shiva is revered as vaidyanath (lord of physicians). Inscribed with intricate carv¬ings, it is said ravana supplicated shiva for the boon of immortality here. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/332/baijnath-palampur/ Tashijong : Palampur (12 km) & bir (24 km): ti¬betan monasteries. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/331/tashijong-palampur/ Sujanpur tira: Palampur (42 km): built in 1758, the tira fortress has remains of halls, palaces and temples. The town of sujan¬pur below the fort has many temples, of which barbadeshwar and murli mano-har are unique http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/330/sujanpur-tira-palampur/ Kangra fort : Palampur (27 km): the most impor¬tant fort of the region, is enclosed by high ramparts with a parameter of about 4 km. Built about 1,000 years ago on the conflu¬ence of the banganga and manjhi rivers. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/329/kangra-fort-palampur/ Andretta : Palampur (14 km): home of artists norah richards, sobha singh and b.c. sanyal. In sobha singh's home, now a gallery, several of his works are dis¬played. There is also a pottery and crafts centre at andretta http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/328/andretta-palampur/ Local Transport: Palampur Tourist taxis and auto- rikshaws are the main modes of local commutation and excursions. Rates are negotiable. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/327/local-transport-palampur/ Getting to Palampur Palampur is 38 km from the district headquarters town, dharamshala, on nh 20 towards mandi, and 35 km from kangra town. Access options are common to both. However, by road from delhi another route is via ambala, ludhiana and phagwara (on nh 1), hoshiarpur, mubarakpur (joining with chandigarh-una-dehra ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/326/getting-to-palampur/ Palampur: Himachal Pradesh Std code: 01894 Palampur is the tea capital of northwest india. It is set on the rising slopes of the kangra valley before they merge with the dhauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect which makes palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/325/palampur-himachal-pradesh/ Dalhousie: Hotels Silverton estate guest house Above circuit house, moti tibba 81 km from railway station. • 5 rooms. Ep double cctv, dining rooms, room service, en¬tertainment - croquet, badminton, mini-golf putting green, lawns with extensive views, evening bonfires and barbecue on request, drive-in and safe parking. Grand view Near bus stand 80 km from railway ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/324/dalhousie-hotels/ Dalhousie: Support Banks/currency exchange Foreign currency exchange facilities are only available at the punjab nation¬al bank, court road, near hotel aroma-n-claire. Though, other banks, includ¬ing state bank of india, also have their branches in the city. Emergency services Hospitals & nursing homes Civil hospital Medical facilities in dalhousie, howev¬er, are inadequate. Nearest major facility is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/323/dalhousie-support/ Dalhousie: Eating out The local cuisine is dominated by north indian (particularly punjabi) and chinese/tibetan food. For the latter, there are many stalls along the figure of eight promenade (the mall), specially at sub¬hash and gandhi chowks. Otherwise, two prominent restaurants, kwality at Gandhi chowk abd Moti Mahak at subhash Chowk ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/322/dalhousie-eating-out/ Dalhousie: Information Centers Tourist information office, Depart¬ment of tourism, government of himachal pradesh, opp. Main bus stand. HPTDC marketing office, opp. Bus stand. Tourist information office, depart¬ment of tourism, government of him¬achal pradesh, railway station, pathankot. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/321/dalhousie-information-centers/ Dalhousie: Local Transport Tourist taxis and buses are the ma¬jor mode of local transport. However, the frequency of buses is limited and irregular. Some indicative rates for taxis from the main bus stand are: local transfer - gan¬dhi chowk, banikhet, bakrota, local sightseeing (2 hrs, subhash baoli, satdhara, panch pula); excursions khajjiar ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/320/dalhousie-local-transport/ Dalhousie: By road Dalhousie lies astride the main i pathankot-chamba route and the road i to the city diverts at banikhet, 6 km. The i city, however, is well connected by a i good network of roads to different parts i of himachal pradesh and region. Some 1 distances to important ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/319/dalhousie-by-road/ Dalhousie : By rail Nearest railhead is pathankot, which is i connected to most regions of india with i express and superfast trains. Please refer to section on dharamshala/palampur for de-i tails of trains. Taxis and frequent bus services pro-i vide easy access to dalhousie from i pathankot. For details see under ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/318/dalhousie-by-rail/ Dalhousie: By air The nearest airports are at gaggal i (near dharamshala), amritsar and jam-i mu. All of which are within a circuit of i 130 km to 190 km. These are serviced by Indian airlines/alliance air. Please refer to the sections of the respective cities for Details. Tourist taxis and buses are ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/317/dalhousie-by-air/ Dalhousie: Himachal Pradesh Std code: 01899 The hill station of dalhousie (1,525 m to 2,378 m), named after a former british governor-general, is full of old world charm and exudes »lingering aura of colonial times. Covering an area of 14 sq km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, dalhousie has charming architecture and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/316/dalhousie-himachal-pradesh/ Chamba: Hotels Iravati (HPTDC) Near bus stand. 125 km from railway station. • 19 rooms. Ep double regular, deluxe Intercc cctv, restaurant, drive-in and parking. G.s., opp. Chaugan 125 km from railway station. • 7 rooms and one dormitory (10 beds). I: a/c double, non-a/c doublet1 luxe, regular rs. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/315/chamba-hotels/ Chamba: Shopping Chamba has a long tradition of handi¬crafts many of which originated during the mughal period. Of these, the chamba ru-mal, the chamba chappal, metal craft and miniature paintings are the most famous. Chamba rumal, an exquisitely embroi¬dered piece of fabric, previously silk or cotton and in varying sizes, was originally ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/314/chamba-shopping/ Chamba: Excursions Bharmour (65 km): once adorned with 84 exquisitely carved temples of which only about a score remain, bharmour is the erstwhile capital of chamba. At a height of 2,141 m, it is also the home of the semi-no¬madic gaddi people, a shepherd tribe. Manimahesh (93 km): this sacred lake (4,183 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/313/chamba-excursions/ Chamba: Eating out The town is famous for its gastronomic delights, of which khatta meat and chambya-li madra are special, however, there are no worthwhile dining out options outside the hotels. Cafe river view (HPTDC), chaugan. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/312/chamba-eating-out/ Information Offices district Tourist Development Office, Department of tourism, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Hotel Iravati complex http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/311/information-offices/ Chamba Local Transport Though the main tourist attractions of the town are within distance of the bus stand, Chaugan (the heart of town) and hotels, tourist taxis are available for excursions and outlying localities of Chamba. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/310/chamba-local-transport/ Chamba By road The road access to chamba, from pathankot or places in himachal pradesh, like shimla, manali, dharamshala, etc, is similar to dalhousie except from banikhet the state highway continues left to cham¬ba (50 km). Some road distances to impor¬tant places beyond chamba are: bharmour 65 km, tissa 56 km. Chamba ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/309/chamba-by-road/ Chamba By rail Information is same as for dalhousie. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/308/chamba-by-rail/ Chamba By air Information is same as for dalhousie. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/307/chamba-by-air/ Chamba: himachal Pradesh Std code: 01899 Chamba town (915 m) on the banks of the ravi river, was one of the oldest princely states in the country dating back to the sixth century. It is known for its splendid architecture and as the base for numerous excursions. It is also the district ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/306/chamba-himachal-pradesh/ Hotels in Khajjar Mini swiss 0.5 km from the lake. 30 rooms and 4 suites. Double rs. 890, double deluxe rs. 1,290, suite (4-bedded) rs. 2,590. Off-season 40% discount. Iintercom, cctv, restauarant, bar, con¬ference hall (150), entertainment - boat¬ing, children's park, table tennis, bil¬liards, indoor games, horse riding, lawns, drive-in, parking. Shining star 0.5 km ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/305/hotels-in-khajjar/ Khajjiar By road khajjiar is connected by road bchamba and dalhousie. It is 24 km from l»th centres along a very scenic and forest-p, though narrow, road. This road passes lor a stretch through the kalatope wildlife anctuary, where it is not unusual to come across a variety of fauna and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/304/khajjiar-by-road/ Khajjar: Himachal Pradesh Best approach is with a taxi. The bus ser¬vice can be irregular. Std code: 01899 A pretty lake surrounded by an emerald meadow cropped carpet-soft by cattle and sheep, and enclosed in deeply wooded hills is what prompted the swiss to christen khajjiar "switzerland of india". Originally the gaddis' pasture, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/303/khajjar-himachal-pradesh/ Tribal circuit By Road The tribal circuit is laid out on ansh.iped road route with its two ends at Shimla and manali on a perfect north-southb from each other. From delhi-to-delhi circuit should take between 10-15 days(pending on how many offshoots are exPiored. These are high-altitude ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/302/tribal-circuit-by-road/ Tribal circuit By Rail Railway stations closest to shimla and anali apply. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/301/tribal-circuit-rail/ Tribal circuit By Air The two entry (or exit points) are anali and shimla and both have airports niced by scheduled flights. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/300/tribal-circuit-by-air/ Tribal Circuit Travel Guide Die tribal areas are a relatively new option available for visitors to hinwchal pradesh and thus offer a high novelty value. Located in the northern and north-eastern part of the state, it has a cultural and religious association with tibet. Littered with isolated buddhist nonasteries and typified ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/299/tribal-circuit-himachal-pradesh/ Mandi: Standard hotels Visco Resorts P.o. gutkar w. 61 km from airport, 2 km from bus stai and downtown. • 18 rooms. Ep double super deluxe a, deluxe a/c, deluxe! 900, semi deluxe intercom, cctv, restaurant, garden n taurant, riverside location. Mandav (HPTDC) Above bus stand. 59 km from airport, one km from ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/298/mandi-standard-hotels/ Mandi: Heritage Hotels Rajmahal palace 59 km from airport, one km from bill Stand, downtown area. • 9 rooms and 3 suites. Ordinary sinjlj , double, delxue single w 248, double, suite (tariffing exlusive of luxury tax). ? restaurant, bar, lawns, In rooms and suites, original royal trappings throughout the complex http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/297/mandi-heritage-hotels/ Barot: Mandi 67 km. Reservoir for the power¬house at shannan in jogindernagar andj trout breeding farm on river uhl. Famous for trout fishing. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/296/barot-mandi/ Jogindernagar: Mandi 55 km. Site of a hydel project built in 1926 by the british. Accommodation: hotel uhl (hptdc) » (01908) 22002. 16 rooms. Double regular h\ 350, deluxe rs 550. Cctv in deluxe romi restaurant, drive-in and parking. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/295/jogindernagar-mandi/ Rewalsar: Mandi 35 km. Built around a lake with seven floating islands of reeds, it is an important pilgrimage site for hindus, sikhs and buddhists. Guru padmasamb-hav set out from here to tibet carrying the message of the enlightened, the buddha. Accommodation: tourist inn (hptdc).13 rooms and dormitory 8 beds. Doublets, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/294/rewalsar-mandi/ Shikari devi : Mandi (2,850 m): 15 km from janjheli, there is an ancient temple and marvellous landscape. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/293/shikari-devi-mandi/ Pandoh: Mandi 16 km. An earth-and-rockfill dam on the beas. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/292/pandoh-mandi/ Janjheli : Mandi (2,200 m): 67 km from man¬di, this is a scenic place with thick forest And springs. It is also the base for excel¬lent treks. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/291/janjheli-mandi/ Kamlah fort : Mandi On the border with hamirpur, this fort was built by raja suraj sen of mandi in 1625. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/290/kamlah-fort-mandi/ Prashar lake : Mandi (2,730 m) 40 km. On the banks of the lake is a storeyed pagoda-like temple dedicated to sage prashar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/289/prashar-lake-mandi/ Mandi Excursions Himalayan herbal trek: Himachal tourism offers a unique trek package to create awareness about the depleting bio-resources And stress the importance of medicinal plants resources of the State. The package is jointly organised by himachal tourism and research institute for indian systems of medicine, joginderna¬gar. Experts from the research institute ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/288/mandi-excursions/ Mandi By road At the junction of national highways nos. 20 (pathankot-mandi) and 21(chan-digarh-manali), mandi is very well con¬nected to all parts of himachal pradesh and the northern region. Road distances to some important centres in the region are: manali 110 km, dharamshala 140 km, dalhousie 265 km, shimla 130 km, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/287/mandi-by-road/ Mandi By rail The nearest broad gauge railhead is at pathankot, 210 km. Palampur (95 km), on the narrow gauge and connected to pathankot by an express luxury train can also be used as an alternative. Transfer from palampur can easily be effected by taxi, available just outside the railway station. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/286/mandi-by-rail/ Mandi By air Nearest airport is at bhuntar (59 km). For details of flights and facilities, please see kullu section. Tourist taxis and buses are easily avail¬able just outside the airport for transfer to mandi. Though the rates for taxis are ne¬gotiable, it generally costs about rs 400. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/285/mandi-by-air/ Mandi Travel Guide At the confluence of the Beas and the Suketi rivers, Mandi (800 m), capital of an erstwhile kingdom, is one of the most important cities of Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1278 by Ban Sen, it developed into an important religious centre with over 80 temples and earned the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/284/mandi-himachal-pradesh/ Jaipur : Rajasthan Jaipur, the magical city carved out of the desert, still blushes pinh even 273 years later after it was founded by Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. It is the only city in the world symbolising the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors subdividing ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/283/jaipur-rajasthan/ Jaipur By Air Jaipur is connected by Indian Airlines md Jet Airways with Delhi (40 mins), Jodhpur (45 mins), Udaipur (1 hr 40 mins), Ahmedabad (1 hr), Aurangabad (2 hrs 20 mins), Mumbai (direct 1 hr 30 mins; hopper flight 4 hrs 20 mins). Jaipur's Sanganer Airport is 15 km from downtown, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/282/jaipur-by-air/ Jaipur By Rail An excellent connection to Delhi is by the Shatabdi Express (four and a half-hour run). Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Trains originating from Jaipur link the city with Mumbai, Calcutta, Sawai Madhopur and Kota. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/281/jaipur-by-rail/ Jaipur By Road A convenient mode of travel to Jaipur is by road, through a network of tourist buses that are reasonably comfortable. The short journey provides comprehensive tourist fa¬cilities en route to the 'Pink City', which forms the third tip of the golden tourist triangle with Agra and Delhi. It ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/280/jaipur-by-road/ Jaipur Standard hotels Meru Palace Sawai Ram Singh Road Skm from airport, 5 km from railway station. JI48 rooms. A/c Single Double. Suites Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bar, Currency Exchange, Credit Cards, Safe Deposit, Postal & Secretarial Service, Car Rental, Travel assistance. No. 6. There's a pre-paid auto-rickshaw counter at the railway station. Railway Enquiries. Reservation Madhuban ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/279/jaipur-standard-hotels/ Jaipur Deluxe Hotels The Trident Amber Fort Road, Opposite Jal Mahal • 138 rooms. Single), Tripple Deluxe I Restaruant, Conference & Banquet Facilities, Bar, Swimming pool, 24 hours Room Service. Jaipur Ashok jai Singh Circle, Bani Park 14 km from airport, 1 km from railway station. 199 rooms. A/c Single Double Suites I Restaurant, Coffee ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/278/jaipur-deluxe-hotels/ Jaipur Luxury hotels Rajvilas Goner Road 16 km from airport18 km from airport, 13 km from railway station. • Deluxe Single Double; Luxury Tent; Tented Villa Villa; Royal Villa. Single Double, Suites S World-class Spa, Swimming Pools, Restaurant serving Asian and European Cuisine Fresco Dining, Library Bar, Meeting Facilities, Private Helipad. Welcomgroup Rajputana Palace ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/277/jaipur-luxury-hotels/ Jaipur Palace Hotels Rambagh palace Bhawani Singh Road 11 km from airport; 4 km from railway station • 113 rooms. Single Special off season rates. Spread over 47 acres of gardens. Former residence of the Maharajas of Jaipur. 3 Restaurants, Bar, Business Centre, Swimming Pool (indoor), Health Club, Beauty PE lour, Bank, Valet on ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/276/jaipur-palace-hotels/ Jaipur local transport Jaipur is a sprawling city where move¬ment is restricted without transport. For pur¬poses of sightseeing, tourist taxis and RTDC buses are available. City sightseeing tours by coach are conducted by RTDC. RTDC also arranges cars on hire at fixed rates. Cars and drivers can be hired through the travel ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/275/jaipur-local-transport/ Eating Out in Jaipur The state capital typifies the cuisine available by and large in Rajasthan. A paradox is that while the Rajputs are non-vegetarian, the Marwari vegetarian community has seen to the establishment of a large number of vegetarian restaurants as well. Local specialities include a number of chickpea ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/274/eating-out-in-jaipur/ Jaipur Restaurants In Hotels Swarna Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Multi-cuisine. Non-vegetarian & Vegetarian, coffee shop Neel Mahal, Continental Snacks & Light meals. Gulab Mahal, Jai Mahal Palace, Multi-cuisine. Angithi, Maharani Palace Jai Mahal, Rajputana Palace Sheraton Multi-cuisine Buffet Chandra Vanshi Pavillion (24-hr restaurant), Multi-cuisine including Dum Pukht cuisine • Pe-shawri. Northwest ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/273/jaipur-restaurants/ Kota : Rajasthan STD Code: 0744 Rajasthan's largest industrial town situated on the banks of the river Chambal is well known for its famous Kota sarees and also for a miniature school of art which specialised in hunting scenes. Kota, with Bundi and Jhalawar, comes under the Hadoti circuit, Rajasthan's latest tourist ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/272/kota-rajasthan/ Jhalawar : Rajasthan Jhalawar lies in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan, at the edge of the Malwa plateau. This region, rich in forests has exotic flora and fauna and is a haven for numerous species of birds which can be spotted on the roads as one drives along the lush-green fields. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/271/jhalawar-rajasthan/ Kota Excursions : Dalhanpur (54 km): A place of antiq- I uity strewn with beautifully-carved pil- I lars, torans and some erotic figures in the I ruins of temples over an area of 2 km. It I stands on the bank of the Chhapi river I where an irrigation dam ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/270/kota-extrusions-and-attractions/ Kota Festivals Kartik Fair/Chandrabhaga Fair: A cattle fair which takes place at Chandrabhaga rear Jhalarapatan. On Kartik Purnima day dev¬otees throng this place and take a dip in the riv¬er. Three-day folk cultural programmes and group 'Deepdan' are worth seeing. Dates of Chandrabhaga Fair 2001: 29 Nov.-l Dec, 2002:18-20 Nov. Gangaur (March/April): ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/269/kota-festivals/ Bundi : Rajasthan Hit town's medieval character, Taragarh I Fort and the palace below are captivating. I He chitrashala in the palace has rooms I mend with miniature paintings depict-I iij scenes from the life of Lord Krishna I ml his consort Radha. Bundi is connected by state highway. I Regular buses ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/268/bundi-rajasthan/ Shekhawati : Rajasthan Often called the 'open -air art gallery of Rajasthan', the region of medieval Shekhawati comprises the present day districts of Sikar and Jhunjhunu. The high -quality frescoes which this region is famous for date between 1750 and 1930. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/267/shekhawati-rajasthan/ Ajmer : Rajasthan STD Code: 0145 Nestling in the folds of the Aravalis and situated practically in the centre of Rajasthan is the sleepy town of Ajmer located picturesequely along the shore of the Anasagar Lake. South-west of Jaipur, Ajmer is a major religious centre for both Muslims as well as Hindus, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/266/ajmer-rajasthan/ Kishangarh : Rajasthan On the Jaipur-Ajmer road lies the former princely state of Kishangarh, known for exquisite miniature paintings and school of art which flourished under the former princely rulers. These paintings today are mostly with either private collecters, museums or with the toyal family of Kishangarh. The painting school has ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/265/kishangarh-rajasthan/ Jodhpur : By Rail Jodhpur is on the Western Railway broad-gauge network and is linked to various centres in the region by express and passenger trains. Some important links are those that connect with New Delhi, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Train journeys are usually long because of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/264/jodhpur-by-rail/ Jodhpur : By Air Indian Airlines/Alliance Air links Jodhpur with Mumbai and Delhi, usually on flights that also connect with Jaipur and Udaipur. While the season from October to March sees two flights connecting Jodhpur to Delhi and Mumbai daily (the Mumbai flight also connects to Udaipur), the summer season (April ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/263/jodhpur-by-air/ Jodhpur : Rajasthan Jodhpur is the first of the three stone-sculpted cities rising out of the golden sands of Rajasthan. On the edge of Thar desert, Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/262/jodhpur-rajasthan/ Siliserh : Rajasthan A bund, 15 km southwest of Alwar, was constructed by Maharaja Vin-ey Singh in 1845 on a tributary of the Ru-parel river. Silisherh is a beautiful lake, covering an area of 7 sq km, adorned with domed cenotaphs and an ideal place for fishing and boating. Located almost midway ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/261/siliserh-rajasthan/ Sariska : Rajasthan Nestled in the picturesque ranges of the Aravalis, a forest throbs with life. A natural habitat, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1955 and taken over under Project Tiger in 1979. It offers a unique opportunity to see a variety of animals at close range. Pandupol, Kanakwari, Neelkanth, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/260/sariska-rajasthan/ Alwar : Rajasthan STD Code: 0144 Tourist Reception Centre, near Hotel Aravali: 21868 Excursions on the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway No. 8 include Alwar, known as the Tiger Gate of Rajasthan, 1 50 km from Jaipur. Alwar's highlights are the museum, Sagar, Bala Fort, Moosi Rani ki-Chhatri, Shimla, Fatehjang Tomb, with the Sariska ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/259/alwar-rajasthan/ Pushkar : Eating Out Consumption of alcohol and meat is not allowed. • Sunset Cafe serves snacks and has a German bakery • Prince's Restaurant at Hotel Pushkar Palace serves Indian cuisine • Gopal Restaurant, (Techno Chai Dhaba), Pushkar Market is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/258/pushkar-eating-out/ Pushkar : Local Transport All the tourist sights are within walking distance. There is only one rickshaw available. Taxis can be hired to go to Ajmer. It costs Rs. 400 for half a day, to hire camels (rates negotiable). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/257/pushkar-local-transport/ Pushkar : Rajasthan STD Code: 0145 Quiet and tranquil, Pushkar is a haven for tourists searching for respite. A religious town built around a lake, it is best known for the annual camel/cattle fair that turns the haven into a riot of colour. GETTING THERE Hourly bus service from near the old bus stand ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/256/pushkar-rajasthan/ Sawai Madhopur : Rajasthan STD Code: 0462 Sawai Madhopur is the entry point to Ranthambhore and is an important town with its own history. Ranthambhore has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. Remnants of marvellous architectural monuments, ponds and lakes enlighten ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/255/sawai-madhopur-rajasthan/ Jaisalmer Travel : Shopping Masterweavers who spin magic with thread in nearby regions like the Kutch, find ready markets in Jaisalmer. Hence it is commonplace to find the multi-hued rugs, bedspreads and table-cloths in mirror work, embroideries and applique styles. Whether inside the Fort or in the havelis where de¬scendants of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/254/jaisalmer-travel-shopping/ Jaisalmer Attractions and Excursion Ghadisar had once supplied water to the city; the temples and archways around it have been built by a courtesan. Puppet shows are held here in the evenings. Amar Sagar, 6 km away, has the ruins of a once-beautiful garden on the banks of a lake, which is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/253/jaisalmer-attractions-and-excursion/ Eating Out in Jaisalmer In town, besides the hotels, multi-cuisine choices come your way at The Trio and Top Deck, Kalpana, Natraj, Monika, Slow Down and Shri Bikaner (pure veg.) restaurants. The surprising part is that most of them are roof-top and though the visitor might be inhaling some ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/252/eating-out-in-jaisalmer/ Jaisalmer : Local Transport The city sightseeing tour starts from RTDC tourist bungalow at 9 am to 12 noon. per person. There is a Sam Sand Dunes tour from 3 pm to 7 pm. per person. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/251/jaisalmer-local-transport/ Jaisalmer : By Road Jaisalmer is connected by good roads to Jodhpur (285 km), Bikaner via Pokran (330 km), and Barmer via Devikot (153 km). Ra¬jasthan Roadways' buses connect Jaisalmer with important towns like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Barmer. Deluxe coaches de¬part for Jaipur in the evenings while pri¬vate buses also ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/250/jaisalmer-by-road/ Jaisalmer : By Rail Jaisalmer is connected to Jodhpur by a broad gauge line via Phalodi on two-train services, one a passenger and the other an express. It is an overnight journey through some of the remotest, most desolate parts of Rajasthan, with stations far and few in between. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/249/jaisalmer-by-rail/ Jaisalmer : By Air Alliance Air has linked Jaisalmer to Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur through thrice-a-week connections. These are seasonal flights which are operated only during the season (October to March). Fresh sched¬ules announced before the start of the sea¬son. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/248/jaisalmer-by-air/ Jaisalmer : Rajasthan STD Code: 02992 Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region. Founded on the crossroads of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/247/jaisalmer-rajasthan/ Bikaner Excursions Camel Breeding Farm: 10 km away, an institute for research work on camels. The first of its kind in Asia, you can see camels of all types, sizes and ages. Devi Kund 8 km away, is the royal cre¬matorium with many cenotaphs. Deshnoke Kami Mata Temple, 32 km, is on the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/246/bikaner-excursions/ Bikaner : Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum A store-house of artefacts from pre-Harappan civilisations, the Gupta and Kushan eras. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/245/bikaner-ganga-golden-jubilee-museum/ Bikaner : Camel Safari Most of the Thar desert lies in this district and thus it is the ideal place for a camel safari. For details contact: Vinod Desert Safari -, Rajasthan Safari & Treks Camelman. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/244/bikaner-camel-safari/ Bikaner By Road NH 8 connects Agra to Bikaner via Jaipur, while NH 11 runs from Pathankot to Kandla port, via Amritsar and Bhatinda. Some important road distances are Jaipur 330 km, Jaisalmer 335 km, Jodhpur 260 km and Delhi 488 km. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/243/bikaner-by-road/ Bikaner By Rail Bikaner is well connected with Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bhatinda by broad-guage and Delhi with metre-gauge. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/242/bikaner-by-rail/ Bikaner : Rajasthan STD Code: 02992 The fort, 500 years ago, offered Bikaner's populace safety from invaders, while the rulers designed some beautiful apartments within, which still echo that opulence. Nearby is Deshnoke where, in a marble-fronted temple, rats are offered sanctuary as they are considered sacred. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/241/bikaner-rajasthan/ The City Palace of Udaipur The largest palace complex of Rajasthan, 304 metres in height and 244 metres in length was started by Udai Singh and subsequently built upon by later ruler. The main part of the palace is now preserved as the City Palace Museum with a large and varied ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/240/the-city-palace-of-udaipur/ Udaipur : Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) Also known as the Monsoon Palace, the now derelict palace dominates the skyline, 2,468 feet high on top of Bansolara Mountain. It is visible from a great distance and affords splendid views: Toll per car per person. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/239/udaipur-sajjangarh/ Udaipur : Classic Car Collection Tourist Reception Centre, is located in the Fateh Memorial Building near Surajpol, less than 1 km from the bus stand. The office is open Monday to Satur¬day from 10 am to 1.30 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Most hotels have good restaurants serving a selection of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/238/udaipur-classic-car-collection/ Udaipur : Boat Rides In Lake Pichola are two is¬lands - Jagniwas and Jag-mandir. Boats leave regularly from the City Palace jetty and cost per person for 30 minutes, for 45 minutes that also includes a short stop on Jag Mandir is¬land. A one hour Solar boat ride costs per person. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/237/udaipur-boat-rides/ Udaipur Sightseeing Daily City Tour, starts from Kajri Hotel (RTDC), Shastri Circle per head. Package tours to Chittaurgarh, Ranak¬pur and Kumbalgarh are available. Mini buses are also available. For details contact the Manager RTDC Kajri Hotel, Ashoka Travels Surajpole and Shalimar Travels Jagdish Temple offers paneer tikka and Rajasthani pizzas. So-mor ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/236/udaipur-sightseeing/ Udaipur : Local Transport A five-hour taxi starts at RTDC's Ho¬tel Kajri at 8 am every day. It costs (excluding entry charges to sites) and covers all the main sights in the city. Depending on demand, an afternoon tour (2-7 pm) goes to Eklingji, Hal-dighati and Nathdwara and costs. For more ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/235/udaipur-local-transport/ Udaipur : By Road Udaipur is on National Highway No. 8, the major road link between Mumbai and Delhi. Some of the important road distances from Udaipur are: Agra, 630 km via Ajmer and Jaipur; Ahmedabad, 262 km via Rat-napur and Himmatnagar; Ajmer, 264 km via Nathdwara and Beawar; Chittaurgarh, 112 ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/234/udaipur-by-road/ Udaipur : By Rail Udaipur is on the Western Railway me¬tre-gauge network. It is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodh¬pur and Ahmedabad. The railway station is 4 km from the city centre. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/233/udaipur-by-rail/ Udaipur : By Air Indian Airline and Jet Airways connect Udaipur and Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Delhi and Mumbai. Maharana Pratap Airport is 21 Km from the city and transfer can be taken by a taxi. Journey generally takes 35-45 Minutes. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/232/udaipur-by-air/ Udaipur : Rajasthan The Venice of the East, Udaipur is an enchanting city and in the words of late Colonel James Tod Udaipur is the most diversified and romantic spot on the continent of India. From lakes in the midst of sandy terrain to green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/231/udaipur-rajasthan/ Ghanerao : Rajasthan Ghanerao, 18 km from Ranakpur, houses the castle where Meera Bai (worshipper of Lord Krishna) spent her childhood. Within the red sandstone walls of Royal Castle Ghanerao, built in the 15th century, is a temple with the idol she worshipped. A part of the castle has been turned ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/230/ghanerao-rajasthan/ Ranakpur : Rajasthan 48 km from Kumbhalgarh and 90 km from Udaipur are the Ranakpur temples. The cluster of temples, made of intricate¬ly sculpted white marble come across as a marvellous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well pre¬served ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/229/ranakpur-rajasthan/ Kumbhafgarh Fort : Rajasthan Kumbhalgarh, a two-hour-drive from Udaipur, is famous for its 15th century fort and game sanctuary. Approachable by road, the huge stone bastion stands atop a hill and allows access through spiked gates. The fort wall covers miles over the hillside and a walk on it can be ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/228/kumbhafgarh-fort-rajasthan/ Eklingji : Rajasthan Chiselled out of sandstone and mar¬ble, a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls, it was built in 734 A.D. The temple is devoted to the family deity of the rulers of Mewar. It is best to hire a taxi from Udaipur to get to Eklingji, 22 Km, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/227/eklingji-rajasthan/ Deogarh : Rajasthan For adventure-seekers, nature-lovers nd bird-watchers, Deogarh is the ideal liday spot. The palace here is a fascinating place for those wanting to delve into le history of the state. A three-hour drive B km) from Udaipur, Deogarh nestles midst the Aravallis. Deogarh Mahal is a 16th-century palce, The imaginatively restored ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/226/deogarh-rajasthan/ Nathdwara : Rajasthan Built in the early 18th century, Nathd-ara, 48 km from Udaipur, has a simple irine dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is the most celebrated of the Vaish-ava shrines of Shrinathji or Lord Krishna. thousands of pilgrims come to the temple aily. Cloth paintings, known as pichwais, Nathdwara ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/225/nathdwara-rajasthan/ Chittaurgarh : By Road There are bus services operating to Udaipur Ahmedabad, Mt. Abu, Sirohi, Ja-lore, Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Bun¬di, Kota, Rawatbhata, Ajmer, Jaipur, Pratapgargh, Ratlam, Indore, Tonk and Nathdwara. Roads connect Chittaurgarh to various towns and cities in Rajasthan. Chittaurgarh is 297 km from Mt. Abu and 585 km from ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/224/chittaurgarh-by-road/ Chittaurgarh : By Rail Railway connects Chittaurgarh on me¬tre and broadgauge with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Khandwa, Indore, Ratlam, Mandsore, Kota, Bundi, Kachiguda etc. Some important trains reaching Chittau¬rgarh are Chetak Express (Delhi-Udaipur), Meenakshi Express (Jaipur-Secundrabad), Chittaur-Ahmedabad (Fast Passenger). For enquires contact the Railway Station a 40131. Railway Reservation ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/223/chittaurgarh-by-rail/ Chittaurgarh : By Air The Nearest airport is at Dabok, (90 km) Udaipur. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/222/chittaurgarh-by-air/ Chittorgarh STD Code: 01472 Chittaurgarh's legendary origins go back to the time of the redoubtable Pandav hero Bhim of the Mahabharata. Wishing to learn the secrets of immortality, Bhim became the disciple of a sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal. Thus, the angered Bhim ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/221/chittorgarh-rajasthan/ Chittaurgarh : Rajasthan STD Code: 01472 Chittaurgarh's legendary origins go back to the time of the redoubtable Pandav hero Bhim of the Mahabharata. Wishing to learn the secrets of immortality, Bhim became the disciple of a sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal. Thus, the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/220/chittaurgarh-rajasthan/ Mount Abu : Rajasthan STD Code: 02974 At 1,200 metres. Mount Abu is the highest point of the Aravalli range passing through Rajasthan. The only hill resort of Rajasthan, it is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. According to legend, the town derives its name from Arbuda, a ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/219/mount-abu-rajasthan/ Mount Abu : By Air The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap airport Udaipur, 207 km. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/218/mount-abu-by-air/ Mount Abu : By Rail The nearest railway station is Abu Road (29 km) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad- Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu. Railway Reservation: Out-agency opp. Police Station http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/217/mount-abu-by-rail/ By Road Ahmedabad is 222 km via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 264 km via Sirohi and Pali. Udaipur is 185 km via Pindwara. (Jour¬ney on this route is advisable only during the day). Jaipur is 509 km via Pali-Ajmer. State Roadways Bus Stand: Unmetered taxis are available for lo¬cal transport, Taxi Stand ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/216/mount-abu-by-road/ Tours Two tours are conducted by Ra¬jasthan Tourism Development Cor¬porationand the Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation For details contact the Assistant Manager RTDC. The first tour is from 0830-1330 hrs and the second from 1330-1900 hrs Kanak Dining » 38305, Jodhpur Bhojnalaya » 43382. Saraswati, Arbuda Restaurant, Hotel Hilltone, Hotel Hill¬ock also ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/215/mount-abu-tours/ Mount Abu : Museum and Art Gallery Raj Bhawan Road, Opp. Post Office. Entry fee Rs. 2. Timings: 1000-1700 hrs. Friday closed. Curios in marble, sandalwood and sandstone can be bought from the shops around Nakki Lake. Kota sarees, bangles and linen with sanganeri prints are also available. For Rajasthani handicrafts there ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/214/mount-abu-museum-and-art-gallery/ Tarn Taran Built towards the end of the 16th century. Tarn Taran is associated with the fifth Guru, Arjan Dev. It is one of the most important sites of the Sikh religion. Tarn Taran is only 22 km from Amritsar, the nearest airport and railhead. The easiest access is by road, taxis ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/213/tarn-taran-rajasthan/ Tarn Taran Sightseeing Darbar Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev, the premier Gudwara, is the main attraction. It was built under the stewardship of Sardar Budh Singh and Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgar-hia after the site was cleared of muslim in¬truders and encroachments. The gilt domed structure faces the holy tank the construction ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/212/tarn-taran-sightseeing/ Sirhind The historical city is indelibly marked in the history of mediaeval India for the victory of faith over religious tyranny For here the two teen-aged son of the tenth Guru, Gobind Sinqt were interned alive in a brick chamber for refusing to change their religion. The monument built over the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/211/sirhind-rajasthan/ Sirhind by Air The nearest airport is at dhiana, 80 km. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/210/sirhind-by-air/ Sirhind By Rail Sirhind is on broad-gaii line between Delhi and Una and is s viced by an express train, Himachal I press, from Delhi. Lying just off National High No. 1 (Delhi-Amritsar), Sirhind is ea ly accessible from all the major call in the region. Regular bus services m nect it ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/209/sirhind-by-rail/ WULAR LAKE It is difficult to describe inmere words the beguiling beauty of Wular Lake.For one, its formidable size - this is one ofAsia's largest fresh water lakes - for another, itchanges character every few miles.The drive from Srinagar will take you to the aim waters of Manasbal Lake, where ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/208/jammu-and-kashmir-wular-lake-it-is-difficult-to-describe-inmere-words-the-beguiling-beauty-of-wular-lakefor-one-its-formidable-size-this-is-one-ofasias-largest-fresh-water-lakes-for-another-itchanges/ THE MUGHAL GARDENS Terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Ches-mashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are popular places for picnics and excursions today. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/207/jammu-and-kashmir-the-mughal-gardens/ PARI MAHAL Once the royal observatory, Pari Mahal has a charmingly laid out garden and is a five-minute drive from Cheshmashahi. Situ¬ated on the spur of a mountain overlooking the Dal, the ancient monument, has a well-laid spa¬cious garden in front and is connected to Chesh¬mashahi by road. It is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/206/jammu-and-kashmir-pari-mahal/ HARWAN On the hillside, south of the vil¬lage of Harwan (19 km from the TRC), remark¬able remains of ancient ornamented tile pave¬ments of the Buddhist period have come to light. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/205/jammu-and-kashmir/ TEMPLES & MOSQUES HAZRATBALMOSQUE: Hazratbal Mosque is located in a village of the same name on the banks of the Dal. Its pristine white marble ele¬gance is reflected in the waters of the lake.Hazratbal's special significance is derived from the fact that it houses a hair of the prophet Muhammad. This ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/204/jammu-and-kashmir-temples-mosques/ JAMA MASJID: The Jama Masjid at Nowhat-ta, in the heart of the old city, is the other impor¬tant mosque in Srinagar at which thousands of peo¬ple congregate for Friday prayers. Of imposing proportions, the mosque is built around a court¬yard and is supported by 370 wooden pillars. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/203/jammu-and-kashmir-jama-masjid/ SHANKARACHARYA TEMPLE The sa¬cred temple of Shankaracharya occupies the top of the hills known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar. The site dates back to 250BC. The philosopher Shankaracharya stayed at this place when he visited Kashmir ten centu¬ries ago to revive the Sanatan Dharma. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/202/jammu-and-kashmir-shankaracharya-temple/ KHANQAH OF SHAH HAMADAN Situat¬ed on the banks of the river Jhelum, between the third and fourth bridge, it is the first mosque ever built in Srinagar. The original one was built in 1395. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/201/jammu-and-kashmir-khanqah-of-shah-hamadan/ HARI PARBAT FORT & TEMPLE OF SHARIKA DEVI The Mughal emperor's fort crowns the top of Hari Parbat hill. The hill is surrounded by almond orchards, which make a lovely sight during April when the trees blossom, heralding the advent of spring in Kashmir. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/200/jammu-and-kashmir/ Makhdoom Sahib On the southern side of the Hari Parbat hill is the historic shrine of Makhdoom Sahib, which is visited by people of all faiths. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/199/jammu-and-kashmir-makhdoom-sahi/ Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/198/jammu-and-kashmir-chhatti-padshahi-gurudwara/ Martand Located atop a plateau, close to the township of Anantnag, Martand has a temple dedicated to Surya, the "Sun God". The temple complex has 84 columns and offers a command¬ing view of the valley of Kashmir. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/197/jammu-and-kashmir-martand/ Kheer Bhawani The Goddess Ragnya Devi is symbolised as a sacred spring at Tula Mula village, 27 km from Srinagar. AWANTIPUR: Founded by Avantivarman who reigned in Kashmir in the 9th century, this ancient township is 29 km from Srinagar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/196/jammu-and-kashmir-kheer-bhawan/ Golf Kashmir offers a unique opportunity to play golf all through the summer - from April to No¬vember - in invigorating surroundings. Srinagar has an 18-hole golf course with com¬mon fairways, and a par of 70. This course is open throughout the year, unless snowbound in win¬ter. The course at Gulmarg is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/195/jammu-and-kashmir-golf/ International Lake Front Golf Course Srinagar Spanning an expanse of 250 acres in Srina¬gar, the International Lake Front Golf Course, guarantees to be a golfer's haven. This project is being designed and laid out by the world-re¬nowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. II, who has built 500 courses all ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/192/jammu-and-kashmir-international-lake-front-golf-course-srinagar-spanning-an-expanse-of-250-acres-in-srinagar-the-international-lake-front-golf-course-guarantees-to-be-a-golfers-haven-this-project-is-b/ Temples & Shrines Amongst the temples in Jammu, the Raghu-nath Mandir takes pride of place being situated right in the heart of the city. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/191/jammu-and-kashmir-temples-shrines/ The Temple Skyline Of Jammu City It consists of a cluster of temples and is the largest temple complex in northern India. Its inner sanctums contain gigantic statues of deities and numerous 'lingams'. It contains representatives of almost the entire Hindu pantheon, which make it a rare site to behold. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/190/jammu-and-kashmir-the-temple-skyline-of-jammu-city/ Baweywalimata Temple The famous temple of Bawey Wali Mata is inside the Bahu Fort where, every Tuesday and Sunday, pilgrims throng to worship the goddess. A little further away, on a spur opposite the Bahu Fort, overlooking the river Tawi, stands a temple dedicated to Mahamaya, a Dogra heroine who lost her ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/189/jammu-and-kashmir-baweywalimata-temple/ Ranbireshwar Templ : Each has its own legend, its devotees and specific days of wor¬ship. In Ranbireshwar Temple, there are twelve Shiva 'lingams' of crystal measuring 12" to 18" and galleries with thousands of 'saligrams' fixed on stone slabs. Other important temples in Jam¬mu are the Lakshmi Narayan temple, Duda Dhari ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/188/jammu-and-kashmir-ranbireshwar-templ/ Peer Baba Shrine At Satwari friend of Guru Gobind Singh, Peer Baba is said to have lived his entire life on milk alone and lived to the age of five hundred. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/187/jammu-and-kashmir-peer-baba-shrine-at-satwar/ Shrine Of Peer Mitha Peer Mithais another famous Muslim shrine in Jammu. Pra Mitha was a contemporary of Ajaib Dev ml Ghareeb Nath - both saints were famous for their prophecies and miracles. The Amar Mahal Palace, a sight to beholdjs on an eyrie overlooking the Tawi river. The pal¬ace has ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/186/jammu-and-kashmir-shrine-of-peer-mitha/ Old Bazaars & Boutiques Thereat two charmingly contradictory aspects to the city of Jammu which one can see while shopping, for instance, in the crowded streets of Raghunath Ba-zaar, among the age-old dry fruit shops, you'll find designer boutiques that display the very latest ii fashion and fashion accessories. Here the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/185/jammu-and-kashmir-old-bazaars-boutiques/ Patnitop-Sanasar Circuit About 112 kmfrom Jammu, the famous hill resort of Patni-top is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m, across which the Jammu-Srinagar high-way passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful alks and breathtaking views of the valley of the chenab ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/184/jammu-and-kashmir-patnitop-sanasar-circuit/ Alpine Huts At Sanasar: Further ahead, at a distance of about 19 km from Patnitop, is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic mifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow s now been developed as a golf course. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/183/jammu-and-kashmir-alpine-huts-at-sanasar/ Batote: Situated at about 125 km from mmu, on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, is the resort of Batote (1560m), straddling the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range and overlooking the spectacular Chenab gorge. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/182/batote/ Kud: Located 103 km from Jammu, on the mmu-Srinagar highway, this popular resort is situated at an altitude of 1738 m. This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an aItitude of 1225 m, about 120 km from Jammu. pilgrims visit the shrine on the full moon night of sawan' ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/181/jammu-and-kashmir-kud/ Gaurikund: Some distance short of Sudh-mahadev is the legendary spring where Goddess parvati used to bathe before commencing her daily prayers at Sudh Mahadev. This spring is named after her as 'Gauri Kund' http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/180/jammu-and-kashmir-gaurikund/ Mantalai: Situated a few kilometers further away from Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai is surrounded by lush deodar forests at an altitude of 2000 m. The : is associated with the legend of the marriage if Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/179/jammu-and-kashmir-mantalai/ Mansar Lake: Situated 62 km from Jammu, Mansar is a beautiful lake fringed try forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Besides being a popular excursion des¬tination in Jammu, it is also a holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/178/jammu-and-kashmir-mansar-lake/ Surinsar Lake: This is a picturesque spot with a lake surrounded by wooded hills, situated 42 km away from Jammu. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/177/jammu-and-kashmir-surinsar-lake/ PURMANDAL: About 40 km from Jammu, just off the national highway leading towards Pathankot, is the Purmandal Temple Complex on the banks of the sacred and mostly underground Devak river. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/176/jammu-and-kashmir-purmandal/ KRIMCHI: Krimchi, site of three of the old¬est temples of Jammu, can be reached by taking a short detour of about 20 km along a side road that branches off from the National Highway 1 -A, about 8 km short of Udhampur. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/174/jammu-and-kashmir-krimchi/ JAJJAR KOTLI: On the national highway leading towards Srinagar is the Jajjar Kotli Tour¬ist Complex, built on the banks of the Jajjar rivu¬let, 35 km from Jammu. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/173/jammu-and-kashmir-jajjar-kotli/ AKHNOOR: Situated 32 km to the west of Jammu, the historic town of Akhnoor is situated on the banks of the mighty Chenab river. This town is associated with the legendary love story of Soni-Mahiwal. Ruins of the Indus Valley civil¬isation can be seen along the riverbank. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/172/jummu-kashmir-akhnoor/ FAIRS & FESTIVALS Many of the annual festivals of the go¬mpas take place in winter, which is a rela¬tively idle time for a majority of the people. These take the form of dance-dramas in the gompa courtyards. Lamas, attired in colour¬ful robes and wearing masks, perform mimes symbolising various aspects of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/171/jummu-kashmir-fairs-festivals/ Pangong Pangong Tso: 143 km away, is a huge brackish water lake the hues of which change with the passage of the sun. Partly in India and partly in China, the lake can be visited in one hectic day. The other option is to make an overnight halt on the banks ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/170/jummu-kashmir-pangong/ Nubra Valley Nubra Valley, a sub-division after Khardungla, at 18,300 feet has the world's highest motorable road, also the highest point tourists pass unless they trek or gomountaineering. So popular is the drive to this pass that there is a taxi route upto Khardungla - and the guarantee to see snow ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/169/jummu-kashmir-nubra-valley/ The Drokpa Circuit : On the banks of the Indus near Khaltse live the Drokhpa, a pure Aryan race. Ethnically, linguistically, religio-culturally at variance from the rest of Ladakh and those in the surrounding villages, this 2,000-strong race occupies five villages two of which, Dah and Biama, 160 km from Leh, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/168/jummu-kashmir-the-drokpa-circuit/ Jammu & Kashmir Set let like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the sea J sons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and the south ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/167/jammu-kashmir/ Jammu the ancient city of temples Nestled against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains the region of Jammu constitutes the southern-most unit of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It forms part of the transition between the Hi-ayan range in the north and the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/166/jammu-the-ancient-city-of-temples/ SRINAGAR - THE LAKE CITY Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kash¬mir Valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin Lakes enhance its pictur¬esque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/165/srinagar-the-lake-city/ ACHABAL: Once the pleasure retreat of Em-ptess Nur Jehan, Achabal (1,677 m) has a fine garden in the Mughal style, with its own special charm and character. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/164/daksum/ DAKSUM: Tucked away in a densely forest-Edgorge, at an altitude of 2438 m Daksum would [(completely silent but for the Bringhi river which gushes through it. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/163/daksum/ KOKERNAG: Situated in the heart of Bringhivalley, Kokernag (2,020 m, 70 km from Srinagar), is set amidst sprawling gardens fragrant with Ihe bloom of thousands of flowers. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/162/kokernag/ YUSMARG: A two-hour drive from Srinagar(47 km) will take you to acres upon acres of grassy meadows ringed by forests of pine, and lowering beyond them, awesome and majestic snow-clad mountains. This is Yusmarg - close tnough to Srinagar for a picnic, idyllic enough to make you want to stay ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/161/yusmarg/ AHARBAL: Gradually, the distant rumble be-tomes a roar as one approaches the waterfall of Aharbal, which crashes down a narrow gorge. Aharbal is more than just a waterfall. It is the ideal base for interest¬ing treks - one of them to the high altitude lake of Kounsernag at 13,500 ft ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/160/aharbal/ VERINAG: Located 80 km from Srinagar at an altitude of 1,876 m, the spring of Verinag is believed to be the chief source of the river Jhe-lum. Verinag can be approached through the link road which turns off from the national highway at Lower Munda. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/159/verinag/ PATNITOP-SANASAR CIRCUIT: About 112 kmfrom Jammu, the famous hill resort of Patni-top is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m, across which the Jammu-Srinagar high-way passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful alks and breathtaking views of the valley of the chenab ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/158/patnitop-sanasar-circuit/ ALPINE HUTS AT SANASAR: Further ahead, at a distance of about 19 km from Patnitop, is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic mifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow s now been developed as a golf course. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/157/alpine-huts-at-sanasar/ BATOTE: Situated at about 125 km from mmu, on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, is the resort of Batote (1560m), straddling the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range and overlooking the spectacular Chenab gorge http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/156/batote/ KUD: Located 103 km from Jammu, on the mmu-Srinagar highway, this popular resort is situated at an altitude of 1738 m. This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an aItitude of 1225 m, about 120 km from Jammu. pilgrims visit the shrine on the full moon night of sawan' ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/155/kud/ GAURIKUND: Some distance short of Sudh-mahadev is the legendary spring where Goddess parvati used to bathe before commencing her daily prayers at Sudh Mahadev. This spring is named after her as 'Gauri Kund' . http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/154/gaurikund/ MANTALAI: Situated a few kilometers further away from Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai is surrounded by lush deodar forests at an altitude of 2000 m. The : is associated with the legend of the marriage if Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/153/mantalai/ MANSAR LAKE: Situated 62 km from Jammu, Mansar is a beautiful lake fringed try forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Besides being a popular excursion des¬tination in Jammu, it is also a holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/152/mansar-lake/ SURINSAR LAKE: This is a picturesque spot with a lake surrounded by wooded hills, situated 42 km away from Jammu. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/151/surinsar-lake/ PURMANDAL: About 40 km from Jammu, just off the national highway leading towards Pathankot, is the Purmandal Temple Complex on the banks of the sacred and mostly underground Devak river. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/150/purmandal/ KRIMCHI: Krimchi, site of three of the old¬est temples of Jammu, can be reached by taking a short detour of about 20 km along a side road that branches off from the National Highway 1 -A, about 8 km short of Udhampur http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/149/krimchi/ JAJJAR KOTLI: On the national highway leading towards Srinagar is the Jajjar Kotli Tour¬ist Complex, built on the banks of the Jajjar rivu¬let, 35 km from Jammu. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/148/jajjar-kotl/ AKHNOOR: Situated 32 km to the west of Jammu, the historic town of Akhnoor is situated on the banks of the mighty Chenab river. This town is associated with the legendary love story of Soni-Mahiwal. Ruins of the Indus Valley civil¬isation can be seen along the riverbank. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/147/akhnoor/ VAISHNO DEVI SHRINE Katra Town, lying at the foot of the Trikuta mountains, 48 km. from Jammu, serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Shri MataVaishno Devi, which is approachable on foot along a 13-km-long well laid footpath. Every year, more than 4.5 million pilgrims pass ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/146/vaishno-devi-shrine/ The Ultimate Adventure ladakh ladakh abounds in awesome physical features, set in an ' enormous and spectacular environ¬ment. Bound by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Kar-akoranun the north and the Great Himalayas in the south, it is traversed by two other parallel chains, the Ladakh Range and the Zanskar ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/145/ladakh/ KARGIL The western parts of Ladakh comprising the river valleys, which are drained and formed by the Himalayan tributaries of the high Indus, con¬stitute Kargil district. Prominent among these are the spectacular valleys of Suru and Zanskar, which lie nestled along the northern flank of the Great Himalayan wall. The smaller ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/144/kargil/ ZANSKAR About 20 km south-east of Rangdum stands the Panzila axis, across which lies Zanskar, the most isolated of all the trans-Himalayan valleys. Zanskar is a tri-armed valley system situated between the Great Himalayan Range and the Zan¬skar mountains, the three arms radiating star-like towards the west, north and south from a ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/143/zanskar/ PATNITOP compared to the other tourist spots in the state, Patnitop is no less beautiful or serene. If one is aiming to get away from it all for some time, this place is hard to beat. With all the beauty of a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 1,950m. The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/142/patnitop/ Katra-Vaishnodevi Although Vaishnodevi temple is 61 km from Jammu, the aura and influence of the goddess can be felt at Jammu. Signposts carry a profusion of images and the greeting Jai Mata Di' (Hail, Holy Mother). The greeting turns into a chorus with thousands of pilgrims chanting it ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/141/katra-vaishnodevi/ Srinagar In the heart of the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar spreads out on both sides of the Jhelum. The Valley's beauty has enticed visitors from distant lands. Srinagar bears the hallmark of the Mughals. There are waterways with houseboats, handcrafted souvenirs, outdoor activities. On the same circuit is Gulmarg - the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/140/srinagar/ Pahalgam Long before Pahalgam, a village 96 km east of Srinagar and 2,400 metres above sea level, turned into the popular holiday resort it is today, it was the preserve of nomadic shepherds. The beauty of Pahalgam remains unspoilt even as the crowded main street, an assorted range of tented ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/139/pahalgam/ Sonamarg Translating into the "Meadow of Gold," Sonamarg is a quiet valley, carved by the Sindh river and circled by placid lakes and awesome glaciers. At an altitude of 3,000 metres, 80 km northeast of Srinagar, the road that leads to Sonamarg is almost like heading for an enchanted journey into a wonderland ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/138/sonamarg/ Gulmarg's In the summer Gulmarg's charms include trekking, golfing and pony rides. In winter, the snow-covered slopes attract skiers from all over the world. Gulmarg, originally Gaurimarg, was renamed Gulmarg in the 16th century. Covered with wild flowers, the area was a favourite of Emperor Jehangir. Today Gulmarg has the highest ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/137/gulmargs/ LEH Although part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is the third division of what, perhaps, is India's most diverse state. Each of the divisions, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, has distinct cultures geographical terrain, religion and lifestyle. Ladakh, in the Himalayan watershed, is a high-altitude desert, its lowest ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/136/leh/ Kargil Kargil is mid-point between Srinagar and Leh. This is where all vehicles going between these two places make a night halt. It is the only other town in Ladakh besides Leh, and is the district headquarters of the region which includes Suru and Zanskar. Access is by private cars, taxis and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/135/kargil/ Zanskar Through the Suru Valley andover Pensi La is Zanskar Valley. 235 km from Kargil. In remarkable contrast to the valley and Leh district, § Zanskar's treeless expanse is the least developed part of Ladakh. With no tourist amenities beyond basic accommodation and no shopping of any kind at district headquarters ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/134/zanskar/ Padum Padum is the headquarters of the Zan-1 skar Sub-Division of Kargil Distt. situated I 234 km from Kargil, it is approached through the only motorable road from Kargil passing through ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/133/padum/ Allahabad : Hotel Choices Kanha Shyam 22/1, Strechy Road, Civil Lines 0.5 km from railway station, 1 km from bus stand. Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Banquet Hall. Yatrik 33 S.P. Marg, Civil 1 km from railway station, 1/2 km from bus stand. Restaurant, Conference Halls, Car Rental, Presidency 19-D, Sarojini Naidu 1 km from railway ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/132/allahabad-hotel-choices/ Allahabad : Emergency Services Hospitals & Nursing Homes Dufferin Hospital, Civil Lines Kamla Nehru Hospital, Kamala Nehru Marg Moti Lai Nehru Hospital, Colvin Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital Chemists/Medical Stores M. Lai, near Kamala Nehru Hospital. B.N. Rama & Co., Civil Lines. Balson Stores, Hashimpur Road. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/131/allahabad-emergency-services/ Allahabad : Travel Agents/Tour Operators Krishna Travel Agency, 936, Daraganj Pratap Travel Agency, 50 Zero Road Ankita Travels, 15A, Sardar Patel Marg Varuna, Civil Lines, Shan, B/12, Indira Bha-van, M.G. Marg, http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/130/allahabad-travel-agentstour-operators/ Allahabad : Banks Support Banks/Currency Exchange State Bank of India, Main Branch Allahabad Bank, Main Branch Bank of Baroda, 61, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines Canara Bank, near Indian Coffee House, Civil Lines Bank of India, 10 Sardar Patel Marg, Civil Lines Union Bank of India, Head Branch, 49, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/129/allahabad-banks-support/ Allahabad : Shopping The main shopping centers is Civil Lines which has the Gandhi Ashram and Gangotri, the UP Handicrafts outlet. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/128/allahabad-shopping/ Allahabad : Accommodation Kaushambi, 60 km, was once the capital of King Udayan of the Vatsa Kingdom. It is a special place for Buddhists as Lord Buddha preached here. Other attractions include an Ashoka Pillar, ruins of a palace and a Jain temple. Kara, 69 km, was once the provincial capital of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/127/allahabad-accommodation/ Allahabad : City with a Past Amongst the cities of Uttar Pradesh, and indeed of India, Allahabad has a unique situation. It is not just one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages, or a strategic citadel of medieval times or just a city of fanatic fervour and sacriiice during momentous movements like ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/126/allahabad-city-with-a-past/ Allahabad : Excursions Jhusi, 9 km, has many interesting places such as the Shiva Temple, Samudra Koop, Hans Tirth Temple. Situated across the Ganges, it can be reached by a boat. Arail, 11 km, across the River Yamuna. Places of interest include temples of Someshwar Mahadev, Chakramahadev, Lalita Devi, Adya Veni ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/125/allahabad-excursions/ Allahabad : Bars UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, Hasty Tasty, Rajdoot. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/124/allahabad-bars/ Allahabad : Eating Out UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, 35, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines Hasty Tasty, South Road, Civil Lines Rajdoot, Vivekanand Marg. Jade Garden, Tepso Hotel, Civil Lines Tandoor Restaurant, Civil Lines Kwality Restaurant, Civil Lines Elchiko Restaurant, 24 M.G. Road Shahen-shah Restaurant, Civil Lines http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/123/allahabad-eating-out/ Allahabad : Information Offices Regional Tourist Office, 35 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines WildLife Warden, Vindhya Area, 174 C/2, Mehdauri. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/122/allahabad-information-offices/ Allahabad : Local Transport Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and city buses run regularly on definite routes. Rates are negotiable. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/121/allahabad-local-transport/ Allahabad : Getting There By Rail Allahabad is best connected by rail to major cities of India. Some of the important fast trains touching the city from Delhi are the Prayag Raj, Poorva (Amritsar-Calcutta), North-East (New Delhi-Gujarat), Puri, Purshottam expresses, the Rajdhani and Kalka Mail (Kalka-Cakutta). Allahabad Railway Station 1331, reservation^ 1332/13333. By Road Allahabad is ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/120/allahabad-getting-there/ Uttar Pradesh : Allahabad Allahabad, or Prayag as it was once called, has been a city of holy pilgrimage for Indians for thousands of years. Here, on the banks of the Ganga at its confluence with the Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati, known as Sangam, a once-in-1 2-years festival - the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/119/uttar-pradesh-allahabad/ Sarnath : Eating Out UPSTDC runs a restaurant here which offers Indian cuisine. Some private restaurants also operate and offer Chinese food. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/118/sarnath-eating-out/ Sarnath : Accommodation Varanasi is usually the stopover point for Sarnath and most tourists stay in Varanasi. However, Sarnath does We a UPSTDC managed tourist bungalow. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/117/sarnath-accommodation/ Sarnath : Entertainment Museum Archaeological Museum: Constructed in 1910, houses statues and remains found at Sarnath after excavations. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/116/sarnath-entertainment/ Sarnath : Getting There By Air The nearest airport is at Babatpur, 32 km, from where one can hire a taxi or a bus. By Road Sarnath is well connected with Varanasi by road. Taxis and cars are available on hire from Varanasi. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/115/sarnath-getting-there/ Uttar Pradesh : Sarnath Situated 8 km from Varanasi is Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment at Bodhgaya. At the museum is the Ashok Pillar with its four guardian lions, used as independent India's national emblem. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/114/uttar-pradesh-sarnath/ Varanasi : Emergency Services Hospitals/Nursing Homes Sir Sunder Lai Hospital, BHU, Lank. Ballabh Ram Saligram Hospital, Ramghat. Guru Nanak Hospital, Gurudwara. Ram Krishna Missim Hospital, Godowlia. Heritage Hospital Lanka. Singh Medical & Research Center Maldahiya. Chemists/Medical Stores Amar Medical Store, Lanka. Popular Medical Store, Lanka. Probhash Dim Corner, B ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/113/varanasi-emergency-services/ Varanasi : Communication Post and Telegraph Offices Head Post Office, Cantt. Central Telegraph Office, Cantt. Mobile/Cell-phone Hire Mobile/cell-phone can be hired for short-term or casual use on per-day rental basis from the following agencies. Shail Sales, 81, Gandhi Nagar, Sigra; (open 24 hrs); or, opposite Fair Deal Electric, Maldahiya; (open: 1000-2230 hrs) PISA Systems/PISA Communication: ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/112/varanasi-communication/ Varanasi : Bank Support Banks/Currency Exchange State Bank of India, Overseas Branch, Near Hotel Best Western Kashika, The Mall, Varanasi Cantt Bank of Baroda, Dashawamedh Road Andhra Bank, Godowlia Bank of India, Near Police Station, Chowk Allahabad Bank, Near Tabsal Cinema, Nadesar Note: Banks are open from (10.00-1400 hrs. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/111/varanasi-bank-support/ Varanasi : Hotel Clarks Varanasi, The Mall Hotel Taj Ganges also arranges Magic of the Ghats, a cultural and theme party reliving the traditional royal entertainment and devotion enjoyed and performed by the maharajas. The evening entertainments of classical arts and cuisine are held at Chet Singh Ghat. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/110/varanasi-hotel-clarks/ Varansi : Culture on the Ghats It is the Ganga that makes Varanasi so holy, so compulsive for ascetics and artists, for the lowest and highest of the land, and every faithful Hindu. Hotel Clarks Varanasi presents a glimpse of the magic of Varanasi to visitors through a cultural entertainment on the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/109/varansi-culture-on-the-ghats/ Varanasi : Cruising The Ghats The most important facet of Varanasi is the Ganges and the ghats lining its western bank in the city. Virtually the raison deter, from dawn to dusk the ghats are thronged by thousands of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of attaining eternal ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/108/varanasi-cruising-the-ghats/ Varanasi : Handicraft Mehrotra Silk Factory, Englishia Line, opp. Cantt. Railway Station; Bhagwan Lila Exports, 41, Sindu Na-gar Colony, Sigra; Mohan Silk Stores, Vishwanath Gali,; Bhagwan Sarees, Vishwanath Gali; J.R. Ivory Arts & Curios, Vishwanath Gali; Chowdhary Brothers, Thatheri Bazaar Mahalaxmi Saree House, Sindu Nagar Colony, Sigra; Government Emporia UPICA, Nadesar, Cantt. UP ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/107/varanasi-handicraft/ Varanasi : Shopping Varanasi has been a centre of handicrafts, especially silk weaving. Other attractions include brassware, ivory ware, gold jewellery, woodcraft,, wall hangings and lamp shades, carpets and masks of various Hindu/Buddhist gods, goddesses and saints. The main shopping areas are Chowk, Godowlia, Vish-wanath Lane and Thatheri Bazaar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/106/varanasi-shopping/ Varanasi : Festivals Buddha Poornima, in May, celebrates the birth of Lord Buddha. A fair is held at Sarnath and the relics of the founder of the religion are taken out in a procession. The relics are on public view only on this day. Naganathaiya, November, celebrated on Tulsi Ghat, recounts ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/105/varanasi-festivals/ Varanasi : Entertainment Museums & Art Galleries A.B.C. Art Gallery, Probhu Astha, opposite Tulsi Manas Mandir. Exhibition of contemporary paintings. Classical Music Indian classical music performances are held at the International Music Centre, Ganesh Mahal, near Jangambari Post Office, on Wednesday and Saturday from 1900-2100 hrs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/104/varanasi-entertainment/ Varanasi : Living On The Ghats The River Ganges and the ghats lining its western shore are the most important feature otVaranasi. Life on the ghats is bound in an endless string of rituals, ever-changing aspects of the river and a wide landscape across which has fascinated visitors from all over ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/103/varanasi-living-on-the-ghats/ Varanasi : Standard Hotels Pallavi International Hathwa Place, Chetganj 22 km from airport, 1.5 km from railway station, 2 km from the ghats. Restaurants, Conference/Banquet Halls, Swimming Pool, Travel Agency, Shopping Arcade, Credit Cards, Foreign Exchange. Best Western Kashika The Mall, Cantt. 21 km from airport, 3 km from railway station, 7 km ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/102/varanasi-standard-hotels/ Varanasi : Deluxe Hotels Varanasi Ashok The Mall, Cantt 22 km from airport, 2 km from railway station, 5 km from the ghats. Restaurant, Bar, Conference Halls, Secretarial Services, Net browsing and E-mail facility Swimming Pool, Travel Agency, Bank, Shopping Arcade, Credit Cards, Foreign Exchange. Hindustan International C-21/3, Maldahiya 20 km from airport, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/101/varanasi-deluxe-hotels/ Varansi : Luxury Hotels Taj Ganges Nadesar Palace 21 km from airport, 3 km from railway station, 5 km from the ghats Restaurants, Open-air Barbecue, Bars, Conference/Banquet Halls, Business Centre, f ness Centre, Herbal Massage, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Jogging Track, Tra' Counter, Shopping Arcade, Credit Cards, Foreign Exchange. Clark's Varanasi The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/100/varansi-luxury-hotels/ Varanasi : Benaras'i Saris: Works Of Art Varanasi, besides being famous as an attractive tourist spot, is also known for its silk saris, which are popular both within the country and abroad. The exquisite brocade work and designs have been developed and perfected over the centuries, according to the taste of its ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/99/varanasi-benarasi-saris-works-of-art/ Varanasi : Tourist Information Counter Tourist Information Counter of deptt. of tourism, govt. of UP, at the Varanasi Cantt. Railway station is just the place you may require to begin your sojourn in the city. Located beside the entrance gate to the platforms in the main hall, the office is open ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/98/varanasi-tourist-information-counter/ Varanasi : Cradle of Buddhism Uttar Pradesh is considered the 'Cradle of Buddhism.1 Born in Lumbini (Nepal), Siddharth spent his early days in Piprahwa and touched by his early experiences, set out in search of the truth. Gorakhpur is an important city in north-eastern U.P., forming an ideal base for excursions to ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/97/varanasi-cradle-of-buddhism/ Varanasi : Central Institute Of Higher Tibetan Studies The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, situated in Sarnath, is probably one of its kinds in the world, imparting education in the Tibetan language. The institute was conceived by the Dalai Lama and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, for ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/96/varanasi-central-institute-of-higher-tibetan-studies/ Varanasi : Excursion The Fort of Chunar: Situated 39 km away in Mirzapur district, famous for its ties with Sher Shah Suri who dethroned Humayun in the 16th century. A car can cover the distance in 1.5-2 hours. Petrol bunkers, repair shops and restaurants provide amenities along the route. As the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/95/varanasi-excursion/ Varanasi : Excursion The Fort of Chunar: Situated 39 km away in Mirzapur district, famous for its ties with Sher Shah Suri who dethroned Humayun in the 16th century. A car can cover the distance in 1.5-2 hours. Petrol bunkers, repair shops and restaurants provide amenities along the route. As the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/94/varanasi-excursion/ Varansi : Eating Out As in any tourist resort, Varanasi can boast of a range of cuisines, especially in hotel-restaurants. But there is no cuisine specially linked with the city, though the state's specialties are, of course, available. Though a Hindu pilgrimage, non-vegetari¬an food is available and alcohol is served in some ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/93/varansi-eating-out/ Varansi : Local Transport There are no yellow-top metered taxis in the city. However, tourist taxis are available at the airport, railway station, prominent centres in the city, especially Cantt. area, and through hotels and agencies. The rates for these are negotiable. Auto-rickshaws, un-metered, are a more popular mode of transport. The ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/92/varansi-local-transport/ Varansi : Getting There By Air Indian Airlines connects Varanasi to Agra, Delhi, Khajuraho, Lucknow and Mumbai. On the International sector the airline also operates flights to/from Kath-mandu (Nepal). Jet Airways links Varanasi to Delhi and Khajuraho. Sahara Airlines operates flights from/to Calcutta, Delhi, Lucknow and Mumbai. It also has direct connections to ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/91/varansi-getting-there/ Uttar Pradesh : Varanasi/ Banaras Varanasi cannot be described, only experienced. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts a large number of tourists - domestic and international. Though Varanasi retains its heritage, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/90/utter-pradesh-varanasi-banaras/ Kanpur : Standard Hotels Geet 18/174-175, The Mall 1 km from railway station. 24-hr Room Service, Conference/ Banquet Hall (15-130), Credit Cards. Park Royal 3-A Sarvodaya Nagar 6 km from railway station. Two Restaurants, Bar, Coffee Shop, Barbecue, Car Rental, Conference/Banquet Hall (100) Prithviraj 63/7A The Mall. 1 km from railway ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/89/kanpur-standard-hotels/ Kanpur : Deluxe Hotels The Landmark 10, The Mall 3 km from railway station Separate Executive Floor with Executive Club. Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bars, Conference Halls/Meeting rooms/Banquet Halls (6-600), Swimming Pool, Health Club,! Arcade, Foreign Exchange, Credit Cards. Meghdoot 17/3-B, The Mall. 2 km from railway station. Centrally-Air conditioned, Restaurants, Coffee Shop, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/88/kanpur-deluxe-hotels/ Kanpur : Emergency Services Hospitals & Nursing Homes Regency Hospital. General Hospital, Meerpur Cantt. C.G.H.S. Hospital Civil Lines, Dr. Jawahar Lai Rohtagi Smarak Hospital Sarvodaya Nagar. Dufferin Hospital Colonelganj. Cardiology Institute. Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital G.T. Road,. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/87/kanpur-emergency-services/ Kanpur : Banks Support State Bank of India, LIC Building. Punjab National Bank, The Mall Union Bank of India, 24/53, Birhana Road. Canara Bank 16/ 95, The Mall. Reserve Bank of India, The Mall. Standard Chartered Bank, M.G.Road Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank, Bara Chauraha, Allahabad Bank, Bara Chauraha http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/86/kanpur-banks-support/ Kanpur : Museums/Art Galleries Kamla Retreat Museum, Kamla Nehru Road, houses a collection of historical and archaeological artefacts. Visits allowed only with prior approval. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/85/strongkanpur-museumsart-galleriesstrong/ Kanpur : Excursions Bithoor, 27 km away, on Kannauj Road, is a tranquil spot, suffused with historical and religious significance. The place not only offers a trip back into the annais of history, it is beautiful spot with lakes, gardens and boating facilities. Accommodation at tourist lodges at Tatyaganj (12 km) and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/84/kanpur-excursions/ Kanpur : Getting There By Rail Kanpur is on the mainline broad gauge rail network between Calcutta and Delhi. It is connected by express and superfast trains. Important connections are the New Delhi-Calcutta, New Delhi-Bhubaneswar and New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani expresses, the Gomti and Shatabdi expresses linking Delhi and Lucknow via Kanpur. Other ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/83/kanpur-getting-there/ Uttar Pradesh : Kanpur Situated 79 km from Lucknow on the banks of the Ganga, Kanpur is a major industrial town. When the British set up a cantonment here the first tannery was set up at Jajmau in the 19th century which led to a proliferation of tanneries which exist till ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/82/uttar-pradesh-kanpur/ Chicken Workmanship: Lucknow's Passion Lucknow has a tradition of craftsmanship going back centuries. Nawab Asaf-ud-daulah, the ruler of Awadh, was himself a great patron of art and craft, and families of craftsmen from as far as Hyderabad came and settled here and produced exquisite works of art. The most famous art form ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/81/chicken-workmanship-lucknows-passion/ Lucknow : Deluxe Hotels Taj Mahal Gomti Nagar. I8 km from airport, 7 km from railway station Restaurants, Bar, Coffee Shop, Business Centre, (indoor Games, Banquet and Meeting facilities, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Beauty Parlour, Safe Lockers, Babysitting. Clarks Avadh Mahatma Gandhi Marg 17km from airport, 5 km from railway station Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Shop, Conference/ Banquet ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/80/lucknow-deluxe-hotels/ Lucknow : Standard hotels Sagar International Opposite Butler Palace, 14/A, Jopling Road 10km from airport, 4.5 km from railway station Centrally air-conditioned, coffee shop and bar, conference/banquet halls, business centre, travel desk, credit cards La Place Park Inn International 6,Shahnajaf Road, 15km from airport, 4 km from railway station Centrally air conditioned Honed, coffee shop, pub/bar, conference/banquet ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/79/lucknow-standard-hotels/ Lucknow : Emergency Services Ambulance Balrampur Hospital 102, 224040. Dufferin Hospital 224050. KGMC 265424. SGPGI 440700, 400800. Hospitals & Nursing Homes Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rae Bareli Road w440004-8. King George's Medical College, Chowk « 266175. Balrampur Hospital, Golaganj B 220085. Dufferin Hospital, Golaganj w 224050. Queen Mary's Hospital, Chowk ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/78/lucknow-emergency-services/ Lucknow : Communication Channels Post And Telegraph Offices General Post Office, Hazratganj Mobile/Cell-phone Hire Mobile/Cell-phone can be hired for ca¬sual use (in per-day rental basis in Lucknow from Mobile Net Services. The refundable security deposit for handset var¬ies depending on the type of handset required. Daily rent for the handset varies with the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/77/lucknow-communication-channels/ Lucknow : Banks Support Banks/Currency Exchange Trade Wings, Laxmi Bhawan, Vidhan Sabha Marg. HDFC Bank, 2nd Floor, Hindusur Times House, 25, Ashok Marg; UTI Bank, Hazratganj. State Bank of India, Main Branch,Hazratganj. Allahabad Bank, Main Branch, Hazrat-Ranj United Commercial Bank, Opp. Hal-wasia Court, Hazratganj. Bank of India, Main Branch, Nawal Kishore ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/76/lucknow-banks/ Lucknow : Shopping Lucknow is famous for chicken embroidery, zari work, zardozi, jewellery, perfumes and metalware items. The embroidery available in dress lengths and readymade garments. The shopping areas are Hazrat-ganj, Aminabad, Chowk, Janpath Market Mahanagar and Nishatganj. Government Emporia Gurjari, Gujarat Handicrafts Emporium, Habibullah Estate, Hazratganj UP Handlooms: Hazratganj Tantuja, West Bengal ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/75/lucknow-shopping/ Lucknow : Family Entertainment The Prince of Wales Zoological Garden was founded in 1921. The Aish Mahal, within its premises, was used as a royal summer resort. It now houses a zoo, with gardens, ponds and a toy train. The craft shop serves snacks. Boat Club UPSTDC operates a boat club on ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/74/lucknow-family-entertainment/ Lucknow : Amusement Parks Mogli Water Park, Lucknow-Kanpur Highway, near Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary The water park, is located about 4 km from Nawabganj and 45 km from Lucknow. It is based around three pools and a lake and provides a number of entertainments for the whole family. Which include 9 different types ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/73/lucknow-amusement-parks/ Lucknow : Bowling/Discotheque The entertainment centre, near Kukrail Bridge, offers a variety of indoor entertainment and games, like a three-lane bowling alley, pool tables, air hockey, video games and discotheque. The restaurant specialises in Italian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Open: 1100-2300 hrs. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/72/lucknow-bowlingdiscotheque/ Lucknow : Excursions Kukrail Reserve Forest: Located city out skirts it is a picnic spot with park and crocodile nursery. Spotted black buck, sambhar and a variety of birds can be seen, A children's park, cafeteria and rest house for visitors. Best time to visit: October-March. Deva Sharief: 25 km, houses the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/71/lucknow-excursions/ Lucknow : cusinies Lucknow/Avadhi Nausijaan, behind Press Club, Chin; Bazaar Road. Wahid Biryani, behind Press Club, China Bazaar Road. Rahim Hotel, Chowk Tunde-ka-Kabab, Aminabad. The Mughal Dastarkhana, 3/106, Vivek Khand, Gomtinagar;. Italian/Chinese/Continental Spicy Bite, Tulsi Theatre Building, 12, Rani Laxmi Bai Marg. Domino's Pizza Parlour, Hazratganj. Royal Cafe, Hazratganj. Orient (Thai), near Mall Avenue. Treat, Gol Market, Mahanagar. Tandoori/South ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/70/lucknow-cusinies/ Lucknow : Eating Out The nawabs were connoisseurs of good food, and experimentation in the royal kitchens reached a high level of excellence. Their legacy to modern Lucknow is the culture of kebabs and roomali rotis. A great variety of non-vegetarian delicacies and a omatic biryanis owe their origins to roy; ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/67/lucknow-eating-out/ Information Offices in Lucknow Directorate of Tourism UP: Chitrahar Building, 3 Naval Kishore Road Regional Tourist Office: 10 Station Road; open: daily 1000-1700 hrs. U.P. Govt. Tourist Information Counter: Charbagh. (7.00 am-8.30 pm). http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/66/lucknow-information-offices/ Getting There By Road Lucknow is on the important cross routes of National Highways 24, 25 and 28. Some important distances are: Delhi 569 km, Agra 369 km, Calcutta 963 km, Allahabad 237 km, Kanpur 79 km, Khajuraho 320 km and Varanasi 286 km. UPSRTC runs frequent coaches from Lucknow to Kanpur, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/65/lucknow-getting-there-by-road/ Getting There by Rail Lucknow is serviced bv the North and North Eastern Railway networks' by express and superfast trains. One of the convenient connections is Shatabdi Express from Delhi. Direct trains connect Lucknow to Guwahati, Varanasi, Puri, Gorakhpur, Dehra Dun, Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Tirupati, etc. Trains from New Delhi are the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/64/lucknow-getting-there-by-rail/ Getting there By air Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines connect Lucknow with Am-ritsar, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Goa, Guwahati, Mumbai, Pat-na and Varanasi through direct flights or connections through intermediate stations (through check-in also possible). Lucknow Airport, at Amausi, is 74 km from downtown Hazrat Ganj area. Taxis, pre-paid service ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/63/lucknow-getting-there/ Lucknow Capital of India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow evokes a lifestyle long gone by. Its traces are found in the people's mannerisms and habits. Lucknow was abode of the Nawabs of Avadh. Their regal pastimes and pleasures were legendary. Fond of song and dance, they nurtured Urdu verse as ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/62/uttar-pradesh-lucknow/ Jhansi : Tourist Support Banks/Currency Exchange State Bank of India, Sita Hotel and Jhansi Hotel Travel Agents/Tour Operators Touraids, Jai Complex Baghel Travels, Civil Lines, Nehru Market. Travel Bureau, Amit Tours & Travels, Allahabad Bank Crossing, Station Road Emergency Services Police Station, Police Lines ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/61/jhansi-tourist-support/ Chitrakoot Chitrakoot (274 km). The picturesque town is situated on the banks of the River Mandakini. Renowned for its ghat, the Kamnathji shrine and the subterranean stream, Gupta Dodavri. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/60/jhansi-chitrakoot/ Jhansi Excursions Mahoba (165). A variety of pan (betel leaf), ballads of the legendary warrior brothers, Ahla and Udal, and ruins of a 9th century sun temple to the west of Rehila lake on the town's outskirts have ensured Mahoba's fame. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/59/jhansi-excursions-mahoba/ Jhansi Excursions Paricha (25 km). A dam on the Bet-wa river which is popular as a picnic spot. Deogarh (123 km). The remains of a fine Vishnu temple dating to the Gupta period and several Jain temples are located here. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/58/jhansi-excursions-paricha/ Jhansi Excursions Talbehat Fort: is located close to the town. It is striking in its proportions and is surrounded by a large swamp which made it virtually impregnable in its heyday. Barua Sagar (24 km). Named after the Barua Sagar Lake created two and a half centuries ago by Raja Udit ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/57/jhansi-talbehat-fort/ Jhansi : Tourist Information U.P. Govt. Tourist Office, Hotel Veerangana U.P. Tourism Information Centre, Railway Station.; M.P. Tourism Information Centre, Railway Station http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/56/jhansi-tourist-information/ Jhansi : Getting There By Air Gwalior (98 km) is the nearest airport. By Rail Some important trains are Shatabdi Express, Punjab Mail, Dadar-Amritsar Express, Jhelum Express, Karnataka Express, Malwa Express, Mahakaushal Express, GT Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Kushinagar Express, Kerala Express. Enquiries and Reservations s 131, 132. By Road Located on the junction of NH ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/55/jhansi-getting-there/ Jhansi STD Code: 05 J 7 Efforts are being made to introduce the magic of Jhansi to tourists who usually make a beeline for nearby Orchha and consequently Khajuraho. It is the gateway to Bundelkhand, the land of legendary warriors, historic forts, religious centres, grand palaces and placid lakes. Jhansi became ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/54/uttar-pradesh-jhansi/ Khajuraho : Economy Hotels Casa Di William Behind Govt. of India Tourist Office (Note: 15 per cent special discount for students an complimentary room for tour-group leader). Jhankar (Mpstdc) Payal (Mpstdc) •25 rooms. ? Restaurant, Conference hall. Rahil (Mpstdc) • 12 rooms and dormitory (72 beds). EP Non-A/c Double, Dormitory. ?Restaurant. Tourist Village (Mpstdc) 1113 rooms. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/53/khajuraho-economy-hotels/ Khajuraho : Deluxe Hotels Taj Chandela 3 km from airport, 1.5 km from Western Group 194 rooms. Standard Single, Double I Restaurants, Bar, Swimming pool, Fitness centre, Beauty parlour, Barber shop, Travel desk, Car rental, Currency exchange, Safe deposit, Babysitting, Tennis, Badminton, Croquet, Mini golf course, Secretarial services, Conference facilities, Board room. Jass Trident pass ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/52/khajuraho-deluxe-hotels/ Getting There By Air Indian Airlines/Alliance Air and Jet Airways link Khajuraho with Agra, Delhi and Varanasi. Airport transfer to the hotels by a/c taxi and auto-rickshaw . Jet Airways, Airport. Indian Airlines, Reservations -a 44035, Airport By Rail Jhansi (176 km) is the nearest convenient railway station. It lies on Indian Railways' ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/51/khajuraho-getting-there/ Khajuraho Built by the warrior Chandela dynasty that rose to power in Central India between the 10th and 11th centuries, the 25 odd surviving temples display different facets of life, including the sensual. These erotic carvings on some panels have given rise to much speculation since Khajuraho's re-discovery by a British ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/50/madhya-pradesh-khajuraho/ Gwalior : Hotels Welcomgroup Usha Kiran Palace 14 km from airport; 3 km from railway station • 28 rooms. Under European Plan. Multicuisine Restaurant, Barbecue, Indoor and Outdoor games, Royal horse carriage, Credit cards. Standard Hotels Gwalior Regency Link Road. 8 km from airport; Close to railway station. • 51 rooms. ? ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/49/gwalior-hotels/ Sonagiri 60 km from Gwalior, on Jhansi Road. The 108 Jain temples date back 1,500 years, all arranged on the steps of a hill. The main temple (number 57) on top of the hill is in honour of the 8th Tirthankara. One can walk up on paved pathways to see the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/48/madhya-pradesh-sonagiri/ Gwalior : Excursions Shivpuri: Shivpuri was once the sum- Capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. wen earlier, its dense forests were the luting grounds of Emperor Akbar. Shivpuri's royal visitors used to live in the exqui-site palaces, hunting lodges and intricately embellished marble "chhatries" (cenotaphs) erected by the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/47/gwalior-excursions/ Gwalior : Getting There By Air Indian Airlines flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Agra, Bhopal, Indore andMumbai. Gwalior has flights to Delhi by Indian Mines on Sun/Mon/Wed/Fri. The flight goes on to Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai. By Rail Gwalior is on the Central Railway's main Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai mates. Best connections from Agra, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/46/gwalior-getting-there/ Gwalior STD Code: 0751 Gwalior's colourful history, going back to the 8th century, is a mosaic of the Rajput clans of the Pratihasas, Kachwahas and Tomars, each leaving their marks on the city's magnificent monuments. A trip to Gwalior is incomplete without a visit to the fort, Scindia Palace and ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/45/madhya-pradesh-gwalior/ Baldeo 9 km from Mahaban on the road to Sadabad. Famous for the temple dedicated to Baldeo, Krishna's elder brother http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/44/utar-pradesh-baldeo/ Mahaban 4 km from Gokul on the road to Sadabad. Krishna is said to have been put in a cradle here. The largest and most sacred temple is that of Mathura Nath. Can be visited by taxi or auto-rickshaw. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/43/uttar-pradesh-mahaban/ Nandgaon 51 km northeast of Mathura is this village where Nand, Krishna's foster-father was born. A 12th century temple built is his honour, stands here. On the banks of the Yamuna, in Gokul, 15 km southeast of Mathura, Krishna was reared in secrecy in ha house. The important temple is that ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/42/uttar-pradesh-nandgaon/ Barsana 21 km north of Goverdhan is this pilgrimage town famous as birthplace of Radha, Krishna's beloved. A group of temples on top of four hills are the only temples in India in honour of Radha. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/41/uttar-pradesh-barsana/ Vrindavan 15 km away, is as closely associated with Krishna as Mathura. Believed to have been the venue of Krishna's romantic and mischievious escapades Vrindavan has hundreds of shrines, several ghats and many tanks. Goverdhan: 26 km, on the Deeg Road. The 10-km-long Goverdhan hillock is supposed to have been raised by child ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/40/uttar-pradesh-vrindavan/ Getting There Located on NH 2, Mathura has regular rail and bus links with Agra (56 km), Delhi (145 km), Bharatpur (30 km). UP Tourist Office. Old Bus Station Gokul Bar & Restaurant (UPSTDC), Delhi Bypass Road. Mayur Restaurant, Hotel Madhuban. Tulsi Chandan Restaurant, Hotel Radha Ashok. Brijbhoj Restaurant, Hotel Mansarovar. Quality Restaurant, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/39/mathura-getting-there/ Mathura STD Code: 0565 Mathura, on the west bank of the Yamuna, is associated with Lord Krishna. The surroundings, known as 'Brij Bhoomi,' is where he spent his childhood. Stone sculptures of Buddha and Vishnu found here are located in museums all over the world. The Mathura Buddha figures are noted for ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/38/uttar-pradesh-mathura/ Hotel Choices in Bharatpur Standard Hotels Bharatpur Forest Lodge • 17 rooms. A/c Single (Higher tariff for December-January, lower tariff April-September). ? Restaurant, Bar, Credit cards. Laxmi Vilas Palace Kakaji Ki Kothi, Bharatpur • 25 rooms. ? Travel Desk, Business centre, Swimming pool. SARAS (RTDC) • 26 rooms. ? Restaurant, Bar. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/37/hotel-choices-in-bharatpur/ Getting There By Road Only 60 km from Agra along the Agra-jaipur highway, and 24 km from Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur is about a 75 min. drive by car. A non-a/c taxi from Agra coasts about fro a same day return journey. Longer duration is negotiable. Bharatpur can also be approached from Delhi by ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/36/bharatpur-getting-there/ Bahratpur An erstwhile princely, Bharatpur is also often called the 'Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan1. its forrt, renowned as Lohagarh (Iron Fort) for its interesting fortifications, was once considered invincible. However, the city drew more of its fame from the royal hunting grounds that have now been turned into a national park. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/35/bahratpur/ Agra : The City of Taj Mahal The Flower of the Mughal empire-in-ascendance, Agra is, also, home to that immortal epitome of love, Taj Mahal. Though the city retained regal favour for just three generations, it was embellished with the best of the dynasty's architectural legacy. The over 300 years old ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/34/agra-the-city-of-taj-mahal/ Reaching Agra by Air Agra is connected to Delhi by a daily flight of Indian Airlines (30 minutes) that continues to Khajuraho (35 minutes) and Varanasi (40 minutes}, from where it returns the same day. Kheria Airport is located 6 km from the city centre. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available for ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/33/reaching-agra-by-air/ Reaching Agra by Rail Agra is best connected to Delhi by superfast luxury and express trains. The same day return services of Shatabdi Express to Bhopal via Agra I hrs.), Gwalior and Jhansi Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3.5 hrs.) and are the best options that also make short excursion ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/32/reaching-agra-by-rail/ Reacihng Agra By Road For those driving from Delhi, the best route is by Mathura Road via Faridabad (25 km), Palwal, Hodat, Kosi and Mathura {145 km). There is a dual-carriageway national highway for most of the journey from Delhi to Mathura. Facilities En route There are rest houses with catering facilities ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/31/reaching-agra-by-road/ Local Transport Almost all activity in Agra is within a 5-km radius of the Taj Mahal. Auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available, rates negotiable. Coaches and taxis, a/c & non-a/c, can be hired from travel agencies. Car Hire Tours Conducted tours to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are operated by the ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/30/local-transport-in-agra/ Eating Out in Agra Mughlai Cuisine is the speciality of Agra. The food is typified by rich cream-and-curd based sauces, succulent kababs and unique breads such as the naan and tandoori paran-tha has roasted in earthen ovens. The best known dishes include the Burrah Kabab, succulent meat cubes marinated in a ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/29/eating-out-in-agra/ Excursions Agra Fatehpur Sikri: 38 km from Agra, was once the capital city of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. Though the juxtaposition of the buildings seems ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/28/excursions-agra/ Entertainment/Sports in Agra Chambal Safari: A privately operated nature and wildlife resort located at Ater Fort, 90 km from Agra, on the borders of National Chambal Sanctuary. The Sanctuary along the Chambal River. Shelters a wide variety of wildlife, including crocodiles, dolphins, deer, antelope and water birds. River cruises for wildlife ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/27/entertainmentsports-in-agra/ Deluxe Hotels in Agra Welcomgroup Mughal Sheraton • 300 rooms. Chamber of Princes Single Chamte I of Kings Single Double , Chamber of Emperors, Mughal Chambers Exclusive Single ? Four Restaurants & Coffee Shop, Tealounge, Bar, Astrologer, Business Services, Con-1 vention Centre, Health Club, Swimming pool, Beauty parlour, Entertainment - Croquet ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/26/deluxe-hotels-in-agra/ Tandaro Hotels in Agra Dward Park Plaza International airport. 5 km from railway station 83 rooms. Superior Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bar, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Travel Desk, Money ex-change, Conference and Banquet facilities. Mansingh Palace Fatehabad Road airport, 4 km from railway station • 100 rooms. Deluxe 1 Restaurant, Bar, Astrologer, Swimming Fool, Coffee Shop, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/25/tandaro-hotels-in-agra/ Shopping in Agra Agra is famous for its marble and soft-stone inlay work, leather goods, brass-ware, carpets and chikanwork fabrics, which involve delicate yarn overlays. Sfmi-precious and precious jewellery in ornate Mughal style is also available. Major shopping areas are Taj Complex, Cottage Industries Exposition on Fatehabad Road, Sadar Bazaar, Kinari ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/24/shopping-in-agra/ Emporia in Agra Oswal Emporium: GWL Road, For marblework. Kraft Palace: M.G. Road. Munshi Ganeshilal & Sons: 194 Fatehabad Chowk. Embroidery and art dealers.. Rajasthan Handicrafts: Fatehabad Road. Bachoomal Sons: Boutique 18, Sadar Bazar. Bachoomal Ra-jender Singh & Sons: 15, Taj Road, Sadar Bazar. Laxmi Narain Jewellers: Taj Road, Sadar Bazar. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/23/emporia-in-agra/ Travel Support in Agra Banks/Currency Exchange Foreign Currency Exchange facilities are provided by many banks in the city. Prominent amongst these are State Bank of India, Sadar Bazar , Bank of Baroda, MG Road » and Andhra Bank, Sadar Bazar RJ Trade Wings, Fatehabad Road; LKP Merchant Financing, Fatehabad Road ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/22/travel-support-in-agra/ Communications services in Agra Post and Telegraph Offices General Post Office, The Mall Central Telegraph Office, The Mall. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/21/communications-services-in-agra/ Chemists/Medical Stores in Agra Chacha Medical Store, Pratap Pura. Cash Chemists, Fountain Gogia Medical Agency, Fountain. Modern Chemists, Vibhav Nagar a Visa Extension • Foreigners Registration Office, 16, Idgah Colony. Antique Registration Office, 19 M1G, New Shah Ganj. http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/20/chemistsmedical-stores-in-agra/ Golf clubs is Delhi Delhi Golf Club: Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg . This has two courses, of 9 and 18 holes Siri Fort Sports Complex: Siri Fort Road. Mondays closed. NOIDA Golf Club: Sector 38, NOIDA » 18-hole course. Open for members and non-members. Kits are supplied. Closed on Tuesdays. Aravali Golf Club: ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/19/golf-clubs-is-delhi/ Museums in Delhi National Museum: Janpath. Among the collections are 5,000-year-old relics of the Indus Valley civilisation, varied exotic paintings, old manuscripts and mural paintings from Buddhist shrines in Central Asia. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free guided tours - 10.30 a.m, 11.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Entry ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/18/museums-in-delhi/ Art Galleries in Delhi National Gallery of Modern Art: Jaipur House, India Gate. « , I 3385376. Exhibits works of modern Indian I artists. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry fee I Adults ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/17/art-galleries-in-delh/ Auditoria in Delhi Air Force Stadium, Subroto Park, Dhaula Kuan a. Shows held on Indian culture, music, dances and fashions. AIFACS, Rafi Marg a. Regular shows of Indian contemporary art, seminars and cultural events. Ambedkar Auditorium, Ashok Road a 3389182. Regular seminars, talks and cultural events held. Falaknuma and Hamsadhwani Theatres, Pragati Maidan a. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/16/auditoriums-in-delhi/ Children's Entertainment in Delhi Appu Ghar, Mathura Road, a 3371838. Children's amusement park. Gate No. 4, Pragati Maidan, Monday to Saturday -1:00-9 pm and Sunday - 12 a.m.- 9 p.m.). Ticket Rs. 20. Package tickets for rides are also available at Rs. 100. Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti House, a,. Ticket Rs. ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/15/childrens-entertainment-in-delhi/ Gardens/Parks in Delhi Mughal Gardens, Rashtrapati Bhawan. Open to public only in Feb. and March. Timings: 9.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nehru Park, Opposite Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri. Deer Park, Near Aurobindo Road. Stiraj Kund, A picnic spot, 15 km from Delhi. Boating, angling, fishing and golf course. A crafts fair ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/14/gardensparks-in-delhi/ Luxury Hotels in Delhi Grand Hyatt Delhi Vasant Kunj Phase II, Nelson Mandela Road 8 km from international airport, 12 km from domestic airport, IS km from the city centre. •390 rooms including suites. ? Seven Restaurants and Bars, Health & Fitness centre complete with a Swimming pool, Gym, Outdoor Jacuzzi, Tennis courts, ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/13/luxury-hotels-in-delhi/ Deluxe Hotels in Delhi Radisson Hotel Delhi National Highway 8, on Delhi-Gurgaon Road • 256 rooms. 3 Restaurant, Coffee Shop, 3 Bars, CCTV, Minibar, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Squash Court, Business Centre, Beauty Parlour, Florist. Two exclusive Plaza Club flooa with a club lounge, complimentary breakfast and happy hours. Non-smoking rooms available ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/12/deluxe-hotels-in-delhi/ Standard Hotels in Delhi Siddharth 3 Rajendra Place in 10 km from domestic airport, 15 km from International airport, 4 km from railway sta¬tion, 4 km from downtown • 98 rooms. Two Restaurants, Coffee shop, Bar, Beauty parlour, Barber shop, Health club, Swim¬ming pool, Secretarial and Telex facility. The Oberoi Maidens 7 Sham Nath Marg ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/11/standard-hotels-in-delhi/ Book Shops in Delhi The Bookworm, 29B Connaught Place Available books on Indology, fiction, philosophy, literature, music and art. Teksons Bookshop, G-5, NDSE-I. Available a vast range of books, gifts and greeting cards. Bahri Sons, Khan Market -a. Available books on fiction, literature, In¬dology, art, music, cinema, etc. E.D. Galgotia & Sons, 17B, Connaught ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/10/book-shops-in-delhi/ Clubs in Delhi One of the prestigious clubs of India, situated on Race Course Road, opposite the Indira Gandhi Memorial, the Delhi Gymkhana Club boasts of world-grade tennis lawns and is also the best place to mingle with the capital's elite. The club has reciprocal membership with some equally prestigious clubs ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/9/clubs-in-delhi/ Samadhis in Delhi Raj Ghat: Mahatma Gandhi was cremated here in 1948. The sprawling site on the banks of the Yamuna is marked by a brick platform flanked by an eternal flame, surrounded by lush green lawns and im¬posing boundary walls of concrete. Stianti Van: India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/8/samadhis-in-delhi/ Fairs and Festivals in Delhi Delhi, being a metropolitan city, is a melting pot of cultures, traditions and festivals of the country. In fact, all major Indian festivals are celebrated here by different communities, though on a smaller scale than in the state of origin. For example, the Rath Yatra of ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/7/fairs-and-festivals-in-delhi/ Information Offices (States) in Delhi Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andaman Nicobar Bhavvan, Behind Telephone Exchange, Chanakya Puri Andhra Pradesh, B-6, State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg; Andhra Bhawan, 1, Ashok Road Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Bha¬wan Kautilya Marg Chanakyapuri Assam, B-l, State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg Bihar, 216-217, Kanishka Shopping ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/6/information-offices-states-in-delhi/ Conference Venues in Delhi Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex Exhibition facilities 15 halls Conference facilities 200 Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Main Hall ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/5/conference-venues-in-delhi/ Blood Banks in Delhi AIIMS a 26561123. Bajaj Blood Bank a 25729849. Blood Bank Organisation a 22246228. Sunil Blood Bank a 24697646 http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/4/blood-banks-in-delhi/ Medical Rescue services in Delhi East West Rescue « 4698865, 9811029283. Air Ambulance and Medical emergency assistance with flying doctor service. 24-hours alarm service centre. Hospitals/Nursing Homes Spring Meadows, S-44, East of Kailash, New Delhi - 110 065 a 6292818, 6292819. Mohindra Hospital, (S. Mohindra Chemist), C-5, Green Park Extension, a 6852880,6852881,6852882. Kolmet Hospital (Kolmet ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/3/medical-rescue-services-in-delhi/ Embassies/Consulates/ High Commissions in Delhi Afghanistan 5/50, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri Open : 0900 - 1500 hrs Algeria B-3/61, Safdarjang Enclave Open : Mon-Thu 0900 - 1630 hrs; Fri 0900-1300 hrs Angola C-17, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri a Open: 0900-1600 hrs Armenia C-59, Anand Niketan Open : 0900 - 1800 hrs Argentina B8/9, Vasant Vihar a Open : 0900 - 1600 hrs Austria EP 13, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Open : Mon-Thu : ... http://india.traveltoworld.com/india-travel-guide/2/embassiesconsulates-high-commissions-in-delhi/