Pyramid Shape Of Mahal Appearances The Lord Krishna Crown - Hawa Mahal

HAWA MAHAL

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JAIPUR

The renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.

Jaipur, the Pink City is the best example of royal Culture. It houses several monuments and places which hold the rich history and heritage of our ancient times. Hawa Mahal or the “Palace of winds” is the best symbol of such historic places. Located in the Heart of the Pink City, it is one of the most visiting places in Jaipur and attracts tourists from all over the world.

The main architect of this palace built of red and pink sandstone, is Lal Chand Ustad and the palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.

 Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture, the main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which are decorated with intricate designs.

 The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public. Read further to know more about Hawa Mahal, its history, architecture and its visiting hours.

Hawa Mahal was a window to the outer world for the royal ladies and the Rajput ruler who ordered its construction in the year 1799 was Sawai Raja Pratap Singh.

The interior of the Hawa Mahal is stark and plain with passages and pillars reaching to the top storey. The building does not have stairs to reach the upper floors; the storeys are connected by slopes. From Hawa Mahal, you have an excellent view of the city. The monument also has an archeological museum.

The Hawa Mahal is built on one edge of the City Palace and extends to Zenana which is the women’s chambers. The high screen wall was built so that women of the royal family could look at the festivals on the streets.

This was done in order to avoid the Royal women to be visible to commoners.The entire structure was designed to resemble the crown of Lord Krishna.The palace looks amazing when the early rays of sunlight hit, it gleams in golden light.

 

The Hawa Mahal is located on the a big road intersection known as Badi Chaupad, one of the prime areas of Jaipur.

By Air

The Jaipur Airport is situated at Sanganer, 7 km (domestic terminal) and 10 km (international terminal) from the main city. It connects the city to all the major parts of India as well as some of the major overseas countries. It has the facility of daily domestic flights to Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore and Pune.

By Train

Jaipur is well connected to almost every part of India through the means of Indian Railways. There are several trains which connect this city to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Agra, Kota, Alwar, Jodhpur, Alwar, Ajmer, Kota, Chittorgarh, Bikaner, Udaipur, Barmer, Jammu, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Haridwar, Indore, Gwalior, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Roorkee, and Kanpur. The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.

By Bus

Jaipur, the pink city is linked with the all the major cities of India through the network of National Highways 8, 11 and 12 to name a few. There's also a very good bus service between Jaipur and Delhi provided by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) with the buses at about every half an hour to and from both sides. There are non-AC and AC Volvo buses in which the fare of the AC bus is more.

 

 

 

Constant Climate All Throughout The Year-Candolim Beach

CANDOLIM BEACH

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GOA

Amongst the most popular Beaches in Goa is the Candolim beach in North Goa. The Candolim beach in Goa is a peaceful beach which is located quiet close to the Aguada beach. Most of the tourists in Goa prefer going to the Candolim beach owing to its serene and tranquil environment. 

Candolim is very much popular for its pristine touch and a lot of amusement options all around. Located very close to Baga, this beach is counted amongst the loveliest spot for honeymoon couples, friends or families.

It is endorsed by a crest of the dunes and lapped by the warm Arabian Ocean. Just 14 km away from the north of Panaji, the white sandy beach of Candolim normally embellished by the scrub-covered dunes and draws a large number of travel enthusiasts from all across the world.

On the other side, the main road named as the Candolim Calangute road is fully packed with shops and restaurants, but no doubt the beach front has plenty of water activities like water-skiing, parasailing, bump rides, jet-skiing, catamaran sailing, banana rides and wind surfing.

 Apart from all these, fishing is also popular for the one who want peaceful environment. Side by side, meditation, yoga and massage have also gained huge popularity as visitors love to experience and enjoy such pleasant atmosphere.

With a huge variety of seafood, different cuisines cooked in Goan style to handicrafts items and casual garments, everything you'll get there what you seek for.

The long and straight Candolim beach is dotted with dunes that offer little shelter. Also offering comfortable accommodation at the Candolim beach in Goa are the many hotels, guest houses and beach resorts.

At the Candolim beach one will often see a mixed crowd of tourists and locals alike. One can enjoy a lot here as the beach offers a lot of water sport activities such as water-skiing and parasailing. The evenings at the beach offer beautiful views of the sunset and one can really rejuvenate and relax themselves. 

Special beach excursions are also arranged in Candolim beach wherein a tourist is taken right to the core of the sea from where he can capture some memorable sunsets.

Candolim Nightlife is something that you should not miss during your stay.It's one of the interesting places to see after the sunset. The nightlife combines with gauzy surprise and entertainment.

 Discos and clubs like SinQ, Shiro Nightclubs, Club LPK-- Love Passion Karma, Pharaos, are the main attractions in Candolim, where a large number of tourists flock this place to enjoy drinking, dance and music.

These are the best place to listen to some hip hop and rock type DJ's music.

The party over here goes overnight ensuring perpetual fun and craziness.

 During your stay, you may try the Stone House on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for cocktails & live music, raffles for the karaoke/Neil Diamond-sort of experience or if you wanna listen to Indian music, you may go 'Over the Flames' that is held on Monday & Thursday.

There are a number of buses that help people reach Candolim from Mapusa and Calangute. The nearest interstate bus station is at Mapusa, which is the KTC bus station. Buses from Panjim stops frequently, at the bus stand opposite to the Casa Sea Shell.The Dabolim airport provide the connectivity through air.

By Air

The Goa International Airport which is also known as Dabolim Airport caters to the entire state of Goa. The airport is located at Dabolim and is around 30 km away from Panjim, the capital city. The airport caters to domestic flights from major cities in India and also caters to international flights. Pre-paid taxis and buses can be easily availed from the airport.

By Train

The state of Goa has two rail lines; one is operated the South Western Railway and the other is operated by the Konkan Railway. The main railway station is Madgaon station in Margao. There are other railway stations in the state like Pernem, Thivim, Karmali and Canacona which are also well connected by trains.

By Road

Goa is well linked with National Highway Numbers 66, 4A, 366, 566 and 768. Goa has a total of 224 km of national highways, 232 km of state highway and 815 km of district highway.

A Remarkable Milestone of 203rd Flower Show-Lalbagh Botanical Garden

LALBAGH BOTANICAL GARDEN

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BANGALORE

Lal Bagh Botanical Garden is considered to be one of the most diverse botanical garden in South Asia. It is located in the southern part of the city, about 4 km from Vidhana Soudha and M.G. Road. Lalbagh has four approach gates.

The main gate is at the North facing towards Subbaiah circle, the West gate is towards Basavanagudi, the South gate is towards Jayanagar and the East gate is towards the Double Road.

The garden derived its name ‘Lal Bagh’because of a collection of red roses that remain blooming all through the year in this garden.

Lal Bagh is a 240 acre (971,000 sq.m. - almost 1 km²) Garden and is located on the southern part of Bangalore. It holds a number of flower shows, especially on the Republic Day (26th January).

The garden has over 1,000 species of flora. The Glass House, modeled on London's Crystal Palace (now re-modeled with a different layout), is the center of attraction.

The Lal Bagh Gardens were commissioned by the 18th century and over the years it acquired India's first lawn-clock and the subcontinent's largest collection of rare plants. The garden also has trees that are over 100 years old.

It comprises the largest collection of India’s rare tropical plants, many ancient trees, a decorated flower clock and an imaginary lawn surrounded by Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

Moreover, tourists can enjoy the beauty of a glasshouse, which is inspired by London’s Crystal Palace, one of Kempegowda’s watch towers, a peaceful lake and a topiary park as well.

The botanical garden is internationally famous for its scientific study and conservation of plants. For botany students, the place offers ample learning opportunities as rare species of flora are preserved here.

Every year on Independence Day and Republic day, flower shows are organized at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The event is jointly organised by Department of Horticulture and Mysore Horticulture Society, this flower show has been one of the most awaited events in the Garden City.

The 2016 Republic Day edition of Lalbagh flower show is the 203rd flower show! A remarkable milestone.  This year the flower show would use over 200 varieties of flowers and 20,000 pots for decoration. Over 500,000 visitors are expected to see this famous flower show.

Visiting Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open: All days

Entrance Fee: Rs. 10.

By Air

Bangalore International Airport is 40 km away from the heart of the city, Majestic. It costs about Rs 300 by auto rickshaw and Rs 600 by taxi. Pre paid taxi facilities are available in Airport. Bangalore airport is well connected to almost all airports in India. International flights to major foreign cities are also operated from Bangalore.

By Train

Bangalore Majestic, Bangalore Cantonment (8 km to Majestic) and Yeshwanthpur (10 km away from Majestic) are the three main stations in Bangalore. Bangalore Majestic is connected to all major cities in India.

By Bus

KSRTC buses connect all cities in the state to Bangalore. Many super deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore to Hyderabad, Cochin, Trivandrum, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa and Mysore.

North And South Indian Style Architecture Temple-Birla Mandir Hyderabad

BIRLA MANDIR

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HYDERABAD

Birla Mandir in Hyderabad, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala Tirupati Temple is said that a whopping quantity of white marble, which is almost 2000 tonnes, was brought from Rajasthan for building this temple.

 Located on the top of a hill of 280 feet, also known as Naubat Pahad, Birla Temple stands magnificently, drawing admiring glances from every passerby.

 Birla mandir one of the Top 10 tourist places to visit in Hyderabad. There are various Birla Mandir which have been built all over the country.

Birla Mandir is a structural wonder that dominates the skyline of Hyderabad. It is a fine specimen of man-made marvel, dedicated to the spiritual powers of Lord Venkateshwara.

Perched on the Kala Pahad (Black Hill), the temple offers a panoramic view of the twin cities of Andhra Pradesh. Hussain Lake, being in the forefront, adds to the stunning beauty of the temple.

Established in 1976, the marvelous edifice took about ten years to complete. The sanctum sanctorum is accessible by a flight of steps. Along the oblique path, you can see many marble figures of Gods and Goddesses from the Hindu Mythology.

 In the temple, one can trace the ceilings adorned with intricate art work and beautifully carved structures on the walls. Most of the scenes were illustrated from the great epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The architectural style of the Birla temple is a blend of North Indian and South Indian styles of temple architecture. The temple tower or the ‘Gopuram’ exhibits the salient features of South Indian temples.

 The Jagadananda Vimanam built atop the sanctum sanctorum resembles the Oriya style of temple architecture.The idol of the main deity, Lord Venkateshwara, is a replica of Balaji of Tirupati.

The statue of Lord Venkateshwara is about 11 feet in height with a carved lotus canopy above, adding on to the entrancing beauty of the deity.

The statue has been carved out of granite stone. The statue of Lord Venkateshwara is carved out in the Oriya Style.

 This temple is said to be sanctified in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda from Ramakrishna Ashram.

The temple can be easily accessed from the city of Hyderabad as it is only about 1 km from Hyderabad Railway Station, 6 km from Hyderabad Bus Terminal and 7 km from the Begumpet Airport. 

By Air

Hyderabad is easy accessible by air through Begumpet Airport. This airport is also credited to be the only international airport in Andhra Pradesh. There are numerous airlines that run regular flights to and from Hyderabad. Begumpet Airport has two terminals; one for domestic and the other for international flights. These terminals are N.T. Rama Rao Domestic Terminal and Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, repectively. Hyderabad is connected with all the major cities of the country and the world.

By Rail

When it comes to railways, Hyderabad stands in the forefront with its wide network of rail tracks. The main railway stations are Secunderabad, Hyderabad (Nampally) and Kacheguda. Many trains run to and from Hyderabad on regular basis. You can easily catch any of these trains for reaching Hyderabad from anywhere in India. These stations connect the city with most of the other cities and towns of India.

By Road

Hyderabad is well linked with all the neighboring states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Orissa. A well planned system of roadways has been maintained by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). This efficient network connects Hyderabad with almost each and every city and town in as well as outside the state. The major national highways (NH) that can be followed for getting to the city are NH - 4, NH - 5, NH - 7, NH - 9, NH - 16 and NH - 18

A Place Visitation At Once In Life Time -Vaishno Devi Mandir

VAISHNO DEVI JI MANDIR

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JAMMU & KASHMIR

Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the Holy Hindu temples dedicated to Shakthi and located at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian state of Jammu &Kashmir.

The Yatra to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi ji is open throughout the year. The summer months of May, June and July and the festival period of Chaitra (spring) and Sharad- Ashwin (Autumn) Navaratras and New Year vacations witness peak rush.

As a result of this rush, devotees have to often wait for 12-20hours before having Darshan. It is therefore strongly adviced, that for comfortable, quick and satisfying Darshan, the period of peak rush must be avoided.

The Trikuta Mountain where the Shrine is located and the Holy Cave are the gateway to the dimension of Super Consciousness. And just like the Trikuta Mountain, which is one at the base but has three peaks (hence the name Trikoot), the revelation of the Mother Goddess in the Holy Cave is in a natural rock form which is one at the base but has three heads at the top.

These three heads in a natural rock form are known as the Holy Pindies and are worshipped as the revelation of the Mother Goddess. The entire rock body is immersed in water, and a marble platform has now been constructed all around.

The main Darshans remain to be of the three heads called the Holy Pindies. The uniqueness of the Holy Pindies is that although they emanate from one single rock form, each one is distinctly different from the other two in colour and texture.

Towards the right of the devotee is the Holy Pindi of Mata Maha Kali (the Supreme Energy of Dissolution) in the colour associated with Her i.e. black.

In the centre is the Holy Pindi of Mata Maha Lakshmi (the Supreme Energy of Maintenance) with a yellowish-red tinge, the colour associated with Mata Maha Lakshmi.

The Pindi to the extreme left of the viewer is worshipped as the Holy Pindi of Mata Maha Saraswati (the Supreme Energy of Creation). It has a whitish tinge when looked at attentively.

Yatra parchi or registration slip is an important document during the Vaishno Mata darshan. It acts as a documentary permission of SMVDSB that the person/s can precede towards the Bhawan. So the pilgrims should always keep their slip with themselves properly.

Devotees can also book their advanced registration slip from the website of Shrine Board. The registration slip is given free of cost at YRC - Katra but if you make an online booking for the slip it will cost you ` 50 for each person, which is beneficial during the rush hours.

In order to receive it, the visitor has to register his/her name along with the total number of companions. One Yatra Parchi can contain a maximum of 9 family members. If you have more members then take another slip. For those people who have arrived in large groups can take separate registration slips for each family.

Once you reach the Bhawan then Mata's Darshan is allowed in groups. You will need the Yatra parchi to avail your group number from the check-post at the Bhawan. So do not misplace the registration slip as you will be turned back without darshan and other disciplinary actions might be taken by the order of Shrine Board.

The one way distance to the temple is around 35 kms considering which takes around 6-7 hrs on foot, 3.5 hrs on horse and 20 mins by helicopter to reach 5 kms before the temple.

By Air

Jammu is well connected to the rest of India by air. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily flights to Jammu. The average flying time from New Delhi is about 80 minutes.

By Train 

One can also reach Katra by rail. Jammu/Katra is connected to other parts of country on broad gauge and numerous passenger trains ply from various parts of the country. In the peak season of summer and other holidays, the Railways introduce special trains for the comfort of the Yatris. Many superfast trains also ply on this route and one can reach Jammu/Katra overnight from New Delhi.

By Road 

Jammu is well connected through road also to rest of India. National Highway No. 1A passes through Jammu towards Srinagar. Regular bus services from all major North Indian cities are available for Jammu as well as Katra. Many standard and deluxe buses of various State Road Transport Corporations as well as private operators connect Jammu with important cities and towns of North India.

5th June to 30th September 2016-North Kerala Delight

DREAM SEASON HOLIDAY PACKAGE

NORTH KERALA DELIGHT

5^th June to 30^th September 2016

In Kerala the monsoons sing a different song for each traveller. It is almost like the rains take special pains to ensure each visitor leaves the shores of God's Own Country with a happy heart. Add to that the fact that it is also the season for rejuvenation through ancient Ayurvedic practices and you have before you an experience worth a lifetime. The Dream Season holiday period in the state offers you diversified tourism products and services, customized travel packages. The accredited tour operators of Kerala tourism will help you to finalise your trip to Kerala ... Here the monsoon is not just a season. It is an experience. Come, live it!

North Kerala Delight

Kozhikode - Wayanad

04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS

CPAI

INR 11200 to 40400

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Day 1

Kozhikode

Arrival @ Kozhikode Airport and proceed to Hotel. En-route visits the famous Kozhikode Town & Kozhikode beach. Kozhikode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins) in the middle Ages and later of the erstwhile Malabar District under British rule. Check- in to the hotel and enjoy the beach. Overnight stay at Kozhikode

Day 2

Pookot Lake, Wayanad

Check-out from the hotel after having breakfast and will starts to Wayanad. En-route will visit Ghat Road View Point and Pookot Lake. Check-in to the hotel & enjoy the resort activities. Overnight stay at the resort

Day 3

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruva Island & Edakkal Cave

Set out for a full day sightseeing of Wayanad's popular destinations like Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruva Island and Edakkal Cave. Overnight stay at the resort

Day 4

Soochipara Waterfalls, Banasura Sagar Dam & Meenmutty Waterfalls

After breakfast go for Sightseeing tour to Soochipara Waterfalls, Banasura Sagar Dam & Meenmutty Waterfalls. Overnight stay at the resort

Day 5

Kozhikode

After breakfast Check-out from the hotel & proceed to Kozhikode Airport/Railway Station for departure.

Inclusions

·         Accommodation using 01 DBL as per itinerary

·         Daily breakfast

·         All meals at Wayanad

·         Transportation using suitable AC Vehicle

·         All entrance fee

·         All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary

·         Driver Bata, Vehicle fuel, toll, parking & entrance

·         Services of English speaking touristic driver

·         All applicable taxes

Exclusions

·         Expenses of Personal Nature

·         Flight ticket

·         Extra Meals / Tips / Laundry

·         Take home medicines

·         Any other expense than those mentioned above

Notes

CPAI - Continental Plan All Inclusive (Room with Breakfast & all taxes inclusive) Extra bed rates on request One kid below five years (complementary) Children above five years will be treated as extra person and the rates will be given on request

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Vehicles used

	02 PAX		04 PAX	06 PAX
Economy	Indigo / Etios / Similar		Innova / Ertiga / Similar	Tempo Traveller
Standard	Indigo / Etios / Similar		Innova / Ertiga / Similar	Tempo Traveller
Deluxe	Innova / Ertiga / Similar		Innova / Ertiga / Similar	Tempo Traveller
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Rates
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Based On 2 Adult		15200		18100	35400		40400
Based on 4 Adult		12600		15500	29900		34900
Based on 6 Adult		11200		14100	28500		33500

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