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Monday, November 30, 2009

Travel Destinations Of 'Chennai' India

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Chennai is the fourth largest state of India and is the capital of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 6.4 million people main language spoken here is Tamil, it is the only metropolis in India that has room to expand vertically.

Chennai, then known as Madras, became a British presidency in the 19th century. Post independence era has witnessed the meteoric rise of the formerly Madras presidency into a vital commercial center of India.

Chennai offers a wealth of nature and a rich historic past to visitors in the ambiance of a city with every modern facility. Popularly known as the "Gateway to the South", Chennai presents culture that is distinctly different from that of north India. Music, dance and all other art forms of the South are cherished and nurtured in this city.

January is the best time for vacations in Chennai, the exciting local festival of Pongal-the four-day Harvest Festival is celebrated all over the state in January. Lord Ganesha or Vinayaka, the elephant headed god is among the most worshiped deities of the State.

Chennai is noted for its delectable South Indian cuisine, so distinct from North Indian cuisine but equally famous and much sought after everywhere. From the idli, vada, and idiyappam to uppuma and dosa, Chennai provides delicious variety for the taste buds.

Vegetarian restaurants in Chennai serve simple meals where lunch is served on a banana leaf. One can also savour non-vegetarian Chettinad cuisine that is a speciality in Tamil Nadu and will be a delight for those who like hot and spicy non-vegetarian food.

Also, savor the tantalizing taste and alluring aromas of over 72 varieties of teas and 20 different kinds of sandwiches. Varieties of tea available include - Regional, Blends, Oolong, Premium, Vintage, Green, Herbal, Flavoured, Aromatic, Spicy and International teas.

The city is easily accessible by land, air and water. Its long route bus terminals, international and domestic airports and harbor at George Town also act as a gateway to the rest of the country.

Travel destinations in Chennai includes, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwar Temple, National Art Gallery, Fort St. George, Mahabalipuram, Pulicat, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, V.G.P Golden Beach Resort, Kanchipuram etc.

List of hotels in Chennai :

Ambassador Pallava Chennai Hotel Madras
30 Montieth Road Egmore Chennai Tamil Nadu 600 008

Ambica Empire Hotel Chennai - 57 Jawaharlal Nehru Salai 79 100 Feet Road Vadapalani Chennai Tamil Nadu 600 026

Arunai Anantha Hotel Chennai
- Chengam Road NH 66 Tiruvannamalai Chennai Tamil Nadu 606 603

Benzz Park Tulip Hotel Chennai
- 62 Thirumalai Pillai Road T Nagar Chennai Tamil Nadu 600017

Beverly Hotel Chennai
- 17 Rajarathinam Road Kilpauk Chennai (Madras) Tamil Nadu 600 010

Breeze Hotel Chennai
- 850 Poonamalle High Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600010

Buena Vista Resort Chennai
- Kapileshwar Nagar Beach Road Neelangarai Chennai Tamil Nadu 600010

Fortune Select Palms Chennai - 142 Old Mahabalipuram Road Thoraipakkam Tamil Nadu 600 096

Grand Orient Hotel Chennai
- 693 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Travel Destinations Of ' Orissa' India

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Orissa is a state situated in the east coast of India bounded by the States of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

Orissa, one of the 25 states of India, is the best of ancient and modern India. It is the one of the states where people share a strong sense of holiness, a sense of belonging and attachment to their beautiful land, and cherish their enduring links with the past. It contains exquisite temples, superb historical monuments, inviting exotic beaches, enchanting wildlife and astonishing natural landscapes.

The capital of Orissa is Bhubaneswar, famed for its magnificent temples numbering around a thousand is known as the Cathedral City. The city of Puri is nearby on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Puri is a famous holy city and the site of the annual festival of Lord Jagannath and is one of the four Dhams (holy places) of Hindus.

The Sun Temple is famous for its historic Orissan style of architecture. The sun temple was built in the 13th century A.D. The Sun Temple (Surya Deul) at Konark includes in its decoration many vignettes of military life.

Travel destinations to visit in Orissa includes, Buddhist temples : Dhauli, Hindu Temples: Puri Jagannath Temple, waterfalls: Barehipani & Joranda Falls, Lakes : Chilka Lake.


Cuisine of Orissa has some simple yet temptingly delicious dishes, which will make your mouth water just by their aroma.The tastes that you will get here will be something that you would always wish to keep on the tip of your tongue. Vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes are in balance and one can have the taste of both. Orissa turns into a paradise for food lovers during the festival season.

The major vegetarian dishes are Jeera Pakhala, Bhendi Bhaja, Aalu palak saag and Kadali Bhaja.Non vegetarian food is the specialty of Orrisan people.Dishes made of prawns, crabs and fishes are the most famous among the locales as well as outsiders. The main delicacies in orissa are Machha Curry, Prawn Malai Curry, Crab Kalia and Chilli Fish. Even you can relish sweet dishes to delight your sweet tooth, dishes that are favorites among many are Chhenna Jalebi, Enduri Pitha and Chittau Pitha. These dishes are also considered as festival specials as they are made in huge quantity during all the major festivals.

There are a variety of hotels in Orissa which range from luxury hotels, middle range hotels to economy and budget hotels. Most of the hotels are based in popular travel destinations such as Puri, Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Koraput, and Rourkela and other places. The Orissa hotels offer a wide range of contemporary facilities along with great hospitality to make the tourists have an enjoyable stay matched with comfort.

List of hotels in Bhuvaneshwar :

Hotel Siddharth
Hotel Kalinga Ashok
Hotel Keshari
Hotel Oberoi

List of hotels in Puri :

Hotel Toshali Sands
Mayfair Beach Resort
Hans Coco Palm Beach Resort
Hotel Nilachal Ashok
Sterling Resort

Monday, November 23, 2009

Travel Destinations Of ' Bengaluru' India

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Kempe Gowda was the founder of Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka state. It is a major cosmopolitan city , an industrial and commercial center of India. The origin of the city is traced back to the 16th century,and about two centuries later it became the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Bangalore is one of the most popular metropolitan cities in southern India. This garden city of India, has a climate that makes it a pleasant place all through the year. It is the seventh largest city in India. Taking a lead in the Information Technology boom in the country, Bangalore houses some of the most powerful MNC’s in the sector, its also popularly known as "Silicon Valley Of India".

Bangalore is the core center for India's software industry. Plan and design of the city is perfect making Bangalore an attracting place to see. The trees laid on both the sides of the roads, well maintained parks, lined avenues, gardens and lakes and the rich greenery surrounding the city make it a heaven. Though thousands of industries are there and are coming up in the name of IT, Bangalore still remains the same with its old unspoiled beauty.

Bengaluru is a travelers destination and has a host of interesting places that a traveler must visit when in Bengaluru. The city has heritage, open spaces, trendy markets, pubs and amusement parks that can keep a traveler engaged in the city.

Bengalore has a fine blend of architectural landmarks, temple complexes, palaces, and open spaces, which are in perfect harmony with the vibrant ambiance of the city. No trip to Bengaluru is complete without visiting Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and Bangalore Palace.

For excursions, Bangalore offers you quite excellent spots like the gigantic banyan tree, the Banerghatta National Park, the scenic Nandi Hills, the thrilling Mekadatu etc.

The city is also a veritable paradise for shoppers and offers some of the most exquisite and exotic variety of silks and handicraft items. The city also has an uncanny reputation of having a very high number of pubs, cocktail lounges and restaurants in the country.

The cuisines of Bangalore are known worldwide for their delicious taste. You can select from a wide variety of food items, from the traditional South Indian style to the exotic. You can try the simple but excellent fare offered at the several "idli" shops, and the numerous bakeries. For a hearty meal, the city is home to several restaurants serving anything from continental to Chinese cuisine. Roadside vendors, tea stalls, South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Western fast food are all very popular in the city. Udupi restaurants are very popular and serve predominantly vegetarian, regional cuisine.

In each of its tourist destinations, there are a large number of budget hotels in Karnataka to suit every one's budget and taste.

If you were looking for world-class luxury, hotels in Karnataka would offer you a range of choices, whereas in the rather value-for-money category, there is no dearth of hotels in Karnataka.

List of hotels in bengaluru :


The Oberoi : 39, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore

Taj West End : Race Course Road, Bangalore

The Leela Kempinski : 23, Airport Road, Bangalore

Le Meridien
: No. 28, Sankey Road, Bangalore

Taj Residency : 41/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore

ITC Windsor Sheraton & Towers
: No. 25, Golf Course Road, Bangalore


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Travel Destinations Of 'Hyderabad' India

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Having been established in 1590, there is little doubt of Hyderabad’s wealth of history and rich heritage; and from a visual perspective, visitors have plenty of opportunity to see this. Attractions capturing the cultural depth of the city abound and include magnificent palaces, museums, temples,mosques, hotels & resorts.

Hyderabad is India’s fifth-largest city and one notable for its fascinating past but also its modern character. As a tourist destination, it’s definitely among the country’s most popular; and as a city with prosperity and good employment prospects, it’s a highly attractive destination for India citizens looking to relocate.

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad has over 400 years of history.The fifth largest city in India and has a population of over 2.2 million.

Having been established in 1590, there is little doubt of Hyderabad’s wealth of history and rich heritage; and from a visual perspective, visitors have plenty of opportunity to see this. Attractions capturing the cultural depth of the city abound and include magnificent palaces, museums, temples and mosques.

Legend says that in 1589 Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty founded a new city along the banks of river Musi for his ladylove, Bhagmati.

The city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when Bhagmati entered the royal family, she was honored with the title Hyder Mahal and Bhagyanagar became Hyderabad. There are no forests in this district, and this district is the Smallest district in Andhra Pradesh and the densest one in the whole State.


Hyderabad is India’s fifth-largest city and one of the popular travel destinations notable for its fascinating past but also its modern character. As a travel destination, it’s definitely among the country’s most popular; and as a city with prosperity and good employment prospects, it’s a highly attractive travel destination for Indian citizens looking to relocate.

Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, tradition, hospitality and budding software companies. A software revolution that has already come up and has attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here.


It has a Hindu - Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical importance.This depicts city hyderabad as "Unity In Diversity".

Hyderabad is world famous for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine.

Food is another great reason to visit the city, with the Hyderabad biryani being its most famous dish and one which is known by Indian food lovers across the globe.

The cuisine of Hyderabad has many delicacies to boast of. The city boasts of its 'Nawabi' style, which reflects in its cooking too. Inhabitants of Hyderabad usually prefer vegetarian diet but the royal recipes of the 'Nawabs' for which Hyderabad is famous for is-Hyderabadi Biryani, which is the No # 1 choice of hyderabadi non-vegetarians. This world famous non-vegetarian dish is prepared with rice and meat.Halim is one of the popular dishes during Ramzan festival which is relished by all communities in Hyderabad.


Some interesting festivals spread across the year can help visitors decide exactly when to visit this exotic city. In the month of January Annual Music & Dance Festival, Makara Sankranti and the Kite Festival of Hyderabad attract foreign as well as tourists around India. As the weather here in January is on the cooler and drier side, people find it easy to tour around this historical city.


India's First Cigarette brand 'Charminar' was produced from Vazir Sultan Tobacco factory situated at Azamabad area, which has more than a Hundred years of manufacturing experience on this branded Cigarette.

Apart from this Many Public Limited Companies like B.H.E.L, H.A.L, DRDO, MIDHANI, NFC, ECIL, CITD, HMT etc are placed in this District.

The major water sources for the twin cities are Singur Project on River Manjeera in Medak district and Osman sagar on River Musi at Gandipet.

Internattional airport in Shamshabad, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited is located approximately 25 kms from Hyderabad city on a 5,495 acre site.It will have an ultimate capacity of 40 million passengers per annum and is designed to handle New Large Aircrafts (NLA), including the Airbus A380. The modular design of the airport will allow incremental expansion of each area, without major rebuilding or operational disruption.


Here are the list of Hotels in Hyderabad :

Aditya Park Inn Hyderabad - 103 Aditya Trade Centre Ameerpet Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500038

Best Western Amrutha Castle Hyderabad
- 5-9-16 Saifabad Opposite The State Secretariat Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500063

Comfort Inn City Park Hotel Hyderabad
- 5-8-457 489 Chirag Ali Lane Abids Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500 001

Katriya Hotel & Towers Hyderabad
- 8 Raj Bhavan Road Somajiguda Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500082

Mapple Inn Hyderabad
- Plot 1133 Road 36 Square Jubilee Hills Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500033

Residence Hotel Hyderabad
- 5-4-187/5 S.M Modi Complex Karbala Maidan Necklace Road
Secunderabad Andhra Pradesh 500003


Sri Sai Cyber Guest House Hyderabad
- Plot no 24 Vasantha valley Whitefields Hyderabad Kondapur Andhra Pradesh 500 081

The Golkonda Hotel Hyderabad
- 10-1-124 Masab Tank Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500 028

Woodbridge Hotel Hyderabad
- 11-4-649/C AC Guards Lakdi ka Pul Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500004