How To Reach Ooty

The famous tourist spot -Ooty is located in Tamil Nadu,India. The word 'Udhagamandalam' which later was converted into the word 'Ootacamund'. It is the queen of hill station's, which also known as 'Blue Mountains'. It is surrounded by four majestic hills-Dodabetta, Elk Hill, Snowden and Club Hill. While you will visiting here, also come across many eucalyptus trenches. The funnel shaped blossoms covering the hills and the lavender-blue flowers spread over the mountain will pack you with some beautiful memories for a lifetime. 

Ooty- Nice Hill Station

Main Attractions Of Ooty:

1) Botanical Gardens:- The garden is located at the slopes of the Dodabetta peak.

2) Tea Factory:- The factory can attracts you when you visit it. Its smell is very nice. It is also a very good place to show to the kids as well.

3) Dodabetta Peak:- This peak stands at a height of around 8,650 feet and makes it highest peak in south India.

4) Mariamman Temple:- In this temple there are variety of  various statue figures and sculptures.

5) Deer Park:- Here you can find a variety of different deer.

6) Ooty Lake:- This is a man made lake formed in 1824 by the Britishers. It is famous for hosting boat races during summer season.

7) St. Stephens Church:- This is one of the oldest Churches in the Nilgiri's district in Tamil Nadu.

8) Tribal Museum:- It can be visited the the peoples who like to know about tribal culture and inhabitants.

9) Pykara River:- It is also known as sacred place for the toda people, famous for shola trees, Toda settlements and wildlife.

10) Ooty Mountain Railway:- It is a UNESCO World heritage site, built in 1908 by Britishers. The trains are using traditional steam engine.

Best Time To Visit :

The best time to visit Ooty is November and March. However you can also  visit the place during all the months in a year but during mentioned months by hill station remains a bit crowded.

How To Reach:

By Air:- The nearest airport is in Coimbatore which located 100 km away from the Hill station.  You can catch direct flights for many important cities of India like- Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai. After reach the station you can easily hire a taxi a taxi or local vehicle to reach your destination place.

By Rail:- Nearest railway station is Mettupalyam, which located 40 km from Ooty. There are trains from- Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Mysore.

By Bus:- Ooty is a major tourist attraction in south India. You can get many govt buses from here. If you can spend extra money you can also get luxury buses from here.

How To Reach Sandakphu In Darjeeling

Sandakphu (altitude-3636 mts) is the highest peak in the West Bengal. Sandakphu means 'Height of the Poison Plant'.It is the highest point of Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling. It is mainly located in Singalila National Park. For many reasons this peak is famous. At first, there are four highest peaks in the World (Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu) which can be easily seen from its summit. From this peak, the view of the mountain Kanchenjunga is looking awesome, which known as the Sleeping Buddha of the Sleeping Shiva. Sandakphu is best place for adventure seekers photo fanatics and obviously nature lovers.

Heaven Of Earth- Sandakphu

Visiting Timing:

All days of the week.

8 AM- 8 PM.

Visit Duration:

1-3 hours.

Entry Fee:

None.

Attractions Of Sandakphu:

•  Kanchenjunga covered with snow
• A view of river teesta, flowing through the mountains
• Mirik Lake for boating
• Toy train
• Darjeeling Cable Car

To reach Sandakphu trekking is the best way. Actual trekking can be take 12 hours. 

Hotels Near Sandakphu:

1) Hotel Shovraj ( 6.8 km from Sandakphu)

2) Kanchan Kanya Homestay Darjeeling ( 23.3 km from  Sandakphu)

3)The Retreat Hermitage Road, Darjeeling (27.5 km from Sanda)kphu)

4)Little Tibet Resort (27.1 km  from  Sandakphu)

5)Hotel Polynia, Darjeeling( 27.8 km from  Sandakphu)

6)Hotel Princess, Darjeeling,(27.7 km  from  Sandakphu)

7)Hill Crown Retreat, Darjeeling (27.6 km  from  Sandakphu)

8)Rhododendron Dell Exotic Resort, Darjeeling(27.7 km  from  Sandakphu)

9)The Retreat, Darjeeling(27.5 km  from  Sandakphu)

10)R.J. Resort The Mall, Darjeeling ( 27.1 km  from  Sandakphu

How To Reach:

By Plane:

The nearest airport of Sandakphu is Bagdogra, near Siliguri which is 96 km away from Darjeeling. It takes 2.5 hours by road from Darjeeling, 2 hours by air from Delhi and 50 min by air from Kolkata. There are many airlines, like- Air India, India's largest airlines (Delhi-daily, Kolkata-mon/fri, Guwahati -tu/th/sat), Jet Airways, a private airline(Delhi -mon/wed/fri,Guwahati- tu/th/sat/sun, Kolkata- daily) Spice Jet (Kolkata, Delhi), Go Air has daily flights to and from Delhi. After reach the airport you can hire a taxi to reach your hotel.

By Train:

The nearest Railway Station is New Jalpaiguri which connects the city with other mojor cities of the country. There are many train s are available from here, like- Kolkata,Delhi,Chennai,Mumbai,Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar and Kochi. From here you can easily take the enjoyment of Toy Train.

By Bus:

There are regular bus service from Siliguri to Darjeeling. But according to me bus service is not quite comfortable and also costlier. So, my suggestion is to reach the place either train or flight.

By Taxi or Jeep:

Siliguri is the popular town which connected with mojor routes of India. The most popular transport is available to Darjeeling is Taxi ( shared by 4 passengers) or Jeep( shared by 10 passengers). If you reach the NJP railway station you can easily hire a taxi or a jeep to reach Darjeeling.

How To Reach Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a holy place located in Dehradun district of the Indian state, Uttarakhand. The word Rishikesh comes from the two words 'hrishikesha', 'Hrishika' means 'Senses' and 'Isha' means 'Master' or 'Lord'. Rishikesh is known for 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. Rishikesh is surrounded by three districts, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. It is known as the pilgrimage town and one of the holiest place of the world. Rishikesh is popular for Rafting, Yoga and Traveling. It has been noticed that a large number of people visiting Rishikesh from India and other countries of the World to reduce the usage of drugs, alcohol.

Rishikesh- The Holiest Place

For many reasons peoples visiting here, like Ceremony or Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat, Brahmin Pundits performs Ganges Puja with Vedic Hymns.

Attractions of Rishikesh:

• Triveni Ghat
• Lkshman Jhula
• Ram Jhula
• Parmarth Niketan
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
• Sivananda Ashram
• Bharat Mandir
• Gita Bhawan
• Swarg Ashram
• Tera Manzil Temple
• Beatles Ashram
• JungleVibes
• Other Important Places: Bhootnath Temple, Iscon Temple, Astha Path, Rshikund, Swarga Niwas Temple, Marine Drive and Goa Beach.

Best Time To Visit: Risikesh can be visited in September to November.

Statue Of Lord Shiva In Rishikesh

How To Reach:

By Air:  Nearest airport is Dehradun Jollygrant airport which is 25 km away from the city Rishikesh. There are daily flights are available from Rishikesh to other cities. Main airlines are Air India, Spice Jet, Jet Konnect. Apart from that , there is a daily flights to Lucknow. There ia a another option for foreigners. Because the second nearest International airport for Rishikesh is New Delhi which is well connected with other national as well as international airports of the World. After reach the airport you can hire a regular taxi or bus service to reach Dehradun to Rishikesh.

By  Train:  Nearest railway Station is Haridwar Railway Station(35 km). Actually Haridwar, in turn, is linked with major Indian cities of India, Lucknow,Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi etc. To reach Rishikesh train is the best option. There are many trains are available, Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Express. After reach the station you can take a taxi to reach the place.

By Bus: Being a popular tourist spot Rishikesh has a good road network. Everyday , many buses are available between New Delhi to Dehradun. The place is also connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow etc.

Journey To Qutb Minar

Qutb Minar is the tallest brick minarety in the world located in Mehruli area( Delhi), India. This  tower is UNESCO Worlds heritage site,  its hight 240 feet made by red sandstone and marble. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate started construction of the Qutub Minar in 1200 CE.Qutb Minar is a famous place which surrounded by many significant historical monuments, like- the Iron Pillar of Delhi , Alai Darwaza, Alai Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the Tomb of Iltutmish,  Ala-ud-din's Madrasa and Tomb of Imam Zamin.
Some Important Facts About This Place:
 

Qutb-Minar

Entry Fee:

For Indians-10/- per person
For Foreigners-250/- per person

Visiting Time:

Every day of the week, from 6:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. ( Sunrise to Sunset).

Visiting Hour:

2-3 Hour.

Main attractions of Delhi:

• India Gate
• Red Fort
• Jama Masjid
• Jantar Mantar
• Lotus Temple
• Old Fort
• Lodhi Garden
• Rashtrapati Bhawan
•  National Museum
• Laxmi Narayan Temple
• Bangla Sahib in Delhi

How To Reach Qutb Minar:

New Delhi, the capital of India is visited by a large number of tourists all through the year. There are several ways to reach Delhi from other cities of India and Abroad.

By Air:

Nearest airport of Delhi isIndira Gandhi International Airport  connected to all the important cities of the world. Here some important information about demestic airlines, Mumbai ( Air India, Jet Lite, Indigo Airlines), Kolkata( Go Air, Indigo Airlines, Spice Jet), Bengaluru( Indigo Airlines, Go Air, Spice Jet).  

Here is some information about International airlines-London ( British Airways),  Colombo (Sri Lanka airlines),  Rome-Fiumicin( China Airlines),  Tokyo(Japan Airlines). For more information you can search in Internat.

By Train:

Indian Railway station from Delhi is well connected with ither important cities of India.  Delhi  has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamuddin.Train route is very simple and very safe. So, here is some information about Trains from Delhi to other cities of India- Bengaluru (Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express, Bangalore Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express), Mumbai( Ernakulum- Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express, Kerala Sampark Kranti Express, Paschim Express), Kolkata(Kalka Mail, New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express).

By Road:

Delhi is well connected with other major cities of India by Highways. Delhi has three major bus terminals,  Inter State Bus Terminuses, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar. There are many facilities of luxery buses. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses go anywhere in the city and are the cheapest mode of transport.

Journey To Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal known as "Crown Of Palaces" located on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Agra. It was constructed by Mughal Samrat Shah Jahan as a tomb of his favourite wife Begum Mumtaz in 1631. The most spectacular feature is the marble dome that surmounts the tomb.

Attraction Of Delhi - Taj Mahal

For this purposes  it is the attraction of all tourists. UNESCO documented more than 2 million visitors in 2001. 

Some Information Of This Place:

Visiting Time:

 Every day 6 a.m to 6 p.m. ( Friday Closed)

Visiting Duration:

2-3 hours.

Entry Fee:

For Indians-20/-  per person

For Foreigners-750/- per person

No entry fee for childrens below the age of 15.

How To Reach:

 

By Air:

The nearest airport is Kheria which located at a distance of 13 km from Agra. Many flights are available from here to other places of India. It is also connected with outside of India. After Reach the airport many taxies are available to reach Taj Mahal.

 By Train:

Agra  is located such place which well connected with Delhi-Bombay and Delhi-Chennai route. By train Agra is well connected with Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior and Jhansi. It is also connected with other major cities of India like, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.There are five railway stations in Agra - Agra Cantt Station , Agra Fort Railway Station, Raja ki Mandi, Agra City and Idgah Railway Station. After reach the station you can hire a pre-paid taxi, auto rickshaw or even a cycle rickshawto reach the place.

By Bus:

Agra has two major interstate bus terminals called Idgah Bus Stand and ISBT  Bus Stand.  Agra is well connected by bus to cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Lucknow and Kanpur. There are many buses are available between this places.

How To Reach Red Fort

The Red Fort is a palace which  was resident of Mughals emperor. Actually The Red Fort coming from two words, "Red" means "Lal" and "Fort" means "Qila". It was constructed in center of Delhi by  the fifth Mughal EmperorShah Jahan ( 1648). Its name Red Fort for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone. On Independence Day our Prime Minister hoist the National Flag at the main gate of the Fort and delivers some speech of Nationally Broadcast.

The Red Fort

Present days a Sound and Light show is the main attraction of Tourists. Its hight is about 18 mt. For this purposes it is very famous today.

Major Attractions:

Chawari Bazar,

Lahori Gate,

Delhi Gate,

Chhatta Chowk

Water Gate,  

Diwan-i-Aam, 

Nahr-i-Behisht,

Mumtaz Mahal,

Rang Mahal,

Khas Mahal,

Diwan-i-Khas

 Entry Time:

All days of the week except Monday 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Visiting Duration:

2-3 Hours

Entry Fee:

For Indians-10/- per person

For Foreign tourists-250/- per person

25/- Extra for Camera

But there can be extra charges in weekends.

Red Fort is located in Delhi which is a busy city as well as our National Capital  well connected with other major cities of India.

 By Air:

Delhi airport has International airlines which connects with outside of India. Delhi also has a Domestic Airlines which is located at 5 km distance from International Airport. By this way peoples can come from many cities of India, Like- Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Kanpur, Amritswar, Jammu- Kashmir etc. After reach the airport you can hire a taxi to reach your destination place.

By Rail:

The Old and New Delhi Railway stations are well connected with all parts of our country. There is also facility of Metro Station in Delhi. So, if you want to come here by Rail route there is many choices for you. After reach the station you can take a taxi to reach the place.

By Bus:

Interstate and intra state bus transport services are available to reach the place. For more information you can contact with your nearest Bus services.

Journey To Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is the main attraction of Jaipur. The structure was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It has 953 windows which called Jharokhas. For the Jharokhas, the palace is called Hawa Mahal (Air Palace). The structure of this palace is five-storey pyramidal shape. So, this palace can be a nice tourist spot for all of you if you interested to visit here.

Elegance Hawa Mahal

For this perpose today I have bought some information about the palace.

Visiting Time:

The Palace is open all days of the week from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Vising duration-1 hour around.

Entry Fee:

For Indians-Rs-10/-

For Foreigners-50/-

How To Reach Here:

Hawa Mahal of Jaipur is located in a small distance of Jaipur. If you want to reach here there are many ways, like- Air, Rail and Road.

By Air:

 
Jaipur Airport( Sanganer Airport) is located at a distance of 13 kms from Jaipur. The Airport is well connected with other cities of India, like- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur etc. It is primary as well as International Airport also. So, if someone comes from outside of India he/she can easily travel by Flight from his/her country to this place. Many flights are available like, Indigo( Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai), Jet Airways(Mumbai, Delhi), Air Costa( Bengaluru, Chennai,Hyderabad), Oman Air( Muscat) etc.

By Rail:

 
Jaipur Railway station of Rajasthan is a large and main railway station of Rajasthan which is well connected with other major cities of India. There are many trains are available also from this station- Kavi Guru Express,Chennai Central- Jaipur Superfast Express, Allahabad Jaipur Express, Coimbatore-- Jaipur Superfast Express, Jaipur Duronto Express, Jaipur Mysore Superfast Express, Bhopal- Jaipur Express
 etc.
By Road:

 
Jaipur is well connected with other cities of India by Road. There are many Buses and AC Coaches are available for the passengers. One can easily travel to Rajasthan because there are more than enough means of Transport are available in Jaipur of Rajasthan.
After reach Jaipur one can easily hire a taxi to reach the place.