Siem Reap, a vibrant city in Cambodia, combines age-old traditions with a modern tourism-based economy. In the older parts of the city, the Old Market and the Old French Quarter, many Chinese-style and colonial buildings can still be seen. Today, Siem Reap is a popular tourist destination and accordingly many modern hotels and restaurants have been established in the city and its environs. Craft shops and apsara dance performances attract...more
Legend has it that Shiva narrated the secret of creation to Parvati in a cave in Amarnath. They did not know that, a pair of mating doves are hearing this conversation and having learned the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their everlasting abode. Many pilgrims report seeing this pair Amarnath shrine to pay respect to the lingum (the Phallic symbol of Shiva). The trek to Amarnath, in the month of Shravan (July-August)...more
Shiva is one of the holy trinity. The most holy and oldest book of India, the Rig Veda brings to mind his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy bear witness to his existence from the time immemorial. But Shiva, the destroyer, the mendicant, can not be defined: he is a big yogi, the guardian of the unlimited. Shiva is considered to have made his abode in the Himalayas. He built no cottage or shelter, for himself or for his wife. He was a hermit.Legend has it that Shiva narrated to Parvati the secret of universe in a cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them, a pair of mating doves listened to this conversation and having learned the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their everlasting abode. Many pilgrims state seeing the doves-pair when they trek the strenuous route to pay their respect before the ice-lingam (the phallic representation of Shiva). The trek to Amaranth is done in the month of Shravan (July-August). A large number of pilgrims flock to this unbelievable shrine, where the image of Shiva, in the shape of a lingam, is formed naturally of an ice-stalagmite, and which waxes and wanes with the moon. By its side are, interestingly, two...more
Day 01: Delhi or Jammu-Pahalgam Distance: 320kms. Driving Time (App.): 8-9 hrs On reaching the Srinagar airport a person has to head towards Pahalgam. Or one can come via train to Jammu and then drive down to Pahalgam. . On reaching Pahalgam there is overnight stay at the hotel. Day 02: Pahalgham - Chandanwari - Sheshnag Distance: 16 kms+trek*13...more
Packers and movers reduce your problem of shifting and relocation of goods from one location to another. They now just have to give a ring to the representatives and they come in touch with you. Life has become easy nowadays from one aspect and this is the main reason why people have become very lazy. So, the next time you need to relocate to some...more
Montreal is a great city and it attracts thousands of visitors each and every day! People come into the city by flight, car and even train. However, a large sum of the visitors comes in by flight. For those coming in by flight; hotel accommodations are not a problem at all. The main airport for Montreal is known by, Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport. The airport is located in the west-end of the city in a small region called Dorval. Dorval is another city, but it is mainly part of Montreal. The Dorval region is home to over four crown hotels, which is more than enough for anyones lodging needs. The prices are fair, and the services offered are exceptional. The other visitors, who travel by car, usually come in from other Canadian cities or from the states. Downtown Montreal houses over a dozen hotels and they all offer parking services as well as food/pre-booking. The train service that connects to Montreal is called ViaRail, which is located at the Bonaventure Place at the corner of University Street and Rene-Levesque Boulevard. The Queen Elizabeth Hotel is located in the same building as the ViaRail train station. Booking a hotel in Montreal is quite easy if you have a credit card...more
Holidays are the requirements of every profit or non profit organization. Here we now talk about profit organization that is banks. Generally there is only one holiday allotted to the banks that is on Sunday but the Saturdays is also half holiday as...more
The year is almost over and after Christmas, the next big celebration that you need to plan is where to celebrate Valentines Day. There are many romantic places in UK you can choose from but if you are working under a limited budget and want to spend...more
Are you messed up with the whole process of obtaining a visa to India? Still have no way out? Then let us help you out with it.. The whole process is easier than you thought... The long boring queues in front of the Indian High commission are still...more
To travel by bus is a good way to enjoy the journey as then one can get to see the country side and also stop at certain places which if traveling in train or airplane you would not stop at. Traveling by bus is especially convenient when you have to...more
Thankfully, due to the incredible selection of skiing holidays now available, you dont have to look too hard to find your very own slice of snowy perfection. And with a huge variety of ski accommodation options to choose from, from hotels and hostels...more
Maintaining a tractor is not at all the easiest of things that one would be able to do in his lifetime. Even if you know how to drive the different cars out there, you may not succeed that well in a tractor. There are a handful of tips and tricks for...more