Buses are one of the major means of traveling from place to place. While some prefer to use railroads, most people prefer to travel by bus. Buses can be owned by either the government or an individual agency and they are used by a large amount of people to get to and from their destinations.Buses are popularly used for the sake of tourism. Meanwhile, firms that provide tours as well as travel services also use buses. Getting a ticket for a bus...more
14-km from Ajmer, Pushkar is legendary among travellers looking for new experiences. It offers much more than most weekend getaways can hope to pack in: temples, ghats, street bazaars, cafs, and of course, desert safaris. As a religious site, Pushkar practically sells itself: it is home to one of the two Brahma temples in the country. The region is a labyrinth of 500-odd temples, 52 ghats and palaces clustered around a holy lake. According to...more
"Ajmer-e-Sharief can get up to 10-lakh visitors during Urs," warned the hotel staff at Pushkar Palace, as we prepared to drive down to Ajmer from Pushkar on the second day of Urs [Urs marks the death anniversary of Sufi saint Khawaja Moinudeen Chisti, known as 'Garib Nawaz'; the gathering is considered the second largest assembly of Muslims, after Mecca]. Little wonder then that he sounded out another warning: "Don't go if you can't handle crowds."Though we were intimidated at the prospect of battling teeming masses in the serpentine lanes leading to the Dargah, we decided to give it a try anyways; we had heard that scores of people throng the pilgrimage centre with entreaties as it is universally held that irrespective of religious leanings, those who pray at the tomb will not appeal in vain.With that in mind, we branched off National Highway 8 towards the hills that cradle Ajmer. Overnight, a diminutive provincial town had been transformed into a heaving metropolis. Scores of pilgrims were milling around; some unrolling their bedding on the pavement, others cooking community meals on large stoves. The police had barricaded the road 10-km before the Dargah and we hired a horse-cab...more
Of late, the more alluring way to see Kerala has been by water. Rated by National Geographic Traveler as one of the world 50 must-see destinations, Kerala Backwaters is a labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, estuaries and canals, linking them to the river that extends almost the entire length of the state. These waterways have been used for centuries to...more
Spa Aired in India provides you with an opportunity to pamper yourself in pure ecstasy in the middle of elegant surroundings and unmatched sumptuousness with its modified packages for rejuvenating and reinvigorating vacations in India. Rejuvenation vacations in India have witnessed a renewal with the mounting recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga and...more
At one time the capital state of the Mughal rulers in the 16th centuary, Agra is approximately one and a half hours by fast trains from New Delhi. Travelers from all around the world vacation in Agra not to see the remains of the red sandstone fortress constructed by the Mughal emperors but to make a pilgrim tour to Taj Mahal, Indias mainly celebrated architectural marvel. The beautiful monument, Taj Mahal is positioned on the edge of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide structure otherwise shielding the grand Red Fort of Agra, the midpoint of the Mughal emperors until they shifted their capital to Delhi in 1637. It was constructed by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan around 1631 in remembrance of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. Building of this monument commenced in 1631 and was accomplished in 22 years. The material was transported in from all around the country and central Asia and it took a task force of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site. It was planned by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa As a mark of respect to a gorgeous and attractive woman and as a tombstone for lasting love, the Taj discloses its intricacy when one goes over...more
Himalayan Range in India is a great attraction. This highest mountain peak of the world is known for its serenity and beauty. The adventure seekers can go to some adjoining place of Himalayas and have fun by participating in some adventure...more
This is one of the Europes finest location and the most loved cities. Budapest is thronged by the people all the year around. Lets find out why Budapest makes such a favorite holiday destination in Europe. Here you get to see the two cities by paying...more
Banglore the capital city of Karnataka is known as the IT hub of India. The city attracts tourists in large number and has many adjoining places which can be visited by the travellers who come from far flung places. Places of visitThere are many...more
Brussels the capital of Belgium, is a beautiful place with number of buildings which were constructed in 17th-century. The Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, which was opened again in the year 2006, provides spectacular view, both from inside and...more
Rishikesh is the land of beauty and serenity; it is not very far from Delhi and is a good weekend destination. One must take a tour around the city and feel the calmness spread over here. Geeta Bhawan: This is one of the most ancient temple complexes...more
There are some beautiful weekend breaks near Kolkatta but one very enticing hill station which mesmerixes the travelers from all around with every charm of North-Eastern Himalayan city is Kalimpong. Kalimpongs captivating Himalayan sights, tranquil...more