September 5, 2009 at 11:08 am
· Filed under Himalaya ·Tagged travel, srinagar, Chaar Dham, Badri Nath, Kedar Nath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Himalayan, Himalaya, Hill Stations, Ladakh, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Nainital, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Kailash Mansarovar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg
Major Himalayan Hill Stations
Gulmarg & Sonamarg
The beauty of this place can only be seen to believe. No words, no phrases would be enough to capture the sheer brilliance of this unimaginable canopy crafted by the God. Resembling a huge bowl of meadow, lush and green, where the only voices that you hear are the cowbells tinkling away in the fields, Gulmarg looks like a fantasy world.
Srinagar
This place is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and is also the largest city in the state. Situated at an altitude of 1730 meters from the sea level, this place is world famous for its Dal Lake and the floating House Boats in its waters. Also home to one of the most exquisitely designed landscape of flora and fauna; Mughal Gardens, the city has a sleepy yet energetic charm about it.
Ladakh
A land like no other, Ladakh is guarded on both sides by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Himalayas and the Karakoram Range. A place full of breathtaking sights, Ladakh is a different world with its strange Gompas perched on heights; the barren and rocky surfaces sprayed with patches of grass in between, and also the patches of white powder snow that seem too hard to resist for the on-lookers to play with.
Shimla
Just think of anything beautiful related to the mountains, and the chances are, that you will see and hear all those sights and sounds here in this Capital of Himachal Pradesh. The amazing town of Shimla, which was also the summer capital in pre-independence era of the British Raj, is certainly full of with all the natural beauties that you can imagine.
Perched on a scenic hill location overlooking a deep valley, the hill town has plenty of green pastures around it. The added beauty of this place is the Narrow Gauge rail that connects it from the town of Kalka located in the foothills.
Kullu
Once known as Kulanthpitha, the end of the living world, Kullu is nestled in the valley on looking the vast Himalayan range. Situated on the banks of the Beas River, this town is famous for the Kullu Dussehra which is annually held with celebrations lasting almost a week. Travel Articles
Manali
This is another hill town of Himachal Pradesh which is very popular among tourists due to its closeness to the snow capped region of the Himalayas. Also famous for its apple orchards, this town is a popular honeymoon destination and also serves as a base camp for numerous treks in the higher peaks of the Himalayas.
Dharamshala
A place which is more famous for the exiled Tibetan Leader Dalai Lama; Dharamshala is a pretty place with its dense pine trees and Deodar forests. Surrounded with plenty of fresh water streams and a bustling bazaar, Dharamshala is a perfect place to unwind and exploring the Tibetan temples.
Dalhousie
This is a quiet mellowed town, with a great sense of serenity. This hill station is also a place to spend a nice weekend at a relaxed and easy pace.
Nainital
This is a fairytale town situated around a big reservoir of water which is Called “Naini Tal”. The Tal is actually the main attraction of the hill town, which is thronged by plenty of tourists every year. Situated in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is also surrounded by Bhim Tal, Sat Tal, Naukuchia Tal and Khurp Tal.
Mussoorie
This hill station is located just 35 kilometers from Dehradun, the capital city of Uttranchal. Owing to its majestic beauty, this place is also famous among tourists as the queen of hill stations. AN excellent place to chill out away from the sweltering heat of the plains, this place presents a very good option of catching a quick chilling tour because of its easy accessibility from the plains.
Rishikesh
This religious and yoga centre is located just 24 Kms away from Haridwar. This place is famous for its Ghats and Sadhus, and also serves as the vantage point for deities going to pay their prayers to the Chaar Dhams of Badri Nath, Kedar Nath, and Yamunotri & Gangotri Dhams.
Kailash Mansarovar
The mystery of this vast reservoir of almost frozen water perched on the Tibetan plateau still beckons hundreds of visitors every year. The story of Lord Shiva’s abode Kailash Parvat over-looking this Sarovar also attaches a religious significance to the place for Hindus.
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December 6, 2008 at 12:13 pm
· Filed under Maldives ·Tagged asia, Atoll, holidays, hotels, Indian Ocean, islands, maldive, Maldives, male, Tourisist, tours, travel, travel chacha
In ancient times the Maldives were renowned for cowry shells, coir rope, dried tuna (fish Maldives), ambergris (Maavaharu) and sea Cocos (Tavakkaashi). Boat local and foreign employees at the expense of their products in Sri Lanka and transporting them to other ports in the Indian Ocean. From the 2nd century AD were the islands islands known as “money by the Arabs who dominated the trade routes of the Indian Ocean – Maldives given the enormous quantities of shells Cowry youth international information . The Cowry is now the symbol of the Maldives Monetary Authority.
Today, Maldives main industry is tourism. Tourism explains 28% of GDP and over 60% of the Maldives ‘revenues currencies. Over 90% of taxes and income taxs rights and taxes related to tourism.
Fishing is the second largest sector. Agriculture and manufacturing continue to play a small role in the economy, constrained by the limited availability of arable land and shortages of domestic labor. Most of basic food must be imported. The industry, which consists mainly of apparel production, boat building and handicrafts, accounts for about 7% of GDP.
The government of Maldives has launched an economic reform in 1989, initial assessments on imports and opening to remove some exports to the private sector. Later, he liberalizing regulations to allow more foreign investment. Real GDP growth has averaged more than 7.5% per annum for over a decade.
At the end of December 2004, a major tsunami left more than 100 dead, 12,000 displaced persons, and property damage exceeding $ 400 million. Because of the tsunami, GDP contract by about 3.6% from 2005. A rebound in tourism, the post-tsunami reconstruction, and development of new resources has helped the economy recover quickly and showed a 18% increase compared to 2006. Maldives scores in 2007 as the highest GDP per capita $ 4600 (summer 2007) between the South Asian countries, excluding rich Gulf Arab countries Tourism is the largest economic industry in Maldives, as it plays an important role in the income of foreign currency income and employment occur in the tertiary sector of the country. The archipelago of Maldives is the main source of attraction to many tourists visiting the country in the world.
The Maldives is famous for its natural beauty which includes the ocean blue and white beaches, with clean air and pleasant temperatures.
The climate of Maldives is ideal for visitors fiancent in water sports such as swimming, fishing, diving in the air navigate snorkel, water skiing and windsurfing. Because of its landscape and clean water submarines extraordinary Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations in the world.
A tourist resort in Maldives consists of an exclusive hotel on its own island, with its population entirely based on tourists and labor, not individuals or local houses. These islands developed for tourism are approximately 800 by 200 meters in size and consist of sand and coral to a maximum height of about 2 meters above the sea over its beach encircling the island, each Island Reef has its own home which serves as a coral garden and aquarium normal self divers and snorkelers. The deep water reef included the house also serves as a large pool normal and protects swimmers against ocean waves and strong tidal currents outside the reef home.
The buildings on a typical resource includes rooms and suites reserved for the use of its guests, restaurants, coffee shops, lounges, bars, discos and dive schools. A portion of the island also provides housing services and support staff such as catering, generators, laundry, plant and sewage. Stores On-island offer a range of products such as souvenirs and artifacts. Most of the resources offer a wide variety of activities such as aerobics, volleyball and ping-pong.
Some promoting eco-tourism is practiced in Maldives, with resources emphasizing the reuse of heat that is wasted by generating electricity and policies more stringent waste disposal. In addition, the government aims to conserve the natural beauty of the islands before they were changed in resources by imposing laws such as the prohibition of turtle contagious and reducing damage to coral reefs.
Nevertheless, the Maldives has frequently pointed criticism of their lack of protection of local populations of sharks, which have sharply decreased after being hunted intensively for decades. In some areas of the island, sharks have disappeared completely. Sharks are primarily hunted for their fins. Shark fin exported from Maldives to other countries in Asia, where they are considered a delicacy. The fins are amputees live animals, which are then returned alive in the sea
Although laws exist which prohibit this practice in Maldives, these laws are not respected or are not imposed by local authorities. In addition, there is a significant level of inequality on the islands with the revenue generated by tourism maintained by companies with relatively little “down net ” effect. Indeed, there have been some calls for an embargo on tourism since the government of Maldives has been accused of torture in its prisons of local activists critical of the regime
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July 28, 2008 at 5:46 am
· Filed under Pushkar Fair ·Tagged Brahma, Brahma Temple, camel, Fair, holidays, Kartika, Mela, Pushkar, Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan, resources, sacred, spiritual, Temple, tours, trip
Pushkar Fair – Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem – Pushkar. Lord Brahma – The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue so for the famous Pushkar Fair make your india trip. Make my trip or make your trip to India. For Pushkar fair trip we provide all pushkar fair information, Rajasthan Camel trip information in India so you make your india trip for Pushkar fair and Rajasthan Fair.You choose my cheap pushkar rental cars services, Pushkar hotel services,Pushkar budget hotels services you can get special discount in Pushkar hotel, Pushkar rental car, Pushkar budget hotels, pushkar restaurant, pushkar resort make your dream trip planning for Pushkar.We provide budget Pushkar fair packages and budget Rajsthan fair packages.Today you can get special discount in budget Pushkar fair packages and in budget Rajsthan fair packages.Book your dream trip to India.
Pushkar Mela, Rajasthan is distinguished by the large scale participation of the people. Pushkar Mela in Pushkar is lot more than a mere camel fair. Though it enjoys the distinction of being the world’s largest camel fair, Pushkar Fair is also about celebrating the sanctity and richness of the place. The fair continues for a period of twelve days in the month of Kartika. Pushkar Camel Fair takes place sometime around the months of October and November according to the Gregorian calendar.
The camel races are the major draw of the Pushkar Mela, Pushkar. The bedecked camels are busy competing with each other. The well trained camels participating in such contests as musical chairs are one of the major highlights of Pushkar’s Pushkar Mela. Even if you leave the merriment aside, Puskhkar Mela, Pushkar is also a great shopping destination for the self-confessed shopaholics. You can shop for gorgeous turbans, pleated ghagaras and woolen blankets at unbelievable prices. You can also browse through a wide collection of beaded necklaces, brassware, textiles and other household items.
Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan enables the opportunity to the desert people, used to a rigorous desert life, to grab their share of fun and frolic. During the fair, the devout Hindu pilgrims flock to the place to take a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake. According to the popular belief, the sins are believed to get washed by taking the holy dip. This act is followed by offering prayers at the Brahma Temple.
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June 13, 2008 at 9:22 am
· Filed under india, news, portal, travel ·Tagged BCCL, business, chacha, news, portal, times group, times of india, travel chacha, travelchacha
BCCL has acquired stake in Culture Holiday (I) Pvt Ltd, a company owning TravelChaCha.com, a travel portal, which provides end-to-end travel planning services.
Travelchacha.com specializes in offering single-window booking portal to a traveller for all his travel needs, including flights, hotels, cars or tour packages.The portal provides extensive range of complete tour packages, from a short weekend tour, expansive leisure holidays, hill stations, beaches, pilgrimage, honeymoon and historical tours within India or abroad with the best rates in the industry. Speaking on the tie-up with BCCL, Sanjay Bhasin, CEO said, “We are pleased to take our BCCL partnership to the next level.”“This relationship will allow www.travelChaCha.com to continue to innovate and grow as a travel portal,” Bhasin added.
Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/BCCL_buys_stake_in_travel_co/articleshow/3124585.cms
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April 14, 2008 at 9:16 am
· Filed under india ·Tagged doda, historic, jammu, kashmir, Khalsa, sermonsAkhand Path, Shabad Kirtan, shrine, Sikh
Dhera Saint Pura Nangali Sahib an important shrine is located in between the Doda range of mountains in the left bank of Durga Nadhi (Drungli) in a very natural atmosphere. Exactly 200 year ago, during the rule of Raja Ru-Ulla-Khan Sangu Gujjar in 1803 AD, a great saint and spiritual personality of his time Thakur Bhai Mehla Singh had established Dhera Sant Pura Nangali Sahib at the very place. In those
days this village was known as Boli but with the establishment of Dhera and Guru Dwara the village was renamed by the public as Nangali Sahib after the name of Gurudwara Nangali Sahib.
This historic shrine has played a great role in preaching Sikhism and spreading the thoughts of Khalsa Panth in Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore the Sikh community of the state is having great religious attachment with this holy Dhera. After from a routine visit of Sikh and Hindu devotees, the Sikhs from all corner of state assemble here every year on the eve of Bakashi to pay offerings, obeisance and get blessings from Mahant Ji of the Dhera. After Akhand Path, Shabad Kirtan, sermons from religious personalities, Ardas, Bhog and Langar this religious function take the shape of Mela in which thousands of pilgrims including Hindus and Muslims participates in the Mela and this festival becomes the symbol of composite cultural heritage of this soil. The devotees comes from their native villages and towns in colourful traditional dresses for participation in the function. On this occasion eatable and others shops are establishes in tenteded colonies near the main shrine and indigenous games are played, while Gatka (The war game) is the main attraction of the Mela in which hundreds of Sikh youths come out in religious dresses with naked sword and display their talent.
Deep Historic and religious background is attached with Dhera Sain Pura Nangali Sahib. Because the history of Sikhism in state travels with the History of Nangali Sahib. As per Tariq-E-Aqwaam-E Poonch of Mohammad Din Fook the 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj after laying the foundation of Khalsa Panth had deputed Saint Bhai Pheru Singh Ji, Saint Bhai Punjab Singh Ji and Saint Bhai Rocha Singh Ji for spreading Sikhism in Kashmir and Pothohar area. Saint Bhai Pheru Singh Ji (1640-1697 AD) remain busy in Missonary work in Hazara District on the Western side of Poonch. Saint Bhai Punjab Singh Ji (1672-1729 AD) established his Dhera at Chattar Khalas in Muzaffarbad District and Saint Bhai Rocha Singh Ji the discipline of Saint Bhai Pheru Singh Ji was asked to established his Gaddi (Seat) in Poonch Illaqa. Therefore Saint Bhai Rocha Singh Ji (1688-1803 AD) came to Poonch Illaqa and established his Dhera (holy seat) at Rawalakote (Now in POK). He constructed a Gurudwara, started Guru Ka Langar and preaching of Sikhism. With the sincere efforts of these saints the new religion got popularity among Hindu masses and they started embracing Sikhism.
Saint Bhai Rocha Singh Ji died in 1803 AD. Before his death he had nominated his desciple Thakur Bhai Mela Singh Ji of village Koteray Tehsil Bagh as his successor. Therefore on Bakashi of 1803 AD the sangat assembled at Rawalakote in which Thakur Bhai Mela Singh Ji was formally declared as Mahant of the Gaddi. In the month of August 1803 Thakur Bhai Mela Singh Ji formally inaugurated the Dhera in a big procession which was attended by number of Muslim Sardars also. The pilgrim started coming to Dhera for blessing of Thakur Ji and with the establishment of Gurudwara Nangali Sahib the village was also renamed as Nangali Sahib.
The great Saint Thakur Bhai Mela Singh Ji passed away in 1854 AD. After that Saint Bhai Mana Singh Ji (1854-1870 AD) Saint Bhai Mangal Singh Ji ( 1870-1877 AD) Saint Bhai Rattan Singh Ji 1878-1879 AD Saint Bhai Avatar Singh Ji 1879-1892 AD, Saint Bhai Rattan Singh Ji Modi 1892 to 1901 AD and Saint Bhai Morh Singh Ji (1901-1919 AD) remain the Mahants of Dhera Nangali Sahib. In 1819 AD when Saint Bhai Mangal Singh Ji Doom attains the Gaddi of Nangali Sahib, the Raja of Poonch Sukh Dev Singh had also participated the ceremony. Holiday was declared in Poonch state and on behalf of Poonch Government Rs. 500 were offered as obeisance. Saint Bhai Mangal Singh Ji made number of additions in the Gurudwara Complex which was constructed by Saint Bhai Mohar Singh Ji. He had also started Gurmukhi Pathshala at proper Poonch and Bhantani (Now in PoK).
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After the death of Saint Bhai Mangal Singh Ji Doom, his disciple Bhai Bichattar Singh Ji of village Khari Dharamsal succeeded him on 23rd October 1947 AD. During the happenings of 1947 Mahant Ji was compelled to come to Poonch town as village Nangali Sahib had also gone under the occupation of Invaders. After the libration of the village Mahant Ji immediately rushed Nangali Sahib but the original Gurudwara complex was completely burnt and destroyed by the tribeman invaders. Therefore initially he was putting up in a small room near the Dhera. Then he started planning for construction of a big Gurudwara complex and started tours of villages and towns for collection of donations. Mahant Bichattar Singh was also a great religious personality intellectual and saint. He had purchased 45 kanal land at Digiana, got constructed a big gurudwara and started Ashram for orphan youths who are being provided training in various trades so that they may be able to earn their livelihood. Ragi Jathas are also organized there for religious preaching.
The present Mahant Shri Manjeet Singh ascended the Gaddi on 10th of Nov. 1991 as desired by Late Mahant Bichatar Singh Ji. His name was confirmed by the Government later on.
He presently heads the Dhera and has developed and broadened its influence in various constructive activities.
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February 25, 2008 at 10:43 am
· Filed under Fair, Holi, anantnag, festivals, flights, hospitality, hotels, india, kashmir, spring, srinagar, tickets, travel, travel chacha, universal, waterfalls ·Tagged anantnag, booking, embassy, flights, garden, guide, holidays, hote, india, jammu, kashmir, srinagar, Tourism, tours, travel
Chashma Shahi is a beautiful garden situated at the distance of almost eight kilometers from Srinagar towards Harvan. It was a natural spring around which a garden was developed by the brother of Nurjahan, the famous queen of Jahangir, the third Mughal emperor.He was so fascinated with the surroundings that he not only decorated the springs’ surrounding with beautiful floral plants and ornamental trees but also roofed the spring. A reservoir was constructed around the spring where from the water gushed through canal network to cause fountains to play day and night to create a soothing atmosphere during summers. Shahjahan added several trees and got decorated the ceiling and the roof of the spring. He added several apartments to already existed Pari Mahal and a permanent settlement for the royal family was created which was in vogue till the regime of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab.
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February 11, 2008 at 10:15 am
· Filed under Diwali, Fair, Holi, Maharashtra, festivals, hotels, india, tickets, travel ·Tagged Bakr Id, Bandra Fair, Banganga Festival, Diwali, Dussehra, Elephanta Festival, Ellora Festival, Fair, Festival, Gokul Ashtmi, Holi, Kalidas Festival, Maharashtra, Nag Panchami, Narali Pournima, Parsi New Year
Maharashtra is the multi-cultural state where all the major religions of India like Hindus, Muslims, Sikh, Christians, Buddhists, Jainists, Zoroastrians, live together and that is why Maharashtra’s fairs and festivals revolve round the year. Some of the famous fairs and festivals of Maharashtra are Nag Panchami, Narali Pournima, Bakr Id, Bandra Fair, Banganga Festival, Elephanta Festival, Ellora Festival, Kalidas Festival, Parsi New Year, Gokul Ashtmi, Diwali, Dussehra, Holi etc.
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January 29, 2008 at 12:27 pm
· Filed under Karnataka, air tickets, cha cha, chacha, festivals, flights, hospitality, hotels, india, portal, travel, waterfalls ·Tagged Chunchanakatte Falls, Kallattipura, Kodagu, Shivasamudra falls, Unchalli Falls, waterfalls
Karnataka tourism is full of spectacular water falls. Some of the famous waterfalls of Karnataka are Jog Falls is the tallest water fall in India in Shimoga District; Shivasamudra falls in Mandya district; Abbi Falls in Kodagu district, The Irrupu falls in Kodagu District; Hebbe Falls in Chikmagalur district; Kallatti Falls in Kallattipura, Chunchanakatte Falls in Mysore district and Unchalli Falls and Gokak Falls in Uttara Kannada.
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December 12, 2007 at 11:05 am
· Filed under Christmas, Santa Claus, air tickets, festivals, flights, hospitality, hotels, india, new year, tickets, travel, travel chacha, universal ·Tagged 25th December, cards, Celebrations, Christ, Christians, Christmas, festivals, gifts, holiday, holidays, hospitality, india, Jesus, new year, religions, tourists, universal
Christmas holiday in India is one of the major festivals which attracted the tourists from all over the world in which Christians celebrated it on the occasion of the birth day of Jesus Christ on 25th December every year. Celebrations of Christmas holidays include various traditions such as arrival of Santa Claus, display of nativity scenes, Christmas trees and exchange of gifts and cards. However, Christmas holidays are celebrated all over world in different ways by different countries. In India Christmas holidays are celebrated in Indian style where the Christmas holidays are not only meant for Christians but all the peoples of different religions participated actively reflecting the concept of universal brotherhood with vibrant colors, warm hospitality and infectious buoyant spirit. During Christmas holiday Christians along with Indian brethren decorate banana or mango trees with small oil-burning lamps and fill their churches with red flowers just as their Hindus brethren do during Diwali festival. Along with this rituals and rites of celebrating the Christmas holidays, many families of India celebrated Christmas holidays visiting outdoors on the beaches or in the mountains. Travelchacha offers attractive packages of Christmas holidays along with New Year Package to celebrate your Christmas with full enjoyment thus retaining the festive mood for at least a week from 25th December to coming of New Year.
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November 22, 2007 at 7:03 am
· Filed under air tickets, cha cha, chacha, dream, dreamtickets, flights, hotels, india, portal, tickets, travel, travel chacha ·Tagged accomodation, Business Hotels, Cheap Hotels, Deluxe Luxury Hotels, Economy Hotels, Five Star Hotels, Heritage Hotels, hotels, india, online, Palace Hotels, reservations
Hotels in India are amongst the most visible and important aspects of a country’s infrastructure. Indian Hotel industry is closely linked to the Indian tourism industry. India being the most sought-after tourist destination of world which is regarded as travelers’ paradise offered snow-peaked mountains, heritage sights, beautiful landscape, exotic wildlife, palm-fringed beaches, historic monuments, Ayurvedic treatment and many more. With increasing globalization, Indian hotel is catering to the tourists around the world with all the facilities required for making the tourism sector a success. This country of Maharajas is home to the world class hotels ranging from Palace Hotels, Deluxe/Luxury Hotels, Heritage Hotels and Five Star Hotels to Business Hotels, Economy Hotels and Cheap Hotels. You have to just name it and India has it! Here brief information is given for various types of hotels.
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