Excursions from Udaipur

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Udaipur : City Tour

Udaipur is an excellent destination, blend of modern city and rich history, For perfect planning of memorable city tour 'Contact Us-www.diyindiatravels.com

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Discover India Yourself DIY Delhi City Tour

Mumbai Tour 1-2 days

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Google :Wi-Fi in 500 train stations across India

Google to install Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India, promises to cover the busiest 100 stations in 2016

 

 

 

In the US, Google has been offering free Wi-Fi to select cities via its Google Fiber program. According to the Google website, it offers 1000 Mbps for $130, but that also includes a TV set top box, TV content of 150+ channels and 1 TB of cloud storage space. Since Google only needs to provide internet connectivity, this price falls further. Again for the sake of convenience, let’s consider that figure to be $100 or approximately Rs 6600. To cover 100 stations, that’s Rs 6,60,000.

Now every additional investment made would be towards enhancing the browsing experience while on the Google network. This would mean providing 10Gbps at some stations and lesser at certain other stations. Given the costs associated, couldn’t the Indian Railways make such a service available in all these years?

We may never know the real numbers. But, this is definitely something India could do. India certainly possesses the capabilities to do so.

PSU , Railtel Corporation of India, has all the technology and network required to do this (http://www.railtelindia.com/)

It is a great initiative by Google and must be appreciated but couldn’t it have been an Indian telecom operator that took this as a responsibility?

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It Is All In Your Mind

It Is All In Your Mind

 

It was Angkor Wat town Siem Reap, Cambodia. Amazing place. Extremely friendly people.

I returned to my hotel after rather exhausting trip to millennium old temple complex. As I was walking by hotel reception, a young pretty and petit girl asked me, "Sir, full body massage?"

Having heard not so good things about body massage in South East Asia, I smiled and said, "No. Thank you."

"Sir, it is complimentary from the hotel. Please don't miss this experience" she continued.

I said rather firmly, "Miss. Thanks but no thanks. I rather take hot bath in petal cover tub in my room."

She was insistent & continued, "Sir, you are my first customer today. Hotel pays me per customer I serve. Please!!"

I could not say no to that innocent face.

She took me to the massage room. There was a mattress on the floor covered with glow white sheets.  Cambodian soft music; hardly audible volume was playing. Refreshing incenses candle was burning in the corner.  She gave me loose fitting gown to slip into.

As I lay on the mattress, she started her work. The ambience and her soft hand were magical. The hour long massage is another story. 

Towards end of the session, she took my head in her lap and started massaging my scalp.

"Did I do something wrong?" She asked, "Why are you crying?"

I did not answer. I simply got up, gave her rather good tip and started walking out.

Bewildered look on her face compelled me to tell her,

"As you were massaging my scalp, I remembered the massage that my late mother did when I was a small child”

It is all in your mind!!

 

 

Valley of Flowers, Maharashtra

Kas Pathar, : To plan 2-3 day Do It Yourself holiday Log on to: Contact Us www.diyindiatravels.com , Pune, Satara, Kas pathar, Sajjangad, Thoseghar waterfall, Koyna Dam, Chiplune

 

Lovely Vadodara

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Nasik Kumbh 2015

I was at Nasik on 27 Aug 2015 to understand Nasik Kumbhamela from traveller's point of view. Please don't go without proper arrangements. I can share my experience and info in details. Contact www.diyindiatravels.com

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South In September : Chennai

South India is amazing and offers wide range of tourist attractions.

'4' reasons why late September the perfect time of year for South India is.

1. Monsoon not intense and yet one can experience few pleasant showers (2) every tree is green (3) Temperature is moderate; unlike in October when it is very hot (4) There are no school holidays and no big festivals.  No crowds, No Rush.

Chennai is an ideal starting point for South India. Chennai is major railway station and has an International airport.

For religious minded traveller 'Tirupati' is 1-2 days trip from Chennai.

One can take number of very attractive excursions from Chennai before moving out to next destination like Puducherry & Madurai

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Mumbai '4' days Do It Yourself

 

Mumbai '4' days

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Mumbai, starting from North end of western suburbs : (1)Kanheri caves & Sanjay Gandhi National Park, (2)Tulsi lake, (3)Essel world if interested in rides, Global vipasana Pagoda, Cross Madh/marve creek by small boat, (4)Lokhandwala complex for shopping, (5)Hare Ram Hare Krishna Temple & 400 Rs pure veg dinner, Juhu beach (Eat chaats Pai Puri, Pav haji) (6)Linking road for street shops foot wares,  (7)Mount Merry church, Carter road & Bandra Hill road, (8)Detour to Dharavi to see slums and slum industries, (9)adjoining Salim Ali bird park, (10)return to Bandra for drive on Sea Link, Worli sea face, (11)small deviation to Siddhi Vinayak Temple,(12) Nehru Planetarium & science centre,  (13) Haji Ali, Mahalaxmi race course ,(14) Mahalaxmi Temple, Babulnath Temple, (15)Malbar Hill & Kamala Nehru park, (16)Girgam Chaoupaty (Beach), (17) Marine Drive, Nariman point, (18)Backbay reclamation area & world trade centre, (19) Churchgate station, (20)High court & Rajabai tower, (21) Colaba, Afgan Church, sasoon dock , (22)Gatewy of India, (23)Prince of Wales museum, (24) Jahangir Art Gallery, (25) CST station, Various (26) wholesale markets: ((Mohammad Ali Road,(For non-veg food) Pricess street,Dawa Bazar, Javeri Bazar, Lohar chawl, Sutar Chawl, Kalbadevi & many small streets in between each dedicated to particular type of commodity wholesale market)), (27)Crawford market, (28)Zoo Rani Jijamata Bhonsale Udyan  & adjoining Bhau Daji Lad Museum,

*Evening at CST station/ Churchgate to see mad rush at local trains.

*Nilambari Bus for open deck ride

* First class unlimited travel railway pass for one day

* 3500 to 4500 Rs a day rented car with driver for one day.

* One day travel with taxi, Bus Auto rickshaw & foot

*Small boat ride to Elephanta Caves in non monsoon months (One full day trip), May be catamaran return ride to Alibaug.

*Rooftop dinner (late night dinner at discounted rates) at hotels near airport to view aeroplanes landings & take-offs

*Dhobi Ghat

*Dharavi for leather goods

*Navi Mumbai one day trip

*Excursions to Lonavala, Khandala, Matheran,Vajreswari (Hot water springs)

*Filmcity if you know somebody to allow you near actual shooting,

*watch drama , music concert at NCPA and/or Prithvi Theatre

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Pangong Lake

7 fun-filled days KERALA

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To & fro Air, dedicated AC car, driver, 3 star , 5-6 nights :Approx 22-27000 ,if 4 person travelling together

Kashmir-Ladakh 11 Days: Do It Yourself

Day 1. Fly to Sringar, Airport pick-up ( Take early morning flight to utilize 1st day). Hotel accommodation on banks of Dal Lake. Use the day for enjoying local cousine & 2 hour Shikara ride.

Day 2. Visit Shankaracharya Temple, 3 Moghal Gardens, Botanical garden, purchase Saffron, Walnuts etc.

Day 3: Return trip to Pahelgam

Day 4 : Return trip to Gulmarg

Day 5: Travel to Kargil: Visit Drass memorial, enjoy snow covered 'Zero' point, cross Zoji La

Day 6: Travel to Leh: On the way visit Alchi & Lumayuru monasteries, river rafting  at confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers (All Grades available)

Day7 : Leh rest, acclimatization to high altitude, local sightseeing Shanti Stupa

Day8-9 Return trip to Nubra valley

Day 10-11 Return trip to Pangong lake

Day 12: Fly out from Leh

Cost per person: (1) Airfare Rs. 15000 to 20000. (2) Transportation in SUV to be shared by 6 or 4 persons Rs7500 to 11000 (3) Hotel including breakfast '3' star or equivalent 18000 (4) Lunch , dinner & personal

The most memorable trip, dedicated SUV with driver, '3' star accommodation can be arranged between 40-50000Rs add Lunch , dinner & personal.
 
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Kashmir-Ladakh & much more 20 Days Do It Yourself

Kashmir-Ladakh & much more 20 Days Do It Yourself

DURATION:

15/20 days

TRANSPORTATION:

Dedicated SUV with driver/guide

ACCOMMODATION: Mid range, similar to '3 star' with breakfast, twin sharing

BUDGET:

4 people travelling together Rs.60-65000/Per person & 6 people travelling together 50-55000 Per person . Food cost is not considered but food is inexpensive.

STARTING POINT & END POINT:

Chandigarh & /or Amritsar

 

ROUTE:

(Day 1)  Chandigarh-(Day 2)  Via Bhakra Dam-Manali-(3)Rohtang pass to Jispa-(4)Sarchu-(5)Tso Kar-Tso Morir-(6,7)Chulshul-Man-Lukung-Shyok-Diskit-(8,9)Nubra-River rafting-(10-11)Leh-(12)Alchi-(13)Kargil-Sonmarg-(If possible side trip to Amarnath using helicopter service)-(14,15,)Sringar-(16) Gulmarg-(17,18)Pehelgam-Aru-(Add 2 days if wish to go to Vishnodevi from Katra)-(19) Jammu- (20)Amritsar.

Once in life time trip, great fun when it is DIY (Do It Yourself)

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GOLDEN HEXAGON

Golden Hexagon
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This Route includes: Golden Triangle + Gwalior + Khajuraho + Lucknow. (New Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Gwalior-Khajuraho-Luckonw-New Delhi

• Taj Mahal, Temples and erotic sculptures of Khajuraho, monuments, palaces, forts, temples, mosques, history and moughlai non-veg food in Lucknow.
• If you have two additional days to spare, then you can visit Orchha, Shivpuri and Datia while you are in Gwalior
• 1670 Kilometers/10-12 days
• All round the year, but best be avoided during peak summer April-May-June.
• Bus, Train, Taxis and car rental, but 'Air' is not a good choice. To and from Lucknow, train journey is preferred. Buying Indian Railways 15 days' pass can be a good idea.

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MAKE IN INDIA:Hannover Messe

Hannover Messe, MAKE IN INDIA   April 13, 2015

 

 

·        Automotive Wall: showcasing India's strengths in automotive manufacturing at Hannover Messe

 

Defence wall: exhibiting how India's defence innovation has lead to civil application. India on the threshold of becoming the next global biotech hub

·        Renewable Energy: A new sunrise in Indian Power Sector

 

·        Some of the highlights of India’s participation in HM 2015 are:

·        ·      ‘Make in India’ the flagship programme of the Government to develop and market India to global investors has been decided as the theme for participation.

·        ·      Since India is the Partner Country, branding / publicity for projecting India’s participation as also highlighting the ‘Make in India’ is being done extensively at Hannover city / airport / fairground etc.

·        ·      About 300 Indian companies including public sector giants would be participating in the five – day fair, seeking technology collaborations, business tie-ups and showcasing India’s capabilities in global trade. India was a Partner Country at the Hannover Messe last in 2006.

·        ·      Indian Government is seizing the participation in the fair as an opportunity to increase its global presence in commodities & services, apart from utilizing the event for attracting investments into India as part of the ‘Make in India’

·        ·         Prime Minister would be present for the inaugural function on 12th April, 2015 evening as also during the forenoon of 13th April 2015.

·        ·         Prime Minister would be utilizing this opportunity to reach out to the world about India’s initiatives in doing business and opening up of FDI regime etc.

·        ·         Inauguration of the fair would be jointly done by Chancellor and PM on 12th April, 2015 in the evening since India is the Partner Country.

·        ·         On 13th April, 2015, Chancellor and PM would be opening the India Pavilion in Hall No. 6 and this would be followed by a joint Walk Through of selected stalls of India and Germany

·        ·         After the ‘Walk Through’ Chancellor and Prime Minister jointly would attend the inaugural session of Indo-German Business Summit which would be attended by hundreds of CEOs from both Germany and India. Make in India is the topic for discussion in IGBS.

·        ·          India is participating with more than 300 companies in the 10th Sectoral Core Themes of HM 2015 (like energy, wind, industrial automation, industrial supply etc.)

·        ·         More than 100 top CEOs are participating and they would be interacting with the German CEOs as part of the IGBS, as also have one to one interaction for developing business opportunities.

·        ·         Apart from IGBS India is hosting 6 Seminars to highlight the new initiatives of the Government and seeking induction of German technology / investment on the following topics; the key officials of the concerned Ministries of GoI would be involved in these seminars:

·        o   New sunrise in electronics and electricals o   Smart Cities – the Urban Challenge

·        o   Renewable Energy

·        o   Strategy for skilling India

·        o   Heavy Engineering & Motion Drive and Automation

·        o   Digital India

·        ·         12 State Governments have confirmed participation and the State Pavilion, adjacent to India Pavilion, has been created to display the State profile. The States of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan and U.P. are separately hosting investments seminars during the fair.

 

ATHIRAPALLI FALLS

ATHIRAPALLI FALLS : 55 Kms from Kochi airport & 58 Kms from Thrissur town, amidst the thick forest offering wide variety of flora and fauna, this 24 meter high ,100meter wide falls is a must destination in God's Own Country, Kerala

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Bhutan in '8' days

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Day	Start-Kms-End	Accommodation	During the day
1	Mumbai-By Air-Bhagdora	Hotel Durk***/ Lakhi** or Namgay**	Entire day travel		Reach Bagdogra 1200Hrs then by Innova 170Kms to Phuentsholing
2	Phuentsholing 150 Kms-Paro	Bongde Goma Resort/ Olathang***/ Taktsang View***	Start after entry formalities,1100Hrs. Drive entire day enjoy various halts, streams and typical Bhutanese lunch at roadside hotel. Reach Paro by evening.		Evening stroll in market, visit local club to see youth dancing on India movie songs. Dinner in hotel or at one of the attractive restaurants in main market
3	Start 0800Hrs. , Breakfast at hotel Carry lunch/ sandwiches or eat at restaurants on the way. If you can endure 2hrs drive and 30 mins walk and 1hr hike then visit Tiger's nest.	Start the day with viewing aeroplanes landing at Paro airport. Check incoming flights schedule online	1.    Drive to Chele pass: car goes right to the top. Spend 2 hours just walking amazing nature. You can also go to Haa Valley from here. 2.    40 mins drive to Drugyel to explore ruins of the Dzong and to view snow covered Jomolhari 3.    10 mins drive to Kyichu Lakhang ( Blue temple) 4.    Sunset fro Paro Museum , you can drive from museum to the top for best view  or walk via cantilever bridge over the river
4	Paro-52Kms-Thimphu Start after breakfast 3-4 hours drive	Hotel Bhutan suits *** (expensive) Hotel Dorji element***	Kings palace, shopping, free time to explore Depending on what time you reach Thimphu decide whether to visit main Dzong
5	Thimphu	Standard things like visiting palace, Dzongs, hoping to se king, market street for souvenirs, vegetable/fruit market,  will be shown by driver. There is Zoo, where you can see national animal Takin: Nothing great. Kuensel Phodrang hill that overlooks Thimphu for an up-close look at the big bronze Dordenma Buddha that is gilded and towers 169ft over the hill . Visit post office, to buy firt day covers of exquisite stamps. 3D stamps. Do not miss: if you are in the capital over the weekend, you can catch an archery tournament at the Changlimithang Archery Ground, where traditional bamboo has been increasingly replaced by hi- tech carbon bows . May be textile museum
6	Thimphu 35 Kms Punakha Start 1000hrs. Reach by 1300Hrs	Arrange permit previous day. Mery Peuusum Resort *** Hotel Vara		Chimi Lhakhang, Khamsum Yueling monastery, Punakha Dzong		Try to finish all important attractions same day,
7	Punakha-220 Kms Phuentsholing	Night at Phuentsholing		Entire day driving, enjoy the journey
8	Phuentsholing-170Kms-Baghdora	Entire day driving

 

Average expense: 2000Rs hotel X 7 nights= 14000

 500Rs Food & fun per day per person  X 8 days= 2400

Vehicle 4000Rs per day = 32000 INR for 8 days : divide by 4 or 6

Hotels mentioned are purely suggestive, there are many comfortable hotels matching all pockets.

Total expenses between 22to 25000  INR Per person

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