Friday, 3 July 2015

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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Monday, 1 June 2015

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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Thursday, 28 May 2015

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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Monday, 13 April 2015

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.

 

Thursday, 9 April 2015

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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Monday, 30 March 2015

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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Sunday, 22 March 2015

15 Days in and around Kolkata


15 days around Kolkata
 

1.      Two days in Kolkata and two or three days excursion to Sunderbans

2.      Shantiniketan, Mayapur, Nabadwip: Train to Shantiniketan. Two days for Shantiniketan to visit University , Mayapur to visit Iskcon Temple, Nabadwip to visit many temples. Accommodation as Shantiniketan Tourist Lodge. (http://eachmississippi.blogspot.in/2015/03/6-days-in-and-around-kolkata.html)

3.      Maluti:By train to Rampurhat 16 Kms from Maluti or by bus to Maluti. One day to visit 72 ancient temples and temple ruis, Hot springs, Massanjore Dam

 

4.      Hazaribagh: Train to Hazaribagh first choice. Buses are available too.  Two days. Painted houses example of  Kohavar & Sohrai art, rock art, monoliths, archaeological site, dense forest and experience tribal life.


5.      Purulia: Train/ Bus to Purulia . 2 days. Hills, forest, archaeological sites, ancient temples, rock climbing,  Tribal life


6.      Amadubi: Train to Dhalbhumgarh and NH 33 7 Kms from the village. Bus, train and private shared but rather overcrowded vehicles to reach Amadubi. 1-2 days. Good tented accommodation and also hotels/resorts. Natural and cultural wealth Paytkar art, ancient temples, festivals

7.      Bishnupur: Train and Bus to the town. 1 days. Great ancient temples in good condition. Terracotta work and unique design saris.
 

8.      Five hours return to Kolkata, by train or Bus. 
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