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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6 days in and around Kolkata

'6' days excursion from Kolkata:

 

1.      One or two days in Kolkata : Raj Bhavan- Victoria Memorial-Academy of fine Arts-Zoo-General Post Office- Marbel palace-Howrah Bridge-Belur Math-Dakshineshwar Kali Temple-Town Hall.

2.      Shantiniketan:Day at Shatiniketan, perfect accommodation available.Train to Bolpur 2 Kms from Shantiniketan, 2.5 to 3.5 Hrs

 

3.     Nabadwip & Mayapur: Next day temples at Nabadwip and Iskcon Temple

5.      Return to Kolkata by train/Bus: 5 hours

6.      Sunderbans:100Kms WBTDC tour, private bus, Government bus to reach Sajnekhali Tourist lodge for 1 or 2 day trip to Sunderban. Book trip and accommodation in advance.

 

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2 days in Kolkata

1.      Kolkata Airport to Howrah : AC bus 40 Rs, Minibus even cheaper, Prepaid Taxi 350Rs

2.      Coming By train: You are near all tourist attractions.

3.      Top 10 places of attraction in Kolkata that can visited in two days or even in one day  if you are in hurry.

4.      Travel by Kolkata underground Metro for fun.

5.      For tourist attractions: Taxi, Auto-rickshaw or public buses.

6.      Take ferry across Hubli River just for fun.

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Do It Yourself 8 Days in Andaman

Plan your own trip to Andaman

 

 

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Approx 7 days

 1. Arrival at Port Blair in the afternoon by flight, visit the Corbyn’s Cove Beach - 9 kms from Port Blair - a coconut palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, sun-basking & bathing . Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail- where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive.

2. Port Blair (City Tour) Morning after breakfast proceeds for tour of places in & around Port Blair (City Tour) - covering the famous Cellular Jail, Chatham Saw Mill, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries (Marine) Museum, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika),  Cottage Industries Emporium (Sagarika) - for shopping & souvenirs.

3. Port Blair – Wandoor - Jolly Bouy island. or Red Skin Island Wandoor by Car then transfer by Ferry to visit The mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park Full Day

4. Port Blair – Havelock Island :by posh MAKRUZZ  to Havelock Island (57 kms by sea from Port Blair) + Visit to Radhanagar Beach at Havelock Island  . Night at beach resort in Havelock.

5. Havelock (Snorkeling trip) – Port Blair :  Elephant Beach for snorkeling trip, just 40 min by Boat ride  and return to Port Blair

6. North Bay Island (Coral Island) + Ross Island Start after full-day Excursion to North Bay (Coral Island) - to see coral reefs, The glass bottom boat ride - Snorkeling, Swimming, Trekking + visit Ross Island deer, peacocks, exotic birds, etc.

7 Spare day

18000 INR per person can be sufficient if properly planned. Air conditioned hotel room & breakfast, AC vehicle road transport and ferry included

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"But , I Know"

But, I know!!!!

They were married for 60 years, one soul two bodies.

They lived life together.

Laughed, cried, toiled, enjoyed, worked, relaxed and even aged together.

Only destiny could separate them,

and DID.

The lady had a stroke and went into coma.

She was lying motionless in the hospital

and he was nowhere except her bedside.

He helped nurses to feed her and bathe her

He made her bed and her hair

He read her stories, told her jokes.

Every morning he would wear his walking shoes

and simply sit for hours holding her hand.

The days and weeks passed.

The hospital nurses and doctors were seeing

futility of the old man's efforts.

One day the doctor said,

"Grandpa, why are you going through all this trouble?

She does not even know why you are doing all this

She does not even know who you are".

The old man replied,

"Son, but I know who she is and that is why

I am doing what I am doing"

Anand Ganu

 

 

 

Indore -Ujjain- Omkareshwar- Maheshar -Mandu : 4 days

Indore-Ujjain-Omkareshwar-Maheshar-Mandu

Indore -56 Kms -Ujjain–134 Kms- Omkareshwar–70Kms- Maheshwar -38 Kms-  Mandu- 90Kms -Indore

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Indore-78Kms- Omkareshwar, Indore Ujjain 56 Kms

Indore to Mandu via Dhar : 2 Hours by taxi. :

Mandu

2000ft above MSL. Palaces, Afgan Architecture, lakes, View of Narmada Valley,

• Rani roopmati pavilion,
• Baajbahadur palace
• Reva kund: Narmada valley can be seen from here.
• Royal enclave :Jahaj mahal, hindola mahal, nahar jharokha,hammam, champa bawdi ,jal mahal, ujala & andheri bawdi and taveli bhawan .
• Mandu Village Complex: jami masjid, hoshangsah tomb & asharfi manjil.

Omkareshwar:

One of the 12 Jyotirlinga. On Narmada river island on Mandhata.

View of large pond from very high bridge is good.

Can view Hydroelectric plant from the island

 

Maheshwar:

Temple and fort on banks of Narmada river.

Hand-woven saris.

 

Ujjain:

Iskcon Temple, Jantar Mantar, Kalidas Academy, Bhrtrihari caves, Ghats and temples

 

Indore:

Bijasen Tekri : arm force museum, sunset, Annapurna Temple, Chhatris on river banks, Lal Bagh Palace, Kanch Mandir, Central museum, Town Hall, Gomatagiri, Ganapati Temple

Tour Plan:

Day 1 Indore- Ujjain-Indore : Night Halt Indore

Day 2 : Indore- Omkareswar- Maheshwar - Mandu : Night halt Mandu

Day 3: Mandu: Night halt Mandu

Day 4 : Morning Mandu, late afternoon strat for Indore, Night Indore.

Accommodation:

MP tourism 2 hotels at Mandu, many private accommodations in range of 1500 to 3000 per night double room.

Transportation:

Private taxi for 4 days is most comfortable choice, around Rs12000/- inclusive of driver and fuel. (not economical choice)

MP state buses/ private buses ply very frequently. Share taxis, big Auto-rickshaws are abundantly.

 

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10 day trip from Chennai India

Self planned 10 day trip from  Chennai

1.      Book circular ticket on Indian railway.  This can be done at any railway head office, CST or BCT. Go with you tour route and they shall calculate the fare and do the bookings. Starting point can be Chennai.

2.      From Chennai Andaman return can be 6 -7 days if by air and 10 days if one way by ship (60hrs) one way Air.

3.      If religiously inclined : Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Vallore Golden temple, Thiruvanmallai, Thanjavore and further away Madurai+ Rameshwaram.

4.      Should not be missed:  Mahabalipuram, Puducherry.(Arbindo Ashram)

5.      Along with Tirupati side trip to lake Pulicat can be made.

6.      Chennai is just another city. Marina beach is nothing great, but good for evening stroll.

7.      If 3- 4 people hiring taxi , rental car for entire journey will be cheaper. To get confirmed railway tickets for entire journey will be difficult.

8.      8 days rental small car will be about Rs.24000/- for three inclusive of fuel and driver. Driver can be good helping hand. (At times Tamils are not gentle enough to Hindi speakers) Tamil-Nadu has good state owned and private buses. I can book the bus journey and can assist in railway booking. If car is not acceptable then Bus + train combination has to be planned.

9.      Night halt : 1 Chennai, 2 Vellore via Kanchipuram, 3 Thiruvanamali, 4 Thanjavur  5 Madurai 6-7- Rameshwaram , 8-9 Puducherry, 10 Chennai via Mahabalipuram.

10.   April is not good month for nature trails, rivers and waterfalls. Even lake Pulicat will not have any migratory birds.

11.   If Tirupati is included then day 2 days or remove Vellore and Thanjavore.

Temples trips can be boring and repetitive. Spending more days in Rameshwaram (Dhanushyakodi), Arbindo Ashram , Puducherry can be very rewarding. 

Tamil Nadu tourism hotels are the best and are all at the best locations. Can be booked online.

My strong advice : Rent car for 10 days.

 

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