OOTY....THE QUEEN OF HILLS....

Ooty- is a couples paradise!!!A must visit for people who like chilled weather!!! shopaholics of woolens,Nature Lovers,Hill train travelers Die hard fans of SouthIndian Meals,And ofcourse tea!!!You will find N number of flavored tea all around... Pine trees,hand made chocolates,rose garden...everything infact!!!
No wonder it has always been a choice for shooting for films, courtesy breathtaking views, amazing weather,
Pine trees,peace and a foreign country feeling and undoubtedly one of the most photogenic places of the world...you have it all in Ooty....I had stayed for 10 days and trust me each day I had something new to do!!!Started my day with an amazing chai ka pyaala...and I was off to witness whatever ooty had to offer me....and I grabbed it with open arms....
Its best when you are with your special one But again you can always go anywhere with friends around!!!

TOY TRAIN:-If you are in ooty and havent been on the hill train...you are missing a lot...Hop on this train for a beautifull time across the hills amidst the forest, beautiful trees, a historic feeling,old stations,rivers,valleys and a final oh my god feeling...to connor,spend a day in connor exploring every tourist point,parks and the famous chai ke baagaan!!!

Ooty, is also known as Ootacamund, is the Queen of hill stations and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Ooty is also a land of picturesque picnic spots. This place used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 mt above sea level. 

An added attraction for the tourists is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves, fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens. 

The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers to visit the place and have a great time in this wonderful place. The environment is so wonderful that is invites a lot of tourist attraction who come here to enjoy a wonderful time with nature while staying close to huge landscape. 

Ooty has blooming vegetation and wonderful tea gardens and fine pine and eucalyptus trees, which keep enhancing the beauty of the place. Several areas are preserved like that of sanctuary so as to conserve the beauty of the nature and avoid extinction of the various animals.

HOW TO REACH:-I prefer going to ooty from Mumbai/Pune by train till Coimbatore...Once you get down at the station, ask for the bus depo from where you get these buses going to ooty...If your bus has time...JUST DONT MISS to go to a small house diagonally opposite this bus station where you get the WORLD'S BEST DOSA....A very tiny shop, not at all to the standards of a roadside restaurant as well, but amazingly well behaved and polite staff(basically a family runs it), a very clean place and guess what, the most tastiest sambhar dosa at just 10 bugs each!!!!
I had 4 of these and an extra uttapam....for 15 bugs I guess...But what a treat!!!
So after you reach ooty from the bus station catch an autorikshaw to any hotel you like....or mail us to book a hotel @ ooty.
Best thing about ooty...there are very tiny chances of getting duped coz faresx to each point or destination are always on the board right above the stand...
For more details:-

Coimbatore to Ooty	72 km
Kochi to Ooty	258 km
Bangalore to Ooty	268 km
Mangalore to Ooty	397 km
Chennai to Ooty	513 km Mettupalayam, which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains .Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1000.(negotiable) FOR MORE DETAILS...MAIL ME!!!

NAINITAAL...the city of lakes...

Hmm....Just a week back I was there '"CHILLING OUT"" in literal sense.It snowed there....Yes, The first ever snowfall of my life.I went there off season, but it has its own taste travelling to a place off season...less crowd...more space....economically cheap....And ofcourse SNOW....The moment i stepped there I realised that it is indeed going to be a bit difficult to survive the temperature...(WHAT ELSE DO YOU EXPECT IN JANUARY).So, I step into this hotel situated right in the middle of nainital,in front of tallital....And, thats the best place to stay if you want to strode down to mallital each day to shop at the tibetian market....

Nainital, one time contender for being the state capital the city has probably benefited by losing out , seeing the state of Dehradun after getting this status. Nainital is named after the Naini lake which means an eye, as folklore has it that the eye of sati Parvati fell here. The lake is also called lake of three sages after saints who meditated here to form it. The whole area was once called 'chakta', land of 60 lakes, though most of them have dried up now.
Nestled in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, Nainital is a sparkling gem in the Himalayan stretch which is gifted with fascinating natural splendour and a variety of natural resources. One of the oldest and the most popular hill stations of the country – Nainital is a perfect getaway from the plains of northern India and has been named after the legendary Naini Lake which is in the shape of an eye.

The town of Nainital is set around this lake and is encircled by seven hills known as Saptashring. The lake is the central part of Nainital and offers boating and other activities for the visitor. The surrounding hill afford very pretty views and the cool climate in the summer months makes Nainital the perfect getaway to spend a few days.

How to reach

Distance : 320 km
Road The things just got better for the Nainital seeker with the opening of Moradabad and Hapur bypass.
Take the Ghaziabad bypass to leave Delhi  and cross the river Hindon before taking the Hapur bypass (unlees you want to buy the 'hapur ke papad' or the fancy towels in the town. One can stop at Gajraula for some sumptuous paranthas at this industrial town. Next when you see a lot of mooddah stalls on the highway you have reached       Garh  Mukteshwar. You can visit the Ganga ghat here for a dip or a boat ride. You have to no longer tread through crowded and narrow lanes of Moradadbad as you can pay just Rs.20  as toll to glide over the excellent dual carriageway of Moradabad bypass. After that reach Haldwani via Rampur and Rudarpur. The hilly road starts after Haldwani and then all the way to Nainital's Mall passing Kathgodam  on the way. TIP Another interesting route passing through the jungles of Kaladhungi is taking a left turn at the intersection that leads to Ramnagar and Corbett . Immediately after taking the turn take a right turn (otherwise you will reach Kashipur) to reach Kaladhungi via Doraha and Bazpur on a road that runs thru dense reserve forests and is almost completely to your own disposal. It's 30km of hilly drive from here via Khurptal and you reach at the opposite end of Nainital away from the Mall. This route is about 30km short but you will either have to go thru Moradabad to catch the intersection or backtrack from the end of the bypass (the better option).
Rail : One can take the train up to Kathgodam and then take a bus or a taxi to Naintal about 30km away.


BEST TIME TO VISIT-
The best time to visit Nainital are from March till June and again in September-October. In May and June the town usually gets very crowded due to the rush of tourists escaping the hot summer of the plains, but the temperatures are cool and in the range of 30 degrees C during the day time. If you plan on visiting Nainital at this time be aware that hotels get sold out soon so it would be advisable to make your hotel bookings well in advance.

In July and August the rains come down heavy and is somewhat of a dampner, so it may be best to avoid Nainital at this time.

In September again the climate is good for a visit. The tourist crowd will have thinned down so if you plan your visit in September and October it will be a good time to visit Nainital. An Autumn Festival is organised at Nainital in October.

November sees winter slowly creeping up. It is still pleasant but night temperatures start dropping. At the height of winter December - January it can get freezing. The upside though is that hotels offer very good rates so if you do plan on a winter trip to Nainital you will get a good hotel price!

So travel to Nainital, as it is an undeniably a beautiful place to spend your holidays

GO GOA....

Want to reach a different world altogether???
Heard of GOA???
GOA is the first chosen destination for honeymoons,parties,wedding destinations,sunburn,
bachelor parties and much more.
A place to have peace amongst the crowd,a taste of the british era with the rural and the most urban indian touch too...
GOA
has every bit of it to offer its guests,,
from the exotic beaches to the food,drinks shopping,night bazaar,parties,GOA is a one stop for all destination hunters..
Goa beaches are amongst world's best tourism destinations to enjoy your holidays.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU-everything you want...is the word..right from the stay to the fun rides to the bike rent
to the stay til the travel arrangement...beach info..restaurant food....night munches.....everything.

Have a look.....just 1 percent of GOA....

BEACH MAP OF GOA....

BEST SEASON-For me its any time of the year, though would suggest to avoid monsoon.s.So, you can catch it up as OCT-MARCH.

GOA CARNIVAL-

When: February, before Easter
Where: Entire Goa
Duration: Three Days
Highlights: Street plays, songs, dances, parades, feasting and merry making

One of the most colorful and popular festival of Goa is the Goa Carnival. This three day extravaganza, of fun, frolic, amusement and merry-making, takes place in the month of February. The Goa Carnival festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Though essentially a Christian festival, all people of Goa, irrespective of their faith and religion take part in this festival. The word Carnival has been derived from the Latin word "Carnavale" which means to throw away meat. The main highlight of Goan carnival is to have fun by indulging in singing, dancing, feasting, etc. before the 40 day abstinence period of Lent before Easter.

The history of the Goan carnival goes back to almost 500 years. It was essentially introduced in Goa by the Portuguese. The trend of celebrating the Carnival with hedonistic pleasures dates back to ancient Rome and Greece. It came to be known to the Portuguese and Spanish people with time and when the Portuguese established their colony in Goa, they introduced the concept there. Since then, the carnival is regular feature every year and a time when people all over Goa take part in it with pleasure.

Just before Easter Sunday, all Goans celebrate the carnival as a feasting and merry making time. The carnival is absolutely colorful and lively and the whole of Goa comes alive with this festival. The entire state is decorated with streamers and colorful ribbons and papers. Throughout the state, many fun parades are organized and people belonging to different communities and areas prepare their tableaus with different representations and themes.

On the opening day of the carnival, King Momo presides over the festival and "orders" his subjects to party and indulge in merry making. The mornings are dominated with singing, feasting and organizing street plays while the evenings are usually full of dancing, balls, etc. on the wide open streets. With the increase in the number of tourists to Goa, the carnival is gaining more and more popularity and is visited by a number of tourists. In a nutshell, Goa Carnival is festival that is dominated by enjoyment and merry making where people come together and spread cheer and happiness.

History of Carnival
Carnival means a complete holiday dedicated to fun and enjoying as a break from the daily routine and stress of the every-day life. The word 'carnival' is originated from a Latin word 'carnelevarium' meaning 'removing the flesh' or 'raising a gala storm'. More...

Origin of Goa Carnival
The funkiest fest of India, Goa Carnival is a three-day long festival. King Momo introduced Goa Carnival just before the Lent season of the Christian calendar. According to Christianity, Lent is the 40-day period of fasting and penance before the Easter Sunday meant to purify one's soul.

CHURCHES TO VISIT

Basilica of Bom Jesus
Mary Immaculate Conception
Reis Magos Church
Se Cathedral
St. Anne Church
Church of St. Augustine
St. Cajetan Church
Church of St. Francis
St. Paul Church


CRUISES-

River CruisesOne can  go on a cruise on the River Mandovi in Goa. The cruise is managed by Goa Tourism Development Corporation. The river is flanked by lush green surroundings on both sides and if you are a keen observer, you can spot crocodiles and other form wildlife on the banks. River cruises include sun set cruise, sun down cruise, full moon night cruise, etc.

Dolphin Fantasy Cruise
The Dolphin Fantasy cruise takes you close to the playful creatures of the oceans, the Dolphins. They happily swim along your liner and fascinate you with their playful antics. This cruise covers Raj Bhavan, Aguada Fort and Reis Magos and operates every Monday.

Sun Set Cruise
The sun set cruise is a one hour trip on the river during the time the sun is to set. The setting sun paints the sky in a shade of bright orange and the water looks as though it is golden yellow in color. The cruise is filled with fun activities like folk dances, songs and other entertainers like jugglers, magicians, etc.

Full Moon Cruise
This is a special cruise that offers cruising on the river during a full moon night. The cool and soothing moonlight paints everything in a shade of silver and all you can hear in the serene surroundings is the splish-splash of water against the cruise liner. Dinner is served on board on extra payment.

Sea Cruise
The Sea cruise starts from the coast of Mumbai and goes straight to Goa or goes to Kochi in Kerala and then comes back to Goa. The sea cruise liners have all the latest amenities and facilities on board so you don't have to rush to the land in case of an emergency. One of the most famous cruise liners is the Super Star Libra which is no less than a dream sailing on the sea. Everything from budget to luxurious suites and rooms, food, entertainment, karaoke, disco and a bar is there on the liner. What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head to Goa as soon as possible!



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