Wednesday, July 29, 2009

South India Tourist Attractions And Tour Itinerary Information

South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of area.

Festivals of India including those of South of India are major tourist attractions. Various festivities of South India Tour packages include Aaranmula Boat Race, Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Onam, Thrissur Pooram in Kerala and Pongal Festival, Kavadi Festival, Karthiqai Deepam, Natyanjali Dance Festival in Tamil Nadu.

Temple Tours of South India most Tourist Attractions give a deep insight into the religious sanctity of ancient and cultural India. Take a trip to the most celebrated Meenakshi temple, Kanchipuram temple, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Murugan temple and Kanyakumari. Sabarimala temple and Guruvayoor temple are some of the famous temples and tourist destinations of Kerala. Karnataka hosts the famous the Somnathpur temple and Badami Cave temple. A trip to Tirupata Tirumala Balaji Temple and Thousand Pillar temple in the Andhra Pradesh is a must during your Temple Tours to South India.

South India also hosts various national parks and wild life sanctuaries. You can visit these national parks and enjoy the Wild Life of South India in its natural habitat. Spot various wild animals like Tiger, Panther, Gaur (Indian Bison), Spotted Deer, Ibex, Lingers, Bonnet Monkeys, Jungle Fowl and some commonly found birds at the national parks of South India.

Kerala Backwaters: The most attractive of the backwaters is in Kuttanad region where farming is done below the sea level. This has been made possible with a system of dykes and bunds.The largest backwater stretch is Vembanad Lake which flows through the three districts of Alappuzha Kottayam and Kochi. Ashtamudi Lake which covers most portions of Kollam district is the second largest backwater lake in the state. Known as the 'venice of the east', Alappuzha is another major backwater attraction. With a number of small lakes snaking through the region, small country boats are used as water taxies here. The boat race of the place attracts tourists from all over the place. The port city of Kollam situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake is another major Backwater Attraction. Kumarakoam, a 14 acre bird sanctuary attracts many different species of migratory birds, as the soothing backwaters have a magnetic effect upon the birds. Kozhikode as a backwater destination has a lot to offer to the tourists. However, much of Kozhikode's backwaters are yet to be properly explored. Alumkadavu, a majestic combination of the sparkling backwaters and unadulterated nature also pulls many tourists to its fold.

Kerala Ayurveda Tours: Most of India's ancient wisdom and heritage might have been lost due to utter neglect, but Kerala can boost of not only preserving the ancient medicinal system of Ayurveda, but even converting the same into a lucrative industry having the potential of curing a myriad of diseases. Developing way back in 600 BC in our own wondrous land, Ayurveda stresses on maintaining the right balance of the body's elements-vata, pitta and kapha to keep diseases at bay. Ayurveda believes in treating the body as a whole, not any individual part separately. Kerala can be regarded as the only state in India which practises this system full fledgedly and with great dedication. What makes Kerala a hub of Ayurveda is the abundance of herbs and medicinal plants found in the region. Coupled with that is Kerala's rainy weather and nice climate. The monsoon season (June-November) attracts the most number of people for seeking ayurvedic relief. Kerala's Ayurvedic Treatment can be divided into two broad categories-rejuvenating and therapeutic.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tours: One of India's most popular wildlife sanctuaries, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is situated in Kerala. The park is in the cardamom hill ranges in Western Ghats of the state. The park was formed after the construction of a dam in 1895. Though a tiger reserve, people come here in large numbers also to have a look at the gigantic elephants. Also known as Thekkady Tiger Reserve, Periyar is one of the 16 Project Tiger Reserves of the country. As the chances of wildlife sightings become very slim during monsoons, tourists are advised to visit the sanctuary at any time between the months of October and June.

Meenakshi Amman Temple: Vigourously promoting Tamil literature, art, music and dance since thousands of years, the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai is an architectural masterpiece. The Pandyan King Kulasekarar built the great temple and thereafter laid the lotus shaped city of Madurai around the temple.

Rameshwaram Tour: Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu is popularly referred to as 'Benaras of the South.' Rameshwaram happens to be one of the most visited pilgrim sites of India. Legend has it that to attain Moksha, a visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory. In the epic Ramayana, there is mention of Rameshwaram at various places. Rameshwaram is at a distance of just 24 kms from Sri Lanka. Spread over an area of 61.8 square kilometres, Rameshwaram happens to be in the shape of a conch.

Kanyakumari Tour: The southern most tip of mainland India, Kanyakumari witnesses the meeting of three oceans - Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Besides being an important pilgrimage centre of Hindus, Kanyakumari is famous for its sunrise and sunset. It is noteworthy that the sands of Kanyakumari beach are multicoloured which further adds to the beauty of the place. Due to its proximity to the sea, the weather of Kanyakumari remains very pleasant throughout the year.

Marina Beach: The beautiful beach of Marina forms the shoreline of Chennai. Marina beach is one of the major attractions of the metropolitan city of Chennai.
Infact, lengthwise Marina is the second longest beach in the world covering a distance of 13 kms. From St. Fort George, the beach extends all the way to Mahabalipuram. Most people throng the Marina to have a glimpse of the sunset which leaves people spellbound. Most of Tamil Nadu's important buildings are situated on the beach front.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

LTC / LTA Tour Package India, Leave Travel Concession Rules

We provide cheapest domestic LTC or LTA Tour Packages in India to all Government Employees. These packages include all tourist destinations, logging and transportation of your choice. Our Leave Travel Concession (LTC) or Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) packages covers All Tourist Places in India like Golden Temple Tour, Golden Triangle Tour, Amaranth Tour, South India Tour, Goa Tour, Delhi Tour, Himachal Pradesh Tour, Uttarakhand Tour, Bangalore-Mysore Tour, and many more.

THE ALL INDIA SERVICES (LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION) RULES, 1975:Under Central Government Rules, a Government servant can draw advance in respect of the journey proposed to be performed under the Leave Travel Concession scheme by himself and/or by members of his family 60 days before the proposed date of the outward journey. He should however produce railway cash receipts within ten days of the drawal of the advance to the competent authority to show that he has actually utilized the amount to purchase tickets. These orders are applicable to All India Service officers also, who are governed by the Central Rules.

The Central Government have decided that in the case of Leave Travel Concession to visit any place in India (other than home town), once in a block of four years, the reimbursement of fare may be allowed for the entire distance both ways without any deduction in respect of the first 400/160 km as at present . Leave Travel Concession to home town shall also be admissible irrespective of the distance between the headquarters of the Government Servant and his home-town once in a block of two calendar years.

Leave Travel Concession Rules as per 6th CPC - (w.e.f. 01.09.2008)
1. LTC Rules is allowed all Government servants irrespective of the distance between headquarters and their home town.
2. LTC Rules is allowed Hometown" means the town, village or any other place declared as such by the servant and accepted by the controlling officer.
3. LTC Rules is allowed only to those who have completed one year of service on the date of journey.
4. LTC Rules is allowed for self and family.
5. LTC Rules is allowed only to the family (in the case of an employee under suspension).
6. LTC Rules is allowed to journey to “Home Town” once in a block of two years.
7. LTC Rules is allowed journey to “Any place in India” once in a block of four years.
8. LTC Rules is allowed to expression "any place in India" will cover any place within the territory of India whether it is on the mainland, or overseas.
9. LTC Rules is allowed journey to “Any place in India” in lieu of one journey to Home Town.
10. LTC Rules is allowed availing during all leave periods
(Earn/Casual/S.Casual/Study/Maternity/Paternity).
11. LTC Rules is allowed all journeys to travel by Rail/Road/Air/Ship.
12. LTC Rules is allowed privilege not availed during a block may be availed before end of the next year.
13. LTC Rules is allowed allow family members independently in any number of batches.
14. LTC Rules is allowed traveling to “Any place in India” the employee and or members of the family may travel either to the same place or different places of their choice.
15. LTC Rules is allowed traveling to visit “Any place in India” or can visit his same Home Town also.
16. LTC Rules is allowed in the same two-year block, some members of family can avail Home Town concession while other “Any place in India”.
17. LTC Rules is allowed reimbursement by the entitled class or actually traveled class, whichever is less.
18. LTC Rules is allowed 90 per cent of the anticipated reimbursement amount may be granted as advance.
19. LTC Rules is allowed Grade Pay holders of Rs.2400, 2600 and 2800 can go AC-II Tier class by train.
20. LTC Rules is allowed Grade Pay holders of below Rs.2400 can go AC-III Tier / First Class / AC-Chair Car class by train.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Bangalore Mysore Tourist Attractions and Tour Itinerary


Always in everybody’s lifetime, each individual fantasizes about being good tourist for excellent destinations. Do you know you have so many options to choose from your great weekend for making most enjoyable? Yes, in this context we are discussing about two legendary destinations like Bangalore and Mysore are intended in such a way where you have complete options for making your travel full of pleasure.



The Bangalore is famous for two important reasons and that indicates as a hub for IT (information and technology) and one of the well-known travel Destinations of South India. Like this, the city of Mysore provides the tourists with an amazing prospect to travel around the natural charming scenery of the place with affordable price. You can cover up own tours to the Famous Destinations of your interest and the well organized trip packages offer the tourists with a comfortable and pleasant outing of the antique cities.

Various prominent destinations will come under this Bangalore tour packages are Inheritance and Natural world Karnataka, Kodagu Valley, Nature Paradise to cover Mysore, Ooty , Nagarahole, Bandipur,; famous destinations of South India; Kodaikanal, Kumarakom and Coconut Holidays to discover Cochin, Thekkady, Kumarakom and many other natural beauties. Similarly, some of the noteworthy spaces of Tourist Destination of Mysore city are Mysore places, Brindavan Gardens, Jayaklakshmi village, Chamundi Hills etc.


In your Holiday Packages you can visit Bangalore, Mysore and other nearby places for visiting the attractions. For Bangalore you would take short-term weekend packages that give more happiness to make the full utilization of your weekend. The superb Mysore trip provides the visitors with tremendous accommodation and fantastic dinning facilities as well. The tour permits the tourists to revitalize their historical knowledge and gain the delightful harmony of Nature. Don’t miss to spend your coming festive seasons with such enchanting destinies. So, rush there as to Bangalore as well as Mysore with your family members, relatives, friends and make the excursion unforgettable.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Himachal Pradesh Tourist Places | Shimla Kullu Manali


State of forest, bordered by Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh in northern India is fully cultivated. In 1948 Himachal Predesh was formed union territory, Bilaspur a small state in 1954 was mixed with this state, more five districts were add in this state from Punjab state in 1966. By Area himachal Pradesh is about 56,019 sq kms. In north wiht Jammu and Kashmir, in south with Haryana, in west with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh is covered in east by Tibet international border. Having snowcapped mountains and green hill Himachal Pradesh is a hotest tourist destination, and attracts thousands of visitors thoughout the world.

Summer capital and beautiful hill resort of India, 370 Kms from Delhi and 117 Kms from Chandigarh, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is full of attractions, one can explore unforgettable memory by visiting truly the Temple of Sankat Mochan, Summer Hill, Prospect Hill, State Museum, Jakhoo Temple and the Ridge. The State Museum is the center point for the tourists and was opened in 1974 by the State Government. Highest peak of area, Jakhu Hill is two kilometers from the Shimla and is having Old Hanuman Temple gives a look of snow capped mountains. Shimla is an attractive destination for heritage tourism, cultural tourism, adventure tourism, honeymoon vacations, and family vacations. Each and every part of the Himachal Pradesh is connected by roads, Transport Corporation of Himachal is running buses to all the cities in the state.

Very enjoying and scenic, 275 km from Shimla, Manali very popular town gives a view of mountain peaks capped with snow. Being honeymoon couple ideal spot, Manali is well known cool atmosphere in the month of summers. Manali is very close to Himalayan snow-line and is located in famous Kullu valley. The tourists can enjoy waterfalls, landscapes, green valleys, lakes, apple orchards, pine trees, mountain peaks capped with Snow and Kullu Valley.

Surrounded by Shivalik ranges and located in colorful valley Chamba is popular of local festivals. Khajjiar is grass covered in Chamba valley. Chamba valley and Dalhousie are located at small distance. The Holy Refuge 4,000 meters up from the sea level Dharamshala found in 1855 is of eighty hill resorts founded in 17th century British to get rid of dust and heat of plains known is Little Lhasa.

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Mussoorie Tourist Attraction Places Information

Having green hills and fauna flora, 34 Kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie is an Attractive Hill Station of UttaraKhand. An unforgettable view of Dehradun in night, a wonderfull scene of Doon valley and Himalayan ranges. In 1827 a military officer Captain Young discovered Mussoorie. Being a Gateway of sharines Gangotri and Yamunotri with one end Ganga river and other end

Yamun River, Mussoorie is one of the best place to attract the tourist from all over the India and International.

Excellent climate, scenic beauty, and entertainment makes it attractive holiday tourist place. Thoudands tourists are attracted by the Kempty falls which is 11 Kms from the Mussoorie and located on Yamunotri Road is the largest water fall. Camel's back hill is reachable by electric trolly, and the most popular peaks like Sri Kantha, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Bandar-poonch, Nanda Devi are visible from here in the clear sky.

Gun Hill can be enjoyed by ropeway ride, Mussoorie second hightest peak and provides panoramic look of Himalayan. Newly developed on Dehradun-Mussoorie road Mussoorie Lake is wonderful picnic spot. Dhanolti offers relaxed holiday by giving excellent valleys view and Himalayan peaks view, is 24 Kms from the Mussoorie. Ideal trekking spot, Nagtibba is 34 kms from Mussorrie.

Surkanda Devi temple is located near village Kaddukhal on mountain at 3030 mts above the sea, Ganga Dussehra fair held every year in the month of May June, entertains thousands people. Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie and gives excellent landscape view, it is located in Landour, one can clearly see the snowy Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath and Badrinath.

It is very pretty and convenient to travelling Mussoorie because it is properly connected to the Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and UttarKhand. Jolly Grant Airport located in Dehradun and Railway Station is in Dehradun too, Haridwar and Rishikesh is also well connected throught railway and roads with the Mussoorie. Mussoorie is spreaded into 15 Kms length. Mussoorie is properly joined by roads to Saharanpur, Dehradun, Roorkee, and Delhi.

Mussoorie gives International level accommodation for the tourists. It has

Budget Hotels: Hotel Dunsvirk Court, Hotel Connaught Castle, Ashoka Continental, Hotel Honeymoon Inn, Classic Heights, Filigree Mussoorie, Emerald Heights, Lords Mussoorie, Horizon Mussoorie, Nand Residency, Midtown Hotel, Starz Regency, Peak View, Hotel Shipra, Western Hotel, Hotel Valley View.

Mussoorie Heritage Hotels: Hotel Kasmanda Palace, Hotel Savoy, Hotel Claridges Nabha Residence, Padmini Nivas.

3 Star Hotels in Mussoorie: Hotel Fort Resorts, Hotel Country Inn Mussoorie, Hotel Surbee Resorts, Green Castle, Hotel Green n Breeze Resorts, Solitaire Plaza, Hotel Pear.

4 Star Hotels: Shiva Continental, Hotel Avalon Resorts, Hotel Park Plaza Sylverton.

5 Star Hotels: Hotel Jaypee Residency Manor.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Snake Boat Race 2009 Kerala | Nehru Trophy Boat Race


Kerala is the most exiting tourist place in South India, the Snake Boat Race Festival is the most popular boat racing game of Kerala. Most prestigious game the snake boat race festival also called Nehru Trophy Boat Race celebrated on second Saturday of August every year.

The snake boat race of kerala has been recognized as an international event. It is held on the occasion of onam which is one of the most famous festivals of south India. It is celebrated in August- September. The Champakulam Moolam snake boat race is related to Sri Krishna temple of Ambalappuzha. Hundreds of people use their muscle power in this race. The Jawaharlal Nehru trophy of boat race is a famous event which the people of Kerala eagerly wait.


When the race start with all 100 or more people abroad the excitement reaches a height with cheers and cries echoing form the banks. The tourists not only enjoy a lot but even want to take part. Pandit Nehru once visited kerala and enjoyed the boat race, he was so impressed that he awarded a trophy to the winners. Since then the trophy was named after him. This is the best time to visit Kerala because the monsoon generally receded, so every where could get the greenery.

Being major tourist attraction this festival is celebrated near Alappuzha (Alleppey) in Lake Tranquil of Punnamada in Kerala. The Snake Boat Race festival is called Nehru Tropy Boat Race due to the Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1952 visited Alappuzha, and awarded winners by the Silver Trophy. It is the world's largest snake boat race.

Name 'The Snake Boat' came from the snake shape of the
boats used, the snakes have no relation with the festival or the game. Kuttanadu region people use the canoe style boat is a Snake shape. Construction of these expensive snake boats and grand festival preparations starts many weeks before the festival, second Saturday of August and attracts a large number of people from the whole world.


This boat race is accomplished by a number of boats, having massive size and attractive shape it magnetise the maximum tourist attention, includes Kochu Vallam, Vadakkanody Vallam, Veppu Vallam, Odi Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Churulan Vallam. Due to the huge size of these Snake Boats greater number than hundred oadsmen are required to propel and speed up in the water with the team sprits. The greatest teamwork and team sprit required to be winner.

The kings of Alleppey (Alappuzha) used boats to flight with
each others along the over 400 years ago. Due to defeat of one king, who suffered big losses, decided to architect boat a better vessel and generated the snake boat.

Start counting down for Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race which is scheduled at Punnamada Lake, Alleppey, Kerala, India on on 08th August 2009. World's most
famous boat race game has attracted a number of tourists nationally and internationally, for this year a number of bookings done in advanced.

Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala is popular these days due to the 57th Snake Boat Race will held on Saturday, 08 August 2009, this game also called Nehru
Trophy Boat Race celebrated every year. This is popular Vallam Kali of Kerala, Vallam Kali means boat play. The competition of Snake Boats (Chundan Vallams) is the most important part of this game, that’s why this is called Snake Boat Race. The front of tranquil lake is transformed into crowed place of about two lakh people which include a hundreds of tourists from abroad.



This boat has fixed lengths and is about 100 feet long and has a capacity of 150 men to sit. The curled ends like cobra hoods, of these boats derive its name The Snake Boat.One boat belongs to one village only, situated near the Panba River. Men only with bare feet are allowed to touch the boat; it holds big emotional value for Villagers.

This game raised this land to the national festival, originated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India in 1952, In Kerala several boat races like Aranmula Cheruthana, Champakulam, and Pulinkunnu are played, but the Snake boat race is the most famous due to the Nehru Trophy. It takes at most only 5 minutes to cover the 1365 meters track, and it is reducing every year. The first winner boat is awarded by 200,000.00 Rupees, 2nd by 1,50,000.00, 3ed by 1,00,000 Rupees and the last award is Rupees 50,000.00 for the fourth winner boat. A medal award is also there for the first Gold Medal and for second the Silver Medal.

Nehru trophy boat race 2008 winner
Name of Boat: KARICHAL
Captian: JiJi Jacob Pollayil

Boat club: Jesus Boat Club, Kollam more...

A logo for Snake Boat Race is selected through the competition by committee from designed by public each year and the winner gets a reward of Rupees 2000.

Ticket Rates 2008(2009 coming soon) in INR
1 Royal (Only 10 Nos.) 1,00,000/- Admit 2
2 Tourist (Silver) 2000/- Admit 1
3 Tourist 1000/- Admit 1

4 Rose Corner 500/- Admit 2
5 Rose Corner 250/- Admit 1
6 Victory Line 150/- Admit 1
7 All View 100/- Admit 1
8 Lake View 75/- Admit 1
9 Lawn 30/- Admit 1


How to reach Alappuzha:

80Km south of Cochin International air port. 70 minutes journey by N.H 47.
125Km West of Thekkady. 3 hour's journey by N.H 47.
From Alappuzha Railway station to venue about 5 Km.
From Alappuzha K.S.R.T.C Bus station to venue-Walkable distance.
60 Km South of Cochi . An hour's drive from Cochi by N.H.47 .
170 Km North of Kovalam . 3 & 1/2 hour's journey by N.H 47 .

Kerala the most popular tourist destination in southwestern India is full of Tourist Places. One can enjoy the Backwaters, Beaches, Hill Stations, Monuments, Museums, Spice Plantations, Wildlife, Ayurveda and Religious Places in Kerala.

Itinerary Details And Tour Package....

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