Thursday

Delhi Tourism Will Develop Seven Heritage Circuits in Coming Four Years

The title must have created interest about the new heritage development in you. Yes, the Delhi Tourism is on its way to develop beautiful seven heritage circuits around the city in a time period of about four years and that also at an estimated cost of 225 crore Indian rupees. These mentioned seven heritage circuits will be well developed over Qutub Minar, the Central Vista, Mutiny Memorial, Tughlakabad, Shahjahanabad, Lodhi Road, and the Hauz Khas Village that will also comprise of the Luteyn’s Delhi. As per the Managing Director and the CEO of the Delhi Tourism & Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC)- G G Saxena, this development is definitely a major development in Indian History. 

These above mentioned circuit development projects are on the list to be taken up one after one in the coming four years. The main aim of this task  is to restore these seven monuments as per the requirement. This task will include the process of setting up the light, the sound shows, and the audio tour readiness. Moreover, it will also work on creating the last-mile connectivity of the monuments and so on. Saxena said that the Delhi tourism has identified its priorities. The preference is for the development of the Shahjahanabad Circuit as well as the Luteyn’s Delhi Circuit. Shahjahanabad Circuit development project will be given to the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation. 

CEO also informed the media that Delhi-the capital state has to receive the approvals from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for most of included places in the list. This requires time for sure. There was a discussion on the e-booking facility that has been recently launched by the Delhi Tourism on its official website. This site has been highly used by the people. The Delhi tourism is now looking out for a way to expand this e-booking platform in order to incorporate as well as facilitate the process of booking the hotels, airline tickets, and other things with ease. 

Saxena also said that this tourism corporation will also be floating a competitive bidding tender for choosing a compatible partner for driving the airline bookings via Delhi Tourism official website. Another good point is that the capital tourism is now projecting on One Asia Pass. This Delhi state is the Vice-Chairman of the Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia. This board has a total of nine Asian cities in its list. With the ‘One Asia Pass,’ good discounts will be available to the travelers in hotels, airline tickets, shopping and so on. 

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Golden Triangle Tour in East India

Rath Yatra Puri
Golden Triangle Tour is famous in all area of India. We have Golden Triangle of north, south, west and east. Here, the Golden Triangle of East will be discussed in a better way to make your aware of the three important destinations. You know east has always been linked with the spiritual growth and a forte of Hindu religion. It is golden as it has tranquility and divinity attached to this tour package. The triangle consist of Puri which is one of the four major pilgrimage sites of Hinduism; Konark that boasts of a world heritage site having Sun Temple and Bhubaneshwar, its name has been derived from the Sanskrit word 'Tribhuvaneswara'.

Puri is the first name in the GoldenTriangle Tour and is well known to all Hindus around the globe. This religious center is known for its wide stretch of the white sand beaches on the banks of Bay of Bengal other than Lord Jagannath. The view of sunrise and sunset is breathtaking for sure. You will be able to learn how fishing farms are used here where the traditional fishing methods are being used by the local fishermen. Resorts are just fabulous. Worshippers come to this place to pay their worship to Lord Jagannath and the annual Rath yatra festival. This Jagannath Temple is one of the four important Char Dhams of Hindus. The other three Dhams are the Dwarka, Badrinath, and Rameshwaram.

The second name in the list of Golden Triangle Tour is Bhubaneshwar which is famously known as the 'Temple City of India'. It is said that it is the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj' (a form of Lord Shiva). There are hundreds of temples in this town. Once, this city was known for the collection of more than 2000 temples. Here, the buildings were created in Orissian style and got a blooming start up. You can see a full fledged art here.

Konark is the last name of the Golden Triangle Tour. It is best known for its charming and majestic Sun Temple which is dedicated to the Sun God or Surya. It is well known as the masterpiece of Orissa's medieval architecture. Moreover, it has been selected as a United Nations (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. This city name was derived from the word Konarka that is the presiding deity of the Sun Temple. It is combination of about two words, kona means corner and arks means sun. This is why it is referred to as the ‘sun of the corner'. It is one of the earliest centers for worshiping God Sun in India. At some time back, it was popular with a bustling port with good maritime trade relations with several Southeast Asian countries.

Golden Triangle Tour of East India is amazingly good. You can not explain your experience in words. You have to understand and feel the touch of East India in every way. Be there and feel the presence of God. It is so serene and peaceful that you will never come back from there.

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Tuesday

Andaman and Nicobar Island Vacations

Previously known as Kalapani, Andaman and Nicobar islands are now a peaceful destination for relaxing. This place belongs to India but geographically closer to Southeast Asia. These are the cluster of around 600 islands near Bay of Bengal. Popularly known as “Veritable Garden of Eden” and ‘Nature’s paradise” the small and big islands of Andaman and Nicobar houses a variety of flora, fauna and marine life. 

Culture: In Andaman and Nicobar all religions and ethnic groups live together with total peace and harmony which represents unique culture of the islands. All major festivals celebrated with equal zeal by all groups and religions. Hence, truly called Mini India.

Best time to visit here: Best months to visit there are between November and April as the weather is quite favorable and pleasant for surfing the sea. January and February are the peak seasons out there. After February it’s slightly humid over there.

Main attractions: Most of the tourists come here to explore the scintillating charm and beauty with which nature has gifted to this paradise. So some of the major attractions are below:

Port Blair: Port Blair is the administrative capital city of Andamanand Nicobar. The city is blessed with charismatic natural beauty and offers wonderful opportunity to enjoy memorable vacation in Port Blair. Gandhi Park, Sippighat Farm, Chatham, Zsi Museum, Chidiya Tapu, Collinpur, Madhuban and Mini Zoo are some of the famous tourist attraction of Port Blair.

Neil Island: This beautiful island with lush green forest and sandy beaches is the vegetable bowl of Andamans, connected by boat from Port Blair four days a week. Neil Island is very popular among tourist as nature has blessed this island outstanding, making it the perfect place to enjoy vacations.

Rangat: One can enjoy the village life and solitude of virgin nature here. You can also breathe unpolluted air, a rare commodity for the city dweller. 

Diglipur: Situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice and marine life. 

What to enjoy here:

Andaman Water Sports Complex: The complex offers all aqua-sport facilities like water-skiing, sail boats, windsurfing, speed boats etc., and safe water sports like paddle boats, row boats etc. Nearby is an Amusement Park and a children traffic park adjacent to it.

Snorkeling: One can enjoy the under-water marine life and view the rare varieties of corals by snorkeling in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Carbyn's Cove Tourism Complex, Havelock and other islands on all days from morning to evening

Island Camping: For the nature lovers camps are the right choice who wish to enjoy the sun, sea and the beauty of nature by spending quiet holidays right on the beach. Tents are available on hire at all the guest houses at affordable rates.

Scuba Diving: Diving in Andaman waters offer a world of under-water marine life, varieties of colorful fishes, rarest of the coral reefs in the world, mysterious remains of sunken ships etc. All these can be explored through SCUBA diving.

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Wednesday

Holiday Destinations in East India

Toy Train in Darjeeling
East India Holidays: East India is composed of West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand and Bihar. The region situated between the North and North Eastern India and has a large number of monuments of historical significance.

Holidaying in East India will be proved totally different experience for the visitors visiting first time. It is the land of virgin landscapes, traditions, vibrant and colorful dresses, flavorsome delicacies, bewildering cultures and festivals. 

Highlights of East India:

Darjeeling: Located in the state of West Bengal, Darjeeling demands a number of days from visitors to visit its hills, tea estates and coffee plantations. Besides, there are Buddhist monasteries, mountaineering institute, sunrise views at the Tiger Hill and of course the Toy Train which happens to be one of the most interesting ways to soak the natural beauty of the place.

Climate and Best time to visit: The climate of Darjeeling always remains pleasant round the year except a few months in monsoons. In summer season temperature hovers between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius while in winters it can be cold with temperatures dropping down to 2 degrees. Best time to visit Darjeeling is from March to May and September to November. 

Mahabodhi Temple Bodhgaya: Located in the state of Bihar, Bodhgaya is a serene and quite village known as the holiest amongst all Buddhist pilgrimages for it was here that a young prince's quest of eternal knowledge came to an end and he came to be known as “Buddha”. The pyramidal structured temple touches the sky with the height of 170 feet and dates back to the 2nd century AD. 

Vaishali: Situated 55 kms from Patna in Bihar, Vaishali is  a tourist destination which is named after king Vishal, a ruler during the time of Ramayana. This place is also a birth place of Lord Mahavira.

Places of interest in Vaishali: Ashokan Pillar, The Lion Pillar at Kolhua built by Emperor Ashoka, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Buddha Stupa-I, Buddha Stupa-II, Raja Vishal ka Garh, Shanti Stupa.

Festivals: The Vaishali Mahotsav in April celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira.

Shillong: Located in the beautiful state of Meghalaya, Shillong is proudly known as the capital city of the state. The place, the atmosphere and the people there all combine together to make this place a perfect holiday resort throughout the year.

Places of interest in Shillong: Botanical Garden & Museum, lady Hydari Park & Mini zoo, Wei Tdem (Sweet Falls), Elephanta Falls, Shillong peak, Butterfly museum, Shillong Golf Course, Umian Lake.

Festivals: Shad Sukmynsiem is a thanks giving dance held in Shillong every year in the April Month.

Konark: Located in the magnificent state of Orissa, Konark is well known in the world for its Sun Temple. The temple is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Apart from the breathtaking architecture that the temple got, Konark beach is also famous tourist spot and is one of the most delightful beaches in East India.

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Saturday

Ooty – The Beautiful Hill Station

Ooty is a short form of Ootacamund and known as the popular hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the mountain range of Nilgiri at the altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level, this place is the headquarters of the Nilgiri district. Lush green tea gardens, dense forests, sky high peaks and excellent weather make this place a perfect tourist attraction. 

Places of interest in Ooty: 

Botanical Garden: This Garden was established in 1847 by Marquis of Tweedale. Garden is spread over the area of 22 hectares and exhibits multi colored flowering plants, grass carpets, variety of ferns, beautiful shrubs and rare colored lilies. Annual flower show held here every year in the month of May. This garden makes a memorable corner in tourist’s mind. 

Doddabetta Peak: This is the highest peak (2623 meters) in Nilgiri and is located about 10 kms. from Ooty. It lies at the junction of the Western & Eastern Ghats and offer beautiful vistas of the Nilgiri Hill ranges that creates mesmerizing effect on tourists. One can have a panoramic view of the landscape through the telescope. 

Pykara Lake: The lake is located at the distance of 21 kms. from Ooty. Pykara contains handful of clear scenery and fresh air with cheerful boating and falls. It’s a happening and tempting picnic spot for the visiting tourists. There is a forest rest house and boat house with restaurant maintained by TTDC. 

Rose Garden: This garden is also an interesting tourist spot for sightseeing located near the charring cross of Vijaynagaram and maintained by the government of Tamil Nadu. The garden has over 20000 varieties of rose and known as the largest rose garden in the country. 

Mukkurathi Peak And National Park: Mukkurathi is a beautiful peak located 40kms. from Ooty. The national park of Mukkurathi is located on the southern corner of the Nilgiri plateau. The Kollaribetta and Nilgiris Peak are other major peaks around. The area is chained by innumberable beautiful and perennial little streams, which fall into Bhavani Puzha. 

Ooty Lake: An another favourite destination for the tourists which is artificially created by its founder John Sullivan. Boat races are conducted in the lake in summer season. House boats are also available here. 

Hindustan Photo Film: HPF is one of the major industrial units of the district. This unit is located around 5 kms. from Ooty railway station. It was inaugurated by Mrs.Indra Gandhi in January, 1967. This unit produces Indu roll films which are used for taking photographs, Indu X-Ray films- the quality of which is among the best in the world, CAT films, special films for space photography, photo typesetting paper and chemicals for the film processing. 

Best time to visit: Ooty trip can be planned in any season throughout the year except July and August. These are the months of monsoon season therewith lots of rainfall. November, December, January, February and March are the peak months of Ooty.

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Plan My Trip in India

India has been always proven incredible in terms of tourism. Vacationers from all over the world come here to relish their holidays and always have a desire to visit the country again. India has numerous destinations to visit which are very popular in summer season. It offers irresistible combination of majestic forts, spiritual temples, snow covered mountains, sandy beaches, holy rivers and ponds, vast deserts and cities with colorful traditions and culture.

Here is brief information of some of the famous destinations in India that you would love to visit:

Goa -  Goa is very popular destination in the country for spending relishing holidays in the shadow of coconut grooves and sandy beaches. Goa is a smallest one but most charming place in western India. It gathers crowd from all over the world due to its most adorable beaches and excellent accommodation facilities. That is why it is also known as beach capital of India.

Shimla View from Mall Road
Shimla - This beautiful y crafted hill station is a capital of Himachal Pradesh and due to its picturesque beauty it is referred as “Queen of Hill Stations”. The city is famous for its building styles and neo-gothic architecture. One can enjoy the beautiful green mountains, fresh air coming straight away from the hills, Local markets and fruits, ice scatting and other adventurous sports here. With amazing serenity and colonial charm, Shimla can be a perfect destination for the nature lovers.

Bangalore - Commonly known as “Garden City” and “Silicon Valley of India”, Bangalore is located in the Southern India. There are plenty of gardens, temples, museums, natural features that make this city special. Bangalore is a major hub for IT companies in the country that make this city a techie paradise. It is also a major centre of Indian classical dance and music.   

Havelock Islands - This island is the largest and most popular of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The major highlights of this island are scuba diving, fishing, time spending on pristine beaches and snorkeling. Radhanagar beach, Mahatma Gandhi Marine national park, Barren island volcano are some of the hotspots in the area.

Mysore - Located in Karnataka, Mysore is famous for festivities that take place during Dasara festival. During this festival city receives large number of tourists. The city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers who were great patrons of art and culture. Besides its beautiful palaces and royal buildings, city is also known for several other places of interest such as Srirangapatna, Krishna Raj Sagra dam and Sivasamudram falls.

There are many more gorgeous destinations in incredible India that need to be explored again and again. To have a memorable lifetime vacations in India plan your trip and get ready to have an exciting experience of amazing India. 

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Friday

Make your travel easy with Ezeego

If you are looking for easy and simple travel plans without the glitz and the glamour and then Ezeego1.com is the ideal place for you. Ezeego as the name suggests is simple and easy to use for all your travel plans. The motive of Ezeego1.com is to make travel of their customer’s simple and hassle free. Simplicity, comprehensiveness, reliability and responsibility are the four words that they know. And whenever we make travel plan the first Question that rise in mind is about the convenient platform that help you with all your needs while traveling. Keeping in mind about all the comforts and easiness of the passengers Ezeego is the best website which help you in every step of your travel.
 Ezeego is also one of the few places that offer you the maximum number of options for your trip adding more and more hotels and airlines to the search. Ezeego1.com has a large number of facilities available for its customer as a result of this not only it stay with the existing customers but it is also attracting new customers. One benefit of ezeego is that you can book your ticket online on Ezeego. Also you are provided with many features like you can select the cheapest flight of the various airlines available for you. This thing help the customer to conveniently select the cheapest flight. Even you can search the flights available for you on the desired date and time. So that, you can save your time and book your online air ticket conveniently. You can also book your railway ticket with Ezeego one.
Ezeego flights not only provide with air tickets or railway ticket but also it helps you to choose the Ezeego packages so that the travel plan can be in your budget. Another benefit of the Ezeego one is that either it is a Holiday trip or business trip, Ezeego have various packages available for all your needs. There are various economical packages available for both international and domestic travel with full details. Ezeego is an easy to access one stop shop for all its customers and travelers. Right from your place you can search for all the Hotels of the city you are planning to visit with all the details of the hotels like its rent, facilities, meals etc. You can also compare the rent of all the Hotels which drift you in a comfort zone as the most important thing to worry while traveling is the accommodation.
Ezeego has launched a unique facility, ‘Cash on Delivery’. This facility will enable customers who are reluctant to part with their credit card details and do not want to transact online. This option will enable customers to book flights, holidays, hotels, car rentals, cruises, attractions and other holiday options easily.  As in India still there are a large number of customers prefer to pay offline as either they do not have a credit card or they don’t want to use electronic medium to pay. Therefore Ezeego provided you with this unique feature of ‘Cash on Delivery’. This facility is available across 40 Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Ezeego one has launched a new feature on its website titled, Deal of the Day. With this new feature, travelers can get anything from free flights on select sectors to 50% cash back every day. If lucky, the discounts could go up to 75% also. With the launch of this feature the customers are assured of a new attractive deal daily. So if you feel booking your tickets or making your travel plan at Ezeego one, do not hesitate to give them a call. Or visit the website ezeego1.com.

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Tuesday

Find Some Exciting Travel Deals by Expedia


Most of you must be well aware of the Expedia.com. This is a mind blowing travel web site or OTA. You can plan your stunning vacations with the web site. They make it easy and simple for you to receive the best deals on flights, hotel reservations, and flight + hotel vacations. It is so simple. The web site actually guarantees you with the best price you can ever imagine. The web site says that if the customer is successful in finding a better price on the net for the similar trip in just 24 hours, the Expedia will definitely refund the whole difference and will also provide you with a travel coupon worth $50. The offers are just amazing in every possible way.


If you wish to qualify for this deal, you will have to book your travel through November 1. This deal is available to the travelers in context or in celebration of 15 years of travel. These are one of the best anniversary sweepstakes offered by the web site. The travel agency is offering you with 15 cash cards daily (worth $150 each) and that also for 15 days. The lucky Expedia travelers can fetch them.

How can you enter into the deal? How can you be a part of it? What you have to do is to book a trip, a hotel, a flight or a cruise and you will qualify for deal. You can check back after that to see if you are a winner for the deal or not. The winners list is available on the site on daily basis. There is no need to purchase anything. You need to read the rules to know more about it.

In order to enjoy more, you have so many more destination trips around the country and globe. You need to find the best one for you. You will be able to receive good discount on your package. They launch amazing and attractive deals and packages on regular basis. You have to be up to date with the web site. Once you are done with your needs and priorities, you can look out for the best offers at the Expedia.co.in. You are always welcome.

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