Wednesday, May 31, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : INDIA
Capital : New Delhi.
Area : 31 lakh sq. km.
Roads : 33 lakh km.
Railways : 1, 08, 706 km.
President : Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.
Prime Minister : Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Metro cities : Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkotta and Delhi.
Currency : Rupee (1 US$=45 INR).
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Population : 102.86 Crores (in 2001).
Population below poverty line : 25% (2002).
Literacy : 65.3% (Male 75.3% Female 53.7% ).
Sex ratio : 933 females per 1000 males.
Life expectancy : 62.5 year.
Independance : 15 August 1947.
Largest state : Rajastan.
Smallest state : Goa.
Internet users : 70 lakhs (2001).
Border Countries : Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka.
Religions : Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi.
Languages : Hindi - National language. 22 more languages are recognised by the Indian Constitution.
International Airports : Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkotta, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Amritsar and New Delhi.
States : 28 States, 6 Union territories and one National capital territory.
Area : 31 lakh sq. km.
Roads : 33 lakh km.
Railways : 1, 08, 706 km.
President : Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.
Prime Minister : Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Metro cities : Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkotta and Delhi.
Currency : Rupee (1 US$=45 INR).
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Population : 102.86 Crores (in 2001).
Population below poverty line : 25% (2002).
Literacy : 65.3% (Male 75.3% Female 53.7% ).
Sex ratio : 933 females per 1000 males.
Life expectancy : 62.5 year.
Independance : 15 August 1947.
Largest state : Rajastan.
Smallest state : Goa.
Internet users : 70 lakhs (2001).
Border Countries : Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka.
Religions : Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi.
Languages : Hindi - National language. 22 more languages are recognised by the Indian Constitution.
International Airports : Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkotta, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Amritsar and New Delhi.
States : 28 States, 6 Union territories and one National capital territory.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
TREKKING IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
TENTU PASS (4996 m) : Manali to Solang Nala (14 km). Trek to Dhundi (2480 m, 7 km, river crossing), to Beaskund (6 km) via Bakar Thatch and to Tentu Pass (3.5 km, steep climb over boulders) : 4 days. Pass is windy and temperature drop substantially at night. Start early morning to avoid high winds. Season : Mid June to Sept. Friendship peak (5200 m).
CHANDRA lake (4480 m) - Manali to Jagatsukh by bus (6 km). Trek to Chikka (3000 m, 9 km), to Chandra lake via Seri (3900 m, 14 km). Fine views of Deo Tibba (6001 m).
CHANDRATAL lake (4270 m) - 18 km trek from Batal, which is at the base of Kunzam la (4590 m) on the Kyelong - Kaja road.
MALANA (2100 m) - Naggar (30 km from Kullu) trek to Chanderkhani pass via Rumsu Thach (3650 m, 5 hour, views of White Sail (6446 m) and Papsura (6451 m), 12 km) then to Malana village (7 km) via Nagruni. 5 hour trek to Jari. Travel to Manali via Manikaran by bus : 4 days.
PIN PARVATI PASS (5230 m) - Manikaran (1700 m, 45 km from Kullu) to Pulga (2100 m, 4 hour). Pulga tourist bunglow is nearby. Pulga to Kheer Ganga (2850 m, 4 hour). Kheer Ganga to Bhojtunda (3200 m, 5 hour). Bhojtunda to Thakur Khan (3400 m, 5 hour). Thakur Khan to Mantakal Lake : 6 hour via Pandu bridge (50 km). Manatak lake to High camp : 7 hour. High camp to Pin Parvati pass - Pin valley : 5 hour. Pin valley to Mud (3600 m, 8 hour). Mud to Sangam : 4 hour. Distance of 100 km covered on foot in 9 days. Reach Shimla by bus (24 hour).
KINNER KAILASH - Shimla to Kalpa by bus (244 km) via Rampur. Kalpa to Thangi (2966 m) by bus. Trek to Lambar (12 km) - Charang (12 km, 3500 m) - Lalanti (8 km, 4420 m) - Base camp (6 km, 5000 m) - Chitkul (9 km, 3450 m) via Lalanti Pass (5000 m) - Sangla by bus : 8 days. Mt. Kinner Kailash (6474 m).
SACH PASS (4667 m) - Dalhousie to Chamba. Chamba to Trella (90 km, 5 hour). Trek to Bhanodi (2744 m, 13 km, 6 hour), Satrundi (3658 m, 13 km, PWD rest house), to Sach pass (5 km, 3 hour). Start early morning to avoid high winds.
CHANDRA lake (4480 m) - Manali to Jagatsukh by bus (6 km). Trek to Chikka (3000 m, 9 km), to Chandra lake via Seri (3900 m, 14 km). Fine views of Deo Tibba (6001 m).
CHANDRATAL lake (4270 m) - 18 km trek from Batal, which is at the base of Kunzam la (4590 m) on the Kyelong - Kaja road.
MALANA (2100 m) - Naggar (30 km from Kullu) trek to Chanderkhani pass via Rumsu Thach (3650 m, 5 hour, views of White Sail (6446 m) and Papsura (6451 m), 12 km) then to Malana village (7 km) via Nagruni. 5 hour trek to Jari. Travel to Manali via Manikaran by bus : 4 days.
PIN PARVATI PASS (5230 m) - Manikaran (1700 m, 45 km from Kullu) to Pulga (2100 m, 4 hour). Pulga tourist bunglow is nearby. Pulga to Kheer Ganga (2850 m, 4 hour). Kheer Ganga to Bhojtunda (3200 m, 5 hour). Bhojtunda to Thakur Khan (3400 m, 5 hour). Thakur Khan to Mantakal Lake : 6 hour via Pandu bridge (50 km). Manatak lake to High camp : 7 hour. High camp to Pin Parvati pass - Pin valley : 5 hour. Pin valley to Mud (3600 m, 8 hour). Mud to Sangam : 4 hour. Distance of 100 km covered on foot in 9 days. Reach Shimla by bus (24 hour).
KINNER KAILASH - Shimla to Kalpa by bus (244 km) via Rampur. Kalpa to Thangi (2966 m) by bus. Trek to Lambar (12 km) - Charang (12 km, 3500 m) - Lalanti (8 km, 4420 m) - Base camp (6 km, 5000 m) - Chitkul (9 km, 3450 m) via Lalanti Pass (5000 m) - Sangla by bus : 8 days. Mt. Kinner Kailash (6474 m).
SACH PASS (4667 m) - Dalhousie to Chamba. Chamba to Trella (90 km, 5 hour). Trek to Bhanodi (2744 m, 13 km, 6 hour), Satrundi (3658 m, 13 km, PWD rest house), to Sach pass (5 km, 3 hour). Start early morning to avoid high winds.
Monday, May 29, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : HIMACHAL PRADESH
SHIMLA (120 km from Chandigargh) - Toy train for Shimla starts from Kalka. The narrow gauge route has 107 tunnels and 96 km is covered in 5 hour, State museum & art gallery, hill resort, forest, The Mall - busy shopping area, at the top end of Mall is Scandal point and Christ church, Jakhoo hills (2438 m, 2 km) is the highest point and is half an hour walk from Christ church, Chadwick falls (67 m, 7 km), handicrafts, Kufri (2622 m, 16 km) - famous for summer and winter sports. Naldehra (23 km) - scenic beauty, 9 hole golf ground. Theog (32 km for fishing ), Solan - hill station, Karol Tibba and Meteol are pretty spots; Fagu - Scenic beauty; Chail - World's highest cricket ground; Narkanda (64 km) at 2707 m is famous for skiing, Jalori pass connects to Kullu via Aut; Tattapani hot springs (54 km).
BHAKRA - Dam, picnic spot.
DHARMSHALA - Head quarters of Dalai Lama at Macleodganj, Tibetan handicrafts, hill station. DALHOUSIE - Hill station, picnic spot.
JAWALAMUKHI - Temple with shining gas flame is revered as Goddess. Baijnath temple. KANGRA - Barjeshwari temple, fort . KASAULI - Hill station.
KULLU - Raghunath temple (Dussera), scenary, famous for Kullu shawls, Jagatsukh Shiv temple (800AD, 6 km), Naggar (30 km on Manali route) - Roerich's museum.
MANIKARAN - 45 km from Kullu, famous for hot sulphur springs.
MANALI - Hadimba devi temple, hill resort, Vashist hot springs (3 km), Solang nala (14 km) for moutaineering and skiing.
KYELANG - Monastery on the scenic Manali-Leh route.
FESTIVALS - Dussera (Sept/Oct), Jawalamukhi mela (October).
BHAKRA - Dam, picnic spot.
DHARMSHALA - Head quarters of Dalai Lama at Macleodganj, Tibetan handicrafts, hill station. DALHOUSIE - Hill station, picnic spot.
JAWALAMUKHI - Temple with shining gas flame is revered as Goddess. Baijnath temple. KANGRA - Barjeshwari temple, fort . KASAULI - Hill station.
KULLU - Raghunath temple (Dussera), scenary, famous for Kullu shawls, Jagatsukh Shiv temple (800AD, 6 km), Naggar (30 km on Manali route) - Roerich's museum.
MANIKARAN - 45 km from Kullu, famous for hot sulphur springs.
MANALI - Hadimba devi temple, hill resort, Vashist hot springs (3 km), Solang nala (14 km) for moutaineering and skiing.
KYELANG - Monastery on the scenic Manali-Leh route.
FESTIVALS - Dussera (Sept/Oct), Jawalamukhi mela (October).
Saturday, May 27, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : HIMACHAL PRADESH
Capital : Shimla.
Area : 55, 673 sq.km.
Literacy : 77%.
Languages : Pahari, Hindi, Punjabi.
Roads : 29, 610 km.
Railways : 269 km.
Airports : Kullu, Shimla, Kangra.
When to visit : April to Oct.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 33 to 14 Winter 15 to 0.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :12, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una.
Places of Tourist importance : Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Solan, Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti.
Area : 55, 673 sq.km.
Literacy : 77%.
Languages : Pahari, Hindi, Punjabi.
Roads : 29, 610 km.
Railways : 269 km.
Airports : Kullu, Shimla, Kangra.
When to visit : April to Oct.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 33 to 14 Winter 15 to 0.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :12, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una.
Places of Tourist importance : Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Solan, Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti.
Friday, May 26, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : HARYANA
CHANDIGARH - Capital of Haryana, Punjab and union territory Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier. Nek Chand's rock garden, Sukhna lake (3 sq.km) : boating and fishing, Zakir Rose garden (Asia's largest), museum, art gallery. Pinjaur gardens (22 km).
JHAJJAR - Ancient town, palace, museum.
KURUKSHETRA - Temples, sacred tank.
PANIPAT - Babur's mosque, tomb and tanks.
HISAR - Palace, mosque, fort.
FESTIVALS - Holi (Feb/Mar), Baisakhi (mid April), Teej (July/ Aug).
JHAJJAR - Ancient town, palace, museum.
KURUKSHETRA - Temples, sacred tank.
PANIPAT - Babur's mosque, tomb and tanks.
HISAR - Palace, mosque, fort.
FESTIVALS - Holi (Feb/Mar), Baisakhi (mid April), Teej (July/ Aug).
Thursday, May 25, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : HARYANA
Capital : Chandigarh.
Area : 44, 212 sq.km.
Literacy : 68.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Roads : 27, 907 km.
Railways : 1, 513 km.
Airports : Chandigargh, Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Narnaul, Bhiwani, Pinjore.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 46 to 35 Winter 14 to 2.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :19, Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamunanagar.
Places of Tourist importance : Panipat, Kurukshetra, Surajkund.
Area : 44, 212 sq.km.
Literacy : 68.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Roads : 27, 907 km.
Railways : 1, 513 km.
Airports : Chandigargh, Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Narnaul, Bhiwani, Pinjore.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 46 to 35 Winter 14 to 2.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :19, Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamunanagar.
Places of Tourist importance : Panipat, Kurukshetra, Surajkund.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : GUJRAT
AHMEDABAD - Jumma masjid having 15 domes supported on 260 pillars, Siddi Sayed mosque, Bhadra fort, Hateesingh Jain temple near the Delhi gate, Shaking minarets at the siddi Bashir's mosque, Tripple arched gateway, Calico textile museum, Rani ki Vav, Akshardham temple and Adlaj Vav (Steped well) at Gandhi nagar, Modhera Sun temple (104 km), Lothal (80 km, 5000 year old dockyard).
VADODARA - Nazarbaug palace, Kirti mandir, Maharaja Fateh Singh museum, Makarpura palace (now an Air Force school), Pratap Vilas palace at Lalbaug, Vadodara museum & pictutre gallery.
PAVAGADH (CHAMPANER) - A world heritage centre by UNESCO, archaeological park with forts, temples, mosques & palaces, hill station.
RAJKOT - Gandhiji's home, museum, palace.
JAMNAGAR - Palaces, forts, temples, museum, lake.
DWARKA - One of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centres, beach, Janmastami is celebrated in Jagat Mandir (1400 years old), Shankaracharya Ashram - Sharda Peeth. Beyt Dwaraka (5 km) - temple. Ahmedabad (450 km)
PORBANDER - Birth place of Gandhiji, temples, palace, beach.
JUNAGADH - Upperkot fort (5 km) : Jami masjid and Buddhist caves are nearby, 14 Ashoka rock edicts of 250 BC on the way to Girnar, gardens, Maqbara (tombs of Nawabs). GIRNAR (8 km, 600 m ASL, 2 hour climb) - From the Damodarkund climb the 10,000 steps for 16 Jain temples in white marble, muslim pilgrim centre at Datar.
SOMNATH - One of the 12 jyotirlingas : temple, Bhalka tirth, museum and beach, 80 km from Junagarh.
GIR FOREST - Wild life sanctuary for Asiatic Lion at Sasan Gir (Sept to May), Lion Safari, Tulsi Shyam with hot springs in the heart of Gir forest. Diu island fort.
PALITANA - Jain exquisite temples (863 in number) by one hour trek, Muslim shrine of Angar Pir. Ahmedabad (210 km).
FESTIVALS - Navaratri (Sept/Oct), Dussera, Diwali.
VADODARA - Nazarbaug palace, Kirti mandir, Maharaja Fateh Singh museum, Makarpura palace (now an Air Force school), Pratap Vilas palace at Lalbaug, Vadodara museum & pictutre gallery.
PAVAGADH (CHAMPANER) - A world heritage centre by UNESCO, archaeological park with forts, temples, mosques & palaces, hill station.
RAJKOT - Gandhiji's home, museum, palace.
JAMNAGAR - Palaces, forts, temples, museum, lake.
DWARKA - One of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centres, beach, Janmastami is celebrated in Jagat Mandir (1400 years old), Shankaracharya Ashram - Sharda Peeth. Beyt Dwaraka (5 km) - temple. Ahmedabad (450 km)
PORBANDER - Birth place of Gandhiji, temples, palace, beach.
JUNAGADH - Upperkot fort (5 km) : Jami masjid and Buddhist caves are nearby, 14 Ashoka rock edicts of 250 BC on the way to Girnar, gardens, Maqbara (tombs of Nawabs). GIRNAR (8 km, 600 m ASL, 2 hour climb) - From the Damodarkund climb the 10,000 steps for 16 Jain temples in white marble, muslim pilgrim centre at Datar.
SOMNATH - One of the 12 jyotirlingas : temple, Bhalka tirth, museum and beach, 80 km from Junagarh.
GIR FOREST - Wild life sanctuary for Asiatic Lion at Sasan Gir (Sept to May), Lion Safari, Tulsi Shyam with hot springs in the heart of Gir forest. Diu island fort.
PALITANA - Jain exquisite temples (863 in number) by one hour trek, Muslim shrine of Angar Pir. Ahmedabad (210 km).
FESTIVALS - Navaratri (Sept/Oct), Dussera, Diwali.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : GUJRAT
Capital : Gandhinagar.
Area : 1, 96, 024 sq.km.
Literacy : 69.9%.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Hindi.
Roads : 1, 33, 850 km.
Railways : 5, 322 km.
Airports : Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Keshod, Rajkot, Porbandar, Kandla, Surat.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 27 Winter 29 to 14.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 25, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Banas Kantha , Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dohad, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch, Kheda, Mahesana, Narmada, Navsari, Panch Mahals, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Rajkot Sabar kantha, Surat, Surendranagar, The Dangs, Vadodara, Valsad.
Places of Tourist importance : Palitana, Girnar, Adlaj Vav , Pavagadh, Akshardham temple, Somnath, Gir forest, Modhera Sun temple, Lothal.
Area : 1, 96, 024 sq.km.
Literacy : 69.9%.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Hindi.
Roads : 1, 33, 850 km.
Railways : 5, 322 km.
Airports : Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Keshod, Rajkot, Porbandar, Kandla, Surat.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 27 Winter 29 to 14.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 25, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Banas Kantha , Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dohad, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch, Kheda, Mahesana, Narmada, Navsari, Panch Mahals, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Rajkot Sabar kantha, Surat, Surendranagar, The Dangs, Vadodara, Valsad.
Places of Tourist importance : Palitana, Girnar, Adlaj Vav , Pavagadh, Akshardham temple, Somnath, Gir forest, Modhera Sun temple, Lothal.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : GOA
PANAJI - Beaches, parks, cuisine, Aguada fort (10 km) - Portuguese fort
on the banks of Mandavi river, Calangute beach (15 km), Dona Paula beach (7 km), Miramar beach at Gaspar Dias (3 km), Mapusa (15 km, Friday fair, gardens, St.Jerome's church), Vagator (25 km) - beach, Chhapora fort, Anjuna beach is nearby.
OLD GOA (10 km) - Christian pilgrim centre, archaeological museum, Se cathedral with gold bell, Bom Jesus Basallica (mortal remains of St.Francis Xavier, world heritage centre), Pernem temple, Pilar monastries; Ponda - temples, Safa masjid, Shanta Durga temple near Ponda, Sri Manguesh temple at Priol (5 km). Margao - Chanreshwar Butnath temple (10 km), Colva beach (6 km), Vasco Da Gamma - city, beach.
DUDHSAGAR - Waterfalls (60 km), Devil's canyon for trekking.
FESTIVALS - Christmas, New year, carnival (March/April, 3 days before lent).
on the banks of Mandavi river, Calangute beach (15 km), Dona Paula beach (7 km), Miramar beach at Gaspar Dias (3 km), Mapusa (15 km, Friday fair, gardens, St.Jerome's church), Vagator (25 km) - beach, Chhapora fort, Anjuna beach is nearby.
OLD GOA (10 km) - Christian pilgrim centre, archaeological museum, Se cathedral with gold bell, Bom Jesus Basallica (mortal remains of St.Francis Xavier, world heritage centre), Pernem temple, Pilar monastries; Ponda - temples, Safa masjid, Shanta Durga temple near Ponda, Sri Manguesh temple at Priol (5 km). Margao - Chanreshwar Butnath temple (10 km), Colva beach (6 km), Vasco Da Gamma - city, beach.
DUDHSAGAR - Waterfalls (60 km), Devil's canyon for trekking.
FESTIVALS - Christmas, New year, carnival (March/April, 3 days before lent).
Monday, May 15, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : GOA
Capital : Panaji.
Area : 3, 702 sq.km.
Literacy : 82%.
Languages : Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese.
Roads : 7, 457 km.
Railways : 79 km.
Airports : Dabolim (Vasco).
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 32 to 24.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts :2, North GOA, South GOA.
Places of Tourist importance : Basillica of Bom Jesus, Se cathedral, Dudhsagar falls, Aguada fort, Beaches : Calangute, Colva, Dona Paula, Miramar, Anjuna, Vagator, Arambol.
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Area : 3, 702 sq.km.
Literacy : 82%.
Languages : Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese.
Roads : 7, 457 km.
Railways : 79 km.
Airports : Dabolim (Vasco).
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 32 to 24.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts :2, North GOA, South GOA.
Places of Tourist importance : Basillica of Bom Jesus, Se cathedral, Dudhsagar falls, Aguada fort, Beaches : Calangute, Colva, Dona Paula, Miramar, Anjuna, Vagator, Arambol.
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Saturday, May 13, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : Daman & Diu
Capital : Daman.
Area : 112 sq.km.
Literacy : 81.2%.
Airports : Daman, Diu.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Hindi.
Climate(in °C) : 29 to 34.
Monsoon : Jul to Sept.
Districts : 2, Daman, Diu.
Places of Tourist importance : Fort of Moti Daman, Jampore beach, Kadaiya lake garden, Diu fort, museum, Zampa waterfall and sanctuary.
Area : 112 sq.km.
Literacy : 81.2%.
Airports : Daman, Diu.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Hindi.
Climate(in °C) : 29 to 34.
Monsoon : Jul to Sept.
Districts : 2, Daman, Diu.
Places of Tourist importance : Fort of Moti Daman, Jampore beach, Kadaiya lake garden, Diu fort, museum, Zampa waterfall and sanctuary.
Friday, May 12, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
Capital : Silvassa.
Area : 491 sq.km.
Literacy : 60.6%.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Konkani.
Roads : 518 km.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 27 Winter 29 to 14.
Districts : 1, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Places of Tourist importance : Khanvel, Tribal cultural museum, Vanganga lake.
Area : 491 sq.km.
Literacy : 60.6%.
Languages : Gujrathi, Marathi, Konkani.
Roads : 518 km.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 27 Winter 29 to 14.
Districts : 1, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Places of Tourist importance : Khanvel, Tribal cultural museum, Vanganga lake.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : CHATTISGARH
Capital : Raipur.
Area : 136, 034 sq.km.
Literacy : 65.17%.
Languages : Hindi.
Roads : 35, 388 km.
Railways : 1, 000 km.
Airports : Raipur, Bilaspur.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer hot Winter cold.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts :16, Bastar, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Dhamtari, Durg, Janjgir Champa, Jashpur, Kanker, Kawardha, Korba, Koriya, Mahasamund, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja.
Places of Tourist importance : Tirathgarh waterfall, Jagadalpur waterfall, Chitrakut falls at Jagadalpur (India's largest waterfall), Kutumsar caves (World's second longest underground cave with Stalactites and Stalagmites) and Kailash gupha (columns produce musical sound) are in the Kanger valley national park near Jagdalpur, Sirpur - Buddhist historical site with Lakshman temple, Amarkantak - Source of river Narmada (250 km from Jabalpur), Bhoramdev temple with erotic carvings (18 km from Kawardha), Bastar - Palace (Oct. Dussera), Danteshwari temple, Barnawapara sanctuary (125 km from Raipur).
Area : 136, 034 sq.km.
Literacy : 65.17%.
Languages : Hindi.
Roads : 35, 388 km.
Railways : 1, 000 km.
Airports : Raipur, Bilaspur.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer hot Winter cold.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts :16, Bastar, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Dhamtari, Durg, Janjgir Champa, Jashpur, Kanker, Kawardha, Korba, Koriya, Mahasamund, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja.
Places of Tourist importance : Tirathgarh waterfall, Jagadalpur waterfall, Chitrakut falls at Jagadalpur (India's largest waterfall), Kutumsar caves (World's second longest underground cave with Stalactites and Stalagmites) and Kailash gupha (columns produce musical sound) are in the Kanger valley national park near Jagdalpur, Sirpur - Buddhist historical site with Lakshman temple, Amarkantak - Source of river Narmada (250 km from Jabalpur), Bhoramdev temple with erotic carvings (18 km from Kawardha), Bastar - Palace (Oct. Dussera), Danteshwari temple, Barnawapara sanctuary (125 km from Raipur).
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : HARYANA
CHANDIGARH - Capital of Haryana, Punjab and union territory Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier. Nek Chand's rock
garden, Sukhna lake (3 sq.km) : boating and fishing, Zakir Rose garden (Asia's largest), museum, art gallery. Pinjaur
gardens (22 km).
JHAJJAR - Ancient town, palace, museum.
KURUKSHETRA - Temples, sacred tank.
PANIPAT - Babur's mosque, tomb and tanks.
HISAR - Palace, mosque, fort.
FESTIVALS - Holi (Feb/Mar), Baisakhi (mid April), Teej (July/ Aug).
garden, Sukhna lake (3 sq.km) : boating and fishing, Zakir Rose garden (Asia's largest), museum, art gallery. Pinjaur
gardens (22 km).
JHAJJAR - Ancient town, palace, museum.
KURUKSHETRA - Temples, sacred tank.
PANIPAT - Babur's mosque, tomb and tanks.
HISAR - Palace, mosque, fort.
FESTIVALS - Holi (Feb/Mar), Baisakhi (mid April), Teej (July/ Aug).
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : CHANDIGARH
Capital : Chandigarh.
Area : 114 sq.km.
Literacy : 81.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi.
Roads : 141 km.
Railways : 8 km.
Airports : Chandigarh.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 43 to 35 Winter 14 to 7.
Monsoon : Jul to Sept.
Districts : 1, Chandigarh.
Area : 114 sq.km.
Literacy : 81.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi.
Roads : 141 km.
Railways : 8 km.
Airports : Chandigarh.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 43 to 35 Winter 14 to 7.
Monsoon : Jul to Sept.
Districts : 1, Chandigarh.
Monday, May 08, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : HARYANA
Capital : Chandigarh.
Area : 44, 212 sq.km.
Literacy : 68.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Roads : 27, 907 km.
Railways : 1, 513 km.
Airports : Chandigargh, Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Narnaul, Bhiwani, Pinjore.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 46 to 35 Winter 14 to 2.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :19, Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamunanagar.
Places of Tourist importance : Panipat, Kurukshetra, Surajkund.
Area : 44, 212 sq.km.
Literacy : 68.9%.
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Roads : 27, 907 km.
Railways : 1, 513 km.
Airports : Chandigargh, Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Narnaul, Bhiwani, Pinjore.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 46 to 35 Winter 14 to 2.
Monsoon : July to Sept.
Districts :19, Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamunanagar.
Places of Tourist importance : Panipat, Kurukshetra, Surajkund.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
TOURIST INFORMATION : BIHAR
PATNA - Golghar granary (29 m high and 3.6 m wide at the base), Patna museum with world's longest fossilised tree, Pahar Ki masjid, Sikh pilgrim centre - Hari mandir Takht, Hajipur (30 km, World's longest river bridge over Ganga, 5.5 km); Baidyanath dam at Deogargh (29 km from Patna), Vaisali (35 km from Hajipur) - Birth place of Mahavira, ashes of Budha preserved, Lion pillar at Kolhua (18.3 m high) and Ramkund, Buddhist and Jain pilgrim centre, museum.
BUDH GAYA - Mahabodhini temple (52 m) : World heritage centre, most sacred Buddhist pilgrim centre with Bodhi tree, stupas, museum.
GAYA - 92 km from Patna, Hindu pilgrim centre, temples, nearby stupas and Buddhist caves (Barabar cave); Nalanda - Ruins of ancient university (500 BC), Archaeological museum, Buddhist research centre, Pawapuri (23 km, Jain Pilgrim centre, Lord Mahavira the 24th Theerthankara attained Nirvana (died) here, Samosharan and Jalmandir temples are nearby), Rajgir (15 km, Jain pilgrim centre, Ajatshatru's fort (600 BC), museum, Vishwa shanti stupa at Vultutre's peak, hill station, trek to 26 Jain temples in the hill nearby, hot springs and Pippala caves at the Vaihava hills); Dehri_on_sone : Longest railway bridge in India near Sasram (3 km); Sasaram - Tomb of SherShah Suri and antiquities, lake.
HAZARIBAUG national park - Season : Dec to May.
JAYNAGAR, RAXAUL, JOGBANI - Temples, cross over point to NEPAL.
BUDH GAYA - Mahabodhini temple (52 m) : World heritage centre, most sacred Buddhist pilgrim centre with Bodhi tree, stupas, museum.
GAYA - 92 km from Patna, Hindu pilgrim centre, temples, nearby stupas and Buddhist caves (Barabar cave); Nalanda - Ruins of ancient university (500 BC), Archaeological museum, Buddhist research centre, Pawapuri (23 km, Jain Pilgrim centre, Lord Mahavira the 24th Theerthankara attained Nirvana (died) here, Samosharan and Jalmandir temples are nearby), Rajgir (15 km, Jain pilgrim centre, Ajatshatru's fort (600 BC), museum, Vishwa shanti stupa at Vultutre's peak, hill station, trek to 26 Jain temples in the hill nearby, hot springs and Pippala caves at the Vaihava hills); Dehri_on_sone : Longest railway bridge in India near Sasram (3 km); Sasaram - Tomb of SherShah Suri and antiquities, lake.
HAZARIBAUG national park - Season : Dec to May.
JAYNAGAR, RAXAUL, JOGBANI - Temples, cross over point to NEPAL.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : BIHAR
Capital : Patna.
Area : 94, 163 sq.km.
Literacy : 47.5%.
Languages : Hindi, Maithli, Urdu, Santhali.
Roads : 85, 565 km.
Railways : 5, 254 km.
Airports : Gaya, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 47 to 20 Winter 28 to 4.
Monsoon : June to Oct.
Districts :37, Araria, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, Gaya, Gopalganj, Jamui, Jehanabad, Kaimur,Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Pashchim Champaran, Patna, Purba Champaran, Purnia, Rohtas, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheikhpura, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Vaishali.
Places of Tourist importance : Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Pawpuri, Vikranshila.
Area : 94, 163 sq.km.
Literacy : 47.5%.
Languages : Hindi, Maithli, Urdu, Santhali.
Roads : 85, 565 km.
Railways : 5, 254 km.
Airports : Gaya, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur.
When to visit : Oct to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 47 to 20 Winter 28 to 4.
Monsoon : June to Oct.
Districts :37, Araria, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, Gaya, Gopalganj, Jamui, Jehanabad, Kaimur,Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Pashchim Champaran, Patna, Purba Champaran, Purnia, Rohtas, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheikhpura, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Vaishali.
Places of Tourist importance : Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Pawpuri, Vikranshila.
Friday, May 05, 2006
TOURIST IMPORTANT PLACES IN ASSAM
GUWAHATI - State museum, Assam state zoo & botanical garden, temples.
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - A world heritage centre at Jorhat (90 km, Feb to May) famous for one horned Rhinoceros, tea gardens and tribal villages.
MANAS NATIONAL PARK - A world heritage centre (176 km from Guwahati).
MAJULI - World's largest river island and a pilgrim centre (120 km from Guwahati).
SILCHAR - Ancient ruins, temples, Bhuban (50 km).
FESTIVALS - Bohag Bihu (April), Rangoli Bihu (Sept/Oct), Durga Puja.
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - A world heritage centre at Jorhat (90 km, Feb to May) famous for one horned Rhinoceros, tea gardens and tribal villages.
MANAS NATIONAL PARK - A world heritage centre (176 km from Guwahati).
MAJULI - World's largest river island and a pilgrim centre (120 km from Guwahati).
SILCHAR - Ancient ruins, temples, Bhuban (50 km).
FESTIVALS - Bohag Bihu (April), Rangoli Bihu (Sept/Oct), Durga Puja.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : ASSAM
Capital : Dispur.
Area : 78, 438 sq.km.
Literacy : 64.3%.
Languages : Assamese, Bengali, Bodo.
Roads : 68, 079 km.
Railways : 2, 435 km.
Airports : Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar, Lilabari.
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 35 to 18 Winter 26 to 7.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 23, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Marigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Cachar Hills, Sibsagar, Sonitpur, Tinsukia.
Places of Tourist importance : Guwahati, Kaziranga & Manas natonal park, Majuli.
Area : 78, 438 sq.km.
Literacy : 64.3%.
Languages : Assamese, Bengali, Bodo.
Roads : 68, 079 km.
Railways : 2, 435 km.
Airports : Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar, Lilabari.
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 35 to 18 Winter 26 to 7.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 23, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Marigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Cachar Hills, Sibsagar, Sonitpur, Tinsukia.
Places of Tourist importance : Guwahati, Kaziranga & Manas natonal park, Majuli.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Capital : Itanagar.
Area : 83, 743 sq.km.
Literacy : 54.3%.
Languages : Tribal, Nepali, Bengali.
Roads : 10, 240 km.
Railways : 1 km.
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate (in °C) : Summer 40 Winter 15 to 21.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 14, Changlang, Dibang valley, East Kameng, East Siang, Kurung Kumey, Lohit, Lower Subansiri, Papum Pare, Tawang, Tirap, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang.
Area : 83, 743 sq.km.
Literacy : 54.3%.
Languages : Tribal, Nepali, Bengali.
Roads : 10, 240 km.
Railways : 1 km.
When to visit : Oct to May.
Climate (in °C) : Summer 40 Winter 15 to 21.
Monsoon : June to Sept.
Districts : 14, Changlang, Dibang valley, East Kameng, East Siang, Kurung Kumey, Lohit, Lower Subansiri, Papum Pare, Tawang, Tirap, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : ARUNACHAL PRADESH
ALONG - Ramakrishna ashram, waterfalls, tribal temples.
BOMDILA - Buddhist temples, handicrafts, scenary.
ITANAGAR - Buddhist temple, Botanical garden, Dony Polo tribal temple.
NAMDAPHA - Wild life sanctuary.
TAWANG - Buddhist monastery.
VIJAYANAGAR - Remains of Buddhist centre.
FESTIVALS - Igu dance festival (Jan), Makar sankranti (Jan).
BOMDILA - Buddhist temples, handicrafts, scenary.
ITANAGAR - Buddhist temple, Botanical garden, Dony Polo tribal temple.
NAMDAPHA - Wild life sanctuary.
TAWANG - Buddhist monastery.
VIJAYANAGAR - Remains of Buddhist centre.
FESTIVALS - Igu dance festival (Jan), Makar sankranti (Jan).
Monday, May 01, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION : ANDHRA PRADESH
Capital : Hyderabad.
Area : 2, 75, 069 sq.km.
Literacy : 61.14%.
Languages : Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Hindi.
Roads : 1, 72, 669 km.
Railways : 5, 057 km.
Airports : Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakapatanam, Cuddapah, Rajamundry,
Ramagundam, Warrangal.
When to visit : Nov to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 20 Winter 32 to 13.
Monsoon : June to Dec.
Districts : 23, Adilabad, Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, East Godavari, Guntur, Hyderabad, Karim Nagar, khammam,
Krishna, Kurnool, Mahbubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Nizamabad, Prakasam, Rangareddi, Srikakulam,
Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram, Warangal, West Godavari.
Places of tourist importance : Hyderabad, Tirupati.
Area : 2, 75, 069 sq.km.
Literacy : 61.14%.
Languages : Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Hindi.
Roads : 1, 72, 669 km.
Railways : 5, 057 km.
Airports : Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakapatanam, Cuddapah, Rajamundry,
Ramagundam, Warrangal.
When to visit : Nov to Mar.
Climate(in °C) : Summer 41 to 20 Winter 32 to 13.
Monsoon : June to Dec.
Districts : 23, Adilabad, Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, East Godavari, Guntur, Hyderabad, Karim Nagar, khammam,
Krishna, Kurnool, Mahbubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Nizamabad, Prakasam, Rangareddi, Srikakulam,
Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram, Warangal, West Godavari.
Places of tourist importance : Hyderabad, Tirupati.
