Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Jaipur Flights

SpiceJet - Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai
Jet Airways - Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur
Indian Airlines - Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
Kingfisher Airlines - Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai
Indigo Airlines - Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
GoAir - Delhi, Mumbai
Air Deccan - Bangalore, Mumbai
Jaipur Flights has its own airport located at a distance of 13 kms from the city, near Sanganer. Jaipur Airport is well connected with all the major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahemdabad, Hyderabad, Chennai and Goa. Kuwait, Peshawar, Kathamandu, Muscat, Karachi, Sharjaha, Bahrain and many other global cities are too connected with the international airport of Jaipur. There are numerous airlines that run regular flights to and from Jaipur Airport.

If one is looking for cheap flights to Jaipur, then there are a few airlines that provide scheduled air services to the city of Jaipur. Talking about cheap flights, there are Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Sahara. The international airlines that offer air services to Jaipur are Air Arabia and Oman Air. All the air lines provide class services and assure a comfortable journey to their passengers.

There are plenty of airlines that run domestic flights from Jaipur, Rajasthan like Jet Airways, Air India, Indigo Airlines, Air Deccan, Indian Airlines, Air Sahara, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and GoAir. Indian airlines run about three to four flights in a day. Air Deccan charge very less for the air fare and the best part is that, one can get low-priced tickets even at the last minute.

Honeymoon In Jaipur

Pink city Jaipur in Rajasthan, India is popularly known as, takes one into becoming an essential part of the undying romance of the Jaipur air. The seclusion, beauty of desert sands, folk music and monuments that narrate stories of love and lovers is all here to experience. Watching the sunset, spreading its red gold glow on the pink city is perhaps the most romantic sight. The dreamlike magic of the golden glow on the golden sands creates a sentimental and love filled ambience and helps one to bond in.

Established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Jaipur is the perfect honeymoon destination that treats couples to vistas as one dine at a heritage hotel surrounded by beautiful wall paintings and sculpted pillars.

The various offers customized honeymoon packages for Jaipur that take care of all the technicalities involved in arranging a luxury honeymoon that leaves you tension free to just be with each other and enjoy royal Jaipur.

Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jaipur city in a time span starting from 1727 to 1731. He was the princely ruler of Jaipur at that time. Jaipur's culture, heritage and history are still preserved. Popularly Jaipur is called as the pink city because it was painted in pink in the honor of The Prince of Wales. It is brimming with old forts, majestic and royal palaces, ancient and modern temples and gardens.

Amber Fort in Rajasthan built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Balanced high on a deserted ridge, it tips extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. The building was finally completed in the early18th century when the threat of Mughal domination was withdrawing. Amber was once, the capital of the Mina tribes, believed to be the original inhabitants of this region.

City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, additions have been made to the palace complex by many of his successors.

The complex is divided into a series of courtyards, extensive gardens and buildings. It is home to several palatial structures like the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum . In the first courtyard is the 'Mubarak Mahal', built by Maharaja Madho Singh II in the late 19th century. The Mubarak Mahal, or the Auspicious Palace, contains the textile section of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Hill Stations in Kashmir

Area of Kashmir : 20.36 Sqkm
Population of Kashmir : 2,23,361(apprx.)
Capital of Kashmir : Srinagar
Major Languages spoken in Kashmir : Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri, Punjabi.

Introduction :
Though the whole of Jammu & Kashmir, India is pleasant, few of the places are truly a haven for the tourists to Jammu & Kashmir, India. Travel to hill stations of Jammu & Kashmir and experience the outstanding heights and engaging climate. Tour to Kashmir Hill Stations and indulge in the most challenging wild sports in the mild surroundings. Enjoy the Travel to Sonamarg and Travel to Patnitop in Kashmir , still uneplored. Enjoy every bit of it while on your most flavoured tour to Jammu & Kashmir. Reach few of the highest points of the world in Kashmir, India and be the most privileged to have seen this glittering crown of India - Jammu & Kashmir.

Set like a jewelled crown on the Map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and The Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.

The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among thes people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.

Hill Stations in Kashmir state of India :

Srinagar Hill Station : The City of House Boats Kashmir's most well known city, Srinagar, stands by the clear waters of the Dal Lake, and the rushing Jhelum. During the days of the Raj, the ruler of Kashmir let the British come to Srinagar but did not allow them to build. So they took to the water and lived in houseboats on the lovely Lake! And the houseboats stayed on to become a symbol of the beautiful valley and famous hill station.

Sonamarg Hill Station : Beat the heat at the hill resort of Sonamarg. The meadow of Gold, Sonamarg is one of the many famous hill resorts of Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg is a major gateway to Ladakh besides being a popular base for adventure sports. The spectacular valley of Sonamarg derives its name from a legend. As per the legend there is a well in the Sonamarg valley whose water can turn anything into gold. The other possible reason for the name Sonamarg could be its location on the route to Central Asia. Sonamarg is in fact wrapped in sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine.

Gulmarg Hill Station : Gulmarg, or meadow of flowers, is an apt term indeed for this idyllic flower-laden meadow at an altitude of 2,730 metres, in Baramulla district. Situated at a distance of 51 km from Srinagar, it is a saucer-shaped bowl overhanging the main valley of Kashmir. The towering peaks above the meadow are covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees, all vying with each other to touch the azure skies. A clear day offers some breathtaking views from Gulmarg : fields of rice; clusters of walnut, pear and mulberry; meadows, ridges and forests that lead to the snow slopes of Khilanmarg; the majestic Nanga Parbat peak over a 100 km away.

Ladakh Hill Station : The barren beauty of Ladakh with snow capped peaks and clean azure sky have attracted the intrepid traveler since the region was opened to tourists in the 1970s. Since then, Ladakh has become a favorite haunt for trekking and mountaineering enthusiasts. The rugged terrain and the majestic mountains around, make an exotic cocktail for an adventure sport lover. But before you decide to fly away to the land of Buddhist monasteries and brave people, it is imperative to understand that you need at least a week to enjoy your tour to Ladakh. Since, acclimatization it self needs at least a few days in Ladakh.

Patnitop Hill Station : Patnitop is a hill station at 112 kms from Jammu about 60 kms ahead of Katra (Base for famous shrine of Vaishnodevi). Patnitop is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m, across which the Jammu-Srinagar highway passes.

Pahalgam Hill Station : Pahalgam is an ideal place for an adventure sports enthusiast. It offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering and camping sites. Facilities for roller-skating, table tennis, badminton and cards are available at the Pahalgam Club. One can take a temporary membership at the Pahalgam natural golf course. In route to Pahalgam one comes across the beautiful Lidder Valley with tourist spots at Mattan, famed for its springs and the hillside cave shrine of Aishmuqam. The river Lidder is an angler's delight and even an amateur can catch a rainbow trout from the rushing streams. The large brown bear is a natural inhabitant of the thick forests. Pahalgam is in Anantnag district which is famous for Kashmir handmade "gabbas" and exquisitely designed wooden toys.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Hill Stations Chail

General Information about Chail hill station:

Altitude : Chail is believed to be roughly 2,150 m above sea level.

Languages : Himachali, Garhwali, Hindi and English

Best Time to Visit : May-July and September- November.

Introduction : Chail

The former 'summer capital' of Patiala, Chail is 43-km from Shimla and dwelling in the midst of a lush green setting. At 2,250m, it has the world highest cricket pitch and a polo ground, the old palace, now a hotel and the possibility of some angling are added attractions. Chail is hiker's paradise. The area is very peaceful away from the hustle and bustle of Shimla. 3-kms from the hotel is the worlds highest Cricket ground. Close by is a National Park, which has limited number of birds and deers.

History of Chail

According to the folk tales of the region, maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the wrath of Lord Kitchener, the Commander-in-Chief in the year 1891 resulting in the ban on the entry of the king to Shimla, the summer capital of the British. Angered by this, Maharaja planned to develop a new and much better summer retreat for himself. He found Chail, a small village near Shimla, the perfect place to develop as the summer capital. The village was developed according to the needs and requirements of the maharaja. A palace was also built for the king, which was taken over by the Himachal Pradesh Development Corporation in 1972 to convert it into a hotel. Chail is a Honeymooner's Paradise.

Accessibility rech Chail hill station:

By Air : There is always the option of flying to Shimla.

By Rail : The ideal way of covering the Kalka-Shimla track is by the toy train. It takes five hours from Kalka to get to Kandaghat. The toy train with a maximum of half a dozen bogies chugs through the most thickly forested tracks, breathtaking bends, deep ravines and never-ending tunnels.

By Road : Chail is about 86-km from Kalka via Kandaghat. The approach of Chail is along the Kalka-Shimla route. One has to take a detour from Kandaghat. From Kandaghat, it is an hour and a half journey by road to Chail.

Places to Visit

Chail Sanctuary Chail is a hill station visited by many tourists. The Deodar and Oak forests with grasslands around the township are the abode of wildlife. Chail sanctuary was notified on 21st March 1976 near Chail Town in District Shimla and covers an area of 10,854.36 hectares.

Hotel Mansingh Palace The little 'hill station' of Chail came into being when Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala was banished from Shimla, the 'summer capital' of British India, after a dalliance with the Commander-in-Chief's daughter in the late 19th century.

Cricket Ground Surrounded by gigantic deodar and well maintained Chail Cricket ground is the highest cricket ground in the world. Built in 1893, this cricket pitch located at the height of 2,144m is also used as polo ground.

Maharaja'S Palace The magnificent Rajgarh palace, with elaborate furnishings, built in 1891. With comfortable log huts and cottages, dense forests and serene walks, sprawling lawns, a childrens park, a `lovers hill', and sports facilities, Chail is a resort in the real sense of the term.

Sidh Baba Ka Mandir Maharaja Bhupinder Singh had originally intended this to be the site of his palace, and had even started building it, but as is believed, a 'sidh', saintly person appeared in the Maharaja's dream, and declared that this was the place where he had meditated. Consequently, Bhupinder Singh shifted his venue and built a temple on the spot.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Rajasthan Budget Tour Package

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi, our representative will meet you at arrival hall of IGI airport and assist you in check-in Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast , full day combined city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi visiting : Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House and President House, Lotus temple, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Tower, Raj Ghat, Jama Mosque and Red Fort. Overnight stay at Hotel of Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the Agra Hotel. Later in the day explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bahratpur Bird Sanctuary - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur
After breakfast, Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, City Palace, Birla Temple, Ram Niwas Garden and other monuments. Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.

Day 6 : Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Mandawa Late afternoon visit the Shekawati region. Walk through the Shekawati region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Overnight stay at Hotel of Mandawa.

Day 7 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner (240 kms) Upon arrival in Bikaner, check-in at Hotel in Bikaner. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting Jhunagarh Fort, Lalgarh campus and camel breeding farm, this desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Overnight at Hotel of Bikaner.

Day 8 : Bikaner - Deshnok - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer after visiting famous Rat Temple in Deshnok Village. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow and also enjoy camel- ride in desert. Overnight at Hotel of Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Jodhpur. City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Here you will visit Mehran Garh Fort, Jaswant Thara, Mandore Garden, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum in Jodhpur. Overnight at Jodhpur Hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (280 kms / 7 hours) enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 12 : Udaipur
After breakfast, full day city tour of Udaipur visiting :
City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's friends garden), Pichola Lake and other Tourist Attractions of Udaipur. Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at Pushkar Hotel. Afternoon visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and other Tourist Attractions in Pushkar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pushkar.

Day 14 : Pushkar - Delhi - Aboard
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Late evening departure transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Rajasthan Tour Package

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi, our representative will meet you at arrival hall of IGI airport and assist you in check-in Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast , full day combined city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi visiting : Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House and President House, Lotus temple, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Tower, Raj Ghat, Jama Mosque and Red Fort. Overnight stay at Hotel of Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the Agra Hotel. Later in the day explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bahratpur Bird Sanctuary - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur
After breakfast, Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, City Palace, Birla Temple, Ram Niwas Garden and other monuments. Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.

Day 6 : Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Mandawa Late afternoon visit the Shekawati region. Walk through the Shekawati region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Overnight stay at Hotel of Mandawa.

Day 7 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner (240 kms) Upon arrival in Bikaner, check-in at Hotel in Bikaner. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting Jhunagarh Fort, Lalgarh campus and camel breeding farm, this desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Overnight at Hotel of Bikaner.

Day 8 : Bikaner - Deshnok - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer after visiting famous Rat Temple in Deshnok Village. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow and also enjoy camel- ride in desert. Overnight at Hotel of Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Jodhpur. City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Here you will visit Mehran Garh Fort, Jaswant Thara, Mandore Garden, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum in Jodhpur. Overnight at Jodhpur Hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (280 kms / 7 hours) enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 12 : Udaipur
After breakfast, full day city tour of Udaipur visiting :
City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's friends garden), Pichola Lake and other Tourist Attractions of Udaipur. Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at Pushkar Hotel. Afternoon visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and other Tourist Attractions in Pushkar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pushkar.

Day 14 : Pushkar - Delhi - Aboard
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Late evening departure transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Tourist Offices In Rajasthan

Rajasthan Tourim offices are spread all over the state and across the country.

Udaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Jaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Information Counter, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Amer Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Elephant Stand, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0141-530264.

Jodhpur Tourist Office : Regional Tourist Office, Fateh Memorial, Surajpole, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0294-411535.

Kota Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Chambal, Kota, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0744-327695.

Banswara Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Bus Stand, Banswara, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02962-41081.

Mount Abu Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opposite Bus Stand, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02974-43151.

Alwar Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opp.Railway Station, Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0144-21868.

Jaisalmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Station Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02992-52406.

Sawai Madhopur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Vinayak, Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07462-20808.

Ajmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Khadim, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0145-627426.

Bharatpur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Near RTDC Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 05644-22542.

Jhalawar Tourist Office : Tourist Office, RTDC Hotel Chandrawati, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07432-30081.

ITDC-India Tourism Development Corporation : Director, India Tourism, State Hotel, Khasa Kothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Telefax: 0141-2372200.