Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Medak Church Timings and Address

Medak Church Timings and Address

 

Here are Medak Cathedral Church Timings:
The visiting hours for the Church from Monday through Saturday:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
7 Am – 1 Pm and 2 Pm to 6 Pm

Get more information here

Here are bus timings from Hyderabd to Medak

 

Friday, November 21, 2014

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in India

Kerala

Enjoying honeymoon in Kerala may become memorable for any married couple, and why not, Kerala is one of the top honeymoon spots in India. It offers the natural beauty of Kerala backwaters, sun bath at Kovalam beach, hills of Munnar & Wayanad, endless tourist spots in Cochin/Kochi, Allepey and Kottayam which makes your honeymoon too romantic & most enjoyable. There are also plenty of hidden tourist attractions for honeymooners.
  • Munnar
  • Kumarakom
  • Cochin
  • Vagamon
  • Kollam
Best time to visit Kerala: December, November, October,  March, February, January

Goa


There is no doubt Goa is the one of the most visited and ultimate honeymoon spots in India, which is blessed with numbers of natural beaches, coconut plants, lush green gardens, heritage monuments and famous Portuguese buildings.  You can enjoy there romantic walk on the beaches with your life partner, a Champagne morning breakfast, night beaches parties, delicious sea foods at famous restaurants, water sports, deep sea fishing, parasailing, and wind surfing with your life partner to makes your honeymoon something to memorable. 
However, there are endless places to visit and lot of activities to do in Goa. But if you wanna visit to Goa for lucky time, I suggest you check my latest post on best tourist places to visit in Goa for honeymoon, vacations, and a short break.
Best time to visit Goa: March to May(summer), October to February(winter)

Kullu Manali

Manali is one of the most popular honeymoon places for those who’re looking for ice-cold hill station for have a good time. Kullu Manali is all time favorite honeymoon destinations for Indian married couples as well as foreign travelers. It is blessed with green hills, snow covered mountains, waterfalls and big green grass landscape. Manali is also one of the best tourist places in India for adventure sports e.g. skiing, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, paragliding, river rafting, angling, and biking which can impress any married couple for entertain together.
Best time to visit Manali: October to February

Darjeeling


Darjeeling, again one of the top visited hill stations and most romantic honeymoon destinations of India, famous for its pleasant cold climate, natural beauties of pine trees, tea gardens, mountains, local traditional market and most famous toy train journey. There are some top suggested tourist attractions which can impress any tourist of the world, and one of them is Tiger Hills. It is only eight kilometer (8 km.) away from main Darjeeling city which famous for its panoramic view of the sun rises and the blissful view of the picturesque Darjeeling, magnificently decorated by the dazzling beauty of nature. There are also some others tourist spots where you should visit once-
  • Batasia Loop
  • Rock Garden
  • Singamari Ropeway
  • Darjeeling toy-train Journey
  • Kanchenjunga Mountains
  • Peace Pagoda
Best time to visit Darjeeling: September to January

Shimla

The romantic climate, green hills, snow covered mountains, adventure sports, swaying fields and gorgeous view of Himalayas makes Shimla one of the most favorite honeymoon places in India. Shimla is blended with some of the best natural beauties and tourist places which I will definitely recommended for honeymoon couples e.g. Hip Hip Hurray Amusement park, Jakhu temple, The Mall, The Ridge, lower bazaar, Viceregal Lodge, Dorje Drag Monastery, Christ Church and more. There are also plenty of brand restaurants, coffee shops, fashion shop where you can spend your honey time with your life partner. 
Best time to visit Shimla: April to July(summer), October to February(winter)

Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is as popular as Kerala among travelers for honeymoon in India because of its unbeaten natural beauties of Island , sandy beaches, the ultimate view of blue sea, scenic gardens, water sports, and sunbathing. Lakshadweep offers a calm & romantic environment for honeymooners who want to just lose themselves.  If you are planning for Lakshadweep honeymoon, some top recommended places where you should must visit-
  • Kavaratti
  • Minicoy
  • Agatti
  • Kadmat
  • Bangaram
Best time to visit Lakshadweep: October to April

Srinagar

Srinagar is a beautiful place and a major part of North India tourism. Summers are excellent time for visiting the lakes and beautiful gardens and the natural beauty is at its pinnacle in Srinagar. The winters on the other hand is extremely cold and freezing and not suitable for holidaying. Heavy snowfall occurs during the winters but results in road blockages and disrupting road and air connectivity with rest of the country

Best Time to visit: The best time to visit Srinagar is from April to October

Andaman and Nicobar Island

Andaman and Nicobar Island is the gateway of romance with exotic environment, top-notch hotels, tourist privacy, superior dining, and lot of adventurous sports & water activities, which makes it one of the best honeymoon destinations in the World. You can enjoy there the under-water marine life with varieties of colorful fishes, water-skiing, sail boats, windsurfing, speed boats, sunken ships, jungle life, flora and fauna. It is also the right place if you are a sea food lover. You can taste there India’s best sea foods & recipes as well as any other Indian traditional foods. And don’t worry; there are plenty of finest options for your nightout and stay!
Best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Island: November, October, May, April, March, February, January

Ooty

Ooty, situated at the hills of Nilgiri, one of the most beautiful and romantic honeymoon destinations in India. Ooty is well known as the ‘Paradise for Honeymooners’, and there is no doubt it is the best naturally blessed charming hill stations of entire South India. Ooty is a perfect honeymoon place for those couples who wants away from the crowd and enjoy quality honey time together. There are lots of tourist attractions & places in visit in Ooty-
  • The Nilgiri Toy Train Ride
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Angling in Ooty
  • Boating at Pykara Lake
  • Glen Morgan Tea estate
Best time to visit Ooty: October to June

Mahabaleshwar
If you are looking a place which offers mountains, green hills, waterfalls, lakes, caves, boat riding, adventurous activities, romantic spots, temples and delicious food points, then Mahabaleshwar is the best choice for your honeymoon. Mahabaleshwar is also very close to Mumbai and Pune both. So if you are planning to visit Mahabaleshwar, you can also plan for travel to Mumbai and Pune.
Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar: March to June(summer),  November to March(winter)










Monday, October 13, 2014

List of top 10 waterfalls in India

There are some amazing waterfalls which are in full swing during the monsoon season. There are falls in India which can give Niagara Falls a run for their money. Here is a list of top 10 waterfalls in India, and keep in mind, these are not the highest or the most voluminous, but they are definitely some of the most beautiful.

1. Jog Falls, Shimoga, Karnataka

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 Karnataka is blessed with some of the highest waterfalls in India. The Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India.As water falls down the cliff from a height of 253 meters, you can almost feel the force of it against the rocks. When in full flow during the monsoons, 3.4 million tonnes of water fall down the cliff every second.

2. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa

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Dudhsagar literally translates to “ocean of milk.” When the water falls down a height of 310 meters at Mollem, Goa, it seems nothing short of milky water. When in full swing, these falls can pack quite a force.
3. Iruppu Falls, Coorg
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Coorg is blessed with plenty of natural beauty, which makes it one of the most popular hill stations of South India. A highlight of the natural beauty of Coorg is the Iruppu Falls, located close to Nagarhole National Park. People flock to the waterfalls during Shivratri to absolve themselves of their sins before they head to the nearby temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

4. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya

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You can expect waterfalls by the numbers in Meghalaya, the wettest state of India. One of the most spectacular of the lot is the Nohkalikai Falls, which is also the tallest plunge fall in India. With a height of about 1100 meters, these falls are a true spectacle of nature. The best part is, you can expect these falls in full flow almost throughout the year, since Meghalaya receives plenty of rainfall round the year. It is one of the spectacular and amazing waterfalls in India.

5. Jang Falls, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

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Jang Falls is one of the beautiful waterfalls in India. You need to trek a distance of about 200 meters from the power station to reach these waterfalls. Located close to Jang Village in Arunachal Pradesh, these waterfalls not just serve as a tourist attraction, but also serve as the source of electricity for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

6. Kune Falls, Maharasthra

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Mumbai may be a commercial jungle, but the whole of Maharashtra isn’t. In fact, the Lonavala-Khandala region is blessed with several beautiful waterfalls during the monsoon season. Kune Falls stand out among the rest. These are 200 meters high, 3 tiered waterfalls, which are sight unto themselves. Although you can only watch them during the monsoon season, when you do, you will be left amazed by their sheer beauty.

7. Bhimlat Falls, Rajasthan

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 The Bhimlat Falls are almost like a well preserved secret of Rajasthan. Almost all of us associate Rajasthan with the imagery of hot afternoons, sand dunes, and a rugged terrain. But Bhimlat Falls crash that stereotypical imagery of Rajasthan. In fact, Bundi Village, the village closest to these waterfalls, actually receives more average rainfall than Delhi during the monsoons. The Bhimlat Falls may just be 60 meters high, but the sheer fact that they are located in Rajasthan make them worthy of this list.

8. Athirapally Falls, Thrissur, Kerala

Athirapally Falls Kerala isn’t just about the placid backwaters. Come the monsoon and the Thrissur district springs to life with natural beauty all around. The gem of Thrissur district is the Athirapally Falls, which can be seen in full flow during the rainy season. They are far from being as high as Jog Falls of Karnataka or other waterfalls of India, but they are definitely a sight to behold.

9. Hogenakkal Falls, Tamil Nadu

Hoga3They are unofficially referred to as the “Niagara of India”. That pretty much sums up the beauty of these waterfalls, located in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It is a major tourist attraction of Tamil Nadu, also well known for its disease curing properties.

10. Ethipothala falls, Telangana


Ethipothala falls

Ethipothala Falls is a 70 feet high river cascade, situated on the Chandravanka river, a tributary of the River Krishna. The waterfall is a combination of three streams namely Chandravanka Vagu, Nakkala Vagu and Tummala Vagu. It is situated about 11 kilometres from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

11 Road Trips That You Must Take In India

It doesn't really matter what you do or how old you are, everyone deserves a little fresh air from time to time. We can all use a road trip to shed old skin and live a little, de-stress, forget  our troubles and make some fond memories along the way.
Here is a list of some impressively beautiful places and routes you should all take once in your lifetime!

1. Pamban Bridge

The Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge that connects Pamban on Rameswaram Island to Tamil Nadu, India. There are rumours regarding a man letting his son die to save the lives of thousands while operating on the bridge. Spooky things aside, it is a must to-be-traveled road for bikers to be mesmerized by the surrounding blue waters.



2. Manali-Leh Highway (NH 21)

The Manali-Leh Highway  scenario gives the excitement of planning, adventure and bliss while riding and lifetime memories after the ride.


3. NH 212

National Highway 212  connects Kozhikode in Kerala with Kollegal in Karnataka via Mysore and runs through the Bandipur tiger reserve in Karnataka. Do look forward to close encounters with giant Elephants on the way!

4.  Chandigarh-Manali Highway (NH 21)

The foodies and the ones in love with their cameras shall absolutely fall in love with this route. You must have the aaloo paranthas from the dhabas you come upon on the way with garam-garam chai.


5. Leh-Srinagar Highway (NH 1D)

Leh-Ladakh are on the Top-5-Places-to-Visit List of each and every person who lives to travel! Riding to Leh from Srinagar on road is an amazing experience as it offers some astounding views. The scenic contrasts in the changing colors of the mountains brings a factor of surprise.

6. Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar means ‘God of Great Power’ in Sanskrit.  Indeed, the place is great and bountiful, rewarding the visitor with a mix of old-world charm, natural beauty and modernity leaving you wanting more. 


7. Kalyan Nirmal Highway (NH 222) 

The Kalyan-Nirmal Highway runs within the states of Maharashtra and Telangana. This route shall hold you spellbound with its beauty but it might get dangerous post sunset, so we'll advise you to avoid travelling once it gets dark.

8. Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass is 51 km from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. The panoramic and spectacular mountain view will simply take your breathe away. Remember the song from Jab We Met where Kareena dances her way to Manali? You're right there.

9. Mumbai-Pune Route

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India's first high speed, six-lane concrete road and is the best place for those of you who like to make their cars fly. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility!

10. Old Silk Route

The old Silk Route is an ancient hilly-road that used to connect Lhasa in Tibet via the Jelep La Pass to India. You would leave a part of yourself in the rare confluence of natural beauty and history of human civilization which would make you want to visit the place again and again.

11. Puri to Konark Route

Don't consider this route as a plain Puri to Bhuwaneshwar one, what it offers is every traveller's dream come true. This road offers the travellers some beautiful, scenic views to enjoy the trip as much as the destination.


Keep Riding.... Keep Expoloring!!!


17 Beautiful Places In India You Must Visit

1. Yumthang Valley - Sikkim

Yumthang Valley is a grazing pasture surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in North Sikkim. At a height of 3,564 metres above sea level, it's popularly known as the 'Valley of Flowers'.


2. Tea garden hill of Munnar

Munnar is a town that's situated in the southwestern region of Kerala. It's practically covered fully with Tea plantations, some as high as 7000 feet above sea level.

tea garden hill of munnar

3. Stok Range, Ladakh

At 11, 845 feet, Stok Kangri in Stok Range has is a popular mountain among climbers and mountaineers. It's often considered as a practice run for Everest.
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4. Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Nubra is a high altitude cold desert with rare precipitation and scant vegetation.

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5. Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunji

Located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth, Nohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. Name of the falls (in Khasi language - "Jump of Ka Likai") is linked to a legend about a local woman, Likai, who after a family tragedy became insane and jumped off the cliff next to the falls.

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6. Nanda Devi

It's the second highest mountain in India. While the peak is not that easy to climb for regular folks like us, but the surrounding Nanda Devi National Park is a must visit atleast once in a lifetime.

Nanda devi mountain

7. Mizoram

Mizoram is a land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. As many as 21 major hill ranges or peaks of different heights run through the length and breadth of the state, with plains scattered here and there.
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8. Lonar Sarovar, Maharashtra

The Lonar Lake is a saline soda lake located at Lonar in Buldana district, Maharashtra, India which was created by a meteor impact.
Meteor impact at sonar

9. Matheran

The smallest hill station in India, Matheran which is only 90 km from Mumbai, provides a pretty dramatic view of the sunset and the sunrise.

matheran

10. Leh

Leh, the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh is best experienced via road trips from New Delhi.

leh

11. Key Monastery

Key Gompa is a Tibetian Buddhist Monastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 13, 668 feet above sea level close to the Spiti river in Himachal Pradesh. It reportedly, was started by 100 monks in 1855.
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12. Kashmir

It's not called paradise on Earth for nothing.

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13. Hoggenakal Falls

This waterfall in South India on the river Kaveri is sometimes also referred to as the "Niagara Falls" of India.

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14. Tungnath, Uttarakhand

Located at an altitude of 12, 073 Feet, at Tungnath mountains you can also find the oldest Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva.

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15. Drang Drung Glacier, Near Kargil

It takes about 2 days to get here from the Srinagar airport.
Drang Dung Glacier

16. Deodar Forest, Himachal Pradesh

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17. Andamans

It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2, with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma.andamans

KeepTravelling...Keep Exploring!!!


Wednesday, May 7, 2014



Indian Tourism

India's rich history and its cultural and geographical diversity make its international tourism appeal large and diverse. It presents heritage and cultural tourism along with medical, business, educational and sports tourism.

The Ministry of Tourism designs national policies for the development and promotion of tourism. In the process, the Ministry consults and collaborates with other stakeholders in the sector including various Central Ministries/agencies, state governments, Union Territories and the representatives of the private sector. Concerted efforts are being made to promote new forms of tourism such as rural, cruise, medical and eco-tourism.

Here are few top destinations that should be visited:

Taj Mahal

Taj is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage



Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, has a rich history. The city is dotted with spellbinding mosques, forts, and monuments left over from the Mughal rulers that once occupied the city. The contrast between rambling Old Delhi and well planned New Delhi is immense, and it's interesting to spend time exploring both. If you feel in need of some relaxation, just head to one of Delhi's flourishing landscaped gardens.



Jaipur

Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture.