The complete guide to Amritsar travel

 For Sikhs, Amritsar is the most revered pilgrimage site in the world. For tourists, there is a lot in the city. One of the largest cities of the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of Sikhism. Naturally, he is very proud of his city which is home to the Golden Temple (also known as Harmandir Sahib). The temple is unique in its architecture, because it connects elements of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture.

Top Things to Do in Amritsar

• Durgiana Temple
• Goindwal Sahib
• Guru Ka Langar
• ISKCON Mandir, Amritsar
• Jallianwala Bagh
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Amritsar
• Ram Tirath
• Wagah Border

Best Time to Visit Amritsar.

November to March – The best time to visit Amritsar is between November and March, when the weather is comparatively pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and visiting the Golden Temple. However, sometimes the temperature can touch a freezing – 4 Degree Celsius.

How to Reach Amritsar

 Amritsar is a famous city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city is well-known for its historic and religious culture. Some of the major places for sightseeing in Amritsar are the Golden Temple, Wagah Border and Jallianwala Bagh. Resorts and budget hotels in Amritsar are easily available for accommodation. For transportation, buses, taxi and auto rickshaws are available within the city. Details on how to go to Amritsar are as follows.

By Bus: Direct bus services ply from all major parts of the country. Amritsar is well connected with National Highways and flyovers. The Amritsar bus stand is located in the heart of the city. One can go on an Amritsar visit by bus which is the most economical way for visiting the main tourist places in the city. The state government, as well as private buses, offer daily services to Amritsar. Tickets for an Amritsar trip by bus can be easily booked in person at major bus stands as well as online.

By Train: Amritsar Railway Station is the most important station in the city. Trains to Amritsar are available from all major railway stations in India. Amritsar trains tickets can be book online or in person. Amritsar train timetable is available for those unfamiliar with the train timings. Buses and cabs are easily available from the railway station to all other parts of the city.

By Flight: The Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar, is the main airport in the city. Amritsar airport is connected with all major airports from around the world and so direct flights to Amritsar are available. Buses and cabs are available from the airport.

By Cab/Car: Travelling to Amritsar by car is the most common Amritsar travel option that is adopted by travellers. Amritsar is well-connected by roads so that cabs can reach destinations very easily. Travelling to Amritsar by road is the ideal travel option for families. Amritsar car rentals are available for those looking to drive and explore the city by themselves. If you’re wondering how to reach Amritsar, this is one of the best ways

 

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BEST Places to Visit in Puri

 Puri is a city in the Indian state of Odisha, known for its rich cultural heritage, pilgrims and many religious sites. It is one of the 4 Dhams of India and it is also an excellent holiday destination. This wonderful city is an important Hindu pilgrimage destination that is visited by a large number of visitors. Located in the Bay of Bengal, Puri has a lot of attractions and places that steal the hearts of tourists. Major attractions include Jagannath Mandir, Model Beach, Konark Beach, Puri Beach, Chilika Lake, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.

Top Things to Do in Puri

• Jagannath Temple Puri
• Puri Beach
• Gundicha Mandir
• Dhauli Giri Hills
• Swargadwar Beach

Best Time To Visit Jagannath Puri

Weather in Puri

    Puri in Summer (March-May) Summers are not an ideal time to visit Puri. They are extremely hot and humid. ...
    Puri in Monsoon (June-September) Puri in monsoons is characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. ...
    Puri in Winter (October-February) Winter months are the ideal time to visit Puri.

How to Reach Puri

 Puri is the beautiful town that is located in Odisha. There are many exclusive places for sightseeing in Puri. There are also many hotels in Puri to help travellers who would like to spend some time in the town and relax. Details on how to go to Puri are as follows.

By Bus: The main bus stand in Puri connects the town with the neighbouring regions. Regular bus services are available to Puri from Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam and more. The Puri visit by bus is an economical way to enjoy the sights of the town. Ticket for Puri trip by bus can also be booked online.

By Train: First-time visitors who have doubts about how to reach Puri by train can check the Puri train timetable to learn Puri trains’ timings and routes. The Puri railway station enables regular trains to Puri from major cities in the country. The railway station is said to be one of the top hundred booking stations of the Indian Railways.

By Flight: The town does not have its own Puri airport. The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar which is 60 km away from Puri. Instead of searching for flights to Puri, Take flights from the major cities of the country to Bhubaneswar. From the airport, cabs can be hired to reach Puri.

By Cab/Car: Driving to Puri by road is most suitable for ones traveling with family and kids. Journeying to Puri by car allows one to enjoy the sights along the route and take snaps. Puri car rental is also available for those looking to explore the town by themselves. There are many hotels, fuel pumps, ATMs and other relevant sites along the routes to Puri as well as around the town. Puri travel cabs are also available on all days of the week but are comparatively expensive.

 

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Andaman and Nicobar travel guide

 Once after the dreaded "Kalapani", Andaman Island is now famous for its ancient beaches, world-class scuba diving and snorkeling ops and far-flung places, which are far from deaf and crazy crowd located in India. .

 

Top Things to Do in Andaman and Nicobar

• Radhanagar Beach
• Mangrove Creek Safari in Andaman
• Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
• Mount Harriet National Park
• Parasailing in Andaman
• Bird Watching
• Trekking
• Cellular Jail
• Sea Walk
• Elephant Beach
• Water Sports
• Corbyn's Cove
• Wandoor Beach
• Lalaji Bay Beach
• Samudrika Marine Museum
• Ross and Smith Island
• Viper Chain Gang Jail
• National Memorial Museum
• Andaman Islands
• Anthropological Museum
• Forest Museum
• Fisheries Museum
• Chatham Saw Mill
• Zoological Survey Museum
• Ayurveda Holistic Healing Center
• saddle peak
• Bharatpur Beach
• Laxmanpur Beach
• Limestone Caves
• Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

 How to Reach Andaman Island


Andaman Islands can be reached in 2 Ways Only.

1. By Availing Flights from Cities Such as Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai. NO Direct flight from any other cities are currently available as of May 2016. If you are travelling from any other city in India then you will have to reach these cities before arriving to the Capital. Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All commercial flights land in Port Blair Veer Savarkar Airport. The airlines that currently operate in the sector of Andaman Islands are Jet Airways, Air India, Go Air and Spice Jet. Flight take approximatel 02:00 Hrs to reach Port Blair.

2. By Availing Ships operated by Government of India from Chennai, Kolkata and Vizag. Please note that ships take atleast 3 Days to reach Port Blair. Ships from Kolkata takes a little more time. There are different classes in Ships. Tickets for ships can be purchased from shipping services in these cities. Many fancy ships to the Andaman Islands, however, it completely depends upon the time you have. If you are coming on a short vacation then flight is a must. However, if you are coming for an extended vacation then you can avail ships. Please note that the ships that operate in Andaman Islands are not cruises that you see in pictures. Its a Government Ship. Our recommendation to travellers will be that on your onward journey select a flight and on your return select a ship. Many times travellers who are not accustomed with Ship journey feel sea sick thus ruining their trip in the islands. Various timing and Ship schedule can be checked in the government website at Andaman Ship Schedule. In addition, ship sailing take place once or twice a week and is not available every day. The ticket booking opens approximately 15 days prior departure. A form can be downloaded from the Government website and a booking request can be submitted. Hard copy of the tickets is a must ot board the vessel.

3. Can we travel to Andaman By Train? - There is NO Way you can reach Andaman Islands by Train from anywhere in the world.

4. Can we reach Andaman By Bus? - NO bus services are available to Andaman Islands. You will have to cross Bay of Bengal Sea either by flight or Ship only.
Passport For Indian Citizens?
NO Passport is required for Indian Citizens. However, you will require permit if you are visiting Jolly Bouy Island, Redskin Island and Cinque Island. To visit Havelock, Neil and Baratang you do not require any permits.

 

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Bandhavgarh National Park India

Bandhavgarh Travel Guide

Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its tigers. Also known as the country of Tigers, Bandhavgarh attracts a large number of tourists to its densely forested area, lush greenery, wilderness and a variety of flora including the great gaur or Indian bison, sambar and barking deer. Tourism in Madhya Pradesh remains incomplete without a tour to Bandhavgarh in Shahdol district, which is marked by its rugged terrain, lofty hills of Vindhya range and cliffs enveloped in grave silence. The caves dotting the famous Bandhavgarh National Park spreading across nearly 450 square kilometers, can give you a shelter away from the din and bustle of the mundane world.

Top Things to Do in Madhya Pradesh

• Kandariya Temple
• Dhuandhar Falls
• Kanha National Park
• Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
• Pachmarhi
• Bandhavgarh National Park
• Sanchi Stupa
• Gwalior Fort
• Marble Rocks
• Man Singh Palace
• Mahakaleshwar
• Narmada Udgam Amarkantak
• Tilwara Ghat Jabalpur
• Jai Vilas Palace
• Taj-Ul-Masjid
• Jahaz Mahal
• Pench National Park
• Ram Ghat
• Lakshmana Temple
• Jahangir Mahal
• Upper and Lower Lake
• Bee Falls Panchmarhi
• Dhar Fort
• Panna National Park
• Javari Temple
• Sas Bahu Temple
• Bharat Bhavan Bhopal
• Kanch Mandir
• Central Museum
• Surya Mandir
• Lal Baag Palace
• Chanderi Fort
• Parameshwar Tal Chanderi
• Dhuni Pani Amarkantak
• Laxmi Narayan
• Buddhi Chanderi
• Kal Bhairava Ujjain
• Van Vihar National Park
• Teli Ka Mandir
• Bhojashala Mosque
• Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
• Madhav Vilas Palace Shivpuri
• Bison Lodge and Museum Panchmarhi
• Parsvanath Temple
• Buddhist Vihara Sanchi
• Jama Masjid Burhanpur
• Dinman Hardaul's Palace Orchha
• Kamadgiri
• Jama Masjid
• Kaliadeh Palace Ujjain
• Neel Kanth Palace
• Lakshmi and Varaha Temple
• Rajwada Indore
• Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojpur
• Laxminarayan Temple
• Jain Temple
• Jain Temple Bhojpur
• Ashoka Pillar Sanchi
• Shahi Qila Burhanpur
• Chhatris of Shivpuri
• Chatarbhuj Mandir
• Satpura National Park
• Gopal Mandir Ujjain
• Phool Bagh Orchha
• Harisiddhi Temple Ujjain
• 24 Avatars in Omkareshwar
• Bandhavgarh Fort
• State Archaeological
• Udaigiri Caves
• Ram Raja Temple
• Maheshwar Temple
• Sunder Mahal Orchha
• Sanchi Museum
• Gupta Temple Sanchi
• Roopmati's Pavilion
• Hindola Mahal
• Jami Masjid Mandu
• Darya Khans Tomb and Hathi Mahal Mandu
• Koshak Mahal Chanderi
• Chintamani Ganesh Ujjain
• Baz Bahadurs Palace Mandu
• Chaunsat Yogini Temple
• Baghella Museum Bandhavgarh
• Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir
• Asigarh Fort Burhanpur
• Chaturbhuj Temple
• Brahma and Hanuman Temple
• Chausath Yogini
• Bhartrihari Caves
• Shri Omkar Mandhata Omkareshwar
• Sakhya Sagar Lake
• Siddnath Temple Omkareshwar
• Moti Masjid Bhopal
• Chhatris
• Birla Museum
• Buddhist Temples Sanchi
• Bada Ganapati
• Chauragarh Shrine Panchmarhi
• Khajuraho Archaeological Museum
• Kajal Rani Cave Omkareshwar
• Satmatrika Temple Omkareshwar 

Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh National Park

Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh. Every year Bandhavgarh National Park is open for visitors from the 15th of October to till 30th of June. As per the climate of Central part of India, the peak season for Bandhavgarh National Park is during winters which is October to March.

How to reach Bandhavgarh

By Air:

A small air strip constructed near the Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria District facilitates the landing of the private charter planes. However, the Jabalpur Airport (Dumna Airport) located about 230 kilometers from Bandhavgarh is the nearest airport available for the public usage. The chief airlines catering their services at the Jabalpur Airport are; Air India, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Ventura Airconnect Ltd. Scheduled flight services to and from Delhi, Mumbai and Indore are provided from Jabalpur on regular basis. To reach Bandhavgarh from Jabalpur tourists can either hire a taxi which would cost around 3000 INR or avail the frequently plying state transport buses.

By Rail:

The Umaria Railway Station (UMR) falling under the Katni-Bilaspur section of the South-Eastern Railway and positioned approximately 33 kilometers from the Tala Village of the Bandhavgarh National Park is the nearest railhead that connects this Tiger Reserve to rest of the country by rail route. Some of the worth mentioning trains plying from the Umaria Railway Station include Ambikapur Exp, Amarkantak Exp, Ambikapur Jabalpur Exp, Sarnath Exp, Betwa Exp, Durg Nautanwa Exp, Gorakhpur Durg Exp, Narmada Exp, Utkal Exp, Hirakund Exp, Vishakapatnam Amritsar Hirakund Exp, etc. Umaria Railway Station is linked to some of the important Indian cities such as Jabalpur, Katni, Bishrampur, Ambikapur, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Bhopal, Sarnath, Varanasi, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Nautanwa, Kanpur, Indore, Rewa, Dewas, Ujjain, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jhansi, Gwalior, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mathura, H Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Haridwar, Jammu, Vishakapatnam, etc by train. Tourists can reach Umaria from Bandhavgarh by taxi which would cost around 600 rupees or travel through the state transport buses.

By Road:

 Bandhavgarh National Park is located about 33 km from Umaria, 95 km from Katni, 104 km from Shahdol, 112 km from Satna, 119 km from Rewa, 169 km from Jabalpur, 176 km from Panna National Park, 181 km from Sanjay National Park, 186 km from Kanha National Park, 217 km from Damoh, 225 km from Khajuraho, 337 km from Pench National Park, 444 km from Nagpur and 479 km from Bhopal. SH 10, SH 11 and NH 78 are the three major highways those connect the Bandhavgarh National Park with other towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh and the neighboring states by road. State transport and private buses as well as taxis regularly ply to and from Bandhavgarh and proffer the visitors efficient road connectivity to this nature preserve.

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