Thursday, September 5, 2013

How to Reach Jammu & Kashmir



Jammu and Kashmir, the topmost state of India, is probably embedded in the Himalayan Mountains. the There are actually 3 divisions of Jammu and Kashmir which include- the Jammu, the Kashmir vale, and the Ladakh as well. The Kashmir Valley, also known as the Vale of Kashmir, is renowned for its breath-taking mountainous landscape, and is very well-known as Heaven on Earth. Jammu, the City of Temples, is found to appeal hosts of Hindu and Muslim pilgrims round the year. Ladakh, which is also known as ‘Little Tibet’, contains snowy mountains, and the old Buddhist culture that resembles the 2nd century.

There are many must-see places in Jammu and Kashmir, that every tourist should take a tour at once. The most famous tourist attractions of this state are the Kashmir, Srinagar, the Gulmarg, Jammu, Leh and Ladakh, Patnitop or the amazing Mughal gardens, and the fabled pilgrimage centers include the beautiful Amarnath Caves and the Shrine of Goddess Vaishnodevi. The ancient houseboats on the magical Dal Lake are the great attractions of Jammu and Kashmir. To watch these tourist attractions of the state, it is important to know the way to reach that place.

Jammu and Kashmir is actually situated on the utmost top of India. It is one of the most visited places in India and about four million Indian tourists visit the state every year. Presence of this sacred Vaishno Devi Temple of Jammu & Kashmir is the matter that drags most of the tourists towards the state. Even the political agitation of the state cannot avoid the tourists from travelling to one among the most attractive places in India.

How to Reach Jammu and Kashmir by Air


Jammu & Kashmir has 4 airports


Giant airlines called Indian Airlines; Jet Airways are regular flights to these airports. Following are the few of the flights that could help you to reach Jammu and Kashmir from the several major Indian Cities.  

How to Reach Jammu and Kashmir by Rail 


The major railway station in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is the Jammu Tawi Station which receives trains from all the major Indian cities. Following are the few numbers of trains that could help one to reach Jammu and Kashmir through many major cities of India.  

How to Reach Jammu and Kashmir by Road 


There are two main ways to travel by road - via Jammu and up to Srinagar or via Manali in Himachal Pradesh and up to Leh. The state has a good road network connecting important neighbourhood states and cities such as- Delhi or Amritsar; Chandigarh or Ludhiana, cities like Jalandhar including- Shimla and Manali and so on. National Highway 1A is the national highway that connects many cities of Jammu to different cities of India. One can also catch JKSRTC (Jammu Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation) buses to move within and the nearby states.
 

About Jammu & Kashmir - "Heaven on Earth"

 Now u will know why Kashmir is called – The Paradise on Earth!

There is saying Heaven is nowhere, but in Kashmir! This can be realized when the flight you are sitting hovers over the exciting snowy Himalayan peaks, it almost gives a feeling of a dream. Written and spoken about certain times, Kashmir’s amazing beauty can be asserted with its behavior even after the centuries of political volatility. But, when you visit Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, concern about the security which is the last thing you need to worry about the city.
A blue valley, alpine blows its beauty in Kashmir, with a collection of parables. The geography of Kashmir is actually categorized into 3 land volumes: the foothill plains of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and the hills of Ladakh. Its strategic position heading to off and on that encounters with Pakistan and has converted this wonderful place to one of the highest battlegrounds of the world.
Jammu and Kashmir is the model of heaven on Earth and is very popular all over the world for its extravagant beauty. Relish your vacation in Kashmir to feel the excellent world and man-made creation. 

The whole city of J & K is dealt by mountains, cracked by unfolds of valley and studded with mountain lakes. The state is also marked with many beautiful hill stations, which will replace coolness in summer season. J & K tourism offers tourists, to spend an easy going adventurous vacation of fantabulous beauty of nature.

Jammu and Kashmir is undoubtedly an extreme beautiful state of India, which is often identified as the ‘Heaven on Earth’. This is surely the most enlightened holiday destination in the world. Tourists feel better about this place, as it becomes the ultimate destination for a honeymoon, or for an adventure holiday, also for holy pilgrimages, and other natural attractions or for shopping, etc.

Explore another world

 
Jammu & Kashmir covered with amazing green hills and colorful flowers, where Srinagar puts Kashmir on top with its extravagant beauty, and the popular Dal Lake adds peace to its extraordinary look. Tourists should not miss a shikara ride on the Dal Lake, and better stay on a houseboat to get the true flavor of life in Kashmir.

Mount up a few steps to become a grand attestant of Shankaracharya Temple, built on a hilltop that offers a divine view of Srinagar. When you walk around, you will not miss the flowers that smile at you, and appears in plenty at the extremely popular Mughal Gardens – the one and only Chashme Shahi, the beautiful Nishat Bagh and the great Shalimar Bagh, built by the Mughals as their summer refreshment. These gardens have several spray pool with Persian carvings, giving them a royal look. It is very difficult to find that much of blessings and elegance at a single place.

If you fall in love with Srinagar, then take a deep breath and hold your heart for Pahalgam, which is also known as the ‘Village of Shepherds’.

To enjoy few more of these free objects, you have to visit Gulmarg, which is almost 2 hours away from Srinagar and 5 hours away from Pahalgam, that is famous as the ‘Meadow of Flowers’. In this wonderful place, lovely wild flowers get decorated in your ways as you walk further to pick a Gondola to pass on to the Kongdoori Mountain peak.

From the lovely strawberry fruits to the bunch of cherry fruits, nature has been granting a lot to the Kashmir. While Gulmarg creates a good smile in you with its extraordinary sights, and Sonmarg, which is also well-known as 'Meadow of Gold', will bring you sudden rains and sunshine, that is just 3 hours away from Srinagar, and it is a very good destination for all day long digression.
The natural grandeur, gentle faces, fresh air, wonderful mountains, a juicy cuisine and huge tons of memories, what else one needs from this amazing place!

Wildlife - In the High Altitudes

The noted state of Jammu and Kashmir is graced with abundant woos and forests that serves as homes to few of the most rare and alien species of flora and fauna. The Snowy Leopards, the daring Cheetahs, the Kashmir Stag, the cute Black & Brown Bear, and the Bharal are some of the animals that can be watched in the various national parks situated in Dachigam, the Ramnagar, and the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve. For the people who are interested in wildlife, can watch the most entertaining Hemis Park at Leh, and the very exciting Kishtwar Park at Jammu; both are the most famous high altitude wildlife parks.

Shopping Boon 


The Jammu and Kashmir shopping, offers tourists with a richness of handicraft and handloom items that accepts tokens to the rich endemic traditional factories of the state. The scoop of products where the traditional industries of Jammu and Kashmir have a globally applauded status, which are known for their perfect mixture of colors that are paired with delicate designs, product of the handloom and handicraft industries of Jammu and Kashmir drags the attention of every single tourist who visits the state. An internal part of the art and craft of Jammu and Kashmir, and the handloom and handicraft industries have assisted the state government to earn huge revenues. 
In Jammu, there are some main shopping areas which are the Vir Marg, the busy Raghunath Bazaar and also the Hari Market. In Srinagar, you can see both the Lal Chowk and the place called Badshah Chowk for the best in town. Ladakh includes 2 primary markets such as the Tibetan and the Moti market as well. 

Climate of Heaven

 
The weather is one of the opponents: while in summer time, the heat increases up to the cracking point in the hills, and people of Ladakh and other places of the Kashmir wait for the snow to melt on the pathway. Since October, Jammu city has become a very pleasing place. However, the best time to experience the real joy of travelling to the valley of Kashmir and the Ladakh region is during May or September. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are famous for their simplicity and hospitality, and are being invited to many marriages in the nearby villages, or into somebody’s house for a hot cup of tea or coffee. Kashmir has been placed like a spangled crown on top of the India’s map, and is a many sided diamond, that changes its hues with the seasons amazingly beautiful. The 2 great Himalayan Mountains are marked as north and south landmark. These are the origin of the great rivers, which runs down into the vale; the forests with orchards are adorned by the lily-laden lakes. 

Note- If you are an adventure enthusiast, then it will be surely a heaven for you in all the ways, as many activities can be performed through the river rafting, to climb mountains and trekking can be done, very best in this place, where one cannot see anything apart from the beauty.

Each and every tourist spots in the state of Jammu & Kashmir mismatches to the scenic beauty. The bird’s eye view of the long stretches, where sunrays touch the mountains and vast spread meadows makes unambiguously beautiful land of Jammu & Kashmir, a real Heaven for the tourists.


Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Want to Know Ins and Outs of Dharla River?


The Dharla River, called as Dhorola nodi, is also known as Jaldhaka in Himalayas, where it actually originates, and becomes the main tributary of the river Brahmaputra. According to the researchers, this river flows approximately- 186 kms through some districts of West Bengal such as Sikkim, and Bhutan; while, the other 3 districts include-Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooh Behar. By flowing through these districts, the river then moves as a small downstream and passes the Rangpur district of Bangladesh continuously for about 307 kms; also, it is believed that, river passes through Lalmonirhat District and joins the Brahmaputra River, which then flows over the Kurigram District. 

The minimum deepness of the water level of river Dharla, is found to be 12 feet height, i.e, 3.7 metres and maximum depth is 39 feet, which is 12 metres long, when Dharla resides in Kurigram. Also, the rivers Dharla and Jamuna have generated erosion and took a serious turn in the Lalmonirhat during the year 2007. In Lalmonirhat, the long flood will be about 7 kilometres long, which spreads over 2 kilometres, controls the embankment that had went through by the river Dharla.

Another point about Dharla is that, river contains huge numbers of inhabitants which includes herbivore fishes and so on.

Some mosques, temples, a primary school nearby; the green grass, bamboo trees, and other green plants, can also be seen with a muddy path, where people stand and watch the beautiful scenery; also, a wide pathway of a cultivable land is covered with yielded crops; and banana plantation around the river can also be visited as well.

There is even a park beside the Dharla at Kurigram. Bridge can also be seen at Dharla River, which looks awesome. The Dharla River looks beautiful when the water level is high, especially during the monsoon season. Whereas, during the summer season, water level of the river will be very low- it will be just the knee depth.


Course


The river Dharla originates in Himalayas and being a great tributary of Brahmaputra River, it passes through many districts such as- Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooh Behar. From these rivers, Dharla flows at the Rangpur district of the Bangladesh, as well as Lalmonirhat District and flows and join Brahmaputra River of Kurigram. The only thing that bothers people is the erosion that has made people to lose their homes due to the heavy flood.

The river is surrounded by many trees, plantations, including schools; also the crops are grown in plenty, but will not survive due to erosion. This river will be full in monsoon, and will come to half level, because of summer.

Dharla river rushes and drives towards the eastern side near Patgram Upazila and gets back to India. It later moves to the south and will run to the Bangladesh again through the Phulbari Upazila of Kurigram District and continuously wanders there over slowly. The main stream of this river resides in Kuch Bihar of India.

Tributaries of Dharla River


Murti

Murti is one among the main tributaries of Dharla or Jaldhaka River which are named as Naksal Khola, Sutunga and Diana (a main territory bank), where tourists arrive in abundance;  and lies in the north of West Bengal, which is just 84 kilometres from Silguri. 

Murti is actually a village, surrounded by the river called Murti; here tourists often visit to experience the delightful moment of bird watching, fishing, wildlife safari, and so on. There are even many beautiful spots beside Murti River; and thus, camping is done at river Murti. 

Naksal Khola                                                                                                             

Naksal Khola is another tributary of Jaldhaka or Dharla River, which lies in the right bank of Dharla and streams towards south east. 

Sutunga

Sutunga is the other nearby tributary of Jaldhaka, which becomes the main place for coal mining activities; also, the small streams of Sutunga, holds a major role in draining lunar river.

The Diana

The Diana is the main tributary of Jaldhaka that lies on left bank, and becomes the darling of Dharla River, and attracts many tourists.



References
http://weekenddestinations.info/2011/distance/501-kms-and-above/murti-dooars-84-kms-from-siliguri/                                                             


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

What Everybody Ought to Know About Greece!

As Holidays are the best time to make fun, make plans for vacations before holidays begin. Usually,  planning either 'short' or a 'long' vacation trip, helps you to get rid of stress and gives you good relaxations. Thus, visit you native countries with your children to watch the beautiful places and to have good time during summer vacations, and to make holidays most exciting!

Greece is an awesome city which has become most popular due to its architectural beauty.  It also has other marvellous spots that every traveller should visit such as mountains, churches, Greek monasteries, towers etc. that reflects the beauty of Greece. Visitors can also watch cool resorts which welcomes every tourist.  


Want to Know the Inside of Greece?

If you plan to make a long trip, you should  remember that, there are quite many unspoilt, most beautiful, Off the Beaten Track in Greece available to entertain tourists. To get more details about the City’s beauty, it is better to have Greece Guide, through which it becomes easy to know the Inside of Greece City. The details about the lovely islands, amazing Water-Power Museums, fabulous beaches like ‘Vatera, Lesvos’, and other details about the locations, food and accommodations, and the best way to travel, can be found in this guide.

Who Else Like to Enjoy Greece Trip?

Since, trip plans are done in advance, parents buy costumes, jewellery, luggage bags, footwear, and so on; while children trouble their parents to get them swim suits, sports-gear, and many more to enjoy the vacation trip to the full extent. Thus, visitors will buy all essentials, especially a good “Holiday package” that helps them to make safe and comfortable trip. People will have lots of choice such as- Trip to China, Japan, France, Italy, and many more; but choosing, Off the Beaten Track in Greece is always a Brilliant’s Choice!

Advance Hotel Bookings

The city of Greece showcases its natural beauty to all parts of the world, and it is always important to make hotel bookings earlier; as best rooms will become full. Thus, to enjoy the summer holidays in Greece, an early hotel booking is a must; that makes your travel happy and comfy.

Less Luggage More Comfort

Apart from early hotel-booking, one should also concentrate on appropriate clothing for summer, as it’s ridiculous to carry thick clothes. Also, carry fewer luggage, that gives more comfort and makes travel easier.While making a trip, it is very vital to carry must-have gadgets or accessories like 'Cameras', in order to shoot-out the embarrassing moments to make the memory remarkable.

Awesome Experience in Greece 

Overall, travel throughout the Greece city is an awesome experience, as Greece is an ideal way for tourists. It gives pleasure to all visitors, by showing its evergreen beauty and attracts people in such a way that, every Greece Traveller, wish to re-visit Greece.