Night trek to Kabbal Durga Betta on Republic Day

When I was a kid in school, I remember being very excited about the Republic Day Celebration with flag hoisting at 08:30 AM, National anthem and most importantly the cookies,snacks and chocolates. I always admired the freedom fighters and felt proud to be an Indian. Times change, as now I was busy with the corporate life schedule and Republic day was just another day to relax at home for all my colleagues. But I decided to change this year and make it adventurous and memorable for life. 

I then chose to decide for a Night trek with a group of 14 people to a place nearby to Bangalore called the Kabbal Durga Betta. The distance from the city was about 75 kms directing towards Kanakpura Road. We started our journey at 10 PM in a pattern that bikers love the most. I was enjoying my ride with my lovely Red Karizma speeding smooth on the black bed with white strips parting it to half. Keeping the swift mostly onto the left side, I could feel the chill breeze hitting my face and like its romancing me through the journey. While experiencing this pleasure, I could clearly see the moon shining bright white and talking to me though the travel with immense love. The company of bikes, friends, night, moon and the stars was just the best combination for my trip. 

The ride was about 2 hours roughly including the tea and smoke break. We reached the place, so called the base point of the trek and parked our vehicles and took out the gears, torch and sleeping bed. The guide who had done more than 250 treks in his life had joined us to initially brief about entire trek. We were introduced to the group and had the sight of the finish line where we all as a team had to reach the point.

The enthu was right, the passion was tight, the target was on height and it was a dream night. 

Mumbai meri jaan

This time my travel was planned to Mumbai earlier called as Bombay. But if you ask me, I call it as the " City of Dreams " where huge mass comes with a dream to make a fortune in this city. If you take a flight to land in Chathrapathi Shivaji Airport, you at first might think its "City of slum" and recollect the famous movie called Slumdog Millionaire. You aint wrong but I suggest you dont judge the city so soon. There is a huge lots to offer in Mumbai.

I decided to explore Mumbai as an traveler very new to the city or may be like a visitor for the first time. As I found myself at the Andheri East on the map of Mumbai, I met a taxi driver named Manoj ji, who hailed from Lucknow. He at first tried to gauge my knowledge of the city and language i spoke. I was comfortable talking to him in Hindi and asked him to take me to the hotel where my accommodation was booked. It was nice to know that they were warm in their approach and nice.

I reached the Khar West near Bandra, where my accommodation at Hotel Ramee Residency was booked. I gave the money to the driver and was only shocked to see the 2 rupee change offered back in return. The first lesson I learnt was that these guys respect each penny and believe in working hard to make a living.

Lesson 1: Value each rupee that you earn or spend. 

Lesson 2: Every Hard work gets its reward only at the right time. So love your work and respect your occupation. 

The pic above is taken at the Hotel room.

TourisAwesome Holidays Launching its online website

         We the Bangalore based start-up TourisAwesome Holidays, were running our operations from 2009 with its tours and travels services are all set to launch its online website in a month's time. We have studied the market in detail and have come up with strategies that will enable us to be the best Tourism partner in India. 


     The target market we look to cater to is the youth that is passionate about having a memorable tour at budget cost, the corporate who look for a relaxed & customized tours at affordable prices and the luxurious couples who want a memorable exotic honeymoon that stays in memories for lifetime.


     The features provided are completely unique and creative in its own way, where the differentiation is clearly evident with its target audiences and numbers in specific.

Travel advice for all travelers

Dear Travelers

Please be advised of the following developments that may impact your travel programme. 

United Kingdom: Carefully consider travel arrangements on 30 November due to expected disruption at airports during strike

Public sector workers, including transport, customs and immigration officials, will stage a 24-hour work stoppage on 30 November. Significant disruption should be anticipated at all the country's main international airports, in particular London Heathrow (LHR). Likely disruption will be as follows:

·         Long queues at customs and immigration, potentially resulting in substantial delays for travellers entering and exiting the country.

·         Flight cancellations – airport operator BAA has requested that airlines cut incoming international passenger numbers by 50%. Several operators have cancelled or rescheduled flights in advance of the action.

·         Potentially significant delays to arriving and departing flights, as well as possible short-notice diversions.

·         Numerous airlines are offering free flight rescheduling for passengers due to travel to or from the UK on 30 November.

Public transport workers in the capital London are not currently expected to participate in the walkout in large numbers. Rail services, including Eurostar, are also not expected to be significantly affected. However, the following transport services will be suspended:

·         Glasgow and Tyne and Wear (Newcastle) metro trains.

·         Bus and train services across the whole of Northern Ireland.

Travel Advice

·         Check with airlines prior to travel; allow for flexibility in your itinerary to accommodate flight delays and cancellations, and the possibility of diversions to other UK airports.

·         Be prepared for long queues at the country's main international airports, such as London Heathrow (LHR). Allow additional time to clear immigration.

·         Allow additional time for transiting within the UK, particularly at London Heathrow, or seek alternative routes on the day.

·         Book taxis and rental cars well in advance in areas affected by public transport walkouts.

Experiencing God's Own Country KERALA

       The dust from the city was wiped by the showers from the cloud making its sign of taking us into the world of beauty. We were on a journey from Bangalore to Kerala to explore the beauty that dazzled lakhs of travellers in past and is still continuing to bring huge mass travel from all around the globe. This time my tour was with TourisAwesome Holidays. The tour was a photography tour to capture the best of Kerala in the stipulated time that I had with myself. I was prepared and prepared for the best experience.

       As I opened my eyes early morning to see from the window of my wagon, I was gazed to view one of the best sight i dint want to close eye after that. I was quite for sometime to just see the scenic beauty of the sunrise and the lovely green field. I knew that my baby camera shall have its amazing journey to capture these moments. We soon then entered into the city of Calicut which is formerly called as Kozikhode. Kozhikode or Calicut as it is popularly known is a land of pristine beaches, aromatic spice gardens, picturesque country sides & warm people. It was way back in 1948 that the coastal town of Kozhikode rose to fame when Vasco Da Gama first set foot on its shores. Its magnanimous hills, gurgling streams, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, quaint villages & busy bazaars lure tourists year after year. 

The name Calicut, has its origins from the hand woven cloth called Calico. The city was the capital, during the reign of the Zamorin dynasty. A sea town with a busy port & thriving trading centre some of the best places to get a glimpse into its history & natural beauty are the Kappad Beach & Beypore Fort, . A visit to the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is a treat for bird watchers with over a 100 species of birds. For nature lovers the Thusharagiri waterfall, 50 km from Kozhikode is an ideal place to for a picnic. Adventure buffs can also trek this region amid spice plantations & dense evergreen forests. 

With a town having so much to offer from wildlife to wellness spa’s, beaches to bazaars & historic sites to hills; Kozhikode is a must see on your Kerala itinerary!

With having all this information we set ourselves to explore the destination. The capture during our travel is shown with pictures.

The sunset at Calicut beach - TourisAwesome Holidays

Lovely scene in the evening

Check these monkeys, lovely picture

More pictures awaiting..!!!! www.facebook.com/chetanyallapurkarphotography

Porter Airlines responds to demand with fourth daily Toronto-Sudbury flight

Porter Airlines is increasing service in the Big Nickel with the addition of a fourth daily roundtrip flight between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Sudbury, beginning Jan. 16.

Launching with a single daily flight in March 2010, this new schedule marks the third time Porter has increased service to Sudbury, responding to rising passenger demand and providing greater convenience for business and leisure travellers alike.

“By meeting passenger needs with convenient schedules and increased service, we’re continuing to demonstrate our commitment to Sudbury as a valued part of the Porter network,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “The overwhelmingly positive response we’re seeing from travellers is a clear indication that we’re offering a desirable service within the market.”

Connecting markets from Toronto include Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Windsor, Halifax, Moncton, St. John’s, Boston, Chicago and New York.

“The additional service is testament to the strong support our community has shown Porter Airlines and the commitment by Porter to provide comprehensive service to northern Ontario regional markets,” said Bob Johnston, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Sudbury Airport.  “We are delighted that the implementation of this latest flight will facilitate same day travel to Sudbury from Toronto and other cities within their network.”

For more visit: http://www.breakingtravelnews.com

Travel to Sikkim after the earthquake

     On the night of 23rd September 2011 I had quiet less of sleep and more of dreams about the exciting trip I was about to experience. I was told SIKKIM, the Paradise of India is a beautiful destination that every individual dreams to visit. I too was one among those dreamers and I was glad that the dream was coming to be a reality.
      I woke up before the sunrise with my alarm buzzing at 5.35 am showing the 24^th September calendar and quickly got myself ready to then wait for the cab that I had booked. At sharp 6.15 am I boarded the Easy Cab that was wrapped with the Ad of Faber. While listening to the early morning pleasant Radio Mirchi FM 98.3 songs, I soon picked my Canon EOS 1000D and captured the scenic rise of the sun in our own Bengalooru city. I was gazed with the way the sky turned its color to pleasant orange to make me believe that its now not too far from reaching thesky.

On my way to the airport I picked my colleague from his home near Banaswadi & zipped our way driving through the empty terrain to BIAL (BangaloreInternational Airport ) at 8 am.

Quickly making our move towards the entrance I realized that there was another world which woke early to fly that morning. As I was passing through the check-in I met my cousin that came to me as a surprise as she too was flying to Delhi with her office mate. I was delighted to have met her and then we departed to get our own boarding pass. I checked in my baggage and got the boarding pass. The scheduled departure of our flight was at 9.15 am on Jet Airways 9W. Then quickly there was an announcement I heard loudly while no one did as it was from my hungry stomach. As I did not have my breakfast, I looked around to grab something for myself. It was a fantastic breakfast awaiting to a guy who had always tried the typical Idli-Vada every single day in Bangalore from past 4 years in numerous darshinis possible. Well, yes I then grabbed myself a unique Bread sandwich with Orange juice to just pay a price of a week’s breakfast budget. We quickly heard the Boarding call from Jet Airways and so lifted our masses towards the entrance. We were boarded onto a masculine aircraft that was 9W- and I had my favourite window seat reserved. 

For more coming next.......!!!