Bike tour versus Group tour

   I have a Red color Hero Honda Karizma & I am passionate about bikes a lot. I met a friend who had this Bullet & was crazy about it. Having met this chap I got to know the kick behind having a bullet and travel India. This blog is dedicated for the Bullet lovers and adventure fans.    

  
                 I was thinking from very long time that its been years that I have been looking for Bike tour and have never experienced the journey so far. When it comes to Bike tour , the first thing that comes to mind to everyone is the Bullet Bike. I hope you all agree with me. Similarly it struck me and I called my friends who had Bullet bike and asked them if they were to be interested. Surprisingly, they in turn told me the dates they have planned with a Group of Bullet owner from our city. I was thrilled and excited as they said that the journey was to Leh-Ladakh. I confirmed immediately and went back home to tell me parents that this is what I have planned and shall be going on a bike tour for 25 days.

There started the versus conversation where they said " Why do you want to stress on a tour with Bike so far. Lets plan a family tour to Leh-Ladakh." I understood that this is where it all ends as my financial Dad had to pay and since it was a 3 month vacation I had nothing but to engage doing something. I was reluctant in the group tour and said dad that I have already booked and shall have to leave the next week. They refused and tried to make me understand but I was sure to have a Bike Tour experience. 

Then it happened that I bought all the equipment with a friend of mine and came home. He explained my parents what Bike Tour means and how is the experience as he has travelled before. Then since, he said all safety and fun element, somehow it was a Yes at the end. 

    We left the next week and I shall be writing on Experience of Bike tour soon.

Coming soon.................!!!!

10 best Holy Places you have to visit this lifetime

1. Source of the Ganges (India)

The River Ganges is Hinduism’s holiest river, beginning in the Himalayan peaks of Uttar Pradesh and spilling out into the Bay of Bengal more than 2000km later. For Hindus, the source of the Gaanges is a holy of holies, and many thousands make the pilgrimage to its source near Gangotri. To join them requires a trek of 24km from Gangotri, threading through Himalayan valleys to Gaumukh, where you’ll find the trickle of water that will flow on to become one of Asia’s major rivers. Pilgrims perform darshans (offerings) as near as possible to the point where water flows from the ice wall beneath the terminal moraine.

2. Mt Kailash (Tibet)

As the source of several of Asia’s mightiest rivers, including the Ganges, Karnali and Indus, it’s little surprise that peak of Mt Kailash in Tibet is revered in a number of religions. To circuit holy Kailash is a pilgrimage for Buddhists, Hindus, Bonpos, Jains and, more recently, trekkers. The most ardent pilgrims walk the 52km circuit in a day, while the truly pious prostrate themselves around the mountain, lying down with arms outstretched, then standing and lying down again at the point that their hands reached. The journey to Kailash is itself an epic worthy of being called a pilgrimage, so allow time for this remarkable trek.

3. Camino de Santiago (Spain)

One of the great Christian pilgrimages is to the tomb of the apostle St James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It’s a journey of such spiritual note that it has been named Europe’s Premier Cultural Itinerary and is also listed on the Unesco World Heritage register. The Camino begins in Roncesvalles, on the French border, and covers 783km to the Atlantic coast. Cycling and horseback are considered appropriate forms of pilgrim transport, but most people walk the route, wandering between an extensive system of albergues, spending around one month as a modern pilgrim.

4. Međugorje (Bosnia and Hercegovina)

On 28 June 1981 six youths in the Bosnian mountain village of Međugorje claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary. Instantly, a place of pilgrimage was born, complete with bus tours and an unholy number of souvenir stands. The Virgin is said to still appear at Međugorje, bringing messages to the world, delivering them through the original six ‘visionaries’ – three of them see the apparition daily. For a Međugorje vision of your own, begin in the famed bridge town of Mostar; Međugorje is about 30 mountainous kilometres away.

5. Golden Temple (India)

Resting against the India–Pakistan border, the city of Amritsar has a golden heart, with the Golden Temple, the holiest site in Sikhism, dominating the city. Glowing in the hot Punjabi sun, the temple is as golden as its name suggests, and sits in the middle of the holy Amrit Sarovar pool, which lends its name to the city. Pilgrims bathe in the pool, and amble clockwise around its marble edges, while the temple kitchen by the eastern entrance spoons out free meals to pilgrims and tourists alike. Visitors are welcome to join the faithful in and around the temple.

6. Shashemene (Ethiopia)

With Rastafarianism founded on the belief that Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie is an African Messiah, it’s unsurprising that a Rasta community has taken root inEthiopia. Around 240km from Addis Ababa, Selassie himself granted land in the town of Shashemene to Jamaican Rastafarians in the 1960s. It was first settled by 12 Jamaicans but the community has now grown to number hundreds. In the late 1970s the most famous Rasta of all, Bob Marley, visited Shashemene, and in recent years his widow has talked of relocating his remains here, which would indeed turn this southern town into a site of rock and Rasta pilgrimage.

7. Mt Athos (Greece)

Known as the Holy Mountain, Mt Athos is a self-governing community of 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries sprinkled around the slopes of 2033m-high Mt Athos onGreece’s Chalkidiki Peninsula. A strict entry-permit system applies: 100 Orthodox pilgrims and 10 non-Orthodox visitors are allowed in at a time; only men over 18 years of age can visit; permit applications from non-Orthodox visitors must be made at least six months ahead; and diamonitiria (permits) usually allow stays of just four days. The Holy Mountain is reached by boat, and you then walk between monasteries, each of which contains a guesthouse.

8. Mashhad (Iran)

With a name that translates as The Place of Martyrdom, Mashhad is sacred to Shiites as the place where the 8th imam and direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, Imam Reza, died in 817. Each year, more than 15 million Shiite pilgrims visit the city in eastern Iran, which literally radiates out from Astan-e Qods-e Razavi, the site of the Holy Shrine. The busiest pilgrimage times are around the Iranian New Year (March 21) and a dedicated pilgrim season from mid-June to late July. Non-Muslims are not permitted into the Holy Shrine itself, though there are three attached museums that can be visited.

9. 88 Temple Circuit (Japan)

On the Japanese island of Shikoku there are 88 temples, a number equal to the evil human passions as defined by the Buddhist doctrine. If you want to free yourself from every one of these passions in a single hit, you can do so by completing the 88 Temple Circuit. Traditionally the 1500km route was walked, even though there’s a space of more than 100km between a couple of the temples. In modern times, however, it’s become just as acceptable to complete the 88 Temple Circuit by tour bus – who said the gods weren’t modernists? The circuit begins in Tokushima and most pilgrims go clockwise.

10. Adam’s Peak (Sri Lanka)

In the highlands of Sri Lanka there is a mountain that’s all things to all religions. Depending on your spiritual persuasion, the indent on the summit of Adam’s Peak is either the place at which Adam first set foot on earth, or a footprint left by Buddha, Shiva or St Thomas. Small wonder the track to the summit is like an ant trail in the pilgrimage season (December to May). Secular pilgrims will find the view alone worthy of the journey. On a clear day it stretches to the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, 65km away.

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Desi Traveller shares his amazing experience

Hi Friends,


    I met this smart young guy who was on his first unplanned trip to North India and this started at the Indira Gandhi International Airport when we got down the flight 6E-132 at 8.40 am. With having our conversation started he found to be a exciting person to share his experience and purpose of visiting north India. Having a great sense of humor we signed off to travel our own destination by exchanging our contact details. And this morning I receive a sms saying " Hey frnd tis is my 1st exciting experience I'm sharing in short text. I travelled 3000 kms by Air, 30 km by Metro, 450 kms by train, 3 km by auto and 1 km by walk to the most religious place Golden Temple, Amritsar. Modes of transport, moods of nature, model of god was spectacular. C u soon .:)"
  Waiting to get this conversation drafted into my blog as the journey continues and meet him again soon.

Package Tour to Tirumala Tirupati from Bangalore

Package Tour to Tirumala Tirupati from Bangalore
Package – 1:               Bangalore – Tirupati – Tirumala – Bangalore 
Duration:                   01 Night/01 Day
Departure:                 7:30 pm & 08:00 pm from Bangalore on day 1 
Arrival:                      by about 6.00 pm at Bangalore on day 2
Darshan:                    Sheegra Darshan
Frequency:                 Daily

01 Night/01 Day Tirupati Package Tariff per person 

Particulars	AC Volvo Bus
Adult	Rs.1,450

Includes
  Bangalore – Tirupati – Bangalore transportation by AC Volvo bus
  Accommodation for freshen up at Sreenivasam Complex at Tirupati
  Visit to Padmavathi Temple at Tirupati
  Tirupati – Tirumala – Tirupati transportation by non AC bus
  Confirmed Darshan (Sheegra Darshan)
Note
  Tariff & package operation are subject to change without prior notice
  All the timings & darshan are subject to change
  We deliver the tickets with a service charge.
  Tickets can also be booked by mail. We will send the e-ticket by mail.


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1 –       Club Faru, Maldives

                Duration:             3Nights / 4Days

                Offer Price:          USD: 630 Per person on twin share.

                Price Validity:       15 April 2011

                Inclusions:                               

-          3Nights Hotel stay

-          Daily Breakfasts (3)

-          Daily Lunches (3)

-          Daily Dinners (3)

-          Return airport transfers.

-          Unlimited Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Canned Fruit Juices, Beer and other alcohol brands.

2) Dubai Shopping Festival

                Duration:            3Nights / 4Days

                Offer Price:         USD: 190 Per person on twin share.

                Price Validity:      31 March 2011

                Inclusions:                               

-          3Nights Hotel stay

-          Daily Breakfasts (3)

-          Return airport / hotel transfers

-          Entrance Fees

-          Dubai Half Day City Tour

-          Dhow Cruise with Dinner

-          Desert Safari with BBQ and Belly Dance.

3) Coronade, Kuala Lumpur:

    Duration:            3Nights / 4Days

                Offer Price:         USD: 230 Per person on twin share.

                Price Validity:      31 March 2011

                Inclusions:                               

-          3Nights Hotel stay

-          Daily Breakfasts (3)

-          Return airport / hotel transfers

-          Entrance Fees

-          Full Day Genting Highland with Outdoor Theme Park Ticket

-          Half Day City Tour

 

1) Grand Mauritian Resort  (Validity: Till 27 March 2011 )

Duration:             6Nights / 7Days

Offer Price:         Rs: 58,999/- Per person on twin share.

Price Validity:      27 March 2011

Inclusions:          

                        Return airfare on economy class

Applicable airport taxes

6Nights Hotel Stay

Daily Breakfast and Dinners
Entrance Fees
Return Airport / Hotel Transfers
Full day tour to North Island by SIC
Full day tour to Ile aux Cerfs with speed boat transfers.
Full day tour to South Island by SIC

-             Plus Honeymoon Freebies 

-             1 Bottle of house Champagne

-             Fruit basket in the room

-             Flower Arrangement in the room

-             T-shirt and Sarong

-             30 Min couple massage per stay

-             Candle Light Dinner 

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Facebook promotes Tourism like never before

Hi Friends,

   We all know that today it is the virtual world that we live in and know people with day to day. I remember the last time i saw my friend in real time 5 years back but it so happens that I get to see his party update, birthday pics and most importantly the Holiday he had been to. This medium has helped us i.e the Tourism industry largely as the best destination and experiences are shared that bring the market to us. I must say, every friend of mine has has a tour pictures updated sometime or the other. 


 I'm very delighted to have Facebook at my disposal to help the dear ones travel the best destination at the best prices offered. For all the holidays and travel requirement people call me on special HOLIDAY number 994599 8888 and mail at tourisawesome@gmail.com.


 If you think, you need any specific help on this blog, feel free to write to me anytime. I love feedbacks.

Namma BENGALOORU tour

The name Bangalore encompass so many sobriquets like Garden City, Silicon Valley of India, Pub City and so on. One of the prettiest cities in India, Bangalore is bestowed with the marvels of nature at its best. This sprawling city is indeed a garden city with a vast expansion of lovely gardens and parks. All around greenery and a salubrious climate makes Bangalore a favourite holiday spot of all age groups. Bangalore unfurls a lot of gorgeous places to the visitors that provide unparallel beauty and relaxation.

The Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore portrays a multi linguistic society whose life is centered around the posh techno city offices. Bengaluru, as the city is officially called, is the final word in the IT field. As the city is bursting with the presence of several multinational companies, Bangalore plays a significant role in the future of India.

Being home to various public sector undertakings, software companies, heavy industries, telecommunications, aerospace, heavy equipment, machine tools, and defense organizations, Bangalore has developed into one of India's foremost fiscal centers and is referred to by CNN as one of the "finest places to do business in the hyper world".

Since Independence, Bangalore has shown an impressive growth in the educational sectors and now the city holds some of the prestigious institutions in the country. Today the city has gained the acclamation of being the second literate metros in India.

With its gorgeous parks, boulevard, cinema complexes and historical testaments, Bangalore is indubitably sparkling with life and vigor. Though a contemporary, busy city and a vital business center, Bangalore remains one of India's appealing cities. One can enjoy the sizzles of tradition along with the scurry of swift urban life. Placed at an altitude of 920 meters and with a very pleasing ambiance, the city studded with well laid parks and gardens, tree flanked avenues, magnificent buildings and vigorous bazaars. This city would definitely arise the romantic feelings hidden beneath your soul.