Nirmala Travels - travel with some one you trust

Are you planning your next vacation to North India or South India or even some Internal tour? Are you searching for the best Tour Operator who can provide all the facilities and provide you with tension free trip to your destination?

Then you can go for Nirmala Travels whose main office is at Mangalore. They have branches at Bangalore and Hubli also. This is one of the best tour operator founded in 1971 and provide tours throughout India. The Nirmala travels is recognized by Government of India and Karnataka Dept. of Tourism and also is accepted by all Nationalized and non-nationalized Institutions for availing LTC facility.

The tour group has branches and agents spread all over Karnataka and neighbouring States. The Nirmala Travels is specialized in handling special groups, leisure trips, family groups, school trips and also for any customized tour programme.

They are also now providing tour packages for Far East, the Middle East and European cities. They have an excellent team who are aware of in-depth knowledge about the places of visit. Lakhs of tourists have chosen Nirmala Travels for their holidays and tours. They provide sincere service for the lowest prices. Here are some of the highlights about Nirmala Travels.

Highlights of Nirmala Travels

• Each Tour group will have a dedicated Tour Manager and a supporting staff
• Each group has only 34 members and due care and attention is given to senior citizens
• Accommodation will be provided in the best hotels with excellent facilities at the destination
• Food: South Indian Food with Morning breakfast, Lunch and Dinner [Freshly cooked and Served].
• Transport: Good Buses and Train to Travel to the touring places.

Next time if you are planning for any trip Do choose Nirmala Travels for Tension Free Trip.

Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum at Pune

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is the one-man collection of Padmashree Late Dr. D.G. Kelkar (1896 -1990). This Museum was dedicated by Dr. Kelkar in memory of his only son 'Raja' who died in an untimely tragic death.

Pune city is one of the most visited cities in Maharashtra State. Pune city is the second largest city in Maharashtra state. Pune city is also called as Deccan Queen and also called as 'The Oxford of the East'. The Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum is one of the most attractions of Pune city located at Shukrawar Peth in Pune city.

Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum was founded by Dr. Kelkar in the memory of his only Son 'Raja'. Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum has 20,000 different articles, all these personally collected by Dr. Kelkar from all over the world over a period of 40 years. When his died at the age of seven years, Dr. Kelkar wanted to do something in the remembrance of his son. That is how the idea of building a museum was conceived by Dr. Kelkar.

There is an impressive collection of 21,000 articles which recall the historic Indian Culture and traditions which gently lead to more and more treasures. We can see the creations in stone, wood, metal, ivory, fabric and clay in this museum.

The Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum houses the entire collection of Dr. Kelkar. The Museum’s highlight ‘Mastani Mahal’ reveals the mansion of ‘Mastani’, the famous concubine of ‘Peshwa Bajirao Ist’ - Kaka’s tribute to the grandeur of a bygone era. This museum on Bajirao Road is a marvel and a must see for tourists. It comprises of rare exhibits and artifacts from all over the country and dates back to the Mughal and the Maratha periods. Paintings, nut crackers, Ganpati's guns, carved palace doors, pottery and a number of musical instruments.

This museum was handed over to the Department of Archaeology of Govt. of Maharashtra in the year 1962. Now there are more than 20,000 articles in the collection in the museum. Most of the items are belonging to 18th and 19th century.

The ground floor the museum has arranged more valuable Ivory objects, namely Ink-Pots, House-Shrines, Toilet Utility objects, Games and Playing Cards.

We can see exhibits of bronzes, the lamps of different varieties and writing materials along with decorative ink-pots in the 2nd floor. There is a Sun_Lamp from Nepal and the Kadamba.

The first floor is having a beautiful collection of Musical instruments of different types. In a small section of the Musical Instruments Gallery, the Museum has displayed the Objects of Tribal art, Hubble-Bubbles and pipes.

In the second floor, we can see the gallery of Textiles. The textiles from different parts of India are exhibited here.

We can also see a library with books on different topics like Art, history, Architecture and so on.

The Museum now has a collection of 20,000 articles divided into 40 sections, among which prominently figure the attractive Lamps, Paintings, Tambool objects, Musical Instruments, Wood - work and so on, housed in a three storey building located at 1377 and 1378,Shukrawar Peth in Pune. The important exhibits in the various sections have been displayed in the properly illuminated show-cases in the different galleries.

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Chennai city was formerly known as Madras and was established by the British. The growth and expansion of British empire led to the development of the city. Chennai is a must place for visiting by tourists. The city is well connected internationally and to other parts of India through rail, air. Chennai is home to a host of Tamil culture art forms including Dance, literature, sculpture and music and cinema. Most of the Telugu and Tamil movies are shooted here.
The city has a thriving Tamil film industry. It is also known as Kollywood. It is the second largest film industry in India. One of the Indian Institues of Technology (IIT) is located at Chennai City. Chennai has mainly two seasons - summer (35 deg C - 42 deg C) Apr,May & June (Highest temperature ever recorded is 45 deg c on 30th May 2003) and monsoon (Oct, Nov and Dec).

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Pune Spider - Pune City information Website

Hi Friends,

Have you heard about Pune city in Maharashtra state. It is one of the best cities in India and was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister due to the well-known academic and research institutions in the city and its popularity amongst students. Pune attracts students from all over the world.

Pune is a must place to visit by all of us. Pune is the 8th largest city in India and second largest city in Maharashtra state. Pune is also known as Second Bombay. Pune city is at a height of 560 meters above sea level.

Pune has number of colleges and 5 deemed universities. Government College of Engineering is the India's first and oldest engineering University is situated in Pune city.

There is much more to be discussed about Pune city. This article may not be enough to discuss about Pune city. There is an online portal to know about Pune City. This website is a great encyclopaedia about Pune city. it is called as PuneSpider.com. You will get a complete guide about Pune City at this website.

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TATA Nano Reviews and Details

TATA NANO is the latest and cheapest car India. Tata introduced this car during January 2008 and priced Rs 1 lakh (approximate US$ 2500), which makes it the cheapest car in India available as of now.

Price : Rs.100000

Stylish and comfortable

TATA NANO, designed with a family in mind, has a roomy passenger compartment with generous leg space and head room. It can comfortably seat four persons.

With a length of 3.1 metres, width of 1.5 metres and height of 1.6 metres and with adequate ground clearance, it can be effortlessly driven in busy roads and cities.

Fuel efficient engine

TATA NANO has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine.

TATA Nano Features

. All sheet-metal body, strong passenger compartment
. intrusion-resistant doors
. seat belts
. strong seats and anchorages
. tailgate glass bonded to the body
. tubeless tyres
. lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in India
. rear-wheel drive
. all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine
. performance controlled by a specially designed electronic engine management system
. length: 3.1 metres
. width: 1.5 metres
. height: 1.6 metres
. 4 seats
. 4 doors

The above cool features of Tata Nano will make it the people's car, as dreamed by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors.

Hill Resorts in Kodaikanal

Hotel Name :	PARADISE INN
Star Category :	3 Star (Government Approved)
Address :	Paradise Compound, Laws Ghat Road City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms. from Madurai Airport; 86 kms. from Kodai Road Railway Station; 2 minutes from Lake Stop Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	38
Locational advantage :	Near the Lake.

Hotel Name :	HOTEL J'S HERITAGE
Star Category :	(Government Approved)
Address :	P.T. Road, Near Seven Roads City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms. from Madurai Airport; 80 kms. from Kodaikanal Road Railway Station; 250 mts. from Kodaikanal Bus Stand.
Other Facilities :	Hotel Centrally located, Carpeted room, CTV with satellite transmission, Telephone, 24 hrs. hot water, 24 hrs. room service, Same day laundry service, Car parking, Doctor on call, Travel counter. Resort: Peaceful place with nice valley view, CTV with satellite transmission, Telephone, 24 hrs. hot water, 24 hrs. room service, Same day laundry service, Gymnasium, Conference hall, Discotheque, Campfire, Shuttle court, Table tennis, Carom chess, Self cooking facilities, Car parking, Doctor on call.
Number of rooms :	14
Locational advantage :	Heart of the city, Close to the Lake and other sightseeing spots.

Hotel Name :	HILLTOP TOWERS
Address :	Club Road City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms from Madurai Airport; 85 kms from Kodairaod Railway Station; 0.5 km. from Kodaikanal Bus Stand.
Other Facilities :	IATA approved Travel Agent Counter.
Number of rooms :	26
Locational advantage :	Centrally located & also close to lake.

Kodaikannal - Hill Station

KODAIKANAL (Introduction)
Kodai or Kodaikanal is on the southern crest of the Palani hills, about 120 km from Madurai, at an altitude of 2100 mt. It is surrounded by wooded slopes, waterfalls and precipitous rocky outcrops.

Founded by American missionaries in 1845, Kodaikanal is steeped in history. Relics and artifacts of the Paliyans who once lived in these hills can still be seen in the Shenbaganur Museum. Even today, a few Paliyans can be seen near Kukal Cave. In the early days, there were no roads—people had to travel by bullock-cart and palanquin, braving the dangers of the forests. Slowly Kodaikanal developed, missionaries established church properties, many of the then ruling princes built summer holiday-homes, clubs were opened, school and hotels were built, and civic amenities were introduced.

Kodaikanal Hills is an idyllic getaway for regular tourists, trekker and honeymooners. Blessed with nature's breath-taking beauty, the star-shaped lake dominates this sleepy hill-station.

KODAIKANAL (Location)
Situated on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills (Western Ghats) at an altitude of more than 6854 ft. Kodai is 120 km north-west of Madurai; 510 km away from Chennai, 262 km from Coimbatore and 615 km from Bangalore.

THE TOWN
Driving into Kodaikanal from Palani is a dramatic experience, reminiscent in parts of the drive up the Ghat road from Kallar to Ooty. It is a relief to leave the hot, dusty plains behind and drive up into the cool hills. The vegetation changes gradually from palm-fringed paddy fields to wild brush with flaming blossoms to plantations interspersed with stately silver oaks. The view of the Amaravathi Dam, a shimmering sapphire sheet of water is an unforgettable sight. Driving higher, banana trees give way to tall eucalyptus trees, and the whole countryside is dotted with wildflowers in jeweled colors, magenta and purple predominating. There is a marked nip in the air, as one reaches for one’s cardigan, or shawl. At a bend in the road, the shimmer and roar of the Silver Cascade waterfall welcome the tourist.

Arriving in Kodai town, one is greeted by orchards of pear trees with their graceful branches silhouetted in artistic curves against the evening sky like stark Zen etchings. Buildings with gabled roof dot the skyline. Broken fragments of light from the setting sun are caught and kindled in the wind-rippled water appearing like a myriad lamp floating on the lake. Soon, as though on cue, lights start twinkling all over the hillside, and even the stars pick up the message, and heaven and earth are a riot of light, as though beaming messages of goodwill to each other.

PLACES TO VISIT
The Coaker's Walk offers some fantastic views of the surrounding plains. Another superb vantage point, is the Kurinji Andavar temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, which provides a panoramic view of the lofty hills, that embrace Kodaikanal. Some of the popular picnic spots in the resort, are the Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, and Bear Shola Falls. Nature seems to have blessed Kodai in all her magnanimity, a fact evident from the immense profusion of exotic flora and fauna of the area. The amazing orchid collection at the Shenbaganur Museum, has granted Kodai international fame. Kodai is also blessed with the rare bloom of the highly elusive Kurinji flower, that makes a dramatic appearance, once in 12 years.The Kurinji last bloomed in 1992. The resort is also home to various species of birds, thus rendering it a bird - watcher's delight.

Kodaikanal promises to be an ideal getaway, for those craving for an invigorating yet soothing holiday, away from the madness of the city.

KODAIKANAL (Excursion)
There are several excursion spots in and around Kodaikanal.

Dolphin’s Nose: located about eight km from the lake, is a flat projecting rock from where one can have a breathtaking view of the yawning chasm below.

The Perumal Peak: about 11 km from Kodaikanal, is a trekker’s delight. Climbers begin their ascent from the Neutral Saddle.

Berijam Lake: supplies drinking water to Periyakulam town, and is 21 km from Kodaikanal (beyond the Pillar Rocks). It is a popular picnic spot with a beautiful view.

Kukal Cave: 40 km from Kodaikanal, is a favourite camping site for trekkers. Reportedly, descendants of the Paliyans still live here.

KODAIKANAL (Travel Information)

Air:The nearest airport is Madurai, 120 km away. It is well connected to other airports.

Train:The nearest railway station is Kodai Railway Station, which is 80 km away.

Road: Kodaikanal is connected by road with important towns. Regular bus services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.

KODAIKANAL(Accommodation)
Kodaikanal offers good accomodation in Hotel Tamil Nadu, Hotel Clifton, Carlton Hotel, Shanmuga Vilas, Lodge Paradise, Hotel Jayraj, Jaya Lodge, Kodai Lodge and Sterling Guest House are some of the available means of accomodation