Hill Resorts in Ooty

Hotel Name :	THE NILGIRI WOODLAND
Address :	Ettines Road, Udagamandalam City : Nilgiris PinCode : 643 001 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	100 km Coimbatore Airport.; 1 km. from Railway Station; 1 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	29
Type of rooms :	Standard , Suite , Deluxe
Food Facility :	Multi Cuisine.
Facility :	Banquet & conference facility, Holiday activities, Travel counter, Ayurvedic massage, Tennis, Golf, Water sports, Trekking, Fishing.

Hill Resorts in Darjeeling

Hotel Name :	WINDAMERE HOTEL
Star Category :	Heritage (Government Approved)
Address :	Observatory Hill City : Darjeeling Pin Code : 734 101 State : West Bengal
Access :	90 kms. from Airport; 1/2 km. from Railway Station; 1/2 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	36

Hotel Name :	HOTEL MOHIT
Star Category :	3 Star
Address :	H.D. Lama Road.(Mount Pleasant Road) City : Darjeeling PinCode : 734 101 State : West Bengal
Access :	80 kms. from Airport; 80 km. from Railway Station; 1/2 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	30
Type of rooms :	Standard , Suite
Food Facility :	Indian, Chinese, Continental, Tandoori
Facility :	FULL FLEDGED MONEY CHANGER ,Billiards, Indoor Games, Travel Counter, Safe Lockers, Laundry Service, Hiking / Trekking, Medical Doctor on Call, Room Telephone with STD, Free Car Park.

Darjeeling - Places to Visit - Shopping etc.

DARJEELING (Places To Visit)
No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a visit to Ghoom which is 6 km away from the main town. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery which has 15 images of the Maitreya Buddha. Belonging to the yellow hat sect, the monastery contains many ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script. The Museum of Natural History is where one can see a fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects. If flora is what one enjoys, then Llyod Botanic Garden is the place of interest. It has a marvelous collection of alpine flora and orchids.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear are also among its attractions. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institutean which established in 1954 by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is the place where one can get all the information and details of conquest Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay,one of the first climbers of Everest was the Founder Director and Advisor till his demise. Darjeeling-Ranjit Valley ropeway is the another attraction which is very nearer to this place.The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is the place where the excellent Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed for the visitors.

Kalimpong
Teesta ,the crown of this queenee valley is spreaded the tinny town Kalimpong. The view of Mac Farlane Church welcomes the tourists with open hands to this nature's paradise Once, it was the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor. The word kalim means king's minister and pongmeans the stronghold. The place is situated at an altitude of 1250 meters and covers arround 3.5 square miles.

Dr. Graham' s Homes school which was founded by Dr. John Anderson Grahman in 1900 is one of the main attrctions of Kalimpong.. This has been built on the slopes of Delo Hill,approximately three kilometers away from the town.Visitors who wants to witness a bird' s eye view of the picturesque place has to go to Durpin Dara, an observatory point at hill top, from where he or she can get an overall view of the mighty Himalayan ranges.There are numbers of monasteries in this area, among them the Pedong monastery and Thongsha Gompa are the oldest and mostly known.. Another monastery is the Tharpa Choling Monastery which has been constructed in 1937 by the Yellow Hat sect , is situated at Tirpai Hill at a distance of arround two kilometers from Kalimpong.

Mirik
Mirik is the place which is famous tor tea gardens and orrange orchards. The climate of this place is cool and charming nad gives a completely different experence to the visitors.Lush green valley covered with tea plantation,small cottages, long oke trees, big lake and jucey orranges are the things which is unique to its comparison.This is the ideal place to spend some time away from the monotonous city life with friends,family or alone.Fishing and boating in the lake gives something more to the tourists.

DARJEELING (Shopping)
Mall is the place where the visitors can give the finishing touch "shopping" to there visit. This is basically a comercial center of this valley.Here one can find hand knitted sweaters,hand painted wall hangings,fancy bags, himalayan and tibetian antique , and specially tibetian theme based oil paintings of black&white in colour.Here the local people also appear with some traditional food like momos etc.

Mall leads to Chowrasta which is also popular and crowdy like mall for shopping purpose. Here hotels, restaurants and shops are plentily availabale in wide and different range.Woollen garments, tribal ornaments, Thankas, rosaries, brass statuettes and Gorkha daggers arewidely available here.Some shols offers foriegn goods.But the two places, Mall and Chowrasta deserves shopping after huge bargaining.
DARJEELING (Trekking)
Trekking in the Darjeeling hills started almost a century back.It was one of the first hill region in India where trekking were organised .The Everest and Kanchenjunga stillalluring thousands of nature lovers from different parts of the world since it was discovered.

The best time to undertake trekking programeis April-May and Octoberan dNovember. Through Travel Agents and personal program both are acceptable here.Both low and high altitude treks are arranged over here.Some of the most popular treks are Maneybhanjang (2134 m), Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m)etc.

Anotherattractive high altitude trek is to Kalimpong valley from Relli, Pankhasari, and to the highest point in the areas, Rochella (3,400 m).All the varietiy of Himalayan flora and faunaare widely available her to experience The mostly used and adviseable routes are from Darjeeling to Kurseong through the Old Military Road, Darjeeling to Singla, Darjeeling to Bijabbari and Darjeeling to Tiger Hill.

DARJEELING (Travel Information)

Air: The nearest Airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra.It gives arround 100 km journey to Darjeeling.

Rail:Shiliguri is conected to all the major cities of india by train.From Shiliguri and New Jalpaiguri, the Toy Trains are available which gives a memorable journey to Darjeeling.

Road:Shiliguri is also well accessed by road ways and buses , minibuses jeeps run every thirty minutes or so from Siliguri to Darjeeling,Mirik,Gangtok Katmandu and other places.

Darjeeling, The queen of all Hill Stations

INTRODUCTION:

Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations,famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air,year round plesant weather and above all, the ever Darjeeling hill station tour,Darjeeling tour packages smiling and welcoming local people.The 3rd highest pick in the world,mount Kanchenjunga is very close to this lpece and also gives the clearest view.Darjeeling is widely known as visitors paradise because every day it offers something new to everyone ,may be the first time visitoe and may be the regular one.The morning bell comes to the viewers when the first ray of sun touches the mountain peak. This is tiger hill,a steep ride of five kilometers from Ghoom, is the place where one can witness this heavenly feelings.Here the air is chilly ,but unique to get an experience.Here the new day starts with the world famous blend of tea,foggy and smokky weather,mountain view and smiling face of local Gorkhi people. Darjeeling is also a place to know Tibetan culture,Himalayan Tribal Life, and to see the Tibetian Monasteries, Pine Trees,Tea garden etc.very closely.

General Information :

Altitude: 2134 and above.

Climate: Summer--15-23 degC.Winter--2-10 degC.

Best time to visit: April to mid june, September to November.

Visitors are advised to carry rain wear in all season and light woolen clothes in summer also.

Culture and Food :

The people of Darjeeling and near about places like Kalimpong and Mirik are consist of the Gurungs from West Nepal.Other races like Bhutias,Gukhas from east Nepal,Lepchas from Sikkim are also living togather.People from plains also came and have settled there as the place is very charming.

The local fare is rice and meat curry and momos which are steamed dumplings, and of course, chow, the locally made noodles. This generally accompanied by chhang, a locally brewed wine made from millet or the jaad which is made from fermented rice. The Gurkhas are staunch Hindus and celebrate all Hindu festivals with equal dedication. But Dussehra is the most popular Gurkha festival .

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Are you visiting Nicaragua?

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For your vacation in the paradise (Hotel Nicaragua) each elegantly appointed room has a private bath, hot water, ceiling fan, and air conditioner. Enjoy the luxurious comforts of 100% cotton linens, plush cotton towels, and quality mattress'. To create our peaceful enviroment of "escape" there are no phones or televisions in each room. However there is a television in the large sala where you can catch the news, sporting events, or watch a movie. Even cell phones are available for rent to the guests and wireless internet is also offered throughout the hotel. You are not allowed to bring pets to insure the enjoyment of all guests except assistance dogs), smoking, or children under 12 years of age. But if you are a group renting the entire Inn children of all ages are welcome.

The Hotel is just steps from the beach where you can walk and enjoy the local charm, restaurants and gift shops, or watch the boats in the bay. Whether your perfect vacation includes adventures like attending a Nicaraguan Spanish school, sailing, fishing, exploring volcanoes, canopy tours, or catching waves at world famous surfing spots, our friendly, bilingual staff are here to help accommodate you to make your Nicaragua vacation perfect!

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Visiting London? Know more about London

Visitors come from far and wide to stay in London, arriving by air into one of the several airports surrounding the city. These are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted Airport and Luton as well as the City of London Airport near the Docklands. Trains to the nations capital are well served with the main stations being Paddington , Waterloo , Victoria and Kings Cross. Roads are excellent from the country’s north , west and south and ferry links to Europe make driving to the capital easy.

Shopping and Entertainment in London:

London offers probably the best shopping experience of any city in the world, after Paris and New York. London’s main shopping areas tend to center around Oxford Street and Regent Street, while Knightsbridge is home to stores stocking even more upmarket goods.

Oxford Street has over 600 stores - 150 international brands , 200 bars, cafes and restaurants all within a short walk to London’s famous parks, museums, theatres, and art galleries. What a lovely place to shop!

If you are into Arts & Entertainment, London has great many options for you. From Art Galleries, Museums, Parks & Gardens, Theatre, Clubs, Cinemas, and Live Music, London has it all.

If you are traveling to London on business or on a vacation and need to save up on your hotel accommodation expensse, so that you can spend it all on shopping and entertainment, check out CheaperThanHotels for great deals on London Hotels, Kensington Hotels, Knightsbridge Hotels, and Oxford Street Hotels

Are u visiting London with families for site seeing:

London is an expensive city for North Americans, especially when the exchange rate favors the English pound. Below are tips to help you do some great London sightseeing, with minimal hassles and reasonable cost.

Museums are free!
This is a wonderful boon for London sightseers. Kids will love the hands-on Science Museum: plan to spend many hours there and at the adjacent Museum of Natural History. The latter has an amazing collection of realdinosaurs (dead bones, that is, but the real Mccoy). Also not to be missed is the British Museum, with Egyptian mummies, Greek statues, and much more.

Use the Tube and Buy a Family Pass
"The Tube", as the Underground is affectionately called, is wonderfully efficient way to get around: you can even take it from Heathrow Airport.
Once you're in the city core, your best bet is to buy a day-long Family Pass. Fortunately, there is a real live person selling tickets at all tube stations --at least, all that I've ever seen-- who can help you figure out the best pass for your purposes.

BYOS
Bring Your Own Snacks: pad your suitcases with granola bars, juice packs, and the mini-packages of snacks you send in kids' lunches. They'll come in handy when you're out sight-seeing, and they'll save a bundle too: you'll be surprised how much even MacDonald's costs, across the pond.

Stroll the Thames
The Thames has many areas that are great for strolling, with restaurants, maybe even street entertainers (around the London Eye, for instance.) Nothing beats walking as a way to enjoy the vibe of a place.

Buy tickets online in advance
Top London sightseeing attractions are very popular indeed, especially in summer: buy tickets online for the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe, to be sure you see the sights you want; plus, you won't waste time standing in line-ups, er, queues, either.

SAVE MONEY ON TRAVELLING

Do you know you can go on a 7-day cruise for half the price?

If you follow these steps, you can save more up to 50% in travel expenses.

1. Travel during low season.
Choosing to go on vacation during low season, will save you a great deal of money on airfare, hotels, cruises, car rental and more.

2. Hotels
The same applies to hotel rates.
When it comes to hotels, you should look for 3-star hotels that will offer most amenities you need at a lower price than 4 or more star hotels. You should keep in mind, that 3-star hotels are smaller, but you can find very good hotels for a great price.
Keep in mind that hotels that are very near local attractions will be more expensive than hotels located 2 or 3 blocks away.

3. Attractions and Places to Visit
Make a list of the places and attractions you want to visit and do some research. Find out about the schedules, locations, special events, etc. You'll find out that there are certain dates during the year that they will have discounts and even free admission.

4. Restaurants
Don't visit tourist-oriented restaurants.
Instead, ask locals to recommend family-owned or small restaurants. Not only will you pay less but the food, quality and service will be much better.

5. Metro vs. Taxi
In most places, there is a metro or train system which will be a lot cheaper than traveling by taxi. All you need to do is get a map and trace the route you're going to visit and find out the train or metro numbers you need to get on to.

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