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  • Darjeeling, the city is often associated with tea because of the mid-19th century tea was already being cultivated. There are 85 locations in the Darjeeling tea plantations that produce a variety of different teas. Darjeeling black tea is referred to as the world’s finest black tea and a very popular area of ??the former British colony and England itself, of course. The city is located at an altitude of 2,287.5 meters above sea level. Located in the foothills of the mighty Kanchan Junga this beautiful hill town Darjeeling also known as “Queen of Hill Stations”. Sources of natural spring water became a source of water supply needs for the citizens of Darjeeling, which was centered on Lake Senchal accommodated. Only in the dry season, usually water supplies are not sufficient. So it must be assisted with water supply from Khong Khola. From New Delhi, we can take flight with Air Delhi...

    Intorucing Darjeeling, India

    Posted on September 22, 2011 | No Comments
    Darjeeling, the city is often associated with tea because of the mid-19th century tea was already being cultivated. There are 85 locations in the Darjeeling tea plantations that produce a variety of different teas. Darjeeling black tea is referred to as the world’s finest black tea and a very popular area of ??the former British colony and England itself, of course. The city is located at an altitude of 2,287.5 meters above sea level. Located in the foothills of the mighty Kanchan Junga this beautiful hill town Darjeeling also known as “Queen of Hill Stations”. Sources of natural spring water became a source of water supply needs for the citizens of Darjeeling, which was centered on Lake Senchal accommodated. Only in the dry season, usually water supplies are not sufficient. So it must be assisted with water supply from Khong Khola. From New Delhi, we can take flight with Air Delhi...

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  • Island of Sri Lanka is located between six and ten degrees north of equator. Obviously the average temperature is quite high. Average temperature in Sri Lanka fluctuates between 27° and 29° Celsius. As everywhere, sea-winds exert a moderating influence. Temperatures in the central mountain region are lower than normal. Nuwara Eliya, a mountain resort town, frosts on some nights in December and January. As for humidity it is till 90% at night and 70% during the night. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Upland areas are cooler and more temperate, and coastal areas are cooled by sea breezes. There are four rainy periods in Sri Lanka. From May until September, Southwest monsoon rain. Inter-monsoon showers come in October and November, northeast monsoon rains from December till February. Again inter-monsoon rain in March and April. For a beach holiday on the southwest coast, you must go from November until April. If...

    Weather of Sri Lanka and Best Time to Visit It

    Posted on September 19, 2011 | No Comments
    Island of Sri Lanka is located between six and ten degrees north of equator. Obviously the average temperature is quite high. Average temperature in Sri Lanka fluctuates between 27° and 29° Celsius. As everywhere, sea-winds exert a moderating influence. Temperatures in the central mountain region are lower than normal. Nuwara Eliya, a mountain resort town, frosts on some nights in December and January. As for humidity it is till 90% at night and 70% during the night. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Upland areas are cooler and more temperate, and coastal areas are cooled by sea breezes. There are four rainy periods in Sri Lanka. From May until September, Southwest monsoon rain. Inter-monsoon showers come in October and November, northeast monsoon rains from December till February. Again inter-monsoon rain in March and April. For a beach holiday on the southwest coast, you must go from November until April. If...

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  • Sri Lanka Holidays For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended last May, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India’s coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors. The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently are a happy, if unintended byproduct of the war. Among the most scenic, if difficult stretches to reach, is Nilaveli Beach in the Tamil north. While a few military checkpoints remain, vacationers can lounge on poolside hammocks under palm trees...

    Sri Lanka Holidays

    Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments
    Sri Lanka Holidays For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended last May, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India’s coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors. The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently are a happy, if unintended byproduct of the war. Among the most scenic, if difficult stretches to reach, is Nilaveli Beach in the Tamil north. While a few military checkpoints remain, vacationers can lounge on poolside hammocks under palm trees...

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  • Imagine sitting nearby an ocean enjoying the beautiful view of sunrise with unmatched music of waves playing with your feet. Doesn’t it sounds like the best vacation time that you can have with your family, loved ones and friends. India has 7,516 km long coastline, alongside the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea offering many beautiful beaches. The beach tours in India is also a way to pamper yourself by experiencing services like shacks serving beer, lively flea markets and massage to soothe your body and relax. Goa, Kerala, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep are some places where you can benefit the joy of vacation around beaches. Anjuna beach is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. Anjuna beach attracts tourist from all over the world to enjoy the dance and lying on beach. Two most popular things about...

    Beaches of India Are A Tropical Paradise For Weary Travelers!

    Posted on September 13, 2011 | No Comments
    Imagine sitting nearby an ocean enjoying the beautiful view of sunrise with unmatched music of waves playing with your feet. Doesn’t it sounds like the best vacation time that you can have with your family, loved ones and friends. India has 7,516 km long coastline, alongside the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea offering many beautiful beaches. The beach tours in India is also a way to pamper yourself by experiencing services like shacks serving beer, lively flea markets and massage to soothe your body and relax. Goa, Kerala, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep are some places where you can benefit the joy of vacation around beaches. Anjuna beach is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. Anjuna beach attracts tourist from all over the world to enjoy the dance and lying on beach. Two most popular things about...

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  • Lumbini, where the Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddharta Gautama, is located in the foothills of Himalaya. It is one of the four Buddhist holy place, while the others are at  Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath. Lumbini where the Buddha lived till the age of 29, is situated at 25 km east of the Kapilavastu and 300 km west of Kathmandu. where the Buddha lived till the age of 29. In the Buddha’s time, Lumbini was said to be a very beautiful garden full of shady Sal trees. Lumbini was a garden situated right between Kapilavatu and Devadaha. In this Lumbini complex, you can see Ashokan Pillar. It is a stone pillar with a horse figure on the top of it which were built by Emperor Ashoka In 249 BC. Lumbini also has a number of temples, like Maya Devi Temple, but most of them are still under construction while this article is written (Wikipedia). Maya Devi Temple...

    Visit Lumbini, The Birthplace of Buddha

    Posted on July 20, 2011 | No Comments
    Lumbini, where the Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddharta Gautama, is located in the foothills of Himalaya. It is one of the four Buddhist holy place, while the others are at  Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath. Lumbini where the Buddha lived till the age of 29, is situated at 25 km east of the Kapilavastu and 300 km west of Kathmandu. where the Buddha lived till the age of 29. In the Buddha’s time, Lumbini was said to be a very beautiful garden full of shady Sal trees. Lumbini was a garden situated right between Kapilavatu and Devadaha. In this Lumbini complex, you can see Ashokan Pillar. It is a stone pillar with a horse figure on the top of it which were built by Emperor Ashoka In 249 BC. Lumbini also has a number of temples, like Maya Devi Temple, but most of them are still under construction while this article is written (Wikipedia). Maya Devi Temple...

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  • Climate is the must-considered factor before visiting Nepal. So read this article about the weather and best time to visit it. OK? Nepal’s weather is divided into four. That’s is spring, summer, autumn and winter. The temperature in spring (March to May) is generally warm with small differences between the highlands and the low lands. The visibility is not as good as the autumn but it is the season where you can find the national flower of Nepal – wonderful rhododendrons. In the summer (June to September), it is almost raining everyday, the temperature is hot with high humidity.The summer marks the start of the monsoon. It makes it the least popular time to visit Nepal. The views is not so good and you barely can see the Himalayan due to the rain cloud. But many travelers The autumn (September to November) probably is the most visited time among the...

    Nepal: Weather and Best Time to Visit

    Posted on July 7, 2011 | No Comments
    Climate is the must-considered factor before visiting Nepal. So read this article about the weather and best time to visit it. OK? Nepal’s weather is divided into four. That’s is spring, summer, autumn and winter. The temperature in spring (March to May) is generally warm with small differences between the highlands and the low lands. The visibility is not as good as the autumn but it is the season where you can find the national flower of Nepal – wonderful rhododendrons. In the summer (June to September), it is almost raining everyday, the temperature is hot with high humidity.The summer marks the start of the monsoon. It makes it the least popular time to visit Nepal. The views is not so good and you barely can see the Himalayan due to the rain cloud. But many travelers The autumn (September to November) probably is the most visited time among the...

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  • The weather in India varies dramatically. While the southern tip of the India is being lashed by tropical monsoon rain, the north will be blanketed in thick snow. However, to answer the question “when is the best time to visit India? ” The best answer is the winter season. The winter season lasts from October to February. But it’s actually subjected to which part of India you are planning to visit to. It is a pleasure to visit India during these cooler months, when the heat of summer is no more. Around this time, the usually wet areas of Northeast also become dry, making it easier to travel there. The winter season is also the time to hit the beaches in India, and many people flock to relax and party on the long strip of beaches in Goa. India’s far south is also best enjoyed in winter, with December to February being the...

    Weather of India and Best Time to Visit

    Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments
    The weather in India varies dramatically. While the southern tip of the India is being lashed by tropical monsoon rain, the north will be blanketed in thick snow. However, to answer the question “when is the best time to visit India? ” The best answer is the winter season. The winter season lasts from October to February. But it’s actually subjected to which part of India you are planning to visit to. It is a pleasure to visit India during these cooler months, when the heat of summer is no more. Around this time, the usually wet areas of Northeast also become dry, making it easier to travel there. The winter season is also the time to hit the beaches in India, and many people flock to relax and party on the long strip of beaches in Goa. India’s far south is also best enjoyed in winter, with December to February being the...

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  • If we talk about Indian cuisine, the first thing appears crossing my mind is its unique and strong flavors.  This is also what makes Indian cuisine famous over the world, characterized by the extensive use of various spices, herbs, and other vegetables, and sometimes fruits grown in India. The unique and strong flavours in Indian cuisine are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. Indian cuisine is strongly influenced by widespread and longstanding vegetarianism within sections of India’s majority Hindu and Jain communities. However, cuisine across India also evolved as a result of the subcontinent’s large-scale cultural interactions with Mongols and Britain making it a unique blend of some various cuisines. Spices form the most important part of the flavor of the Indian cuisine. The most important spices in Indian cuisine are chilli pepper, black mustard seed (rai), cumin (jeera), turmeric, fenugreek, ginger, coriander and asafoetida (hing). Popular spice mixes are garam masala,...

    The Unique of Indian Cuisine

    Posted on May 6, 2011 | No Comments
    If we talk about Indian cuisine, the first thing appears crossing my mind is its unique and strong flavors.  This is also what makes Indian cuisine famous over the world, characterized by the extensive use of various spices, herbs, and other vegetables, and sometimes fruits grown in India. The unique and strong flavours in Indian cuisine are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. Indian cuisine is strongly influenced by widespread and longstanding vegetarianism within sections of India’s majority Hindu and Jain communities. However, cuisine across India also evolved as a result of the subcontinent’s large-scale cultural interactions with Mongols and Britain making it a unique blend of some various cuisines. Spices form the most important part of the flavor of the Indian cuisine. The most important spices in Indian cuisine are chilli pepper, black mustard seed (rai), cumin (jeera), turmeric, fenugreek, ginger, coriander and asafoetida (hing). Popular spice mixes are garam masala,...

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  • 1. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. It is situated in north-central Sri Lanka (Ceylon), near the Mahaweli River. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. Its beauty was also used as a backdrop to filmed scenes for the Duran Duran music video Save a Prayer in 1982. Polonnaruwa is also known as one of the cleaner and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudraya (a huge lake built in 1200 A.D.), attractive tourist hotels and most importantly, nice people with hospitality, always attracted local and foreign tourists. 2. Ancient City of Sigiriya Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka. The...

    Visit Eight World Heritage in Sri Lanka

    Posted on April 28, 2011 | No Comments
    1. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. It is situated in north-central Sri Lanka (Ceylon), near the Mahaweli River. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. Its beauty was also used as a backdrop to filmed scenes for the Duran Duran music video Save a Prayer in 1982. Polonnaruwa is also known as one of the cleaner and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudraya (a huge lake built in 1200 A.D.), attractive tourist hotels and most importantly, nice people with hospitality, always attracted local and foreign tourists. 2. Ancient City of Sigiriya Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka. The...

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  • Buddha Poornima or Buddha Jayanti falls on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakha (either in April or May).  Buddha Poornima celebration commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, as the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as the Saga Dasa in Sikkimese and Vishakha Puja in the Thervada tradition and it is the most important of all the Buddhist festivals. Buddhist Pilgrims come from all over the world to Bodh Gaya in Nepal to attend the Buddha Poornima celebrations on birthday of Buddha. The main centres of Buddha Poornima celebration are Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh and Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Base on history, Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave His first sermon, while Bodh Gaya is the place where He attained enlightenment. The rituals of this day include prayers, sermons on the life of Gautam Buddha, continuous recitation of Buddhist scriptures, meditation by monks and devotees...

    Buddha Poornima Celebration in India

    Posted on April 27, 2011 | No Comments
    Buddha Poornima or Buddha Jayanti falls on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakha (either in April or May).  Buddha Poornima celebration commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, as the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as the Saga Dasa in Sikkimese and Vishakha Puja in the Thervada tradition and it is the most important of all the Buddhist festivals. Buddhist Pilgrims come from all over the world to Bodh Gaya in Nepal to attend the Buddha Poornima celebrations on birthday of Buddha. The main centres of Buddha Poornima celebration are Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh and Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Base on history, Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave His first sermon, while Bodh Gaya is the place where He attained enlightenment. The rituals of this day include prayers, sermons on the life of Gautam Buddha, continuous recitation of Buddhist scriptures, meditation by monks and devotees...

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