Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedanthangal, a 74-acre cosseted region is a house to more than 40000 birds migrating from various parts of the world and is one of the oldest water bird sanctuaries in the country that is still adored by many. It is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, about 75 km from Chennai that would come around one and a half an hour travel by car and the best time to visit this spot is from November to March as it is the nesting season for the birds where you will get to see varied beautiful birds busy building their houses.

This place holds a small history; Vedanthangal means, “hamlet of the hunter” was the famous hunting spot for the Britishers in the early 18th century, but after the bird’s droppings proved to be beneficial for the agricultural land, the local people took the hunting issue seriously and reported to the government for taking actions against it and it was then the government amended an act for its preservation. There is a lake nearby where the north and east side of the Vedanthangal lake supplies water to the agricultural land with its west and south side bounded by long bands. The lake receives water from four small canals and is positioned 122m above the sea level.

Birds of diverse origin are what can be encountered near Chennai with some like moorhens, egrets, terns, and cormorants existing in our country and others like snake birds, ibis, storks, herons and spoonbills come a long way from Europe to make this place their home for few months. You will also get to see birds like teals and garganeys from Canada, gray pelicans from Australia, spoonbills from Burma and spot-billed duck, gray herons and open-billed storks from Bangladesh and painted storks from Siberia making this place one of the famed tourist attractions in the nation.

Thus, this place is the ideal spot for wildlife lovers to spend some time watching birds and taking snaps to upload to your social media accounts. Just club with TG team and head straight to this endearing destination for a relishing phenomenal experience on your weekends.

Hudson Hotels, Resorts, and Spas

For all the scenic lovers and the stressed folks out there, TicketGoosebrings a location to spend your day trips or weekend getaways in the lap of luxurious scenery and a magnificent view of the countryside. We all need that ideal stress-buster relaxing off to indulge ourselves in opulence, take in fresh air and enjoy a leisurely meal with our desired ones and one such destination where you ought to experience all these is Sripermbadur’s luxurious resort; Hudson Hotels, Resorts and Spas which is located at a distance of 36.4km from Chennai airport between Oragadam junction and Bangalore highway.

The resort is a home to varied facilities that you can enjoy with your family or friends, to name some; high-speed internet connectivity, 24hrs check-in and check-out, swimming pool, Ayurveda centre, indoor games for children and much more, acres and hectares of lush green landscapes, luxury accommodations featuring over 52 air-conditioned rooms and suites, signature lounge bar, fitness center, well-equipped conference halls and electronic safety lockers. In terms with cuisines, from children to adults, everyone enjoys the Continental, Oriental, Indian and Italian cuisine that will be available round the clock. Besides these, imbibe in the signature lounge bar thereby creating a perfect social atmosphere.

The resort has two banquet halls; one featuring the swimming pool, garden, and boating canal along with CD/ DVD projection, music systems, internet access and lightening technology and the other is an L shaped 1500 square feet foyer with a patio making it the best picturesque spot for one to get carried away. The wellness center is equipped with a Jacuzzi, Gym and a steam room where you will get to see professional and trained therapists providing Ayurvedic massages for revitalizing your body and mind. What more do you want than these?

So, pack your bags and head straight to this soothing resort, Hudson Hotels, and Spas to let the ambiance of this place make you stress-free and to experience this feeling, you just have to club with TG team who just needs your date of travel forth which will be planned by them.

Adventure Zone

Who doesn’t like the fun to be enjoyed with friends or closed ones by banging one another in competition or want to experience the feel of floating in the air or diving deep down in the sea to feel the pressure with excitement? There is a place for all adventure lovers that is just 90km from Thiruvanmiyur named Adventure Zone which is set on 11 acres of beautiful and ideal landscaped property surrounded by lush greenery and varied adventure sport spots, accommodation and catering facility that would make this place apt for any team outings, corporate trainings or for weekend getaways.

The firm is run by ex-military personnel who has nearly 25 years of experience. Here, you would find stringent rules for ensuring 100 percent safety in all the games. There are different programs allotted for corporate and non-corporate where there will not be any entrance fee and you would pay for what you avail. Fair enough right? Amidst the lush green peaks, there are a 50 feet high rappelling wall where you can get an artificial realistic experience of rock climbing by tying yourself with a rope around. There are other activities as well offered by the concern; to name some, Parasailing- where the person will be towed to the parachute and raised high up in the air approximately 200 feet above the ground and would do nothing but enjoy, Obstacle or Stepping Stone which is nothing but an activity to get over the fears of mental and physical hurdles, orienting, Firing and Scuba-diving.

The Stepping Stone activity is the exciting one with about ten hurdles including Burma Bridge, Monkey Rope, Croc Walk, Spider’s Web, Leopard’s Cave and much more. If you are worried about accommodation, then relax as the zone can accommodate up to 150 participants in Swiss cottage style air conditioned tents with bunker beds and well-maintained washroom facilities.

What are you thinking about? When to book this place? No worries just call TG team and get along with your friends or families to enjoy the unlimited fun that is waiting ahead. Look no further than TicketGoose for your weekend getaways! Book your bus tickets in top operators like SRM Travels, KPN Travels, National Travels, Parveen Travels.

From Mundane Life 2 an Exhilarating Weekend Getaway

Have you ever wondered how is it going to be for one to be always equipped with files and papers all around throughout the year and that too with kids vacation on the air, is going to be lot more hectic. So, it is high time that you take a break from the normal routine life of yours to a more refreshing and energetic days sighting the authentic scenic beauty of lush green lawns, feasting in the picnic zone of the valleys, talking to the locals and trekking in the wild forest Ghats. What more can be entertaining than these do-ups. For you to get a clear idea about varied places that offer these sensational benefits; do scroll down to unveil what’s left for you.

Yelagiri — Chennai’s little Scotland

For all the nature lovers out there and for those who wish to spend their tranquil moments with their family and friends, this small hill station ought to be your bizarring spot. With closer hairpin bends and eye-catching countryside, this place without an another thought will be your perfect pickup from Chennai. Trekking, rock climbing, paragliding and boating in the man-made lake are some of the activities you can let yourselves in.

How can you get there? There are buses operating from Chennai very frequently but if you wish for a hassle-free trip then ride till Vellore in one of the top operators of TicketGoose from where you can either choose a bike ride or a rented vehicle to reach the hill top.

Yercaud

Make your way through the serene hills of Yercaud for gaining an ideal weekend getaway with your loved ones. In close proximity with Coimbatore, this place has lot more to offer besides trekking, the killiyur falls, pagoda point and the bear’s cave have always been the most liked destination spots of the tourists. Also, get your taste buds crave for the capsicum and green chilli fries that are just super fabulous.

How can you get there? Take a bus ride from Chennai to Coimbatore that would come around six hours of travel and then either rent a cab or take a local bus to the hill top.

Kolli Hills

This verdant destination is situated in the district of Namakkal. You just have to cross nearly seventy two hairpin bends from Rasipuram to reach the hill top. Once you are up there, 1200m above the sea level, trek to the most beautiful scenic spots; Selur and Seekurai and enjoy boating at Vasalurpatti lake. Apart from these, there are temples holding inscriptions of the ancient Chola dynasty, lush green plantations of aromatic coffee beans and blood-curdling waterfalls that would surely make your trip worthy.

How can you get there? This place is located close to Salem railway station. So, make your bus booking from Chennai to Salem and then take a train to reach the hill top to alleviate your tiredness.

What are you waiting for? Make a move right away!

Never Forget to Explore these Places on Ganesh Chathurthi!

“Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi

 Nurvi Purvi Prem Krupa Jayachi”

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. This festival usually falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month Bhadrapada and is celebrated for a period of ten days which ends on the fourteenth day’s midnight. Usually, these ten days are celebrated by the people with great zest where idols of the Lord are kept in front of the temple for worship and at the end of the tenth day, these idols are taken around the city to be immersed in the lake. This is known as Ganesh Visarjan.

So, to soak yourself up in this celeb, you should be either in any of these cities;

1. Mumbai

Here, the temple Ganapatipule is the center of attraction for the devotees of the lord that also draws tourists from all over the world to be a part of this festival. Taller idols of Lord Ganesha can be seen affixed to the palanquin that is carried on the shoulders of the devotees and taken across the village for submerging in the lake.

2. Pune

It is from the reign of the Peshwas that the idol of Lord Ganesha is considered to be their patron deity and might be coz of this reason that it is celebrated here with great zeal and gaiety. It has to be a must see destination as Pune is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra and this festival is so colorful starting right from the installation of the idol on the first day to the submergence on the tenth.

3. Hyderabad

Like Mumbai and Pune, Hyderabad is yet another place for the grand celebration of this festival where over 60000 pandals of the lord are hosted. One can visit places like Balapur, Khairatabad, and Gowlipura for getting themselves to be a part of this grand event. Here, on the tenth day, the idols of the Lord are immersed in the Hussain Sagar Lake following the chants of the mantras by the devotees.

So, won’t you want to be a part of this celebration? All you need to do is to book your bus tickets at ticketgoose.com and head straight. Happy Ganesh Chathurthi.

Explore the Forts of Rajasthan with TicketGoose!

Do you why Rajasthan is called as the “Land of the Maharajas”? It is because of the enthralling destinations around the city, the marvelously sculptured architecture of palaces and the amazing and legendary tales of kings winning every battle making it no less than an awe-striking saga. Though this city is known as the driest state with deserts around and a land of art, culture, and tradition, it has never failed to captivate the attention of the tourists thus making it lively and one of the best tourist spots of India.

Once you step here, you would not miss seeing forts almost at every location making it incredibly attractive and a must- see destination. So, travel with me through this blog to keep yourself updated on some of the forts here;

1. Amber Fort, Jaipur

Situated at a distance of 11km from Jaipur in Rajasthan, this fort is also known by Amer fort that draws tourists from almost all parts of the world. Constructed fully in marble and red sandstones, this palace was once the residence of the Rajput kings that holds the following; Diwan- e- Aam, Divan-e-Khaas, Sheesh Mahal and Sukh Niwas. Here you can see the Hindu tradition depicted in an art form.

2. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur was built by Rathore king Rao Jodha in the year 1459 and is one of the largest forts in the nation that draws a flock of tourists from varied parts of the world. The astonishing part is that this fort is still run by the ancestors of the king. Constructed on a 120m tall hill, this fort stands almost 400 feet from the mainland built with thick walls on all sides. This fort houses seven entry gates where tourists mainly visit through the iron gate called as Lohapol where one can see the inscriptions of widows sacrificing themselves.

3. Junagarh Fort, Bikaner

Earlier known as Chintamani was renamed to Old Fort or Junagarh Fort in the 20th century. Constructed in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan, this is an art form that reflects precision, meticulously carved architecture and a strong defense structure. The ideal part played by this fort so far is that; though attacked by many enemies it was never captured.

So, when are you planning to visit?

Escape to “The Lake Division of India”- Nainital

Well nestled in the Kumaon region of the Himalayan state, Uttarakhand, Nainital is known as the lake district of India for its scenic and exotic view of the lakes and its climate. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2000 meters above the sea level, the once- called British hill station is seen to attract trekkers, adventurers and couples almost every month of the year just to glare at the beautifully caped misty peaks and pristine lakes.

Nainital means, “The Lake of the Eye” whose meaning goes back to the ancient mythology where one of the scorched remains of the Goddess Sati had fallen on the earth; the eye and so was constructed one of the Shakthi Peeths; the Naina Devi Mandir.

Places to visit here;

1. Naini Lake- it is a natural fresh body lake in the shape of a kidney. Yes, you have heard it right. This natural wonder once made a European man fall for its existence and which grabs tourists all over the world even today. It is amidst the township where you can witness the Naini peak on its West, snow capped mountains on its North, Tiffin Point on its South and a temple on its shore. It is also believed to be the place where Lord Shiva performed the tandava.

2. Eco Cave Gardens- it is actually a set of six caves of varied animal shapes connected to each other with a beautiful hanging garden and a musical fountain that comes to color in the evening because of the audio visual effects put on.

Where to Shop?

The Mall Road- whenever you plan to visit Nainital, your first tourist spot has to be this place as it is here where you get to see the best woolens of high quality. Besides this, it is also a place for the foodies housing a variety of cuisines like Indian, Thai, Continental and the local foods of Uttarakhand that goes nothing less than finger licking good.

Where to Stay?

There are plenty of resorts for your stay but of all those, the best ones are; The Naini Retreat- a heritage, Shervani Hilltop, Alpine Club, Bhawanipur Greens, Dynasty Resort and Krishna Orchard Resort.

How to visit?

This is the simplest question for you to worry for when you are a customer of India’s leading online bus ticketing portal, ticketgoose.com. Book your bus tickets directly to this place via the firm’s website or mobile app.

So, when are you heading to?

Believe It or Not- Amarnath’s Legendary Tale

A place that would mesmerize you with its ice stalagmite, a place referred to as one of the holiest shrines of India bestowed in the caves that are surrounded by snowy peaks, a place that was forgotten after the Middle Age and was later discovered by a shepherd and, a place that is a famed Yatra destination for the Hindus. Yes, Amarnath Cave Temple, located approximately 141km from Srinagar is one of the popular Hindu shrines that can be accessed from the Pahalgam town. As the name suggests cave, it is fully covered with snow and only during the summer, the ice melts and makes way for the pilgrims to see the ice Shiva Lingam.

People say that this is the place Lord Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his consort, Goddess Parvati. Before entering the cave he left behind the Nandi at Pahalgam, released the moon at Chandanwari and snakes at Lake Sheshnag, left his son; Lord Ganesha back at Mahaganesh Mountain and at Panjtarni, he sacrificed the five elements. The existence of this place comes in two ways; wherein the first one, it was the shepherd who discovered this place and in another it says, the valley of Kashmir was submerged under water, a Muni drained it through streams and rivers and then he was the first one to have the darshan of Lord Mahadev. Thus, the snow-capped mountains during summer melts and water flowing through the cave form the shape of a Lingam. Since then it has become an abode of Lord Shiva and a pilgrimage in numbers of lakhs is done every year to this place.

Generally, the Yatra is made in the months of June to August with Pratham Pujan at the beginning to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. From Delhi, you can board a bus till Shimla and then take a cab or a bus to Pahalgam. At this place, pilgrims start packing clothes and foods as they have to travel by foot to reach the Shrine which would come up to five days of travel. On the route to the Shrine, several non- profit organizations supply food and resting tents to the pilgrims. Of all the years, 2013 holds the maximum number of pilgrims visiting the Shrine.

If you are a die- hard devotee or interested in making a darshan at this auspicious place, make your bus bookings at TicketGoose at the earliest as the dates have been announced for the Yatra that is starting from 29th June to 7th August.

You Should Ride in These Operators!!

Hey, travel buddies! Glad to meet you again. Today, I have come up with yet another four top-most fleet operators in the bus transportation sector that are known to create a benchmark in the travel industry. It is known for elevating the satisfactory level of the passengers by offering the best services and facilities which give the customers to revisit the same operators again and again. So, join hands with me throughout this blog to unveil what these operators have to show you and the routes covered by them;

1. Hebron Transports

Hebron Transports is a Chennai based travel operator aiming to spread the importance of travel across many by implementing connectivity between varied states and launching hi-tech buses. Established in the year 2013, Hebron Transports focuses on providing on-time schedules, skilled manpower, well-maintained and hygienic coaches and vigilant driving. Its coaches are equipped with Wi-Fi connections, GPS tracking facility, reading lamps and charger points. Thus, its vision is the safety and comfort that every passenger should hold onto. Now, focussing on the routes, it caters to are; Chennai to Trivandrum, Chennai to Ernakulam, Trivandrum to Madurai, Chennai to Thrissur and Coimbatore to Chennai.

2. SVR Travels

Bangalore- based SVR Travels is an authorized partner of India’s leading online bus ticketing portal, ticketgoose.com. By partnering with such a large firm, all the bus bookings, payments and cancellations can be processed by you at any time. Initially, it started its services with a very lesser fleet size but later emerged as a successful operator. Focussing on the routes covered by it, it caters to cities like Bangalore, Bellary, Nellore, Tirupathi, and Sindhanur.

3. Meghana Travels

One of the well-known and reliable travel agencies in the nation is Meghana Travels that is based in Hyderabad. It is also an authorized partner of India’s leading online bus ticketing portal, ticketgoose.com that has a fleet size of over 10 coaches catering to cities like Hyderabad, Kakinada, Razole, Nandyala, Chirala, Vijayanagaram, and Giddalur. Meghna Travels along with it group companies are known for offering on-time and value added services to the customers.

4. Universal Travels

An online partner of TicketGoose, Universal Travels mainly plies on major cities of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Pondicherry, and Karnataka. This travels is known for its services like vigilant driving, civil staff ready to lend their support on any hurdle, on-time schedule of coaches and clean buses.

So, head straight to ticketgoose.com and enjoy your trip!

Some of the Best Waterfalls near Chennai

Besides huge monuments, beautifully carved architecture and pristine lakes, Chennai has lot more to show to its tourists. You might be wondering, a city full of hustle-bustle also has several soulful retreating destinations in and around Chennai for you to loose yourselves in its serenity. Yes, who doesn’t like the gushing sound of water splashing right down the pebbles with birds chirping and singing lullabies all around. If you are awe-struck about this place and wondering where to head to then leave it to us as we bring to you the top waterfall destinations around Chennai for having an amazing weekend getaway;

1. Talakona Waterfalls

Situated in the Chitthoor district of Andhra Pradesh in Sri Venkateshwara Park, this waterfall is recognized as one of the highest waterfalls of AP with a height of over 270 feet. It is located at a proximity of 190 km from Chennai and 60 km from Tirupathi making it an easily accessible spot. The falls is enclosed by dense forests on one side with lush greenery around on the other. Also, the water here is said to hold cure for illness because of the presence of herbs in it.

2. Tada Falls

At a distance of 90km from Chennai and very close to Tada, this falls is also located in the Chitthoor district of Andhra Pradesh that is along the border of Tamil Nadu. The trip to this place can be made in a day and along with the falls here, it is also known best for trekking as many tourists can be witnessed at any part of the day. To reach the falls, you need to trek up the hill covering 7km on rugged path and 5km on normal route.

3. Kailasakona Waterfalls

Another falls in the Chitthoor district of Andhra Pradesh is Kailasakona that is also at a distance of 90km from Chennai. You will be astounded to see that the water originates from a huge massive rock and cascades downwards to a small pond where the tourists are allowed to climb up the hill. The water can be seen in crystal clear colour holding minerals for curing illness. There is also a Shiv-Parvathi temple here.

So, which among these is going to be your next destination? What may be the choice of place, never forget to book your bus tickets at ticketgoose.com. 

Hill Stations near Hyderabad for an Ideal Retreat

Hyderabad known as the “City of Pearls” is one of the metropolitan states of the nation that is a hub of information technology, a trade center, an ancient yet modernized land of the Nawabs and a state for foodies. Who doesn’t want to escape from the mundane life to find solace and tranquillity? If you think that Hyderabad doesn’t have queens, then you are wrong as there are over plenty of mesmerizing destinations that ought to make your weekend getaways zealous. On continual request from our dear customers, here in this blog I have mentioned few awe-striking destinations for your weekend plan to make it enthusiastic always;

Ananthagiri Hills
For all adventure trekkers out there, if you ever want to witness that adrenaline rush in you then miss it not as if it is trekking, it has to be Ananthagiri Hills. Located in a small town in Telangana approximately 700 metres above sea level, this hill is best visited during monsoons to get the realistic view of the forests and the surrounding clouds. Also, it is the place where Musi River originates.

Araku Valley
If you ever want to smell the aromatic coffee beans then along the Eastern Ghats, in Andhra Pradesh nearly 1000 metres above the sea level lies a small valley known as Araku Valley whose climate remain cold throughout the year thus providing an amazing retreat from the summer heat balls. Here you can also visit Katiki Hills, Bora Caves and Tyda Park.

Nallamala Hills
Well, this place is quite reserved as it is not yet explored as only few of the hostile tribal live here. You can locate this place in the map of Hyderabad which is situated 1200 metres above the sea level. This place is also the best place to be visited during the monsoons. Here, you can locate the Nagarjunasagar tiger reserve that occupies the majority of the hills.

 

So, with these different and attractive hill stations, make your weekend trip charming and to experience the same charm in your trip as well, make your bookings in either Kaleswari or Meghana Travels. 

These Places Shouldn’t be MISSED on our Independence Day!

After 100 years of tough fight against the British, the thirst of freedom and the ebullience of happy patrons on smelling their own land was at last attained. The credit of which goes to our beloved and ever-strong freedom fighters who had never bothered about their lives but indeed wanted every other individual to live in their land with equality and peace. Thus, as a tribute to all those fighters who sacrificed themselves for our well-being, this month’s 15th is commemorated as Independence day all over India. So, get along with me in my time travel across various cities to unveil what happened where;

1. India Gate, New Delhi

If it is a trip to India then one would never miss the India Gate. Located in the city of Delhi, this monumental architecture not only grabs the attention of many but also is a war memorial which holds the names of 82,500 soldiers who died in the first world war and on the North-West frontier. There is also an immortal soldier flame under the archway which stands for the martyrs of India. On this day’s celebrations one has to be here. You can book your tickets in Mewar Travels, Ashok Travels REGD and Shrianth Travel Agency for experiencing a comfortable trip.

2. Netaji Bhawan

In the Kolkata city of mother India is the Netaji Bhawan or Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s residence where he was put under house arrest and depicts how he fought for the nation’s freedom and how he escaped from here to Berlin. At present, it is a library with a museum as well. Your journey to this place can be made in Royal Cruiser Travels.

3. Gandhi Ashram

A great social worker, Mahatma Gandhi is known for his activities in the freedom movement. His 12 years of his life had been spent in this ashram where the most popular movements like Satyagraha, Civil Disobedience and Swadeshi had gained momentum. Located in Ahmedabad, this place allows visitors to get a thorough idea of his values and philosophy. Take a ride in Paulo Travels, MR Travels Company and VRL Travels for discovering more about this place.

So, our time travel comes to an end right here!