Must-Visit Places in Gujarat!

Gujarat- The state in the Northwestern region of India is known for its artistic excellence; from famous shrines and legendary forts to grand palaces to parks. It is the feeling that one gets on visiting this grandeur that allures the visitors in re-visiting again and again. Everything; from temples to popular attractions that it holds off, makes a traveler’s weekend trip worthy. You all might have heard of that one destination that’s just not a destination but the most popular pilgrimage site of the Hindus; the Dwaraka.

If you are planning to visit this place, then we have narrowed down the list of places that are worth a trip starting with;

1. Great Rann of Kutch-

It is the nation’s largest salt marsh, indeed one of the largest salt deserts in the world, located in the Thar Desert of Gujarat that seems to have no ending and looks like a long stretch of wetland that’s a sight to behold. Guess, what’s the dimension of this marsh? You wouldn’t believe, it’s 7502 square kilometers. When you visit here, you will get a glimpse of some fascinating villages and hills surrounding this long swamp of salt.

2. Dwaraka-

Dwaraka is a city in the Northwestern region of Gujarat that was once believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It is because of this; this place is known as a pilgrimage site and is most- frequently visited by many Hindus. Fact says that the city that was once ruled by Lord Krishna was found underwater. But, this to be a myth or a reality is still unknown. The Dwara temple owns a carved entrance with the black stone idol of Lord Krishna. There is also a lighthouse here known as Dwaraka Lighthouse that is known to offer a great view of the giant Arabian Sea.

3. Patan and Modhera-

Patan and Modhera are two major sites of great cultural heritages depicting the Solanki architecture. In close proximity to Ahmedabad, these two cities can keep you engaged for a day. The Solanki rule in Gujarat is remarked as a golden period rule because it is during this period, many famous architectures were erected. The spectacular part here is the Sun Temple; three different elements aligned centrally to an axis and a stepwell.

Thus, these places should not be missed in a lifetime and to head right away, make your bus ticket bookings to Gujarat in either Sree Patel Travels, SRS or VRL Travels.

A Trip to Queen of Hill Stations

What comes to your mind when you think of Ooty? I am sure your answer will be the weather. Yes, it’s because the average annual temperature of this region is around 14.4°C. It is one of the best tourists’ spots which attract a huge number of visitors throughout the year. Whenever people feel like they are tired of doing the daily routine then a trip to Ooty will change your thoughts. The weather condition in Ooty will be better on all seasons while comparing with the other regions of Tamil Nadu.

There are several sightseeing places in Ooty that are worth a visit. Some of which are

Nilgiri Mountain Railway — It is the only rack railway in India which was constructed in the year 1908 by the British Government. A five hour journey of this toy train starts from Mettupalayam and halts at Ooty. It covers a distance of 46 km that travels through 208 curves, 16 tunnels and 250 bridges. The fee for a single trip is Rs. 142 for first class and Rs. 24 for second class. The counter will be opened from 7:10 am to 3 pm.

Doddabetta — It is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 meters above the sea level and it is the fourth highest peak of South India. There is a dense forest around this hill. It is the most visited spot in Ooty where one can view the Chamundi Hills from the peak. There is no entry fee for kids and it is Rs.6 for adults.

Ooty Lake — It is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan in the year 1824 that covers an area of about 65 acres. There are paddle boats, rowing boats and motor boats available in the boat house. One can hire any of these boats to enjoy the ride at the lake. The entire lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees. Morning is the best time to walk beside this lake to calm your mind.

There is a quote in English that goes by “Memories made in the Mountains, Stay in our Hearts Forever”. Are you ready to gain the evergreen memories? Then book your bus tickets at ticketgoose.com, India’s leading online bus ticket booking portal for a safe and comfortable trip. Some of the top operators that cater its services to this region are KPN Travels, YBM Travels, Parveen Travels, Kallada Travels and SRS Travels. All these players will give you the best services at an affordable price.

From Dwarasamudra to Halebidu- The Temple Town!

“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves”, goes a renowned saying on ancient architecture. India’s ancient architecture roars high on various artifacts; from temples to minarets to varied heritage sites. Example of one such site which is worth a visit and known for their exquisite craftsmanship is Halebidu; a temple town that is in close proximity to Belur and Chikmagalur.

This town in the Hassan district of Karnataka is considered as the “Jewel of Indian Architecture” that was formerly called as Dwarasamudra, a royal capital of the Hoysala Kingdom. Halebidu got its name, “The Old City” because of the fact that it was ruined twice during the invasion of Kafur. If you are thinking what this temple town can show you, then get mesmerized with the construction of two Hindu temples by soapstone; Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara with a dam, museum and a Jain Basadi.

The Hoysaleswara Temple is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva that is constructed on a star-shaped platform during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana and Queen Shantala Devi. Also pronounced as Hoyaleshwara, its construction took nearly 100 years with its walls beautifully and intricately carved with depictions from Hindu mythology. Each sculpture here looks like an antique piece that’s to be adored off.

The Kedareswara Temple is another gem of architecture constructed under the rule of King Ballala II that is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva built in the Chalukyas Style. This temple is now protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Society of India.

Basadi Halli is known for its Jain Monastries. This temple is constructed during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana; though he, being a Vaishnavite, his wife was following Jainism at that time when rulers were encouraging texts, studies, rituals, and architecture. Basadi Halli comprises three main temples dedicated to Jain saint Parshwanathswamy, Adinathswamy and Shanthinathswamy.

Yagachi Dam, unlike the other dams similar in structure, is known for various water sports; Jet Ski, Speed Boat, Bumper Ride and Banana Boat Ride that is conducted here.

Well, a slightly different destination to visit. Rush to ticketgoose.com and book your bus tickets in India’s leading online bus ticketing portal.

The Land of Seven Pagodas — Mahabalipuram

Time will not wait for anyone in this world. So, don’t spoil your life by just sticking on to your daily routine. There are many places in Tamil Nadu to relax and refresh your mind. One among those places is Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is a historic town that belongs to the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It has several monuments and architectures which was built by the Pallava dynasty in 7th & 8th century AD and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are the lists of few tourist attractions in Mahabalipuram:

The Shore Temple — It is called Shore Temple because it faces the shore of Bay of Bengal. Shore Temple is a structural temple built with blocks of granite in the 8th century AD which is one of the oldest structural stone temples of southern part of India. This temple is a combination of three shrines that is dedicated to Lord Shiva (2 shrines) and Lord Vishnu (1 shrine). The outer walls of the temple have large sculptures of Nandi. ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) is protecting these sculptures by planting Casurina trees along the coastal line.

Pancha Rathas — There are five monuments in the Pancha Rathas that resembles like a chariot. The structures are named after the Pandavas and their wife Draupadi. The five rathas are named as Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha and Draupadi Ratha according to the size.

Krishna’s Butterball — It is also referred as Vaan Irai Kal and Krishna’s Gigantic Butterball. It is a gigantic granite stone that is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide. The weight of this stone is around 250 tonnes and is said that it is resting at the same place for about 1200 years. This stone is listed as a historical monument by Archaeological Survey of India.

There are several tourists’ places in and around Mahabalipuram apart from these places which will help you to forget all your worries and will mesmerize you with its sculptures.

The top operators like Parveen Travels, KPN Travels, Hebron Travels and SRS Travels are providing best-in-class service to its passengers.

Don’t wait, download the TicketGoose app and book your bus tickets to visit these historic places

TicketGoose.com’s Diversification

TicketGoose was launched in the year 2007 that covered more than 3,000 destinations across India with 700+ operators operating its 10,000+ buses to 20,000+ routes. Now, they are covering 5,000+ destinations with 2,500+ bus operators.

The first service offered by TicketGoose was online bus ticket booking. Customers need to select their destination, date of travel and by comparing the fares with different operators they will book the ticket. Some of the best operators are YBM Travels, KPN Travels, SRM Travels, Orange Tours & Travelsand much more. Later, they identified that the market is having vast competition then they differentiated themselves by launching new services like Superbus, Hotels, Outstation Taxi and Sportzbus.

Superbus is one of the amazing innovations by TicketGoose. Superbus is the service where the customer will not know the operator until they select their destination, seat and date of travel. Once the payment is made they will come to know the operator. Superbus will offer its customers the luxury coaches with an affordable price.

Then TicketGoose launched a service called Outstation Taxi. It is the service where the customer can book the taxi online for travelling to various cities of India. The benefit in this service is that the customer will be paying for one-way trip and need not pay for the return trip. Usually if a customer books a cab they need to pay for the return trip. So, the fare will be less comparing with other cab aggregators.

Sportzbus is the new service introduced by ticketgoose.com to differentiate itself from its competitors. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans from Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy will get an opportunity to watch their favourite CSK team playing in their home town. Those CSK lovers will be taken to Chennai to watch CSK matches at the stadium.

Hotels is the diversified service offering by TicketGoose because all the other services belongs to transportation and this belongs to accommodation. This service is booking hotel rooms online where customers can select their rooms according to their budget by comparing with other hotels room fares.

Thus, all these services by TicketGoose.com are introduced to retain its customers. This proves that the company is working tirelessly to meet its vision by giving diversified services to their customers.

These Operators ain’t be Missed!!

What is that one thing you would do given a ticket or a coupon to your desired destination. Bet, it’s gonna lead you to cloud nine and why wouldn’t it? But my question here is what will you do for your travel? Well, that’s going to be a tedious job for you coz you would want the comfort, best ticket fare, vigilance in every move and above all that courteousness of the staff towards you.

So, considering these aspects of our dear travellers, TicketGoose, India’s leading online bus ticketing portal has tied up with over 2500+ operators operating pan India to provide the desired comfort a traveller is in need of. Ride with me through this blog to see what these operators has in box for you to pick for;

Parveen Travels

A well-known and a spectacular fleet operator rendering its top-notch services in the Southern India where its origination dates back to 80’s with its brand Parveen that was later modified to Parveen Travels seeing its growth in the tourism industry. It gained it’s strength by offering services that much supported the youths with an introduction of ladies coach too. Right from clean coaches to comfort to best fare, Parveen now resides in the heart of many when it comes to travel.

The top route covered by this operator is Chennai to Coimbatore.

JabbarTravels

Jabbar Travels, a pioneer in the bus transportation sector has a vast number of fleets operating day and night, considering the accessibility and the satisfaction in every trip of a customer. It has buses of Volvo and multi- axle kind to provide the best comfort for the passengers.

The top route this operator is known for is from Hyderabad to Bangalore.

National Travels

Established in Karnataka as a small scale industry has now grown to become a reliable fleet operator in the travel industry with over fifty buses plying across major routes of Southern India. Known for its excellence in the safety of passengers and the amenities it offers en-route, it has indeed made a mark in the bus transportation sector.

It can be mainly seen in Chennai to Coimbatore route.

Kallada Travels

With their prime motto, “ Customer Satisfaction” Kallada Travels is known widely for its stunning services and latest technology, starting with best interiors, dedicated service and on-time schedule of coaches. It’s with these that this travel operator has made a huge mark in the industry within a short span of time.

If you are travelling from Hyderabad to Bangalore, never miss booking in this operator.

So, ready, get set and go. For all your online bus ticket bookings, click here.

The Athens of the East — Madurai

Madurai is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu and is the 25th populated city in India which is located on the banks of the River Vaigai. The land in and around Madurai is utilized for agricultural activities; major crops grown here are Paddy, Pulses, Millet, Oil Seed, Cotton and Sugarcane. Madurai is popularly called as “Thoonga Nagaram” which means that the city will never sleeps. The city attracts large number of tourists all around the world. Some of the tourists spots in Madurai are listed here.

Sri Meenakshi — Sundareswarar Temple — It is the twin temple in the temple city of Madurai. This temple has the deities of Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareswar (Lord Shiva). The important feature of this temple is the “Ayiramkaal Mandapam” or the Hall of Thousand Pillars. The important festival associated with this temple is the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam that is celebrated in April every year. The temple will be open between 5 am to 12:30 pm and between 4 pm to 9:30 pm.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace — It is a 17th century AD palace built by the king Thirumalai Nayak. This palace is a classic mixture of Dravidian and Rajput styles. This palace is considered as one of the wonders of the South. It is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Lot of films shooting are taken in this palace because of the big pillars. The palace is well equipped to perform light and sound shows. Palace will be opened between 9 am to 1 pm and between 2 pm to 5 pm.

Gandhi Memorial Museum — Gandhi Museum was established in the year 1959 and it is one of the five Gandhi Museums in the country. This museum has a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhiji when he was murdered by Nathuram Godse. The palace of Rani Mangammal was renovated and converted as Gandhi Museum. It highlights the picture galley of Gandhian movement. Museum will be opened between 10 am to 1 pm and between 2 pm to 5:30 pm.

There are several tourist spots in and around Madurai which attracts the tourists from various parts of the world. Visit these places to get information about the importance of the city and to relax your mind from the daily routine. Some of the best operators plying in this region are SRM travels, Parveen travels and KPN travels.

Don’t wait book your bus tickets at TicketGoose, India’s leading online bus ticketing portal to avail the best offers and discounts.

Sandalwood City of India — Mysore

Mysore is the third largest and second most populated city in Karnataka which is located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills. Tourism is the major industry in Mysore as it attracts nearly 3.15 million tourists every year. It has been a home to industries such as weaving, sandalwood carving, bronze work and the production of lime and salt. Few places to visit in Mysore are:

1. Mysore Palace — It is a historical palace that is located in the centre of the city. Mysore Palace is one of the most famous tourist spots in India with more than 6 million visitors every year. This palace is a three- story stone structure with marble domes and has a 145-foot five-story tower that is surrounded by a large garden.

2. Brindavan Gardens — It is located in the Mandya District of Karnataka which is built across the Cauvery River. This garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains, Ficus trees, foliage plants and flowering plants. Nearly 2 million visitors visit this garden every year.

3. Chamundi Hills — Chamundi hills is located 13 km away from Mysore. Its average elevation is 1000 metres. It is named after the goddess Chamundi, the Chamundeshwari Temple is on the top of the hill. From the peak of the Chamundi hills, the Mysore Palace, Karanji Lake and some temples will be visible.

4. Mysore Zoo — It is a 157 acre zoo located near Mysore. Many celebrities, institutions and animal lovers have contributed to the welfare of the zoo. It is the second most visited place in Mysore. There are around 1,450 specimens of animals and birds consisting 168 species belonging to more than 25 countries.

Are you ready to visit this historic place? Then what are you waiting for? Book your bus tickets online at TicketGoose.com. Some of the operators operating in this region are SRS Travels, VRL Travels, Kallada Travels and Jabbar Travels.

Travel with the best operators to the most beautiful place with your family and friends.

As travel is not to escape from life but to live it.

Engine’s Hot, Bags Packed, Time 2 Kick-Start from Mumbai!

Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra and an entertainment town gives one a cultural vibe on visiting; be it’s your first time or you had already gone there. Besides beaches and Bollywood, there is a lot more to show to its tourists; an astounding range of power- packed destinations for an ideal weekend getaway with your friends or family to experience the chill of the picturesque locations. If you are a wildlife lover then no better place can it be than taking a ride to Mumbai;

1. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary-

Along the Western Ghats and at a distance of 240km from Mumbai, Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its abundant rains, rich bio-diversity and a vast section of flora and fauna thus making it the best weekend getaway from your mundane life. Also, this spot for trekkers is one such sanctuary where there is a temple of Lord Shiva in here. If you want to have little fun here, then try spotting any one of the 14 sacred groves that are concealed with the rest of the flora.

2. Kaas-

If you are planning a romantic getaway and to capture some frenzy moments in your camera film then this place has to be on your bucket list that ought to make your stay memorable. Kaas is called “The Valley of Flowers” because of the stream of bright colored flowers on either side. Located at a distance of 280 km from Mumbai, this place can be well connected by taxis.

3. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve-

Wildlife lovers, listen up, this place in Mumbai is the most-searched and visited destination of the tourists to spot any one of the 82 tigers in the reserve. There’s a Safari ride in here that would make you amazed and the best time to visit this place is during the mid of June as your chance of spotting a tiger would be more then. There is a shrine of a village chief near the Tadoba Lake who was killed by a tiger which has now turned into a must-see place in.

So, with so many destinations like this to encounter, your journey has to be tireless and for it to happen, you must visit TicketGoose and book your taxis to this place.