The Queen Of Konkan Region

Mangalore is a beautiful coastal city in the west coast of India. The city is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west and Western Ghats in the east! Sandwiching between these two opposite geologies gives Mangalore a unique flavour. Mangalore is also a part of Konkan region where Konkani is spoken. The city also borders Kerala. The city is an amalgam of different cultures and exploring the city is a breath of fresh air. Mangalore is easily accessible from Kannur, kasargod from south, Mysuru & Bengaluru from East and Goa and Mumbai from North. Bus tickets to Mangalore can be booked via ticketgoose.com . It is the largest online bus booking portal in India.

Some important places to visit in Mangalore are

Mangaladevi Temple

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Mangaladevi Temple is the prominent temple in Mangalore and the city got its name from the diety of this temple "Mangaladevi". The temple is believed to be built by Kundavarman, the most famous king of the Alupa dynasty during the 9th century. The temple is built in Kerala architecture.The daily timings of opening of the temple is from 6 hrs to 10 hrs, 12 hrs to 13 hrs and 16 hrs pm to 20 hrs.

Sultan Battery

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Sultan Battery is a watch tower constructed by Tip Sultan in 1784. It was built of black stones and constructed to stop war ships from entering the river which was the major route for English invasion. But it was later captured by British. The place was a dock and an arsenal for the ruler. The view from top of the tower gives a panoramic view of Arabian Sea gives a blend of natural and manmade beauty.

Pilikula Nisargadhama

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Pilikula Nisargadhama is a multipurpose tourist place. The place got its name from Tulu, meaning "the tiger lake". Tigers used to come to this lake to drink water. The place is filled with may attractions like Botanical Garden, Arboretum, Zoo,3D Planetarium, water park and a golf course. Visiting this place is a wholesome experience.

Tannirbhavi Beach

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Tannirbhavi Beach is the most important beach of Mangalore overlooking Arabian Sea. The beach is at a close proximity to Panambur beach. The beach is well equipped space with facilities like life guards, toilets, a parking lot and benches. A tree park called Tannirbhavi Tree Park is setup near to the beach in an area of 15 hectares.

Mangalore is a must visit place in the life time. The place where varied culture meet and a mix of natural and manmade beauties makes the place worth the visit. Book bus tickets online in ticketgoose.com and visit the place.

Turmeric city

Turmeric city

Erode also called as turmeric city is the seventh largest urban agglomeration among the South Indian states. With a close aproximity to Tripur, it is also called as Textile city. The city is established on the banks of Kaveri. Erode is among the largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear, food products. The city is of historical importance and it has places which are a must visit! Erode is easily accessible through bus from Coimbatore or Chennai or Banglore. You can look into all available routes through https://www.ticketgoose.com/bus-tickets/erode. Now we will see some important places in and around Erode to explore!

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve along the Western Ghats in the Erode. The place was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 2008. It was later expanded in 2011. It has a forest cover of 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi) and is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary has a wide diverse fauna. It has 40+ large mammal species, 30+ reptile species and 200+ aviaries. It has the largest elephant habitat in India. Some other animals include slender loris, sloth bear, civet, hyena, jackal, otter, mongoose, wild boar, blackbuck, barking deer, spotted deer, sambar etc. Some of the rare birds include white backed vulture, brown fish owl, woodpecker etc.

Vellode Bird Sanctuary

Vellode Birds Sanctuary is sanctuary in Erode. It is a large lake surrounded by dark bushes. The area is about .772 km2 (0.298 sq mi). The sanctuary has thousands of birds migrating from different places. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from November to March, as it the season for migrating of birds. Observatory towers are built to see the birds around the lake. The sanctuary is 15 km away from central bus stand and it is easily accessible.

Cauvery River

Erode is one of the places where we can admire the beauty of cavery river. From erode bus stand, the river is just 5 km away. It is in erode where Bhavani river merges with kaveri. The exact location is Kooduthurai or Mukkoodal. It is also a holy place. It is home for Sangameswarar Temple, Bhavani where it is believed that the mystic Sarasvati River also joins the confluence.

Thanthai Periyar Anna Memorial House

Thanthai Periyar Anna memorial house is the ansistry house of E.V. Ramasamy. Periyar Memorial House is situated in Periyar Street.Periyar Memorial House is a historical place which contains the photos of E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar and Anna Durai the occasions of their political gathering. The place also houses the articles utilized by him.

Erode, sitting to the edge of western ghats is a beautiful place to be one with the nature. You can look into all available routes through https://www.ticketgoose.com/bus-tickets/erode and visit the place at your ease.

NO…. NOT NEW YEAR!!

I hate new year for a very single thing, the horrors of travel. It is the time of the year when we won’t even have a breathing space when we travel. I will think to myself, “Christmas a big holiday, so everyone will be with their family, who else is going to travel during New Year?”. Everyone actually thinks the same way, nearly 50% of the population travel during New Year (PS: don’t google the statistics, you won’t find this stat anywhere other than this blog :-P). Now a days, thanks to ticketgoose.com i can get tickets, but there was a time, it was a dark age when I had to fight for my bus tickets!! You can ask me, what about train? Yes. I have 100% confident that i will get a confirmed birth with my 150th waiting list! Most of the tickets would be booked but the travels would reserve certain tickets so that they could see at higher price later, when the demand is higher. I am from Coimbatore and the demand for bus tickets for this route during New Year is as bad as demand for “Thalaivar Movies”, OMG!

There was this New Year when I messed up ticket bookings. Yes I was lazy, but that is not the point here, Tried bus tickets – no tickets available, Next, Train – 87 waiting list, very good, flight – Rs. 3500 Hahahaha NOPE, Next, back to bus! My friend told me, “dood, go to the bus stand directly, you can get instant tickets, definitely prices less than 1500.” Sounds reasonable!  At least I don’t need to spend 3500 for a flight! Went to the bus stand, and I could see the crowd! Even now, I will get PTSD remembering that crowd! Ah the horror!! I freaked out, How will I get tickets? I cannot go to my home even after 10 years, looking at that crowd! I calmed myself down and thought it through. ”Chennai is a big city & people are here from everywhere. So I need to go to the place where I can catch buses to Coimbatore! Simple as that!!”. I got a clarity and went to the Coimbatore side bus stand. Density of the crowd din’t reduce at all! Every 5 min, A bus would unfreeze the available tickets and a crowd would rush to get tickets. What Am I supposed to do now? I waited at least for an hour when I got an opportunity! A conductor came to me and asked if I wanted bus tickets to erode? Erode? No I wanted to…… Wait? Erode is 100 km away from Coimbatore and I can get frequent buses to Coimbatore! I immediately said yes. I got the tickets for 700 rupees. (NO AC BTW) When I boarded the bus was when I felt relaxed.

Reached Erode after 8 hours. And got into a connecting bus to Coimbatore and reached after 10 hours. That was an experience of life time!

Never forget  30th December 2014.

Once I got introduced to ticketgoose.com, travelling had never been easy. Now a days I am able to travel whenever I want without any issues! I am attempting a 30th travel again, but now I have booked my tickets, I am excited for my Journey. If you are planning for a New Year travel, book from ticketgoose.com

Srivilliputhur – A flexible destination

Planning for any Pilgrimage? Then your best option is Srivilliputhur, It’s a small town in Virudhachalam district, on the way to Sengottai and it is home to many temples! Srivilliputhur is built around the Srivilliputhur Temple. It is a temple dedicated to Andal who is the only female Alvar of the 12 alvar saints of South India. The location of Srivilliputhur is in Western Ghats also doubles down as a beautiful hill station for vacation! and you can online bus tickets  to Srivilliputhur in ticketgoose.com which is said to be a vast online booking portal among travel Industry.

As a pilgrimage destination, Srivilliputhur has

Srivilliputhur Andal temple

   The temple has two portions :

The Sanctum of Andal located on the Southwest

The Sanctum of Vatapatrasayi (Vishnu) is located on the Northeast direction.

The temple’s entrance tower called as “The rajagopuram” stands at the height of 59m which gives a majestic look and feel! The temple follows Thenkalai tradition of worship. The priests perform the rituals during festivals and on a daily basis. There is a granite wall surrounding the temple, enclosing all its shrines, the garden where Andal was found and two of its three bodies of water.

Sathuragiri Temple & Hill

Sathuragiri Hills is also known as ‘Sundara Mahalingam Hill’ is situated near Srivilliputhur. The legend says that, here all the four Vedas met and formed the hill. Another meaning is that the whole mountain is in a square (chathuram) shape, hence the name Chathuragiri. Sathuragiri is the abode of God. It has been told that 18 Siddhas live here. The place packs scenic beauty too. There are several falls on the way to Shiva temple.

Sri Srinivasaperumal Temple

 This temple is considered to as an alternative to Tirupathi. It houses Lord Perumal. We have to climb to reach the top. There are about 200 steps & the view from top is scenic. It shows the beauty of Srivilliputhur from an Ariel view.

It is a perfect place to celebrate New Year with your family. You can use the code TGNEW6 and book tickets from ticketgoose.com. Srivilliputhur may be is small but it has enough places to cover for 2 days. The combination of temples and tourist places makes Srivilliputhur the right destination to visit! So why wait? Book your bus  tickets online in ticketgoose.com & make your journey a memorable one.

Ranikhet – The Queen’s Meadow

The beauty of Nature always tries us to pull aside which always provides contribution for our eyes. Among all the hill stations in India, Ranikhet is said to be one of the gorgeous hill station that ought to give you a sublime picturesque of Nature. As we are in the hustle and bustle of hectic life, to get rid from the chaos let’s all step into this peaceful destination. This beautiful lush green land with the back drop of Himalayas will be a truly justifying to mythology associated. So take a look below by making your gateway a chilling one by booking bus tickets online in Ticketgoose.com at affordable prices and offers.

Common let’s have a glance on The Queen’s Meadow

Chaubatia Garden

The major part of tourist attraction of Ranikhet is  Chaubatia Garden which reveals the best example for step farming in the Himalayan Region. Chaubatia Garden is 10 kms far away from Ranikhet which is known to be heart of Ranikhet this is the major spot for picnics and day outings.

Jhula Devi Temple

An ancient temple which was built in the 8th century is owed by Goddess Durga who sits on wooden Jhula and so it is known to be Jhula Devi Temple. According to the talk of local legends idol of goddess Durga is discovered by the shepherd .It is also believed that whoever ties a bell the wish of the people will happen soon.

Shopping In Ranikhet

Ranikhet is more famous for weaving products where you can spot more quality products of weaving of handloom products. If you are here, don’t try to forget to buy the products where you can earn more by trading to others.

Eateries

As Ranikhet is not well-known for many spotted dishes in the specific area it has a trademark of sweet dish which is named as “Bal Mithai” it is made from milk cream and coated with sugar balls and also Buransh Juice is one of the speciality drinks of the area and it will be more delicious as it is made from local mountain berry’s. If you are here don’t forget to taste these delicious dishes and start making your tummy full.

Alas! Ranikhet is one of the most desired destinations for tourists where all can enjoy in this beautiful place. If you are planning to step into this destination, book your bus tickets online at India’s leading online bus ticket booking portal Ticketgoose.com so that you can experience and ensure the happiness of journey.

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Pahalgam- Heart of Kashmir

Take a visit to Kashmir and you don’t want to miss this beautiful place called Pahalgam, where it is known as the Valley of Shepherds. This beautiful paradise has a breath taking view where you can find the inner peace on spotting the silent valleys with lush green meadows all around. Yep, when life is bored get hunt to new destinations coz there are numerous destinations which are hided in various places across the country among that Pahalgam is one the hidden paradise in Kashmir. Kick start your journey to Pahalgam and go ahead to this beautiful destination and get lost yourself in Nature and peace.

Get escape from the world and experience the unforgettable destination by looking at the harmony of the nature.

Still waiting, head to see this hidden paradise, common let’s move on to this beautiful destination and have a peaceful travel by booking bus tickets in Ticketgoose.com.

It’s a perfect time for a Perfect Place.

Baisaran Valley

Wanna spot the mini Switzerland in India? If so, it’s named as Baisaran Valley that is known to be the heart of Kashmir. For sure, you will be mesmerized by its view which is surrounded with lush green meadows and a snow capped mountains will be a breath taking view and it will be more romantic place for couples.

Kolahoi Glacier

Kolahoi Glacier is one of the stunning spots with lush green mountain vegetation and with zig zag roads alongside. Give a try for trek to this glacier and you won’t feel to get back from this beautiful glacier. This glacier holds an important place among the mountain ranges in the region. This place is an amazing delight for trekkers.

Mamaleshwar Temple

Mamaleshwar temple is one of the ancient temples constructed in 400 A.D where the Lord Shiva owes here. The former king of Kashmir has decked it out with pure gold and it is considered as one of the holy pilgrimage of Kashmir where thousands of devotees come every year to worship Lord Shiva .

Hurray! It’s time to step in to this beautiful paradise and enjoy by having a good travel & by booking bus tickets in Online Bus Ticket Booking portal at affordable price with a good atmosphere.

Step up to Delicious Gujarat

Take your taste buds on a tantalizing journey through the royal sides of Gujarat. Well, Gujarat is more Fame for its delicious dishes and cuisines. People in Gujarat are probably foodies and they welcome the people from all around the world with yummy foods and snacks. This dishes of splendid aroma will not let you back to your natives without tasting all the dishes. Common Let’s pack up and land to Gujarat to taste all those varieties of dishes by booking bus tickets online with the cheapest fares in Ticketgoose.

Dabeli

Dabeli is said to be one of the favorite Gujarat snacks. You can taste this Dabeli at every tiny shop in every nook and corner street of Gujarat. A soft burger bun is stuffed with chili potato, dried coconut, and tutty fruity jellies garnished with rose petals. Don’t you feel mouth watering to taste this awesome dish? Yep, common let’s pack to Gujarat.

Fafda-Jalebi

The name sounds itself different, as you all already know about Jalebi let’s move on to Fafda, this mouthwatering dish is found on every corner of the city. This Fafda is made with the help of kneading the dough of maida and this Fafda with Jalebi is the best combo to taste. Get a try to taste this super dish in Gujarat.

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Mohanthal

It’s time for adding sweetness in the mouth, yep one of the main desserts that serve mainly in Gujarati food menu. Mohanthal is prepared on a huge scale in the special occasion of Janmashtami that is an offering to Lord Krishna. No one can deny Mohanthal if you want to know the reason just start tasting it.

Ingredients of Mohanthal

Besan

Flavors of saffron

Cardamoms

Nuts like almonds and Pistachios.

After hearing about this unique dessert don’t you feel yummy? If so, start jumping to Gujarat to taste these delicacies by booking bus tickets online inTicketgoose.com and have a delectable life.

Fly High in Bangalore- Parasailing

If you have no fear, then your destination is here. Yup, start flying by parasailing in Bangalore coz the sky is not the limit, it’s the destination. I, along with my friends will always set out to various destinations and we have planned for a vacation to Bangalore, at the same time to test and overcome our fear we planned to reach the heights of the sky by parasailing in Bangalore. Yup, at first it was more terrible and after reaching heights it was an amazing experience suddenly found myself as air filled. I will share about my parasailing experience that I had in Bangalore. If you are in Bangalore, don’t miss out this amazing experience.

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Yup, the flying journey was set on with all the instructions given by an experienced instructor that took me throughout the guidelines on the flying techniques. While, I was trying hard to absorb them, but the butterflies in my stomach were disturbing me. Soon, they made me get into the parasail’s harness and safely tethered me to the jeep. The jeep began to move and I could feel myself soar slowly in the sky. I could realise myself that I started flying high and regretted to open my eyes , then after sometimes I opened my eyes gently and had a look below and everything that I spotted were like miniatures. By then, I had realised flying in plane is different from flying in open sky by yourself is totally different. When I was soaring in the sky, I was feeling very lite and excited. The time flew away and it’s time to get back into land and I was eager to convey thanks for this out of world experience.

Expense for Parasailing

Starts from 625 onwards for single person and the weight should be below 100kg

1100 for two people and the weight of two people should be below 125kg.

Try out this experience in Bangalore; for sure you will be enjoying this adventure activity. Parasailing is for everyone even children can also enjoy. Just give a try you will love to fly. Trust me, if I can do it, anybody can do it, including you.

Plan your weekend towards Bangalore and start enjoying this amazing adventurous activity with your friends, beloved ones by booking bus tickets online in ticketgoose.com which is said to be a vast online bus ticket bookingportal in travel industry.

Let’s Step to Chopta-Tiny Paradise

Some places are ideal for a fantastic gateways, some will be good and few will be more perfect, among this Chopta is one such destination get abscond to Chopta coz a hidden land which is fully covered meadows and evergreen forest area is a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary and it is also a base for trekking to Tungnath. You will be mesmerized by having a look on a thatched hut where trees laden with snows. Take a look below and you will find a way why Chopta will be one of the best places for your getaways?

One should not miss to visit this paradise at least once in a lifetime and for everyone’s remembrance there is no seasonal option to visit Chopta.

“Stop Saving money and start collecting Memories”

Absolutely, you can make your trip more memorable with a finest travel to Chopta by booking bus tickets online in Ticket Goose.com.

Places to Do In Chopta

Camping on the flourishing Meadows

Start your camping in the middle of the green paradise with the rolling mountains besides the meadows which will make you to realize that you are in heaven. Start having a small walk on the bare feet in the middle of dancing grasses and get drenched with an awesome feel. At night you can also have a look by lying in the green land with a picturesque of sky with twinkling stars that makes you to wonder how the world is about. And for sure you will have a unique experience of camping in this silent valley.

Feel Amazed on These Treks

Perfect place for trek lovers and the two major treks over here Thungnath- Chandrashila and Deoria Tal. You can feel amazed by nature’s abundance by having a trek on these places. It is more challengeable and you will gain more thrilling experiences over here. Thus it reveals one of the remarkable treks towards this destination.

Tungnath Temple

Wanna make your feets to touch in the World’s highest Shiva Temple. Though it’s so risky but it will be an awesome experience by standing at the heights of 3680m and spotting the Greater Himalayan Range. Tungnath is considered to be in the form of Lord Shiva with a bull fell owing on the top of Himalayas that will make you more awestruck feel. You will have a great pleasure on stepping your feets in to this temple.

Yup, it’s time to step into this wonderland and make your life a memorable one and get back more memories where those will make a tale of your life.

Ganesh Chaturthi; the Most- Divine Festival!

With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, every part of India can be now seen celebrating with great zeal and zest, rising pandals, making modhaks, spreading joy and spraying colors. Such is the madness encountered during this festival that usually starts one week before the festive date and lasts till the Ganapathi is submerged onto water which is generally called the Visarjan. It is much celebrated in Mumbai where one can easily spot people from different backgrounds coming together and chanting Ganapathi slogans in the pandals. All these are awe-striking and mesmerizing to sight!

If you wish to experience a different angle of this festival then head to Mumbai to see the Visarjan by booking bus tickets online at ticketgoose.com; India’s leading online bus ticket booking portal.

The Festival & how it’s Celebrated

Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is all about invoking the elephant-headed god- Ganesha who is also considered as the God of wisdom and prosperity. This festival is commemorated with great enthusiasm in places like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. On this auspicious day, devotees worship the idol of Lord Ganesh, perform the pooja and offer modhaks which are the deity’s favorite. In several other locations, idols of Ganesha are brought well in advance (which are made out of clay), worshipped for a month and then are immersed in water after the festival is over. This has been customary of the festival and the reason why people follow this is because of the belief that they would get to see the Lord again the following year.

Well, on this occasion, people dress themselves up in traditional wear with jewelry and making beautiful rangolis outside their homes. Once when the prayers are over, it is time for family gatherings and visiting friends and relatives.

Visarjan

The immersion of the idol is yet another grand fair where the devotees carry the idol in joy accompanied by the beating of the drums and chanting of the Slokas. Before the idol is immersed in water, the gulals are thrown on one another as a means of performing the final aarti. Thus, ends this mega grandeur festival! Hurry up and book your bus tickets at TicketGoose if you wish to get into the festive mode.

Ganapathy Bappa Moriya!