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.

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.

“Start Overcome Your Fear coz Fear Limits you and Your Vision”

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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.

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!

Gangotri Temple

Gate of Wishes! Gangotri Temple

Yep! Where heavens meet the earth, nestled in the lap of greater Himalayan range, Gangotri is a town in the Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of river Ganges at a height of 3100 meters. According to popular Hindu legend, it was heard that Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair.

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About Ganges of Gangotri

When you enter into the state, the beautiful holy river to its glacier source welcomes you with the most serene nature views, and you will be deeply touched by the purity and devotion that belonged to the local communities. The Himalayas will teach you the powerful lessons that you ought to protect the Mother Nature which makes to owe our lives by staying humble that makes to seek goodness in our lives. You will also have positive thoughts when you leave from this land.

Take a look of Gangotri temple which will be more splendid with white marble with the background of lush green mountains that takes you back to the paradise. Here, the piece of each cloth tied speaks over there that represents someone’s wishes or prayer.

“Divinity is not only more specific to this temple but also the whole town emanates peacefulness”

Start making your wishes come true by stepping into the Ganges of Gangotri and has a peaceful travel to the holy land with your beloved ones and get blessed with positive vibes in Gangotri. Worried about your travel to the holy land? If so don’t worry TicketGoose is there to take care of your travel. Now start booking online bus tickets in ticketgoose.com and have a happiest stay over there.

India’s Top Cultural Destinations!

We are well aware of the fact that travel makes a person physically and psychologically strong but the question that arises in everyone’s mind is why do we travel? Is it to take a break from the dreary routine, to meet people and learn about the mass tradition prevailing in this nation or to just try out the food of the place? But, apart from all these, it is the cultural diversity of our dearer nation that drags one to visit the vast cultural spots. Starting right from the snow-capped peaks of the North to the coastline of Indian peninsula; Kanyakumari, there is a plenitude of tourist spots to delight the travelers. Scroll to see some of the top destinations;

Ahmedabad

A city that boasts of true and amazing architectures! In order to feel the real taste of heritage of the place, take a night walk of Ahmedabad sighting the much-fabled monuments and havelis, all of which are steeped rich in history. Another landmark that will add flavor to your trip is the Sun Temple that is located on the banks of the Pushpavati River nearly 100km from the center of the city. After sighting all the historic monuments, taste the rich delicacies at Manek Chowk.

Cochin

Kerala which is known as God’s Own Country is a gem of Southern India that is known for its scenic beauty and pristine shores. The backwaters too play a role in it! Take a ferry to reach this quaint little Portuguese influenced town to sight the scintillating fort and walk along the coastline that is lined with Chinese Fishing Nets. If you ask it well, they would also help you board the boat and sight them catch fishes.

Mysore

Mysore; which is also called the ‘City of Palaces’ boasts of two rich palaces that are spellbinding. One is the Mysore Palace; the grandeur that houses a museum and presents a charming picture at night that’s decked with thousands of lights. The second is the Jaganmohan Palace that’s now converted to an art gallery. Apart from these, there are beautiful gardens, lakes, and temples in the city that are awe-striking.

So, which is the first destination you are going to head to? Be it any, book your bus tickets online at ticketgoose.com to head to these spots at best fares and great discounts.

In Kashmir? Did you check these Places?

Kashmir truly to the core is an epitome of tranquility and is recognized as the paradise of earth. Artists, writers, and poets consider this spot as their source of innovation as the scenic beauty of the stunning lakes and snow-capped mountains ought to imbibe a new art in them. Besides these, the plentiful species of flora and fauna, marvelous monuments and the handicrafts of this place are what entices the tourists to stay here for some more days. Though the place has been disturbed quite a lot of times because of several social disputes, the people of this location are very friendly. Apart from all these, there are several adventure sports that this place is known for and trekkers love visiting this destination. So, book your bus tickets online at ticketgoose.com and head to this destination to sight some of the real sights, to name some;

Leh- The Biker’s Destination

Leh is every dreamer’s destination and with the lofty and snow-capped peaks encircling the green pastures is a sight to behold. Also, this destination is a biker’s stop as it offers breathtaking views and natural wonders that make the tourists revisit the place again and again. The best time to visit this place is from April to June and from September to October. Do not visit this place during November as the place receives heavy snowfall.

Kathua- Place for History Lovers

All history lovers, ears here as people who love to get a glimpse of the Kashmir’s past, this destination has to be in your bucket list. Situated on the banks of the river, this place offers scintillating views and tranquil atmosphere. Summer is the best time to visit this place and Jasrota Fort has to be on your bucket list.

Kargil- The City of Emotions

On hearing its name, it brings chills down the spine to every Indian Citizen because of the heart touching memories that it holds off. Apart from these, it also offers scintillating views that are all sights to behold. The best time to visit this place is from March to June.

So, what are you waiting for? Hurry Up!