A Quick Travel Guide to Andhra Pradesh!

From adventure sports and sightseeing locations to bazaar streets and enthralling escapades, this Southern part of India beholds the eye of one with its charismatic sights. This state is embellished with myriads of palaces and historic monuments, all erected during the bygone era that still roars high on the royal legitimacy. Besides the land of the pearls- Hyderabad that’s Andhra known for, there are hefty numbers of tourists’ attractions, the list of hued hypermarkets and a surfeit of Biryani cuisines. So, in this blog unravel some of the other top-notch destinations that are preserved in a shell, starting with;

1. Kurnool-

The former capital of Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool is famous for its temples; Venugopala Swami Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, and Peta Anjanyeswami Temple. Apart from all these, there are several tourists’ spots that mark for an apt offbeat vacation, to name some; Birla Mandir, Belum Caves, and Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary. The Belum Caves is the one that is known to have a strong imprint on ancient stays. Discovered by a Britisher, Robert Foote in the year 1884, this cave is famous for its stalagmite formation and for the fact that humans had sheltered here during ancient times. I insist you head to this place to have a mystical experience.

2. Vizag-

Vizag allias Vishakapatnam is one of the major port harbors of Andhra Pradesh that also has an industrial plant on its rim. Being a port city, this place is famous for beaches and for the existence of industrial plant; this place holds the position as a market leader, catering its products to Automobile, Construction and Manufacturing companies. Here, you can find a museum which exhibits the nautical commodities, zoological park and a statue of Lord Shiva on the hillock.

3. Nellore-

Located on the banks of Penna River, Nellore is the most- sought after location by the tourists for an eclectic experience. Ranganatha Temple residing at this place is very well- spoken of. Though this city is known for agriculture and aquaculture, Nellore is mainly recognized for temples, silk sarees, architectural monuments and the intricately engraved design of jewelry. Also, on the banks of the Pulicat Lake, there is a bird sanctuary where you can find various breeds sprawled across 486 square kilometer area.

That’s not the end of the tourists’ spots of this Southern state, AP. Pack your bags and head straight to ticketgoose.com, India’s leading online bus ticketingportal, to book your bus tickets in either of our top operators; Kaleswari Travels, Parveen Travels, SRS or Orange Tours and Travels. Happy Going!

Silicon Valley of India — Bangalore

There are many destinations in India that brings in people from various regions either by its beauty or weather or tourist attractions or job opportunities. But there is a place in India that attracts people by all that is mentioned above. It is none other than Bangalore that is also known as “The Garden City of India”, “Space City”, “The Silicon Valley of India” and “The Electronic City of India”. Bangalore is the third largest city and is the second fastest growing metropolitan city in India. It is the fourth highest GDP contributor of India after Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Bangalore is the nation’s leading Information Technology exporter and hence it is popularly known as “The Silicon Valley of India”. According to the country-wide survey conducted in the year 2012, Bangalore is declared as “The Most Liveable City in India”. There are many tourist attractions in and around Bangalore that are worth visiting, some are as follows;

Bangalore Palace — Bangalore Palace was built in the year 1878 that is spread across 45000 square feet. It was owned by Rev. J. Garrett who was the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore. This palace reflects the mixture of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture. It will be opened from 10 am to 5:30 pm. The entrance fee for Indians is Rs.230 and for foreigners it’s Rs.460.

Bannerghatta National Park — Bannerghatta National Park is 22 km away from Bangalore which was founded in the year 1970. It is a 65127.5 acre park that consists of elephants, leopards, jackal, fox, wild boar, sloth bear, India gazelle, spotted deer, porcupine, Asiatic Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger, monitor lizard, butterflies and cobras. Park will be opened between 9:30 am to 5 pm.

Shiva Temple — Shiva Temple is one of the most beautiful Shiva temples in India because of its architecture. Lord Shiva statue in this temple is 65 feet tall which is carved in white marble. There is an artificial pool that symbolises the Lord Shiva’s habitat and the temple is surrounded by small rocks and hills that reflect the Himalayas and Mount Kailasa.

What are you looking for? Visit these attractive spots to make your trip even more special and blessed. Some of the top operators like Kallada Travels, SRS Travels, VRL Travels, Sugama Travels and Parveen Travels are providing the best services to their passengers.

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Top Pilgrimage Sites in India!

We all know how diverse India is, with its varied culture, blessed topography, bountiful destinations to visit and the architectural monuments that are famous for. Amongst all these, India is also known for its temples. If you take a glance from North to South, there is a hefty number of pilgrimage sites in our nation that would take you a year’s time to visit all those. But, here in this blog, I have mentioned the top pilgrimage sites to visit coz a visit to these is truly cherishable for a lifetime. So, start your journey right from;

1. Vrindavan-

The land of the Rani Radha and the abode of Lord Krishna, Vrindavan is one of the highly commemorated and adored pilgrimage sites of India that holds several temples, all highly architectured in the best ways. The Banke Bihari Temple and the Prem Mandir are the temples that are to behold off with magnificent shrines of Lord Krishna and to experience the serenity of the place. Kesi Ghat is yet another temple of this place where one can take a dip on the banks of the river Yamuna.

2. Rameshwaram-

Situated on the tip of the Indian peninsula, Rameshwaram welcomes hoards of devotees from all over the nation. The awe-striking point is the 12 Jyotirlinga that this temple is blessed with. It is to be believed that Lord Rama himself installed the Ramalingam inside the temple and hence this is preserved by the authorities of Tamil Nadu. Another feature of its attraction is the sandstone and intricately carved walls that depict the beauty of the minute artwork.

3. Bodhgaya-

Bodhgaya is a place in Bihar that is approximately 12km from the city of Gaya where the young prince Siddharta started his quest for enlightenment. He was successful as he discovered the eightfold path and attained Bodhisattva. Mahabodhi Temple of this place, built during the reign of Asoka was the first of its kind in India constructed with bricks. Never miss this place from your travel bucket.

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Places to Visit with these Operators!

Oo la la la! India! Though seems to be a small nation in the world map, it is the largest South Asian country that is bestowed with copious topography; from the magnificent Himalayas in the North to the vibrant beaches of the South and other marvels. Also, known across the world for its epitome of love, the Taj Mahal, exigent landscapes, exceptional archaeological sites depicting historic importance, vivacious festivals, rivers, colonial buildings and much more, India has indeed grabbed tourists worldwide. So, what is it that you are doing every weekend? Head to some of the top- destinations of our nation, cherish the street foods that speak high off and make it stay in your heart forever with ticketgoose.com, India’s leading online bus ticketing portal.

There are several travel operators who have partnered with ticketgoose.com to take you anywhere; North, South, East, and West, to name some;

Evacay Bus-

This travels is one of the official partners of TicketGoose that is known for its services on Bangalore to Chennai route. When you visit Chennai, don’t forget to sightsee all the beaches, exclusively Marina Beach which is regarded as the longest beach in India. Chennai is known widely for its culture and so, there are hefty numbers of temples here. Further, take a ride along the East Coast to see the wondrous creation of God.

Vaigai Travels-

Known widely for its operation in Coimbatore, travel in this operator to unravel some of the hidden secrecies of the South. Visit the Dravidian- style architectural temple, the colorful and intricately carved Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy temple and museum that has a huge collection of trees and plant species. Further, visit the falls here that are highly known for- the Kovai Kutralam Falls.

YBM Travels-

YBM Travels is yet another online cohort of TicketGoose that is known for its exceptional fleet services. This service can be seen plying mostly in Madurai. So, visit this temple town and see what you can cherish from here.

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A Trip to the City of Lakes

Nowadays, vehicles have become the basic necessity of an individual. Unfortunately that, leads to air pollution. Most of the regions in India have lost its clean environment because of pollution. A break from those polluted environments will keep you fresh for some time. Do you want to take break from your daily routine? Then, let me suggest you a place where you will feel and experience the beauty of the nature. It is none other than Nainital, which is popularly called as “The City of Lakes”. Nainital is one of the famous Hill Stations that attracts a huge number of tourists across the world every year. It is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountain that is 2084 meters above the sea level. The temperature of this region ranges from 10° C to 27° C and hence people in this region enjoy the pleasant climate throughout the year. So, I have written some of the most important tourist spots that would mesmerize you;

Naini Lake — Nainital is famous for Naini Lake where there is a belief that Lord Shiva performed his Tandava in this place. It is a pear-shaped lake that attracts large number of tourists by its picturesque beauty. In this place, they are providing the services like boating and water sport activities. There is an entrance fee where they charge Rs.100 per person.

Naina Peak — Naina Peak is also called as China Peak or Cheena Peak which is the highest peak in that town at an altitude of 2615 meters above sea level. One can witness the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas from this place. It will be opened from 9 am to 5 pm. One can reach the peak either by horse riding or by trekking. There is no entry fee to visit this place.

Tiffin Top — Tiffin Top is also called as Dorothy Seat. It is a popular picnic spot in this region that is located on the Ayarpatta Hill. If you are the one who enjoys the nature’s beauty then don’t miss to visit this place. There is no entry fee and it will be opened from 8 am to 5:30 pm on all days.

If you are a nature lover then do visit Nainital. According to the quote, “Nature is a faithful healer of the soul”. Heal yourself by visiting these sights.

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Best Hotels to Stay in Kochi

“The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life” says George Bernard Shaw. When one decides to travel from his own place to another place, the first question that arises in his mind is stay. There are many places in India which attracts huge number of tourists every year by its beauty and hospitality and Kochi is one among them. It is the major port city of India which is popularly called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It attracts the visitors with its picturesque and alluring beauty because it is mostly surrounded by water. But it also attracts the tourist by its hospitality.

Here are some of the top hotels in Kochi that is worth staying. Some are as follows;

The Brunton Boatyard — It is one of the classy hotels in Kochi. The rooms here are designed in Keralan style. Standard Rooms and Deluxe Suites are the two categories of rooms available in this hotel. Yoga & Ayurveda Centre, Front Desk, Parking Space, Wi-Fi, Airport Pick-up, Doctor on call, Cruise(depends on weather), Multi-Cuisine restaurant, Swimming pool and Health club are the amenities provided by this hotel. Some of the tourist spots near this hotel are Fort Kochi, Vyapeenkotta Seminary, Chinese Fishing Nets and Princess Street.

Malabar House — It is a small, boutique hotel which is located near Fort Kochi. Your stay here will give you an amalgamation of originality, authenticity and hospitality. The amenities provided by this hotel are Travel Desk, Ayurvedic Treatment, The Wine Lounge, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Front Desk, Doctor on Call, Parking Space, Money Changing Services and Wi-Fi. One who stays here will be tension-free.

Holiday Inn — Holiday Inn is one of the luxury hotels in Kochi which attracts huge number of visitors by offering comfortable stay and luxurious amenities. It is located in the centre of the city. Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms and Suites are the categories offered by this hotel. Work Smart Space, Whirlpool, Meeting Rooms, Restaurant, Wired Internet Access, iPod Docking Station, Parking Space, Fully Equipped Gym, Swimming Pool, Wi-Fi, Steam Room, Money Exchanger and Travel Desk are the facilities provided by this hotel.

Are you interested to stay in any one of these hotels? But you are worried about the room fares. Isn’t it? There is a saying in English goes like “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”. It’s all a life-time comfort that one should experience at least once in life.

Don’t hesitate, feel the comfort while staying in these hotels. Book your bus tickets online to visit Kochi. There are several online bus ticket booking portals like ticketgoose.com that gives best-in-class services to its customers. Some of the top operators who provide their services in this route are Kallada Travels, Greenline Travels, Orange Tours and Travels, KPN Travels and Parveen Travels. Ride comfortably for a comfortable stay.

Palakkad‘s Calling!

This winter, visiting a destination that would blow your thoughts away with the dew drops splattering on your face and the cool breeze rejuvenating you from the mundane routine of yours, could be no less than a feeling of landing on a fairyland. What is it that comes to your mind when you hear about Kerala? We all know what others would say; backwaters, greenery or dams. But, let me tell you that there are plenty of hill stations in here that would altogether give you a soulful retreat.

From lush greenery to dams to forts to sanctuaries, Palakkad holds beautiful sights of top-most destinations, some of which are;

1. Nelliyampathy Hills- Palakkad

Wondrous, stunning and marvelous are some of the words that can be used for describing this hill station. Located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, this is one spot that’s known for religious importance, trekking, and varied adventurous sports. It was believed that Lord Rama and Sita Devi chose this place during their exile from their kingdom and was a dense forest in those times. There is also a waterfall here, where it is said that Sita Devi used to bathe here. Thus, the devotees throng in here to take a holy dip.

1. Silent Valley National Park- Palakkad

Silent Valley National Park is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites that boast of its avian species and animals. Sprawled across an area of over 90 sq.km, this park houses 34 species of mammals, 290 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians, 13 species of birds, 107 species of orchids, 75 lichens and 200 algae. Besides the rich fauna existing in this place, this valley is famous for the picturesque landscapes and the whispering Kunti river that makes its way through the Nilgiris Hills.

1. Dhoni Forest Trekking- Palakkad

Situated in close proximity to Palakkad, at a distance of nearly 15kms, this is one of the most-liked and famous trekking spots of Kerala where you can see; mountain streams, elephants, and leopards amidst the dense forest and a waterfall that would not let you take a sight off. When you are here, don’t forget to visit the cattle and goat farm that’s owned by the government.

Wow, amazing isn’t it? Everything in a small town, nestled in the South-western state of India, right? So, what are you waiting for? Head to this destination by booking your taxis at ticketgoose.com coz, it is known as the best aggregator for Online Taxi Booking services.