India Diwali Festival

The very auspicious festival of India Diwali 2011 is around the corner, only 2 days to go! its the celebrating event of the year for the Indians Living in India and abroad!

What is Diwali ?

The word "Diwali / Deepavali", came into existance from the Sanskrit word Dīpāvalī (दीपावली) and Englis meaning is "Row of Lights". This festival is also known as "Festival of Lights".

About Diwali

The Diwali Festival is celebrated to the victory of Good over Evil and Light over Darkness. Diwali has a major religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains alike - not only in India, but also for Indians living abroad. In the western (gregorian) calendar, Diwali falls on a day in October or November every year - just after the monsoon season in India. The exact date of Diwali festival varies and is based on Hindu Luni-Solar calendar (according to the positions of the Sun and the Moon). The day of Diwali falls on Ashvina Amavasya (the lunar day of new moon) on 15 Ashvin (Hindu month). This date also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, and many businesses in India starting a new accounting year on the Diwali holiday. People on this day buy new commodities or household things inexchange of old things.

On this auspicious day people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Rama. Devotees visit Temples for worshipping Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and wisdom with Laxmi Poojas and also pray to Ganesh, the 'Lord of Beginnings' and 'Remover of Obstacles'. In the evening during Aarti, oil lamps with a cotton wick are placed on a Puja Thali and offered to the deities, praising the deity by singing wonderful Aarti songs. At night people light up little oil lamps called Diyas, colorful candles or Ghee Lamps and place them around their houses and lightening up the lamps in their houses, later they enjoy firework displays or blasting firecrackers. On Kartika day next day to Diwali in the Hindu calendar and is also known as Govardhan Puja or Annakoot. It is believed that Lord Krishna defeated the god of rain and heavens Indra on that day. Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhana to save people's life from the endless rain. According to another legend followed in South-India, Vishnu defeated the demon-king Bali on this day. 'Bhaiduj' ('Bhai Dooj') comes after Kartika Day and also known as 'Yama Dwitiya'. This is the day for brothers and sisters to strengthen their relationships.

On the eve of Diwali, families, friends and relatives gather and exchange sweet dishes with each other and send Diwali Greeting Cards. But nowadays sending E Cards is more in trend. Apart from India, Diwali Mela (Fairs) takes place in many countries of world. Sellers of handicraft and artworks like to rent a booth on a Diwali Mela to offer their items for sale to the general public. The different locations and venues for this event can range from small community halls to the size of a whole stadium like in the case of the Diwali Mela 2011 in Dallas, Texas, USA in the Cotton Bowl Stadium

(This season Date: Saturday, November 5th, 2011/Time: 4pm to midnight) with approx. 100,000 attendees.

Where is Diwali being celebrated ?

The largest groups of non-resident Indians live in the USA, Canada, Nepal, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi-Arabia, South-Africa and in the United Kingdom (UK). Depending on the origin of the majority of Indians, the festival in those countries is either Diwali (most immigrants from North-India, i.e. USA/Canada/UK) or Deepavali (most immigrants from South-India such as Tamils, i.e. Malaysia/Singapore).

Snow Skiing in Kashmir-India

Thinking of Snow skiing in India, Best places for Skiing in India are Gulmarg in Kashmir and Auli in Uttarakhand. However, most people prefer Gulmarg as it is easily accesible.

Snow Skiing in Gulmarg
Kashmir - One of the jewels in the crwon of India, honeymooner's paradise, heaven on earth and many more praising titles have been given to Kashmir. Any foreign or Indian Traveler thinking of good vacactions in India, i will advise them to must visit the Valleys of Kashmir. All around years, tourist throng to Kashmir after getting suffered from Urban Life Chaos.

Places to visit in Kashmir are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Leh & Ladakh.

Among these tourist places, Gulmarg is highlighted town in Winters because of Snow Skiing. The best place for Snow Skiing in North India.

Skiing in Gulmarg usually starts from the mid of December onwards till Beginning of March every year. Snow falling during December, January and February is heavy and thus is ideal place to do skiing.

Minimum stay of 3 Nigths in Gulmarg, is best way to enjoy the skiing in Gulmarg. For the freshers or first timers, better to take the services of Snow Skiing Trainers.

Recommended Kashmir Travel Packages For Travelers:

1. Gulmarg Skiing tour package
2. Honeymooners Paradise Tour

Travel to Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir tourism is getting the boost in last few months as One and Half Million tourist arrivals within from India and approx. 21000 foreign tourist arrival to Kashmir till now.

The Peace in Kashmir have attracted foreign travelers to Kashmir.
This time during Amarnath Yatra, the state has received 6.5 lac Amarnath Yatris visited this year, told NN Vohra, Hon’ble Governor of the state.

Sample Itinerary: Kashmir Travel Information

Daily flights by Spicejet for Chennai & Hyderabad from Thiruvananthapuram

There is one good news for Both Foreign tourists and domestic tourists who travel to South India that Spicejet has launched daily flights to Hyderabad and Chennai from Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram.

"Spicejet has been fast expanding its domestic footprint with Q400 Nexgen turbotrop aircraft from Bombardier. Its fleet addition aims at enhancing air connectivity to tier-II and III destinations including Aurangabad, Bhopal, Goa, Nagpur, Pune, Rajamundhry, Pune, Tirupati, Trivandrum and Vijayawada," Spicejet CEO Neil Raymond Mills said.

The new services offer "affordable and competitive" rates to travellers, the airline official said. The airlines had recently announced the addition of Tiruchirappalli as its 30th destination, he said.
Sample Itinerary : South India Temple Tour

Korean Tourism & Bollywood

Korean Tourism Board (KTB) has got the better idea to promote its country’s tourism throught bollywood movies. For this purpose Korean Tourism Board has tied up with bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala to promote the scenic beauty of the country in his coming movie KICK with bollywood actor Salman Khan and Actress Sonakshi Sinha. This great of idea of promoting the Korea as tourist destination to attract Indian Tourists worked when Sajid Nadiadwala received an invitation from Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) president to Korea and thus Sajid signed the agreement to set scenes of his films in the country.

The movie will show the scenic beauty of some really good places in Korea like Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island. Besides, Seoul, Jeju Island and Busan, Kick, the action adventure directed by Shirish Kunder is likely to feature some scenes in the picturesque Gangwon Do too.

Some actions sequences in wild outdoors of Korea have been performed by Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The actor is supposed to start training in martial arts with famous French stunt director, Philip Guegan for the same. The Korean government is expected to offer assistance too, as far as martial arts experts and stunt artistes are concerned.
The Tie up between Korean Tourism Board and Bollywood Producer will bring more chances of Korean Tourist to Travel to India.

Tourists protest against IRCTC

In a rare instance, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) had travel service complaint from almost 150 tourists. The Tourists have taken the train Trip “Bharat Darshan” by paying INR 18,000/-. The complaint made by tourists contains that the tourists have not been taken to Darjeeling and Sikkim Tourist destinations though these famous travel destinations were the part of the Travel Itinerary.
The tourists stopped the Bharat Darshan Train for nearly 30 minutes and protested to refund their money. The IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) officials asked them to give a written complaint mentioning about the inconvenience they have undergone during the Bharat Darshan Tour.
The tourist of Bharat Darshan Train, also complained about the tourist guides were not sufficient tourist guides at the travel destinations to take care of all tourists. Travellers also complained about the below standard accommodation and food that was provided to them during Bharat Darshan Trip. Most of tourists disembarked the Bharat Darshan Train that left for Mysore. As per the news of Indian Express.

Foreign Tourist Arrivals In India - September 2011

Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India have earned the income of INR 5,748 crore as per the details produced by India Foreign Exchange Earnings. Compared to Last year September Month’s 3.69 lakh foreign tourist arrivals, this year September were 4.01 Lakh details given by India Tourism Ministry. There is a jump of 8.7 percent Foreign Tourist arrivals in India compared last year September month.

Japan interested in India’s Buddhist and Medical Tourism

Buddhist Tourism and Medical Tourism in India has huge potential to attract number of Tourists for both sectors from Japan. According to Japanese Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure Mr. Jin Matsubara,”Japanese MNCs have opinion of investing this sections which can bring both countries huge dividends.”

Japan has the highest number of elderly people in the world and thus sighting India Medical Tourism have great potential and attractive destination. Tourist from Japan can add up Buddhist circuit tours with their Medical Treatments in India. Japanese Minister emphasized on Indian Yoga and Ayurveda as both these activities are very much popular among Japanese people and thus shown his interest of having more yoga centre in Japan.

India’s Union Minister Subodhkant Sahai and Japanese Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure Mr. Jin Matsubara have met in Tokyo on 10th Oct 2011 during celebrating 60th year of diplomatic relations with Japan and India is the theme of Snow festival in Japan

India’s favorite Heritage Destination – Caves of Maharashtra

Caves of Maharashtra Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves have got remarkable international tourist arrivals. These Historical Caves of Maharashtra, now became popular amongst foreign tourists as Heritage Tourist Destination for last three years. Another less known heritage places like Bibi ka Maqbara - replica of the Taj Mahal, the Agakhan Palace near Pune and a live memorial of sorts for Mahatma Gandhi, have also marked the increase in arrivals of foreign Tourists.
There is increase of almost 35% international tourists arrivals in this state of India for last three years. According to the census, total number of foreign visitors have increased from 99,600 in 2008-09 to more than one and half lakh in 2010-11 (these figures issued by Ministry of Culture Showed in TOI).

Important Travel information and how to reach at Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves
Ajanta Caves have been recognized as Heritage Monument by UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization since 1983. Ajanta Caves are 29 rock cut monuments and is believed to be 2nd Century BC dated back. Ajanta Caves includes paintings, sculptures of Buddhist religion. These caves have built in 2 phases – first in 200 BC and second in 600 BC.
Ajanta Caves Picture Gallery:

How to reach: Ajanta Caves are located at 107 Kms in North of Aurangabad.
By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Ajanta Caves is Jalgaon which is at 60 kms approx. on Delhi – Mumbai Route.
By flight- Nearest airport to Ajanta Caves is Aurangabad which is at 107 kms approx.
Timings: 9.00AM to 17.30PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Ajanta Caves are closed on Every Monday.
Location: 107 kms in North of Aurangabad City in Maharashtra State of India.

Ellora Caves recognized by UNESCO and is archaeological as well as Heritage Site. These Caves Were Built by Rashtrakuta Dynasty. Ellora Caves depicts the epitome of Indian Rock Cut Architecture. The statues and architecture inside Ellora Caves shows Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. Ellora Caves were built between 5th and 10th Century. There are 12 Buddhist (1-12), 17 Hindu (13-29) and 5 Jain (30-34) caves built in proximity displaying the religious harmony prevailed during 5th Century of Indian History.

Ellora Caves Picture Gallery:

How to reach: Ellora Caves are located at 30 Kms from Aurangabad.
By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Ellora Caves is Aurangabad which is at 30 kms approx. o
By flight- Nearest airport to Ellora Caves is Aurangabad
Timings: 9.00 hours to 17.30 hours as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Ellora Caves are closed on Every Tuesday.
Location: 30 kms from Aurangabad City in Maharashtra State of India.

Elephanta Caves are sculpted caves and are located on Elephanta Island nearby Mumbai Harbour. Elephanta Caves are 10 in the east of Mumbai city. Elephanta Caves consist of Two Groups of Caves first is Hindu caves and second is Buddhist Caves. Hindu Caves Rock cut art and dedicated to Lord Shiva and is dated between 5th – 8th century. The real name of Elephanta Island is Gharapuri. Elephanta name has been given by Portuguese on seeing its huge gigantic statue of an Elephant at the entrance. The statue has been relocated in the garden outside the Bhau Daji Lad (erstwhile Victoria & Albert) Museum at the Jijamata Udyan (erstwhile Victoria Gardens) at Byculla in Mumbai. Elephanta Caves were designated to UNECSO in 1987 and currently is maintained by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)

Elephanta Caves Picture Gallery:

How to reach: Elephanta Caves are located at 10 Kms from Mumbai Harbour and can be reached by a ferry/boat from Gateway of India.
By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Elephanta Caves is CST Railway Station (Chatarpati ShivaJi Terminus)
By flight- Nearest airport to Elephanta Caves is Mumbai airport.
Timings: 9.00 hours to 17.30 hours as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Elephanta Caves are closed on Every Monday.
Location: 10 kms from Mumbai City in Maharashtra State of India.

India’s favorite Heritage Destination – Caves of Maharashtra

Caves of Maharashtra Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves have got remarkable international tourist arrivals. These Historical Caves of Maharashtra, now became popular amongst foreign tourists as Heritage Tourist Destination for last three years. Another less known heritage places like Bibi ka Maqbara - replica of the Taj Mahal, the Agakhan Palace near Pune and a live memorial of sorts for Mahatma Gandhi, have also marked the increase in arrivals of foreign Tourists.There is increase of almost 35% international tourists arrivals in this state of India for last three years. According to the census, total number of foreign visitors have increased from 99,600 in 2008-09 to more than one and half lakh in 2010-11 (these figures issued by Ministry of Culture Showed in TOI).Important Travel information and how to reach at Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and Elephanta CavesAjanta Caves have been recognized as Heritage Monument by UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization since 1983. Ajanta Caves are 29 rock cut monuments and is believed to be 2nd Century BC dated back. Ajanta Caves includes paintings, sculptures of Buddhist religion. These caves have built in 2 phases – first in 200 BC and second in 600 BC. Ajanta Caves Picture Gallery:

How to reach: Ajanta Caves are located at 107 Kms in North of Aurangabad. By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Ajanta Caves is Jalgaon which is at 60 kms approx. on Delhi – Mumbai Route.By flight- Nearest airport to Ajanta Caves is Aurangabad which is at 107 kms approx. Timings: 9.00AM to 17.30PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Ajanta Caves are closed on Every Monday. Location: 107 kms in North of Aurangabad City in Maharashtra State of India.Ellora Caves recognized by UNESCO and is archaeological as well as Heritage Site. These Caves Were Built by Rashtrakuta Dynasty. Ellora Caves depicts the epitome of Indian Rock Cut Architecture. The statues and architecture inside Ellora Caves shows Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. Ellora Caves were built between 5th and 10th Century. There are 12 Buddhist (1-12), 17 Hindu (13-29) and 5 Jain (30-34) caves built in proximity displaying the religious harmony prevailed during 5th Century of Indian History.Ellora Caves Picture Gallery:

How to reach: Ellora Caves are located at 30 Kms from Aurangabad. By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Ellora Caves is Aurangabad which is at 30 kms approx. oBy flight- Nearest airport to Ellora Caves is Aurangabad Timings: 9.00 hours to 17.30 hours as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Ellora Caves are closed on Every Tuesday. Location: 30 kms from Aurangabad City in Maharashtra State of India.Elephanta Caves are sculpted caves and are located on Elephanta Island nearby Mumbai Harbour. Elephanta Caves are 10 in the east of Mumbai city. Elephanta Caves consist of Two Groups of Caves first is Hindu caves and second is Buddhist Caves. Hindu Caves Rock cut art and dedicated to Lord Shiva and is dated between 5th – 8th century. The real name of Elephanta Island is Gharapuri. Elephanta name has been given by Portuguese on seeing its huge gigantic statue of an Elephant at the entrance. The statue has been relocated in the garden outside the Bhau Daji Lad (erstwhile Victoria & Albert) Museum at the Jijamata Udyan (erstwhile Victoria Gardens) at Byculla in Mumbai. Elephanta Caves were designated to UNECSO in 1987 and currently is maintained by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)Elephanta Caves Picture Gallery:How to reach: Elephanta Caves are located at 10 Kms from Mumbai Harbour and can be reached by a ferry/boat from Gateway of India. By Rail – Nearest Railway station to Elephanta Caves is CST Railway Station (Chatarpati ShivaJi Terminus) By flight- Nearest airport to Elephanta Caves is Mumbai airport.Timings: 9.00 hours to 17.30 hours as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Kindly note that Elephanta Caves are closed on Every Monday. Location: 10 kms from Mumbai City in Maharashtra State of India.

Special Souvenir Made in India world's cheapest tablet Aakash launched

India Travel Information blog this time brought an unbelievable news for blog readers that those who travel to India for any purpose can take the benefit of buying The special Souvenir, TABLET – AKASH, the lowest price computer tablet recently launched in India. Most of the tourists bought Darjeeling tea, Assam Tea, Pashimina, Indian Curry for the souvenirs. But now, this can be another good idea of buying Tablet AKASH!!

Check it out!

The computer for the masses is finally here.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) on Wednesday unveiled the world's cheapest computer Tablet Akash with an affordable priced atRs2,250 which came just after a week of Amazon created ‘Kindle Fire' for $ 199 (Rs9,785). The Apple iPad costs aboutRs32,000 in India.
Students will get maximum benefit of Tablet Akash as the first one lakh units procured by the government will be given to students for free and could be purchased by undergraduate / postgraduate students at cheaper price of roughlyRs800 toRs1,000.

A commercial version of the device is also expected to hit the market in November with a retail tag of Rs 2,999.

Special Souvenir Made in India world's cheapest tablet Aakash launched

India Travel Information blog this time brought an unbelievable news for blog readers that those who travel to India for any purpose can take the benefit of buying The special Souvenir, TABLET – AKASH, the lowest price computer tablet recently launched in India. Most of the tourists bought Darjeeling tea, Assam Tea, Pashimina, Indian Curry for the souvenirs. But now, this can be another good idea of buying Tablet AKASH!!

Check it out!

The computer for the masses is finally here.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) on Wednesday unveiled the world's cheapest computer Tablet Akash with an affordable priced atRs2,250 which came just after a week of Amazon created ‘Kindle Fire' for $ 199 (Rs9,785). The Apple iPad costs aboutRs32,000 in India.
Students will get maximum benefit of Tablet Akash as the first one lakh units procured by the government will be given to students for free and could be purchased by undergraduate / postgraduate students at cheaper price of roughlyRs800 toRs1,000.

A commercial version of the device is also expected to hit the market in November with a retail tag of Rs 2,999.

First Mumbai International Beer Festival to be held on 15 and 16 October,2011

'If you will travel to Mumbai on 15th and 16th Oct, you may just go there to have cool beer"=)



Will feature craft beers from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, England, China and India

The 1^st Mumbai International Beer Festival, to be held on 15 and 16 October, will celebrate iconic beers from across the globe. To be held at D’Monte Park Recreation Centre, Bandra, the Festival is the first of its kind in the country, and will feature craft beers from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, England, China and India. 

“Visitors will enjoy tastings of great imported and domestic beers, most of them not easily available at retail outlets or even restaurants,” says B. Shankaranarayan of Monsoon Winds, presenters of the Festival along with the Pune Gourmet Club & supported by Traveltechie.com. “In India everyone talks about the 330 ml stubbie as a pint whereas it’s 473 ml in the US and 570 ml in the UK. At the festival we will serve up a real pint of beer. We will also offer fresh beer on tap.” This will be the first ever event of this type in India, he adds.Visitors will get tastings of exclusive beers not easily available in the market. Ale, stout, porter, lager, pilsner, blonde, dark, wheat, pale - you name it they'll have it. Plus there will be fresh beer on tap! Another first will be a 5 litre keg on the table!  

Among the beers on offer are Amstel, Brooklyn, Chimay, Duvel, Fuller’s London Pride, Liefman's, Moinette, Murphy's, Sagres, Saison Dupont, Schneider Weisse, and Tsingtao. Tasting sessions, brew education sessions, and beer quizzes will be held on both days of the Festival, and visitors will also be treated to other value added surprises. 

Live music will add to the festival atmosphere and a range of great food including stone baked pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and pastas will be available. “The idea is to offer visitors the chance to enjoy their favourite brews at great prices in a chilled out ambience, and discover previously un-tasted varieties of beer,” says Shankaranarayan. 

Beer experts will hold forth on the fine art of craft brewing.  Vikram Achanta of Tulleeho will conduct beer quiz on both days. 

The food court will have live counters by Mocha, Ray's Pizza, Cafe Arabia and Red Ninja Express serving beer friendly food. 

Every visitor will get a tasting glass and free coupons from Mocha (Buy 1 Bud, get 1 free at all Mocha outlets), Rs. 100 off on purchase of Tsingtao 6 pack at the festival and Buy 2 pizzas, get 1 free from Ray's. What a deal! 

Beer will be available at bargain prices. Just a shade over mrp as it will be rounded it off to the nearest Rs.10/20). Festival souvenirs include a 620ml beer glass and Tshirts. Tasting passes start from Rs. 500 for 7 tastings. Advance purchase available.

Event Time: 5 pm to 10 pm (Saturday) and 12 noon to 10 pm (Sunday)

Online sale of passes has begun at www.beerfestival.in . Pass categories include Silver (Rs. 500 for one adult), Gold (Rs. 1,000 for one adult), Platinum (Rs. 5,000 for four adults), and Titanium (Rs. 6,000 for four adults).

Have you travel to Southern India before? If not, try it! you will love it!! South India Tour(click here) 

First Mumbai International Beer Festival to be held on 15 and 16 October,2011

'If you will travel to Mumbai on 15th and 16th Oct, you may just go there to have cool beer"=)



Will feature craft beers from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, England, China and India

The 1^st Mumbai International Beer Festival, to be held on 15 and 16 October, will celebrate iconic beers from across the globe. To be held at D’Monte Park Recreation Centre, Bandra, the Festival is the first of its kind in the country, and will feature craft beers from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, England, China and India. 

“Visitors will enjoy tastings of great imported and domestic beers, most of them not easily available at retail outlets or even restaurants,” says B. Shankaranarayan of Monsoon Winds, presenters of the Festival along with the Pune Gourmet Club & supported by Traveltechie.com. “In India everyone talks about the 330 ml stubbie as a pint whereas it’s 473 ml in the US and 570 ml in the UK. At the festival we will serve up a real pint of beer. We will also offer fresh beer on tap.” This will be the first ever event of this type in India, he adds.Visitors will get tastings of exclusive beers not easily available in the market. Ale, stout, porter, lager, pilsner, blonde, dark, wheat, pale - you name it they'll have it. Plus there will be fresh beer on tap! Another first will be a 5 litre keg on the table!  

Among the beers on offer are Amstel, Brooklyn, Chimay, Duvel, Fuller’s London Pride, Liefman's, Moinette, Murphy's, Sagres, Saison Dupont, Schneider Weisse, and Tsingtao. Tasting sessions, brew education sessions, and beer quizzes will be held on both days of the Festival, and visitors will also be treated to other value added surprises. 

Live music will add to the festival atmosphere and a range of great food including stone baked pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and pastas will be available. “The idea is to offer visitors the chance to enjoy their favourite brews at great prices in a chilled out ambience, and discover previously un-tasted varieties of beer,” says Shankaranarayan. 

Beer experts will hold forth on the fine art of craft brewing.  Vikram Achanta of Tulleeho will conduct beer quiz on both days. 

The food court will have live counters by Mocha, Ray's Pizza, Cafe Arabia and Red Ninja Express serving beer friendly food. 

Every visitor will get a tasting glass and free coupons from Mocha (Buy 1 Bud, get 1 free at all Mocha outlets), Rs. 100 off on purchase of Tsingtao 6 pack at the festival and Buy 2 pizzas, get 1 free from Ray's. What a deal! 

Beer will be available at bargain prices. Just a shade over mrp as it will be rounded it off to the nearest Rs.10/20). Festival souvenirs include a 620ml beer glass and Tshirts. Tasting passes start from Rs. 500 for 7 tastings. Advance purchase available.

Event Time: 5 pm to 10 pm (Saturday) and 12 noon to 10 pm (Sunday)

Online sale of passes has begun at www.beerfestival.in . Pass categories include Silver (Rs. 500 for one adult), Gold (Rs. 1,000 for one adult), Platinum (Rs. 5,000 for four adults), and Titanium (Rs. 6,000 for four adults).

Have you travel to Southern India before? If not, try it! you will love it!! South India Tour(click here) 

Good news for Train Travellers

 "Use Less Paper,Save more Trees"-

IRCTC deems SMS confirmations/screenshots of e-tickets as valid tickets on trains.

To take green initiative and to save paper IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), ticket examiners will now accept an SMS message or screenshot of the e-ticket confirmation on passenger’s mobile/laptop/tablet computers as tickets, along with an original identity proof. Earlier, a fine of Rs 50 per ticket was imposed on those travelling without e-ticket printouts. "It is enough if passengers show the screen-shot of their e-ticket displayed on laptop/mobile phone/tablet computers along with an original identification proof," said a senior IRTC official.

"Due to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) SMS regulations, a few passengers are not getting the reservation status updates on their phones. But, the issue will be resolved soon. For now, we are providing updates through their registered e-mail," he said. Details of the Virtual Reservation Message (VRM) are displayed on the IRCTC website, urging passengers to stop using A4 printouts. About three lakh A4 sheets are expected to be saved across the country every day through this initiative, according to a report by Christin Mathew Philip in The Times of India.

By TBM Staff | Mumbai-2011

Good news for Train Travellers

 "Use Less Paper,Save more Trees"-

IRCTC deems SMS confirmations/screenshots of e-tickets as valid tickets on trains.

To take green initiative and to save paper IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), ticket examiners will now accept an SMS message or screenshot of the e-ticket confirmation on passenger’s mobile/laptop/tablet computers as tickets, along with an original identity proof. Earlier, a fine of Rs 50 per ticket was imposed on those travelling without e-ticket printouts. "It is enough if passengers show the screen-shot of their e-ticket displayed on laptop/mobile phone/tablet computers along with an original identification proof," said a senior IRTC official.

"Due to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) SMS regulations, a few passengers are not getting the reservation status updates on their phones. But, the issue will be resolved soon. For now, we are providing updates through their registered e-mail," he said. Details of the Virtual Reservation Message (VRM) are displayed on the IRCTC website, urging passengers to stop using A4 printouts. About three lakh A4 sheets are expected to be saved across the country every day through this initiative, according to a report by Christin Mathew Philip in The Times of India.

By TBM Staff | Mumbai-2011

Gay and Lesbian Tourism in India Very Soon

~Gay and Lesbian Tourism,Held on 28th Nov. 2011@ Le Meridien~

Gay and Lesbian Tourism is going to introduce in India very soon. The Very First Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism is going to Held on 28th Nov. 2011 in Le Meridien Hotel; New Delhi the Capital City of India. The travel professionals from Travel Agencies, airlines and Hotels will take part in this Symopsium to promote.

As India has been shown its presence on the gay map, India was selected to host the 1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism. Symposium organiser Community Marketing, Inc. (CMI), founded in 1992 and is the leading world LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) tourism research, communications and marketing agency.

“The research found that among gay men, India ranks as the #2 desired cultural/adventure destination just behind Thailand, but ahead of China, South Africa and Japan,” Said Thomas Roth, Founder and President of Community Marketing. “India is the #1 desired destination from this list among lesbians surveyed. At the Symposium, Mr. Roth will present CMI’s latest research findings and trends affecting the future of gay tourism and hospitality.

Global LGBT Media to Visit India for the First Time:

In conjunction with the Symposium, New Delhi-based Out Journeys is hosting the first-ever LGBT Journalist Tour. Representatives of the leading LGBT print and online media from the USA, Canada, Germany and Australia will start their tour by participating in the Symposium, followed by a tour of New Delhi. The itinerary continues with visits to Agra, Fetehpur Sikri and Jaipur. They will then enjoy the experience of an overnight train trip to Varanasi, where they will be immersed in Hindu and Buddhist culture and history, before returning to New Delhi and their return flights. India is expected to be featured in gay travel publications and websites around the world as a result of this initiative.

Gay and Lesbian Tourism in India Very Soon

~Gay and Lesbian Tourism,Held on 28th Nov. 2011@ Le Meridien~

Gay and Lesbian Tourism is going to introduce in India very soon. The Very First Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism is going to Held on 28th Nov. 2011 in Le Meridien Hotel; New Delhi the Capital City of India. The travel professionals from Travel Agencies, airlines and Hotels will take part in this Symopsium to promote.

As India has been shown its presence on the gay map, India was selected to host the 1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism. Symposium organiser Community Marketing, Inc. (CMI), founded in 1992 and is the leading world LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) tourism research, communications and marketing agency.

“The research found that among gay men, India ranks as the #2 desired cultural/adventure destination just behind Thailand, but ahead of China, South Africa and Japan,” Said Thomas Roth, Founder and President of Community Marketing. “India is the #1 desired destination from this list among lesbians surveyed. At the Symposium, Mr. Roth will present CMI’s latest research findings and trends affecting the future of gay tourism and hospitality.

Global LGBT Media to Visit India for the First Time:

In conjunction with the Symposium, New Delhi-based Out Journeys is hosting the first-ever LGBT Journalist Tour. Representatives of the leading LGBT print and online media from the USA, Canada, Germany and Australia will start their tour by participating in the Symposium, followed by a tour of New Delhi. The itinerary continues with visits to Agra, Fetehpur Sikri and Jaipur. They will then enjoy the experience of an overnight train trip to Varanasi, where they will be immersed in Hindu and Buddhist culture and history, before returning to New Delhi and their return flights. India is expected to be featured in gay travel publications and websites around the world as a result of this initiative.

Doing Elephant Ride in Jaipur, Be Careful

All those foreign tourist who are traveling or already traveled to India, most of them know about Golden Triangle Tour which consists of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.. Must visit Place in Agra is Taj Mahal and in Jaipur, it is Amber / Amer Fort with Elephant Ride.

While Doing Elephant Ride in Jaipur, tourist should be careful and try not to make angry these calm Jumbos. They may get angry if disturbed more.

Few years back, an elephant trampled the tour guide who later died on the way to Hospital and run behind the tourists. However, it was not the fault of the elephant as the tourist guide was trying to please his clients by forcing the elephant to give a good pose for photo-shoot.

It is not dangerous at all to do the elephant ride but also it is very important to know the exact limitations.

Below is the news link for your reference:
http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/sep/15jumbo.htm

Tips for Female Traveler

How to keep safely for female travelers?

My Coordinator is a girl and traveling lot in India. Every time when she came back to city,she used to share very "interesting things" with me.

For female travelers, I will advice the following tips: 

1. Do not wear the sleeveless tops. If you still want to wear it, better to have shawl to cover your shoulder to protect unnecessary Harassment

2. Do not wear the mini short skirt.

3. Reach railway station earlier if you will take the train after 10pm in India, better ask some reliable person to accompany you. It is better to reach the railway station and sit inside the waiting room, especially female waiting rooms during late nights or small railway stations. In metro cities, railway stations are always full with people.

4. Wear the sunglasses in day time not to let people know that its your first time travel to india.

5. When you walk on the street, put your backpack in the front side to protect your belongings and also your body's front side.

How To Avoid Delhi Belly

How to avoiding Delhi belly?

 

Four quick tips for keeping your stomach happy: 

1. Go vegetarian, at least for the first week or two. Meat spoils quickly. 

2. Avoid raw leafy vegetables. They are hard to clean properly. 

3. Avoid ice and unbottled water. Both the water in it and the way it's transported are suspect. Try to use only commercially available sealed bottled water. 

4. Wash hands before eating, with Hand Sanitizer. Otherwise the dirt of India's streets will find its way onto your chapatis and into your mouth. In addition, keep nails cut short and clean. 

You can buy the Herbal Hand Sanitizer by name of Himalaya in any where of india.