Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Manglayatan - God's Own Place in India

Manglayatan, close to Aligarh, India, is the name of a Jain temple. So what? There are temples everywhere. What is the need to go to Aligarh? Hang on, this temple has lot to offer. It is situated on the main highway. This temple is covered with lots of beautiful plants. The temple is well-maintained. There is not a single spot of dust. There is an artificial hill. On this hill, you will find the idol of Lord Adinath. You can refresh yourself while driving through the highway. Don't worry about your car, the place offers attended parking. This place has rooms too in case you want to take a complete rest. For the food-lovers, there are plenty of options. You can have your food at the Dharmshala or have snacks at the cafe. The staff is extemely friendly and will help you in every possible way.

Manglayatan is a home away from home. Please do visit this place.

Monday, February 27, 2006

Visit Ujjain - The City of Poha

Wondering what is Poha? Well, it is a mouth-watering item available all around Ujjain. Poha is a sweet namkeen mixture. It is made from rice. Bhujia is sprinkled on top of rice. When eaten with onion, it tastes awesome. Well, Ujjain has lot much to offer apart from Poha. It is a historic city. You can find a large number of temples here. Ujjain offers a number of budget and deluxe hotels to suit every budget. Reaching Ujjain is not at all difficult. By train, it's a 12-hour journey from Delhi and Bombay. If you want to take the aerial route, take a flight to Indore. From Indore, you can reach Ujjain in one hour max. Visit Ujjain and fill your stomach with Poha :)

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Just Travel

Visit Bharatpur

Bharatpur, a place in India, is a paradise for birds. Migratory birds from many countries visit Bharatpur during the winter season. Millions of people visit this people just to catch a glimpse of these rare birds. Bharatpur park is exclusively reserved for birds. This park has no cages; all the birds and reptiles live in their natural habitat. You cannot go inside the park in a car or a bus. Either you take a bicycle or a cycle-rickshaw. Don't forget to carry a set of binoculars with you. You will get to see coromants with their feathers spread out. An owl will also welcome you. The loud noise made by storks will definitely keep you awake. On close observation, you will also get to see the pink and golden storks. You will also get to see a large python from a close distance. Beware of monkeys in the park. They will pounce on your eatables. There is also a bookshop inside the park. You can buy mugs, t-shirts, or books at a nominal price. Pamper yourself with lots of radishes and carrots outside the park. They are definitely nutritious and delicious.