A Tourism Information Blog from a Pro

Cairo: - Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. It is very important for historical and cultural point of view. Cairo is fascinating and welcoming city. One can enjoy to seeing the Nile river view from hotel balcony. It has great hotels, entertainment, restaurants, theatre, modern malls; and all manner of monuments from throughout the history of Egypt and it is one of the main entry points for tourists for visiting in Cairo in Egypt.

Abu Simbel: - These two temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II to commemorate himself and his wife, Nefertari. There are small village called Abu-Simbel which is 280 km away from south of Aswan, and only 40 km north of the Sudanese border. There are many hotels and it is one of the best tourist’s destinations in the world. There is an Abu Simbel Temple on the top hill overlooking the Nile; and recognized is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site”. One can enjoy by Nubian culture by listening to Nubian music, meeting with the local’s peoples is a great experience, and wonderful desert experiences.

Karnak: - The Temples of Karnak is the biggest site for Egyptian worship.

The Valley of the King: - The Nile Valley is called Valley of the king. Explore the old civilization and enjoy seeing world’s longest river. Visit the Nile Valley and marvel at the wonders of the Ancient Egyptians.

Aswan: - It has been located 899 km south from Egyptian capital of Cairo. It is considered as an all-time favorite’s winter destination. Aswan offers a splendid view of the Nile and is a great starting point for a Nile cruise. Aswan also offers a rich cultural experience; one can enjoy knowing Nubian culture and shop for spices, henna tattoos, souvenirs and African handmade goods at the Aswan Souk. The word “Aswan’ is derived from the Ancient Egyptian word “Soun” meaning souk or trade. It has earned its name from city’s strategic position, and linked trade route with North of Egypt and its South.

The Red Sea: - Located near the Eastern Desert and south of the Sina. The Red Sea Riviera is a long coastal area with full of beautiful beaches that lead to the Red Sea. One can enjoy swimming with dolphins, dugongs and number of flora and fauna.

Mr. Naresh Chandra Modak along with Mrs. Suchata (Sen) Modak has been organized weeding party at Gomati Tourist Lodge, Udaipur, and Tripura South as on 13-11-2011. It was an excellent weeding party which I have never seen before since I have joined in Gomati Tourist Lodge. In this occasion, Gomati Tourist Lodge along with surroundings area well decorated and illuminated with lightings of different colour. Both ball room and dinning hall well decorated with flowers which are unimaginable.

Let comes to introduce the bride and groom. The bride is belonging to Udaipur, Tripura South and groom is belonging to Sinsinati, Ohio State of America. Both have married in America since one year back and stayed and worked in America. They would return back in Sinsinati after one month spending in Udaipur. Besides, for the participation of grand party, Mr. & Mrs. Kathy Fischer, Jeffrey Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Shugard, Claudia Bley, Carol Collier, and Tamilyn Carson, Glenda Carson whom is belonging to U.S.A, accommodated in Gomati Tourist Lodge, Udaipur.

For the success of grand party, the ‘Hojagiri Dance’ has been organized by the Mr. & Mrs. Modak. Hojagiri is a traditional dance of Reang tribes. Every guest and invitees are overwhelmed by the Hozagiri Dance. Hojagiri dance is very famous in Tripura. The dance is performed on the occasion of Hojagiri festivals. The dance is performed is only women is about 4 to 6 member in team. They are very expert. The male members are participating in singing the lyric, playing kham, sumui. The women are also form the team of chorus in the singing group.

I along with staff was invited in this weeding party. I am very fond of chicken. Now a day I am having less chicken due to heavy fatty, but I would like take green vegetables. They have arranged varies items like, mutton curry, chicken curry, fish curry, boiled hilsa fish, green salad, sweet chutney, chicken pokra, vegetable pokra, bringal fry, rassogulla, plain rice, fried rice etc.

Bhutan’s newlywed King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, who married in 13th, October, 2011. The Royals couple is Honeymoon in Rajasthan, literally called ‘Land of Kingdoms’. The couple ride by train to Rajasthan, a desert state to the west of the Indian capital famous for its former royal palaces.

The Indian Railway has arranged a special train similar to Palace on Wheels. They provided small train with saloon-a luxury coach with bedroom, dinning space and pantry. Sources said that, the special salon- a customized luxurious coach - will have a furnished drawing and dining room along with a bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The coach is designed to give a better exterior view. Special salons are largely used by railway minister, chairman of railway board and general managers of zonal railways.

There is a separate room for the King’s close aide. The train for royal couple 8th to 10th coaches. Besides, they provided few air-conditioned bogies to accommodate Indian security personnel and the staff accompanying the royal couple. The special train which will take them to forts and palaces and its tiger sanctuaries. The Royals couple plan to visit Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur where they are expected to be guests of Royal families.

Infact, Bhutan’s has no train network and India is helping the country build some rail links.

Apparently, Wangchuck fell in love with Rajasthan when he visited Ranthambore last October. Looks like the wildlife reserve made such an impression on him that he wants to share the experience with his queen. Source says that, couple will stay in India till 31st, October, 2011.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, a hugely popular 31-year-old Oxford University graduate.

Singapore is one the best shopping centre in the World. Singapore is called paradise of shopping. It is considered as one of the top tourist’s destination in the world. Many tourists all over the World have come for shopping purpose. All kinds of valuable articles in shopping malls are available here. Such articles are branded clothes, jewellery, fashions accessories, watches electronics goods etc. Some of the best places where one can go for shopping in Singapore.

Centre point: - This is a popular shopping centre in Singapore. There are many departmental stores where one can shop special collections of electronics good, classical music, fine arts, optical equipments, casual clothing’s etc.

Little India: - This is the main focal point of Indian community. One can shop for Indian Handlooms and Handicrafts etc.

China Town: - It is a centre for traditional. One can shop for pottery, household items, clothes, foodstuffs, jewelery and traditional crafts, beautiful kimonos and so on.

The Heeren: - The biggest superstore of HMV is situated in the Heeren .This is a perfect place for mouth watering cuisines and Music lovers.

Holland Village Shopping: - Located nearby Holland Avenue, Holland road, Holland close and Holland drive. Holland Village is derived from Hugh Holland in 1907 who was an architect and actor. The village is surrounded by Holland Residential Apartments. One can shop arts and craft, carpets, antiques, fashion and footwear, optical wear, home furnishings etc.

Orchard Road Shopping: - There are also international department stores. All kind of articles of international standard are available here.

Shopping in Arab Street: - This is ideal place for clothes and textiles.

Geylang Serai Shopping: - This is special place for Muslims.

It is a headquaters of His Holiness Dalai Lama, it is located snow Dhauladhar ranges to form magnificent hill resorts and it is under the Kangra district with dense pine forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, and attractive surroundings and nearby snowline. Dharamsala is the perfect holiday for the tourists for its peaceful life. There are two wide areas in twin settlement which is one is lower Dharamsala is a commercial centre and another one is upper Dharamsala with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, influenced of British flavour and colonial lifestyle. There is beautiful St. John Church and resting place Lord Elgin, is a British Vicerory of India during the 19^th century and ancient temple like Jwalamukhi, Chamunda etc lying on the plains below Dharamsala. There are also large Tibetian community who made home in this place.

How to reach in Dharamsala: - one can go by air from Delhi to Dharamsala. The nearest airport is Gaggal which is 13 km away from Dharamsala and 85 km away from rail station and toy train station is Kangra which is 17 km away from Dharamsala. On can go to Dharamsala by taxis and buses and it takes about 3 hours drive from Pathankot or you can go to by luxury buses from Delhi via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilashpur and it takes 12 hours journey. Alternatively, you can go to Delhi and Shimla Luxury buses. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd operates a regular luxury coach from Delhi to Dharamsala.

Condition of Climate: - During summer the climate is mild and light woolens/ cottons are recommended and during winter temperature can drop to freezing point so that heavy woolens clothes are required.