Golden Chariot - Cherish the jewels of south under the luxurious roof

Do you need to cherish the jewels of south India under the luxurious roof? Then the best option would be to step into "The Golden Chariot" Luxury train. This luxury train connects the important tourist attractions in the states Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu depending on the itinerary selection. The name golden chariot coined after the stone chariot in the Vitthala temple at Hampi. The blend of Purple and gold color adorned the entire train which groomed its elegance. The operating season would be between October to March. 

It operates on 3 different circuits of south India mostly departing from Bangalore.

• 06 Nights covering  UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Karnataka & Goa Beaches and Wildlife Park 
• 06 Nights covering Kerala Backwaters & UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Tamil Nadu
• 03 Nights covering Wild Life, Mysore Palace and Hampi

This Asia's leading luxury train started its maiden journey on 10th March 2008 from Bangalore to Goa.

Each coaches was named after the dynasties that ruled the region. Example: Hoysala.

Facilities in this Train:

1. Coaches : 11

2. Total Cabins : 44

3. Luxurious cabins with attached wash rooms

4. Pantry services

5. Daily 3 meals

6. Spa and Gym facility

7. Electronic safe

8. Small Wardrobe

9. LCD TV

10. Round the clock valet service

11. Paramedic onboard

12. CCTV cameras

13. Smoke alarms

14. Air conditioned buses for sightseeing

15. Twin and Double bed cabins

16. Complimentary Wi-fi

Routes and Itinerary:

Itinerary 1

Bengaluru and Bandipur -> Mysore -> Halebidu and Chikmangalur -> Hampi - Badami -> Aihole and Pattadakal -> Goa -> Bengaluru

Itinerary 2

Bengaluru and Mysore -> Hampi -> Mahabalipuram -> Thanjavur and Chettinad-> Kumarakom -> Cochin -> Bengaluru

Itinerary 3

Bengaluru -> Bandipur -> Mysore -> Hampi -> Bengaluru

Click here on the schedule 

Malambhuzha Dam, Gardens palakkad-Kerala-India

 Malambhuzha dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala with the capacity of 8000 sq m of water.It is situated in Palakkad, Kerala, India. Construction began on 1949 and completed in 1955. Name derived from the Malambuzha river, a tributary from Bharathapuzha, Kerala's second longest river. The height of the dam is 125 feet. Malambhuzha irrigation project is the first large scale project in Kerala. This project was inaugrated by sri M. Bhakthavatsalam was a minister of PWD, Madras on 27th March 1949. It is a multipurpose project used for:

• irrigation
• power generation
• drinking
• fishing
• water transport

Until the inaugration of Malambhuzha dam, palakkad was under the Madras presidency. After that it moved under Government of Kerala. Infront of the dam, the Malambhuzha gardens were formed with features like Rock garden, Aquarium, Rope way, Snake park.

Malambhuzha garden is the only rock cut garden in South India. This garden is having lot of flower beds and eye catching greenary. There are some other facilities like Swimming pool, Dam top Safari also available in this garden. Dam top Safari is really wonderful trip to view the scenic beauty of the dam and the surrounding river catchement. Rope way is an interesting trip to look the ariel view of the dam and garden. Swimming pool in the garden is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is a lunch break for the ppol from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Boating facility also available in the garden.

Happy Diwali - Diwali Celebrations

 We wish you a Happy Diwali. May this Diwali brings you a good hope, good health and extreme happiness. Whenever you hear the word "Diwali", what is the first thing that comes in your mind.

Somebody will say "Shopping" discounts. Few others will say "Sweets". Some other would say "Burning Crackers". Kids would say "New clothes to wear". Decorators would say "Diyas". Yes we celebrate with all these.

Earlier days people start preparation a month before Diwali by purchasing new clothes, Crackers etc.

Greeting will be floating from places to place via post as well as via e-mails.

It is a get together festival which brings the relatives and neighbours closer. 

Many of our houses, we could see the tradition is still continuing. This Tradition is in South India

1. Rangoli at the front of our house/Building with a wish

2. Getting up early in the morning. Many would woke up at 5 to 6

3. Applying oil in head after a wish from our parents early in the morning.

4. Hot shower which relaxes our body

5. Aplying turmeric and Kunkum in the new clothes and get it from elders after touching their feet.       After wearing the new clothes, we will eat some sweets which elders would prepared couple of days before

6. Wishes from relatives over phone will make us happier

7. Start burning different type of Crackers. Many have many stories in burning the crackers. Many have the experience to keep a cracker under a stone or buch of papers and see them how it burst out. Some would keep it in a mud and burst them. Enjoying different kinds of crackers is an ultimate fun for kids and everyone.

8. People go to temple early in the morning and have a darshan

9. During the mid-day of Diwali, people go out for movies or beaches or some relatives house.

10. Exchange of sweets with neighbours and relatives and enjoying with them the night show (That is the sky crackers) along with Diyas.

Consuming Diwali Lahiyam is the best practise.

Share the way you have celebrated your Diwali. Once again wish you a happy diwali.

Vitamin - A and why it is essential

 Can you read the below text without a reading frame during night?

Hello, How are you?

if you can then you have a good vitamin - A source in your body.

Vitamin - A (All-Trans-retinol)

Yes, Vitamin - A is essential for human eyes because it maintains a clear cornea. This vitamin is vital to your eyes that allows you to see even in low light. It will protect against eye afflictions. Larger intake of vita-A foods would reduce the risk of cataracts and age related macular-degeneration. Vitamin-A deficiency is not that common but if left unattended, then it may cause a huge damage to your eyes. 

First symptoms of Vitamin - A deficiency is "Night Blindness". it would then cause damage to retina.

few Vitamin - A deficiency icons:

1. Night Blindness

2. Fatigue

3. Weight loss

4. Immune impairment

5. Growth impairment

6. Acne

7. Dry Hair

8. Insomnia

9. Hyperkeratosis

Below are the few sources of Vitamin - A in foods:

1. Pumpkin

2. Apricot

3. Acorn Squash

4. Sweet Potato

5. Kale

6. Carrot

7. Whole Milk

8. Red Bell pepper

9. Papaya

10. Broccoli

11. Mango

12. Cantaloupe

Lets consume a balanced vitamin - A rich food and aviod getting eye related issues.

Porne Tirth-Koti Tirth-Naroa-Goa-India

Goa, a party town in India with full of spas, pubs and party halls and so on. But it also holds historical significance. The town also gives the evidences of its religious affiliation. Divar is an island lies in the Mandovi river in Goa, India. This island consist of three villages (Piedade, Malar, Naroa). The village Naroa located on the eastern part of the island with around 1000+ people residing there. This island is also a hidden treasure of Goa. There is a old fort in that village which was built by Muslims. Porne tirth is also known as Koti-Thirth Tali, is an ancient pond or water body which has 108 carved temples or rooms. It is associated to temple Saptakoteshwar temple which was built by kadamba dynasty in 12th century. Later it was destroyed during the invasion of sultans but reconstructed by Madhav mantri of Vijayanagara in 14th century. Unfortunately during the Portugese period of was demolished again and it was rebuilt by Shivaji Maharaj in 1668. Do visit this historical and religious place during your next trip to Goa.