Chhatbir Zoo - Travel Destination in Chandigarh

The full name of the Chandigarh zoo is Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhatbir zoo, but its commonly known as Chhatbir zoo. Chhatbir zoo in Chandigarh is one of the must visitl place when you are in or around Chandigarh. Chhatbir zoo is located at around 17 km from Chandigahr on Patiala highway ( Take right turne from the Zirakpur flyover and it about 15 - 20 minutres dirve from there). Zoo if famous for its lion safari and royal bengal tigers. You will also find around hundreds of different birds, mammals, reptiles and other wildlife creatures.

You can park you car in the parking slot and take the zoo safari a batery opreated vehicle that take you throughout the zoo, you are even allowed to take your car into the zoo with a moderate fee of Rs 250 but its not so exciting than roaming around the zoo by foot.

On enterting the zoo from the left you will find different species of monkey inlcuding himalayan monkeys and various other ones. Once you pass that area you will got to see Deers, Hippos and the royal Bengal tigers. Then there is a huge area for the big elephants. Passin that you can get to see the alon Austrich and then you can take the ticvkets for Lion safari which is no doubt an unforgettable experience as you face the lions from very clost distance. Then you can visit other parts of the zoo that have various birds, reptiles and mammals like Parrots, swans, crocodiles, python, deer, Zebra and many more.

Canteen facility is also there in the zoo but its advisable to carry your own food or snacks as the quality of the food in the zoo is not that good. Overall you will enjoy the trip to the zoo.

Some facts about the zoo:

• Work for the zoo began in early 1970's
• Chhatbir zoo has 950 animals and birds who belon to nearly 85 species
• Zoo is closed on Monday and three other national holidays i.e Independence day, Republic day and 2-October
• Spread across 202 acres.

Rose Festival in India

In the month of February end the biggest Rose Show is held at the famous the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden at Chandigarh (North India). During this three-day festival you can see different varieties of roses and basking in there sweet fragrance.

Types of Roses:

ALBA: It is mostly white flowered that only bloom once.

BOURBON: These types of roses are very fragrant and they repeat bloomed

CENTIFOLIA: It is also known as the Cabbage Roses it looks like cabbages, usually it have over 100 petals and bloom once only.

DAMASK: Damask come in red, white and pink color.

HYBRID CHINA: Repeat flowering

HYBRID GALLICA: These roses are totally thornless, and they come in red, pink and purple color and have a strong fragrance.

HYBRID PERPETUAL: Come in red or pink color, Very fragrant and repeat flowers

MOSS: A moss rose blooming once they can be yellow, orange, white or multicolored.

PORTLAND: They are in pink color and repeat flowering

TEA: Come in pink, light yellow or white colors and are repeat-blooming.

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World s top 10 beach holiday destinations:

With summers at its peak and heat starting to become unbearable tourist from all over the world start looking for beach destination where they can surf and at the same time escape the heat of the sun. In this post I will tell you about top 10 beach destination in the world.

1. Seychelles - See the images below and you will regret why you haven't visited this picturesque beach so far. One of the other benfetis is that Seychelles beaches are one the the least crowded beaches in the world. Seychelles islands consist of total 115 islands off the coast of Africa and it offers a dream paradise holiday destination. Seychelles isnaleds are best suited for romantic holidays (honeymoons), family vaccations, scuba diving, golfing, fly fishing, cruises and yacht charters etc.

Images of Seychelles beaches

2. Bali - Palm fringed beaches may be the prime reason for toursits visiting Bali, there are other attractions like wild coastline of the west with black sand beaches, surfing, lusurious beach hotels and many more attractions.

Pictures of Bali beaches:




3. New Zealand - New Zealans is knwo to have highest sunshien hours and thus you can enjot more at the beaches in this country. New Zealans has around 15,000 km of coast line thus providing more beach attraction as compared to anywhere elase in the world. New Zealand beaches are know for swimming and surfing.
4. Maui, Hawaii
5. San Diego, California
6. Santa Marta, Colombia
7. Santa Rosa Beach, Floria
8. Mexico
9. Goa
10. Philippines

Phuket Travel Guide – Thailand Travel Information

Phuket is definitely one of the first choices among beach lovers. This blog post on Phuket Travel Guide – Thailand Travel Information will give you complete information on reaching Phuket and all other things you need to know to enjoy your trip to Phuket.

How to reach PhuketTravelling to Phuket is not a tiring or complex one, in fact its much simple and easier. You can take direct flights to Thailand and Phuket, and if you like oceanic transport then it is also possible. While your stay in Phuket you can also drive an automobile. Phuket international airport is connected to all major cities in the world with regular flights from major international airlines. There are several flights from Bangkok airport also. Flight to Phuket from Bangkok is around one hour approximately. Car hire, bus, train and ferry service are other means of travel to Phuket from Bangkok.
Do’s and Don’ts at Phuket

• Appreciate Thai food - Also remember few dishes name so that you can give an impression you have eaten Thais food before.
• Study Buddhist religion
• Respect Buddhist religion
• Be patient - It may take time for everything like orders, bills etc.
• Do not argue / show anger with tuk-tuk drivers - It may lead to physicl violence
• Seek info from Tourist Police
• Bargain where it is appropriate
• Never operate any moto vehicle in Phuket Island
• Don't hug a Thai or be in physical contact apart from hand shake.
• Never touch anyones head
• Don't point your forefinger at anyone
• Do keep both feet on the ground when sitting.
• Never place your feet so that they point towards a person, religious image or picture of the royal family
• Don't walk with footwear on into someone's and also don't step on the door threshold

Beaches to visit: You must not forget scuba diving in Phuket, this place is ranked as one of the best places in the world to enjoy scuba diving. Below is the loist of beaches you must visit when in Phuket:

• Karon Beach
• Patong Beach
• Kata Beach
• Kata Noi Beach
• Kamala Beach
• Laem Singh Beach
• Pansea Beach
• Bangtao Beach
• Banana Rock Beach
• Nai Thon Beach
• Nai Yang Beach
• Mai Khao Beach
• Nai Harn Beach
• Ao Sane (Jungle Beach)
• Emerald Beach
• Paradise Beach
• Laem Ka Beach
• Ya Nui BeachRawai Beach
• Chalong bayPanwa Beach
• Ao Yon Beach
• Cape Panwa

Beautiful pic of winter in all over the world

Shri BaglaMukhi Mata Mandir Kangra near Ranital

Bagalamukhi Mata is one of the ten Hindu Goddesses of Power. Baglamukhi Mata mandir in districk Kangra of Himachal Pradesh is very famous temple and is located on the road head viz Dharamshala - Kangra - Chandigarh highway. Hundreds of people visits the temple daily to seek blessings of Maa Baglamukhi. Pligrims are not only from the home state Himachal but a quite number of people from neighbouring states also visit the temple to prefom Yagna, seek blessing of Mata.

Here are few pics of the temple - Jai Mata di -

To know more about temples in India please visit http://www.indiatemples.co.in/

Comming Soon Baba Balak Nath Ji Yatra via Bharka Dam

In my last post I titled Maa Vaishno Devi Yarta 2010 - Jai Mata Di I wrote about one of the most visited holy place in North India. Here in this post I am glad to inform you that soon I will be posting about my pilgrimage journey to Baba Balak Nath Ji temple located in Himachal Pradesh. Reason why I am excited about posting about that journey is that we took the uncommoe ruote for the journey from Chandigarh. The normal route is via road, but we went via Bharka Dam, crossing the Ranjit Sagar Lake and then traking to the temple and Shah Talai.

I will post soon, do visit for updates.