Archive for the ‘Asia’

  • Hotels of Udaipur: Review of the Aashiya Haveli
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    Hotels of Udaipur: Review of the Aashiya Haveli
    The Aashiya Haveli is one of many heritage buildings of Udaipur.  It is located on Lake Pichhola’s eastern bank, an area owned by Udaipur’s famous Aashiya family for more than 224 years. The Aashiya Haveli underwent detailed renovations in the year 2006 and by the end of 2008 the building was ready to welcome guests. The tourists will be welcomed here with authentic vegetarian foods of Rajasthan (traditionally, people of Aashiya family are purely vegetarian and thus even eggs are not served here) and all the modern amenities that one can expect during his stay at a Luxury hotel. The hotel, Aashiya Haveli is run solely by members of the Aashiya family. Every guestroom of the Aashiya Haveli is unique. There will be something to surprise you in each of these rooms. Moreover, the set up and the décor of the rooms are modified  [...]
    Posted at November 22nd, 2011 at 03:11 am
  • Review of Hotel Gemini Continental, Lucknow
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    Review of Hotel Gemini Continental, Lucknow
    Lucknow, the Indian city that used to be the place of Nawabs is a city of vibrant culture, ancient traditions and rich architecture. Hotel Gemini Continental is constructed keeping all these features of Lucknow in mind. The hotel is situated at the center of the business district of the city, Hazratganj; however, still, it has managed to keep its guests away from the city’s hustle bustle. To be more precise, Gemini Continental is situated opposite to the famous Laxman Park. If you are looking for ultimate luxury during your Lucknow travel, there are a few better places to stay in than Hotel Gemini Continental. Each of the services offered at this hotel boast of the contemporary elegance in an amalgamation with traditional hospitality, for which India, especially Lucknow is famous. The hotel will also be the foremost choice of any  [...]
    Posted at November 14th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • Kailasanatha in the Ellora Caves
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    Kailasanatha in the Ellora Caves
    Kailasanatha, also referred to as cave 16 is the unparalleled part of the Ellora Caves. It was designed following the structure of the Mount Kailash, which according to Hindu mythology is Lord Shiva’s abode. From a distance, the Kailasanatha appears like a separate multistoried temple complex. The most surprising fact about Kailasanatha is that it was curved from a single rock; moreover, the area covered by this magnificent cave is double that of Parthenon, Athens. Earlier, the entire temple complex was coated by white plaster, which made it look almost similar to the snow covered terrain of Mount Kailash. Each carving of this temple complex is consisted of more than 1 level. The gateway of the Kailasanatha is a two-storied structure; it has significant resemblance with gopuram i.e. the South Indian version of gateways, mostly  [...]
    Posted at September 26th, 2011 at 12:09 am
  • Visiting the Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan
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    Visiting the Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan
    Are you planning to spend your next vacation in Bhutan? Then, the first thing you must do is deciding the places you will be visiting during your stay in this wonderful landlocked state situated in the eastern side of the Himalayan Mountain range. One place that should be included in every tour plan made for exploring Bhutan is the Jigme Dorji National Park. This natural reserve is named after late Jigme Dorji, Bhutan’s 3rd Druk Gyalpo (or the head of the state of Bhutan). The Jigme Dorji National Park is the state’s second biggest National Park. Jigme Dorji National Park was inaugurated in the year 1974 and covers a total area of 4316sq km. The area of this park encompasses a big share of Bhutan’s Gasa District; the other areas of Bhutan occupied by some parts of this National Park are the Punakha District, Paro District  [...]
    Posted at August 23rd, 2011 at 12:08 am
  • The Creative Side of Lahore
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    The Creative Side of Lahore
    If you judge cities of these world based on their creative features, then Lahore in Pakistan will definitely rank pretty high in your list. Art of Lahore is significantly influenced by Mughal period. Majority of the historical buildings and monuments in this city are specimens of architecture and creativity of the Mughal period. There’s also significant touch of the art form practiced by the Persians, Greeks and Aryans. The most famous architectural works of Lahore that has great historical importance include: Shalimar Bagh, Shahi Qila, Char Minar, Badshai Masjid, Jahangir Ka Maqbara, Nur Jahan Ka Maqbara etc. The forts, palaces, mosques of Lahore make it an interesting place to visit for people all around the globe. Lahore is also home to several art galleries. Most of these art galleries house artifacts belonging to Mughal period.  [...]
    Posted at June 23rd, 2011 at 12:06 am
  • The Sky Park in marina bay sands Has Made Singapore More Beautiful
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    The Sky Park in marina bay sands Has Made Singapore More Beautiful
    We know Singapore as one of the smallest and also one of the most beautiful countries of the world. It’s true that the area of Singapore is quite petite, but it scores extremely high when it comes to global tourism. Singapore never falls short when compared with the quality of tourism offered by big shots like France, USA and Britain. One of the latest additions to the great array of sightseeing opportunities in Singapore is the Sky Park. This write up will inform the travel enthusiasts around the world about Sky Park in Singapore. Sky Park, Singapore is designated as the world’s highest and biggest floating park. It beats even the Eifel Tower quite comfortably as far as the height is concerned. The Sky Park or the Sands Skypark is basically a terrace of an area of 1 hectare constructed on the top of the Marina Bay Sands. This  [...]
    Posted at May 27th, 2011 at 01:05 am
  • Pasta, Kheer, Avial – Gourmet’s Delight, Reader’s Pleasure
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    Pasta, Kheer, Avial – Gourmet’s Delight, Reader’s Pleasure
    Gorge into the palates and enter the world of delicious Indian cuisine. Ever thought what goes behind tickling those taste buds and what is it that makes the gourmand ask for more? I, for one was never a food lover but Indian cuisine is such that it makes you long for more and ask for more. That is the specialty of Indian cuisine. With a country as diverse as India and with cultures ranging from Kashmiri, to Bengali, Gujarati to Tamilian, the tradition and the food patterns also vary though with a common strand of bonding – the feeling of being Indian. India – the land of unity in diversity has its own unique way of bringing forth the idea of cooking. If it is Avial, in Kerala, it is Undhyo in Gujarat, if it is Shukto in Bengal; it is kootu in Tamil Nadu. The concept is the same, the making different. Similarly if it is kheer  [...]
    Posted at May 26th, 2011 at 03:05 am
  • Kerala – Its Culinary Delights
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    Kerala – Its Culinary Delights
    If God had paused while creating Kerala then he certainly would have praised Himself for having been so intelligent enough to bring about such beauty in such a small patch of the world. The point is God never looked back after creating Kerala. And the area flourished and bloomed into the beautiful princess that it is today. Set amidst the background of coconut trees and date palms, Kerala is rightly known as God’s own land. With the ocean waters and the sea salt gurgling into the land of Kerala, the paddy fields seem to dance in joy at seeing the region glow in its own beauty and charm. As is the beauty so is the cuisine here. The cuisine here is related to the geographical, historical and cultural attributes of this beautiful land in India in the continent of Asia – Kerala. Kerala Cuisine and History Kerala has been a region  [...]
    Posted at May 25th, 2011 at 12:05 am
  • My odyssey to Japan
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    My odyssey to Japan
    The time was October 2007 and the wind was really chilling in Fukuoka airport, for an Indian like me. It was not hard to distinguish me out of the rest as I was the only mutant with dusky skin color and eyes, a littler bigger than the rest of the passengers. I went to Japan to visit an old friend of mine who lives in Shimonoseki, at the southern part of Honshu Island. As a first trip abroad I was thrilled to the hilt and refused to blink in the fear of losing some of the magnificent scenes of the dreamland. Usually when people go for a trip to a foreign land they prefer staying at a place where foreigners folk, and preferably it is a city. But I went to meet a friend of mine who was staying in the countryside. Hence my temporary adobe was countryside in Japan. Upon landing at the airport I met my friend, who adhered strictly to  [...]
    Posted at May 4th, 2011 at 12:05 am
  • Intercontinental Hong Kong
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    Intercontinental Hong Kong
    An urban resort but still a chic hotel and a retreat for the vacationers but a fortunate urban refuge for the business travelers, the Intercontinental Hong Kong hotel is acclaimed worldwide as among the best hotels for leisure and business on the planet. With the major enhancements, it has become the most stylish hotel on this island; while with its uniquely convenient harbor location, it has become the most preferred hotel for enjoying the matchless vistas of the island as well as of the Victoria Harbor. This Asia-Pacific flagship hotel in Kowloon is also admired for its unequaled facilities as well as services. Ideally nestled in the core of the shopping, entertainment, and business area of Tsim Sha Tsui and on the rim of the harbor, Intercontinental Hong Kong is very close to the Hong Kong Space Museum, Cultural Centre, Museum  [...]
    Posted at May 2nd, 2011 at 12:05 am
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