Monday, December 22, 2008

Economy Car Rental

An economy car is an automobile that is designed for low cost operation। They are designed for drivers who use their car primarily for personal transportation. Typical economy cars are small, light weight, and inexpensive to buy.

Maruti Esteem
Maruti Esteem is one of the most popular brand of Maruti cars। Widely used as a family vehicle, Maruti Esteem combines international standards of technology, outstanding styling and safety with unmatchable driving pleasures. It features guaranteed performance, low running costs and smooth and powerful engine.
Manufacturer - Maruti Uduog Ltd.
Power
Type 4 stroke cycle, water cooled SOHC (ACE) All aluminum contemporary engine
Piston Displacement 1298 cc
Max. Power 65 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max. Torque 10.1 kg-m @ 4000 rpm
Dimensions
Length 4075 mm
Width 1575 mm
Height 1395 mm
Ground Clearance 180 mm
Boot Space: Three normal size suitcase

Tata Indica
Tata Indica is the first truly Indian automobile manufactured by Ratan Tata, the chairman of Tata Motors। It provide luxury, comfort and world-class safety to the riders. The interior of the car is spacious and is equipped with Indian specific features. It is best one for those who take a long distance drives.
Manufacturer:-TELCO. Power -
Type Petrol, in-line, four cylinder Installation Traverse,
front wheel drive Piston Displacement 1405 cc Max.
Power 60 bhp @ 4500 rpm Max.
Torque 10.7 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Dimensions and Weights Vehicle:-
Length 3660 mm
Width 1625 mm
Height 1485 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Boot Space: One big size
Ambassador
Ambassador is the first car manufactured in India and since then, it is the favourite choice of all people। It features dependability, spaciousness and high comfort which have made it India's most economy car. It has gone under several innovation and improvements and also has all important features.

Manufacturer - General Motors Ltd.
Power

Type 4 Cylinder OHC
Capacity 1817 CC
Bore / Stroke 84..0 / 82.0 mm
Compression Ratio 8.5 : 1
Max. Power 75 HP at 5000 r.p.m.
Max. Torque 13.8 Kgm at 3000 r.p.m
Cooling Water cooled
Dimensions
Length (Overall) 4325 mm
Width (Overall) 1662 mm
Height (Overall) (Cross ply/Radial tyres) 1600 mm/1593mm
Wheel base 2464 mm
Kerb Weight 1104 Kg.
GVW 1554 Kg.
Sitting Capacity - 4+1, Luxrious Seat
Air-Condition/Heating

Tata Indigo
Tata Indigo is India's first sedan specially designed with consideration of Indian specific features। The car is efficient equipped with state-of the-art facilities offering total comfort, luxury and international safety. It is the best vehicle for those who want to go for a long distance drives.

Manufacturer - TELCO
Engine

Type Petrol Engine, Water Cooled MPIF
Displacement 1405cc
Maximum power 131bhp @ 6000rpm
Dimensions
Length 4150 mm
Width 1620 mm
Height 1540 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Boot Space: Three normal size suitcase
Sitting Capacity - 5, Luxurious Seat
Air-Condition/Heating



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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Fairs And Festivals In Udaipur

The city of Udaipur is a lovely land around the Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights sounds and expeience-an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writen.

Rajasthan is famous for its colorful festivals and vibrant fairs. Being part of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur celebrates all the fairs and festivals with equal fervor. Each and every city of Rajasthan observes one or the other festival that is particularly associated with that city. The important fairs and festivals that are closely associated with Udaipur are Mewar Festival and the Shilpgram Fair. If you want to catch the vigor of these desert people, catch them during their famous fairs and festivals. This would help you to imbibe how charming these people are.

A glimpse of their celebrations would make you dance at the tunes of their music। Mewar Festival is celebrated consequently with the celebrations of Gangaur festival in Jaipur. The festival has its own religious importance and is celebrated with enthusiasm in Udaipur. Talking about Shilpgram Fair, it is another fair that is organized to promote art and crafts of Rajasthan. If you want to be a part of these festivals, plan your trip during the gala time of Udaipur. Once seen, these fairs and festivals would become an unforgettable part of your memories.

Shilpgram Fair
Shilpgram Mela is held annually in the west of the city of Udaipur। Shilpgram Crafts Fair is organized to promote art and craft of Rajasthan.

Location : In the west 3 kms from Udaipur, Near Hawala village

Time : November / December

Highlights : Amazing Handicrafts

How to reach : One can easily reach Shilpgram Fair either by taking regular buses, tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis from the city

Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village . Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.A colourful craft festival during winter seasons to the whole set up induces viatanity and zeal.

Situated 3 kms west of Udaipur near the Havala village is the Centre's Shilpgram - the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex. Spread over an undulating terrain of 130 bighas (70 Acres) of land and surrounded by the Aravallies, the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex is conceived as a living enthnographic museum to depict the lifestyles of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone. Within this complex, huts of the member states are constructed incorporating traditional architectural features of different geographical and ethnic groups residing within the West Zone of India comprising of five Federal States.

One of the important objectives of Shilpgram is in the sphere of increasing awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts, specifically, for the younger generation. Special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre and music.

The Rural Arts and Crafts Complex - Shilpgram - would also provide an opportunity to rural and urban artists to come together and interact through the process of camps and workshops. It is hoped that through intimate observation of different styles and experiences, urban and rural artists would learn from one another and enrich their skills and art forms. The Centre promotes contemporary urban ceramists, potters, designers, visual artists etc. to work with their traditional counterparts in creating works of everyday art which would then be put up for exhibition and sale for visitors.

The Center developed two Museums in the Shilpgram where simple objects of day-to-day use, that represent the sense of wonder and aesthetics in rural and tribal life are put on display. In addition, a Crafts Bazar in the fashion of a traditional 'haat' was made where visitors could buy traditional crafts from the Zone. Craftsman were invited periodically to demonstrate their skills and sell the crafts to the visitors at the Shilpgram.

An attraction no less of the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex is the open air Amphitheatre with a seating capacity of approximately 8000. Besides the major theatre festivals which the Centre hold here, it is hoped that this facility would motivate the local community as well as outside visitors to take a keener interest in theatre and the traditional folk performing arts.

Mewar Festival
The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charm about आईटी

Location : Udaipur, Rajasthan
Highlight : Celebrations on a grand scale to mark the advent of spring season
Best Time to Visit : October to April
How to Reach : Udaipur has its own airport that is connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, etc. The city has its own railway station and trains from major cities like Delhi, Ahemdabad, Jaipur, etc. ply over here. Udaipur can also be reached easily via a wide network of roads.

Udaipur, the jewel of Mewar Kingdom, is famous for the palaces, the forts, the lakes and the temples that are one of the main tourist attractions. If you are desirous to feel the real charm of the tradition and the culture of the locals who reside here the festivals is the best option. Of the innumerable festivals and events in Udaipur , the Mewar Festival in Udaipur is one of the most famous one that is celebrated with extreme pomp and grandeur.

The Mewar Festival in Udaipur that coincides with the festival of Gangaur is celebrated to mark the advent of the spring. All the locals especially the women wait throughout the year to celebrate this festival. The Mewar Festival at Udaipur is one of the most colorful festivals when you can see women and children dressed in their best. The colorful clothes, the stone and the gem studded jewelry and the glass bangles add a different charm to the entire festival.

The Mewar Festival of Udaipur is celebrated with the women folk assembling to dress the images of the images of the Isar and Gangaur. After the idols are decorated in their best they are taken around on a tour around the city that is followed by a ceremonial procession. After the processions tours through the different parts of the city it finally terminates at the Gangaur Ghat at the lake of Pichhola. It is here where are idols are transferred to special boats accompanied by songs and dances. after all the religious ceremonies comes to an end, cultural programmes reflecting the true charm of the Rajasthani culture start, songs, dances, music are carried on throughout the day. After all these comes to an end, there is an impressive firework display culminates the end of the Mewar Festival in Udaipur. Festivity and mirth in the eyes of the people, the intense curiosity to enjoy every single moment of the festival is the unique characteristic of the festival that makes it one of the much-awaited festival and events in Udaipur.

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Fairs And Festivals In Ajmer

Urs Ajmer Sharif
Another things which tends to attract tourists is Urs। This is one fest which is celeberated by all creed and caste in the memory of Khuwaja - Muin - Uddin Chisti. Urs.

The urs, acommomerative celebration is held in the solemn memory of Khwaja Muin-nddin Chisti, a prighly respected sufi saint fondly revered as the benefactor of the poor, popularly known as Gareeb Nawaz.

The urs, acommomerative celebration is held in the solemn memory of Khwaja Muin-nddin Chisti, a prighly respected sufi saint fondly revered as the benefactor of the poor, popularly known as Gareeb Nawaz. The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer, is the place where the Saints mortal remains lie burried and is the site of the largest Muslim Fair in India.

Chadar; Ghilaph & Neema which are votive offerings for the tomb are offered by several hundred thousand devotees। Mehfils & Qawwalis are held and mass prayer calls for the eternal peace of the mankind. An interesting ritual is the looting of Kheer (Milk Pudding) which is cooked in two large cauldrons called Degs and distributed to the devotees as tabarruk (blessed food).

Pushkar Fair
Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake।

The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire world. During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural India flock to Pushkar, along with Camel and Cattle for several days of live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival.

This small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of Kartika (October or November) beginning on ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (Poornima). The Camel and Cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival period. During the later half, religious activities dominate the scenario. Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.

This small town is transformed into a spectacular fair ground, as rows of make shift stalls display an entire range of objects of art to daily utility stuff. Decoration items for Cattle, Camel and women, everything is sold together. Small handicraft items are the best bargain for buying souvenir. The Camel and Horse races have crowds to cheer. Camel judging competitions are Quite popular with animal lovers. Each evening brings different folk dances and music of Rajasthan, performers delivering live shows to the roaring and applauding crowds.

Pushkar fair has its own magic and it's a lifetime experience for travellers. It has featured in numbers of travel shows, films and magazine. According to lonely planet -"Its truly a feast for the eyes.

If you are any where within striking distance at the time, Its an event not to be missed." Foot print India handbook 200 I writes- "The huge mela is Pushkar's biggest draw an unforgettable experience."

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Best Time To Visit Jaipur

The best/ideal time to visit Jaipur is from October to March.
Jaipur is a hot place dominated by three main seasons. The summer season persists from Mid-March till June, Monsoons continues from July to September and Winters from October to March. During summers, the temperature rises to 45°C with the minimum of 25.8°C. With such high temperature, it is not preferable to visit the place during summers.

One cannot plan to go for sight-seeing in the scorching sun of summers. Being located in a desert area, the climate of Jaipur is dry and hot. Monsoons too doesn't relief the dry city as Jaipur receives very low rainfall. Winter season is the best time to visit Jaipur. The temperature touches maximum to 22°C and gets down to the extent of 5°C.

In winters, one can enjoy the regal city of Jaipur to its full. The spectacular views offered by the ancient monuments of the city fascinate the visitors. The city looks awesome in the winter evenings when it gets covered with fog. Jaipur offers rich food with lots of butter and ghee, which is best enjoyable in the winter season. To put succinctly, the best time to visit the incredible Jaipur is between the months of October to March.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Rajasthan Travel Itinerary

Tour Duration: 07 Nights/ 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mumbai - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Mandwa - Delhi/Mumbai

Day 01 Arrival at Delhi/Mumbai/Udaipur
You will arrive at Delhi or Mumbai and will board the flight to Udaipur from there. You will be given a warm traditional welcome at Udaipur and from there you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing of this regal city is in store for you. The highlights of the first half of the trip are rich collection of magnificent City Palace Museum, majestic Jagdish Temple and an elegant garden called Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, either in shopping or roaming about in the colorful bazaars of the city or to rest cozily in your room and refresh yourself for the latter half of the trip. Cruise through the placid waters of Lake Pichola at sunset and visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 Udaipur/Mount Abu
Proceed to Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, which is also an important Jain pilgrimage center in India. Check in the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. After meals, visit the famous 11th century Dilwara Jain temple complex. Enjoy a cruise through Nakki Lake at sunset, starting from the Sunset Point. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Mount Abu/Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur after an early breakfast. Check in and lunch at the hotel. Go on an excursion to Mandore gardens, which was once the capital of princely state of Marwar. The highlights here are the royal cenotaphs and the hall of local war heroes here along with the exotic spice market. Drive back to Jodhpur in the evening and see the gorgeous Umaid Bhawan Palace, which still serves as the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur in part. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 Jodhpur/Jaisalmer
Early morning drive to Jaisalmer, where you will freshen up at the hotel and gp for sightseeing. The highlights of the city are stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside this fort exhibiting a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer, Havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-haveli and the Gadisar Lake, which seems beautiful at sunset. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 Jaisalmer
In the morning, visit the Khuri village and enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam sand dunes. Take the camel safari and explore the true life and delights of the desert. Immerse in the spirit of Rajasthan all through the night by staying in the mud-huts, meeting warm rustic people of Rajasthan and have a touch of their culture with their haunting music, folk dance and singing performances and other cultural programs.

Day 07 Jaisalmer/Mandawa
After breakfast, proceed towards Mandawa and enjoy some leisure time in the hotel. Then, you will be taken on a guided tour to small village of Shekhawati, which was once an important caravansary. Here, you can see the Havelis belonging to 18th and 19th century of the rich and the famous merchants, meet warm, friendly, rustic and dark-skinned desert people and see the paintings of their holy deities. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandawa.

Day 08 Mandawa/Mumbai/Delhi
After breakfast, departure to Mumbai or Delhi, where you can spend the day at leisure। You can also do shopping or indulge in recreational activities until it is time for you to catch your flight for next destination.
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