Showing posts with label Top10 destinations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Top10 destinations. Show all posts

Thursday, February 26, 2015


1.Prague
  One of the most Interesting Capitals of Europe 
Prague: The RED roof _Europe's one of the must visit city , always top in the list 


P R A G U E

Monday, February 23, 2015

London is the Capital city of United Kingdom, it is one of oldest cities of Europe dating back to Romans.  London attracts most tourists and one of the top destinations of the Europe. Some of the Top Tourist places of London are

  1. Westminster (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey) 
  2. London Eye (
  3. Tower of London (Includes Tower bridge Museum)
  4. British Museum
  5. Madame Tussaud's
  6. Buckingham palace 
  7. National Gallery
  8. National History Museum
  9. Tate Modern
  10. Royal Museum of Greenwich

1.West Minister 
 The land mark of Historical Political Times of Britain
The Palace of Westminster is also termed as House of Parliament of United Kingdom. The New palace is contracted in 1834 after old palace destroyed by fire. The marvel architecture of the palace on the banks of river Thames is must visit place in London.

2.London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. Also known as the Millennium Wheel, you will get very good panoramic views if you take ride on this wheel. The speed of this wheel is very slow and you are sitting in a big cube and even walk look around all sides, you wont get any roller coaster feeling so don't afraid. 







London

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Hyderabad is the one of biggest cities in India, established in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and now it is the capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana and temporary capital of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is now become too big now it is combination of 3 cities Hyderabad, Secundrabad, Cyberabad. Hyderabad old city consists of old constructions, old markets developed during Nizams and kings time. 
Here are the some of the historical places of Hyderabad are Charminar, Golkonda, Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum, HighCourt, Moazzam Jah Market, Nampally Railway Station.


1.Golconda

Golconda, also known as Golkonda or Golla konda ("shepherd's hill"), a ruined fort of Southern India and capital of medieval Golconda Sultanate (c.1518–1687).
2.Charminar
Charminar is the iconic symbol of Hyderabad. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed this in 1591 AD. Charminar in Urdu means Four Pillars; structure was made of granite, limestone and motor.  Charminar area is very commercial surrounded by Laad Bazaar where you can buy Bangles and gold ornaments, and also a street is dedicated to sell Kites. More Info....
3.Mecca Masjid

4.Moazzam Jah Market
Moazzam jah market, Hyderabad. It was constructed in 1935 during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was named after his second son Moazzam Jah. Jambagh flower market was a part of the market.

5.Chowmahal Palace

Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat (4 Palaces), is a palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state. The palace remains the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams.
Some of the places to visit in new city of Hyderabad are Birla Mandir, Birla Science Museum, Birla Planetarium, Gautam Buddha Statute, Ramoji Film city, NTR gardens, Necklace Road,

6. Gautam Buddha Statue

The Buddha Statue of Hyderabad is a monolith located in India. It is the world's tallest monolith of Gautama Buddha.  An 18-meter-high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha towers over the Hussain Sagar lake. Buddha Poornima project was started in October 1985 N T Rama Rao Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated work on structure. The monolithic statue was chiseled out of a white granite rock, weighting 450 tons, granite rock was brought here Raigiri village near Hyderabad. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was erected on 12 April 1992 on a red coloured Lotus pedestal. 

7.NTR memorial ghat
Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao was film star, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state, he developed Hussain sagar area. This memorial place is dedicated in the honour of NTR.
8.Jawahar Nehru Zoological park
Nehru Zoological park

9. Sudha Car Museum




Sudha Car Museum is a unique place to visit, it has a different shape of cars like Bat car, Camera car. This Camera Car is designed by Mr. K. Sudhakar. 
Authors Point of View:
Hyderabad is amazing city it is also called as pearl city. Cost of living in Hyderabad is relatively cheap compared to other metro cities in India.  My choice of places not to miss if you travel to Hyderabad are Charminar area which includes Charminar, Chowmahal palace Laad Bazaar, Golkonda, Buddha Statute, Birla Mandhir to get good views of the city, Sudha Car Museum. 
If you got time you can go watch the movie in IMAX, which is second biggest screen in the world.
Don't miss to eat Biryani, Haleem from Pista House, Irani chai with Samosa, Karachi biscuits and Falooda drink.
Ramki bandi dosa (near mohanjahi market)- Butter dosa, panner dosa very heavy and taste stuff for this you need to very early starts at 3 am finishes by 7. 
Family outing with kids Birla Science museum, Imax Theatre, Nehru zoological park, Mount opera, JalaVihar, Sudha Cars. 
Shopping includes modern malls allover the city and traditional Laad Baazar, Sultan Bazar, Exhibition (in January) Electronics visit Koti, Troop bazaar, Begam bazaar.
Links: http://sudhacars.com/
           http://www.prasadz.com/
           http://www.chowmahalla.com/

Hyderabad

Thursday, January 15, 2015



Rome

Edinburgh is the Capital city of Scotland and one of major cities in United Kingdom. City has lot of historical monuments instead of monument become world heritage site entire new town and old towns were made as world heritage site. Here are the some of the places you must not miss when you visit Edinburgh.

1. Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is the Edinburgh's and Scotland's most popular tourists paid attraction. This centuries-old structure has been build on volcanic rock and it become interesting, long lasting iconic landmark of the Scottish capital. Castle's entrance space is used for military Tattoo show every year in the month of July.  



Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh,UK-EH1 2NG.


2. Scott monument
Scott monument is Gothic style monument build in the honor of writer Sir Walter Scott. This is situated at the east end of princess street. It is worth going up in a squeeze steps to get panoramic views of the city. Entry to go the top of the place is £3.


3. Royal Mile
Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh castle goes up to Holyrood palace on the other end. This walk has many historical monuments, cathedral and other historical places, whisky experience. There will be allot of street shows during Fringe festival time. 

4. St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral is also known as High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. The distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of city skyline and it was started in 1400 AD.
5. Holyrood palace
Holyrood palace is the official residence of British Monarch in Scotland. It served as the principal residence of the kings and Queens of the Scots since 16th Century.  
6. Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
7. Arthur's seat
Arthur's seat is the volcanic rock it is situated in the center of the city of Edinburgh, about 1 miles to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill is 250 m above the city and it is relatively easy to climb provides excellent panoramic views of the city. Though it can climbed from almost from any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch. There are two small lakes in Arthur's seat area which have swans in it.
8. Forth Bridges
Forth Rail Bridge is a Cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth opened in 1890. Three spams looks amazing and this is considered as iconic structure of Scotland. If you visit this place you can view both bridges and take a small ride on boat to Ichcolm island. 
Maid of the Forth, , Hawes Pavillion, Hawes Pier 
South Queensferry, Edinburgh,UK-EH3O 9TB.
Forth Road Bridge 

9. Balmoral Hotel View from North Bridge
view from North Bridge

10. Fringe festival
Edinburgh fringe festival is the world's largest arts festival. There are lot of events which includes music, Dance, Comedy, Drama, magic Shows, Circus, Special military show called Tattoo. Many Artists across the world come here to perform every year. Fireworks at the end of festival are most astonishing event.

Waterfall Fireworks at the end of Edinburgh fringe festival.

11. St Mary Cathedral
St Mary Cathedral,  I will recommend to visit this place. this Church is very quite and got nice architecture on the walls and at the entrance.


12.Famous people in Edinburgh

Many great people born in Edinburgh, Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist and engineer who invented first practical telephone was born in 14 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh. James clerk Maxwell was born at 14 India Street, Edinburgh.  J.K Rowling famous for her Harry Potter fantasy series born wrote her book when she lives in Edinburgh. There is coffee shop where she used to go and sit write book it is near George IV Bridge.
13. Bank head office
Bank of Scotland Head office which has small museum where you can see pile of 1 million real pounds.

Edinburgh

Paris is capital of France, one of the top tourist destination in the world. The city of light has inspired poets and artists for centuries, with its iconic art and architecture, cafe culture and air of romance.  Paris is one of the world’s most beautiful city with full fancy monuments. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World heritage site. Dubbed the city of light (la Ville Lumiere and capital of Fashion, it is home to the world's finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain,Lancome, L'Oreal, Clarins, etc.
some of top highlights of the Paris are 
Eiffel tower, Champs de Mars, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, Orsay Museum, Paris opera house, Champs Elysees Etoile, Grand palais, Trocadero.
                   1.Eiffel Tower


The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was named after Engineer Gaustave Eiffel, erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 worlds' fair. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and most visited paid monument in the world. Structure was initially criticized by lot of public and architects of Paris but later it become popular.
2.Louvre Museum 


Louvre, the largest museum in the western world, most visited paid museum. Originally the building was a fortress and if you go to the basement you can see the original walls which date from 1190. In the 16th Century it was turned into a Renaissance style palace which housed the royal art collection which consisted of a dozen paintings by such artists as Leonardo di Vinci and Raphael that had been stolen from Italy.

3.Grande Arche
Grande Archie view
4.Les Invalides


5.Notre Dame de Paris



Crepes

Getting around:  It is a bit big to walk around but easier way is hop in hop off bus service. 

Paris