Archive for October, 2010
Varanasi Cultural Tour
While in Varanasi the cultural capital of India you will feel the heavenly peace and solace alongside the enchanting and serene waters of the holy Ganges. The city of Varanasi also called Banaras or Kashi is believed to be situated on the ‘Trident’ of Lord Shiva. This seat of learning since time immemorial is basically named after the two tributaries of Ganges: Varuna and Assi rivers. Apart from its traditional and ritual beliefs the city is popular because of Banaras Hindu University BHU which is the largest residential University in Asia.
Hindu Temples
It is the same place where the great saint Tulsi Das composed ‘Ram Charit Manas‘. A temple named ‘Tulsi Manas Mandir‘ marks the place. Kashi Vishwanath Mandir is the highly revered temple as it is considered the most important Jyotirlinga in India. Apart from that Sankat Mochan dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Durga temple 18th century temple dedicated to Goddess Durga and Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to the human manifestation; doesn’t have any statue but a relief map of India carved out of Marble are also important sites.
Ghats
Varanasi is visited for over 80 holy ghats. These are the best sites for to take bath or perform various rituals. Dasaswamedh and Assi ghats are quite popular among the devotees. Besides that the Manikarnika ghat is renowned for cremation.
Shopping
Although a number of modern shopping malls are popping up in the city but places like Chowk Godowilia Vishwanath Lane and Thatheri Bazaar still retain their essence for the best of shopping. Varanasi cultural tour is incomplete without mentioning its carpets and silk embroidery work in sarees. Tourists also love to buy other items like brassware ivory ware gold jewelry woodcraft wall hangings lampshades carpets and busts of various deities. Musical instruments like Sitar Tabla and Shehnai draw a number of music lovers. The main temptation of Varanasi after having the authentic spicy cuisine lies in the mouthwatering Paan.
Standing on the west bank of the river Ganges Varanasi is quite close to other pilgrimage sites like Sarnath Lumbini Kapilavastu Kushinagar and Sravasti.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Choose from a wide range of Varanasi city travel tours via any of the India travel agents. While on a Varanasi cultural tour you will actually experience the eternal oneness of your body with your soul.
Vancouvers Stanley Park To Become Jurassic Park
Vancouver’s majestic Stanley Park famous for being one of the largest natural parks within the downtown core of any world city may soon be reverting to the Jurassic era. If the Vancouver Park’s Board approves a proposal which may have its basis from the movie Jurassic Park then Stanley Park will be transformed. Vancouver Park’s Board is to review a proposal to install up to 30 robotic dinosaurs in Stanley Park. The proposed location for these robot dinosaurs is near the miniature train ride.
Tourists visiting Stanley Park are against any ideas to change the natural beauty of the park by installing manmade dinosaur effigies. Many visitors feel that this would detract from the serene tranquility of the park and turn the park into an amusement attraction. Visitors are currently attracted to the park for its natural beauty. Stanley Park stands as an oasis amid towers of steel and concrete. Parks board vicechairwoman Korina Houghton said “we don’t want some tacky amusementpark ride. But one of our goals is to engage families and children. I would want to see if there is an educational component.”
The Parks Board is considering ways in which to boost tourist revenues to the park. It is believed that by constructing such an attraction Stanley Park could draw up to 400000 more paying visitors. They has always been known for its natural beauty looming mountains clean air and pacific beaches. The introduction of a Jurrasic Park style themepark may lead to the city’s transformation into eventually becoming a commercial tourist attraction such as Orlando or Anaheim.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Kyle Ware is the marketing manager of a leading software development company for the past 10 years. Kyle has a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
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Trying To Find Your Dream Beach: Look No Further Than Tortola
If you are sitting at your desk looking at a computer wallpaper display of a white sandy beach with turquoise waters it is probable that the paradise you are daydreaming about is located in the Caribbean. One remote location known for its beaches is Tortola Island.
Totorla is one of 60 British Virgin Islands located in the Caribbean. While the Caribbean is notorious for its exuberant culture and wild festivities the beaches of Tortola offer the picture perfect setting to kick back and relax.
There are several forms of travel throughout the islands but no means of transportation does the island justice in comparison to traveling on a sailboat or motor yacht. One of the most appealing vacations is a private Caribbean Yacht Charter.
Although there are at least nine beaches located on this one island each one is truly unique. They come in all shapes and sizes ideal for a variety of activities but all have one thing in common crystal blue waters.
If you are looking for a prime anchorage spot to pull up a yacht and play with all of your toys then Cane Garden Bay is the place. It is located off of Tortolas north shore and its location in the cove blocks most winds. This is a perfect place to go jet skiing wind surfing parasailing and snorkeling. It is also comfortable enough to anchor and stay the night.
Apple Bay Beach is an international hot spot for surfing. During the season surfers from around the world travel to this beach just to catch waves. For the sun worshiper Elizabeth Island is one of Tortolas widest beaches giving visitors plenty of room to layout or play volleyball and cricket in the sand with spectacular views of the British Virgin Islands.
Exploring aquamarine life along colorful reefs in turquoise waters is best at Smugglers Cove. One of the superlative spots for snorkeling swimming and relaxing this beach is also one of the more challenging to get to. Off shore the terrain is similar to that of an African Safari but aboard a Luxury Yacht Charter you can be flapping your fins along the reef bank just 100 from the Smugglers Cove shore.
The list of magnificent beaches continues with Long Bay Beach Josiahs Bay Beach Lambert Bay Brewers Bay to Brandywine Bay. What other exotic destination has so many breathtaking beaches with a variety of vacation activities all on one island? Whether you are looking to bareboat a sail charter or board a crewed motor yacht cruising Tortola Island in Caribbean is sure to bring you to the beach of your dreams.
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