Are you in quest of heights of fun? Plan a visit to any of the hill resorts in India- the perfect destinations for one and all. Amidst the lap of Mother Nature the hill resorts across incredible India. Experience the beauty of the air, water and the land in terms of the pristine air, waterfalls, lakes and the gorgeous greens at the various hill resorts across India.
You may plan your trip to the hill resorts anytime of the year. When the plains experience scorching summers, they provide the cool refuge. In winters it is the sports offer fun and frolic. The adventure sports simply take over the land. Snowy hill resorts with ice creams in hands are the best bet to celebrate the Christmas and the New Year’s Eve with your near and dear ones.
The summer capital of the British Shimla offers the best refuge for summers of the plains of Northern India. The colonial legacies of the city offer the most amazing of the must visit spots at Shimla. The veritable “valley of the Gods” Manali is the other hill resort in northern India that offers solace, comfort and rejuvenation to the sun soaked souls. The beauty of the hill resort is enhanced by the Beas that flows through it. The river with the wild flowers, hamlets and fruit-laden orchards present the gifts of the sight, sound and smell.
The eastern hill resort of Darjeeling besides being the Queen of the Himalayas is the best bet to beat the heat. Here you may take a joy ride on the toy train, sip in the finest blend of tea or visit the magical monasteries and the traditional temples. Here the lush greens, the lofty mountains, the cascading rivers, the view of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest will get embossed in the memory after the trip to the hill resort.
Down south the cool lavender hues of Ootacamund/Udhagamandalam/Ooty are awesome. The hill resort offers an amazing array of tourist spots as well as ample scope for the long lovely nature walks. Ooty happens to be paradise for the honeymooners and the film industry alike.
In the Palani Hills of Tamilnadu the summer retreat of Kodaikanal i.e. ‘gift of the forest’ offers terrific tranquility to the tourists. Here you must experience the colonial India at the Kodai Club. The Bryant’s Park with its well-laid out gardens forms another must visit at Kodaikanal.
Most of the hill resorts offer picture perfect picnic spots in the lap of lovely nature. Adventure sports ranging from skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking are hard to resist and prove to be great fun.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Palaces of India
India - the land of Forts & Palaces. The word palace itself carries several connotations.
It immediately conjures up visions of romance, luxury & opulence along with treachery, plot & connivance. However the most overwhelming is that of nostalgia, for an era gone by never to return again. But what if you could relive this experience, and that also as a first hand account? Get a chance to hobnob with the erstwhile kings and queens, stay in their palaces and be their guests? Not Possible? Now it is.
Relive India as it was and see history unfold through the eyes of the rare witnesses still remaining- the palaces of India. Welcome to a mystical and enchanting journey of ancient India experienced through the eyes of its guardians - the palaces of India. Palaces are the ensamples of a country's cultural heritage and custodians of its history. India is maybe the only country in the world where palaces of almost every gone by era can be found, be it the Old Stone Age or the colonial one. And it is unique in having some of the palaces still serving as homes to the former rulers, elevating them from mere master pieces of architecture to something more precious - living example of the past and the present coming together.
So, come and get acquainted with these Palaces - ancient remains and the mute witnesses of the Indian glory.
It immediately conjures up visions of romance, luxury & opulence along with treachery, plot & connivance. However the most overwhelming is that of nostalgia, for an era gone by never to return again. But what if you could relive this experience, and that also as a first hand account? Get a chance to hobnob with the erstwhile kings and queens, stay in their palaces and be their guests? Not Possible? Now it is.
Relive India as it was and see history unfold through the eyes of the rare witnesses still remaining- the palaces of India. Welcome to a mystical and enchanting journey of ancient India experienced through the eyes of its guardians - the palaces of India. Palaces are the ensamples of a country's cultural heritage and custodians of its history. India is maybe the only country in the world where palaces of almost every gone by era can be found, be it the Old Stone Age or the colonial one. And it is unique in having some of the palaces still serving as homes to the former rulers, elevating them from mere master pieces of architecture to something more precious - living example of the past and the present coming together.
So, come and get acquainted with these Palaces - ancient remains and the mute witnesses of the Indian glory.
Taj Mahal Agra Tour
TAJ MAHAL is a feeling that caresses one's heart like a pure melody of love. Mesmerizing, majestic, scintillating - the Taj Mahal in Agra India is a wondrous gift to the world that depicts love in all its grandeur. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man's proudest creations and is invariably called one of the wonders of the world.
Synonymous with India, the Taj Mahal in Agra is undoubtedly the epitome of India tourism. India travel is incomplete without experiencing the Taj Mahal. This supreme temple of love, standing gracefully by the sacred Yumana at Agra, has become the monument of a man's love for a woman.
Taj Mahal, the sensuous temple of love, demand to be savoured without interruption when you tour India. The Taj experience is more then just seeing a beautiful monument of India. It's an insight into the history, culture and heritage of India.
Festivals of India are known for its colourfully jovial spirit and India tour during festival time adds to your vacations in India. And what would be more exciting and scintillating then planning your Taj Mahal tour in Agra during the mesmerizing Taj Festival. A ten-day event, the Taj festival - called Taj Mahotsav - at Agra is a cultural introduction of India. With the wondrous Taj Mahal serving as the backdrop for the annual festival, the Taj Mahotsav is usually held in the month of February.
The Mughals are famous for their architectural passion, which is evident from the numerous majestic monuments they built across India. But the one that strikes out is the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, built by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. Taj Mahal not only marks the zenith of Mughal architecture but is also the culmination of tomb architecture, which began with the building of the mausoleum of emperor Humayun.
Synonymous with India, the Taj Mahal in Agra is undoubtedly the epitome of India tourism. India travel is incomplete without experiencing the Taj Mahal. This supreme temple of love, standing gracefully by the sacred Yumana at Agra, has become the monument of a man's love for a woman.
Taj Mahal, the sensuous temple of love, demand to be savoured without interruption when you tour India. The Taj experience is more then just seeing a beautiful monument of India. It's an insight into the history, culture and heritage of India.
Festivals of India are known for its colourfully jovial spirit and India tour during festival time adds to your vacations in India. And what would be more exciting and scintillating then planning your Taj Mahal tour in Agra during the mesmerizing Taj Festival. A ten-day event, the Taj festival - called Taj Mahotsav - at Agra is a cultural introduction of India. With the wondrous Taj Mahal serving as the backdrop for the annual festival, the Taj Mahotsav is usually held in the month of February.
The Mughals are famous for their architectural passion, which is evident from the numerous majestic monuments they built across India. But the one that strikes out is the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, built by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. Taj Mahal not only marks the zenith of Mughal architecture but is also the culmination of tomb architecture, which began with the building of the mausoleum of emperor Humayun.
Backwaters of Kerala
Looking forward to have the time of your life this holiday? Think about the gorgeous greens, the canopies of coconuts, the bedazzling blues, balmy beaches and the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. Welcome to God’s Own Country. The entire journey is a moving picture with beauty of nature at its best.
The backwaters formed the unique way of traveling in the past. Till date it is efficiently used as a means to transport men and material. The entire experience of the green and serene backwaters of Kerala is incomparable and incredible. The vivacious and vibrant village life cannot be left in a better way on a smooth sail in the houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala have a fleet of over 250 houseboats. The panoramic nature surrounding the houseboats is clubbed with the equally well-furnished interiors. When onboard you may savor the traditional delicacies of Kerala. The cuisine is captivating owing to the local specialties in the menu like the chicken and fish curry. The food is generally fresh as the material is purchased on the way. You must opt for the fabulous ride on the houseboat and explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters of Kerala.
Your backwater odyssey will have twittering kingfishers, eye-catching cormorants and gliding ducks. The coastline of Kerala is dotted with delightful backwater destinations. The ‘Venice of the East’ i.e. Alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers will not fail to sweep you off your feet. The variant village cruises to the coconut plantations and the coir villages of Cochin will captivate you entirely. The capital city of Thiruvanthapuram on one hand is a major center for tourists, politics and industries at the same time its soothing shoreline, beautiful beaches and the backwater stretches make it terrific. The backwater destination of Thiruvallam makes a great one-day tour from Thiruvanthapuram. At Thiruvallam you may indulge in the canoe rides, participate in the water sports at the lagoon or simply bask in the beach. Situated on Lake Vembanad the backwater destination of Kumarakom offers unparalleled boating, fishing and sightseeing opportunities. Adjacent to Kumarakom are the charming backwaters of Kottayam with paddy fields, rubber plantations and the highlands the land is renowned as the land of letters, latex and lakes. The gateway to the backwaters of Kerala is the spectacular cashew town of Kollam. The longest backwater cruise commences from Kollam and ends at Alappuzha. The backwater destination of Kasaragod with the Pallikere and the Kappil beaches and the day trips chain of forts at Chandagiri and the best breathtaking views of the backwaters of vivacious valiyaparamba is a must visit.
It is the backwater cruises that complete the tour to southern India take you through the winding waterways revealing the colorful culture and customs of the rural life. The magic of the mystical backwaters works on one and all. Though you may plan your backwater tour to Kerala anytime of the year, the best time for cruising is from October to March. Casual clothes in cotton are best suited for the backwater trip to Kerala. On your way back home from the backwaters of Kerala do not forget to pick up the best buys being offered by the region ranging from the carved wooden elephant souvenirs, assorted handicrafts like bell metal products, coir goods, sandalwood, brass and wooden items, conch shells, paintings and masks. All the travel service for the backwater tour of Kerala is easily available. Right from air ticketing to hotel/houseboat booking and car rentals all the facilities are available to make your holiday an unforgettable experience.
Chill out at the backwaters of Kerala and be assured to enjoy the time of your life!
The backwaters formed the unique way of traveling in the past. Till date it is efficiently used as a means to transport men and material. The entire experience of the green and serene backwaters of Kerala is incomparable and incredible. The vivacious and vibrant village life cannot be left in a better way on a smooth sail in the houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala have a fleet of over 250 houseboats. The panoramic nature surrounding the houseboats is clubbed with the equally well-furnished interiors. When onboard you may savor the traditional delicacies of Kerala. The cuisine is captivating owing to the local specialties in the menu like the chicken and fish curry. The food is generally fresh as the material is purchased on the way. You must opt for the fabulous ride on the houseboat and explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters of Kerala.
Your backwater odyssey will have twittering kingfishers, eye-catching cormorants and gliding ducks. The coastline of Kerala is dotted with delightful backwater destinations. The ‘Venice of the East’ i.e. Alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers will not fail to sweep you off your feet. The variant village cruises to the coconut plantations and the coir villages of Cochin will captivate you entirely. The capital city of Thiruvanthapuram on one hand is a major center for tourists, politics and industries at the same time its soothing shoreline, beautiful beaches and the backwater stretches make it terrific. The backwater destination of Thiruvallam makes a great one-day tour from Thiruvanthapuram. At Thiruvallam you may indulge in the canoe rides, participate in the water sports at the lagoon or simply bask in the beach. Situated on Lake Vembanad the backwater destination of Kumarakom offers unparalleled boating, fishing and sightseeing opportunities. Adjacent to Kumarakom are the charming backwaters of Kottayam with paddy fields, rubber plantations and the highlands the land is renowned as the land of letters, latex and lakes. The gateway to the backwaters of Kerala is the spectacular cashew town of Kollam. The longest backwater cruise commences from Kollam and ends at Alappuzha. The backwater destination of Kasaragod with the Pallikere and the Kappil beaches and the day trips chain of forts at Chandagiri and the best breathtaking views of the backwaters of vivacious valiyaparamba is a must visit.
It is the backwater cruises that complete the tour to southern India take you through the winding waterways revealing the colorful culture and customs of the rural life. The magic of the mystical backwaters works on one and all. Though you may plan your backwater tour to Kerala anytime of the year, the best time for cruising is from October to March. Casual clothes in cotton are best suited for the backwater trip to Kerala. On your way back home from the backwaters of Kerala do not forget to pick up the best buys being offered by the region ranging from the carved wooden elephant souvenirs, assorted handicrafts like bell metal products, coir goods, sandalwood, brass and wooden items, conch shells, paintings and masks. All the travel service for the backwater tour of Kerala is easily available. Right from air ticketing to hotel/houseboat booking and car rentals all the facilities are available to make your holiday an unforgettable experience.
Chill out at the backwaters of Kerala and be assured to enjoy the time of your life!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Make Money
The following is a list of all the ad networks and affiliate programs I use to make money online. They were chosen from this exhaustive list of 130 ad networks. I have used all the following networks at one time or another and can highly recommend them. They have proven to provide good service/support and most importantly, on time payments.
Kontera ContentLink
Kontera ContentLink allows you to make money from advertising without giving up any current advertising spots. Their technology reads your post and turns certain words into an ad. The highlighted words are double underline and an ad pops up when you hover over it. Normally Kontera requires a site have a minimum 500,000 page views per month before being accepted into the program. However, I have a partnership with Kontera that will allow smaller blogs to use their ContentLink service.
Fill out the application "Mahima - Kontera Partnership" into the Comments field. The application is sent to my personal account representative. He will approve you based on your blog content and not your traffic level. This is a great way to use a service that is normally only available to high traffic sites.
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Google AdSense
If you don’t know what Google AdSense is then you’ve been living under a rock. This is pretty much a must have if you want to make money from a blog. Google display simple text and image ads on your blog that are targeted to what you’re writing about. Google has been a consistent money maker for this blog.
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Bidvertiser
Bidvertiser, a CPC ad network that competes with Google AdSense. It main advantage over AdSense is its low $10 payout. You only need to make $10 in order to be paid. Big publishers wouldn’t care about this but for many small blogs that are still waiting to hit that magic $100 Google payout level, getting pay at a lower level is quite attractive.
Sign up for Bidvertiser
Kontera ContentLink
Kontera ContentLink allows you to make money from advertising without giving up any current advertising spots. Their technology reads your post and turns certain words into an ad. The highlighted words are double underline and an ad pops up when you hover over it. Normally Kontera requires a site have a minimum 500,000 page views per month before being accepted into the program. However, I have a partnership with Kontera that will allow smaller blogs to use their ContentLink service.
Fill out the application "Mahima - Kontera Partnership" into the Comments field. The application is sent to my personal account representative. He will approve you based on your blog content and not your traffic level. This is a great way to use a service that is normally only available to high traffic sites.
Sign up for KONTERA
Google AdSense
If you don’t know what Google AdSense is then you’ve been living under a rock. This is pretty much a must have if you want to make money from a blog. Google display simple text and image ads on your blog that are targeted to what you’re writing about. Google has been a consistent money maker for this blog.
Sign up for AdSense
Bidvertiser
Bidvertiser, a CPC ad network that competes with Google AdSense. It main advantage over AdSense is its low $10 payout. You only need to make $10 in order to be paid. Big publishers wouldn’t care about this but for many small blogs that are still waiting to hit that magic $100 Google payout level, getting pay at a lower level is quite attractive.
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