Sunday, May 6, 2007

Go Goa !!!




Goa a wonderful "Tourist Paradise", is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.

The splendid scenic beauty there and the wonderful sculptures and architecture of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa an awesome place with travellers around the world.

Goa is indeed Nature's Darling blessed with rich marine life, balmy tropical weather, rich mineral resources, and fertile earth growing paddy, coconut and cashew plantations, a plethora of rivers, thick forests, gentle natives and an exotic Indo-Portuguese heritage.

It has been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and other religions.

English is widely spoken all over Goa, Konkani and Marathi are the state languages. The national language Hindi is also well understood in most areas around the state.

There are a lot of resorts which provide luxurious comfort to the tourists.The tourist season in Goa begins in late September and carries on through early March. The weather in these months is usually dry and pleasantly cool.

Then the weather gets fairly hot around May and by end of June, Goa receives the full blast of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms. However it is also during the monsoon that Goa is probably at its most beautiful, with greenery sprouting all around.

Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.



Goa Beach

Goa beach vacations or Goa beach holidays are most sought after by the large number of tourists visiting India. The Goa beach vacations are ideal for the tourists to relax amidst silvery beaches, the verdant greenery and the warm hospitality of the natives. Few of the worth mentioning Goa beach vacations can be enjoyed at Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Dona Paula, Calangute Beach, Benaulim Beach Cavelosim Beach, Miramar and Varca Beach.


Goa Map


Goa indeed casts an enchanting time warp. An everlasting image is of tourists soaking in the warmth of seabeds, and the post noon hush when the whole of Goa closes down for a customary afternoon siesta, trance parties, and rows of bent men working on paddy fields.

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Unkal Lake



Unkal Lake !!!! a very "Beautiful water spot in Hubli" besides Naveen Hotel.

Unkal lake is a beautiful sight to behold. Watching the sun set and rise from the lake is an enthralling experience. In the evenings, the lake is virtually a fair ground with various kinds of entertainment and food stalls lining the lake. Centre of the lake is situated the statue of Swami Vivekananda which is the prime attraction of the lake. It has recreational facilities for children. You can enjoy a boat ride here. The Unkal lake , however, is large enough to accommodate all visitors as well as the hawkers.


Here we have cool breeze blowing in the dusk, where people ranging from infants to aged come to alleviate their pains of tiresome day. Hotel Naveen,the star attraction in Hubli is just beside this spot.Hotel Naveen is situated in nine acres of landscaped terrain on the banks of the beautiful Unkal Lake.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Nuggikeri Temple




This is Nuggikeri Hanumaan Lord established by Sri Vyasaraaya. He is decorated with cashews and grapes.

Nuggikeri Hanumaan Temple is a holy temple with a very beautiful lake surrounding it.This temple is very old & Hanuman idol was reinstalled by famous saint Shri. Vyasraj.

A trip to nuggikeri is a holy journey to relax and heal ones mind. People come here to have a good time and also to worship the god ofcourse..... its jam packed on saturdays as its the day of Lord Hanuman.I love this place a lot because the route to travel there is very peaceful,relaxing with not much vehicles moving around as it is at an isolated place & with lots of greenery around it.....especially during monsoon season the view is simply awesome !!! I always keep relishing the moments i visited there.

Friday, February 2, 2007

Flower Unknown ????














I love this flower a lot, i have a plant in my house with similarly looking flowers. They look awesome when grown in bunch, that sight is simply captivating. These flowers are seen only in the month of april. I still dont know what it is called because there are lots of similar looking flowers.