India /Uttar pradesh /Basti /Basti

Basti is a town that is located in the Basti district of the state Uttar Pradesh. The region of Basti is ancient and many dynasties have ruled the place over the years. Many settlers have left their mark in the Basti region. The town of Basti was officially formed in the year 1865. The entire landscape of the town is covered with many mangoes groves and bamboo forests. The region surrounding the town is covered by thick vegetation and the town has only been semi urbanized. A lake called the Chando Tal is located nearby and this is a popular picnic site. One can also experience activities such as fishing in the lake. Many families can be seen in the area during the peak season period. Another place located near the town of Basti is the Barah Village. The small village is mentioned in many mythological books and there is an old temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva located here. The Barah Temple is a place that must be visited when travelling to the region of Basti. The Badeshwarnath Temple is also present nearby and this is on the banks of the River Kuwana. One can see many devotees during the festive period. The town of Basti experiences four main seasons and they are the summer, monsoon, post monsoon and winter seasons. Summers are typically hot and the conditions are generally unpleasant during the day. The monsoon season brings good amount of rainfall to his region and the rains are spread over the monsoon months. Winters can be cold during the nights and it is advisable to carry some protective clothing while travelling during this period.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 272002

STD Code: 5542

Info Website: basti.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Basti district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state, India and Basti town is the district headquarters. Basti district is a part of Basti Division. The ruins of Mahua Dabar town are located in the Basti district.Basti came from the original name Vaishishthi. Vaishishthi is attributed to the fact that this area was the Ashram of Rishi (sage) Vashistha in ancient period. Lord Rama with his younger brother Laxman had been here for some time with their kulguru rishi Vasistha, according to Ramayana.The Barah Temple is a place that must be visited when travelling to the region of Basti.

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By Air : The closest airport is located at Lucknow and the airport is connected to cities such as Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Varanasi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Patna. There are few international operators that ply to this place as well. Taxis are available outside and these are the easiest way to reach the town of Basti. They cost around Rs 7 per km and they are generally comfortable.

By Train : The town of Basti has a railway station of its own and there are frequent train services from many places around the country. The town is connected to Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai and Howrah by rail. Autos are plentiful around the station and these are the cheapest mode of transport to reach any part of the city from the station.

By BUS : Government buses connect most of the places in the region to Basti and this is the cheapest mode of transport to the town.

By Taxi : N.A

By Other : Autos are plentiful around the station and these are the cheapest mode of transport to reach any part of the city from the station.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Soni International ; Digha Bypass, Khalilabad, Santkabir Nagar, UP 272175 ‎ ; Ph – 099 35 792822 ‎ · ; Facilities – Room service,running H/C water telephon TV, doctor-on-cal.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Balaji Prakash ; Railway Station Rd, Basti, Uttar Pradesh 272002 ; Ph – 05542 284 582 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, running H/C water,TV

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• Swadishtam Sweets and Snacks ;  Station Road, Basti, Uttar Pradesh ; M –  099 35 521132 ; Food Serve :  Snacks,Indian

• The Kumar Sweets ;  Company Bag Chawraha, Basti, UP 272001 ; M –  098 38 637026 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Assam /Barpeta /Barpeta

Barpeta is a town that is located in the Barpeta district of the state of Assam. The town is a popular tourist destination and one can see many people from various parts of the country through the year in this place. The place has always had religious importance and contains many historical and religious places. Many sataras are located in the town of Barpeta and these are good places to visit while, traveling to the region. Some of the main sataras are Moinbari Satara, Barpeta Satara, Kanara, Baradi, Sundaridia, Jania, Patbaushi and Ganakuchi. The place also has a rich cultural heritage and many forms of dance can be seen in the place. One can also see different forms of traditional and ethnic arts during the festival season. During the Doul festival one can witness the Holi Geet, which is a form of chorus singing. The place is also famous for its arts and crafts; there are many centers that are located in and around the town that make traditional carvings out of wood. One can also find ivory carving centers in the town. These can be purchased as souvenirs. You can also find many traditional paintings in the town of Barpeta. The place is dry and cool during the winter season and this is a good time to visit the place. Temperatures can drop to around 5°C during the winter season. The maximum expected temperature is usually in the mid twenties.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 781301

STD Code: 3665

Info Website: barpeta.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Barpeta District narrates the tale of Koch King Naranarayan who founded Barnagar (Sorbhog) The Barpeta District formed an essential part of the Koch-Hajo and the Ahom Kingdom till British Administration took over. Barpeta district witnessed the rule of several dynasties like the Varman Dynasty in Assam, the Salasthamas, the Pala Dynasty, the Kamatas and the Koches. Barpeta is also known as Tatikuchi, Porabhita, Mathura, Vrindavan, Choukhutisthan, Nabaratna-Sabha, Icchakuchi, Pushpak Vimana and Kampur.Major historical developments in the Barpeta district took place during the Kamata and Koch rule. During this period, large number of local feudatory-chiefs who are primarily land-lords called `Bhuyans` ruled the region. A number of villages constituted a `Chakla` placed under a Bhuyan was patronised by the Kamatas. These Bhuyans arrived from eastern part of India like Kanauj, Gauda and Bengal. With the passage of time, they became general Assamese caste and accepted the Vaishnavism faith under the influence of Shrimanta Sankardeva. Koch King Naranarayan established his temporary capital at Barnagar. Here he met Shrimanta Sankardeva and his renowned disciple and subsequently accepted Vaishnavism when Sankardeva was invited by the monarch to Koch Bihar district in West Bengal.

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By Air : The closest airport is located in the city of Guwahati and if you are arriving by air, you can opt for this. Flights arrive on a frequent basis from many parts of the country. The place has good connectivity to cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi amongst others. You can also travel to Guwahati from Bangkok directly. One can hire taxis from outside the airport and they charge around Rs 7 per km for the trip. The distance from Guwahati to Barpeta is 140 kilometers.

By Train : The town of Barpeta has excellent rail connectivity as well. There are daily train services from Guwahati to Barpeta. Second class tickets cost approximately Rs 140. This is the most comfortable and easiest option. The railway station is located around 20 kilometers outside

By BUS : Buses are available from Guwahati to Barpeta regularly. They cost approximately Rs 100 for the trip. The drive time from Guwahati is 2.5 hours.

By Taxi : The town and autos and taxis are available from here.

By Other : N.A

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Diya Disha ; Harsha Bazar, Barpeta-Mandia Rd, Barpeta Town, AS 781301 ‎ ; Ph – 094 35 401111 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, running H/C water,TV, telephone, lockers, internet.
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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Plaza ; Barpeta Town, AS 781301 ‎ ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room service, running H/C water, telephon, T.V.

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• Walden Dhaba ;  Barpeta Town, AS 781301 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Paradox ;  Barpeta Town, AS 781301 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian, Chinese

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Doul festival ; Venue:  Barpeta ; Period :  March ; Details:  Doul festival is a famous festival in India. Apart from the rest of the country it is also a colourfully celebrated by the people of Assam, specially it is the tremendous occasion for the people of Barpeta. During the “doul utsava” the hearts of Barpetians are overwhelmed with festivity and joy. It is a festival of colour and happiness. Doul festival is a great source of happiness among the people of Barpeta. During this festival the people of Barpeta forget their sorrows and agonies and celebrate this festival with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm.

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Ananthapur /Ananthapur

Ananthapur is a city in the Ananthapur district in Andhra Pradesh. Known for its tourist attraction, the town enjoys a legacy of colonial history. It is also famous for its many universities. Some of the main Universities in the city are Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and Satya Sai University. In the Second World War Ananthapur was an important place for the British Indian army. JNTU was a bunker for the army and its ruins can still be seen today. Ananthapur has many temples in its surrounding areas. Some of them are the Pampanuru shrine, Sri Rama Swamy temple, Hanuman temple, Temple of Lord Shiva and Parvathi, ISKCON temple in the outskirts of the city, the Devarakonda hill temple, Sri Sringeri Sankar Matt and the Venketeshwara Swamy temple. Other places include the clock tower which was built during independence, Bellum caves and the Buttre Pally waterfall. Ananthapur is connected to most of the major cities by the NH 7 and 205. It has regular train services to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and New Delhi. Winter season is from December to February. However by February the temperatures start rising and the climate become unpleasant. During the winter the temperatures can vary from a minimum of 22 degrees to a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius. The average temperature during the winter months is 22-23 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit as there is little humidity and the weather is mild. Monsoon starts in September and lasts until the end of November. Heavy rains bring the temperatures down. It is best to avoid the monsoon season.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 515001

STD Code: 8554

Info Website: anantapur.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March

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The city got the name as “Anantapur” from “Anantasaagaram” (that means ‘Endless Ocean’). Anantasaagaram is a big tank, which was built by Sri Chikka Vodaya, a minister Bukka Rayalu, a Vijayanagaran king. The town was popularly known as “Hande Anantapuram”, ‘Hande’, which means Chief. Another Vijayanagaran ruler, Hanumappa Naidu gifted Anantapur to Hande family. Over a period of time, the town was ruled by Qutub Shahis, Mughals and then by the Nawabs of Kadapa. The Hande chiefs continued to rule as subordinates under the subsequent rulers. Anantapur was then occupied by the Palegar (the Reddy community) of Bellary during the time of Ramappa. Later, it was seized by Ramappa’s son Siddappa, who bought the place for Rs. 50, 000 from Morari Rao Ghorpade in 1757.

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By Air : There is no airport in Ananthapur. The nearest airport is at Puttaparthi that is connected to Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Puttaparthi airport:(0091) 08555-87346.

By Train : Anantapur railway station is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By BUS : The National Highways 7 and 205 pass through and connect Ananthapur with all the major cities of India. Moreover, there are numerous private and government bus services connecting the city with the other parts both, within and outside Andhra Pradesh.

By Taxi : Ananthapur is well connected by a road network and national highways 7. The tourist can reach to Ananthapur by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Sri Gurukrupa Hotel ; 1st Rd,opp to Ragavendra Swamy Temple,Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh,515005. ; Ph – 085 54 225299 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms,Dry cleaning/laundry, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Laundry.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Naveed Residency ; Raju Rd, Kamala Nagar, Anantapur, AP 515001. ; Ph – 085 54 233433 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities,Elevators, Laundry,Parking.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• SRS Regency Hotels ; Kamala Nagar, Old Town, Anantapur, AP 515001. ; Ph – 085 54 227777 ; Facilities – Banquet facilities, Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk,24-hour room service,Free airport shuttle, Laundry,Wheel chair access.

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• Masala Bowl Restaurant ;  Government Hospital Rd, Gulzarpet, Anantapur, 515001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• AFC restaurant ;  Raju Rd, Kamala Nagar, Gulzarpet, Anantapur,515001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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• Anantapur Club ; Anantapur Ho, Anantapur – 515001 ; Ph/M: (08554) 274888 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

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• Beautiful People ;  darsh Enclave, 2nd Floor, Beside SAI Degree College, Kamala Nagar, Anantapur Ho, Anantapur – 515001. ; Ph/M –9440547122, 9490539552, 8341106122 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Back Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage,Acupressure, Body Polishing, Body Wrap, Hand and Feet Spa.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Ananthapur is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more..

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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India /Himachal Pradesh /Solan /Barog

Barog has now grown to a large extent, making it an important tourist destination. The town of Barog is the perfect spot for enjoying a great picnic with nature as the place is nestled in a region of lush green beauty. The town is named after the engineer who was designing a tunnel near the railway station. After the work was started, due to Barog’s miscalculation the ends of the tunnel did not meet and he was fined for Rs 1 from the British government. He could not bear this humiliation and committed suicide. His grave is located near the tunnel, and hence the place got its name. The Renuka Lake located close to Barog is a very important tourist destination in the region and many tourists flock to the place mainly to see this lake. This lake is the largest lake in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and it is named after Goddess Renuka, who is also popularly known as the mother of Parashurama in Indian mythology. You can also visit the Rajgarh area during your trip to the town of Barog. This region is known for its natural splendour, and can serve as an ideal spot for a family picnic. There are many picnic spots in and around the town of Barog, including Nacchna and Habban. Shalooni Devi Temple located close to Barog is also an important tourist attraction.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 174101

STD Code: 1796

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Barog is a small hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Over the years, the place has developed into a major holiday destination. The place hails its name from the name of the engineer Barog who built the Barog station. This hill station is well known for its 1143 meter long tunnel. Barog is on the Kalka-Shimla highway. This hilly resort of Barog is under the cover of enormous pine trees on all sides. The place is ideal for a visit both during the summers and winters. Snowfall takes place in winter.The graveyard of Barog, is a tourist spot now. The tranquil and solitary backdrop attracts tourists to Barog.

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By Air : The town of Barog is well linked with airways and can be easily reached through buses. The whole town is well connected with the rest of the towns in the state. One can come to this place via airways as there are various direct flights which provide its services to Barog.’

By Train : The town of Barog has a railway station which has narrow gauge trains to the city of Shimla. This railway station is also connected to Kalka, as it lies in the Kalka-Shimla route. The ride will be picturesque, and train fares will range around Rs 20 to 280 in this route.

By BUS : Barog serves as a base for visiting other hill stations, so frequent buses to the town will be available. You will get buses from the town of Sholan, which lies at a distance of eight kilometres and also from the town of Kasauli, which lies at a distance of twenty one kilometres. Buses from the town of Chail will also be available to the town of Barog, and this lies at a distance of fifty four kilometres from the town of Barog. Buses from the cities of Shimla and Chandigarh will also be available. Bus fares to Barog will only range around Rs 50 to 60 as all these places are located quite close by. Government run buses are the main mode of transport in the region.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Le Gourmet Residency ; Kachi Ghatti, Shimla, HP 171005 ; Ph – 0177 283 0387 ; Facilities – Room Service, Travel Assistance, DJ arrangement for groups, Basic business center services, Adventure activities for groups, Bonfire & Light music arrangement, Temperature Controlled Relaxation Pool, Travel arrangement for excursions & sight seeing.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Surya ; Circular Road, Near Victory Tunnel, Shimla – 171003, Himachal Pradesh, Mall Rd, Fingask Estate, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001 ; Ph – 0177 280 1979 ; Facilities – Doctor on Call, Laundry Service, Postage Facilities, Parking Service, Gym, Table Tennis, Billiard Table, Discotheques.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel The Cedar Grand ; Near Winter Field, Shimla, HP 171003 ; Ph – 094 18 192300 ; Facilities – H/C running water, Balcony, Cable/satellite TV, Housekeeping, Minibar, Rollaway beds, Telephone-Room, Travel Desk, Global Direct Dial

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• Cecil ;  The Mall, Train Station Area, Shimla ; M – (0177) 280 4848; Food Serve :  Indian

• Pappi Ka dhaba ;  Sanjauli Nav Bahaar Road | Sanjauli, Shimla ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Jammu and Kashmir /Anantnag /Anantnag

Anantnag is a city that is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the district of Anantnag. The city is the capital of commerce in the state and is one of the most developed places in the Kashmir Valley. It is an ancient city and aboriginals are known to have lived in the area. There are various places of interest for tourists in the city of Anantnag and these include hot springs, lakes, temples, shrines and few more places. There are two sulphur springs that are located in the city and also countless natural springs that provide fresh water. Malik Nag, Nag Bal and Salag Nag are the main springs in the place. These are popular places to visit for the locals as well. The place is known for its religious tolerance and there are shrines that belong to both the Hindus and the Muslims. Some of the shrines that can be found here are the Hazrat Baba Rashi, Goswami Gund Ashram, Shilagram Temple, Khanna Baranain Triposundari Astapan Devsar, Nila Nag and many more. There are seven temple complexes in the city and these are revered by the Hindu population of the region. Some of the temples that you can visit are the Hanuman Temple, Sita Temple, Ganesh Temple and Shiva Temple.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 192101

STD Code: 193

Info Website: anantnag.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  April – October

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By Air : There is no airport in anantnag. The nearest International Airport from Anantnag is Srinagar Airport. It is located at a distance of 62 Kms and is known as Sheikh Ul Alam Airport. This airport is well connected to the other important cities like Jammu and New Delhi. Srinagar International Airport: 0194 230 3000.

By Train : Anantnag has a railway station that is connected to a few important places. However the better option is to take a train to Jammu as the connectivity is much better to this station. Taxis from the railway station charge around Rs 7 per km for the trip.

By BUS : The place is connected by buses to cities such as Srinagar and Jammu. The distance between Jammu and Anantnag is around 237 km and the travel time is around four hours. Buses tickets cost around Rs 150. Private buses may also be available and these are more comfortable.

By Taxi : Anantnag is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Anantnag by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Dolphin Hotel ; Phalgham, Near General Bus Stand, Anantnag City, Anantnag – 192122. ; Ph – 9419002835, 9419015122 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, 24-Hour Security, Concierge, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Brown Palace Hotel; Lari Pora, Pahalgam, Anantnag City, Anantnag – 192122 ; Ph – 9418007867 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking,24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Senator Pine N Peak ; Pahalgam, Anantnag City, Anantnag – 192122. ; Ph – 9419045325, 9906625611 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Laundry,Parking.

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• Hat Trick ;  K P Rd, Anantnag, JK 192102 ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• New Standard Restaurent ;  Ist Floor, Gen Bus Stand Rd, Hussainabad, Anantnag, JK 192101. ; M –  01932 – 222556 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Urs (or Ziarats) ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  An important Muslim event, Urs is held annually at the shrines of Muslim saints on their death anniversaries. The Urs in Anantnag held at Aishmuqam Shrine. A fair is organized and is thronged by large number of people from in and around the city. Ramzan Id is another Muslim festival that is observed with great enthusiasm in Anantnag.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Anantnag is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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India /Tamil Nadu /Coimbatore Hills /Anaimalai

Anaimalai exists near an abundant supply of wildlife, animals like panthers, crocodiles, tigers, elephants, spotted deer, civet cats, and wild boars are found in the region. Numerous birds can also be sighted in the area. It is possible to spot such birds as the Malabar pied hornbill, black headed oriole, rocket-tailed drongo, tree pie, spotted dove, and red whiskered bulbul. In fact, the vary name of this village invokes thoughts of wildlife, since the name’s translation means elephant hill. Located in the Coimbatore Hills district in the state of Tamil Nadu, the biggest draw for tourists in this area is the remarkable beauty of the natural landscape that is there. Many different shades of green make up the dense forest of this area. The village itself also has some incredibly interesting history. Anaimalai is one of the eight sacred Jaina hills. Right by the village there is a natural cavern that contains numerous berths that are located both inside and outside of it. There is a Brahmi inscription on the outside wall that is dated back to the 1st or 2nd century. This inscription states that the berths were gifts from Nathan of Kunrattur made in honor of three monks named Eri Aritan, Attuvay, and Arrattakayipan. This is a rather unusual find since this village was not known for being a lama center until the 9th century. It was around that time that several stone sculptures started to be carved into the rocks by devout local people. Best season to visit Anaimalai is June to March, tourists may avoid heavy rainy days. March to May Sanctuary may be closed and the season is good for other sight seeing. June to September is good for nature viewing and also to spot wild animals.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 642104

STD Code: 4253

Info Website: anaimalaimasaniamman.org.in

Best Time to Visit:  November – May

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Anaimalai was known as Nannanur and ruled by a chieftain called Nannan. There was a dense grove of mango trees belonging to him. Appointing checkpost officials, he had proclaimed punitive measures against trespassers. An unfortunate young woman who was bathing in the river Aliyar stumbles upon a mango fruit coming to her, floating on the water. Unable to resist temptation, she at once picked it up and bit it. The prying officials reported the news to the ruler. The innocent woman was produced before the chieftain with her clothes dripping water. She pleaded not guilty and prayed to the lord to be sat free. She explained that she never committed any offence; if at all it was considered an act of stealth, it was more by chance than by choice. Although the father of the woman offered to give an image made of gold equal to her weight by way of compensation together with 81 elephants, the ruler did not relent and ordered her execution.

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By Air : There is no airport in Anaimalai. Nearest airport is Coimbatore, which is 96 km away from Anaimalai city. Tourist taxis costs about Rs 1200/- for a drop to Anaimalai from Coimbatore. Coimbatore is locally connected many South Indian airports, especially to Chennai. Coimbatore International Airport : 91-422-2592155.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Coimbatore. Coimbatore railway station is well connected to all major cities in India.

By BUS : Buses are available from Chennai, Bangalore and Cochin to Coimabtore. The bus fare ranges between Rs 500 to Rs 1200. State owned buses are also connecting Chennai to Coimbatore and KSRTC connects Cochin to Coimbatore.

By Taxi : Anaimalai is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Anaimalai by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

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Annual Festival (Kundam Thiru Vizha) ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  January-February ; Details:  A land measuring 2.85 acres has been gifted to the temple. On this land in a particular place is dug up a fire-pit for the Kundam Festival. Kundam Festival associated with Mariamman temples is the most popular one in Kongunadu. Kundam Festival represents the Annual Brahmorchavam in this shrine. Every year on the New Moon Day of the Tamil Month ‘Thai’ the temple flag is hoisted. On the 14th day, at midnight, devotees hasten to the graveyard for special worship. An image of the deity is made out of the clay taken from the graveyard and prayer is offered to it. On the 15th day after fulfilling the formality of what is known as ‘Kankan’, ‘Kumbhasthapanam’ takes place. Special worship is performed at 3.00 A.M. On the 16th day comes the Chithira Ther Festival. After the car circumambulated the town, at 10.00 P.M. the holy fire of the ‘Kundam’ is lighted.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Anaimalai is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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India /Uttar Pradesh /Jyotiba Phule Nagar /Amroha

Amroha is a town in north-western Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, located north-west of Moradabad, near the Sot River. It is the administrative headquarters of the Amroha district.

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Category : Cultural

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 244 221

STD Code: 5922

Info Website: jpnagar.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Amroha. Nearest Jolly Grant Airport in at Dehradun which is at a distance of 161 km away from Amroha. Taxi cabs are available from airport to city, which cost about Rs 1000. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.

By Train : Amroha railway station is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By BUS : N.A.

By Taxi : Amroha is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Amroha by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Sumangalam ; State Highway 77,Amroha, UP. ; Ph – 91 98 97 038103 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators, Laundry,Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Parth ; IDBI bank building, joya road, (Down the Bridge), Amroha, UP 244221. ; Ph – 91 99 27 277292 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Free airport shuttle, Laundry.

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• Lubna Restaurant ;  Station Road Amroha, Amroha, UP 244221. ; M –  91 98 97 253786 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Amroha is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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India /Gujrat /Vadodara /Vadodara

Baroda or Vadodara is a city that is located in the state of Gujarat. The city is now known as Vadodara and it is one of the most important cities in the state. The city is located along the banks of River Vishwamitri. Baroda was formerly a princely state until the time of independence. There are many interesting places that one can visit in the vicinity of the city of Baroda. The city is a mix of many historical sites as well as new industries and IT parks. Baroda is the cultural capital of the state of Gujarat. There are many palaces that are located in the city and some of the main ones are Pratap Vilas Palace, Nazarbaug Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace and the Makarpura Palace. The Laxmi Villas Palace is set amidst sprawling grounds and it is an architectural gem. Some of the other places of interest are Aurobindo Ashram, Kanderao Museum, Hazira Maqbara, EME Temple, Mandvi City, Kala Goda, Nyay Mandir and many other places. There are many museums and gardens that are located in the place as well. Some of the important sites are Lal Bag, Sayaji Bag, Sardar Bag, Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery and a few others. The place experiences a mix of tropical and savannah type of climates and the climatic conditions are varied according to the seasons. The main seasons in the place are summer, monsoon and winter seasons. The summer season is predominantly hot and long and winters are cold and dry. Monsoon season experiences good amount of rainfall as well.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 390001

STD Code: 265

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Badoda city is also known to have had the name Chandanavati named after its ruler, A Rajput king Raja Chandan.Two other intriguing names that Baroda is believed to have possessed at different points in time are Virakshetra (A Land of warriors) and Vatodar (in the heart of the Banyan tree). Legend says that the region in and around Baroda (Vat meaning Banyan tree and Aodh meaning tent/canopy) was home to large groves of Banyan tress that formed a canopy kind of layer. The Name Baroda was changed to Vadodara in 1974 but early historical literature suggest that the English travelers and merchants referred to this town as Brodera!The early trade settlers made an entry into the land in 812 AD. The imperial Baroda province was mainly ruled by Hindu kings till the year 1297. The Gupta Empire was taken over by the Chalukya Dynasty after intense rivalry culminated in a series of fierce battles. When this resplendent region was taken over by the Solanki Rajputs, the Muslim rule had spread across India, and the reins of power were then snatched by the Delhi Sultans. The city was ruled for a long time by these Sultans, until they were easily overthrown by the Mughal emperors.

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By Air : Vadodara has an airport that is located outside the city and it has regular to flights to many important cities in the country such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Chennai and Bangalore. If you are planning to arrive by air, you can opt for taxis from the airport to the city. Auto rickshaws are also available from the airport and this is the cheapest option that you can take to reach the city center.

By Train : The Vadadora Railway Station is an important part of the rail network in the state and there are frequent rail services from different places such as Mumbai (Dee Bdts G Rath), Chennai (Navjeevan Exp), Delhi (Mumbai Rajdhani), Bangalore (Coimbatore Exp) and most of the other places in the country. Due to this extensive rail network, the best option is to arrive at Vadodara by rail. You might have to book tickets well in advance. Auto Rickshaws are available from the station to all parts of the city.

By BUS : State transport buses connect the city to all parts of the state. There are frequent buses from places such as Ahmadabad and Surat to the city. Ticket prices vary according to the city.

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By Other : Vadodara can be accessed by travelling in river Mahi in a boat from Savli.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Jal Sagar ; Opposite BBC Tower, Saiyajigunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390005 ; Ph – 0265 236 1110 ; Facilities – 24hours H/C water, TV, room Service.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Yuvraj ; Near Central Bus Depot, Station Road Vadodara, GJ ; Ph – 0265 279 5252 ; Facilities – Travel desk, laundry, room service, fridge,TV on request.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Budget Hotels in Vadodara – Ginger ; Survey 4 (2)(B), Fatehgunj Camp road,, Vadodara city, Vadodara, GJ 390002 ; Ph – 0265 663 3333
; Facilities – 24hours H/C water, TV, room Service Travel desk, laundry, room service, fridge,TV on request.

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• Baroda – Our Restaurants ;  36, Alkapuri Society, Behind HDFC Bank, Alkapuri Alkapuri, Vadodara, GJ ; M –  0265 235 4937; Food Serve :  Indian,Chines

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Goodies Cafeteria ; Natubhai Center, Race Course Road, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat – 390007 ; Ph/M: 0265 – 2389111, 2388777, 2396109 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Tandoor A Garden Restaurant ; Village Limda, Vaghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat – 391760 ; Ph/M: 0265 – 6536644 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Shreyas Bar & Pub ; 199, GIDC Estate, Makarpura, Baroda- 390010 ; Ph/M: (0265) 2631817;9328422297; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Sterling Health Mall ;  Near Zaverchand Park, Old Padra Road, Vadodara ; Ph/M – (0265) 2327696; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Beauty Spas, Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men, Ladies Beauty Parlours
Heaven On Earth Spa And Art Gallery ;  Shop 204, Kp Infinity Mall, Above Tribhuvandas Bhimji Zaveri, Race Course Road, Race Course Road, Vadodara – 390007 ; Ph/M –9687000137, 9167256981 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Beauty Spas, Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men.

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• Police Control Room : 100, 2415111
• Fire Brigade :101
• Emergency Ambulance Helpline :108,102

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India /Maharashtra /Amravati /Amravati

Amravati, a small city in Maharashtra, is believed to be the abode of Lord Indra, the King of all Gods. It falls under the district of the same name and is believed to be one of the major pilgrim destinations in India. One of the major attractions of the city is the Ambadevi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Amba, which lies within its boundaries. A large number of people visit Amravati every year, to pay their respects to the Goddess.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 444601

STD Code: 721

Info Website: amravati.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October- March

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Situating in the heart of Amravati city, it is believed that Shri Krishna abducted Rukmini, from this temple, and married her. Goddess Amba attracts devotees from different parts of Vidarbha.

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Amravati Sightseeing

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By Air : There is no airport in Amravati.The nearest airport from Amravati is that of Nagpur, which is well connected with most of the key cities of India. It has regular as well as direct flights to all the metros. Since Nagpur is serviced by both public as well as private carriers, reaching here by air is no problem. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport : 0712 280 7501.

By Train : The nearesr railway station is Badnera/Amravati. Badnera falls on the Mumbai-Kolkata main line and forms the terminus of the branch line of Central Railway. The city is connected with almost all the parts of the country by regular trains.

By BUS : Amravati is well connected with other towns and cities within the state as well as those in the neighboring states with a good network of roads . Maharashtra state transport and private buses are most commonly used by people to travel to Amravati and rural parts of the region.

By Taxi : Amravati is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Amravati by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Gauri Inn ; Nagpur Road, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 320 2229 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Excel Executive ; Walcut Compound Opp. Fire Brigade, Near Railway Station, Amravati. ; Ph – 91 721 265 1800 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Grace Inn ; AMC Sankul, Rajapeth Poli, Patvipura, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 256 4147 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Vandu International ; Patvipura, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 256 0232 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Bus Parking.

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• Neelam Food Junction ;  Bhiwapurkar Complex, Rajlaxmi Theater, Rajkamal Square, Amravati H O, Amravati – 444601. ; M –  (0721) 2564061 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• Mamaji Restaurant ;  Beside St Stand, Beside St Stand, Amravati H O, Amravati – 444601. ; M –  (0721) 2666636 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• Gaurbandha Shuddha Shakahari Restaurant ;  Beside The Khandelwal Cement, Amravati – 444606. ; M –  9325954575 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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• Aditya Bar ; Morshi Road, Amravati. ; Ph/M: N.A. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

• Garden Glory Restaurant And Bar. ; Circuit House Road, Old Biyani Square,Camp, Amravati, MH 444602. ; Ph/M: 090 28 231146 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : Indian.

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• Astrid – The Salon ;  At Khatri Complex,Above City Union Bank ATM, Near Reebok Showroom Malviya Square Amravati- 444601. ; Ph/M – 0721-3242888 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services –  Hair Spa.

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Navratri ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  october ; Details:  Navratri (Nine Nights), dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga occurs twice every year and is celebrated with much pomp and show in Amravati. During the nine days of the festival, during which nine different forms of the Goddess is worshipped, a grand Mela (Fair) is organized that is thronged by thousands of people from Amravati and the nearby places. Apart from the local artisans and craftsmen selling goods in the fair, people participate in the local cultural dance called Garbha/Dandiya that goes on till late in the evening. It is really a wonderful experience to be a part of these festivities in Amravati.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Amaravathi is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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India /West Bengal /Bardhaman /Bardhaman

Bardhaman or Burdwan is a city of West Bengal state in eastern India. It is the headquarters of Bardhaman district. Bardhaman town is steeped in heritage and has a history that extends back to the sixth century BC. Vardhamana Mahavira, the Jain leader, spent a good amount of time in this city, and hence the city sports his name. There are many temples and sites of religious interest in Bardhaman that are of tourist value.While in Bardhaman, you can visit Curzon Gate. This majestic structure was constructed in 1903 honoring Lord Curzon. You can also visit the Hawa Mahal in Bardhaman, which is yet another destination of tourist importance. The tomb of Sher Afghan and Ambika Kalna are other places of tourist interest. Ambika Kalna houses many brick temples that also have terracotta designs. A huge palace is also located at a distance of around one kilometer from Curzon Gate, and this is a location that you must visit in Bardhaman. Golapbag, which has a vast rose garden, is another popular tourist spot in the place.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 713101‎

STD Code: 342

Info Website: bardhaman.gov.in/home.htm

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Bardhaman became a district headquarters of British India. Burdwan is an alternative name for the city, which remains in use since the British period. The origin of this name dates back to the 6th century BCE and is ascribed to Vardhaman Swami or Mahavira (599-527 BCE), the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who spent some time in Astikagrama, according to the Jain scripture of Kalpasutra. This place was renamed as Vardhamana in his honour. The erstwhile Maharajas of Burdwan in Bengal belong to the Kapoor clan of the Khatri community, and hailed originally from the Punjab. Maharaja Bhadur Tedj Chand Ray adopted Chunilal Kapur who later assumed the Zamindari of Burdwan. Sangram Ray is said to have travelled eastwards on pilgrimage to the temple-town of Puri in Orissa. Thereafter, he travelled further northeast and settled permanently at Baikunthpur near the town of Burdwan, where he and his son, Banku Bihari, prospered vastly as tradesmen and bankers.

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By Air : Flights can also be availed, and these will be available till the airport in Kolkata, which lies at a distance of 96 kilometers from Bardhaman. Frequent flights to Bangalore, Chennai, Aizawl, Ahmedabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Lucknow will be available to Kolkata. Fares will range around Rs 3,383 to 4,353 from New Delhi to Kolkata.

By Train : The town of Bardhaman has a railway station, and trains can thus be taken directly to the town without any hassles. Traveling by trains is by far the best option. This is because trains are cheaper and ticket fares are significantly lesser in trains. This is also a very comfortable mode of travel and tickets need to be booked prior to your trip, by at least two months. Trains will be available from Dehradun, Agra, Howrah, Mumbai and New Delhi to Bardhaman. Trains from New Delhi to Bardhaman will charge Rs 410 for sleeper class travel. Rs 1501 is the fare for air conditioned coaches (AC Tier Two) and Rs 1098 is the fare for air conditioned coaches (AC Tier Three).

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By Other : N.A

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hindusthan Hotel ; MG Rd, Off NH 2, Gurap, West Bengal, 712303, West Bengal 712303 ‎ ; Ph – 03213 253 988 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, internet, running H/C water, Telephone, TV.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Downtown ; BB Ghosh Rd, Khosbagan, Bardhaman, WB 713125 ; Ph – 033 2225 2323 ; Facilities – Room service, running H/C water, telephon, TV.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Uttarayan Hotel and Restaurant ; 1st floor, BC Road, Bardhaman, WB 713101 ‎ ; Ph – 0342 256 9613 ; Facilities – Running H/C Water,24hours room service, telephon.

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• Foodpath ;  2nd Floor, Bardhaman Arcade,BB Ghosh Rd, Khosbagan, Jailkhana More, Bardhaman, West Bengal 713101.
  ; M –  094 34 469128 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine, Indian

• Mrigaya Restaurant ;  Anita Cinema Ln, Khosbagan, Bardhaman, WB 713103 ‎ ; M –  2567790 ; Food Serve :  Veg/Non-Veg Indian, Chinese

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Chicken Pakora and Moglai. –  Purba Foods ; Tinkonia, Grand Trunk Rd, Khosbagan, Bardhaman, WB 713103 ‎ ; Ph/M –  094 34 170776 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Pancard Club LTD ; 2nd Floor 27/1, East End P. O. Sripally, G.t. Road, Sripally, Bardhaman – 713103 ; Ph/M: 9232635236, (0342) 2541087 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Rayan Pratyasha Welfare Society; P.O- Rayan, Dist .- Burdwan, Burdawan, Bardhaman – 713102 ; Ph/M: (0342) 2625568 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Soundarya Ladies Beauty Parlours ; 71, In 1 No Goli, Opposite C M S School, D N Mitra Road, Burdawan, Bardhaman – 713102 ; Ph/M – 9332102027 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Beauty Spas, Ladies Beauty Parlours, Beauty Parlours

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• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102,108

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