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Hey Guys, Hope you have enjoyed this weekend. If you ask me the same question then I would say that I enjoyed a lot with my new Satellite Internet connection. In this weekend, I spent most of the time in surfing net. As I am staying at New Jersey so there is a special service for this area and I am enjoying the deals on rural internet.
Now, I can do more work in internet. I have signed up my account at different online shopping sites so I can do online shopping. Not only that, I am using the services of paying bills online, researching various topics over the net, surfing and many more. Now, I am enjoying the internet satellite services. Earlier, I was using dial up connection which was running like a crocodile speed. One better thing about it is that it doesn't disconnect in the middle of my work but I had faced this disconnection problem many times with my dial up connection. Now, my new broadband connection is just like the services of my satellite tv. I have also downloaded many pictures, songs and video clips. I can also update my utilities software and anti-virus software with my new broadband connection. Earlier, I use to do voice chat with my friends and family members but now I can also connect video chat with them. By doing so, it has also saved my mobile bills.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Enjoying my new Direct TV
For last few months, I had faced many troubles with my present television service provider. There are only two main thing in television i.e sound quality and picture quality. And the worst thing is that both the sound quality and the picture quality are not satisfactory. I was just searching for new service provider in the Internet search engine and I found about Direct TV Packages. After discussing it with my friends, I ordered it and bring it to my home.There are many reason for my choosing DIRECT TV HD. The best thing is that all the channels are absolutely digital quality and with the latest sound Dolby Digital technology. I am now enjoying my favorite channels like ESPN, Discovery, Animal Planet, BBC and many more at my Direct TV. Now, I can easily DVR my favorite shows. Now, I don't miss any of soccer matches with the help of DVR and it can record more than 30 hours at a time. What else you want? If you are also interested and want to know How to Hook up Directv then simply visit their website and you will get all the details.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Orissa Travel Tour Guide
Cities
* Beleswar
* Bhubaneswar - state capital and transportation hub
* Brahmapur (previously Berhampore) - also known as Silk City
* Cuttack - the old capital of Orissa
* Koraput
* Kuruma
* Paradip - the port city
* Puri - famous for Jagganath temple and vibrant beach, and the most popular tourist destination in the state
* Rourkela - known for its steel and fertilizer plants
* Sambalpur - the biggest city in western Orissa
* Sunabeda - the Kasmir of Orissa
Temple towns
* Bhubaneswar
* Konark
* Puri
Sea beaches
* Chandipur
* Gopalpur-on-sea
* Puri
* Talasari
* Balasore
Other places of tourist interest
* Chilka Lake
* Keonjhar
* Simlipal
The State of Orissa is located in the east coast of India, bounded by the States of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Broadly the territory of the State can be divided into four distinct regions: The Eastern plateau (the districts Of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh and the Palalahara, the latter being a subdivision of the Dhenkanal district) is an undulating upland frequently intersected by hill ranges.It slopes down from north to south. The Central River Basin (the districts of Balangir, Sambalpur and Dhenkanal) is washed by many major rivers of the state and contains some of the most fertile parts of the state. The Eastern Hill Region to the south and south-west of the Central River Basin (erstwhile districts of Phulbani, Ganjam and Koraput) comprise of wide open upland plateaus fringed by forests. The Coastal Belt (the districts of Balasore, Cuttack, Puri and Konark a portion of Ganjam) has extensive alluvial tracts in between the hills of the west and the salty tracts of the east. Orissa, with her 156,000 sq. kms. of land, 13 percent of which is urbananized, is home to nearly 32 million people. The literacy rate grazes below the national average of 52%.
Through the centuries, Orissa has been a meeting place for various cultural migrations from different parts of the country. The economic life of the people of Orissa centers mainly around agriculture where one out of every four persons in Orissa is a tribal. Any tourist is bound to get amazed by vast lands of varied kinds of agriculture spread out throughout the state. At the same time, the state is on the threshhold of an industrial growth with an emphasis electronics, iron and mine industries and the production of cash crops such as tea, coffee and rubber.
One of the most ancient and well known village in Orissa is Village Kusupur known for village poet Nandakishore Bal. Modern literate Suryamani Jena and Artist Bimbadhar Varma. Village Kusupur is also famous for its live traditional sword fighting by the warrier class (kshetriyas) during Dussera Festival in the month of October every year organised by Kusupur Dussera Sabha.
Dussera or Vijayadashami, the tenth day of the bright half of Aswin is celebrated as the day of victory to rejoice about Durga's triumph over the demon Mahishasura.
In the Indian states including the state of Orissa, Dussera celebrates the homecoming of Rama the hero of the epic Ramayana, after his victory over Ravana, the king of Lanka. In vast open spaces, Ramleela, the folk play with music and spontaneous dialogues, retelling the story of the life of Rama, are enacted till the wee hours. Songs are sung in praise of Rama and people in thousands witness this traditional theatre with its exaggerated costumes, jewellery, makeup and drama. Larger than life figures of Ravana and other demons are burnt on cold dark nights with fireworks lighting up the sky. In the traditional villages in the state of Orissa has their own way of celebrating the Dussera. Traditional sword fighting were organised by the village associations (Akharas) mostly from the warrior class (Kshetriyas). One of the oldest tradition in the Orissa’s Village Kusupur is being kept alive for last more than hundred years by Kusupur Dussera Sabha, which has the history of its uniqueness in itself.
Getting There:
By Air : Bhubaneswar is the only civil airport in the state. It is well connected by regular flights to different parts of the country.
By Rail : Bhubaneswar and Puri are the major railway junctions for Orissa. There is an extensive railway network connecting Orissa to the other parts of the country.
By Road : The National Highways 5, 6, 23, 42, and 43 pass through Orissa. The good road network connects well with the other parts of the country as well as different places within the state.
Facts File
Area: 155,707 sq km
Population: 34.2 million
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Languages spoken: Oriya, Bengali, Hindi, English etc.
Best Time to visit: November to March
Major Cities: Bhubhneshwar, Puri, Konark
Tourist Attractions:
Bhubaneshwar:
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination extending over a period of over one thousand years.
Jagannath Temple
The temple has contributed the word ‘Juggernaut’ to the English language. The fame of Puri is mainly due to this 12th century temple. The annual Rath Yatra is a considerable tourist attraction. Within its precincts are the smaller temples of Vimala, Lakshmi, Vishnu and of innumerable gods and godde
Rajarani Temple
The Rajarani temple, dating back to the eleventh century, is set in open paddy fields, and the entire structure exudes grace and elegance. The name of the temple has been the subject of much debate. The most likely explanation is that the name is related to the lovely red-and- gold sandstone used in its construction, a stone which is known locally as rajarani.
Puri
Other than the attraction of its glorious beach, this city by the sea is a major pilgrim centre in India. Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here. Puri’s beach, a major draw, is ideal for swimming and surfing.
Konark Temple:
The Sun Temple is an extant example of Indian devotion to the Sun-the God of all Gods, the very source of life itself. Built as an architectural morvel in the 13th century, here a colossal image of the chariot of the sun, drawn by seven horses and 24 wheels symbolizes the divisions of time.The Sun Temple of Narasimhadeva is a depiction in stone of the life of those times – Royal, Social, Religious and Military. The sun temple according to the world famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, “The language of stone, defeats the language of Man.
* Beleswar
* Bhubaneswar - state capital and transportation hub
* Brahmapur (previously Berhampore) - also known as Silk City
* Cuttack - the old capital of Orissa
* Koraput
* Kuruma
* Paradip - the port city
* Puri - famous for Jagganath temple and vibrant beach, and the most popular tourist destination in the state
* Rourkela - known for its steel and fertilizer plants
* Sambalpur - the biggest city in western Orissa
* Sunabeda - the Kasmir of Orissa
Temple towns
* Bhubaneswar
* Konark
* Puri
Sea beaches
* Chandipur
* Gopalpur-on-sea
* Puri
* Talasari
* Balasore
Other places of tourist interest
* Chilka Lake
* Keonjhar
* Simlipal
The State of Orissa is located in the east coast of India, bounded by the States of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Broadly the territory of the State can be divided into four distinct regions: The Eastern plateau (the districts Of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh and the Palalahara, the latter being a subdivision of the Dhenkanal district) is an undulating upland frequently intersected by hill ranges.It slopes down from north to south. The Central River Basin (the districts of Balangir, Sambalpur and Dhenkanal) is washed by many major rivers of the state and contains some of the most fertile parts of the state. The Eastern Hill Region to the south and south-west of the Central River Basin (erstwhile districts of Phulbani, Ganjam and Koraput) comprise of wide open upland plateaus fringed by forests. The Coastal Belt (the districts of Balasore, Cuttack, Puri and Konark a portion of Ganjam) has extensive alluvial tracts in between the hills of the west and the salty tracts of the east. Orissa, with her 156,000 sq. kms. of land, 13 percent of which is urbananized, is home to nearly 32 million people. The literacy rate grazes below the national average of 52%.
Through the centuries, Orissa has been a meeting place for various cultural migrations from different parts of the country. The economic life of the people of Orissa centers mainly around agriculture where one out of every four persons in Orissa is a tribal. Any tourist is bound to get amazed by vast lands of varied kinds of agriculture spread out throughout the state. At the same time, the state is on the threshhold of an industrial growth with an emphasis electronics, iron and mine industries and the production of cash crops such as tea, coffee and rubber.
One of the most ancient and well known village in Orissa is Village Kusupur known for village poet Nandakishore Bal. Modern literate Suryamani Jena and Artist Bimbadhar Varma. Village Kusupur is also famous for its live traditional sword fighting by the warrier class (kshetriyas) during Dussera Festival in the month of October every year organised by Kusupur Dussera Sabha.
Dussera or Vijayadashami, the tenth day of the bright half of Aswin is celebrated as the day of victory to rejoice about Durga's triumph over the demon Mahishasura.
In the Indian states including the state of Orissa, Dussera celebrates the homecoming of Rama the hero of the epic Ramayana, after his victory over Ravana, the king of Lanka. In vast open spaces, Ramleela, the folk play with music and spontaneous dialogues, retelling the story of the life of Rama, are enacted till the wee hours. Songs are sung in praise of Rama and people in thousands witness this traditional theatre with its exaggerated costumes, jewellery, makeup and drama. Larger than life figures of Ravana and other demons are burnt on cold dark nights with fireworks lighting up the sky. In the traditional villages in the state of Orissa has their own way of celebrating the Dussera. Traditional sword fighting were organised by the village associations (Akharas) mostly from the warrior class (Kshetriyas). One of the oldest tradition in the Orissa’s Village Kusupur is being kept alive for last more than hundred years by Kusupur Dussera Sabha, which has the history of its uniqueness in itself.
Getting There:
By Air : Bhubaneswar is the only civil airport in the state. It is well connected by regular flights to different parts of the country.
By Rail : Bhubaneswar and Puri are the major railway junctions for Orissa. There is an extensive railway network connecting Orissa to the other parts of the country.
By Road : The National Highways 5, 6, 23, 42, and 43 pass through Orissa. The good road network connects well with the other parts of the country as well as different places within the state.
Facts File
Area: 155,707 sq km
Population: 34.2 million
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Languages spoken: Oriya, Bengali, Hindi, English etc.
Best Time to visit: November to March
Major Cities: Bhubhneshwar, Puri, Konark
Tourist Attractions:
Bhubaneshwar:
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination extending over a period of over one thousand years.
Jagannath Temple
The temple has contributed the word ‘Juggernaut’ to the English language. The fame of Puri is mainly due to this 12th century temple. The annual Rath Yatra is a considerable tourist attraction. Within its precincts are the smaller temples of Vimala, Lakshmi, Vishnu and of innumerable gods and godde
Rajarani Temple
The Rajarani temple, dating back to the eleventh century, is set in open paddy fields, and the entire structure exudes grace and elegance. The name of the temple has been the subject of much debate. The most likely explanation is that the name is related to the lovely red-and- gold sandstone used in its construction, a stone which is known locally as rajarani.
Puri
Other than the attraction of its glorious beach, this city by the sea is a major pilgrim centre in India. Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here. Puri’s beach, a major draw, is ideal for swimming and surfing.
Konark Temple:
The Sun Temple is an extant example of Indian devotion to the Sun-the God of all Gods, the very source of life itself. Built as an architectural morvel in the 13th century, here a colossal image of the chariot of the sun, drawn by seven horses and 24 wheels symbolizes the divisions of time.The Sun Temple of Narasimhadeva is a depiction in stone of the life of those times – Royal, Social, Religious and Military. The sun temple according to the world famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, “The language of stone, defeats the language of Man.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Enjoy Sea Beach
When vacation comes closer, the first thing that comes in our mind is about Traveling. But the problem is that where to spend holidays as we have many choices from all parts of the world. Different people have different choices. Some people like to visit places covered with mountains and hills, some like to travel historic and traditional places, some people like to visit sea beach areas.
If you ask me then I personally like to visit sea beaches and I would also like to share my experiences with you about the sea beaches places. Last week, I with my friends went to Myrtle Beach Resort and there we enjoyed a lot. We played many games in the sea beach. As Myrtle Beach Hotels faces the sea so we had a great sight seeing from our hotel and we also capture some photographs from our Digital Camera. We really enjoyed the facilities provided to us by Myrtle Beach Hotels. It was not overcrowded like others and it gave us facilities like spas, indoor pools, lounges and many more.I am planning to visit there again soon and I hope you too will visit there.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Time to travel New Zealand
As you know that I am running my Travel (Travel Around The Asia Blog) site for more than a year and now my friends and relatives call me as a "Travel Agent". Truly speaking, I also enjoyed this role though this is not my full time business. It's just a hobby for me.
As we are discussing about the Travel and Tour topic, so I would let you know about a place which I haven't discussed it now. I believe this country is created only for the purpose for Travel and do you know the name of the country. It's New Zealand. Not only are 3-4 places in New Zealand to visit but countless numbers. You will simply enjoy the cool weather, environment, nature, mountain, ice and many other things that you have rarely seen in other places. The best thing is that it is also not as expensive as we are expecting. You can easily find cheap hotels in auckland and if you are planning to stay at Christchurch then you can also get cheap christchurch hotels. The transportation is also cheap there.
At the last, I would suggest you not to forget to pack your good mega pixel camera if you are visiting New Zealand. Because the sight seeing there is so beautiful and whatever you will capture, it will be the best. Enjoy New Zealand.
As we are discussing about the Travel and Tour topic, so I would let you know about a place which I haven't discussed it now. I believe this country is created only for the purpose for Travel and do you know the name of the country. It's New Zealand. Not only are 3-4 places in New Zealand to visit but countless numbers. You will simply enjoy the cool weather, environment, nature, mountain, ice and many other things that you have rarely seen in other places. The best thing is that it is also not as expensive as we are expecting. You can easily find cheap hotels in auckland and if you are planning to stay at Christchurch then you can also get cheap christchurch hotels. The transportation is also cheap there.At the last, I would suggest you not to forget to pack your good mega pixel camera if you are visiting New Zealand. Because the sight seeing there is so beautiful and whatever you will capture, it will be the best. Enjoy New Zealand.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tourist Attractions in Thailand
Tourist Attractions in Thailand
Thailand has some of the most beautiful and lively cities and tourist attractions in the world. These sites not only play host to descending tourists and curious travelers, they also shield the raw beauty of unexplored regions and unique fests from the rest of the world. With TSI Holidays outbound tourist packages, you can explore the famous with the lesser known attractions and events on your tour to Thailand and its cities.
Tourist Attractions
Thailand is a place where the past meets the present and creates an ambience that is both charming in its Oriental appeal and exciting in its permissiveness. No matter where you travel in Thailand, you are bound to run into ancient palaces, shrines and Buddhist temples.
The islands and beach resorts in Thailand are a haven for water sports and adventure sports enthusiasts. The rainforests in Thailand hold the key to the heart of nature lovers with Koh Samet Marine National Park, Ao Phang Nga National Park, and Khao Yai National Park.
Events
Events and festivals in Thailand showcase the cultural heritage, natural resource, and progressive frame of mind. Bangkok International Film Festival, Chinese New Year Celebrations, Pattaya Music Festival, Toh Moh Goddess Shrine Festival, Samui Carnival, King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, Sukhothai Loi Krathong Festival, and Chiang Mai Flower Festival are just some of the festivals that blend Thailand's past with its present.The Bangkok International Film Festival is one of the major annual events organized in Thailand that attracts large crowds of movie buffs and participants from all over the world. The main focus of the Bangkok International Film Festival is to promote Thai movies and South East Asian motion pictures in a big way.
Held in March every year, the Pattaya Music Festival offers you a rich medley of jazz, pop, rock and classical. Live band shows and musical extravaganzas is one of the most important features of this glorious festival that is counted among the most important annual events celebrated in Thailand.
The city of Chiang Mai brightens up with floral displays, sculptures, temple models and other interesting things made purely of colorful flowers during the annual Chiang Mai Flower festival held in February every year.
Among the most enchanting annual events that are celebrated with enthusiasm and fervor, the Samui Carnival is definitely an important event. Sponsored by Bangkok Airways, the Samui Carnival is a colorful cultural panorama that glistens with open-air parties, food stalls, folk performances, jam sessions and more. The main objective of the Samui Carnival is to raise funds for the local charities and environment conservation.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sharing London Travel experience
Hi Friends, as you know I love traveling and I keep posting here about the new places. Last week, I took 3 day leave from my office and went to London with my parents. As you know this is one the most important international city in the world and every individual would wish to visit. We had great experience in London and we enjoyed every moment there. After reaching the city, we stayed in london hotels and good thing was that I got huge discount while booking the hotels.
There are numbers of sightseeing where you can enjoy and some of them are Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London Dungeon, London Aquarium, Madame Tussaud's, Victoria and Albert Museum and many more exciting places. The great London city has vibrant, noisy and truly multicultural. We took a bus which helped us to show the every important corner of London city. This city is historic place and that's why you can easily find many churches, Palace and Museum there.
There are numbers of sightseeing where you can enjoy and some of them are Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London Dungeon, London Aquarium, Madame Tussaud's, Victoria and Albert Museum and many more exciting places. The great London city has vibrant, noisy and truly multicultural. We took a bus which helped us to show the every important corner of London city. This city is historic place and that's why you can easily find many churches, Palace and Museum there.
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