The new domestic terminal 1D at Delhi Airport is all set to open tomorrow. Airlines will be shifting there in phases. Kingfisher Airlines, Kingfisher Red, and IndiGo Airlines are to be the first airlines to operate from the terminal.

The new terminal has been built as part of the upgrade of Delhi Airport. It sounds pretty impressive. The highlights are an in-line baggage screening system (so no need to get your bags x-rayed before check in anymore), 72 check in counters, and eight entry gates. Hopefully, these improvements will reduce a lot of the delays at the airport.

If you’ve flown out of the new terminal, I’d love to hear what you think of it.

Indian Railway has decreased its passenger fares by 2% on Mail Express Trains and Ordinary Trains, effective from April 1, 2009.

The reduction applies to all classes of travel from 1AC to second class unreserved. It doesn’t apply to travel on Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi, Garib Rath and Rajdhani trains though.

Refunds are being offered to those who booked their tickets in advance of the fare revision. However, Indian Railways is yet to determine the procedure for refunds on e-tickets booked over the internet.

In contrast to India’s declining tiger and leopard population, the number of rhinoceroses is on the up and up. There’s been a 10% increase in the rhinoceros population at Kaziranga National Park over the last three years. The park now has over 2,000 of these endangered creatures.

Isolated and picturesque Kaziranga National Park in Assam is home to many threatened species, not just the rhinoceros. The park does however afford a special opportunity to see the prehistoric looking rhino because it’s only one of two parks in India that has them. Sightings are common, and you can explore the park on elephant back.

Chithirai Festival is actually a 10 day festival and this is one of the biggest celebrations in Madurai. It commemorates the wedding of Lord Sundareswarar and Goddess Meenakshi (Lord Vishnu’s sister).

Legend has it that Lord Vishnu came to Madurai, mounted on a golden horse, to witness the wedding. The festival recreates this event. This year it is being held from April 26 to May 7, at the Meenakshi Temple.

We were planning about something like this since long where a regular user of our website gets some additional benefit as compared to other travellers, this contest has something special for all the regular users of Travel India 365 – Just Subscribe to our email feed – and You can win 2 Nights and 3 Days Package for SeaHawk Inn, Bhimtal. (To know more about SeaHawk Inn visit: http://seahawkresorts.com)

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We will announce the winner on 31st Of May 2009, So stay connected with us !!

This is a 3 Star Hotel, Approx 1.5 Km’s away from Mussoorie Mall Road on Spring Road..

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About The Hotel: Positioned high up in the “Queen of Hills” i.e. Mussoorie, Hotel Crystal Palace, just 500 meters from Mall Road is awe-inspiring experience to dwell at. You can’t total your Mussoorie excursion in one day and hence you need to reside at home like consign and we will endow with you exactly the same. All necessary and luxurious services will be there to serve you round the clock.

Accommodation is well categorized into Deluxe and Valley Views (Luxury) Rooms which are minutely depicting the picturesque views of Mussoorie, be it verdant green trees, gentle valley views or exotic Sunset and Sunrise. You will be getting your parking Space in the hotel. Finger licking delicious and hygienic food is provided in the Hotel which is very good for your health.   

Facilities:

• Fully furnished Rooms with Double Bed, Sofa cum bed with attached Bathroom & Balcony.
• 24 hours Hot & Cold Water Supply.
• Intercom Facility.
• Fruit Basket.
• Restaurant on 24 hrs basis.
• Open Air Party Venues.
• Conference Facility.
• Television.
• Doctor on Call.
• Room Service.
• Laundry Facility.
• Local Transport.
• Bone Fire with Light Music.
• DJ on Demand.

Activities: Carom board, Chess, Board Games and Badminton. 

Adventure Activities: River Rafting, Burma Bridge, Commando Crawl, Tree Climbing, Double Rope Bridge, Mowgli Walk and Boating.  (Note: these activities are only arranged on demand outside hotel).

Key Distances: 
From Delhi: 278 Kms only.
From Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun is the nearest Railway station 34 kms from Mussoorie.
From Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 24 kms from Dehradun.
From Nearest Bus Stand: Mussoorie is well connected to Delhi (278 Kms) and Dehradun (34 Kms).

My Review About This Place: This is like heaven on earth a recommended place to visit, here are my ratings for this place out of 10 !

• Food - 10/10.
• Value For Money – 9/10.
• Activities – 5/10.
• Co-Operative Staff Members - 9.5/10.
• Guest Satisfaction - 10/10.

Oh!! Oh !! An Undiscovered beautiful place covered with lush green forest and a beautiful lake just a stone throw from the resort. We were there on 20th of March 2009 for a conference of around 90 People and the conference was for 3 Nights and 4 Days.

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About SeaHawk Inn: Stretched in the 2700 sq yard of region in the hallowed ground of Temples and Lakes Resort “Sea Hawk Inn” is defined beautifully to relax you from your hectic schedule. Accommodation is being separated into six categories i.e. Deluxe Rooms, Double Bed Suites, Cottages, Suits and Luxury Tents. Visuals of elongated oak and Pine trees are effortlessly captured from each slant of the resort. Gorgeous valley Views, exotic views of Sunrise and Sunset will acquire you away in a smoothing aroma of Nature. Sanitation is kept in mind while planning the body of the resort and being utterly justified to that you will see glance of the same all over.

Facilities:

• Fully furnished Rooms with Double Bed, Sofa cum bed with attached Bathroom & Balcony.
• 24 hours Hot & Cold Water Supply.
• Intercom Facility.
• Fruit Basket.
• Restaurant on 24 hrs basis.
• Open Air Party Venues.
• Conference Facility.
• Television.
• Doctor on Call.
• Room Service.
• Laundry Facility.
• Local Transport.
• Bone Fire with Light Music.
• DJ on Demand.

Activities: Carram board, Chess, Board Games, Badminton and Volley ball, Commando Crawl, Mowgli Walk, Fishing (On Demand). 

Adventure Activities: Boating, Para Gliding, Horse Riding, Jungle Walk. 

Key Distances: 
From Delhi: 300 Kms.
From Nearest Railway Station: Kath Godam Railway Station 23 Kms.
From Nearest Airport: Pant Nagar in Nainital 55 Kms.
From Nearest Bus Stand: Bhimtal is well connected to Delhi (300 kms), Nainital (20) and Kathgodam (23). 

If you are planning to go on a holiday where you can enjoy green, blue, Peace and varied Flora & Fauna then the best suitable choice for you is Naukuchiya Tal in the district Nainital.

Naukuchiya Tal is the best and largest Lake amongst all other lakes in Nainital. This is a really very peaceful place to visit and experience the varied flora and Fauna. Here in Naukuchiya Tal you will get to see Snakes way down. Its really very thrilling experience to see snakes here.

Most of the time rainfall occurred here due to which Water can turn out to be Muddy at some places. Beautiful view of our National flower lotus is available here for sight. These flowers kept on floating in the lake adding into the beauty.

We decide to boat in this Tal after a period of dilemma and decided to go for it, trust me such a wonderful experience is this? Rich heritage of varied Flora and Fauna is really good one to experience. Naukuchiya Tal is a kind of destination which one should visit once in life and if get an opportunity should go for next attempt too.

It was purely awesome experience in Sat Tal, with just 23 Kms from Nainital and 1370m above Sea level Sat Tal is incredibly simple place with mottled flora and fauna. It is completely a non- commercial place contrasting Nainital.

The very essential fact about Sat Tal is about an Asharm (Christian Ashram) that was built by Dr. Stanely Jones. This ashram is such a superb part of Sat Tal that you will experience God here. Meditation, Yoga and Relaxation are some of the properties about this asharam.

You will also find a very beautiful Panna Lake inside this Asharm. Staying in this Ashram was an truly privilege. Amalgamation of three lakes namely Ram-Sita-Laxman Lake is a must see. These three lakes are looking faultless altogether. Fishing is restricted here though one can enjoy boating without a doubt.

In night here in Sat Tal a majestic view take place from the light of stars and moon. Oak and pine woods are mainly found here. Water in the Lakes is very green. Sat Tal is also renowned for its array of exotic birds.

All through Day and Night these birds keep on chirping whose sound is charming and is adding into the audio beauty of Sat Tal other than its Visual beauty.

Rating: 9.5/10.

Nainital literally means Lake of Parvati. It is the glorious consign to go and visit for in Uttranchal State. Naini Lake is the main lake here with some other interesting Tourist spots also. Water of Naini Lake is very pure and clean, one can even peep inside the water to find out what’s there in it.

People in Nainital are very submissive. Boatman restricts people coming there not to pitch any wastage etc in the lake to keep it uncontaminated. It was very cool during day also we were feeling fresh air all through while were there in Nainital. Beautiful flowers were adding into the scenic beauty of Nainital.

Whereever you look up you will only find Mountains, Greenery, and chilled atmosphere. While going away to Nainital we have not even faced any problem on the way, all roads were fully maintained. On our way to Nainital at many places it felt as if we have touched the clouds.

Clouds kissing high mountains and almost coming down to touch their feet, this scene was undoubtedly the best. A must to go part of India to explore as here only you will find highest mountains and much more places to explore. China peak, Mall Road and Khurpa Tal, I know you wi’ll also enjoy this beautiful place !!

Rating: 10/10