Timely Yours - October,2016

Dear Partners,

Namaste from !ndia!

According to legend, PUSHKAR, 15km northwest of Ajmer, came into existence when Lord Brahma, the Creator, dropped a lotus flower (pushpa) to earth from his hand (kar). At the three spots where the petals landed, water magically appeared in the midst of the desert to form three small blue lakes. Pushkaraj Maharaj, literally “Pushkar King of Kings”. During the auspicious full-moon phase of October/ November (the anniversary of the gods’ mass meeting, or yagya), its waters are believed to cleanse the soul of all impurities, drawing pilgrims from all over the country.

This month we bring to you Pushkar, Rajasthan, as the destination of the month.

Rgds: Sanjeev Joshi

 

         
         

         
         

Tourism Development
Varanasi to get Heritage Walk around Kabir Chaura & Piplani Katra under HRIDAY

The Ministry of Urban Development has approved projects worth INR114 cr under Heritage Infrastructure Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) for improving infrastructure facilities around core heritage sites in five cities of Varnasi, Amritsar, Dwaraka, Puri and Warangal. M Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development has directed the officials of the ministry and concerned state governments to ensure implementation of approved projects by March next year. An inter-ministerial HRIDAY National Empowered Committee chaired by Rajiv Gauba, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development cleared detailed project reports of these five cities.
 

                       
 

Delhi Airport becomes 1st in APAC to achieve carbon neutral status

GMR Group’s Delhi Airport, managed by Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL), has become the first airport in Asia-Pacific to achieve Carbon Neutral status. The announcement has been made by Airports Council International (ACI) during the Airport Carbon Accreditation certificate presentation ceremony in Montreal, Canada, where I Prabhakara Rao, CEO, DIAL received the prestigious certificate. The same body awarded Delhi Airport the world’s number one position (in 25-40 million passengers per annum category) twice in a row under the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme. The globally reputed Airport Carbon Accreditation has upgraded Delhi Airport to “Level 3+, Neutrality”, which is the highest level of achievement available to airports across the world. Carbon neutrality occurs when the net carbon emissions over an entire year is zero. This means the airport absorbs or offsets the same amount of emission that was generated. This achievement is accredited by ACI under Airport Carbon Accreditation that monitors the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions.

                       

Travel With TIME

In today’s world where man and machine are synonyms due to fast growing technology, a holiday has become must for us to relax and rejuvenate. The tourism industry therefore has become one of the fast growing industries and is changing its dimensions every minute. We at TIME understand the changing time and demands of travelers and therefore aim to provide all our clients with an experience, which is unparalleled. TIME was established in 1998 with the sole aim of providing quality services viz a viz value for money. The Indian sub-continent being one of the most challenging destinations requires lot of expertise and dedication, therefore we at TIME ensure to provide all our Travel Partners services which not only make their clients happy but gives us a repeat value. Our motto, “The Company that cares”, says it all.

If one had to describe India in just one word, it would have to be Cornucopia – a cornucopia of people, traditions, culture, climate and even topography. It is referred to as the largest democracy in the world, by virtue of the fact that it has the largest electing population among democratic countries. The echo of her heroes and her freedom fighters is felt not just in India but also all over the world. It is the land of “Ahimsa” the land of Mahatma Gandhi. India occupies its own niche in the world. The Himalayas surround it from the north acting as a wall on one side, the Thar Desert acts as a barrier towards the northwest and the rest is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. We at TIME welcome you to experience the arid grandeur of Rajasthani kingdoms to the exquisite serenity of Kerala – each shines with its own uniqueness. Our personalized services with an eye for your comfort at each point of your travel will truly make your trip a memorable one.

                                                                    

Elephanta Caves, Mumbai

(A World Heritage Site)
Airline News                                                                                                                                                                       Go To Top
Air Canada to add Mumbai to its network from July 2017


Air Canada to add Mumbai to its network from July 2017Air Canada announced the addition of a year-round thrice week Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service between Toronto and Mumbai. The new services will launch on July 1, 2017.
The new flights to Mumbai will complement the four time non - stop direct weekly service between New Delhi and Toronto , which will become a daily service on November 6, 2016 as also the introduction of a seasonal thrice a week service between New Delhi and Vancouver on October 20, 2016.

 

Vistara inaugurates daily service to Port Blair from Delhi & Kolkata

Vistara, inaugurated operations to Port Blair, as its flight UK 747 took off from Delhi for Port Blair via Kolkata, at 0720 hours. With the addition of Port Blair to its rapidly expanding pan-India network, Vistara now serves 18 destinations across the length and breadth of the country. Vistara also announced the addition of a third daily flight between Delhi and Kolkata to cater to the Puja rush. This supplementary flight will operate between September 30 and October 12.
The new service to Port Blair offers a daily flight from Delhi and Kolkata (same aircraft service via Kolkata), with arrival and departure timings that allow for convenient connections to ferry and catamaran services between Port Blair and Havelock Island.

 

Jet Airways offers connectivity to North America and Europe

Jet Airways will offer connectivity to North America and Europe over Paris, as part of its revised winter schedule, along with its partners Air France and Delta Air Lines.
Effective October 30, 2016, flight 9W 124 from Mumbai to Paris will depart at 0250 hrs IST and arrive at 0820hrs local time, while on the return leg, 9W 123, will depart Paris at 1130hrs local time and land in Mumbai at 0045 hrs IST the following day.
As a result of the revised timings, guests will now be able to connect to 25 European and more than 10 North American cities over Paris. Some of the popular destinations in Europe include Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Madrid, Manchester, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Vienna, and Zurich.
Similarly, the new schedule will offer guests convenient connections over Paris to Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, Vancouver, Montréal and Mexico City in North America.

IndiGo connects Bengaluru to Patna, Varanasi & Imphal from Oct 24

IndiGo is all set to introduce its first daily return flights connecting Bengaluru to Patna, Varanasi and Imphal from Oct 24. The airline is introducing 47 new flights on its existing route network during October 2016. With this and the induction of five new Airbus A320 aircraft during the month, the airline’s frequency will increase to 883 daily. Additionally, to further extend connectivity, 6E will operate more flights connecting the metros to the key cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Guwahati and Patna.

 

                                                                           
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                     

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Sarovar Opens RBD Sarovar Portico Bengaluru

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of RBD Sarovar Portico, Bengaluru. Strategically located close to the IT hub in Outer Ring Road and Whitefield, RBD Sarovar Portico Bengaluru is Sarovar’s fourth hotel in the city which re-establishes its position in the major business travel destination of the country.The 86 spacious rooms and suites blend aesthetics with functionality to provide a comfortable and relaxed stay. Guests can choose from either of the Club Rooms, Premium Rooms or Deluxe Rooms, each of which features sleek and modern designs.

                                              

Ayana Fort Kochi to open in November 2016

Ayana Hospitality, a joint venture between the ICS Group (India) and Mantis Group (South Africa), will open its new hotel in Kochi called Ayana Fort Kochi in November 2016. Located in the heart of Fort Kochi, Ayana will be a luxury boutique hotel offering local architecture, culture and cuisine. Akhil Behl, CEO, Ayana Hospitality, says, “This converted hotel has the distinction of having been the court house during the Portuguese occupation and is said to be almost 200 years old. The main hotel reception has high wooden sloping roof, showcasing the perfect venue for a court proceeding. All 16 rooms feature authentic Indian Athangudi tile floors, combined with classic Art Deco interiors, successfully blending history with modern luxurious comfort.”

                                     

ITC to open 3 new hotels in 2017

ITC Hotels is all set to open three new properties in 2017. Dipak Haksar, Chief Executive, ITC Hotels & Welcom Hotels, revealed, “ITC is a rapidly growing chain and we are building new hotels. In 2017, we’ll have a second hotel in Hyderabad— ITC Kohinoor. We will also be coming up with a hotel in Coimbatore as well as in Amritsar. In 2018, we’ll come up with a hotel in Kolkata.

 

The Grand Magrath, Bengaluru

The Grand Magrath Hotel is located in the heart of the city. It is at an easy walking distance from Brigade and MG Road, UB City and a number of malls, shopping areas and restaurants. The hotel was built to match the colonial style that Bangalore was famous for. All 80 rooms are magnificently furnished with contemporary design, yet being faithful to its storied past. This intimate 4 star hotel transcends its guests back to a quieter, more dignified era, when travel meant something special and personalized guest service was a hallmark of every stay.The Grand Magrath Hotel is your final destination for all the business comforts in the heart of Bangalore City.


                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                          

Recommended Tour of the Month                                                                                                                                 Go To Top

 

Pushkar (Rajasthan)


With more than 500 temples, Pushkar is one of Hinduism's holiest sites and an interesting place to visit even when the famous camel fair (in October or November) isn't being held. The focus of the town is its placid lake and the ghats, havelis, crumbling buildings and temples, all whitewashed a splendid white, that edge the lake. Parts of the town have the vibe of a Rajasthani Varanasi and indeed this place is almost as sacred. But like many Indian towns Pushkar has several flavors.

Pushkar's religious significance derives from the Vedic text, Padma Purana, which describes how the town was created. Brahma, creator of the universe, was looking for a place to perform the yajna—a holy ritual that involves placing offerings into a sacrificial fire for Agni, the fire god—that would signify the beginning of the human age. He dropped a lotus from his hand and Pushkar was where it struck the ground.
 

Best time to visit

If you really want an experience, go to Pushkar during its famous five-day annual Camel Fair, the largest in the world. Every October or November—depending on the lunar calendar—during the full moon (Kartik Purnima), people flock here by the many thousands to see the finest camels parade around the fairground, edging the sand dunes, in colorful costumes. People come to buy, sell, and trade camels, and to race one camel against another, and it is a treat to see Rajasthanis, who already dress in bright colors, kitted out in their best. A good male camel goes for at least US$400 although some of the popular Marwari horses go for much more. Other types of livestock are also sold. In addition to the camel activities, there are cultural programs, cricket matches, competitions during the day and all kinds of spontaneous music, dance and folk performances in the evenings.

The Fair

This small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, ‘sadhus’ and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of Kartika (October or November) beginning on ‘ashtmi’ 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (‘Poornima’). The camel and cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival period. During the latter half, religious activities dominate the scenario. Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.

This small town is transformed into a spectacular fair ground, as rows of make shift stalls display an entire range of objects of art to daily utility stuff. Decoration items for cattle, camel and women, everything is sold together. Small handicraft items are the best bargain for buying souvenirs. The camel and horse races have crowds to cheer. Camel judging competitions are quite popular with animal lovers. Each evening brings different folk dances and music of Rajasthan, performers delivering live shows to the roaring and applauding crowds.

Pushkar fair has its own magic and it's a lifetime experience for travellers. It has featured in numbers of travel shows, films and magazines.


 


                                                    
 

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