When you enter any of the exhibition or a handicraft Mela, there are few things that instantly capture your attention. From Rajasthan - the tie and dye products, sarees from West Bengal, and Paper Mache from Kashmir.
Paper Mache is the most popular art form in Kashmir. A mere glimpse of the multi colored balls or the colorful boxes
will fascinate you and inculcate a desire to purchase them.
At first instance, all papièr mâchè objects look roughly the same, but the difference in price depends on the quality of the product.
Process Involved in Making of Paper Mache Product.
The products requires an extensive process in formation. The paper is soaked in water till they degenerated and then mixed with an adhesive like glue or fevicol. The mushy products is then kept in moulds, till the time they dry. Paper that has been pounded to pulp has the smoothest finish in the final product. Most of the objects for paper mache work are made in three dimensions for which different types of moulds are made in wood and brass.
There are two different ways of forming the paper mache - The Sakhtsazi (making the object) and the Nagashi ( painting the surface). Then these products are painted with bright colours. The design may vary but then they form an ultimate product. gold, blue are few colors in which they are painted. The colors used on these products are vegetable mineral dyes in pigment and stone form. Influence by Persian art, the design are in the form of flowers and birds.
Among other rich designs are 'Arabesque', done in gold against a brown or red ground to show sprays of rose blossoms in fine lines and 'Yarkand', an elaborate design built up in spirals with gold rosettes radiating from various centers and white flowers laid over gold scroll work
Paper Mache Products
Gumbooya (Gavala) , Baribunma, Jukurrpa, Tjapukai are the different types of Paper Mache boxes that can used for various purposes like jewellery box.
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Paper Mache products are available at any handicraft shop. They form a special attraction in Surajkund Mela or International Trade Fair. You can also purchase them from Delhi Haat in Delhi.
Beauty amidst the Blue water - The Lake Palace.
Enter into the zone of discovery!!
With Guest list including queen Elizebeth II, Jacqueline Keneddy and Vivien Leigh, who earth will not like to, visit The Lake Palace - the palace of fantasy. Amidst the sparkling blue water of Pichola Lake, City Palace Udaipur has created a niche for itself in world tourism. A special tourist destination to explore where one has the choice to relax as well as adore the exquisite beauty of the palace and the surroundings.
Rediscovery of the masterpiece!
Recently, the magnum opus has been restructured and decorated to give its customers a genuine feeling of the bygone era during their stay at the Maharajs’s palace. Amazingly, it took four years by the Garth Sheldon of Architectural Restoration Consultants and David Edwards of James Park Associates to restore the charm of the palace. From entrance to Lily Pond Courtyard, everything has been dramatized by glorifying the beauty of the ethereal pieces that lay undisturbed in the palace for last many years.The hard work of the two interior designers brought a new charm in the palace.
The Biggest Asset!!!
The Lake Palace is the last word in beauty and an ultimate desire of many tourists who are visiting Udaipur. The rooms are the special asset of the Palace. Each of its rooms provides a wonderful view of the lake, the lily pond or the city. In comfort the conveniences provided are unmatched. The interiors of the spacious suites are done with an amazing array of miniature paintings and glasswork.
Another factor that conjures up to portray the images of the royal past are its furniture - all decked up with an interesting combination of classical, colonial and vermicular furniture style for the palace.
Lake Palace houses 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 deluxe rooms. The rooms and the suites of the hotel are beautifully designed; each having a particular theme & decorated with textiles and handicrafts of the region. The 24-hour room service, baby-sitting, the car rentals, the parking, the doctor, the florist, swimming pool, gym, shoe-shine, travel desk, laundry cleaning, you ask and the lake Palace Heritage Hotel will be ready with its class services.
Don't forget the to sip a cup of coffee at "Jharokha" a lake side cafe and if it is already dinner time you can relish your self with the mouthwatering dishes at the exotic looking restaurant, the Neel Kamal Restaurant.
Brocade panelling in laid marble flooring hand knotted carpets from Kashmir...........all combining to let guests live like the kings who once lived there..........
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Zone: West India
State: Rajasthan
Location: 26 kms from Air Port, 3 kms from Railway Station, 3 kms from Bus Stand
No.of rooms: 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 deluxe rooms
Getting There
Air: Jaipur is connected to Delhi (300Km), Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.
Rail: The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.
Road: Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.
With Guest list including queen Elizebeth II, Jacqueline Keneddy and Vivien Leigh, who earth will not like to, visit The Lake Palace - the palace of fantasy. Amidst the sparkling blue water of Pichola Lake, City Palace Udaipur has created a niche for itself in world tourism. A special tourist destination to explore where one has the choice to relax as well as adore the exquisite beauty of the palace and the surroundings.
Rediscovery of the masterpiece!
Recently, the magnum opus has been restructured and decorated to give its customers a genuine feeling of the bygone era during their stay at the Maharajs’s palace. Amazingly, it took four years by the Garth Sheldon of Architectural Restoration Consultants and David Edwards of James Park Associates to restore the charm of the palace. From entrance to Lily Pond Courtyard, everything has been dramatized by glorifying the beauty of the ethereal pieces that lay undisturbed in the palace for last many years.The hard work of the two interior designers brought a new charm in the palace.
The Biggest Asset!!!
The Lake Palace is the last word in beauty and an ultimate desire of many tourists who are visiting Udaipur. The rooms are the special asset of the Palace. Each of its rooms provides a wonderful view of the lake, the lily pond or the city. In comfort the conveniences provided are unmatched. The interiors of the spacious suites are done with an amazing array of miniature paintings and glasswork.
Another factor that conjures up to portray the images of the royal past are its furniture - all decked up with an interesting combination of classical, colonial and vermicular furniture style for the palace.
Lake Palace houses 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 deluxe rooms. The rooms and the suites of the hotel are beautifully designed; each having a particular theme & decorated with textiles and handicrafts of the region. The 24-hour room service, baby-sitting, the car rentals, the parking, the doctor, the florist, swimming pool, gym, shoe-shine, travel desk, laundry cleaning, you ask and the lake Palace Heritage Hotel will be ready with its class services.
Don't forget the to sip a cup of coffee at "Jharokha" a lake side cafe and if it is already dinner time you can relish your self with the mouthwatering dishes at the exotic looking restaurant, the Neel Kamal Restaurant.
Brocade panelling in laid marble flooring hand knotted carpets from Kashmir...........all combining to let guests live like the kings who once lived there..........
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Zone: West India
State: Rajasthan
Location: 26 kms from Air Port, 3 kms from Railway Station, 3 kms from Bus Stand
No.of rooms: 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 deluxe rooms
Getting There
Air: Jaipur is connected to Delhi (300Km), Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.
Rail: The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.
Road: Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.
Skiing in Auli
Snow capped mountains, blue sky, romantic ambiance what's more you need on your vacation. That's it! Are your Sure?
Nah.., you want to add some excitement to this. And for this, a visit to Auli is highly recommended. A heavenly abode oozing with bounteous Nature....Auli is a perfect get away for adventure lovers.
Surrounded by picturesque beauty, Auli forms the best skiing destination in India. Dotted by pine, coniferous and Oak trees, Auli is a place filled with fun, folic and excitement.
On a white canvass, Auli tries to shade another hue by providing a tinge of excitement. Not far off from Joshimath, probably 16 kms, Auli is considered as a best winter resort and is a paradise for sports lover.
Visit this place during a Skiing festival and you can observe an extraordinary charm and a new glitz in the valley. Filled with tourist, Auli makes a point to enchant its visitors . The fest is organized by Winter Games Federation of India and brings India on the world platform in the month of February and March.
Handled by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), Auli supports all the equipments needed for the Skiing and have made full arrangements to meet the desires of the tourists. All you have to do is pack your bag and move ...........I am sure by this time you must have made up your mind and decided to fly to Auli.
What? Still A No from You! If your have any apprehension about the sport, leave them at home as Auli provides Skiing institutions and well trained coaches who would train you and make you comforatble with the game.
Tearing across the ice, Skiing give an in-depth satisfaction of conquering the landscape within seconds of time. Unfurl the charisma of this land, and make your journey a memorable experience for life time.
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Zone: North India
State: Himachal Pradesh
Location: 16 km from Joshimath at Auli
Trainings
GMVM conducts 7 and 14 days skiing courses
Attraction:
The 500m ski-lift system, the longest cable car in Asia that connects Joshimath with Gorson
The National Championships
Held in the months of February and March,
Organized by the Winter Games Federation Of India
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The Natural Splendors - Chilka Lake
- Chill in one of the best inland salt-water in Asia says Manjari Singh
For any first time traveller, Chilka Lake will sound like any other usual picnic spot in Orrissa . Indeed, it can be a picnic spot but not a usual one. To unfurl the hidden fact, Chilka Lake is the largest inland salt-water lagoon in Asia. Spanning over an area of 1100 Sq Km, Chilka Lake endorse an inimitable ecosystem comprising estuarine characters and unique flora. Identified by the National Wetland Coral Reefs Committee, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India as the priority site for conservation and management, the lagoon attracts tourist all the year round.
Bliss for Birds Lovers!!
A delight for ornithologist, Chilka is houses many residents as well as migratory birds. As a host, Chilka presents an orchestra of birds that you can enjoy while cruising on the lake. Here you get the chance to glimpse at birds like White bellied sea eagles, grey-legged geese, purple moorhen; Jacana, herons and flamingos. For bird lovers, the best time to visit Chilka is during migratory season - November to February. Take your boat from OTDC at Barkul and Ramba and sail though the lake that will take you on to the journey of discovery.
Sporting the Sport!!!
Those who love fishing, this is right place to be in. The lake inhabits 160 species of fishes. Fishes are not only added attraction to Chilka but they also provide livelihood to 1,50,000 fisher folk who live in and around the lagoon.
The Lake Entrada!!!!
The lake complex houses places like Nalabana, Birds Island , Kalijai , Satapada , Parikud and Malud, Brahmapura, all showcasing the splendors of nature in one form or another. Surely these places of interest add an extra zing to reservoir.
Pleasure Trip!!!!!
If you think that your trip has finished then you are highly mistaken, since you have the choice to prolong you tour by opting to visit places like Kalijai Temple, Narayani, Banpur (15 Kms ), Gopalpur on Sea (90 Kms ), Taptapani that lies in the vicinity of the exotic lake.
Comfort Zone!!!!!!
Obviously, by now you must have set your mind and planned your tour to Chilka. But it seems that you are still apprehensive about your stay? Don't be because Chilka houses an OTDC run hotel. This hotel is quiet famous amongst travelers since it provide not only good accommodation but also a panoramic view of the virgin lake.
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Zone: East India
State: Orissa
Getting There
About 100 kms from Bubhneshwar, you can get to Chilka by NH5 that rune along the lakes and touches Balugaon, Barakul, Rambha and Satapada, 50 km from Puri. Taxis are available from Cuttuck, Bhuneshwar, Puri and Berhampur.
Motor Boats
Motor launches of OTDC at Barkul and Ramba. The Revenue Department also maintains some boats at Balugaon. One can also hire country boats from private operators at these places and at Satapada as well.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the area and see the bird sanctuary is from October to March.
For any first time traveller, Chilka Lake will sound like any other usual picnic spot in Orrissa . Indeed, it can be a picnic spot but not a usual one. To unfurl the hidden fact, Chilka Lake is the largest inland salt-water lagoon in Asia. Spanning over an area of 1100 Sq Km, Chilka Lake endorse an inimitable ecosystem comprising estuarine characters and unique flora. Identified by the National Wetland Coral Reefs Committee, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India as the priority site for conservation and management, the lagoon attracts tourist all the year round.
Bliss for Birds Lovers!!
A delight for ornithologist, Chilka is houses many residents as well as migratory birds. As a host, Chilka presents an orchestra of birds that you can enjoy while cruising on the lake. Here you get the chance to glimpse at birds like White bellied sea eagles, grey-legged geese, purple moorhen; Jacana, herons and flamingos. For bird lovers, the best time to visit Chilka is during migratory season - November to February. Take your boat from OTDC at Barkul and Ramba and sail though the lake that will take you on to the journey of discovery.
Sporting the Sport!!!
Those who love fishing, this is right place to be in. The lake inhabits 160 species of fishes. Fishes are not only added attraction to Chilka but they also provide livelihood to 1,50,000 fisher folk who live in and around the lagoon.
The Lake Entrada!!!!
The lake complex houses places like Nalabana, Birds Island , Kalijai , Satapada , Parikud and Malud, Brahmapura, all showcasing the splendors of nature in one form or another. Surely these places of interest add an extra zing to reservoir.
Pleasure Trip!!!!!
If you think that your trip has finished then you are highly mistaken, since you have the choice to prolong you tour by opting to visit places like Kalijai Temple, Narayani, Banpur (15 Kms ), Gopalpur on Sea (90 Kms ), Taptapani that lies in the vicinity of the exotic lake.
Comfort Zone!!!!!!
Obviously, by now you must have set your mind and planned your tour to Chilka. But it seems that you are still apprehensive about your stay? Don't be because Chilka houses an OTDC run hotel. This hotel is quiet famous amongst travelers since it provide not only good accommodation but also a panoramic view of the virgin lake.
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Zone: East India
State: Orissa
Getting There
About 100 kms from Bubhneshwar, you can get to Chilka by NH5 that rune along the lakes and touches Balugaon, Barakul, Rambha and Satapada, 50 km from Puri. Taxis are available from Cuttuck, Bhuneshwar, Puri and Berhampur.
Motor Boats
Motor launches of OTDC at Barkul and Ramba. The Revenue Department also maintains some boats at Balugaon. One can also hire country boats from private operators at these places and at Satapada as well.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the area and see the bird sanctuary is from October to March.
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