The oldest functioning steam locomotives in the world, the Fairy Queen went on its first journey in the year 1855 for the previous East Indian Railway. And correctly so, the Fairy Queen these days holds the Guinness World Record to be known as the oldest locomotive in usual operation. It earlier used to journey on the Howrah-Raniganj line and afterward in Bihar till 1908. In July 1997, the Indian Railway resumed its fuction as a heritage train...more
The Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express commenced its services from the West Bengal capital Kolkatta on 14 April and got held for few minutes in Nadia region. This incident took place because some citizens who sat on its railway path challenging rehabilitation of Bangladeshs people in exile. The train was held near Aranghata in the Ranaghat. The people who were protecting the train came down but did not use any harsh means or force as the unlawful...more
The Christmas / summer holidays are the longest holiday period in your HSC year. You have about 6 weeks to relax and refresh yourself before the 2010 school year starts. However, students often use these holiday periods to gain a competitive advantage over their peers by reading ahead in their textbooks, or reading all of their English texts in advance. One of our students finished her entire English Extension 2 major work in these holidays! Of course, the advantage with working harder in the holidays, is that it lightens the load later on in the HSC year. Given that you have 6 weeks of holidays in the summer, it is probably wise to spend 3 or so weeks preparing for your HSC. Every bit of extra preparation translates to results in the HSC, since you only have a year. Once school starts, you may find the pace very fast, and everything examinable is taught once only before the teacher moves on. So how can you prepare for the year ahead? Study ahead, of course. This is one of the examples of how successful students study differently from average students. By learning ahead, you gain familiarity of the topics and content that would be taught to your peers for the very first time later...more
Another luxury train which attracts the people to the beautiful state of Rajasthan is Royal Rajasthan. It comprises of a total of 22 saloons with complete amenities. Apart from this there are 13 luxury coaches, a couple of restroom lounges, power cars and workers cars each. Besides this voyagers would also get a marvelous deluxe saloon, a spa car,...more
The luxury train The Palace on Wheels tour carries you to a pulsating trip to the majestic land of sand dunes and majestic palaces. Travel through the majestic vastness where stately Rajputs resided in an imposing manner. Discover this regal land on the Palace on Wheels, the well-appointed and comfortable train of India that take with it an natural...more
Joy-Ride Up The Hills The people who are fond of travelling must take the joy ride of slow moving trains which run up to the hill resorts of Ooty (Udhangamandalam), Shimla, Darjeeling etc. It is the most exciting experience of moving up the hills, passing the small hamlets and green terraced fields. One can pass through the tunnels, over bridges and enjoy the ride. This slow moving train provides you with the most panoramic view which will leave you captivated. The scenic hill resorts in these places are away from the hurly-burly life of the city. The Shimla Toy Train There are 107 tunnels between Kalka to Shimla when you travel by a toy train. The stunning view which the travelers encounter in between is worth admiring. The hill station Shimla is very well-connected by a broad gauge line and it is up to Kalka. The distance of 96 km is covered by the train in 6 hours From Kalka to Shimla. The Darjeeling Toy Train The most well known of all the toy trains, is the train which links the town of New Jalpaiguri to the beautiful hill station of Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Hill Railway the narrowest gauge and is surely the best 'toy train'. The tiny old engine of this train...more
Ice skating is a popular pastime in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, but with the recent dump of winter weather it may be time to get those skates out again. London offers a wealth of options for outdoor skating. The ice rink at the Natural...more
Just as soon as the pilot receives permission he moves his charter jet onto the runway while heading into the wind and continues down the runway. In many ways the take-off of an aircraft is like starting a car in low gear, shifting to second gear and...more
Samba dancing may sound only as fun, especially for foreigners. But in Brazil, this activity is taken very seriously by amateur and professional dancers, as we will see below. Samba dancing in the Carnival of Brazil is part of our culture and...more
So, you have decided to tour India. Bravo! This country will spoil you for choice with its myriad exotic locales. Hill enthusiasts can pick from South Indias picturesque Ooty and numerous other spectacular spots to Northern Indias tremendously...more
Want to know what is the best possible mode of transportation if youre heading to places such as Atlanta and Florida? Then the number one answer most tourists would say would be by car. Car hire is nothing new to the tourism industry, where more and...more
Planning a trip abroad? Then why not have your vacation in California which is the USAs most populated state which consists of world renowned cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. If youre wondering about expenses there, then plan your trip...more