A Mind Blowing Air Journey That Stays Etched In My Memory!

Besides pushing in fresh air through our urban jungle, travelling enables us to enjoy the company of our loved ones and make it memorable. Being a writer, I have to indulge in a lot of brain-storming and my wife remains occupied in her stressful job. The opportunity to visit a friend added some amount of energy in our lives.

I had to look through a lot of travel websites that might help us choose the best route, simple mode of transport, best rates and specified time frame. We found an online travel-planner that helped show us through the best Ahmedabad to Ranchi Travel Route.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel Airport | Image Resource: hunt.in

We had to cover some 1303 km while flying from Ahmedabad to Ranchi. Had we travelled by car, it would take us more than 23 hours to reach Ranchi. Our travel planner also helped us choose from amongst a number of airline services. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl. (AMD) airport runs regular flights for renowned carriers like Air Sahara, Air India Limited, Kingfisher Limited and Jet Airways.

The Birsa Munda (IXR) airport also runs similar flights for Ahmedabad. We had to pick a carrier that would make us reach our destination in time. Our timing and budget seemed to match up to the services of Jet Airways. We were glad about not having to pay anything extra for our meal.

Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

The trip from Ahmedabad to Ranchi was worth remembering, since that was the first time that my wife was travelling in a plane. We had to fly from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport Ahmedabad (AMD) to Birsa Munda Ranchi (IXB) airport with a stopover at Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi.

We really enjoyed the warm hospitality of the flight attendants and the delicious cuisines served by them. It was the spirit of their professionalism that drew most of our attention. On most occasions, I had travelled to Ranchi by train, but this was a different experience for both of us. From a height we could see the natural beauty of Ranchi and things became more vivid as we came down. The entire trip was memorable and we really enjoyed it.

Tips For Stress Free Business Travel

Travelling for business is widely misunderstood: To those who don’t go often, it sounds like a vacation with a little responsibility – a break from your regular life, enhanced by free meals, sightseeing, and the opportunity for an out-of-town hook-up.

But those who do it often know that work travel is really just work, but with more organization, more fatigue, and more face-to-face meetings.

Here are a few ways to make your life easier when you’re on the road for work.

Pack in advance: If you prefer taking short trip. I would recommend that you do your packing in advance. By doing this you can pack the right stuff for your trip and will never forget anything behind and avoid last minute blunders. I once forgot my charger at home and then I had to buy a new for my trip which was totally a waste of my money but I had no choice.

Your small back pack should contain fresh clothes, water, pajamas, toiletries, undergarments, a notepad, pens, map, Altoids, Advil and band aids. Make sure to refill the food and water supply. I would recommend that you carry some ready material, laptop and sunglasses to keep you busy during long travelling.

Wrinkle free Tie:

If you are on a business trip then make sure to place your tie perfectly with your backpack to protect it from wrinkling. Take your tie and roll it and place it inside your other clothes.

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Save your jewellery:

If you are carrying jewellery such as gold chain or bracelets then make sure to protect it at all times. Often chain gets tangled inside your small package. To avoid this from happening, use a straw and string on one side of the chain into the straw. If you want to protect your ring, I would recommend you to use pill organizer. You can avoid your earring from getting tangled by attaching to the holes of big buttons.

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Use internet:

If you are in a business trip, make sure you check up on your email. Research about the hotel and locations chosen for your trip. This will help you to be prepared when you land at your destination.

These are some of the points that should be considered while having an urgent business trip.

Image of the Week: The Accord Metropolitan Chennai

The Accord Metropolitan Chennai

The Accord Metropolitan Chennai: The comfort of my family is the most important part of my vacation. Planning a suitable stay makes our vacation most adorable. Recently, I got an opportunity to visit Chennai and I was able to totally indulge in the beauty of the city staying at The Accord which was in the city’s main area.

Vgp Universal Kingdom Chennai – The Moments Filled With Amusements

It was our last day in Chennai and I felt very happy and contend as I could complete all the places quoted in my list and even I could manage some extra places like thousand light mosque. After enjoying the architectural beauty of the thousand lights mosque we moved to the VGP universal Kindom which is a famous amusement park in Chennai.

It is a best place to escape from the crouching sun as there are several water games to enjoy there. VGP offers a best retreat to both children and adults. The amusement park provides wide range of entertainment and it considered to be the oldest park in the city.

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The entrance fee was reasonable and there are 37 rides in the park, a single day is not sufficient to enjoy each ride. The beach at the end of the park is the uniqueness of the park. We spend our whole evening playing in the beach and enjoying rides. The enchanting garden, the amazing statue man, lovely Panner fort were other attractions where we could indulge in.

Being the biggest park in Chennai it offers best and quality services and hygienic atmosphere. The water was very clean and sparkling. The water costume is mandatory for water games and they charge 30 rs for the costume. The park provides lockers and towels for maintaining safety and hygiene inside the park

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They also charge extra for some unique games. We had our lunch and snacks inside the park. The food was very tasty and served with all hygiene and cleanliness. We enjoyed the food and finally went to the lawn area near the beach. We could view the sunset and enjoyed the beach games at the park.

The amusement park also stages several festivals and it houses many multi cuisine restaurants where you can enjoy your day. It surely takes you to another world full of amusements and thrills. We had a great experience at the park and returned to the hotel room to pack our things to prepare our journey back to the routine work and busy schedules.

Thousand Lights Mosque – The Beautiful Holy Medieval Styled Mosque

It was a refreshing day next morning; it was our last day in Chennai since we planned to leave Chennai the next day. As I mentioned early there are a plenty of thing to offer in Chennai such as temples and mosques. When the guide mentioned about the thousand lights mosque in this place I was wondered why this name “thousand lights” came to this mosque. The curiosity in me incresed and we decide to visit this place which was not there in our list.

After a good bath and enticing breakfast which consists of pongal ( A special dish made of rice and moong dhal) and vadas and aromatic filter coffee from the restaurant we left for thousand lights.

Thousand Lights Mosque Chennai | Image Resource: chennaipress.com

It is a multi-domed beautiful mosque spreads over 3 acres located at Anna Salai in the middle of the city. This beautiful mosque is highly regarded for being the largest mosque in country. It was built in 1810 by Nawab Umdat-ul-Umrah. The assemble hall is very huge and around 1000 lamps are necessary to light the assembly hall hence the name thousand lights for the mosque. The mosque is constructed in medieval style architecture.

The enthralling beauty of the mosque is truly captivating and the multi-domes have heights of more than 64 feet from the ground. In 1981 another mosque was added which showcases the western influence in architecture for its five inward curving domes.

There are separate rooms both men and women for conducting prayers. The mosque is a holy place for Shiite Muslims and a famous pilgrimage centre for them. This huge holy construction is very famous for its beauty architecture and also has a great religious significance.

We explored the beauty of the mosque and took several photographs and moved to our last place the vgp universal kingdom which is an amusement park. I choose this place because I felt very hot and that could be the best remedy to escape from the scorching sun, where we could enjoy plenty of water games. It was great experience exploring this beautifully designed medieval styled structure.

Image of the Week: Lighthouse Chennai

Lighthouse Chennai | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Lighthouse Chennai: I have always heard about how amazing it would be to enjoy view from a light house! At Chennai, I got this opportunity. Watching the beauty of the Marina Beach, from far above was astounding. Also my wife was particularly interested in seeing the huge ships looking puny! The pleasant breeze was a gift to the place!

Semmozhi Poonga – A Botanical Paradise to Cherish In

After visiting Valluvar Kottam we took our lunch in a best hotel. The vegetarian dishes in TamilNadu have special aroma and flavor. The Chetti Nadu Dishes are very famous here. Though bit spicy it tasted very well. We moved in to the “Semmozhi Poonga” in tamil Poonga means the garden. As the name indicates it is a huge garden.

Semmozhi poonga is a huge landscape beautifully crafted into a botanical garden owned and managed by the horticulture department of Tamil Nadu. The garden has unique type of plants and herbs planted and maintained by the authorities.

Semmozhi Poonga Chennai | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Located at the Cathedral road, the park is spreads around 20 acres and was opened to publict on 24 November 2010. It is regarded as the first botanical garden in Chennaicity. The garden has a beautiful flora and fauna to indulge in. Several exotic plants from other countries such as China and Thailand were imported and planted here. The garden houses more than 500 species of plants.

I was surprised to see the bonsai collection in the garden, the artificially constructed pond added beauty to the garden. The duck pond was amazingly constructed and several ducks enjoying the pond.

The garden showcased a mixture of Indian- Buddhist work. Moreover it was segregated into different parks such as “palm court, tree court, golden garden water and rock garden, butterfly garden, fern garden, sunken garden and theme garden.”

Pond At Semmozhi Poonga | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Apart from the beautiful trees and plants a plenty of flowers were kept for the tourists, which is indeed a treat to the eyes. The vertical garden just near the arch at the entrance is the uniqueness of the garden. The vertical garden is constructed in the drainage system for easy maintance which adds another feather on the cap of the garden.

The vertical garden is 22 feet long and 14 feet high planted more than 35 species of plants such as “dracena, lilies, ophiopogon, schefflera, phyllodendron and krishnagantha. “ A walk through the mesmerizing park rejuvenated my mind and body. My family also enjoyed the refreshing beauty of the garden and we were tired after a long day of walking and sighseeing. We retired to our hotel room and cherished the beauty of the park.

World Health Day

World Health Day

The World Health Day in on the 7th of April and it is a global health concerning organization sponsored by the World Health Organization. Each year it is celebrated under one specific topic and aims to draw worldwide attention concerning the same. Schools and public institutions worldwide should actively take part in considering this day in shaping young minds for a better future.

Hotel Ambica Empire, Chennai – Time to Check In for Luxurious Stay

Landing in Chennai reminded me summer is in. The city is expectedly hot and the morning is not pleasant as in Ahmedabad. Still I love to be here. The driver welcomed us while in the cab. Chennai has changed a lot to become a construction jungle. With the city growing enormously, the mumbles of the corporation and people about the “Beautiful Chennai” has to be turned a deaf ear.

We traveled about thirty minutes to reach the 100 Feet Road, Vadapalani. The Hotel Ambica Empire, Chennai is a three-star hotel located in the heart of the city. I came across the name of the hotel through the best hotel app, which offered me a package for my weekday stay with family here.

Hotel Ambica Empire Chennai | Image Resource: indiaprofile.com

The reception area was elegantly furnished and a few people were waiting in the lobby to check in. One of the male receptionists welcomed us and after completing the formalities ushered us to the Empire Suite. Since I love luxurious stay, I never compromise on it when on travel.

The suite was exquisitely designed with interiors that blend by form and design with the local architecture. The handicrafts around added to the stylish embellishments. The floorings are well-furnished and looked spectacular. The separate living room, dining area and bedroom offered privacy and comfort.

The king-sized bed and soft mattresses are quite relaxing. The other facilities offered are furnished bathroom with showers, computer, long mirror, LED TV with satellite connection, STD/ISD facility, 24-hour hot and cold water, and 24-hour room service.

I walked along the corridor to the reception to check for the restaurant. I was guided to Royal Palate Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, which served a range of north and south Indian dishes, Chinese and Italian. Furthermore, there is a coffee shop, Green Chillies offering fresh beverage.

The hotel is also the best abode for business persons for it offers spacious conference halls with all the administrative services. The spa and health center in the premises offer various treatments to meet customers’ health needs any time.

The Hotel Ambica Empire, which is in the prime place, offers easy accessibility to all the attractions. Furthermore, booking through the best hotel app, I could gain some good discounts.

Image of the Week: Madras War Cemetery Chennai

Madras War Cemetery Chennai | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Madras War Cemetery Chennai: A vacation gets completed only when I treat my cam with perfect pictures. We had some leisure time and when I was hanging around the hotel where we stayed, I came across the Madras War Cemetery. With lovely scenery around, I had a good time taking snaps. Ideal place to capture a perfect selfie!