Let’s Hit the Offbeat Road
When it comes to
vacations, usually a lot of time is spent on planning and
preparations. Generally once we decide the place it is explored
according to the gathered information, experiences of others (family
friends, relatives etc.) and famous tourists’ spots that we read
about on internet. Usually we don’t opt for offbeat destinations.
We can enjoy the perks
of visiting these offbeat destinations.
- The “hatke” vacation- all the famous places are in list of everybody, very few have the mindset and wish to explore the different place which is not so famous but worth being experienced. “Kuchh hatke” factor is covered here.
- Crowd free- since it’s an offbeat place it will not be crowded with large number of tourists and guides running behind you to hire them.
- Mastermind of own vacation- as we will be planning on our own the whole tour one can plan impeccably about accommodation and transportations.
- Relaxed ambience- because we will be going to such a places which are planned according to our convenience one can stay there as much as they need to relax and unwind themselves as there wont be hurry to miss any famous spot.
- Bhedaghat
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We have seen sizzling kareena kapoor dancing here in “Raat ka Nasha “in movie Asoka, this is bhedaghat. The main attractions are marble mountains as we
can see in the pictures. Narmada River makes its way through these
marble rocks making the amazing view. Especially the boat ride here
in moonlight in enchanting. While you are riding in a boat a point
comes which is known as “Bandar Kodini”.
At this point mountains come so close that monkeys can jump across them easily and hence the name of a point is Bandar kodini. The other point that we shouldn’t miss is dhunvadhar waterfalls. The meaning of dhunvadhar is “dhunva” meaning smoke and “dhar” means the flow of water and it truly stands by its name. The roar if this waterfall is heard from far distance.
At this point mountains come so close that monkeys can jump across them easily and hence the name of a point is Bandar kodini. The other point that we shouldn’t miss is dhunvadhar waterfalls. The meaning of dhunvadhar is “dhunva” meaning smoke and “dhar” means the flow of water and it truly stands by its name. The roar if this waterfall is heard from far distance.
Bhedaghat is in
Jabalpur district of MP. We can hire a cab once we reach Jabalpur and
reach Bhedaghat. For accommodations there are plenty of hotels and
MPTDC guest’s house available.
- Bhangarh
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This is a place in Alwar district of Rajasthan. It is on the way from Jaipur to Alwar. It is a prehistoric site. This is included in our list because it is the only legally haunted place in India acclaimed by Indian Govt. Every heritage site has an Archeological office in India but this is the only place where ASI office in not present but quiet a far from the place. The ASI has put the board around the site saying that the entry is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. The fort was built in
1613 and the town was established by King Madho. There are many
stories behind this town being haunted but the travelers who have
been there claim that the place makes you feel restless and hyper,
may be the mindset becomes so due to the tales and ASI boards.
Rajasthan is known for heritage palaces and their beauty, so while
you have plans to travel in Rajasthan one should definitely visit
this strange place, of course during the day.
- Malana
Malana is a town
situated in valley called Parvati in Himachal Pradesh. It is also
known as the little Greece in Himachal Pradesh.
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It is an ancient
village 3029 meters above from the sea level. We all know the
mesmerizing beauty of Himalaya Mountains and hence the famous
destinations in HP such as Shimla, Manali then why Malana? It is
isolated from the outer world. The citizens of this town consider
themselves the descendants of the Alexander’s Army. Every city has
its own tale and cultures but this town seem to have many stories.
When Alexander came in Asia to his quest of conquering the whole
world he was defeated here and while going back, some of his army
found solace in Malana and stayed back. These people consider the
outsiders inferior to them, so when you travel here you should not
leave prescribed path and follow their rules strictly. They have kind
of strange concepts which they follow till the date as in even if
unintentionally if you touch any person there you have to pay the
fine. This goes for any walls, houses and people there. Malana had
the one of the oldest democracy in the world. It is a quiet yet
strange place because of its customs and their beliefs to visit.
Treat for nature lovers to go and relax. It is also infamous for the
Malana cream which has the large amount of demand internationally.
This is considered to be one of the finest Hashish in the world and
that’s why drug mafias and some foreigners seeking for malana cream
come here and stay. Indian govt. had to interfere here to control the
acts which have not been proven successful so far. People being
isolated from the other part of the country had the main occupation
of growing the cannabis plants. Gradually things will change here
that is what we hope for and the hydro electric power plant is raised
here by the govt. which serves as one of the effort for the
employment option for the localities here. Exclude the cannabis
plantations here from the picture and this is one of the beautiful
places to visit when we go to HP.
There are many more
places in India to consider as offbeat destinations. The best way to
reach all these places is reach to the main city near by from these
places by any mode of transport which is favorable for you as in by
train or air or travel buses and then hires a cab for your journey.
The benefit here is it is convenient as well as safe since the hired
cab will be at your service all the time. For an ex. CCR Clear Car Rental where we can book our cabs online in advance, can
book our ride, I mean the car that we want since they have many
options for cars too and plan accordingly. They also have the
different packages, as in pick and drop services or destination
packages by which we can book it right from picking us up from the
airport or railway station and then taking us to the desired
destination and drop us back to the stations from where they picked
us.
Lest pack our bags for
some of the offbeat destinations this year and “hatke” tours but
safe and sound. What are offbeat destinations in your list? Reply for
this post with the names of the places that you have in mind.
Ciao.
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Weekend Spots,
Navratri, The Celebration Of Shakti
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The ganesh festival is just over and we all were waiting for navratri since then which is one of the important festival in India. It is one of the biggest festival celebrated in India. Navratri, the literal meaning is nine nights. Its a word derived from Sanskrit. These nine days and nights are celebrated by worshipping the manifestations of Goddess Durga. She is the divine power symbolizing the shakti.
The
navratri is celebrated in October but the exact dates are confirmed
every year by lunar calender. Navratri has various stories behind its
celebration. Once upon a time Asuras, the demos rose above the Suras,
gods. They achieved more powers than gods and defeated them under the
leadership of Devil Mashishasur who was a powerful Asur and created a
chaos in the world. All gods were scared for the welfare of the world
hence the ultimate powerful goddess, Maa Durga was born to defeat
him. Their battle went on for the nine days and on the last day, 10th
day Mahishasur was defeated and killed by her so the name is
navaratri because battle went on for nine days. This is also called
as a "Durgotsav".
Navratri
has bigger celebration in Maharashtra, Gujrat and Karnatka. Garba of
Gujrat, Durga puja in West bengal, 'Ravan-dahan' in Karnatka, Ramlila
in Notth India are the best picks of Navratri.
It is
believed that Maa Durga stays with us in these nine days blessing us
happiness and prosperity. The forms of Durga are Shailiputri,
Bramhacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani,
Kalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri. These forms are also known as
Navadurga.
According
to different regions these nine forms are known as with different
names. The various incarnations of Maa durga celebrated in this nine
days are Durga, Bhadrakali, Amba, Annapurna devi, Bhairavi,
Chandika/Chandi, Lalita, Bhavani, Mookambika. Every day has its own
celebration in Navratri. In first three days, Maa kaali which is also
known as Kaali destroy the evil in our homes and souls. In second
three days goddess Laxmi gives us the spiritual health. Laxmii is the
goddess of Wealth. In last three days the goddess Sarswati who is the
goddess of wisdom is worshipped. We all seek for these three aspects.
Ghatasthapna
is done on the very first day. A pot is installed in home and grains
are sowed. A diya is lit throughout the nine days undisturbed. The
pot is a symbol of universe and diya represents the shakti, the pure
and divine power.
The last
day, 10th day is known as Dusshera or Vijayadashmi which has its own
mythological importance and beliefs. More about it in our next post.
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Navratri
is the festival of Goddess Durga, we worship the divine power
personified by feminine form. It gives us the message that the true,
unimaginable and abundant form of shakti lies in the feminine form of
god. If she can love and care for you unconditionally, work for you
all the time and seem mild then she also has the tremendous
spellbinding shakti to destroy you. If she can rise and create you
she also has the supreme power to finish you fiercely. And while I am
writing this I remember a role of mother in our lives. We worship the
goddess these nine days wholeheartedly but we actually have been
living with this one form of goddess since the day we are born. She
brings us to the world, protects from all the possible evil things
and loves us no matter what, she is our Mother, our goddess.
Every home
has a living goddess in it working for them, loving them, nurturing
them silently without expecting. Do we worship them? Do we recognize
their sacrifice? Do we say thank you? Do we say "we can live and
win" because of you?
Lets make
a difference this year, lets remember the first living goddess we
come across in our life, lets be thankful for them and worship them
by giving respect they deserve and love that they dont even demand
for. "Shatakoti Pranam" to these goddesses in our homes,
thank you for being our Shakti.
Happy
Navratri to all!
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Indian Festivals,
Clear Car Rental Launches Android App
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Clear Car Rental officially announced the launch of an android app free and simple interactional tool that let travelers to book a cab instantly via an Android app. The application is available for Android smartphone users and can be downloaded onto their smartphones.
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- Step by step guide to assist you while booking your vehicle through app:
1. Install the application by Clear car rental on your smart Phone
2. Complete registration process (one time).
3. Select travel type and corresponding trip type option.
4. A screen will appear which will show source city and destination city, date, day & time option.
5. Select from the choices presented for each option and click on the search button.
6. The succeeding screen will show all the available list of cabs (along with all travel details) with respect to your search criteria. Select the proper vehicle as per your convenience and click the book button.
7. The next booking screen asks you for the pickup address just enter the proper pickup address and go for the book process.
8. It will redirect you the screen contains the payment options (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking). Choose the any one payment option from available list.
9. Once you make the payment your booking will be confirmed & you will receive a confirmatory email mentioning all your booking details.
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Airport car rental
We all love traveling and those exceptional people who don’t, they either traveled with the wrong company who get bored or they simply didn't plan it well. But obviously this is my opinion but all I can come up with the generalized reason is this only...
We all strive for excellence then let it be simply cooking which started from just heating up and cooking well meat or fruits or vegetables in prehistoric times to now well garnishing methods, making it a five or seven course cuisine meal or let that be being just happy when people used to get just hired in a govt. offices to now where as attending all sort of performance enhancing conferences and being competitive enough for salary raise or better job options ahead. World is changing and so are we; those who don't change and adapt these changes are left behind just what Darwin has stated so in his theory of survival for the fittest for animals in his study of evolution. Our traveling concepts have changed also as with the time, aren't we striving excellence here also by planning it near to perfect so as to cover maximum places to visit in given time and making it more and more comfortable and safer at the same time?
Airlines have provided their services in affordable range for every class and we are using the maximum benefit of that. Traveling by air is often very less time consuming and with leisure. We can utilize the time we take out for traveling in visiting as many places as we can. But what about transportation from airports?? When we sit and plan about our family vacations or business tours or if we are planning the corporate business tour we have to think and plan taking into consideration the minute details. Well I won’t say transportation from airports is a minute detail since airports are generally located at quiet a far distance from the main city.
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We can get the cab from airport also but then it might be time consuming to do on the spot without proper knowledge of what other options might be and there are chances that you can get fooled about the rates. These days’ car rental services are doing amazing job by providing us the facility to book a car online. For an example, clear car rental pvt ltd.
They have available in 210+ cities in India. We can book our car which we want by choosing from various options that they give and book it online. Even if we have to cancel our booking by some reason we can do the cancellation free. Their service is in budget and any traveler ranging from ordinary to global corporate travelers. We can book a cab in advance online and a cab will come to pick you up on a scheduled time.
Now why airport car hire services??? Major reason is rental price which airport facilities offer are usually high since they will be adding extra charges and different costs and its always better to compare the options available and decide thoughtfully. But from my side, vote goes to airport car rental services. The extra points for airport car rental services because we can book the car that we want as our cab for pick up and drop service in advance, specially to CCR pvt. Ltd. I can confidently say so about clearrental since we have experienced its service in Mumbai.
So let’s fly away with more experience and knowledge about traveling mediums.
Bon voyage!!!!
Ciao soon with more updates..
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Travel Tips,
Now We Are on Dainik Divya Marathi Edition
As you all are aware India Today - Youth Special Edition, dated 30th Sep 2013 had taken a note of our founder & CEO Mr.Sachin Kate. Now Dainik Divya Marathi, daily (Aurangabad) daily edition has also highlighted our founder & CEO.
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This is a proud feeling for all of us at team Clear car rental & this will motivate all of us to get better & better what we are doing now and eventually deliver class apart car rental experience to our customers. The foundation of Clear car rental Pvt Ltd was laid back by our founder & CEO when he was in his teens because of his fascination on the way the travel industry operates & his vision to create something of his own in this space by leveraging technology. On his journey to achieve this goal he worked hard ignoring setbacks with his friends who later also turned his professional collegues to finally establish Clear car rental Pvt Ltd in the year 2011. We feel great of our business model because being an online car aggregator we have the opoortunity to provide steady flow of business to number of small or big car rental fleet owners operating across India. Our business model also makes us to go beyond our comfort zone to deliver quality car rental services. We also take this opportunity to thank all our customers who always show their trust on us by hiring cars online with us.
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CEO Mr.Sachin Kate has been featured on India Today-Youth Special Edition
We are proud to share our CEO Mr.Sachin Kate has been featured on India Today - Youth Special Edition, dated 30th Sep 2013. (Page 48).
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Established in 1975 India Today gives you the latest news, politics, current affairs, cricket, sports, business and cinema news from India and around the world.
Our entire team at Clear car rental Pvt Ltd was super excited to see our CEO was acknowledged by a nationally circulated & hugely popular magazine like India Today.
Our founder & CEO established & scaled Clear car rental Pvt Ltd to it's present size with almost no external support.
Want to read the full article?
Grab a copy of India Today - Youth Special now, weekly subscription 30th Sept 2013 .Story by Aditi Pai.
Grab a copy of India Today - Youth Special now, weekly subscription 30th Sept 2013 .Story by Aditi Pai.
We thank the team of India Today for acknowledging our CEO & organisation.
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Mr.Sachin Kate-CEO,interview on SAAM TV
Watch Mr.Sachin Kate-CEO,interview on SAAM TV,episode'Emerging Aurangabad',which was telecast on Sunday 15/Sept/2013 at 11.30 am to 12.00.Talking about the best IT opportunity & future growth in Aurangabad.
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Clear Car Rental Team Visits at India's Biggest Travel Show
Last weekend i.e Sunday,8th Sept 2013, we attended the popular “India's Biggest Travel Show-TTF (Travel & Tourism Fair)” held at Pune,Maharashtra.This expo brings together dozens of travel agencies,global tour companies, travel writers, and travel show hosts to provide an amazing opportunity for visitors to learn first hand about travel to every region of world including India!
We visited every booth in each aisle, picked up brochures for the destinations.
Popular travel & tourism fairs serve as an “one stop shop” on vacation information. You can know more about amazing destinations, travel schemes, places to stay and other loads of information. Travel professionals who are a part of the exhibition are always eager to share their knowledge with you.
We will make sure that we will visit this enlightening expo whenever it arrives.
If you are planning a solo trip or with your family,friends don't forget to rent a car with Clear Car Rental. The service covers more than 5000 locations within India.
For more information visit at www.clearcarrental.com
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Brand New Look Of Clear Car Rental Website
Welcome to the brand-new look of Clear Car Rental website! We hope you’ll enjoy the new content and functionality of this site. We are confident that the changes will make the site easier to enjoy and easier on the eye.
You’ll also find more ways to connect with Clear Car Rental holidays experts through Facebook, Linkedin, Google Plus including a new destination on Pinterest, a live feed to our blog, Clear Car Rental insider and up-to-the minute Twitter alerts from Clear Car Rental Team.
Please take a moment to check it out, and let us know what you think of it! Leave a comment below, or share your thoughts on our Facebook page. We appreciate your feedback!
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Ganesh Festival and famous place to visit in Mumbai
Ganesh Chathurthi or also called as Vinayak Chaturthi one of the most celebrated festival with full of devotion and enthusiasm in India specially in Mumbai. Now Mumbai gear up for celebrate awaited 10 days Ganesh festival. This festival comes every year in between the month of August and September. Thousands of devotees throng the Ganesh temples of the city to offers their pray to Lord Ganesha God of wisdom and prosperity.
Here is iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai to experience this splendid festival.
Lalbaugcha Raja, Lalbaug :
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Khetwadi Ganraj :
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Clear Car Rental wishing you all Happy Ganesh Festival and may this festival bring health, wealth, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
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Best of India,
Clear Car Rental featured in online platform
We were recently featured on YourStory, Techcircle & Startup Freak which are India's leading and most comprehensive online platform for startups and entrepreneurs.Check out the links below to know more about our journey so far. Share with us which service offerings would you like to see rolling out from Clear car rental Pvt Ltd which will make you travel more easier and comfortable?
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"Bhimashankar" one of twelve jothirlinga of Shiva in India
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Bhimashankar temple is a pilgrimage spot in the Khed Taluk of Pune. It is in the village called Bhojgiri which is 50kms from Khed. Bhimashankar temple has one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The place is situated in the Sahyadri hills and is the birth place of river Bhima. The temple will be visited by a huge crowd of devotees every year during Mahashivratri festival. In total the State of Maharashtra hosts four Jyotirlinga sites; the other three are Trimbkeshwar (Nashik), Aunda Nagnath (Parli) and Grishneshwar (Ellora).
Devotees come to Bhimashankar to pay obeisance to the Jyotirlinga which is much revered by the Hindus. If one accomplishes the tour of all the twelve Jyotirlingas in his lifetime he would be over joyous. The temple was built around the thirteenth century. It is an ancient temple built in Nagara style. Back in ancient times Lord Shiva seems to have obliged to the request made by other Gods to kill demons. Thus he took the form Bhimashankar to save them from the demons and made this place in the Sahyadri hills as his abode.
Bhimashankar offers a soothing experience combined with lofty hill view, green forests and tranquil nature. You can visit a wildlife sanctuary situated nearby, and Bhima River’s place of origin.
How to reach :
You can reach Bhimashankar via Pune by air. Pune is the nearest airport to the place. If you are travelling by road then you can start from Pune. It is about 127kms drive from Pune. There are two different routes from Pune to reach the place. If you are coming from Mumbai then take Pune road, go via Chakan.
Visitors will get minimum luxury at the temple. The temple authorities provide accommodation for the guests. However the trip to Bhimashankar could be accomplished in a day if you start from Pune. So, you can stay at Pune if you want.
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Pilgrimage,
Bandipur National Park a mesmerizing and enchanting place
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Now a days everyone wish to have a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and always in search of charming tourist attractions. Here is the great place teeming with wildlife and natural beauty that will make your holiday a blissful days. “Bandipur National Park” welcomes you with a diverse flora, fauna, outstanding scenic beauty and spanning area of 874 square km.
Bandipur National park is located in Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district in the South Indian state Karnataka. This fascinating tourist destination is among the India’s first Tiger Reserves created in 1973 under the Wildlife Protection Act. Formerly it was about 90 acres reserve forest but due to insufficient place it was expanded to 800 acres in 1941 and named as Venugopala National park and now it is contiguous with Madhumalai wildlife Sanctury in Tamil Nadu and Nagarhole National park in the north west.
Climate :
This park is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve which known as first biosphere of India. The typical tropical climate keep an average temperature above 18°C in every month of the year and feature wet and dry seasons. Nagu river which flows through the middle of the park adds extra beauty where as the Kabini and Moyar river respectively flows in north and southern area.
What to see:
If you are much fond and wildlife enthusiastic then it going to be a memorable for sure because of an opportunity to experience animals in their natural habitats.
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To explore the park’s beauty and enjoy the jungle ride you can hire Forest department’s jeep and other vehicles. This park is house of around 3000 Elephants which are highlight of park. them very close at the roadside . Many of the animals and spices of birds found in the park including Tiger, Panther, Wild dog, Sloth Beer, common Langur, Deer, Gaur, Wild Boar, Sambar, Antelope.
Gopalaswamy Betta :
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This highest peak in the Bandipur national park which covered with fog for most part of the year is at a 1454 m above the sea level offers a stunning views of surrounding forest. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Venugopala (Lord Krishna) at top of the hill. It can access through a road near the Hangala village.
How to reach :
By Air :
Closest airport to Bandipur National park is Bangalore which is 258 km . Here you can get cab,taxi on rent . Clear Car Rental is one of the major car rental service provider at there.By Rail :
There in no railway station in Bandipur but Mysore is nearest railhead at a distance of 78 kms from where you can pick up a taxi for your journey.Precautionary steps for wildlife safari :
- Stay in your vehicle.
- Enjoy wild animals by keeping appropriate distance from them.
- Do not feed any animals.
- Do not carry any alcoholic beverages during trip.
- Wear comfortable and natural shade clothes.
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