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Driving tips for Europe

In United Kingdom, on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., London charges a fee to enter the city's congestion zone, which is marked with signs showing a white C in a red circle.

In France, children under 10 years of age are not allowed to sit on the front seat of the car

In Germany, obstructing traffic on the autobahn is against the law.

In Italy, Only local traffic is allowed during certain busy hours in the historic centers of many Italian cities. White signs with an open red circle and the times that traffic is restricted mark the entrances to the zones.

In Spain, people wearing eyeglasses while driving, must have a spare pair of eyeglasses in the car.

Durga Puja Celebration in India

India is a land of religious festivals. Among all festivals Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals in India. It is an important Hindu Festival celebrated all over India with different rituals and festivities especially in West Bengal. In Durga Puja, the city of Kolkata dresses up in a new look for the five days of the festival. The celebration lasts for five days starting from Maha Shashti (the sixth day) and ends with Bijoya dashami (the tenth day).


The fame of Durga Puja has not let it remain bounded within the walls of the state but has left its mark in all the four corners of the world. The festival is dedicated to Ma Durga, the Goddess of power, also known as Shakti. It is believed that festival of Durga Puja commemorates the victory of the goddess over the demon Mahishasura. The festival falls in the month of September-October.

Brazil Festival Celebration

Explore the Brazil in festive seasons

Name of Festival : Procissão de Senhor Bom Jesus dos Navegantes
Month : January
Location : Salvador Bahia

Name of Festival : Festa de Iemanjá
Month : February
Location : Salvador Bahia

Name of Festival : Grande Vaquejada do Nordeste
Month : February
Location : Natal Rio Grande do Norte

Name of Festival : Drama da Paixão de Cristo
Month : April
Location : Brejo da Madre de Cristo Pernambuco

Name of Festival : Divino Espiritu Santo
Month : May
Location : Parati Rio de Janeiro

Name of Festival : Festival Folcórico do Amazonas
Month : June
Location : Manaus Amazonas

Name of Festival : Festa do Divino
Month : July
Location : Diamantina Minas Gerais

Name of Festival : Festa da NS de Boa Morte
Month : August
Location : Cachoeira Bahia

Name of Festival : Festival de Cirandas
Month : September
Location : Itamaracá Pernambuco

Name of Festival : Cirio de Nazaré
Month : October
Location : Belém Pará

Name of Festival : NS do Ajuda
Month : November
Location : Cachoeira Bahia

Name of Festival : Festa de Iemanjá
Month : December
Location : Belem Parã and João Pessoa Paraíba

List of Hotels in Washington

Hotel Harrington
Address: 436 11th Street, N.W. (corner of 11th & E Streets, N.W.) Washington, DC 20004-4389
Phone: (202) 628-8140
Toll-Free Reservations: (800) 424-8532
Website: www.hotel-harrington.com


Washington Plaza Hotel
Address: 10 Thomas Circle, N.W. Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 842-1300
Website: www.washingtonplazahotel.com


L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Address: 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, D.C. 20024
Phone: (202)484-1000
Website: www.lenfantplazahotel.com


Washington Court Hotel
Address: 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20001
Toll-Free: 800 321 3010
Website: www.washingtoncourthotel.com


State Plaza Hotel
Address: 2117 E Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20037
Toll-Free: 800-424-2859
Website: www.stateplaza.com


Hotel Lombardy
Address: 2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
Toll-Free: 800-424-5486
Website: www.hotellombardy.com

List of Hotels in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Inder Lok Hotel
Address : Anekant Palace, 29-Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Hotel MJ Residency
Address : 54 Haridwar Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Aketa Hotel
Address : 1-2 Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

For more list of Hotels in Dehradun and other cities of Uttarakhand log on at www.inuttarakhand.com

Sikkim Tourism Information Centres

Sikkim Tourism Information Centre in Delhi

Address: New Sikkim House, 14, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
Tel: +(91)-(011)-26115346, 26115171


Sikkim Tourism Information Centre in Gangtok

1. Address: M.G. Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737101
Tel: +(91)-(03592)-221634


2. Address: Sikkim Tourism Dev. Corpr., Deorali, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737101
Tel : +(91)-(03592)-281372


Web referrals for Sikkim Tourism Information Centre

www.sikkimtourism.org
www.sikkim.gov.in

List of Hotels in New York (USA)

City Club Hotel
Address: City Club Hotel
55 West 44th Street Between Fifth & Sixth Avenues
New York, NY 10036


The Time Hotel
Address: The Time Hotel
224 W. 49th Street At Broadway
New York, NY 10019


Park 79 Hotel
Address: Park 79 Hotel
117 West 79th Street at Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024


The Empire Hotel
Address: The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street Broadway and Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10023


Hotel Wales
Address: Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Avenue At East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128


Bentley Hotel
Address: Bentley Hotel
500 East 62nd Street at York Ave
New York, NY 10021


The Franklin Hotel
Address: The Franklin Hotel
164 East 87th Street At Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128


Hudson
Address: Hudson
356 West 58th Street Between 8th & 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019


The Plaza
Address: The Plaza
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York, NY 10019


Wellington Hotel
Address: Wellington Hotel
871 Seventh Ave at 55 Street
New York, NY 10019


Library Hotel
Address: Library Hotel
299 Madison Avenue @41 Street
New York, NY 10017


San Carlos Hotel
Address: San Carlos Hotel
150 East 50th Street Between Lexington & Third
New York, NY 10022


The Kimberly
Address: The Kimberly
145 East 50th Street Between Lexington and 3rd Av.
New York, NY 10022


Benjamin Hotel
Address: Benjamin Hotel
125 East 50th Street At Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022


Broadway Plaza
Address: Broadway Plaza
1155 Broadway at 27th Street
New York, NY 10001


Comfort Inn Manhattan
Address: Comfort Inn Manhattan
42 W. 35th Street
New York, NY 10001


Bedford Hotel
Address: Bedford Hotel
118 East 40th Street Lexington Avenue & Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016


70 park avenue - a Kimpton Hotel
Address: 70 park avenue - a Kimpton Hotel
70 Park Avenue At 38th Street
New York, NY 10016


Hotel Giraffe
Address: Hotel Giraffe.
365 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016


Park South Hotel
Address: Park South Hotel
122 East 28th Street Between Park Avenue S.& Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016


Washington Square Hotel
Address: Washington Square Hotel
103 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10011


Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
Address: Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
500 Harbor Boulevard At Boulevard East
Weehawken, NJ 07086

For detailed list of Hotels in New York click at www.quikbook.com/10009.asp

Celebration of Diwali (Deepavali) Festival in India

In India, Diwali is celebrated as a national festival. Diwali falls in the month of October or November. It is not only celebrated in India only, but it is also celebrated in Nepal, where it is known as Tihar and Swanti. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being.

Different stories linked up with the reasons for celebrating Diwali (Deepavali).

• In North India, Diwali is the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name, Deepawali, or simply shortened as Diwali.
• In South India, Diwali is marked as the day on which Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
• In Western India, Diwali is also in honor of the day King Bali went to rule the nether-world by the order of Vishnu.

Different traditional Diwali (Deepavali) beliefs in different religions.

• In Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana of Lord Mahavira.
• In Sikhism, on Diwali the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, was freed from imprisonment along with 52 Hindu Kings (political prisoners) whom he had arranged to be released as well.

Festivals in India

Easter April 8, Celebrated all over India

Easter celebrations symbolise the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God, who died on the cross on Good Friday. It also marks the end of a 50-day self-imposed lent. The festivities are more visible in states like Goa, Kerala and Northern Eastern States of India.

Baisakhi, April 13, Celebrated in Punjab and other northern states of India

The festival reminds every sikh, of his cultural and religious heritage. It was on this day Guru Gobind Singh established Khalsa Pantha. Punjab's colourful and lively culture of comes alive on the Baisakhi day.Talweandi and Sabo are places to watch out for Bhangra and Gidda come out full blast during the season.

Tourism Award for India at Busan Fair

India capture three awards at the Busan International Travel Fair 2008 in South Korea. The fair was was attended by more than 200 organisations from over 30 countries.

In the fair Japan capture Best Tourism Promotion Award, Best Tourism Publicity Award and Best Folklore Performance Award.

Upcoming Travel & Tourism Trade Shows in September 2008

Caravan Salon ( 30-AUG-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany


ASR Trade Expo-San Diego ( 04-SEP-08 to 06-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States Of America


India Travel Mart-Jaipur ( 05-SEP-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: TBA, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India


Vacation Leisure & Outdoor Show-Dallas ( 05-SEP-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas, United States Of America


Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show ( 05-SEP-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, United States Of America


India International Travel Mart (IITM Mumbai) ( 06-SEP-08 to 08-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: World Trade Centre, Mumbai , Maharashtra, India


Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong ( 09-SEP-08 to 11-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)


Hotels & Restaurants ( 09-SEP-08 to 11-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Exhibition Centre, Novosibirsk, Russia


Sports & Tourism-Bulgaria ( 10-SEP-08 to 14-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Inter Expo & Congress Center, Sofia, Bulgaria


Aktau Leisure 2008 ( 10-SEP-08 to 12-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Aktau Exhibition Centre, Aktau, Kazakhstan


Scandinavian Caravan Show ( 11-SEP-08 to 14-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Elmia Exhibition Halls, Jonkoping, Jonkopings Lan, Sweden


Indonesia Tourism & Travel Fair (ITTF) ( 11-SEP-08 to 14-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia


Gastroset Expo ( 11-SEP-08 to 13-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: PVA Letnany, Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic


Norvei Caravan & Fritid ( 11-SEP-08 to 14-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Norway Trade Fairs, Lillestrom, Akershu, Norway


International Travel Expo (ITCE HCMC 2008) ( 12-SEP-08 to 14-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Phu Tho Exhibition Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam


Mondo Natura ( 13-SEP-08 to 21-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Rimini Expo Centre, Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Top Resa Travel Market ( 16-SEP-08 to 19-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France


Astana Leisure ( 17-SEP-08 to 19-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Astana's Congress Hall, Astana, Kazakhstan


International Food & Hospitality Show (IFHS 2008) ( 17-SEP-08 to 20-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand


Caravan Finland ( 19-SEP-08 to 21-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Lahti Fair Centre, Lahti, Finland


Vacation Leisure & Outdoor Show-Austin ( 19-SEP-08 to 21-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, United States Of America


Top Transport Europe ( 23-SEP-08 to 24-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Palais du Pharo, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France


Moscow Leisure & Travel Show (MLTS) 2008 ( 23-SEP-08 to 26-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: International Exhibition Centre, Moscow, Moskva, Russia


International Leisure Industry Week ( 23-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom


Meeting Industry Business Travel Exhibition (MIBEXPO Russia) ( 23-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Moskva, Russia


Business Travel Show-Germany ( 24-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany


Group Leisure & Travel Trade Show ( 24-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom


Moscow Golf & Luxury Travel Reception ( 25-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Moskva, Russia


TT Warsaw Tour & Travel - 2008 ( 25-SEP-08 to 27-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland


Vacation Leisure & Outdoor Show-Fort Worth ( 26-SEP-08 to 28-SEP-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States Of America


Salon International Caravaning ( 27-SEP-08 to 05-OCT-08 )
Place of Trade Show: Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

World of Glaciers

A glacier is a large masses of ice that form by the compaction and recrystallization of snow under freezing conditions.

Types of Glaciers

• Alpine Glaciers : Alpine glaciers are found in mountain terrains.
• Continental Glaciers : Continental glaciers cover larger areas.
• Plateau Glaciers : Plateau glaciers resemble ice sheets and cover some plateaus & high-altitude areas.
• Tidewater Glaciers : Tidewater glaciers are the glaciers which flow into the sea.

Name of some famous Glaciers

- Agassiz Glacier
Latitude: 60.18611 : Longitude: -140.74194

- Alexander Glacier
Latitude: 59.89833 : Longitude: -139.41583

- Art Lewis Glacier
Latitude: 59.88444 : Longitude: -138.87417

- Augusta Glacier
Latitude: 60.25889 : Longitude: -140.42639

- Battle Glacier
Latitude: 59.63333 : Longitude: -138.275

- Butler Glacier
Latitude: 59.95139 : Longitude: -139.05472

- Canyon Glacier
Latitude: 59.27972 : Longitude: -138.43194

- Cascading Glacier
Latitude: 59.79667 : Longitude: -139.06306

- Chamberlain Glacier
Latitude: 59.38222 : Longitude: -138.6775

- Fassett Glacier
Latitude: 59.31333 : Longitude: -138.53889

- Galiano Glacier
Latitude: 59.96111 : Longitude: -139.72139

- Hanging Glacier
Latitude: 59.85306 : Longitude: -138.9575

- Henry Glacier
Latitude: 59.86167 : Longitude: -139.47722

- Hubbard Glacier
Latitude: 60.01667 : Longitude: -139.5

- Latouche Glacier
Latitude: 59.86861 : Longitude: -139.59583

- Lucia Glacier
Latitude: 59.99389 : Longitude: -139.91167

- Malaspina Glacier
Latitude: 59.98139 : Longitude: -140.71833

- Miller Glacier
Latitude: 59.53917 : Longitude: -138.99083

- Novatak Glacier
Latitude: 59.47694 : Longitude: -138.47972

- Orange Glacier
Latitude: 59.96167 : Longitude: -139.24361

- Pinnacle Glacier
Latitude: 60.14222 : Longitude: -140.31972

- Seward Glacier
Latitude: 60.20861 : Longitude: -140.38

- Variegated Glacier
Latitude: 59.99833 : Longitude: -139.33167

- Yakutat Glacier
Latitude: 59.52639 : Longitude: -138.80917

For more Glaciers log on at Glaciers of Uttarakhand

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