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MUMBAI, DELHI, BENGALURU THURSDAY,APRIL 7, 2016 ET PANACHE TRAVEL NEWS YOU CAN USE 2 Savouring the traditional New Year PIC OF THE WEEK E T-Panache Travel reader Siddhesh Naik recently trekked up to the tallest fort of Maharashtra, situat- ed in Satana district of Nashik. He says, “There are two routes to climb this fort. We chose the East end from Waghambe Village. The other one is from the Salherwadi on the West end. The climb is easy but the gradient however is lengthy. It takes approximately four hours to climb this fort. When you stand at the base vil- lage, on the left side, you can see Salota and on the right side is Sal- her. As you begin your climb, on the way you can spot carved wa- ter tanks, which are designed in such a way that very little sun- light reaches the water level and thus keeps the water inside the tanks quite cool even in sum- mers. On top of the fort, there is a temple of Parashuram. In fact, you must make it a point to take a good look below from temple top to get a 360 degree view of the en- tire area. It is indeed breathtak- ing. I would suggest you soak in the sights during sunset time.” Siddhesh Naik PICTURE ENTRY: Enter this contest by sending in a picture you shot along with a picture of yourself to [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: Pics sent to us are considered a property of ET-Panache Travel. The Great Himalayan National Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of Kullu district, and is the largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh. The secluded Tirthan Valley harbours a variety of wildlife common to this area — wild mountain goats like the Bharal, Goral, and Serow, the Himalayan Brown Bear and predators like the Leopard and the very rare Snow Leopard. Birds like Himalayan Pied Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Bearded Vulture, and Himalayan Parakeet can be seen during the BNHS trek. Date of trek: 16– 22nd April 2016 (ex Delhi). Grade: Moderate, three day hike from Ecozone into Park, daily 8-10 km gradual gradient walk among the hill forests taking about five- seven hrs. To join this trek, get more details by sending an email to: [email protected] FROM MUMBAI: UMRED KARHANDLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, MAHARASHTRA GETAWAY QUICK FROM BANGALORE: RANGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY, KARNATAKA Once the examination schedule of school kids is over, it’s time to take them on a fun picnic session amidst nature to beat the heat. We suggest you take your kiddie group along to a green spot of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, few kilometers away from Mysore. The drive is pleasant and once you get here, make the most of the ranger-guided boat tours of the isles, available throughout the day. It’s a smart way to watch birds, crocodiles, otters and bats. There is no lodging at this tiny sanctuary, so visitors will need to make arrangements to stay over at Mysore or Srirangapatna. The Salim Ali Interpretation Centre, maintained by Forest Department, screens a 4- minute documentary to special interest groups and it’s a good idea to watch it before you go bird watching, The islets inside the sanctuary came into being when an embarkment across the Kaveri River was built in 1648 by the then Mysore King — Kantirava Narasimharaja Wadeyar. The ornithologist Dr Salim Ali observed that the isles formed an important nesting ground for birds, and persuaded the Wadeyar kings of Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary in 1940. The Forest Department of Karnataka State is maintaining the bird sanctuary and puts its efforts to improve the sanctuary, which includes purchase of nearby private lands to expand the protected area. Some of the birds you come across on your birding tour include snake bird, darters, spoonbills, river tern, open bill storks, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, stone plougher, kingfisher and partridge. Apart from home to native avian habitants, the sanctuary each year attracts a large number of migratory birds. Wildlife experts believe that migratory birds come to this sanctuary as far as from Siberia, Australia and even North America. www.karnatakatourism.org LOOK CLOSELY: A rare sighting of a tigress with its cubs The Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, about 58 kms from Nagpur is spread over Pauni, Umred, Kuhi and Bhiva- pur Taluka. It’s easy to guess that this sanctuary has also connection with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve through forest along Wainganga Riv- er. The sanctuary is home to resident breeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wild dogs and also rare animals like flying squirrels, pangolins and honey badg- er. Located 40 kms north of Tadoba- Andhari Tiger Reserve and 50 km southwest of Nagzira Wildlife Sanc- tury and 60 kms from Nagpur, Maha- rashtra, this sanctuary is popular with student groups who come on school guided excursions. Pench Tiger Reserve is 80 km to the north- west. In the last few years, the num- ber of tourists inflow has increased, thanks to the easy connectivity from Umred and Nagpur city. The tourists who have visited here in the past have been quite lucky to spot not one by even tiger families together. The picture (below) is one such spotting. www.maharashtratourism.gov.in TRAVELLER’S DIARY ET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world BAILAMOS FESTIVAL When: April 8,9, 10, 2016 Where: Powai, Mumbai ● Bailamos Festival — Brain child of Neeraj Maskara will unite dance lovers from across the country and also from around the world. Featuring a line-up of world-famous artistes, celebrities and DJs, Bailamos Festival will be a red carpet event where anyone who loves to dance can immerse themselves in the variety of activities taking place over an entire weekend. The event will take place at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Powai. To know more, visit www.bailamosfest.com TULIP FESTIVAL When: Ongoing till May, 2016 Where: Srinagar, Kashmir ● Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty and with the tulips in full bloom, it’s so mesmerising all around. The Tulip Festival in Kashmir is a big attraction for tourists who love to visit the scenic place of Srinagar. It takes place during April and moves on till the month of May. It is truly the prettiest festival that takes place at the Siraj Bagh Chashmashahi in the capital city of Srinagar. It is also referred to as Indira Gandhi Memorial Garden. This blooming festival is a real treat to the eyes as the garden is spread over 5 hectares of land at the foothills of Zabarmwan near the Dal Lake. To know more, visit www.jktdc.co.in PUTHANDU & VISHU When: April 14, 2016 Where: Tamil Nadu & Kerala ● Tamil New Year of Puthandu is also known as Varusha Pirappu and is observed on first day of Tamil month Chithirai. Kani means ‘fruit’ and on that day, locally produced seasonal fruits are a specialty in the dishes prepared as offering during the puja. Thus, ritual of Chithirai Kani is observed on Puthandu, the traditional new year festival. ● Vishu is one of the most important festivals of Kerala. According to the traditional Malayalam calendar, it is the 1st day of Malayalam month ‘Medam’, which is the astronomical New Year. Tra- ditional rituals are followed to bring in another year of prosperity. ‘Kani-Kanal’ is the main event of the day. Family get-togethers mark this day are special as the entire family prays together. ● Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Chettichand — Friday, April 8 ● Puthandu — Thursday, April 14 ● Ram Navami — Friday, April 15 ● Mahavir Jayanti — Tues/Wed, April 19/20 UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN APRIL 2016 ET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here’s where you can head to... TRAVEL CROSSWORD VERTICAL CLUES 1. The world’s largest seafood market Tsukiji is located in this city of Japan (5 Letters). 2. The bamboo forest of Arashiyama is located in this city of Japan (5 Letters). 3. This is the only active volcano in Japan (5&4 Letters). 4. This is the currency of Japan (3 Letters). 5. Enjoy family time at Universal Studios in this city (5 Letters). HORIZONTAL CLUES 6. The Miyajima Island or the Shirne Island is located in this prefecture (9 Letters). 7. The Daisetsuzan National Park famous for autumn colours is located in this prefecture (8 Letters). 8. The golden shrine of Kyoto is called (9 Letters). 9. This buddhist shrine has 1,001 armed kannon statues (13 Letters). 10. The most upmarket shopping district in Tokyo (5 Letters). Answers on Page 3 On Salher Trek Gudi (a stick with a pot on edge) is being decorated for the Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra by local shops Family get-together over a traditional puja is performed on Puthandu (TN) and Vishu (Kerala) UGADI / GUDI PADWA When: April 8, 2015 Where: South India and Maharashtra ● Ugadi or Yugadi or Gudi Padwa is the New Year’s Day for the people of the Deccan region of India. The Saka calendar begins with the month of Chaitra (March–April) and Ugadi marks the first day of the New Year. Chaitra is the first month in Panchanga, which is the Indian calendar. In some parts of India it is known as Vikram Samvat or Bhartiya Nav Varsh. Uniting the world through dance forms PATH OF BEAUTY: Tirthan Valley attracts trekkers from across India Special Japan Diaries 1 6 7 2 3 8 9 4 5 HOLIDAY MOMENTS Upload photographs of your favourite holiday travels and anecdotes on www.facebook/ettravelindia or mail them to [email protected] and the best ones will get published Salher trek is a lovely experience in Maharashtra FROM DELHI: TIRTHAN VALLEY TREK CAMPING: Outdoor camping is a great experience Sweets prepared with jaggery are a traditional offering on Gudi Padwa Nashik Dhols are popular on the streets marking cultural activities in Pune and Nashik KR Market in Bangalore has fresh flowers that are being sold right from early hours in the morning The Southern states are already experiencing high temperatures. Shopping for Ugadi is starting early in the mornings ET-Panache Travel captures the festive mood in your city for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa Ugadi puja preparations are done to welcome the traditional New Year Traditional offerings on Ugadi include jaggery and neem. Local markets also sell a readymade mix FOLKLORE 10 Birds flock near Ranganathittu islets
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MUMBAI, DELHI, BENGALURU
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 ET PANACHE TRAVELNEWS YOU CAN USE2
Savouring the traditional New Year
PIC OF THE WEEK
ET-PanacheTravel readerSiddhesh Naik
recently trekked upto the tallest fort ofMaharashtra, situat-ed in Satana district of Nashik.He says, “There are two routes toclimb this fort. We chose the Eastend from Waghambe Village. Theother one is from the Salherwadion the West end. The climb iseasy but the gradient however islengthy. It takes approximatelyfour hours to climb this fort.When you stand at the base vil-lage, on the left side, you can seeSalota and on the right side is Sal-her. As you begin your climb, onthe way you can spot carved wa-ter tanks, which are designed insuch a way that very little sun-light reaches the water level andthus keeps the water inside thetanks quite cool even in sum-mers. On top of the fort, there is atemple of Parashuram. In fact,you must make it a point to take agood look below from temple topto get a 360 degree view of the en-tire area. It is indeed breathtak-ing. I would suggest you soak inthe sights during sunset time.”
SiddheshNaik
PICTURE ENTRY: Enter this contest by sending in a picture you shot along with a picture of yourself to [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: Pics sent to us are considered a property of ET-Panache Travel.
CMYK
The Great HimalayanNational Park is carved outof the splendid mountain
terrain of Kullu district, and is thelargest protected area in HimachalPradesh. The secluded TirthanValley harbours a variety ofwildlife common to this area —wild mountain goats like theBharal, Goral, and Serow, theHimalayan Brown Bear andpredators like the Leopard and thevery rare Snow Leopard. Birds likeHimalayan Pied Kingfisher, BrownDipper, Bearded Vulture, andHimalayan Parakeet can be seenduring the BNHS trek. Date of trek: 16– 22nd April 2016 (ex Delhi).Grade: Moderate, three day hike
from Ecozone into Park, daily 8-10km gradual gradient walk amongthe hill forests taking about five-seven hrs. To join this trek, getmore details by sending an email to:
FROM MUMBAI: UMRED KARHANDLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY,MAHARASHTRA
GETAWAYQUICK FROM BANGALORE: RANGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY,
KARNATAKAOnce the examinationschedule of school kids isover, it’s time to take them on
a fun picnic session amidst nature tobeat the heat. We suggest you takeyour kiddie group along to a greenspot of Ranganathittu BirdSanctuary, few kilometers away fromMysore. The drive is pleasant andonce you get here, make the most ofthe ranger-guided boat tours ofthe isles, available throughout theday. It’s a smart way to watch birds,crocodiles, otters and bats. There isno lodging at this tiny sanctuary, sovisitors will need to makearrangements to stay over at Mysoreor Srirangapatna. The Salim AliInterpretation Centre, maintainedby Forest Department, screens a 4-minute documentary to specialinterest groups and it’s a good idea towatch it before you go bird watching,The islets inside the sanctuary cameinto being when an embarkmentacross the Kaveri River was built in1648 by the then Mysore King —
Kantirava NarasimharajaWadeyar. The ornithologist Dr SalimAli observed that the isles formed animportant nesting ground for birds,and persuaded the Wadeyar kings ofMysore to declare the area a wildlifesanctuary in 1940. The ForestDepartment of Karnataka State ismaintaining the bird sanctuary andputs its efforts to improve thesanctuary, which includes purchaseof nearby private lands to expand theprotected area. Some of the birds youcome across on your birding tourinclude snake bird, darters,spoonbills, river tern, open billstorks, white Ibis, little cormorants,egret, heron, stone plougher,kingfisher and partridge.
Apart from home to native avianhabitants, the sanctuary each yearattracts a large number of migratorybirds. Wildlife experts believe thatmigratory birds come to thissanctuary as far as from Siberia,Australia and even North America.
www.karnatakatourism.org
LOOK CLOSELY: A rare sightingof a tigress with its cubs
The Umred KarhandlaWildlife Sanctuary, about 58kms from Nagpur is spread
over Pauni, Umred, Kuhi and Bhiva-pur Taluka. It’s easy to guess thatthis sanctuary has also connectionwith Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reservethrough forest along Wainganga Riv-er. The sanctuary is home to residentbreeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wilddogs and also rare animals like flyingsquirrels, pangolins and honey badg-er. Located 40 kms north of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and 50 kmsouthwest of Nagzira Wildlife Sanc-
tury and 60 kms from Nagpur, Maha-rashtra, this sanctuary is popularwith student groups who come onschool guided excursions. PenchTiger Reserve is 80 km to the north-west. In the last few years, the num-ber of tourists inflow has increased,thanks to the easy connectivity fromUmred and Nagpur city. The touristswho have visited here in the pasthave been quite lucky to spot not oneby even tiger families together. Thepicture (below) is one such spotting.
www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
TRAVELLER’S DIARYET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food,Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world
BAILAMOS FESTIVAL When: April 8,9, 10, 2016 Where: Powai, Mumbai● Bailamos Festival — Brain child of Neeraj Maskara willunite dance lovers from across the country and also fromaround the world. Featuring a line-up of world-famousartistes, celebrities and DJs, Bailamos Festival will be a redcarpet event where anyone who loves to dance can immersethemselves in the variety of activities taking place over anentire weekend. The event will take place at RenaissanceMumbai Hotel and Convention Centre in Powai.To know more, visit www.bailamosfest.com
TULIP FESTIVAL When: Ongoing till May, 2016Where: Srinagar, Kashmir● Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty andwith the tulips in full bloom, it’s somesmerising all around. The Tulip Festival inKashmir is a big attraction for tourists wholove to visit the scenic place of Srinagar. Ittakes place during April and moves on till themonth of May. It is truly the prettiest festivalthat takes place at the Siraj BaghChashmashahi in the capital city of Srinagar. Itis also referred to as Indira Gandhi MemorialGarden. This blooming festival is a real treat tothe eyes as the garden is spread over 5 hectaresof land at the foothills of Zabarmwan near theDal Lake. To know more, visit www.jktdc.co.in
PUTHANDU & VISHUWhen: April 14, 2016
Where: Tamil Nadu & Kerala● Tamil New Year of Puthandu is also known
as Varusha Pirappu and is observed on first dayof Tamil month Chithirai. Kani means ‘fruit’ andon that day, locally produced seasonal fruits are aspecialty in the dishes prepared as offering duringthe puja. Thus, ritual of Chithirai Kani is observedon Puthandu, the traditional new year festival.● Vishu is one of the most important festivals ofKerala. According to the traditional Malayalamcalendar, it is the 1st day of Malayalam month‘Medam’, which is the astronomical New Year. Tra-ditional rituals are followed to bring in anotheryear of prosperity. ‘Kani-Kanal’ is the main eventof the day. Family get-togethers mark this day arespecial as the entire family prays together.
●● Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Chettichand — Friday, April 8●● Puthandu — Thursday, April 14●● Ram Navami — Friday, April 15●● Mahavir Jayanti — Tues/Wed, April 19/20
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN APRIL 2016ET-Travel suggests you take a casual day offat work to make the most of an extendedweekend in coming months. Here’s where youcan head to...
TRAVEL CROSSWORDVERTICAL CLUES1. The world’s largest seafoodmarket Tsukiji is located in thiscity of Japan (5 Letters).
2. The bamboo forest of Arashiyama islocated in this city of Japan (5 Letters).3. This is the only active volcano in Japan(5&4 Letters).4. This is the currency of Japan (3 Letters).5. Enjoy family time at Universal Studiosin this city (5 Letters).
HORIZONTAL CLUES6. The Miyajima Island or theShirne Island is located in this
prefecture (9 Letters).7. The Daisetsuzan National Park famousfor autumn colours is located in thisprefecture (8 Letters).8. The golden shrine of Kyoto is called (9 Letters).9. This buddhist shrine has 1,001 armedkannon statues (13 Letters).10. The most upmarket shopping district inTokyo (5 Letters).
Answers on Page 3
On Salher Trek
Gudi (a stick with apot on edge) is being
decorated for the GudiPadwa in Maharashtra by
local shops
Family get-together over a traditional puja is performed on Puthandu (TN) and Vishu (Kerala)
UGADI / GUDI PADWAWhen: April 8, 2015 Where: South India and Maharashtra● Ugadi or Yugadi or Gudi Padwa is theNew Year’s Day for the people of theDeccan region of India. The Sakacalendar begins with the month ofChaitra (March–April) and Ugadimarks the first day of the New Year.Chaitra is the first month inPanchanga, which is the Indiancalendar. In some parts ofIndia it is known asVikram Samvat orBhartiya Nav Varsh.
Uniting the world through dance forms
PATH OF BEAUTY: Tirthan Valley attracts trekkers from across India
Special Japan Diaries
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HOLIDAY MOMENTSUpload photographs of your
favourite holiday travels and anecdotes on
www.facebook/ettravelindiaor mail them to
[email protected] the best ones will get published
Salher trek is a lovely experience in Maharashtra
FROM DELHI: TIRTHAN VALLEY TREK
CAMPING: Outdoor camping is agreat experience
Sweetsprepared
with jaggeryare a
traditionaloffering on
Gudi Padwa
Nashik Dhols are popularon the streets markingcultural activities in Pune and Nashik
KR Marketin
Bangalorehas fresh
flowers thatare beingsold right
from earlyhours in the
morning
The Southern states are alreadyexperiencing high temperatures.Shopping for Ugadi is startingearly in the mornings
ET-Panache Travel captures the festive mood in your city for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa
Ugadi puja preparations are done to welcome the traditional New Year
Traditionalofferings onUgadi includejaggery andneem. Localmarkets alsosell a readymade mix
FOLKLORE
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Birds flock nearRanganathittuislets
