Skywatch Friday - Botanical Garden, Hyderabad, India

This is my 9th  entry in Skywatch Friday and I am really delighted to be the part of this as it

gives me the opportunity to see the beautiful skies across the World as well as to showcase my

photograph.

I have clicked this picture today morning while on my morning walk in Botanical garden near to my home.Three are more than 100 hundred peacocks in this park, however they are visible only early in the morning till 6 am after that they hide themselves. Today, I have spotted 1 peacock flying from 1 tree to another. I have never seen  peacock flying so high before and even I was not aware that they can do that.

I do not have camera so I captured using my mobile and hence picture are bit unclear.

 

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Meet a man who is passionate about his city Pondicherry and Design your perfect itenerary

I would also like to introduce you to Mr. Joshi, owner of Vijay Arya 2 wheeler Rental service who can be instrumental in designing you itinerary. The best part is that Mr. Joshi is very passionate about his city and well versed with every nook and cranny of the city. Tell him about the duration of your stay in the city and he will design the itinerary for you in minutes. His itinerary is very detailed along with things like today is Sunday, this place will open after lunch or this will be crowded at that time and so on. He will tell you where you will get the best French breakfast in the city (Still remember we had our breakfast in Hot Breads upon guidance of Mr. Joshi and it was one of its kind)and best cafes to get the feel of French cuisine along with the budget piece of it. He will tell you about where you will get the Best filter coffee in Pondicherry, about the must visit kind of places, about the restaurants which offers a good view but bad food. He will do all of this without charging any money. He is very genuine, religious guy. He will only charge you for renting 2 wheeler. And even if you do want to rent 2 wheeler, not a problem you can directly call him at 9345 425 099 to clear your doubts and to plan your trip. He will also guide you about the 1 lane traffic system of the Pondicherry which can trouble you initially. 

He helped us a lot during our trip. 

Disclaimer: This is not any kind of advertisement but genuine effort towards helping readers in designing their itinerary.

Also check my post on Introduction to Puducherry here

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Do you need smartphone in this consumer frenzy market?

Something that is annoying me these days is that everyone is asking me to change my  mobile phone.

I don't know why. 

I am using one of the oldest mobile of Nokia and since it is working fine, I am in no mood to purchase another cell. Also, there is no reason as well as requirement that is not getting fulfilled from the available resources.

I have internet in my office and internet at my home. Most of the time, i am either at the office or at the home so why the hell I should purchase new cell just because it becomes fashion.

And also, some people became embarrassed when they are using  any basic mobile in this age of tablets and airs but even that is not the case with me.

Without a single thought or any hesitation, I charged my cell in my office at my desk. In meetings, i take out my cell and put it on the table without a single thought.

It is not like that I hate smart phones or something like that but the fact I don't need it. Also, perhaps I am smart enough not to spend on smart phones.

So, Folks please stop commenting about my basic mobile phone and do something better.

Trip to Pondicherry - Little France

Are Puducherry and Pondicherry  same or different ?

 This puzzle is giving me the great confusion and Google search is also not a respite. So, let me give brief introduction about it.

The union territory of Puducherry consists of 4 small unconnected districts which have preserved the French Heritage and culture:

1. Pondicherry: It is the most important and largest district and is also the capital of Puducherry Union territory. It is in Tamil Nadu state only.

2. Karaikal: It is the 2^nd largest territory in Puducherry. It is also in Tamil Nadu state.

3. Yanam: This place is in Andhra Pradesh.

4. Mahe: This place is in Kerala and popularly known as Mayyazhi which means “Eyebrow of the sea.” And as it is the only district of Puducherry which lies on west coast, it is also called as “Eyebrow of the Arabian sea.”

Isn’t it great to know that Puducherry union territory has districts from 3 states of India and this have regions which lies on both: Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. I think its unique geography and history is not the only thing what sets this place apart. Its every nook and corner have stories which keeps the tourists engaged.

Pondicherry, commonly known as Pondy, which is the most important and largest district is also known by different names like“Quintessence of French Culture”, “Little France “and“The French Riviera of the East.”

This multicultural city of Pondicherry offers 3 experiences to the visitor.   

1. ·        Auroville/MatriMandir: Read about it here and here.  
2. ·        Sand beaches : Read here
   
3. ·        French colonies/Churches &    Promenade Beach Road
   
   
   
   
   

And of course its French cuisine and tax free alcohol (Being a Union Territory) which goes without saying.

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Skywatch Friday - Botanical Garden, Hyderabad, India

This is my 8th  entry in Skywatch Friday and I am really delighted to be the part of this as it

gives me the opportunity to see the beautiful skies across the World as well as to showcase my

photograph.

I have clicked this picture today morning while on my morning walk in Botanical garden near to

 my home. It seems that dark clouds are threatening to burst into rain anytime but that does not

discourage morning walkers. But yes, we missed the sun.

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