Tourist Leaflet

1} TOURIST LEAFLET(Historical Place)
*SHIVGAD*:-FORT ON THE COAST OF MAHARASHTRA*
       Shivgad is a small town in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra,India.

1) How to go there:- We can go by MSRTC buses ,Private Buses, & taxies from Mumbai(458km)

2) Where to stay there:- We can't stay there. Accommodation is not available in that fort.

3) What to see:- We can see there Shivgad fort, Sinhagad fort,Kali temple,Vyaghreshwar waterfall,Dajipur sanctuary & beaches.etc

4) Time toVisit - We can visit to shivagad in winter season.

5) Anything special:- Ganesh chaturthi celebrated on a grand scale. Fish& Rice preparations are a local speciality.

2} *PRATAPGAD:-
*BELONGS TO MARATHA EMPIRE*
       Pratapgas is a fort near Mahabaleshwar in Satara district in Maharashtra,India.It is historical place .

1) How to go there:- We can go by MSRTC buses ,Private Buses, & taxies from Mumbai(260km)

2) Where to stay there:- There are no accommodation options in thefort but Mahabaleshwar has a wide variety of options for accommodation.

3) BEST TIME TO VISIT The best time to visit Pratapgad is between October and May.

4) WHAT TO SEE:- Pratapgad fort, Bhavani Temple: Built by Chhatrapati Shivaji, the temple has wooden pillars and the roof waslater covered with lead by Pratapsingh, the King of Satara. Afzal Khan’s Tomb: The tomb of Afzal Khan has over time become amausoleum. The tomb has been preserved as me.

5) Anything special:- *The climate ofpratapgad is pleasant & lovely.*The konkanifood is the speciality of this region.

3} Tourist Leaflet about City/Town/Village- Banglore
Q.Prepare a Shot touristleaflet about your village /town indicate:
i. How to go there?
ii. Where to stay/ Accommodation?
iii. When to visit?
iv. What to see?
v. Anything special/ Add your own points.
**Ans.
-:.            **BANGLORE*
Introduction:
                       Bangalore is a city of Roses. with beautiful gardens. It is the capital city of Karnataka. It is a highly developed city.

I.How to go there:
                                Bangalore is well connected with rest of India. One can go to Bangalore by the way of Plane, Bus or Train,
Plane:. Daily two flights namely
IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Bangalore are available.
Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Train: There are many trainsavailable which can take you toBangalore. The most convenient is“Mumbai – Bangalore Express”

ii. Where to Stay: Accommodation is no problem in Bangalore. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.

iii. When to Visit: October to December is the best time of the year to visit Bangalore.

iv. What to See: The climate and scenery of Bangalore is mind blowing. It is a well planned city with huge roads, parks, theatres, and gardens, there aremany interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Tippu Palace, Glass house, the Museum, Vishan Sabhaand many Palatial Buildings. It isalso known as little Singapore.

v. Anything Special:- Asfar as food is concerned Bangalore isfamous for Noodles, GobiManchurian, Channa Masala, Idlifry, Prawns fry, Mugal Briyani, etc.The people are very culture oriented and highly intelligent. They give more importance to their education.

*YOU Are Always Welcome To Banglore*

4} TOURIST LEAFLET:-Religious place/City/Town/Village
Q.Prepare a short tourist leaflet on any one of Historical/Religious place/city /town / villages you like?
Ans:-}.           Nashik
        A Famous Historical placeNashik is one of the most andbeautiful city in india. It has a goodtradition, come to nashik to findinfinite pleasure.

1] How to go there:- It is famous holy city in India. It is well connected with all major cities in Maharashtra. It is 225 k.m from Pune and 200 k.m from Mumbai.There are buses, Private buses,taxies, trains from Pune & Mumbai.

2]Where to stay there:- Staying in Nashik is not problem. There are many rent houses, hotels, and many dharmshala for the poor people.

3]What to see there;- Nashik has a great variety of tradition, culture and historical places. Natural beauties are there around Nashik.We can see many points there to see panchvati, Muktidham, Temple of kalaram, pandava's Caves ,Dadasaheb Falke Memorial Trust, Ramkund,The Godavari river etc.

4]Time of / to visit:- Throughout the year.

5]Anything special:- Nashik is the most famous for beautiful grapes. It is also famous for Kondaji Chivadaa,Cheapest pav-vada,Misal-Pav etc

  .**You are always welcome toNashik**

5} TORIST LEAFLET-HILL STATION Q.Prepare a Short touristleaflet about Hill Station:
1). How to go there?
2). Where to stay?
3). Accommodation
4).When to visit?
5). What to see?
6).Anything special/ Add your ownpoints.
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ANSWER--»»»»»
                           OOTY
Introduction: Ooty is the queen of Hill with beautiful lakes, rivers,scenery, etc. It is situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu.

1). How to go there:Ooty iswell connected with rest of India.One can go to Chennai by the way of Plane, Bus or Train:
Plane: Daily two flights namely
IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Ooty are available.
Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Ooty.
Train: There are many trains available which can take you to Ooty. The most convenient is“Mumbai – Ooty Express”

2). Where to Stay:Accommodation is no problem in Ooty. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.

3). When to Visit:June toOctober is the best time of the yearto visit Ooty.

4). What to See:The climate and scenery of Ooty is mind– blowing. It is a well planned hill station with huge roads, parks,theatres, and gardens, there are many interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Lord Ganesh Temple,Dolphin Nose, Flower Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Palatial Buildings,etc,

.5). Shopping: -Shoppingin Ooty is fun. One can buy very traditional and well as modern things from Ooty. Ooty is very famous for woollen clothes.

6) . Anything Special:-As far as food is concerned Ooty is famous for Black tea, Idli, Vada, Sambar,Masala dosa, Idli fry, Prawns fry,Mugal Briyani, etc. The people are very culture oriented and highly intelligent. They give more importance to their education.

    @You Are Always welcome to Ooty@

6)          *Tourist Leaflet*
      MAHABALESHWAR(Hill station)
   
          Mahabaleshwar is a beautiful hill station known for its perfect weather all year round. The jungles of Mahabaleshwar are known for their density and a stunning array of birds and wildlife. Mahabaleshwar was initially engineered to be a health resort. The first governor of Mahabaleshwar, Sir John Malcolm, established the hill station as a recreational getaway in 1829. The hill station is now known for its vast plateau of beautiful roads, forests and plantations. Mulberries, gooseberries and strawberries are popularly grown in this region. Once in Mahabaleshwar, there are a variety of places tourists can visit to savor the splendors of this scenic getaway. Wilson Point, Marjorie Point, Castle Rock and Elphinstone Peak are some of the most popular tourist hot-spots. The town is well-endowed with modern amenities such as ATM's, restaurants, hotels as well as various places of worship. While at Mahabaleshwar, one can also see a grand view of Krishna Valley which is home to many significant temples. Read on for more information.

1] Location:- 220 kms from Mumbai
& 120 kms from Pune

2] Attractions:- Connaught Peak, Castle Rock, Wilson Point and Elphinstone Point

3] Best Time To Visits:- All throughout the year/  Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is between October to June and best time to visit Panchgani is between September to May.

4] Places To See:-
                              There are a variety of places to see when in Mahabaleshwar. If you are interested in a bit of the rich history that Mahabaleshwar has to offer, then you can visit 'Pratap Gadh', which houses the tomb of Afzal Khan. If you are looking for serenity, then there are a number of temples you can visit. From 'Shri Shankar Mandir' to the 'Panchaganga Mandir', a host of temples are surely going to bring you some peace. For adventure activities such as hiking, trekking and climbing, Falkland Point, Carnac Point, Wilson Point, Connaught Peak and Castle Rock are the perfect destinations. The Queen of all points, Arthur Point, contains the largest stratification of rocks in Maharashtra, and many even compare it to the rocks of the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA.

5] Shopping/Attractions:-  If you are looking for some fresh produce and local trinkets, then the best place to head towards would be Main Street. Here, fruit fanatics find themselves surrounded by the choicest strawberries, raspberries and mulberries and even jams. Local shoes made of wood are also very popular in this region and can be bought at really cheap prices provided you know the subtle art of bargaining.

6] Eating Out:-
Mahabaleshwar is a little more modern than most hill stations in Maharashtra. A variety of cuisines catering to all palates can be found here. If you are looking for local fare, try the food at 'Hirakanis' that will not leave you disappointed. For fast food lovers, a variety of mini stalls and food vendors serve pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. The 'Batata Vada' (a spicy potato bonda sandwiched in bread) is extremely famous in this region and is available all over town.

7]Accommodation:-

Budget Hotels,
Hotel Surya Retreat
,
Panchgani Road Mahabaleshwar,
Hotel Suman Raj
,
Panchgani Road Mahabaleshwar,
Hotel Panorama
,
Mahabaleshwar Market
,
Star Hotels
,
The Sherwood Resort
,
Satara Road, Mahabaleshwar,
Brightland Holiday Village
,
Kates Point,
The Ravine Hotel
,
Sydney Point,
Wai-Panchgani Road, Panchgani.

8] How To Reach:-

a) By Road
Mahabaleshwar is located 32 kms from 'Wai'. The nearest city is 'Satara', located 55 km away from Mahabaleshwar. This hill station is connected by NH-4 and various bus services (MSRTC) and private taxis can be used to shuttle between Pune, Mumbai, Satara and Mahabaleshwar.

b) By Rail
The nearest railway station is situated in the city of Satara. Direct trains are available from CST and Central Junction from Mumbai, directly to Satara. Once in the city, private cars and/or cabs as well as state-run buses are available for a direct trip to Mahabaleshwar.
Getting around Mahabaleshwar should not pose a problem for tourists. The people of this hill station are extremely hospitable. Mahabaleshwar is very famous for its berries, so make sure you pack a carton full of them on your way back! The moderate, pleasant climate at Mahabaleshwar makes it a destination that tourists can visit at any time of the year.

c) By Air :
Nearest airport from Mahabaleshwar is at Pune around 120-km away. The Pune airport is a domestic airport.

VISIT TO AGAIN MAHABALESHWAR

7] Tourist Leaflet(Historical/Religious)-
                *KOLHAPUR*
    Kolhapur is one of the oldest civilizations of the country. Kolhapur's cultural, social, historical, religious history is dated back to 17th Century. Situated at the banks of River Panchganga, Kolhapur is calledas DAKSHIN KASHI for its spiritual history.
(1) How to go there:- We can go to kolhapur by Government/Private buses ,trains, taxies and private vehicles etc. journey time takes about 7/8 hours(380km) from Mumbai.
(2)What to see there:- We can see there Shahu Maharaj palace, Mahalaxmi temple, jyotiba temple, Bhavani Mandal, Radhanagari Dam, Rankala Lake, The Museum, The Shalini Palace etc.
(3) Time Of Visit:- All Throughout the year.
(4) Where to stay- According to our budget , We can stay in private hotels, lodges, circuit house, tourist bungalows etc.
(5) Speciality:-
CUISINE/FOOD- kolhapur is famous for food like  Missal, Goli pulav, Bharleli ; Vangi, chatni, tambada rassa, mutton/chicken rassa etc.
SHOPPING- It is also famous for Kolhapuri (handcrafted)chappal & Kolhapuri saaj, anklets, sarees,toerings etc.
* You are always welcome to kolhapur*