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Hindi is the national language of India. If you can learn some basic Hindi Vocabulary you will be able to survive your trip tn any city in India.
Some of the most common words can be found here

Meaning:	Hindi:	Pronunciation:	Usage:	Hindi:	Pronunciation:
comfort, rest	Aarama	aaraam (m)
China	caina	ciin (m)
Chinese	cainai	ciinii
curry	kri. k`i	curry
country	dðSa	desha (m)
crop	Psala	fasal (f)
condition	hala	haal (m)
chair	kØsaiü	kursii (f)
chili peppers	emacaü	mirca (f)
copy, fake, imitation	nakla	nakal (f)
choice, liking	pasand	pasand (f)
complete, whole, full	paÜra	puuraa
colorful	rùga ebarùgaa	rang-birangaa
color	rùga	rang (m)
colourful	rùgaina	rangiin
custom	ervaaja	rivaaj (m)
can, be able to	saknaa	saknaa [-ne]
century	Sataabdi	shataabdii (f)
city	Sahr	sheher (m)
cotton	saÜta	suut (m)
cotton (adj.)	saÜtai	suutii

The list of colors can be found here

On to other Colors
Color	Hindi	Phonetic Pronunciation	View Pop Media Pronunciation
Black	kalaa	kaalaa
Blue	nailaa	niilaa
Brown	BaÜra	bhuuraa
Gold	saØnahra	sunaharaa
Green	hra	haraa
Khaki	Kaaki	khaakii
Orange	naarøgai	naarangii
Pink	gaØlaabai	gulaabii
Purple	baòøganai	bainganii
Red	laala	laal
Silver	caaúdi	caandii
Slate	slaðXi	sleTii
White	safðd	safed
Yellow	pailaa	piilaa

Happy Journey!

February 17, 2012

Complete Char Dham Yatra Tour

(Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Barkot-Yamunotri-Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Rudrapryag-Kedarnath-Badrinath)

10Nights/11 Days

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi – Rishikesh(235 Kms. 07 hrs)

Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by drive to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Rishikesh – Barkot (190 Kms. 07 hrs)

Morning visit Ramjhula,Laxmanjhula,Swargashram,Geetabhawan and drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie, and en-route visit Kempty fall. Later continue drive to Barkot. On arrival Barkot Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (42 Kms Drive / 6 Kms trek.)

Morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. On arrival Janki Chatti start Trek of 05 kms for Yamunotri, On Arrive Yamunotri Holi Dip in Tapt Kund, than Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji, after Darshan and Pooja and back to Janki Chatti on arrival Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (Drive 82 Kms, 04 hrs)

Morning leave for Uttarkashi, a drive of 82 kms. on arrival Uttarkashi check in at the hotel evening visit Vishwnath Temple,Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms. one way)

Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges and Perform Pooja, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.

Day 06 : Uttarkashi – rudrapryag (215 Kms. Drive 10-11 Hrs)

Morning drive to Rudrapryag, en-route visit Tehri Dam & continue journey toward Rudrapryag. Upon arrival in check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 07 : Rudrapryag – helipad – Kedarnath –rudrapryag (50 Kms Drive + Helicopter)

Morning drive to Helipad to catch Helicopter for Kedarnath. On arrival Kedarnath Darshan and Later fly back to helipad. on arrival back to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Rudraprayag – Badrinath (155 kms)

Morning drive to Shree Badrinath Ji, On arrival Badrinath Check in at hotel. Later take a holy Dip in Narad Kund Darshan of Shree Vishnu Ji. Evening visit Mana village (the last village before the Tibetan border) Byas Gufa, Ganesh gufa, Shree Saraswati Temple, Saraswati River,Bhim pul than back to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09 : Badrinath – Srinagar Garhwal (188 kms)

Early morning Pooja at Temple.Later drive back to Srinagar Garhwal. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Srinagar – Haridwar (134 Kms 05 hrs)

Morning drive to Haridwar visit mansa davi chandi devi darshan and evening ganges Arti Darshan at har ki paidi over night stay at hotel.

Day 11: Haridwar- Delhi (205 kms 07hrs)

Morning drive to Delhi on arrival drop you at the railway station/airport to connect train/flight for onward destination.

Tour and Services Ends

HOTELS DURING YATRA

Hotel Urmi /Similar ,Haridwar(ac) ,                Hotel Chouhan anexe /Similar , Barkot
Nights: – (1nts)                                                Nights :-  ( 2nts)

Hotel Shivlinga/mahima/similar,Utterkashi , Hotel Pushpdeep/similar,Rudrapryag(ac)
Nights: – (2nts)                                                     Nights: – (2nts )

Hotel Dwarikesh/similar,Badrinath ji ,             Hotel samrat/similar ,Shrinagar(ac)

Night : (1nts)                                                          Night :- (1nts)

Hotel Niraj Bhawan /similar,Rishikesh(ac)

Nights:- (1nts)

Transportation : By 2*2 push back Non ac Bus

Inclusive of toll, parking, driver charges, fuel charges, state taxes, transfers and s/seeing as per the program .

Accommodation : Twin sharing basis on above mention hotels

Food : All meal with running kitchen with tour ( gujrati ,north Indian ,south Indian )

Not Included :
·         Govt Service Tax Extra 3.575%
·         Meals other than the ones mentioned in the inclusions above and as specified.
·         Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, room service etc.
Cost would be @- $600/- Per person On twin Sharing Basis..

Departure date Ex DELHI : 23/4 , 5/5, 17/5 , 29/5

Our FIT Package

                               Package Per person cost

Char Dham Yatra(Indica Cab) 04 PAX

$650Char Dham Yatra(Indigo Cab)04 PAX

$650Char Dham Yatra(Innova Cab)06 PAX

INR $670Char Dham Yatra(Tempo Traveler)09 PAX

INR $670

Char Dham Yatra(Tempo Traveler)12 PAX

INR $670Char Dham Yatra(Bus Tour)24 PAX

INR $600

January 18, 2012
Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you all had an wonderful holiday season.

The MercuryTrip team is back in the office and gearing up for all the travel requests for 2012. Hope you are back to planning your next great trip!

We have several exiting new things on the office front

1. We have a new online booking engine – it has the same great fares but with more airlines offered now. Check us out : www.mercurytrip.com/online/Search.htm

2. We have very many new offerings on tours and a great support team in India. We have only received 100% positive feedback for the service they provide in India. The rates are great and there are great many places you and your kids want to discover. Please feel free to contact our team so that they can get you a great package to travel India.

Apart from the above, we will always be there to help you plan your travel and have a great vacation.

Happy New Year!

MercuryTrip Team.

January 3, 2012
In the past Mysore was a part of the empire of the Wodeyar rulers and was the capital city of the South Indian Empire. The Wodeyar rulers patronized art and culture in this part of Karnataka and as a result Mysore became an important center for arts and crafts.

To plan your trip to Mysore call us today!

December 2, 2011
Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi (Cochin) is the commercial and industrial capital of South Indian state, Kerala. It has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. It has been a port of call for ancient mariners from Arabia, China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left their mark on this beautiful island city.

The cosmopolitan character of the city is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub. But it is not only the breathtaking beauty of Kochi that draws you towards it. It can also be just a careless daub of tinted light where sea and sky unite.

Originally built by the Portuguese, Cochin has a natural harbor with lagoons and canals and fishing hamlets. With its year-round shipping facilities, it is today the busiest port. As it lies on the direct route to Australia and the Far East from Europe, it serves the vast southern hinterland of industrial areas and plantations. It is one of the few ports of the world with all the three main forms of transport-land, sea, and air, centered in the same place.

Kerala’s prime tourist destination, it spreads across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Backwaters. Its main sections: modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin on a peninsula in the west are linked by a complex system of ferries.

Being situated very close to the sea, Kochi has a moderate climate. It faces quite heavy rains during June-August, due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February. In summer, the temperature here rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C in the winters.

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)

Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the Palace was presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin). The palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the puranic Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as the furniture belonging to that period.

Bolghatty Palace

A Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty is famous for the Bolghatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 AD. This palace, once the residence of the British resident of Kochi (Cochin), is now a KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation) hotel.

Chinese Fishing Nets

Strung out along the tip of Fort Cochin, the fixed and cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets are the icon of Cochin sea trade. The fishing nets like these are not found anywhere else in India. Some traders brought these huge cantilevered fishing nets here from the court of Kublai Khan.

Santa Cruz Basilica

This huge and impressive monumental Catholic Church dates back to 1558. It has beautiful paintings on the ceiling and striking pastel colored interior.

St. Francis Church

Built in 1503 by Portuguese Francisan Friars, this Church is known to be the oldest European church in India. It was restored in 1779 by the protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795. It is presently under the church of South India. Vasco da Gama’s remains were buried here in 1524 and later moved to Lisbon, Portugal but his tombstone is still here.

Cherai Beach

This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. There are a couple of simple cafes and guesthouses too. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction of this beach.

Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithra

Ten kms away from Kochi, Hill Palace, is the official residence of the Kochi royal family. It was built in 1865 AD. The palace complex consists of 49 buildings built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala. Surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land, the Palace also encompasses a Deer Park and horse riding facilities. A full-fledged ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala’s first heritage museum are the main attractions. Displayed inside the thirteen galleries are oil paintings, 19th century paintings, Murals, sculpture in stone and plaster of paris, manuscripts, inscriptions and coins belonging to the Kochi royal family.

For trips to Cochin and tickets to Cochin contact us

December 2, 2011
Bangalore in Karnataka, India came into existence in the 16th century when a local ruler built a mud fort to mark his territory. Bangalore gained prominence sometime in the 18th century and gradually became an important center of education and commerce. Today Bangalore is the capital city of the South Indian state of Karnataka and also happens to be an important IT hub of India.

While on tours to Bangalore city you must ensure that your tour package includes tours to a number of important tourist attractions in the area such as the Cubbon Park, Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum, Tipu Sultan’s Fort, Venkataramanaswamy temple and the Someshwara temple.

While on tours to Bangalore in Karnataka, India you can stay at the popular premium and bargain hotels according to your tour budget. These hotels offer excellent and gracious service so that your stay at this metropolitan city is an enjoyable one.

Bangalore in Karnataka, India is very well connected. The Bangalore airport is located at a distance of 13 kilometers from the City station.

Contact us to help you plan your tour

December 2, 2011
KanyaKumari – Kerla

India, the sub-continental country is known for its richness in culture and tradition. The Land that is located in the tip of the country, where the three seas get united is none other than cape comerin or Kanyakumari.

DETAILS ABOUT KANYAKUMARI

The name of this place has been christened after the virgin goddess – Kanyakumari Amman. Mythological stories depict that Goddess parvati under the disguise of Devi Kanniya did a penance in one of the rocks in this area to reach the hand of Lord Shiva. This place is also a popular pilgrimage. The tourists who visit this southern most tip of India would certainly enjoy the exuberant scenes of the sunsets, the sunrises especially on full moon days. The nature of the sand in the beaches of Kanyakumari is unique as it is multicolored.

Tourist, round the year are lured by the serene beauty of this place and the spectacles of sunrise and sunset. Though sunrise can be viewed throughout the year, sunset is visible only from October 15 to March 15 from this southernmost tip. But one can view both sunrise and sunset throughout the year from atop a hill called Murugan Kundram which offers a panoramic view of Kanyakumari. The sunset and moonrise can be seen almost simultaneously on full moon days from the same spot. It is a unique spectacle.

Amidst the sea there are two rocks known as ‘twin rocks’ both contributing to the rich Indian heritage with the monuments of swamy Vivekananda and Saint Thiruvalluvar.

Kanyakumari and its surroundings are believed to be part of the land which was created by Parasurama, incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Folktales and mythological stories speak volumes about Kanyamymari.

Contact us to book your tour today

For 5 night and 6 days (September month)

Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Madurai | 120 Kms (4 hours approx)
- Day 2: Madurai – Rameshwaram | Sightseeing tour
- Day 3: Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
- Day 4: Kanyakumari – Kovalam (via Trivandrum)
- Day 5: Kovalam
3 star hotel

Total price : USD 260.00 per person on twin sharing basis.

By Gowthampavithra (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
December 2, 2011
Yoga and Meditation Tour by MercuryTrip
Call 4084328747 to book today

Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Shivpuri – Delhi

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Garlanding on arrival. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Old and New Delhi covering Laxmi Narayan Temple-The Place of Gods, India Gate – The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House-The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid-The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort-The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial-The memoir of father of the nation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi -Haridwar –Rishikesh
In time transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi Express to Haridwar. On arrival proceed straight to Rishikesh by surface. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Afternoon tour visiting Ashrams and also witness the Aarti at River Ganges.
Evening Yoga & Meditation class with briefing of day routine.

Day 03 to Day 05 : Rishikesh
05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes
07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class
08.15 A.M. Breakfast
12.00 Noon. Lunch
15.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture
16.00 P.M. Tea
16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes
19.30 P.M. Dinner

Day 06 : Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi
Early morning wake up for a Yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind, team spirit development etc. Free time for own activities.
In time transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Delhi – Departure
In time transfer to International Airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Yoga and Meditation with Camping and Trekking Tour
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Shivpuri – Delhi

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Garlanding on arrival. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Old and New Delhi covering Laxmi Narayan Temple – The Place of Gods, India Gate – The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid – The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort – The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh
In time transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi Express to Haridwar. On arrival proceed straight to Rishikesh by surface. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Afternoon tour visiting Ashrams and also witness the Aarti at River Ganges.
Evening Yoga & Meditation class with briefing of day routine.

Day 03 to Day 05 : Rishikesh
05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes
07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class
08.15 A.M. Breakfast
12.00 Noon. Lunch
15.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture
16.00 P.M. Tea
16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes
19.30 P.M. Dinner

Day 06 : Rishikesh – Shivpuri
Morning drive to Shivpuri, arrive & check in Nature camp resort. After a welcome drink & acclimatization briefing about the whole schedule. Later in afternoon jungle walk in the reserve forest around the Nature Camp Resort. Campfire followed by dinner & overnight stay.

Day 07 : Shivpuri – Haridwar – Delhi
Early morning wake up for a Yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind, team spirit development etc. Lunch at nature camp resort. Free time for own activities.
In time transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Delhi – Departure
In time transfer to International Airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Standard Package = USD 565 per person

Deluxe Package = USD 665 per person

Packages Includes :
Garlanding on arrival, Hotel accommoodation, All meals in Rishikesh & Shivpuri, Sightseeing, Yoga & Meditation programme, Train fare by AC chair car, All taxes, Sovenier on departure.* T&C apply.

November 17, 2011