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6 Best Shopping places in Istanbul – Beautiful Bazaars and Market in Istanbul ​

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Discover the vibrant markets of Istanbul, Turkey — from the iconic Grand Bazaar and fragrant Spice Bazaar to hidden arcades, local street bazaars, and seaside souvenir stalls. Explore these lively shopping hubs for authentic Turkish treasures, spices, textiles, and more.

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Statue Of Unity India Things To Know

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Statue Of Unity A Guide to Visit Staue of Unity, Gujarat India Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat India is among the top visited tourist destinations in India. Built in 2018, the Statue of Unity is the tallest statue in the world, taller than the Statue of Liberty New York. Dedicated to Iron man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it offers spectacular view of Sardar Sarovar Dam and Vindhya mountains. You can view the statue from outside by visiting the foot of Statue and even at the head to the viewing gallery for an extra charge.Here is all the information in depth which will make your visit easy.  Things to know about Statue Of Unity? Why is Statue of Unity made and who is the person? Statue of Unity is the tallest statue of world built in 2018, a homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man, and first Home Minister of Independent India.  Where is Statue of Unity located? It is located at Sardar Sarovar Dam near Narmada river, in Kevadia district of Gujarat, India What is the height of Statue Of Unity? The height of Statue of Unity is 182 m, double the height of Statue of Liberty in New York.  What is the best time to Visit ? You can visit Statue of Unity all year round, but it can get extremely hot during summers. So best time would be from November to February. How far is it from Ahmedabad? It is roughly 200 km, roughly 4 hrs by car. You may also like to check out this blog on Best Places To Visit In Ahmedabad.  Which is the nearest Airport? Vadodara Airport is the nearest airport around 90 kms. How far is Ahmedabad Airport from Statue Of Unity? Ahemdabad Airport is roughly 208kms from Statue Of Unity. Which are nearby major railway stations? The nearest major railway station to Kevadia are Vadodra (roughly 78 km) and Bharuch (roughly 75 km).  Can I do a one day trip from Ahmedabad? Yes, if you leave early morning around 7 am, one can expect to reach by around 11.30 am. You can spend the day exploring the area and leave by around 4 pm and reach Ahmedabad by around 9 pm.  Is food allowed inside ? No, You are not allowed to carry outside eatables/ food and can keep inside your cars in parking.  What are the opening hours ? It opens at 8 am till 6 pm. Laser Light and Sound show can be viewed 7 pm on-wards. Statue Of Unity is closed on Mondays for maintenance work. What is the price of the entry ticket/ What is the online booking price? The entry ticket costs 150 Rs for Adults and 90 Rs for Children. It doesnt include the entry to the viewing gallery What is included in the entry price? The entry ticket price includes Audio Visual Gallery, Exhibition, Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoint and Bus Service for above places. This ticket does not include access to Viewing Gallery. What is the price of Statue of Unity viewing gallery? If you buy viewing gallery ticket then you dont need to buy the entry ticket separately. The price is 380 for adult and 230 for child. Buy here  How much time can one expect to spend here? One can expect to easily spend 5 hrs if visiting on a day trip. Is there a option of Express Ticket to Skip the queues? Yes, you can buy Statue of Unity Express Ticket to skip long queues to enter the viewing Gallery. It costs 1030 for Adult and same for child.  Where to Buy Entry Tickets? You can buy tickets online here on their website or directly buy it on spot.  What is the price of Entry ticket for Foreign Nationals/ Non Indian Resident?? The price for Foreign Nationals /Non Indian residents  is 1530 for Adult and 830 for child. It includes Express entry to Viewing Gallery for foreigner visitors in addition to SoU entry, Exhibition, Audio Visual Gallery, Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoint and Bus Service for above places. Is bus ticket included in the Entry Ticket? Yes, it is included.  Is there anything else besides the Statue to explore? Yes, beside the museum/statue and exhibition there are other options to explore. Laser Light & Sound Show, Tour of Sardar Sarover Dam, Valley of Flowers, Jungle Safari, Ekta Nagar, Riverfront Cycling, Rafting, Unity Glow Garden, or take a Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour.  How far is Ekta Nagar from Statue Of Unity? Ekta Nagar is roughly 3.5 km from Statue of Unity What all is included in Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour? Visha van, Cactus Garde, Butterfly Garden, Dino Trail, Ekta Nursery, etc are included in Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour.  Are there washroom facilities available? Yes, restrooms are available.  Are there food/ restaurants in Statue of Unity premises? Yes, there is a food court and famous Starbucks Coffee Shop, inside the campus of Statue of Unity. Also there are restaurants like Ekta Tribal Cafe near Ekta Nursery. Are there escalators instead of stairs? Yes, to reach the foot of the Statue there are escalators and to reach the observation deck there is an elevator.  Are wheelchairs available for specially-abled people? Yes, they are available  Where can I stay near Statue Of Unity? You can stay at nearby towns of Vadodra or Rajpipal. If you want to stay in proximity to Statue of Unity you can stay at the luxury hotel of Ramada Encore by Wyndham which is 5 kms from Statue of Unity- Click hereAlso you can stay at Tent City Click Here roughly 6.5 km from Statue of Unity   Is it worth to visit Statue of Unity? Statue Of Unity is absolutely worth visiting. The photos dont do justice to this grand and massive monument.  Is there a Helicopter ride option? Yes there is a Helicopter ride option to book on spot. Online bookings are currently not available for it.  How far is Statue

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Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta, Indonesia

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5 Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta for a great experience Clean, delicious food, cozy ambiance and overall expensive food is what you can expect at major Indian Restaurants in Jakarta. Usually the price will be from 250k IDR to 300k IDR for 2 people if choose A la carte and could be anything from 375k IDR to 550k IDR for buffet. Here I have listed the top 5 Indian restaurants of the city, where I had a good experience and great food.   Share now Table of Contents Royal Kitchen Royal Kitchen Indian restaurant of Jakarta ranks at the top, for their ambiance and good spread. Located in a mall where there are mainly restaurants and offices nearby, this restaurant will definitely not disappoint you. They have A-la carte as well as buffet system. Buffet includes some items from Chat, 2-3 types of dessert, starters, main course and rice with Dal. Staff also seem friendly and prompt. Though prices are a bit on higher end, highly recommend this restaurant. Location: Bellagio Mall Ground Floor 16 GF, RT.5/RW.2, Kuningan, Kuningan Tim., Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12950, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11am to 11 pm Serve Both Veg & Non Veg, North and South Indian food You may also like to check out this blog on Best Shopping Malls In Jakarta Ganesh Ek Sanskriti – Menara Karya Located on the ground floor in a Office Building, Ganesha Ek Sanskriti has many outlets from Bali to Jakarta. They serve both North and South Indian food. Buffet and A-la carte both are available. Though buffet has limited variety of options, still a good place to visit. Location: Menara Karya Jakarta, Gedung Menara Karya, Ground Floor, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.Kav. 1-2, RT.1/RW.2, Kuningan, Kuningan Tim., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12950, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Mon to Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday Closed Queen’s Tandoor This is the only Indian restaurant located in Menteng Area near Grand Indonesia Mall and Pacific Plaza. Though easy to find, it is located at the basement of an Office Tower. Serves both North and South Indian food. I didnt find buffet available here when I visited and only A-la carte was there. So not sure if buffet is served or not. Being in Menteng area prices are bit high but food is good. so recommend visiting this Indian restaurant in Jakarta. Location: Plaza Bank Index, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Daily 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm  Ganesh Ek Sanskriti- BRI The restaurant is located on the 9th Floor of BRI 2 building. Location is a  bit confusing though the security guard will guide you but ambiance seems really nice. This is yet another branch of the Ganesh Ek Sanskriti restaurant where buffet is available. Saturdays they have a South Indian Buffet and Sunday’s a North Indian buffet. Both days they have a chat counter. You can even opt for A la carte if you dont wish to have buffet lunch. This restaurant has a great variety of options for buffet, and can get crowded due to high demand. Location: CP 901, Gedung BRI II, Center Park, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 44-46, Bend. Hilir, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11 am to 10 pm, Buffets are from 11 am to 3.30 pm   Babooji Zomato Website Restaurant Website This is a restaurant with a nice ambiance located in south of Jakarta. They serve North Indian food,  Vegetarian and Non Veg both. A modern restaurant with open bar and great decor. Staff are also friendly and attentive. Food is flavorful and portions are good. A nice place to have good food.Location: Jl. Gunawarman No.61, RT.3/RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11.30 am to 10.30 pm, Fri- Saturday 11.30 am to 11 pm Share now

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Best Places To Shop In Jakarta, Indonesia

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Best Places to Shop In Jakarta, Indonesia Share now Best Places To Shop In Jakarta Table of Contents On my latest trip to Jakarta in July 2022, I was surprised to see the huge clean malls with such a wide variety of merchandise. There are roughly 170 malls in Jakarta. They cater to every taste from luxury to affordable local markets. I enjoyed my shopping experience while in Jakarta. Recommending few of the best options. Hope you have a gala time shopping 🙂 Here are my best places to shop in Jakarta Central Park + Neo Soho Central Park Mall is my favorite one in Jakarta. An absolute shopping paradise it is close to Mall Taman Angrekk. It is a delight for all shoppers with famous brands like Levis, Max, Sogo Department Store, H&M, Stradivarius, Zara,Tommy Hilfiger etc. Famous makeup and skincare brands like Sephora, MAC, and Nature Republic are also there . You can easily spend an entire day here with a lot of F&B options. One can find everything from footwear, clothes, accessories, lingerie, bags, loungewear, electronics, beauty products, etc. There is also a Tribeca Park around the Central Park mall with a nice atmosphere to spend some quality time. There are a number of restaurants surrounding this park.Location: Letjen S. Parman St No.kav.28, South Tanjung Duren, Grogol petamburan, West Jakarta City, Jakarta 11470  Opening Hours: Mall operates from 10 am to 10 pm  You may also like to check out this blog on Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta This mall is connected with a sky bridge to the retail and leisure place called Neo Soho. Neo Soho comprises of ACE Hardware Store and Informa Department Store. Its a beautiful area to spend some peaceful time on the sky bridge. Not to forget, this complex also has the Jakarta Aquarium and Safari. Here you can enjoy animal encounters, feed the Meerkats and enjoy a aqua-trekking adventure. Not to miss the Penguin show which is held twice daily.   Grand Indonesia Grand Indonesia is one of the largest and most popular malls of Jakarta. Its is divided in the East and West Mall. These parts are connected externally by a walking pedestrian area and internally by a sky walk. It is located in the heart of Menteng area and surrounded by many luxury hotels. It boasts of various high street brands like Bershka, Cotton On, Mango, Uniqlo, Pull and Bear, H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Giordano, Zara, etc. There are 3 famous department stores under one roof namely Seibu, Central and Allun Allun. Allun Allun is famous for local handicrafts, souvenirs and wooden articles. It is connected to the office tower of Menara BCA, Kempsinki Private Residences and Hotel. There are two grocery markets Ranch Market and Food Hall. Roughly around 100 F&B outlets spread across the mall make it a paradise for people who love to eat.Location: Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1, Kb. Melati, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 10am to 9pm Gandaria City Gandaria City is a mall that offers wide variety of choices for all categories. It has famous brands like LC Waikiki, Daiso, Mango, Typo, Puma, King Rabbit and The Face Shop. This mall is connected to Sheraton Grand Hotel as well. Metro Department store and Lotte Mart are among the  2 famous and big stores here. Highly recommend this mall. Location: Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, RT.10/RW.6, North Kebayoran Lama, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12240, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 9pm Taman Mall Angrekk A nice mall which is at a 5 minutes walking distance from the famous Central Park Mall. The most popular among all shops here is the Matahari Department Store which is spread across 3 floors. This mall also has high street brands like Uniqlo, Sephora, Polo and a huge Decathlon shop providing a variety of merchandise. There is also the very famous Swedish brand IKEA at this Mall and a Toys Kingdom store. There are a good option of restaurants and a food court serving delicious food. Location: Letjen S. Parman St No.Kav. 21, RT.12/RW.1, Tomang, Grogol petamburan, West Jakarta City, Jakarta 11440, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Indok Pondoh Mall Pic: Sogo Indonesia Website A large shopping complex divided into 3 parts, with the Pondok Indah Mall 3, Street Gallery being the latest. They are interconnected by pedestrian walkways which have some specialty shops. Endless food courts, restaurants, shops, gaming arcades, cinema, entertainment, supermarkets and departments stores under one roof. This shopping hub will never fail to impress you. Name the brand and you will find it here. Starting from Zara, H&M, Uniqlo , Mango, Cotton On, Polo, Foot Locker, Etude House etc. its hosts the famous department stores of Seibu, Sogo, Metro and Ace hardware.Location: PQMM+QPP, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah Kav. IV, Pd. Pinang, Kec. Kby. Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm Thamrin City Mall A old yet popular local shopping market with around 500 shops. Thamrin City has small stalls spread across two floors. It mainly has budget friendly shops selling accessories, clothes, lingerie and purses. I highly recommend to have a stroll at this market and don’t forget to buy some nice night pyjamas here. Also, have a nice experience with the kind and helpful local people. You can haggle a bit but prices seem reasonable and quality also is good. Location: Jl. Kebon Melati 1, Kb. Melati, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 10am till 9 pm Pacific Plaza Pacific Plaza is a high end luxury Mall. Its is situated right next to Grand Indonesia Mall in Menteng area. You will find many international branded shops like Makeup Forever, Nars, Aldo, Marks and Spencers, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti etc. Also few designer brands like  Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade along with luxury brands like Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Chanel, Fendi , Gucci, Louis Vuitton grace this mall. Nice interiors

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Best Places to Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Share now Best Places to Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you are visiting Kuala Lumpur, and are looking for some shopping advise this is the right blog. Kuala Lumpur is a paradise for shopaholics and has variety of places from high end to cheap shopping. Lets check out the best places to shop in Kuala Lumpur ! Best Places To Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Table of Contents Berjayas Time Square Berjayas Times Sqaure is an absolute shopping paradise. It is 48 storeyed  hotel, shopping centre , indoor amusement park and a residential complex. You can easily spend an entire day here with a lot of F&B and entertainment options. The shopping centre comprises of famous brands like LC Waikiki, Watson, Panda Eyes and Guardian. It has over 1000 shops which are economical, and at affordable prizes yet fashionable and trendy. One can find everything from footwear, clothes, accessories, lingerie, bags, loungewear, electronics, beauty products, etc. Entrance ticket for theme park is roughly 70 MYR for Adult and 55 MYR for senior citizens. Definitely among the best places to shop in Kuala Lumpur Location: Berjaya Time Square No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala LumpurOpening Hours: Mall operates from 10am to 10pm, Indoor Theme park (5th &7th Floor) operates from Mon to Fri 12pm to 8pm, Sat and Sun 11am to 8pm You may also like to check out this blog on Best Indian Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Pavillion Mall Pavillion Mall is one of the most popular malls in Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the heart of Bukit Bintang and surrounded by many luxury hotels. It boasts of various famous brands like Pull and Bear, Armani Exchange, Cotton On, Padini, Lego, Laneige, Puma, Parkson Department Store, Calvin Klein, Levis etc. It even has a variety of luxury brands Hermes, Miu Miu, Fendi, Prada, Celine, Rolex, Dior, Mara, Mulberry etc. There is a Japanese lane at top floor featuring Japanese shops including Daiso. One is also spoiled for choices for F&B options which include Nandos, Starbucks, Basking Robins, Royal India, Burger King, Pizza Hut etc.  Location: 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 10am to 10pm  Petaling Street Petaling Street is a market in China town, known for counterfeit branded products. You will find a lot of Chinese cuisine here with a traditional atmosphere. Market is filled with many small shops selling hand bags, accessories, toys and t-shirts. You can haggle/bargain here for best price. Location: Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am to 8pm Central Market & Kasturi Walk A nice local market to buy souvenirs and beautiful home decor items. It also has variety of cotton shirts, stoles, wooden items and nice colorful quirky shops. It is an indoor market divided in ground floor and 1st floor, while Kasturi Walk is flea market adjacent to the central market in a pedestrian walkway. Both of them are walking distance from Petaling street.Location: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 10 pm Suria KLCC Suria KLCC is a popular and huge shopping mall divided in six levels. It has a underwater aquarium at the ground floor, a 12 screen cinema, and Petronas Twin Tower just outside the mall with a nice huge graden. You can find around 300 international and high street brands like Victoria Secret, MAC, Muji, Lovisa, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger etc. The food court is on the top floor with some lip smacking options to choose from.Location: Suria KLCC, 241, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm Sungei Wang Plaza A very old yet popular shopping arcade with around 500 shops. Under Sungei Wang Plaza is Jumpa Arcade, selling a variety of thrift clothes. Sungei Wang Plaza has many budget friendly shops selling accessories, clothes, footwear etc. Also shops like Bata, 22 shoes, Flipper, Watson are under one roof.Location: Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10am till 10 pm Bukit Bintang Area Bukit Bintang is a central shopping and entertainment district. Besides the iconic places of Pavillion Mall, Sungei Wang Plaza and Berjayas Times Square there are still many places where you can shop till you drop. You will find many international branded shops like Spehora, H&M, Uniqlo and Japanese department mall called Isetan. Also, other inexpensive malls include Farenheit and Lot10. There is also a high end luxury mall Starhill with Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Rolex, Tom Ford etc. One day is not enough to explore this area serving every taste. There are also number of restaurants serving delicious food. Location: Bukit Bintang Opening Hours: Usually open around 10.30 till 8-9pm Sogo Department Store Pic: Official Sogo Website Sogo is a Japanese Department store, one of the largest and oldest in the city. It is a 60,000 sqm mall selling everything under one roof. You can find variety of options and great deals in beauty, home-ware, women-wear, menswear, children- wear etc. Each floor is dedicated for each section making it easier for shoppers to spend time. Highly recommend to visit this mall. Location: 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 9.30 pm Share now Most Popular Know More About Me Know more about me Read More Categories

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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong

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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong Share now Table of Contents The popular notion that it must be difficult to find Indian vegetarian food in Hong Kong is totally  untrue. There are many vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong which will satisfy your taste buds serving authentic South India, North Indian and street food. 1. Kailash Parbat One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong. Delicious Indian food, everything starting from Indian Chats, street food and North Indian delicacies. Highly recommend to enjoy some good food with great ambience.Location: Unit 302, 3/F, Multifield Plaza, 3-7 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Thur 12pm – 3pm, 6 pm- 10 pm  Fri to Sun 12 pm to 10 pm Contact: +852 3428 5545 More Info You may also like to check out this blog on Best Shopping In Singapore  2. Woodlands Pure Veg Restaurant Highly recommend this restaurant for the taste and variety. It serves lip smacking authentic Indian food, everything you could ask for under one roof. It boasts of variety of food options from starters, snacks like Pav bhaji, shev Puri, vada pav and noodles. They also boast of delicious South Indian and North Indian food starting from Dosa to Rotis/Naans and Thalis.Location : UG Shop 16 & 17, Wing On Plaza,62, Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East,Kowloon, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun  11:30 am – 03:30 pm, 06:30 pm – 10:30 pmContact :  +(852) 2366 1945 More Info 3. Sangeetha Pure Veg. Restaurant An Authentic South Indian Restaurant which serves delicious Dosas and Idli. They also have North Indian food with a good variety of sabzis (vegetables) to choose from. Location : Wing On Plaza, UG 1-5 & 31, 62 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha TsuiHong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10.30 – 3 pm, 6pm -10pmSat to Sun 9.30 to 4pm, 6 pm to 10 pm Contact : +852 2640 2123 / 2643 9123 More Info 4. Branto Veg Restaurant Though it is a  small restaurant located on the first floor in Tsim Sha Tsui, it is a well known eatery serving genuine north and south Indian dishes. They also serve thalis, veg pizza and some Chinese options like noodles and fried rice. Location : 1st floor, No 9 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun  11am to 3pm, 6 pm to 11 pmContact :  +(852) 2366 8171 More Info 5. Amritsar Express, Hong Kong Though this is only a takeaway place, its a Punjabi fast food joint you cannot miss. They specialize in Amritsar street food and also provide North Indian Dishes. They have weekly menus starting from Breakfast till Dinners.  Location : Shop 23A , 1st Floor Mirador Mansion 54-64 Nathan Road Tsim Sha TsuiOpening Hours: Mon to Sat  9am to 8pmContact :  +(852) 3974 5825 More Info OTHER POSTS YOU MAY LIKE-

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Maldives Seaplane – Things To Know

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MALDIVES SEAPLANE- THINGS TO KNOW A seaplane, as its name suggests is an aircraft which takes off and lands on water. The most common hotel transfer in Maldives other than a boat ride is seaplane. For people who have never flown on a seaplane before or are curious about their journey, this blog will help you with all the information on Maldives Seaplane. Share now What to expect on your seaplane transfer? Seaplanes are operated by many airlines like Trans Maldivian Airways(TMA), Manta Air,Maldivian Seaplane etc. Seaplanes are usually booked by your resort directly. Seaplanes are compact and can carry up to 15-17 passengers at a time. Seaplane rides last from 40 mins to one hour, depending how far your resort is located. Seaplanes are expensive and can cost from 270 US $ to 590 US $ (return journey) per person depending on the distance of your resort from International Airport. Seaplanes operate during daytime between 6.00 hrs to 15.30 hrs, 7 days a week . Last seaplane will take off before sunset for visibility and safety issues. If your International flight lands after 15.00 hrs, passengers usually have to stay overnight in Male or in the airport hotel and take the seaplane available next day Arrival and Departure timings of seaplane vary and are worked out on daily basis. Timings are confirmed usually one to two days prior to your flight depending on number of passengers and arrival times. Baggage allowance on seaplane is usually 20kg +5 kg per person. You can opt and pay for extra luggage if you wish to. Excess baggage charge is 5 $ per Kg, maximum of 32kg per piece and subject to aircraft space and payload availability. Check In Counters Check In Counters Landing and take off depends on the roughness of the sea and weather conditions. If the weather conditions are poor seaplane cannot take off Be prepared for delays,as seaplanes are never on time If your seaplane is cancelled for some reason, and you don’t want to stay overnight in Male, you can look for other options like a domestic flight or a speed boat ride depending on the distance of your resort from International Airport. You can choose to transfer one way by seaplane and other way by speed boat ride is you are on a budget constraint. Seaplanes are compact and can get claustrophobic for some. There are no A/C’s in seaplanes and it can get hot by the time the seaplane takes off. However there will be fans. Seaplanes are extremely noisy, and can get choppy at times if the sea is rough. There are no washrooms/toilets on seaplane. Also, business class option is unavailable. Also, no food and drinks are served on seaplane. By a seaplane you directly reach your resort, in cases where resorts have their own seaplane jetty where you just walk to the plane. But few resorts land seaplanes on floating pontoon in the middle of the sea. From here there will be a short speed boat ride. The resort will itself book seaplane transfer for you and you cannot directly book it. Seaplane terminals are near the airport and can be reached by a car/bus which is provided free of cost. Many seaplane operators have lounge access as well. From Inside Gorgeous Views How does it work? A guide on how to catch a seaplane once you book it and land at the International Airport in Male, Maldives. Once you book your resort, they will book and arrange the seaplane transfer for you. After completing your immigration and once you collect your luggage you will see a resort representative. He will take you to the seaplane check in counter which are located near the arrival hall. Arrivals You will have to leave your luggage there. You will be then transferred by car/bus to the seaplane terminal which is a 10 min ride from airport. Some resorts have their private luxury vehicles for transfers. You will have to wait approx. 2 hours for you to board your seaplane flight till all the guests from your resort or route join in. There are small lounges inside the terminals usually to wait during this time.Seaplane boarding passes dont have seat numbers so you just walk to the plane and sit wherever you wish. Sea Terminal Lounge Area Sea Terminal As mentioned earlier, seaplanes are extremely noisy and compact.  As there is no A/C and just fans, it can get stuffy and hot. Luggage is stored at the back of plane. As there is limited space, you can keep a small purse or backpack with you. You can handover your cabin luggage to the crew to store at the back of the flight. Don’t forget to enjoy your first seaplane ride with some gorgeous views 🙂   Gorgeous Views Seaplane from inside Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest Telegram

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Things To Know Before Travelling To Maldives 2023

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Things to know before travelling to Maldives 2023 All the information one needs to know before landing in Maldives  Maldives has been the most popular destination since the corona pandemic has hit. People have been flocking to Maldives for pristine beaches, diving and snorkeling with easy quarantine free travelling. This blog will focus on information you will need to know before travelling to Maldives during the Corona Pandemic.   Maldives is just an hour away by flight from Sri-lanka. It is made of total of 1200 small islands of 200 islands are inhabited. Many of them are also resort islands with private areas. It can be overwhelming to choose from the wide variety of resorts and guesthouses. Also, Maldives can be heavy on your pockets if you travel in the peak season. Another reason for Maldives being famous are their Water Villas. Many people often are confused to choose between Water Villas and Beach Villas. I would suggest whichever you choose you are undoubtedly going to get splendid views. Dont be surprised to find “All Inclusive/ Half Board/ Full board” Packages at Resorts. These packages are more budget friendly which include lunch, dinner and drinks. These are just few of the many things to know. Here is a comprehensive guide to know about travelling to Maldives. Where is Maldives located?The Maldives is a captivating archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Geographically, it can be found southwest of the Indian subcontinent, neighboring both India and Sri Lanka. This tropical paradise comprises a collection of 26 coral atolls, encompassing approximately 1,200 coral islands. The Maldives’ geographical coordinates place it southwest of Sri Lanka and southwest of the southernmost tip of India. Things to know before landing in Maldives? Which is the peak season to visit Maldives? Peak season to visit Maldives is from November to April , which is also dry weather with no rains Which season is best to strike great and cheap resort deals? The wet and rainy season lasts roughly from May till October. This time of the year is also best for surfing, and you will be lucky to strike amazing deals during this time. Which currency is used in Maldives? Official currency of Maldives is Maldivian Rufiyaa, but the resorts and shops charge in US Dollar $. Majority resorts prefer payments by card. Is visa on arrival available? Yes, free 30 day visa on arrival/tourist visa is granted to all nationalities, if they satisfy basic entry requirements on arrival. Is quarantine mandatory for tourists? Quarantine is not required for tourists who do not have COVID19 symptoms. Is RT PCR still required? The RT PCR report is currently not required.   Can un-vaccinated Tourists travel to Maldives? Yes, irrespective of your vaccination status you are allowed to enter.  Which form one needs to fill before landing and departing from Maldives? Every passenger needs to fill a mandatory Travel Declaration Form within 96hrs of the flight time at IMUGA.  Is web check-in mandatory for airlines? Majority of airlines have  web check open 48 to 72 hrs prior departure. It is better to confirm with your airlines if web check is mandatory. What mode of transfer is preferable to travel from Male to islands in Maldives? There are 3 types of transportation. One is seaplane which is expensive, 2nd one is speed boat transfer and 3rd is domestic flights for few islands. What are usually the timings of seaplane? Seaplanes fly from morning 6 am till 3.30 pm, 7 days a week . Last seaplane will take off before sunset for visibility and safety issues. One needs to arrive in Maldives till 3.30 pm to catch the last seaplane. For more details on seaplane click here What documents are required for immigration in Maldives? Coming Soon with a Blog for detailed information on all the documents required for immigration in Maldives How much does a seaplane cost? As mentioned earlier, sea planes are pretty expensive and the return trip can cost from 200 -500 US $ per person from Male airport. Can you bring alcohol into Maldives? No. Maldives being an Islamic country you are not allowed to bring liquor to Maldives. Is Travel Insurance mandatory in Maldives? Travel Insurance is not mandatory for arriving in Maldives, but majority of the resorts do need a travel insurance and it is advisable to buy one. Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest Telegram

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