Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Places to visit near Munnar
Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in South India. It is nestled in Western Ghats at an altitude of 6000 ft and is located in Idukki district of Kerala. This picturesque hill station beckons nature lovers from far and near.
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Large tea plantations, forests, hill ranges, valleys and wildlife makes anyone fall in love with this place. I am going to share 13 places that you should visit (or try to) when you are in Munnar. And if you already visited Munnar recently, then I hope these will make you want to do another trip very soon!
1. Mattupedi Dam
Mattupetty dam :
Mattupetty dam and its reservoir is located 13 km away from Munnar. This concrete gravity dam is built between the hill ranges and it is used mainly for water storage for hydroelectric projects. Its reservoir is an idyllic place to enjoy the serene nature. It is also said to be one of the waterholes where the elephants in the region often visit..
2. Mattupedi Dairy Farm
Mattuppetty Dairy Farm photo By Balu malayali from flickr
Mattupetty is also famous for the Indo-Swiss Farm. This is a highly specialized dairy farm which comes under Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. Hundreds of high quality cattle are reared here and new varieties are scientifically developed.
3. Kundala Lake
Kundala Lake : by Anoop Joy from flickr
Kundala Lake is an artificial reservoir of a minor arch shaped dam huddled between the mountain ranges. It is about a 20 km drive from Munnar. There is boating facility there..and don’t forget to go for a Shikara boat ride while you are there!
4. Top Station
It is about 40 km from Munnar and it is 1,880 meters above sea level. The panoramic view of the Western Ghats and the valley of Theni from Top station is simply breathtaking. Top station got this name from it’s being the uppermost located railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway.
5. Echo Point
Echo point image: Ruben Joseph
Echo Point is about 15 km from Munnar. Go there and scream as loud as you can..and wait for a minute. You can hear your echo back! Its quite interesting. If you have kids with you..they will love it. They can experience this natural phenomenon firsthand.
6. Rajamalai (Part of Eravikulam National Park)
Nilgiri Tahr : by Arun Suresh
Rajamala, part of Eravikulam national park, is located at about 15 kms from Munnar. This region is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres). It was converted to a national park to provide a safe sanctuary for the already endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr.
7. Tea Museum
This photo of Kannan Devan Tea Museum is courtesy of TripAdvisor
This tea museum is first of its kind in India. It is located at KDHP’s Nullatanni estate in Munnar. The aim of this museum according to its founders is to showcase the growth of more-than-a-century-old tea plantations in this region. Anyone visiting this museum will get a clear picture of how laborious this tea processing really is.
8. Marayoor Sandalwood Forests
This is located at around 42 kms north of Munnar through the Udumalppetta route. Marayoor is famous of the natural sandalwood forest. Not only that, this place is said to be part of the ancient stone age civilization dated back to 10,000 B.C. Stone age paintings, rock edicts and dolmens found there vouch for this rich heritage.
9. Attukal Waterfalls
Now this is a scenic waterfalls located between Munnar and Pallivasal. It is just 9 km away from Munnar. But this waterfalls will be in its full glory only after the monsoon (Rainy season). During other seasons, it is just a trickling mountain stream.
10. Blossom Park
Blossom International Park is about 3 km away from Munnar town and it spreads over 16 acres. It is a peaceful location to enjoy a calm and relaxing nature walk admiring flowers and surrounding green hillside. The park offer many activities for tourists like boating, cycling, roller skating etc.
11. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Image by Kerala Tourism via flickr
Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is about 60 kms from Munnar. It is situated on SH 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor Panchayats of Idukki district. It is an ideal spot for trekking and enjoying wildlife closely. It is the habitat for endangered Grizzled giant squirrel in India. Almost 34 species of mammals including panthers, spotted deers, elephants, tigers can be found here. It is also a bird watchers paradise. 245 species of birds live here!
12. Tea Plantations
Image by Kerala Tourism via flickr
How can one resist a tea garden tour when you are in Munnar? Rolling hillsides covered with tea plantations is a sight to behold. The lush greenery and the soothing cold wind with a mild aroma of tea leaves totally rejuvenates you.
13. Lakkom Water Falls
This waterfalls is about 25 kms from Munnar on the way to Udumalaipettai. Lakkom waterfalls is part of Eravikulam National Park. The cascading waterfalls and the scenic surroundings makes it tourists favorite hideout in Munnar.
Have you been to Munnar? Do you know some other hideouts in Munnar? Do share your experience.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
How to apply Ration card in Karnataka (Bangalore)
Apply for Ration Card in Bangalore
Pre-requisites:
1. First get both your name removed from any existing ration card(s). If you are from other state and the removal certificate is in the local language of that state (eg. Marati in Maharastra), please ensure that is translated by a notary to english in a legal document. If you don't have any ration card previously, get a letter stating that you don't have a ration card from the municipal office in your native place (the translation rule holds good, if this is also in your native language)
2. Find out the relevant Food & Civil Supplies office from the below list. If you are not sure, please call one of the phone numbers mentioned and check.
Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd offices:
Bangalore South:
No. 4, Opp To Rnr, 5th Mn Rd, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560018Phone: +91-80-26613531
Bangalore East: (for Murugeshpalya/ Vinayak Nagar)
Corporation Bldg, Nr RBANMS College, St John's Rd, Bangalore - 560042 (Near Commercial Street)Phone: +91-80-25360750
Bangalore North:
No. 3, Nr Police Station, Vyalikaval Extension, 11th C Crs, Bangalore - 560003Phone: +91-80-23445702
No.101, Bellary Rd, Ganganagar, Bangalore - 560032Phone: +91-80-23332550
Bangalore Central:
Central Range Mohan Bldg, Opp Visveswaraiah Museum, Kasturba Rd, Bangalore - 560001Phone: +91-80-22214431
Bangalore West:
No. 16/I, Vasanth Nagar, Miller Tank Bund Rd, Bangalore - 560052Phone: +91-80-22260932, 22200660, 22260752, 22353423, 22096557
Commissioner's office, Dept. of Food & Civil Supplies
No. 8, Sahakari Bldg, Nr Chandrika Hotel, Cunningham Rd, Bangalore - 560052Phone: +91-80-22262187, 22267205, 22264062Email: bngfcs@kar.nic.in
3. Visit this office and get an application form paying Rs.10. This form will be in Kannada. Use the enclosed translated form to fill the same. It can be filled in English though. (Leave all the untraslated part blank... they are not required.)
Translated Karnataka Ration Card Application Form
Note: (You can get the blank form from ahara website also, but they will not accept it....you can probably use it for a rough copy)
4. You will need the following documents for submission
a. Residence Proof (Copy of Sale Deed, Rental Agreement, BSNL Landline Bill, property tax receipt etc.)
b. Identity Proof (Copy & Original of Passport, Pan Card, Driving License etc.)
c. Surrender Certificate or Letter from municipal office.
5. The officer there might ask you for purpose, say either for identity proof or gas connection. Remember to collect the counter foil from the officer, in which she will mention a tentative date for inspection. Now wait for the inspector to visit your house for inspection. (They came to my house on a Saturday, so they are that considerate & they were very straight forward and didnot ask for any bribe)
6. The inspector give you a date before leaving to collect your ration card. Ensure that you go on that date with all the family members whose name is to be included in the card (this is compulsary).
7. On the said date, visit the F&CS office and collect your application from the officer you gave it earlier, and then proceed to the computer room. Pay the fees of Rs.45 here for the card. The operator there fills in all your details and asks you to verify it once, and then same is translated to Kannada also. Now another person takes the photo of all the family members one by one and take a thumb impression and records them in a computer.
8. Thats it. Now they print your ration card and laminate the same and give it to you.
The entire process took a little less than a month.
1. First get both your name removed from any existing ration card(s). If you are from other state and the removal certificate is in the local language of that state (eg. Marati in Maharastra), please ensure that is translated by a notary to english in a legal document. If you don't have any ration card previously, get a letter stating that you don't have a ration card from the municipal office in your native place (the translation rule holds good, if this is also in your native language)
2. Find out the relevant Food & Civil Supplies office from the below list. If you are not sure, please call one of the phone numbers mentioned and check.
Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd offices:
Bangalore South:
No. 4, Opp To Rnr, 5th Mn Rd, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560018Phone: +91-80-26613531
Bangalore East: (for Murugeshpalya/ Vinayak Nagar)
Corporation Bldg, Nr RBANMS College, St John's Rd, Bangalore - 560042 (Near Commercial Street)Phone: +91-80-25360750
Bangalore North:
No. 3, Nr Police Station, Vyalikaval Extension, 11th C Crs, Bangalore - 560003Phone: +91-80-23445702
No.101, Bellary Rd, Ganganagar, Bangalore - 560032Phone: +91-80-23332550
Bangalore Central:
Central Range Mohan Bldg, Opp Visveswaraiah Museum, Kasturba Rd, Bangalore - 560001Phone: +91-80-22214431
Bangalore West:
No. 16/I, Vasanth Nagar, Miller Tank Bund Rd, Bangalore - 560052Phone: +91-80-22260932, 22200660, 22260752, 22353423, 22096557
Commissioner's office, Dept. of Food & Civil Supplies
No. 8, Sahakari Bldg, Nr Chandrika Hotel, Cunningham Rd, Bangalore - 560052Phone: +91-80-22262187, 22267205, 22264062Email: bngfcs@kar.nic.in
3. Visit this office and get an application form paying Rs.10. This form will be in Kannada. Use the enclosed translated form to fill the same. It can be filled in English though. (Leave all the untraslated part blank... they are not required.)
Translated Karnataka Ration Card Application Form
Note: (You can get the blank form from ahara website also, but they will not accept it....you can probably use it for a rough copy)
4. You will need the following documents for submission
a. Residence Proof (Copy of Sale Deed, Rental Agreement, BSNL Landline Bill, property tax receipt etc.)
b. Identity Proof (Copy & Original of Passport, Pan Card, Driving License etc.)
c. Surrender Certificate or Letter from municipal office.
5. The officer there might ask you for purpose, say either for identity proof or gas connection. Remember to collect the counter foil from the officer, in which she will mention a tentative date for inspection. Now wait for the inspector to visit your house for inspection. (They came to my house on a Saturday, so they are that considerate & they were very straight forward and didnot ask for any bribe)
6. The inspector give you a date before leaving to collect your ration card. Ensure that you go on that date with all the family members whose name is to be included in the card (this is compulsary).
7. On the said date, visit the F&CS office and collect your application from the officer you gave it earlier, and then proceed to the computer room. Pay the fees of Rs.45 here for the card. The operator there fills in all your details and asks you to verify it once, and then same is translated to Kannada also. Now another person takes the photo of all the family members one by one and take a thumb impression and records them in a computer.
8. Thats it. Now they print your ration card and laminate the same and give it to you.
The entire process took a little less than a month.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
How to track google adsense cheques
You can track your check at Bluedart.com website by using your Payment Number.
When you visit Bluedart site, You can see two options under 'Track Your Shipment', one is 'way bill' and another one is 'Ref no'.
You simply select 'Ref no' and put your payment number (without '0' on front) i.e: 5605XXXX.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
மெட்டி அணிவது ஏன்?
மெட்டி அணிவது ஏன்?
பெண்களின் கருப்பை நரம்புகளுக்கும் கால் விரல் நரம்புகளுக்கும் ஒருவித தொடர்பு உள்ளது. கால் விரலில் மிஞ்சி அணிவதால் கருப்பையின் நீர்ச் சமநிலை எப்போதும் பாதிப்படைவதில்லை. அது மட்டுமின்றி வெள்ளியில் செய்த மெட்டியைத் தான் அணிய வேண்டும்.. ஏனெனில் வெள்ளியில் இருக்கக்கூடிய ஒருவித காந்த சக்தி காலில் இருக்கும் நரம்புகளில் இருந்து உடலில் ஊடுருவி நோய்களை நிவாரனம் செய்யும் ஆற்றல் உள்ளதாம்
பெண்கள் கர்ப்பம் அடையும்போது ஏற்படும் மயக்கம், வாந்தி, சோர்வு, பசியின்மை ஏற்படும். கர்ப்பகாலத்தின் போது இந்த நரம்பினை அழுத்தி தேய்த்தால் மேற்கண்ட நோவுகள் குறையும். இதனை எப்போதும் செய்துக் கொண்டு இருக்க முடியாது என்பதற்காக வெள்ளியிலான மெட்டி அணிவித்தார்கள். காரணம், நடக்கும்போது இயற்கையாகவே அழுத்தி, உராய்த்து நோவைக் குறைக்கிறது. கருப்பை பாதிப்புகள் ஏதும் வரக்கூடாது என்பதால்தான் காலில் மிஞ்சி அணியும் பழக்கத்தை நம் முன்னோர்கள் உருவாக்கியிருக்கின்றார்கள்.
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