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• 6 Ways To Make Your Visit To Covelong Beach In Chennai A Lifetime Memory
• Would A T-Rex Be Able To Do The Simple Things Humans Do In Life? Probably Not
• 5 Most Obnoxiously Annoying Yet Funny Habits Of Indians
• The 4 Best Travel And Tourism Institutes in Eastern India You Can Join After Class 12th
• Discover The World’s Remotest Tribes And Their Lifestyles With These 21 Photos
• These 10 Breathtaking Places On Earth Will Take Your Mind Away From Your Mundane Life
• This British Airways Ad Is So Touching It Would Make You Understand Love
• 5 Dharamshalas / Budget Hotels In Kolkata Where You Can Stay In Case You’re On A Tight Budget

6 Ways To Make Your Visit To Covelong Beach In Chennai A Lifetime Memory Posted: Forty kilometers from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is located the beautiful beach of Covelong or Kovalam. It is famous for splendid scenic beauty and glittering silvery beaches. It is located in the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. In close proximity to Chennai, this is an excellent place to go for a trip with loved ones. Not only the relaxation and time spent with loved ones counts; Covelong Beach also offers a whole lot of other activities, which will definitely make your visit a lifetime memory! Here is a list of how to make it so: 6. Never miss a Walk down the Beach at Sunset Walking down the beach is the best form of enjoyment after a hard days work! The Covelong Beach is sure to jazz things up for you – the view of the sunset is claimed to be extraordinary from the beach. It is said that many people from Chennai take a short route by boarding a bus and come to this beach to have a glance at the beautiful sunset. This purely natural phenomenon is definitely going to be one of the memories you are going to take back from here and cherish all lifelong! 5. Catch Lots of Fish and Eat Them Too Did you like fishing in the sea? Here is an opportunity! Those of you who have been to beaches must have seen locals taking boats and moving out into the sea for fishing. Covelong is no different – here fishing activities are arranged for tourists and visitors alike! There are places from where the facility is available and professional fishing ferries carry you out to the sea for enjoying fishing and then taking back your possession for dinner as well. This is an activity, which you must take part in and which will surely be cherished, especially if you've never been out fishing. Further Reading: 10 Of The Most Exciting Attractions At MGM Dizzee World, Chennai 4. Enjoy exciting Water Sports Activities at the Covelong Beach Covelong Beach is surely going to engage those among you, who love water adventure! Covelong Beach is famous for its water sports and down the years has been attracting tourists and adventurers from afar to taste these water sports. It is one of the few beaches on the Eastern Coast, where you can find such activities being held. Water surfing is integral part of these activities. Experts teach you the art by self demonstration. But this is strictly not for the weak-hearted. It demands a lot of stamina to engage in such sports. The waves become quite tumultuous closer to the beach – but just as much as required for perfect surfing! So this is your opportunity to convert another normal beach holiday into an adventurous one! 3. Old Church Ruins – Giving it a Mysterious Feel! Turn around from the sea and your eyes will meet the ruins of an old Catholic Church. It is said to have the appearance of an old Dutch Fort in ruins. This is for the ones who have an interest in ancient buildings and forts! It also adds to the scenic beauty of the place and definitely is a crowd puller. A visit, at least once should be made to this church and I'm sure you're going to remember this all your life. 2. Blue Water and White Sand – a Match Made in Heaven The sand in the beach has a glimmering feel to it and when the sunlight falls on it the colour that reflects the eye is that of sparkling silver! And if this is accompanied with the pure blue sea matching the azure hue of the sky, I don't think any mortal can move an inch! This combination is sure to soothe sore eyes, which are desperate for a relaxing vacation. Even if you don't click it, this wonderful view is going to remain etched in your mind forever! 1. The Fairytale Ambiance of the Beach Full of Colors Covelong Beach is not only blue and white – it has its own means to add colour to its beautiful palate! You will notice attractive palm trees lined across the beach. Very few beaches in India have such trees lined in such an aesthetic manner, which appeals to the eye immediately. On the beach, if you notice carefully, you will get to see a lot of beautiful and colourful shells adoring it! They form a bed of colour and are said to be fascinating to look at such a variety of colours! You can pick and bring some back home to revive your memories to Covelong Beach whenever you look at it! Further Reading: Why Chennai Is Called The 'Detroit Of India'? The post 6 Ways To Make Your Visit To Covelong Beach In Chennai A Lifetime Memory appeared first on TopYaps.

Would A T-Rex Be Able To Do The Simple Things Humans Do In Life? Probably Not Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:30 PM PST The Life of Pi would appear far more hassle free when compared to the life of a T-Rex. Just place the latter in a human being’s place and find out how a Rex ceases to be a Rex in real life. Here are some classic illustrations. 1. T-Rex trying to eat a lollipop 2. T-Rex trying to paint his house 3. She-Rex trying to put on eye shadow 4. T-Rex trying to pick flowers 5. T-Rex trying to use crutches 6. T-Rex trying to make snow angels 7. T-Rex trying to shelve a book 8. T-Rex trying to floss 9. T-Rex trying to landscape 10. T-Rex trying to use a pogo stick 11. T-Rex trying to steal from a vending machine 12. T-Rex trying to drink from a water fountain 13. She-Rex trying to get her keys from the bottom of her purse 14. T-Rex trying to use a buffet with a sneeze guard 15. T-Rex trying to turn off a ceiling fan 16. T-Rex trying to loofah his back 17. T-Rex trying to chest bump 18. T-Rex trying to play the bongos 19. T-Rex trying to clean his ears with a Q-tip 20. T-Rex trying to take his own profile pic Credit: SAD AND USELESS. More such pictures can be found at Amazon in a book titled ‘T-Rex Trying‘ by Hugh Murphy. The post Would A T-Rex Be Able To Do The Simple Things Humans Do In Life? Probably Not appeared first on TopYaps.

5 Most Obnoxiously Annoying Yet Funny Habits Of Indians Posted: 19 Feb 2014 01:30 PM PST Indians are a race that has mystified many travellers visiting our glorious lands, from time immemorial. Such is our charisma that once we come in touch with somebody from the foreign lands, we leave an everlasting and mixed bag of memorabilia on his mind. Most of these memories I am assuming are nice and sweet, but the typical habits that we Indians have come to be associated with, can make any of us look for a corner to hide. And believe me, you might not have them all, but I can bet you will be sporting one at least. On a serious note don't think we can do much about these habits, except read, make claims about their authenticity, educate our kids and forget about it. These are trivial matters we can live with. 5. I Want To Leave a Carbon Footprint Everywhere I don't think there is any scientific explanation for it, but we Indians have this fetish for leaving a personal graffiti every time we visit a new place. We ruin the walls of historical monuments, even don't spare the trees in the gardens, by etching our loved ones' name on it. 'Raju loves Pinky', good for Raju, but the whole world doesn't need to know. On one hand we boast of our rich heritage and diverse culture, on the other we can't control ourselves from defacing treasures form the past. 4. I Have To Stare To Make My Eerie Presence Felt There seems to be a disconnect between the optical nerves and the Indian brain when it comes to staring. On the road, in the Malls, out grocery shopping, taking children to school, at a party, the list is endless, we just keep staring. The men are more frequent offenders in this section they seem to believe that 'leeching' is a fundamental right in our Constitution. The attention is so much to handle at times, that it hurts in the head. Over the years, braver females have trained their gut to stare back or snap hard. Further Reading: Top 10 Irritating Questions Commonly Asked by Indian 'Rishteydars' 3. The Wedding Card Says 8pm So We Should Be There By 9pm For Sure There is a Greenwich time and there is an Indian Standard Time. When friends visiting from abroad come over for dinner at sharp 8pm, I am a little perplexed (still doing my hair) thinking in my head, who comes on time. You can't push an Indian to be punctual, they like to get there somehow or the other. Pushing can invoke sudden bursts of anger and swearing, without any reason. If you want to go for a movie or start dinner on time, prepone the invitation time, on the sly accordingly. It's not that we don't wear watches, we are a mobile savvy country. But, the funny part is when you look at us, we all seem to be in a hurry all the time. Despite the honking of horns, the cutting of lines at the first chance, we invariably reach late. 2. I Would Love To Crack a Joke on You, But Not Vice Versa I love to crack Sardar jokes when I am drunk and sometimes fall off the chair laughing too. But, I cross out a friend from my list of people to be invited to my son's wedding, as he cracked a joke on me. That's a simple example about how Indians cannot connect to humor, when it comes to themselves. A cartoonist was actually jailed for his cartoons on the system, not a very long time ago. Our funny bone goes into hibernation when it comes to handling truth in a funny manner. We still have to grow as a nation to accept intelligence and reality in the humorous way. 1. I Am A Booger When Nobody Is Looking! We all have done it, and are so ashamed of it. I think it's like that closely guarded secret that is forbidden from discussion. If you ever see an Indian male or female roll something between their forefinger and thumb, you should know he or she is on the mission of disposing of the pickings from his nose. Save yourself from a flicking that will come next, without any prior warning. Yuck! When it comes to public etiquettes, we score very poorly. More than anything, picking your nose is a sure shot way of passing viruses to the body from the dirty surfaces. It takes a very sane, educated, sensible Indian to restrain from 'digging gold'. Are you? The post 5 Most Obnoxiously Annoying Yet Funny Habits Of Indians appeared first on TopYaps.

The 4 Best Travel And Tourism Institutes in Eastern India You Can Join After Class 12th Posted: When it comes to choosing a career, nowadays, there's a trend of choosing one that has a deep connection with hobbies like painting, reading, singing, dancing—and even travelling. For a person who takes immense pleasure in traveling, a career in the travel and tourism industry would just be a slice of heaven. Just imagine the utter pleasure when you'd be paid for something which you just love to do! So, keeping this in mind, let's check out some of the institutes offering courses in travel and tourism in Eastern India— 4. Pailan College of Management and Technology Located near IIM, Kolkata, at Joka, Pailan College of Management and Technology is regarded as one of the best colleges which impart quality education in hospitality and tourism management. The course that the college has to offer is called Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management. It is a three years' course the certification of which is done by West Bengal University of Technology. There are three areas on which specialization is offered: Tour Package Operation, Event Management and Travel Agency Management. Admissions are based on an entrance examination given by the institute, or those who have passed the CET are also eligible to apply. The basic criterion for application is, however, 10+2 pass with English as a compulsory subject. Since this is a private institution, the fees structure is very high. The college boasts of a 100% placement to all its students. The institute also offers a Postgraduate diploma in tourism management. Jump to Website 3. Central Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Affiliated to the Utkal University of Culture and accredited by Govt. of Odisha and UGC, this institute provides a three years' bachelors' degree course in tourism and hospitality services (BDTHS). Following the norms laid by the university, the admission is strictly on the basis of merit of the student in their 10+2 boards and the final selection is based on Personal Interviews. The institute, though quite new, have been offering great placement ventures to the students, including placements in Jaipur Palace Hotel, Clerks Amer Hotel, and other such seven star hotels. Jump to Website Further Reading: Top 10 Medical Colleges In Eastern India 2. NSHM Knowledge Campus Located in Durgapur, within a few years' of its inception, it has become one of the best institutes around in Eastern India for the study of Travel and Tourism Management. The course that they have to offer is named as BBM (honors) in Travel and Tourism Management. It is a 3 years' course at the end of which campus interviews are arranged by the management of the institution. The degree is awarded by the West Bengal University of Technology and the admission and selection procedure is through an admission test conducted by the institute—or those who have seated for the CET (held by WBUT) are also eligible to apply. Since it's a private institution, the fees structure is quite steep—on the higher side of 1.5 lakhs per year. However, the college claims to place all its students in good companies and hotel chains around the globe. Jump to Website 1. Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management With the head quarters in Gwalior, IITM built a branch in Bhubaneshwar to cater to the needs of the students who wish to pursue Travel and Tourism in Eastern India. IITM's commitment is to top quality human resources for tourism and other allied services. Ranked as no. 1 in India, this Government institution offers a post graduate diploma in management (tourism and travel) (PGDM), a 1 year diploma courses which can be done after graduation in any subject. However, there are various short term courses too for students who've passed 10+2 but we recommend you the PGDM courses as they offer a great range of placement offers post that. The admission procedure to the same is through a centralized entrance exam conducted by IITTM which carries 70% weightage followed by a PI and GD sessions respectively carrying 30% of the weightage. Since it's a Government institution, the fees to the same is quite nominal indeed. The institute also offers MPhil and PhD courses on Travel and Tourism. Jump to Website The post The 4 Best Travel And Tourism Institutes in Eastern India You Can Join After Class 12th appeared first on TopYaps.

Discover The World’s Remotest Tribes And Their Lifestyles With These 21 Photos Posted: 1. Kazakh, Mongolia 2. Himba, Namibia 3. Huli, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 4. Asaro, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 5.Kalam, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 6. Goroka, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 7. Chukchi, Russia 8. Maori, New Zealand 9. Gauchos, Argentina 10. Tsaatan, Mongolia 11. Samburu, Kenya 12. Rabari, India 13. Ladakhi, India 14. Vanuatu, Vanuatu Islands 15. Drokpa, India 16. Dassanech, Ethiopia 17. Karo, Ethiopia 18. Banna, Ethiopia 19. Dani, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 20. Maasai, Tanzania 21. Nenets, Russia The post Discover The World’s Remotest Tribes And Their Lifestyles With These 21 Photos appeared first on TopYaps.

These 10 Breathtaking Places On Earth Will Take Your Mind Away From Your Mundane Life Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:30 AM PST This world is full of beautiful and exciting places; the level of fascination held for them inside most of us is unknown to a large extent. These amazing, breathtaking places are too stunning to behold without a natural impact and a treat to human eyes. Have a look : 1. Mihir Gahr, Rajasthan, India 2. Planet Baobab, Gweta, Botswana 3. Prendiparte B&B, Bologna, Italy 4. Qasr Al Sarab, United Arab Emirates 5. Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania, Australia 6. Free Spirit Spheres, British Columbia, Canada 7. Taşkonak Hotel, Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey 8. Thonga Beach Lodge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa 9. Saugerties Lighthouse, New York State, USA 10. The Gibbon Experience Treehouse, Bokeo Reserve, Laos   The post These 10 Breathtaking Places On Earth Will Take Your Mind Away From Your Mundane Life appeared first on TopYaps.

This British Airways Ad Is So Touching It Would Make You Understand Love Posted: There are many touching commercials doing the rounds of the internet these days but the one that is sure to make you understand the meaning of loving your wife would be the British Airways ad. What you would see is the simplest way to love your wife and the finest possible method to it. Credit: British Airways via official YouTube page. The post This British Airways Ad Is So Touching It Would Make You Understand Love appeared first on TopYaps.

5 Dharamshalas / Budget Hotels In Kolkata Where You Can Stay In Case You’re On A Tight Budget Posted: Kolkata, in the earlier times, was also known as the pious land of Goddess Kali with the Kalighat temple being one of the foremost "Sati piths" in India. Besides, this pious land is also blessed by a temple of Sri Jalarambaba — one of the only handful of temples in India. Apart from these, you've got other temples like the Jain temples, the Dakshineshwar temple among others. To facilitate the oncoming of tourists and disciples of all social and economic backgrounds, hoards of dharamshalas have been built across the city. Let's have a look at some of the best in business—   5. Icchalal Prahlad Das Hotel Located in the commercial hub of the city, the Icchalal Prahlad Das Hotel is basically a non-profit hotel, akin to a dharamshala, run specifically to cater to the needs of the pilgrims to the city—especially the Gujrati and Marwari pilgrims who visit the city for its age old Kali Temples or the Jain temples or Sri Jalarambaba Gujrati temple. The tariff charges to this hotel start from Rs. 200 and goes up to Rs. 250 for a "premium" stay. However, if you want to have food in here, you've to let the manager know about it from beforehand. Address: 3, Digambar Jain Temple Road Burrabazar Kolkata - 700007 West Bengal India Phone no.: 033-22180035 4. Tara Ma Hotel Located in Belegachia, in North Kolkata, the Tara Ma hotel provides an easy gateway to temples like Dakshineshwar. However, it also provides a comfortable stay for people who are visiting the city for business (small scale) or tourism purpose on a stringent budget. Besides, the hotel is nearby to the Belgachia Metro station, and hence, accessing to different part of the city on a tight budget becomes quite comfortable and easy. The hotel provides one type of rooms—the double bed rooms, the tariff for which is 300 rupees. Address: 64/1, Belgachia Road Kolkata - 700037 West Bengal India Phone no.: +919339735143 Further Reading: 20 Street Food Items You Should Plan To Eat Next Time You're In Kolkata 3. Hind Guest House Among other guest houses in the city catering to the needs of tourists (who are visiting the city for commercial or casual purpose) on strict economic budget, Hind Guest House is one of the foremost. It is again located in the hub of the city, on Chittaranjan Avenue and is minutes away from the commercial and wholesale centers like Burrabazar, retail hub like Esplanade and Chandni Chowk. Besides, being a few minutes away from the metro line is always an added bonus to the budget travelers. The minimum tariff charge to this hotel is Rs. 250 whereas the maximum limit is Rs. 300 per night. Address: 30, Chittaranjan Avenue Kolkata - 700073 West Bengal India Phone no.: 033-22361404 2. Lovely Guest House If you're on a very limited budget but still want to experience the city, Lovely Guest House must be on your list. The archaic building located in one of the oldest streets of Kolkata (where mess-culture is still much prevalent) provides quite a comfortable host to the tourists. Bus, trams, suburban railways, autos, rickshaws, metro—you name it, and you'd get any mode of transportation from here. It is located in Armherst Street and is just minutes away from Sealdah-Manicktala area (commercial hotspots) and College Street (if you love books, or deal with publishing and books). The tariff charges is also quite less—within Rs. 300, which is the upper limit of the charges. Address: 17, Manindra Mitra Road, Amharst Street Kolkata - 700009 West Bengal India Phone no.: 033-23503373 1. Raj Niwas Like most other dharamshalas, this is also located in the commercial and wholesale hub of the city—at the Burrabazar and Dalhousie junction. The best thing about this place is its location—from here you'll get the cheapest modes of transportation around the city. From autos, rickshaws, suburban trains, buses, trams and even waterways—you get anything you want to board. The place is just minutes away from the Howrah Station, one of the busiest in India; and, one auto will take you to the Sealdah station. The tariff charges to the place are on the lower side of Rs. 300. Address: 44, Biplabi Rash Behari Road Kolkata – 700001 West Bengal,India Phone no.: 033-22356779 Further Reading: Surviving In Kolkata As A North Indian: 11 Awesome Tips The post 5 Dharamshalas / Budget Hotels In Kolkata Where You Can Stay In Case You're On A Tight Budget appeared first on TopYaps.

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