fact file on tourists place
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FACT FILE
NOTE: - In this section, facts have to be written. This is not subjective but objective, hence it is known as fact file.
1. Write a fact file of a place of your interest keeping in mind the following.
a. Name of Place
b. Conveyance
c. Distance from Mumbai.
d. Climate
e. Things to do
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Name of Place : Matheran.
Conveyance : Train, Bus, Car
Distance from Mumbai : 90 Kms.
Climate : Cool in Summer, Cold in winter.
Things to do :Various points to visit, Shopping clothes, cap, bag.
2. Prepare a fact file about the place you visited during the Diwali Holidays.
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Name of the Place : Ooty in Tamil Nadu.
Temperature : 5 to 19 degrees in winter and 20 to 25 degrees in summer.
Modes of transport : Plane, Train, Bus, Car.
Food : Rice, Idli, Dosa, Black tea.
Sightseeing : Dolphin nose, Flower Garden, Government Botanical Garden.
Anything Special : Handicraft and specific paintings made by the local residents.
Entertainment : Boating, fishing.
3. Prepare a fact file on an important tourist centre of Maharashtra.
Location : Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Distance from Important cities : 12 km from Aurangabad
Modes of transport : Bus, Taxi, Rickshaw
Uniqueness : Carving (statue) on the cave walls in Ellora, frescos (paintings)
on the walls of Ajanta.
Best time of the year visit : All year round.
Accommodation : Several tourist hotels.
What to see : Beautiful sculptures and frescos.
Their importance : Well – known for its sculptures and frescos.
Tourist center : Art gallery of Ancient India.
Anything special : Sculptures and frescoes are elegant and unique
4. Read the following passage and prepare a factfile, taking into account at least five points.
One of the most popular gateways from Mumbai and Pune is Lonavala, a beautiful hill station located in the Western Ghats and is about 106 kms from Mumbai. Lonavala is also called a the jewel in the Sahayadri range. As monsoon rains come tumbling down the Sahayadri hills, the hill station shows its best colour green. Lonavala derived its name from the Sanskrit word ‘Lonavli’, which means ‘city surrounded by caves’. The region around Lonavala was once a popular Buddhist centre. The picturesque view of the Sahayadri range is one of the many highlights tat Lonavala has to offer. With its lush surroundings and peaceful environment, Lonavala is an ideal gateway from Mumbai’s concrete jungle and an ideal place for trekking. A leisurely walk along the waterfalls and other beautiful spots is what keeps most travellers busy in Lonavala. There are number of places around Lonavala to visit. The lakes around Lonavala worth visiting include Tungarli and Bhushi. Khandala, just five kilometres away, is another exciting hill resort that can be visited from Lonavala. Lonavala is a year round destination, however most people prefer to visit the hill station druing Sumer and the Monsoon. The nearest airport to Lonavala is Pune, which is about 64 kilometres from Lonavala. Lonavala lies on the main railway line between Pune and Mumbai and hence the train is one the most convenient ways to reach Lonavala. Lonavala is well connected by road and lies on the Mumbai – Pune highway.
Fact file on Lonavala
Location : Western Ghats 106 kms from Mumbai.
Distance from Important Places : 64 km from Pune.
Modes of Transport : Roadways and railways.
Uniqueness : Lush greenery all around and peaceful environment.
Best time of the year to visit : all year round, especially in summer and in monsoon.
What to see : Khandala, lakes, waterfalls
Anything special : Picturesque view of the Sahayadri range.
Explanation:
SHIMLA
Area - 50.6 square km (Urban)
Population - 721745 (M: 380244 - F: 341501) Census 2001
Literacy Percentage - 79.68 (M : 87.72 - F: 70.68)
Languages spoken - Hindi, Pahari, Punjabi, and English
Headquarters - Shimla
Altitude – 2130 - 2205 m
Climate – Summer: upto 30°c, Winter: 0°c to 10°c.
Shimla's best season - A town for all reasons and all seasons.
Clothing required - Light woollens in summer and heavy in winters.
Telecommunications - Worldwide links by the net, telephones and fax. Code 0177.
Food available - From South Indian to Tibetan and Chinese to Continental available here in several Hotels, Restaurants, Dhabas and Coffeehouse.
Distance from Delhi – 370 km
GETTING THERE / HOW TO REACH
By road : Connected to all major cities in India. The hilly track of about 88 km from Kalka to Shimla is one of the finest in the country. Several State run transport buses, ordinary, semi-de-lux, deluxe, air conditioned come direct to Shimla from almost all the towns of North India. Himachal Tourism Development Corporation also runs buses between Delhi and Shimla. Broad well surfaced road connects to kalka, Chandigarh, Delhi etc. Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people.
By rail : Broad Gauge track upto Kalka connecting to Delhi, Kolkata and amritsar. Narrow gauge from Kalka to Shimla. Cover 96 km of zigzag route amidst picturesque mountainous landscape through 102 tunnels. Takes six hours.
By air : Daily flights from delhi and kullu. Airport at Jubbarhatti 23 km from the city. Taxi cabs are available.
ACCOMMODATION : Shimla has accommodation to suit most types of budgets and tastes. However other towns near Shimla mostly have limited options including HPTDC guest houses which provide comfortable stay at reasonable prices. Details are available from local offices.