Hotel Review : Taj Krishna , Hyderabad - India

Taj Krishna
HyderabadRoad No. 1
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad - 500 034
India.
Tel : (91-40) 66662323 Fax : (91-40) 66661313
Email: krishna.hyderabad@tajhotels.com


Thanks - Leading Stewardess ( Hflight )




There are threee Taj Hotels in Hyderabad , But today we will review The Taj Krishna ..



The Hotel Entrance with elephant sculpture




The Front Office..



The Mid-way hall to elevator



And finally to the room , the room are bit small as compared to five - star standard .. we got the two queen size single bed .



Another view of the room ..



And Another angle at night ..



Welcome fruit present in the room



and every morning you will be recieving this chocolate for free at your room .. yummy !



View from the rooms ..



You can even look at the street from your room ..



Entrance to convention hall... so grand...



Convention hall door



The hall..



The outdoor lunch provided by the hotel to people who attend meeting




Hotel decoration in the park ..



A look at hotel building..



A swimming pool



A walk way to the room..



A decoration along the wall..



A lobby..

Again the lobby ..

And again elegant lobby

The - End

Do's & Don'ts To Truly Unseen Thailand

Typical Thai tourist beach where Thai people swim in the sea with their clothes on

Since our popular Webmastering buddie here, the certain…Mr Richard has decided to start up a bit of a funky series on travelling in Thailand I thought I’d complement his fine work with a blog along similar lines ….oh well, kind of!
Of course, ‘Unseen Thailand’ is a bit of an exaggeration! Thailand's Tourism Board has been using this slogan for a few years now but have failed to do little but point every single tourist in the same dull direction. So, I thought I’d take the opportunity to steal this catch-phrase and point yous all in a far clearer direction.

DO’S

>Do on eat on the street, perhaps the best food to be had – you have just as much chance of coming down with a case of the ‘Indian-belly’ at the nearest 5 star hotel.

>Do visit a local morning market – a truly unforgettable experience of smelly meats, loud vendors and a fleet of vegetable carts waiting to run you over.

>Do take a motorbike-taxi ride, speeding through the traffic like a Loony Tunes character you’ll be in for one darned… ‘scary experience’.

>Do try the local speciality ‘Papaya-Pok-Pok’(Somtum), if not… then the Thais will say ‘You have never truly been to Thailand’.

>Do, even if you don’t speak a word of Thai, stay in the middle of Nakhorn Nowhere or Buffaloburi for a few days , better than experiencing some corny episode of ‘Survivor Series’.

>Do pop over the Thai-Cambodian border into the border town of Poipet for the night, some folks may say it’s the worst border town dump in the world – but it’s one heck of an unforgettable wild-west experience.

>Do have a bevvie at some shack upcountry karaoke bar, can witness the local drunkards fighting over who is going to sing the next song.

>Do venture into Bangkok’s very own slum district of Klong Tery at 2 in the morning, completely off the tourist track…no further explanation necessary.

>Do hang around South Pattaya for the evening, great fun seeing all the newly-arrived naughty Arab males being chatted up by a 6 foot 2 ladyboy they think… is an actual girl.

>Do take the countryside train, even though the journey itself may feel like it takes a lifetime, it’s a great way to get a real feel for the rural Thai ways.

>Do take up the opportunity of staying with a Thai family, another great way to experience the life-style of the locals.

DON’TS

> Don’t go to a Farang infested beach, go to a Thai-style one – excellent place to see the locals stroll along the beach in long-sleeved jackets, huge huts and 50 proof sunblock plastered all over their faces.

>Don’t, as a male, bother buying some over-priced drink for a girl in a bar – completely pointless, just pop along to your nearest dept store and you’ll find lotsa lovely sales-assistant girls waiting to be chatted up for free.

>Don’t take one of Bangkok’s spanking new yellow air-con buses, enjoy the thrills and spills instead in one of the capital’s little green doorless three and a half wheeled ones, a truly manic experience.

>Don’t go on one of those pricey hotel tour-boat rides up the Chao Praya River, for the grand sum of nine baht - take a ride on the local express boat, you’ll get exactly the same view!

>Don’t spend all your time hanging around the usual tourist-haunted temples, go to a local upcountry one instead and you can chat to all the resident monks about ….football, latest Nokia models and the newest DVD releases.

>Don’t stay in and write postcards all night, enjoy an evening of ‘All the fun of the Temple Fair’, meditation and chanting are out – darts, bingo and bouncy castles are in.

>Don’t waste your valuable time at boring Farang discos, Bangkok’s massive Thai-style ones are one heck of an eye-opener.

>And don’t sacrifice any more of your precious time applying for a long-term visa in Thailand, the authorities in charge are highly experienced in wasting as much of your time as heavenly possible.

>Don’t fork out for a pricey ticket on Thai Airways, just take Air Asia instead - even though you may be delayed for an average of four hours you’ll be saving a small fortune. Even Thailand’s very own Prime Minister himself once said “Our national carrier is over-priced and a load of rubbish".

>Don’t hang around some gory guesthouse watching movies all night, check out the local TV Soap Operas, great insight into the mentality of the 'Thai family life'.

>And finally, don’t spend all your time in the city, at the beach or a tourist-orientated hill resort – take a trip into the countryside of Thailand’s very own ‘north-east’ (Isarn), lotsa rice whiskey, grilled chicken, sticky rice and friendly locals – not to be missed.
As usual, just a bitta fun and not too be taken too seriously - if you can think of any more advice to .....truly unseen Thailand... i'll look forward to reading them in the comments below.

Helsinki For Backpackers

Capital city of Finland; it has grown up fast in the 20th. Century from its early days as a Russian Empire outpost. It has wonderful architecture, the streets have a youthful buzz, crowds stroll along the boulevards and socialise in the numerous outdoor cafes and restaurants. At night though, the pace really picks up, with loads of pubs and clubs, free rock concerts and lots of fringe events happening every where.

DAILY BUDGET in HELSINKI

Helsinki, like a lot of other European cities, can be quite expensive. Cheap but tasty meals come in at about US$10 upwards; cheap but cosy accommodation in the city is in the region of US$24. A backpacker could just about make it on US$60, which will include lodging, 3 meals and a couple of sightseeing tours.

Free Attractions

City Museum - located at Sofiankatu 4. It offers a high-tech record of Helsinki life in an impressive exhibition called Time.

Esplanadi - a wonderful neat boulevard, go here in the afternoon along the central pathway to free music do's at the hut in the middle.

Museum of Art and Design - found at Korkeavourenkatu - what a mouthful! This is a good place to find out how Art and Industry have developed in Finnish history

Vaasankatu - This street shows the other side of Helsinki: Thai massage, sex shops, drunkards, junkies, ethnic food and bars where locals meet their friends. Visit bar Iltakoulu, Vaasankatu 5 or eat in Indian Villa, Vaasankatu 12.

Suomenlinna - Suomenlinna/Viapori fortress island. Take the ferry from Kauppatori and have a nice picnic on Suomenlinna island. There is also a beach for those who like to swim.

Töölönlahti - A park between the opera house and the Finlandia house. Locals like to jog and hang around here. You can even rent a rowing boat and explore the Töölönlahti bay.

Sinebrychoff Art Museum - Old European art. Address: Bulevardi 40, 00120 Helsinki. Free admission every Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Libraries - Free internet in the libraries! And beautiful old buildings too. Rikhardinkadun kirjasto: Rikhardinkatu 3. Kallion kirjasto: Viides linja 11. The national library / university library: Unioninkatu 36.

Hietalahden tori - Flea market on Sundays in May-September in front of the old market hall

Tram museum - The tram museum at Töölönkatu 51 is free on Thursdays and always free for people under 18 years. Old trams and funny videos.

Botanical garden - Kasvitieteellinen puutarha, the botanical garden is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. Two entrances at Unioninkatu 44 and Kaisaniemenranta 2.

Jugend-sali - The Jugend hall hosts changing exhibitions that are often related to Finnish art or the history of Helsinki. Always free admission. Beautiful art nouveau building. Location: Pohjoisesplanadi 19. Kiasma -

Museum of modern art. Free admission on Fridays 17-20. Always free admission for persons under 18 years. Location: Mannerheiminaukio 2.

Katajanokka island - Katajanokka is an island full of beautiful art nouveau buildings. Along the waterfront one can admire sailing boats, ships and ice breakers depending on the season.

Seurasaari open-air museum - Seurasaari is a small island near the Helsinki city centre. There are plenty of different historical buildings from different parts of Finland. And lots of squirrels too :) It is easy to get there with bus no 24.

Cheap Eats

Cafe Esplanadi - corner of Mikonkatu and Esplanadi. Very trendy here with people-watching and sipping cappos at outdoor tables the norm.

Goa House - found at Viideslinja 16. Great cheap curries and super poppadums.

Mama Rosa - you will find this place at Runeberginkatu 55. Classic pizzas, fish steaks and a great selection of pastas. Mid prices here and great nosh.

New Bamboo Center - Inexpensive, tiny restaurant which is often full of young people enjoying Asian meals. Annankatu 29.

Silvoplee - Vegetarian buffet. Good food. The charge depends on the weight of your portion. Location: Toinen linja 3. http://www.silvoplee.com/

Moinamoti - Great pizza (try Greenstock). Also Indian dishes. Low-moderate prices. Located in lively Kallio neighborhood. Location: Kolmas linja 6, 00530 Helsinki

Zucchini - Often crowded and no wonder - excellent vegetarian lunch. Moderate price. Location: Fabianinkatu 4.

Little Hong Kong - Small, inexpensive Chinese restaurant. Good chili & tofu soup. Location: Toinen linja 11, Kallio.

Annapurna - This everyday Indian has been around for many years. Price-quality ratio is good. Location: Fredrikinkatu 23.

Metro Kebab - Metro Kebab. Affordable falafels and much more. Ask for hot sauce. Location: Hämeentie 6, Hakaniemi.

Cantina West - Huge lunch burritos. Nice terrace during the summer. Location: Kasarmikatu 23, Helsinki.

Spaghetteria Giovanni - Huge pasta portions in the middle of the city cost mostly under 8 euros. Also a bit more expensive plates. World Trade Center, Keskuskatu 7.

Spaghetteria di Giovanni - This little brother of the more expensive Papa Giovanni serves good and affordable Italian dishes. Location: World Trade Center, Keskuskatu 7, Helsinki.

Vegemesta - Vegetarian burgers, scnitzels and much more. Very inexpensive. Address: Vaasankatu 6, Sornainen

Cool Bar And Clubs

Bar No. 9 - found at Uuudenmaankatu 9. Great hang-out place in evenings, huge beer lists and menus. Food is cheap and filling with a veggi option too.

O'Malley's - located in Yrjonkatu 28. Great place for Guiness and live music.KY-Exit - found in Pohjoinen Rautaiekatu 8. Hugely popular club, sometimes with foreign bands; more often really lively disco nights. Very cheap costs here.

Trickshot - If you like to play pool and watch sports this is your living room. Address: Näkinkuja 1, Hakaniemi.

Factory - Punk & alternative gigs. Moderately priced drinks. Venue: Siltasaarenkatu 3-5, Hakaniemi.

Oranssi - An alternative rock club. No age limits, no booze. Very inexpensive. Location: Hiihtäjäntie 1, Herttoniemi, Helsinki.

Pataässä - A classic. The heart of Finnish karaoke scene. Location: Mariankatu 9, Kruunuhaka, Helsinki.

Pub Ikkuna - Cosy little bar in the Kamppi shopping center in the middle of Helsinki. Sometimes they show sport on the screen. Cheaper than other central bars.

Cafe Mascot - In Mascot you can play pool, darts, trivial pursuit and other games while having some beer or wine. Inexpensive. Crowded by young people. Address: Neljäs linja 2, Kallio.

Poirot, Oluthuone Poirotti - Specialiced in beers but serves also nice ciders and wines. Two cosy neighborhood bars: Toinen linja 15, Kallio and Tehtaankatu 38, Eira.

Lost & Found - A very popular hetero-friendly gay night club. Small and intimate dance floor downstairs. Long queues after 11 p.m. Address: Annankatu 6, Helsinki.