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Reverence and Fun to the highest degree at El Rocio

December 31st, 2011

El Rocio is a small village that is situated at the salt flat lands’ northwestern tip. These salt flat lands are commonly known as marismas. You will spot many white cottages lining up at El Rocio with a church stockade that features the famous southern pilgrimage-fair at Pentecost annually.
Attractive Staying Environment
Although El Rocio is small, it is a cozy village with plenty of space and horse-riding farmers with cowboy hats giving tourists a western and frontier ambience.
There is plenty of accommodation available although the prices can be quite high during the summer. If you do not book early in advance, you will probably be disappointed as there would be no vacancies of any kind especially during festivals.
It may seem ridiculous that accommodation prices may be over 10 times the normal prices which lead many tourists to book years ahead.
The quaint village’s setting amidst the pine woods and marismas gives tourists a closer feel with nature as wildlife is abundant with the many species of flora and fauna found here.
Special Festival
It is this spectacular religious festival known as RomerIa del RocIo which brings pious pilgrims from far and near with the entire village communities and brethren from nearby vicinities like Huelva, Malaga and Sevilla together in a strong bond as the brotherhoods converge at El Rocio on horseback and ox carts that are lavishly decorated for the occasion.
The festival procession is elaborate and festive over several days with a climax on the last day where dancing and vibrant celebration takes precedence. There would be thousands of pilgrims who came by the busloads. The festival highlights the parading of the “Our Lady of the Dew” statue which is believed to have magic especially in fertility issues.
Tasty Local Cuisine
The locals are very much into food as they are in the revered festivals which are celebrated with pomp and reverence.
The locals enjoy a good meal anytime and there is lot of fresh local produce around their land. They enjoy especially the Pata Negra or black foot ham, Sanlucar white prawns and other succulent seafood dishes from fresh daily catches. These are especially enjoyed with their finest local sweet wines and sherry from their own vineyards.
Simplicity
El Rocio is indeed a simple village that lives life to its fullest in every way the locals know how. There are only sandy roads and not tarmac roads. There are more horses than cars and the locals are simple folks leading a simple life every day working their land and small businesses.
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Char Dham Tours a journey to shelter of God

December 30th, 2011

Char Dham Yatra is a Yatra of Devotees to four pilgrimages which is in India. This Char Dham is located in Uttarakhand. It is one of the beautiful states in India. It is surrounded by mountains, green dense forests, rivers and National Parks. Char Dham is located in the Hilly areas and it is difficult to walk over it so go for Char Dham Tour Packages and make your holy journey happy and comfortable.

Many of Travel Companies offers Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter. It is the easiest way to travel these holy places basically for Children’s and old Persons. The name of Char Dham is Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Haridwar tour: – It is the place from where the devotees started its journey to the Char Dham. Haridwar is a holy place and surrounded by Temples. Haridwar tourism is popular for its warm welcome to the guests. Haridwar hotels are very popular for its hospitality and delicious food. The major attraction of Haridwar is Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Har ki Pauri, Ganga Aarti and many more. Delhi Haridwar Tour is around takes 6 hour and these both places are wonderful in the point view of sightseeing.

Rishikesh Tour: – It is another holy place which is in Uttarakhand and surrounded by temples and forests. Delhi Rishikesh tour is around takes7 hours and in between this journey you explore many enchanting places. Rishikesh rafting is very popular in between the nature and adventure lovers. Rishikesh hotels provide warm welcome and hospitality to the guests.

Gangotri is situated in district Uttarkashi which is in Uttarakhand. Gangotri is the home town of Goddesses Ganga. Ganga is basically originated from Gaumukh which is 18 kilometer far from Gangotri. It is always known for trekking. Every year several of tourists visit here for trekking and enjoy the enchanting beauty of the holy place.

Yamunotri is home of River Yamuna and according to Indian mythology she is a sister of Yamraj. Kedarnath is devoted to the lord Shiva. It is a place surrounded by Mountain range and forests. Badrinath is the holy place and it is devoted to the Lord Vishnu. The temple stands on the river Alaknanda.

To plan your travel to India it is necessary to the devotees that they go for booking Char Dham Yatra in Advance and avoid last minute hassle.