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### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How is Sudder Street connected to Kolkata?
### Assistant:Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the Sudder Street area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at Howrah and Sealdah have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in South Kolkata. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in East Kolkata has led to development of hotels in that district. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many hotels are there?
### Assistant:Pelling is a small place with almost 80 to 90 hotels. Pelling's high season is during the months of September and October. Standard room rates vary between ₹500-800. Rates are more at Upper Pelling and progressively decrease as you approach Lower Pelling. Room rates may be halved during low-season. Most hotels are on the 2 km stretch of road between Upper, Middle and Lower Pelling. Hotels at Lower Pelling cater mainly for Indian visitors, hotels at Upper Pelling usually have nice views. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the digits of a mobile phone number?
### Assistant:Local phone numbers can be anywhere from 5-8 digits long. But when the STD code is included, all landline phone numbers in India are 10 digits long. Mobile phone numbers are always 10 digits long and usually start with '9', '8', '7' or '6'. The following table explains how to dial: |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How do you dress in Delhi?
### Assistant:Delhi is among the three unsafest cities for women in India. It is not uncommon in some areas to receive lewd remarks or even physical touching. If you are arriving into Delhi at night, stay in either the airport lounge or well lit areas until daybreak if this is your first trip to Delhi and if you haven't booked a hotel. Try to avoid walking around alone in lanes without many people after sunset and be cautious when hiring cabs at night. Dress conservatively (preferably in Indian clothing so as to blend in). Learn to shout and consider carrying mace/pepper spray. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How is Madurai connected to other cities?
### Assistant:Trains are the major mode of entry into the city. 9.91984778.1106972 Madurai Junction railway station (Tamil: மதுரை சந்திப்பு தொடருந்து நிலையம்) is centrally located and many facilities are accessible from there. Madurai is well connected by trains to many parts of India like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), and Delhi. A train journey from Chennai takes 8 to 10 hours and is the preferred railhead. Train tickets can be booked from Indian Railways' reservation centers or online from IRCTC[dead link]. If you book through a travel agent, book through authorised agents only. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is nightlife in thondayad?
### Assistant:Nightlife is now visible in the Thondayad area and the city area. There are pubs attached to hotels like westway hotel Gateway and Raviz. There are many malls and shopping centers which are open to late night. Also there are many lounges and bars which also provide service to late night. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How much does it cost to ride a minibus?
### Assistant:From Srinagar there are several J&K SRTC buses taking 12 hours and costing ₹150. Sumo four-wheel-drive jeep taxis also do this trip in approximately eight hours and cost ₹200 per person (or more for a non-shared ride). Minibuses also stop outside Jammu bus stand and are more comfortable and sometimes cheaper than Sumos. Innovas are more comfortable as well as more expensive. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where are the ruins located?
### Assistant:The rickshaw drivers will tell you that there is no bus service with a straight face, but it's a lie. There are frequent buses between Hospet and Hampi, through Kamalapur where half of the ruins are located. So it's completely possible, for those who can bear long walks in the scorching sun, to visit Hampi without using a single rickshaw. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many kilometers are there?
### Assistant:There is a minimum charge of ₹18 for the first 1.5 km and ₹12.31 for every km after. Fares are rounded to the nearest whole number. The meters now calculate this fare automatically (in the past you had to look up the meter's output on a tariff card, which was itself subject to be counterfeit). Still, there can be additional costs due to large bags or if it is past midnight, but this shouldn't be too much. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the history of Tamil Nadu?
### Assistant:Since the partition, Tamil Nadu has had a turbulent, tumultuous history. During the 1940s and 1960s, Tamil politicians and leaders aimed to create a separate state, Dravida Nadu, with the hopes that all other Dravidian language-speaking states would be united into one nation. Fortunately, the movement failed to find any support outside of Tamil Nadu, and thanks to various actions undertaken by the Indian government (Organising states on the basis of language and culture), the movement died down. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where are the rental outlets located?
### Assistant:There are several rental outlets on Mission St and MG Rd. The prices as of January 2016 are ₹300/day for a gearless scooter, and ₹500/day for a geared motorcycle and ₹40-50/day for a bicycle. You will need to provide some identification document as collateral and an advance of ₹500 only in few rental service shops while rest of them provide without documents or advance. Make sure you check the cycle thoroughly before taking it on rent. Many of the rentals also provide delivery and pickup at the hotel which is very useful. (Usually the number of days for these vehicles are calculated 9AM-9PM.) The motorbikes are easily available in a couple of two-wheeler rental shops in Mission Street. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many people live in Aurangabad?
### Assistant:Aurangabad , now known officially as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, is an important city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It sees a lot of international tourist traffic due to world heritage sites, Ajanta and Ellora caves. Aurangabad, a dream destination of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, founded in 1610, is known today as one of the four important cities in Maharashtra. The city has a population of 1.2 million (2011) and is heading towards rapid industrial growth. It retains its past glory and charms, heritage and traditions. Conspicuously seen on the Deccan Plateau, it has a rich culture and a plethora of magnificent arts on display. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to cover your head?
### Assistant:The churches in Kerala admit non-Christians inside. Men usually sit to the left of the aisle and women to the right. Some of the more traditional churches don't even have pews; you'll have to stand. Ladies do cover their head with a shawl or scarf during the mass. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: when was marikamba temple built?
### Assistant:Marikamba Temple: Marikamba temple was built in 1688. The famous 'Marikamba Jaathre', commemorating the goddess Marikamba is held by the temple authorities every alternate year. Nearly a lakh devotees from all parts of the country attend the fair, making it one of the biggest festivals in the region. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What kingdom was it part of?
### Assistant:Kumarakom is on man-made land reclaimed from the vast Vembanad Lake. The name Kumarakom was derived from the deity of its oldest temple Kumaran. Kumaran's Akam or place became Kumarakom. The place was fertile and most suitable for cultivation of rice and coconut trees. This village was part of Vadakkancore kingdom. But in 1750 Marthanda Varma the King of Travacore conquered and annexed it to Travancore. The first Christian Church was built here in the year 1769 in the land granted by the King of Travancore. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best place to visit in ghatshila?
### Assistant:Notable places in and around Ghatshila are: the house of Bengali writer Bhibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Phuldongri Hill, Burudi Lake, Rankani Temple(Jadugora & Ghatsila),Dharagiri Falls, Naroa Forest, Mosaboni Mines & Surda Pahar. 8 km from Ghatshila is Galudi, another tourist spot on the banks of the Subarnarekha. Tatanagar is just a day's trip from Ghatshila. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is gangtok?
### Assistant:Gangtok is a bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Himalayan state of Sikkim. The name Gangtok is derived from the Tibetan word for 'hillside,' and the city has a population of around 100,000 (2012) being a mixture of indigenous Sikkimese and people of Nepalese and Tibetan ancestry. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How do you get to Jaisalmer?
### Assistant:Overnight trains from Delhi and Mumbai reach most of Rajasthan's major cities. For points further out, like Jaisalmer, you'll be looking at a second day on the train as well. The Shatabdi and Rajdhani express are excellent trains and have excellent service. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to visit the Himalayan North?
### Assistant:The Himalayan North, especially the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is far from being safe. It had suffered several wars, conflicts and insurgencies. Some parts of the region, especially along the border, are off-limits. If you would like to visit the Himalayan North, check on current security conditions before you decide. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to get a car?
### Assistant:Compared to other cities in India, autos charge a hefty price for the ride. There is no meter system used by the autos, the auto driver will simply refuse to drive you if you insist on the meter - the best you can do is negotiate in advance (check with a local on what it should cost you). Small distance charges are high. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best place to photograph?
### Assistant:Kothi is at the bottom of Rohatang Pass. It is a beautiful and photographic village where tourists can capture different thrilling views of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly runs. This is an amazing place to experience the natural beauty of high altitude mountain. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what was the uttôrpaa?
### Assistant:Uttarpara (উত্তরপাড়া Uttôrpaṛa) was once a leading automobile manufacturing hub in India, producing some of the famous car models of all time. Although Uttarpara has lost its glory in the 21st century, it is still an important site for industrial tourism in West Bengal. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where do some government buses leave from?
### Assistant:There are two main official tourist information centres in Shimla, as well as a small office at the train station that isn't always open. The victory point office is less busy and helpful. It's also near where some government busses leave from. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what climate does cuttack experience?
### Assistant:Cuttack experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. The summer season is from March to June when the climate is hot and humid. The temperature around this season is 35 °C to 40 °C Thunderstorms are common at the height of the summer. The monsoon months are from July to October when the city receives most of its rainfall from the South West Monsoon. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the time of the day?
### Assistant:Wadala (also spelled Vadala, formerly spelt Wuddala) is a locality of the city of Mumbai. Wadala Road is a station on the Harbour Line of Mumbai's railway network. In clockwise order connected: Sion (North), SaltPans, Thane Creek (East), Sewri (South), Parel (Southwest), Dadar (West) last two are part of South Central Mumbai and Matunga (Northwest). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where can i buy a filter?
### Assistant:You can also visit the new workshop of Champion Filters Mfg. Co exactly opposite to the third gate of Aberdeen Bazar.
The unit here makes polyurethane products for mining sector. The products include Self Cleaning Filters & PolyurethaneScreens |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best time to visit the Tulip Garden?
### Assistant:Spring is the time when Kashmir bursts into a riot of colours and millions of flowers carpet the landscape. A good idea would be to visit the "Tulip Garden", one of the largest of its kind in Asia. The Tulip Garden is opposite the main Boulevard Road on the shores of the Dal Lake. Although work on the garden started a couple of years back, each season it is expanding rapidly and is fast becoming a major tourist attraction in spring. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the largest town in Arunachal Pradesh?
### Assistant:Tezu, being a small census town is quite developed and popular. It is the fifth largest town in Arunachal Pradesh. It receives a huge number of domestic tourists all around the year. The town is well connected by NH-13, NH-15 and NH-715 highways. A new airport has also been inaugurated in Tezu which provides four flights each week to Guwahati. There is also a glimpse of Tibetan culture here. It is recommended to visit Tezu in the early or late months of the year to get an exciting festive experience. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the name of the cave?
### Assistant:18.96334872.9314871 Cave 1. Cave 1 is the largest and the grandest of the Elephanta Caves. The cave consists of a central large hall flanked by the Eastern and Western courtyard. The main hall is approachable from the north and is supported by colossal columns. The entrance is flanked by two sculptures on either side. On the left-hand side of the entrance is the statue of Yogishvara (Lord of Yogis) and on the right is Nataraja (Dancing Shiva). The entrance leads to a huge hall with a tall ceiling supported by a series of colossal columns and a shiva shrine on the left. The southern wall of the main hall houses three magnificent sculptures. On the centre is Trimurthi, on the left is Ardhanarishvara and on right is Gangadhara Shiva. The four corners of the main hall also have beautiful sculptures. (updated Dec 2022) |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where are the main hubs of activity and interest?
### Assistant:The town's centre where the bus and train stations are is of little interest to most travellers. Further northeast are two bridges spanning the Ganges: Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. The main hubs of activity and interest are at the ends of these bridges. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the name of the BMC?
### Assistant:Bidhannagar is divided into five sectors, which are labelled with Roman numerals. Each sectors are further divided into blocks. Since 2015, the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) also covers the Rajarhat locality, which should not be confused with New Town. Rajarhat itself is an amalgamation of multiple neighbourhoods, including Baguiati, Kaikhali, Kestopur (also Krishnapur) and Teghoria. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best place to visit in nainital?
### Assistant:Set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills, the lake resort of Nainital has a lot to offer. From boating to feeding animals at the zoo; from picnicking on the hills to exploring Jim Corbett's home, Nainital has all that you could hope for in a hill station. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How do people find themselves at loss to understand how something so barren can yet be so beautiful?
### Assistant:The main tourist sites relate to Tibetan Buddhism, mainly gompas (Buddhist monasteries), and to the stunning landscape. Ladakh is not only home to some of the most beautiful and serene monasteries you'll ever see, but it also a land of rich natural beauty: and it's this natural beauty that is impressive because it's a barren beauty. Many find themselves at loss to understand how something so barren can yet be so beautiful. Be respectful, these are holy places with monks in most of them. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How far is it from Tinsukia?
### Assistant:Tinsukia is famous for its endless stretches of tea gardens, which are very pleasing to the eyes. Tinsukia is also the capital of the Muttack Rajahs, and in a place called Guijan you come across the ruins of the kingdom. Guijan is just 45 minutes from Tinsukia town. But there is nothing particular about the town to talk about. There is a temple of lord Krishna. Other than that it is an industrialised town and the pollution ratio is high. Roads are narrow and bad; as it is in all small Indian towns. However, just as you step outside, the beauty of the tea gardens overwhelm you.
Ninety minutes away from Tinsukia lies the town of Digboi, which boasts of the first oil refinery in Asia
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### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many public phone booths are there?
### Assistant:There are plenty of public phone booths every where. Some local phones at public places are coin operated. You can extend the talk by putting one-rupee coins (₹1) in the slot. From any public booth showing "STD/ISD" on it, you can make long distance national and international calls. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best national park in india?
### Assistant:Bandhavgarh National Park is in Madhya Pradesh state of India. This park is among the best national parks of India where tigers can easily be viewed. The area of this park is around 448 km2 (173 sq mi). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best restaurant in a complex?
### Assistant:Maruti Restaurant in Nand Complex serves original Kathiawadi cuisine. Try the Undheu, which offers as many 15 vegetables cooked together over the coals in an earthen handi Periyar in Ambrosia Complex serves cuisine from all four South Indian states both vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights. Picasso at the Ambrosia Complex is good for multi-cuisine, especially for kebabs. The studio kitchen is entertaining. Mirch Masala on Race Course Road gives you the typical Punjabi 'dhaba' experience Lazeez in Vishwas Colony is good for Mughlai food, particularly the biryani. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How to get to the wildlife by trekking?
### Assistant:Looking at the wildlife by trekking may make the visiting experience the most exciting. Carrying a good pair of binoculars will be helpful for watching the fauna species. One can use the flying drones too. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is aizawl?
### Assistant:This 112-year-old citadel-like city, with its timber houses is set on a ridge at approximately an altitude of 4000 ft above sea level. The city is spread over several mountain ridges with most houses built on 60%+ inclines. Aizawl is a religious and cultural center of the Mizos. Aizawl lies just north of Tropic of cancer. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What are the rules of Kerala?
### Assistant:Though Kerala is a tourist-friendly state, famed for its hospitality, there are some customs and social etiquette which should be understood if you would like to be respectful and respected as a visitor. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the cheapest way to travel around Suratkal?
### Assistant:Various modes of transportation are available to roam around Suratkal like Autorickshaws ( Three wheel passenger vehicle ), Car taxis and Buses. Buses generally run along predetermined routes fixed by Road Transport Office ( R.T.O.) on approved fares for different stages of journey . Autos or taxis can be hired to your destinations. Even though Autorickshaws are supposed to charge distance covered as per meter fare fixed by R.T.O. this is hardly followed by auto drivers. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the parking fee for the near by temple?
### Assistant:On the way to Bhara Chukki (just after the Sri Ranganatha temple) some cheats try to illegally collect parking fees for vehicles. This parking fee is actually for the near by temple and not for the falls, hence you do not have to pay. Also, this point is almost 6 km ahead of the actual Bhara Chukki falls! Just ignore them and zoom past. The roads to these places are in extremely bad condition. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how much is a fixed price for a meter?
### Assistant:The fixed prices that auto drivers demand is related to distance. They generally have a good sense of how much the fare would be for a given route and ask for fixed prices around double what it would cost by the meter. For shorter distances which would cost ₹25-50 by the meter, the fixed price demanded is ₹100-150. For longer distances which would cost ₹50-150 per meter, the fixed price demanded will be ₹200-300. Depending on the situation, it's possible to negotiate down the demanded fixed price. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to clean tap water?
### Assistant:Tap water is normally not safe for drinking. However, some establishments have water filters/purifiers installed, in which case the water should be safe to drink from them. Packed drinking water (popularly called "mineral water" throughout India) is a better choice. Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina and Health Plus are popular and safe brands. But if the seal has been tampered with, or if the bottle seems crushed, it could be tap water being illegally sold. So always make sure that seal is intact before buying. In Indian Railway stations, a low-priced mineral water brand of Indian Railways is generally available, known as "Rail Neer". |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best time to visit Telangana?
### Assistant:Telangana is landlocked and two major rivers flow through it: the Godavari River to the north and Krishna River in the south. Summers are sweltering, starting around March and lasting until May. Monsoon season occurs from June to September. The state experiences mild winters between November and early January, and this may be the best time to visit if heat or humidity are a concern. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the language of the region?
### Assistant:West Bengal has numerous independent theatre groups locally called jatra dôl (travelling group/band), who perform shows mostly in the rural areas. Foreigners not familiar with the dialect spoken can enjoy the atmosphere surrounding these events, as fairs organised by local inhabitants, merchants and craftsmen often accompany such gatherings. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the meaning of the word "dorshan"?
### Assistant:Within the temple, devotees line up for darshan or viewing of the deities. Non-Hindus are not permitted into the inner sancta of Meenakshi or Sundareshwarar; anyone who looks suspicious will be pulled out of line by attendants. However, there is an abundance of sculpture and painting accessible to all. In addition, the steps of the Pottramaraikulam or Golden Lotus Pond is open to all and is a common meeting place for inhabitants of the city, in addition to pilgrims and tourists. In ancient times, the sangam or assembly of poets was said to gather at this pool to judge the merits of new compositions, often by throwing the manuscripts into the pool itself. Those that sank were inferior while those that floated were worthy of praise and propagation. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many Buddhist monks were massacred?
### Assistant:The state suffered immensely due to Hunnic and later Muslim invasions, and the old traditions of culture and learning were almost lost by the end of the 12th century. Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century CE destroyed many of the viharas (Buddhist sanghas) and the famed universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila. Thousands of Buddhist monks were massacred. Bihar lost its importance in the medieval period though it rose to prominence for a brief period during the rule of Sher Shah Suri in the 15th century. Foreign invaders often used abandoned viharas as military cantonments. The word Bihar has come from the large number of viharas thus employed in the area. Bihar was the name of a town, which was the headquarters of the Muslim invaders in Magadha, in the medieval period. The headquarter was later on shifted, from Bihar to Patana (current Patna), by Sher Shah Suri and the establishments at those time started calling Magadha by the name Bihar. The town of Bihar still exists is also known as Bihar-Sharif, which is in Nalanda District, near the famous ruins of Nalanda University. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to describe it?
### Assistant:After falling into obscurity in the early days of Indian independence, Dharamsala regained some social standing in 1959 with the arrival of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile[dead link]. It is a very popular hang-out for foreigners and students of Buddhism. Indeed, it is now perhaps a little too popular and many would say the town, and especially McLeod Ganj, is little more than a backpacker ghetto. Don't come here expecting calm and tranquillity. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the year of the temple festivals in Kerala?
### Assistant:Kerala's festivals gained more fame, thro' its Temple festivals. Most of the temples do have an Annual festival starting from November end to middle May, which varies according to each temple's annual calendar. Most of the temple festivals is celebrated as part of temple's anniversary or presiding deity's birthday or any other major event associated with the temple. Kerala's temple festivals are very interesting to see, with regular procession of decorated elephants, temple orchestra and other festivities. Most of the temples do have 9 days of festivals and normally on 8th night, its marked with heavy fireworks and special orchestration of temple orchestra and parade of normally 3 to 9 decorated elephants. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the cost of life saving airbags?
### Assistant:Many shipyards can be found in many corners of the lake. The most popular one is just below the foothills of the Sendra hillock. Life saving swimming airbags are mandatory for every boat riders (including kayaking people) to wear for safety. These are given at free of cost. There's no charge for photography also. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the airport's interactive play area?
### Assistant:There is an interactive play area for kids to enjoy their time at the airport. One planespotting area is to go to the end of series of gates (Terminal 3). A nice quiet area with seating arrangements is available there. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: who was the founder of the princely state of jamnagar?
### Assistant:The founder of the princely state of Jamnagar was the Great Jam Rawal, who descended on the northern coast of Kathiawar in 1535 AD. Jam Rawal's father Jam Lakhaji ruled in Terabanu in Kutch. Jamnagar was then known as Halar. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to get around the ruins?
### Assistant:Renting a bike like a Scooty or Kinetic Honda will cost you about ₹350 a day (without fuel) on the north side of the river. However, if it has a white license place (very likely), you can't use it on the south side (i.e. Hampi). Hiring a bike south of the river sounds like a good idea since that's where the ruins are. But for some reason, it costs much more ther per day and there's only one place to rent from. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is gurudongmar from shanghai?
### Assistant:The journey ahead is into the land of frozen rivers and chilled waterfalls. After about 16000 ft till Gurudongmar is mostly flat land with mountains on all sides. Its a high altitude desert, hardly any vegetation and very stony and dusty. You have to make your own roads here and its very easy to get lost. Because it is a plateau, it is very cold as chilled winds come down the frozen mountain slopes. Don't exert much as you would be gasping for breath at this altitude. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to get to the Taj Mahal?
### Assistant:As polluting vehicles are banned around Taj Mahal, one needs to use Tonga or electric auto while travelling in the range of Taj Mahal. Camels are also available. As a guide, an auto rickshaw from Agra Cantonement station to the Taj Mahal is about ₹80 (at least in off season); and a cycle rickshaw from the Taj Mahal to Agra Fort is ₹40. You can also walk between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, in about 30 minutes. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what do big companies like package it?
### Assistant:This city is famous for lichis. You can eat the fruit or ask for lichi juice. In seasons other than summer when you canot get fresh Lichi, ask for packaged lichi juice. Many big companies like package it. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where do semi-luxury and luxury buses stop?
### Assistant:The new fleet of luxury buses (Shivneri and Ashwamedh) provide more comfortable, air-conditioned travel at slightly higher prices, although the price is lesser compared to private buses. Look for blue coloured (Shivneri) or orange-brown coloured (Ashwamedh) buses bearing the MSRTC logo. (Some buses may have 'M.S.R.T.C.' written on the front windshield.) Typically, semi-luxury and luxury buses will stop only at a few places indicated on the route information in the front. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many people can hire a helicopter during the peak season?
### Assistant:Daily buses and taxis from Hardwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun ply during the pilgrim season (approx May to October) take you to Sonprayag, Uttarakhand which is a base camp and where one can find suitable places for the stay. From here one can find the private taxis which can cost around ₹40 per person (as of 2018) to drop you upto the Gaurikund. The road ends here. Kedarnath is a steep 16 km (earlier, before the Kedarnath tragedy) trek and now around 22 km (according to the locals) from Gauri Kund (pony, kandi, and palki are available for hire on government rates). There is even a helicopter service during the peak season, which is run by Pawan Hans Helicopter service (from Phata to kedarnath ji) which is around ₹7000 (round trip cost). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to see the phumdi?
### Assistant:Both motor boat as well as oaring boat riding facilities are available. Passing through colourful water plants would be a good way to see the park. An adventurous trip would be to take a walk through the park. Though the phumdis (floating mini islands) don't have firm grounds, one can walk on it slowly. Always remember that when one is on a phumdi, s/he will never get drowned. The phumdis are in some sense, live savers for people about to get drowned. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many tigers do you see in india?
### Assistant:The park covers some 430 sq km of varied terrain. The elephant grass, cane, forest and swamps offer a variety of habitats for the local wildlife, including the one-horned rhino, wild buffalo, sambar deer and wild pig as well as a wide range of birds. The last tiger count suggests a park population of 86, the highest density population of tigers in India. However the lush jungle means visitors are by no means guaranteed a sighting any of these. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How long does it take to get to Joshimath?
### Assistant:You can get to Joshimath from Haridwar by bus or hiring a taxi. The drive is very scenic and runs along the Ganges and its tributaries. The buses are mostly privately run and generally in poor condition, though the drivers are experts and can be trusted. They leave from "Yatra Bus stand" in Haridwar in the morning, starting at 4:30. The last bus leaves by around 7AM. The journey is long, takes about 11 hours depending on the number of stops your bus is making on the trip. The fare is something around ₹350 per person one way. You can also take a taxi, that will be more comfortable, charge about ₹3500 and take about 8-9 hours. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how much does a fishmongers sell?
### Assistant:At Fort Kochi beach you can buy fresh fish and have it cooked at the nearby food stalls. Fishmongers will sell you a kilo of tiger prawns for around ₹300 and a kilo of squid for around ₹250. Food stalls will charge you ₹40-50 per person to cook your fish (grilled, curry, whatever) and provide you with a serve of chips and salad. Conditions are reasonably hygienic. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many public WiFi networks are available in hyderabad?
### Assistant:For a longer stays with a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom[dead link] or Reliance Mobile, which are around ₹1,000 a month. If you have a WiFi enabled laptop or other digital device there are many public WiFi networks available in Hyderabad for free access to high-speed internet. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How can you ask permission to camp in Mukkali?
### Assistant:Tourists are not allowed to stay overnight at the valley; they have to return to Mukkali by evening. You can ask permission from the forest department office if you wish to camp in Mukkali. Or you can camp in Agali Hills or Mannarkkad. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best place to eat in saoji?
### Assistant:Zinq for Italian food, Masala for Indian, China for Chinese. V5, a group of 5 different restaurants including a bar, a family restaurant and a disco is a neat establishment. Village Tadka on outer ring road serves excellent Saoji cuisine and Saoji Chicken is a must try. And if you like Saoji taste, you can take home Saoji Curry of Actchawa, which can be used in easy one-step preparation of Saoji food. Pintu Saoji near Vidhan bhavan is also good. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best advice for a visitor?
### Assistant:Tourists should be cautious when approaching auto-rickshaws at night, or during heavy rains. Chances are they will charge exorbitant rates (some drivers may demand 100% surcharge after 10PM or 11PM), but you must refuse to board in such a case. Help could be taken from the local traffic police to avail auto-rickshaws during such circumstances. If you are a visitor and do not know the route to the destination, it is a good idea to bargain and fix the fare before boarding to avoid long, convoluted routes being used by the driver - or check the route by recording a GPS track on your mobile. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What are the other activities on Sinquerim beach?
### Assistant:Sinquerim beach Goa is one of the finest beaches in Goa that offers world-class water sports facilities to tourists. Beach activities here involve swimming, as sea is relatively calmer here. Other activities on the beach are the regular activities like strolling along the crystal-clear azure waters, chilling out lazying about on the beach. People love indulging in aqua sports likesurfing, water skiing, fishing, scuba diving and para sailing. Playing beach volleyball and sand castle making is equally great fun. Sinquerim beach stretches up to Candolim beach, which continues all the way north to Baga. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What browser do the cyber cafes use?
### Assistant:Internet: The railway station of Jhansi has a cyber cafe on platform no.1, near the main gate, with broadband speed and you can use full internet services here. Apart from this, the city is dotted with various cyber cafes in the marketplaces, near hotels, and charge ₹15-₹20 per hour. All the cyber cafes use Windows xp/Windows 98 operating system and Internet Explorer 5.0 or above as the web browser. Some use Mozilla Firefox browser too. It is advisable to clear the cache memory of the computer after signing out. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many people live in kalikiri?
### Assistant:Kalikiri is a town with a population of around 25,000 people. The place falls in the route between Madanapalli and Tirupati. This is a laid back town and is 45 km from Madanapalli. The place is very scenic and has a rural flavour. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the name of Nashik?
### Assistant:For a long time, the name of the city has changed according to different rulers. Some believe the name "Nashik" was derived after the incident in Ramayana when Lakshman (Sri Ram's brother) chopped off the nose of Surpanakha (Ravan's sister). Another school of thought states that Nashik is a combination of nava shikha - nine summits. It was also named as Gulshnabad by Muslim rulers which was immediately disputed by the residents. It was spelled incorrectly by the British administration, as Nasik but eventually changed to the current Nashik. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where did Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere come from?
### Assistant:Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. Then it comes under Peshwa of Maratha Empire in 1818. City is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere were born in Nashik. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how long does it take to travel between coimbatore and tiruppur?
### Assistant:The Tiruppur railway station is fully electrified and double-tracked Salem - Coimbatore broad gauge line and is well connected by trains. If you prefer the train, 2 to 3 daily services are available - an Intercity express in the morning and a couple of services in the night. Make sure you book your tickets in advance as Bangalore-Tirupur seats are always full. The train travel will take only 45 mins to travel between Coimbatore and Tiruppur. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best food in Agartala?
### Assistant:Indian, Chinese, Continental food is available in any good restaurant in Agartala.And the local food of tiprasa people like gudok, chakhwi, wak (pork) mosdeng are very tasty and appreciated by the non-tribals and tourists. Prices are low compared to Indian metros and comparable in quality. Excellent street food available and the main street is a hub of activity during the evening where you can get anything from chai to particularly good popcorn. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the fuel tank of your vehicle?
### Assistant:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (B.S.N.L) provides mobile signal connectivity here. Do not go inside the national park or reserved forest area without the permission of Karnataka forest department. Many of roads traverse through forest area having wild animals and hence it is advisable not to get down from the vehicle, feed them or shout at wild animals. Fill the fuel tank of your vehicle before travel so that you are not stranded in remote areas of the Chamarajanagara district. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is pardeep from?
### Assistant:Airlines: The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar just 125km away from Paradeep; from there you can easily fetch a vehicle or a bus.
Rail Lines: The nearest rail station is Cuttack, 94 km away from Paradeep. From here you can pick a bus to Paradeep.
Bus Lines: NH-5A links Paradeep, so any one can easily come to Paradeep from major cities of Odisha, it also connect 3 major tourist towns of Udayagiri, Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100km. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the monsoon month?
### Assistant:The climate is tropical with hot summers and cold winters. Temperature during the summer months touch a high of 41 °C and a low of 19 °C. In the winter months the temperature ranges between a maximum and minimum of 19 °C and 7 °C. The monsoon months are July to mid-September. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is hygienic?
### Assistant:Ann by the way if you haven't tried early morning baara (12) handis (pots) breakfast at Zampa Bazaar then many locals would say that you don't know what a really heavy breakfast is. Hygienic is not the word you can use, but it's really wonderful, and you can follow it up with sweet malpua. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what are ways to get around udupi?
### Assistant:Buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws are ways to get around the city. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. There are bus stops throughout the city. Ask around. Tickets can be bought once you board or from the conductor just before boarding. Rates start from ₹5 per 2 km. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What are the two national parks in Gujarat?
### Assistant:Sariska National Park and Ranthambore National Park are both home to tigers. However, the chances of spotting them are low (especially at Sariska since there are barely a handful left), unless you decide to spend a week or more at these places. The Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary on the outskirts of Bharatpur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 275 species of migrant birds. Don't expect miles and miles of forest green in these sanctuaries, most of the landscape is dry and slightly rocky scrubland.
Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is only place where you can find Asiatic Lions and their population is on the rise. Some other attractions for wildlife enthusiasts are Blackbuck National Park, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Wild Ass National Park in Kutch, Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. There are many wildlife sanctuaries where approved campsites are available. Facilities at these campsites can vary widely and lesser known sanctuaries have very basic camping facilities. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the significance of Kanyakumari?
### Assistant:India is one of those privileged lands which have high mountains as well as oceans and sea shores. It also has its shores shared between three great seas - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The confluence of these three seas can be witnessed in Kanyakumari. This unique phenomenon has made this little town in the southernmost tip of India a significant destination for religious or pleasure trips. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the main language of Assam?
### Assistant:Assam is also a region, which can be termed as a crucible of cultures. It is a true meeting place of South Asian and South East Asian cultures, where the principal language Assamese (Oxomeeya) exhibits hybridity between Indo-Iranian, Tibeto-Burman and Tai-Kadai group of languages. Apart from the hybrid Assamese population, there are several distinct ethno-cultural groups such as Bodo, Karbi, Mishing, Dimasa, Tiwa, Rabha, Hasong, Taiphake, Taikhamti, Taiaiton, Singphow, Bru, Garo, etc. with distinct languages, dialects, food habits, architecture and settlement pattern, textile design, dance, music, musical instruments, belief, etc. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is sariska tigers?
### Assistant:Sariska Tiger Reserve is a national park in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan of India. In 1978, it was given the status of a tiger reserve making it a part of India's Project Tiger scheme. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best water for drinking in a village?
### Assistant:The ground water is normally unsafe for drinking, as it might be contaminated with arsenic, fluoride, or both. So you are better off drinking from the municipal or panchayat (village administration) supply of surface water or bottled drinking water of reputed companies, not of ordinary companies, here and there in Central Bengal, even if those are cheaper by ₹2 per litre. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the most common food in Kerala?
### Assistant:In stark contrast to other Indian states, beef is commonly eaten in Kerala by members of all religions. Beef, fish and other types of meat have been regularly consumed in Kerala since at least the Chera Dynasty in 500 BCE. Seafood gets a lion's share in typical Kerala's cuisine and lavish use of coconut (in form of coconut oil, coconut milk, powder or paste) gives a distinct taste. Food in Kerala tends to include a variety of spices and most of them are extremely fiery. Kerala also has its own fair share of famous vegetarian cuisines and normally only vegetarian foods are taken during festival days, particularly Onam. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: When did Tiwari decal Ghaziabad as a district?
### Assistant:Before 14 November 1976 Ghaziabad was the Tehsil of District Meerut. The then chief minister Mr. N.D.Tiwari decalered Ghaziabad as a district on 14 November 1976, on the birth anniversary of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. From then Ghaziabad has moved forward leaps and bounds on the social, economic, agriculture and individual front. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to find out about a city?
### Assistant:Of significant concern is that much of the road network is significantly underdeveloped. Most roads are very poorly built and they are full of rubble, large cracks and potholes. Most road signs are not very reliable in the country, and in most cases provide drivers with confusing or inaccurate information. If you are in doubt, ask the locals, normally they are very helpful and willingly provide people with appropriate guidance to a location. Of course, the quality of information and willingness to provide it varies, especially in the larger cities. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to travel in sri nagar?
### Assistant:It is recommended to travel in groups, and you have to be extra careful while in Srinagar. However, that doesn't mean you have to be under constant fear, or else you will not able to enjoy your tour and your visit will be almost futile. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What religions are there in Punjab?
### Assistant:Punjab is the only state in India where Sikhism is the dominant religion. The holiest of Sikh shrines, the Golden Temple, is located in Amritsar. Hinduism is the second largest religion and Hindu temples can be found in almost every city. There are also smaller groups of Muslims, Jains, and Christians. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the jmu division?
### Assistant:This article is about the Jammu Division, which is under Indian control. For the Indian-controlled part of the entire Kashmir region, see Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. For the Pakistani-controlled part, see Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. This is not an endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the main airport of mummybai?
### Assistant:Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM IATA), also known as Mumbai Airport, is the main airport of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of India's busiest airports and one of the main international gateways to the country. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is kanchipuram?
### Assistant:Kanchipuram is a famous silk weaving centre, and you can find wonderful bargains if you shop around for sarees, scarves and stoles, or fabric to take home. If you are led by a taxi/auto driver to a shop, the price you pay will include his commission - so do explore shops independently before you decide to buy. Most silk shops are on Mahatma Gandhi Road. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is the nearest international airport?
### Assistant:The nearest airport is the domestic airport at Coimbatore 50 km away. The nearest international airport is in Kochi. There are three airports in 2-3 hr travel distance (Kochi, Coimbatore and Calicut). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what are the popular routes to tenkasi?
### Assistant:There are different bus services available to Tenkasi from Tamil nadu and Kerala. The popular routes are Tirunelveli-Tenkasi, Madurai-Tenkasi, Tiruvandrum-Tenkasi, Kollam-Tenkasi. Frequent bus service is available and most of the buses are run by state government. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the most popular line in Kolkata?
### Assistant:The North–South Line  1  of the Kolkata Metro runs over Ashutosh Mukherjee Road, SP Mukherjee Road, Deshpran Shasmal Road, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Road and the Adi Ganga, with stops at Rabindra Sadan, Netaji Bhavan, Jatin Das Park, Kalighat, Rabindra Sarobar, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar (Tollygunge), Netaji (Kudghat), Masterda Surya Sen (Bansdroni), Gitanjali (Naktala), Kavi Nazrul (Garia Bazar), Shahid Khudiram (Dhalai Bridge) and Kavi Subhash (New Garia). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the significance of the statue?
### Assistant:Tuticorin is famous for Our Lady of Snows Shrine Basilica festival which takes place during August every year. To show their love and gratitude, devotees presented a golden car which is used to carry the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Snows around the town during her feast day. The Golden Car first appeared in procession on 2 February 1806 and since then on 5 August of every year. A big star rests over the royal crown on the top of the car, signifying the name of Our Lady as the Star of the Sea (Stella Maris). The statue is one of three works of religious art brought by explorer Ferdinand Magellan to the Philippines, the others being the Santo Niño de Cebu and the Manapad altar crucifix. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What was the cradle of the Hindu-Muslim-symbio?
### Assistant:Lucknow is the heart of the art, cuisine, dance, culture and music of Northern India. It was the cradle of the Hindu-Muslim-symbiosis that was the epitome of India for hundreds of years. it brought in the best of various cultures and accepted Western institutions like La Martiniere College in her womb. It was made famous by the soft-spoken, and sweet tongued, Awadh-Lucknowai culture that was based on civilised behaviour toward fellow human beings. Lucknow is the home of Urdu, Hindustani and Hindi languages. The city became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly presence and diction, being the birthplace and city of residence for many poets. The Mushaira, an event of poetry recitation forms the heart of Lucknow's nightlife where Mushairas go on into the wee hours of the night. Lucknow's only rival in Northern India was Delhi, though Lucknowies were always embroiled in a healthy rivalry with Delhi, home of the famous poet Ghalib and others. Lucknow is also famous for its sweetmeat, the sweet shops in the old city dates to 1850s. Awadhi and Mughlai food is the delight of the visitors to Lucknow. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the second falls?
### Assistant:The second falls is called Bhara Chukki. If the conditions are right (not too much water) then you can walk/trek all the way down to the falls and have a nice swim. Locate a nice shallow area and wade in. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best thali in Mumbai?
### Assistant:If you order a thali (lit: "platter"), you will get a complete meal arranged on your plate, with a roti or chappati, rice and many different varieties of curries and curd. Ordering a thali is a popular option when you are hungry and in a hurry as it will usually be served blazingly fast. Most mid-level restaurants will have a thali on the menu, at least during lunch hours. Occasionally, they will be "unlimited", which means that some of the items are all-you-can-eat. The waiters will actually serve them at your table. Try the Gujarati thali, with its unlimited range of vegetarian dishes, or the spicier Rajasthani thali. The Rajdhani chain of retsurants serve the best thalis for a mere ₹124. They have numerous locations throughout Mumbai, Vadodara and Pune. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What advice would you give to someone who is trying to help you?
### Assistant:Many first-time travellers to India find themselves falling victim to scams and touts, and unfortunately Delhi has a lot of both. Be on guard for anybody trying to help you by giving you unsolicited directions or travel advice. Do not blindly rely on the advice of taxi and auto drivers. If this is your first time to India, do not openly admit it, as this will make you more vulnerable to touts. |
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