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J. Chil. Chem. Soc. vol.55 no.4 Concepción dez. 2010
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J. Chil. Chem. Soc., 55, N0 4 (2010)
PREPARATION
OF NEW OPTICALLY ACTIVE AND THERMALLY STABLE POLY(AMIDE-IMIDE)
CONTAINING BICYCLO SEGMENT AND ETHER GROUP IN THE MAIN CHAIN BY DIRECT
POLYCONDENSATION IN TWO DIFFERENT MEDIA
KHALIL FAGHIHI1*, MEISAM SHABANIAN2
1Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran.
2 Islamic Azad University, Arak branch, Young Researchers Club, Araky, Iran
Most Visited Places in India
Most Visited Places in India
The
rich history of India, along with its cultural and geographical
diversity makes its international tourism appeal large and diverse. Let
us have a look at the most visited places in India, where people from
all over the world flow into, for an exotic vacation -
Agra
Agra
is the most visited city in India, since it is home to one of the
greatest eternal symbols of love-Taj Mahal. This white domed marble
mausoleum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and has an epic love
story behind it. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Akbar's tomb, Ram Bagh and
Sikandra fort are some of the must visit places in Agra, apart from Taj
Mahal.
Kashmir
The
Paradise on Earth, Kashmir's major attraction lies in its scenic
beauty, snow clad peaks, lush green valleys, Alpine villages, cascading
waterfalls, flower gardens etc. Kashmir is a destination worth visiting,
during winter season where you can enjoy the boat ride on picturesque
Dal Lake. The other major attractions are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Sonmarg,
Nagin Lake, Pari Mahal, Shankracharya shrine and Pehalgam.
Goa
Goa,
the smallest state of India is known for its exotic beaches with
amazing sunset view, golden sand and coconut palms playing with the
wind. If having a great time with a dear one is on your mind, Goa is the
perfect place for togetherness. Tasty seafood, parasailing, wind
surfing and water-skiing facilities make the beaches of Goa a core fun
place. Alorna Fort, Ancestral Goa Museum, Arvalam Waterfalls, Chapora
Fort and Calangute beach are some of the popular destinations in Goa.
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari
which is also known as Cape Comorin is the place where the three
humungous water bodies namely, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal meet up. People cannot stop gazing at the darkening horizon and
enjoy the moments of solitude. Sunset is more spectacular than a sunrise
here and witnessing the setting of the sun makes up for a serene
holiday. Lakhs of tourist, round the year are lured by the serene beauty
of this place and the spectacles of sunrise and sunset.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Jaipur
and Udaipur, located in Rajasthan gives us an insight into the rich
cultural and artistic traditions of the state. Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of
Winds', located in Jaipur , designed in the form of the crown of Lord
Krishna is a beautiful construction, which draws tourists from all over
the country. This pyramid shaped monument with 953 small windows stands
as the entrance to the City Palace, Jaipur and is a notable sight here.
The Lake Place of Udaipur is one of the most beautiful palaces in the
world, which is now converted into a hotel equipped with 66 rooms
Kerala
The
enchanting backwaters of Kerala, the mesmerizing waterfalls, the hill
stations and the serene atmosphere make the state one of the most
preferred tourist destinations. Kerala Backwaters comprises of a chain
of lagoons and lakes which lies parallel to the Arabian Sea. A cruise in
the House boats gives tourists a unique and exciting chance to
experience the beauty of the surrounding greenery and nearby villages.
Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad, Athirapally waterfalls, Varkala beach and
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple are the most preferred tourist destinations
in Kerala.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
is fondly called the ''Queen of the Hills'' and is at an altitude of
2134 meters above mean sea level, nestled among the rolling mountains.
Darjeeling produces most popular teas in the world and one can admire
clear view of the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga from here.
Darjeeling hosts some of the most popular hill resorts in India and the
sight of sunrise is simply spectacular.
Mysore
The
cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore is located at the base of
Chamundi Hills and is noted for its palaces, mainly the Mysore Palace.
This palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Place is one of the most
famous tourist attractions in India after Taj Mahal and is visited by
more than 2.7 million visitors annually. Mysore Dasara festival,
celebrated here during the season of autumn attracts people from various
parts of the world. Chamundeswari Temple, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological
Gardens, St. Philomena's Church and Brindhavan garden are the popular
Ajanta Ellora
The
Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are 30 rock-cut cave
monuments and these splendid architectural wonders portray the rich
heritage of India. The paintings and sculptures in these caves are
supposed to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. The cave temples
are positioned in a horse-shoe shaped cliff.
The
cave temples of Ellora located in the Deccan Plateau were excavated
between 600 AD and 900 AD. There are numerous Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain
temples here and all of them are made from solid rock. The Kailas
(heaven of Siva) temple in Ellora is one of the most interesting and
attractive cave temples here. Ellora, also known as Ellooru, represents
the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture.
Street Shopping Destination In Mumbai
Mumbai
the world 5th most admired cosmopolitan, renowned as "alpha World
City", the principal municipality of Maharashtra also the most
well-liked metropolitan of the Country, the wealthiest cosmopolitan town
in terms of entertainment, economy and business. The city Mumbai
positioned on the west coast of the countryside with chock-a-block of
natural marina. The trendiest built-up state in the globe Mumbai is not
just prominent for its well-heeled personality of harbour but also for
the most up-to-date fashion approach. In fact; the country's style
freaks superciliously lies in its shell. Today, Mumbai is not simply
digs for the intercontinental fashion products and labels but it’s
also habitat to an ample variety of local bazaar, boutiques and shopping
malls that trade more or less everything that accomplished local Mumbai
needs.
Among
the most prevalent shopping places in the city the Mumbai "Fashion
Street" is one of them. The city's lane which is bursting with fashion,
the huddle of 385 road landing over 150 shops, the road that undertake
the enthusiastic shopper a lot more baggage, ornaments, fabric materials
much more than any further bulky shopping center or fashionable
provisions. The street is well known for the textile materials and
garnishing at extremely inexpensive cost, where the lane stands
snobbishly in South Mumbai on M.G Road subsequently to the tourist
magnetism sites precisely; Marine Lines, CST, Juhu Beach, Colaba
Causeway and Dhobi Talao. In a life-size multi-ethnic town of Mumbai,
the street like "Fashion Street" contribute a lot and dole out live
energetic souk throughout the year; its tiny shops, export spare
garments shops; trendy accessories and many more shops are on hand on
unusual prices. Fashion attentive shopaholic's, enthusiastic customers
are constantly enchanted by the compilation of ready-to-wear fashion
cloths or outfits, jewelry and so on. The lane tenders whole lot to the
customers and its magnifying geared up individuality ended the humankind
speculated and illuminated that "Fashion Street is much more than just a
customary street or marketplace".
The
most well-known unsullied bazaar for fruits and poultry, sited
immediately towards the north of Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus, the
marketplace is one of the most admired shopping areas of the urban, the
accepted blemish for exchanging all the household substance. The
Crawford Market offers a thrilling shopping knowledge for individuals
who find irresistible to splurge, whole arrangement of incredible
fruits, vegetables and poultry of the vivacious markets in the city made
the shopper fanatical. The combine nature of the fragile scent
vegetables, combined with the bouquet of the fresh cheese and homespun
unsophisticated chocolate create the motivating stopover for tourists.
Tourists can also make use of the local transport to reach Crawford
Market, MTDC Buses, auto-rickshaws or engage city taxis and even the
Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus is sited seal to the Crawford Market thus,
visitor can get a hold at CST and walk to the souk or hold local
transportation.
The shopping spot Colaba Causeway is
also known as Culture Square of Mumbai. The loveliest spot for both the
tourists and college students is located immediately opposing to Mumbai
police force headquarters.
The
finest point to stopover in this place is on twilight. The marketplace
is filled with woman’s most favorite's substances like Ethnic
jewelers, silver Jewelers, Shoes and Books, Electronics Items and the
most vivid bangles. On other appearance, the marketplace is diversified
with prosperities. The bazaar is overflow with its poultry souk, the
wholesale fruit and vegetable bazaar, preference stores, frills stores
for Girls and many more.
The
famous commercial street "Colaba Causeway" lies in between the two
cities called Colaba and Old woman's Island. Particularly the Colaba
Causeway shops has the influential fascination towards customers,
specifically the Mondegar corner is immense in terms of jewelry where on
the other face; the Store like Souvenir bend is astonishing in
fashions.
According to the mythology, the Chor Bazaar senses "Thief market"
however contrasting to its given name the bazaar is eminent for
recycled goods and not stolen merchandise. The extraordinary antique and
vintage items of the market sparkle all over the nation. The "Shor
Bazaar" is the ex- named where it demonstrated "the noisy market". The
Bazaar is regard as the oldest and biggest market in India. The Mumbai
tourist magnetism the "Chor Bazaar" lies in the South Mumbai.
The areas are positioned on Mutton Street where the place is filled with
rundown structure buildings on the crowded streets with almost collapse
shops. Despite of all this; the most enthralling verity of the Chor
Bazaar is in fact; the only rooms doorway for many goods be it Victorian
furniture to antiques, fashion to electronics and so on. The
collections of goods that accessible for customers in this Bazaar are
exceptional where every shopaholics be it local populace or global
tourist indeed fumble around for goods at low cost.
The most aristocratic area of Mumbai also developed area of the well-known elite populace and celebrities; the
Bandra Market is
sited in the spirit of Mumbai where the place turned out to be the most
visited areas for the local Mumbai as well as for the tourist. The most
important locale of the cosmopolitan city has large branded shops,
malls and bazaars simultaneously, the goddess of the vicinity has
hesitant to deny possessing the minute shops in its roadways. The
Linking Road on West has famed for fashion trends and boulevard shopping
for trendy clothes, accessories and multiplicity of ladies shoes
superstore constantly lies in a row in Bandra. The utmost significance
to be bear in mind while shopping in the street is "bargaining".
Despite of being all this; the street won millions of heart, each year
thousands and thousands of vacationers break for shopping. The street
brilliantly accepted for its accessories, footwear, designer bags,
belts, shoes, footwear, sun glasses, ornamental challas, skirts, shoes,
and hairclips and so on where the lane is in possession of the top food
items resembling Pani Puri and Bhel Puri.
7 Unique Romantic Tree-Top Houses
Bangalore: Romance on a tree top! If you want to spend your romantic
trip on nature's lap then tree house resorts are the ultimate options.
The regular tourist destinations for couples could get outdated and
boring, but romantic tree houses are a must visit! It lets you have a
chance to be closer with nature and enjoy in the serene atmosphere away
from the rest of the world. These outstanding tree-top houses offer
thrill and adventure at its best, which can make your romance ablaze.
Below is the list of such unique tree house resorts in India.
1) Vythiri Resort
Located in: Kerala
All five luxurious tree houses at Vythiri Resort are located 70 feet up
in the lush green rainforests of Wayanad, Kerala. This romantic tree-top
gateway can be accessed by two ways, one by wooden steps and another by
a crane lift. It offers outstanding living experience overlooking the
pristine jungle. During the stay, you can also enjoy some exciting
activities including rainforest treks, bird watching, trips to close by
spice plantation and jungle expedition. Besides, Vythiri Resort
tree-houses are the winner of the International Quality Crown Award. The
eco-friendly surrounding of this place makes an ideal option for
romance, relaxation and rejuvenation.
2) The Machan
Located in: Maharashtra
If you are seeking isolated gateway in India, 'The Machan' is the
perfect tree house destination. Nestled 45 feet up on wild fig trees in
the jungle, the resort offers panoramic view of the valley below. Hidden
in the middle of dense forest of Jambulne in the Sahyadri Hills of the
Western Ghats, the tree-house resort is an eco-friendly jungle retreat.
This four-level tree house includes a main deck, hanging room, loft and
crow's nest and each level can be accessed by a spiral staircase. The
resort has wind turbines and photovoltaic cells by which they produce
their own power. This tree-house includes large space that can
accommodate six people at a time.
The Machan is close to Lonavala, one of Maharashtra's famous tourist
gateways and about two and a half hours drive from Mumbai. The most
exciting feature is the five kilometers of private walking tracks to
explore the pristine jungle.
3) Tree House Hideaway
Located in: Bandhavgarh
Tree House Hideaway is an eco-friendly resort located in the dense
forest bordering Bandhavgarh National Park, one of the world's most
beautiful tiger reserves. All five luxury tree houses with rustic charm
make an ideal place for romantic couples. This tree-house resort spans
over 21 acres of beautiful landscape, with breathtaking view of the
national park. The jungle tree house resort, 'Tree House Hideaway' is
the perfect combination for people who prefers adventure on top of
luxury. Some of the distinctive features include modern attached
bathrooms, air conditioning, power back ups, mosquito netting, mini bar,
a living area and loungers in the balconies. This resort is the perfect
place to sit back and spot wild animals out in the jungle, which is a
lifetime experience. There are some outdoor activities as well such as
jungle safari to the national park, excursion trips with trained
naturalist team and visits to the nearby village.
4) Manali Tree House Cottages
Located in: Himachal Pradesh
A family run property, Manali Tree House Cottages offers enthralling
view of the mountain. Around 30 minutes drive from Manali, these
cottages are set atop of an Oak tree overlooking lush green fields and
orchards. It offers a home away from home experience to its guests.
Actually, the tree cottages include one tree house, two normal cottages
and a Swiss tent in the garden.
5) Chunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort
Located in: Pondicherry
On the Cuddalore main road, the Chunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort,
located 8 kms away from Pondicherry, is run by PTTDC. This resort offers
accommodation options on three amazing tree houses, where you relax in
peaceful surroundings. These tree houses are equipped with all modern
facilities and are named as Sunrise Panorama, Palm House and Nest Bird.
This is a perfect blend for adventure loving folks. All the three tree
top houses are built like a hotel room which will give you an ultimate
heady experience.
6) Tree House Resort
Located in: Jaipur
Tree House Resort is located at Nature Farms in the Syari Valley, which
is only a 30 minutes drive from the pink city, Jaipur. It offers
luxurious tree houses with every comfort of its kind and the panoramic
view of the Aravallis. Built atop strong on Keekar trees, 'Tree House
Resort' are the only natural resort in Rajasthan. The primary theme of
this resort is to bring people back to nature, but with the same
trappings of an urban existence. It provides the entire range of
necessary facilities one needs like, air-conditions, TV, comfortable
mattresses and furniture. An added attraction of this resort is Night
Safari. Some of the interesting activities include jeep safaris, camel
and elephant safaris in the jungle, birding and nature walks.
7) Horbill Resort
Located in: Dandeli
Hornbill Resort is embedded amid thick forests and the serene and
peaceful river Kali flowing. This resort offers tree houses which are 40
feet above the ground. It would be an incredible experience for you, as
the tree house leans into the river. The reflection of moonlight which
fall on the river and the sound of water add bonus excitement to your
tree house at night.
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