Happy Independence Day – Gozocabs

Team Gozo wishes you a very Happy Independence Day. This 15th August, India will celebrate her 69 glorious years of freedom. You can celebrate your freedom to travel. Travel with Gozo and enjoy this Independence Day. Here we bring to you some of the best places to give you the patriotic feel. Salute our freedom fighters and embrace patriotism by travelling with us to the following places –

DELHI

Red Fort –  Our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, gave the first Independence Day speech in 1947 at the Red Fort. This great monument has been an integral part of the freedom struggle. It continues to be a symbol of the struggle as the Prime Minister still delivers the Independence Day speech from the ramparts of this grand fort on August 15 every year. Attend the Sound and Light show at the Red Fort as it takes you through the history of the fort.

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Raj Ghat – A visit to Raj Ghat to pay reverence to the Father of Our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi,  brings back all the stories we have heard as a kid about this great leader and what all he did to give us our precious Independence.

Gandhi Smriti – Gandhi Smriti was the place where Gandhi ji was shot on 30th of January. Gandhi ji’s personal belongings have been carefully preserved and are on display.

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MUMBAI

August Kranti Maidan – Gandhi issued a call for the Quit India Movement on 8th August 1942 at the famous August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. Originally known as the Gowalia Tank Maidan, this park is now a popular playground, divided into five parts, with separate special areas designated for children and senior citizens. A memorial in the park stands testimony to its historic past.

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Nainital – Experience The True Beauty Of India.

Nainital is a famous hill station situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at an altitude of 2,084 metres above sea level, it defines the true beauty of India. It is famous for its lake and incredible view.  Thousands of tourists visit Nainital every year. Here we bring to you some of the best places you should visit while touring Nainital –

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BHIMTAL – Bhimtal is a small city famous for its beautiful lake and adventure sports like para-gliding.

NAKUCHIATAL – It is mainly known for its serene view from the hill and also adventure sports like para gliding, rope rappelling, jumbo car ride and climbing.

PANGOT – Tourists visit Pangot for its amazing weather that makes camping a lot more fun.

SATTAL – Sattal is another place where people are attracted because of its comfortable atmospheric conditions. Here toursits can enjoy activities like boating and spend quality time with their loved ones.

ALMORA – In Almora, people visit the famous Jageswar Mandir dedicated to Lord Shiva which houses 108 Shivlings.

GORAKHAL – Gorakhal is famous for its Kainchi Dham Mandir.

MUKTESWAR – Mukteswar is known for its ‘ chora ki jali’ and vintage temples.

RAMGARH – After visiting Mukteswar, toursits generally visit Ramgarh which is also a famous tourist spot.

Garijya Mandir, Corbett National Park, Kathgodam Station are also some of the popular tourist atactions. People hire cabs to travel these places. Choose Gozocabs. We ensure your safety and comfort. Travel with us. Download the Gozo app from Google Playstore and book a cab online or call us at + 91 9018 77000.

 

 

The Golden Past

India is a country which is rich in culture, traditions, heritage buildings, temples, forts and palaces. India houses some of the most visited World Heritage Sites. Some of the most magnificent historical monuments are –

TAJ MAHAL, AGRA The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white marble Monument located in the city of Agra on the banks of the holy river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Fatehpur Sikri is another historic site in the state, the first planned city of the Mughals. The Taj Mahal is the very first thing that comes to anyone’s mind whenever we talk about historical monuments.

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MYSORE PALACE, MYSOREThe Palace of Mysore is the most famous historical monument, located in the city of Mysore in Karnataka and one of the most visited monuments in India. Mysore Palace is a famous tourist attraction in the city along with Chamundi Hills.

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THE GOLDEN TEMPLE, AMRITSAR – The Golden Temple also known as Harmandir Sahib is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the Amritsar, Punjab. Shri Darbar Shaib is the holiest shrine and most famous pilgrimage place for Sikhs. Harmandir Sahib is one of the most sacred places in India.

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LOTUS TEMPLE, DELHI – The Lotus Temple of Delhi is a propagator of Bahai Faith situated near Kalka Ji. It is a house of Worship for every religion and best place for meditation and peace. Bahai Faith is a spiritual unity of all humankind, there are eight continental Houses of Worship have been built around the world. Lotus Temple is one of them.

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HAWA MAHAL, JAIPURThe great monument of the royal Rajputs of Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal also known as the Palace of Winds is situated in Jaipur. The pyramid shape five-story palace is constructed by red and pink sandstone by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for women’s of royal families.

ca. 1799, Jaipur, India --- India, Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, --- Image by © Tibor Bognar/Corbis

Experience this royal past of India. Travel with Gozo. Download the Gozo app from Google Playstore and book a cab online or call us at +91 90518 77000.

 

 

Go For Gold !

Here’s to congratulate Team India for their achievements in the Rio Olymoics, 2016. One of them being, Dipa Karmakar – the Tripura girl who has created history by becoming the first ever Indian gymnast to qualify for the final in Olympics. The Indian hockey team has also been qualified for the finals. The Indian boxer – Vikas Krishan has qualified for the pre-quarters. The Indian archer Atanu Das has also qualified for the pre-quarters. We wish them all the best and hope that they get gold medals to India.

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Similarly, we at Gozo, deliver gold class services to our customers. Try us out and experience it yourself. Check www.gozocabs.com for further details. You can also check out the following links to our videos –

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Wonder States Of India

India is a land of untouched natural beauty that undoubtedly makes it one of the most beautiful and serene places on earth. From the mighty mountains of Kashmir to the breath-taking view of three oceans combining at Kanyakumari, India is a country that never ceases to amaze. No doubt that when challenged with this vast range of wonderful travel opportunities, choosing the right place to visit is one of the most difficult tasks. From stunning beaches, religious sites, historical monuments to hill stations, India has it all, so today we bring to you the most beautiful states of India.

UTTARAKHAND – Uttarakhand, also known as ‘the Switzerland of India’, consists of glaciers, snow-capped mountains, flower valleys, skiing slopes and dark forests, shrines and places of pilgrimage. Haridwar is the only place on the plains of Uttrakhand where lakhs of people visit every year. Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Dehradun are other major tourist attractions.

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RAJASTHAN – Rajasthan, also known as land of kings, is about stories of warrior and their gallantry, romance, glory and misfortune in fairy tale proportions. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan – its rich tradition, vibrant culture, breath taking desert safaris, flawless sand-dunes, amazing lush forests and wildlife, makes it an unforgettable destination. Jaipur and Udaipur gives a close view into the rich culture and artistic traditions of the state. It houses the Aravalis, which is India’s oldest mountain range. Rajasthan has a rich tradition of cuisines.

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GOA – Goa is mainly recognised for its beaches. It is one of the smallest states of India and tourism is its primary industry. Delicious seafood, water sports, water-skiing and wind surfing features make Goa a fun place. The carnival of Goa and Sunburn are major tourist attraction. Goa is an old town having its own ethnicity, culture, structural design and its share of monuments. Portuguese churches, Hindu temples, and wildlife sanctuaries define Goa. Dudhsagar Waterfalls is also a very popular tourist spot.

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PUNJAB – Punjab is known for its culture, food and history. The most famous place here is the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Ludhiana and Chandigarh are also among the most travelled tourist places.

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HIMACHAL PRADESH – Himachal Pradesh is also known as the Devbhumi or ‘Land of God’. Manali, Kullu, Shimla, Dharamsala are few of the most famous tourist destinationations. From enormous tracts of Himalayan desert to dense deodar forests, snow-capped Himalayan ranges to snow fed lakes and rivers, apple orchards to cultivated terraces, one gets to experience all over here. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, paragliding, biking on mountains, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are major tourist attractions.

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