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### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best private hospital in the city?
### Assistant:For minor ailments, almost any private hospital or clinic found anywhere is good. Most of the private care hospitals are well equipped and have good physicians and specialists. Out-Patients are required to have an appointment to avoid large queues and majority of them have pharmacies nearby. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where is the G.P.O. located?
### Assistant:As Shimla finds its focus in the mall, in Dalhousie action gravitates in the evening to the G.P.O. which presents a riot of colours and activity. Sometimes it even becomes difficult to surge ahead without jostling and elbowing. Most of the good eateries and handicraft emporia, hotels and of course the ever attractive Tibetan market are all around the G.P.O. There is a library and a reading room at the G.P.O. for the convenience of the tourists. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is the helicopter flying from?
### Assistant:The government of Meghalaya operates a twice-a-day helicopter service to Shillong from the Guwahati Airport and back. The helicopter flies to the ALG (Advanced Landing Ground) Shillong, an Air Force Heliport located around 15 km away from the city center. Tickets are modestly priced at ₹1500 per person. Travelling by helicopter reduces the tedious 4 hour road journey by road from the Guwahati Airport (which is the airport which you'll probably arrive at if visiting Shillong) to a pleasant 20-minute flight. Tickets can be booked from the Meghalaya Helicopter Service counter at the Guwahati airport (for details, talk to the Meghalaya Tourism helpdesk in the Arrival Lounge) and from the Meghalaya Transport Corporation counters in Shillong. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the cost of calling to other countries?
### Assistant:To dial outside the country from India, prefix the country code with 00, e.g. a US number will be dialed as 00-1-555-555-5555. Calling the Canada/UK/US over the normal telephone line will cost you about ₹7.20 per minute. Calls to other countries, particularly to the Middle East, can be more expensive. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the name of the caves in phuket?
### Assistant:Pune contains the headquarters of the Pune administrative division. Pune has history that stretches back nearly 1600 years. Pataleshwar caves (Near Jangli Maharaj Road) from the 5th century are evidence to Pune's old settlements. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to get around Pondicherry?
### Assistant:Pondicherry has narrow streets reminiscent of Western Europe. It is highly advisable that you do not attempt to drive around in a car, and instead purchase or hire a two-wheeled transport vehicle, such as a bicycle or motorcycle. It can however be difficult to ride smoothly in Pondicherry due to significant number of pedestrians on smaller streets, while roads would likely be used by cars and trucks. Pedestrians have right-of-way in the city. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the chidambaram city?
### Assistant:Chidambaram is a city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India with a population of about 62,000 (2011). Of the numerous temples the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram is one of the most significant ones. In terms of its antiquity, richness in terms of worship & festival traditions, in architectural & sculptural splendour, in its association with music & dance, Chidambaram is a center second to none in representing the rich cultural heritage of India. Several rich legends are associated with Chidambaram. The best known, are those describing the Cosmic Dance of Shiva, the dance duel between Shiva and Kaali and the more recent one describing the re-discovery of the Tevaram hymns. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the largest of all feasts in Kerala?
### Assistant:Onam day (Thiruvonam) is a silent day, with most of the festivities limiting to homes. In major metros, Onam Special Sadhya (Onam Buffet) are arranged in almost all hotels. Onam feast is the largest of all Feasts in Kerala where minimum 25 to 30 Curries and 4 to 5 Desserts are served. Normally Onam is a pure Veg festival and people of all religions do adopt Veg Foods on Thiruvonam day considering its traditional Hindu origin. However in Malabar side, its compulsory to have Non-Veg along with Onam Sadhya. Onam evening is marked with village games and cultural programs, mainly limited to rural areas. Thiruvanathapuram city has the biggest official celebrations with 10 day and night long dance, music and various events along with heavy illumination and fireworks. Official celebrations have been extended to Kochi and Calicut, though not of the scale as in Thiruvanathapuram. However many private functions and events mark on these Onam Days. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How do you finish the climb?
### Assistant:Not much local transport is available, as these places are open for only 6 months a year, from mid-May to Diwali in November. Once you are in Janaki Chatti, the last stop reachable by motor, you can use ponies or small palanquins for the trek up to the temple, which nestles in the bosom of the mighty Himalayas. You can finish the climb by foot, but it can prove to be tough for those who are not in the best of health. Avoid the ponies as they are responsible for a lot of avoidable filth on the entire stretch. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how often do overnight trains run from bhopal to hyderabad?
### Assistant:Overnight trains run several times a week from Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa. The trains are a much cheaper and more comfortable route than the tourist buses most people are led into (2 AC - bed with linen - costs ₹750 from Bangalore to Hampi). You can also catch an overnight train from Mysore to Hubli and from there to Hospet/Hampi. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is jammu from leh?
### Assistant:Jammu is another nearest railway station, which is around 734 km from Leh. As the city doesn't have any railway station, train travel is impossible. Tourists should take hire cab or take a bus both of which require 2 days to reach at Leh. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best kishi?
### Assistant:2. Syed Babu Hotel ( Anjuman E Islamia Complex. Opp: Lalapet Police Station) is a oldest hotel for over 50 years serving authentic Guntur Biryani. Other dishes served are Kichidi, Paya and Kebab. Its worth a visit. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many buses depart for Phuentsholing every day?
### Assistant:There is frequent service between Siliguri and Phuentsholing. Buses depart for Phuentsholing at 7:30AM and 1:30PM every day from opposite Golden Plaza on Burdwan Road (behind Air View More). Tickets are sold at a counter near the bus. There are more frequent Indian buses to the border town of Jaigaon from Siliguri Bus Station on Hill Cart Road. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many complaints can the RTO/police make?
### Assistant:If you have complaints against auto drivers for not accepting short distance rides (or any rides), asking more meter fare, not using a meter, taking other passengers along the way, carrying more passengers than allowed capacity, stopping at bus stands or other similar complaints of serious nature, you can email or call the Road Transport Authorities at 020-22051414 or 020-27492828 (PCMC) or email rtopune@dataone.in. Traffic cops usually come right away to the spot to book a complaint against the driver. Commuters can also send their MMS pictures at +91 9420218338. The complaints should clearly mention all details including the auto's registration number, the time of taking the rickshaw, details of auto fare, the distance commuted, locations, date, time, nature of complaint. After so many calls complaints, the RTO/police can fine them as heavily as ₹50 for refusal of service. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how long do you need to register for a visa?
### Assistant:If you are on a Student, Employment, Research or Missionary visa, you need to register within 14 days of arrival with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office where you will be staying. If the place you are staying at doesn't have one, you need to register at the local police station. All visitors who intend to stay more than 180 days also need to be registered. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the masjid in medina?
### Assistant:There is a beautiful mosque near the cantonment area which has a dome similar to that of the Masjid-e-Nabi in Medina. Hazrath Tipu Sultan Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the Fort area behind the Government Polytechnic. Jamia Masjid and Khadirya Masjid are other oldest mosques in the heart of the city. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to get to a beach?
### Assistant:Take any road going towards the beach from the main road and find a bunch of places to sleep as you approach the beach. If you choose a smaller road you're likely to find cheaper places. Taxi drivers will be happy to take you to a place run by their friends / people who pay commission, but you need be very strict with your price limit as they tend to take you to a more expensive place. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Is drinking allowed in Jabalpur?
### Assistant:However Jabalpurians (residents of Jabalpur) are often friendly and reserved to foreign tourists. If you could make a friend here, chances are high that he/she will invite you to their home for food. Depending upon their social, educational and spiritual beliefs, the cuisine will differ considerably. In more noble families, smoking and drinking is considered strictly forbidden, the youngsters could help you out. Again drinking below the age of 18 is not allowed. In fact, drinking is seen as immoral for most of the well-educated families. For sure, the food in the city dwellings will not leave you unsatisfied. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How often do local trains run?
### Assistant:Local trains from Howrah through the Eastern Railway main line run very frequently (peak frequency one train every 10 or 12 minutes). Many important express and passenger trains halt here. If you are coming from Kolkata you can catch any of these local suburban trains: Bardhaman via main line, Bandel local, Katwa local, Pandooah local or Memari local. Ticket prices for local trains are ₹8 one way. Normally, there is very heavy crowding during morning and evening rush hours. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is sonamarg from the state capital?
### Assistant:84 km from the state capital Srinagar at an altitude of 2,900 metres, Sonamarg lies in the valley carved by River Sindh, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains. Sonamarg literally means "Meadow Of Gold". |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the most interesting place in goa?
### Assistant:Sacred groves -- ancient, protected forests -- are numerous in interior Goa. Kamat sees the one at Morpila (in Canacona's neighbouring Quepem taluka) as the "most interesting of all". It protects the source of a mountain stream. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to book a train ticket?
### Assistant:Don't trust travel agents who say that a train is fully booked. They want you to hire a car that costs more and provides them a kick back. A better thing to do is to check out the details yourself on the Indian Railways website. Also, you can book your railway ticket online[dead link]. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What earthquake did Dharamsala die from?
### Assistant:Dharamsala was mooted to be the summer capital of India. But this was not to be, as much of the town was destroyed in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake of 4 April 1905. The disaster killed over 10,000 people in this sparsely populated area. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Bangalore?
### Assistant:Madurai is served by National Highways NH-7, NH-45B, NH-49. Almost all of them are being upgraded to multi-lane ways as part of a national highway development program. Travel from Chennai and Bangalore will take approximately 8-10 hours. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: is it a popular place for Indian honeymooners?
### Assistant:Munnar is a hill station in the Indian state of Kerala. Tourists come here to see the vast tea plantations of the area. The town is typically Indian with the usual shops, guest houses and is really beautiful and traditional. It is a good place to see the surrounding countryside. It is also a popular place for Indian honeymooners. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: who was instrumental in making alappuzha a major port city in his time?
### Assistant:Alappuzha has a wonderful past that owes its modern existence to the efforts of Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of the 18th century. Diwan Raja Kasavadas was instrumental in making Alappuzha a major port city in his time and for developing the system of inland canals, used for transportation and navigation, that is seen today. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the main economic sector of the city?
### Assistant:Majority of folks work in Government or Government-based sectors (like nationalized banks, insurance firms). Many people work for small and medium business establishments too. Being a commercial center, it is an active place to trade and exchange agricultural products from surrounding towns and villages. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best place to go for a taxi?
### Assistant:Petty theft and pick-pocketing occur in crowded locations, so take caution with your belongings. Incidences of mugging though are quite rare. It is safe to hire an auto to get around, but exhibit caution at night. There have been stray occurrences of auto-drivers mugging the passengers, though this is extremely rare. As usual be aware of touts and cheats at places of interest. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What state is it surrounded by?
### Assistant:Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, as India's 26th state, carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It is surrounded by the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in the north, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the south, Odisha in the east, and Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where are the taxis located?
### Assistant:Taxis from the airport should only be booked from the yellow prepaid taxi booths operated by the Delhi Police to avoid getting scammed. There is one directly outside of the airport and one located near the rental car counters to the right of the exit doors. You may be approached by touts offering pre-paid taxis; just ignore them as there have been numerous safety incidents reported. It is worth it to wait in the long queue for a prepaid taxi. A prepaid taxi to the city centre will cost ₹500-600. Ignore any requests by the driver for additional payment. There is no practice of tipping taxi drivers anywhere in India. When you reach your destination, take your bags first, then give the driver the receipt and walk away without further discussion. Note that taxis routinely get stuck in traffic during rush-hour, but the journey to the city centre is much quicker at night.
There are many taxis and auto-rickshaw stand terminals all around the city that will take you to the airport. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the lowest city in the world?
### Assistant:Cuttack was established more than 1000 years ago as a military establishment. You can still see the remnants in the old city. There is a fort which is still being excavated by the ASI. Cuttack is said to have survived a dangerous past due to the presence of Maa Cuttack Chandi and Maa Gada Chandi who guard the cities from the evil eyes and the mighty Mahanadi. Its perhaps only the second lowest city in the world after Amsterdam which is below sea level. Cuttack is protected from the mighty Mahandi and Kathjodi by the Baimundi Mark which acts as an embankment to the city. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the name of the goddess?
### Assistant:The museum is set in extensive and beautiful lawns, and is lit up at night. A laser audio-visual show is held on the lawns every evening. "Nike", the Greek Goddess of victory, on the top of the museum is said to be haunted, and has been prominently featured in many Kolkata stories and novels. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to get to Nalanda?
### Assistant:Nalanda is rather well served by train for being such a small town. There are a few direct trains from both New Delhi and Kolkata as well as major cities in Bihar, including Patna. However, nearby Bihar Sharif, being an railway hub, offers plenty more choice. A more luxurious option is the Mahaparinirvan Express excursion train. Operated by Royal Indian Trains, this train visits important Buddist sites across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best place to visit in arunachal Pradesh?
### Assistant:Part of Bhalukpong is in Assam and part in Arunachal Pradesh. The place remains highly under-explored. It lies on the Tezpur–Bomdila route (52 km/32 mi from Tezpur and 100 km/62 mi from Bomdila). All tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh through the Tezpur–Bomdila route have to show their ILP/PAP at the check post here. Although lodges are available in the Assam part of the town, you still need to have an ILP/PAP to visit the parts of town in Arunachal Pradesh. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the status of the taxis?
### Assistant:UT administration has started a fully air-conditioned cab service. The cabs are available at the door step on call. The cabs are stationed at important places including Railway Station and Airport. The cabs are fully air-conditioned and extremely comfortable. They serve Chandigarh and the satellite towns of Panchkula and Mohali. All the taxis are brand new, air conditioned/air heated and driven by the uniformed drivers. Taxis are also have a complaint book and any passenger can lodge a complaint with State Transport Authority if services provided to him are not found up to the mark. The cabs are continuously monitored through GPS technology whereby their locations are monitored by their respective control rooms. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many monuments are there?
### Assistant:Not all descendants of the builders of Delhi's many Muslim monuments live in Delhi. Many of them migrated to Pakistan during the Partition, with the community in Old Delhi that is keeping old courtly traditions alive smaller than it once was. The city is rich in monuments, including 174 ASI protected monuments. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the saree at the wild ass?
### Assistant:Around the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, you may shop for Patola Silk Sarees, Bandhanis, Ghagra-cholis and marriage costumes. You will also find interesting wall hangings, embroidered quilts, cradle clothes, cloth toys, embroidered footwear, lacquer furniture and curios. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best price for a houseboat?
### Assistant:They are available on hire for fixed rates (varies according to the season). The package usually includes tour along the backwater with stops at various place with historical or cultural importance. The menu usually includes the fresh water catch along with the seasonal sea food and Kerala vegetarian dishes. Guests who require special menus as well as vegetarian foods in certain specific styles, must inform the crew or operator office, at least one day before the cruise. Packages include cost of food and all regular amenities. Guests can swim in the backwaters, only in the areas, authorized by houseboat crew. Most of the houseboat operates on 22-hour cruise, starting from noon to 10AM next day. The houseboats will be anchored from evening 8PM onwards and morning 6AM next day, as laws prohibit these vessels being piloted at night. Houseboats are available for 8-hour cruise package for larger crowds, who do not prefer staying over-night. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many sugarcane juice shops are there?
### Assistant:The Girivalam path along mountain has plenty of small shops. Sugar juice shops could be spotted along the Girivalam path. Fresh sugarcane juice gives the body the much needed needed energy while doing Girivalam. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to get to the ptna?
### Assistant:You can go on excursions to the various religious and historical places in and around Patna. Do not miss a boat ride on the mighty Ganges river. When in Patna, try food typical to the region such as pua-pittha, tilkut, chiwra, makhana, the famed sattu or the farmer's staple, litti chokha, and the famous paan. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best place to visit in devaraja?
### Assistant:On the east row of the Devaraja Market, there is an oil shop with two brothers, Azam and Adil, who always pull in tourists for a nice conversation and maybe some chai. They have some good recommendations for food and things around the city so give them a visit. Their shop has a row of the watercolor powder, about 1/3rd from the north end. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: is there a hard drink available?
### Assistant:Carry whatever you want. No hard drinks are available. As a customary, it is advisable to carry an extra bottle or two of hard drink for the caretaker and the cook. You can get that extra bottle in the Hazaribag town at a reasonably cheap rate. They are away from the town and would welcome you with open arms. It is a tested mode. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where are the most expensive hotels in Mumbai?
### Assistant:It is very difficult to find good budget hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveller, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business district and the touristy areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things aren't much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the Western Suburbs in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travellers stay. Other budget hotels are found near railway stations, such as Dadar or Santa cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the average rate of a hotel in Kottayam?
### Assistant:There are a number of hotels of varying quality in Kottayam. Since the town is not spread out, proximity to the down town area is not really a selling point. Most hotels are rated (or approximately equate to) Indian two and three stars. Nightly room rates average of ₹1,000-2,000, with seasonal increases around September (Onam) and December (Christmas, New Year's). An alternative to established hotels is to use the services of an ever-growing list of homestays and vacation apartment. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many buses can be boarded from other places in India to Ooty?
### Assistant:Buses and shared taxi vans can be boarded from elsewhere in India to Ooty. Alternative to the early train from Coimbatore, many buses also go to Ooty. The Coimbatore "new bus station" has frequent buses to Ooty via Mettupalayam, and it takes around 3½ hours to get there. However buses are uncomfortable and often crowded. The lack of air conditioning in the buses is problematic till they ascend the hills. Taxis leave from the same "new bus stand". |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many plateaus are there?
### Assistant:Mainpat is a group of 62 plateaus perched at 1,100 m/3,200 ft. The road climbs 30 km from the base of the hill through forests of Sal. The area has been home to the Yadavs and tribes like Manjhi, Manjhwar, Kanwar, Oraon and Pahadi Korwa, and more recently Tibetans. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What led to ethnic strife and an insurgent movement which lasted for decades?
### Assistant:The changing demographic situation led to ethnic strife and an insurgent movement which lasted for decades. Following the establishment of an autonomous tribal council as well as the implementation of several counter-insurgency operations, violence and tensions have gradually abated, and the region has been peaceful. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best curd in urdu?
### Assistant:Nothing special in Murshidabad particularly for Kolkatans. Nawabi Ghee-e bhaja chhanabora has been replaced by Dalda-bhaja one. Still Kolkatans can relish sweets and curd of Murshidabad because those are much cheaper here. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: is there a religion in pakistan?
### 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: How much is the average temperature in the summer?
### Assistant:Summer starts in late April and continues till early July. It is very sunny here, meaning that proper hydration is of the utmost importance. Keep yourself covered in summers to avoid a heat stroke. Drink a lot of water — around 3 litres a day — particularly in the summer. The temperature usually exceeds 40 °C (104 °F). Don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best pashmina shop in hyderabad?
### Assistant:You can buy pure and semi pure pashmina shawls from here because of its closeness to two important pashmina manufacturing states Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It's also famous for its crockery factory. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where did the city boast of Jewish places of worship?
### Assistant:The city also boasts of Jewish places of worship predominantly in the area called Byculla, but also in South Mumbai. In this area the three prominent Jewish groups of Mumbai lived. They were Baghdadi Jews, Bene Israelis and the locals who had converted over a period of time and lived in the hinterland. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best SIM card in india?
### Assistant:If you are planning to get an Indian SIM card, Airtel is recommended as it has one of the broadest coverages in India. There is an Airtel store at the airport. Apart from these, third party providers are also available. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the shape of the citadel?
### Assistant:Under the protection of the two moats, there is a citadel, which encloses the royal residence. Specifically for this fortress, both the royal residence and the citadel seem to be a single entity. It is called the "Sanggai Yumpham" (roughly translated as "Grand Residence" in Meitei). In the past, there were walls on all the four sides of the square shaped-citadel. After the Anglo Manipuri war of 1891, the British army demolished most parts of the northern and the western walls. The eastern and the southern walls of the citadel are still standing today. So, observing through satellite mapping, the citadel looks like a slightly V-shaped wall, and no longer a square wall enclosure. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What kind of activities are there in Auroville?
### Assistant:There are a lot of activities in Auroville like Yoga, Tai-Chi, Watsu, different kinds of alternative healing and courses. The variety is wider during the visitors' season from December to March. There is a plethora of social/economic/environmental/agricultural projects going on regularly. Many of them welcome tourists, and many tourists welcome the opportunity to spend a week or more volunteering to get a much more intimate look at what goes inside Auroville. There are at least 14 farms in Auroville, any of which will take daily volunteers. There are also many schools that can accommodate volunteers, environmental restoration projects, and village action initiatives. Kottakarai Organic Food Processing Unit is a small little shop that makes things like cookies and pasta from local and organic ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is located next to Ganesh Bakery, a cafe/restaurant that is popular with tourists. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: When is the safe swimming period in Goa?
### Assistant:Be careful when wading at the beach as undertow riptide currents can be strong in certain beaches. Avoid the mouths of all rivers (such as the Mandovi River at Miramar), especially at low tide when the flow of the water current out to sea is the strongest. And just don't get into the water at all in the off season. The safe swimming period in Goa is November to early May. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the difference between a gay and a straight?
### Assistant:There is already a lively late night, if somewhat subterranean, scene for gays, as well as social and political networks. However, you need to do your homework before arriving, as LGBT gathering spaces and organizations are not published or available at local newsstands. However, Bombay Dost (Bombay Friends) the only magazine catering to the community, after 7 years of running was closed and relaunched in 2009. Much of Mumbai's LGBT scene is coordinated using social networking sites and groups. Use extreme caution; robberies, hustlers, and even police entrapment are not unheard of. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the most common reason why these buses are overcrowded?
### Assistant:City Ordinary: can be identified by its orange or red colour. It is operated on almost all suburban routes. Some of the main routes include RTC Complex- Gajuwaka(via NAD), Maddilapalem- Railway Station, RTC Complex- Gajuwaka ( via Scindia), Railway Station- Madhurawada, etc. These buses stop at almost every bus stop. The frequency is more than that of Metro Express buses. These buses sometimes become overcrowded during peak hours on weekdays. Some popular route numbers include 222, 400, 99, 25, 900, 60C, 300, 6A, 28, 38 and 12D. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many buses leave from rajkot?
### Assistant:If you will be flying out of Ahmedabad, there are some buses that leave from Rajkot and drop you to the Ahmedabad airport. They drop you just outside the airport, so be ready to walk about 10 minutes to get to the entrance, but its paved and many people are walking that way. A lot of private bus companies have a very well established network around the state with comfortable bus options (e.g. Patel Tours and travels, Eagle travels, Neeta travels.) |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is a cheap means of transportation between attractions?
### Assistant:This is a cheap means of transportation between attractions. Make sure you agree on a price first. You can bargain or contact the tourist centre nearby to confirm the auto charges in the area before you set out. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is tara tarini?
### Assistant:Brahmapur (also spelled as Berhampur) is a city on the eastern coastline of the East Indian state of Odisha. Brahmapur is a business hub, and has many things to offer in terms of tourist attractions and activities. Tara Tarini, an ancient Shakti peetha, Breast shrine of Adi Shakti and one amongst the 4 major Shakti Peeethas in India, is 25 km from the city. In addition, the world famous Gopalpur-on-Sea sea beach, Bhairabi & Mahurikalua temples, and Tampara lake are around 10km from the city. The famous Chilka Lake at Rambha and Taptapani Hot Springs are around 45 km from the city. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the difference between non-tribal groups and tribal groups?
### Assistant:The state is a melting pot of different cultures and languages. In Manipur, people are legally classified as non-tribal groups and tribal groups. All the non-Meiteis are considered tribals, giving governmental privileges in every sectors. The Meitei people (popularly called Manipuri speaking people) comprise the vast majority of the population, although there is a sizeable population of the Nagas (the largest minority group) and other various tribal groups. Tribesmen communities are native to the hill districts while the Meiteis are mainly predominant in the central plain and other valleys, including Jiribam and Moreh. Hinduism and Christianity are the dominant religions in the state. Sanamahism is the only ancient religion indigenous to Manipur. After a long suppression of three consecutive centuries, it is reviving and is the fastest growing religion in Manipur. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far from baripada can you enter into similipal?
### Assistant:You can enter into Similipal through Pithabata (22 km from Baripada).
Entry permits can be obtained from the Range Officer, Pithabata check gate or the Assistant Conservator of forests on payment of prescribed fees. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the difference between a taxi and an autorickshaw?
### Assistant:Autorickshaws (or simply Autos) are a cheap way of travelling between attractions. It is always possible to hire an auto rickshaw from a bus stand, railway station, or special auto rickshaw stand. All the legal, licensed auto-rikshaws should possess fare meters, and the fare is calculated by the taximeter. Ensure the driver turns the meter on before the start of the journey. Most auto drivers tend to charge more for foreigners; this is illegal. The driver may quote a price first, but simply insist that he use the meter. The minimum charge for the autorickshaw is ₨.25 and the running charge per km is ₹12 (as of Dec 2021). (This rate is likely to be revised soon due to increase in petrol and diesel prices.) The charge for waiting for over 10 min is ₹5 for every 15 min, subject to a maximum of ₹200 per day. There are pre-paid autorickshaw counters available near the airport and the railway station. Complaints related to the autorickshaws in Trivandrum can be made to RTO Trivandrum, ☏ +91 471 2469223. Online complaints are also accepted in the traffic police website. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is diglipur?
### Assistant:Diglipur is a friendly, dusty little town in the North and Middle Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. The main attractions do not lie within the town itself, but this is where buses arrive and depart from. Tourist accommodation is located in the nearby village of Kalipur. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the most popular vegetarian dish in Kashmir?
### Assistant:Rich and redolent with the flavour of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and saffron, Kashmiri food is suitable for all palates. Predominantly non-vegetarian, "Wazwaan", as it is called, is the royal cuisine of Kashmir. As described by the author Salman Rushdie in his book, Shalimar the Clown, Wazwaan is a banquet of 36 courses minimum and 60 courses maximum. It's a preparation of a number of spicy meat dishes served with traditional rice by professional chefs called "Was". Kashmiri wazwaan has its origin in Persia and is almost always served at Kashmiri marriage parties. It also has some interesting vegetarian options like dum-aloo, haak, palak and 'chaman' (cooked cheese). Among the popular non-vegetarian delicacies are curd-based gushtaba, chilli-flavoured rista and roganjosh. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is korba from nagpur?
### Assistant:Korba is at a distance of 40 km from Champa juntion on Mumbai Howrah line. Besides direct train to Raipur, Nagpur, Vishakapatnam, weekly trains to Bangalore and Trivandrum make the city easily accessible by rail. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Why should a tourist opt for the early morning hectic trip?
### Assistant:At the same time visiting Baratang can be more memorable if the trip is taken with a night stay at Baratang. The early morning journey which generally starts at 03:40 in the morning can easily be avoided. The main reason for any tourist opting for the early morning hectic trip is only because of improper guidance from the Port Blair tour operators. There are regular bus services to Baratang. Book your seat in any bus with your convenient timings and visit Baratang Island. APWD guest House, Forest guest House and Panchayat Guest house are some of the places for the night halt. The only good private property at Baratang is Dew Dale Resorts. By doing so you can also add Parrot Island trip at Baratang in your itinerary, which is really a breathtaking experience. Do visit Baratang Island which is one of the most beautiful parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands but only with a night halt to avoid the hectic 03:40 trips. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many buses leave from gaya?
### Assistant:Buses from Gaya leave every half hour during the day, even in off season. The bus station is located in suburb of Manipur on the east side of the river. There are shared rickshaws from the train station, and also direct from Bodhgaya for ₹20. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where is the best place to stay?
### Assistant:Traffic snarls make day time travel very difficult in most parts of the Kozhikode city. It is advisable to take a room in a hotel near the beach where there are no traffic issues. The 18 km road between Beypore and Pavangad lies entirely on the beach and has very light traffic. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best time to shop in Kerala?
### Assistant:Shopping is a national hobby in Kerala, with vast options in all metropolitan areas.
The best time to shop is during the Onam or Christmas seasons. One can find amazing discounts, that might make you "mad" with capitalistic zeal. The best shopping during Onam are white goods and electronics, whereas apparel and jewellery are discounted more during Christmas. It is possible to get discounts on many items in these seasons. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How much is the cost of visiting Manali?
### Assistant:There are several beautiful places that you can visit around Manali. You can either use your own vehicle or Hire local taxes. There are even buses are running frequently to these places except Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple etc. with very less cost. Below is list of places with detail expalnation. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the best way to get to aizawl?
### Assistant:Aizawl is centred around a mountain ridge which means the roads run more or less parallel to the mountain side. This means if you need to go vertically up or down it will be faster to take a foot path than to go by road. The mountainous landscape also means that the cost of driving a relatively short horizontal distance can be quite expensive and this is reflected in bus and taxi rates. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is saram?
### Assistant:Sasaram is a city in the Rohtas District of Bihar. It is an ancient city and home to Sahasrabahu, a legendary warrior of Indian mythology. It is also the citadel of the Sur Dynasty, which ruled large portions of North India between 1540 - 56. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to get a meter?
### Assistant:Before departing, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down reading as 1.00 (on a mechanical meter). If the number is higher, insist that the driver flags it down once again. The minimum fare is ₹23 (in 2022). The meter remains at 1.00 for the first 1.6 km (0.99 mi) and every 0.10 movement indicates approx 200 m (i.e. 1.50 for every 0.2 km (0.12 mi)). Every auto driver is supposed to carry a valid RTO-approved meter tariff card. You can check this tariff card before paying. The meter also keeps ticking if you are waiting and/or are stuck in traffic. It's quite handy to have a copy of the meter card issued by The Mumbai Traffic Police. All of this applies to mechanical meters, not digital meters. Newer digital meters have started becoming common from 2012 onwards, and they show the exact fare, so there is no need to convert via the tariff card. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many buses run to Madilapalem?
### Assistant:The bus fare to get to Madilapalem from the railway station is only ₹8. Buses operate within a 5 minute frequency in routes with high demand. The minimum frequency in which buses operate is 40 minutes, i.e., every route is covered by an APSRTC bus once in every 40 minutes. The current list of destinations covered by the buses and their route numbers are available at Wikipedia. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many seats do you need to book?
### Assistant:Seats on the DHR Toy Train sell out in peak season, so make reservations up to one month in advance. The train departs New Jalpaiguri at 9AM and arrives in Darjeeling at 3:30PJ, but only on certain days of the week. The train is diesel-hauled now and is reliable and punctual. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how long can you walk the island?
### Assistant:Neil, with its very relaxed vibe and long, deserted beaches is a place to chill out after the "bustle" of Havelock Island. Neil is quite small compared to Havelock. Its widest part is about 5 km in length. You can walk the whole island in about an hour or two. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the Indian cultural heritage?
### Assistant:India's rich and multi-layered cultures are dominated by religious and spiritual themes. While it is a mistake to assume that there is a single unified Indian culture, there certainly are unifying themes that link the various cultures. India's cultural heritage is expressed through its myriad of languages in which much great literature and poetry has been written. It can be seen in its music, both in its classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) forms and in modern Bollywood music. India also has a vast tradition of classical and folk dances. Art and theatre flourish amongst the bustling cities of the country, against the backdrop of the ever-expanding western influences. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How many buses ply to and from the city?
### Assistant:NH 19 (old number: NH 2) connecting to Delhi and Kolkata, NH35 connecting to Mirzapur, Jhansi and Udaipur (old number :NH 76 and 76E merged), NH30 (old number:NH 24B and 27 merged) connecting to Lucknow, Rewa and Southern India and NH130 (old number: NH 96) connecting to Sultanpur-Faizabad runs through the city. Several buses ply to and from nearby cities and towns. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where is the internet cafe?
### Assistant:There is an internet cafe within the hill queen restaurant's rooms. It is at a T junction, where the road to the Gandhi Ashram branches off. Mobile connectivity is pretty good and Vodafone, Airtel, and BSNL connections are available in remote areas too. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the cuisine of the Bilal Border Parotta Shop?
### Assistant:There are numerous hotels in the town, being a tourist spot. One of the famous hotel, Rahmed Porata stall situated in piranoor, that is in the bus route of Senkaottai to Tenkasi via Ilanji. There is very long queue during the season period, since it the good non-vegetarian hotel for over more than 15 years. The cuisine is traditionally South Indian with limited options for others.
Its also famously known as the Bilal Border Parotta Shop |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is the safari fee for a safari?
### Assistant:There is a park permit fee on top of the cost of hiring a jeep, and any elephant rides are extra. Any safari organised with your lodge normally includes all the jeep and park fees although elephant rides are still extra. You don't have to pay in the jungle but normally pay at your lodge later, although taking a little cash to tip the elephant rider is a good idea. one can book safari by [online safari portal] |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how do you get away from urbanisation?
### Assistant:Most visitors quickly get inured to these things that are pitfalls of urbanisation and start seeing the good sides too, but take it easy on your first few days and schedule some time to get away from it all. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How do you travel during high season?
### Assistant:At Agra station, you can hire "UP Tourism" conducted tours on air-conditioned luxury coaches. Also, organized tours are available from Delhi. If you travel during the high season, you must book your tickets a few days to a few weeks in advance if you wish to make it a day trip, i.e. travelling early in the morning and coming back at a reasonable time at night. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the name of the big Bhandara?
### Assistant:Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with settlements dating back to the 11th century BC. Many Hindus believe that dying in Varanasi brings salvation/Nirvana and so they make the trip to the city when they realise that they are close to death. For some, the culture shock of the burning corpses in plain view and the feces overflowing from the Ganges can be a bit overwhelming. However, the scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganga at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries-old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world. A three-day-long Big Bhandara was organized by Kabir Saheb in the world-famous city Kashi. That Bhandara is known as "Divya Dharma Yagya".  Divya Dharma Yagya lasted for three days from Shukla Paksha Chaudas of Kartik month to Krishna Paksha Ekam (First) of Mangsar (Maghshirsha) month. A Dohar and a Mohar (seal) were also given in the Bhandara. Kesho Banjara also narrated Satsang to the sages present during Divya Dharma Yagya Diwas. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is rabari?
### Assistant:Famous for Bengali sweets — in particular, chandrakala, kaju barfi and cham cham. The Rabari is supposed to be famous, and many have praised the local Chat, as a must try. Bardhamaan Mishtanno Bhandar is a must if you have a sweet tooth, The chanar moorki or sweet cottage cheese nuggets and kachori sabzee are way out. If you are staying in one of those holiday homes then the mishti walla will visit you in the morning with homemade sweets. You can't miss him he carries a bnaak which is a bamboo shoulder bar with ropes carrying 3 vessels on each side. Most holiday homes are equipped with basic cooking arrangements. Mostly all daily needs will come home like milk vegetables fish chicken etc |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is a naan chaap?
### Assistant:Talking about non-veg food. for laari stuff Zampa Bazaar, rander, chowk are really good. You can try the Nan-chaaps at Zampa Bazaar, seekh paratha at chowk, and Irani paratha/egg roti (stuffed with keema) at rander (especially during the month of Ramazan). |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: Where can you find a good food place?
### Assistant:If you have not stayed in India for long, select a food place which is famous and well organised (hotels, big restaurants). Otherwise, its fun to eat at one of the road side stalls, especially at the Khau Galli in Law Garden area and Khan Pan Bazaar in Manekchawk. Various stalls open in the evening until late at night. You may enjoy Paani - Puri (Gol Gappa), Indian Chat, Indian Sandwiches, North Indian, Indian-Chinese and some continental cuisines, amazingly at road-side stalls and for less than a ₹60 item. Recently, SG Road in the western part of city has transformed into an restaurant strip. It has over 100 restaurants in a five-mile stretch offering most varieties in all price ranges. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What was the history of Pandua?
### Assistant:Pandua was the first capital city of the Bengal Sultanate for 114 years, from 1339 to 1453. The capital later shifted to Gour. During the 13th-14th century, Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of the founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Pandua played a big role in that development. The rulers had built palaces, forts, bridges, mosques, and mausoleums, many of which are now in ruins or have disappeared completely. Whatever has survived is still enough to turn Pandua, alongside Gour into a leading tourism destination, but sadly the place lacks proper tourist infrastructure. Still, Gour-Pandua along with Bishnupur and Murshidabad are the three important historic tourist destinations of West Bengal. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how do you get there?
### Assistant:The best way to experience Periyar is to stay in the treehouse. The ranger will escort you there around 10AM and come to collect you at the same time next day. It is just a wooden box, so bring your own bedding, candles, food etc. The treehouse is situated at the end of a tongue of grassy land with forest on either side. As the sun sets the animals all come out to graze (not the tigers though), and in the morning they are there again as the mist lifts. In between you can kick back, admire the view, listen to the orchestra of insects and birds, and amuse yourself with the graffiti collection. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: How much is a motorbike rental?
### 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: what is bagalkot in kannada?
### Assistant:Bagalkot (ಬಾಗಲಕೋಟೆ in Kannada) is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. Bagalkot is the district headquarters of the Bagalkot district of the state. Bagalkot district was carved from Bijapur (Vijapur) district following district reorganisation carried out by the J.H.Patel government. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: what is brijwasi chat wala?
### Assistant:There is also Brijwasi chat wala on a lane in Civil lines, for clean and tasty "chaat" - the spicy Indian treat for all seasons. Make sure to visit it before 8, his grub gets polished off sooner than you can say "yummy". |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: is it a finished cave?
### Assistant:Cave 6 & 7. Caves 6 and 7 are located on the adjacent hill, which is known as Stupa Hill. One has to turn right after exiting from the gate of the main complex. It takes about 15 mins to reach the caves. The trail is not well marked and there are hardly any visitors. Cave 6, known as Sitabai’s temple cave, consists of three chambers with a portico. Interestingly, this cave was converted into a church by the Portuguese when the island was a part of their colony. A little further ahead is cave 7, it is quite well hidden and easily missed as the path actually goes over the roof of the cave. It is an unfinished cave. (updated Dec 2022) |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the best way to avoid dehydration?
### Assistant:While touring during summer days, always wear a cap or have an umbrella to avoid the harshness of the tropical sun, and wear only cotton. Drinking sharbath, a locally popular road-side stall drink made of carbonated lemon juice mixed with sugar syrup with a little salt, is very helpful in staving off dehydration. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: where are the guest houses located?
### Assistant:Most of the guest houses are located in Leh's northern suburbs in Changspa, Karzoo and surrounding areas, a 5- to 30-minute walk from the centre. Many of the houses in Changspa have been converted to guest houses, which, surrounded by farmers' fields and often with excellent views, make wonderful places to stay. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how far is keri from ponda?
### Assistant:Village of Keri is about 8 km from the centre of Ponda. Here you can visit the temple of Betal at Satode. This temple has the largest statue of Betal anywhere in Goa. Close to this temple is the home of one of the most reckoned Indian classical singer, Surashree Kesarbai Kerker. Her house now houses a secondary school. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: how many trains do you take to almora?
### Assistant:The town is served by the Kathgodam station, which is located approximately 35 km away. Taxis charge ₹600 to Almora. You can also share a cab at ₹125 per person. Most hotels will arrange for pick up on prior request, ₹700-1000. The station handles 46 express trains per week. |
### System: You are an AI assistant
### User: What is the population of Shimla?
### Assistant:Shimla has a population of around 172,000 (which may increase by another 100,000 with the seasonal influx of voyagers). Most residents are from the Pahadi community (the natives of Himachal Pradesh), but there is also a sizable minority from Punjab and Sindh, who moved to Shimla during the partition. As a result, the languages spoken in Shimla include Hindi, Punjabi, Pahadi and English which serves as a lingua franca. |
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