CHAMRAVATTAM BRIDGE

Chamravattom Bridge is located across the second largest river in Kerala Bharathappuzha. The bridge had officially inaugurated by the Kerala chief minister Oommenchandy on May 18 2012. By the launching of Chamravattam Bridge dream of the civilization of Malabar has fulfilled. They have demanded for the bridge from the last 50 years. The foundation for the Bridge has been laid two or three times at last the dream come true at this time. Previous minister Paloli Muhammad Kutty is the key person behind the success of this bridge. Before the launching of this bridge people of Tirur has travel around 30 km by road to reach Ponnani but it is now reduced to around 4 km. Peoples have used pontoon to travel along the river to reach Tirur from Ponnani easily.

Adavantage of Chamravattom Bridge

The main advantage of Chamravattom Bridge is reducing of the duration of Kozhikode to Kochi route by approximately 40 kilometers, Tirur and Ponnani by 20 kilometres and reduces the distance between Ponnani and Malappuram by 10 kilometers. The bridge has also helped to reduce the traffic congestion at Edappal, Valanchery and Kottakal towns. The bridge helps to start KSRTC service on this route to various places. Along with travel benefits Chamravattom Bridge also a solution for the irrigation problems of this area. According to the minister they have planned to make project that provide drinking water up to 2040 from this area.

Disadvantage of Chamravattom Bridge

Chamravattom Bridge has provided some disadvantage along with advantage. The main disadvantage comes under the narrow roads on this route. Even the route reduces the duration, though the roads are narrow and damaged. The benefit of reduction of duration actually gets to people only after the development of the route. It has to be said that water near to Chamravattom Bridge has been foul after the making of the bridge. It has made the water to a black colour. According to the people foul is due to improper cleaning of grass land near the bridge while others have the opinion it is due to the blocking of water in Chamravattom regulator. Peoples who are bath on this river has been experiencing itching while bath. Water nearby Nariparambu Pump house also has fouled. The drinking water for Ponnani municipality and nearby places has taken from this pump house.

Stills of Chamravattom bridge

 

 

 

World Most Expensive Vacations ( THE EMIRATES PALACE - ABU DHABI )

The competition is fierce as two giants in the hotel industry vie for the right to call their package the most expensive vacation in the world. The two competitors, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and The Leading Hotels of the World, both offer $1 million vacation packages.

Lead Hotels’ package, “Around the World in 80 Ways,” celebrates both their 80th anniversary and the 80th Academy Awards ceremony. Leading Hotels invites two vacationers to take a 28-night journey via private jet. The voyage begins in London and includes twelve destinations, staying in some of the world’s most celebrated hotels along the way. The trip includes a stay at the Lake Palace in Udaipur, India, a hot air balloon ride in Dubai, a traditional tea ceremony in Tokyo and a final stop in New York City.

Emirates Palace’s package is somewhat more localized. Apparently part of a concerted effort to take over the Guinness Book, their package was made with a world record in mind. The vacation starts with a first class trip to Abu Dhabi from anywhere that’s serviced by Etihad Airlines. That’s just the start of the seven-day, all-inclusive stay in one of Emirates Palace’s 7,000+ sq ft Palace Suites. Among the services provided is a daily spa treatment in the Anantara Spa. The package also includes three day trips by private jet—to Iran, where you’ll have a Persian rug hand-made to your specifications; to the Dead Sea Jordan, where you can have your spa treatment in the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar and to Bahrain for a deep-sea diving experience.

Considering their equal pricing, both may take the record. However, when you look at cost per day, Emirates Palace’s package is a clear winner at over $142,000/day as opposed to Leading Hotels’ $35,000/day. Both contenders plan to donate a portion of the profits to charity.