The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered on the east by

Kenya, on the north by Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the

southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by Tanzania. The southern part of the country

includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, which is also bordered by Kenya and

Tanzania.

Uganda takes its name from the Buganda kingdom, which encompassed a portion of the

south of the country including the capital Kampala.

The people of Uganda were hunter-gatherers until 1,700 to 2,300 years ago, when Bantu-

speaking populations migrated to the southern parts of the country.Uganda gained

independence from Britain in 1962.

The official languages are English and Swahili, although multiple other languages are spoken

in the country.

The country is located on the East African plateau, averaging about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft)

above sea level, and this slopes very steadily downwards to the Sudanese Plain to the north.

However, much of the south is poorly drained, while the centre is dominated by Lake Kyoga,

which is also surrounded by extensive marshy areas. Uganda lies almost completely within

the Nile basin. The Victoria Nile drains from the lake into Lake Kyoga and thence into Lake

Albert on the Congolese border. It then runs northwards into Sudan. One small area on the

eastern edge of Uganda is drained by the Turkwel river, part of the internal drainage basin of

Lake Turkana.

Duration of stay: 10st Oct, 2010 – 17th Oct, 2010 (1 week)

Transportation

1. Flight Reservation-Tickets can be found cheapest on internet by doing online booking. Prices vary

depending on factors like date of travel, airline, number of flight changes etc.

www.makemytrip.com

2. Lowest fares and advance booking- Round trip tickets are cheaper than one way tickets. Airlines

have a choice of cabin class to offer. Economy class is cheapest and preferred by most of the

travellers. Some flights are not direct and travellers have to change flight and thus it increases the

travelling time. But, in most cases travellers have to pay less for non-direct flights. A quick search on

airline websites shows lowest fares available for a particular flight. After some research on internet, I

found the following flight suitable to my needs. Flight can be reserved online and payment can be

finalized by using internet banking or credit cards.

Airline: Eimerates

Cost: = Rs 50000

Source: www.makemytrip.com

Number of changes: 1

Single/Round trip: Round

Arrive: Fri 02 Oct, 2010 12:35 PM EK 39 Economy

Outbound

Flight# EK 515

New Delhi (DEL),India (DXB),south Emirates

Depart: 10 Oct, 2010 09:50 PM Emirates Boeing 777-300ER

Arrive: 11 Oct 2010 11:45 PM EK 515 Economy

Stop over: 3hr 25min

Flight# EK 39

(DXB),south Emirates to Uganda (BHX),India

Depart: 10 Oct, 2010 08:05 AM Emirates Boeing 777-300ER

Inbound

Flight# EK 40

(BHX),south Africa to India (DXB),south Emirates

Depart: 16 Oct, 02:15 PM 09:15 PM Emirates Aircraft: 332

Arrive: 17 Oct, 2010 12:15 AM EK 40 Economy

Stop over: 7 hr

Flight# EK 40

(BHX),South Africa to India (DXB),south Emirates

Depart: 16 Oct, 02:15 PM 09:15 PM Emirates Aircraft: 332

Arrive: 17 Oct, 2010 12:15 AM EK 40 Economy

Stop over: 7 hr

Map of Uganda Airport

Trains and Buses

1. Travel Times- From Ludhiana to Delhi distance is 354 km. From Ludhiana city to New Delhi I

had train reservation and from New Delhi Railway Station to New Delhi Airport I took bus as the

distance was about 20-22 km and bus takes 45 min.

2. Fares- Rs 50000 both inbound and outbound ticke

Source- http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_frenq_cgi.cgi

From Railway Station I will take bus to International airport Delhi. It will cost me around Rs. 20.

3. Booking Tickets- I booked the tickets for ASR NED EXPRESS by doing online booking. And

booking was done 2 weeks ahead of the journey.

Trains in Uganda

It is not advisable to take a train in Uganda. Train are not having proper routes in Uganda. Therefore

taxies most preferred mode of transport for the tourists in Uganda. If you took train then you not able

to have a proper in each and every spot and it is not convinent.

Uganda Taxis

Taxis can be perfect for comfortably carrying us where we've got to go in a convenient manner.

Although it's often the case that there never seems to be a taxi around when we're in desperate need,

or we don't happen to have a number! If this happens fairly often, then you should have a browse

though our online taxi directory for a good taxi service where you'll probably find information for

taxis in Uganda. Even if we've already got a taxi service that we're using, we can often become

irritated at the bill they hand us when we get there. On this basis taxi services are now using a taxi

fare calculator to demonstrate that they're providing good rates. If you are concerned that the taxis

you're using are too expensive then take a look at our listings directory where you can find a long list

of highly regarded taxi firms. Often known as minicabs, taxicabs or cabs, taxis can be ideal when we

are going away as we can leave behind the car and jump in a taxi instead. There are hundreds of taxi

services that will be able to help you with airport taxis, nevertheless you may wish take a quick look

through our website for a trustworthy airport taxi in Uganda that can conveniently collect both

yourself and your luggage. If all you are looking for are contact information for a black and white

cab, as most of us are aware that they're, value for money and reliable, then we have the solution

right here

Kampala taxi service

(Uganda)

Mamaland safari tour operator. Most of the roads were unpaved and hard to drive especially

after rains.But we got to all our destination Murchison falls, Kibale, Bvindi, Quin Elisabeth

NP, Mburo lake.

Bus services in Uganda

Kampala to Nairobi by bus is easy. A full list of prices and times of departure are on the

uganda travel planner site.

http://www.traveluganda.co.ug/businfo.asp

Akamba bus are mind numbingly slow. And here is a nice picture of yet another puncture

being repaired. They are one of the many bus companys that operate on the Kampala -

Nairobi route. If/when I do the trip again I think I'll be travelling with "Regional".

Scandanavia have freezing aircon, Noisy TV, and a smelly toilet on board and you have to

pay a lot more for the privallage so wont be travelling with them.

Akamaba Bus (Execitive service). Some buses take the Eldoret route and some go through

Kisumu.

If you are travelling straight through on the morning service you should reach Nairobi about

nightfall.

The border itself is fairly hassle free. Every one piles off the bus and queues up at customs

and immigration on the Ugandan side, get your exit stamp then walk across no-mans land to

the Kenyan side. You can get a visa at the border, a yellow fever vaccination certificate was

once a must but doesn't apear to be so now. Once you have got your passport stamped you

can board the bus again on the Kenyan side and continue on your journey.

The bus stops a few times along the route. First stop is a breif one at Mabira Forest where you

can buy roast chicken or gonja. Momey changers usually board the bus just before the border

or you can change money at the border itself. Once you enter Kenya there maybe time to buy

food, water and have a toilet break at the border if not the next stop will be in Kericho. The

last stop will be a couple of hours before you reach Nairobi at Nakuru.

A gateway Bus. You often hear how the conductors are rude, the buses are in bad condition, and that

the drivers are crazed miraa chewing mad men. But if it wasn't for Gateway bus a huge part of

Uganda especially the east and north would grind to a halt. They may not be the best but do provide

an invaluable service.

Local public bus for my trip to Jinja, which is only 76 km's far from Kampala. The return ticket is

very cheap.

Landmarks

Right at the other end of the Uganda Railway from Kampala lies one of the fastest growing

towns in Uganda – Kasese. Kasese is an exciting mix of nightlife, industrial developments,

and natural attractions. The most popular of the tourist attractions in Kasese are the Rwenzori

Mountains and the Queen Elizabeth National Park. These two tourist attractions are

instrumental in the growth of Kasese. The central and eastern part of the Rwenzori Mountains

has been open to tourism activities as a national park. This park is also considered as a

UNESCO World Heritage site for its abundant plant life and numerous water features.

Despite the dry plains of Kaseses equatorial location, the Rwenzori Mountains are ice-

capped. Three out of the five highest peaks in Africa – Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, and

Mount Baker, are all located within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park, on the other hand, is considered to be one of the most

visited game reserves in the country. The national park covers an area close to 800 square

miles spread through three Ugandan districts. Water attractions bound the park’s perimeter

with Lake George at the northeastern portion, Lake Edward at the southwestern portion, and

the Kazinga Channel which connects the two water forms. The wildlife in this national park

come from species recovered from the Uganda-Tanzania War. Among these are elephants,

leopards, hippopotamuses, lions, and chimpanzees. The national park’s collection of wildlife

has grown to over 95 mammalian species and over 500 bird species. At the Rukungiri

District, tourists can witness tree-climbing lions with their uniquely black-manned males.

Aside from the wildlife, this national park is also known for its volcanic cones, deep craters,

and crater lakes where salt is mined

Uganda is an interesting country despite its persistent poverty and food supply problems. There are a

great number of tourist attractions that you can visit in Uganda to broaden your cultural outlook. Try

going rustic for a change and mingle with the natives of Uganda in Masindi. Masindi is a small town

located at the northwestern section of Uganda. You can get to Masindi from the main road leading

out of the country’s capital city of Kampala. Tourists can spend the night at the Masindi Hotel, the

oldest hotel in Uganda. The Masindi Hotel has been in operation since 1923. You can get a feel of

native activity in the bustling Masindi Market Street on a Sunday morning. The market, however,

can get to be quite congested so you have to make sure that you are comfortably attired for hot and

humid Masindi. Don’t forget to carry your own drinking water to ensure that you are fully hydrated

at all times.

There is very little excitement that can be had in Mbale, Uganda. But, this dearth of nightlife and

commercial activity is well compensated by the abundance of natural attractions you can visit for a

little communing with nature. Most interesting of all of the natural wonders you can explore from

Mbale is Mount Elgon. This mountain is the fourth highest peak in East Africa. At the foothills of the

mountain is an excellent hiking area known to locals as Mabasa. The mountains serve as a water

catchment into which the waters from Nzoia River flows down to Lake Victoria, and from Turkwel

River which flows down into Lake Turkana. As you hike up to the top of Mount Elgon, you will

witness a variety of wildlife roaming around.

Although very provincial in surroundings, Soroti is one of the main commercial centers in eastern

Uganda. The busy commercial center is punctuated by architectural structures speaking of the city’s

rich cultural heritage. The city is also surrounded by the magnificence of nature’s art. The most

famous of Soroti’s natural wonders is a rock formation from which you can get a splendid view of

central Soroti. The Soroti rock presents a beautiful vista of Soroti and its surrounding areas as well as

of Mount Elgon and Lake Kyoga. Tourists who wish to climb the Soroti rock should seek permission

from the Town Clerk. Aside from the town panorama, what is behind the rock would give you a

glimpse at Soroti’s colonial past. There you can find graves of residents engraved with the dates of

their death. The various ages of these people who were buried behind the Soroti rock is testament to

the unrestrained killings during Uganda’s colonial period.

At the heart of Tororo are railway lines that meet from various cites of Uganda. These railway lines

pass through other cities of Uganda towards Pakwach, Nairobi, and Kasese. Perhaps the most notable

claim to fame of this quaint Ugandan town is the Tororo Rock. The Tororo Rock juts up almost

5,000 feet over sea level. It is located a little over three miles southeast of Tororo’s central business

district and seems to tower over the entire town from anywhere in the Tororo District. On the way to

the top of the Tororo Rock are various ancestral caves and rock paintings. The magnificence of the

Tororo Rock could be equated with that of Paris’ Eiffel Tower.

The city of Kabale, Uganda opens the doors to the great African outdoors. This small market town is

considered to be Uganda’s transportation hub as its main road leads out of the Ugandan capital of

Kampala, right down to the border towards Rwanda and Congo. Taking this main road will take you

through magnificent rolling hills towards major outdoor tourist attractions. The most famous of these

outdoor adventure spots are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Mgahinga National Park.

These two parks are known for regular gorilla watching tours. These gorilla watching tours are

tightly controlled and are limited to only to a few trips. If you are thinking of including this activity

on your Ugandan vacation, you have to book your tour at least three months before your scheduled

trip. It is also advisable to bring jungle boots and rain jackets to allow you to navigate through the

wet ground with ease. Even though Uganda is generally hot and dry, Kabala can be quite cool and

wet because of its altitude. Kabale is very dry and dusty from July to September.

The city of Entebe when you visit Uganda. You can enter the country right at the Entebbe

International Airport which is considered to be the country’s largest commercial and military airport.

This city is home to mostly civil servants and government ministers. In fact, the residence of the

president of Uganda, commonly referred to as the State House, is located in Entebbe. The city of

Entebbe is considered to be the cleanest and greenest in the whole of Uganda. There are local

regulations that have preserved the city’s flora and fauna despite developments in business and

infrastructure. The residents and local city officials of Entebbe have succeeded in maintaining an

environmentally friendly modern city with much of the old culture still present.

WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN UGANDA

The majority of the country has a tropical climate which varies according to altitude. During the year

the hottest months are from December to February when the temperature reaches 29 degrees Celsius.

The rainy seasons are from April to May and October to November, with the wettest month being

April.

Temperatures in some parts of the country can be quite cool owing to the country’s high altitude,

despite its position on the equator. The mountain areas become much cooler and the top of Mount

Elgon is often covered with snow. Other parts of the country are much warmer. There is heavy rain

between March and May and between October and November.

The best times to visit are December-March and June-September. It can be somewhat rainy then, but

not as rainy as in the rainy season, March-June. December-February and June-July are the driest

times, when things can even be a bit dusty. Although the country lies astride the equator, most of

Uganda is on a plateau 3,600-6,000 ft/900-1,830 m above sea level.

Uganda City Tours & Excursion for Individual and Group

Please fill up the City Tours Request Form if you need a City Tours and Excursions and one

of our reservation agents will respond to your request within 24 hours with the best rate we

can offer.

Lodging

Cheap hotels are now being found in the city centre, one of the best is The Etap Hotel, £35 per night

for a double bed.

Grand Imperial Hotel KampalaP O Box 7195, Kampala, Uganda Hotel Rating:

Hotel Africana KampalaPlot 2-4 Wampewo Ave, Kampala, Uganda Hotel Rating:

Mbale Resort Hotel

P.O Box 1621 Mbale, Uganda

Hotel Rating :

I have the moct economical hotel that is hotel mbale resort

Close to central uganda, the hotel offers comfortable, affordable rooms; each room can

accommodate up to 3 people and has a private shower and a separate toilet.

Close to the very heart of the city, the uganda Centre is just half a mile from Birmingham

New Street Train Station.

All of the rooms have a TV with cable channels, BBC News 24 and European channels such

as TV5.

An affordable continental buffet breakfast is available each morning.

The on-site cafe offers a range of fresh hot and cold snacks, including sandwiches, salads,

soups, pastries, fruit and yogurt. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available.

HOTEL FACILITIES

General

24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator,

Heating, Baggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Services

Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Fax/Photocopying.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 3 per day.

HOTEL POLICIES

These are general hotel policies for Etap Birmingham Centre. As they may vary per room type,

please also check the room description.

Check-in

From 12:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation

Free! If cancelled up to 18:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra beds/cots

Baby cots are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking for more than 15 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, Solo, Switch

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Mesuems and Galleries

Nommo Gallery

This small building is Uganda's National Art Gallery where artwork by local artists as well

from other parts of East Africa displayed. Exhibitions are advertised in the local press, but

there is invariably something on display. There is also a shop attached with both artworks and

crafts available. It was once a private house and is set in spacious grounds. It located in

Kalolo on Victoria Ave, is open from 0900 to 1700 on weekdays, and from 0900 to 1500 on

weekends.

Kabaka Mwanga's Lake

Located in Kampala, is a large lake excavated in the late 1880s on the whim of Kabaka

Mwanga, who intended to link it with Lake Victoria.

Nyero Rock Paintings, Kumi

This is located around kumi district and the features are found are rock paintings, with some

example of geometric work.

Numagabwe Cave, Mbale

This is located around Mbale district, as above, here are some rock paintings

Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine

Another important religious and historical site related to the Buganda kingdom is the

Namugongo Martyrs' shrine, situated about 12 kilometers 7.5 miles north-east of Kampala off

the Jinja Road. This is the impressive site where 22 Christian converts were excecuted on the

orders of Kabaka Mwanga II in 1886. A steel domed structure carved in a traditional style

stands at the scene. Artistic works depicting the scenes of this memorable Christian episode

grace the interior walls of the house. In the centre, preserved in glass are some remains of one

of the great martyrs: Kaloli Lwanga.

Getting there: Head out of the capital on the Jinja road. At the second main round about on

Jinja Road, near contenary Park, there is a right turn to Port Bell, some five kilometer three

miles away on the shores of Lake Victoria. Uganda Railways Cooperation uses the town as

its base from which to operate the country's second route to the Indian Ocean by utilizing

wagon ferries between port bell and the northern Tanzanian lake port of Mwanza, where

traffic is connected by railway to the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam.

To continue to the Shrine, return to the Jinja Road and head north -east, past the Uganda

Management Institute on your left before you come to the huge Lugogo sports complex.

In 1996 Chinese contractors were busy constructing a US$ 28.6 million giant sports center

and stadium at Ndamboole village a short distance behind Kireka trading center. The stadium

has been named Mandela Stadium. Not far beyond the new Sports City center is the

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, on this sport more than 20 newly converted Uganda Christians

were burnt alive by command of Kabaka Mwanga II, who had ordered them to renounce the

white man's religion.

Uganda National Museum, Kampala

Located out of the town centre on the Kira Road. Open 0900 to 1700, and there is a small

entrance fee. Most of the displays have been renovated and the rest are in the process of being

restored. Many of the items were looted during 1970-86 and a big effort is being made to

return the museum to its formal standard. Displays include a number of items from

archaeological sites from around the country; a collection of musical instruments including

many drums and a large an impressive canoe. Every so often the museum holds live

traditional music afternoons

Parks and Nature

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park - Gorilla Tracking

530km south west of Kampala (8.5 hour drive). Nestled down in the south west of the

country, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley this 331km² of montane rainforest is the only

forest in Africa where gorillas and chimpanzees occur together. The world population of

mountain gorillas is currently estimated at 600, half of which live in Bwindi, alongside an

estimated 350-400 chimpanzee. In addition to the gorillas and chimps this ancient rainforest -

one of the few in Africa to have flourished throughout the last Ice Age (making it over 25,000

years old) - is home to several other mammals (approx. 93 species) as well as roughly 360

species of bird.

Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzees

350km west of Kampala (4.5 hour drive). This 760km² area of rainforest, interspersed with

patches of grassland and swamp, supports a rich variety of fauna, 250 species of animal and

over 300 birds. There are 13 different primates here, the highest total for any Ugandan

National Park, including a large population of chimpanzees, some of which have been

habituated. Of the birds, the Prigogine's ground thrush, the only bird that is endemic to

Uganda, can be found.

Kidepo National Park- Enchanting

840km north east of Kampala (1.5 hour flight or 2 day drive). Tucked into the corner of

Uganda's border with Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo is a truly stunning park boasting a real sense

of wilderness that enchants visitors. The mountainous terrain of the park is broken by the

Narus Valley in the south west and the Kidepo Valley in the north east and is more typical of

Kenya than the rest of Uganda. Whilst the park is large (1,442km²) most of the wildlife is

concentrated within the Narus Valley revealing fantastic panoramic views of vast herds of

buffalo with elephant, giraffe, waterbuck and zebra grazing alongside. There are also a

number of predators present including lion, cheetah, leopard, and spotted hyena.

Lake Mburo National Park - Zebra, Lakes & Rolling Grassland

230km south west of Kampala (3.5 hour drive). With a varying landscape of open plains,

acacia grasslands and marshes this park is home to a huge array of flora and fauna. About 68

different species of mammals can be found within its 260km². The park also has approx. 313

different species of birds including Uganda's national emblem, the crested crane.

Murchison Falls National Park - The Nile, Uganda's Largest Park

300km north west of Kampala (6 hour drive). The sight of the Nile River, the world's longest

river, winding its way through the park and plunging through a narrow gap is unforgettable.

The falls are stunning, notable not so much for their size as for their immense power, caused

by the 50m-wide Nile being funnelled through a narrow cleft (7m-wide) in the rocks before

falling into a pool 43m below. The park is vast and beautiful. Predominantly wooded

savannah, the 4,000km² area is home to many of Africa's best-known plains animals

including giraffe, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests and many more. Fishing

beneath the falls is quite an experience where Nile perch and tiger-fish provide an exciting

challenge to anglers.

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Incredible Biodiversity

435km south west of Kampala (5.5 hour drive). Lying across the equator, this 1,978km² park

is bordered to the south west by Lake Edward and to the Northeast by Lake George with the

Kazinga Channel connecting the two. Serene and teeming with animals Queen Elizabeth

boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, with

almost 100 mammal species and an incredible 606 bird species. To support such biodiversity

the vegetation is hugely varied from open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps

and crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward. The rainforest in the Kyambura Gorge is

home to chimpanzees and the remote Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions with

flamingoes providing a stunning splash of colour on the crater lakes.

Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve - Uganda's First Protected Area

375km west of Kampala (6 hour drive). Previously known as the Toro Game Reserve,

Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve is the oldest protected area in Uganda. Here is where East

Africa meets West. It is unique, gifted with geographic barriers that have formed a natural

haven for wildlife. Where the savannah is criss-crossed by shining river valleys, and the

escarpment, the edge of the Western Rift Valley, plunges into Lake Albert. The habitat

diversity (riverine forest, woodland and savannah) within the 558km² area of the reserve

supports a huge array of fauna including lion, leopard, elephant (both savannah and forest

species) buffalo, and chimpanzees as well as a staggering number of birds, with over 400

having been recorded.

Semliki National Park - Hot Springs, Forests and Pygmies

370km west of Kampala (6.5 hour drive). Situated within the remote Semliki Valley, site of

the Sempaya Hot Springs and named for the river which forms the Congolese border, this

221km² area of park protects an extension of the Congo's vast Ituri Rainforest. The park is of

particular interest to birdwatchers since a high proportion of the 400 bird species recorded

here, are thought to occur nowhere else in Uganda (10% are essentially Congolese species).

In Ormelle it remains one of the few Knights of the Temple churches still maintaining main part of

the original structure. The church it was part of a Templar Mansio, created along the small river Lia.

After the ban of the Temple order, the Mansio it was passed in property to the Order of Saint John

Knights.

Clubbing

ll over Uganda, you will find so many things to do, see and experience, you may not have

enough time to do everything. Uganda is full of interesting places, where one can easily

pass many hours enjoying the entertainment that can be found in Uganda.

The are also a wide range of bars, cafes and clubs all over Uganda. Kampala and tourist

resorts in Uganda hava some of the most popular clubs in the country. Whatever type of

bar or club you are looking for, you will find it in Uganda.

Cinema

Cineplex is Uganda's only state- of-the-art-cinema chain with four screens totaling 615

seats.Cineplex Cinema is committed to providing the ultimate movie going experience

Religious places

Church on the Move

It's not every day a building just ups and moves... especially not when it's

a 1,500-ton church.

But that was exactly what happened to the Cathedral of St Dominic in

Fuzhou, China today.

Part of the church building was taken 75.6m (248ft) from its original

position to move it out of the way of a construction project.

The accommodation for priests will then be rot...

Knights of the Temple church in Ormelle

In Ormelle it remains one of the few Knights of the Temple churches still maintaining main part of

the original structure. The church it was part of a Templar Mansio, created along the small river

Lia. After the ban of the Temple order, the Mansio it was passed in property to the Order of Saint

John Knights.

Shiite Holy Sites

I was hoping to find a KMZ file of all the holy sites of Shia Islam, and when I couldn't

find an existing one, I created one, using a variety of documents. I've tried to include as

many as possible, the only ones that are missing are a cemetery outside Makkah which the

Saudi regime demolished, and the countless tombs of the Imamzadeh throughout Iran and

Silent Night Chapel where the Christmas carol first was

sung

This is the birthplace of the Christmas carol "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night), which was first

performed at the former St. Nikola parish church by the school master Franz Gruber and

the young priest Joseph Mohr on Christmas Eve 1818, from where it spread out to the

world. As in the 1890s several floods of the Salzach river destroyed large parts of

Oberndorf, the church was finally demol...

House where the lyrics to Stille Nacht (Silent Night) was

written

In a now non existing house at the chrch of Mariapfarr the Austrian priest Joseph Mohr

wrote the text to the most famous Christmas Carol, Stille Nacht or Silent Night in english

in 1816 and Franz Xaver Gruber made the music to it. Christmas 1818 it was sung for the

first time in public at a chapel in

St Pirans Churches near Mount

Now lying buried under the wind blown sands of Perran Bay, St Piran’s Oratory is

considered as one of the most important early Christian sites in Britain. It was allegedly

built in about the eighth century by St Piran and consists of a compact rectangular building

with a small nave and chancel, possibly separated by a wooden rood screen. A stone bench

runs round the whole interior and there are...vents, exhibitions and conferences in the

country, which may or may not be of interest to a visitor.

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a ruined Benedictine abbey sited on the East Cliff, 199 steps above

Whitby harbour in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England.

It was founded in 657 AD by the Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as

Streoneshalh (the historical name of the town Whitby where the abbey is located). He

appointed Lady Hilda, abbess of Hartlepool Abbey and niece of

Buildwas Abbey

Buildwas Abbey is located along the banks of the River Severn in Buildwas, Shropshire,

England, about two miles west of Ironbridge.

The Cistercian Abbey of St Mary and St Chad was founded in 1135 by Roger de Clinton,

Bishop of Coventry (1129–1148) as a Savignac monastery and was inhabited by a small

community of monks from Furness Abbey. The stone from which it was built was quar...

Binham Priory

St Mary's Priory, Binham, or Binham Priory, is a ruined Benedictine priory located in the

village of Binham in the English county of Norfolk. Today the nave of the much larger

priory church has become the Church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross and is still used as a

place of worship. The remains of the priory are in the care of English Heritage.

The priory was founded in the late .

Lap dancing

has seen a rapid proliferation of lap dancing clubs in recent years, to the extent that they

are now touted as a typical night out for business people. Around a dozen clubs are

scattered over the city centre, including Legs Eleven (a favourite haunt of Premiership

football players) and two Spearmint Rhinos.

Live music

The live music scene in Uganda is vibrant and varied, and something can be experienced

just about any night of the week. Libraries, tourist information offices and music-related

bars and shops will stock copies of The Fly, a free fortnightly publication with exhaustive

listings of every music event going on in the city and surrounding area

.

Barfly, 78 High St, Digbeth, +44 121 633 8311 (ticket line +44 870 907

0999, carlo@barflyclub.com), [63]. Alternative indie and rock music, usually every day.

£6-£15 (price varies with band fame).

Carling Academy, 52-54 Dale End, +44 121 262 3000 (info line +44 905 020

3999, maUganda-academy.co.uk), [64]. Large club playing alternative rock and indie,

usually every day. Next door is the Bar Academy, a pre-club bar and gig venue in its own

right. Gig tickets usually allow entry to the club night going on afterwords. £6-£20 (price

varies with band fame).

CBSO Centre, Berkley St (off Broad St), +44 121 616 6500 (ticket line +44 121 780

3333, information@cbso.co.uk), [65]. Modern rehearsal facilities for the City of Uganda

Symphony Orchestra (CBSO). Concerts usually once a week, including Centre

Stage intimate chamber music. £5-£12.

Flapper and Firkin, Cambrian Wharf, Kingston Row (near the National Indoor

Arena), +44 121 236 2421, [66]. M-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-

10:30PM. Friendly pub, popular with students. Live music Th-Sa from 8:30PM, usually

underground rock, punk and indie. £4 (£3 with promotional flyer).

Symphony Hall, Broad St, +44 121 200 2000 (box office +44 121 780

3333, boxoffice@thsh.co.uk), [67]. Internationally renowned concert venue with two to

four classical concerts per week. Also offers Sounds Interesting free pre-concert talks.

£7.50-£40 (price varies with seating. Some £5 tickets available 1 month in advance.

Student standbys £3.50 from 10AM / 1PM on performance day)

Theatre

In addition to the main venues mentioned below, there are several small theatres scattered

around the city and the suburbs; pick up a What's On guide from a library or tourist

information office for full listings.

Alexandra Theatre, Station St, +44 870 607 7533, [68]. Edwardian theatre showing pre-

and post-West End plays and musicals. £6-£50 (price varies with seating).

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, +44 121 870 730 1234 (Ugandame.com), [69]. Large,

recently refurbished theatre showing varied performing arts. Home of the Patrick Centre

for the Performing Arts and theUgandaRoyal Ballet. Preferred venue for the Welsh

National Opera. £6-£50 (price varies with seating. Concessions £3-£5 off or £10 student

standby 24 hours in advance. 3%-6% transaction fee if not paying by cash.).

Crescent Theatre, 20 Sheepcote St (off Broad St), +44 121 643 5858, [70]. Box office M-F

4:30PM-7PM, Sa noon-7PM. Independent local theatre company performing both old and

modern plays. £7-£12 (concessions £1-£1.50 off).

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC). See Cinema. £5-£20.

Old Rep Theatre, Station St, +44 121 303 2323 boxoffice@u.gov.uk), [71]. Home of the

Uganda Stage Company, puts on both professional and amateur productions. £5-£15.

Repertory Theatre, Centenary Square, Broad.Well-established theatre putting on classical

and modern plays. Supports new work through The Door. £5-£15.

.

Theme Parks

Drayton Manor, B78 3TW, +44 8708 725252 ([93]), [94]. Drayton Manor, located just

outside Tamworth in Staffordshire, is the fourth most popular theme park in the UK, with 35

rides set in 280 acres of land as well as a 15 acre zoo. To get to the park during school holidays

simply catch the special E22 bus in the mornings (typically just before 9 and 10) from Carrs Lane

stop DK (near the Pavillions Shopping Centre). A return ticket should cost £10. Outside of school

holidays you'll need to catch bus 110, which runs every half hour from Bull Street stop BF (near

Snow Hill station) and get off at Fazeley. The return fare is £4. If you're unsure of where exactly

the stop is (and it's easy to miss) ask the driver to signal you when you need to get off. Admission

£18.95-£20.95.

Particulars dollar Rupee

Air Tickets $560 40200.6

Transportation $16 1210.8

Lodging $248 17555.2

Food $35 3344.3

Travel $18 1158.5

Others $27 2090.6

Total $904 =Rs1, 15557.0

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