Quotas in Indian Railway Reservation

S. No. Quota Description
1. GN General Quota
2. LD Ladies Quota
3. HO

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Gwanghamun 광화문

Everyone, now I'm here in Malaysia! So these posts are the backdated posts that I haven't published because of time issues and etc.

I went to Gwanghamun around middle of April which was when the cherry blossoms bloomed the most. ^__^ Arghh..I miss the spring weather in Seoul the most when Malaysia is unbelievably hot nowadays which is among the reasons why I don't want to be in Korea during summer season.

Gwanghamun (Hangul: 광화문; Hanja: 光化門) is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, located in Seoul, South Korea. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. Recent restoration work on the gate expected to be finished in October 2010. (Source: Wikipedia)


The main road in Gwanghamun area felt like I was in Shibuya; albeit a very tiny similarity between both of them. Yet, another place that I miss to visit again someday. The main road is so big with both the great King Sejong statue and Admiral Lee Sun Sin 이순신 in the middle of it. 

The direction to Sejong road.

Take exit 5, Gwanghamun Station, Purple Line

I walked very slowly towards the area and passed 

by a line of changing guards. They probably were 

heading towards Gyeongbok Palace.

The mountain behind gave away a surreal effect to 

the statues.I guess there might be some feng shui 

belief there.

Admiral Lee Sun Sin (April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598, Korean: 이순신, Hanja: 李舜臣) was a Korean naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) in the Joseon Dynasty.(Source: Wikipedia)

I was here during weekdays so the crowd

was not so hectic. 

A miniature of the turtle ship. I went to a bigger one
in Tongyeong around October 2009.

They were tourists from China mostly. The great 

King Sejong statue was just behind the Admiral

Lee Sun Sin statue.

Zarina (Anna) and the king..hehe. Could you 

spot me?

The king up close.

Sejong the Great (May 7, 1397 – May 18, 1450, r. 1418 – 1450) was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He is best remembered for creating the Korean alphabet Hangul, despite strong opposition from the scholars educated in hanja (Chinese script). Sejong is one of only two Korean rulers posthumously honored with the appellation "the Great," the other being Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo. (Source: Wikipedia)

 King Sejong Memorial Hall which I decided not to

go. Why? Hmm..because someone will bring me to

Icheon to visit King Sejong's grave? Another post on

that one, I promise. ^_^

I stopped by at Haechi Madang. Haechi represents

Korea's mythical folktale character and one of the 

symbols of Seoul, located under Gwanghwamun Plaza.

 I couldn't figure out this Haechi Seoul. Could you?

This one was cute. A good souvenir to bring home.

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char minar hydrabad india history travel guide,

Charminar Travel Guide, History, Information

Charminar is famous place to visit in hydrabad, india.  It meaning "Mosque of the Four Minarets" and "Four Towers" is the most famous mosque and monument  in the city of Hyderabad, capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

History of Charminar

Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the 5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built Charminar in 1591 shortly after he had shifted his capital from Golkonda  to what is now known as Hyderabad.

He built this famous structure to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city. He is said to have prayed for the end of a plague that was ravaging his city and vowed to build a masjid (Islamic mosque) at the very place where he was praying. In 1591 while laying the foundation of Charminar, Quli prayed: "Oh Allah, bestow unto this city peace and prosperity. Let millions of men of all castes, creeds and religions make it their abode, like fish in the water." 

Today one can see the city as evidence of the prayer being answered. The Mosque became popularly known as Charminar because of its four (Persian/Hindi char = four) minarets  (Minar (Arabic manara) = spire/tower).

This beautiful colossus in granite, lime, mortar and, some say, pulverised marble, was at one time the heart of the city. Initially the wonderful monument with its four arches was so proportionately planned that when the fort was opened one could catch a glimpse of the bustling Hyderabad city as these Charminar arches were facing the most active royal ancestral streets. There is also a legend of an underground tunnel connecting the palace at Golkonda to Charminar, possibly intended as an escape route for the Qutub Shahi rulers in case of a siege, though the exact location of the tunnel is unknown.

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Indian Railways Enquiry on SMS

To get railways enquiry on mobile you have to just send a SMS to 139 with different code for PNR status, Seat Availability and Train Fares. You can get update with in few minutes on your mobile without facing any line or rush.

PNR/Ticket Status Enquiry: SMS "PNR <10 digit PNR number>" to 139
E.g.: PNR 1234567890 For Train Enquiry: SMS "Train " to 139

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