The abode of Lord Venkateshwara, Tirupati seems to be frozen in the ancient times. Located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, it is visited by numerous devout pilgrims from all parts of India. This temple of Lord Venkateshwara is one of the richest temples in the world and is also known for its historical [...]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have very recently become a very popular tourist destination. For those who are seeking pleasure, the cluster of islands are the best place to step in. Andaman is popularly known for its eco-friendly atmosphere. Andaman tourism has spotted a variety of places which due to their extensive natural potentials have become [...]
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Great Nicobar (540 kms. by sea) The southern end of the Nicobars, this island has Indira Point (formerly Pygmallion Point) the southern most tip of India. The beach near Galathia is the nesting ground for Gaint Leather Back Turtles. This island also has biosphere reserve area. 50-60 hrs. journey by sea from Port Blair.
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Katchal The island of Katchal is one of the 572 islands, islets and rocks that form the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This has become a very popular tourist site, since the first rays of the sun in the new millennium i.e. the first rays of the sun to fall on the [...]
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Car Nicobar: (Area 126.9 sq. km., Distance 270 kms. by sea) A rustling fan, Car Nicobar is the headquarters of Nicobar District. It is a flat fertile island covered with cluster of coconut palms and enchanting beaches with a roaring sea all around. The Nicobari huts, built on stilts having entrance through floor with a [...]
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Mayabunder Mayabunder, situated in the north of the Middle Andamans is also referred to as Maya Bunder. Not only is it a part of the Indian Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, it is also one among the five local administrative segmentations of the Indian district of Andaman. It functions in a way [...]
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Rangat (170 kms. by road and 90 kms. by sea) One can enjoy the quiet village life and solitude of virgin nature here. You can also breathe unpolluted air, a rare commodity for the city dweller. Cutbert Bay beach (20 kms. away from Rangat bazar/jetty) is a turtle nesting ground. One can view the nesting [...]
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Long Island has very little infrastructure. There is one small village, and only 1 government resthouse that must be booked through Port Blair. The village is spread out on the western side of the island within a good walking distance of the boat jetty, and you have to walk: there are no cars or rickshaws, [...]
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Neil Island Neil Island (36 kms. from Port Blair) A marvelous Island with plenty of marine life, Neil Island in Andaman is an ideal location for eco-tourism. Neil Island is triangularly shaped with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, banana plantations and tropical trees. Many natural beaches and attraction like Howra Bridge, a natural bridge [...]
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If you are visiting Goa , go for the small romantic places. A few miles from the main town of Panaji are the beaches of Colva and Sernabatim. The soft, golden sand invites you to walk bare feet while the sea breeze caresses you. The air gets cooler when it starts drizzling and raindrops make [...]
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About 13 kms north of Panaji is Mapusa, the largest town in North Goa. The main attraction is the colourful Friday market with its variety of unique objects including the dried fish, incense,fresh fruits and vegetables and souvenirs. People from all over Goa visit this famous Friday market. Religious Spots Sri Kalika Temple The Kalika [...]
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The main population center of southern Goa is Margao, the capital of Salcete Province. The town still has reminders of the Portuguese past. It is a peaceful and pleasant place. The old Margao church is worth a visit and the covered market is the best of its kind in the whole of Goa. Its importance [...]
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Vasco-da-Gama Vasco Da Gama, GoaVasco da Gama, 29-km by road southwest of Panjim, sits on the narrow western tip of the Marmagoa (also known as Mormugao) peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River. Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, this strategically important site was formerly among the busiest ports on India’s west coast. It [...]
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Panaji or Panajim perhaps does not have great buildings or well-known attractions but what it has is its character and that is more than enough for a willing visitor to have a look around. Panaji is also the travel hub of Goa and this is the first place to be touched up while you are [...]
Tourist Attractions in Thekkady: There are a number of interesting tourist attractions in Thekkady, the most beautiful hill station of South India. The tourist attractions of Thekkady are its Spice Plantations and the Periyar National Park. Periyar National Park: One of the of the most interesting tourist attractions in Thekkady, the Periyar National Park is [...]
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Thiruvananthapuram AREA 2192 sq. km Thrivananthapuram district is bounded by the Arabian sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches [...]
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, Palakkad Being one of the most fertile and thickly forested districts in Kerala, Palakkad is often referred to as the Granary of India. No place offers you a better opportunity to rejuvenate yourself and get rid of all the tensions of day-to-day life as the Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort do. The [...]
Alappuzha Tourist Attractions TemplesSreekrishna Temple It is about 14km from Alappuzha. The classic architecture of this temple is worth seeing. Besides its architecture, it is well known for its ‘Palpayasam’ (sweet milk porridge), offered to the deity. The main event of the temple takes place in the months of March/April. Chettikulangara Bhagwathy Temple The [...]
Kumarakom – the charming emerald peninsula jutting out into the scenic Vembanad Lake – is located about 14 kms from Kottayam in Kerala. The salubrious climate, swaying coconut palms, extensive paddy fields, lagoons and backwaters, and the rich flora and fauna make Kumarakom a tourist’s paradise, mesmerizing visitors with its pristine charm. Bask in the [...]
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Kovalam Beach World famous Indian beach since 1930 where foreign and domestic tourists throng. This post-card tropical beach, boarded by blue waters and lush coconut gardens, once was a haunt of hippies from European countries. Kovalam, more popular among backpacking travelers, is a western cultural dot on a traditional and orthodox Kerala physique. “Kovalam” means [...]
There are two wonderful temples dedicated to Lord Kumaraswamy and Goddess Parvathi. These are situated here in the hills of Bellary. The temple contains some amazing elements of art and sculpture and it has serene surroundings. A temple of Lord Rama can be seen on this hill resort. Hampi Hampi MonumentHampi was earlier the capital [...]
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Bidar is an administrative district of Karnataka state known for its forts, mosques, mausoleums and tombs built in 15th century, during the period of Ahmed Shah. The various visiting sites include King’s tombs, fort, Madrasa Mohammad Gawan, Tombs of Barid Shah, HazaratKhaja Abdul Faiz, Papanasham Shiva temple, Gurunanak Gurudwara and Narasimha Swamy Temple. Bidar became [...]
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This bustling city of Karnataka was an important garrison town under the British. Nestling on the foothills of the Western Ghats, this British cantonment has a picture of contrasts with historical forts, temples and natural beauty all around. During British era, Belgaum had significant military presence. It was also a provincial centre under the Adil [...]
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Bijapur is an ancient town situated in the northwest of Bangalore. Tours to Bijapur, the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty is located at a distance of 613 kms from Bangalore City and about 486 kms from the city of Mumbai. What makes the city famous are its monuments that are excellent examples of South Indian [...]
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Bandipur National Park Located in Karnataka and covering the area of about 874 sq kms is the Bandipur National Park, which is known for the main wildlife of Asian Elephants and Gaurs. Near halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway. Blessed with a temperate climate and assorted geographical characteristics, the Bandipur National Park has a magnificently beautiful [...]
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The hilly terrain and scenic surroundings of Chikmagalur will soothe your souls during the Chikmagalur sightseeing tour. Chikmagalur tours will include the lofty Baba Budangiri peaks and expansive tracts of coffee plantations. Angadi Historians have identified Angadi as Sasakapura or Sosevur, the original home of Hoyasalas who held sway in vast swathes of South India. [...]
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Bannerghatta National Park The park is situated in a picturesque surrounding with a variety of fauna, at Anekal Road. The main attractions are bisons, Elephants, Baboons, Panthers, Jackals and Lion taled Monkeys. Inside this park has a snake park, lion and tiger safari. Open 09.00 – 12.00 hrs, 14.00 – 17.00 hrs, Closed on Tuesday. [...]
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OOTY – Queen of Hill Stations Hill station.Mudumalai, Coonoor Called the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ picturesque, green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South. Located in the Western ghats at a height of 2240m, Udhagamandalam is the headquarters of the Nilgiris district where the two ghats meet. Nature [...]
Chidambaram is also known as Thillai, since the place was originally a forest of Thillai(Excecaria agallecha)shrubs. It is an important pilgrim centre and a holy place for Saivaites as the famous Nataraja Temple is located here. Dedicated to Lord Nataraja, this ancient temple of the Cholas is unique not only it is devoted solely to [...]
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Thanjavur Thanjavur is a little town placed among the lush rice fields of the Cauvery delta, which is why it is called The Rice Bowl of India. Formerly known as Tanjore, the city is situated some 55 km east of Trichy. From 9th to 13th century, Thanjavur served as the capital of the powerful Chola [...]
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Tourist places around Chennai Mahabalipuram Just out of Chennai, roughly 58 km away, is the world-famous town of Mahabalipuram . The Pallava dynasty of Southern India , one of the major lines of kings to rule in after the Gupta period, made this lovely seaside village their second capital. The place blossomed under the creative [...]
Warangal This city is also called as tri-city, as it includes Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet cities. It was once the capital of the legendary Kakatiya kingdom, and mentioned. Warangal was also known as Akshalinagar. Warangal District has an area of 12,846 km², and a population of 3,246,004 of which 19.20% were urban as of 2001. [...]
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Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam has many tourist places in and around its boundaries. The ceaseless charm of this port city appears to be spread in the all its contiguous parts. There are many exceptionally good places near Vishakhapatnam city of India. For tourists, these excursions would be a real delight. Drenched in the true natural splendor, the [...]
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Vijayawada Vijayawada, the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh is also a place of tourist’s delight. The city is strategically located in a picturesque spot on the northern bank of river Krishna bounded on three sides by the Indrakiladri Hills. Vijayawada literally means the “City of Victory” is a commercial hub of the state located [...]
Nagarjunasagar Nagarjunasagar is located 150 kms from the capital city of Hyderabad and it is well known for its Buddhist sites. Nagarjunasagar is comprised of three distinct areas such as Vijayapuri, Pylon and Hill Colony. There are lots of tourist’s places in Nagarjunasagar which lures thousands of visitors every year. The island Nagarjunakonda is an [...]
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