Agra
The name is enough to get the aura of romance to flow down
like a soothing stream of water. A place that rose historically with its
magnificent structures and still shines brightly amongst the wonders of the
world. Agra has some of the most intricately designed monuments depicting
Romance, Faith, Traditions, Royalty and many more facets of human occupation. Taj Mahal being one of the most noted
works of human excellence still stands beautifully with its picturesque white
structure.
Agra Fort built
with Red sandstone is another noteworthy creations firmly planted by the
historically renowned greats of Akbar.
In another mention of Agra's inception to the arena of fame came in when Akbar
built a majestic fort at Fatehpur Sikri, 35 Km from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri fort became a sure stop for History lovers and still
interests many visitors of Agra.
Agra's fame can
largely be dedicated to the Mughal
Empire whose Kings let loose the imagination of their Architects to depict
their intentions to grandeur and recognition. With the Mughal Emperor’s love to
stroll into the gardens for peace and serenity, Agra witnessed beautiful and artistically designed gardens for the
Kings service, Ram Bagh or the once called Aram Bagh (Garden for
Relaxation).
Alleppey… Alappuzha
Alleppey or the primitively known Alappuzha is located in
the renowned God's own native at the southern bite of Indian extent. As
believed to be one of the oldest planned towns, it has some of the most
dissolving landscapes and water bodies that will leave every one mesmerized
with peace and tranquility.
Being one of the most sought after destinations ahead of
every other, the Backwaters of Alleppey is more like a synonym to Alleppey’s
famed existence. Alappuzha has made prominent mention in the works of art and
literature, its scenic beauty and historic connections have made Alappuzha a
name that commands appreciation at every corner of this beautiful town. Its
touch craving blades of paddy fields, streams of low profile waters and the
guarding coconut palms let the nostalgic feelings bloom with joy. The City of
Alappuzha is well connected to all parts of the country through sea, air, rail
and road.
The Alappuzha beach which being an attraction to itself also
adds on its scenic beauty with its blink away of a few more attractive
vicinities like the Laccadive Sea, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna
Temple, Mannarasala Temple, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Haripad Subrahmanya
Swamy Temple, Mullakkal Temple, Edathua Church, Alappuzha CSI Christ Church
(oldest Anglican church in Kerala) and Champakulam Valia Palli.
Kochi –Cochin-Ernakulam
One of the major port cities on the west coast of India in
the most nature embracing states of India Kerala, Kochi also known as Ernakulam
is amongst most urbanized cities of Kerala.
Its Spice trading capacity christened it to be known as the Queen of the
Arabian Sea in the 14th Century. It is ranked as the sixth best tourist
destinations in India as per the survey conducted by Outlook Traveler Magazine.
History has blessed Kochi with some memorable monuments and
museums for lovers of the older times, some of the most famous amongst them
being Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace,
Hill Palace, Bolgatty Palace, Pallipuram Fort and many others. Bending
towards the natural attractions Vembanad Lake and the backwaters of Kochi attract a good count of tourists
to this City. Kochi's advancements in technology and infrastructure have
coincidently added more attractions to its tourist living, one of the most prominent
ones being the Marine Drive, it holds
a picturesque view of Kochi's
nightly living.
Kochi Ethnicity is a mixture of many kinds of religions like
the Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.
Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism are also practiced in Kochi. There is a
dedicated place for its Jewish community called the Cochin Jewish Synagogue,
built adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace temple on a land gifted by Raja of
Kochi, RamaVarma.
Coorg is a name that instantly brings tourism to mind, so is
the formation of different beings in this district of Karnataka. With some of
the most scenic places in itself, it is surrounded by a bunch of attractive
spots for tourist visits, its proximity to Hassan, Mysore, Kannur and the much
dreamed Wayanad of the Kerala make Kodagu
or Coorg amongst the most sought
after long holiday spots. Located in the eastern slopes of Western Ghats it is
elevated to 900 meters above sea
level, making the climate a conducive place for living.
The community of Kodagu is populated with different variants
of Kodavas, who were a mix of farmers
and military men. The people of Kodagu are polytheists and worship a number of
deities. Its rich Agricultural significance makes it amongst the top ranked
agriculture dependant places in the south. Being surrounded by naturally born
landscapes of forests and mountains, Kodagu embraces nature with three of
wildlife sanctuaries and a national park in its vicinity.
A top hill station destination, it has many tourist
attractions to draw the holidaying crowds. The top most of these destinations
is the Thalakaveri which has a
historical, cultural and religious value for being the place where the majestic
Kaveri River first originated. A manmade
island of Nisargadhama and some scenic
and beautifully dropped waterfalls of Iruppu
and Abbey falls add the never ending list of attractions in this town of Kodavas.
Goa
As small as its name is so small is the state too..Located
in the western geographies of India, it is sided by the Arabian Sea on one end
and cornered by Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka to the east and South. With
its historical significance of the first place that Vasco Da Gama a
Portuguese explorer found in his quest to search for Indian subcontinent. Its
Portuguese influence can be seen in lot many ways, traditions and places. Goa
has been the face for Tourism amongst the western community, primarily due to
its ever accepting crowd and nature of people.
With its majestic list of beaches all around it, there would
be no excuse if Goa was not the top destination for holiday and party lovers.
Its commercialized connectivity by Land, Sea and Air leave Goa at the helm of
tourism. Goan surrounding although is primarily known for its beach
life, yet it has some worthy museums that are a must to visit for any tourist
wishing to complete their trip to Goa. The food in Goa is amongst the accepted
variant that falls on the variants of Sea food with a mix of agro based
products, leaving the savor as a remembered treat for lifetime.
Mussoorie
"Behold the splendor and beauty from Queen of the
Hills!!"
Thirty Five kilometers from Dehradun, the capital state of Uttarkhand,
at an altitude of about 6000 feet, at the base of the snow-clad Garhwal
Himalayan Mountains lies the Queen of the Hills - Mussoorie. A lush green plateau amidst the rough Himalayas on the
North East, Mussoorie is a perfect location for the romantic couple on their
honeymoon trip, for the inquisitive mind studying the rich and unexplored flora
and fauna of the Himalayas, for the family on their vacation and for the
trekkers aspiring to conquer the peaks of Gangotri
and Yamonotri.
Take the rope way to Gun Hill and the mountains will
embrace you with open arms, calling you to check out the magnificent Kempty Falls on the Chakrata Road and the waterfalls laden Lake Mist. Whether you visit the well maintained Mussoorie Lake, developed by the
Mussoorie Development Authority, or boat in the misty Municipal Garden near the Waverly Convent School, you will not miss
the spotless beauty of Mother Nature.
And definitely do not forget to loiter on the Mussoorie mall and walk down to the Jharipani Falls. The Mossy Falls, surrounded by dense forest
is equally appealing!.
Jaipur
About 250
kilometers from the national capital Delhi and Agra lies the Pink City
of India - Jaipur. A city that boasts of architectural feats like the Hawa Mahal, the Jal Mahal, the Jantar Mantar
and splendid forts surrounding the city like Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort
and the Nahargarh Fort. No wonder,
the city was ranked as the 7th best
place to visit in India in the 2008 Conde
Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey.
Would you not want to walk the memory lanes of a city
developed as per the principles of Hindu architecture by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber,
surrounded by Suraj Pol on the East, Chand Pol on the West and the Zorawar Singh gate on the North facing
the ancestral capital of Amber? Or will you like to walk down the cobbled paths
of Amber Fort, built with red sandstone and marble, overlooking the Maota Lake, around the Sheesh Mahal, Jal Mandir and the majestic Diwan-e-Aam?
Whatever be your holidaying intentions be it family outing
amidst the Aravalli range
overlooking the Cheel ka Teela or
tour the Canon Foundry at the Jaigarh Fort with your friends, Jaipur will always charm the tourists
with its rich history and royal architecture.
Darjeeling
"Meri sapno ki
rani kab aayegi tu ..."
Darjeeling truly
is as enchanting and beautiful as the sapno ki rani (Dream Queen). One must
take the toy train, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, to ride from New
Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. So
beautiful is the ride between the lush green of the hills and the tea
plantations of the Terai that
tourists are left spell bounded.
The Happy Valley Tea
Garden on the Lebong Carter Road
transports the traveler to a peaceful and lazy environment from the chaotic
town of Darjeeling.
Wake up early in the morning and take a ride to the Tiger Hill. An amazing panoramic view of
the Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga will captivate the
viewer.
For the historians and religious minds, the Japanese Peace Pagoda, on the slopes of Jalapahar Hill, presents a calm and
tranquil atmosphere.
Darjeeling also hosts the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park that not only raises wild
wolf in captivity but also is home to endangered species like Red Panda,
Siberian Tiger and the Snow Leopards.
Once done with the travel, come over to the mall in the center of Darjeeling and
treat yourself with Darjeeling tea, tourist shops and Nepali cuisine.
Dalhousie
Dalhousie, also known as India's Switzerland, is a hill
station built around five hills: Potreyn,
Bakrota, Bhangora, Kathalagh and Terah. If you love trees, then you must
visit Dalhousie. Home to trees like
deodars, oaks, pines and rhododendrons, Dalhousie
is extremely green and picturesque. While the river Ravi flows close to Dalhousie,
one can view the beauty of the snow capped Dhauladhar
Mountains from Dalhousie.
Dalhousie is a
paradise for trekkers. Multiple trekking routes over Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal
invite trekkers and tourists to enjoy the lush greenery of Dalhousie. There are
various tourist spots within the city such as Dainkund Peak, Chamera Lake,
Ganji Pahari and Gandhi Chowk Plaza.
For people who are fond of architecture, Dalhousie presents buildings
and bungalows from the classical Victorian and Scottish era such as the St. Patrick's Church and the St. John's Church.
For the religious minded, Dalhousie houses the Bara Pathar Temple and the Hariraya Temple. One shall not miss to
enjoy the Mystic Boats Cruise and the
Sach Pass.
While May to October is the best season to visit Dalhousie,
tourists who want to experience snow should visit Dalhousie in the winter
months. Easily accessible by bus or taxi from Pathankot, Dalhousie has numerous hotels and cheap stays for the
tourists.
Gangtok
Can you beat a bi-cable zig-back ropeway ride or a quiet
moment at a Buddhist monastery or a night out at an eco tourist resort in the
middle of the Himalayas? If you do not intend to ignore the beauty of nature,
then visit Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, a 10 hours ride from Kolkata. For the air travelers, you may get down
at Bagdogra and take a cab. A
beautiful road, with its twists and turns and with numerous waterfalls will
welcome you. River Teesta will
always accompany you till you reach Gangtok, one of the cleanest cities of the
world, where tobacco and littering are strictly banned.
For a romantic view of the Mount Kachenjunga or a bird's eye view of the sprawling town of
Gangtok, visit Ganest Tok, a ridge
about 7 kms from Gangtok. Also visit the Hanuman Tok, a Hanuman temple situated at a height of above 7000 feet, amidst the cloud that will take the tourist to a
different mysterious world.
MG Marg, inside Gangtok, is a mall that allows
travelers to chill out without the sound and noise of vehicles and enjoying the
awesome weather sitting at the Titanic
Park. For foodies, visit during the Food and Culture Festival in December
and treat yourself to Tibetan, Bhutanese, Sikkim and Bengali food.
For the adventurous clout, do not forget to visit the Chomgo Lake, Lachung and Yumthang Valleys.
The Heavens and Gods will embrace you with open arms.
Hyderabad
The largest city of Southern India, Its history is fresh as
its present, with the Mughals
dominating its existence for most of its time. Hyderabad has been a home to
majority of monuments built before and during the Mughal era. Historically it had been a hub to Pearl and Diamond
trading centre and hence the name City of Pearls. The face of Hyderabad as been stamped with the Charminar, built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad. With every corner of Hyderabad bringing one or the other
flavor of monuments like the Mecca Mazjid just 200 yards from Charminar, the Golconda fort whose magnificence to light and Sound effects till
date take you back to the glory ridden days of the Golconda fort. A little
further away are the Qutb Shahi Tombs that are just over a
kilometer away from the Golconda fort.
Apart from the mesmerizing view of its ancient self,
Hyderabad has been the epicenter for IT
related breakthroughs with its lavish IT parks. Not just in technology, Hyderabad has made an eminent climb in
various other factors of Industrialization. Hyderabad has further more defined
itself in the taste of its Biryani’s and other Cuisines that have been spread
across the nation with the famous brand of Hyderabadi
Biryani.
KanyaKumari
If one were asked to mark the southernmost tip of India, it
would lie at the feet of Kanyakumari geographically precise
and notably correct. KanyaKumari has been the favorite of many mythical and
social mentions, named after the virgin Goddess the sister of Lord Krishna. Devi KanyaKumari who as believed and mentioned in the mythical books,
had waited for Lord Shiva to marry
her at this very place. But as Lord Shiva
did not turn up for the wedding she remained a Virgin to her entirety.
Embodied by different temples of glory, KanyaKumari has been in the most discussed and visited by all
Pilgrimages in southern India. The Shakthi Peetha Temple is amongst the most noted and visited places in Kanyakumari by people all over
India. At a little distance away are the
11 Theertham's for cleansing one’s body and soul. KanyaKumari is also famous for Agastyar
mala where Sage Agastya lived and also founded the Siddha Vydya, which is a
growing ground for various medicinal plants. Thiruvalluvar Statue located atop a small island has become the
symbol to Kanyakumari's welcoming
for many nationalities. The Father of our Independence movement Mahatma Gandhi's Ashes were drowned here at the waters touching the lands
of Kanyakumari, at this very place a
temple devoted to Mahatma Gandhi has been built ensuring that the
first sunrise falls directly on the place where the ashes were immersed.
KodaiKanal
A place in Dindigul
district of Tamil Nadu, it is one of the most scenic of all places and also the
most adventurous for high risk lovers. During the 1800's this place was meant
as a runaway from mosquitoes and tropical diseases. Kodaikanal runs its economy primarily on the tourism returns and is
visited by people from all states across India for their holiday moods. The
weather conditions of KodaiKanal make it a must visit as it has cool
temperatures all throughout the year. The combination of its natural and
artificial scenic beauties reaches close to the holiday lovers of all ages.
Kodaikanal had mostly developed its places of visit in an
era where British marched over their occupation of India. One of the key
architects who helped this development was the forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant who in 1908 commissioned the creation of a 20.5 Acres of Botanical garden with more than 300 species of Trees,
Shrubs and Cactuses. This park was named after him as Bryant Park and still is
called so, during the peak season the flowers in this park bloom in all shades
all across the park. One of other astonishing creations were the Coaker's walk of 500 meters which is a paved pedestrian path running along the edge
of the Steep slopes in the southern Kodaikanal on Mount Nebo.
With many artificial and Natural lakes beatifying the view of
Kodaikanal, the Kodaikanal Lake built in the 1863 is a pleasant reflection of
the sun rays on it’s ever still waters. And amongst the most unforgettable of
its visit places is the Guna Caves
or the Devil's Kitchen as it was earlier known, The Devils Kitchen is a set of
Caves at the Pillar Rocks where three giant Pillars stand 122 meters in height.
Although the Devil's Kitchen is an abandoned place for visitors, yet its
history of consuming wanderers to death makes it run a chill down the spine of
those who near it during their visits.
Kovalam
A Place, a Beach and a retreat full bliss, Kovalam a beach town located in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India is blessed with the ever gracefully touching Arabian Sea
along its beach lines. With seclusion holding off its beauty for a long time in
history till the Maharani Sethu Lakshmi
Bayi of Travancore constructed her beach resort, Halcyon Castle that
diverted the attention of many towards its beautiful coast lines and beaches
that make Kovalam a place for a
wonderful visit. It thrives on tourism due to its three important beaches the Lighthouse beach, Hawah Beach and the Samudra
Beach that form the crescent of Kovalam
beach.
The Lighthouse beach gets its name from the Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a rocky
promontory whose beam of light in the nights make the beach a picturesque
affair for night lovers, it is amongst the most frequented beaches of all. The Hawah beach was once the Topless beach
for Europeans and Hippies, however due to subsequent Ban the Topless retreat
remains in the private coves owned by resorts. The Samudhra beach however is not that frequently visited due to the
large Stone separation holding it off from General visitors.
Lonavala
As lonely as it sounds so contradicting is this place, Lonavala or in Sanskrit consortium
means a series of resting places, discovered by the Mughals in the early ages as a key strategic point had remained in
their books for long. Around 64 km form Pune and 96 Km from
Mumbai, Lonavala is known for
production of Chikki or Hard Candy. Lonavala became a favorite for many
dynasties that ruled over it for their forts located all around it. Its scenic
beauty due to the Shayadri Range of
mountains helps his extravagance further to the likes of tourists and visitors.
The Rajmachi point commands a
spectacular view of the Shivaji's
famous fort Rajmachi. There are
beautiful gardens surrounding an old Shiva temple.
The Duke's nose is a cliff that resembled the nose of the
then Duke of Wellington during the English era.
The Tiger's leap or also called the Tiger's point is a cliff top that
gives a perfect view to a small waterfall active only during the monsoons. The Karla Caves are a complex series of
Cave shrines for Buddhist monks. Furthermore Lonavala has a list of places to
visit that will leave the Tourist gasping for time in its splendor.
Mahabalipuram
A temple town of the South Indian dynasty, located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu,
India. during the 7th Century , Mahabalipuram
was a famous port city of the Pallavas.
The Pallava Kings have been had a
very significant share in developing this traditionally and culturally bound
temple town of Mahabalipuram or as also known as Mamallapuram. Its monumental prominence has been classified into UNESCO world heritage site, due its
numerous sights of sculptures carved out of rocks along the Coromandel coast. Temples in the form
of Chariots-Rathas, Cave
Sanctuaries-Mandapas, and many thousand sculptures of deities ranging from
Shiva to Vishnu can be seen all across and within the Mahabalipuram boundaries.
The temples of Mahabalipuram
or as also known as Mamallapuram
have glorified various Hindu events and mythologies like many depictions of
events in the pages of Mahabharatha an Indian epic. The early stages of Dravidian Architecture with slight
variations towards the Buddhist elements can be seen on many instances. The
Pillars and Walls of the temples and as a matter of fact every inch of the
monument provides great insight into the strong traditional heritage of our
early kings, traditions, Beliefs and Cultures.
Manali
A hill station located in the northern end of Kullu Valley
of Himachal Pradesh, India has been
a mention in every book that list or describes the tourist places or Holiday
packages of India. Manali had once been the starting point
for a trade route to Ladakh. Named
after the Sage Manu, who was believed to have stepped off his ark to recreate
human life that had been washed off from the devastating flood. A temple
dedicated to Sage Manu was established in the Manali
Village. With Cool Summers and colder winters , Manali has been the first stop for Holiday goers in the Summer for
cooling their heels and in the winters the snow capped mountains and landscapes
provide a brilliant ground for Skiing lovers.
The British had introduced Apple and Trout trees to Manali
and this further continues to this day, with majority of Manali farm lands
growing Apples for their source of Income. Hotels and Restaurants have made
entries to all corners for facilitating the visitors on their stay in Manali.
Due to a healthy traffic of tourists, Manali has a good mode of commutation
from all corners of India be it Air, Rail or Bus.
Masinagudi
The taste of fresh air, flowing from the wild, breathed by
many creatures of kind and nature, Masinagudi is a naturally acclaimed treat
for wildlife with species thriving across its boundaries. It is located aptly
between the Bandipur National
Park-Karnataka and Madhumalai
National Park-Tamil Nadu.
For trekking lovers, its offers a wide range of landscapes
and terrains that will interest and test the endurance levels of adventure
lovers. With Elephant and Jeep rides for tourists to quench their thirst for
the wildlife, Masinagudi forms a wonderful retreat of a lifetime into the wild
and natural beings.
The flora and Fauna of Masingudi
are well protected by the Government and the locals for a sight of dominant
green and exotic flowers never seen before. The Birds of different
nationalities fly over and brood ant Masinagudi
and leave a spectacular view to the onlooker’s imagination. Furthermore the Nilgiri Plantation that is famous for
its green tea leaves is at a step away from here. One of the more famous hill
stations of Ooty lies in the
vicinity for trip hoppers. Amongst the other places the Gopalaswami Betta and GauriBara coffee estates add on to the
visiting places nearby Masinagudi.
Pondicherry
Pondicherry for
the earlier self, Puducherry for the
modern maps, it has been a museum for our colonial history. With the French
dominating the Puducherry land from
the 1600's until 1954 when finally it landed into the Indian Union. Amongst the
most popular destinations in Southern India, Pondicherry and its peaceful living has been accentuated with its
planned streets and roads and well planned French Avenues. The city of Pondicherry has various cultures and
nationalities all across it and still thriving in their characteristic manners.
Being at the coast line, Pondicherry
has drawn various beaches on its transit to the Bay of Bengal the most popular
of these beaches being Promenade Beach, Paradise Beach, Auroville Beach and
Serenity Beach.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram located on rue de la
Marine is a significant place to visit for the peace and enlightenment that
is houses. The Pudducherry Botanical Gardens
is a must visit for Green lovers, with its easy accessibility it leaves
freshness in the minds of every visitor. Temples of Pondicherry have been
acclaimed due to their historical significance, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam on Manakula Vinayagar
Street and Thirukaameeswarar Temple
being the most prominently visited and mentioned.
Tirupati
The name is not unheard of, the very mention of this name
rings the bells of the famous Venkateswara
Swamy temple dedicated to Lord
Venkateswara. This temple located on
the Tirumala hills at an elevation
of 853 meters has been the prime
personality that draws millions of people from India and Worldwide. Being one
of the busiest pilgrimage centers in the world it has stood witness to times
and devotion of people towards its glory.
History draws its existence to a Tamil Vaishnavite saint who started the settlement of Vaishnavites(Lord Vishnu Followers)
around the Govindarajaswamy temple in the 11th century. Different
Dynasties that ruled over Tirupati have claimed their share for magnifying the
prospects and infrastructure of the temple. The seven peaks that lead to the
entrance of temple are embodied in the minds of all devotees who wish to offer
their prayers by walking through the seven milestones. Modern improvements have
been predominantly maintained to help the majestic crowd of devotees get the
blessings of the temple God in a disciplined manner. The transport facilities
at Tirupati are in abundance so as to serve the year round visit of devotees
from across the world.
Mount Abu
Sand, Sand all around and a beautiful station besides the
sand, one can only dream of such a reality, for those who still don't believe
it Mount Abu is one such natures gift that lies alongside the desert filled
lands of Rajasthan. Mount Abu is a hill station in the Aravalli range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. This mountain forms a distinctive rocky
plateau that is 22 km long by 9km wide.
Also termed as the Oasis of the desert, it has all that a
desert could envy like the beautiful rivers, lakes, waterfalls and the lush
green forests with thriving wildlife all over it. The Mount Abu wildlife
sanctuary was established in the year 1960 allowing different species to live
in protection under the Indian wildlife Sanctuary Act. The Mount
Abu also houses the religious retreats with Hindu temples and the most famous
out of these being the Adhar Devi Temple that is carved out of solid Rock. The oldest of the temples
in its series is the Vimal Vasahi temple built in 1021 AD. Accentuating
its historic prominence is the Achalgarh
Fort built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. With every possible retreating
option housed at Mount Abu, it is a worthwhile visit.
Murudeshwara
Along the Coastline of Karnataka, touching the waves of
Arabian Seas, is one of amongst the most visited of coastal towns known as
Murudeshwar. With a Giant Statue of Lord Shiva whose back faces the Arabian
sea, the Shiva temple at Murudeshwara has become a stamp to Murudeshwara's
might in the aura of devotion to Lord Shiva. Furthermore with a 20 Storied Gopura dedicated to Lord Shiva, it constitutes to the must visit devotional places to people
across the nation.
Amongst other visiting places near Murudeshwar are the
beaches along its coast line like the Maravanthe
beach, the Gokarna Beach and the
ever famous Om beach. Murudeshwara's mythical history is a story that will
leave a mark of Hindu Mythology over your mind. With the nearest access to
Airport at Mangalore and Murudeshwar Railway station, the place of Murudeshwara
forms a mythological destination to many travelers visiting the vicinity.
Ooty
Located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, this town of
South India is famous all across the nation amongst all age of travel lovers. A
place that is inhibited with natures best of creations, packaged for a holiday
retreat that brings a consortium of various likings under one roof. Ooty in the arms of Nilgiri hills is one amongst the top rated hill stations for holiday
liker’s. Ooty was once the capital
of English forces leisure and rejuvenation needs. Naturally gifted with some
breathtaking sceneries and landscapes, it has a charm that will keep you busy
with its attractions.
With various tribal communities dwelling on its mainland, Ooty promises to showcase the different
tribal cultures and their living. The government Rose garden at Ooty grooms more than 20,000 varieties of roses the collection
includes many of exotic creations. The Botanical
gardens, the Ooty lake, the museum, the Dams and the National parks are all worthy a stay.
Furthermore the Rail services on the curves of its mountain
routes have scored a place for themselves in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the very sight from the
moving trains at these altitudes is a
never miss trip of lifetime.
Palakkad
Palakkad is a
town in Kerala, India. Its location near the Western Ghats makes it subject to
soothing rainfall at uninformed intervals making it a loved spot for artistic
genres. With gushing small tributaries of the river Bharathapuzha all over Palakkad, it leaves anyone with a humble
craving of why the water God's had been so generous to this watery green town.
The Palakkad fort built by Hyder Ali of Mysore was gifted to Tipu Sultan by his father and has been well preserved till date. Its
occupation by the British in the late 1700's was a turning point in the forts
history. for the interest of Jainism at the western border of Palakkad town
there is a historic Jain temple, the area around this temple is also known as Jainimedu. The Temple is decorated with
Jain preaching’s and remains a place for peace , true to the ideologies of
Jainism. The Malampuzha Dam and its Gardens situated 8km from
Palakkad town is the largest of all reservoirs in Kerala. The scenic beauty of
the water falling from the top of the reservoir draws imagination to its peak.
Furthermore there are famous temples like the Thirupurakkal Bhagavathy
temple and Manappullikavu temple for
an enchanting relief.
Shimla
The Capital City of Himachal
Pradesh -India, it’s cool existence
with ice capped places derived it the name of Summer Capital of British India. The city being home to many kings and their kingdom has a
variety of Temples and Palaces to adorn. Its terrain made it an undisputable
choice for South Asia's largest mountain Biking event the MTB Himalaya. It has
a famous ski resort called Kufri for
Skiing enthusiasts. Off the Ski resort is the Lakkar Bazaar that is
famous for its souvenirs and crafts made of wood. Tatta Pani around 55 km
from the main city has hot Sulphur
springs with great medicinal values on the banks of river Sutluj.
Shimla’s arts and
crafts grandeur is famous all across the world and is in high demand by the
tourists. Especially jewellery, embroidered shawls and garments are some
of the most famous artifacts produced in Shimla. Its art forms bear a testimony
to Shimla's rich culture and
tradition. With numerous temples all around Shimla it is not common that a
tourist would fail to visit its excellent stonework. A very famous Hanuman Temple is located here in Shimla.
Summer hill is a lovely township at a height of 6,500
ft, it is very well known as Mahathma
Gandhi lived at this very Summer
hill during his visits.
Shirdi
Devotion and Sacredness is the famed meaning to this place
in Maharashtra, it sheltered one of the most subtle and divulging divinity of
the known modern times. Shirdi SaiBaba
as he is famously known, he set his grace on this part of dwelling to bless and
guide many millions of his devotees who are still growing stronger, with his
magical reach crossing international interests. Shirdi has one of the richest
temples devoted to SaiBaba. With
Hindus and Muslims enlightened by Saibaba's preaching’s and beliefs, Shirdi has
gained prominence is stature and still continues to draw thousands of people
each year.
SaiBaba lived in
a mosque located in Shirdi, this
mosque has a life size portrait of SaiBaba.
Many such portraits and monuments have led divinity amongst devotees mesmerized
by his grace. A marble statue of SaiBaba
is planted on Samadhi Mandir, that’s
the place where SaiBaba was buried. Shirdi is an important pilgrimage for
devotees all across the world.
Thekkady
Nature is always admired in the most holistic manner that it
is meant to be, Thekkady in Kerala
is the map to Periyar National park that has the wildlife thriving on its national Sanctuary
status. It lies nearby to the Kerala Tamil Nadu border and is a portrait worthy
landscape that is surrounded by thick green deciduous forests and savanna
grasslands. Periyar National park is dominated with wildlife with herds of Elephants, Tigers, Gaur, Lion tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
In the national park lies the scenic lake that resulted
artificially after the Mullaperiyar Dam was constructed on the Periyar Dam.
The elephants quenching their thirst on this lake are amongst the most
photographed sights of all. Thekkady
is famous for spices and their plantation can be witnessed and breathed with
coffee plantations at Murikkady that
is located 5 km from Thekkady. The Chella Kovil that crosses over the
fences to Tamil Nadu has some of the most scenic places to adore.
Vizag
A port city that is a scenic picture of Modern marvels,
Natural self and Business prominence. Vishakhapatnam
or Vizag as it is shortly called is
also known as the "Jewel of East
Coast". Gifted with a natural harbor, Vizag had been in the
destination books of many sailors and conquerors for an Oceanic entry into the
Indian subcontinent. Believed to be of Buddhist prominence in the past, due to
its historical monuments that reason the still existing Buddhist community.
There are various never seen before structures of Buddhist era that were the
grounds for earlier proliferation of Buddhism.
Places like Pavurallakonda, Sankaram,
Bavikonda and Thotlakonda are
some of the valued Buddhist heritage places.
Its name was believed to be derived from Sri Vishaka, Sri Vishaka was one of the
"Gopis" of Lord Krishna and
an Andhra king had built a temple to pay homage to this deity Vishaka. Vishakhapatnam’s sea touching
Land makes it a natural hotspot for beautiful beaches R.K.Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Bheemili Beach, Yarada beach, Tenneti
Beach, Sagar Nagar Beach, Gangavaram Beach and Lawsons Bay Beach. Tourism
thrives on many of its beautiful spots like the Kailasagiri a hilltop park,
Beach road - A long stretch of road along the beach, Submarine museums -
India's one and only Submarine museum, Zoological Parks and many more places to
visit.
Wayanad
History states that the Mayakshethra(Maya's
Land) of the past evolved to Mayanad
and then to Wayanad, some say it is
a combination of the word Vayal
(paddy field) and Naad (land). Over
the Western Ghats nearly 700 to 2100 m of altitude is the land of Wayand. With thick forest all around Wayanad is a nature’s nest with greens
all around.
Its history is even more fascinating than the present,
Wayanad had the honor to be protected by the great Pazhassi Raja who fought
the haste of Hyder Ali's forces and then took on to his
son Tipu Sultan for his forced conversions. Furthermore Pazhassi Raja's
guerrilla warfare against the British occupation of Wayanad is a matter of
pride for the natives of this soil. With higher altitudes comfortably cooling
the climate of Wayanad except during the April when it reaches the peak of
summer. for trekking enthusiasts the Chembra
Peak (2,100 meters (6,890 ft)), Banasura Peak (2,073 meters (6,801 ft)), Brahmagiri (1,608 meters (5,276 ft)) are heavens to an adventurous climb. The Kabini river further wets the land of
Wayanad through its tributaries Panamaram,
Mananthavady, and Kalindy rivers.
The Karapuzha Dam in Wayanad has further
lifted the spirits of its beautiful existence. The Edakkal cave , The Kuruva
island, the Muthanga Wild Life
Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam in the
Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, Pazhassi
Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Kanthanpara Waterfalls and many more natures jewels of beauty to be
adored lie in the heart of Wayanad.
Yercaud
The coolest heaves on the Southern part of India, Yercaud a
hill station located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu is also called as Shevaroy hills. Being 1515 meters above sea level, its abundance of trees
makes it a magnificently beautiful sight to watch alongside the lake. Trekking
is the most common of activities amongst trekking clouts. The National Orchidarium and the Botanical gardens situated in Yercaud are a wonderful sight to watch.
The Shevaroy temple
situated at the top of Shevaroy temple
is host to an annual festival of Lord Shevaroyan
during the month of May. The Pagoda point is a vantage view point with
large temple not residing at it. The Silk
Farm and Rose garden are some of
other interesting selling points of Yercaud
as a holiday destination. With many more viewpoints leaping the visitor’s sight
into the green blanket of Yercaud it
surely is a treat to soothe the eyes.
