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Tourist Places in Bhiwani, Haryana
Bhiwani is a town and municipality in the state of Haryana. It is the headquarters of Bhiwani district located near the Thar Desert. Bhiwani gets its reference in Ain-e-Akbari. It was set up by a Rajput king and was named after his wife Bhani. In the course of the time the name Bhani was changed to present Bhiwani. The town has been a prominent place of commerce since Mughal era. Home to several prominent temples, Bhiwani is sometimes referred to as the small Kashi of India. Bhiwani is the boxing powerhouse of India. It hosts a boxing academy established by Captain Hawa Singh, a legendary Indian boxer.
Places to visit: There are number of places worth a visit in Bhiwani.
Places to visit: There are number of places worth a visit in Bhiwani.
Star Monument :
Star Monument is one of them. It is situated in Satsang Bhavan Complex. It is a Smadhi of Sh Tara Chand or Maharaj Ji. The monument gets its name from star-like shape. A beautiful small garden is located near the monuments. The hut in the garden is believed to be the place for Maharaj Ji to meditate.
Jain Temple :
Jain Temple is prominent place of worship in Bhiwani. It is located in Ranila village in Bhiwani district. The temple is also famous for its wonderful architecture and is visited by both the tourists and devotees.
Jain Temple is prominent place of worship in Bhiwani. It is located in Ranila village in Bhiwani district. The temple is also famous for its wonderful architecture and is visited by both the tourists and devotees.
Gauri Shankar Mandir :Gauri Shankar Mandir is another prominent place of worship. It was built in 1955 by Seth Kirorimal. Pillars of the temple are beautifully engraved with Hindu mythological scenes. Shri Rangnath Mandir, Khaki-baba ka Mandir, Hira Puri Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Lohru Fort, Tomb of Raja Khetri, Shyameswar Tank, and Hanuman Mandir are some of many other places of interest located in and around Bhiwani.
How to reach:
Bhiwani is well connected by rail to other parts of India. It is a major railway junction and hence gets several trains connecting many other cities of the country. It also has good road connectivity. Indira Gandhi International Airport is the closest airbase to Bhiwani. State-run buses are also available to the town from other cities and towns of Haryana.
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Tourist Places in Bilaspur
Bilaspur is second largest city of state of Chhattisgarh, India. Known for its aromatic Doobraj rice and handloom woven soft Kosa saris, Bilaspur also houses many places worth visiting. The city is situated at 111 km south of the state capital Raipur. Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur makes the city be known as ‘’Nyaydhani’’ (place of justice) of the state. It has also become a major center of education as students from other parts of the state come there for medical and engineering exams. Chhattisgarhi and Hindi are widely spoken languages. Its weather is pleasant during winter and it is very hot and dry during the summer. The best time to visit Bilaspur is from October to March, though it can be visited any time of the year to enjoy the diversity of culture which is very different from other parts of the country.
Places of interest: Bilaspur is home to many places of interest in and around it.
Giraudhpuri :
Giraudhpuri is a religious place for the Satnami, the followers of Satnami Panth. Sirpur and Malhar are historically significant places as they were visited by Chinese historian Xuanzang.
Tala :
Tala is another famous place for Rudra Shiva and it is about 20km away from Bilaspur. Other important temples of Bilaspur include Lord Shiva temple at Pali, Lord Rama temple, Rani Sati temple etc. Some historic places include Singhpur Caves with pre-historic paintings and Bhoramadeb.
Achanakmar Wild life Sanctuary :
The city is also famous for its wildlife. It is known for having densest forest in the country. Achanakmar Wild life Sanctuary is famous for housing different kind of animals. Ghonagapani Dam, situated at the entry of Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, offers its visitors panoramic views. Guest houses are situated beyond the sanctuary and can be booked with Government officials. Guest houses are well arranged. Khutaghat, located at just 55k away, has a dam and reservoir. Beautifully located Hill Top Rest House offers its visitors wonderful views of vast expanse of blue water of the reservoir.
Other places of interest include Vivekanand Uddyaan (a city park), Kaanan Pindary zoo, Ramkrishna Ashram etc.
How to get there: Air, rail and road connect the city to other parts of the state and the country. Bilaspur Airport is located at Chakabhatta which is just 10km away from center of the city. But it has not any regular flights from airliners. Nearest airport is at Raipur which is about 110 km away and it has regular flights from Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhopal and other major cities of the country. Bilaspur is Zonal Head Office of South East Central Railway and well connected to other many parts of the country. Many state run buses and private luxury buses connect the city to other cities and towns of the state.
Other details : The city of Bilaspur celebrates all major festivals of India. Local festival in which they perform colorful Route Dance is celebrated in the month of November.
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Tourist Places in Ambala
Ambala is a city in Indian state of Haryana. It is located on the border between Punjab and Haryana. It is a Municipal Corporation and the headquarters of Ambala district. Ambala consists of two sub areas- Ambala Cantonment and Ambala town. These two areas are 3 km apart from each other. Both Indian military and Indian air force have their presence in Ambala Cantt. Ambala serves to be a main transit point for the travelers to several tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Chhattisgarh. It is believed that the city got its name from Amba Rajput, the founder the city, while some believe that Ambala is named after Bhavani Amba temple located in the city.
Ambala is major market of scientific products. It is sometimes referred to as the city of scientific products. Ambala is hub for the products like microscopes, glass apparatus, laboratory equipments, etc. It produces about 34 percent of the total scientific products in India. Ambala is also a major market of custom-made clothes for men and women. Though Ambala is a transit place for the tourist travelling to neighboring states, the city itself offers several places of interest in and around it.
Places of interest: There are several prominent places of worship located in and around Ambala.
Lakhanpur Sahib Gurudwara :It is a major pilgrimage center in Ambala. It is associated with Guru Gobind Singh. The Gurudwara is located in Lakhanpur village in Ambala district and is frequented by thousands of Sikh devotees from all over the globe.
Gurudwara Manji Sahib :
It is another prominent place of worship in Ambala. It is perched on the national highway no 1, known as Sher Shah Suri Marg. Originally built in the year 1764, Gurudwara Manji Sahib was reconstructed during 1871 to 1911 by Maharaja Hira Singh of Nabha. The place of the Gurudwara was once visited by the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind Singh. The Gurudwara has small pond and a well believed to be built during the stay of Guru Hargobind Sing. Badshahi Bag Gurudwara and Sis Ganj Gurudwara are other major pilgrimage places of Sikhs located in Ambala.
Rani Ka Talab :
Apart from the places of religious significance, Ambala also hosts other places of interest like Rani Ka Talab and Planetarium. Rani Ka Talab is historical legacy of the city. This 500 years old pond was constructed by Raja Ranjit Singh of Chhachhrauli. It is located in Ambala Cantt and is under the control of Indian Army. An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also located on the bank the pond.
Ambala Planetarium :It is one of the oldest planetariums in the country. It was set up in the 1950s. Designed by Pt. Jagannath Sharma, a spearhead in scientific products industry, Ambala Planetarium attracts tourists’ attention by its magnificent dome structure. Amazing visual appearance of sky at any given latitude is the main highlight of the planetarium.
How to reach: Ambala has good rail and road connectivity. Ambala City Railway Station is located in the center of the city. It is well connected by several trains to many other parts of India. Ambala is perched on the national highway no 1 (NH-1) connecting Delhi and Amritsar. State-run buses also connect the city to other parts of Haryana state. Chandigarh (50 km) is the nearest airbase to Ambala.
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Tourist Places in Lonar, Maharashtra
Popular for its crater and lake, Lonar is a town in the state of Maharashtra, India. It located in the district of Buldhana. It is situated at distance of 140 km from Buldhana and 160 km from Aurangabad. It is very scorching in summer as temperature rises high. October to February is the best time to visit Lonar. Marathi is widely spoken language of the region and Hindi is also spoken by some.
The famous Lonar crater is believed to be formed due to the impact of meteor hit about 55,000 years ago. Though there are impacts of meteors hits in other parts the world also but in Lonar it is the impact of meteor hitting on Basalt rock. And it is only one of its kinds in the world. A lake then evolved in the crater of Lonar is alkaline and saline in nature. This makes the water salty and therefore this salt water Lake of Lonar is the only salt water lake made on Basalt rocks in the world. It has the average diameter of 1.2km. Lonar Lake has become a subject of research for many like geologists, ecologists, archeologist and astronomers. The lake is visited by many scientifically oriented people and many other people who are curious about the strange lake. The lake does not house any living organisms in it and if roots of any tree get in to it the tree loses its life soon. The lake is surrounded by many trees and various species of bird are seen flying around the lake.
You can also visit to the temple of Kamja Devi which is located near the lake. Daityasudan Surya temple is another place of interest near Lonar.
Road connects Lonar to other parts of the state. Several state run buses and other private vehicles links it to Buldhana, Aurangabad, Pune and many other cities and towns of the state. Shegaon is the closet railway station to Lonar. The station is connected to Bhusawal railway junction which is further linked to many other parts of the state and the country. Chikalthana Airport at Aurangabad is nearest one to it. The airport is well linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
The famous Lonar crater is believed to be formed due to the impact of meteor hit about 55,000 years ago. Though there are impacts of meteors hits in other parts the world also but in Lonar it is the impact of meteor hitting on Basalt rock. And it is only one of its kinds in the world. A lake then evolved in the crater of Lonar is alkaline and saline in nature. This makes the water salty and therefore this salt water Lake of Lonar is the only salt water lake made on Basalt rocks in the world. It has the average diameter of 1.2km. Lonar Lake has become a subject of research for many like geologists, ecologists, archeologist and astronomers. The lake is visited by many scientifically oriented people and many other people who are curious about the strange lake. The lake does not house any living organisms in it and if roots of any tree get in to it the tree loses its life soon. The lake is surrounded by many trees and various species of bird are seen flying around the lake.
You can also visit to the temple of Kamja Devi which is located near the lake. Daityasudan Surya temple is another place of interest near Lonar.
Road connects Lonar to other parts of the state. Several state run buses and other private vehicles links it to Buldhana, Aurangabad, Pune and many other cities and towns of the state. Shegaon is the closet railway station to Lonar. The station is connected to Bhusawal railway junction which is further linked to many other parts of the state and the country. Chikalthana Airport at Aurangabad is nearest one to it. The airport is well linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
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Tourist Places in Nanjangud, Karnataka
Nanjangud is a temple town situated in Indian state of Karnataka. The town is located in Mysore district of the state. Nanjangud is popular for its many beautiful temples. It visited by both tourists and devotees throughout the year. Many of the temples are situated along the river of Kabini. The river is also known as Kapila. The town is just 23 km away from the city of Mysore. Structure and architecture of the temple are beautiful and they attract many tourists along with devotees. There are influences of different rulers in Nanjangud like Tipu Sultan, Wodeyar Kings, Hoysala Kings and Hyder Ali.
Places to visit :
The temple of Lord Srikanteshwara :
The temple of Lord Srikanteshwara is one of the oldest ones in the country. The temple is located on the bank of Kabini River. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Shiva and visited by many devotees throughout the year. Shiv Linga in the temple is believed to be established by sage named Gauthama who had lived there for some time. The temple is in Dravidian style of architecture and contains many deities like Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva), Lord Nanjundeshwara and Lord Vishnu with Sridevi & Bhudevi
Wild life sanctuary :
Wild life sanctuary along the river of Kabini is another place of attraction in Nanjangud. One can see various species of animals and birds. It also offers the tourists trekking trails. One can enjoy beautiful surroundings nature of Kabini River.
How to get there :
Rail and road connects the town of Nanjangud to other parts of the state and the country. Nanjangud railway station is well linked by many trains to Mysore and thereby to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars are available from Bangalore, Mysore and other cities and towns of the state. Bangalore Airport is the nearest airbase to Nanjangud. It is just 160 km from Nanjangud. The airport is well linked by many flights to other major cities of India.
Temperature of the region ranges from 32°c to 40°c in summer while it is between 22°c to 32°c in winter. October to March is the best time to visit Nanjangud.
Places to visit :
The temple of Lord Srikanteshwara : The temple of Lord Srikanteshwara is one of the oldest ones in the country. The temple is located on the bank of Kabini River. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Shiva and visited by many devotees throughout the year. Shiv Linga in the temple is believed to be established by sage named Gauthama who had lived there for some time. The temple is in Dravidian style of architecture and contains many deities like Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva), Lord Nanjundeshwara and Lord Vishnu with Sridevi & Bhudevi
Wild life sanctuary :Wild life sanctuary along the river of Kabini is another place of attraction in Nanjangud. One can see various species of animals and birds. It also offers the tourists trekking trails. One can enjoy beautiful surroundings nature of Kabini River.
How to get there :
Rail and road connects the town of Nanjangud to other parts of the state and the country. Nanjangud railway station is well linked by many trains to Mysore and thereby to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars are available from Bangalore, Mysore and other cities and towns of the state. Bangalore Airport is the nearest airbase to Nanjangud. It is just 160 km from Nanjangud. The airport is well linked by many flights to other major cities of India.
Temperature of the region ranges from 32°c to 40°c in summer while it is between 22°c to 32°c in winter. October to March is the best time to visit Nanjangud.
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Tourist Places in Kovalam
Kovalam is a beach town in the Indian state of Kerala. Located on the shores of Arabian Sea, this beach town is just 16 away from Trivandrum. Kovalam literally means the groove of mango trees. The town of Kovalam is gifted with four beautiful beaches and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Kerala. It can be visited throughout the year except the season of monsoon when the tides are very high.
Places of interest: The town of Kovalam is mainly famous for its fascinating picturesque beaches.
Places of interest: The town of Kovalam is mainly famous for its fascinating picturesque beaches.
Hawa beach :
Hawa beach is one of them. The beach is unexploited one and offers its tourist calm place of long stretch of sandy shores. It also provides the tourists wonderful views of sun set.
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| Light house beach Image courtesy:Mehul Antani |
Light house beach :
Light house beach is another beautiful beach in Kovalam. The beach gets its name from the lighthouse situated nearby. The beach is beautiful and safe one with guard on the shores. It is great place to spend evening when the lighthouse is beautifully illuminated.
Samudra Beach :
Samundra Beach is yet another place of attraction in Kovalam.
Ponmudi :
Surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes, Ponmudi is must visit place around Kovalam. It is just 61km away from the beach town. The place is also famous for its number of tea plantations.Varkala is another place of interest around Kovalam. It is just 55km away and is one of the most visited places.
How to reach:
By Air:-
Trivandrum International Airport is just 16km away from Kovalam. Many domestic and international flights link it to other major cities of India and other countries. From there you can hire a airport taxi from airport to reach city center or any other your desired destination within the city.
By Train:-
Trivandrum Central railway station is closest to Kovalam and well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country.
By Road:-
Many state run buses as well as other private vehicles and car rental services are available from other cities and towns of the state to reach Trivandrum.
Trivandrum International Airport is just 16km away from Kovalam. Many domestic and international flights link it to other major cities of India and other countries. From there you can hire a airport taxi from airport to reach city center or any other your desired destination within the city.
By Train:-
Trivandrum Central railway station is closest to Kovalam and well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country.
By Road:-
Many state run buses as well as other private vehicles and car rental services are available from other cities and towns of the state to reach Trivandrum.
Other details:
Tourist can have the joy of eating in the open air restaurants on beaches. They can also get their sea food prepared the way they want it to be.
Handicrafts and spices are most prepared shopping items in Kovalam. Statues made of Rose wood and Teak wood are also famous there. Kovalam is full a number of Shopping shack located along the shores
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Tourist Places in Junagadh
Situated at the Girnar foothills, Junagadh is a city of Indian state of Gujarat. It is the district head quarter of Junagadh District. It is also known as Sorath. Junagadh is a major tourist destination in the state. It is also a major pilgrimage center in Gujarat. Guajarati is main language of the Junagadh while Hindi is also spoken by some people. People of Junagadh is also known by the name Kathewadi in other parts of the state as the Junagadh is a part of the Suarashtra region which is also called as Kathewadi
Places of interest: Junagadh is popular tourist place with many places of attraction in and around it. It is also one of the famous pilgrimage centers in Gujarat.
Places of interest: Junagadh is popular tourist place with many places of attraction in and around it. It is also one of the famous pilgrimage centers in Gujarat.
Somnath temple :Somnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and it is the most sacred of them. It is situated at Prabhasaptam in the district of Junagadh.
Girnar Mountain :Girnar Mountain is worth visiting place. The mountain is home to UPERCOT Jain temple. Ashok Shilalekh is located at 2km of Junagadh. It is the place where the great emperor Ashoka etched on rock in Brahmi scripts moral thoughts of Dhamma like harmony, tolerance and peace. The rock is seven meter high and ten meter in circumference.
Darbar Hall Museum :
Darbar Hall Museum is another placed of interest in Junagadh. The museum has an interesting collection of thrones, weapons, costumes, paintings, silver articles etc.Damodar Kund is sacred bathing tank in Junagadh.
Darbar Hall Museum is another placed of interest in Junagadh. The museum has an interesting collection of thrones, weapons, costumes, paintings, silver articles etc.Damodar Kund is sacred bathing tank in Junagadh.
Science museum, Wellington Dam, Moti Baugh and Ayurvedic Museum are also worth visiting places in and around Junagadh. Damodarji temple, Gayatri Mandir, Vagheswari Mandir and Mujkund Caves are other places of religious significance in Junagadh.
How to reach:
Other details: At the foothills of Girnar Shivratri Mela (fair) is held every year and it lasts for five days. The fair is held in the month of Maagha of Indian calendar. Thousands of devotees come here from far and wide.
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Tourist Places in Wayanad,Kerala
Wayanad is beautiful hill town in Indian state of Kerala. It is main place of district Wayanad district. It situated amid the mist-clad mountain, dense forests and lush green plantation. The name Wayanad is derived from the word Vayal Nadu. Vayal literally means Paddy and Nadu means land thus indicating the large fields of paddy cultivation in Wayanad. Tea, vanilla, coffee, Cardamom, pepper etc are some cash crops of the region which earn the good revenue for the state. There are many places of interest in and around Wayanad.
Edakkal cave :Edakkal cave is a cleft of about 96 feet in length and 23 feet in breadth. The depth of cleft is about 30 feet and gives it the appearance of a cave to the observer. There are some carvings on the rock which depicts the figures of human and animals.
Kuruva Dweep :Kuruva Dweep is an Island situated on one of the tributaries of Kabini River. Kuruva Dweep is a perfect picnic spot with serene environs and lush green surrounding. Rare species of birds, herbs and orchids are found there in large number.
Meenmutty Falls :Meenmutty Falls is another place of attraction in Wayanad district. Gurgling down of water from the height of 300 m is quite fascinating. This mesmerizing waterfall is of three tiers. 2 km of trek takes you to the waterfall but sight of the waterfall rejuvenates you. Sochipara fall is another beautiful waterfall located in the district of Wayanad.
Banasura Sagar Dam, Pookot Lake, Tholpetty Wild life sanctuary, Neelimala viewpoint etc are other places interest you can visit in Wayanad. Wayanad also offers many trekking trails to the adventurous tourists. Trekking here is also the best way to explore beautiful natural surroundings.
Wayanad has pleasant weather throughout the year. The best time to visit it is from October to May though it can be visited any time of the year.
Many state run buses are available to reach Wayanad from Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and other cities and towns of the Kerala and other nearby states. Kozhikode serves as the nearest railhead to Wayanad. The railway station is just 110 km away from Wayanad and is well connected to other cities and towns of the country. Kozhikode also serves as the nearest airbase to Wayanad and is well linked to other major cities of the country.
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Tourist Places in Hastinapur
Hastinapur is a town in the district of Meerut of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The town is full of many temples and old religious buildings. The town has reference in the epic of Mahabharata and according to it the town was earlier under the rule of Kaurav Kings. The town also was under the rule of Gujjar Kings during the Mughal regime in India. Temperature of the region ranges from 32 to 40c in summer and 4 to 12c in winter. The ideal time to visit Hastinapur is from September to February.
Places worth visiting:
Hastinapur is mainly known for its temples in and around it.
Pandeshwar Temple :-
Pandeshwar Temple is the temple of Lord Shiva and it is situated in old Hastinapur. Karan temple is another temple of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shivling inside the temple is established by Karana, one of the important characters of epic Mahabharata.
Pandeshwar Temple is the temple of Lord Shiva and it is situated in old Hastinapur. Karan temple is another temple of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shivling inside the temple is established by Karana, one of the important characters of epic Mahabharata.
Digamber Jain Bada Mandir -
Being the home to birth places of three Tirthankaras of Jain religion, Hastinapur is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Jains. Digamber Jain Baba Mandir is an important pilgrimage center for the Jains. Digmber Jain Jambudweep Mandir is another temple of marvelous sculpture in Hastinapur.
Being the home to birth places of three Tirthankaras of Jain religion, Hastinapur is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Jains. Digamber Jain Baba Mandir is an important pilgrimage center for the Jains. Digmber Jain Jambudweep Mandir is another temple of marvelous sculpture in Hastinapur.
Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara :-
Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara is religious significance place for the Sikhs. The Gurudwarw is situated in a village called Saifpur which is just 2.5 km away from Hastinapur. The Gurudwara is visited by many Sikh pilgrims from all over the country.
Lotus temple, Ashtpad, Nishiaji are other important places related with Jain religious.
Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara is religious significance place for the Sikhs. The Gurudwarw is situated in a village called Saifpur which is just 2.5 km away from Hastinapur. The Gurudwara is visited by many Sikh pilgrims from all over the country.
Lotus temple, Ashtpad, Nishiaji are other important places related with Jain religious.
How to get there:
Several state run buses and other private vehicles like cars, luxury buses etc are available to reach Hastinapur from other cities and towns of the Uttar Pradesh state. Nearest railway station is Meerut railway station which is just 36km away from the town. The railway station is well linked by many trains to other cities of the Uttar Pradesh state and the country. Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi is closest airport to Hastinapur. The airport is about 110 km away from Hastinapur and is connected by several domestic and international flights to other major cities of India and other countries as well.
Other details:
Meerut is just about 36 km from Hastinapur and provides several avenues for shopping. Abu Lane, Begum Bridge road, central market at Shastri Nagar are nice places to shop. Sports items are also famous shopping items of Meerut. Bats (cricket) of Meerut are also popular item for shopping.
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Tourist Places in Panipat
Historic city of Panipat is situated in the state of Haryana, India. The city has seen three major battles which have great significance in Indian history. The first battle of Panipat occurred in 1526. The battle was fought between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur. The battle ended the rule of Lodhi in Delhi and established the new regime of Babur. The second battle was fought in 1556 in which forces of Akbar defeated the Vikramaditya, a king of north India. He is known for winning as many as 22 battles with Afgan forces. He had also captured large area of Agra and Delhi. Later on he was caught by Akbar forces and beheaded. The third battle of Panipat saw the defeat of Maratha at the hand of Ahmad Shah Abdali, an Afghan invader. The battle was fought in the year 1761. It was the worst defeat of the Maratha. The battle also weakened the power of Indian rulers and it made the entry easy for the British who ruled India until 1947.
Places to see:
Places to see:
There are some places of attraction you should not miss if you visit the city of Panipat. Panipat Museum, Grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, Hemu Samadhi Sthal and Kubli Bag are some of them.
Panipat museum :Panipat museum is established by Haryana Government. The museum gives the details of all the incidence of the battles fought there. The museum also contains inscription, sculptures, craft objects, antiquities, pottery, arms and armors.
Grave of Ibrahim Lodhi :The tomb Ibrahim Lodhi is located near the tahsil office. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and slain in the first battle of Panipat. He was buried at this place.
Kabuli Bagh :
Kabuli Bagh is another interesting place you can visit in Panipat. It was built by Babur after he defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the first battle of Panipat.
Kabuli Bagh is another interesting place you can visit in Panipat. It was built by Babur after he defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the first battle of Panipat.
Devi temple :Devi temple is also situated there at a big tank. The temple is of local deity. Temple of Shiva, believed to e built by a Maratha king, is also located near the temple of Devi.
Shri Ram Sharanam, Salar Gunj Gate, Kala Amb are some other places of attraction in and around the city of Panipat.
How to get there:
The city of Panipat is well linked by rail and road to other parts of the state and the country. Panipat railway station is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are also available from other cities and towns of the state and the country.
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Tourist Places in Silvassa
Silvassa is the capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a union territory of India. It was earlier under the rule of Portuguese and the impression of their culture can still be seen there. Marathi and Gujarati are widely spoken language of the region. The entire territory is blessed with beautiful nature and Silvassa being a part of it is also houses some exquisite natural sites and a number of fascinating gardens.
The city of Silvassa has now become a major industrial hub. Many industries have been set up there after government’s decision to make it a tax free region. Sterlite, Hind Aluminum, Hindalo, Gulf Oil, Reliance industries, Sterling & Wilson (p) ltd, and Blue Star are some of industrial groups who have set up their units in Silvassa.
Hirwa Van Garden :-
Silvassa is a home to many beautiful gardens, lakes, Roman Catholic Church and other places of interest. Hirwa Van Garden in Silvassa is beautiful place as per its name. Hirwa Van literally means green forest that’s exactly what you will find here. This beautiful designed garden is manmade and contains some fascinating waterfalls. Island Garden is another amazing place to visit in Silvassa. You may find the garden a familiar one because it was place where some Hindi films have been screened.
Lion safari Wildlife Park :-
It is another place of interest in Silvassa. There you can have the fun of safari in a special caged vehicle. Safaris provide you an opportunity to watch closely the Asian Lions.
Vanganga Lake :-
Take some time out to visit the Vanganga Lake. It is situated not so long from Island Garden. You can have amazing experience of boating in this beautiful lake. It is ideal place for Honeymoon couples.
Our Lady of Piety Church, Dhudhni, and Khanvel are some of many other interesting places you can visit on your trip to Silvassa.
How to reach :
You can get here by state run bus or other private vehicle like car and luxury bus from Pune, Mumbai and other cities of other states like Gujarat. Vapi railway station is the closest railhead to Silvassa. Vapi is just 17 km away from it and is well connected by regular rains to Mumbai. Diu Airport serves as the closest airport to it. But Mumbai’s Airport should be preferred as it is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries as well.
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Tourist Places in Porbandar, Gujarat
The Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar is a prominent tourist place in the state of Gujarat, India. The city is the headquarter of the district of the same name. It is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea and has many places of tourist attraction in and around it. It is also the place where Swami Vivekananda did his research.
The Huzoor Palace :-The Huzoor Palace in Porbandar is a place of attraction situated at the sea shore. It is a European style modern structure. The palace has sprawling garden with fascinating mountains.
Kirti Mandir :-
Kirti Mandir is another place you should not miss on your visit to this city. It is built by Nanaji Bhai Kalidas in 1950 in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The monument is located near the Gandhi Haveli. The monument contains the paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba. It also has a library of books mainly related with Gandhi’s life and his philosophy.
Kirti Mandir is another place you should not miss on your visit to this city. It is built by Nanaji Bhai Kalidas in 1950 in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The monument is located near the Gandhi Haveli. The monument contains the paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba. It also has a library of books mainly related with Gandhi’s life and his philosophy.
Darbargadh Palace :-Darbargadh Palace is another place of interest in Porbandar. It was constructed by Maharana Satranji in 1784. It is a typical example of Gujarati style of architecture. Porbandar is also an ideal place for bird watchers. Many flocks of flamingos can be seen along the coastal line of Porbandar. Take some time out to visit Kuchi which is just 20 minutes drive from Porbandar. It is known for its bird sanctuary and many various species of birds can be seen here. Many photographers are seen here taking photos of birds.
Naulakha temple :-
Naulakha temple is another religious place you can visit near Porbandar. It is regarded as one of the oldest Sun temple in India. You can also visit Barda Hills. It is just 30 minute drive away from the city. The hill is beautifully covered with lush green forest.
Naulakha temple is another religious place you can visit near Porbandar. It is regarded as one of the oldest Sun temple in India. You can also visit Barda Hills. It is just 30 minute drive away from the city. The hill is beautifully covered with lush green forest.
Daria Raj Mahal :-
Daria Raj Mahal is another interesting place you can visit in Porbandar. It is situated very close to the Huzur Palace. The palace is a beautiful mix of Gothic, Arabic and Indian architecture.
Daria Raj Mahal is another interesting place you can visit in Porbandar. It is situated very close to the Huzur Palace. The palace is a beautiful mix of Gothic, Arabic and Indian architecture.
How to reach :
Rail and road connects the city of Porbandar to other places of the state and the country. Porbandar railway station is well linked by many trains to Ahmedabad and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars and luxury buses are also available from other cities and towns of the state. Porbandar has its own airport but it is not frequently connected to other major cities.
Rail and road connects the city of Porbandar to other places of the state and the country. Porbandar railway station is well linked by many trains to Ahmedabad and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars and luxury buses are also available from other cities and towns of the state. Porbandar has its own airport but it is not frequently connected to other major cities.
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Tourist Places In Paithan,Maharashtra
Earlier known as
Pratishthana, Paithan is a Tahsil town in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is situated on the bank of Godavari river and is 56 km away from city of Aurangabad district of the
state. Paithan was the capital of Satvahan dynasty in ancient times.
Paithan is also known as 'Land of Saints' as it is home of many saints and gurus. It is also the birthplace of Sri Nimbark, the founder of the Nimbarka Sampradaya tradition of Vaishnavism.
The temple of Sant Eknath Maharaj:-
It is prominent place of worship in Paithan. Paithan is the
place where great Saint Eknath was born. Samadhi of the saint can be seen
there. The shrine of Saint Eknath is visited by thousands of devotees on the
occasion of Nath-Shasti festival, which is held annually.
Paithani Kendra:-
The art of making Paithani is more than 2000 years old and has its roots in Paithan. The town is also famous for its
silk saris known as Paithani Sari and Paithani Shalu. These saris are world famous for beautifully
embroideries with silver and gold borders. You can also order custom-made
beautiful Paithani Sari.
Nathsagar dam:-
It is another interesting place to
be seen there. It is one of the largest dams in India. The dam is on the river
of Godavari. The river is biggest river in southern India. Jayakwadi bird
sanctuary is home to wide varieties of bird species. The sanctuary draws more
many birds including migratory ones. About 200 bird species can be found
there. More than 70 species of birds are
migratory. Flamingos, Cranes,
Shoveller, Pintails, Wigeon, Pochards, Teals, Brahmany Duck, God Wit, Glossy
Ibis and Shauces are some of migratory
bird found there.
Dnyaneshwar Watika :-
It is another place of attraction
in Paithan. It is beautiful garden made on the line of Vrindavan in Mysore. The garden has musical
fountains which fascinates the visitors. A museum is situated near the
garden and it house many artifacts found
in excavation. If you are on the visit of this town take some time out to visit
the museum.
Digambar Jain
Atishay Kshetra :-
Paithan is also famous for Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra. There
is beautiful sand idol of Bhagwan Munisuvratnath, the 20th Jain Tirthankar.
How to reach:
By road : Paithan is well linked by state highway to other parts of the
state. You can reach Paithan via Aurangabad. It is the best to get to the town.
If you are coming from Pune you can take
the road to Paithan via Shevgaon after Ahmednagar city. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Aurangabad, Pune, Ahmednagar and many other cities and towns of the state.
By Railway : Aurangabad railway station is the nearest railhead to Paithan and is well connected to Mumbai, Nasik
Pune, Nagpur and many other cities and towns of India. Chikalthana Airport at
Aurangabad serves the closest airbase to Paithan. The airport is well linked by
regular flights to Mumbai, Nagpur, Bangalore and other metro cities. You can book a cab or taxi online from Chikalthana airport to Paithan at affordable fare.
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Tourist Places in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Warangal is fifth largest city in state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the head town of Warangal district which is made of three cities – Hanamakonda, Kazipet and Warangal itself. Warangal was the capital place of erstwhile Kakatiya Kingdom which ruled the region during 12th to 14th century. Warangal is historically known as Orugallu and Ekasila Nagaram. Prola Raja of Kakatiya Kingdom is assumed to have built this city during 12th century. There are many leftover of historic monuments, fort and Shiva temple in Warangal which belong to 12th to 14th century.
Warangal fascinates the tourists with its beautiful historical monuments, grand temples, Garden, lakes and sanctuaries. Warangal Fort, Shiva Temple and Bhadrakali Temple are the major attraction of in the city.
Warangal fascinates the tourists with its beautiful historical monuments, grand temples, Garden, lakes and sanctuaries. Warangal Fort, Shiva Temple and Bhadrakali Temple are the major attraction of in the city.
Warangal fort is built in 13th century during the great Kakatiya Kingdom. The majestic fort has four Sanchi -style gateways and is one of the finest specimens of south Indian architecture. The fort is famous for its beautiful sculptures. There are some temples situated inside the fort.
Bhadrakali Temple :- Bhadrakali is another temple to be seen in Warangal. The temple houses the deity of goddess Kali. It is situated on nearby hill of Warangal. The temple is built in Kakatiya dynasty. The idol of the goddess kali is adorned with weapons in her eight hands and crown on her head.
Thousand Pillar Temple :- Thousand Pillared Temple is another place you should not miss on your visit to Warangal. The temple present marvel to the visitors. It has beautifully carved thousand pillars and is built in the star like structure. The temple contains three shrines of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya.
Kakatiya Musical Garden :-Visit the Kakatiya Musical Garden situated near Bhadrakali temple. The garden is spread over an area of 15 acres and is nice spot to spend time with your family. The garden fascinates the visitors with its musical fountains and dancing lights. It has artificial lake inside and also offers tourists boating facility. Kakatiya rock Garden is another interesting place you can visit in Warangal.
Pakhal Lake :-Pakhal Lake is yet another place of attraction situated near the town of Warangal. The lake is an artificial one and is believed to be built by Kakatiya King in 13th century. The lake is surrounded by beautiful nature and offers perfect spot for picnic.
Padmakashi temple, Ramappa temple and Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary are other places to be seen in and around Warangal.
How to Reach :
Rail and road connects the city of Warangal to other parts of the state and the country. Warangal railway station is well linked to Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities and towns of the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available to reach to Warangal from many other cities and towns of the Andhra Pradesh state. You can also fly to Hyderabad and then move to Warangal. Hyderabad is about 140 km away from it and is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.
Rail and road connects the city of Warangal to other parts of the state and the country. Warangal railway station is well linked to Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities and towns of the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available to reach to Warangal from many other cities and towns of the Andhra Pradesh state. You can also fly to Hyderabad and then move to Warangal. Hyderabad is about 140 km away from it and is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.
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Tourist Places in Kurnool
Kurnool is a city in Indian southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarter of the district of the same name ‘Kurnool District’. It was once capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its educational institution and banking and insurance companies. Kurnool falls in Rayalaseema region of the state and is the biggest district among four districts of the region. Kurnool is located on the bank of Tungabhadra River. Temperature of Kurnool ranges from 26°c to 45°c in summer and from 13°c to 31°c in winter. November to February is an ideal time to visit Kurnool. Kannada is widely spoken language of the region.
There are many places of interest near Kurnool.
There are many places of interest near Kurnool.
Belum Caves :-Belum Caves is major attraction of the tourists. These caves are declared as Unique Eco-tourism Project by Indian government.
Oravakallu :-
It is another place near Kurnool. It is famous for its water bodies and is popular picnic spot.
It is another place near Kurnool. It is famous for its water bodies and is popular picnic spot.
Sri Yaganti swami Temple :-Sri Yaganti swami Temple is a place of worship located in Kurnool district. It is the temple of Lord Shiva and is visited by large number of devotees from across the state of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.
Rollapadu Bird sanctuary :-Rolapadu Bird sanctuary is another place of interest in the district of Kurnool. The sanctuary occupies an area of 614 sq km and houses Bonnet Macaque, black buck, Indian Bustard and many other birds and animals.
Road and rail connect the city of Kurnool to other parts of the state and the country. Kurnool has four railway stations and thereby is connected by many trains to Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati, Madurai and other many cities of the state and the country. State run buses and other private vehicles are available from other cities and towns of the state. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airbase to Kurnool and is well linked by several flights to other major cities of India and other countries.
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