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Places to Visit Near Delhi
Delhi, the capital city
of India, one of the happening and a major metro city. When we talk
about Delhi, images running through our minds are Red Fort, Humayun’s
tomb, Delhi gate which is seen in many Bollywood movies, Parliament
of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lotus temple and many more ….
Being world’s second
most populous city Delhi serves a home for many people situated there
for earning their bread and butter.
Many of the people tend
to have weekend getaways from Delhi to nearby places which are very
famous from tourist point of view too. These places are sure to add
on your list when you are planning a trip to Delhi.
Mathura
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It is one of the
important pilgrimage places in India. It is a birthplace of Lord
Krishna. The holy city where you can plan a trip with you family and
have a peaceful time. It is 145km away from Delhi. We get to see many
temples here Dwarkashish temple, Iskon temple and also the museum
like Mathura museum. We can reach there by bus or book cab from
Delhi.
Agra
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| Taj Mahal, Agra Image courtesy:Dennis Jarvis |
When we think of Agra
we all know what we are talking about, the most beautiful monument
which is a symbol of love, listed among the UNESCO world’s heritage
sites, one among the seven wonders in the World. Usually when anyone
who plans a trip to Delhi first time Agra is in their top of the list
as add on sites other the main city. Designed near the bank of River
Yamuna this breathtaking site embarks the different colors at
different times. This can be a family trip spot as well as a romantic
getaway for couples too. We can see foreigners roaming around here
capturing the beauty of this symbol of love in their cameras. Agra is
just 124km away from Delhi. We can go there according to our
convenience as in by Bus or a hired cab. Agra fort is also must see
spot near Delhi when you go to Agra.
Lansdowne
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| Lansdowne (Image courtesy: Uuttranchal.com) |
When you work really
hard all the week generally nobody is in the mood to go to the
heritage place; what you seek at that time of weekends is a relaxing
outstation where you can go and a have a peaceful time with your
loved ones. And hence Lansdowne tops the list here. It is a town in
Puri Garwal in Uttaranchal. The cantonment town with zealous scenic
beauty is 17000 ft. from the sea level. Adventure activities like
trekking, boating, paddling and also bird watching attract the
tourists over here. Lansdowne is 250 km from Delhi and once can reach
there by bus but for convenience it is really advisable that one
should either go by own private car or the best suited option is
hire car.
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| Glimpse of Tiger in national park (Image courtesy: silverstripeoutdoors.com) |
When you are already in
Delhi or nearby Delhi this is a place one should at least visit once.
Jim Corbett being India’s first National park established in 1936
it is the world’s largest tiger reserve. This striped wild beauty
blows your mind with its elegance and ferocity in looks at the same
time. Jim Corbett is 295 km away from Delhi. A weekend trip or a
small tour of 3-4 days is really good to go here from Delhi. These
days tourism has realized the importance of this site and has been
developed accordingly vastly with beautiful, luxurious resorts like
Corbett getaway spa and resort.
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Ganesh Festival and famous place to visit in Mumbai
Ganesh Chathurthi or also called as Vinayak Chaturthi one of the most celebrated festival with full of devotion and enthusiasm in India specially in Mumbai. Now Mumbai gear up for celebrate awaited 10 days Ganesh festival. This festival comes every year in between the month of August and September. Thousands of devotees throng the Ganesh temples of the city to offers their pray to Lord Ganesha God of wisdom and prosperity.
Here is iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai to experience this splendid festival.
Lalbaugcha Raja, Lalbaug :
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Khetwadi Ganraj :
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Clear Car Rental wishing you all Happy Ganesh Festival and may this festival bring health, wealth, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
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Explore SHOJA in India
India
is popularly known for its natural beauty and Monsoon is the perfect
time to see this beauty. There are many picturesque places in India all
of you might have heard/visited in north side of India like Shimla,
Kullu-manali, Jammu-Kashmir. Shoja is one of the tourists attraction in
North India. Shoja is conspicuously
attractive place and is developing as tourist center in the State. The climate in this area is very enjoyable and peaceful in monsoon.
About Shoja:
Jalori pass is just 5km away from Shoja and It connects Shimla with Kullu district.Jalori pass is one of the famous mountain in Himachal Pradesh. It is adventure spot famous for trekking and other mountain sports.
Another Stroll which is 6km away from Jalori Pass is Serolsar Lake. This lake is small in size but its water is as clear as crystal. 'Buddhi Nagin' temple is just near to Serolsar lake. Buddhi Nagin is called as mother of 60 ‘Nag Devatas’ in Himachal.
Nearest Tourist Places Around Shoja:
Thanedar:
It is also located in seraj valley. thanedar is amazingly beautiful place, it is also called as orchard town. Thanedar is also called as birthplace of apples in india.
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Shoja
is small town located in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh and 70km away
from Kullu city. Shoja is basically situated in Seraj Valley/Great
Himalayan National Park.
Shoja is 522 km away from delhi.
History:
Firstly
in 1963 Kullu was declared as part of Punjab. In November 1966, Kullu
moved from Punjab to Himachal Pradesh as separate district. Lately Shoja
was developed by Himachal Pradesh Tourism and identified as a Tourist
spot.
Weather Conditions:
The best time to visit Shoja is during Summer (April-June) and Monsoon (July-September).
During Summer the temperature doesn’t go above 30 degrees and below 5 degrees. In a day time there is pleasent atmosphere and night is a bit cold in summer.
During monsoon moderate Rainfall is there so you can travel around places and enjoy Rain.
Snowfall
is there in this region in October, November, December. Often during
this period Landslides take place, are unpredictable hence it is
suggested not to visit Shoja during this season.
Fascinations:
The
most fascinating thing about Shoja is it brings us very close to
nature. One can walk to explore beautiful places around Shoja or one can
take pathway to the jungle. Nature lovers will enjoy the wooded hill
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| Rhododendron (shikhar.com) |
In
Summer you will find Blue Iris, Rhododendron Flower on the road sides.
Himalayan Musk Deer is one of the popular species of deer you will able
to see in Shoja.
Waterfall Point
is another attraction in Shoja to refresh yourself. It is just a mile
away from Shoja. It is popularly known for its Robust Metal Road.
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| Jalori pass (flickr.com) |
Jalori pass is just 5km away from Shoja and It connects Shimla with Kullu district.Jalori pass is one of the famous mountain in Himachal Pradesh. It is adventure spot famous for trekking and other mountain sports.
From
jalori pass you can take a walk towards another Fascinating place i.e
Raghupur Fort. Raghupur Fort was built by Kulu King at an altitude of
3540 m above sea level. Once you reached highest point of Raghupur fort
you can see 360 degree view of Himalayas, Dhauladhar and Kinnaur ranges.
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| serolsar lake (flickr.com) |
Another Stroll which is 6km away from Jalori Pass is Serolsar Lake. This lake is small in size but its water is as clear as crystal. 'Buddhi Nagin' temple is just near to Serolsar lake. Buddhi Nagin is called as mother of 60 ‘Nag Devatas’ in Himachal.
Nearest Tourist Places Around Shoja:
You can take a trip to the nearby places while in Shoja:
Thanedar:
It is also located in seraj valley. thanedar is amazingly beautiful place, it is also called as orchard town. Thanedar is also called as birthplace of apples in india.
Shoja to Thanedar takes 3 hours time.
Gushaini:
Gushaini is 30 km away from Shoja. Gushaini is located in Tirthan Valley in Kullu. National Park is a good place for Trekking and Rock Climbing in gushaini.
Gushaini is 30 km away from Shoja. Gushaini is located in Tirthan Valley in Kullu. National Park is a good place for Trekking and Rock Climbing in gushaini.
Kinnaur:
It is approximately at 210 km distance from Shoja. Kinnaur is towards northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh. Three mountains ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar are awesomely beautiful mountains ranges are there in Kinnaur enclosing valley of Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa, these valleys are Strikingly Beautiful.
It is approximately at 210 km distance from Shoja. Kinnaur is towards northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh. Three mountains ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar are awesomely beautiful mountains ranges are there in Kinnaur enclosing valley of Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa, these valleys are Strikingly Beautiful.
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Tourist Places in Kuchaman
Kuchaman, well known for its Shekhavati style Havelis, is
city in Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan, India. Many historical
monuments make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan. It
is mainly popular for its Kuchaman Fort which is the prime attraction of the
tourists. Temperature of it reaches up to 48 c in summer while winter is cool
and best time to visit.
Places of interest: Kuchaman houses many places worth
visiting. Most prominent place of attraction of Kuchaman is it’s fort known as Kuchaman
Fort.
Kuchaman Fort :
The fort is situated at the top of 1000 feet high cliff. The
fort is now heritage hotel but still it allows visitors to watch many beautiful
palaces and Mahals in the fort. It also displays the collection of interior
designs made of semi precious stones, glass and gold paint.
Meera Mahal :
Meera Mahal is another monument which attracts many tourists.
The Mahal has miniature paintings about the life of Saint Meera. Saint Meera
was passionate devotee of Lord Krishna.
Jal Mahal :
Jal Mahal was built to provide queens and princes a hidden
swimming pool. It is pool built underground and it looks royal in every
aspects. Sabha Prakash and Sunehari Mahal are some of the other attractions of Kuchaman
Fort.
Krishna Mandir :
Krishna Mandir is old temple built about 200 year ago. It
houses the idol of Lord Krishna made of eight mettles.
Maa Kaali Mandir :
Maa Kaali Mandir is another place of interest in Kuchaman. It
was brought from Karnataka as war trophy as it was the way of those days. The
temple is about 1200 year old.
Ganesh Dungri :
Ganesh Dungri is Ganesh temple built during the rule of raja
Hari Singh. It is situated in elevated Dungri hills near Kuchaman.
Shaktipeeth Shakumbhri
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At 3km south of Kuchaman there situates Shakambhri Hill. Shaktipeeth
Shakumbhri is situated near the hills.
This temple is believed to be built by Raja Pratap Singh. A famous
Shakumbri fair is also organized here twice in year.
How to reach:
You can get down at Bikaner railway
station as it is closest one to Kuchaman. It is about 115km away and well liked
to other cities and towns of the state. There are many state run buses and
other private vehicles like cars and luxury buses available from other cities
and town to reach here. Sanganer Airport at Jaipur is closest to Kuchaman and
it is well linked by several domestic flights to other major cities of the
country.
Other details:
People of Kuchaman celebrate many
religious festivals like Janmasthmi Utsav, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussera etc.
Many hotels have the facility of accommodation for the
tourists according to varying budgets of visitors; all the same they provide
basic facility of accommodation.
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Gangtok, the city perched amidst lofty and clouds
Gangtok, the popular tourists place, is the capital city of Indian state of Sikkim. Elevated at the height of 1437m, Gangtok is a popular hill town of the state. The town is blend of different culture as the People living there consist of Tibetans, Nepalese, and people of Sikkim. Surrounded by fascinating higher hills of Himalayan range, and gifted with pleasant weather, Gangtok has become the most important tourist place for the state. It has also become the learning and cultural center of Tibetan Buddhism with a number of monasteries and Buddhist educational institutions. A full day city tour sightseeing and activities give you a taste of the local.
Places of interest:
The city of Gangtok houses many places of inters in and around it.
Himalayan zoological park :
The zoo is nearly 6 km away from the town. It's a good opportunity to see some of Himalayan animals that live at high elevations. Such as Black Beer, Snow Leopard, Barking Deer, Red Pandas, Civet Cat and Spotted Deer. The Zoo is open from 9am to 4pm daily (except Thursday). |
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Nathula:
It is another place of interest just 56 km away from Gangtok. It is situated at about 14200ft and adorned with numerous alpine trees. It is very beautiful and calm place to relax. Founded by the Lama Lhatsun Chempo, Pemayangtse Monastery is situated at the top of the hill and offers its tourist amazing natural sights of nearby hill of Himalayan range. |
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Khecheopalri Lake:
Situated in the eastern part of the Sikkim Khecheopalri Lake is regarded as one of the most revered lake by Hindu and Buddhists as well. The lake is surrounded by the sense forest. Elevated at the height of 10300ft Menam Hill offers its tourists fascinating views of Kanchenjunga peaks.
Ganesh Tok :
Located on a small hillock on Nathula Gangto road, Ganesh Tok is a temple of Lord Ganesha, one of the Hindu Gods. Enchey Monastery, Do-drul Chorten is beautiful and large Stupa, a kind of religious structure, built in 1945. Enchey Monastery and Dodrupchen Monasteries are other places of interest in Gangtok.
A Ban Jhakri waterfall :
It is very beautiful sight with fascinating gardens around it. Many wonderful sculptures are found there. It is one of the most popular picnic spot in Gangtok. 
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology :
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is another place worth visit in Gangtok. It houses beautiful collection of artifacts and manuscripts related with Tibetan Buddhism.
How to get there:
Road connects Gangtok to other parts of the state and the country. Many state run buses to Gangtok and also there is other transport options as well like private buses and rent a chauffeur driven car, taxi are from other parts of the state and the country to reach Gangtok. Nearest airport to Gangtok is Siliguri Airport. The airport is connected by many domestic flights to major cities of the country. The nearest railway station for Gangtok is Jalpaiguri which is connected to many other cities of the state and the country.Other details:
Many festivals are celebrated in Gangtok. Saga Dava is a Buddhist festival. On the occasion people take out the spectacular procession in the city with number of Monks carrying holly books in the center of the procession. Food and cultural festival is also organized by the Sikkim Tourism Department every year in the month of December. Flower festival is also celebrated every year in the month of March. Losar, Loosong, Dasain and Maghe Sankrati are other important festivals celebrated in Gangtok.Tag :
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Tourist Places in Pushkar
Pushkar is a holy town in Indian state of Rajasthan. The town is in the Ajmer district of the state. Pushkar is popular for its Bramha temple and Pushkar Lake. It is one of the most prominent pilgrimage centers for the Hindus. Pushkar literally means the lotus flower which is said to be the seat of Lord Brahma. According to mythology he is supposed to be the creator of the world. Pushkar houses a temple of Lord Brahman and it is special one considering the fact that there are very few temples of Lord Brahma in the world
Rangji Temple:
Apart from the temple of lord Brahma Pushkar also house other temples in and around it. Rangji Temple is one of them. Though the temple falls in northern part of India, it is built in typical south Indian style.
Temple of Panchkund Shiva :
You can also visit the temple of Panchkund Shiva which is believed to be built by Pandavas. Chamunda temple, Pap Mochini temple and Savitri temple are some of the other temple to be seen in Pushkar. Most of these temples are situated near the Pushkar Lake.
Pushkar Lake :
Pushkar Lake is beautiful and sacred place as well. The lake is very old and is pilgrimage place for Hindus. It is surrounded by many Ghats which are used by devotees to take holy bath in the lake on the occasion of Kartiki Pournima (a particular full moon day).
Pushkar Fair :
Pushkar Fair is the most fascinating event in the Pushkar. The fair is organied in the month of the October- November and continues for five days. The fair is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Pushkar fair also contains the cattle festival. Thousands of camels from far and wide are brought and displayed in the fair. Trading of camels is also done there.
You can also have an amazing experience of camel safaris in Pushkar. It is famous for camel safaris and many tourists are seen enjoying the camel ride.
How to reach :
Ajmer serves as the nearest railhead to Pushkar. It is just 11 km away from Pushkar and well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are also available Ajmer and Jaipur and many other cities and towns of the state. Jaipur is the nearest airbase to Pushkar. It is about 130 km away from it and well linked by several flights to other major cities of the country.
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Tourist Places in Meerut
Meerut is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also the headquarter of the district of the same name Meerut district. According to mythology the city was founded by Mayasura who was the father-in-law of Ravana. Meerut is a major hub of industries in western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It houses more than 500 small and medium scale industries. It is known for its handloom works and scissors industries.
Places of interest:
Meerut has many places of worship and tourists interest in and around it.
Meerut has many places of worship and tourists interest in and around it.
Jain temple :
Jain temple of Mohalla Teergaran is the oldest Jain temple of Meerut. It houses the statue of Jain Tirthankar Shantinath. The temple is at present being conserved by Indian government as it contains many old art works.
Jain temple of Mohalla Teergaran is the oldest Jain temple of Meerut. It houses the statue of Jain Tirthankar Shantinath. The temple is at present being conserved by Indian government as it contains many old art works.
St. John’s Church :
St. John’s Church in Meerut is the oldest church in north India. The church was built by East India Company in 1822. The church is large one and can accommodate 10,000 people at a time.
St. John’s Church in Meerut is the oldest church in north India. The church was built by East India Company in 1822. The church is large one and can accommodate 10,000 people at a time.
Augamath temple :
Augamath temple is another place of worship in Meerut. The temple is historical one as it is the same place where Indian freedom fighters planned their operation of 1857 war. The temple also houses a monument built in the memory of those who were killed in the war of 1857.
Augamath temple is another place of worship in Meerut. The temple is historical one as it is the same place where Indian freedom fighters planned their operation of 1857 war. The temple also houses a monument built in the memory of those who were killed in the war of 1857.
Jama Masjid :
Jama Masjid in Meerut is the oldest Masjid in north India. The Masjid was built by Hasan Mahadi in 1019 AD.
Jama Masjid in Meerut is the oldest Masjid in north India. The Masjid was built by Hasan Mahadi in 1019 AD.
Gandhi Bagh :
Gandhi Bagh is located in the center of the city of Meerut. The garden is famous for its beautiful sights and calm ambience. Local people also call it Company Garden. The garden was built long before the independence and it houses fascinating musical fountains. It is nice place to spend evening.
Gandhi Bagh is located in the center of the city of Meerut. The garden is famous for its beautiful sights and calm ambience. Local people also call it Company Garden. The garden was built long before the independence and it houses fascinating musical fountains. It is nice place to spend evening.
Parikshitgarh :
Parikshitgarh is yet another place of attraction near Meerut. It is related with the king Parikshit of Hastinapur. There is a fort situated near the place and it is believed to be built by the king Parikshit. Meerut also houses the temple of Chandi Devi. The temple is built by Devi Ahilyabai Holakar.
Kali temple, Bale Mian ki Dargah and Shahapir Sahab ki Dargah are some of many other religious places to be seen in and around Meerut.
Parikshitgarh is yet another place of attraction near Meerut. It is related with the king Parikshit of Hastinapur. There is a fort situated near the place and it is believed to be built by the king Parikshit. Meerut also houses the temple of Chandi Devi. The temple is built by Devi Ahilyabai Holakar.
Kali temple, Bale Mian ki Dargah and Shahapir Sahab ki Dargah are some of many other religious places to be seen in and around Meerut.
How to get there:
Meerut is well linked by rail and road to other parts of the state and the country. The city has seven railway stations with city station being main and busiest station of the city. Many Trains connect Meerut to Delhi Lucknow Ahmadabad, Chennai and other cities of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Delhi, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Haridwar and many other cities and town of the state and the country. Indira Gandhi International Airport is closest airport to it and is well linked by several flights to other major cities of India and other countries.
Meerut is well linked by rail and road to other parts of the state and the country. The city has seven railway stations with city station being main and busiest station of the city. Many Trains connect Meerut to Delhi Lucknow Ahmadabad, Chennai and other cities of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Delhi, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Haridwar and many other cities and town of the state and the country. Indira Gandhi International Airport is closest airport to it and is well linked by several flights to other major cities of India and other countries.
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Tourist Places in Shivpuri
Shivpuri is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the main place of district of Shivpuri. Earlier it was known as Sipri. It is situated in the Gwalior division of the state. At one time in the history of the region it was the summer capital of Scindias of Gwalior. Forest around Shivpuri was used as hunting ground by Mughal emperors. This dense forest is still there attracting many visitors. Shivpuri also houses Gwalior Forest Product Ltd which was founded 60 years ago. The company manufactures the herbal and phytochemical products. Lush green forest around, pleasant climate, remnants of historic monuments, majestic hill around etc make the city a perfect tourist destination.
Shivpuri houses many places of attraction in and around it.
Royal tombs of Scindias :
It is situated in decorative Mughal Garden. The monuments of the Scindias are fine specimen of Mughal and Hindu architectural Style.
Karera Bird sanctuary :
Karera Bird sanctuary is another interesting place near Shivpuri. You will find here numerous species of birds. It is an ideal place for bird lovers. Some wild animals can also be found in the sanctuary.
Madhav National Park :
Take some time out to visit the Madhav National Park which is located near Shivpuri. The national park is spread over an area of 157 sq km and presents the opportunity to watch the wild animals in their natural habitats. The park also houses wide species of birds. The park provides amazing experience of Jungle safaris. Jangle Safaris provides you the fascinating experience of watching wild animals in their natural habitat.
Madhav Vilas Palace and Dhala Crater are some of many other places of interest to be seen in and around the city of Shivpuri.
How to reach :
Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect Shivpuri to Jhansi, Gwalior, Delhi, Bhopal and other cities of the state and the country. Jhansi serves as the nearest railhead to Shivpuri. It is about 100 km away from Shivpuri and is well connected Delhi, Mumbai, Agra and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Gwalior is closest airbase to Shivpuri. It is about 112 km away from Shivpuri and is well linked by regular flights to other major cities of the country.
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Tourist Places in Tuljapur
Tuljapur is popular pilgrimage town in the state of Maharashtra, India. The town is situated in the district of Osmanabad of the state. It was earlier known as Chinchpur, the land of tamarind trees as it literally means. The major attraction of the town is it’s a temple of Tulja Bhavani. Tulja Bhavani is a form of goddess Durga and it was the main deity of Bhosale clan of Maratha Kingdom. The great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (who belonged to Bhosale clan) also revered the goddess Tulja Bhavani the most. The holy town of Tuljapur has derived its name from the Tulja Bhavani temple.
On the occasion of Navaratri the temple take upon a fascinating look as it is beautifully illuminated. Thousands of devotees from far and wide throng there to seek blessing from the Goddess. It also attracts devotees from nearby states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Bharti Buwa’s Mutt, Chintamani, Ghat Shila temple, Saint Garibanath Mutt and Vishnu Tirth are other important religious places to be seen in and around Tuljapur. Akkalkot and temple town of Pandharpur are other nearby places of worship you can visit on your trip to Tuljapur.
On the occasion of Navaratri the temple take upon a fascinating look as it is beautifully illuminated. Thousands of devotees from far and wide throng there to seek blessing from the Goddess. It also attracts devotees from nearby states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Bharti Buwa’s Mutt, Chintamani, Ghat Shila temple, Saint Garibanath Mutt and Vishnu Tirth are other important religious places to be seen in and around Tuljapur. Akkalkot and temple town of Pandharpur are other nearby places of worship you can visit on your trip to Tuljapur.
How to reach :
Solapur city is just 45 km away from Tuljapur and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Solapur railway station is well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and cars are available to reach here from Solapur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and other many cities and towns of the Maharashtra and other nearby state of Hyderabad and Karnataka. Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad is closest airbase to Tuljapur. The airport is linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
Solapur city is just 45 km away from Tuljapur and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Solapur railway station is well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and cars are available to reach here from Solapur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and other many cities and towns of the Maharashtra and other nearby state of Hyderabad and Karnataka. Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad is closest airbase to Tuljapur. The airport is linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
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Tourist Places in Kufri
Kufri is a hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the district of Shimla and is just 13km away from Shimla which itself is a majestic hill station. Region of Shimla along with Kufri was earlier part of the Nepal Kingdom later on it was brought under the British rule. It is elevated at the height of 2510 m and has pleasant weather throughout the year. March to November is the best time to visit Kufri.
Places to see: The hill station of Kufri is located very near to Shimla, a famous hill station. Tourists who visit Shimla also visit this small hill station. Kufri houses many places of interest in and around it.
Fagu :
It is scenic place located just 6 km away from Kufri. It is the base camp for trekkers and campers. There are also several temples situated near the Fagu.
Indira Tourist Park :
Indira Tourist Park is another place of attraction near Kufri. Its calm ambience and pleasant climate attract many tourists. It also offers its tourists many fascinating views of Himalaya.
The Himalayan National Park :
The Himalayan National Park is one of the most popular tourist spot in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh. The park is home to about 180 species of birds and mammals. And if you are lucky one you can have the glimpses of rare and illusive Himalaya snow-leopards. The park also houses rare musk deer and other animals and birds.
Mahasu peak and Chini Bungalow :
Mahasu peak and Chini Bungalow are other places of attractions in Kufri. Mahasu is the highest in Kufri while Chini Bungalow is known for its statues and architecture.
Kufri also offers its visitors adventurous activities like horse riding, trekking, skiing and tobogganing. Horse riding is not confined to leisure activity only, because there are some places around Kufri which are accessible only through horse riding. Tobogganing is a sport which is played on snow slopes of the mountain. Kufri is ideal place for this sport.
How to get there: You can get down at Shimla railway station and then move further to Kufri. There are several vehicles like state run buses, private car, etc plying on Shimla-Kufri road. The railway station of Shimla is well connected to other cities and towns the country. Jubbarhatti is the nearest airport to Kufri. The airport is well linked by regular flights to Delhi and other major cities of India.
Other details: Summer festival of Kurfi attracts many tourists. Many art and cultural program are also oragnised during this charming festival.
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Tourist Places in Kolad
Gifted with beautiful natural surroundings, Kolad is a famous tourist destination in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is a small village in Raigad district of the state. The village is located at the backdrop of majestic Sahyadri hills. Kundalika River is the main attraction of villages as it offers adventurous activities. There are other places of interest around the village. Marathi is widely spoken language in the region. June to March offers the best time to visit Kolad.
Tourist Places :
Bhira Dam :
Built by Tata Power Company in 1927, Bhira Dam, also known as TataPower House Dam, is worth visiting place with many fascinating water fall nearby. Thrilling activity of water rafting is mainly depended on the water released from this dam. The dam is a part of hydro electric project and electricity produced here is supplied to most industrial areas of Mumbai and Pune.
Dholwal Dam :
Dholwal Dam is another beautiful water reservoir of Koalad. Surrounding lush greeneries makes it popular tourist attraction.
Kunda Buddhist Caves :
Kunda Buddhist Caves is also worth visiting place nearby Kolad.
Sutarwadi Lake :Sutarwadi Lake at Kolad is a beautiful place which offers its visitors wonderful views of sunrise and sunset. It is also the ideal place for bird watchers as it is home to various species of birds.
Tamhini Ghat Waterfalls :
Tamhini Ghat Waterfalls near Kolad is yet another tourist attraction. The Ghat houses many fascinating waterfalls around it. The Ghat has many wonderful views of its lush greeneries to offer to its tourists.
River rafting in Kundalika River is thrilling experience. One needs courage to have this breathtaking experience of 14km long stretch of river rafting lasting about one and half hour.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturathi is celebrated here with much pomp and show. It is ten days’ celebration and many social and cultural programs are organized during the festival.
How to reach :
Kolad railway station is well linked through VT station of Mumbai to other many cities and towns of the state and the country. Mumbai is just 113 km away from Kolad. Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport of Mumbai is nearest airport to Kolad. The airport is well connected other major cities of India and other countries. Many state transport buses and other private vehicles like car and luxury buses are available to reach Kolad from other towns and cities of the state.
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