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Tourist places in Palampur,Himachal Pradesh
Palampur is a hill station in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Kangra valley of Dauladhar ranges. It is famous for its tea and is known as tea capital of north-west India. It is abundant with water and its name is also derived from the word ‘Pulum’ which means lots of water. A number of streams flowing down from the surrounding mountains combined with lush greenery give Palampur a beautiful look. Palampur has everything which a typical hill station offers to tourists. With a sweet name of Palampur, the hill town offers visitors romantic, calm cool and curative ambience.
Places to see:
Neugal Khad :
Neugal Khad is a major picnic spot near Palampur. It is just 2 km away from the town. It has 300 m wide stream which fascinates the visitors. It is an ideal spot to spend holyday. Neugal Khad is also known as Bundla Chasm.Tea garden :
Tea garden is a prominent place of tourist attractionin Palampur,Himachal Pradesh. Lush green tea garden stretched on a wide area make the visitors spellbound. Apart from the beauty of the tea garden of Palampur, you can also get to see the tea making process at Palampur Tea Cooperative.Dhauladhar Nature Park :
Dhauladhar Nature Park is yet another place of attraction near Palampur. The Park is just 12km away from it.Temple of Devi Latti Jakhni :
Temple of Devi Latti Jakhni is place of worship near Palampur. You can take some time out to visit it. Shiva temple is another place of worship situated at Baijnath near Palampur.Saurabh Vanvihar :
Saurabh Vanvihar is another place of interest you can visit. It has a beautiful garden.How to get there:
By train-
Railway station of Maranda serves the nearest railhead to Palampur. It is just 2 km away from the hill town. The railway station is well linked to other parts of the Himachal Pradesh state and the country.
By road-
Many state run buses connect it to other nearby cities like Mandi, Pathankot, and Dharamshala etc. Dharamshala is just 25km away from it. You can rent a car almost from all major cities to reach here.
By Air-
Gaggal Airport is just 67 km from Palampur and is well connected to other major cities by many flights. It is also known as Dharamshala Airport. You'll get a affordable taxi rental services if you book in advance through online car rental website such as Clear Car Rental in Dharmashala.
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Tourist places in Amboli,Maharashtra
Situated at Sahyadri Hills, Amboli is one of the most popular hill stations of the state of Maharashtra. The hill station is known for many fascinating waterfalls, beautiful natural sights and fresh air. The native language of the region is Marathi and Hindi is also widely spoken in the region. Amboli is situated at the altitude of 690 m and has pleasant weather throughout year. Its temperature ranges from 22 to 40c in summer and from 12 to 33c in winter. The best time to visit Amboli is from October to March.
Places of interest:
Amboli is home to many natural sights and amazing water falls in and around it.Amboli Falls :
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| Amboli Falls Image courtesy:Elroy Serrao |
is a beautiful water fall and one of many major tourist attractions in the region. The water fall is very fascinating to see water falling down beastly. It is a major picnic spot for many tourists.
Nangartas Fall :
which is just 10 km away from Amboli and it is located in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Though the water fall is small one but it draws attractions of many tourists.
Madhavgarh Fort :
is a historical important place of Amboli. It was four times bigger than the famous Shaniwarwada of Pune, Maharashtra. Though the fort is now in its ruins state, it offers tourist beautiful views of nearby forest including wonderful view of Konkan and Arabian Sea.Shiva temple :
is religious important place of Amboli. The temple is old one and it is believed that the person who built this temple was the manifestation of Lord Shiva. The temple is very sacred and peaceful place. Bauxite mine are just 10km away from Amboli and it offers visitors many beautiful landscape views.How to get there:
By Road:
Amboli is well connected by road to many other cities and town of the state and the country. Many state run buses and private luxury buses connect the hill station to many other parts of the state and the country. Also several car hire companies offer a convenient shuttle service right from the major nearby cities to Amboli at affordable price.By Train:
Nearest railway station to Amboli is Sawantwadi railway station which is just 30km away from Amboli. Sawantwadi railway station is connected to many other cities of the state and the country.By Air:
The nearest airport for Amboli is located in Goa which is connected by many domestic flights to many major cities like Mumbai and Bangalore. International flights are connected to Mumbai airport which is about 555 km away from Amboli.Tag :
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Tourist places in Lonavala, Maharashtra
Lonavala is a city and hill station in Indian state of Maharashtra. Lonavala is situated in the district of Pune and is 64 km away from it. It is elevated at the height of 625m and is popular tourist spot in entire Maharashtra. Marathi is widely spoken language in the region while Hindi is also spoken by some. It has pleasant climate throughout the year and can be visited any time of the year.
Places of interest: Lonavala offers its tourists many places of attraction in and around it.
Places of interest: Lonavala offers its tourists many places of attraction in and around it.
It is famous place situated 6km from Lonavala. This point offers beautiful views of surrounding valleys and Shivaji’s favorite fort Rajmachi fort.
Ryewood Park :-
It is another place of interest. The park is abundant with tall trees. It also houses a Shiva temple nearby.
Valvan dam is another place to visit near Lonavala. It is just 2km away from the town. The dam has at its foot a beautiful garden.
Valvan dam is another place to visit near Lonavala. It is just 2km away from the town. The dam has at its foot a beautiful garden.
Duke’s Nose :-
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| Duke's Nose
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It is a popular cliff near Lonavala. The cliff is named after Due wellington whose nose resemble the popular cliff.
Lonavla Lake :-
is a fascinating place which offers wonderful surrounding sceneries the lake is just 1.5 km from the town.
Lohagad fort :-
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| Lohagad fort
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It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris.Lohgarh is popular for trekking.A panoramic view of the Pawna dam can be seen from the fort. There are a number of local trains operating between Lonavla and Pune.
Karla Caves, Lion’s Point, Tungarli Lake, Shooting Point and wax museum are some of the other place of attraction to be seen in Lonavala.
There are many hotels and resorts which provide accommodation facilities to the tourists.
There are many hotels and resorts which provide accommodation facilities to the tourists.
Other details:
Lonavala is famous for its Chikkis. Many people are seen thronging to stores to purchase Chikkis, Fudges and other savories.
Here you will not miss Masala Chai as it is available at almost every hill station and tourist spot. Lonavala also offers its tourists its favorite snacks like Vadapav and hot Bhajiyas.
How to get Lonavala:
Road and rail connects it to other parts of the state and the country. Lonavala is situated on Pune-Mumbai express way and hence connected well to Pune Mumbai and other cities and towns of the state. Lonavala has its own railway station which well linked to Pune and other cities of the state. Closest airport is Pune Airport which well connected by several flights to major cities of the country. You can book a taxi or cab from Pune airport to reach city center.
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Tourist places in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Situated at the altitude of 1829 m, Ranikhet is popular hill station in Indian state of Uttarakhand. The hill station lies in Almora district of the state. It is adorned with beauty of nature and has calm and cool ambience. Ranikhet is also a cantonment area and houses Kumaon and Naga regiments of India. A military hospital is also situated there. Ranikhet, queen’s meadow as it literally means, was mainly developed as hill station by the British. It is visited by thousands of tourist throughout the year.
Places to see:
Places to see:
Bhalu Dam:
It is an interesting place to visit near Ranikhet. It is small man-made lake and is a nice place to spend holidays. The lake is surrounded by beautiful nature offers amazing views of majestic mountains of Himalayan ranges. Adding the beauty to the place, a fascinating garden is also situated over there.
World famous Chaubatia:
It is another place to be seen near Ranikhet. It is known for its wide orchards of delicious apples, peaches, plums and Apricots. Chaubatia has grown in to popular picnic spot over the years as it an ideal place to explore surrounding nature. One can also see from here the beautiful views of snow covered Himalayan Mountains.
Jhula Devi temple:
It is situated near Ranikhet. It is built in 8th century and is dedicated to goddess Durga. The temple has large cluster of bells the sound of which can be heard from a long distance. The temple situated in serene environment and is visited by many devotees and tourists as well.
Mankameshwar temple:
It is another important place of worship in Ranikhet. It is located Pithoragarh near Ranikhet. The temple is built by Kumaon regiment of India. It is often visited by a good number of devotees and people related with defense.Dwarahat near Ranikhet is small town and houses many ancient temples. Here you can visit Shakti Devi temple and the temple of Naithana Devi. Majhkhali is another place of interest situated near Ranikhet. It fascinates the tourists with its imposing natural beauty. The place is gifted with hilly terrains, calm and cool ambience and beautiful natural surroundings.
Sitalkhet and Upat are other places of attraction to be seen near Ranikhet. Ranikhet also offers its adventurous tourists thrilling experience of trekking as it house many trekking trails in and around it.
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