Malshej Ghat is a hill station in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is situated in Pune district of the state. Malshej Ghat is one of many hill stations of located in western Ghat of India. It is a popular tourist destination and one can experience all the season of the year in a single day here as its climate is quite flexible and keeps changing rapidly. However it offers the tourists a perfect spot to spend holidays. Malshej Ghat is adorned with many fascinating waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, lakes, majestic mountains and many tall trees. Malshej Ghat is a place to explore beautiful natural surroundings. It is the ideal place for honeymoon couple.

Harishchandragad :
Harishchandragad is a fort located near Malshej Ghat and is one of the major attractions of the tourists. The fort is elevated at the height of 1400m and offers many trekking trails to adventurous tourists.

Harishchandragad peak :Harishchandragad peak is another place of interest situated near the fort. Temple of Lord Vishnu is also located in the fort. The fort also houses many beautiful idols and carvings. There are Buddhist cave also in the fort premises. There are many waterfalls in this hill station. Waterfalls offer fascinating experience to tourists who enjoy drenching themselves under  the water falling from a good height.

Pimpalgaon Joga Dam :
Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is another place worth visiting neat Malshej Ghat. Malshej Ghat has many trekking tracks which gives thrilling experience to adventurous tourists.

Malshej Ghat is well connected by roads to other parts of the state. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Mumbai and other cities and towns of the state. Kalyan railway station serves the nearest railway head to Malshej Ghat. The station is well linked to many other cities and towns of the state and the country. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai is closest airport to it. It is just 150 km away and well connected to other major cities of the state and the countries.
Marathi is widely spoken language here and Hindi is also spoken by few. There are many hotels and resorts to accommodate tourists. It is better to book your rooms in advance as most of the hotels remain full.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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

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. 

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.

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: 

 Panchgani, the place of five hills as it literally means, is a popular hill station in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is situated in Satara district of the state. It was the summer resort of the British. They also planted there western plants like Poinsettia and silver oak. Now we can see these trees there in large number. Panchgani is located at the altitude of 1334 m and is popular tourist spot in India. The air in the region is believed to contain more oxygen compared to other  region.  Many people see it as rejuvenating place for both mind and body. September to May is the best time to visit Panchgani.

Places to see: 

There are many place of tourist attraction in and around Panchgani.

Rajpuri Caves :

Rajpuri Caves is one of them. Caves are of religious significance and have many ponds in its surrounding. It is believed by pilgrims that taking a dip in the ponds one gets cured of almost all diseases.  Temple of Lord Kartikeya is the prominent attraction near the caves. The temple is made of the sand of the caves.

 

Parsi Point :

Parsi Point is famous picnic spot in Panchgani. It is situated on the way to Mahabaleshwar. One can see from the picturesque views of nearby Krishna valley and Dhom Dam.

Sydney point :

Serbaug :

 Serbaug is another interesting place you can visit in Panchgani. It is a beautifully carved garden offering tourist to have a quality time with their families. It has children’s park and beautiful rose garden. One can also see many species of birds there.

You can also visit Tableland in Panchgani. It is the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. You can see the amazing views of Panchgani hill station itself and other places like Rajpuri Caves and Devil’s Kitchen.
Wai is small town near Panchgani and on the way to it there are seven majestic Ghats. Many temples are located on these Ghats. It has also many lakes and beautiful natural surroundings. Panchgani also offers many places for adventure activities like Paragliding

How to get there:
By Train:
Pune railway station is the nearest rail head to Panchgani. Railway station is about 100 km from it and is well connected to many cities and towns of the Maharashtra state.

By Air: 
Pune also serves as closest airbase to Panchgani and is well linked to other major cities of the country.

By Road:
Buses and private luxury buses are available from other cities and towns of the state. You can also hire a car or taxi to reach here.

 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. 

Srisailam, known for its many ancient temples, is a town in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of Krishna River. The town comes under Kurnool district of the state.

The temple of Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna :
The temple of Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna is the most important temple in the region. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (most sacred places devoted lord Shiva).

Bhramaramba Devi Temple :
Bhramaramba Devi Temple is another famous temple in Srisailam. The temple is situated on Nallamala hill and is dedicated to the Goddess of Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. The Hathakesvara Temple, Sakshi Ganpati temple and ShiKareshawara temple are some of many other temples to be seen in Srisailam.
Apart from the temples Srisailam also house other places of interest to be seen in and around it.  

Srisailam Sanctuary :
Visit Srisailam Sanctuary to watch various animals in their natural habitat and experience breathtaking wildlife. The sanctuary is famous for tiger as it is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. Sloth dear, leopard, jungle cat, hyena, deer, pangolin and palm civet are other animals you can see here. The Reserve was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in 1992.

Srisailam Dam :
Take some time out to visit the Srisailam Dam. This 512 m long dam is constructed on the river of Krishna. The dam is situated amid the picturesque nature.

Akkamahadevi Cave :
Akkamahadevi Cave is another place you can visit in Srisailam.

Reach Srisailam by state run bus or other private vehicles like car and luxury bus from Hyderabad and other cities and town of the state. Markapur serves as the closest railhead to Srisailam and is well connected to other parts of the state. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is nearest airbase to Srisailam. It about 232 km away and is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.

Panhala is a popular hill station in the state of Maharashtra, India. The hill town is located in Kolhapur district of the state. It is situated at the altitude of 3177 ft and is adorned with beautiful nature. Panhala has rich heritage of history and many ancient monuments and forts. Though the hill station is small one, it mesmerizes the tourists. It is often visited by many tourists throughout the year.

Panhala Fort :
Panhala Fort is a major attraction of the tourist in Panhala. The fort is regarded as one of the strongest forts in the country. This historic fort was built by king Raja Bhoj in 12th century. The fort is spread over a wide area and poses an attractive look. It is believed that Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji spent his most of precious time here. The fort is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.

Sajja Kothi :
You can also visit Sajja Kothi which is another place of attraction located at Panhala. It is a five-storied structure. It was built in 1008 AD.  It is built in Mughal architecture of style. It is the same place where great Shivaji used to plan his courageous activities. Sajja Kothi is surrounded by beautiful lush greenery.

Teen Darvaza :
Teen Darvaza is another place of interest in Panhala. It literally means three doors. It is a part of the Panhala Fort. These are three big consecutive door gates on western wall of the fort. There is a well located at the corner of Teen Darvaza. It is said that through this well the message was being conveyed to the enemies. 

Jyotiba temple :
Jyotiba temple is place of worship located near the Panhala. It is situated at the altitude of 3124 ft. According to mythology it is believed that three gods Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu combined together in one form, known as Jyotiba to kill the demon Ratnasur. The temple is visited many devotees from across the state.

Botanical Garden :
Do not miss the Botanical Garden if you are here. It is the place which offers cool and calm ambience. Wide green lawns and tall trees make this place a popular picnic spot. Sunset Point is another place of attraction you can visit. It is situated at the northern end of the famous Panhala fort. It offers the tourists fascinating views of sunset. 

Saputara is a beautiful hill station in the state of Gujarat, India. It is located in the Dang forest and comes under the Dang district of the state. Saputara, abode of serpents as it literally means, is perched at the altitude of 1000 m on Sahyadari mountain range. The hill town is situated on the   border of Maharashtra and Gujarat. It has calm and cool ambience throughout the year. Temperature of the hill station in summer does not exceed 28 degree Celsius.

Vansda National Park :
Vansda National Park near Saputara is spread over an area of 24 sq km. Despite of its small size the park is home to tiger, leopard, rusty spotted cat, giant squirrel, Pangolin, four-horned antelope and other various animals. Permission has to be taken from Chief Wild life Warden at Ahwa before visiting the National Park. Purna Sanctuary is another wild life area to be seen near Saputara.

Saputara Lake :
Saputara Lake is a beautiful spot in Saputara. The lake is perfect picnic spot. It is surrounded by many fun facilities like play ground and a park. One can also enjoy here the boating experience in the lake.

Sun rise point :
Sun rise point near Saputara is another interesting place you can visit. It offers the tourists fascinating views of sun rise while sunset point in Saputara present majestic views of Dang Forest along with amazing views of sun set.

Step Garden :
Visit the Step Garden in Saputara. The garden is set up in well organized steps with various plants and flower plots.  It is nice picnic spot and is visited by many tourists.

Rose Garden :
Rose garden is yet another beautiful garden in Saputara. It houses many varieties of rose offering a fascinating look to the visitors. Saputara also offers trekking trails to the adventurous tourists.

Mahabaleshwar is a town in Satara district of the state of Maharashtra, India. It is also a popular hill station in the state and is located in the Western Ghat of India. It is elevated at the altitude of 1372 m and is adorned with many beautiful natural sights. It was developed by the British as summer resort. It was also the summer capital of Bombay Presidency in the British rule. Marathi is widely spoken language here and Hindi is also spoken by some.

Mahabaleshwar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire state. It houses many places of attraction. 

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Kate's Point:  

Wilson Point :

Morarji Castle :

Morarji Castle is one of them. The castle is old one and built in British style architecture. The castle is surrounded by many other colonial structures. 

Mount Malcolm :

Mount Malcolm is a mansion built in the memory of John Malcolm. It was built in the year 1829 AD. It is fascinating place in Mahabaleshwar and one of the earliest edifices to be found here. 

Pratapgarh fort :

Pratapgarh fort is another interesting place near Mahabaleshwar. It is the same place where Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzalkhan, a Mogul knight. The fort is 24 km from Mahabaleshwar and it was built in 1656.

 

Mahabaleshwar temple :

Mahabaleshwar temple is a temple of lord Shiva. The temple is visited by locals and tourists.

Connaught Peak :

Connaught Peak is yet another place of attraction in Mahabaleshwar. It is the second highest peak in Mahabaleshwar. Earlier it was known as Mount Olympia.

Mapro Garden :

This is choclate factory of famous Falero choclate and also has a retail outlet of it 

How to reach :

By Road: 
Road connects Mahabaleshwar to other parts of the state and country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles, car rental services are available from Pune, Satara, Mumbai and many other cities and towns of the state. It is just 58 km away from Satara while it is 120 km from Pune.

By Train:
Satara railway station is nearest railhead to this hill town and well linked by many trains to many other cities and towns of the state.

By Air:
Pune Airport serves the nearest airbase to it and is well connected by several domestic flights to other major cities of India. You can book a cab in advance to pick you up from the airport.

There are many hotels and resorts which provides accommodation facilities to tourists. It is better to book your rooms in advance.

Mudumalai is a city in Indian southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on southwest side of Nilgiri Mountains. Nilgiri literally means Blue Mountains and one can easily imagine by the name how the landscape would be looking like. Mudumalai is mainly popular as Mudumalai National Park. Mudumalai is famous for housing many exotic animals. As a matter of fact, most of the tourists come here only to see these exotic creatures. Mudumalai is also an ideal place to watch various birds as Mudumalai is also the home to various species of birds.

Mudumalai national park :

Mudumalai national park was established way back in 1940 AD.  Earlier the park was spread over an area of 60 sq km and now it occupies an area of 320 sq km. It is home to primates like the bonnet macaque and the gray Langur. Tigers, leopards, dholes, striped Hyemnas, Asian elephants, golden Jackals and sloth bears are seen in the park. The park is also home to various birds like the crested serpent eagle, crested hawk-eagle, Malabar grey hornbill and Malabar Trojan. Striped tit- babbler can also be seen here.

Jangle Safari :

Mudumalai is also the place where one can take the joy of Jangle Safari. Elephant safaris and vehicles safaris offer the rare chance of watching many exotic animals with their natural habitat. Vehicles for safaris are available on first come first served basis. Jeep and van are used as vehicles safaris. Jeep can accommodate 6 people at a time while van accommodates 25 people at a time. Elephant safaris allow four people on an elephant at a time. These Jungle safaris are available in the morning and in the evening.

Theppakadu Elephant Camp :

Theppakadu Elephant Camp is another interesting place in Mudumalai. The camp was set up in 1972.  The camp is place where elephants are trained. It is interesting to see two elephants performing Pooja to lord Shiva every day.

How to reach:

By road:

Mudumalai is well linked by many state run buses and other private vehicles to Coimbatore, Mysore, Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore and other many cities and towns of the state and the country.

By train:

Udagamadalam railway station serves the nearest railhead to Mudumalai. It is just 64 km away from Mudumalai and connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country.

By air :

Coimbatore airport is nearest airbase to Mudumalai and is about 160 km away from it and well linked to other major cities of India. Booking a taxi or cab in advance before travel will ensure that you have a taxi waiting for you at the airport when you land.