Tourist Places in Shimla
Shimla Tourist attractions:
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is much sought after tourist destination of India. Perched in the north western part of Himalayan Mountains, Shimla lures the entire globe with its exquisite nature dotted with lush green hills, scenic landscape, dense forests filled with oak and pine trees etc. Pleasant and cool climate, picturesque sights of snow capped Himalayan Mountains, lush green valleys and beautiful lakes make Shimla a major tourist spot in India. The hill station of Shimla with an average altitude of 2205 m once served as the summer capital of British India.
The Ridge:
Located in the center of Shimla, the Ridge is an open space running alongside Shimla Mall. It is the place of summer festival in Shimla which attracts thousands of tourists from far and wide. A New Year celebration is also held at the place in grand style. To the east of the Ridge is a large water reservoir which serves to be the main source of water to the entire town of Shimla.
Shimla Mall Road:
It is the shopping hub and ultimate hangout spot in the town of Shimla. Filled with several restaurants, cafes, government offices and cinema theaters, Shimla Mall Road is one of most frequented places in Shimla. A huge cinema theater set during by British now conducts several cultural programs and activities.
Christ Church:
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| Christ Church Image courtesy: HMNT |
Himachal State Museum:
Also known as Shimla state Museum, Himachal State Museum is home to a large scale collection of sculptures and paintings. Set up in the year 1974, the museum displays the fine collection of miniature paintings, wood carvings, jewelry, traditional cloths, etc. The museum offers the insight of culture and tradition of Himachal Pradesh. Tara Devi temple, summer hill, Kali and Bari temple are some of the many other places of interest situated in and around Shimla.
Best Time to Visit Shimla
Summer Best time to visit Shimla is September to February and March to June.March to June:
Summer usually starts around March and ends in June. Hence this is said to be a peak time and so that it is also recommend to make advance booking of your hotel and taxi or cab. Temperature ranges between 15°C to 30°C..
July to September:
Summer These are the rainiest months and Shimla receives the heaviest rainfall and though there is high probability of landslides during this time. Hence these months are not recommend for tourist to visit.
October to February:
These are the coolest months as Shimla experiences cold winters seasons during this months. This season is also referred as the best time to visit Shimla. The temperature may vary between 0°C to 15°C.
How to reach
By Air:-Jubbarhatti airport is nearest airport to Shimla which is around 22 km away from city.
By Train:
Kalka a small railway station is nearest railway station from Shimla and it is just 1 km away from it.
By Road:
The city is well connected to nearly all major cities by Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses and private vehicle.
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Tourist Places in Nagpur
Nagpur Tourist attraction: Nagpur, popularly known as the Orange City of India,
is the winter capital of Maharashtra state. Geographically located in the
center of India, Nagpur is home to several places of tourist attractions.
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| Ambazari Lake |
Dikshabhoomi Smarak: It is a prominent Buddhist monument located in
Nagpur. It happens to be the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world. The place
where this grand Stupa stands is popularly known as Dikshabhoomi. The place
holds historic significance as it is the same place where Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar as a part of his social revolution converted himself and his lakhs of
followers to Buddhism in the year 1956. To commemorate this historic incidence,
a large Stupa has been built there. It serves to be a prominent place of
religious and historic significance and is visited by large number of devotees
and tourist alike. 
Maharaj Bag: Enriched with beautiful nature, Maharaj Bag is
fascinating garden frequented by a number of tourists in Nagpur. The garden was
established by Bhosale rulers. It has now turned in to a beautiful botanical
park. The park also houses a zoo where you can spot numerous specious of wild
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Fair and Festivals of Nagpur
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| festival of Marbat in Nagpur |
Nagpur celebrates many festival of different religion with
much fanfare. The city also host many cultural and religious events. Among the
popular festivals the city of Nagpur host is the festival of Marbat. This is unique festival celebrated only in
Nagpur city. On the occasion of the festival people make the small statues of
an imaginary evil spirits and take out the procession. These evil statues are
burnt at the end of procession. It is believed by the people of Nagpur that by
celebrating this kind of festival, all evil forces in the city are eliminated.
Festival of Marbat also includes other cultural activities like dance, drama.
On the occasion women prepare delicious food dishes and show their cooking skills.
The festival of Marbat serves to be an occasion where one can have a glimpse of
rich culture of Nagpur.
Maharashtra is known for its large scale celebration of
Ganesh festival. Nagpur being a part of Maharashtra is no exception to this.
The city celebrates this ten day festival of Ganesh with much pomp and show.
Idols of lord Ganesh are installed at numerous places in the city and prayers
are held at those places on each morning and in the evening for those ten days.
During the festival the city witnesses many cultural, religious and social events
being organized in its different part.
Dussera is another major festival celebrated in Nagpur with
great enthusiasm. On the occasion of the festival people of Nagpur gather
together at the Kasturchand Park of the city and witness the fascinating event
of lighting up of huge effigies of demon Ravana. The festival of Dussera is
celebration of victory of the good over the evil. On the occasion of Dussera the city of Nagpur
also witnesses lakhs of dalit Buddhists coming to Deeksha Bhoomi from different part of India to
celebrate the historical event of Dr. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism with
his lakhs of follower way back in 1956. The celebration of this historical event
is known as Dhamma Chakra Parivartan Din which falls on the day of Dussera
festival.
On Ram Navmi (Day of Lord Ram’s appearance on this earth) a
grand procession follows the chariot of
Lord Ram Lakshman and Sita, the procession starts from Podeshwar Ram Mandir
near Railway Station and goes around taking about 25 Km round of the city. The
grand procession is joined by more than 100 tabloids which are nicely decorated
with live dioramas or otherwise. The festival is being celebrated since many
years and is one of the most famous events of the city. A local holiday is
announced on the day which already is the festival day for Hindus. People feast
on that day and participate in the colorful Ram Navmi procession, which ends
after returning of the lords chariot in the temple, usually well past midnight
on that day. Ramtek near Nagpur hosts a grand fair during ten days before Navmi
when there is a great rush of people visiting Ram Temple for worship. The fair
ends on Ram Navmi.
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Tourist places in Mangalore
Mangalore, a coastal city of Karnataka, is known for its lush green surrounding hills, fast flowing rivers merging into the Arabian Sea and large number of coconut trees perched along the shore of the sea and Mangalore city serves to be administrative headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district is home to several places of tourist attraction.
Mangalore Beaches: Beautiful beaches of Mangalore serve to be the main attractions of the Karnataka region. Tannirbavi Beach is one of most fascinating beaches in Dakshina Kannada district. It offers amazing views of sun set. Surthkal beach is another worth visiting beach of Mangalore. The beautiful and clean beach is known for its serene environs and is visited by a number of tourists round the year. Mangalore beaches serve to be a perfect picnic spots to spend weekends and holidays. 
Sultan Battery: It is a watch tower believed to be built by Tipu Sultan. It was built to keep watch on warships entering into Gurpur River. The majestic structure of the watch tower presents a marvelous look to the tourists. Although the construction of Sultan Battery was meant to be a watch tower, the massive structure gives the look of mini fortress to the visitors. This historic structure is mostly in ruined condition; even so it serves to be a main attraction of Mangalore.
There are many other places of attraction situated in and around city of Mangalore. Light House Hill Garden, Kadri Hill Park, Bejali Museum, New Mangalore Port and Milagres Church are some of them.
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Tourist places in Manali
Perched at an altitude of about 1950m, Manali is a beautiful hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located just 40 km away from Kullu and is abundant with flora and fauna. Blessed with pleasant climate and exquisite natural surroundings, Manali serves to be a major tourist destination in the state. There are many place of tourist attraction located in and around Manali.
Besides these places of attraction, Manali offers many other places of interest in and around it. Pandoha Dam at Kullu, Solang Valley and the Great Himalayan National Park at Kullu are other much visited tourist places near Manali.
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Tourist places in Kullu
Kullu is the headquarter town of Kullu district. Charming Kullu valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh with the magnificent backdrop of Himalayan Mountains is dotted with numerous picturesque natural locations. Famous for its Dussera celebration, Kullu is home to many prominent temples which serve to be the key attractions of the region.
Raghunathji Temple: It is important pilgrim toruist destination of Himachal Pradesh which constructed in 1651.The temple is famous for its seven-day long celebration of Dussera festival. The temple is dedicated to Raghunathji which is the chief guardian deity of entire Kullu valley. Built in the year 1650, Raghunathji Temple presents a beautiful blend of Pyramidal and Pahari architectural style. Perched on the hillock, the temple also offers visitors picturesque views of Kullu valley. 
Himalayan National Park: Famous among the wildlife freak tourists, the Great Himalayan National Park is a major attraction in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It also known as Jawaharlal Great Himalayan National Pak, the park is home to numerous species of animals and birds. Spread over a wide area, the park houses deer, brown beers, black bears, Himalayan Tahr, etc. One can also spot snow leopard which is one of the most endangered animal species in the world.
Bijli Mahadev Temple: Situated at the top of a majestic hill having 2450 m elevation from the sea level, Bijli Mahadev temple is prominent place of worship in Kullu valley. It offers the magnificent views of lush green valley below. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bijli Mahadev temple presents a wonderful Pahari style of architecture. Large number of pine trees perched along the uphill way to the holy shrine makes the journey of the pilgrim and tourists a pleasant and unforgettable experience.Along with these places of interest, Kullu Valley’s main attraction lies in its exquisite nature which is filled with lush green hills, valleys, lakes, dense forest dotted with pine and deodar trees, rivers, scenic landscapes etc. Adventure tourism in Kullu is also gaining popularity among the tourists. River rafting and trekking are the preferred tourists activities of the tourists visiting Kullu.
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Tourist places in Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a beautiful city of God’s Own Country- Kerala. Located in Malabar Coast, Kozhikode, otherwise known as Calicut, is famous for its pristine beaches and other several tourist attractions :
Kappad Beach: Famous for its historical significance, Kappad beach is located just 16 away from Kozhikode railway station. It is the same place where the famous world explorer Vasco Da Gama set his first feet on his visit to India way back in 1498. To commemorate this historic incidence, a stone memorial has been erected there. Also known as Kapppakkadavu beach, Kappad beach also serves as a perfect retreat from hectic urban life.
Tali Temple: Tali Temple is a prominent place of religious significance in Kozhikode. It is an old temple of Lord Shiva and was built during the period of Zamorin rule. On the occasion of Malayalam New Year, the temple witnesses thousand of devotees thronging there from far and wide. Dolphin’s Point, Beypore, Elathur and Mananchira Square are other places of attraction to be visited around the city of Kozhikode.
Kappad Beach: Famous for its historical significance, Kappad beach is located just 16 away from Kozhikode railway station. It is the same place where the famous world explorer Vasco Da Gama set his first feet on his visit to India way back in 1498. To commemorate this historic incidence, a stone memorial has been erected there. Also known as Kapppakkadavu beach, Kappad beach also serves as a perfect retreat from hectic urban life.  |
Pazhassiraja Museum: It is another place of interest one can visit near
Kozhikode, north Kerala and situated just 6 km away from the heart of the city,
Pazhassiraja Museum is home to ancient articles like coins, models of temples,
antique bronzes, mural paintings and other artifacts. One can also visit beautiful
art gallery located adjacent to Pazhassiraja Museum. The gallery displays the
fine collection of paintings made by many renowned artists of Kerala.
Kadalundi: It is a bird sanctuary located in the Malappuram district of the state of Kerala and at the meeting place of Kadalundi River into Arabian Sea. Spread over wide area, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is home to over 100 domestic bird species. About 60 species migratory birds can also be spotted here. It is situated near the sea shore which is still unexploited area and thus serves to be perfect spot for the tourist to relax and unwind.
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