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Tourist places in Guhagar,Maharashtra
Guhagar is a town of Ratnagiri district of Indian state of Maharashtra. The district is situated in Konkan region of the state. It is mainly known for its beautiful and clean beach. The town and the surrounding region are famous for coconuts, Happus Mangos and betel nuts. Konkani is the native language of the region. Marathi and Hindi are other languages spoken here. Guhagar has become a popular tourist spot to spend holidays. Beautiful natural surroundings unexploited beach of Arabian Sea and many religious temples draw many tourists from far and wide.
Guhagar houses many places of attraction including its beach, beautiful natural sights, and religious important temples in and around it. 
Guhagar Beach :
Guhagar Beach is the most popular tourist attraction of Guhagar. It
is one of the cleanest and less polluted beaches in Maharashtra.The beach is considered to be one of the cleanest beaches of India. The beach is unexploited site and nice place to spend holidays.
Guhagar Beach is the most popular tourist attraction of Guhagar. It
is one of the cleanest and less polluted beaches in Maharashtra.The beach is considered to be one of the cleanest beaches of India. The beach is unexploited site and nice place to spend holidays.
Gopalgad hill is another place of interest. It is situated in Anjanvel village near Guhagar. There situates a historical important fort known as the Gopalgad Fort. This fort is believed to be founded by Siddis in the early 16th century. Later it was conquered by Shivaji Maharaj. Gopalgad hill also offers a trekking site to tourist. A premise of lighthouse which is located on the top of the hill provides tourists fascinating views of beautiful surrounding nature.
Hedvi :Hedvi is another popular religious place. It is a small village situated about 27 km from Guhagar. The village houses two important places of religious significance.
The temple of Dashbhuja Ganpati :The temple of Dashbhuja Ganpati is one of them. The temple was built in times of Peshwas. Other important religious place is Brahman Ghal, located just 3km away from the temple.
Temple of Vyadeshwar, Ufarata Ganpati, Velaneshwar, Budhal, Chandika Mandir are some of the other religious sites to be seen here in and around Guhagar.
How to reach there:
You can reach this beautiful town by State Transport buses from Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chiplun and other cities and town of the state. Other private vehicles like cars and luxury buses are also available from these cities and from other parts of the state. Chiplun is the nearest railway station to the town. It is about 40 km away from it and connected by many trains to other cities of the state and the country. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Mumbai is the closest airport to Guhagar. It is about 300km away from the town. The airport is well linked by many domestic and international flights to other major cities of India and other countries.Other details: Guhagar offers tourists its home made products like Phanas Poli, Amaba Poli, Pickles, Kokan Agal, Jams, etc. Prepared by family members, food is of good taste and Hygienic to eat. The dishes include some local foods also.
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Tourist places in Anamalai,Tamil Nadu
Located in Indian state of the Tamil Nadu, Anamalai is known for its abundant wildlife. It is a small village situated in the district of Coimbatore. The village of Anamalai exists near the wildlife area where different kinds of animals like panthers, crocodiles, tigers, elephants, spotted dear and wild boars are found in great number. The village also has many beautiful landscapes views around it.
Though Tamil is native language of the region, Malayalam and English are also widely spoken. Temperature there varies from 35 to 40 c in summer and from 22 to 33 c in winter. The best time to visit Anamalai is from June to March.
Anamalai is major tourist spot with many places of interest around it.
Though Tamil is native language of the region, Malayalam and English are also widely spoken. Temperature there varies from 35 to 40 c in summer and from 22 to 33 c in winter. The best time to visit Anamalai is from June to March.
Anamalai is major tourist spot with many places of interest around it.
Parambikulam wild life sanctuary :Parambikulam wild life sanctuary is major tourist spot in Anamalai and it offers tourists Jungle safaris. The sanctuary is situated near another Anaimalai wild life sanctuary. Parambikkulm Sanctuary is mainly known for Parambikkulam Dam that is located there. Surrounded by amazing green forest Thoonakkadavu Lake is beautiful place to explore. The lake is formed by Parambikkulam Dam and it offers tourists wonderful experience of Lake Cruise. Great care should be taken while exploring the lake as many crocodiles live near the water’s edge. Mt. Stuart Block near Aanaimalai is home to ancient forest department bungalow. The place houses the grave of Hugo wood. Hugo wood was a British officer whose work was especially dedicated to conserving this forest.
Anamalai Sanctuary :Anamalai Sanctuary, named as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, is home to many exotic animals and birds and it offers its tourist very interesting place to explore. Animals that are found there in large number include panthers, tigers, elephants, spotted deer and wild boars. Rocket-tailed drongo, spotted dove, tree pai and red whiskered bulbul are some of the birds found there.
Kolikamuthi Elephant Camp :Kolikamuthi Elephant Camp is another interesting place to visit. The camp is famous for housing trained elephants. About 50 Malisar tribe families live there. These people are very skilled to handle the Asian elephants. Known for its scenic nature.
Anamalai Hills :Anamalai Hills is also ideal place for trekking. The hill offers its tourist wide variety of trekking routes from simple to difficult trek. So if you are novice this place is the right place for trekking. Top Slip and Varagaliar Elephant Camp are some of the other places worth visiting in Anamalai.
How to reach:
Road connects Anamalai to other major cities and town of the state. Many state run buses connects it to Chennai and Coimbatore and many other cities of the state. Nearest airport is situated in Coimbatore which is 96 km away from Anaimalai. The air port is connected by domestic flight to Chennai and other major cities of India. Nearest railway station is also situated in Coimbatore which is connected to other major railway heads of the state.
Other details: Pongal is a major festival celebrated in Anamalai with great enthusiasm. The festival comes in the month of January.
Other details: Pongal is a major festival celebrated in Anamalai with great enthusiasm. The festival comes in the month of January.
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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 Palghar
Palghar is a town in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located in Thane district of the state. It is growing industrial city and has all the facilities like Hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants, cinema theaters, educational institutions etc. Farming and working in factories are main employments of the people. It is located near the border of Gujarat and is close to Tarapur, the place of India’s first nuclear plant. Palghar has still maintained its lush greenery with many trees of Coconut, Palm and cultivation of paddy. Palghar is a main base to other tourist spots nearby and houses many hotels to accommodate the tourists.
There are many places of attraction in and around it.
There are many places of attraction in and around it.
Kelva dam :
Kelva dam is known for its beautiful surroundings. The dam was built many years ago and is the main source of water for the irrigation in the region for the grass farming. It is a nice place to spend evenings and has a beautiful garden located near it. The place is much visited by the tourists.
Shirgaon Fort :
You can also visit Shirgaon Fort which is another place of interest located at Shirgaon beach near Palghar.
Kelva Beach :
Kelva Beach is the most preferred picnic spot in Thane district. It has the longest stretch of coastline in the district. This beach of Arabian Sea is beautiful one and mesmerizes the onlookers. The beach is best spot for weekend picnic and is visited by many others from nearby towns and cities like Mumbai, Thane etc. 
Mahim Beach :
Take some time out to visit another beautiful beach of Mahim. The beach is located at Mahim Island near Palghar. Many trees lined up along the shore of the Arabian Sea add to the beauty of the beach. The beach also offers visitors fascinating views of sunset.
Shirgaon beach :
Shirgaon beach is yet another place of attraction near Palghar. Though the beach is small, it offers panoramic views of coastline of the Majestic Arabian Sea. Palm trees are found in abundant surrounding the shore of the sea and it adds to the beauty of the Beach.
How to reach:
By Train:
Palghar railway station is just 8 km away from the heart of the city and is well connected to Thane, Mumbai and other parts of the country.By Air:
'Chhatratpati Shivaji International Airport' of Mumbai serves as the nearest Airbase to Palghar. The airport is just 120 km from it and is well linked by many domestic and international flights to other major cities of India and other countries.By Road:
Many state run buses and other private vehicles, Car rental services are also available from other cities and towns of the state.Tag :
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Tourist places in Bhopal
Located in the central part of India the city of Bhopal is a
state capital of Madhya Pradesh. The city is known as a City of Lakes as many
natural and artificial lakes are found there. It is also one of the greenest
cities of India. The city is divided into 6 major areas including Old city and
New city and about 75 suburbs.
Govindpura, Bhopal’s industrial area, has over 1000 small and medium
scale industries involved in producing many different items including some
electrical goods and chemicals. As a
tourist place it is very vibrant and attracts many tourists from all over the
country and rest parts of the world as well. The city offers its tourists many
places of interest.
What to see:
The city of Bhopal has many places worth visiting.
Upper Lake :
Asia’s largest artificial lake, ‘Upper Lake’, is one of the
places of interest of the city. Lower Lake is yet another lake to be seen here.
Other than these lakes city also offers its tourists Van Vihar National Park
which is located at the south of Upper Lake.
Taj-ul-Masjid :
Bhopal houses one of the largest mosques in Asia named
Taj-ul-Masjid. The city also has many places of interest including
Bharat Bhavan :
It is an unique national centre for performing visual arts designed
by the renowned Goan architect Charles Correa. The center houses a museum of
the arts , an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a repertory theatre,
indoor and outdoor auditoria, rehearsal room, and libraries of Indian poetry,
classical and folk music, which highlights and presents the works of different
artists.
Manuabhan Ki Tekri :
Other places of religious importance in the city of Bhopal
include Manuabhan ki Tekri. It is situated seven k.m.from Bhopal on Gwalior road. It is a Jain temple situated on hill cliff and offering
scenic views from the hill and Kalika Mandir located at Kali Ghat near Lower
Lake.
Other places to visit Manav Sanghralay, Museum of Natural
History etc.
How to reach:
Bhopal is well connected by rail, road and air to other parts of major
cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh and the rest of the country as well.
By air:
Raja Bhoj International Airport is located at the satellite suburbs of Bairagarh. There are many flights to Bhopal from other major cities of India to.By rail:
Bhopal is one of the best connected cities in India by rail. The city also has service of Metro rail.By road:
One can reach the city by buses run by state government. One can travel to the city by bus from major cities and towns of the rest of Madhya Pradesh.Shopping:
The city of Bhopal has many shopping avenues. Shopping experience is unique in the city. On both sides of the Shopping streets there are many old picturesque Havelis which gives a different kind of experience.
Bhopal celebrates all
festivals of different religions. On the occasion of Dussehera some wonderful
Ram Lilas and traditional forms of episode from Ramayana is enacted here.
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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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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 Udvada, Gujarat
Udvada is famous holy town for Parsis in India. It is situated between Daman and Valsad in the state of Gujarat. The town of Udvada is renowned for its Atash Behram, the ritual fire of the Zoroastrians. Zoroastrians in India is called as Parsis. The Udvada Atasha Behram is the most revered Zoroastrian fire temple in India. It is oldest continuously burning fire-temple in the world. Atash Behram in Udvada is one of the nine Atash Behram worldwide eight of which are located only in India (especially in western India) and remaining one is in Yazd, Iran.
Udvada is a seaside village and is mostly inhabited by Parsis. It is distant from other cities of Gujarat with many old style Parsis buildings found there. Pleasant breeze, lush green surrounding and cool and calm ambience in Udvada attracts many tourists along with Parsi pilgrims. Here in Udvada you will find many Faredome cottages. These are old Parsi buildings which have stood the time and are still intact. These monumental Parsi structures attract many historians and archeologists. Efforts are being made to protect Faredome Cottages and get the status of world heritage site for them.
Udvada seashore has now been turned into a beautiful beach. The beach has muddy brown sand and rocky terrain. Here you can get the glimpses of lives, cultures and customs of fishermen community of Udvada.
How to reach
By Train:
Udvada railway station which is 11 km away from the center of Udvada town is well linked to Mumbai and thereby other cities of India.By Road:
Maharashtra and Gujarat state run buses connect Udvada to Mumbai and other cities and towns of those states.By Air:
Mumbai which is 205 km away from Udvada serves as closest airbase to it. Mumbai Airport is well connected to other major cities of India and other countries.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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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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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 Bhilai,India
Bhilai is a city situated in Durg district of Chhattisgarh state, India. It is located at 25km west of state capital of Raipur. Bhilai is famous for Bhilai Steel Plant. It is the largest steel plant in India and known for being the only manufacturer of rails for Indian Railway. The city is known for many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year. Weather of Bhilai is pleasant during the winter and hot and dry during the summer.
Places of interest: The city of Bhilai houses many places worth visiting in and around it.
Maitri Bagh : It is a zoo and park established by Bhilai Steel Plant. There are two huge man-made water lakes near the Bagh. One water lake is used to supply the water to the township and other is used for Steel Plant itself. These lakes are worth visit places in Bhilai. Bhilai Water Works is situated right across the Maitri Bagh. It is a facility which is used to provide clean water to Bhilai townships. Maitri Bagh, Garden of Friendship as it literally means, was established as a symbol of India – USSR friendship. 
Civic Centre : It is another place of interest in Bhilai. It was earlier started as shopping center consisting of two rows of shops and stores arranged in L shape. Initially it had TATA textile on one side and Bata Shoes on other. The Civic center was major center for lots of social activities, entertainment and shopping for a long time. Then a lot of changes happened after that in Civic center and nearby. There is a doomed shaped super market Near the Civic center and it is now used as art exhibition. In the east of Civic Centre there is an open space with a stage and it is known as ‘’Open –Air-Theatre and used for various cultural activities including musical night shows. Kala Mandir, situated right of Civic center, is used for various purposes. It was earlier a movie theatre known as Chitra Mandir. Other places of interest include
Shiv Mandir :
It is most visited pilgrimage place located 3 km from Bhilai.
Tandula Dam :
Tandula is a famous picnic spot and popular for its old palaces.You can also find a unique tourism opportunity at here.
Other places of interest is Bambleshwari temple, Sita Maiya temple and Parsharwanath Thirth.
How to reach:
Rail and road connect the city to other parts of the state and the country. Durg railway junction is nearest to Bhilai and it is connected to other major cities like Kolkata and Mumbai. Nearest airport is Raipur Airport which is connected to other major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Kolkata etc. Many state- run buses and private luxury buses connects the city to other major cities and towns of the state and the country.
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Tourist places in Nellore,Andhra Pradesh
Nellore is a city in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarter of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district. The district earlier was known as Nellore. The city of Nellore was known in ancient times as Vikrama Simhapuri. It is situated on the banks of Penna River. It is also famous for its mica and lemon production. The city gets its name from the Tamil word ‘’Nell’’ which means Paddy. The cultivations of paddy are done here on large scale. Nellore is also one of the fastest emerging economy in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The region was under many dynasties like Kharavela of Chedi, Mouraya dynasty, Pallavas, Satvahan, Cholas dynasty etc.
Temple of Sri Talpagiri Ranaganatha swami :
It is located just 5 km away from Nellore. The temple is built 6000 years ago and is located on the banks of Penner River. The temple has seven beautiful gold Kalisams. Brmhostavam, a grand festival is celebrated here every year during the month of March-April.
The temple of Mallikarjuna Swami Kamakshi Tai :
It is another place of worship in Jonnwada near Nellore. The temple is situated just 12 km from Nellore. The deity of the temple is believed to fulfill the wishes of devotees and hence it is visited by many people throughout the year.
Vedagiri Lakshmimarasimha Swami Devastanam :
It is another religious place you can visit. It is believed to be built in 9th century and inscription found on the rock proves that the temple was founded by Narasimha Varma, a Pallava King.
Penchalakona :
It is yet another sacred ancient place. According to mythology it is said that lord Narasimha bathed here in Penchalakona after he killed a demon named Hiranya Kashyap and took his original form of Lord Vishnu.
The temple of Sri Gayathri Devi Vishwakarma :
It is another religious place to be seen near Nellore. It is situated in Virat Nagar and believed to be one of the largest Gayatri Devi temples in entire state of Andhra Pradesh.
Nellore is well connected by road and rail to other parts of state and the country. Nellore railway station is well linked by many trains to Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available form other cities and towns of the state. Chennai serves as the nearest airbase to Nellore. Chennai is about 174 km away and is well linked by many flights to other major cities of the country.Tag :
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Tourist places in Adoni,Andhra Pradesh
Adoni is a popular commercial town located in the western part of Andhra Pradesh state. The town comes in Kurnool district and lies near the border of Karnataka state. Abundant in textile industries, the town of Adoni is the largest producer of cotton in the region and therefore it is sometimes called as cotton town of southern India. It also played a significant role as a major commercial center during British rule in India. It was referred as second Mumbai during the colonial rule for the town of Adoni served as major industrial hub containing almost all business activities. Presently Adoni is popular industrial town housing several textile industries and is also famous for its tourist places situated there.
Fort of Adoni :-
Commercial town of Adoni also offers the visitors numerous places of interest and worship. Among them the fort of Adoni and Shri Mahayogi Lakshaman Avva temple are prominent ones. Situated on a granite hill located there, Adoni fort is the prime attraction of the town. Though the fort is in ruin state, it is visited by many tourists round the year. The fort was built approximately 300 years ago and is popular tourist destination in Adoni.
Shri Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva temple:-
Shri Mahayogi Lakshaman Avva temple is famous for its beautiful structure and marble works. The temple is dedicated to Mahayogi Lakshaman also known as Avva. The floor of the temple is completely made of marble enhancing the beauty of the temple. The temple is visited by devotees and tourist as well. The town of Adoni also presents the visitors many other places worth visiting.
Ranamandala Konda:-
Ranamandala Konda is one of them. It is famous for the temple of Hanuman and Ramajal Lake situated there. The place has beautiful natural surroundings and is an ideal place for bird watchers.
Kaman Bavi, Jumma Masjid, Venkanna Bavi etc are some of other important places you can visit on your tour to Adoni. These places are known for their historical and religious importance and visited by many tourists.
How to reach:-
Road and rail connect Adoni to the rest parts of the state. Adoni is about 300 km away from Hyderabad and is well connected by several state run buses. State run buses and other private vehicles also connect Adoni to Kurnool, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Ananthpur many other towns and cities of the state. Railway station of Adoni connects the town to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Gulbarga, Tirupati, Ahmadabad etc. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad serves as the nearest airport to Adoni. The airport is well linked to Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and many other cities of Indian and other countries.
Fort of Adoni :-
Commercial town of Adoni also offers the visitors numerous places of interest and worship. Among them the fort of Adoni and Shri Mahayogi Lakshaman Avva temple are prominent ones. Situated on a granite hill located there, Adoni fort is the prime attraction of the town. Though the fort is in ruin state, it is visited by many tourists round the year. The fort was built approximately 300 years ago and is popular tourist destination in Adoni.
Shri Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva temple:-
Shri Mahayogi Lakshaman Avva temple is famous for its beautiful structure and marble works. The temple is dedicated to Mahayogi Lakshaman also known as Avva. The floor of the temple is completely made of marble enhancing the beauty of the temple. The temple is visited by devotees and tourist as well. The town of Adoni also presents the visitors many other places worth visiting.
Ranamandala Konda:-
Ranamandala Konda is one of them. It is famous for the temple of Hanuman and Ramajal Lake situated there. The place has beautiful natural surroundings and is an ideal place for bird watchers.
Kaman Bavi, Jumma Masjid, Venkanna Bavi etc are some of other important places you can visit on your tour to Adoni. These places are known for their historical and religious importance and visited by many tourists.
How to reach:-
Road and rail connect Adoni to the rest parts of the state. Adoni is about 300 km away from Hyderabad and is well connected by several state run buses. State run buses and other private vehicles also connect Adoni to Kurnool, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Ananthpur many other towns and cities of the state. Railway station of Adoni connects the town to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Gulbarga, Tirupati, Ahmadabad etc. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad serves as the nearest airport to Adoni. The airport is well linked to Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and many other cities of Indian and other countries.
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Kanha National Park,Madhya Pradesh
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Kanha National Park is situated in state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The national park is famous for its tiger reserve. This 940 sq km national park is spread over an area of two districts Mandla and Balaghat. The present Kanha National Park was earlier divided in to two sanctuaries Hallon and Banjar. It was late in 1955 that it got the status of a National Park. It now mesmerizes the visitors by its rich flora and fauna.
Kanha National Park is home to about 100 tigers. Leopard, sloth beers and wild dogs can also be found here. Samber, barking dear and spotted-deer can be sited more frequently here.
The national park houses more than 200 species of flowering plants. Sal and other mix trees intermingled with meadow can be found on large scale in lower land area of the forest. The highland forest provides quite distinct look from other parts of the forest. Trees on slopes like bamboo and Kullu offer a beautiful view of the forest.
Best time to visit Kanha national park:
Kanha National Park remains closed from 1st June to 15th October. It is best visited during the period from October to June. From November to March is best for nature lover and ideal for bird watching because as this is the monsoon way back period so all the surrounding get rejuvenated.
Opening hours of the park is form 6.30 am to 10.30 am in the morning while it is 3.30.pm to 6.30 pm in the evening.
For accommodation there are many hotels in National park most of them are situated near Kisli village.
How to reach Kanha national park:
You can get here via Jabalpur or Nagpur which are well connected to the National Park. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars on rents are available from these cities to the Kandala which is further linked to Kisli gate by state run buses. Kisli gate is one of the major points from where you can enter the core area of the Kanha National Park.
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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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Vasad Railway Junction, Gujarat
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| Vasad Junction |
Vasad Junction is located in the district of Anand of Gujarat state. This railway station comes under the jurisdiction of Western Railway centered in Vadodara. Station code is VDA.
Vasad city is at a distance of about 22 km form Vadodara, at about 20 km from Anand by road. It is on the banks of the River Mahisagar. Adas road station and Nandesari station are nearby stations. Major railway station is at Vadodara. Major trains passing through this junction are the Gujarat Queen running between Ahmedabad-Valsad, and the Saurashtra Express running between Porbandar-Mumbai. Passenger trains running between Mumbai to Ahmedabad stop at Vasad. Anand, Baroda, Pavgarh, Champaner, and Kheda are the nearby attractions.
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Walajah Road Railway Junction,Tamil Nadu
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| Walajah Road Junction |
Walajah Road Junction is located at about 5 km from Walajpet of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu. It is known as the oldest railway connection in Tamil Nadu. The junction comes under the jurisdiction of Southern Railways. Station code is WJR.
Walajpet is situated on the banks of Palar River between Chennai and Bangalore. The junction lies between Arakkonam and Vellore Katpadi junction on the railway route from Chennai to Coimbatore. Tirupati is the nearby big station at about 101 km from Walajpet, near Arcot. Vellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kanchpuram and Sriperumbudur are some nearby attractions.
Major trains passing through this station are Yasvantpur-Chennai Express (to and fro), Brindavan Express running between Bangalore and Chennai (to and fro), Chennai Mail, Mangalore Mail, Lalbagh Express, Mysore Express, Yercaud Express, and the West Coast Express. Passenger trains connecting Arakkonam, Katpadi, and Vellore run though this station very frequently.
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