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Tourist Places in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Warangal is fifth largest city in state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the head town of Warangal district which is made of three cities – Hanamakonda, Kazipet and Warangal itself. Warangal was the capital place of erstwhile Kakatiya Kingdom which ruled the region during 12th to 14th century. Warangal is historically known as Orugallu and Ekasila Nagaram. Prola Raja of Kakatiya Kingdom is assumed to have built this city during 12th century. There are many leftover of historic monuments, fort and Shiva temple in Warangal which belong to 12th to 14th century.
Warangal fascinates the tourists with its beautiful historical monuments, grand temples, Garden, lakes and sanctuaries. Warangal Fort, Shiva Temple and Bhadrakali Temple are the major attraction of in the city.
Warangal fascinates the tourists with its beautiful historical monuments, grand temples, Garden, lakes and sanctuaries. Warangal Fort, Shiva Temple and Bhadrakali Temple are the major attraction of in the city.
Warangal fort is built in 13th century during the great Kakatiya Kingdom. The majestic fort has four Sanchi -style gateways and is one of the finest specimens of south Indian architecture. The fort is famous for its beautiful sculptures. There are some temples situated inside the fort.
Bhadrakali Temple :- Bhadrakali is another temple to be seen in Warangal. The temple houses the deity of goddess Kali. It is situated on nearby hill of Warangal. The temple is built in Kakatiya dynasty. The idol of the goddess kali is adorned with weapons in her eight hands and crown on her head.
Thousand Pillar Temple :- Thousand Pillared Temple is another place you should not miss on your visit to Warangal. The temple present marvel to the visitors. It has beautifully carved thousand pillars and is built in the star like structure. The temple contains three shrines of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya.
Kakatiya Musical Garden :-Visit the Kakatiya Musical Garden situated near Bhadrakali temple. The garden is spread over an area of 15 acres and is nice spot to spend time with your family. The garden fascinates the visitors with its musical fountains and dancing lights. It has artificial lake inside and also offers tourists boating facility. Kakatiya rock Garden is another interesting place you can visit in Warangal.
Pakhal Lake :-Pakhal Lake is yet another place of attraction situated near the town of Warangal. The lake is an artificial one and is believed to be built by Kakatiya King in 13th century. The lake is surrounded by beautiful nature and offers perfect spot for picnic.
Padmakashi temple, Ramappa temple and Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary are other places to be seen in and around Warangal.
How to Reach :
Rail and road connects the city of Warangal to other parts of the state and the country. Warangal railway station is well linked to Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities and towns of the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available to reach to Warangal from many other cities and towns of the Andhra Pradesh state. You can also fly to Hyderabad and then move to Warangal. Hyderabad is about 140 km away from it and is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.
Rail and road connects the city of Warangal to other parts of the state and the country. Warangal railway station is well linked to Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities and towns of the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available to reach to Warangal from many other cities and towns of the Andhra Pradesh state. You can also fly to Hyderabad and then move to Warangal. Hyderabad is about 140 km away from it and is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.
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Morni Hills, Haryana
The Morni Hills is a beautiful tourist attraction in the state of Haryana, India. It is located in the district of Panchkula and is about 45 km away from Chandigarh, the capital city of the state. Morni Hills is a part of Himalayan Shivalik range. There is a tiny village named ‘Morni’ situated in Morni Hills. It is an ideal place to spend holiday. It is abundant with beautiful landscape, lakes and many other scenic spots.
Morni Hills is gifted with beautiful natural surroundings. It is home to about 450 species of birds like Crested Kingfisher, Blue Peafowl, Wallcreeper, Bal-tailed Treecreeper, Himalayan Bulbul etc. You can also see some migratory birds flying here. It is an ideal place for bird watchers. Morni Hills is full of flora and fauna and home to variety of wildlife. It also houses a large fort. The fort is an interesting place visited by many tourists. There are many beautiful lakes near Morni hill. These lakes are known for its surrounding sceneries and are visited by many tourists. Mansa Devi Temple and Gurudwara Nada Sahib are other places of religious importance to be seen here.
Morni Hills offers its tourists adventurous activities like trekking and hang gliding. There are many trekking trails in Morni Hills which gives adventurous tourists a thrilling experience. Trekking is also the best way to explore beautiful nature of Morni hills.
Chandigarh Airport serves as the nearest airbase to Morni hills. The airport is well linked by several domestic flights to Amritsar, Delhi and other major cities of the country. Chandigarh railway station is closest railway station to Morni hills. It is well connected by trains to Delhi and other cities and towns of the Haryana state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available to reach Morni Hills from Chandigarh and many other cities and towns of the state.
Morni Hills is situated at the altitude of 3900 feet and has pleasant weather during winter. September to March is best time to visit Morni hills.
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Tourist Places in Munnar,Kerala
One of the most popular hill stations located in Western Ghat, Munnar is a hill town in the state of Kerala, India. The hill town falls in the district of Idukki district of the state. It was a summer resort of the British. It is also known for its vast tea plantation area. Munnar is popular tourist spot in the state. It is an ideal place for honeymoon couples. It is also one of the best places to spend holidays. Malayalam and Tamil are widely spoken language and Hindi and English are also spoken here by some.
Places of interest: Munnar houses many places of attraction in and around it.
Eravikulam National Park:-
Eravikulam National Park is one of them. The park is situated at the distance of 8 km from Munnar. The park is home to a large number of endangered Nilgiri Tahr. It occupies an area of 97 sq km and also houses many rare species of birds, animals and butterflies. It is an ideal place for trekking. The park also offers beautiful views of tea plantations.
Anamudi Peak:-
Anamudi Peak is another place of attraction near Munnar. It is just 13 km away from Munnar and is the highest peak in the state of Kerala. Situated at the altitude of 1700 m, Mattupetty is another interesting place near Munnar. It is just about 13 km away from Munnar. It is famous for its lake and storage masonry dam. It also offers tourist boating experience and presents many beautiful views of surrounding hills and valleys.
Pallivasal :-
Pallivasal is place near Munnar where first Hydro-Electric project of Kerala is situated. It is known for its scenic beauties. It is one of most favored picnic spot in Kerala.
Chinnakanal:-
Chinnakanal is yet another place of attraction near Munnar. There are many fascinating waterfalls in Chinnakanal. It offers tourists magnificent views of mountains range of western Ghat.
Anayirangal :-
Anayirangal is famous for its dam. The dam is surrounded by beautiful tea plantation area and lush green forest. Rajmalai wildlife sanctuary is another sanctuary near Munnar. It is just 15km away from Munnar. Top Station. 
Echo Point and Tea Museum are some of many other places of attraction to be seen in and around Munnar.
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Famous Fort Murud Janjira Maharashtra
Murud Janjira is a famous fort in the state of Maharashtra, India. The fort is located on an island near coastal village of Murud in the district of Raigad. The fort was occupied by Siddis dynasty and is famous for being the only fort along the Indian coastal region which was could not be conquered despite many attempts made by British, Maratha and Dutch. Konkani and Marathi are widely spoken languages in the region while Hindi is also spoken by some. September to June is best time to visit Murud Janjira.
Murud Janjira fort is regarded as one the strongest sea forts in India. The fort is perched on oval-shaped rock off Arabian Sea coast and it was built in 16th century. It is about 165 km away from Mumbai. The fort can be reached by sailboats. These are available from Rajapur jetty. The main gate of the fort facing Rajapur on shore can be seen only when we are very close to it. The fort is strengthened with about 19 bastions and it houses several domestic and European canons. This fort once has all the facilities like palaces, quarters of officers, mosque and a large water tank. However the palace of Nawabs of Janjira is still intact and in good shape.
Murud beach is another attraction in near the fort. This 1.7 km long beach is the delight for the tourists. Gol Ghumbaj, Kasa fort,Garambi Falls Ahamedganj Palace and Nandgaon are some of many other places of attraction near the fort of Murud Janjira.
You can get down at Roha railway station. It is the nearest railway head to Murud and is about 23 km away from it. There are many state run buses and other private vehicles available from Roha, Mumbai
and many other cities and towns of the state. Roha railway station is well connected to Mumbai and many other cities and towns of the state. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is nearest airbase to Murud and is well linked by several domestic and international flights to other major cities of India and other countries. Murud Janjira fort is regarded as one the strongest sea forts in India. The fort is perched on oval-shaped rock off Arabian Sea coast and it was built in 16th century. It is about 165 km away from Mumbai. The fort can be reached by sailboats. These are available from Rajapur jetty. The main gate of the fort facing Rajapur on shore can be seen only when we are very close to it. The fort is strengthened with about 19 bastions and it houses several domestic and European canons. This fort once has all the facilities like palaces, quarters of officers, mosque and a large water tank. However the palace of Nawabs of Janjira is still intact and in good shape.
Murud beach is another attraction in near the fort. This 1.7 km long beach is the delight for the tourists. Gol Ghumbaj, Kasa fort,Garambi Falls Ahamedganj Palace and Nandgaon are some of many other places of attraction near the fort of Murud Janjira.
You can get down at Roha railway station. It is the nearest railway head to Murud and is about 23 km away from it. There are many state run buses and other private vehicles available from Roha, Mumbai
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Tourist Places in Kurnool
Kurnool is a city in Indian southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarter of the district of the same name ‘Kurnool District’. It was once capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its educational institution and banking and insurance companies. Kurnool falls in Rayalaseema region of the state and is the biggest district among four districts of the region. Kurnool is located on the bank of Tungabhadra River. Temperature of Kurnool ranges from 26°c to 45°c in summer and from 13°c to 31°c in winter. November to February is an ideal time to visit Kurnool. Kannada is widely spoken language of the region.
There are many places of interest near Kurnool.
There are many places of interest near Kurnool.
Belum Caves :-Belum Caves is major attraction of the tourists. These caves are declared as Unique Eco-tourism Project by Indian government.
Oravakallu :-
It is another place near Kurnool. It is famous for its water bodies and is popular picnic spot.
It is another place near Kurnool. It is famous for its water bodies and is popular picnic spot.
Sri Yaganti swami Temple :-Sri Yaganti swami Temple is a place of worship located in Kurnool district. It is the temple of Lord Shiva and is visited by large number of devotees from across the state of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.
Rollapadu Bird sanctuary :-Rolapadu Bird sanctuary is another place of interest in the district of Kurnool. The sanctuary occupies an area of 614 sq km and houses Bonnet Macaque, black buck, Indian Bustard and many other birds and animals.
Road and rail connect the city of Kurnool to other parts of the state and the country. Kurnool has four railway stations and thereby is connected by many trains to Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati, Madurai and other many cities of the state and the country. State run buses and other private vehicles are available from other cities and towns of the state. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airbase to Kurnool and is well linked by several flights to other major cities of India and other countries.
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