Red Hills
Red Hills is an ecological fragile region in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is in the state of Tamil Nadu and is just 28 km away from Ooty. The place is rich in beauty of nature surrounding it. It has calm and cool ambience. It is abundant with lush green landscapes and forest. The environment is unexploited yet and therefore it offers eco- friendly tourism. Red Hills offers tourists fascinating views of nearby Nilgiri (blue hills). One can also see beautiful views of vast area of under tea plantation.
Red Hills houses many lakes in and around it. These lakes are main tourist attraction of the region. There are about eight lakes around Red Hills and each one of them has its own special features which mesmerize the onlookers. Avalanche, Emerald, Porthimund, Upper Bhavani and Parson’s Valley Lake are some of them. Here you can also enjoy the activity of fishing. Numerous species of bird are seen flying over the lakes. These lakes offer ideal places of picnic spot and many tourists frequently visit the place to explore the beautiful nature. Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo is another place of attraction you can visit. It is located near the Red Hills and houses various animals like elephants, Bengal tigers, monkeys etc.
The region has pleasant climate during summer and winter. Monsoon season is also good for scenic beauty of its lakes. September to May is the best time to visit the place.
Red Hills houses many lakes in and around it. These lakes are main tourist attraction of the region. There are about eight lakes around Red Hills and each one of them has its own special features which mesmerize the onlookers. Avalanche, Emerald, Porthimund, Upper Bhavani and Parson’s Valley Lake are some of them. Here you can also enjoy the activity of fishing. Numerous species of bird are seen flying over the lakes. These lakes offer ideal places of picnic spot and many tourists frequently visit the place to explore the beautiful nature. Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo is another place of attraction you can visit. It is located near the Red Hills and houses various animals like elephants, Bengal tigers, monkeys etc.
The region has pleasant climate during summer and winter. Monsoon season is also good for scenic beauty of its lakes. September to May is the best time to visit the place.
How to reach:Many state run bases are available to reach Red Hills from Chennai, Ooty, Bangalore and other parts of the state and the country. Mettupalayam serves as the nearest railway head to Red Hills. The railway station is just 40 km away from it and is well linked to Coimbatore, Chennai and other parts of state and the country. Coimbatore Airport is the closest airbase to Red Hills is about 100 km from it. The airport is connected to by several flights to other major cities of the country.
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Toruist Places in Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar is a famous ancient pilgrimage center in India. It is situated in Nasik district of the state of Maharashtra. Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (most sacred places devoted to Lord Shiva). The Linga in the temple has three faced structured containing the faces of Tridev Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Trimbakeshwar town is situated on the banks of Godavari River. Pilgrims visiting Trimbakeshwar also take bath in the river. It is believed by the Hindus that visiting Trimbakeshwar one gets salvation. Trimbakeshwar is regarded as one of most sacred places in India. It is regarded as the birth place of Lord Ganesha. Thousands of pilgrims from far and wide throng here on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Trimbakeshwar town is nestled with beautiful nature. It is located at the foothill of fascinating Brahmagiri Mountain. Lush green trees and beautiful environment surround the holy town of Trimbakeshwar. Serene environ and pleasant climate makes it hot tourist spot along with pilgrimage center.
Ram Lakshaman Tirth, Neel Parbat, Brahmagiri Mountain and Kedareshwar temple are other places of worship in Trimbakeshwar. Temperature of the of the region reaches up to 44 degree Celsius in summer, while it remains between 7 to 30 degree Celsius in winter.
How to reach :
Nasik is just 28 km from Trimbakeshwar and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Nasik and other cities and towns of the state. Nasik railway station is well connected to Mumbai, Aurangabad and other cities and towns of the state. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the closest airbase to Trimbakeshwar. The airport is well linked to other major cities of the country.
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Tourist Places in Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the headquarter of the district of same name Thanjavur district. It is also known as Tanjore. The city flourished as learning and culture center especially in Cholla dynasty who rule there from 11th to 14th century. Thanjavur is known for its antiques, handicrafts, cotton saris, handloom silk saris etc. Tanjore Painting is also famous here. Thanjavur falls in fertile Cauvery delta region. Cultivation of rice crop is done there on large scale. It is even sometimes called as the Rice Bowl of South India.
Places to see :
Places to see :
Brahadeshwara temple :
Brahadeshwara temple of is an ancient temple in the region. It is world heritage site recognized by UNESCO. It was built by Chola king. The temple is built in excellent architecture and has 216 feet high tower over the shrine. It is visited by many devotees. The Chandra Bagawan temple, The Lord Murugan temple, the Sani Bhagawan Temple and Thirumananjeri are other some temples to be seen in and around the Thanjavur.
Brahadeshwara temple of is an ancient temple in the region. It is world heritage site recognized by UNESCO. It was built by Chola king. The temple is built in excellent architecture and has 216 feet high tower over the shrine. It is visited by many devotees. The Chandra Bagawan temple, The Lord Murugan temple, the Sani Bhagawan Temple and Thirumananjeri are other some temples to be seen in and around the Thanjavur.
Airavateswara temple :
Airavateswara temple near Kumbakonam is another religious place you can visit in Thanjavur district. It is also a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO. Other than temples Thanjavur also houses other place of interest in and around it.
Vijayanagara Fort and Siva Ganga Garden are some of them to be seen near Thanjavur.
How to reach :
You can get here by state run bus or other private vehicles like car and luxury bus from Tiruchy, Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore and other cities and towns of Tamil Nadu and nearby state of Karnataka. Tiruchy is just 68 km away from Thanjavur and serves it as nearest railhead. The railway station of Tiruchy is well connected to other many cities and towns of the country. Tiruchy also serves as closest airbase to Thanjavur and is well linked by many flights to other major cities of the country.
You can get here by state run bus or other private vehicles like car and luxury bus from Tiruchy, Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore and other cities and towns of Tamil Nadu and nearby state of Karnataka. Tiruchy is just 68 km away from Thanjavur and serves it as nearest railhead. The railway station of Tiruchy is well connected to other many cities and towns of the country. Tiruchy also serves as closest airbase to Thanjavur and is well linked by many flights to other major cities of the country.
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Konark Dance Festival, Orissa
Tourists visiting Konark in the month of December has a great chance of enjoying much more than mere sightseeing and beautiful beaches as the town of Konark in the state of Orissa (India)hosts its the charming Dance festival every year in the month of December. The dance festival offers an occasion for the tourists to witness the many renowned classical dancers performing their arts at the backdrop of Sun Temple, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO.
Konark dance festival is an occasion where many eminent dancers from all over the country are seen performing in open theatre. The festival is celebration of classical dance forms like Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathak etc. Konark Dance Festival is a joint of initiative of Odissi Research Center and Orissa Tourism. The festival has been successfully organized for the last 19 years. It is an event to honor the classical dance forms and celebrated classical dancers. Konark dance festival also provides a platform to both acclaimed and budding talents who are seen enthralling the visitors by their outstanding performance. The event of festival is witnessed by thousands of tourist from across the country. Craft Mela is another added feature of the festival where many beautiful handicrafts are seen being purchased by many tourists.
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Indian Festivals,
Tourist Places in Savandurga
Savandurga is a hill located in the state of Karnataka, India. The hill is famous for a temple situated there. It is just 33 km away from Bangalore, capital city of the state. Savandurga Hill is one of the largest monolith hills in the world. The height of the hill rises up to 1226 m and it’s structure is mainly consisted of Penisular gneiss, basic dykes, granites and laterites. Savandurga is made of two hills known as Kariguda and Biliguda. In local language Kariguda means black hill while Biliguda means white hill. The place is visited by many tourists from far and wide as it has beautiful lush green surroundings and some important temples also.
Savandi Veerabhardreshwara Swamy Temple :
Temple of Savandi Veerabhardreshwara Swamy is popular religious place situated at the foothill of Savandurga. It is one most visited place in Savandurga.
Temple of Savandi Veerabhardreshwara Swamy is popular religious place situated at the foothill of Savandurga. It is one most visited place in Savandurga.
Narasimha Swami :
Narasimha Swami Temple is another important place of worship in Savandurga. The temple is visited by many devotees from across the state. Yellow throated Bulbul can be seen near the surrounding region of Savandurga. Leopard and sloth bear can also be found here.
There are other places of attraction in and around it. Manchinbele Dam and Thippagondanahalli Reservoir are some of them and can be seen near Savandurga.
Savandurga is the place where visitors can have thrilling experience of adventurous activities like trekking, Hill climbing, Rappelling etc. Nature Admire, Care and Angel are some of the organizations which provide the visitors accommodation in tents and food. They also provide facilities for trekking, rappelling, hill climbing, Cave Exploration etc.
Narasimha Swami Temple is another important place of worship in Savandurga. The temple is visited by many devotees from across the state. Yellow throated Bulbul can be seen near the surrounding region of Savandurga. Leopard and sloth bear can also be found here.
There are other places of attraction in and around it. Manchinbele Dam and Thippagondanahalli Reservoir are some of them and can be seen near Savandurga.
Savandurga is the place where visitors can have thrilling experience of adventurous activities like trekking, Hill climbing, Rappelling etc. Nature Admire, Care and Angel are some of the organizations which provide the visitors accommodation in tents and food. They also provide facilities for trekking, rappelling, hill climbing, Cave Exploration etc.
Temperature of the Savandurga varies from 24 to 34 degree Celsius in summer while it is 15 to 27 degree Celsius in winter. October to March is the best time to visit the place.
Savandurga’s proximity to Bangalore makes it easily accessible place in the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect it to Bangalore. Bangalore also serves as nearest railhead and airbase to Savandurga.
Savandurga’s proximity to Bangalore makes it easily accessible place in the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect it to Bangalore. Bangalore also serves as nearest railhead and airbase to Savandurga.
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