Tourist Places in Shivpuri
Shivpuri is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the main place of district of Shivpuri. Earlier it was known as Sipri. It is situated in the Gwalior division of the state. At one time in the history of the region it was the summer capital of Scindias of Gwalior. Forest around Shivpuri was used as hunting ground by Mughal emperors. This dense forest is still there attracting many visitors. Shivpuri also houses Gwalior Forest Product Ltd which was founded 60 years ago. The company manufactures the herbal and phytochemical products. Lush green forest around, pleasant climate, remnants of historic monuments, majestic hill around etc make the city a perfect tourist destination.
Shivpuri houses many places of attraction in and around it.
Royal tombs of Scindias :
It is situated in decorative Mughal Garden. The monuments of the Scindias are fine specimen of Mughal and Hindu architectural Style.
Karera Bird sanctuary :
Karera Bird sanctuary is another interesting place near Shivpuri. You will find here numerous species of birds. It is an ideal place for bird lovers. Some wild animals can also be found in the sanctuary.
Madhav National Park :
Take some time out to visit the Madhav National Park which is located near Shivpuri. The national park is spread over an area of 157 sq km and presents the opportunity to watch the wild animals in their natural habitats. The park also houses wide species of birds. The park provides amazing experience of Jungle safaris. Jangle Safaris provides you the fascinating experience of watching wild animals in their natural habitat.
Madhav Vilas Palace and Dhala Crater are some of many other places of interest to be seen in and around the city of Shivpuri.
How to reach :
Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect Shivpuri to Jhansi, Gwalior, Delhi, Bhopal and other cities of the state and the country. Jhansi serves as the nearest railhead to Shivpuri. It is about 100 km away from Shivpuri and is well connected Delhi, Mumbai, Agra and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Gwalior is closest airbase to Shivpuri. It is about 112 km away from Shivpuri and is well linked by regular flights to other major cities of the country.
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Tourist Places in Tuljapur
Tuljapur is popular pilgrimage town in the state of Maharashtra, India. The town is situated in the district of Osmanabad of the state. It was earlier known as Chinchpur, the land of tamarind trees as it literally means. The major attraction of the town is it’s a temple of Tulja Bhavani. Tulja Bhavani is a form of goddess Durga and it was the main deity of Bhosale clan of Maratha Kingdom. The great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (who belonged to Bhosale clan) also revered the goddess Tulja Bhavani the most. The holy town of Tuljapur has derived its name from the Tulja Bhavani temple.
On the occasion of Navaratri the temple take upon a fascinating look as it is beautifully illuminated. Thousands of devotees from far and wide throng there to seek blessing from the Goddess. It also attracts devotees from nearby states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Bharti Buwa’s Mutt, Chintamani, Ghat Shila temple, Saint Garibanath Mutt and Vishnu Tirth are other important religious places to be seen in and around Tuljapur. Akkalkot and temple town of Pandharpur are other nearby places of worship you can visit on your trip to Tuljapur.
On the occasion of Navaratri the temple take upon a fascinating look as it is beautifully illuminated. Thousands of devotees from far and wide throng there to seek blessing from the Goddess. It also attracts devotees from nearby states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Bharti Buwa’s Mutt, Chintamani, Ghat Shila temple, Saint Garibanath Mutt and Vishnu Tirth are other important religious places to be seen in and around Tuljapur. Akkalkot and temple town of Pandharpur are other nearby places of worship you can visit on your trip to Tuljapur.
How to reach :
Solapur city is just 45 km away from Tuljapur and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Solapur railway station is well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and cars are available to reach here from Solapur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and other many cities and towns of the Maharashtra and other nearby state of Hyderabad and Karnataka. Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad is closest airbase to Tuljapur. The airport is linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
Solapur city is just 45 km away from Tuljapur and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Solapur railway station is well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and cars are available to reach here from Solapur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and other many cities and towns of the Maharashtra and other nearby state of Hyderabad and Karnataka. Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad is closest airbase to Tuljapur. The airport is linked by regular flights to Mumbai.
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Shani Shingnapur - a major pilgrimage place of Lord Shanidev
Shani Shingnapur is a popular village located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. The village lies in Nevasa tahsil and is famous for its Shani Temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shanidev, the embodiment of a planet Shani (Saturn). Shani Shingnapur is famous across the world for an interesting fact that no house in the village has doors. Despite that there is no case of theft in the village. People here believe that Lord Shanidev punishes those people who make an attempt of theft in the village. And therefore no report of theft could be found in the village so far. In 2011 United Commercial Bank opened its ‘lockless branch’ in Shani Shingnapur. The bank branch is one of its kinds in India. It is different thing that bank administration has now started to take some safety measures after the local police claimed that the bank is breaching the code of safety measures prescribed by the Central Government of India for all banks in the country.
Five and half feet high black rock symbolizing the god of Shani (Saturn) serves to be the main deity of the temple here. A Trisul (trident) is placed near the deity. An image of Nandi (bull) is also placed there. Small images of lord Shiva and Hanuman could be located there. Shani Shingnapur has become a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Every day the village witnesses thousands of devotees thronging the place to seek the blessing of Lord Shanidev. The number of devotees runs into the hundreds of thousand on the day of Amavasya (new moon day). The day of Amavasya is believed to be an auspicious one to appease Lord Shanidev. The day of Shani Amavasya (the new moon day falling on Saturday) assumes utmost importance here. On the occasion of Shani Amavasya Shani Shingnapur hosts a large fair and witnesses a sea of people coming from different parts of the country. Samadhi (tomb) of Sant Shri Udasi Baba and Shri Dattatray temple are other religious places situated in Shani Shingnapur.
Five and half feet high black rock symbolizing the god of Shani (Saturn) serves to be the main deity of the temple here. A Trisul (trident) is placed near the deity. An image of Nandi (bull) is also placed there. Small images of lord Shiva and Hanuman could be located there. Shani Shingnapur has become a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Every day the village witnesses thousands of devotees thronging the place to seek the blessing of Lord Shanidev. The number of devotees runs into the hundreds of thousand on the day of Amavasya (new moon day). The day of Amavasya is believed to be an auspicious one to appease Lord Shanidev. The day of Shani Amavasya (the new moon day falling on Saturday) assumes utmost importance here. On the occasion of Shani Amavasya Shani Shingnapur hosts a large fair and witnesses a sea of people coming from different parts of the country. Samadhi (tomb) of Sant Shri Udasi Baba and Shri Dattatray temple are other religious places situated in Shani Shingnapur.
How to reach:
Shani Shingnapur is just 35 km away from Ahmednagar city, while it is just 84 km away from Aurangabad which serves as the nearest airport to the village. Ghodegaon which is located on Aurangabad- Ahmednagar national highway is just 5 km away from Shani Shingnapur. If you are coming from Nasik by road or railway get down at Rahuri which is 32 km away from Shani Shingnapur. Ahmednagar, Shrirampur, and Belapur are other nearby railway stations to the village. There are services of buses, jeeps, taxis to Shani Shingnapur. Shirdi which is another prominent pilgrimage place is just 65 km away from the village of Shani Shingnapur.
Shani Shingnapur is just 35 km away from Ahmednagar city, while it is just 84 km away from Aurangabad which serves as the nearest airport to the village. Ghodegaon which is located on Aurangabad- Ahmednagar national highway is just 5 km away from Shani Shingnapur. If you are coming from Nasik by road or railway get down at Rahuri which is 32 km away from Shani Shingnapur. Ahmednagar, Shrirampur, and Belapur are other nearby railway stations to the village. There are services of buses, jeeps, taxis to Shani Shingnapur. Shirdi which is another prominent pilgrimage place is just 65 km away from the village of Shani Shingnapur.
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Tourist Places in Kufri
Kufri is a hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the district of Shimla and is just 13km away from Shimla which itself is a majestic hill station. Region of Shimla along with Kufri was earlier part of the Nepal Kingdom later on it was brought under the British rule. It is elevated at the height of 2510 m and has pleasant weather throughout the year. March to November is the best time to visit Kufri.
Places to see: The hill station of Kufri is located very near to Shimla, a famous hill station. Tourists who visit Shimla also visit this small hill station. Kufri houses many places of interest in and around it.
Fagu :
It is scenic place located just 6 km away from Kufri. It is the base camp for trekkers and campers. There are also several temples situated near the Fagu.
Indira Tourist Park :
Indira Tourist Park is another place of attraction near Kufri. Its calm ambience and pleasant climate attract many tourists. It also offers its tourists many fascinating views of Himalaya.
The Himalayan National Park :
The Himalayan National Park is one of the most popular tourist spot in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh. The park is home to about 180 species of birds and mammals. And if you are lucky one you can have the glimpses of rare and illusive Himalaya snow-leopards. The park also houses rare musk deer and other animals and birds.
Mahasu peak and Chini Bungalow :
Mahasu peak and Chini Bungalow are other places of attractions in Kufri. Mahasu is the highest in Kufri while Chini Bungalow is known for its statues and architecture.
Kufri also offers its visitors adventurous activities like horse riding, trekking, skiing and tobogganing. Horse riding is not confined to leisure activity only, because there are some places around Kufri which are accessible only through horse riding. Tobogganing is a sport which is played on snow slopes of the mountain. Kufri is ideal place for this sport.
How to get there: You can get down at Shimla railway station and then move further to Kufri. There are several vehicles like state run buses, private car, etc plying on Shimla-Kufri road. The railway station of Shimla is well connected to other cities and towns the country. Jubbarhatti is the nearest airport to Kufri. The airport is well linked by regular flights to Delhi and other major cities of India.
Other details: Summer festival of Kurfi attracts many tourists. Many art and cultural program are also oragnised during this charming festival.
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Srikalahasti
Srikalahasti is a town situated near Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a temple town and mainly known for its numerous temples. Devotees visiting Tirupati, a famous pilgrimage center, also halt at Srikalahasti. It is located on the banks of Swarnamukhi. It is also famous for the temple of Shiva located there. It is believed that the name Srikalahasti is made up of three words Sri, Kala and Hasti which mean Spider, Serpent and elephant respectively. Some Legendary tales are associated with it and they narrate how these three animals got redemption with their great devotion to lord Shiva.
There are many temples in and around the town of Srikalahasti. Srikalahastiva temple in Srikalahasti is known as Kailash of the South. This ancient temple is devoted to lord Shiva.
Durgambika temple :
Durgambika temple is another place of worship in Srikalahasti. This ancient temple is devoted to Goddess Durgambika and is surrounded by beautiful nature. The temple is visited by both devotees and tourists.
Durgambika temple is another place of worship in Srikalahasti. This ancient temple is devoted to Goddess Durgambika and is surrounded by beautiful nature. The temple is visited by both devotees and tourists.
Bharadwaja Theertham :
Bharadwaja Theertham is another place of religious and tourist attraction near Srikalahasti. It is situated near the beautiful stream of water. It houses a beautiful idol of Vinayaka. Bhakt Kannapa temple and Chaturmukeshwara temple are some of many other temples to be seen in and around the Srikalahasti.
Temperature of Srikalahasti varies from 30 to 43 degree Celsius in summer while it remains 21 to 32 degree Celsius in winter. October to march is the best time to visit the place.
Bharadwaja Theertham is another place of religious and tourist attraction near Srikalahasti. It is situated near the beautiful stream of water. It houses a beautiful idol of Vinayaka. Bhakt Kannapa temple and Chaturmukeshwara temple are some of many other temples to be seen in and around the Srikalahasti.
Temperature of Srikalahasti varies from 30 to 43 degree Celsius in summer while it remains 21 to 32 degree Celsius in winter. October to march is the best time to visit the place.
How to reach :
Srikalahasti is well connected by rail and road to other parts and the state and the country. Srikalahasti railway station is well connected to other major cities of south India. Many state run buses and other private vehicle are available from many cities and towns of the state. Tirupati is just 60km away from Srikalahasti and serves as nearest airbase to it. Tirupati is well connected by many flights to other major cities of the state and the country.
Srikalahasti is well connected by rail and road to other parts and the state and the country. Srikalahasti railway station is well connected to other major cities of south India. Many state run buses and other private vehicle are available from many cities and towns of the state. Tirupati is just 60km away from Srikalahasti and serves as nearest airbase to it. Tirupati is well connected by many flights to other major cities of the state and the country.
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