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Tourist Places in Madikeri, Karanataka

Formerly known as Mercara, Madikeri is a famous hill station in the state of Karnataka, india. It is also the head town of Kodagu district. Madikeri is home to Kodva tribe. The attire of people of Kodva tribe is distinct from other people. These people are seen carrying their traditional weapon like knives. These people are also known for their traditional martial war dances. The town of Madikeri is popular tourist destination and offers its tourists  beautiful natural surroundings to explore the nature.
Places of interest:
Madikeri is a major tourist destination in Karnataka and therefore attracts many tourists throughout the year. There are some interesting places in and around Madikeri.
Madikeri fort : 
The fort was built by Mudduraja in 17th century and then renovated in 1790 by Tipu Sultan. Tipu sultan also named the place Jaffarabad. The fort was taken into control by Doddavira Rajendra and then by the British. There are two life size statues of elephant at the entrance of the fort. A church is also situated in a part of the fort. Kote ganpati, the famos temple of Lord Ganesha is also situated at the main entrance of the fort.    

Raja’s Seat :
It literally means the seat of the king. It is believed that the king of Kodgu used to spen his evenings here. It is beautiful garden situated in Madikeri. Here you can enjoy fascinating views of sunset and other majestic views of surrounding hills and valleys.  



Omkareshwara temple :
It is temple dedicatd to Lord Shiva. It was built by king Lingarajendra in 1920. The temple is built in Muslim and Gothic architecture styles and is located in the center of the city.

 


Abbey falls :
Abbey falls is situated near Madikeri and is the main attraction of the tourists. It is amazing to see the water of Kaveari river falling fron the height of 70 feet. The hanging Bridge built on the gorge offers beautiful views of the falls.




Bhagamandala, Chettalli, and Talacauveri are other  place of interest to be seen in and around Madikeri. Madikeri also offers the tourists adventurous activity like trekking. There are number of trekking trails which adventurous tourists can enjoy.

How to get there: Madikeri is situated on the Mysore – Mangalore state highway and it is, thereby, connected to other parts of the state and the country. It is just 120 km from Mysore and 136 km from Mangalore. Many state run buses and other private vehicle are available from Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and other   cities and  towns of the state. Madikeri is not linked by rail but Hasan, Kannur are nearest railway stations to it. they each are about 115 km away from the town.

Tourist Places in Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Mount Abu is the only hill station of the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated at the altitude of 1220m and is the highest peak in Rajasthan. It is situated in Aravali range of Rajasthan. It is also known as Arbudaranya. As the name is believed is derived from Arbuda, the serpent god. Cording to mythology the serpent came down from the mountain to save Nandi (the bull of Lord Shiva). Mount Abu offers cool and calm ambience and is adorned with beautiful nature. It attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. It is also a major pilgrimage center for the Jains as it house many important Jain temples.

Places to see:  Mount Abu is popular tourist destination and is home to many places of attraction in and around it. 

Dilwara temples :-

Dilwara temples of Jain are known for their beautiful architecture. These temples are a group of five temples all of them date back to 11 to 13th century. These temples have been beautifully carved out white Marbles and present a monumental attraction.



Nakki Lake :-

Nakki Lake is popular tourist spot in Mount Abu and offers tourist calm and cool atmosphere. The lake is surrounded by fascinating lush green. It is also the only artificial lake situated at the height of more than 1200 m in India.


Wildlife sanctuary :-

Wildlife sanctuary is another place you can visit near in Mount Abu. The sanctuary was established in the year 1960 and occupies an area of 290sq km. the sanctuary is home to many species of birds and animals.

 



Sunset point :-

Sunset point is yet another place of interest in Mount Abu. As the name suggest it is place from where one can enjoy the amazing views of sunset. Sunset point is located near the Nakki Lake.

 



Toad Rock :-

Toad Rock is another interesting place to be seen near the Nakki Lake. Adhar Devi temple and Doodh Baori are other religious places to be visited here.




How to get there : 

Nearest Railway station:- 
Abu Road Station serves as the nearest railway station to Mount Abu. The station is well linked by many trains to Mumbai and Delhi. The railway station is also connected to other parts of country through Mumbai and Delhi.
Nearest Airport:-
Dabok airport at Jaipur is the nearest airbase to Mount Abu. It is about 210km from mount Abu and well linked by several flights to other major cities of India.
By Road:- 
Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from other cities and towns of the state. Renting a car will help you see Mount Abu conveniently. 

Other details: 

Climate of Mount Abu is pleasant throughout the year and therefore it can be visited any time of the year.  For accommodation facilities there are all kinds of hotels in Mount Abu from budget hotels to deluxe and heritage hotels.

Tourist Places in Hastinapur

Hastinapur is a town in the district of Meerut of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The town is full of many temples and old religious buildings. The town has reference in the epic of Mahabharata and according to it the town was earlier under the rule of Kaurav Kings. The town also was under the rule of Gujjar Kings during the Mughal regime in India. Temperature of the region ranges from 32 to 40c in summer and 4 to 12c in winter. The ideal time to visit Hastinapur is from September to February.
Places worth visiting: 
Hastinapur is mainly known for its temples in and around it. 
  
Pandeshwar Temple :-
Pandeshwar Temple is the temple of Lord Shiva and it is situated in old Hastinapur. Karan temple is another temple of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shivling inside the temple is established by Karana, one of the important characters of epic Mahabharata.

Digamber Jain Bada Mandir -
Being the home to birth places of three Tirthankaras of Jain religion, Hastinapur is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Jains. Digamber Jain Baba Mandir is an important pilgrimage center for the Jains. Digmber Jain Jambudweep Mandir is another temple of marvelous sculpture in Hastinapur.

Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara :-
Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara is religious significance place for the Sikhs. The Gurudwarw is situated in a village called Saifpur which is just 2.5 km away from Hastinapur. The Gurudwara is visited by many Sikh pilgrims from all over the country.
Lotus temple, Ashtpad, Nishiaji are other important places  related with Jain religious.

How to get there: 
 Several state run buses and other private vehicles like cars, luxury buses etc are available to reach Hastinapur from other cities and towns of the Uttar Pradesh state. Nearest railway station is Meerut railway station which is just 36km away from the town. The railway station is well linked by many trains to other cities of the Uttar Pradesh state and the country. Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi is closest airport to Hastinapur.  The airport is about 110 km away from Hastinapur and is connected by several domestic and international flights to other major cities of India and other countries as well.

Other details: 
 Meerut is just about 36 km from Hastinapur and provides several avenues for shopping. Abu Lane, Begum Bridge road, central market at Shastri Nagar are nice places to shop. Sports items are also famous shopping items of Meerut. Bats (cricket) of  Meerut are also popular item for shopping.

Tourist Places in Panipat

Historic city of Panipat is situated in the state of Haryana, India. The city has seen three major battles which have great significance in Indian history. The first battle of Panipat occurred in 1526. The battle was fought between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur. The battle ended the rule of Lodhi in Delhi and established the new regime of Babur. The second battle was fought in 1556 in which forces of Akbar defeated the Vikramaditya, a king of north India. He is known for winning as many as 22 battles with Afgan forces. He had also captured large area of Agra and Delhi. Later on he was caught by Akbar forces and beheaded. The third battle of Panipat saw the defeat of Maratha at the hand of Ahmad Shah Abdali, an Afghan invader. The battle was fought in the year 1761. It was the worst defeat of the Maratha. The battle also weakened the power of Indian rulers and it made the entry easy for the British who ruled India until 1947.
Places to see: 
There are some places of attraction you should not miss if you visit the city of Panipat. Panipat Museum, Grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, Hemu Samadhi Sthal and Kubli Bag are some of them.

Panipat museum :
Panipat museum is established by Haryana Government. The museum gives the details of all the incidence of the battles fought there. The museum also contains inscription, sculptures, craft objects, antiquities, pottery, arms and armors.
Grave of Ibrahim Lodhi :
The tomb Ibrahim Lodhi is located near the tahsil office. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and slain in the first battle of Panipat. He was buried at this place.




Kabuli Bagh :
Kabuli Bagh is another interesting place you can visit in Panipat. It was built by Babur after he defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the first battle of Panipat.



Devi temple :Devi temple is also situated there at a big tank. The temple is of local deity. Temple of Shiva, believed to e built by a Maratha king, is also located near the temple of Devi.




 Shri Ram Sharanam, Salar Gunj Gate, Kala Amb are some other places of attraction in and around the city of Panipat.
How to get there:  
The city of Panipat is well linked by rail and road to other parts of the state and the country. Panipat railway station is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are also available from other cities and towns of the state and the country.    

Tourist Places in Silvassa

  Silvassa is the capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a union territory of India. It was earlier under the rule of Portuguese and the impression of their culture can still be seen there. Marathi and Gujarati are widely spoken language of the region. The entire territory is blessed with beautiful nature and Silvassa being a part of it is also houses some exquisite natural sites and a number of fascinating gardens.
  The city of Silvassa has now become a major industrial hub.  Many industries have been set up there after government’s decision to make it a tax free region. Sterlite, Hind Aluminum, Hindalo, Gulf Oil, Reliance industries, Sterling & Wilson (p) ltd, and Blue Star are some of industrial groups who have set up their units in Silvassa.

Hirwa Van Garden :-
Silvassa is a home to many beautiful gardens, lakes, Roman Catholic Church and other places of interest. Hirwa Van Garden in Silvassa is beautiful place as per its name. Hirwa Van literally means green forest that’s exactly what you will find here. This beautiful designed garden is manmade and contains some fascinating waterfalls. Island Garden is another amazing place to visit in Silvassa. You may find the garden a familiar one because it was place where some Hindi films have been screened.

Lion safari Wildlife Park :-
It is another place of interest in Silvassa. There you can have the fun of safari in a special caged vehicle. Safaris provide you an opportunity to watch closely the Asian Lions.




Vanganga Lake :-
 Take some time out to visit the Vanganga Lake. It is situated not so long from Island Garden. You can have amazing experience of boating in this beautiful lake. It is ideal place for Honeymoon couples.





Our Lady of Piety Church, Dhudhni, and Khanvel are some of many other interesting places you can visit on your trip to Silvassa.

How to reach :
You can get here by state run bus or other private vehicle like car and luxury bus from Pune, Mumbai and other cities of other states like Gujarat. Vapi railway station is the closest railhead to Silvassa. Vapi is just 17 km away from it and is well connected by regular rains to Mumbai.  Diu Airport serves as the closest airport to it. But Mumbai’s Airport should be preferred as it is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries as well.

Tourist Places in Porbandar, Gujarat

The Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar is a prominent tourist place in the state of Gujarat, India. The city is the headquarter of the district of the same name. It is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea and has many places of tourist attraction in and around it. It is also the place where Swami Vivekananda did his research. 

The Huzoor Palace :-
The Huzoor Palace in Porbandar is a place of attraction situated at the sea shore.  It is a European style modern structure. The palace has sprawling garden with fascinating mountains.




Kirti Mandir :-
Kirti Mandir is another place you should not miss on your visit to this city. It is built by Nanaji Bhai Kalidas in 1950 in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The monument is located near the Gandhi Haveli. The monument contains the paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba. It also has a library of books mainly related with Gandhi’s life and his  philosophy.

Darbargadh Palace :-
Darbargadh Palace is another place of interest in Porbandar. It was constructed by Maharana Satranji in 1784. It is a typical example of Gujarati style of architecture. Porbandar is also an ideal place for bird watchers. Many flocks of flamingos can be seen along the coastal line of Porbandar. Take some time out to visit Kuchi which is just 20 minutes drive from Porbandar. It is known for its bird sanctuary and many various species of birds can be seen here. Many photographers are seen here taking photos of birds. 

Naulakha temple :-
Naulakha temple is another religious place you can visit near Porbandar. It is regarded as one of the oldest Sun temple in India. You can also visit Barda Hills. It is just 30 minute drive away from the city. The hill is beautifully covered with lush green forest.




Daria Raj Mahal :-
Daria Raj Mahal is another interesting place you can visit in Porbandar. It is situated very close to the Huzur Palace.  The palace is a beautiful mix of Gothic, Arabic and Indian architecture.


How to reach :
Rail and road connects the city of Porbandar to other places of the state and the country. Porbandar railway station is well linked by many trains to Ahmedabad and other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles like cars and luxury buses are also available from other cities and towns of the state. Porbandar has its own airport but it is not frequently connected to other major cities. 

Tourist Places In Paithan,Maharashtra


Earlier known as Pratishthana, Paithan is a Tahsil town in the state of Maharashtra, India.  It is situated on the bank of Godavari river and is 56 km away from city of Aurangabad district of the state. Paithan was the capital of Satvahan dynasty in ancient times.

Paithan is also known as 'Land of Saints'  as it is home of many saints and gurus. It is also the birthplace of Sri Nimbark, the founder of the Nimbarka Sampradaya tradition of Vaishnavism.


The temple of Sant Eknath Maharaj:-
It is prominent place of worship in Paithan. Paithan is the place where great Saint Eknath was born. Samadhi of the saint can be seen there. The shrine of Saint Eknath is visited by thousands of devotees on the occasion of Nath-Shasti festival, which is held annually. 




Paithani Kendra:-
The art of making Paithani is more than 2000 years old and has its roots in Paithan. The town is also famous for its silk saris known as Paithani Sari and Paithani Shalu. These saris are world famous for beautifully embroideries with silver and gold borders. You can also order custom-made beautiful Paithani Sari.




Nathsagar dam:-
It is another interesting place to be seen there. It is one of the largest dams in India. The dam is on the river of Godavari. The river is biggest river in southern India. Jayakwadi bird sanctuary is home to wide varieties of bird species. The sanctuary draws more many birds including migratory ones. About 200 bird species can be found there.  More than 70 species of birds are migratory. Flamingos, Cranes, Shoveller, Pintails, Wigeon, Pochards, Teals, Brahmany Duck, God Wit, Glossy Ibis and  Shauces are some of migratory bird found there.


Dnyaneshwar Watika :-
It is another place of attraction in Paithan. It is beautiful garden made on the line of  Vrindavan in Mysore. The garden has musical fountains which fascinates the visitors. A museum is situated near the garden  and it house many artifacts found in excavation. If you are on the visit of this town take some time out to visit the museum.



Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra :-
Paithan is also famous for Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra.  There is beautiful sand idol of Bhagwan Munisuvratnath, the 20th Jain Tirthankar.


How to reach:

By road : Paithan is well linked by state highway to other parts of the state. You can reach Paithan via Aurangabad. It is the best to get to the town. If you are coming from Pune you can  take the road to Paithan  via Shevgaon after Ahmednagar city. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Aurangabad, Pune, Ahmednagar and many other cities and towns of the state. 

By Railway : Aurangabad railway station is the nearest railhead to Paithan and is well connected to Mumbai, Nasik Pune, Nagpur and many other cities and towns of India. Chikalthana Airport at Aurangabad serves the closest airbase to Paithan. The airport is well linked by regular flights to Mumbai, Nagpur, Bangalore and other metro cities. You can book a cab or taxi online from Chikalthana airport to Paithan at affordable fare.



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 Fort :-
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.   

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.

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.

How to get there: 

 

Munner By road

By road :


Munnar is well connected by road to other parts of the state. Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect it to Cochin, Aluva, Ernakulam and many other cities and town of the state.

Munnar by trainBy train : 


Aluva railway station serves the nearest railway head to Munnar. It is about 110 km away from Munnar and well linked to other many cities and towns of the state and the country.

Munnar by airBy air : 


Cochin International Airport is nearest airbase to Munnar and is about 130 km from it. The airport is well linked to other major cities of India and other countries.

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