Kodaikanal is one of the most famous hill stations in India.Kodaikanal is a hill station on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills. Kodai is also a tourist attraction, and many of the locals make their living through tourist services. Kodaikanal is sometimes referred to as "Princess of Hill stations." Tucked away among the Palani Hills in Tamilnadu, in South India, and jealously guarded like a prized jewel by the dark forests, is Kodaikanal. In fact, the name itself means ?gift of the forest? in Tamil.
Mahabalipuram, or Mamallapuram, was the chief seaport of the Pallavas who ruled most portions of South India from the first century B.C to the eighth century A.D., and it is now recognized as the site of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements in India. Tourists are drawn to this place by its miles of unspoiled beach and rock-cut art.
Periyar is a protected area, and a Project Tiger reserve in the SouthIndianState of Kerala. Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats in Idukki District of the Kerala state in India.
Experience the most exotic holiday in India at Kerala's beautiful Kovalam beach. The best beach holiday with sun, sand, surf and sea. The paradise of South India is the destination for your unforgettable holiday.
Beaches cannot be more beautiful…nor can the holidays be more wholesome and right! Shimmering silver sands, palm fringed beaches and boundless blue waters come together for you to give you an exquisite experience and sense of well-being.
Allepey offers a typical cuisine of Kerala with delectable dishes like the pearlspots. The combination of the soft sands, smiling sun and an azure blue will leave you with many golden memories of this trip. Participate in the annual boat races, which are welcomed as festivals of the backwaters. Get enticed by the colorful water processions, spectacular water floats and beautifully decorated boats. The land of lakes and lagoons is the place to be at this holiday. Take a dip in the Nature's very own swimming pool and catch your own fish.
Pondicherry
town is a surprise in India. This you'll realise as you pass through
well-laid, wide streets carrying French names and kept unpolluted.
Pondicherry cheers the heart of romanve with grand boulevards and
quiet promenades. You'll be greeted with large bouquets of
bougainvillea hanging over the ivory-coloured walls of colonial
mansions. Pondicherry with its ashram charm, is sought out by the
peace-seeker. And with its safe and secluded beaches, by the
tan-seeker.
Lakshadweep
is one of the worlds most spectacular tropical island systems.
Thirty- two sq. km of land spread over 36 islands surrounded by 4200
sq. km of lagoon rich in marine wealth. The precious heritage of
ecology and culture is supported by an extremely fragile ecosystem.
Committed to the cause of Eco tourism Union Territory of Lakshadweep
has consciously followed a middle path between tourism promotion and
environmental conservation. The Administration is carefully
monitoring the environmental impact of coastal tourism and has taken
steps to promote tourism in a way that is consistent with ecological
concerns.
On the south bank of
Krishna and as you go to Guntur from Vijaywada, 64 km to the west, is
Amaravati. Guntur is 32 km away. You can come here by bus from
Guntur. Hyderabad is 334 km away. This Buddhist Vihara was founded in
200 BC beside the ruins of Dhanyakatak, the capital of the
Satvahanas. Its Mahachaitya or Great shrine is the largest in India,
29 m high and width 49 m surrounded by a 14 ft railing. The path
encircling it is 15 ft wide. Engraved on the cornice are tales from
Buddha's life.
""" Vijayawada, also called as "Bezawada", is 257-km from Hyderabad and is located on the banks of the Krishna River, and is bounded by the Indrakiladri hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. Situated along the Chennai- Howrah and Chennai-Delhi rail route, this is the largest railway junction of the South Central Railway. The city forms a part of the Krishna district, spread over an area of 58-sq- kms (urban area).Vijayawada or the "City of Victory" if literally translated gets its name from the legend, which says it was here on the Indrakiladri Hill, that Arjuna, the Pandava Prince, won the blessings of Lord Shiva for his penance.
Warangal
city today is part of a cluster of three towns: Warangal, Kazipet and
Hanamkonda, the district headquarters’. Bound on the Northern part
by the mighty Godavari River, the district has large tracts of forest
and an array of flora and fauna
The
district is also known for its picturesque lakes, hand-woven thick
cotton fibre carpets, scroll painting done on cloth in earth colours
mainly at Cheriyal nearby, and sheet-metal artistry at Pembarti.
Thousand
Pillar TempleThe famous "Thousand Pillar Temple"
built in 1163 A.
Tirupati,
where you can catch the exquisitely carved gold gopuram of the Lord
Venkateswara Temple, glinting in the sun. the Trimala shrine is a
masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. This ancient temple has also
found a mention in various Sastras and Puranas.There are
other famous shrines in Tirupati town - Govindarajaswamy, Kodanda
Ramaswamy, Tiruchanur (Goddess Padmavathi), Kapila Theertham (Lord
Shiva) and Srinivasa Managapuram (Sri Venkateswara).
Tirupati
City is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh State.
Nagarjunasagar,
a massive irrigation project on the River Krishna, about 150 km from
Hyderabad, has a rich and iteresting past. It was a valley in the
Nallamala range of the Eastern Ghats with civilizations dating back
to thousands of years. Recorded history, however, assigns the first
signs to the later Satavahanas and subsequently the Ikshvakus in the
third century.
Some
of the relics unearthed have been carefully preserved on a
picturesque island called Nagarjuna Konda, located in the centre
of a man-made lake.
Hospet dam
INFORMATION340 kms from Bangalore lies Hospet. Its tourist importance lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijayanagar Empire, situated about 13 kms away. The Tungabhadra Dam here harnesses the sweet waters of the Tungabhadra River. At the base of the dam is a garden styled along Japanese lines.
Excursions
Harihara90 kms from Chitradurga is situated on. The banks of the Tungabhadra river. It has an ancient temple dedicated to Harihareshwara. Hampi. 353 kms from Bangalore and 74 kms from Bellary is Hampi.
A
Hindu city before the Muhammadan conquest, Gulbarga is unique
synthesis of two cultures. When Bhaman Shah ascended the throne of
Daulatabad, it was this City that he chose as his capital.
He
filled it with beautiful palaces, mosques, stately buildings and
bazaars. The later rulers added to Bahman Shas's vision and Gulgarga
blossomed. Start your tour in Gulbarga with the Fort. Built by Raja
Gulchand and later strengthened by Al-ud-din Bahmani, the fort has 15
towers and 26 guns-one of them measuring 25 feet in length! Inside
the fort is the Jumma Masjid fashioned on the lines of the great
mosque of Cardova in Spain.
"" Catch a glimpse of Karnataka’s richly textured history in this rugged 15th century fort surrounded by a triple-moated wall hewn out of red rock, with intricate battlements and an imposing gateway. The crumbling ruins of the bastions and gates, royal baths and kitchens, audience halls, and pleasure pavilions stand as silent testimonies to Bidar’s past glory. In the northern-most part of Karnataka lies Bidar - a tiny district steeped in history. The fort, the cannons, palaces in ruins, the magnificent tombs and the massive monuments, all combine to make a visit to the one-time capital of the Bahamani and Barid Shahi dynasties, truly memorable.
With
its beautifully chiselled temples, this World Heritage Site on the
banks of the Malaprabha river bears testimony to the richness of
Chalukyan architecture. Pattadakal reached its pinnacle of glory
under the Chalukya kings and was once used as a ceremonial centre
where kings were crowned and commemorated. It has a cluster of 10
major temples, each displaying interesting architecturalfeatures.
At the entrance of the site, you can see the 8th century temples of
Jambulinga, Kadasiddeshvara and
Galaganatha with their curvilinear shikaras or spires.
Tumkur
is one of the districts in Karnataka which has Mandya district
towards South, Chitradurga towards West and Northeast and Hassan and
Chikkamangalore towards Southeast. Tumkur is situated 70Km from
capital city Bangalore. It consists of 10 taluks, 12 towns 2725
villages. The total area of the district is 10606 sq Kms. Tumkur is
endowed with good road transport facilities.
Places
to See in Tumkur
Siddaganga
MuttSri Siddaganga Mutt is a sacred center which is a
lifeline of hope for poor and orfan children as this mutt is
provides education with free hostel facility.
252
kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri, the
district headquarters of Kodagu. Coorg or Kodagu (originally called
Kodaimalenadu) means 'dense forest on steep hill'. Dubbed as the
Scotland of India, this town has a lot to offer to the tourist. Misty
hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation,
orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are what
make Madikeri an unforgettable tourist destination.
Places
of Attraction
Madikeri
This
19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a temple, a
chapel, prison and a small museum.
Undulating
streams, whispering bamboo, diverse wildlife and innumerable trekking
trails make Dandeli a dream destination. River Kali and its
tributaries, Kaneri and Nagajhari, meander through the moist
deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The Dandeli forests also play
host to the graceful Virnoli Rapids, the magnificent Supa Dam, the
sinister Syntheri Rocks, Nagajhari Viewpoint, the Kulgi Nature
Education Camp, the Kavla Caves with their Shivling-like stalagmites
and Sykes Point which offers a stunning view of the Kalinadi Valley.
" Chitradurga is a famous hill - fort town situated 200 kms away from Bangalore on the Pune-Bangalore highway and is also known as the "Place of Stones". Having come under the rule of feudatory dynasty of Vijayanagar called the Nayak Paleyagars, this strategically placed town was ideal from the military point of view. The City of Chitradurga itself is said to have been named after the Fort of Seven Rounds (of Walls) of ramparts, a picturesque sight. Actually the Construction of this fort started during 10th Century A.
The
District Headquarters, Belgaum is a picture of contrasts. On one side
is the old town area where the cotton and silk weavers still create
magic with their fingers. And on the other the modern, bustling, tree
lined Cantonment built by the British. Belgaum is located in the
northwestern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region
of India. It lies near the borders of the Indian states of
Maharashtra and Goa. It is 502 km from Bangalore, 500 km Southeast of
Mumbai (Bombay) and 125 km southeast of Goa.
Called
Panjim by the Portuguese, Panaji, which means "the land that
does not flood" is the state capital of Goa. Unlike many capital
cities, Panaji has a distinct unhurried character. It is situated on
the southern banks of the Mandovi River, which makes this town all
the more charming Panaji. It is one of India`s smallest and most
pleasant state capitals. It became the capital of Goa in 1843 when
Old Goa was finally abandoned. Typical of a Goan town, Panaji is
built around a church facing a prominent square.
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