tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79625381154018412882024-03-19T08:30:18.283+05:30Indian Tourist Attractions - Ednewz.in TravelBeautiful Indian Places, Temples, How to reach the places, photos and moreSrinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-63267850857125855422023-12-13T09:16:00.002+05:302023-12-13T09:17:31.216+05:30Thanjavur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Thanjavur formerly known as Tanjore, this city is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in the southern part of India. Founded by Swaran Maran, one of the Mutharayar kings, this city is among the very old cities in the country. Being the location of many of the Chola temples that are declared as World Heritage Monuments by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), this place is considered to be one of the important hubs of the art and architecture of south India. The famous Tanjore painting originated from this city.<br />
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<b>Tanjavur Facts:</b><br />
Area: 15.36 sq. km<br />
Population: 202013<br />
Altitude: 59 m<br />
Languages: Tamil, English<br />
Best Time to Visit: October-April<br />
STD Code: 04362 <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tourist Attractions in Thanjavur</b></span><br />
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The age old Chola temples of the city attract tourists for their primitive architectural style. Some of the famous places of visit in this city of south India are as follows:<br />
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<b>Brahadishwara Temple:</b> Even called the "Big Temple", this World Heritage Site dates back to the 11th Century. Located at the heart of the city, this Murugan temple was constructed by Rajaraja Chola. Surmounted by a tower, the temple has got 2 courts. <br />
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<b>Akshayapureeswarar Temple:</b> Known by the name of the "Poosam Star Temple", this place of worship is located in Vilangulam that is around 65 km from the city.<br />
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<b>Manora Fort:</b> This fort, constructed by Serfoji II, is one of the monumental towers in the city.<br />
Puliyur Vyagrapureeswarar Temple: Popularly known as the "Dhakshina Chidambaram", the specialty of this temple is that the worship of God Nataraja is done here every evening on priority basis.<br />
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<b>Rajarajan Manimandapam:</b> This is among the major tourist attractions in this south Indian city.<br />
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<b>Sangeetha Mahal:</b> This palatial structure has now been transformed to an exhibition centre, where different kinds of exhibitions on the handcrafted items of the local artisans are held.<br />
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<b>Sikkal Singaravelavar Temple:</b> This is among the few Tamil Nadu temples, which houses the idols of both God Siva as well as God Vishnu in the same premises.<br />
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<b>Sirkazhi:</b> This is the location of the much known Thirumulaippal Festival.<br />
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<b>Swamimalai:</b> Dedicated to God Murugan, this temple is featured with 60 steps that indicate Tamil calendar's 60 years. Diamond Vel is used to decorate the idol of Lord Swaminathan on every Thursday.<br />
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<b>Vijayanagara Fort:</b> This ancient fort includes a palace, a bell tower as well as the Saraswathi Mahal Library. This library has got a collection of more than 30, 000 European and Indian manuscripts, which were written on paper and palm leaves.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Thanjavur</b></span><br />
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Besides the various towns and cities of this state of south India, the city is quite well connected to the rest of the country by rail and roadways. This city can be reached by airways as well. Some detailed information about the varied modes of transport, through which the place can be reached are given below:<br />
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<b>By Air</b>: Tiruchirapalli International Airport, which is around 56 km away from Thanjavur is the nearest airport to the city. However, Thanjavur Air Force Station has even started its full fledged operation recently. It stations numerous fighter aircrafts that include Sukhoi Jets as well.<br />
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<b>By Train: </b>Thanjavur Junction is one of the important railway stations of the Southern Railways. Daily trains to and from some of the major cities of the nation like Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Ernakulam, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Mysore, Palakkad, Rameswaram, Salem, Thrissur, Tiruchendur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli and Tirupur are available from this station. Apart from that even some weekly trains help the city connect to the other Indian cities of Allahabad, Bhubaneshwar, Goa, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Tirupati, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram and many more.<br />
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<b>By Road</b>: Proximity to a number of National Highways like N. H. - 45 C, N. H. - 67, N. H. - 226 and N. H. - 226 (Extn.) help the city maintain a link with the other neighboring as well as distant places located all over the country. Regular buses ply to and from the cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Erode, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Mysore, Nagercoil, Ooty, Pattukkottai, Pudukkottai, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupathi and Tirupur.<br />
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</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comThanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India10.7869994 79.13782739999999210.537401399999998 78.8151039 11.0365974 79.460550899999987tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-23347382747207356342023-12-13T09:16:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:16:19.726+05:30Rameswaram<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places in Tamil Nadu region in southern India. It is one of the most renowned pilgrim places in the region and is located on a beautiful island in the lower side of India and is separated by a small Pamban channel from Sri Lanka.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Rameswaram is the holiest pilgrimage place for the Hindus. Every year several people visit the place with holy intentions of offering sacred prayers to Lord Rama. It falls in the Gulf of Mannar and is a peninsula. According to the Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka. Lord Shiva too is worshipped in this place. It’s a place where Ravana was killed and hence it has a great historical foundation. It is also known as Varanasi of southern India.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">It has one of the famous Jyotirlings in the place which one would like to worship as a part of Hindu culture. The place has several wonderful temples, which are a great master piece of creativity. The place has highest number of wells as well.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">It is a holy place to perform several rituals and people from all across the globe come at this particular place to worship Lord Rama and offer sacred prayers to the holy deity. The place has wonderful sculpture of Lord Rama encarved in several walls of the temples and the statues of the lord are made with great artistic essence. </div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>History</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The history of Rameswaram is centred around the island being a transit point to reach Sri Lanka (Ceylon historically) and the presence of Ramanathaswamy Temple. Tevaram, the 7th–8th century Tamil compositions on Shiva by the three prominent Nayanars (Saivites) namely Appar, Sundarar and Thirugnanasambandar. The Chola king Rajendra Chola I (1012 – 1040 CE) had a control of the town for a short period. The Jaffna kingdom (1215–1624 CE) had close connections with the island and claimed the title Setukavalan meaning custodians of the Rameswaram. Hinduism was their state religion and they made generous contribution to the temple. Setu was used in their coins as well as in inscriptions as marker of the dynasty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to Firishta, Malik Kafur, the head general of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate, reached Rameswaram during his political campaign in spite of stiff resistance from the Pandyan princes in the early 14th century. He erected a mosque by name Alia al-Din Khaldji in honour of victory of Islam. During the early 15th century, the present day Ramanathapuram, Kamuthi and Rameswaram were included in the Pandya dynasty. In 1520 CE, the town came under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. The Sethupathis, the breakaway from Madurai Nayaks, ruled Ramanathapuram and contributed to the Ramanathaswamy temple. The most notable of them are the contributions of Muthu Kumara Ragunatha and Muttu Ramalinga, who transformed the temple to an architectural ensemble. The region was repeatedly captured several times by Chanda Sahib (1740 – 1754 CE), Arcot Nawab and Muhammed Yusuf Khan (1725 – 1764 CE) in the middle of 18th century.[22] In 1795 CE, Rameswaram came under the direct control of the British East India Company and was annexed to the Madras Presidency. After 1947, the town became a part of Independent India</div><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rameswaram Tourist Attractions</span></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple: </b>Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, is situated on the eastern side of the island next to the seashore. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is renowned for its prakaras or corridors with massive sculptured pillars on either side. The temple also has the longest corridor in the world, which is 197 metres long from East to West and is 133 metres wide from South-North. The construction work in the temple has been taken by various rulers since 12th century. Daily pooja in the temple is performed in the morning to the Spadikalingam that was given by the Shankaracharya to this temple.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple Inside view, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India</b></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Agnitheertham: </b>Agnitheertham of Rameswaram is the sacred beach in front of the main entrance of Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. The seashore, very calm and ideal for bathing, is considered sacred among pilgrims who perform poojas in honour of their ancestors at this seashore.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gandamadana Parvatham: </b>Gandamadana Parvatham, an amazing location, is a hillock situated about 3 kms from the temple of Rameswaram. The hillock provides an amazing view of the entire Rameswaram Island and also has an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet on a chakra.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Satchi Hanuman Temple: </b>Satchi Hanuman temple of Rameswaram is believed to the location where Hanuman delivered the good news of finding Sita to Lord Rama with satchi or evidence, which was the Choodamani or the jewel that belonged to Sita. The temple situated around 3 kms from the main temple of Rameswaram, on the way to the Gandamadana Parvatham.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Five-faced Hanuman Temple: </b>Five-faced Hanuman Temple, about 2 kms from the main temple, is the temple of Hanuman drawn with senthooram. The temple has idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman brought from Dhanushkodi during the 1964 cyclone. The temple also holds the floating stone that was used to build the Sethu Bandanam or the bridge between India and Lanka.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jada Theertham: </b>Jada Theertham, situated about 3.5 km from Rameswaram on the Dhanushkodi road, is the place where Lord Rama believed to be washed his hair (Jada) to purify himself before worshiping Shivalinga.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dhanushkodi: </b>Dhanushkodi is a strip of land about 1 km wide and 18 kms long on the eastern end of Rameswaram Island. The two seas on each side, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal look like a bow and the strip of land looks like an arrow giving the name Dhanushkodi. The tip of the land is considered to be very sacred to perform religious sites.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ramalingavilasam Palace: </b>Ramalingavilasam Palace of Rameswaram was built by Sethupathi Rajas in the 17th century in Ramanathapuram. The palace shows colorful murals painted with natural dyes that depict everything from business meetings to military conflicts. The palace also houses a museum of the weapons used by the Sethupathis in the various wars.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kurusadai Island: </b>Kurusadai Island is an island located in the Gulf of Mannar (about 4 kms from Mandapam) that is a Marine Biosphere. The island has Marine wealth that attracts lot of researchers and Marine Biologists to view its coral reefs, and marine life such as the dolphis and sea cows or Dugong. To visit the island tourists need to take permission from the Fisheries Department.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge: </b>Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge is one of the longest sea bridges in India with the length of 2.2 km and stands as a fine example for Indian architecture. It is also known as the Pamban Bridge and connects the Rameswaram Island with the main land. The road bridge is designed like a bow over the sea to allow ships to pass beneath it. A portion of the rail bridge opens up like a scissor that lets the ships pass under it.</div><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ariyaman Beach: </b>Ariyaman Beach is a sought after tourist spot with calm and gentle sea waves. The beach is clean and fringed by Casuarina trees that give a nice shade to the tourists. The tourists can also use the waterside attractions with water scooters and wind surfing and aquarium and museum.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Devipattinam: </b>Devipattinam is a coastal village situated about 70 kms from Rameswaram has a temple dedicated to Devi who is said to have killed the demon Mahishasura at this spot. It is believed that Lord Rama calmed the sea at this coastal village to install nine stones representing the Navagrahas or the nine planets. The Hindus perform religious rites for the forefathers here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Water Bird Sanctuary: </b>Rameshwaram and surrounding areas are a paradise for bird watchers as the place is frequented by water birds from October to January during the north-east monsoon season. The native birds come for feeding, while the migratory birds, from as far as Europe and Australia, come for breeding. The main bird watching places are Arichamunai Bird Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi, the Kanjirankulam and Chittirankudi Sanctuaries on the mainland in Ramanathapuram.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Uthirakosamangai: </b>Uthirakosamangai, 72 km from Rameswaram temple, is an ancient Shiva Temple with its deity carved in Emerald. The rare life-size 1.83 metres tall, emerald Nataraja statue of Uthirakosamangai that remains covered in sandal paste throughout the year is unveiled for just one day in December on the Arudhra darshanam day. To witness this sacred event, thousands for pilgrims come from all over the country.</div><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Other temples in Rameswaram: </b>Badrakaliamman Temple, dedicated to Devi Durga; Sugreevar Temple; Nambu Nayagiamman Temple (8 km from Rameswaram); Villoondi Theertham (7 kms from Rameswaram main temple); Kothandaramaswamy Temple (12 kms from Rameswaram); Vinayagar temple in Uppoor (85 kms) are another important temples to be visited by tourists as well as devotees.</div><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Rameshwaram</b></span><br />
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<b>How to Reach Rameshwaram by Air:</b> The nearest airport is at Madurai (167 km), which is linked to major cities in the country by domestic airlines.<br />
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<b>How to Reach Rameshwaram by Rail: </b>The railway station receives meter gauge trains from Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Thanjavur and Chennai, which in turn are connected to the rest of the country. Rameswaram is well connected to all the main towns in Tamil Nadu by road as well.<br />
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</b> <b>How to Reach Rameshwaram by Bus:</b> Chennai is quite a distance by road (666km); Madurai is the nearest big town (167 km). The Pamban Bridge connects Rameswaram to the mainland.<br />
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<b>Getting Around Rameshwaram: </b>Local buses are the only conveyance that helps to communicate to different prominent places in the city. A number of town buses provide quality services that help you reach to your place of interest. The buses run from early morning till late hours of the day. Other than buses, cycles can also be hired at the few shops that charge nominal rate on hour basis. </div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comRameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India9.2876254 79.3129291000000199.2562844 79.27258860000002 9.318966399999999 79.353269600000019tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-17075845688214805732023-12-13T09:15:00.002+05:302023-12-13T09:15:57.649+05:30Dwaraka Tirumala<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Dwaraka Tirumala or Dwarakatirumala (Telugu: ద్వారకా తిరుమల) is a village and a mandal in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is famous for temple of Lord Venkateswara. Dwaraka Tirumala is located about 40 kilometres from the west Godavari district headquarters, Eluru. This is also called as 'Chinna Tirupathi'.<br />
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History of Dwaraka tirumala Temple</b><br />
Dwaraka Tirumala is a famous temple from the ancient times. According to some Puranas, the temple is popular even in Kruta yuga and is still attracting the devotees. According to Brahma Purana, Aja Maharaja, the Grand father of Lord Sri Rama also worshiped Lord Venkateswara for his marriage. On his way to the ‘Swayamvaram’ of Indumati, he passed by the temple. He did not offer prayers in the temple. The bride Indumati garlanded him, but he had to face a battle with the kings who came to the Swayamvaram. He realized that the battle was thrust on him for ignoring the temple on the way. After realizing this, Aja Maharaja prayed to the Lord Venkateswara. Suddenly the kings stopped the battle. It is a great wonder to see two main idols under one Vimana Sikharam. One idol is a full and complete statue. The other is a half statue of the upper portion of the form of the Lord. The upper potion of the form is a self-manifested idol located by Sage "Dwaraka". The saints of the yore felt the prayers to the Lord are not complete without worshipping His holy feet. So, the saints joined together and installed a full statue behind the self-manifested idol, to worship the feet of the Lord according to Vaikhanasa Agamam. It is believed that the prayers to the smaller statue of the Lord will lead to Moksha, and the big form stands for Dharma, Artha and Kama. The Tiru kalyanotsavam is celebrated twice a year. One for the self manifested idol in the month of “Vaisakha” and the other for the installed idol in the month of “Aswayuja”.<br />
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</b> <b>MAGNIFICIENCE OF THE SANCTUM SANCTORUM:</b> On entering the sanctum sanctorum, one feels a most inspiring and enchanting experience. The presiding mythological deity Lord Venkateswara is visible upto the Bust size and the lower portion is imagined to be in the earth. The holy feet are said to be offered to Bali Chakravarthi in “Patala” for his daily worship. The full size idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara standing at the back of the main idol is said to have been installed by the great social reformer Srimad Ramanuja of the 11 th century. The idols of Padmavathi and Nanchari are installed in the Arthamandapa facing east. This is a full equipped shrine to be a Divyasthala.<br />
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<b>COMBINATION OF SIVA AND VISHNU ON ADISESHA:</b> The most peculiar aspect here is that the hill appearing to be a serpant in form, even to the naked eye, confirms the mythological version that Anantha, the serpant king has taken up this terrestial form of serpant hill and is carrying God Mallikarjuna on the hood and Lord Venkateswara on the tail, thus creating a happy and harmonious compromise of Vaishnavism and Saivism at a single place.<br />
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<b>RENOVATION AND ORIGIN OF THE PRESENT STRUCTURE:</b> The magnificent monuments like, Vimana, Mantapa, Gopura, Prakara etc., stand to the credit of Dharma Appa Raoa recent ruler (1762 – 1827) and the golden ornaments and silver vahanas stand to the credit of the generous queen Rani Chinnamma Rao of Mylavaram, Krishna Dist. (1877 – 1902). These things immortalize the glory of the shrine. The main temple is a masterpiece of South Indian Architecture with its five-storied main Rajagopuram facing the south and three other gopurams on the other three sides. The Vimana is in the Nagara style and old Mukhamantapa is extended to a great extent to suit the present day needs. There are several temples of Alwars attached to the Prakara on all sides. The whole spacious compound has been paved with stone and flower trees are grown in an order as if to feast the eye of the pilgrims. <br />
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<b>Major Festivals:</b><br />
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The following Major Festivals are being performed in the temple:<br />
• Giripradakshina (January)<br />
• Swamy Vari Vysakha Kalyanam and<br />
Radhotsavam(Car festival) (April-May)<br />
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• Pavithrotsavams. (September)<br />
• Swamy Vari Aswayuja Kalyanam and<br />
Radhotsavam(Car festival) (September-October)<br />
• Teppotsavam<br />
(Boat Festival in Nrusimha Sagar Tank) (November)<br />
Particulars of Sevas and timings:<br />
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The following Sevas are being performed in the temple:<br />
Nitya Arjitha Kalyanam Rs.1,000/- (9.30 am to 12.30 pm)<br />
Astotra Satanamarchana Rs.130/- (8.00 am to 12.00 noon)<br />
Suprabhatha Seva Rs.100/- (4.30 am to 5.00 am)<br />
Seegra Darsanam Rs.50/- (6.00 am to 1am and 3 pm to 9 pm)<br />
Snapana (Only Fridays) Rs.301/- (6.00 am to 8.00 am)<br />
Gopuja Rs.116/- (6.00 am to 12.00 noon)<br />
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</b> <b>Annadanam Scheme:</b><br />
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The Devasthanam is maintaining Annadanam scheme since 1984 and subsequently this scheme has been converted into Trust in the name of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Saswatha Nitya Annadanam Trust. All the donations received from the donors are being deposited and the interest derived thereon is being spent towards Annaprasadam. Exemption U/s 80 G of I.T. Act covered for this Scheme.<br />
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<b>Gosamrakshana Padhakam:</b><br />
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This Devasthanam is maintaining a Gosala with 370 cows, calves and one Elephant. Donations received from the donors towards ‘Gosamrakshana Padhakam’ was deposited in the shape of Fixed Deposits under the head ‘Gosamrakshana Padhakam’. . Exemption U/s 80 G of I.T. Act covered for this Scheme.<br />
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<b>Accommodation:-</b><br />
Cottages, Choultries, Rooms, Dormitory halls, Cloak room facilities are available in this Devasthanam for the stay of the piligrim public.<br />
The following are the details of Room Tariff.<br />
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<b>S.No. Cottage / Guest House Name Rate</b><br />
1 Padmavathi Guest House (1.A.C. Suit)<br />
Padmavathi Guest House (2.Non-A.C. Suit) Rs.500/-<br />
Rs.200/-<br />
2 Andal Guest House (1. A.C. Suit)<br />
Andal Guest House (2. Non-A.C. Suit) Rs.500/-<br />
Rs.200/-<br />
3 Balaji Choultry (4) Single Rooms (for one room)<br />
(For Advance Reservation)<br />
Balaji Choultry (4) Double Rooms<br />
(For Advance Reservation) Rs.75/-<br />
Rs.150/-<br />
Rs.400/-<br />
Rs.500/-<br />
4 T.T.D. Choultry Upstairs 12 Double Rooms (each one)<br />
(For Advance Reservation)<br />
T.T.D. A/C Rooms: 4 for Current Reservation<br />
(For Advance Reservation) Rs.100/-<br />
Rs.150/-<br />
Rs.400/-<br />
Rs. 500/-<br />
5 Alwar Choultry Single Rooms 16 (for each one)<br />
(For Advance Reservation)<br />
Ground floor (8 Rooms & 2 Halls)<br />
1st floor (8 Rooms & 2 Halls) Rs.50/-<br />
Rs.100/-<br />
Rs.1250/-<br />
Rs.1,000/-<br />
6 Rani Chinnamma Rao Choultry, I & II Blocks (Single Room)<br />
(For Advance Reservation)<br />
Rani Chinnamma Rao Choultry, I & II Blocks (Double Room)<br />
(For Advance Reservation) Rs.75/-<br />
Rs.100/-<br />
Rs.100/-<br />
Rs.150/-<br />
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7 Srinivasa Nilayam A/C Guest House (for 2 Suits) Rs.1,000/-<br />
8 Sri Nilayam Guest House (for 2 Suits) Rs.1,000/-<br />
9 Sri Hari Nilayam A/C Guest House (for 2 Suits) Rs.1,000/-<br />
10 T.T.D. Kalyana Mandapam 4 Blocks (for each Block per day) Rs.500/-<br />
11 Sri Sita Nilayam (Guest house) Rs.1,500/-<br />
12 Sri Byrraju Nilayam (Guest house) Rs.1,500/-<br />
13 Sudarshnam Guest House Non-Ac Rs. 800/-<br />
14 Kousthubham Rs.2,500/-<br />
15 Bhagiratha Rs.2,500/-<br />
16 DwarakaNilayam(2 Suits)<br />
Each Suit Rs.2,500/-<br />
Rs.1,500/-<br />
17 Venkata Rathna Giri Rs.1,000/-<br />
18 Pachajanayam&Srichakara(1A/c,3non A/c) Rs.2,000/-<br />
19 Srivatsa Rs.2,500/-<br />
20 Sri Vibhu Rs. 2,500<br />
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<b>Temples in and around Dwaraka Tirumala</b><br />
<b>Dwaraka Tirumala</b><br />
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Dwaraka Tirumala Temple<br />
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<b>The following temples which are situated within a radius of 35 km (22 mi) from Dwaraka Tirumala.</b><br />
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Sri Venkateswara Swamy vari Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala<br />
Sri Konda Malleswara Swamy Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala.<br />
Sri Kunkullamma (Renuka Devi) Vari Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala<br />
Sri Anjaneya and Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamyvarla Temples, Dwaraka Tirumala<br />
Sri Santana Venugopala Jagannadha Swamy temple, Lakshmipuram (V)<br />
Sri Seeta Ramachandra Swamy vari Temple, E. Yadavalli (V)<br />
Sri Bhu Neela Sametha Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Rangapuram (V)<br />
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy vari Temple, I.S. Jagannadha Puram (V)<br />
Parijata Giri Venkateswara Swamy vari Temple, Jangareddygudem<br />
Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Guravaya Gudem (V)<br />
Buddha Caves, Jeelakarra Gudem (V)<br />
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Sivalayam at challachintalapudi denduluru mandal<br />
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<b>How to Reach Dwaraka Tirumala</b><br />
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"Dwaraka Tirumala" is an ancient holy place and a popular pilgrim center in Andhra Pradesh of South India. It is popular as chinna Tirupathi. Dwaraka Tirumala is nearer to Eluru, the head quarters of West Godavari District, which is 42 KM away from Eluru.<br />
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<b>By Road:</b> Direct buses are available from Eluru. It takes about One hour and fifteen minutes by road from Eluru. Dwaraka Tirumala is situated at 15KM distance from Bhimadole Junction.Bhimadole is between Vijayawada and Rajahmundry State Highway.Though,there are no direct buses/trains available to reach Dwaraka Tirumala, one can catch buses from rajahmundry to vijayawada / Vijayawada to Rajahmundry and alight at Bhimadole and catch buses to Dwaraka Tirumala. <br />
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<b>By Rail:</b>Though there is a Railway station at Bhimadole, very few trains (mostly local) stop. This railway station is on the main railway line of Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam.One can alight at Eluru (if you are coming from Vijayawada) or at Rajahmundry/TadepalliGudem (if you are coming from Visakhapatnam) and catch a local train to Bhimadole and from Bhimadole,Catch a bus.at,tirumala exp stops at bhimadolu every one must watch this temple.at bhimadole the transportation is well developed across the andhra and other states like orissa and bangalore,kolkata,....we can reach badrachalam from here...the cottages of temple and aptdc are established.the help line center at bhimadole junction bus stand will help you to reach the temple.<br />
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<b>By Air:</b> you can reach dwaraka tirumala by reaching gannavaram (vijayawada)or madhurapudi(rajahmundry)and take a bus or train to eluru or bhimadole junction,autos and buses are available to reach dwaraka tirumala.<br />
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</b> </div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comDwaraka Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India16.9562575 81.256013316.941069 81.23627230000001 16.971446 81.2757543tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-4065192981028046412023-12-13T09:15:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:15:36.746+05:30Belum Caves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Belum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian subcontinent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent, known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The caves reach its deepest point (120 feet from entrance level) at the point known as Pataalaganga. Belum Caves derives its name from "Bilum" Sanskrit word for caves. In Telugu language, it is called Belum Guhalu. Belum Caves has a length of 3229 metres, making it the second largest natural caves in Indian Subcontinent.</div><br />
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Originally discovered in 1884 by a British surveyor Robert Bruce Foote, later in 1982-84, a team of German speleologists headed by H Daniel Gebauer conducted a detailed exploration of the caves. Thereafter in 1988, the state government declared them protected, and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) developed the caves as a tourist attraction in February 2002. Today, 3.5 km of the cave has been successfully explored, though only 1.5 km is open to tourists.<br />
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Belum Caves is located at Belum Village in Kolimigundla Mandal of Kurnool District in State of Andhra Pradesh, India. Kolimigundla is situated 3 km from Belum Caves.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Discovery</b></span><br />
Even though the Belum Caves were known to the locals, the first records of Caves were mentioned in expedition report of Robert Bruce Foote, in 1884. Thereafter, Belum Caves remained unnoticed for almost a century till a German team headed by Herbert Daniel Gebauer conducted detailed exploration of the caves in 1982 and 1983. The German expedition was assisted by the locals Mr B. Chalapathi Reddy, Mr Ramaswami Reddy, Mr Boyu Madduleti, Mr K. Padmanabhaiah, Mr K. Chinnaiah and Mr A. Sunkanna.<br />
Buddha's statue near Belum Caves<br />
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4500 BC Remnants of vessels of that age were found in the caves.<br />
???? occupied by Jains and Buddhists.<br />
1884 existence of the caves recorded by Mr Robert Bruce Foote.<br />
1982 explored by the German Herbert Daniel Gebauer.<br />
1983 explored by the German Herbert Daniel Gebauer.<br />
1988 declared protected by the Andhra Pradesh Government.<br />
1999 development of the cave by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation started.<br />
FEB-2002 cave opened to the public.<br />
JUL-2002 Musical chamber discovered.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Historical importance</b></span><br />
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Belum Caves are geologically and historically important caves. There are indications that Jains and Buddhists monks were occupying these caves centuries ago. Many Buddhists relics were found inside the caves. These relics are now housed in Museum at Ananthapur.<br />
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Archaeological survey of India (ASI) also found remnants of vessels, etc. of pre-Buddhist era and has dated the remnants of vessels found in the caves to 4500 BC.<br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Main Sections of Belum Caves</b></span><br />
<b>Meditation Hall inside Belum Caves</b><br />
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<b>Simhadwaram </b>— Simhadwaram means lions gate. It is a natural arch of stalactites formed in the shape of a lion’s head;<br />
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<b>Kotilingalu Chamber</b> - This section contains stalactite formations which are akin to shiva lingams. This section has thousands of such stalactite giving it a surrealistic look. It has one huge pillar formed due to stalactite and stalagmite joining together.<br />
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<b>Patalaganga</b> - It is a small perennial stream which disappears into the depths of the earth. This stream flows from the southeast to northwest. It disappears and is believed to be heading towards a well at the Belum village, located 2 km away from the caves.<br />
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<b>Saptasvarala Guha or Musical Chamber </b>- Saptasvarala Guha means chamber of seven notes. The stalactite formations in this chamber reproduce musical sounds when these are struck with a wooden stick or knuckles. This section was opened to the public in 2006.<br />
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Banyan Tree formation inside Belum Caves<br />
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<b>Dhyan Mandir or Meditation Hall</b> - This section is near to the entrance. An interesting formation at Meditation hall looks like a bed with pillow to recline. The local legend has it that in ancient times many sages used to live here. This section was used by Buddhist Monks. Many relics of Buddhist period were found here which are now housed in museum at Ananthapur.<br />
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<b>Thousand Hoods </b>- This section has amazing stalactite formations shaped like hood of Cobra. The stalactite formations on the ceiling looks as if thousands of cobras have opened their hoods.<br />
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<b>Banyan Tree Hall </b>- This section has a huge pillar with stalactites hanging from the ceiling. This gives a look of Banyan Tree with its aerial roots when seen from below. The locals call it "Voodalamari" since it looks like a Banyan Tree with its aerial roots hanging from the branches.<br />
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<b>Mandapam </b>- This is a huge area inside the cave with magnificent stalactite structures on the sides giving it a look of a hall with pillars.<br />
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</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comBelum Caves, Andhra Pradesh, India15.1023461 78.111540815.1004296 78.1090733 15.1042626 78.1140083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-63126155730212302262023-12-13T09:15:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:15:16.513+05:30Pillalamarri<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Pillalamarri or Pilla Marri is a 700 year-old (Approximately) banyan tree located in Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a major tourist attraction located 4 kilometers from Mahabubnagar town.</b></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Tree</span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The tree has many banyan tress which grew in its proximity, like its children hence the name. It is spread over three acres of land (1.21 hectares).</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In 2003, it was announced that there would be a special cover to commemorate the tree.Beneath the tree lies the tomb of a Muslim saint.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There is a science museum which houses some of the artefacts found in the Palamoor region.There is a small nursery and a deer park around the great Pillalamarri.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53_tUMRRNpDichIHAY4dLMNuyNwf8IpLHHwpUjpsbDLWNWw3fVev12kjl_pBfTnTyBFmfqxlCCN-1HsctocB6YgOTSPVXvj8CEygxUFqvwxzGagBfqgPaFO4AE_9L0iMRDnfPObmrQuri/s640/Pillalamarry.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pillala Marri, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53_tUMRRNpDichIHAY4dLMNuyNwf8IpLHHwpUjpsbDLWNWw3fVev12kjl_pBfTnTyBFmfqxlCCN-1HsctocB6YgOTSPVXvj8CEygxUFqvwxzGagBfqgPaFO4AE_9L0iMRDnfPObmrQuri/s640/Pillalamarry.JPG" title="Pillala Marri, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pillala Marri, Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Banyan Tree, Pillala Marri</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">From a distance the tree presents the appearance of a small hillock with green foliage but on reaching nearer, it looks like a large green umbrella under which about thousand people can easily take shelter.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to Reach Pillalamarri</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Mahbubnagar is well connected to the rest of the State through buses and trains. The nearest airport is the Shamashabad International Airport that is located outside Hyderabad. The airport is around 80 km from the town. The international airport is well connected to the rest of the country. This is the best option for travelers who are arriving by air. Taxis are available from the airport and they are the best option to reach the town. Taxis charge around Rs 1300 for the trip. It is advisable to hire A/C taxis during the summer months.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Mahbubnagar is well connected to the rest of the State through buses. There are frequent APSRTC buses that connect the place to Hyderabad, Kurnool and Raichur. There are buses from Mumbai to Mahbubnagar as well. Ticket prices vary according to the place. There are frequent APSRTC buses from both Raichur and Hyderabad.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Mahbubnagar has a railway station that is well connected to many parts of the State. Mahbubnagar is connected to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and many other cities. Travelling by rail is also a good option and tickets are inexpensive. </div><br />
</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comMahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India16.7416379 77.98596116.6808154 77.906997 16.8024604 78.064925tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-8700778707313945362023-12-13T09:14:00.002+05:302023-12-13T09:14:56.855+05:30Dudhsagar Falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Dudhsagar Falls (ದೂದಸಾಗರ್ ಜಲಪಾತ in Kannada; English translation: Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the state of Goa, India, on Goa's border with the state of Karnataka. It is 60 km from Panaji.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dudhsagar Water Falls,Goa-Karnataka Boarder <br />
<b>One of the top 100 highest waterfalls in the world</b></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Location and surrounding</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The falls is in the border of Karnataka and Goa and the roads leading to it are maintained by the Goa Forest Department, and are closed in the rainy season. The roads are again opened from the month of October. At its base, there is a small pond. One can bath but in their own risk. There are also fishes in the pond and the water is very cold, even in the afternoon. The Waterfall is located inside the Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Sanctuary at Collem in South Goa along the western Ghats.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The surrounding area is surrounded by a deciduous forest and there are many species of birds, insects, plants and animal abound here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The waterfall</span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls that lies in India.The falls lie high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are not particularly spectacular during the dry season. During the monsoon season however, the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's 5th tallest waterfall,and is 227th in the world at 310 m.[1] The water plummets hundreds of feet in large volumes during the monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa. It is a major part of the Goa ecosystem.This is a four tiered waterfall with a total height of 310 meters (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 meters (100 feet).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Legend</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Legend has it that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day, Dudhsagar Falls) where there was then a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "Golden Jug" after finishing with her bath. One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, she poured the of milk in front of her to form an improvised curtain to hide her body, while the maids rushed to cover her with her dress.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">And it is said that, it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope to this day as tribute to the virtue and modesty of the Princess, as the "Dudhsagar Falls".</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trekking</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Trekking in Dudhsagar is a famous tourist attraction. There are 2 abandoned shelters for the refuge of trekkers (left to the falls and right side beside the railway track) however they are available on the first come first serve basis. Medical and pure drinking water facilities are not available around Dudhsagar but one can approch the station guard at Dudhsagar railway station in emergency. There are 4 possible routes to reach Dudhsagar Falls, of which only two are accessible in monsoon.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Route 1 (Castle Rock Route)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This is the most famous route during the monsoon, Reach Castle Rock station and start a Scenic 14 km hike to Dudhsagar Water falls along the railway track, it normally takes 5–6 hours for a normal person to reach.In this route we will be passing through a number of tunnels, a board reading "Welcome to Goa" and also great views of the Valley.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Route 2 (Kulem Route)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This is equally scenic but less popular as compared to Route 1, One has to get down at Kuhlem/Collem Railway station and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away. It normally takes 4–5 hours for a normal person to reach. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route, and also the complete strecth of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Route 3 (Transport + Hike)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In Kulhem one can hire a 4X4 to reach the foot of the Dudhsagar waterfalls, There is a taxi stand called 'Dudhsagar Taxi stand' where one can hire a vehicle and get dropped near the falls which is 1 km hike from the dropping point. This is used in the post-pre monsoon season and is suitable for large groups with kids and ladies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Route 4 (Kuveshi-Dudhsagar)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This is the most adventurous route and cannot be attempted in monsoon since we have to cross Mondovi river during the hike. The hike starts from a village called Kuveshi around 10 km from Castle Rock railway station. The hike is through thick jungle and is difficult to complete without experience. By this we can reach Dudhsagar Railway station which is 1 km from the falls</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Transport</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The Water Fall can be reached both by road and rail. It can be reached by road from the National Highway (NH-4A). The nearest Station to the falls is Collem (South Central Railway); And the route for rail to reach the falls from Goa is Collem-Mollem - 6 km and then, Carambolim (Karmali Railway Station - Konkan Railways) and Carambolim-Old Goa-Ponda-Tiska-Mollem (total 50 km) by road. But entering the park and mountains which lead to the falls is not advisable in a normal car, and may only be accessible to SUV's and 4WD jeeps, as the road comprises a jungle track that has rivers criss crossing it at several points. The driver drops one just near the falls from where one may have to walk 1 kilometer ahead, crossing over small ways carved through the rocks at the foot of the falls. This waterfalls lies on the Londa-Margaon railway route.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The falls is in the border of Karnataka and Goa and the roads are maintained by the Goa Forest Department, and are closed in the rainy season. The roads are again opened from the month of October. The train route to reach the falls from Karnataka is as follows:</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Hubli, <br />
Dharwad, <br />
Londa, <br />
Tinaighat, <br />
Castle Rock, <br />
Dudhsagar</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comDudhsagar Water Falls, Karnataka, India15.314362 74.31474215.306704499999999 74.30487149999999 15.3220195 74.3246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-24405785074473766772023-12-13T09:14:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:14:39.340+05:30Papi Kondalu, Badrachalam, Pattiseema<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Papikondalu known as Papi Hills is a Heaven on the earth. Papikondalu or Papi Hills or Papidi Kondalu is part of Eastern Ghats through which Godavari pierces and flows in twists and turns towards east. Entire area of Papikondalu is covered by tropical rain forests and deciduous rain forests. Some of the most interesting places in the world like Papikondalu; this place is interesting by virtue of inherent popularity and growing tourism. Coming from a rich historical country like India, there is also no dearth of interesting tourist sites. Papikondalu is an adventures trip.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>How to Reach Papi Kondalu</b></u></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The Godavari Vihari cruise begins at about 9 in the morning from Pattiseema. You can reach Pattiseema from nearest bus station Kovvuru, AP by bus or auto-rickshaw. If you reach before time, you may visit the famous Temple of Shiva in Pattiseema.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">From there the joyful cruise in the Godavari lasts for about 3 hours by the time you reach the Koraturu, the beginning of Papi hill ranges. In between, you get to see popular Elephant hill, a nice little temple built on a rock amidst the Godavari, nice sandy beaches, and local tribal life.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In Koraturu, “Telugu or Andhra bhojanam” is served right in the shadows of mango trees on top of a small hill. It just happened to visit this place in spring season, time for “Ugadi” festival. the place was like garden of mango trees full of mangos, on banks of Godavari. It was good watching beautiful Papi Hills and having lunch served with “appadam” and “perugu" (yogurt) as well!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The cruise resumes for the most exciting and scenic part of the journey, …ride through the narrow passage in Papi hills for about one hour. By then it must be noon, and you will get to see all the water around shining in sunlight, …it’s going to be absolutely amazing experience, transcends language to describe. Finally, you reach in Perantapally, a small village of tribals and the destination of your onward journey. Generally, visitors go to the “Ashram” of Balananda Swami located there on top of a hill. On the way, you get to see different herbs, rare trees, and some water falls.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Defying all your expectations, the return journey is going to be a different experience, all together…by evening time, you get to watch herds of cattle on the banks, birds returning to their nests, sun setting behind the hill ranges, small huts on the banks with glowing lamps, camp fires, locals making preparations for dinner and lot more. The most exciting and beautiful thing is watching the Sun hide-and-seek behind uneven hill ranges as the cruise takes curves along the river, … something you cannot miss to shoot.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">On board, you get fresh hot “Pakodi”, “Mirapakaya Bajji”, the local snacks for a bite. Besides good service, cruise attendant-cum-anchor keeps the passengers entertained with her song and dance, on demand. By the time of about 6 in the evening, as a standard practice the artificial fun is cutoff allowing the passengers to enjoy the calmness, chirping sounds of birds, twilight and meditate while the cruise continues. Cut off from the modern day life, you will experience all the peace you ever wanted that will cherish forever, in the calmness of those hills. The round trip ends at about 7 or 8 in the late evening.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">West Godavari Tourism has been organizing this daytime tour. Online ticket booking facility is available. There is a facility to book a cottage at Koraturu to spend a day or two in the scenic Papi hills. The cottages are located in right place with all the necessary facilities, and more importantly, you won’t miss the view of the hills even for a moment.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I recommend this outing delight to all nature lovers. The best time to visit would be the winter season, from october to march. Typically, cruise tickets are priced at about INR 300 (USD 7) per head and the cottages are at INR 400 (USD 9) for a non-AC, and INR 600 (USD 14) for AC. They may vary from time to time and on the season basis, please check with the tourism office for up to date information.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>BADRACHALAM</b></u></span> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Badrachalam is a holy place in the South Indian state, Andhra Pradesh. It is situated about 161 km from Rajahmundry and 300 km from Hyderabad. There are lots of prehistoric and historic references of this place. This place is famous for the ancient temple dedicated to Sri Seetha Ramachandraswamy. This famous temple can be seen on the beautiful banks of the wonderful river Godavari. The holy annual festival `Kalyana Mahotsava` is very famous in this temple. Approximately three lakh devotees gather in Badrachalam during this time. This festival is the marriage anniversary of Lord Rama and his spouse goddess Sita. It is believed that Badrachalam was the venue of the divine marriage in the `Puranic era`.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">According to the legends, it is believed that Lord Rama manifested here long after he had shed mortal coils to save a devotee called `Badhra Maharishi`. He blessed him `Moksha` and thereafter the place came to be known as Badrachalam by the name of the Maharshi. There is another belief that Lord Rama once appeared in the dream of a woman called `Pokala Damakka` and informed her about the idols of the present temple on the Badragiri hills. The lady was surprised to see the idols of the deity on the exact place as she saw in her dream. Then she raised a modest structure and thus the temple was originated.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In the 17th century, the Badrachalam was renovated a tahsildar called Gopanna during the rule of Abdul Hassan Tanashah. He was more known as Ramdas. As he used the revenue money of 6 lakh rupees for the renovation without the permission of the ruler, he was arrested and put behind bars. It is believed that after about 12 years, Lord Rama appeared in the dream of the king and gave a receipt of the due amount in the form of gold coins known as `Ramamada`. Thereafter, the king rushed to the cell of Ramdas and set him free personally. He provided Ramdas with a number of gifts and also his position as the tahsildar. Moreover, the king also declared several grants to the temple built by Ramdas. Even today, some of the jewels presented to the deities here by the ardent devotee Ramdas like the Kalikiturai Pachala Pathakam, Chintaku Pathakam etc can be seen in the temple even today.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The Badrachalam temple can be seen on a hilltop surrounded by 24 smaller shrines. The temple is very tranquil and has very splendid environment. There are total 48 forms of idols of Lord Vishnu in this temple. The tow main festival of the temple are the `Sri Rama Navami`, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and `Kalyana Mahotsavam` i, e, the wedding anniversary of Lord Rama with goddess Sita.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>How to reach Badrachalam</b></u></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Bhadrachalam is connected by road and rail network. The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road (station code: BDCR), 40 km from the town. Locally, Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station is more commonly referred to as Kothagudem Railway Station. It takes approximately 50 minutes to travel from Kothagudem Railway Station to Bhadrachalam by bus and the fare is about Rs 20.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Bhadrachalam is: 120 km from district head quarters, Khammam 325 km from the state head quarters, Hyderabad, where the nearest airport is (Shamshabad) By road from Hyderabad follow this route: Hyderabad – Suryapet – Khammam – Kothagudem– Palvancha(This Is Beautiful Town In Khammam District, Kothagudem Thermal Power Station-KTPS Located in Palvancha Town.) - Bhadrachalam. Buses ply from Vijayawada and other major towns in Andhra Pradesh.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to go to Bhadrachalam from Hyderabad by train, you have Machilipatnam/Manuguru express(Train No:7050) at Secunderabad Station every day at 10:15 PM. You should buy a ticket upto Kothagudem (Bhadrachalam Road). The train reaches Kothagudem at 04:45AM. From there you can take a bus to Bhadrachalam. There are lots of buses from just outside Kothagudem station. Bus fare is around Rs 20. You can reach Bhadrachalam Town in 50 minutes. While returning you can take Train No:0340(Link Secunderabad Express) from Kothagudem. It departs from there at 10:15 PM.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">If you wish to travel by Road, there are a number of APSRTC busses which ply to the place. It will be around 315 kms from the capital city Hyderabad. The tourism department buses also ply to Bhadrachalam. It will take you non-stop with a break at the Guest House on the Highway near Narketpally. It will be a 7 hours journey from Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam. Suppose if you start from Hyderabad at 10 PM, you will reach by 5 AM the next day.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The courtesy and the behaviour of the temple administration, locals are excellent. You can feel that everyone there are ready to extend cooperation and they talk to you politely. Perhaps it is the manners of Sri Rama embedded into atmosphere.</div><br />
</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comBhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh, India17.6687912 80.893592517.6536617 80.8738515 17.6839207 80.9133335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-68137281931868480122023-12-13T09:14:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:14:11.863+05:30Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Andhra Pradesh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">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.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The Sriparvata and Vijayapuri of yore were really temples where the famous savant and Buddhist Philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna preached the message of the Buddha.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Andhra Pradesh</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Anupu</b>: To prevent submersion of the outstanding structures in the valley, a rare feat of reconstruction of the remains was taken up. Anupu, 4 km from the dam site, was chosen for relocation of a Buddhist University.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nagarjunakonda</b>:</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This site is an ancient remains that lies 150km southeast of Hyderabad. Two major excavations were carried out before 1953, when it became known that the area would be flooded by the Nagarjuna Sagar. A major six-year excavation resulted in the discovery of Buddhist ruins, stupas, viharas, chaityas and mandapams and some outstanding white marble depictions of Buddha’s life. The finds were reassembled on Nagarjunakonda, an island in the middle of the dam.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Prehistoric remains of began here around 200,000 years ago. From the 2nd century BC until the early 3rd century AD, Nagarjunakonda and nearby Amaravathi became powerful sites of Hindu and Buddhist empires.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The NagarjunaKonda Museum here has the various artifacts of the excavations.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tiger sanctuary</b>: The largest wildlife sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh lies between Nagarjunasagar and upstream Srisailam. Spreadover 3,500 sq.km, it encompasses thickly wooded hills in five districts - Nalgonda, Kurnool, Mahboobnagar, Guntur and Prakasam.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>How to Reach This Place</b></u></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Road</b> : Located at 150 km from Hyderabad. Well connected by Road.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rail </b>: 20 kms from Macherla.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Air</b> : Hyderabad Airport.</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comNagarjuna Sagar Dam, Andhra Pradesh16.5759672 79.312402216.5683577 79.302531699999989 16.583576700000002 79.3222727tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-34482849008310902312023-12-13T09:13:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:13:35.543+05:30Vizianagaram<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Vizianagaram is located in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Vizianagaram is an ancient city of 500 years. The coastal city is bounded on the south-eastern side by Bay of Bengal.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The history of this ancient city is as old as the Kalinga Dynasty of Orissa.In the 4th century B.C the Kalinga Empire extended up to the Vizianagaram.Later it was ruled by the Mauryas, the Chedis, the Satavahanas, the Pitribhaktas, the Marathas, the Chalukyas of Vengi and many other royal dynasties. Thus the city is the witness of many important historical events. In the post-independence time after the formation of the Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts, Vizianagaram district was formed in 1979 taking portions of land from the neighboring two districts of Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The city has been the home of many eminent personalities. To name a few:Sri Gurajada Apparao-one of the most famous writer of Telegu literature, Dwaram Venkata Swami Naidu- the famous violinist, Sri Kodi Rammurthy-an excellent wrestler and many others.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vizianagaram Tourist Attractions</b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ramathertham: </b>One of the major tourist attractions of this city is Ramatheertham-a thousand year old temple devoted to Lord Rama .The distinctive feature of this temple is that it was carved out of a single piece of rock. The festivals of Ramnavami and Vaikuntha Ekadashi are celebrated with much pomp and grandeur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvP9RGSrwhlOb9xQAZD0CsMqdQ2z-O3nAMcx6WjZYs00gqhYT9nDNOSaS1k6Iyz7lfxdmurWJDaW53EoV14fWhdym1W-eJDIqlQ5iufZSHz-CnJLG1MfmkKD7OnxpBX_fSnmttxFCFcUU/s640/1000_year_old_Sri_Rama_temple_on_top_of_Gurubhaktulakonda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ramathertham" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvP9RGSrwhlOb9xQAZD0CsMqdQ2z-O3nAMcx6WjZYs00gqhYT9nDNOSaS1k6Iyz7lfxdmurWJDaW53EoV14fWhdym1W-eJDIqlQ5iufZSHz-CnJLG1MfmkKD7OnxpBX_fSnmttxFCFcUU/s640/1000_year_old_Sri_Rama_temple_on_top_of_Gurubhaktulakonda.jpg" title="Ramathertham" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bobbli: </b>The famous Bobbli fort stands in testimony to the numerous historic battles fought in the region between the Raja of Bobbli and his enemies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Punyagiri: </b>One of the oldest Shiva temples of the country is located in Punyagiri.The sanctum receives an underground water supply through out the year which ensures that the Shivalinga is perpetually bathed with water.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kumili:</b>South India is known for the ancient temples and temple architectures. The Kumili temples are no exception to this.Kumili has temples of Ganapathi, Shiva, and Kalika Devi, Venu Gopalaswamy, Sathyanarayan Swamy, Seetharama swamy, Anjaneya swamy and Navagrahalu within the temple complex.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Venkateswara Alayam Govindapuram: </b>Venkateswara Alayam Govindapuram is famous for its sculptural beauty, especially for the sculpture of Lord Krishna on a chariot. Located 20 km away from Vizianagaram, Govindapuram is a village. One of the most prominent attractions of this village is the Gita Mandir. This 90 feet long, 45 feet wide and 63 feet high temple is visited by people from across the world.<br />
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<b>Jami Vruksham: </b>Jami Vruksham is located about 10 km away from Vizianagaram on the banks of the River Gowthami. According to legend, it is believed that the Pandavas hid their weapons during their ‘agnatavasam’ (exile) in this tree.<br />
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During the same time, Dharma Raja and Kunti Devi installed the idols of Sri Tripuranatha Swami and Sri Janardhana Swami (Lord Vishnu) at Jami. Later in the 14th and the 15th centuries, the local people discovered an idol of Sri Venu Gopala Swami. On discovering the idol, they installed it in between the two existing shrines.<br />
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According to another legend, in order to shift the temple, the people tried to uproot the Shivalingam but failed. This Lingam is 179 feet long and is fixed deep in the earth.<br />
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<b>Gosthani Sarovar Vihar: </b>Gosthani Sarovar Vihar is a famous picnic spot near Vizianagaram city. Situated at the Thatipudi Reservoir Project, this spot is located near the Thatipudi village in the Gantyada Mandal.<br />
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This reservoir was constructed in 1968 across the River Gosthani and hence, the site is known as Gosthani Sarovar Vihar. The river originates at Ananthagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats.<br />
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<b>Saripalli: </b>Saripalli, located on the banks of the Champavathi River, is a village in the Nellimarla mandal of the Vizianagaram district. This village is known for the Dibbi Lingeswara Swami temple, which is believed to be constructed by the Chanukyas. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best time to Visit Vizianagaram:</b> February and October </div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Vizianagaram</b></span><br />
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Vizianagaram is an important railway junction. It is well connected by road. To reach this place by road from Visakhapatnam, you need to cover 60 km distance. <br />
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<b>By Road</b> : The place is connected via roads to other states and cities<br />
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<b>By Rail </b>: A rail junction is present at Vizianagaram; it lies on the southeastern railways. The trains connect the place to other parts of the sate as well outside it.<br />
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<b>By Air</b> : The airport that lies at shortest distance from here lies at Vishakhapatnam.</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comVizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India18.1066576 83.395550618.046288099999998 83.316586600000008 18.1670271 83.4745146tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-68606517932390424122023-12-13T09:13:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:13:09.974+05:30Bhitarkanika National Park - Odisha<div>Bhitarkanika National Park is a national park located in the Kendrapara District of Orissa in Eastern India. The park encompasses an area of 672 km² of the Bhitarkanika Mangroves, a mangrove swamp which lies in the river delta of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamara rivers. The national park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. Gahirmatha Beach lies to the east, and separates the mangroves from the Bay of Bengal.<br />
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The park is home to the endangered Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), white crocodile, Indian python,King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fuana. Olive Ridley sea-turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) nest on Gahirmatha and other nearby beaches.<br />
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The national park was created in September 1998 from the core area of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, which was created in 1975.The sanctuary is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Flora and fauna</b></span><br />
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<b>Flora:</b> Mangroves, trees like sundari, thespia, casuarinas, and grasses like the indigo bush, and more.<br />
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<b>Fauna:</b> The park is home to the saltwater crocodile, white crocodile, Indian python, black ibis, wild pigs, rhesus monkeys, chitals, darters, cobra, water monitor lizard . Olive ridley sea-turtles nest on Gahirmatha and other nearby beaches.Bhitarkanika has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodile in India and is globally unique in that 10 percent of the adults exceed 6 m length. Nearly 700 saltwater crocodiles inhabit the rivers and creeks.<br />
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<b>Avian-Fauna:</b> 215 species of avifauna including eight varieties of Kingfishers. Birds such as Asian Open Bill, Cormorants, Darters, Black Ibis, Egrets, are frequently seen in the park.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mangroves and Wildlife</b></span><br />
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Mangroves are salt tolerant, complex and dynamic eco-system that occur in tropical and subtropical inter-tidal regions. Bhitarkanika is one such location of rich, lush green vibrant eco-system lying in the estuarine region of Brahmani- Baitarani in the North-Eastern corner of Kendrapara district of Orissa. The area is intersected by a network of creeks with Bay of Bengal on the East. The alley between the meandering creeks and rivers, houses the second largest viable mangrove eco-system of India. Its 672 km². of mangrove forest & wetland, provides home to well over 215 species of birds including winter migrants from central-Asia and Europe. Giant salt water crocodiles and variety of other Wildlife inhabitate in this eco-system which form Asia's one of the most spectacular Wildlife area.<br />
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An area of 145 km². have been notified as Bhitarkanika National Park vide Notification No.19686/F & E dated 16.9.1998 of Forests & Environment Department, Govt. of Orissa. It has much significance with regard to ecological, geomorphological and biological background which includes mangrove forests, rivers, creeks, estuaries, back water, accreted land and mud flats. Bhitarkanika National Park is the core area of Bhitarkanika Sanctuary.<br />
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Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary was declared vide notification No.6958/FF AH Dtd. 22.04.1975 over an area of 672 square kilometers. The Sanctuary comprising Mangrove Forests meandering rivers, innumerable criss-crossed tidal inundated creeks provide last refuge to the already endangered salt water Crocodile (Crocodile Porosus). Besides estuarine Crocodile, the Sanctuary is rich in avifauna, mammalian and reptilian population. Theses Mangrove forests are good habitat for King Cobra, Indian Python and Water Monitor Lizard. A large number of water birds visit Bagagahan heronry which is an area of approximately 4 hectare. within the Bhitarkanika Forest Block near Suajore creek from the month of June to October. Most of the Birds are Asian open bill. Egrets. Black Ibis, Cormorants, Darters & etc.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Attractions</span></b><br />
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It is a very good place to sight the giant Salt Water Crocodile, some growing to 23 feet in length, along with other reptiles like the Water Monitor Lizard and the King Cobra. Spotted deers and Wild Boars are abundant in the park and can be spotted at all the major locations. Eight varieties of Kingfishers are found here and can be spotted along the many creeks and riverines within the park.<br />
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The boat ride from Khola to Dangmal or vice versa is highly recommended. Khola is one of the gateways into the park. This is along an artificial creek and it passes through dense mangrove forest providing a glimpse into the estuarine ecosystem and its wealth of fauna. The best time to travel through this creek is early morning or before sunset.<br />
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Bhitarkanika has a very rich historical and cultural past. It used to be the hunting grounds of the esrtwhile King of Kanika . The hunting towers and artificial watering holes can be seen at many places including Bhitarkanika trail and at Dangmal. It is also the home of medieval hindu temples which can be found dotted throughout the sanctuary. But the major attraction remains the wildlife wealth.<br />
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<b>Location</b><br />
Located in the estuarial region of Brahmani-Baitarani in the Kendrapara district of Orissa,<br />
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<b>Area: </b>145 Sq. km<br />
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<b>Route</b>: The nearest town Chandabali (30 km) is well connected to most of the cities in Orissa. Also, there are many buses that ply between Calcutta and Chandabali. Reaching Chandabali, one can also board a ferry to reach Nalitapatia, and from there catch a boat to reach Dangmal. Bhadrak (77 km) has the nearest railway station and nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar.<br />
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<b>Best Time to Visit:</b> November to February</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-63474457277469963292023-12-13T09:12:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:12:46.340+05:30Rajahmundry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Located in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is a small and beautiful city called Rajahmundry. Though the city is not very popular worldwide, still it is regarded as one of the most important cities of South India. Rajahmundry is situated on the banks of River Godavari and has a rich cultural past as well as a blooming future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rail Bridge on Godavari (Rajahmundry-Kovvuru)</td></tr>
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Originally Rajahmundry was called Rajamahendravaram or Rajamahendri but slowly with passage of time the names underwent metamorphosis and the name Rajahmundry evolved. During the 19th century the city was counted amongst one of the biggest cities in South India. In the present era too, Rajahmundry is the fifth largest city of Andhra Pradesh.<br />
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The city is called the 'cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh' and it is also the birth place of the Telugu language. Even today one can find traces of beautifully built palaces and forts of the 11th century.<br />
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Rajahmundry is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and one can find several temples here worth visiting. The famous Kotilingalu temple which is said to have 10 million Shivlingas is also located in Rajahmundry. An enormous Krishna temple is built by the ISKCON foundation here on the banks of River Godavari. Tourists in massive numbers gather here once in every twelve years to celebrate the Godavari Pushkaram.<br />
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Other than the temples, Rajahmundry also has few more attractions like the river Godavari, the Papi kondalu region, the Dowlaiswaram anicut and the Rajahmundry traps.<br />
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Asia's largest rail-cum-road bridge which is considered an engineering masterpiece is built on the river Godavari which links Kovvur to Rajahmundry. People from all over the world visit the place to see this beautiful bridge.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Shiva Lingam and Temple Near Godvari (Rajahmundry)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Shiva Lingam - Rajahmundry</td></tr>
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The anicut (dam) was built by Sir Arthur Cotton in Dawleswaram mainly due its perfect location. The dam consisted of four divisions namely, the Ryali Branch Division, Dowlaiswaram Division, Madduru division and Vijjeswaram division. The entire structure is built in 900yards long and 9 feet high frame.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir Arthur Cotton Barriage - Dawaleswaram</td></tr>
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A beautiful attraction in Rajahmundry is the Papi kondalu region. It is an ocular pleasure due to its spectacular waterfalls and beautiful landscape. The entire area is said to resemble the enchanting region of Kashmir in North India.<br />
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The Rajahmundry traps which are part of the Deccan traps are another sight which attracts the visitors especially the geologists.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boatage in Godavari River near Papi Hills</td></tr>
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Thus, to sum up though Rajahmundry is a not so popular city on the world map but it definitely has much in store for people who have not visited this place. It has something to suit the taste of people by and large, so a trip to this quiet town should surely be on your charts. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tourist Attractions in Rajahmundry </b></span><br />
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If you want to check out a destination which is different than the rest then a place you must visit is Rajahmundry. This is a land which you'll feel is a perfect destination for religious tour which nestles on the very scenic bank of River Godavari. Being Andhra Pradesh 5th largest city, Rajahmundry is a city which is supposed to be an important tourist center of Rajahmundry. The origin of the city was believed to be laid by Rajah Narendra , a famous ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in somewhere 1022 A.D. The names by which this city was known as are Rajaraja Narendrapuram then it transformed to Rajamahendrayaram and after it Rajamandiram and finally, it was named as Rajahmundry. Known as the birthplace of the famous Poet Laureate, 'Nannayya', the city has gained immense popularity as a tourist spot. In all, the city is speckled with numerous tourist spots which tourists can check out in an ideal sightseeing tour. Mentioned below are some of them. <br />
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<b>Vijjeswaram</b> is a place of immense interest in Rajahmundry: At a distance of about 20 Kms from the downtown, lies this interesting tourist destination of Rajahmundry. As we head towards the western side of Andhra Pradesh's Godavari District, we can reach the famous tourist spot of Rajahmundry, Vijjeswaram. It is basically a Power project unit which often fascinates the tourist coming to the city.<br />
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<b>One of the best tourist destinations of Rajahmundry is Annavaram:</b> A tourist destination which is highly fascinating for the crowd of Rajahmundry is Annavaram. This destination is at a distance of about 72 Kms from the city center. It is one of the very sacred spots of Rajahmundry which is located on the hill top and is popularly known as Ratnagiri. Annavaram's presiding deity is Veeravenkata Satyanarayana Swamy and people believe that people who perform certain fasts and thereafter offer prayers to the deity, get their wishes fulfilled. This is a temple of immense faith not only in Rajahmundry but in the entire nation.<br />
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<b>Interesting tourist spots of Rajahmundry includes Ryali:</b> When counting the interesting tourist spots of Rajahmundry, a name which stands out is Ryali. This is a famous tourist destination of Rajahmundry which is at a distance of about 25 Kms from the main city. This is a beautifully built temple bearing an idol of Jaganmohini- Kesavaswami. The immense faith of people in the deity as well as the exceptionally beautiful carvings on the black stone idol of the temple makes it stand tall amid the other tourist places of Rajahmundry.<br />
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In short, the place Rajahmundry is blessed with numerous places of tourist interest. So if you wish to check out a place which makes a great combination of religious as well as scenic destination, then check out Rajahmundry. Try not missing out the given destination in the city and also ask the local crowd about other temples and destination which a tourist can check out. <br />
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There are plenty of budget range hotels to stay at Rajahmundry. If you don't have any particular location in mind then better to stay near Godavari river side hotels. Akshya Residency is located near rail cum road bridge at a walkway distance from the Godavari river bank A double bed A/c room is available at Rs 650 with 24 hours checkout time. But if you want to relax for a day by paying more then the best choice is River Bay hotel. This hotel is located just by the side of river Godavari and has got some excellent river facing rooms. Room tariff starts from Rs 995 for a single room. River facing rooms starts from Rs 1695 ( single ) and Rs 2045 ( double ). This hotel has got all the facilities like function hall , A/c conference hall, water park etc. For more Information on River Bay hotel pleas visit the official website. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How To Reach Rajahmundry </b></span><br />
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<b>By Road:</b> National Highway number 5 between Chennai and Kolkatta connects this city. By road on NH 5 it is 200 KM from Visakhapatnam ( towards north or Kolkatta side ) and it is 160 KM from Vijayawada ( south or Chennai side ). Chennai is 600 Km from Rajahmundry. From Visakhapatnam it is 3 hours journey by road. <br />
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<b>By Rail: </b>Rajahmundry is connected by Chennai – Howrah main train line. All super fast and express trains stops at Rajahmundry station. After the main station train passes over the river Godavari ( while going towards Chennai ). Train takes 3 hours from Visakahaptnam ( north side ) and 9 hours from Hyderabad and 10 hours from Chennai ( south side ) <br />
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<b>By Air:</b> There are daily flights from Hyderabad and Chennai by air Deccan.</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comRajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India17.0005383 81.804034516.8790603 81.646106 17.1220163 81.961963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-73895277582316438022023-12-13T09:12:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:12:20.129+05:30Perupalem Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">The Perupalem Beach is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from the town of Narasapur situated in the West Godavari district of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The beach is famous for its scenic beauty and the coastline that offers a pleasurable retreat to its visitors.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The town of Narasapur is well known for its historic background and the old buildings of the British era that still lay erected in the town. The town is a part of the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The town has other tourist attractions like the temple dedicated to Sri Adikesava Embarmannar Swamy and the Lakshmi Narayana Temple at Antarvadi situated at a distance of 3 kilometers from the town which are famous pilgrim sites for the followers of Vaishnavism. The town specializes in lace weaving and has an industry that exports its crafts to foreign countries as well. The Perupalem Beach is however the crowning glory of the town. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The Perupalem Beach possesses a natural bay. The waters of the beach are shallow and safe for the tourists who approach the beach to wade through it. The beach is easily accessible from the town of Narasapur through the state highway. The 20 kilometers ride to Perupalem Beach offers the visitor a view of the paddy fields and the lined coconut trees that part the fields on both sides of the road. The Baptist Church near the beach is also a tourist attraction.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The Perupalem Beach opens itself to the clear blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. The natural beauty of the beach creates an idyllic charm that lures tourist to it.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Narasapur - Perupalem Beach </b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to reach</b>: Located 128kms from Eluru & 440 kms from Hyderabad.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Situated on the banks of river Godavari, it is famous for the Sri Adikesava Embermanar Swamy temple, which is a sacred pilgrimage destination for the Vaishnavites. The temple, constructed two centuries ago, is reminiscent of the style of the renowned Sriperambadur temple in Tamil Nadu. The annual Brahmostava celebrations is conducted on a lavish scale in the month of April – May, which attracts thousands of devotees from all over.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Just about 3 kms from Narsapur town is the Durga Laxmaneshwara Swamy temple. Legend has it that SriLaxmana has installed this temple. The Goddess demands total peace & silence, hence there are no houses near the temple.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">20 Kms from the town is perupalem beach where a newly built Baptist church is worth a visit.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Narasapur has found it’s way on to the world map, thanks largely to th lace crochet industry that flourishes here. Started some 150 years ago by Swedish missionaries, lace from Narasapur is today much prized in the international markets. You can see for yourself the incredible expertise of the artisiabs as they weave magic into dining sets, handkerchiefs, pillow, covers, tablecloths, bed sheets, gowns and frocks.</div><br />Trawel Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946748016277495225noreply@blogger.comPerupalem Beach16.3404314 81.601793216.3251939 81.5820522 16.3556689 81.6215342tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-73560793235643016312023-12-13T09:11:00.002+05:302023-12-13T09:11:54.939+05:30Maredumilli Eco Tourism<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Maredumilli Eco Tourism</b><br />
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The Maredumilli Forests of East Godavari District are having rich biodiversity and the area is having semi evergreen forests with undulating terrain, which forms part of the Eastern Ghats.T he Maredumilli Community Conservation & Eco Tourism Area is situated on Maredumilli – Bhadrachalam road, nearly 4 Km. away from Maredumilli village. The area is having many streams flowing over the undulating rocks in the deep woods and any visitor feel thrilling experience in the Nature.<br />
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The Eco-tourism project is managed by the local indigenous tribal community of Valamuru, Somireddypalem and Valmeekipeta Vana Samrkshana Samithi people with the active support of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The project was successfully completed in a short span of time due to the commitment of the highly motivated community participation coupled with the timely financial assistance from the World Bank aided Andhra Pradesh Community Forest Management Project. This also provided unique opportunity to the native ethnic community to spread the message of conservation to the masses.<br />
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The jungle star campsite is located adjoining the Valamuru river with the stream flowing on 3 sides overlooking the Vali-Sugriva Konda which is believed to be the battle ground of the Vali-Sugriva during the Ramayana period. The remarkable variation of the battleground with the presence of grass land, encircled by forests on the other hillocks makes the visitor to pay attention on the legendary story.<br />
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As a part of Tourism Development Maredumilli Forest Rest House was constructed in the year 1914, the Forest Rest House is in Maredumilli Village with all facilities. The name of the rest house is Abhayaranya Forest Rest House. Suits are available here for stay of Tourists.<br />
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Apart from this there are various activities and places to see in the luxurious environment.<br />
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<b>Nandanavanam </b>:An Ethno Medico Awareness Centre, this area has been developed with an intention to make public aware of the medicinal plants. It houses Bamboo plantations and different medicinal herbs.<br />
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<b>Karthikavanam :</b>This is a garden with plenty of Maredu (Bael) and Amla (Gooseberry) trees.<br />
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<b>Vali Sugriva Medicinal Plants Conservation Area :</b>An open laboratory to the botanists and research scholars, this area is an undulating terrain with an extent of 260 Ha with approx. 203species of plants including medicinal and rare plants that were identified in this area.<br />
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<b>Madanikunj-Vihara Sthal</b> :It is a picnic place with Pine Plants and Golden Bamboo clumps. Visiting this Eco-tourism area, will give you a chance to view wild animals like Tiger, Panther, Bison, Peacocks, Red jungle fowl and other wild life in addition to varieties of delicate and colourful butterflies.<br />
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<b>Jungle Star</b> :Located adjoining the Valamuru River with the streams flowing on 3 sides, it is a camping site which also provides a unique opportunity to stay overnight in the deep woods of the unexplored Eastern Ghats. This area is believed to be the battleground of Vali and Sugriva during the Ramayana period. The remarkable variation of the battle ground with the presence of grassland, encircled by forests on the other hillocks draws attention of visitors to the legendary story.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Maredumilli Eco Tourism Photo Gallery </b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best place in Maredumilli forest</td></tr>
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<b>For those who love trekking, the Forest Dept. of Andhra Pradesh organizes trekking trips which are:</b><br />
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<b>1. Valamuru to Amrutha Dhara 8 Km </b>– 2 Km trek deep into waterfall<br />
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<b>2. Cross Country Trek </b>– From Tiger camp to Vijjuluru 8 Km<br />
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<b>3. Adventure Trek</b> – From Valamuru to Nelluru 10Km<br />
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For the quaint and serene atmosphere loving people, staying and lounging in the suspended canopies under the tree covers is an ideal way to spend their time. The interiors of the resorts are also quite comfortable with all amenities of television, phones, and others. Tourists can just sit in their rooms enjoying the beautiful sceneries from outside their windows, listening to the calls of the wild, or watch the interesting and traditional Kommu Dance, performed by the tribals specially for the tourists of which one can never be bored of.<br />
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<b>ACCOMMODATION</b><br />
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One can stay at "ABHAYARANYA", the Forest Rest House, which was constructed with all facilities. These have been divided as:<br />
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Non A/C Cottages 3 Rs.1000/-<br />
A/C Containers 4 Rs.1000/-<br />
A/C Hill Top Guest House 2 Rs.1000/-<br />
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VIP Suits 2 Nos. @ Rs.500/- each <br />
Other Suits 3 Nos. @ Rs.350/- each<br />
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<b>HOW TO REACH:</b><br />
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Maredumilli which is 81 kms from Rajahmundry can be accessed via Gokavaram and Rampachodavaram and is 120 kms from Kakinada which can be accessed via Jaggampeta, Gokavaram and Rampachodavaram.<br />
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<b>For more information, enquiries, and bookings:</b><br />
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1.Forest Range Officer, Rampachodavaram, Phone: 08864-243838.<br />
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2. Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Rampachodavaram, Phone: 08864-243838.<br />
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3. District Forest Officer, Kakinada, Phone: 0884-2379381, Mobile: 09440810042.</div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comMaredumilli, Andhra Pradesh, India17.5957363 81.718525317.5806003 81.6987843 17.610872299999997 81.738266299999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-37788949342183048732023-12-13T09:11:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:11:26.563+05:30Cuttack<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Cuttack is one of the oldest cities of Odisha State. For quite a long time, this city served as the capital of Odisha. It was founded in the early 10th century by Nripati Kesari. Cuttack is situated on the delta formed by the rivers Mahanadi and Kathjuri. Since the city has such strategic position, it serves as the main base for commercial activities. Cuttack is known for its handicrafts and shopping in the city is a delight for shoppers.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">You can get an amazing variety of Ikat fabrics and appliqué work over here. The fine silverwork done here usually renders the visitors speechless. Infact, Cuttack is famous throughout India for its exquisite silver filigree work. While on a shopping spree, you can always stop for a halt in one of the restaurants in the city and relish the yummy mouthwatering seafood. Presently, tourism in Cuttack is on its boom.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The best part about the city is that, it is very well connected to almost all the major cities of the country. It is accessible from almost all parts of the country via train and buses. However, if you want to travel to Cuttack by air, then Bhubaneswar will serve as one of the most convenient entry points. There are a large number of sightseeing places in Cuttack, for instance Barabati Fort, Chandi Temple and Kadam Rasool Dargah. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cuttack Tourist Attractions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cuttack, the former capital of Orissa, also holds the distinction of being one of its oldest towns. The city has seen frequent power transfers, from the Keshari Kings (who founded the city) to Mughals to Afghans and then, the Marathas. Finally, it came under the rule of British Empire, which gave it the status of the capital of Orrisa. Though Cuttack does not hold this title anyone, it is, nonetheless, one of the most visited cities of South India. One of the major reasons for this is the large number of tourist attractions and excursions it offers. In the following lines, we have covered the main places that you must visit on a sightseeing tour of the city.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Barabati Fort: </b>Barabati Fort, situated in Cuttack, is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions of Orissa. Situated on the bank of Mahanadi River, this fort lies on the western side of the city. It is located at a distance of about 8 km from the heart of Cuttack. Barabati fort once housed an illustrious nine-storied palace. More</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kadam Rasool Cuttack: </b>Kadam Rasool is a famous mosque located in the vicinity of the old quarters in the Cuttack city. The domed mosque is spread over an area of 57 acres. The origin of Kadam-I-Rasool, in the Cuttack city of Orissa, can be traced back to the eighteenth century. More</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Stone Revetments: </b>The ‘Stone Revetments’, situated on the banks of Mahanadi River, were constructed by King Marakata Keshari in the eleventh century. An architectural as well as engineering wonder, these Stone Revetments stand as a proof of the advanced technology of Indians so long back also. These revetments served as the protection of Cuttack during floods, helping the city attain the status of the capital.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chandi Temple: </b>Chandi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple is highly revered by devotees and people visiting the city make sure to offer their prayers here. It’s magnificently carved interiors and gateways stand as a testimony to the architectural ability of the previous times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barabati Fort</span>:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> 8 km from the heart of Cuttack</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Founded In</b>: Initially in 11th century and reestablished in 14th century</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Significance:</b> The moat, elaborately carved gateway and the earthen mound of the fort speak of the glorious past of the Ganga dynasty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Barabati Fort, situated in Cuttack, is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions of Orissa. Situated on the bank of Mahanadi River, this fort lies on the western side of the city. It is located at a distance of about 8 km from the heart of Cuttack. Barabati fort once housed an illustrious nine-storied palace. The local authorities have now taken over the task of maintaining this royal structure. Barabati fort is spread over an area of 102 acres.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The moat of the fort, more popularly known as Gadakhai, is a 20-yards wide ditch. The fort was initially constructed around the eleventh century and was later reestablished during the fourteenth century. Archaeological excavations carried at Barabati fort suggest that the walls that enclosed this magnificent monument once were made from laterite and sandstone. The gateway of the fort is totally splendid and stands embellished with beautiful intricate carvings.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The moat of Barabati fort, along with its elaborately carved gateway and the earthen mound, speaks of the glorious past of the Ganga dynasty. The fort has undergone a lot of transformation since its construction. Its interiors have been converted into a stadium, which has the capacity to accommodate more than 30,000 persons at a time. Since its inception, it has been serving as the venue of sports tournaments and cultural events. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ratnagiri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location: </b>100 km from Bhubaneswar and 70 km from Cuttack</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Highlights:</b> Buddhist shrines and sculptures</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Ratnagiri is a splendid Buddhist site that comes under the Jajpur district of Orissa. It is situated at a distance of approximately 100 km from Bhubaneswar and 70 km from Cuttack. The site, situated on a small hill, stands surrounded by rivers from all the sides. As you climb up to Ratnagiri, you will come across magnificent views of vast plains, full of lush greenery. Excavations were carried out at the site and they led to the unearthing of two large monasteries, one of them being Sri Ratnagiri Mahavihara Aryabhikshu Sangha.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This monastery stands adorned with gorgeous doorways, cella sanctum, a huge stupa, Buddhist shrines, sculptures and a massive idol of Lord Buddha. Ratnagiri was one of the first sites to be excavated in India in the period 1957 and 1960. The artifacts and relics found here have been found to be as old as the reign of Narasimha Gupta Baladitya of Gupta dynasty, which dates back to 6th century AD. Initially, the site serves as one of the most prominent centers of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">With the advent of 8th and 9th century, the focus shifted to the Tantrik Buddhism or Vajrayana art and philosophy. One can still see a number of sculptural relics on the walls, serving as a proof of the popularity of Vajrayana divinities during that time. As per the Tibetan account of Pag Sam Jon Zang, Ratnagiri contributed to the emergence of Kalachakratantra in the 10th century. As you enter the first monastery of Ratnagiri, you will notice that its walls are adorned with exquisitely carved stone statues of Vajrapani and Lokeshwara.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">One can also find sculptures based on the Hindu mythology, in the monastery. There is an isolated chamber inside its complex, in which a 10 ft idol of Lord Buddha, engaged in meditation, has been enshrined. The courtyard has been adorned with a magnificently carved door. There are a number of other fabulous sculptural evidences strewn throughout the monastery. In the second monastery of Ratnagiri, you will come across a life-size granite statue of Lord Buddha. Ratnagiri also boasts of a splendid a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The site is known for housing a massive stupa, which stands encircled by a number of small stupas, which were donated by the followers of Buddhist religion. They make Ratnagiri, probably, the only site in India with such a large number of monolithic stupas. Wherever you go in Ratnagiri, you will come across splendid motifs known as Kunjalata and Patralata. These motifs stands as testimony to the cultural transfer taking place at that time. Even the Buddhist sculptures adorning the site reflected the rich art of old times and have contributed to tourism in Ratnagiri.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Udaigiri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> Jajpur District</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Highlights</b>: Buddhist monastery, sculptures, stupas, etc</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Udaigiri, along with Ratnagiri and Lalitagiri, forms the Buddhist Triangle in India. The city is situated in the state of Orissa and holds the distinction of being its largest Buddhist complex. Excavations are being carried out at the site by the Archaeological Survey of India, since quite a long time. The most recent ones led to the unearthing of a monastery, by the name Madhavapura Mahavihara. This monastery is adorned with a large number of Buddhist sculptures, which are definitely worth having a look at.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As per the historians who have witnessed the excavations, the monasteries situated here date back to somewhere 7th and 12th century. Today, Udaigiri is one of the most popular Buddhist destinations in India and has led to a boost in tourism in this part of the country. Art lovers, history buffs, tourists and researchers travel from various part of India as well as the world, to have a look at the monastery, which serves as a storehouse of information on the history of Buddhism in India.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The famous Chinese traveler ‘Hieun Tsang’ has made a reference of Udaigiri in his travel accounts. He also mentioned the existence of a number of Buddhist monasteries in the region. Udaigiri boasts a number of brick stupas, carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions. Though they stand mostly in ruins now, their glory has not been lost completely. The entire city is located at the foothills of a large hill, which proves to be an impressive background and further adds to its appeal.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Kadam Rasool</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location</b>: In the vicinity of the old quarters in the Cuttack city</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Founded In</b>: 18th century</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Significance</b>: It has the footprints of Prophet Mohammad</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Kadam Rasool is a famous mosque located in the vicinity of the old quarters in the Cuttack city. The domed mosque is spread over an area of 57 acres. The origin of Kadam-I-Rasool, in the Cuttack city of Orissa, can be traced back to the eighteenth century. The mosque holds a lot of religious significance in the eyes of Muslim devotees, as it contains the footprints of Prophet Mohammad, which have been preserved in the central hall.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Quadam Rasool also serves as the epitome of the magnificent Indo-Islamic architecture. It is the most prominent Muslim cemetery in Cuttack and has the graves of many Nazists. People believe that a Hindu king had established this holy shrine for the Muslim community. Quadam-I-Rasool mosque is visited by Hindus as well as Muslims. It basically consists of three mosques, along with the Nawabat Khana (music gallery). </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cuttack Excursions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Known as the commercial capital of Orissa, Cuttack is situated at a distance of approximately 30 km to the north of Bhubaneswar. It lies at the conjuncture of river Mahanadi and river Kathjuri and dates back to the 10th century. Founded by Nripati Keshari, the city of Cuttack is one of the preferred destinations for the tourists visiting Orissa. Apart from the numerous tourists places within the city, there are a number of excursions near it that are definitely worth a visit. Given below is more information on Cuttack excursions.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Lalitagiri: </b>Known for attracting hordes of pilgrims every year, Lalitagiri is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage in India. It is located in the state of Orissa, around 90 kilometers from the capital city Bhubaneshwar. Lalitagiri looks like a tiny ancient village, which has a lot of greenery and open spaces. Tourism in Lalitgiri is gaining much popularity due to the scenic locales and the magnificent Stupas and ancient sculptures that this site boasts of.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Udaigiri: </b>Udaigiri, along with Ratnagiri and Lalitagiri, forms the Buddhist Triangle in India. The city is situated in the state of Orissa and holds the distinction of being its largest Buddhist complex. Excavations are being carried out at the site by the Archaeological Survey of India, since quite a long time. More</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ratnagiri: </b>Ratnagiri is a splendid Buddhist site that comes under the Jajpur district of Orissa. It is situated at a distance of approximately 100 km from Bhubaneswar and 70 km from Cuttack. The site, situated on a small hill, stands surrounded by rivers from all the sides. More</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dhabaleshwar: </b>Dhabaleshwar is a beautiful island located at a distance of 37 kms from the Cuttack city. One of its major attractions is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, embellished with carvings that can be traced back to 10th and 11th century.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kendrapara: </b>Kendrapara is a small town, which is famous for a temple devoted to Lord Baladeva. Another major tourist attraction of this small town is the Car Festival that is celebrated every year with great pomp and show.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ansupa: </b>Located at a distance of 70 kms from Cuttack, Ansupa is popular for its tranquil lake. The flowing waters, lush green bamboo trees and serenity of the place serve as the perfect respite from the hectic everyday life. The long stretch of the lake enables you to take relaxing walks. In case you don’t want to go in for boating, just laze around or indulge in bird watching.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Paradeep: </b>Paradeep is one of the major seaports of Orissa, which lies 94 km away from the Cuttack city. From the tourists point of view, the major attraction of the city is its beautiful beach, where one can spend hours playing, swimming or just lazing around, soaking the sun.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jajpur: </b>Jajpur town lies approximately 92 km from Cuttack. It is popular as the abode of Goddess Viraja, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, and is also known by the name of ‘Vaithrani Tirtha’. Devotees come here in large numbers, mainly during Pitripaksha, to offer Pinda (food for spirits) to seek the eternal salvation of their ancestors. The town also boasts of a number of shrines, like that of Shweta Varaha (White Boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Parvati.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Cuttack Weather</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Summer Temperature</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Max: Above 40 deg C</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Min: 25 deg C</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Winter Temperature</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Max: 16 deg C</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Min: 10 deg C</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Annual Rainfall: 144.39 cm</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Cuttack, just like any other city of Orissa, experiences a tropical climate. In summers, the weather is quite hot, while in winters, it is cold. In the monsoon season, the city experiences heavy rainfall, most of which falls in the months of July and August. The average annual rainfall received by the city is somewhere around 144.39 cm. The summer season in Cuttack lasts from March to June. The maximum temperature in this season goes well above 40 deg C.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The minimum temperature, on the other hand, hovers around 25 deg C. The winters in Cuttack are quite cold and stretch on from October to February. The maximum temperature in winters is around 16 deg C and the minimum temperature may fall as low as 10 deg C. This is the best time to visit the city as the sun will be gentle and the weather pleasant. However, do remember to bring along your woolen clothes to beat the chilly winds coming from the north.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Cuttack Shopping</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cuttack is the shopping hub of Orissa. The shopping places in the city are stocked with distinctive kinds of handicrafts and textiles. They have something or the other for everyone, be of any age group. Infact, there are so many things in Cuttack that are worth buying that you will be forced to think what to buy and what not to buy. The city is famous for its silver filigree work, which is used in making exquisite jewelry.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">You can also check out other decorative items made of fine quality silver. For those who want to buy traditional fabrics, the best option is the Government-run state emporia, where one can see an amazing variety of cotton and silk fabrics. Lacquer work is also very much in demand in Cuttack. After applying several coats of lacquer, the surface of the material is embellished with delicate motifs, depicting different aspects of nature.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This work is usually found on the colorful boxes made by tribal people residing around the city. Among the other shopping items available in Cuttack, the more popular ones are brass and metal ware, including fashionable ornaments made from brass and metal that are a favorite amongst the women. For men, there are the lovely brass made tiepins and cufflinks. Stone carvings of the city can also make extremely good souvenirs to take back home. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span">How to Reach Cuttack</span></span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Cuttack is one of the oldest cities in Orissa and is visited by a large number of tourists every year. The city once served as the capital of Orissa and even today, it is the administrative headquarters of its district. It lies at the tip of the delta formed by the Mahanadi River in the North and Kathajodi River in the South. The first information that tourists coming to Cuttack seek is ‘how to reach’ there. Reaching the city is very easy, as it is well connected by all the major modes of transport. In the following, we have provided travel information to help tourists in getting to Cuttack.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to reach Cuttack by Air:</b>Biju Patnaik Airport of Bhubaneswar is the nearest as well the most convenient entry point for people traveling to Cuttack. There are a number of flights, operated by the Indian airlines as well as private operators, connecting the city with other major cities of India, like Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to reach Cuttack by Rail/Train:</b>There is a railway station at Cuttack, which lies on the Kolkata-Chennai main railway line. Plenty of fast trains operate from here, connecting the city with the other prominent cities within and outside Orissa. Thus, reaching Cuttack via train is a very convenient as well as a very reasonable option.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to reach Cuttack by Road:</b>There is a good network of National Highway connecting Cuttack with the rest of the country. One can easily get buses as well as taxis for traveling to places in and around Orissa.</div></div>Trawel Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946748016277495225noreply@blogger.comCuttack, Odisha, India20.462521 85.88298950000000820.343508999999997 85.72162800000001 20.581533 86.044351tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-13816401226177450502023-12-13T09:11:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:11:01.916+05:30Athirapally Waterfalls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Athirapally Waterfalls - Overview</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The traveling is always taxing on your body, though you forget everything once you reach your destination. The picture changes drastically once you reach the top as the sudden rushing sound of the cascading waterfall makes you feel that the water has begun to fall only now. Though the fact is that the waters have maintained this suddenness for a long time and they are still persevering. The Athirapally waterfalls are 80 feet high which start at the high ranges calmly and come crashing down through the gorges. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There is a rocky road that moves around the mountain providing you with a magnificent view of the Athirapally waterfalls. Visiting the Athirapally waterfalls in September is a good idea as the waterfalls are in full force just after the monsoons.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Landscape</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you move nearer through the beautifully landscaped road to Athirapally, you can enjoy the views of Arecanut Palms on one side and the Chalakudy river on the other side. First the river seems winding and then it crashes down suddenly, white with challenge. Only after a short distance, the river is back to its normal self again. Trekking is a wonderful way to explore the nearby areas, especially if you do it along the banks of the Chalakudy river.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The waterfall is located at a height in the Sholayar forest ranges and is very near to the Valparai which is a popular hill station. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Surroundings</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are some vendors here who sell jute hats and plastic flowers, they definitely make the place more tourist friendly. The presence of the waterfall is unmistakable everywhere in Athirapally as it is present either in the form of a painting or a topic of conversation.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nearby Attractions</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Valparai: </b>It is a hill station known for its sprawling tea plantations. The elephant density of the place is among the highest in India.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vazhachal Waterfalls</b>: It is a picturesque waterfall as well as a popular picnic spot located on the periphery of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. This waterfall is also a part of the Chalakkudy river.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Anakkayam:</b> The place is about 20 km away from the Chalakudy and is known for a lake with calm and soothing waters. So far Anakkayam has remained untouched by human encroachment therefore has a pristine beauty that never fails to captivate the tourists.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDnRimsey7-3JEdB77kqzgAPWh953yqDhq81obqwv7_frj5ZDMBRKObTAUtUdzZaCtbJbrTWLL3n_Fgbz_X29D6CXxEFUAat6eE0LSCHVSUVfEXl68cU8MCeZKk0fAsdd8Vo-2yHoxJDN/s640/anakkayam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anakkayam" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDnRimsey7-3JEdB77kqzgAPWh953yqDhq81obqwv7_frj5ZDMBRKObTAUtUdzZaCtbJbrTWLL3n_Fgbz_X29D6CXxEFUAat6eE0LSCHVSUVfEXl68cU8MCeZKk0fAsdd8Vo-2yHoxJDN/s640/anakkayam.jpg" title="Anakkayam" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to reach Athirapally</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Athirapally by Air:</b> Kochi airport is the nearest airport; is 55 kms. from Athirapally waterfalls</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><b>How to Reach Athirapally by</b> Train: </b>Thrissur & Kochi are two major railways junctions & are 78 kms. & 66 kms. from Athirapally waterfalls. Chalakudy Railway station is the nearest railway station & just 31 kms. from Athirapally waterfalls. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><b>How to Reach Athirapally by</b> Road:</b> It is 55 kms. from Kochi. There are plenty of good coaches - both private & government - plying between Bangalore & Cochin. There is plenty of luxury Volvo coaches plying between these 2 cities & it's just an overnight journey from Bangalore to Cochin by road.</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comAthirappilly Water Falls Rd, Kerala, India10.2849045 76.568961610.2829515 76.5664941 10.2868575 76.571429099999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-55677940089199257542023-12-13T09:10:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:10:33.375+05:30Bhakra Dam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhakra dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is Asia's second highest at 225.55 m (740 ft) high next to the 261m Tehri Dam also in India. The length of the dam (measured from the road above it) is 518.25 m; it is 9.1 m broad. Its reservoir, known as the "Gobind Sagar", stores up to 9340 million cu m of water, enough to drain the whole of Chandigarh, parts of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi. The 90 km long reservoir created by the Bhakra Dam is spread over an area of 168.35 km2. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu m.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Described as 'New Temple of Resurgent India' by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, the dam attracts tourists from all over India.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Nangal dam is another dam downstream of Bhakra dam. Sometimes both the dams together are called Bhakra-Nangal dam though they are two separate dams.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>History</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Bhakra-Nangal multipurpose dams were among the earliest river valley development schemes undertaken by India after independence though the project had been conceived long before India became a free nation. Preliminary works commenced in 1946. Construction of the dam started in 1948, Jawahar Lal Nehru poured the first bucket of concrete into the foundations of Bhakra on 17 November 1955 and the dam was completed by the end of 1963. Successive stages were completed by the early 1970s.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Initially, the construction of the dam was started by Sir Louis Dane, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. But the project got delayed and was restarted soon after Independence. In October 1963 at the ceremony to mark the dedication of the Bhakra–Nangal Project to the Nation, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said, "This dam has been built with the unrelenting toil of man for the benefit of mankind and therefore is worthy of worship. May you call it a Temple or a Gurdwara or a Mosque, it inspires our admiration and reverence".</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tourist destination and attraction</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being the Second highest dam in India, it attracts a large number of tourists who visit its reservoir and attractive location. The distance between the Ganguwal and Bhakra Dam is about 30–35 km</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bhakra Dam Side view from mountain</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny__OhZtNEg7aUf-K2q2p6cwWMnad-RXrPvipAiDsihMwo6UiOQw77GyCJ7QbME9itC6RJFfi_fPMyQn0VGS0-L1g6uz1LFfHeJE3NiGD-UDf6c-Rl5Vqdhc5LPEPADAI1LY8eM6_YNo-/s640/View-of-Highest-Gravity-Dam-in-the-world-Bhakra-Nangal-Dam-Hydal-power-of-Himachal-Pradesh.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bhakra Dam Water Storage" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny__OhZtNEg7aUf-K2q2p6cwWMnad-RXrPvipAiDsihMwo6UiOQw77GyCJ7QbME9itC6RJFfi_fPMyQn0VGS0-L1g6uz1LFfHeJE3NiGD-UDf6c-Rl5Vqdhc5LPEPADAI1LY8eM6_YNo-/s640/View-of-Highest-Gravity-Dam-in-the-world-Bhakra-Nangal-Dam-Hydal-power-of-Himachal-Pradesh.JPG" title="Bhakra Dam Water Storage" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> 116 km from Chandigarh</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Highlights:</b> world's highest straight gravity dam</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to reach Bhakra Dam</b></span></div><br />
<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>The nearest airport is Chandigarh (105 km)</li>
<li>Nangal is on the Delhi-Una line and there is a daily train "Himachal express" on this route. </li>
<li>Nangal is 20 Kms. from Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib and 30 Kms. from Gurdwara Sri Kiratpur Sahib.</li>
</ul></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comBhakra Dam, Himachal Pradesh31.4096904 76.43244660000004831.4029144 76.422361600000045 31.416466399999997 76.442531600000052tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-22896567289182486762023-12-13T09:10:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:10:08.272+05:30Diveagar – Harihareshwar – Shrivardhan Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">This is Coastal Konkan within 200 KM reach from Pune. Gentle winds, soft sands and inviting waters make Shriwardhan-Diveagar irresistible to beach lovers. Also, If one relishes sea-food, there is no dearth of delicacies to sample here.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Adventurers can even take a small boat to the north side of the bay and explore a land where the Peshwas or prime ministers of the Maratha kingdom, originally resided. 18 Kms from shrivardhan is a small town Harihareshwar, which is known for its tranquil and picturesque beach and is also famous for the Shiva temple of Harihareshwar.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">You can visit these places from Pune for 2 days (weekend) or for 3 days (recommended).</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Getting There</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Via Tamhini ghat (approx 200 km)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">• Pune — Paud – Pirangut Road — Tamhini Ghat — Turn left at Vile</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Diveagar Harihareshwar Map • Vile — Nijampur — Mangaon .You will reach NH – 17. Continue traveling left towards Mahad</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Turn right 500 mts after Mangaon ST Stand on SH 97 to Mhasala. Turn right again on SH98 after Mhasala – Arathi Road Junction – Shrivardhan</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">(Road map: Pune – Chandani Chauk – Paud – Mulshi – Dongarwadi – Tamhini Ghat – Vile – Nijampur – Mangaon – Lonere Phata – Goregaon – Mhasala – Arathi Road Junction – Shrivardhan. Road is smooth and good. It could be bad for portion of the ghat section. Avoid crossing Tamhini Ghat after 6:00 PM. It is not safe)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Via Mahabaleshwar (235 km)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">• Pune — Pune – Bangalore Highway — Surur Village</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Turn right towards Wai — Panchgani — Mahabaleshwar — Ambenali Ghat — Poladpur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• You will reach NH17 at Poladpur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Turn right towards Mahad – Lonere Phata – Goregaon</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Goregaon – Mhasala – Arathi Road Junction – Shrivardhan (SH 98)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">(Road map via Mahabaleshwar: Pune – Shirval – surur – Wai – Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar – Poladpur – Mahad – Goregaon – Mhasala – Arathi Road Junction – Shrivardhan. Road is smooth and very good. It is 4 lane toll road (NH4) till surur village (first 80 KMs). Ghat section is also good and safe to cross even in the night as it is crowded with Mahabaleshwar bound traffic.)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Via Bhor (185 km)</b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">• Pune — Pune – Bangalore Highway NH4 — Khed Shivapur</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Turn right just ahead of Khed Shivapur at Bhor Phata</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Bhor — Varandha Ghat — reach NH – 17 at “Hotel Sagar” just outside Mahad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Turn right towards Mangaon. Get off the highway at Lonere Phata to Goregaon – Mhasala – Shrivardhan. (SH 98)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">(Road map via Bhor: Pune – Khed Shivapur – Bhor – Varandha Ghat – Mahad – Goregaon – Mhasala – Shrivardhan). Road is 4 lane toll road till Khed Shivapur. After that it is not in good shape. Do not cross Varandha Ghat during night as it is not very safe. This is shortest distance to reach Mahad from Pune but road is not that smooth. If you have good 4 wheeler like Scoirpio, Supo, Safari, you may even opt for this route.)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Diveagar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Diveagar Beach can easily rival any beach on the west coast of India for its clear waters, white sand & serenity. Diveagar is situated approximately 5 Kms from Shrivardhan. Reaching Diveagar is quite easy, take a right turn after Mangaon on the Mumbai-Goa highway, from here it’s a one-hour drive to Diveagar. Diveagar is just like any other village on the Konkan coast but it gained overnight fame upon the discovery of Ganesh idol made of pure gold in one of the Supari Baghs (Garden) in the village.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The beach is a real revelation, a six km long stretch with white sand & clear water. At one end of the beach is a fishing settlement while the other end offers a sanctuary to the migratory seagulls feasting in the creek waters. The beach has a lot of Suru trees, which are common to coastal Maharashtra. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are very uncommon sight on this coast.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Diveagar has numerous households offering accommodation for as low as Rs.300-400 per day. The local cuisines are worth exploring & better enjoy eating it as no other options are available. Diveagar is an ideal weekend getaway away from City crowd. Don’t expect any luxury hotels & typical city eating joints here but be prepared to be surprised by the simplicity & calmness offered by this place.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Suvarnaganesha (Golden Ganesh) Temple</b>: History of Suvarnaganesha is quite fascinating. It was on the special day of November 17th, 1998 (Sankashti Chaturthi as per the Hindu calendar) that there was found a copper box beneath the earth. It was weighing 30 kilos in a coconut cultivation near the temple. The box was muddy as it was buried and looked ancient. It had some words written from the 10 century in Sanskrit. This incident attracted all the mob from the Diveagar village. This was the second incident that an ancient piece of history was found, as earlier there was found a “Tamraptra” at the same place. when the box was opened in presence of Govt Officials, there was a sculpture of Lord Ganesh made out of pure gold. Also the box contained ornaments belonging to Lord Ganesha. It was then that the god was named “Suvarnaganesh”.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Suvarnaganesh is a complete idol of Lord Ganesha,but a sculpture of pure 24 caret gold.Its weighted 1 kilo and 300grams,with height of 24 inches. It is said that this sculpture was created to mask some Lord Ganesh stone idol, which was earlier in the temple. However its still a puzzle as to who has buried it and for what reason. But people of Diveagar have tremendous faith in Suvarnagensh and that the god is blessing the place with prosperity.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sundernarayan Temple</b>: Also know as Rupnarayan temple, was believed to be built in the thirteen century, under the rule of King Shilahar. The idol is the best example of sculpture. The four hands of the idol along with their accessories Shank(Shell),Chakra(Wheel), Gada(Weapon), Padma(Lotus) are carved in such a manner that when seen in clockwise direction ,it shows 24 different appearances of Lord Vishnu.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Seashore</b>: At the back of the Sundernarayn temple, there sea-shore of about 4-5 kilometers. The soothing sand beneath, the sea in semicircle appears to be calling. Beach is safe for swimming as against its neighour – Harihareshwar Beach which is not that safe.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHBjmzBY97L23ddR-opJVzXeNIdVCt3zzyR8iu3cKkXdIMFIwTSq2Zi8v1jsoNBm9TmeA542_LgGl7zFtkinofxdBrdtrsbTF1qEjTo9ca2Ng2H4efvk8Z9LImFXnEAq6xjgd-Cj-ZDzi/s640/Harihareshwar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Harihareshwar Seashore" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHBjmzBY97L23ddR-opJVzXeNIdVCt3zzyR8iu3cKkXdIMFIwTSq2Zi8v1jsoNBm9TmeA542_LgGl7zFtkinofxdBrdtrsbTF1qEjTo9ca2Ng2H4efvk8Z9LImFXnEAq6xjgd-Cj-ZDzi/s640/Harihareshwar.jpg" title="Harihareshwar Seashore" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shrivardhan Seashore</b>: Kondivali beach (5 Kms from Shrivardhan) – clean and unmarked by footprints.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX0bU5xvqR0lNFF1Q1VuVaizXMy3C8nfonFF0_CsGF8TAvAWNs0C5ka4ZZWeooP435o2h_s0oeoGTJS6a0O9XHuiJWEqGlKP841z_aq0iAPGxkjjmicefo1ShGIJ5ODWFW2G3z6Rt8Ur5/s640/Shrivardhan_Seashore.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Shrivardhan Seashore" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX0bU5xvqR0lNFF1Q1VuVaizXMy3C8nfonFF0_CsGF8TAvAWNs0C5ka4ZZWeooP435o2h_s0oeoGTJS6a0O9XHuiJWEqGlKP841z_aq0iAPGxkjjmicefo1ShGIJ5ODWFW2G3z6Rt8Ur5/s640/Shrivardhan_Seashore.JPG" title="Shrivardhan Seashore" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Birthplace of Peshwa Bajirao I</b>: 5 kms from Shrivardhan</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X0ieTg4KH1KlyjWnEfGRXI_OHXk83VB1NumOaHQUlF5MxCW8x5xmNX7G5Q19PMFepx6VVXEavdRYP9eg__17vzOhY6oU1nbU1yVrzc7nx6hexkyjTs4EJgA_7QIajTGlmhNbckg7r3t3/s640/Peshwa_Bajirao_I.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Peshwa Bajirao I" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X0ieTg4KH1KlyjWnEfGRXI_OHXk83VB1NumOaHQUlF5MxCW8x5xmNX7G5Q19PMFepx6VVXEavdRYP9eg__17vzOhY6oU1nbU1yVrzc7nx6hexkyjTs4EJgA_7QIajTGlmhNbckg7r3t3/s640/Peshwa_Bajirao_I.JPG" title="Peshwa Bajirao I" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Exotica Beach Resort – It has 10 AC Wooden log Cottages with direct access to beach. Each cottage is equipped with Inverter backup for power supply, Standard bed, Television & Air-conditioners.At Exotica, you are completely in harmony with nature. Untouched, unexplored & raw. The ambience here is very exclusive, comfortable & utmost refreshing. In keeping with its trend, this resort has an all Wooden Cottage accommodation. It consists of 10 well maintained Ac Log cottages with serene interiors. Self-contained & ideal for couples/family. The resort has a Multicuisine Wadi restaurant offering a delicious blend of continental, Indian, Chinese & Konkani cuisines.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Harihareshwar</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Konkan. It is famous for a temple on the seashore as well as the beach and the natural beauties here. Harihareshwar is only 18 Kms for Shrivardhan. If one wants to enjoy traveling by sea, the launches are also available between the two towns. The temple here is one of the major attractions. Harihareshwar is known as Kashi of Southern India. The hill on the seashore at Harihareshwar is also known as ‘Harihar’ or ‘Pushpadri’.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5yOaOZFZaYDBL9GH34kJu03vOA0rEp7VxtX0RRmBLFFyUK30wwtShVMtQl7VX-QW5kDaTQEkRqoftXcU3GMJx1NoOFPuu04Pwxrn5Wmw4FxEru2h7u2dF3jtzx4jf20pVXsFmMHcq2UA/s640/harihareshwar-beach.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Harihareshwar Beach" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5yOaOZFZaYDBL9GH34kJu03vOA0rEp7VxtX0RRmBLFFyUK30wwtShVMtQl7VX-QW5kDaTQEkRqoftXcU3GMJx1NoOFPuu04Pwxrn5Wmw4FxEru2h7u2dF3jtzx4jf20pVXsFmMHcq2UA/s640/harihareshwar-beach.jpeg" title="Harihareshwar Beach" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The temple is old and the construction period of this temple can not be easily said. The temple might be constructed in Shivaji’s Period as one can find such sculptures. But was re-constructed by First Bajirao Peshawa in 1723. The temple consists of idols of Brahma – Vishnu – Mahesh and Devi Parvati. The other temples in the premises are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Truly, Harihareshwar is a place of temples and beautiful seashore. The atmosphere here is very auspicious and creates pleasure. The seashore, beach , the dark woods near the sea and the temple are worth to visit.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Caution :</b> Beach is not very safe for swimming especially during low tide. It has lots of undercurrents.</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comDiveagar, Maharashtra, India18.1682776 72.990344718.1381036 72.950862699999988 18.1984516 73.0298267tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-15174989854571356642023-12-13T09:09:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:09:37.988+05:30Bhubaneswar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Location</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tour to Bhubaneswar The capital of the East Indian state of Orissa, Bhubaneswar extends from latitude 20°15' North to longitude 85°52' East. An important city of the temple triangle of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar has direct air, road, and rail connection with the other major cities of India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>History</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhubaneswar derives its name from the Sanskrit word Tribhuvaneswara, which stands for Lord Shiva. The area around Bhubaneswar constituted the famed kingdom of Kalinga, which was conquered after a bloody battle by Ashoka, the great Mauryan emperor. Appalled at the carnage, Ashoka renounced violence and embraced Buddhism. Around the 1st century BC, under the rule of Kharvela, Orissa regained its lost glory and Bhubaneswar again became the center of activities. During this period, monastery caves were constructed of which Khandgiri and Udaygiri are the most important. By the 7th century, Hinduism supplemented Jainism, and Ganga and Kesari kingdoms did a lot for the development of Orissan culture. Most of the kings who ruled Orissa constructed beautiful temples. For a better part of its history, Bhubaneswar remained under the influence of Afghans, Marathas, and the British (till 1947).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Against this multi-hued tapestry of history, and the backdrop of the soaring sandstone spires of old Bhubaneswar, a new capital has taken shape. The modern architectural designs and materials of new Bhubaneswar contrast starkly with the old city. Nevertheless, mindful of its unique status, new Bhubaneswar is a calm, progressive city, linking the old and the new most effectively.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bhubaneswar Tourist Attractions</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhubaneswar Tourist AttractionsWhile planning Bhubaneswar sightseeing tours, it is usually the temples that occupy the top most position. The city has a glorious history of temples, which date back to the time of the Kalinga Empire and are more than 25 centuries old. Devotees come from different parts of India as well as the world to visit these splendid temples. Apart from the temples, there are a number of other places in Bhubaneshwar that are worth watching. In the following lines, we provide you information on the places you can visit while on a tour of Bhubaneswar city of Orissa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bindusagar Lake</b>: Lying to the north of the Lingaraja Temple, the Bindusagar Lake is one of the popular tourist attractions of Bhubaneswar. Infact, the lake has been gaining more and more popularity amongst the tourists as a picnic spot. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bindusagar Lake" border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVTdSqGPWzHaVxpHJBV6Ua9xhp5_aXNdqX-baF_Cna8u_2LzOzgn5zcRCFeVIZT0VdF_2mPFkeS5gNryCzGlZgoSiuLukOsQ4YEYJUuKguwLxnFyEo9h7V9GDodBRWk6Fdu3H9c22_5GM/s640/bindu_sagar_lake_bhubaneswar.jpg" title="Bindusagar Lake" width="640" /></a></div><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Lingaraj Temple:</b> Lingaraj temple is one of the most popular temples of Orissa. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as ‘Lingaraj’. It is adorned with beautiful sculptures, which have been carved on the spire. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lingaraj Temple" border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1PfbBi7RgslQm497FkAyMeawRFHs_pYKpCg3-ch-wo7vUIoc7hj8QMxi5L0RmoA-Zefj1PJpwm1PaAPmFkHIIOLsIj-Ld7j7KGyaa9sKHJDXJZ_9SoujyCDNKGLQxXP9mtCT3mfsnJ4Z/s640/Lingaraj_Temple_bhubaneswar1.jpg" title="Lingaraj Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lingaraj Temple" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtY7hyphenhyphen7Wc_35aDhsdCe3NsvhHPZ_oAXvcMzFCB1vhKLaqlzdMvsPLTNucdKvLGC4sl_hiiYuj7wMLozgWY7hDG_jWDqUzvQBlLRXq05w-MuHeVV-mpbDDmmfcxzdXmBDMEGDjET_Vzfks/s640/Lingaraj_Temple_bhubaneswar2.jpg" title="Lingaraj Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mukteshwar Temple:</b> Mukteshwar temple, one of the most prominent temples of Bhubaneswar, has been constructed in the style that is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mukteshwar Temple1" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPu9UWU30iJ2_RKyhHIBLuKo_bYzxQW904dBtroSKGv10pxlo4PS-D89R_c9VhbzKinmlyKgrGkrFG7KLFIpQW3IDLQ1-aIEtL21AzQqMn88CqwycBR50mVUKDzZFz-s_ouHgS_Y_W9Cji/s640/Mukteshwar_Temple_Bhubaneswar.jpg" title="Mukteshwar Temple1" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rajarani Temple: </b>Rajarani temple is one of the most renowned temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa. It is made from the wonderful red and gold sandstone, which is locally known as Rajarani and this is what gives the temple its name of ‘Raja Rani’. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rajarani Temple" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWJDTnm3P6nH51vLt1HgVY4SNsS9eJ-NELRQWAfZIQXWQQuYCB9v4XBt779egL3GZ3-FDL0UHLsGL6VAo0R-su9Olqjs7kuxFmw8pGCll9_KPEydhBS92CTrJRw6746U5G6Rl0heCnrUo/s640/bhubaneswar-rajarani-temple.jpg" title="Rajarani Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Orissa State Museum: </b>The origin of Orissa State Museum can be traced back to the year 1932. Its foundation was laid when Professor N. C. Banerjee and Professor Ghanshyam Dash of Ravenshaw College, two famous historians, initiated the task of collecting archaeological treasures from different places.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Orissa State Museum" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLzWMJlPPOJQDz8zvXB10DCSJ1I-sznfnjXEbpcbjndgXwXRQv897DnQoOh3zSMJDQsy0Ep6fKbLqPb_PqPc22gtxc6f0ryPs-DBJcUdo9IyTrJgwd3BU7XHP3r7WedSPeTqSbVrpO4od/s640/Orissa_State_Museum_Bhubaneswar.jpg" title="Orissa State Museum" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bhubaneswar Excursions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhubaneswar ExcursionsBhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa, is regarded as one of the holiest cities of the country. Infact, it is known by the name of the "Temple City of India". The major reason for this is that the city is the seat of ‘Tribhubaneswar’ or 'Lord Lingaraja'. Along with that, there are hundreds of Hindu temples in the city that attract devotees from far and wide. Bhubaneshwar is not only known for it religious places. Rather, there are numerous tourist places in and around the city where one can go and enjoy, like the Pipli village. In the following lines, we have provided information about a few popular excursions from Bhubaneswar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nandankanan National Park:</b> Nandankanan National Park is a must-visit tourist attraction of Orissa. On one hand, it fulfills the criteria of being a zoological park. On the other hand, it also serves as a grand botanical garden, where one can see even the rarest species of plants. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White Tiger at Nandankanan National Park" border="0" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCbp1-t8WdSPbwtF0p8QVYtfr0LAvB8NTihMdNB3GnO7CCZqDurHJlNcNu6C2dXgyUo_5202maqGiupRfNihQWimBIZvnq4cgZDfWnlhIHVDYVGi1PIPTehrkconu58ffDTnbDwKq3Zb9O/s640/Nandankanan_National_Park_Orissa.jpg" title="White Tiger at Nandankanan National Park" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dhauli Hill:</b> Dhauli Hill, one of the most visited Buddhist pilgrim destinations in India, is situated in the state of Orissa. It is located in the Khurda district, at a distance of approximately 8 km from Bhubaneswar. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Peace Pagoda at Dhauli Hill" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vtYN4PfG3ffhgPJecJquIF99DMHNwNk28Lez0DC6HlyxHAwDjIkdiyqgug7ihipqMFieR25-1zqNZ1CmSkAZvbbHPk-dYYO5tSd0IbYE31b0WUHbaORFEdHqSkQdU-XR4S8LWIbYFB4z/s640/Peace_Pagoda_at_Dhauli_Hill.jpg" title="Peace Pagoda at Dhauli Hill" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves:</b> Orissa is well known for the ancient caves located in the twin cities of Udaygiri (meaning the hill of the sunrise) and Khandagiri (meaning the broken hill). They are situated near the capital city of Bhubaneswar. Udaygiri caves are approximately 135 ft high and Khandagiri caves are 118 ft high. More</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70wx7fQCYgCD7RrdtBD8mDrjM-TQZj1cZPwuS6opvyw2d6ZERd36lWg5IYFW3jiubxVpd5dKhva7Pf1AFxEFdzyv9NrLo8nuuvnCyyxTAPjM9w8sGCjR-rD8sSua8ORGbUGQsNqd0-bVO/s640/Udaygiri_and_Khandagiri_Caves.jpg" title="Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sun Temple:</b> Sun temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Konark. The credit for constructing this 13th century old shrine, dedicated to Sun God, goes to Raja Narsimhadeva of the Ganga dynasty. Konark Sun Temple has been built in the form of a gigantic chariot that has 24 wheels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sun Temple - Konark" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBm9SS_2I7dSFEBGLtL9bw1IqA1gybvWYKc_KGcMUUyeeJ0BOlir6UqD1x-ogCfqJBijGskQpZCSEaD6EUfJ3aEA6V66nYlAM9Gn_xBQY6I571b9ZeSF5YvO20G7Cve2smyr3Dmlkz3ldN/s640/sun-temple-konark-Orissa.jpg" title="Sun Temple - Konark" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Konark Wheel at Sun Temple" border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14tqMONR-z95hopp5XQe2aDYd4cgI6ffLIbU52G4RD6_f1L-2iaoLlivQue1hwDVGHj9Lrx5Rs_Vz9j1cOSKpl7kT_KGrJtjQ97CW8TNYMe123BjSq3vUBaSQR1lWssCNO5NckoYW3pBX/s640/konark_sun_temple.jpg" title="Konark Wheel at Sun Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pipli:</b> Lying approximately 29 km from Bhubaneswar, Pipli is a small village that is famous as a centre for applique work. A visit to the village can bring you very close to the culture of Orissa. Colorful canopies, blooming gardens, bright beach umbrellas, shoulder and handbags, etc are some of the things you can shop for, when in Pipli.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Applique Work Pipli" border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4T3L8vXbTNxYu0z2wp8ZFs-ssnjOD_MoZsc0GyCavdGVRk778Bz-7-suOgcOOAZfEwV2y55dqZz3NbxJAKNjKhtKnrEgBAh73ZZ4-7IiBS1KlB8S1v5RcnhaDN7vIpdOsc_GdM03O7O78/s640/Pipli_Orissa.jpg" title="Applique Work Pipli" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Applique Work Pipli2" border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT2PIIZaxmcidvReqLjYr6khfviB9rhlhd3lMT3C9dXse6hvdQ9masVl10MsSGJk8iKcWX41vUH7g0UEl024N8oMXNvqttt53UJR-eY7bSSmVqD6vPbxVfG490b2bYVshy2SQZv5jl8Xp/s640/Pipli_Orissa2.jpg" title="Applique Work Pipli2" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Atri Springs:</b> Atri springs are situated at a distance of about 42 km from the city of Bhubaneswar. Hot sulphur springs; they are believed to cure people of acute skin diseases. At the same time, the vast greenery surrounding them, along with the picturesque locales, definitely makes the visit a pleasant experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Atri Springs" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEGwDVVr-p_7GkDl7eWMggtE8p0wfLh0dC0OvSZJOUKMIjKVlmQrXqXpXUMBYKM1vCzJhC0vW65lVLy6f429YPy4rKO7qo_yP-TruKfyXXjiV-KaxGGjmON3COb3pwYV83VOXxeZT088j/s640/Atri-hot-Fountain-Orissa.jpg" title="Atri Springs" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Yogini Temple (Hirapur):</b> The city of Hirapur lies almost 15 km from Bhubaneshwar. It is known for its Hypaethral temple of sixty four Yoginis, which dates back to as far back as the 11th century. This temple is second of its kind in Orissa and fourth of its kind in India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yogini Temple (Hirapur)" border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApysY9f77d4TJalmrFD5qf7w22WNUoQtCv645zzZEFPOmwTOjwi4iGatdMUk1wg3mpWS7mXJbrvW_-JfxF4VqInlyPKtdMCJY8L6Y-Y5V1I6T1_Vk0Jh099T9S-RE_t2xXI0wWCWkjNMi/s640/india_orissa_bhubaneswar_yogini_temple.jpg" title="Yogini Temple (Hirapur)" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sisupalgarh:</b> Sisupalgarh is an old, ruined city that is situated at a distance of approximately two km from the Lingaraja Temple of Bhubaneswar. It is believed to date back to the third or fourth century BC and serves as a proof of the fact that even at that time; fortified cities existed in the area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/bhubaneswar.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yogini Temple (Hirapur)" border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cMUOalBQ7DM2fmPNemh8m3OB0gkrdyRBci0hZ3IVYc-dPC42CNw9i_gnEzJx-flkdnZv9qFm37CsZVmDF7FMYE4Myx6Y74yJw-j3zbI9DzZKZfNGRd_R4DLtUlo92VdyMOcLVeJ303YH/s640/Sisupalgarh.jpg" title="Yogini Temple (Hirapur)" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fairs and Festivals</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the day of Ashokashtami in the month of March, the image of Lingaraja (Lord Shiva) and other deities are taken in a procession from Lingaraja Temple to the Rameshwara Temple. Hundreds of devotees participate in pulling the chariot that carries the deities. The deities remain in the Rameshwara Temple for four days.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of January comes Adivasi Mela, a fair that displays the art, artifacts, tradition, culture, and music of the tribal folks of Orissa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Other festivals of importance are Durga Puja, Janmashtami, and Kali Puja.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts and Figures</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Area: 65.03 sq km</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Language: Oriya, Hindi, and English</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Best time to visit: October to April</div><div style="text-align: justify;">STD Code: 0674</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best time to Visit Bubaneswar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Situated at an altitude of 45 m above sea level, the temperatures range between 15.7°C in winter to a maximum of 30°C to 40°C in summer. Bhubaneshwar is comfortable round the year, but the best season to visit the city is during the months of October to April.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where to Stay in Bubaneswar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being the capital of Orissa, Bhubaneswar has a good choice of accommodation to choose from. From a leisurely laid-out resort to top-end hotels and roadside motels to middle range accommodation, everything is available in Bhubaneswar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bhubaneswar Shopping</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shopping in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, the ‘Temple City of India’, is not only known for its magnificent places of worship. Rather, it is also a shopping lover’s delight. You don’t need to worry about ‘where to shop’ at all. There are innumerable shopping places in the city; of which some are run by private owners, while others are Government-owned. For those who are fond of traditional fabrics, Bhubaneshwar is just the place to shop. The city is well known for its Ikat fabrics, which are extensively used in making Saris as well as other readymade garments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applique work of Bhubaneswar, locally called Chandua, is in great demand these days. Other best buys include Tussar silk, Sambalpuri silk and Cotton. Apart from the fabrics, there is also a wide variety of metal ware available in the city. It mainly consists of exquisite pieces of jewelry made from fine silver and distinctive kinds of metal sculptures, known as Dhokra. Other interesting items available in Bhubaneshwar include handcrafted wooden items, like lampshades, vanity boxes, vegetable baskets, etc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even the stone sculptures of Gods and Goddesses made in the city are selling like hot cakes in the market. Bhubaneswar is also well known for its paintings. Some of the popular paintings are Patachitra, paintings made on palm leaf, and Ganjapas. One can easily find seashells in the coastal city of Bhubaneshwar. Available in different shapes and sizes, they are used on a number of items like lampshades, fruit baskets, purses, mirrors, jewelry boxes, trays, etc and are a favorite amongst tourists. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Bhubaneswar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How to Reach BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, being the capital city of Orissa, is easily accessible. Traveling to the city is totally hassle-free, as it is very well connected with the almost all parts of India, by air, rail or road. Numerous flights as well as trains operate to and from Bhubaneshwar, which help the tourists in reaching there easily. Still, to ensure that your vacations are totally comfortable, we have provided information that will tell you ‘how to reach’ Bhubaneswar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Air: </b>Indian Airlines operate flights on a day-to-day basis to and from Bhubaneswar. Along with that, there are a number of private airlines that connect it with the major cities of India, like Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta, Vishakhapatnam, Varanasi and Nagpur, by air.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Rail/Train:</b> Bhubaneshwar is very well linked with the rest of India by railways. There are various super fast trains that link the city with other major cities, like New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Road:</b> Bhubaneswar is well connected to almost every part of the country by the national highways. Buses and taxis are easily available from Bhubaneswar for traveling within the state as well as going to the neighboring ones.</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comBhubaneswar, Odisha, India20.2960587 85.824539820.1769167 85.6666113 20.4152007 85.9824683tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-48444323996192251832023-12-13T09:08:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:08:43.944+05:30Palakkad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Palakkad, a dazzling jewel in the emerald necklace of Western Ghats, is blessed with great scenic splendor and abundant natural resources. Situated at the foot of the magnificent Western Ghats; a cornucopia of exotic flora and fauna, Palakkad conjures to life a blissful paradise of lush green valleys, verdant hills and picture postcard scenery. Palakkad, with its mist covered rolling hills, wild flowers blooming in tropical wilderness, green paddy fields set against an azure sky and kids frolicking and playing in the streets offer a perfect rural escapade to unwind your body and soul.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Palakkad is often acclaimed as the granary of Kerala due to the plethora of rice fields dotting the landscape. The town of Palakkad still retains a tint of its old bucolic charms in its slow moving bullock carts transporting goods, people lazing around huge banyan trees in the temple compounds, children flying kites in the countryside et cetera. Palakkad derives its name from Pala and Kadu; Pala (Alstonia Scholaris) is a tree found abundantly in the region and Kadu meaning forest. Palakkad is also an entryway to Kerala from the eastern side of the Western Ghats. Palakkad beckons a traveler to revel in its opulent natural delights. Being at the border with Tamil Nadu, the culture here is a rich mix of both lands. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Places To See</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Palakkad Fort:</b> The majestic Palakkad Fort sits in a sprawling 15 acres on the western border of the town. This strategic fort was built by Hyder Ali, the Sultan of Mysore, in 1766 AD. This fort, a witness to the history of Mysore invasions in Kerala and the advent of British rule, survives in its original glory and grandeur. This fort was in and out of control of the British and Mysore sultans till 1790 AD; when it was used by the British as a base for the final battle of Srirangapatnam which paved way for the complete annihilation of the Mysore Sultanate. The fort was renovated by the British in the European style with thick stone walls and strong bastions. The Fort offers panoramic views of the town of Palakkad. The Fort is currently a protected monument under the Archeological Survey of India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9fwUbFBdY-lxZhrzgkz9ExZPQtGHHyZzKfyYdRGrmP8FKKpZJUOK_M44pIQuVOZjyEMRY65qjjuhi8f5srB63B_obtAeO_Nhqrcg6jtkO1AUwq0yJC6qyWDLdxKLyNwCXikoa0bfcAfR/s640/Entrance_Gateof_Palakkad_Fort.jpg" width="640" alt="Entrance to Palakkad Fort" title="Entrance to Palakkad Fort"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Malampuzha Dam and Gardens</b>: Tranquil waters shimmering in sunlight, velvet green lawns, endless flower beds gently swaying in the cool breeze, magnificent mountains towering in the backdrop, sweet fragrance of roses in the air – these are just some of the snapshots that greet you in “Natures own Malampuzha”. Often referred as the “Vrindavan of Kerala”, Malampuzha epitomizes a picture perfect scenic paradise. This exemplary display of natural splendor is a must see to revel in the myriad bounties of Mother Nature. The dam, built across river Bharatapuzha, has a vast catchment area flanked by beautifully landscaped gardens and picturesque scenery. The sparkling waters and gardens could be best enjoyed by taking boat rides through the reservoir. There is an aquarium, snake park, toy train, Japanese garden, ropeway, telescopic tower, thread garden, amusement park and rock garden located inside the main garden.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ne8PhFJG2TRVzKDNzlECjudvJ9yB90QaZiAtzecOpkdBKvzyZbhdqAODeJKWLla2_zSVmhByOn9he2edVXmHnSreZJkeTB0BnRecNTKXoA-HJP2c8CEfE3qvNbR-_T9lWopfaKySt5Y6/s640/Malampuzha_Dam_and_Gardens.jpg" width="640" alt="Malampuzha Dam and Gardens" title="Malampuzha Dam and Gardens"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nelliyampathy</b>: This hilly paradise at a distance of 52 km from Palakkad is well renowned for its tea gardens, cardamom plantations, orange orchards, sparkling silver waterfalls and dense forests. Situated on the Western Ghats High Ranges, Nelliyampathy offers dashing views of the plains, cliffs, valleys, rivers and the forests around. Its breathtaking natural opulence and salubrious climate draws hoards of visitors to enjoy this hill station. The waterfall at Seethakundu, tangerine orchards scattered around the landscape and fascinating jungles make Nelliyampathy an ideal spot for enjoying a quite vacation in the midst of natures abounding glory. For adventure lovers Nelliyampathy is an ideal spot for trekking. The hill ranges vary from a height of 467 meters to 1572 meters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ2Qi2DZRb62WqD-SUU38FYAwW1lOg_ubbSsgogKC1v8Sh6C78BsDPlOGK3nu-3F2lkOEleQCKKv7pUU2VCToDN6gVoVhThQPV7udQJLFAa-jA02NYBQ1mbOrgN4sA9wDJUnS6xlU7Fw-/s640/Nelliyampathy-tea-garden.jpg" width="640" alt="Nelliyampathy Tea Gardens" title="Nelliyampathy Tea Gardens"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Silent Valley National Park</b>: The Silent valley biosphere sprawls to a fascinating 90 sq. km area. It is acclaimed to be the only remaining evergreen forest in the Western Ghats This tropical evergreen forest still remains pristine primarily because of its remoteness and inaccessibility. Every year researchers identify new species of plants and birds in this untamed wilderness. The rolling mountains and verdant valleys crisscrossed with sparkling silver rivulets gurgling through the rocky terrains offer an ideal setting to enjoy nature in all its pristine glory. This paradise with undulating mountains and lush greenery is also an ideal place to spot some of the most rare and endangered animals and birds. The region is home to the rare Lion Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers, Leopards, Indian Bison, Elephants, Bears, Squirrels and a wide variety of deer. The breathtaking panoramic views of the valleys with silver cascades and perennial wild rivulets will stay etched in the minds of a visitor forever.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedWEcsWTKe_Gaw0kgp-ouTNdn560Fy-2mRPBeUr9D9ADtLY_CJrendpXaINLiLGBOfEJQXEDgcRHmgg7BRkHk1vrxy8EeYwjsoigK7BXUTO-AFuVmKAh51osAyo3sYQ4Ofe6t9MwxlZZ5/s640/silent-valley-national-park-palakkad.jpeg" width="640" alt="Silent Valley National Park Palakkad" title="Silent Valley National Park Palakkad"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Attappady</b>: Some treasured moments, a true tribal experience, is what Attappady has in stock for a tourist. The three villages of Agaly, Sholayur and Puthur are located inside the remote jungles of Silent Valley National Park, at a distance of about 50 km from Palakkad. These small tribal hamlets nestled in the picturesque Western Ghats are one of the few areas still frozen in the olden times. The natural beauty of these small hamlets is further enhanced by the many frothy brooks that crisscross the mountainous terrains. This is where one can truly experience the tribal lifestyle untouched by urban developments. The inhabitants of the area make their livelihood by hunting and gathering honey, fruits and herbs from the dense forests around, pretty much the same way their ancestors have done from times immemorial.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjBuzLa_TJwfk0sRiF9BZcC7Z2ZCa-QbNC4Y0zuY6vxNlCte_lJiMc6kmJUdgrVxaqiHh8itYL4gymjZkcZa36aDhELkIwJHPCOsfhMc1OgrKpFXYS0vMxtAo0_ClCDpD3cANuKxYN505/s640/Attappady.jpg" width="640" alt="Attappady" title="Attappady"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary</b>: This sanctuary nestled in the tropical wilderness and spread over a 285 sq. km area, is a haven for many species of wild animals, reptiles and birds. Several wild rivulets gushing down the mountainous terrains and sandalwood and rosewood growing in profusion sets a picture perfect stage to revel in the many wonders of nature. The sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats in between the Nelliyampathy mountain range and the Nilgiris mountain range. The dense forests are sparsely populated with just a couple of tribal hamlets scattered across the wilderness. The prime attraction here is the 360 year old teak tree “Kannimari”- the oldest and largest teak tree in the world. The park is home to Indian bison, crocodiles, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, snakes, deer and birds. The park is said to be an Ornithologists delight with a wide variety of birds in the region. The Western Ghats is one of the World’s 34 Acclaimed Bio Diversity Hotspots, which makes it a must visit destination to make your Kerala experience a truly complete one. The sanctuary is at a distance of 125 km from Palakkad town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEedSilpuWrybXMIGZIQyK-PvhNDJBeSKkSNmgJrq2osA602C2_CaQKkriR8GxwZELhKiUjt0pK_H2S_yix2B8IxoaGMBzjxWw6CvqHMo1Go6U8XBlUW_58QYMafnGIcBUVT6p7OtuC4TG/s640/parambikulam_wildlife_sanctuary.jpg" width="640" alt="Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctury" title="Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctury"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dhoni Reserve Forests</b>: This reserve forest is located at a distance of 15 km from Palakkad. There is a bedazzling petite waterfall on top of the Dhoni hills, which could be reached by a three hour long trek from the bottom of the hills. Dhoni is a lush green tropical paradise elaborately draped in a splendid green garb, guaranteed to hold you captivated in its rich natural beauty. Trekking is the best way to explore the splendor of this hilly terrain. Dhoni is famous for its farmhouse with exotic rare breeds of cattle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionPMBfBvfl4oEOXPQf4z1FaxdkDDYIDpKL_wn2QWP5dCoO4sdjoez7IvDDUaU3dAEXLDEn2StQmuvvMVWZTyvcjtePnNwQ0zXwhdJE-B78mr2nBpdGwwxngtQ-klXbJoEQUtuBBEJdRAE/s640/dhoni_forest.jpg" width="640" alt="Dhoni Reserve Forest" title="Dhoni Reserve Forest"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pothundy</b>: It is a small dam set in a picturesque surrounding, making it a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of nature and to unwind yourself. This dam is located at a distance of 42 km from Palakkad at the foot of Nelliyampathy hills. The Dam constructed in 1800 AD is braced with a unique jaggery and quicklime mortar. It is an ideal place to make a stopover on your way to Nelliyampathy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRhzNPqnyGiPISE7dxpFDrWFF3nG0_fR7sWRfgBUgoxZbPQZBxUneWKikfMBSq8J2NlpvVa9R37Kiss2SUqttd-JS7iVVOcWekGZ1nBohRaXDY5nwKIR-XS1FX1z2zCXtP_CyUW8NvF1H/s640/Pothundy.jpg" width="640" alt="Pothundy" title="Pothundy"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chittur Gurumadam</b>: It is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of the much celebrated “Adhyatma Ramayana”. The memorial is located in Thekkegramam on the banks of the picturesque Sokanasini River which when literally translated means the destroyer of sorrows. Ezhuthachan, widely acclaimed as the father of Malayalam language, is said to have spent his last days in this picturesque village. The memorial houses his wooden slippers, some old palm leaf manuscripts, a stylus and a couple of idols worshipped by him.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY1Gtgk2mWJ_CnV3zZ_GDsSOqfBd4UAkRnUw6i9qjId-pDhyphenhypheng-dILG1w_cSV_yINvXQp8Pv7NQQmN-2HBTug1rzpOu40GRAv6-4eGKg9wK3c_eoBBsG0-FjolyWMTlD06E3h4ixWmHnBv/s640/Chittur_Gurumadam.jpg" width="640" alt="Chittur Gurumadam" title="Chittur Gurumadam"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Thenaruvi</b>: It is a natural spring located near the famous Sri Rama temple in Palakkad. It is believed that the water from this natural spring is as sacred as the water from the River Ganges. Pilgrims flock to this natural spring to taste the holy water.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiitKS34ySvNXS44pcNIFcXZq46pOKsXAU9iJWMQ9x8W04O3yoOnLd5YAcnHJBwcjfeU_OwAwe1U5o7L4t75ougvsgNYv_j9lVxW1hHZzX1ZD89lN_UEjbGwLqPFUZ-EZSQDzBYlGrQec/s640/Thenaruvi.jpeg" width="640" alt="Thenaruvi" title="Thenaruvi"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>JP Smirthivanam and Deer Park</b>: This Park, sprawling across 100 acres of untamed wilderness, is located inside the Walayar Reserve Forest Range on the TamilNadu-Kerala border. The park is a safe haven for a variety of deer and other wild animals. Elephant safaris are the best way to explore the remotest parts of the park and to catch a glimpse of the exotic wildlife. The park is located at a distance of 22 km from Palakkad town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1qQLqchSlrHOtPa_6FfgPCEpB0MznsWCEMdcpG8DaWn48B3Rx03V43Aq32lxuy8D2CCIUWLmubBDfJyxe8xX9urFT5swc6ckjUkOR4wnqw_UNBOkNjM60eCyISI04YBImAcRxDP3ySkP/s640/JP_Smirthivanam_and_Deer_Park.jpg" width="640" alt="JP Smirthivanam and Deer Park" title="JP Smirthivanam and Deer Park"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Choolanur Peacock Sanctuary</b>: This sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kerala, is located at a distance of 30 km from Palakkad town. The sanctuary, spread over a 500 hectare reserve forest land, has a peacock population numbering above 200. The place is also a haven for a wide variety of exotic butterflies and bird species. The hilly terrain dotted with shrubs and wild streams make it an ideal spot to catch a glimpse of these majestic birds and butterflies in their natural habitat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdawIZ4Nyoz02G70inYmNklpAj8dyA4urkWI8uQlsBz12b17bSGw2fmuIOHJYw3Ks8KvyV0rqnmzcbzZcqQ63NZlYyGNhZckQBrZoBngu3xed-356r_oPiSy9NGQ8H3YafYakrRF2nxD17/s640/Choolanur_Peacock_Sanctuary.jpg" width="640" alt="Choolanur Peacock Sanctuary" title="Choolanur Peacock Sanctuary"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jain temple</b>: This temple is one of the very few existing Jain temples in Kerala. This historic temple built in granite has carved idols of the Jain Thirthankeras and Yakshinis. Although it is difficult to establish the correct age of the temple, it is estimated that the temple was built over 500 years by a Jain sage. The Jain inhabitants in the region fled during Tipu Sultans invasions. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklI-74TljBm6PrkVXNzgIgq6W8AOd2_rmBEflcXTIsJ_HC54rev3ZBh116NyXP-869CYZeTzKyTRoyZqDVGUbrPZDj67MFZD4uIRhDFryuU1MF8_ixbd7Oy9-E7_zGKL6_zCxQr3RGo9F/s640/jain_temple_Palakkad.gif" width="640" alt="Jain Temple Palakkad" title="Jain Temple Palakkad"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kollengode</b>: The timeless village of Kollengode is located at a distance of 19 km from Palakkad. The village is famous for its natural splendor, the ancient Vishnu temple and the magnificent Kollengode Palace constructed in the traditional Kerala architecture style. This palace has now been converted into a luxury hotel complete with an Ayurvedic spa. The place is also home to the famous Indian writer Shashi Tharoor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/06/palakkad.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGo_lzDvisa7IdUrOjG8veWbtvvjre4REOqy9yGZPC6_6_h7PsL2mHFFnvnPrerIH1sS_54GWUSK-uVQ1BjyLtv4Ygozgr4mQAkKCbCHLpzNd3uGaY1Z-mkcrG9G1DOG6pBDTZZPcAotLR/s640/Kollengode.jpg" width="640" alt="Kollengode" title="Kollengode"/></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Things To Do</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wildlife Safaris</b>: Indulge yourself with a safari in the tropical wilderness of Palakkad. You can choose any one of the many national parks in the district. Feel yourself getting refreshed by the exotic going-back-to-nature experience. The trip would help you to better understand the deep mysteries of nature and appreciate the myriad facets of Mother Nature.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Trekking</b>: A trip to Palakkad is never complete without a trekking expedition. Trekking is the closest you can get to the beauty of Palakkad. Many of the reserve parks in Palakkad are ideal for trekking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Boating</b>: It is the best way to enjoy most of the waterways in the district. The dams and surrounding gardens are best experienced with a boating trip.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ayurvedic Spas</b>: Refresh and rejuvenate amidst the serene, tranquil emerald greenery of Palakkad. The place offers the perfect setting to enjoy an Ayurvedic treatment. There are many good quality spas located in and around this quaint town. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kalpathy Ratholsavam</b>: The annual chariot festival called ‘Ratholsavam’ is the seven day festival of Kalpathy Viswanathaswamy temple. On the last three days of the seven day festival thousands of devotees pull beautifully decorated chariots through the streets of Kalpathy. The temple built in 1425 AD by the ruler of Palakkad is the oldest Siva temple in the Malabar province. The festival traces its origins to the Tamil Brahmins of Kalpathy. This annual fiesta is usually celebrated in the month of November.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Manappullikavu Vela</b>: The Vela is held every year in the last week of February at the Manappullikavu Bhagavathy temple. This temple which is considered to be over 1200 years old is quite different from other temples dedicated to goddesses in its rites and rituals. Several cultural programs are organized in connection with the celebrations and the fireworks display is simply breathtaking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nemmara Vallengi Vela</b>: Nemmara is a small village in the Chittur Taluk of Palakkad. This quaint village is famous for the festival of Nemmara Vallengi Vela celebrated after the harvest season in the month of April. The ten day festival starts with a procession of around 30 caparisoned elephants accompanied by traditional percussion music. This festival bears uncanny resemblance to the Thrissur Pooram. Several cultural programs are organized in association with the celebrations. The magnificent festival ends with a splendid fireworks display.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chinakkathur Pooram</b>: The charming little town of Palappuram sits at a distance of 4 km from Ottapalam between Palghat and Shoranur. This town is famous for its Chinakkathur Pooram held during the March-April period every year. This Pooram is the main festival of Chinakkattoorkkavu temple dedicated to goddess Durga. The main attraction is the procession with caparisoned elephants accompanied with traditional percussion music and the man-made huge, brightly colored horses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Facts</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> Palakkad, the biggest district in Kerala, is completely landlocked with Thrissur in the South, Wayanad in the North and Tamil Nadu in the east</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Climate:</b> The district enjoys a uniform temperate tropical climate most of the year with usually hot summers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Time To Visi</b>t: From November to April</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eateries</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a number of good eateries located in the city. This is the ideal place to try out some authentic Kerala vegetarian cuisines. You can enjoy a variety of vegetarian curries including Sambar, Rasam, Morukootan, and Vattal Kozhambu along with rice. Since Palakkad is a center for Tamil Brahmins, you can also try out their cuisines which are quite different to the Kerala style of cooking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shopping</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Palakkad is a traditional small town ideal to buy handicrafts and handloom stuff. Palakkad is also famous for indigenous tribal artifacts, which would make a nice souvenir of your trip to this fabulous land. Make sure that you buy some of the exquisitely carved wooden idols of Hindu gods, which can be bought from all the handicraft emporiums.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to Reach Palakkad</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Air</b>: The nearest airport is located in Coimbatore at a distance of 55 km towards East and the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is at a distance of 160 km south.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Road:</b> Palakkad, being one of the important gateways to Kerala, is well connected to all important cities in India through a wide network of Highways and roads. KSRTC and private buses ply to different parts of the state and to Tamil Nadu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Rail</b>: Palakkad is a divisional headquarters in the Southern Railways. Regular train services are available from Palakkad Junction Railway Station to almost all Indian Cities.</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comPalakkad, Kerala, India10.7867303 76.654793210.7243378 76.5758292 10.8491228 76.7337572tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-61057199624529141842023-12-13T09:08:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:08:24.597+05:30Jog Falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Introduction </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the highest waterfalls in India Jog Falls is one of the major attractions in Karnataka. Created on Sharavathi River, Jog Falls is also known by alternative names of Gerusoppe Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jog-falls.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREvg-fNRO-qs0oR8Wh9FMPH60biat2hNTx_ChLRiNV9F385NYL0JKI-L-iIuf1hHLAqkWOo9mK5nX-unccILZ1dlisVtnTCAnXzxeXp_zLeMSTN7dNYsHL1fhwMAmYb1ed1ZQPckkH4e_/s640/ATT6217624.jpg" width="640" alt="Jog Falls Karnataka" Title="Jog Falls Karnataka"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Location </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jog is located in Shimoga District of Karnataka, 30 km away from Sagara, 104 km from Shimoga, and 379 km away from Bangalore. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>History </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jog Falls is formed by the Sharavathi River, gushing down from a height of 253 meters. The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jog-falls.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntzMq8XqcRBMdGTAKGRGdm9gCgx80lgvzFSuDZX3CbCvxYzO1xGF6WgcswGSV26UkaNAKDErQBqUMRVJXcPJpCstPF9vusTB1eCz0225YFECLYamgmuKbWPLQq-J9UnxIsFzh2LmMqbq0/s640/ATT6217612.jpg" width="640" alt="Jog Falls Karnataka" Title="Jog Falls Karnataka"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tourist Attractions </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Make your Tour to Jog Falls memorable by visiting these famous tourist places near Jog Falls –</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Honnemaradu</b>: Situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi, this island formed with the backwater of Linganmakki Dam is famous for water sports. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jog-falls.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZnXGAQA50wjLDhrfjNTS5drmCuEv3ueflv6o9T8xwIzM50kd5AAtu_UbDgfpi-BMCdsBekxHjxPr0epSXk_NcENTAoEsjXzON09hxQxhsIU9oh3rP2Wjgd3ntouPwN3cEUq7KDNd_p5N/s640/Honnemaradu.JPG" width="640" alt="Hannemaradu Jog Falls Karnataka" Title="Honnemaradu Jog Falls Karnataka"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tunga Anicut Dam</b>: Situiated 15 km from Shimoga, this dam was built across the river Tungabadra. You can enjoy boat trips around the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jog-falls.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yES3As_knd7xzQsVZUlF6YrTvWL_cWClJg-HyinhIV_oZKgOUtO5Dr32tt5wcGbVwYxXU6JraWaqWDovd_k7H5o_kNO0g0PSKFrBCUVgXClYtPPDskhtOIbNTj44k8PAYw-EmBZlTdqN/s640/tunga-dam_1428.jpg" width="640" alt="Tunga Dam Karnataka" Title="Tunga Dam Karnataka"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Lion Tiger Reserve</b>: This Lion - Tiger Reserve / Safari is located nearly 12 km from Shimoga towards Jog Falls. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Places around Jog Falls </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Explore the land of Jog Falls, visiting the places around it, while on a Tour to Jog Falls – </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sagara:</b> A small town in the district of Shimoga, located 30 km from Jog Falls, Sagara is home to several ancient temples. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Siddapura:</b> a small town in Kodagu district, Siddapura lies in Western Ghats, providing captivating views of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sirsi:</b> A town in Uttara Kannada district, Sirsi is like a hill-station set amidst emerald green forests and several waterfalls. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fairs And Festivals </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ganesh Festival: Black marble idol of Lord Ganesh is worshipped every year at Sirsi, a place near Jog Falls. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Where to stay </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy a comfortable stay while on a Tour to Jog Falls at the hotels in Jog Falls, offering a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity. Some of the major hotels in Jog Falls are Sharavati Tourist Home, Tunga Tourist Home, Inspection Bungalow, Jog Falls Guest House, etc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jog Falls Picture Gallery</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="color: #990000; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="color: #990000; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful Pics... of Indian Nayagara....Jog falls... </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On the way to Jog</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The beautiful Sharavati Valley</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The beauty around Shravati River</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Overflowing.. Next 3 pics are of last week's , 29 th July, 2007.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>During summer... Jog,,,,,,,</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jog Falls from below at low flow</b></span><br />
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<b>Physical Description Information:</b><br />
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<b>Total Height</b>: 829 feet<br />
<b>Tallest Single Drop</b>: 829 feet<br />
<b>Average Width</b>: 1,550 feet<br />
<b>Average Volume</b>: 5,387 cubic feet / sec.<br />
<b>Maximum Recorded Volume</b>: 120,000 cubic feet / sec.<br />
<b>Watercourse</b>: Sharavati River<br />
<b>Seasons of Best Flow</b>: Oct-Dec<br />
<b>Location, Directions & Maps:</b><br />
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<b>Continent:</b> Asia<br />
<b>Country:</b> India<br />
<b>State / Province</b>: Karnataka<br />
<b>Locality:</b> Shimoga District<br />
<b>Specific Location:</b> 18 miles east of Gersoppa<br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facts And Figures </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Total Population</b>: 2,74,102 </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Best time to visit</b>: August-December </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Area</b>: 50 sq km</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Languages</b>: Kannada and English </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• STD Code</b>: 08188</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best Time To Visit Jog Falls</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a Tour to Jog Falls, the best time to visit is between the months of August and December.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How To Reach Jog Falls</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Air</b>:The nearest airport is at Bangalore. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Rail</b> :You can take a train to Sagara from Bangalore, from where you can get into buses to Jog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Road:</b> You can reach Jog Falls directly by availing of buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternatively, from Bangalore you can take a bus to Sagara, from where local bus to Jog is available. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comJog Falls, Karnataka14.2292076 74.811963914.221511600000001 74.80209339999999 14.2369036 74.8218344tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-66888911912872847772023-12-13T09:07:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:07:53.826+05:30Chandigarh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Chandigarh is the joint capital city of the states of Punjab and Haryana and is the first planned city of India. It is an exemplary instance of the 20th century architecture and entire city was the result of the projects by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Matthew Nowicki, and Albert Mayer. The city has the highest per capita income and also features the impressive backdrop of the Shivalik hills that makes for enchanting locale. Before you embark on a tour to this city, just enrich your knowledge through the tourist information on Chandigarh. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMjozHxVA0P3CfNcTyWPDaT3c9LeuTJIrLKGSj4TuEiJHhnWY3cjJQMrrJjh0XEnX4DyDmXkj3ILHO22UE7OHB94h6GhMCJlDnMqdH3P5KX8SThstqISINsa3QTSPERuVxHS3JFSxl-3V/s1600/chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chandigarh City" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMjozHxVA0P3CfNcTyWPDaT3c9LeuTJIrLKGSj4TuEiJHhnWY3cjJQMrrJjh0XEnX4DyDmXkj3ILHO22UE7OHB94h6GhMCJlDnMqdH3P5KX8SThstqISINsa3QTSPERuVxHS3JFSxl-3V/s640/chandigarh.jpg" title="Chandigarh City" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>History </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was a pressing need for a new capital of Punjab after the division of India in 1947 since the then capital city of Punjab, Lahore, became a part of Pakistan and the east Punjab of India had no capital of its own. Hence, Chandigarh was given the status of the capital of Indian Punjab. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The City </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The city of Chandigarh has derived its name from Chandi which means “The Goddess of Power” and it is a Union Territory ruled by the government at the Center. Chandigarh is a must visit destination if you are on your tour to North India and the most well-known tourist attractions in the city are the Rock Gardens, which is a marvelous instance of how a wonder can be created out of a completely non-existing scenario. Sukhna Lake is another delight for the tourists and is an artificial reservoir; it is host to various migratory birds such as storks and cranes. You must visit Rose Gardens which is another lure for the lovers of natural beauty. Every year Rose Festival is held and it is the largest rose garden in Asia featuring more than 50000 rose trees and above1600 species of the flower. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful and well planned cities in India. The city is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana and is also a Union Territory. The city was designed by the famous French architect and planner Le Corbusier Over the years Chandigarh has earned the impressive title of ‘City beautiful’ due to its lovely gardens, planned roads and amazing architectural creations. There are many tourist attractions in Chandigarh which are important for tourism in Punjab. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Capitol Complex:</b> The capitol complex is the location of the major administrative buildings of the states of Punjab and Haryana. The main buildings located in this complex include the Legislative assembly, the high court, and the secretariat. The complex is a brilliant example of contemporary architecture. The open hand monument is a beautiful work of art adorning this complex. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRKgFxjgJXq_wI3ZsHEboneUqymOe7oqk9AKXePEeNW6S7hwEAlIUPQF7ovfOoUpTeu5snc-FjmmIibwdyxkgY5U8XtsuXH0C-NDdi0ibfU-WEfqnU32CqJaqkCEUyJY_Y-eM2tfHPwuo/s1600/Capitol_complex_Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Capitol Complex Chandigarh" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRKgFxjgJXq_wI3ZsHEboneUqymOe7oqk9AKXePEeNW6S7hwEAlIUPQF7ovfOoUpTeu5snc-FjmmIibwdyxkgY5U8XtsuXH0C-NDdi0ibfU-WEfqnU32CqJaqkCEUyJY_Y-eM2tfHPwuo/s640/Capitol_complex_Chandigarh.jpg" title="Capitol Complex Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Chandi Mandir</b>: Chandigarh chandi mandir is a very famous temple located at a distance of about 15 kms from the city of gardens. It is situated about 10 kms away from the Mansa Devi Shrine. Chandi Mandir is dedicated to Chandi, the goddess of power. Chandi Devi temple near Chandigarh, India is basically a Siddh Peeth, a place where wishes are believed to come true. The city of Chandigarh was named after this temple. During the festivity of Navratras, thousands of people visit this temple. When it comes to Chandigarh excursions, visiting the Chandi Devi mandir is like a must.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvpU2DcvAwXtCHFcViJitccmquL6HgSBhGp3PLI1fJkXEWI7gnszQF214mjLyac0_OAfEb63GFNAQsFOGhFUjju3Lv9495BZI7E-7seeKmorKH7UaxGSgkPn3HchqWb45oWU69JmGaxr7/s1600/Chandi-Mandir-Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chandi Mandir" border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvpU2DcvAwXtCHFcViJitccmquL6HgSBhGp3PLI1fJkXEWI7gnszQF214mjLyac0_OAfEb63GFNAQsFOGhFUjju3Lv9495BZI7E-7seeKmorKH7UaxGSgkPn3HchqWb45oWU69JmGaxr7/s640/Chandi-Mandir-Chandigarh.jpg" title="Chandi Mandir" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gardens and Parks:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rock Garden:</b> This garden is an amazing example of the fusion of innovation and artistry. Urban and industrial waste has been utilized to make beautiful sculptures and statues depicting a fantasy world in this garden. Tourists marvel at the palaces, temples, and statues of people and animals made out of broken china, glassware, building materials and boulders. It is the most popular among the places to visit in Chandigarh, and attracts many tourists every year. The park is adorned by waterfalls, pools and trees. An open air theater within the garden is used for many cultural activities. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG-8gY8OCuT9lKLNbdYbfS2J8bsBEXmg1RK2K0mvTYCerlL79_lu-v9EEdRSp76wP00Rbr_ZLqcI1cPjdtsmm9NNsBdPKjI0mTso-jJCkmMzIbesqkARdk5yJg9yI1etMcWNv-ThVENUP/s1600/rock-garden-chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rock Garden Chandigarh" border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG-8gY8OCuT9lKLNbdYbfS2J8bsBEXmg1RK2K0mvTYCerlL79_lu-v9EEdRSp76wP00Rbr_ZLqcI1cPjdtsmm9NNsBdPKjI0mTso-jJCkmMzIbesqkARdk5yJg9yI1etMcWNv-ThVENUP/s640/rock-garden-chandigarh.jpg" title="Rock Garden Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rose Garden:</b> The rose garden is also known as Zakir Hussain rose garden. It is the largest rose garden in Asia and displays an amazing range of over 1600 rose species. The garden is beautifully designed with lush green lawns and adorned with colorful fountains. An annual rose festival is one of the major tourist attractions in Chandigarh. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukrfCL6AsEh5IDbofOsbCpBqFkH0vsTOf72k_QElaetakkMOz0k8whccv7EPvefqmnunzTvIRBRZAZBtmi5kF0fE_NBUTTV-6FM5x3axn8e7JH2pvImR6_NrhEQkGXFjshJBCnIoeHp9w/s1600/Rose-Garden-Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rose Garden Chandigarh" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukrfCL6AsEh5IDbofOsbCpBqFkH0vsTOf72k_QElaetakkMOz0k8whccv7EPvefqmnunzTvIRBRZAZBtmi5kF0fE_NBUTTV-6FM5x3axn8e7JH2pvImR6_NrhEQkGXFjshJBCnIoeHp9w/s640/Rose-Garden-Chandigarh.jpg" title="Rose Garden Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Other Gardens:</b> There are many gardens and parks in this green city. These include, the Leisure valley, Rajendra park, Bouganvillea garden, Hibiscus garden and Shanti kunj. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sukhna Lake:</b> This man made reservoir offers a wonderful opportunity to soak in the fine ambience of the city. Tourists can enjoy the scenic view of the distant mountains while boating in the traditional boats designed like the shikaras of Kashmir. The lake is also full of swans and other birds. Sunset as seen from the lake is a splendid sight. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Eozg9eIScE726mxIM9cVa6iwgjSF4Y0dEMEUwFcmMRdc6BhTGSqRJozno9LIQUpsp5AHGa8Nl4wyDg4hsQvkeebl0lD7xU8IepzenrhBawe4Aem9oPSrfTYDhyphenhyphen26YLX9cz8yZzTEwF67/s1600/sukhna_lake_Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sukhna Lake Chandigarh" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Eozg9eIScE726mxIM9cVa6iwgjSF4Y0dEMEUwFcmMRdc6BhTGSqRJozno9LIQUpsp5AHGa8Nl4wyDg4hsQvkeebl0lD7xU8IepzenrhBawe4Aem9oPSrfTYDhyphenhyphen26YLX9cz8yZzTEwF67/s640/sukhna_lake_Chandigarh.jpg" title="Sukhna Lake Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Museums:</b> </span><br />
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<b>The Government museum and art gallery</b> - this museum offers a fine collection of sculptures from the Gandhara School belonging to the Buddhist period. There are also fine miniature paintings and prehistoric fossil remains on display. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu69jjFPyRtCyklOkw79Jsl9WVm8etvLSIRYOsAt4J7pudRYT7lvcbTPuX5-ILLjmlcBsSLiOarn2mgNl3T5I8-5DpjI6kvCwlAiksexHZ_gHeIJXBvrBmqZMGoV6cVCgyhE23g0B_dOP/s1600/Government-Museum-Art-Gallery-Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Government Museum Art Gallery Chandigarh" border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu69jjFPyRtCyklOkw79Jsl9WVm8etvLSIRYOsAt4J7pudRYT7lvcbTPuX5-ILLjmlcBsSLiOarn2mgNl3T5I8-5DpjI6kvCwlAiksexHZ_gHeIJXBvrBmqZMGoV6cVCgyhE23g0B_dOP/s640/Government-Museum-Art-Gallery-Chandigarh.jpg" title="Government Museum Art Gallery Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Museum of Evolution of Life</b> – it exhibits the transition from the prehistoric era through the Indus valley civilization to the modern era.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>International Dolls museum </b>– this place offers an impressive collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQH9YwcEx7GTtuRyrYn5shEAaotdj9LjLAUG5Arzao9YS-rfz4bgKXFbCQY34M-SCbttKeD287U9itOgjOKkYOth0twwLczY3uHy9sKxtuplyF6Uf3lOMPhQSqq0gFqZNTNW6lDsUGIfh/s1600/Doll_Museum_Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Doll Museum of Chandigarh" border="0" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQH9YwcEx7GTtuRyrYn5shEAaotdj9LjLAUG5Arzao9YS-rfz4bgKXFbCQY34M-SCbttKeD287U9itOgjOKkYOth0twwLczY3uHy9sKxtuplyF6Uf3lOMPhQSqq0gFqZNTNW6lDsUGIfh/s640/Doll_Museum_Chandigarh.jpg" title="Doll Museum of Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMASryXQ1__diiz8kgtaKPaosvX3AyGct1yoNdYSD18kEANNvIKZ8yGLxnscUiOGl18OVC9hQ42A860Abzcik5WGECwKunvJNgWk70C76QYU7GHzt3wBpGeCTVGEnlOMdaBONLWjtXKbi/s1600/International-Dolls-Museum-Chandigarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Doll Museum of Chandigarh" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMASryXQ1__diiz8kgtaKPaosvX3AyGct1yoNdYSD18kEANNvIKZ8yGLxnscUiOGl18OVC9hQ42A860Abzcik5WGECwKunvJNgWk70C76QYU7GHzt3wBpGeCTVGEnlOMdaBONLWjtXKbi/s640/International-Dolls-Museum-Chandigarh.jpg" title="Doll Museum of Chandigarh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The forests near Sukhna Lake are also among the tourist attractions in Chandigarh. The city is also the gateway to Shimla, a famous hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Kalka is a tourist spot near Chandigarh from where the famous Kalka-Shimla narrow gauge train starts its journey. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Places around Chandigarh</b></span><br />
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A visit to Chandigarh is not complete without a visit to the temple of Goddess Chandi, which is located in Panchkula, 10 km away from Chandigarh. In fact, the name Chandigarh is derived from this temple. Nearby is the temple of Mansa Devi. Both the temples are built in the North Indian style of architecture. Moreover, there is the Panchkula Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden, which houses over 2,500 varieties of cacti and other succulent plants from all parts of the world. This is the first and the only botanical garden where a systematic and comprehensive collection of Indian species of cacti is being.<br />
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Located on the banks of River Ghaggar, 15 km from the city, the Chattbir Zoo is an ideal getaway from Chandigarh. The zoo lies on the Chandigarh-Patiala Road. Besides these, Pinjore (now Yadavindra Gardens; 20 km), Morni Hills (45 km), Kasauli (77 km), Chail (107 km), and Shimla (110 km) are some of the interesting places to visit around Chandigarh.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fairs and Festivals</span></b><br />
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However, it is not bricks, stones and trees alone that infuse breath into the city's soul. It is essentially the people and their ethos that etches the image of a city. Although, the planning of Chandigarh was not intended to be a social revolution, it has nevertheless shaped the psyche of its people-who are more secular, integrated and modern in their outlook. They are also fiercely proud and possessive of their city.<br />
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Lacking in age-old cultural traditions of a typical town, Chandigarh has acquired new ones to its calendar of activities. People celebrate spring festivals, tree plantation festivals, rose and chrysanthemum shows, dog shows and kite-flying festivals with as much gaiety and zest as they celebrate Diwali, Holi or any other religious function. Chandigarh citizens are also a very culturally conscious. For a small city of its size, there are more than five major auditoriums and a same number of art galleries. Even more and bigger cultural centers are being planned to be built to cater to the growing demands of art and theater lovers. In autumn and winter when the sun is mellow, on a single day there can be a good number of art exhibitions and concrete openings in the city. It is usual for the 'city elite' to be seen and to see such occasions as an important status symbol.<br />
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In the final analysis, what makes Chandigarh extraordinary is the fact that merely within four decades a barren landscape has been transformed into a modern and model human habitation. The making of a new city is "like inventing a new tomorrow." And Chandigarh succeeds in ushering in a new dawn.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chandigarh Shopping Guide</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this article, we will provide you with Chandigarh shopping guide that will give you information on Chandigarh shopping destinations. Shopping in Chandigarh, India is a real fun experience, as there are a plenty of happening places to shop at. There is a plethora of shopping malls, where you can find the posh crowd shopping and enjoying themselves. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most popular shopping arcade is in Sector 17, which is also known as City Centre. Here, you can find virtually anything and everything on this earth. There are plenty of handicraft emporiums, but there is no traditional item that is specific to Chandigarh. Infact, they contain an assortment of handicrafts and handloom products gathered from neighboring states. While shopping in this city, you can check out the traditional tip-turned-up jutis, colorful Punjabi dupattas and yummy jams and juices.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is provided information on where to shop in Chandigarh, if you are shopping for specific items:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Auto Centers</b>: Sectors 28, 21</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Book Shops:</b> Sector 14, 17, 19, 22 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Electronic Goods</b>: Sector 17, 22 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Fruits, Vegetables and Grains</b>: Sector 26 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Furniture</b>: Sector 34, 7 (Madhya Marg) </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Garment, Shoes</b>: Sector 17, 22, and 9 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Hardware</b>: Sector 7, 18, 22 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Medical Stores</b>: Sector 11, 16, 22 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Meat and Fish</b>: Sector 21 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">• <b>Vegetable and Fruit Stalls</b>: Sector 19, 20 and 22 </div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best Time To Visit Chandigarh</b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The best time to visit Chandigarh is the period between mid August and November, when the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Since Chandigarh is located in the plains; it enjoys a moderate weather like other North Indian cities experience. Summers are sometimes very hot and then the arrival of monsoon comes like a pleasant surprise. Read on to know more about the Chandigarh peak time…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The ideal time to visit Chandigarh starts by the mid of August. By that time, the monsoons are almost over and the temperature keeps dropping, giving a warm welcome to the winter season. Tourism is on its boom during this season. Tourists come from different parts of the country to visit this beautiful city of gardens. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Reaching Chandigarh: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tourist information on Chandigarh is surely going to be of great help for you during your vacations as you can now know the access to Chandigarh.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Air:</b> You can reach Chandigarh by the carriers, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and the Deccan Airways that connect Delhi everyday from Chandigarh. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Rail</b>: Chandigarh can also be accessed by rail network and the Shatabadi Express to Delhi passes through twice daily. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>By Road:</b> The facility of bus stand is in sector 17 that links Chandigarh to Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Haridwar. </div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comChandigarh, India30.7333148 76.779417930.6241268 76.6214894 30.8425028 76.9373464tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-67141219239201247902023-12-13T09:07:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:07:31.748+05:30Jammu<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jammu" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77Ib7IKLzKwhE64COXOY3rBjn7fGGNa84T3z0GpxZoddjiGri_ExCLY6Xcc4zqtbaqtt9lHL0zEzut_bend7c5WQUSifbiBXdK1CTAEd23PUhtrh-g925n8SHQs5-NjBeyxoBrO9K-lj5/s400/jammu.jpg" title="Jammu" width="400" /></a></div>Jammu - the Duggar land where the past still has a living presence. A land of grand ancient temples, and beautiful palaces. Nestled against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains, the region of Jammu constitutes the southernmost unit of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It forms part of the transition between the Himalayan range in the north and the dusty plains of Punjab in the south. Between these two extremities lie a series of scrub-covered hills, forested mountain ranges and river valleys, encompassing several microclimatic regions that extend from Kishtawar in the north-east to Akhnoor in the south-west, and the historic town of Poonch in the north-west to the borders of Kangra (H P) in the south-east. The Shivalik hills cut across the area from the east to the west while the rivers Ravi, Tawi and Chenab cut their way through the region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jammu History</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is said that, on becoming King, the Suryavanshi Jambu Lochan went on a hunt and, crossing the Tawi, found a deer and a tiger drinking water from the same tank. His ministers explained that this meant that the soil of the place was so virtuous that no living creature bore enmity against another. He was so struck by this unusual sight that he decided to build a capital city on this land, 'Jambupura', on this soil, on the right bank of the Tawi, overlooking his brother king Bahu's fort. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Little is known of Jammu's subsequent history until, in 1730 AD, it came under the rule of the Dogra king, Raja Dhruv Deva. The Dogra rulers moved their capital to the present site and Jammu became an important centre of art and culture, especially the Pahari school of paintings.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today, as if in testimony to Raja Jambu Lochan's vision innumerable temples and shrines, with glittering 'shikhars' soaring into the sky, dot the city's skyline, creating the ambience of a holy and peaceful city. The city of Jammu has come to be known as the 'City Of Temples'. Temple of Maha Kali ( better known as Bahu or Bawey Wali Mata), located in the Bahu fort, and considered second only to Mata Vaishno Devi in terms of mystical power was built shortly after the coronation of Maharaja Gulab singh, in 1822. The existing fort, as well as the Manasabdar's palace inside it, was constructed in 1820. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fact File </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Area </b>: 20.36 Sqkm </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Altitude </b>: 305 mtrs </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rainfall </b>: 107 cms (July to September) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population(1981)</b> : 2,23,361(apprx.) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Languages</b> : Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri, Punjabi </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Best Season </b>: October to April </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Temperatures(Average)</b> : 26.2 to 4.3 degrees cent in winter. Temperatures in summer 43.0 to 23.4 </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Clothing</b> : Heavy/Medium wollens in winters to light cottons in summers </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Food</b> : Every sort of vegetarian and non vegetarian food is available in multiple cuisines to suit every budget. Restaurants of all hues and shades are available all along the busy roads and other major spots. Foods suits all budgets and tastes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Travels</b> : Registered travel/tour operators are available. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Others</b> : Tariffs are subject to change without notice and Cheques are not accepted. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jammu Culture </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jammu region is home to several ethnic communities which follow traditional life-styles with distinctive cultures of their own. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dogras</b> : The Dogras constitute the dominant group. They are mainly concentrated in the outer hill and outer plain zones covering Kathua, Udhampur and Jammu districts and the lower parts of Rajouri district. A martial community by tradition, their folklore centres on eulogies for war heroes, both legendary and historical. Even the region's architectural heritage, comprising elaborate castles and hilltop fortifications that are visible everywhere, bespeak the community' s long-drawn preoccupation with battles and ruling of distant lands. Yet the region's history is not completely bereft of traditions of art and culture. Thus, while the troops fought battles in distant areas, the royalty and the nobility nurtured art and culture. The Pahari miniature paintings that have justly become famous throughout India, are the finest examples of their artistic achievements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gujjars</b> : The second largest ethnic group of the region is formed by the Gujjars, a semi-nomadic people living along the hill slopes of Doda and Rajouri districts while in Poonch they also dominate the main valleys. Some of them have settled down to agriculture, but the majority are primarily herdsmen. They cultivate maize along the slopes of the mountains, but only as a secondary occupation. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gaddis</b> : The Bhalessa tract enveloping the adjoining hills of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, is inhabited by the Gaddis, another semi-nomadic community, who graze immense flocks of goats and sheep along the Himalayan slopes. As summer draws on, the Gaddis move up the mountain pastures with their flocks, and return to the lower area with the first snowfall. Gaddis are generally associated with emotive music played on the flute.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bakkarwals </b>: The most interesting ethnic community, however, is that of the Bakkarwals, a wholly nomadic pastoral people who move all along the Himalayan slopes from the south to the north, always in search of pastures for their huge flocks of goat and sheep. Every summer, they move en-block across the various mountain ranges as far as the Suru Valley in the Ladakh region. They are an ancient people, the majority following the lifestyle that their ancestors have been leading throughout the ages. The Bakkarwals tend to sacrifice all personal comforts for the welfare of their goats and sheep, their economic mainstay.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Places To See / Excursions </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ranbir Canal</b> - A small garden along the Ranbir Canal, which runs through the city outskirts, provides a cool picnic spot during the summer. The canal branches off from the river Chenab at Akhnoor, 32 kms away. Its water remains icy-cold throughout the year and its banks serve as good viewpoints and walkways.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Ranbir Canal" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcSRHqSAhAZXr5noZDGOJWI8VBKccgfqR3RsqAxe_fpaYkCiCFrtga3CVIN2ulGaAunWliD7Rk8Y-Apa7hdDjGkGrScc5Z2GK_5WU8MC9StShG6iaimBqzJx20WEvU694lZtVKmbmOG5L/s640/ranbir-canal1.gif" title="Ranbir Canal" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bahu Fort and Gardens </b>- Situated 5 kms away from the city centre, Bahu Fort stands on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. Perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city, it was constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. The existing fort was more recently improved upon and extended by the Dogra rulers. Inside, there is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. An extensive terraced garden, known as Bagh-e-Bahu, has been developed around the fort. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_831821132"></span><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Bahu Fort" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITYyhM4MkJjhtsFAZ73y85foC4E4laKsVvG7NIl0vgZ-jc8rHT50gZbqpBkG24IvNUuO8KQqZezUFkGafHp83rAATW0mcG1K0fFYLeC5EeHneiH8fq42NEVMeds3TndLDg38gIAu3bZhz/s640/bahu-fort.jpeg" title="Bahu Fort" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Patnitop</b> - Patnitops Is the most popular tourist spot of Jammu region. Located 112 kms from Jammu this famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. It has lush green meadow and pine trees which resembles with Gulmarg. Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountains cape of the Chenab basin. In winter, it is covered with a white carpet of snow and its slopes have been successfully experimented for skiing. Skiing courses are conducted at Patnitop in the months of January and February. During winter months there are introductory courses for tourists / beginners at gentle gradient slopes of Patnitop. At Madhatop (5/6 Kms from Patni top on Sanasar Road) excellent possibilities for all kind of skiing exist. Skiing equipments and wooden sledges are available on hire at Patnitop and Sanasar. For beginners Instructors are also available. Accommodation is also available at Patnitop Hotels. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_831821150"></span><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Patnitop" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbcZEUbyDDVwL1Yx34OTF2_bH3jbs6q2SqBkGzed94-2KOqeq15KYkUeGFjJMmh1LPHN7xo-t42Nq47GuYLv6ca0XLAAhxmbuKmrgeEX0ancxLwXmAQmogsRXhfG-2DlGd4O519euGQIf/s640/patnitop.jpg" title="Patintop" width="640" /></a><span id="goog_831821151"></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sanasar</b> - 129 Kms.from Jammu and only 19 Kms. from patnitop is Sanasar (2079 m), a satellite resort of Patnitop, with a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for a quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf course. There are several walks in the surrounding hills. The resort itself is ideal for paragliding, which is being promoted by the Tourism Department. Equipment can be hired from the tourist office in Jammu city. May to June and September to October are suitable months for paragliding in Sanasar. Tourists with own vehicle can go on to Sansar from Patnitop and return by the evening. The resort is 19 kms from Patnitop and a road connects the two. Sansar can be reached by bus or taxi from Jammu, via Kud and Patnitop. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxYY0PINldQFrjB36agb3pslXbcRpvDph0IRPThtdZxR5j4U42Ny96moV8W50JM00KwyoExhA6tHlwYAqTeX1-INzJQR1bJEsT9aZw24WuJYHZ2m-UsQOodYKQuLAf1Fko-DGh3cWU1SC/s640/Sanasar_Jammu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Sanasar" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCtBd2YVMK4wgt40fPhjx5vx4yVgM1LEKqNVp-tMAwcjE7z6KtyK0anoJwBS-28Hh2WD8P6bsGz-6OCPZtCsFF6O7OC2Dggvdl43Ews-BH1-mgsh5Ogfy-s3yTRpYS7eJoQFjo1AZfmxL/s640/Sanasar_Jammu1.jpg" title="Sanasar" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Katra</b> - Situated 50 Kms. from jammu this small town serves as the base camp for visting the famous shrine of Vaishnodevi in the Trikuta hills</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Katra" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCBqU9rkfEbjk1hiDba_NxMRN4miLR2NhKR1a3OmPI6C4rdD-dMWknORtGvo41OX4N16mstTBv65Z9EOe8OWPmUPimcB-PuGhT2X1hRAvFpbKMVRXfVu37paMhaPRc6tm5ts7iUZSPvkD/s640/Katra_Jammu.jpg" title="Katra" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>KUD</b> - Located 103 Kms. from jammu, this popular resort is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, at an altitude of 1738 metres.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Kud" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO_MREHymMnXz215hATV0QMDrniKFH5iKGGQ_lQWd3c7RZbIGYAOfZtztMkddpjybthL5d36dB7TphmMjxlZ8KbQgAsZ_qanxoe1fQ7bQqqUQiyrmGtk8jaeYXWCFHqnoS-3oZ3fftE5P/s640/KUD_Jammu.jpg" title="Kud" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Batote</b> - Situated 125 Kms. from jammu at an altitude of 1560 metres on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, this resort straddles the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the Chenab gorge.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Batote" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyHkWMuJpDejhzkX9mLCHe4tv5Er-zgqd6dcK2Kp022VZ0wYVn7DmSTO5k-twjnj-lj-iCo9YDg94xB7iV6P9ir7vIHFnPW1esnUYxiUzcnmuTezphC3FMKOKYrUxEChmXPpCKTKTfZgd/s640/Batote_Jammu.jpg" title="Batote" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mansar Lake</b> - Mansar Lake located 62 Kms. from Jammu is a beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered hills. Boating facilities are available in the spot. Every year around Baisakhi, a food and crafts festival is organised here by J&K Tourism. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Mansar Lake" border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKIjtrHoDURrNm9OoTMQdq3SYh2oJybAVYvY_XzuSvzGUllvsPivniW_oIXdW79i5Jl5Jy4uQaTZquv3ikqBYj4HKMZjSwhCTwAWggi-DMqHYnazHDSmsdQcRzEiZpABdYAJuJ-7EqXNk/s640/Mansar-Lake+jammu.jpg" title="Mansar Lake" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Mansar Lake" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdI5lxzM4JuzKrMB8tKfDNeL1Cn8lmj_wh4QhSlBVxTzW7E4vqU-2wCo7roXvN-fTzpW-UiAJ6CIPaOELtwUi4wHV5vFDrG-6RG6y9_BDktBE3W5k9XWXdtLU1o58qAiZFJ7YUf-uErvn/s640/Mansar_Lake_Jammu.jpg" title="Mansar Lake" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Purmandal </b>- 40 Kms. from Jammu, just off the National highway leading towards Pathankot is the Purmandal Temple Complex built on the banks of the sacred, mostly underground river Decak. Often referred to as 'Chhota Kashi', its main temple is dedicated to 'umapati', while the other temples are associated with Shaivites of the Kashmir Valley. Regular bus service from Jammu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Purnamandal Temple" border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3Hg062zPMiUYKD_P3dHLq0EcThri2jCQG0eMg5JvnHo2Thmd5oSSeNuvDBw_u6l6KA02TFafL6KDH34U-Zh5Ol_N0_9BZrnHcsgC-NehRL89r9Dv46K6E7WTaa9mn2ljiiYx-lm3Izre/s640/purmandal-temple.jpg" title="Purnamandal Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shiv Khori </b>- 100 Kms. from Jammu this holy cave, nearly a kilometre long with a 4-feet high naturally formed shivaling, is considered second only to the shrine of Vaishnodeviji. A major festival is held here on Shivratri Day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Shiv Khori" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4g0TfjR3dLQrIAdIFd02uPCe84asxV441d3gBGc27XX_2ct_4fTIMVc178ckcyFH-gWXNz6ZWfrWgMSlfqlET66TajHGBT8FdLv-aXJy2lGvS2vhmdGG6t98B1yEFPOglnr-3StS37JO/s640/Shiv_Khori.jpg" title="Shiv Khori" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dera Baba Banda</b> - It is a major Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage centre situated 75 Kms from Jammu. Baba Banda Bairaagi was Guru Gobind Singh's favourite 'Saint-Soldier', who had the Gurudwara constructed on the banks of river Chenab, where he spent his last days. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Dera Baba Banda Temple" border="0" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWSYTsHlLSx-RSkCTvm04X4E3skSbrKZMXCKwoo9UJGs_Eqw1FfRcxroFEuK7v2fAb-_gP3K7KuyUyZiZz-6VSnEnV7ST4WyVfzqirCHSnkQZ0-MoZcARv0YsWhiHEPeuTvkabd7y90Wc/s640/dera-bababanda-temple.jpg" title="Dera Baba Banda Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sudh Mahadev </b>- This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 mtrs., about 120 Kms. from Jammu. The shrine is visited by pilgrims on the full moon night of 'Sawan'(July-August) to worship the 'Trishul'(trident) and a mace which is said to belong to Lord Shiva. The Devak stream originates at Sudh Mahadev and disappears among the rocks a few kilometres down stream. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Sudh Mahadev" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanQ9hZVQ3s7BujiUEUBcdC-jWeNavnxzJrK9H0mRu2hFmIludTGSFv7R2T1FmUSbsj1aDN22O11N7Ps9khpfQc0EqDHzsqdWAcMa2aYQPEDQBxOTJNVUs6OwTpMARAC5H2LN9pLi35OHW/s640/sudh-mahadev-jammu.jpg" title="Sudh Mahadev" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gauri Kund</b>- Short of Sudh Mahadev is the legendary spring where the Goddess parvati used to bath before commencing Her daily prayers at Sudh Mahadev. This spring came to be named after Her as 'Gauri Kund'. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Gauri Kund" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwSUiROI7MBzLW7q2mM18VlwlDBRMrPQzLFFPsRhlgrvbRtYQEnwnwkpZR9Ou1pSsOfzL4F3bAws0eIyyuagYUXmNqCwOrCcrT57atS3fTOYLMSKyWpUtJWqT2sDgcNa3-Ar3M18kcKaO/s640/Gauri_Kund_Jammu.jpg" title="Gauri Kund" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>KRIMCHI </b>- On the way to Sudhmahadev-Mantalai, a short detour takes one to Krimchi, site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of the temples shows distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences. Pancheri, a hill resort is a short distance away from here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Krimchi" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsHsbq3XWbmxChiixrK7hbkVLo5w54VJVYzKK2C_LG4rPnIdSSrJ_Ie-qwDhGj8He3JZny1bSbwhyvZ3cvaJf3EOvQRMxBl2buyLulwppJQcy0Xdf2y8vtMmFuzDFRG5gMpGo5v5NkHHD/s640/krimchi-jammu.jpg" title="Krimchi" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jajjar Kotli</b> - 35 Kms. from Jammu on the National Highway leading towards Srinagar is the Jajjar Kotli Tourist Complex, built on the banks of the Jajjar rivulet. The crystal clear, cool water of Jajjar attract picnickers in large number during summer. A Tourist Cafeteria, a Bar and a small Tourist Bungalow are the facilities provided here by JKTDC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Jhajjar Kotli" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iYmGoKmoB53gJE810FnTwojQUVpiunw2_XZij1482HOiJiabBzsTH9i0ki0_oiZNjN-G9ZDY1-NJe4MeziSTd8iLA0jOSLeAOmj8A8m5u3uEBYS3xDG1EOMSYUuCM7E71gPu93uASO9U/s640/Jhajjar-Kotli.jpg" title="Jhajjar Kotli" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Akhnoor </b>- 32 Kms. to the west of Jammu situated on the banks of the mighty Chenab river is the historic town of akhnoor. This town is associated with the legend of Soni-Mahiwal. Ruins of the Indus-Valley civilization are to be seen along the river bank commanding a panoramic view all around.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Akhnoor" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatddNXSxowu-AWIlqnw1LDpPjDbfL9nsg4GsFlpChKG33R4qHAq18XVq1jkBRUGFBTvT3TDAzOfxQoKAnddx4ikO0tlXwEKD3bCprcBBXNGiCN71kfrt-glO9Tq6rvz0WnbnGB5u4eGII/s640/Akhnoor_Jammu.jpg" title="Akhnoor" width="640" /></a></div><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Salal Dam And Lake</b> - 95 Kms.from Jammu to the west of the Holy Shrine of Vashnodeviji is the Salal Dam and Lake. With an installed capacity of 400 mw of electricity, this is the largest Hydroelectric Project commissioned in the state so far. The lake formed behind the dam is 33 Kms. long. The Dam site can be visited with the permission of the project authorities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Salal Dam" border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X3zjw-t7yE4LIeCxfMVj6JVWAq2r2Pz5ZuuI182lgJFIC6wcDRYgODrnJXlmSQsUk2yjMQZM6b5vCSrmZ54RYFXtN5AXCvwwTiT84WPgC_W15hBkXUZgXtQeFwrEcgGoo8vfSMFta4Pf/s400/Salal_Dam.gif" title="Salal Dam" width="400" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Baba Dhansar</b> - 65 Kms. from Jammu, on way to Salal Dam, Baba Dhansar is a beautiful and cool picnic spot. Here, a huge spring gushes out of the mountainside in a thick grove of trees and froms a number of small water-falls before flowing into the holy Banganga. Next to the spring in a small grove in the rock face is a naturally formed Shivling on which droplets of water fall naturally all the year round. A big mela is held here during Shivaratri. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Badadhansar" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8l0T27EiqXrYIR2wUOqdBgPagiTCSOIi58GVWbAExli01J1UVndJvCKYaf0fnIKpNFPew-moxzoi9THv8eGWr7fjeq-JWnxDgN-ndinmTdvk43Su0uCmwMoK_9LRJMxKowQNV049nNggI/s640/Babadhansar_Jammu.jpg" title="Badadhansar" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jammu Temples </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jammu is justly famous for its temples. Infact it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of its tends to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats. If Bahu Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu, the dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that protects Jammuites. The other major tourist attractions are:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Raghunath Temple</b> - Situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple, dedicated to Lord Rama, is outstanding and unique in northern India. Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the principality of Jammu and Kashmir, began the construction of the Raghunath Mandir Complex in the crowded downtown Bazaar named after it, in 1835 AD and was completed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh, in 1860 AD. It consists of a cluster of temples and is the largest temple complex in northern India. Its inner sanctums contain gigantic statues of deities and numerous 'lingams'. It contains representatives of almost the entire Hindu pantheon, , though the emphasis falls on the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, which make it a rare site to behold. The complex houses a rich collection of ancient texts and manuscripts. The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides. There are many galleries with innumerable 'saligrams'. The surrounding temples are dedicated to various Hindu deities from the epic Ramayana.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Raghunath Temple" border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCV8TAqF23P_vMvNMoUi0cDyBC0vI4j4_tRKOuQBkROQ-bdevv46Y_BC8-ksLcQjQiLaGBJHQ9_ZhGFqyuhyphenhyphenahZc6dAuYMwLOAByOimR1fu4lH-urFDTXWmYCmQpDgv3bZ0kOfp9leNx-/s640/raghunath-temple-jammu-and-kashmir.jpg" title="Raghunath Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ranbireshwar Temple</b> - Located on Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat and built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD, this historic temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has one central 'lingam' measuring seven-and-a-half ft in height, twelve Shiva 'lingams' of crystal measuring from 15" to 38" and galleries with thousands of others carved on stone slabs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Ranbireshwar Temple" border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijztFNqV_HslkOblKU68MEEFkIAqJysf95jouCBnpcmtPqEsoOPnmfpqk7RAViSOmuULddw-H5JZYdWsA2Bj8WgLB9-9xhR8x4VNN8uBi-L6RddDAcZISoLuQ3iEboqiUbcg6Edhffilng/s640/ranbireshwar-temple.jpg" title="Ranbireshwar Temple" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mahamaya Temple and City Forest</b> - On the bypass Road, behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient Mahamaya temple overlooking the river Tawi. A small garden surrounded by acres of woods provides the best view of the city.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Maha Maya Temple City Forest" border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO55bZd6MYNUEHpwsm8YEJbHzjgVsZ2DO06f5YuLoQ9CndU7bhfoY9xcKbBXXh7vRLWpJYNL974oDlacQIv6fsNaSVuIOy-SGzPOuHYX49kMqhbaQ2Of99gKulrffU8kA8DDw0L7OtGwWv/s640/maha-maya-temple-city-forest.jpg" title="Maha Maya Temple City Forest" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mubarak Mandi Palace</b> - The oldest buildings in this palace complex date back to 1824. The architecture is a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal and even baroque elements. The most stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal. "The Pink Hall" houses the Dogra Art Museum which has miniature paintings of the various Hill Schools.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Mubarak Mandi Palace" border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWDX71BAECzB96QcjC7UjYqwVATvQttjUspS1nRaMNAybzDg-cf4GnImZMTyRV14cVfWbIZ-80C0IhxiuUjSxmMr-Bp-0BX5e-eKvfbKjVc46a9W1FRjO5w9b3o8aJ_DAg3PqP2-gJAxm/s640/MubarakMandiPalace.jpg" title="Mubarak Mandi Palace" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Peer Khoh</b> - Peer Khoh is a cave shrine located on the Circular Road, 3.5 kms from the heart of the town. There is a naturally formed Shiva lingam in the cave which is quite mysterious as neither its antiquity nor its cause are known. Legend has it that the cave leads underground to many other cave shrines and even out of the country. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Peer Khoh" border="0" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_Eolu97zBFo0IuGcCLfqM7WJtRN6glP_Tb_Udf7_pJ9ep6Z7u1ONpKdz6iPbpX4EHNzYwDVl_IqCLm7dytYFgyYQjXR2ALuwulq1G7t80UZn2z3FNdOUSeEQq7O1GQpZu9CDdxsmeiq4/s640/Peer_Khoh.jpg" title="Peer Khoh" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Peer Baba </b>- Behind the Civil Airport is the famous durgah of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah. On Thursdays, Hindu and Sikh devotees who visit this shrine, vastly outnumber the Muslim devotees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/05/jammu.html"><img alt="Peer Baba" border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRSJRA_YfCdNHuHdkLGVXbRSWZd_e69ZA-K-Eyv7CPHFsy83ZSzELCYja0bI2BlbIix0n0wMO3H9IivmPgV1uBE2mYzzYwWk3bEZpkt3UI85vqddwca8SPTV6GkUBWYVZ7g0T-Nx_Mo-1/s640/Peer_Baba.jpg" title="Peer Baba" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shopping</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shopping in Jammu shares a charmingly contradictory aspects where among the age-old dry fruit shops, you'll find designer boutiques that display the very latest in fashion and fashion accessories. Here the main bazaars – Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market – are famous for Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional Dogra jewellery and various dry fruits, chiefly walnuts ('akhrot') and almonds. Jammu is also known for the superlative quality of its 'basmati' rice, 'rajma' (red beans), 'ampapar' (dried and candied mango peel), 'anardana' (dried pomegranate seeds) and 'barfi' (milk sweets). For purchasing authentic Kashmiri handicrafts, one can visit the J&K Government Arts Emporium near the Tourist Reception Centre on Residency Road. The emporium displays and sells a wide variety of handicrafts, including Pashmina shawls and exquisite hand-knotted carpets of silk and wool.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to Reach Jammu</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the following paragraphs, we have provided information about various ways of reaching to Jammu. Traveling to Jammu city is quite easy and accessible. Read on to know more about how to reach Jammu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Jammu By Air:</b> The city of Jammu has its own airport, well connected with most of the important cities. Almost all the major airlines like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc operate flights to Jammu on a regular basis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Jammu By Rail</b>: The most important railway station in the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is that of Jammu only and is known as Jammu Tawi station. The station is well connected with almost all the key cities of India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Jammu By Road</b>: Jammu has good network of roads connecting it with all major cities like Delhi, Amritsar, Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Shimla, etc. </div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India32.7266016 74.857025932.6197371 74.6990974 32.8334661 75.0149544tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-53371638381270062922023-12-13T09:06:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:06:47.315+05:30Patna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: black; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Patna in the ancient times was known as Pataliputra, is the capital of Bihar. The city is among the world's oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as imperial metropolis. The history and heritage of modern day Patna go back well over two millennia. The city of Patna is a very fertile stretch of land along the bank of the river Ganga.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Patna" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2au7-R4G4HrXLm_Xco908U_kLeBO5RCCLBl4oQmRFXFURDyluIFmMEzVC1HHOLo33gP1IUmKE5hEM91kCJb1ZOoLiPRJQyIkdT0PzkPDAkHqmMIDa9E8FBI8oxbZVWcCTcghDo9T8FDwd/s640/Patna.jpg" title="Patna" width="640" /></a></div>The best season to visit Patna is from October to March. The city lies at an altitude of 53 mts and receives a rainfall of 120 cm throughout the year. The maximum temperature in summers is around 40°c and minimum 21°c, and in winters the maximum temperature is around 20°c and minimum is 6°c. So if someone is planning to visit the city in summers should carry cotton clothes and for winter heavy woolen clothes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b>Language</b>: Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi<br />
<b>Best time to visit</b>: October to February<br />
<b>STD Code</b>: 0612</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Tourist Attractions in Patna</span></div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Har Mandir Takht:</b> Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, was born in 1660 in Patna. The Har Mandir Takht, is one among the four sacred shrines of the Sikhs. The temple was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and it also contains belongings of Guru Gobind Singh and Sikh holy text.</div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Har Mandir Takht Patna" border="0" height="577" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594908588367500930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlXLIi-yt9U8fY_XUU8N0sCPdZzje-0uqLUtGqz2WboaA3B88cM4n9WLDjM5G5cHzhMU1oZ_1j4RF9a5avFPk9787a8Nh9_nhNAawqUnyIr_xOjgJfjNXVTYT6kuSOPRdgA1AuBVQkv3w/s640/Har-Mandir-Takht-Patna.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Har Mandir Takht Patna" width="640" /></a></div><b>Golghar</b>: Golghar was built by Captain John Garstin as a huge granary for british army in 1786, after famine of 1770. </div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Golghar Patna" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHcK6HfSm1lkE8f9stBOWpOapYZXYFCyyA6gI3PnDo4liT37zYXAKWH6FOnrWulWOHvrHWwA9BiN71Hx8YEfC2Tpo8e3x_t0ed8_wxMz_FckfE1KHGBYmOoqIiYlcYB-taBLo9mAQyjnW/s640/golghar-patna.jpg" title="Golghar Patna" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div color="black" style="text-align: justify;">The massive structure is 29 m high and the walls are 3.6 m wide at the base.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The winding stairway around this monument offers a brilliant view of the city and the Ganga flowing by.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Martyr's Memorial</b>: The Martyr’s Memorial is a memorial to seven freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the Quit India Movement August 1942. The Martyr's Memorial is a modern sculpture facing the Secretariat, where they were shot in their attempt to host the national flag.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJWkozTNOv3HU9CDw8HzKY8CHNu3CxCvE0kS0P5cVI74i7vTwr_J6TM-SLspTsYvyluyycJ7RWPqiGUG4GAhrfjzXFGwfj13VKC-brwOV7kHfbBGA55sHuX4aVOwtp7_KxrI_DjeDyhLo/s640/Martyrs-Memorial-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Martyrs Memorial Patna" title="Martyrs Memorial Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gandhi Setu</b>: Gandhi Setu is Asia's longest roadway bridge situated in Patna. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXppktehUEkJAW6uzTlWEz8Gns924amDyQl9p7wfp_NDOOQD7alxAvlX5dIMSJFy-9-OacDisdovNUZc0lu_YABm8oJuYhs8yYFtZ-LOl5yhz6D78EVtFOYqDQOX0bgq6ArsIKpkfiIof/s640/Mahatma-Gandhi-Setu-Patna-Bihar.jpg" width="640" alt="Mahatma Gandhi Setu Patna" title="Mahatma Gandhi Setu Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kumhrar</b>: Kumhrar, is the site of the ancient city of Patliputra, lies 5 kms from Patna railway station. Archaeological findings in this area establish Patna's claim to over a thousand years of political glory - 600 BC to 600 AD. The place contains the ruins of the ancient city Patliputra. Very little of this grandeur remains though, except for the remains of a huge Mauryan hall supported by 80 sandstone pillars dating back to 300 BC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4D2t-Oa0uaq037pRibZ5VRhuacCcamf_VYlfgInTPh1NFYkHuO_SgCWQ2X4kthvSkLH_WdV2IbG0HOUvTKM9-1N3SsgahCp2wA7_HdCbTxCB6g13fNjdV3E4_x2tu1RhDiTzB5MllYdFQ/s640/kumhrar-patliputra-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Kumhrar patliputra Patna" title="Kumhrar patliputra Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sher Shah Suri Masjid</b>: Sher Shah Suri built this mosque in 1545 to memorialize his reign. Built in the Afghan architectural style, it is one among the beautiful mosques in Bihar, and one of the impressive landmarks of Patna.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknOmgat1gsO9H2Y7ENy1qmL94_4uAVO6ArwYURGrAryVosgoWA2aLaMQVW9A_1QL5dmSYG99RDTWuSQAr9cx2JsuyhcHL6q9y-_6AJbtmVDWYO6GqkFF9FlZZ5fqdLZdGam-n93HT9Zxh/s640/Sher-Shah-Suri%2527s-Tomb-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Sher Shah Suri's Tomb Patna" title="Sher Shah Suri's Tomb Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pathar ki Masjid</b>: The Pathar ki Masjid lays Adjacent to Har Mandir Sahib, on the bank of the Ganga. This beautiful mosque was built by Parwez Shah, son of Jehangir, when he was the governor of Bihar. It is also called Saif Khan's mosque, Chimmi Ghat mosque and Sangi Masjid.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-oR28wkL93kG_pBEqboFeHvrPHiWnAvyv2hlvjNGlxP2MiB9WhrE0nMphBv9QJM7EldR6LJRfNbaXZZLgAmGlHW-Kkzjtc9BlCVt2CrmlV1DkwMOtF4pnuOWRNmayzI64jE9fcitcN2Q/s640/Pathar-ki-Masjid-Patnal.jpg" width="640" alt="Pathar ki Masjid Patna" title="Pathar ki Masjid Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Old Opium Warehouse</b>: The old opium warehouse in Gulzarbagh is located in a walked compound on the river bank. This opium warehouse was constructed by the East India Company and is now used as the government printing press. The visitors can enter the three long portioned buildings, from where the opium was packaged before being sent by boat to Kolkata</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaobK-Npc2xBlKSu0DPpsrozu1M8_tn59Tu0-Hx2U8T5SN2KQ53FyFnwR8bnsnD_okWsNWVZ8RgSgzAEjSrdNYh9TrT7ED9TAv4MN8_2cwBp9oExi7McLdld8Al05Zh2G_EDMdonUTeBS/s640/Old-opium-warehouse-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Old opium warehouse Patna" title="Old opium warehouse Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Patna Museum</b>: The Patna Museum contains all the remarkeable treasures like the First World War cannon, metal and stone sculptures of the Mauryan and Gupta periods, Buddhist sculptures and quaint terracotta figures.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDaaZsNGnpJFfekRaK56yv6XQefCgI8LtyPCXarqqyeJPkKze2JtcLGIRsLSbJmz7SbTK2ow3jD-5XPu8xh29ZobM4gfZQjtc-sJUJsMOoyY5niSuKn5sxiGTI1um_Cyt3Y4QswnRqujA/s640/PatnaMuseum.jpg" width="640" alt="Patna Museum" title="Patna Museum"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A 16 m long fossilised tree is one of its special features.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Jalan Museum</b>: Jalan museum was built on the foundations of Sher Shah's fort. Also known as Qila House, the museum’s electric collection is gathered by a 19th century ancestor of Jalan family. The museum contains an impressive private collection of antiques, including a dinner service that once belonged to George III, Marie Antoinette's Sevres porcelain, Napoleon's four-poster bed, Chinese jade and Mughal silver filigree. It is a private collection, and prior permission is required for a visit</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREdvpOmtBAlwvl-eD-vSaM5yl2SFSVoMj8ANqZvcAPZ7L4kJId5JEvRW2SwS3l61yaq1SFYRvP1vQVhwKIjsoEy4CgliLb2esegkep7CXzFWTsED-9UStBsYIxzykswcm92EJqpuL9-Rz/s640/Jalan-museum-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Jalan museum Patna" title="Jalan museum Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sadaqat Ashram</b>: The Ashram is the headquarters of Bihar Vidyapeeth, a national university. India's first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad lived here after his retirement and there is a small museum here showcasing his personal belongings.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcIF56HBBeTf0xIK0q_B5JGUi9Ao_DUV8-cfr9lwlgmk7kNpvyTgbIobJ-gNQhMJ6l1ptIjCFi1eWFbd5nC6Z4CtFli-FjfJQ-3rgfMILob9aywPiP1mx8geX-UdkqrLS4NFQmXAS993m/s640/sadaqat-ashram-patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Sadaqat Ashram Patna" title="Sadaqat Ashram Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Biological Park</b>: The biological park is a famous zoo in the state and is also known as Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUTG3df8ovcEkzLQHnPHJ08mSICBMtMwg-7ItrWwd9eEL5oftbghgTH-2U76jnOaxJiAUnNCdNSUPn6OVVhRN3zmT2QLjZWF7LzB4_wOzJU-l7Z2owC-aX8qHSNeTTmaNijlySUpOD0Bb/s640/Sanjay-Gandhi-Park-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Sanjay Gandhi Park Patna" title="Sanjay Gandhi Park Patna"/></a></div><b>Khuda Baksh Oriental Library</b>: The khuda Baksh Oriental library was founded in 1900. The library is a magnificent one collection of rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings, oddities like the Koran inscribed in a book only 25mm wide and an assortment of old and new books from theUniversity of Cordoba, Spain. It is one of the national libraries in India. The library also contains the only books to survive the sacking of the MoorishUniversity of Cordoba in Spain. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbe9u16eObszwHZZEI5BuMnJjE4SeSI7YW4FvRKtzdglzLnKEKDANGm2cJ6UF_cJcYYT85dT0dTOGYI8FtNnWZO-SXsGiAdw1EAfex764n98wvBqNI15UEcUE3QxmBtqDt0PI_XOcB9QMN/s640/Khuda-Baksh-Oriental-Library-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Khuda Baksh Oriental Library Patna" title="Khuda Baksh Oriental Library Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sonepur Mela</b>: The Sonepur Mela takes place at the town Sonepur which is 22km from Patna. One of the most astonishing cattle fairs to be held in Asia in terms of its size and scale. The Mela takes place on Kartik Purnima, a fortnight after Diwali , and people from all over the world get together to participate in this huge festival and is enjoyed by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi727qxJK4du4YabkYhvte3nMbGB8BaakgWeqnO8heLGsQ4cvJSP3l2SvQQKjL621wPbHxXDO-DXNujOiVpxhykUhpFnTYRWLBHmFt288qIQxseRSgbwkWOckdjQXXpPf8NohXlfDmaYCnk/s640/Sonepur-Mela-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Sonepur Mela Patna" title="Sonepur Mela Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Modern Planetarium</b>: Indira Gandhi Science Complex is one of the must visiting places in Patna. This is among few Planetariums’ (Taramandal) in India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/04/patna.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7pGRKQ5saqWoWIjPxElh5hoasoWjXMjHsZsu5zHn88eRNSlAI9v8kaBXsP8ENB7nLCck_NoLueZES-lo-DUuWSDHBsLGP4DjSJtBGtbjcjGoOyQkYMPLkQxX4BubLXwkePjOgvn2pUz0/s640/Modern-Planetarium-Patna.jpg" width="640" alt="Modern Planetarium Patna" title="Modern Planetarium Patna"/></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Other attractions</b>: A major centre of Islamic learning is situated at Maner which is 30km west of Patna. It has the fine 16th century sandstone mausoleum of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Makhdum Yahya Maneri set in a tranquil park. Maner is also famous for its laddoos, made up of gram flour and molasses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Best Time to Visit Patna</span><br />
Patna is hot and humid in summer and cold in winters. Temperature varies from a maximum of 43°C in summer to a minimum of around 5°C in the winters. Relative humidity can go up to 100% during summer. It receives medium to heavy rainfall in the monsoon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Shopping in Patna</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a passionate shopper, shopping in Patna may turn out to be a delightful experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The region of has a quite rich tradition of handicrafts. The skilled artisans of Bihar have over ages perfected the art of Stone and bead-jewellery, Stone pottery etc. these are quite popular with those who go for shopping in Patna.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out artifacts like: hand-painted wall hangings, miniatures in paper and leaves, appliqué work on fabric while shopping in Patna. Wooden stools, Leather goods should also feature in your shopping cart in Patna.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Madhubani painting is a famous handicraft of Bihar that has gone places. Mostly practiced by the Bihari women folk, the school of painting illustrates mythological themes, incorporating images of local deities as well as Hindu gods and goddesses. Do not forget to pick up an item or two of while shopping in Patna. These artifacts serve well to decorate the interior of your home or as souvenirs too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a number of shopping areas in the city that make for fantastic shopping in Patna. Hang out at Maurya Lok Complex, Hathua Market, Patna Market where you would be able to able to explore the large variety of artifacts and compare the prices.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The shopping outlets of Khadi Gramudyog and Bihar Handloom & Handicrafts Emporium nearly dot over the cityscape. Happy shopping in Patna !!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">How to Reach Patna</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Patna the capital city of Bihar boasts of a rich history and is witness to the glorious past of a few mighty empires in ancient India. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Patna also serves as the base for exploring the sprawling Buddhist circuit in eastern part of India. Most of the Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India like Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Vaisahli and so on.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Patna by Air</b>: Patna being the capital city of Bihar has excellent air connection to many important Indian cities like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. Several Airlines serve this airport with regular flights.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Patna by Road</b>: An extensive road network links Patna to major cities and tourist detonations within Bihar and neighboring states. Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Ranchi, Siliguri are conveniently located by road to Patna.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Patna by Rail</b>: Patna is a key railway station in the Eastern Railway division in India. Many important trains links the city to other significant railway stations all over India, like Kolkata, Delhi, Varanasi, Siliguri (New Jalpaiguri).</div></div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comPatna, Bihar, India25.61046 85.14166725.4959115 84.9837385 25.7250085 85.2995955tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-59895995302685713872023-12-13T09:05:00.000+05:302023-12-13T09:05:56.207+05:30Vaishali<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like Rajgir, Vaishali too is relevant and important for Jainism and Buddhism. While Lord Mahavira was born at Vaishali, Lord Buddha spent significant time at Vaishali delivering sermons to people. Not only in Buddhist and Jain literature, Vaishali is mentioned in Ramayana too. The name of place is believed tobe derived from the name of king Vishala. Historically speaking, Vaishali was the first democratic republic, even before Greeks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vaishali was once a well established and full fledged center of trade and commerce in the Ganges plains. Being the birth place of Lord Mahavira, Vaishali is a holy place for Jains. Lord Buddha visited Vaishali several times and preached at Kolhua which is near Vaishali. Vaishali had a double storey Buddhist monastery and was a seat of higher learning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Historical evidences reveal that Lord Buddha allowed the entry of women into Buddhist sangha at Vaishali monastery only. The Mauryan king Ashoka erected one of his lion pillars at Kolhua to commemorate the visit and sermon delivery by Lord Buddha at the place. Also, Vaishali was the place where second Buddhist council was held to organize Buddhism order after hundred years of enlightenment of Lord Buddha. To commemorate the Second Buddhist Summit, two stupas of remarkable size were erected here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The archaeological museum at Vaishali has huge collection of items unearthed during excavation of ancient site of Vaishali. Near to the museum is a World Peace Pagoda built by the Japanese Buddhists.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vaishali was an important center of activities even after the Mauryan period. Post- excavation findings show that during the rule of the Guptas and the Palas the city was a trade and commerce center. There is evidence that Vaishali was linked with Pataliputra by royal highway. Lauria Nandangarh, at the distance of 23 kilometers is another major tourist attraction for it houses stone pillar of the Maurya king Ashok.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vaishali Museum:</b> Vaishali is known for its rich heritage. The excavation of various sites in and around Vaishali has yielded many relics and artifacts. To keep safe these artifacts, Archeological Survey of India has established a museum here called Vaishali Museum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildsQFoU7U0WU4ilgV8zuY6nVg4yqb8Cq0OHRSHa72cTuHguqHiPKXUXFDlTB021F6mhTQtSrOhHyyCid13zQY1b1qZ_EEuEUgotwYEHMQGdUhd4PzhzUMS1I7BFtLtrY9uXVXtPPbzD-6/s640/vaishalimuseum.jpg" width="640" alt="Vaishali museum" title="Vaishali museum"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>World Peace Pagoda</b>: World Peace Pagoda at Vaishali, the symbol of world peace, was constructed by Japanese Buddhists. The famous Fujii Guruji who dedicated his life for world peace wished for world peace pagodas world over, and the peace pagoda at Vaishali was his last wish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oSoVR9cO6WVHYiuZQmSK4wSciEtwYp5ompQNaugRDvFeIIlZKC4gXeepT7sKOR_8hJCGGKpqIXVPVtY0Z7GFsaLKN7BY8w9IxLeTLvvOCkqdBmiQllL1ePwEmWrD-nZdHp6dBEgJlbJn/s640/World+Peace+Pagoda.jpg" width="640" alt="World Peace Pagoda" title="World Peace Pagoda"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Vaishali Tourist Attractions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vaishali was an important center of trade and commerce in ancient times. There are two stupas in Vaishali, which, according to Buddhist literature, enshrined Lord Buddha’s ashes. Like Rajgir, Vaishali too is important for Buddhism and Jainism. The 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavira, was born and stayed for a considerable period of time at Vaishali. Let’s have a look at various tourist attractions of Vaishali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Budha Stupa-I:</b> Stupa-I is a major tourist attraction at Vaishali. Though decadence, it was once a grand structure. After excavation and corroboration it has been established that this stupa enshrined one eighth of the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha in a stone casket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQn4hil0iYuSGaHeRARqKAUyKs_m0JoErxsgV7Usz8GZ9EHpDOrGzrJOBjfsnMB2Luu8L-_ShB6tl1qr6jsqIyei-kav9AA1yLpdxYqw8iDwP32a8mhQrGCKOB3PTHsHw8KR9b_IpqHikj/s640/Budha+Stupa-I.jpg" width="640" alt="Budha Stupa-I" title="Budha Stupa-I"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ashokan Pillar:</b> Ashoka the great of Maurayan dynasty was a staunch follower of Lord Buddha. To show his gratitude to Lord Buddha and Buddhism he built a Lion Pillar at Kolhua. He chose Kolhua for it was the spot where Lord Buddha gave sermon for the last time. This 18.30 meter high pillar is well polished single piece red sandstone and stands alone. On the top is capital in a bell shape accompanied by a life-size figure of a lion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXFez5xetBRGv7WE3owgQCFd8VxcC7mDLV0LmtcE7MauJEqDfqBC1FLrw2WV_ly9yVXfzvWL1yABXLA2lB35hyphenhyphenjbHONvDIQ5DpEOjl7ppfMILouUDC9acvjUD0RmPZWDhq4iW3MY7uxAsH/s640/Ashokan+Pillar.jpg" width="640" alt="Ashokan Pillar" title="Ashokan Pillar"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Budha Stupa-II:</b> The numbering of these stupas has been done on the basis of their time of excavation. This stupa was excavated in the year 1958 and post-excavation archeologists found that this too enshrined a casket which contained the ashes of the Lord Buddha. Now in dilapidated form, it attracts tourists particularly Buddhists from all over the world for its historical link with Lord Buddha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ4OVfYWPTVSkkfayTIp_TyRw328c1fa9Ed0xjRszfIVUs2MmJTmWTgGFzglkdva2lyg120sUL2ZqA10HRHSYiFnBTBSuQli9Exa0mBUU5ECynCticRnnc-g2oPxMSnMl4lLPYYdoievO/s640/Budha+Stupa-II.jpg" width="640" alt="Budha Stupa-II" title="Budha Stupa-II"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bawan Pokhar Temple:</b> Vaishali was not only associated with Buddhist and Jain religion but also Hinduism. The later kings of Pal dynasty built the beautiful Bawan Pokhar temple which houses numerous Hindu god and goddesses. Being located on the bank of Bawan Pond it derived its name Bawan Pokhar Temple.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Abhiskek Pushkarn:</b> Vaishali was a democratic republic and elections were held for choosing the leadership. As the water at the pond was believed to be sacred and full of divinity, those who would get elected would come to take bath at this pond, and this ritual continued for long at Vaishali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kundalpur:</b> Located four kilometers away from the center, Kundalpur was the birth place of Lord Mahavira. Lord Mahavira was the twenty fourth tirthankara of Jain religion. Being his birth place he spent a significant portion of his life at Kundalpur, which makes it an important pilgrim destination for Jain devotees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wPuSOGrbexuBCbTw-qnIinRBdXqg3YEDW4JpyFtW43nFo9W5HKlSLOkZ55YE_FQGzPZdmBFi2PsA9P7Zhvh5Yys9N9qrdpnblgTp5WS-72Xu_V5mSa91J0zC-I6sn0fkXRIMZveGU8J2/s640/kundalpur1.jpg" width="640" alt="Kundalpur" title="Kundalpur"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa:</b> The peace Pagoda spread in ten acres was constructed under the wish of Fujii Guruji, a Japanese Buddhist. This 38 meter tall pagoda has a 20 meters dome and enshrines Buddhist relics inside it. Meant for world peace and harmony, the world pagoda is a major tourist attraction at Vaishali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trawelindia.blogspot.com/2011/03/vaishali.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9f2dlnP1ytkfX0WGtn1QhGQUMZwwetDn3YQdYgYIFg3adrmazIM01dCbFtzX6TZK2W4D6_LGdaQEdjdTK-oYBEOBekTOYnRDVVbtDhVpigxX16WMmT08oRyGWvCsXCjDOLvvl23jP8Bo/s640/Peace+Pagoda+or+Shanti+Stupa.jpg" width="640" alt="Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa" title="Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa"/></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fort of King Vishal</b>: Though now in unidentifiable position, and in the form of a mound, the fort of mythological king Vishal is a curious attractive spot at Vaishali. Popular belief has it that the spot was the gathering center of council members of Vaishali where councilors would elect their representatives and talk policies and statecraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Places to see near Vaishali</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PawapuriVaishali is a part of Buddhist Circuit hence all the spots near Vaishali which are related with Buddhism form part of excursion of Vaishali. Many of the places included in Buddhist Circuit are located in vicinity of Vaishali. Lets have a look at some of the important places to see near Vaishali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nalanda</b>: Nalanda was the center of higher learning during ancient times. Founded in the fifth century AD, it housed more than ten thousand students and one thousand faculty members. Students from abroad came to study here. One of such students was Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveler, who wrote his travelogue which gives important information about the place. There were many Buddhist monasteries too at Nalanda and many were built during Mauryan king Ashoka’s time. Now in ruins, Nalanda still attracts tourists for its historical relevance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pawapuri</b>: Pawapuri is located 90 kilometers away from Gaya. Jain followers believe that visiting the place one can get rid of their sins. The place is revered for being the place where Mahavir Jain took his last breath. A popular Jain tale says that when Mahavir died at Pawapuri, people took away not only the ashes but also scooped out earth which resulted into a big pond. Pawapuri has a Jain temple called Jalamandir. Jalmandir is made in marble and is a major tourist attraction at Pawapuri.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bodh Gaya</b>: The place where Gautam Siddhartha earned enlightenment is Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya is just 34 kilometers away from Rajgir. Bodh Gaya houses Bodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Temple, and other religious places relevant for Buddhists. The Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya is not the original tree but a sapling of old tree brought from Sri Lanka. The Mahabodhi Temple enshrines the same Bodhi Tree. Lord Buddha’s giant statue is a major attraction here at Bodh Gaya.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gaya</b>: Gaya is an important Hindu pilgrim destination and it is believed that “Pinda Dan” at Gaya makes one’s ancestors’ soul rest in peace. Gaya is considered the most sacred spot for Hindus. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Overview & Best Season of Vaishali</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The town of Vaishali experiences a sub tropical climate, and summers in the town are very hot and winters are mild and hospitable. The best time to visit the town of Vaishali would be during the winter months, as these months experience low temperatures.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Summers in the town of Vaishali extend through the months of March, April and May, with May being the hottest month of the year. The maximum temperature during the summer months will range around forty five degrees (45°C). You can carry light cotton clothes during the summer months to Vaishali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The monsoon season in Vaishali brings good rainfall, and rainfall normally turns heavy during the peak monsoon month of August. June, July and August are the monsoon months in Vaishali. The temperatures will be brought down by a few degrees during this time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Winters in the town of Vaishali are during the months of October, November, December and January. These months will experience a maximum temperature of around twenty eight degrees (28°C) and a minimum temperature of around four degrees (4°C). This is a good time to visit the place. You will need to carry along light winter clothing during this time in order to keep warm at night.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Vaishali</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How to Reach VaishaliVaishali, the birth place of Lord Mahavira, was the epicenter of political and religious activities in ancient times. Vaishali, deriving its name from the mythological king Vishal of Ramayana period was the center of trade and commerce for some thousand years from the time of Gautam Buddha to Gupta period. Lord Buddha visited Vaishali quite often to deliver his sermons.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Vaishali By Road</b>: Vaishali is well connected by road to other important cities of Bihar. Patna, the capital city of Bihar, is 55 kilometers away and there are plenty of buses running from Patna to Vaishali. Being a popular pilgrim destination there are many tourist companies which run taxis and luxury buses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Vaishali By Air</b>: Patna, at a distance of 55 kilometers, is the nearest airport from Vaishali. There are regular flights from Patna to other major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Varanasi and Lucknow. You can hire taxis for further movement or board buses from Patna.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Vaishali By Rail</b>: Most of the north India is well connected with railway network and Vaishali is no exception. Hajipur is the nearest railhead at the distance of 35 kilometers. Patna the capital of Bihar, is just 55 kilometers away from Vaishali and is well connected with all the metro cities of India and there are regular and direct trains from Patna to the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. </div></div>Srinivasa Rao Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517090503186098242noreply@blogger.comVaishali, Bihar, India26.0038178 85.081782525.9966823 85.071912 26.0109533 85.091653000000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7962538115401841288.post-66688973238809783232023-12-13T09:04:00.001+05:302023-12-13T09:04:52.258+05:30Ajmer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">The city of Ajmer is on the edge of Ana Sagar Lake in the state of Rajasthan in the northwestern part of India. It is also edged by barren hills of the Aravali range. The historic city of Ajmer is situated at the distance of 130 km from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India. The town of Ajmer is surrounded by Jaipur (the capital of Rajasthan, India) and Tonk districts in the east, Nagaur district in the north, Pali in the west, and Bhilwara district is in the south.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecCWb-97p8JOQLvQfw5eRKqY7ritw5QlUN_AiRje6hIMksyDnbV_lfLDrBGXI36X_iE9eqtQqSLokizu9r8EiWyH2fTd6l3sbhxClGh7WQlRB1gY035klzu313ycbmgsHe6-0iHnwpZ6Q/s400/ajmer-sharif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Ajmer Sharif" border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecCWb-97p8JOQLvQfw5eRKqY7ritw5QlUN_AiRje6hIMksyDnbV_lfLDrBGXI36X_iE9eqtQqSLokizu9r8EiWyH2fTd6l3sbhxClGh7WQlRB1gY035klzu313ycbmgsHe6-0iHnwpZ6Q/s400/ajmer-sharif.jpg" title="Ajmer Sharif" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ajmer History</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The town of Ajmer was founded by Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century. He established Chauhan dynasty. His sovereignty continued to rule the city until the famous romantic courteous valiant King Prithvi Raj Chauhan finally lost the city to Mohammad Ghauri, the founder of Delhi Sultanate, in 1193. After paying heavy tribute to conquerors, the city was handed over the Chauhan rulers. The town of Ajmer was captured by the ruler of Mewar in 1365. Later the city of Ajmer became a cause of controversy between the maharajah of Mewar and Marwar. Finally Ajmer was conquered by the ruler of Marwar in 1532. In 1559 Ajmer was conquered by Mughal emperor Akbar - the great. Ajmer has seen several attacks by several dynasties. It was also ruled by Marathas. In 1818 it was sold by Marathas to British for 50000 rupees. The British founded the famous Mayo College, a prestigious school, in 1875. Ajmer was also associated with a great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti who came to Ajmer from Persia at the end of 12th century.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tourist Attractions in Ajmer</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Tourist Attractions in Ajmer, India should be visited because of the fact that Ajmer not only offers visual pleasures but also a whole lot of informations that satisfy the quest of the travelers and historians alike. Based in the middle of the Aravallis, and the Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer has been one of the popular Touring Destinations in Rajasthan. The city is also drained by the tributaries of the Luni and Banas Rivers.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from its historical significance and easy accessibility, Ajmer is also visited for it has a number of tourist attractions to offer. The most popular Tourist Attractions in Ajmer include the following:</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti</b>: It is one of the chief Tourist Attractions in Ajmer. It is the mausoleum of the famous Sufi Saint of the thirteenth century. It is also referred to as the Ajmer Sharif.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Taragarh Fort</b>: Built in the seventh century by the founder of Ajmer (Ajaypal Chauhan), the fort stands atop a hill and provides a view of the entire city of Ajmer.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra</b>: This mosque, built by Alauddin Khilji (the ruler of the Khilji Dynasty under the Delhi Sultanate), is one of the perfect examples of Muslim Architecture.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Ana Sagar Lake</b>: Anaji, after whom this beautiful lake has been named, was built by him between 1135- 1150 A.D. The lake was beautified later by the Mughal Emperors.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Baradari</b>: This grand marble palace was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Daulat Bagh</b>: Jahangir is the Mughal Emperor who is credited for creating these glorious gardens in Ajmer.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Palace of Akbar</b>: Built in 1570 A.D., this palace of the legendary Mughal 'Baadshah', is a massive fortified structure located close to the Railway Station of Ajmer. Today, the palace houses a museum that exhibits items like weapons and armor used in medieval times, stone sculptures, and miniature paintings.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Kishangarh Fort</b>: Situated 27 kilometers away from Ajmer City, this Fort, consisting of a huge moated wall, was constructed by the Rathore King, Maharaja Roop Singh in 1653 A.D.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Solahkhamba</b>: This is a tomb of Sheikh Ala-al Din Khan, the person behind 'Ajmer Sherif'. This tomb, having sixteen pillars, is situated in the vicinity of the 'Dargah'.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The other Tourist Attractions in Ajmer include the Tomb of Abdullah Khan, the Badnor Fort, the Mayo College, the Sawai Bhoj Temple, the Mahadev Temple, the Jhulelal Temple, Mosque of Emperor Shah Jahan, and the Man Mahal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Furthermore, the city of Ajmer has a reputation for celebrating numerous festivals throughout the year. Since these Festivals in Ajmer cater to the interests of all religions, Ajmer is visited all the year round by people from all parts of the world.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a result tourists prefer making Ajmer as their base, since the city offers a wide range of transport facilities. So, moving from Ajmer to other parts of Rajasthan is not a problem at all. Moreover, Ajmer also ensures easy availability of essential commodities like food and medicines that one might look for while on a tour.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Hence, Sightseeing in Ajmer would certainly be a one to cherish. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shopping in Ajmer</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Marketing is a part and parcel of any tour whatsoever. Visits to the various tourist spots are probably the chief reasons why tourists travel at all; but the shopping sprees on your tour allow you to take home a piece of the respective places you are visiting. Souvenirs, little knick knacks and handicrafts bought from various stores on you tour to India will live on as keepsakes for future. Shopping in Ajmer is one of the alluring tourist activities embarked upon by the visitors.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Your tour to Ajmer - one of the prime tourist attractions in India, will offer you the scope to explore the various examples of art and architecture. However, the city, just like most other tourist destinations in India, tempts you to go on a major shopping binge. If you are in a dilemma regarding what to buy in Ajmer, you have a huge variety of options. Local crafts, gold and silver jewelry, handloom and block printed textiles, brass utensils, bangles, woodcrafts, silver souvenirs, leather belts, hand embroidered cloth bags bandhini textiles and hand embroidered shoes or mojaris are some of the numerous buyable items in this city. The 'Ittar' (perfume) is a major specialty of Ajmer.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The most popular shopping areas housing the main shops in Ajmer are Purani Mandi, Naya Bazaar, and Kaisarganj. Ajaymeru Udyog Crafts Mela offers an interesting shopping culture allowing you to purchase trinkets and Ajmer specialities from the fair. During the six-day Urs festival shopping in Ajmer takes on a special meaning. The bazaars are filled with multi-colored clothes, leather items from the Tilonia village and miniature paintings from Kishangarh other than the profusion of wood carved products on your shopping trips to Ajmer. The Govt. Emporia or souvenir shops in Ajmer run by Rajasthan Tourism are some of the most dependable places to realize your interests of shopping in Ajmer.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Now that you are cognizant about what to buy in Ajmer, on you trip to Ajmer - one of the favorite tourist attractions in India, schedule a holiday and allow us to see you through your trip. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best time to visit Ajmer</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The best time to visit the Dargah is during the annual Urs of Moinuddin Chishti in May. Even if you’re unable to make it to Ajmer for the Urs, time your visit for the winter instead- summer all across Rajasthan means hot, dry weather which can take some getting used to. Winters are much more pleasant and comfortable. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Reach Ajmer</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Ajmer By Air</b>: The nearest airport to Ajmer is in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Ajmer By Rail</b>: Ajmer is well-linked by train from all the major cities of India. The best options from Delhi are Shatabdi Express, The Pink City Express and Chetak Express.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Reach Ajmer By Road</b>: Ajmer is well-connected by a good network of roads from Delhi, Agra and all the major cities of Rajasthan, India.</div><br />
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