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Sindhudurg – Land Of Beaches, Forts And Waterfalls    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Sindhudurg – Land of Beaches, Forts and Waterfalls” Sindhudurg is a famed tourist destination in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. Acres and acres of picturesque beach land stretch out on the West coast of India along beautiful seashore. Orchards of the world famous alphonso mango, cashew and jamuns make beautiful scenery along with the natural hills and mountains. Sindhudurg is also popular for its beaches, pilgrim sites, backwater and waterfalls. Sindhudurg also houses the famous Sindhudurg fort built in the 17th century and the Padmagarh fort. In days when the water is clear the sea bed can be seen down to a depth of twenty feet. Tourists from across the world visit Sidhudurg throughout the year. Amboli Hill station is a popular destination of Sindhudurg. It is a pleasant hill resort surrounded by dense forests and offers s a beautiful panoramic view of a big part of the Konkan coast. A number waterfalls flow down the hill and make for a magnificent sight in the monsoons. Various strategic viewpoints such as Purvicha vas, Mahadevgad point and Kawalesat point offer birds eyes views of the terrain below. The Nagartas waterfall makes for a beautiful and scenic treat for the eyes. The historical Botanical garden atop Amboli provides for beautiful walks amidst greenery and fresh air. Karvi trees dot the mountain ranges and when it flowers once in every seven years it makes the mountain scenery come alive with beauty. Five kilometers away from Amboli tourists can enjoy fishing and angling in the Hiranykeshi River. The River site is also known as a pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees. The caves near the river are also famed for holding seven ponds and a mysterious throne in it. The Napne waterfall is a must visit for swimmers as it makes for a delightful swim. The waterfall is safe and clean. Visitors can also walk to the origin of the waterfall or simply sit and marvel at the surrounding beauty and scenery which is home for rare and exotic birds. Hornbill can often be sighted here. Sindhudurg is also famed for its many beaches. The Walawal creek is delightful as it offers the view of both the setting sun in the West and the rising moon in the East as reflections on the water at the same time. A visit to Sindhudurg is incomplete without a visit to the Sindhudurg fort. The fort was built in the 17th centuey by Marathas and still houses some families in it today. Visitors can enjoy the water reservoirs, a hidden passage, a hand and footprint of Shivaji and a Shivaji temple, the only one in the world. Sindhudurg is well connected by roads and rails. Accommodation facilities are plenty. The government and other organizations organize a number of tour packages every year.(read entire article)
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Srisailam – A Hill Town Getaway    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Srisailam – A Hill Town Getaway” Srisailam a holy hill town located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the banks of the River Krishna. It is located in a beautiful natural setting and is popular for ancient temples, a wildlife sanctuary and a dam. As a prime hill top location it offers beautiful views of the surroundings, flora and scenic wildlife sanctuaries. Sikharam is the highest spot in the hilly regions of Srisailam and offers breathtaking and majestic natural beauty. A beautiful temple is also nestled amidst the scenic beauty. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva is known as The Sikhareswara Swamy temple. The idol is believed to be the Lord of Sikharam. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Sikharam. Another famous temple is The Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple. It is located at a height of about four hundred and fifty seven meters on the southern bank of River Krishn. It is a major pilgrim spot in Srisailam. This temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples in the country. According to Hindu legend the hills of Srisailam have gateways leading to the four cardinal directions. The four gateways are Tripuranthakam, Siddavatham, Alampur and Umameshwaram. The four gates have different Gods and Goddesses presiding over them. There are also four secondary gateways. The Akka Mahadevi Cave is also a place of interest. It houses a natural Shiva ling and was believed to have been worshipped by the Guru Mhadev in the 12th Century. The caves can be reached via motorboats. The artificial Srisailam Dam is situated amidst beautiful scenery and natural greenry and makes for a popular site for tourists. It is five hundred and twelve meters across Krishna River. Animal lovers can also visit one of the largest tiger reserves in India, the Srisailam Sanctuary. A number of wild animals like tigers, leopards and cheetahs can be seen here. Crocodiles are also breed here. The Sanctuay is covered in forest and bamboo thickets. The Nallamala forest ranges with densely wooded trees and diverse flora and fauna lies close to the Srisailam hills.The trails here provide excellent trekking and hiking opportunities. The best time to visit is from November to March. It can be reached by buses or cars from Hyderabad. The nearest railway stations are Markapur, Vinukonda, Kurnool and Guntur-Hubli. The Hyderabad airport is the nearest airport.(read entire article)
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Tarkarli – A Land Of Silver Beaches    Submitted as: Raveenwin
Tarkarli – A Land of Silver Beaches Tarkarli is a famous tourist destination in the coastal plains of Maharashtra, India. It is well knownf for its beautiful and clean silver beaches which stretch for miles. The “shuru” trees dotting the seashore, the wide rivers, tiny hamlets and beautiful sailboats make the scenery of Tarkarli picture perfect. The village is also famed for its festival hosted during ramnavami every year with dramas in the Marpurush temple. The festival draws a lot of crowds from nearby villages and other States as well. Fishing can be enjoyed here throughout the year and dolphins can also be sighted. For all its beauty and grandeur it is rightfully titled the “Queen Beach” of Sindudurg. Tourists can enjoy their stay in the newly built M.T.D.C cottages. The stay is comfortable and they also offer recreational facilities. M.T.D.C has also built new houseboat facilities. There are two houseboats by the names of Hiranyakeshi and Karli. These luxurious houseboats are equipped with all basic amenities. Adventure water lovers can have a lot of fun here and enjoy the many water sports available here. Tarkarli provides snorkeling and scuba diving facilities. The rich marine life of the sea is a wonder and amazement and should definitely be enjoyed by all those who visit. For those who have never gone snorkeling before there are well trained snorkeling guides who will provide you with the necessary training and guidance to make your first snorkeling experience safe and fun. Scuba diving here will lead you to the beauty hidden beneath the Arabian Sea. Tourists can also enjoy special Malvani food with fish items such as “kombadi vada” being a specialty. Tourists can also visit the Sindhudurg fort built in the 17th century. Five kilometers away the Padmagad Fort is also an important historical landmark. The Dharampur Lake with its boating facility also makes for an enjoyable destination. The rock garden on the rocky shore of Malvan is also very picturesque. The Kolamb beach with all its solitude and beauty also makes for a marvelous and quite visit. The Karli backwaters at the Karli creek are also one of nature's many wonders which make for a beautiful visit. Tourists must visit Deobagh (God's garden) which is a beautiful overgrown village and the local fishermen offer boat rides from where dolphins can be sighted. Sea fod lovers can enjoy freshly caught sea food at very good prices. Deobagh makes for a beautiful afternoon spent lazing under the sun and near the sea. Tarkarli can be reached by air via the Goa airport. The railways Mumbai, Kolhapur and Malvan connect to Tarkarli. Buses and cars can also be hired from the adjoining cities of Mumbai, Kolhapur and Malvan.(read entire article)
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The Cheerful Land Of India    Submitted as: Raveenwin
THE CHEERFUL LAND OF INDIA Chandigarh, a union territory of India, is perhaps, the only state which serves as a capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name translates as the ‘ Fort of Chandi'. Chandi is a goddess of the Hindus. It is the first planned city of India and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. The city has projects designed by architects such as Le Corbusier, and Albert Mayer. The city tops the list of Indian State Territories with the highest per capita income in the country. Located in the fringes of the Shivalik range at 30° 44' 14 N latitude and 76° 47' 14 E longitude. The area falls under the Indo-Gangetic Plain a few miles south of the Shiwalik Hills and between two seasonal hill torrents, the Sukhna Choe and the Patiali Rao. The land is a flat, fertile tract of alluvial soils.the temperature is balanced in nature. Chandigarh city boosts of several beautiful gardens which are a treat to the eye. The famous Rose and Rock garden of the city are the foremost destinations for tourists. The city is also a destination for thousands of devotees of Hindu and Sikh religions. The city's pollution-free air, short distances, the wide tree lined boulevards and avenues, lakes contribute to making Chandigarh a charming place for residents and visitors. Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh indeed is a prestigious city. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, lie in the 'City Beautiful'. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature's preservation. It is here that the trees and plants are as much a part of the construction plans as the buildings and the roads. India's first planned city. is a rich and prosperous city rightly known for its cleanliness. More than other pastimes the shopping here in fact is never ending as the phulkari's , jhooti's and other craft items are mind-blowing in nature. The ideal time to visit Chandigarh is between mid August and November. The weather is moderate and the summers are hot but, the invasion of monsoon maybe a pleasant surprise. By air it is well connected to the northern cities. By rail, the Shatabdi Express is always an economical option for Indians. But, the best means to travel to Chandigarh is considered the road.(read entire article)
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The Cultural Heritage Of India    Submitted as: Raveenwin
THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA Haryana has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. It was founded in the year 1966, when Punjab was divided into modern Punjab and Haryana. It has Delhi on all the three laterals. Chandigarh, which is administered as the union territory is the capital for Punjab as well. It is believed that this is the place that Hinduism came into existence as the epic battle of Kurukshetra and the battle of Panipat was fought here. It is located between 27° 37' to 30°35' N latitude and between 74°28' and 77°36' E longitude. The physical area is spread over 44,000 square kilometers. This state has contributed immensely towards the Green Revolution which has helped our countries in many ways. Kurukshetra is called as the Land of Holy Legends, as it is mentioned that the great battle Mahabharata took place here only. The Sri Krishna Museum in Kurukshetra features remarkable stone carvings of the poses of Lord Krishna and other deities. There are miniatures, palm leaf etchings and other forms of art that one gets to see here. The capital city was the first to introduce town planning and it is a fun loving place for tourists. Sultanpur national Park and Bird Sanctuary is an excellent place for avid bird watchers. Panchakula is the only hill station, where blackbuck, tigers, panthers and all are seen. The badhkal lake and Dumdama Lake is a must view lake spot. Along with it are a number of gardens where the nature's beauty is evident. Haryana is noted for its adventure tourism. Rock climbing, trekking, rafting in the river Yamuna is famous in nature. The proud heritage and the greenery around is the USP of the place. The natural resources, policy incentives and the infrastructure in the state help in development in the automobile, agro based and textile industry. It is a land of great culture and various travel destinations. The highlights comprise of many cultural and adventure tourism which is the key factor, as there are many craft centers which have started. The adventure club was started in 1991. The tourism department of the state is concentrating more on the development of the sites which are of historical as well as of religious importance. The state has set up many tourist complexes, hotels and camping sites in landscaped gardens to promote tourism. Haryana has one of the most successful tourist development programs led by the state tourism department. The ideal time to travel is between October and March as the damp climate can be avoided. Travelling by road is a wonderful experience with the help of National Highways. Likewise the air and rail are well connected too.(read entire article)
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The Land Of The Rising Sun    Submitted as: Raveenwin
THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN Arunachal Pradesh is a state which is located in the northeast part of our country. It shares many national and international boundaries. The majority of the population is claimed by the people of Republic of China as a part of South Tibet. Arunachal Pradesh means a land of dawn- lit mountains in Sanskrit. It is also popularly known as the land of the rising sun, because it is the easternmost state of our country. There are many immigrants who have moved into the state from various parts of India. The native's of Arunachal Pradesh are of Tibeto- Burman origin. The majority of the territory is claimed by the People's Republic of China. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh is shielded by the Himalayas. It is covered by hill elevations ranging from 50m to 7000m, the whole cut including a number of rivers and valleys. There are five major rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap. Along with it are dense forests of oak, maple and pine altitude increases. When we talk of the history of this state, it remains a shrouded d mystery. Tourists who visit Arunachal Pradesh get a glimpse of the leafy forests and lofty mountains and awesome religious sites and the much known- flora and fauna. The capital is situated in the feet of the Himalayas, is divided into two towns; Itanagar the town and Naharlagun the valley. Here, the Ita Fort is well liked by people. The other interesting places here are the Buddhist monastery, Ganga Lake and the Buddha Vihar which has a striking yellow roof and is located amidst the greenery. Tawang Monastery is founded by a monk, Meera Lama, a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama. It is traced 400 years old, consisting of an expansive library, tapestries, rare hand- written scriptures and manuscripts. Tawang land is populated with local tribes, is flooded with snowcapped peaks, lakes and streams.Daporijo is a town which fascination for adventure and casting lovers. Tourisim flourishes here as it's known for its orchids, nature and hilly areas with thick greenery. Pink and white orchids are famous and there some which have medicinal value too. The historical significance of various structures situated here is another major tourist attraction. The wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh is rich and diverse. It includes tigers, elephants, jungle cats, leopards and some red pandas and white gibbons. The local people here have a fantastic taste for their songs, crafts and various cultural activities. As a tourist touring this part of India, you are sure to be entertained. The climate varies with altitude as it is hot in the southern and as the altitude increases it becomes cold.(read entire article)
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Raigad – Come Visit The Raigad Fort    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Raigad – Come Visit the Raigad Fort” Raigad is a district in the Indian State of Maharashtra, located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed as Raigad after the Raigad fort. The Raigad fort is a very famous tourist destination. The fort was built by the Maratha leader, Shivaji in the interior dense forests of the district. The fort is built atop a spur of the Western Ghats in the Sahyadri Mountain ranges. The district faces the Arabian Sea on one side and is close to Pune, Thane and Mumbai harbor. Raigad also houses the natural harbor of Pen Madwa. Raigad also includes the isle of Gharapuri or Elephanta which is known for its ancient Hindu and Buddhist caves. The Raigad fort is an imposing structure three thousand feet above sea level and is referred to as the “king of all forts” in Maharashtra. The fort was the capital of the great Maratha leader, Shivaji Chhatrapati. Walking up to the fort also makes for a great trek. For those who prefer an easy walk, they can use the Raigad Ropeway. A visit to the fort is incomplete without visiting the Raigad Museum. The museum is located at Lower Station of the fort. The fort contains the “Queen's Palace” along with other impressive structures. The Queens Palace is elegant and showcases the rich living quarters of the royal ladies. The quarter consists of six chambers; each chamber is equipped with a toilet that is fit with modern day like plumbing. The entire palace is constructed using wood. The chambers are vast, elegant and well preserved. Shivaji himself used the “Raj Bhawan” from where he administered the kingdom. The palace rests on a dual podium and has wooden columns to carry the structure. Tourists can also visit other sites in Raigad. The Gangasagar Lake is an artificial manmade lake adjacent to the fort. Legend has it that the water in the Lake is from the Holy Ganges. Shivaji was a practicing Hindu and built the famed Jagadishwar temple in his palace. The temple is a combination of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The ruins of the Jijamata Palace belonging to Shivaji's mother can also be visited. Trekkers love visiting the “Takmok Tok” which is a rock face of over twelve hundred feet. It provides amazing views of the surrounding Sahyadri Mountains. It is believed that Shivaji used the point to punish traitors by throwing them off this very cliff. A small town on the bank of the Savitri River, Mahad is often visited for the holy shrine of Shri Varad Vinayak. The incredible sight here is the eternal lamp which is said to have been burning here from 1892 AD. The temple is one of the Ashta Vinayak shrines of the State. Raigad can be reached by road from Mumbai and Pune on the NH4. The Konkan railway line passes through Raigad.(read entire article)
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Shirdi-home Of Expert Sai Baba    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Shirdi-Home of Expert Sai Baba” Shirdi is the suburbs situated in Rahata Tahasil in Ahmednagar Region in the Condition of Maharashtra, Indian. It is in the fast paced American Sea Ocean range. Shirdi is best known as the house of the well-known guru Shirdi Sai Baba. Shirdi is a very well-known pilgrimage location for lovers and recognizes a sailing inhabitants of about 500, 000 individuals during the vacations. On a regular time frame there are about 2500 lovers. Shirdi is situated about 300 kms from Mumbai and is known as the Area of the Sai. Every action in Shirdi moves around the templededicated to Sai Baba. Devotees begin lining up up in the beginning a long time of beginning morning to search for the contentment of the life-size sculpture of Sai Baba. On every Friday is noted a unique puja and darshan of the Sai Baba sculpture is used in the brow. Other tourist destinations that lovers can check out are the Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and rested on change evening time, near the mosque, in a area is the dhuni or long lasting relationship that uses up day and evening, the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram. Shani Shingnapur is a well-known Shani brow situated near Shirdi. A Sai lawn is also in the pipe to display the day-to-day life and lessons of Sai Baba through beam of light reveals and events. Shirdi is preparing for the season 2018 as it is the season of 100th wedding loved-one's birthday of Shri Sai Baba Punyatithi. It was on the day of Dassera in 1918 that Shri Sai Baba took Samadhi. To provide the large turnout Authorities representatives and the have confidence in have a group control strategy and to accomplish the darshans. This progression is also thought to improve Shirdi's structure & overall progression. This possibility has led to a rise in the variety of welcome categories returning into Shirdi. Taj Trip, Vacation Inn, ITC Lot of money, St.Laurn are some of the qualities which strategy to come to Shirdi in in the future. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan is also including to its areas for lovers. Devotees run to the brow throughout the season so Shirdi provides a variety of areas for every funds, such as ashrams that provide a relaxed remain. It is also well attached by roadways and railways and provides chopper solutions as well. An flight terminal is under development. The closest flight terminal is Aurangabad.(read entire article)
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“sindhudurg – Area Of Islands, Fortifications And Waterfalls”    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Sindhudurg – Area of Islands, Fortifications and Waterfalls” Sindhudurg is a well-known vacationer location in the Konkan location of Maharashtra, Indian. Miles and acres of charming seaside land expand out on the Western side seacoast of Indian along wonderful seaside. Orchards of the well-known alphonso apple, cashew and jamuns create wonderful surroundings along with the natural hillsides and mountain varies. Sindhudurg is also well-known for its seashores, pilgrim sites, backwater and falls. Sindhudurg also homes the well-known Sindhudurg ft designed in the 17 millennium and the Padmagarh ft. In days when the water is clear the sea bed can be seen down to a level of twenty feet. Vacationers from across the community check out Sidhudurg throughout the season. Amboli Slope place is a well-known location of Sindhudurg. It is a pleasurable hill destination ornamented by heavy jungles and provides s a wonderful spectacular perspective of a big part of the Konkan seacoast. A variety falls flow down the hill and create for a spectacular vision in the monsoons. Various ideal opinions such as Purvicha vas, Mahadevgad factor and Kawalesat factor offer wildlife face opinions of the landscape below. The Nagartas fountain creates for a wonderful and beautiful cure for the face. The traditional Organic garden on top of Amboli provides for wonderful strolls around plants and fresh air. Karvi plants dot the hill varies and when it blossoms once in every seven years it creates the hill surroundings come in existence with attractiveness. Five miles away from Amboli tourists can appreciate fishing and fishing in the Hiranykeshi Stream. The Stream website is also known as a pilgrimage website for Shiva lovers. The caverns near the river are also well-known for positioning seven waters and a strange throne in it. The Napne fountain is a must check out for bathers as it creates for a beautiful move. The fountain is clean and safe. Readers can also walk to the source of the fountain or simply sit and amazing at the nearby attractiveness and surroundings which is home for unusual and unique wildlife. Hornbill can often be spotted here. Sindhudurg is also well-known for its many seashores. The Walawal stream is beautiful as it gives you the perspective of both the setting sun in the Western side and the growing celestial satellite in the Eastern as insights on the water at the same time. A trip to Sindhudurg is imperfect without a trip to the Sindhudurg ft. The ft was designed in the 17 centuey by Marathas and still homes some family members in it today. Readers can appreciate the water tanks, a invisible penetration, a hand and impact of Shivaji and a Shivaji brow, the only one on the planet. Sindhudurg is well attached by roadways and tracks. Housing amenities are plenty. The authorities and other businesses arrange a variety of trip offers every season.(read entire article)
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“srisailam – A Slope City Getaway”    Submitted as: Raveenwin
“Srisailam – A Slope City Getaway” Srisailam a sacred hill town located in Kurnool region of Andhra Pradesh, Indian. It is in the financial institutions of the Stream Krishna. It is located in a wonderful normal establishing and is well-known for historical temples or wats, a creatures haven and a dam. As a excellent hill top place it gives you wonderful opinions of the environment, plants and beautiful creatures sanctuaries. Sikharam is the best area in the hilly parts of Srisailam and provides spectacular and beautiful splendor. A wonderful brow is also set around the beautiful attractiveness. The brow is devoted to Master Shiva is known as The Sikhareswara Swamy brow. The idol is thought to be the Master of Sikharam. There is also a brow devoted to Master Ganesha in Sikharam. Another well-known brow is The Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple. It is located at a size of about 500 or so and forty five seven measures on the lower lender of Stream Krishn. It is a major pilgrim area in Srisailam. This brow is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples or wats in the nation. According to Hindu star the hillsides of Srisailam have gateways creating the four primary guidelines. The four gateways are Tripuranthakam, Siddavatham, Alampur and Umameshwaram. The four entrance have different Gods and Actresses presiding over them. There are also four additional gateways. The Akka Mahadevi Give is also a place of interest. It homes a normal Shiva ling and was thought to have been worshipped by the Expert Mhadev in the Twelfth Millennium. The caverns can be attained via ships. The man-made Srisailam Dam is located around wonderful environment and normal greenry and makes for a well-known site for vacationers. It is 500 or so and 12 measures across Krishna Stream. Pet fans can also check out one of the greatest competition stocks in Indian, the Srisailam Sanctuary. A number of wildlife like lions, leopards and cheetahs can be seen here. Crocodiles are also particular certain dog here. The Sanctuay is included in woodlands and bamboo sprouts bedding thickets. The Nallamala woodlands varies with largely forest plants and different plants is close to the Srisailam hillsides.The tracks here provide excellent going and climbing possibilities. The best time to check out is from Nov to Goal. It can be attained by lines or vehicles from Hyderabad. The closest train channels are Markapur, Vinukonda, Kurnool and Guntur-Hubli. The Hyderabad flight terminal is the closest flight terminal.(read entire article)
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