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Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is situated in Atchutapuram mandal, is about 50 km from Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, locally called as Kondakarla Lake is home to many migrating birds during the summer, lake is a spring, hence no shortage of water in any season. The best part of the lake is that no dangerous animals like crocodiles etc like in there, only fresh water fishes are present, and it full of foliage, and home to some water flowers like water lilies etc. The better part of administration of the maintenance of the lake and its resources is not in the hands of the Government Agents locally. The body is controlled by about 300 members (locals), they only do the fishing, seeding(food for birds, seeds like for foliage, and food of various kinds for fishes) and cleaning of the lake from ages. Also, the body/union which deals in maintaining the lake makes sure that no spoils the lake with plastic bags, bottles etc. More over, they do not promote use of mechanized boats etc, since they may spill oil or frighten the birds with there sound. The boats that they use are made from Palm Trees, 2 trunks are connected, and a cot is placed to hold the two boats together, they take about INR150 per trip of 20minutes –30minutes on workdays (Non Busy days).

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is about 4 kilometres from the Vizag railway station on the National Highway. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Reserve Forest is Spread over 7,146 hectares. The forest on the Eastern Ghats is the abode for rare species of endemic flora and also supporting variety like leopard, barking deer, wild boat, spotted deer, sambar and monkeys. Owing to its close proximity to the city, the flora and fauna in the forest are subjected to high degree of biotic interference. Going round the park on horses will be a splendid experience for the kids. Trekking will not only provide an arduous physical exercise but also an exposure to the gentle and steep slopes and dense and open forests. The park will motivate people towards protecting flora and fauna and help develop environmental and aesthetic needs of the denizens. It would also offer a relaxed atmosphere to visitors, enabling them to relax and break the monotony of the routine and strenuous lifestyle.

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Kambalakonda Reserve Forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment on September 13, 2002. At present, the forest is under the control of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, however till 1970, the land belonged to Maharajah of Vizianagaram. The name of the wildlife sanctuary is derived from the local mountain named Kambalakonda.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Summer: 7.00 AM – 6.30 PM , Winter: 7.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


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Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Belum Caves, Visakhapatnam

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Belum Caves is located near Belum Village, Kolimigundla Mandal, and Kurnool district by the side of Vijayawada Bangalore Highway, 110 km from Kurnool and 35 km from tadipatri and 20 km from Banganpalli. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

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.

Belum Caves, Visakhapatnam

Belum Caves, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 40

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 300

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Tribal Research Center

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Tribal Research Center is situated at 10 kms away from Ooty town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Tribal Research Centre (TRC), established in October 1983 in Ooty functions for the planned development of 36 scheduled tribes of Tamil Nadu.The other objectives of this center are training and orientation on tribal cultures and development, to record social, religious, political, economic and psychological changes among the scheduled tribes, to develop a tribal museum and to advise weaker communities for inclusion in the list of SC/ST. This research centre is working mainly in Nilgiri district because all the six Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) identified by the Government of India like Todas, Kotas, Irulas, Kurumbas, Paniyans and Kattunayakans have been residing here for a very long time. The main facilities available at Tribal Research Centre are library with books and journals on tribal studies, well-furnished guest house, tribal map, audio-video system to entertain tribal festivals and open air tribal museum. There are several buses available to Muthorai Paladin. One can also walk or hire a rickshaw from Ooty.

Tribal Research Center, Ooty

Tribal Research Center, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Borra Caves, Visakhapatnam

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Borra Caves are located at a distance of 92 Km north of Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Borra caves, Visakhapatnam, are the natural caves, that are said to have originated from the Gosthani river, which flows through these caves. The caves were created due to the flow of river over the limestone area. The pressure was exerted by the humic acid in the water on the mineral deposits and the limestone dissolved in the water. The dissolved limestone trickled down drop by drop forming the different shapes in the cave. These Borra caves spreaded over the one square km and are formed over the period of million of years.

Borra Caves, Visakhapatnam

Borra Caves, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

The Borra Caves are said to be more than 150 years old. These wonder caves were discovered by the British geologist William King Gorge in the year 1807. The local tribals inhabitating in this area have a different story to tell. They say once a cowherd lost his cow while grazing. He soon realized that his cow had fallen down. He got worried, on looking down he found 60 feet deep hole, where he saw his cow was alive and feeding on the grass deep below. This was the time when the tribal has discovered the cave.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

10 am to 5: 30 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 40/-

Kids Rs. : 30/-

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : 25/-

Video Camera Rs. : 100/-

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Borra Caves : 0891 278 8820
  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Sri Venkateswara Temple (Narasimhaswamy Konda)

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Sri Venkateswara Temple is located at Srungamani Hill in the Port Area, Visakhapatnam District, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) 530 001, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Venkateswara Temple is a small hill located in Visakhapatnam. The main attraction of the hill is the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu at thia place. Right at the entrance of the temple is a charming pyramidal gopura, placed there to welcome the devotees of Venkateswara to his abode. Apart from the religious tangent that is the primary attraction of the place, the majestic view of the port channel from top of the hill is spectacular. It is the interior harbour for ships and liners at Vizag Port.

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Visakhapatnam

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Sri Venkateswara Temple is 300-year old temple is located near Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT). This temple of Balaji one of the oldest temple in the City. So people all over India come to visit the temple. This temple is called Sri Ventateswara Konda has temple is built for Lord Ventateswara. This is situated near very beautiful location of Visakhapatnam Harbour where you find different ships,fishing harbor, fisherman with there nets venturing into the sea. So for every one who is the city of Visakhapatnam do visit the temple of peace of mind and to get the enjoy the beautiful location of the temple.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

05:00 am to 07:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Sunday

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Mukerti National Park

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Mukerti National Park is situated at 27 km Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mukerti National Park is located within the southern and eastern regions of the Nilgiri hills as a safe abode for avian and animal species, especially some which are on the verge of extinction. Some of the animals that are spotted often are the Sambhar deer, Nilgiri marten, barking deer, otter, jackals and jungle cat.

Mukurthi National Park, Ooty

Mukurthi National Park, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Indian Coffee House Hotel ;  NH 67, Gudalur, Tamil Nādu ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Sankaram, Visakhapatnam

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Sankaram village is located Near Anakapalliat a distance of 45 Km from Visakahaptnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sankaram village at Bojjanna Konda near Anakapalle is popular Buddhist heritage spot. Few century back this place was the center of Buddhist culture and teaching. The name of the village Sankaram derived from the word Sangharama which meant monastery. There are many monolithic stupas, rock cut caves, ruins of prayer halls, meditation halls, brick build structural edifices, resting places available on the twin hills of Bojjanna Konda and Lingala Konda. This place is located by the side of the river Sarada. During the excavation of this place many age old coins, clay tablets of Sitting Buddha were found. There are many Buddha statues carved on the rock-face of the caves. There are guides available to show you the caves and its importance if you are a serious visitor to this place. But many of the guides are not good at English. The hill tops gives a panoramic view of the green fields and distance hills of the area. It will take one hour for a not serious visitor to cover both the places.

Sankaram, Visakhapatnam

Sankaram, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : Yes Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Nearest railway station Anakapalli is 4 Km away from this historic place. From Anakapalli town it will be 15 minutes drive by road. Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Pavuralakonda

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Pavuralakonda or Narasimhaswamy Konda is located to the west of Bhimli or Bheemunipatnam which is about 24 km. from Vizag. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pavuralakonda is a popular hillock is lying on the west of Bheemunipatnam and is situated at a height of around 168 metres above the sea level. Covering an area of over 10 to 12 acres, the site offers bird-eye view of curved linear coast line and chain of hills situated on the sides of south-west and north-west.

Pavuralakonda, Visakhapatnam

Pavuralakonda, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Pavuralakonda hillock, excavations of the site believed to be dated between 3rd C.B.C. and 2nd C.A.D. revealed nearly 14-16 rock-cut troughs or cisterns used for collecting rainwater, foundations of viharas, with cells and common verandah, circular chaityagrihas, votive stupas, halls etc. The river Gosthani which flows nearby Pavuralakonda served as navigation canal for inland trade in the early centuries of the Christian era.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

Gallery


View All Sight of Visakhapatnam … Click Here

Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach

Kalhatti Water Falls

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Kalhatti Water Falls is situated at 13 km from Ooty on the Ooty-Mysore route. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kalhatti Water Falls boasts a height of 40 metres and is considered to be an ideal destination for trekking. The water fall is located at around 2,000 metres above the sea level and the entire route runs through the Kalhatti Ghats. Situated on the slopes of Kalhatti Mountains, the water fall also has varied rivulets and other water bodies attached to it.

Kalhatty Waterfalls, Ooty

Kalhatty Waterfalls, Ooty

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 Minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

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Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

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