India /Tamil Nadu /Thiruvarur /Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur is a temple town in Tamil Nadu. It has been renowned as the cultural center for many centuries. This ancient town is located in the centre spot of Chola Region. The town is famous for the temple known as Sri Tyagaraja temple. The annual chariot festival in this temple town attracts thousands from all parts of the state. As per history, the main temple in Thiruvarur was established by Muchukanta Chola. Mentions of Thiruvarur are seen in the legendary works of Saints Thirugnana Sambanthar and Tirunavukkarasar lived during 7th century.This place was ruled by Chola Kings during 9th to 12th centuries. Many of the temples in this holy town were constructed during the Chola regime. Chola king’s patronage helped the Thiruvarur town to gain highest status during the foregone centuries. The architectural marvels from Chola period are still preserved in this temple town. Superb structures, intricate wood carvings, immaculate paintings and im posing style in construction make the monuments in Thiruvarur a class apart.Thiruvarur was blessed as the birthplace the trinity of Carnatic Music Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. Apart from Thyagarajaswami Temple, there are numerous temples in the city. Thiruvarur has credited with the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. Tourists can also enjoy the amazing option of boating at the Kamalalayam Temple Tank. Thiruvarur also offer scenic locations apart from religious destination for those interested in spending vacations. The city garden in Thiruvarur is one of such places offering secluded atmosphere.

Tiruvarur Temple

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By Train : Nearest railhead to Thiruvarur is at Nagapattinam, which is 24 kms away from Thiruvarur. Nagapattinam is well rail connected to all major cities in India through Chennai and Tiruchirapalli. Taxi services can be availed from Nagapattinam to Thiruvarur for a charge of about Rs. 350.

By Bus : Thiruvarur is connected by buses to all the major towns and cities in Tamilnadu and also connected to cities in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Nagapattinam (24 kms) and Tanjavur (56 kms) are connected to Thiruvarur by frequent bus services. Regular bus services are available to Madurai, Kanyakumari, Chennai, Trichy, Pondicherry, Trivandrum and Thanjavur. Deluxe tourist buses operate between Thiruvarur and many major cities in South India.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Arun Hotel ; Panagal Rd, KTR Nagar Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Thailami Hotel ; KTR Nagar, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu 610001 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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• SS Non-Veg Restaurant ;  N.V.Thoppu, Kodikkalpalayam Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu ; Ph –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Red Chilli ;  KTR Nagar Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu ; Ph-  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Uttaranchal /Tehri Garhwal /Tehri Garhwal

The district of Tehri Garhwal is one of the largest districts in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This district is considered to be one of holiest places in the state, and it is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. There are many places that you can visit during your trip to Tehri Garhwal, as there are numerous temples in the region and also many old forts built during 823 AD – 886 AD.You can visit Buda Kedar, which is a prominent temple located in the district. This temple is considered really sacred by Hindus, and it is located at a point where the rivers Dharam Ganga and Ganga converge. This temple houses a Linga of Lord Shiva, and many pilgrims visit this place during the festive season.You can also visit Khatling Glacier during your visit to Tehri Garhwal, and this glacier lies around sixty two kilometers away from the town of Tehri. This is a very popular tourist spot where you can try your hand at skiing. The popular hill station Chamba is yet another famous destination in the district of Tehri Garhwal, and this place is located at an altitude of around 5000 feet, just sixty kilometers from Tehri.Other important places to visit in Tehri Garhwal include Badrinath (known for its hot springs), Devaprayag, Gautam Rishi’s temple and Sem Mukhem temple.

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By Train : The nearest major railway station to the district of Tehri Garhwal is the one in Haridwar. The railway station in Haridwar has daily trains to the city of New Delhi, and train fares will range around Rs 137 for the basic class of travel and Rs 825 for travelling through air conditioned coaches. Trains to Haridwar will also be available from Dehradun, Varanasi, Ujjain, Howrah, Allahabad, Amritsar, Kathgodam, Okha, Jammu Tawi and Indore.

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Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Ananda In The Himalayas ; The Palace estate, Tehri Garhwal Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand. ; Ph – 0124 451 6650 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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India /Rajasthan /Dholpur /Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary

Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is an important sanctuary in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This wildlife sanctuary is located in a region that has two major wildlife reserves – Ramsagar reserve and Van Vihar reserve. The sanctuary is located in the Dholpur district, which lies in the Vindhyan plateau.The Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is a very important tourist destination in the district, as many families and tourists flock to this sanctuary during the peak tourist season. The wildlife reserve is a very vast one that covers an area spanning fifty three kilometres. There are many species of exotic animals and birds, not to mention varied species of flora too. Wildlife and adventure enthusiasts will love travelling to the Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, mainly due to the sheer variety of animals and birds there.You can spot many species of rare animals like leopards, sambhars, chitals, nilgais and other aquatic animals during your visit to the sanctuary. The Van Vihar sanctuary also provides a lush green setting where you can unwind. For the ones among you who are interested in studying plants, there are many Khair trees and Dhok trees in the region. You will also come across many other species of animals like wild boars, hyenas, and blue bulls in the sanctuary.

Van Vihar National Park

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By Train : Trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Okha and Rajkot will be available to the railway station in Dholpur. Train charges will be significantly lesser, and will range around Rs 150 to Rs 200. You can opt for buses from Dholpur to Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary.

By Bus : Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is very easy, as there are many modes of transport available. You can take buses to the sanctuary, that regularly run from the nearby places in the district and you can also opt for trains and flights to nearby cities.

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India /Maharashtra /Thane /Vajreshwari

Vajreshwari is a beautiful town and attracts tourists from all over the region. The existence of 3 rivers Tejsa, Tansa and Surya in the vicinity adds to the tourism value of the place. Vajreshwari finds a proud mention even in the ancient “Puran” (Hindu holy books) for being consecrated by the presence of Rama as well as Parshuram. Vadvali as it was known earlier, the place was renamed after reincarnation of Vajrayogini. There is also another story of the place being named after Vajreshwari when she swallowed the vajra (thunderbolt / power bolt) of Lord Indra when he hurled the same at the wise sage Muni Vashishtha.

Vajreshwari Temple

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Vajreshwari is mostly inhabited by the local Marathi community. Easygoing and docile the locals are always eager to help and even find time to accompany you to the places you are looking for. Typical Maharashtrian food as well as South Indian Fare is available at the local hotels. The specialty of the place, a frosty glass of Sugarcane juice is also recommended for the sheer energy that it seems to provide while entering the gut.

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By Train : Vasai Road Railway station is 31 km away from the city center of Vajreshwari. This railway station is well connected to Mumbai and other cities in India. Tourist taxi services from railway station to Vajreshwari city and it costs about Rs 600.

By Bus : Vajreshwari is well connected by Maharashtra State Transport Corporation buses to all major places in and around. Private bus operators also offer bus services from Mumbai to Vajreshwari regularly. The charge is about Rs 300.

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India /Karnataka /Bagalkot /Vatapi

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India /Maharashtra /Nanded /Nanded Waghala

Nanded Waghala is a city that is located in the Nanded district of the state of Maharashtra. The city is known for its many cotton growing areas and has well developed infrastructure. It is one of the most important cities in the region and it is also an important pilgrimage site for followers of the Sikh religion. The Sikh Gurudwara known as Sri Hazzur Sahib is located in the city and many Sikhs from different parts of the country visit the place. There is a museum located here that displays weapons used in the past. There are a few places that are located nearby that one can visit as well and these include Basar and Mahur.Mahur is also a famous pilgrim center and one can visit the place from the city of Nanded Waghala. The temple of the Goddess Renukka Devi is located in a hill in the town of Mahurgad. This is a must see if you are travelling to the city of Nanded. More than a thousand devotees can be seen in the area during the festival time.There is a waterfall that is located nearby and it is known as the Sahasthra Kunda, and many tourists can be seen in this place. The waterfall is popular among the locals as well as travelers from people from different parts of the state.

Nanded Waghala Tempal

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Nanded is a centrally located township in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra and has off late attracted a lot of investment from developers and religious organizations alike to better the services and tourist experience the town has to offer. It is best known for a very famous Sikh Shrine, Hazur Sahib also known as the Sachkhand Gurudwara which was built after the demise of the last Guru Gobind Singh. Ever since the Moguls ruled the Indian Sub-Continent, Nanded has been of strategic importance which manifested into Nanded being eventually deemed a holy city.

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By Train : Train services to the Nanded station are excellent and there are frequent trains from different places such as Aurangabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Patna, Nagpur, Delhi, Rameshwaram, Amritsar and many other places. Trains are the most comfortable way to travel and tickets are affordable as well. Ticket booking starts three months in advance of the journey date. Autos are available from the station to the city.

By Bus : There are many private operators that offer bus services from most of the important cities in the state to the city of Nanded. Tickets are reasonable and the semi sleeper buses are comfortable as well. Bus tickets from Pune will cost around Rs 400.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel G.N. Executive, Restaurant & Bar ; Harsh Hagar, Nanded, Maharashtra 431601, Hyder Bagh, Dashmesh Nagar, Harsh Hagar, Nanded-Waghala, Maharashtra 431601 ; Ph – 02462 224 650 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Chandralok ; Airport Road, Nanded, Maharashtra, 431605 Anand Nagar, Nanded-Waghala, Maharashtra ; Ph – 02462 224 002 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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Malegaon Yatra ; Venue:  Nanded ; Period :  Margashirsh ; Details:  This famous fair is celebrated near Nanded. It is the most popular among all Nanded Festivals. The festival is a grand fair which is organized every year in the honor of Lord Khandoba. The fair is famous for its huge animal market which attracts a large number of tourists from major parts of country.

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India /Sikkim /Wes Sikkim /Pemayangtse

Pemayangtse is a place that is situated near the town of Pelling and it is well renowned for the monastery that is located here. The Pemayangtse Monastery is an ideal to place to get away from the life of city. The monastery is one of the oldest in the state and it is an important place for many people in the region. The monastery was built in 1705 and still remains in excellent condition. The monastery has been built at an altitude of over 2000 meters and it has a backdrop of snow capped mountains and valleys. The three storied structure is studded with many frescoes and there are numerous paintings throughout the monastery. There are several statues that can be seen here as well and the signature ones are of Padmasambahva and his consorts.The main hall of prayer in the temple is a large room that has colorfully painted windows and doors. There are a few statues that are present here as well. The monastery has a well kept garden and the place has a soothing effect. You can also visit the Rabdantse ruins, which are located nearby. The Cham Dance festival is celebrated every year in the month of February.

Pemayangtse, an Important Buddhist Religious Center