India /Assam /Kamrup /Hajo

The town of Hajo is located in the Indian state of Assam. This town is located near the Brahmaputra River, and it is a very famous destination among pilgrims. There are many ancient temples in this area, and many sacred artifacts are present in the region as well. Tourists also flock to this town during the peak pilgrim season, and the place is generally crowded during this time due to the influx of Muslims, Buddhists and also Hindus. The town lies at a distance of around twenty four kilometers from the main city of Guwahati, and it is located in the Kamrup district. During your trip to Hajo, you can visit the Hayagriva Madhava Mandir. This temple was constructed by Pramatta Singha, who ruled the region of Assam for a brief while. This is the most famous temple in the region of Hajo that attracts the maximum number of pilgrims. It is a stone temple, and it is also famous among Buddhists because they regard the temple as the spot where Buddha attained nirvana. You can also visit the Shiva temple that is located in the region during your trip to Hajo. The Kedareswara temple, as it is also known, has many ancient inscriptions that will surely attract history buffs. The Powa Mecca mosque is also famous among Muslims. The town of Hajo experiences a tropical monsoon climate, which is quite similar to the climate in many other regions of Assam. The main seasons in Hajo are those of summer, winter, monsoon and autumn. The best time to visit Hajo would be during the monsoon months, when the place will be shrouded in greenery.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 781102

STD Code: 3664

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions: Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims. It lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, 24 km from the city of Guwahati in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. The area is dotted with a number of ancient temples as well as other sacred artifacts. The Hayagriva Madhava Mandir is the most famous temple of Hajo. Lesser known temples of Hajo like that of Ganesha was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Pramatta Singha in 1744 AD. The Kedareswara Temple, a Shiva temple, has inscription on the temple showing that it is of Rajeswar Singha period. Though Hayagriva Madhab is the most popular, Hajo has a number of other temples dating back to the 18th century. Ganesh Temple, built on a giant, elephant-shaped rock is also called Deva Bhavana and is traditionally the meeting place of all the deities of the region.

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By Air : Flights cannot be taken directly to the town of Hajo, and they can however be taken to the nearby city of Guwahati. Guwahati is a chief location in the state and is well connected to many other places including Chennai, Delhi, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, North Lakhimpur and Mumbai. Flights from the capital city of Delhi to Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 6,000. This is a very comfortable option that you can take, in order to reach Hajo. Buses and cars can be taken from Guwahati to Hajo.

By Train : Guwahati, which is just 25 km from Hajor, serves as an important rail head for travel and is well connected to all the parts of the country.

By Bus : Many major roads run through the town of Hajo, and a road that runs from Guwahati to Nalbari is a major road in the region. The road that leads from Guwahati to Barpeta can also be taken to the town of Hajo. City buses can be taken from Guwahati to the town of Hajo, and bus fares will range around Rs 30 or lesser.

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India /Assam /North Cachar Hills /Haflong Hill

Haflong Hill is a hill station located in the Indian state of Assam. This hill station is very popular among tourists as it is one of the most scenic destinations in the North Eastern part of India. This hill station is located a small distance away from Silchar, and can easily be reached. For this reason, many local families and tourists throng to this hill throughout the year. The entire region is enveloped in greenery and the landscape is filled with rolling hills and picturesque settings. Haflong Hill will be the perfect destination for you if you’re looking to spend your vacation in a peaceful and tranquil region. You can also opt for many activities in this place, as the region is quite well known for its trekking and hiking amenities. There are many important tourist hotspots in and around Haflong Hill. You can visit the Haflong Lake, which is located in the hill station’s central part. This large lake provides boating facilities too. Jatinga is another famous tourist spot located a small distance away from Haflong Hill. This place is a haven for bird watchers. You can also visit Mailbong during your trip to Haflong Hill. This town is now in ruins, but was once the capital of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom. The hill station experiences a sub tropical wet climate, which is a common condition in many areas of Assam. Summers in the hill station are warm and winters are moderately cold. The monsoon season brings along very good rainfall. The hill station provides respite from the mainland heat during summer, so this is the best time to visit Haflong Hill.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 788819

STD Code: 3673

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Best Time to Visit:  October to April.

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Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district in India in the state of Assam. It is the only hill station in Assam.A scenic and a small town blessed with breath taking natural beauty, Haflong Hill is located in the state of Assam. It is among one of the 23 districts of the state and the headquarters are situated in North Cachar Hills District. Bequeathed with the name “’Switzerland of the East”, the place is nestled beautifully and is the only hill station in Assam. The town is situated close to Silchar city and is bounded with fast fluent water streams, amazing lush green hills and bounty waterfalls. It is the single hill station of the state and is known as ‘White Ant Hillock’. Haflong Hill City Guide is incomplete without a mention of its picturesque beauty and rich heritage. It is an idyllic place for spending the vacations in a peace-loving and serene area. The area is hugely famous for the adventurous activities of trekking and hikingWhile Shillong Hill is out of the state of Assam, a new hill emerges, at 680m high, Upper Haflong. The main language spoken over here is Dimashi. In Dimashi, Haflong means “White Ants Hillock”. Haflong is a land of pleasing blue orchards and pera, pineapple and oranges. The nature of Haflong is a great attraction in itself. Add to it the picturesque beauty of Haflong Lake situated within the heart of this hill town.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located in the town of Shillong that is located in the nearby state of Meghalaya. This airport is located close to Haflong Hill, and flights can also be taken to the airport in Guwahati. Flights will be available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Imphal, Tezpur, and Agartala. Flights from Delhi to Guwahati will charge fares of Rs 4200 to 9062.

By Train : Haflong Hill has own railway station named as Haflong Hill Railway Station which is located in northeast of the town. It connects Silchar, Lumding, Maibong and Jatinga to Haflong Hill.

By Bus : Buses will be available to Haflong Hill from almost all important destinations in the region, including Golaghat, Newgong, Dimapur, Diphu, Guwahati, and Jorhat. Buses will be mainly run under the Assam State Transport Corporation and these buses will be rickety and not very smooth. Travelling through buses can be quite hard for people who are not used to it. Bus tickets will be readily available, however. Buses from the city of Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 290 to 300.

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Behdeinkhlam Festival ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  July ; Details:  One of the most important and colourful festivals in the state of Assam, Behdeinkhlam Festival is held for three days during the month of July at Jowai. The meaning of the festival signifies ‘driving away of evil by wooden sticks’. It is connected with a sequence of religious rituals. People dance on the streets and promote friendship and unity among each other by beating drums and playing pipes.
Laho Dance ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  The local people of the district have another amusing dance festival called the Laho dance. Both males and females takes part in this dance festival, usually two young men on either side of a girl, connecting arms together, dance merrily in step.
Chad Sukra ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  April to May ; Details:  This festival is celebrated during the mid of April or early May every year by the Haflong Hills people. The locals of the state believe that a farmer can start sowing the seeds on his land after the completion of this festival. The festival is observed as to safeguard the crops of farmers from all forms of the natural calamity.

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India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Harihareshwar

One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual arena of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggest is an abode of Lord Shiva. Historians relate the existence of the city with the great emperor Shivaji and also with the First Bajirao Peshawa who visited the holy place during 1723. The ancient temples in this area are the living specimen of Indian architectural style blended with Maratha style of constructions. The sculptures in the temples depict the stories from the Hindu epics and amply show the artistic extravaganza of ancient golden period. The city Shrivardhan nearby to Harihareshwar is connected to the city by sea as well. The tourists who like to enjoy the marvelous travel by water can opt for the launches to reach Harihareshwar from Shrivardhan. A hill known as Harihar or Pushpadri closer to the Harihareshwar beach encloses the natural beauty in its full glow. The hill adds the beauty of the beach with its lush green thick vegetation. Harihareshwar attracts big crowds to its serene beach with calm cool breezes and many tourists select this as a vacation destination to stay some days away from the busy world. Truly in all sense Harihareshwar is a place of beauty with the pleasant ambience, temples, beach and dense woods.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 400034

STD Code: 2147

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Harihareshwar is a town in Raigad district, in Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by four hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. The river Savitri enters the Arabian Sea from the town of Harihareshwar. Towards the north of the town is the temple of Lord Harihareshwar, said to have been blessed by Lord Shiva. Hence Harihareshwar is often referred to as Dev-ghar or “house of God”. Besides a major pilgrimage center, Harihareshwar is a popular beach resort with two beaches, one to the north and the other to the south of the temple. Harihareshwar is situated in Raigad district of Maharashtra state. The village and temple is surrounded by four holy hills named as Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. The sacred river Savitri enters the sea at this place.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 188 km from Harihareshwar. Mumbai (Bombay) is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Harihareshwar. It costs about Rs 3,500.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Mangaon, which is 57 km away from Harihareshwar and this railway station in Konkan rail is well connected to Pune and Mumbai.

By Bus : State owned road transport corporation buses connect to all major cities in and around Harihareshwar. Private owned tourist bus services are available form Pune (208 km) and Mumbai (188 km). These tourist buses costs about Rs 3 per kilometer. Srivardhan and Harihareshwar are connected by sea launches, the distance of the travel is about 25 km.

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Hotel Saiba ; Harihareshwar Temple Road, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra, 402110 ; Ph – 02147 690 770 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Greengate Resort Harihareshwar ; In front of MTDC beach, Harihareshwar, Shriwardhan, Maharashtra 402110 ; Ph – 096 57 933957 ; Facilities – Room Service

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Hotels Harihareshwar ; Harihareshwar, Maharashtra ; Ph – 083 80 079789 ; Facilities – Room Service

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Harihareshwar Gokul Home Stay ; Near Katal Talav, Tal: Shrivardhan Katal Talav Rd, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra. ; Ph – 094 21 941468 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Amar Veg / Non Veg Resto. ;  Harihareshwar, Maharashtra. ; M –  092 72 924581 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Grasshopper Inn Restaurant ;  c/o MTDC Resort, Post Maral, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra ; M –  91-2147-226480 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Geetanjali Bungalow ;  At Post Harihareshwar, Tal Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Maharashtra /Ratnagiri /Harnai

Harnai is a cute city famed as a gateway to escape from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan life of Mumbai. With the serene and clean beach, it attracts thousands of tourists to its lap. The special feature of this temple town situated in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is the narrow lanes nerving through the heart of the city. This is a coastal city in Konkan coast with softy sands and lush greeneries all around. The city is very attractive, unpolluted and mostly unexplored. Harnai is well acclaimed for the ancient temples placed in and around with daily rituals and scared ceremonies all through the year. Siddhi Vinayak Temple is one of such important ancient temple dating back to 18th century. The temple attracts many devotees and it is assumed that the main deity in this temple Shri SiddiVinayak has high blessing power to remove all obstacles in the path of prosperity of the devotees. The traditional cafeterias and restaurants offer the great taste of Maratha cuisines for the visitors. Harnai is a place blended with olden styles of Maratha architectural buildings and the modern terraced buildings. The major attractions in Harnai include the secluded Harnai Beach, the ancient historical Harnai Fort, and so many temples dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva. The palm trees fringed with the white clean sands make the place a favorite tourist attraction. Harnai is gaining much attention day by day and is one of the destinations most visited by the people in the state of Maharashtra.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 415713

STD Code: 2352

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Harnai is about 200 km away from Mumbai. Despite its quietness, it is emerging fast as a tourist destination as visitors from Pune and Mumbai are frequently visited this place to celebrate the weekends. Harnai fort is also a main tourist attraction of the area. South of Harnai fort is the palm-fringed beach of Murud, famous for its clean white sands and safe waters. Panhale Kazi, the famous rock-cut monument is 30 km from Murud-Harnai.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 280 km from Harnai. Mumbai (Bombay) is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Harnai. It costs about Rs 5000.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Satara which is about 154 km from Harnai. Satara is well connected to all major cities in India by train. Cab charges about Rs 2500 from Satara to Harnai.

By Bus : State transport buses connect Harnai with all the neighboring cities. Mumabi – Harnai private bus services are available, which are provided by private service providers. It cost about Rs 900 for one way travel.

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India /Maharashtra /Hingoli /Hingoli

Hingoli is a place of historical value and importance, since initially the region was under the Nizam’s rule. Hingoli is primarily a pilgrim destination, and the region houses many monuments and temples that are of religious importance. The structures are very well constructed too, hence this region is sure to interest any history or architecture buff worth his/her salt. When you visit the town of Hingoli, make sure that you visit Aundha Nagnath, which is a prime tourist destination in the region. Aundha Nagnath is famous mainly because it is one of the temples included under the twelve jyothirlingas. Pilgrims flock to this temple every year due to this sole reason. The Aundha Nagnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the region will be crowded with devotees during the time of Maha Shivratri. The temple is also a fine example of the Hemadpanthi style of architecture. Filled with exquisite carvings and sculptures, it is sure to transport you back in time. You can also visit the Mallinath Digambar Jain temple in Hingoli, which is a popular Jain temple. The state of Lord Mallinath, that is present here, is more than 300 years old. Other important places to visit in Hingoli include Sant Namdev Sansthan and Tulaja Devi Sansthan. Hingoli experiences a tropical climate like the rest of interior Maharashtra, and the main seasons in the town of Hingoli are summer, winter and monsoon. Summers in Hingoli are very hot and dry, and the monsoon months experience mild showers. Winters in Hingoli are moderately cold, and can be an ideal time to visit the place.

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Category : Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 431513

STD Code: 2456

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Hingoli is a city of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is headquarter of the district of the same name ’Hingoli District’. These twelve Jyotirlingas are very important pilgrimage centers and Hingoli is therefore is one most important pilgrimage centers for the Hindus. According to mythology this temple was built by Dharmraj, eldest of Pandavas,. The temple has very beautiful carvings. It is built in Hemadpanthi style of architecture. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple on the occasion Shivaratri. The temple of Tulja Bhavani Devi is another important religious place in Hingoli. The temple of Mallinath Digamber Jain is prominent religious place for the Jains. The statue of Lord Mallinath is about 300 year old. Many people of Jain community come from other parts of the country. Hingoli district is also home to the birth place of Saint Namdev. He was born in 1270 AD in the village of Narsi of the Hingoli district. Fair is organized every year in his memory. Followers of Saint Namdev from Punjab and other parts of the country always visit this place.

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By Air : Instead of Hingoli you can a get flight to Chikkalthana (Aurangabad) Airport on regular basis.

By Train : Hingoli is a railway station on Akola Purna Rail route. But nearest main railway station is located in Parbhani, and there are frequent trains to all major locations including Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Train fares from Parbhani to New Delhi will range around Rs 450 for the basic class of travel. Air conditioned coaches to the above destinations will cost you around Rs 1600 per trip. You will also get trains to Aurangabad, Hampi, Nandigram, Nasik, Bangalore and Belapur.

By Bus : Traveling to Hingoli is easy, as there are many buses that ply to the region.Buses are the locally preferred mode of travel as they are available extensively.

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• Gulzar Hotel ; Siddharth Colony Hingoli, Maharashtra ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Pawar Tea House ; Akola Bypass, Akola Road, Hingoli, Shiv Chatrapati Colony, Hingoli, Maharashtra 431513 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Hotel RW International ; Siddharth Colony Hingoli, Maharashtra ; Ph – 099 70 706365 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Chetak Restarunt ;  Siddharth Colony, Hingoli, Maharashtra 431513 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Sher-a-Punjab Dhaba ;  Siddharth Colony Hingoli, Maharashtra ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Maharashtra /Raigarh /Hedvi

Hedvi is a very calm and pristine location present in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region of the state. Hedvi is essentially a small village that is located near the bigger town of Guhanagar. There are many attractions in the town of Hedvi, as many temples and other religious destinations are located in this region. Hedvi is primarily a pilgrim destination, which attracts pilgrims from across the country through its many temples. The Lord Ganesha temple in Hedvi is very popular, because it is a site that’s of major historical relevance. Constructed during the time of the Peshawas, this temple has an idol of Lord Ganesha that is made fully out of marble. This idol is rumored to have been carved out in Jammu and Kashmir and brought all the way to Hedvi during their rule. You can also visit the Uma Maheshwari temple during your stay in Hedvi. This temple is popular among women, who flock to catch a glimpse of this deity throughout the year. The beach in Hedvi is also very famous for its pristine features, and the Brahman Ghal, which is a large black rock that is thirty five feet high, is a prime destination in the beach. The town of Hedvi experiences a temperate climate throughout the year. The main seasons in Hedvi are the seasons of summer, winter and monsoon. Summers in Hedvi are hot, humid and harsh, and winters are mild and moderate.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 415728

STD Code: 2355

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – May

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Hedvi Ganesh temple, Ganesh idol is very charming. There is big ceremony of birth of Ganesh from Shukla Chaturthi to Shashthi in Magh. There is procession of Ganesh in chariot. There are no hotels or lodges so tourists have to stay either in Chiplun or in Guhagar to visit this place. Though tourists will not get accommodation and food according to their choice, they can get it from local community. There is one more temple. It is Uma-Maheshwar temple in Bamanhal.

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By Air : The Chatrapathi Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai is the nearest airport to the town of Hedvi. This airport is a very well connected airport with both local and international flights to all important destinations. Local flight fares will range between Rs 4,000 to 7,000.

By Train : The nearest railway station to Hedvi is in the town of Chiplun. This railway station is a minor station in the Konkan Railway line and it has frequent trains to Mumbai, Goa and Pune. Train fares will normally range from Rs 200 (for the basic class of travel) to Rs 600 (for air conditioned coaches).

By Bus : Buses to Hedvi are available from all nearby destinations like Guhagar, Chiplun and Mumbai. Buses from Mumbai are available in both deluxe and semi deluxe versions and also in air conditioned and non air conditioned versions. Volvo buses from the main city of Mumbai to Hedvi will cost you around Rs 900 to Rs 1,000. Normal buses that ply under the Government of Maharashtra charge lesser fares.

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India /Lakshadweep /Union Territory /Kavaratti

Kavaratti-Island is a prime and the most famous tourist destination in Lakshadweep. This Island is enthralled with the everlasting natural beauty which has striking snow-white colored sands and tranquil lagoons that make it a perfect tourist spot for all those who love nature and its glory. This island is known for its pristine beauty which is covered with lush green coconut trees that attracts numerous travelers every year. Here, you can also enjoy dancing leaves of coconuts and make your entire journey just magnificent. Kavaratti-Island travel guide offer some outstanding real facts about the region that helps the visitors to make their plan according to its climate and other essential facts that will add gleam to your overall tour. Through this travel guide on Kavaratti-Island, travelers will get to know about the city and its important facts like how to reach the Kavaratti-Island conveniently and festivals of the region.

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Category : Heritage

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 682555

STD Code: 4896

Info Website: lakshadweeptourism.nic.in/web7.htm

Best Time to Visit:  October-May

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By Air : Agatti is the nearest airport at Lakshadweep and is located about 56 km from Kavaratti. It is well connected with mainland at Kochi (Cochin) from where all other airports in India are networked. The flight from Cochin International Airport to Agatti Island at Lakshadweep takes one hour and thirty minutes approximately, and it operates six days a week.

By Train : Indian Railways do not provide their services to Lakshadweep islands. There is no train facility to reach Lakshadweep islands. Similarly, there is also no providence of any buses being plied.

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By Other : M.V Tipusultan, M.V. Bharatseema, M.V Aminidivi and M.V Minicoy are the passenger ships that operate from Cochin to the islands of Lakshadweep. These voyages take around 14 to 20 hours. There are direct ships from Kochi to Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmath, Amini. Speed boats provide inter transportation facilities. These ships are comfortable and accommodate tourists of all classes, with A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating.

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• Kavaratti Island Beach Resort ; 8856, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep 682555. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – N.A.

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Id Ul Fitr ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  It is one of the major festivals in Lakshadweep Islands which is celebrated with much enthusiasm and passion. The population of Muslims is quite large here. This festival falls in the month of October and the whole month is active with festive bustle. On the grave of Shaikh Mohammad Kasim in the 17th Century located in the Ujra Mosque draws attention of huge crowd on the festive season.

Onam ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  August and September ; Details:  It is another famous festival which is celebrated in the entire South Indian is also celebrated here in the Lakshadweep Islands which is usually celebrated in the month of August and September.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Kavaratti is a major tourist city in India.

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Singapore /Singapore /Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries and boasts the world’s busiest port. Singapore is a small, stable, highly developed country with an elected parliamentary system of government. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region. Singapore is a secular city state but due to its multicultural population, Singapore celebrates Chinese, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Indian, and Christian holidays.

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Category : City

Time Zone: SST (UTC+8)

Pincode: 1995

STD Code: 65

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore is made up of sixty-three islands, and is home to one of the world’s biggest ports. As a city-state, Singapore is both the country and its capital. Singapore Island is the main island of Singapore, which is also called Pulau Ujong. This island is the largest island of Singapore as well as the most populous, with a population of over 5 million. Singapore Island has an area of about 710 square kilometers. Singapore City Gallery is a city exhibition that showcases how Singapore transformed itself into a vibrant metropolis for millions of people without sacrificing space for greenery and became the popular tourist destination that it is today.

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By Air : Changi Airport is one of Asia’s best-connected airports and is an important hub for international aviation. Being an important gateway to Southeast Asia, mostly all major international airlines fly into Singapore. There is regular air traffic from Singapore to several destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and North America. Regularly voted the world’s best airport, its facilities include a gym, several gardens, an outdoor pool, free internet, cafes and plenty of shops.

By Train : Singapore is connected to Malaysia, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur by rail, with a route to Bangkok. There are three trains per day, including a sleeper. Trains depart from and arrive at the Tanjong Pagar MRT station Singapore.

By Bus : Singapore has two causeways that connect the island to Malaysia and the mainland of Asia. There are regular bus services from 5 am to midnight. Buses are operated by SBS and Causeway Link, with the latter being significantly faster.

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By Other : Singapore is increasingly being used as a base for cruises throughout South East Asia. Being an island country, Singapore offers regular ferry services to Tanjung Belungkor in Malaysia and Riau Islands in Indonesia. Star cruises offer an experience of a lifetime and are a great way to reach Singapore.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

The Gallery Hotel Singapore ; 1 Nanson Rd, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6849 8686 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Swissotel The Stamford Singapore ; 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore. ; Ph – 65 6338 8585 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore ; 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6733 8388 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore ; 5 Raffles Ave Marina Square, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6338 0066 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Indochine Waterfront ;  Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, Singapore ; M –  65 6338 7596 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Gayatri Restaurant ;  122 Race Course Rd, Singapore ; M –  65 6292 4544 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Chicken Rice –  Boon Tong Kee ; 425 River Valley Road ; Ph/M –  65 6736 3213 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Chilli Crab –  No Signboard Seafood ; 414 Geylang Road ; Ph/M –  65 6842 3415 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Kaya Toast –  Ya Kun Kaya Toast Singapore ; 18 China Street #01-01, Far East Square Singapore ; Ph/M –  65 6438 3638 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Helipad ; 6 Eu Tong Sen Street 05-22, The Central, Singapore ; Ph/M: 65 6327 8118 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
No.5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar ; 5 Emerald Hill Rd, Singapore. ; Ph/M: 65 6732 0818 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Ikeda Spa ;  787 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore. ; Ph/M – 65 6469 8080 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massage
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore ;  190 Orchard Blvd Singapore ; Ph/M – 65 6469 7622 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massage

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Chinese New Year ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  January and early February. ; Details:  Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is one of the most eagerly anticipated occasions each year. This is the biggest and most significant event of the Chinese community, and it is observed by Singaporeans from all walks of life. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day.
Pongal ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  January ; Details:  The Pongal Festival, or Sankaranthi, is a harvest festival celebrated mostly in South India, where farming is the main livelihood. The Pongal Festival welcomes the beginning of the 10th Tamil month, called Thai, which falls in mid-January each year and a popular time for marriages. Pongal is also a period of thanksgiving to nature, lasting for four days. The word Pongal literally means to boil over and hence the pot of milk rice is allowed to boil over as a sign of prosperity.
Vesak Day ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  May ; Details:  Vesak Day is the most significant day of the year in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated by Buddhists the world over. The day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha and is a day of immense joy, peace and reflection. In Singapore, Vesak Day usually falls in the month of May, on the 15th day of the fourth month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

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Dubai /Dubai/Dubai

Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is rather like an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE, developing at an unbelievable pace in the tourist and trade sectors especially. Recently Dubai won the bid to host EXPO 2020, a Universal scale Registered Exposition approved by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), Paris.

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Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates, located within the emirate of the same name. The emirate of Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country.

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By Air : The Dubai International Airport is the only airport in the metropolis and is the busiest in the UAE. The airlines servicing the airport include Emirates Airlines (Dubai’s official international airline) that connects the city to more than a 100 destinations worldwide, FlyDubai (an LCC) and Etihad. Other ways to enter the city are through the Sharjah International Airport with Air Arabia. A Dh 50 taxi ride will get you to Dubai in no time.

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By Bus : Emirates Express connects Dubai to all other emirates. There are frequent bus services between Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Masafi, Abu Dhabi and others.

By Taxi : Most visitors will opt for public taxis from the airport, which are readily available just outside arrivals, which use the meter and start at Dhs 25. Taxis are on the left when you come out of terminal

By Other : Dubai is a trading hub for dhows from around the Indian Ocean. Travellers wanting to arrive in the city this way will probably need to make their own arrangements with the captain of the vessel. Dubai has an international cruise terminal at Port Rashid. During wintertime Costa Cruises has based one of its cruise ships (Costa Luminosa) at Dubai.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Ramee International Hotel ; 8th St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates ; Ph – 971 4 224 0222 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Premier Inn Dubai International Airport ; Garhoud – Dubai – United Arab Emirates ; Ph – 971 4 260 4000 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Crowne Plaza Dubai ; 1 Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates ; Ph – 971 4 331 1111 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Grand Hyatt Dubai ; Sheikh Rashid Rd – Dubai United Arab Emirates ; Ph – 971 4 317 1234 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• JW Marriott Hotel Dubai ;  Next to Hamarain Shopping Center – Abu Baker Al Siddique Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates ; M –  971 4 262 4444 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Hotel ;  Dubai – United Arab Emirates ; M –  971 4 380 1234 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Shawarma –  Hakkasan ; Emirates Towers – Dubai, United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M –  971 4 319 8088 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

Al Machboos –  Sheraton Deira Hotel ; Al Mateena Street, United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M –  971 4 268 8888 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

Hummus –  Vu’s ; Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai, United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M –  971 4 319 8088 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Skyview Bar ; Jumeirah Beach Road 27th floor, Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M: +971 4 301 7600 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

Cavalli Club ; Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M: 971 4 346 8353 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa ;  Al Fahidi Street – Opposite Dubai Museum United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M – 971 4 351 9111 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Body Massage

Hello Kitty Beauty Spa ;  Jumeirah Beach Road ,Town Centre Jumeirah – Next To Mercato United Arab Emirates ; Ph/M – 971 4 344 9598 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Body Massage

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Dubai Shopping Festival ; Venue:  Dubai ; Period :  February ; Details:  Dubai Shopping festival was organized for the 1st time by the government of Dubai, in the year 1996. This world famous festival is known as a shopper’s paradise where you can view the best retail products. This festival is organized in order to promote trade and commerce in Dubai.This Dubai shopping festival is considered to be known as the most exciting shopping festivals of Dubai. This festival is organized at the starting of a year and just before arrival of summer. Dubai Shopping festival is something that has made Dubai proud.

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India /Maharashtra /Jalna /Jalna

Jalna is a major tourist destination in the Indian state of Maharashtra.  primarily a destination that is famous among pilgrims, and tourists flock to this town too, in order to visit the many temples and take a look at their architecture. The region of Jalna has many ancient temples and structures of religious importance, and for this reason, the town is crowded throughout the year. The Shree Ganesh temple is a famous religious destination that is located in the town of Rajur, around twenty five kilometres away from the town of the city. This temple is especially crowded during the time of Ganesh Chathurthi, as a lot of devotees congregate here during this time. You can also visit the Matsyodari Devi temple, which is located twenty one kilometres away from the town. The temple is located on top of a hill, which is shaped like a fish, and this is a major tourist attraction. This temple is an ancient one. While in Jalna, you can also visit the Shree Jagadamba Devi temple, which is located quite near the town at a distance of about two kilometres. This temple is 300 years old, and located atop a hill. This temple is crowded during Tuesdays, so make sure that you don’t travel to this temple during the time.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 431203

STD Code: 2482

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Jalna district is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in western India.

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Jalna Sightseeing

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By Air : Jalna is located 50.5 KM away from the nearest Chikkalthana Airport IXU Aurangabad Airport.

By Train : The district head quarter is at Jalna & well connected to state capital and national capital by broad gauge railway line. Jalna (Station Code: J) is a station located on the Kachiguda-Manmad section of Hyderabad (HYB) Division of South Central Railway (SCR). After Divisional adjustments in 2003, which saw the bifurcation of Hyderabad Division, Jalna now comes under the newly created Nanded (NED) Division of SCR.

By Bus : Jalna is a major towns of the state are also connected by state highways. Road connectivity is excellent and road connecting to Aurangabad, Pune, Ahmednagar, Nagpur, Beed, Mumbai are upgraded into four-lane highway. A New Nagpur-Aurangabad-Mumbai highway passing through Jalna is being developed.

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• Galaxy Deluxe Restaurant ;  Galaxy Deluxe Hotel, D Wing, Near B R Jindal Super Market, Mama Chowk, Jalna Ho, Jalna – 431203 ; M –  (02482) 241297 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Nikhil Flora Inn Restaurant ;  Plot No 4, MIDC P 14, Aurangabad Road, Jalna Ho, Jalna – 431203 ; M –  (02482) 221224 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Ekta Executive Restaurant And Bar ; Opposite Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad Road, Jalna Ho, Jalna – 431203 ; Ph/M: 9764440000 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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