India /Gujarat /Kachchh /Dholavira

Dholavira is an ancient city that is located in the state of Gujarat and it is one of the oldest archeological sites that are located in the country. Dholavira is located in the Kutchh Desert Sanctuary in an island that is called Khadir Bet. Some of the items that have been excavated in the area are pots, animal bones, terra cota items, seals, silver and even gold items. The layout or the plan of the entire site has been done with immense sophistication and a large water tank that is located in the place is an example of this. Another site has been found outside the walls of the fortified city and most of the buildings that have been built here have been made from stone, as opposed to brick like the other Harappan sites. Dholavira experiences dry desert weather conditions and the place is hot for many months of the year, especially during the summer season. During the monsoon months, the entire place gets flooded due to the rain. Winters are much colder and the temperatures drop rapidly in the night, and they can drop to around the freezing point.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 370165

STD Code: 2837

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Dholavira is an ancient town situated in the state of Gujarat. It lies on the North West corner of the Khadir Island and stands surrounded by water in the monsoons.Dholavira is an ancient metropolitan city of Gujarat and is a must visit on your tour to the famous tourist attractions in Kutch. The city is now in ruins and is locally famous as the Kotada Timba Prachin Mahanagar. Dholavira is one of the biggest and the most remarkable archaeological sites in India that is part of the famous Indus Valley Civilization. The Dholavira Ruins in Kutch is located on the Khadir island. During the monsoons, the place is surrounded by water.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Gandhidham which is around 250 km from the place. This place is connected to the city of Mumbai by one daily flight. Another option is to take a flight to the Bhuj Airport which has two daily flights to the city of Mumbai, and this is located around 300 km from the site. Taxis are available from both the airports to the ancient city and this is the best way to reach the place and they charge around Rs 7 per km.

By Train : The closest railway station is located at Samakhyali, which is on the Gandhidam to Palanpur route. The station is located around 160 km from the place and there are frequent taxi services that are available from the station. Few trains from different parts of the state pass through the station.

By Bus : There are direct buses that are available from the city of Ahmadabad to the Kutch sanctuary and this is a good option. Tickets cost around Rs 250 for the trip.

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India /Assam /Dhemaji /Dhemaji

The town of Dhemaji is located in the Indian state of Assam. This town is located in a district of the same name, and it is one of the most remote districts in Assam. It is located at a significant distance from the main city of Guwahati, and the trip from Guwahati to Dhemaji takes around ten hours. There are many important tourist destinations in Dhemaji and these can be visited during your trip to the place. Dhemaji is a popular tourist destination, and the entire district has many important locations that tourists swarm to. You can visit Malini Than during your trip to Dhemaji. This is a popular destination and temple in the region that is dedicated to Goddess Malini. It is located at a distance of forty two kilometers from Dhemaji. You can also visit Gerukamukh during your trip to Dhemaji, and this is the largest tributary of the river Brahmaputra. Families often travel here to carry out picnic parties. The Ghuguha Dol is a temple in the region, which is another major tourist attraction.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 787057‎

STD Code: 3753

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Dhemaji district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Dhemaji.This is located at a distance of seventeen kilometers from Dhemaji and is dedicated to Bamuni Komwar’s mother. Another important destination that you can visit during your trip to Dhemaji is Maa Manipuri Than. Similar to other regions in the state of Assam, the town of Dhemaji experiences a tropical monsoon climate and the basic seasons involved are those of summer, winter and monsoon. Summers in Dhemaji are quite hot, and winters are cold. The monsoon season experiences good rainfall. The monsoon months in Dhemaji are during July, August, and September. These months will experience heavy rainfall and temperatures will fall significantly during this time. This is a good time to visit the town of Dhemaji.

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By Air : Flights have to be taken to the nearest airport as the town of Dhemaji does not have a proper airport within its limits. The airport in Guwahati, in Assam, is the closest airport to Dhemaji, and this is an international airport that has frequent flights to many locations around the globe. Flights will be locally available to Aizawl, Dibrugarh, Kolkata, Silchar, Dimapur, Agartala, Bagdogra, New Delhi, and Imphal. Flights from the city of New Delhi to Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 5300 to 5900. This is a comfortable mode of travel. Flight charges can also climb up from Rs 9800 to 20000.

By Train : Trains can be taken to the railway station in Dhemaji, and many trains actually pass through this as it is one of the important railway stations in the network. Regular trains to the towns of Alipur and Guwahati will be available. Trains to Chennai, New Delhi, Amritsar, Howrah and Mumbai will be available too. Trains to Dhemaji from the city of Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 150.

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India /Orissa /Khurda /Dhauli

Dhauli is a town that is located in the Indian state of Orissa. This town is located very close to the capital city of Bhubaneshwar, at a distance of around eight kilometers from the city. Dhauli is the famous site where the Kalinga War was fought, bringing about a change in the life of Emperor Ashoka. Dhauli Hills are considered sacred by many, and there are many important temples and rock cut caves present in this location. Engravings and inscriptions from the time of Ashoka can also be seen in Dhauli. Dhauli Hills serve as a pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus alike. There are many stupas in Dhauli that you can see, and these were once built by the emperor Ashoka himself. Monasteries that depict the change in Ashoka’s life can also be seen in Dhauli. Dhauli is thus the right destination for any spiritually or religiously inclined individual. You can visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda located in Dhauli during your trip to the town. Set amidst many ancient stupas and monasteries, this is a splendid structure that’s worth a visit. You can visit the Shiva temple located atop Dhauli Hills, and also the Saddharma Vihar Moastery and Shanti Stupa.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 271871

STD Code: 674

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – May

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Dhauli hills are located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is a hill with vast open space adjoining it, and has major Edicts of Ashoka engraved on a mass of rock, by the side of the road leading to the summit of the hill. Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where the Kalinga War was fought.Ashoka had a special weakness for Dhauli, where the battle was fought. The Daya river is said to have turned red with the blood of the many deceased after the battle, and enabled Ashoka to realize the magnitude of horror associated with war. He saw to it that Dhauli became an important centre of Buddhist activities. He built several chaityas, stupas and pillars there. He got abodes excavated for the recluse, instructions inscribed for officials, expounded the main principles of dandaniti for the public, provided special status to his new kingdom including the stupas at Dhauli.

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the airport in Bhubaneswar. This is because Dhauli does not have an airport in its region. The airport in Bhubaneswar, however, lies at a distance of around thirty five kilometers from Dhauli, and frequent taxis will be available from the airport to this town. Taxi fares and bus fares from the airport to Dhauli will be minimal. Flights to Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata will charge fares of Rs 4,500 to 7,000.

By Train : Trains cannot be taken directly to the town of Dhauli, and these need to be taken to the railway station in Bhubaneswar, which is located at a distance of around 38 kilometers from Dhauli. Buses from the capital city to Dhauli will charge fares of around Rs 30 or lesser. Trains to the railway station in Bhubaneswar will be available from all major locations including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jamshedpur and Lucknow. Train fares will range around Rs 481 for the basic class of travel. Air conditioned coaches will charge fares of Rs 777 (for AC Tier Two) and Rs 1,296 (for AC Tier Three).

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dharmapuri /Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, which lies in the southern part of India. The town is mainly famous for its adjoining locations and the serene scenery of the place, as the town lies quite near the neighboring state of Karnataka. Dharmapuri is mainly famous for its many tourist destinations and it is frequented by tourists from both Chennai and Bangalore as Dharmapuri lies almost in between both these cities. There are many places of general interest in Dharmapuri, and some of these are its many waterfalls. The Hogenakkal falls, controversially popular because of the dispute between the states over its ownership, is located around forty six kilometers (46 km) from Dharmapuri. This is an ideal spot where you can lie back and relax, and let the calm waters of the waterfall soothe your senses. You can also visit Theerthamalai, a small hill on top of which an age old temple, called the Shri Theerthagirishwarar temple, is located. This temple, dedicated to the deity Lord Shiva, attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists during the time of Maha Shivrathri. The Kottai Kovil, a very old temple that has rare paintings and even sculptures from the ancient times, is also located in the town of Dharmapuri.

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Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 636701

STD Code: 4342

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Best Time to Visit:  November to February.

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Dharmapuri District is a district in Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Dharmapuri district’s main tourist attraction is Hogenakkal Water Falls. Other attractions are Theerthamalai Temple, Mookanurmalai Temple, Adiyaman Kottam, Thenkaraikottai, Subramaniya Siva Memorial, Sir Thomas Munro Pillar. Hogenakkal is situated at the borders of Karnataka at 46 km from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakkal the river Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water presentably as a natural falls. Theerthamalai is an important sacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. The Department of Tourism has a Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. Theerthamalai is declared as an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District.

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By Air : The nearest airport from Dharmapuri is in Bangalore, one hundred and fifteen kilometers away. Domestic and international flights will be available from here.

By Train : Dharmapuri has a railway station that is very well connected. There are frequent trains to the cities of New Delhi, Tuticorin, Kannur, Coimbatore, and Mysore. Trains are a faster option, and they are quite cheaper than buses. Train fares will range around Rs 150 to 900, depending on the distance covered and the class of travel availed.

By Bus : Buses play to Dharmapuri from all major cities that are nearby including frequent buses from Bangalore and Chennai. Both semi deluxe buses and deluxe buses are available to the town of Dharmapuri, and air conditioned and non air conditioned buses are also available. Bus fares will range around Rs 100 to 300 for the basic mode of travel. Frequent buses are also available from the major bus stand in Salem, and these buses can also be availed.

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India /Uttaranchal /Uttarakashi /Dharali

Dharali is a tiny village that is located in the picturesque district of Uttarakashi in the state of Uttarakhand. The village is known for its numerous apple orchards that can be seen in the surrounding country side. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ganga and there are many pine trees that surround the village of Dharali. The people of this region are friendly and hospitable. One can get an outstanding view of many peaks that are covered with snow and this mere sight itself makes that visit worth the effort. One of the main places to visit in the village is an ancient temple called the Shiva Temple and this has been built in a similar architecture to the Kedarnath Temple. Some of the remaining places to visit in the village and nearby areas are Mukimath Temple, Gangotri, Tapovan, Vasuki, Tal, Chirbasa and Satl Tal. The village of Dharali experiences three distinct seasons and these are the seasons of summer, monsoon and winter. Summers are reasonably hot in this region and temperatures can be high during the peak summer season. Winters are cold in the region and the conditions here are much similar to the conditions of the others parts of the state. The overall climate in Dharali is similar to the climate of Gangotri.

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Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 172101

STD Code: 1371

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Dharali is a tiny village that is located in the picturesque district of Uttarakashi in the state of Uttarakhand. One can also visit the various orchards, upon obtaining permission from the owners of the places. Since the pilgrim center of Gangotri is located close, Dharali can be visited as a day trip from the town. One can also be see many fields of cultivated red beans in the area. Overall, this is an interesting to place visit while visiting the region.One of the main places to visit in the village is an ancient temple called the Shiva Temple and this has been built in a similar architecture to the Kedarnath Temple. Some of the remaining places to visit in the village and nearby areas are Mukimath Temple, Gangotri, Tapovan, Vasuki, Tal, Chirbasa and Satl Tal. One can also visit the various orchards, upon obtaining permission from the owners of the places.

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By Air : The closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport that is located in the city of Dehradun. It is situated around 250 km from the village and there are frequent flights to the airport from Delhi. There are three operators that offer services from the capital city of the city of Dehradun. Taxis are available from the airport to the village and they charge Rs 7 per km for the trip. Taxis are the most comfortable way to travel to the village of Dharali.

By Train : For those who are opting to arrive by rail, the best option is the Haridwar Railway Station. The distance from Haridwar to Dharali is around 255 km. The station is well connected to places such as Delhi, Indore, Ahmadabad and Dehradun. Tickets from Delhi to Haridwar cost Rs 140 for a second class berth.

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India /Tamil Nadu /Ramanathapuram /Dhanushkodi

Dhanushkodi is a hamlet near the town of Rameswaram that is oft visited by locals in the nearby regions and tourists. Dhanushkodi is primarily a ghost town and human habitation in the town is almost non-existent, as only a few fishermen with their families live in this hamlet. This is because the entire town of Dhanushkodi was washed away during a severe storm a few decades back. Dhanushkodi is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dhanushkodi is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a few miles away from the mainland. Tourists mainly travel to the region of Dhanushkodi to see the serene remains of a once prominent and bustling tourist hotspot. . The town of Dhanushkodi has a pleasant climate, but this region is quite prone to storms every now and then. These storms aren’t very frequent, and for this reason, the general climate can be classified as pleasant. There are three seasons in the hamlet of Dhanushkodi, and these are the seasons of summer, monsoon and winter, very much similar to the other towns in southern India. The climate is tropical, similar to the climate in the mainland.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 623526

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Feb

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Dhanushkodi or Danushkodi is a town/village at the southern tip of Rameswaram island, on the eastern coast of the Tamil Nadu state of India.There are a few buildings that still stand in the ghost town, having survived the aftermath of the storm for a good number of years. Another prominent feature of Dhanushkodi that draws many tourists to this place is the mysterious Adam’s Bridge, otherwise known as the Ram Sethu. This is a bridge made entirely of limestone that barely connects the Indian mainland with the Sri Lankan mainland. This bridge has high religious significance as followers of the Hindu faith believe that the bridge was built by Lord Rama in his quest to reach the land of Lanka, where Ravana is said to have reigned. Dhanushkodi was the place where Ram Visited and held pooja , later on this place was not inhabitated by any human population for a very long time and on the dooms day that had destroyed the town of Dhanushkodi , a very huge tide of several meter height engulfed this town , the remnanats of destroyed town and railway station still stands here as a symbol of nostolgia .

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By Train : Trains can be taken to Rameshwaram as well, as Dhanushkodi does not have an existing railway station. The railway station in the town of Rameshwaram is very well connected, and there are regular trains available from various important destinations like Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Thanjavur, and Trichy. Train fares will range around Rs 200 to 250. Traveling through train can be quite exciting, as the train will pass through the Indira Gandhi Bridge which runs to Rameshwaram from the mainland.

By BUS : Very few buses ply to the town of Dhanushkodi, and all these buses are from the nearby town of Rameshwaram. These buses are the only mode to reach Dhanushkodi, and they are available in semi deluxe and deluxe varieties. Air conditioned buses are not available, and you’ll have to make do with normal buses that will charge fares of around Rs 50 to 100.

By Taxi : You can visit Dhanushkodi by taxi from Rameshwaram.

By Other : Cabs from Dhanushkodi can also be taken in order to reach the town of Dhanushkodi. They will charge around 250 Rs. for a package trip of the entire region.

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India /Uttaranchal /Tehri Garhwal /Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti is a hill station that is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The town of Dhanaulti is located in the Tehri Garhwal district, and it is famous among tourists mainly because of its proximity to the other regions of and. Dhanaulti is located at an altitude of 2286 metres, and this place can be a very ideal setting for your summer vacation if what you’re looking for is a tranquil and serene place where you can connect with nature. Dhanaulti lies at a distance of just twenty four kilometres from the prominent hill station Mussoorie, and you can travel to this place during your trip to Dhanaulti. You can also visit the Eco Park, which is the talk of the town currently. This park is the main attraction in the entire region and houses sections of Deodar trees. The Surkanda Devi temple in Dhanaulti is very popular among pilgrims and tourists, and it lies on the road that leads from Dhanaulti to Chamba. The town is famous for its potato farms, so you can visit these during your spare time.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 249180

STD Code: 1376

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Jun

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Dhanaulti is a hill station 24 km (15 mi) from the popular hill station of Mussoorie, and 29 km (18 mi) from Chamba, as it is situated between the two.It is situated at an altitude of 2286m, and is known for its quiet environs amidst the alpine forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak. This is a popular hill station in state of Uttarakhand which is situated at a distance of 24 KMs. from Mussoorie. A trip to Dhanaulti ushers the tourists in a world marked with the utter serenity and densely grown Alpine forests having the clusters of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak trees. The major attraction included in the list of tourist places to visit in Dhanaulti is Eco Park. From this park it is possible to delight in the magnificent views of Doon valley and the Shivalik hill ranges can be watched. Shivalik hills and doon valley are so beautiful, mesmerizing and picturesque sights that a look on them would be enough to stir the creativity of a writer, a poet and a painter. There are 2 distinctive echo parks in Dhanaulti viz. “amber” and “Dhara”. Clusters of tall trees of wide range can be witnessed here. Surkanda Devi Temple is another major attraction included in the list of tourist places in Dhanaulti. There is a puranic and legendry anecdote associated with this temple.

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By Air : Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Dhanaulti situated at a distance of 83kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Dhanaulti is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Dhanaulti.

By Train : The railway station in Dehradun is the nearest railway station, and this station has regular trains from all around the country. Shatabdi trains will run from the city of New Delhi to Dehradun, and these can be taken in order to reach the region in a fast manner. Ticket fares will range around Rs 900 for this train. Regular trains will charge around Rs 158 from Delhi to Dehradun for the basic mode of travel. Buses can be taken from Dehradun to Dhanaulti.

By BUS : It is 325 km from Delhi, an approximately 8-9 hrs drive and 25 km by road from Mussoorie. You can also easily take a bus or taxi to Dhanaulti from Delhi or neighbouring cities.

By Taxi : Private taxis, shared taxis are available for getting around within Dhanaulti.

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Green Forest Resorts ; Mussorie Dhanaulti Highway , Tehri Garhwal ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service.

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• Glass House Restaurant ;  Apple Orchard Resort, Dhanaulti ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian,Italian, Chinese .

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India /Chhattisgarh /Dhamtari /Dhamtari

Dhamtari is a very scenic location that is present in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Dhamtari can be easily reached through Raipur, as the capital city is located quite near this town. For this reason, many tourists flock to Dhamtari, as access to the town is easy. There are many places of interest that you can visit in Dhamtari. There are major dams near the region which serve as tourist destinations. The Sivah dam is the most popular one among them, and this huge dam can be visited during your trip to Dhamtari. The Gangrel dam is another hotspot that attracts many tourists to Dhamtari. You can also visit Bilai Mata, once you reach Dhamtari. Dhamtari also has many temples worth mentioning that serve as ideal destinations for pilgrims from all over India. The Mahamai temple is known for its architectural splendor, and is a hit with people who travel to Dhamtari. The Karbeshwar temple can also be visited, and this is another destination that pilgrims frequent, especially during the festive season. Other places in and around the town of Dhamtari that you can visit are Hathi Kot, Amrit Kund and Dantheswari Cave. Dhamtari also provides options for trekking and hiking as many jungles are present around the region.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 493773

STD Code: 7722

Info Website: Dhamtari.Nic.In/

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Dhamtari District located on the fertile plains of Chhattisgarh and is 78 km south of Raipur. Dhamtari is a beautiful district of Chhattisgarh. Dhamtari is famous for its lush green forests, unique wildlife and large dams. The scenic district of Chhattisgarh is also known for its rich cultural heritage and tribal life. Dhamtari has its own dance styles, cuisine, music and traditional folk songs. Visit and explore the various colors of Dhamtari on your tours to Chhattisgarh. The major tourist attractions of Dhamtari include the famous Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to an amazing variety of wildlife and birds. Other worth visiting attractions in Dhamtari includes the Bhillai Iron & Steel Plant, Madamsilli Dam, Sondhur Dam, Dudhawa Dam and Dhamtari Industrial School. All these dams offer spectacular views and are popular picnic spots of the district. On your Dhamtari Tour, you can also enjoy visits to Tribal Villages to get an insight into the unique tribal culture of the region. Sitanadi Wild Life sanctuary is a tiger reserve and also a popular tourist attraction in Dhamtari.

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By Air : Nearest Airport is raipur which is 350 Km, raipur is connected to many major cities via Flight.

By Train : Trains can be taken directly to the town of Dhamtari as the place has a railway station. Trains will be available regularly to the railway station in Dhamtari from all nearby locations in the district, as only narrow gauge trains run to this station. Trains can also be taken to the major railway station in Raipur, which has great connectivity to all major Indian cities. Trains from cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Nagpur will be available at this station (in Raipur). Train fares from the city of Nagpur to the railway station in Raipur will range around Rs 152 for the basic class of travel. Air conditioned Tier Two coaches will charge fares of around Rs 539.

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India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Dha Hanu

The villages of Dha Hanu are located at a distance of about 163 km to the south west of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. In this area, there are numerous small villages but tourists are only allowed to visit the villages of Dha and Hanu. Being stationed on a lower altitude, these villages have a little warmer climate when compared to that of Leh. The main attraction of the Dha and Hanu is an opportunity to have a glimpse of Drokpa community. This community is believed to be the last race of Aryans, confined to the Dha Hanu valley. The natural beauty is another attraction of Dha and Hanu villages. With their pure Aryan features, the culture and religious practices in these villages are quite alike the ancient pre-Buddhist religion, called as Bon-Chos. Tourism in Dha Hanu, Ladakh is not that popular but one can pay a visit to get a glimpse of Drokpa community, its divine and natural beauty. It is a military region and one need permits to visit Dha Hanu, which is easily obtainable from a travel agent in Leh. Best time to visit is during May to September.

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Dah, or Dha, and Hanu are two villages of the Brokpa of the Ladakh District of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. They are the only two villages that tourists are allowed to visit out of a number of Brokpa villages.Dhahanu is situated to the south west of Leh, around 163 kms, passing through the beautiful villages of Kaltsey, Domkhar, Skurbuchan and Achinathang. There are many small villages but only two villages of Dha and Hanu are open for tourist. Being on lower altitude Dhahanu is warmer than Leh.The Dard people of Dah Hanu are nominally Buddhist but also worship their own Pantheon of gods. They have an Indo-European appearance in contrast to the predominant Tibeto-Mongol inhabitants of most of Ladakh. a lower altitude, Dha and Hanu are warmer than Leh.

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By Air : Different airline services provide regular services from Leh to Delhi and Srinagar and the tickets are moderately priced. Jet Airways operate 6 flights in a week from Delhi and 1 flight in a week from Srinagar.Major cities in and abroad can be reached through Delhi. Travel from Leh airport to the town costs about Rs 1,000 by taxi.

By Train : Jammu is the nearest railway station, which is about 734 km from Leh. Since Leh does not have railway station train travel is not possible. Tourists will wither have to take a bus or hire a cab both of which will take approximately 2 days to reach Leh. Tourists can also hire a bus from Manali (453 km), however, the Manali – Leh road is open only from the months from mid-June to mid-October, due to weather conditions.

By Bus : JKSRTC provide service from Srinagar to Leh (700 km) which takes two days and HRTC provide service from Manali to Leh (474 km), which takes about 20 hours or two days if you halt in between. Jeep services are also available here. Buses will charge you anywhere between Rs 1,500 to 2,000 per person for a one way trip.

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India /Orissa /Cuttack /Dhabaleshwar

Dhabaleshwar is a island that is situated in the Mahanadi River and this is a popular tourist place for many people of the region. Dhabaleshwar can be an interesting day trip from Cuttack. There are a few interesting things to do in the place and these include temples and water sports. The temple in the place attracts many pilgrims throughout the year and one can expect large crowds during the festival season. Visiting during one of the festivals is a good option and the main ones are the Dhabaleshwar Mela, which takes place during the month of January and Bada Osha, which is held in the month of November. The Lord Dhabaleshwar Temple has religious significance to many people and there are sculptures that are present here that date back to the 11th century. You can also engage in activities such as water scooting and boat rides. There are two water scooters and two boats that are present in the place. You can also visit the Barabati Fort that is situated along the banks of the river, which is home to a nine story palace. There are limited places for accommodation in the island if you are planning to stay. The climate of the island of Dhabaleshwar has a close resemblance to the climate of Cuttack.

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Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 37 kilometers from the city of Cuttack, in the exotic island of Dhabaleshwar. It is one of the famous weekend tours from Cuttack. The temple, located in an island on River Mahanadi, is embellished with stone carvings that date back to the early 10th and 11th century. The serene ambiance, in which the temple is situated, inspires spiritual feeling among one and all.The tourists may travel to the Dhabaleshwar Temple from Cuttack city in hired cars and buses that ply regularly along this route. While Dhabaleswar is a drawing card to lots and lots of pilgrims in a year, 1000’s of people horde the place on unique occasion’s such as Shivaratri. To be found far from the exasperating crowd, and bordered through the Mahanadi River, Dhabaleswar furnishes a outstanding ambience for visitors.

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By Air : Dhabaleshwar does not have an airport and one has to travel to the Biju Patnaik Airport that is situated around 30 kilometers away. This domestic airport is a major hub for commercial flights and one can travel to the place from most of the important cities in the country. Frequent flight services are available from all the metropolitan cities and also from smaller cities such as Bagdogra. You can hire a taxi from the airport to the island the drive time is a little more than one hour. They charge around Rs 7 per kilometer as the base rate.

By Train : Dhabaleshwar do not have its own railway station. Nearest railway station is Cuttack station which is connected to several Indian cities and these include Ernakulam, Guwahati, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai, Howrah, Patna, Muzzafarpur and Secunderabad. Trains a popular mode of transport and one has to book tickets at least two months in advance to be assured of a reservation. Tier three A/C tickets from Bangalore to Cuttack cost around Rs 450. You can opt for a taxi from the station to the island of Dhabaleshwar.

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Shivratri ; Venue:  Dhabaleswar ; Period :  February ; Details:  Dhabaleswar attracts many of the pilgrims from all over India. Thousands of people come and visit the Dhabaleswar on the special occasion like Shivratri. Situated away from the villagers, and covered with the perennial Mahanadi, Dabhaleshwar gives a magnificent view for the visitors.
Dhabaleshwar Mela ; Venue:  Dhabaleswar ; Period :  January ; Details:  Dhabaleswar mela Orissa is an extremely famous and known among the localites of the state. The festival of Dhabaleshwar Mela is essentially a “Festival of Fasting” celebrated in the month January.
Bada Osha ; Venue:  Dhabaleswar ; Period :  November ; Details:  Dhabaleswar, Temple of Lord Mahadeva in the state of Orissa is an extremely famous and known among the localites of the state. The festival of Bada Osha is essentially a “Festival of Fasting” celebrated in the month of Kartik.

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