India /Uttar Pradesh /Chitrakoot /Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot stands for a hill of many wonders, a name well suited to its mythical past and to the magnificent present. Indeed this hilly terrain in the northern Vindhya ranges is a place of miraculous vistas where one can have all the glitters of religious as well as delightful experiences. The serene and scenic woods, and the lofty peaks of this lovely land provide idyllic surroundings to the visitors who find pleasure in a soothing and tranquil atmosphere. A celebrated place of great mythological relevance, Chitrakoot replicates the essence of Hindu way of life. The first ever rendering of Chitrakoot can be found in the Valmiki Ramayana, wherein the poet Valmiki speaks of an exceedingly divine environ occupied by the saintly people. Various other texts and scriptures of bygone eras had narrated the abounding spirituality and glaringness of this devout location in a bewitching manner. Spiritual journey of Chitrakoot begins in the Tretayug when Lord Ram along with Sita and Lakshman selected this place as their dwelling place during their exile. Chitrakoot was the center stage of all their activities for a long and the story of Ramayana takes dramatic turns at Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot, is not just a place of astounded spirituality and devoutness, but it is one of the prettiest gifts on earth. The deep woods, gleaming streams, pretty rivers, indeed this place is ornamented with a blissful nature. A unique spiritual experience in a soft and serene atmosphere, that’s what Chitrakoot offers to the devotees

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 210205

STD Code: 519

Info Website: http://chitrakoot.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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Chitrakoot is celebrated in the entire Indian literature and sacred books as the abode of Lord Ram, his spouse Sitaji and his brother Lakshman during their exile for about eleven years and a half.

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By Air : The nearest airport is at Khajuraho which is at a distance of 175 km from Chitrakoot. Daily flights are available from Chitrakoot to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Taxi services are available from Airport to Chitrakoot at Rs 2,300.

By Train : he nearest railway station is at Chitrakoot Dham at distance of 11 km from the heart of the city. Chitrakoot Dham lies on the Jhansi-Manikpur main line and is well connected to all major cities in India through Jhansi junction.

By BUS : Regular state owned bus services connect Chitrakoot with Chitrakoot Dham, Jhansi, Harpalpur, Satna, Mahoba, and Chhatarpur. The major bus stand is at Karwi at distance of 8 km from Chitrakoot. Buses connect Chitrakoot with Allahabad (132 km).

By Taxi : Auto rickshaws and Taxis are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Annapurna Hotel ; Karvi Rd, Kashavgarh, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking,Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Divya Hotel ; Kashavgarh, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Laundry,24-Hour Security,Catering Services, Concierge, Wedding Services, Banquet facilities,Doctor on call.

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• U.P.S.T.D.C Restaurant ;  Road, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh 210204. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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National Ramayana Fair ; Venue:  Chitrakoot ; Period :  February or in early March, ; Details:  Linked with the legends of Lord Rama, Chitrakoot obviously plays an important role in festivals related to Rama, such as Dussehra, Ram Navami and Diwali. At the end of February or in early March, the exclusive National Ramayana Fair is held in Chitrakoot.This fair is especially popular because the entire Ramayana, a vast poem with over 24,000 couplets, is recited here. Originally written in Sanskrit, the Ramayana has been translated into various languages. When Sage Valmiki wrote the Ramayana, circa 4th century b.c., the epic was essentially meant to be secular. However, the Ramayana gradually evolved into a scripture by the time it was completed.

Diwali Festival ; Venue:  Chitrakoot ; Period :  Octobar- Novembar ; Details:  Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Rama’s return after a 14-year long exile. This is celebrated with much zeal and fervour in the month of October or in early November.In ancient times, local rulers celebrated Diwali with great fanfare, and over 45,000 people attended the celebrations. In modern times, Diwali, seems to have lost its former glory, and is restricted mainly to festivities at local temples and lighting traditional diyas (earthen oil lamps) and candles at home.Legend has it that when Rama returned to Ayodhya, the city was lit up by thousands of diyas to welcome him. Diyas are still lit in homes during Diwali. Fireworks lend a spectacular dimension to this festival.

Navaratri Festival ; Venue:  Chitrakoot ; Period :  March ; Details:  The festival of Navaratri, preceding Dussehra is dedicated to Goddess Durga who is worshipped for Power and Prowess. Observed in the month of March, Navaratri is a nine-day affair celebrated with great devotion and piety. On the 10th day of the Navratri, people celebrate Dussehra , the festival that marks the triumph of Good over Evil, with Rama slaying the demon Ravana, and rescuing Sita.

Ramanavami ; Venue:  Chitrakoot ; Period :  April ; Details:  Ramanavami is another important festival in Chitrakoot that celebrates the birth of Rama. Bathing in the cool waters of the rivers Payaswini and Mandakini marks the beginning of the day, and the town resonates with sounds of temple bells tolling. Important festivals always go hand in hand with fairs, and folks enjoy the annual fair organised on the eve of Ramnavami.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Chitrakoot is a major tourist city in India.
• Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

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India /Karnataka /Hassan /Belur

Beautiful Belur, the quaint little town is set elegantly on the banks of river Yagachi amidst lush surroundings. It was chosen as the capital of the Hoysalas, after the sultans. The Hoysalas ruled this region between 11th and 13th centuries. They were great patrons of art and architecture and built a number of magnificent shrines during their 300 years reign. The temples and monuments at Belur are indeed the best Hoysala creations, showcasing their amazing architecture and sculptures in full glory. Belur was highly revered for its magnificent shrines and came to be known as the ‘modern vaikuntha (heaven) of the earth’. The Hoysala temple are characterized by typical star shaped ground plan and are usually set on a platform. Today, this small town basking in the warmth of its luxurious greenery and glorious past is regarded as ‘one of the jewels’ of South Indian architecture. Its temples have become rich repositories of ancient Hindu Culture and a must visit site on every tourist’s temple itinerary.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 573115

STD Code: 830

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  October and April

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Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only 16 km away, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India. Belur is located in Hassan district. According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri.Belur Temple Architecture.The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple (dedicated to Chennakeshava, meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana.The historic town Belur, one of the monuments of Karnataka, is beautifully set on banks of Yagachi river, amidst lush surroundings, in Hassan district of Karnataka. It was formerly known as Velapuri and was chosen as the alternate capital city by the Hoysala’s after the ransacking and destruction of their then capital Dwarasumudra (now known as Halibeedu or Halibidu) by the sultans of the Northern India.

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By Air : Bangalore International Airport, located in Bangalore City is the nearest airport to Belur. This is located around two hundred and twenty two kilometeRs (222 km) away from Belur and this airport is well connected to all local and international cities. Buses will be regularly available from Bangalore to Belur for minimal rates. Flight charges will range around Rs 5000 for local travel.

By Train : The railway station present in the town of Hassan is the nearest railway station to Belur. This lies around forty kilometeRs (40 km) from the town and trains are available from all the prominent places including, Mysore, Bangalore and Mangalore. Regular trains are available to Hassan and traveling through train can be a good option provided you book your tickets early. Train charges will vary around Rs 300.

By BUS : Buses to, Mysore will be available from the nearby towns and cities in the Hassan district and also from Mangalore, Shimoga, Halebid, Hospet and Udipi. Buses can be taken up anytime, and fares will range around 150 RS to 400 RS, depending on the distance covered.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Vishnu Krupa Lodge ; Temple Road Belur, Hassan Dist., Halebid and Belur 573115, ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Sumukha Residency ; Temple Road Belur, Hassan, Halebid and Belur 573115 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Vishwas Hotel ;  Belur, Karnataka 573115 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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India /Karnataka /Chamarajanagar /Chamarajanagar

Chamarajanagar is a town in the southern end of Karnataka, a state in India. It is also the headquarters of the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It is named after Chamaraja Wodeyar (1774–1796), king of Mysore, who was born in the town. It is also one of the less developed towns in Karnataka, even though it is situated on the interstate that links Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 571 3xx

STD Code: 8226

Info Website: http://www.chamarajanagaracity.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October to January

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The Chamarajeshwara temple was built in A.D. 1826 by Mummadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar in the memory of his father Sri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. The inscription carved on a huge slab standing infront of the Janana Mantap near Chamarajeshwara temple gives the authentic information about the birth place of Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar.The temple acquired prominence and fame during the period of Mummadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar of Mysore Dynasty. The more than 70 feet height five storey Rajagopuram with five glittering brass “Kalasha ” facing east is a wonderful specimen of the south Indian style of Hoysala architecture.It is dedicated to Lord Chamarajeshwara. There is a Shiva Linga inside the temple, which was originally constructed and brought from Sringeri. It was built with the blessings of Adi Shankaracharya who was the founder of Advaita Siddhanta. The temple is famous for its huge enclosure with golden pinnacles and other important shrines.The stage witnesses the Cultural Utsav during the special occasions.

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By Air : There is no airport in Chamarajanagar.

By Train : Chamarajanagar has a new railway station inaugurated when the railway track was upgraded to broad gauge from metre gauge in November 2008. Mysore, 61 km away, is well connected by railway to major cities in India. Some long-distance trains now come to Chamarajanagar also.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Ambuja Farms ; Gundlupet Taluk Chamrajnagar, Karnataka – 571111 . ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – N.A.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Nijaguna Residency ; Nijaguna Park,K.N. Pura Road,Chamarajanaga, Karnataka. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – N.A.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• K Gudi Wilderness Camp; Post office Kyathadevarayanagudi , Chamrajnagar , Karnataka,571313. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Laundry Service, Parking Facility,Games Room,Outdoor Activities,Dining Hall, Yoga Meditation Centre, Dining Hall, Bar.

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• Green House Restaurant ;  Sampige Road, Chamarajanagar Ho, Chamarajanagar – 571313. ; M –  9886181038 ; Food Serve :  North Indian.

• Delhi Darbar Restaurant ;  Nh 209, Opposite Siddartha Theatre, Sathay Road, Chamarajanagar- 571313. ; M –  9743290290 ; Food Serve :  North Indian.

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Ratha Yatra ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Chamarajeshwaraswamy ratha yatra was celebrated with grandeur here on Sunday. The unique chariot festival celebrated in the month of Aashada is considered special for newly married couples. They are asked to throw two bananas at the rolling chariot. The devotees pulled the decorated car amid the chanting of mantras. The festival began at 11.45 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m. It is said that the main ratha was built by Basavaraje Urs who served as a ‘bhakshi’ in Mysore palace in 1835. C. Puttarangashetty, Chamarajanagar MLA, and M.V. Savithri, Deputy Commissioner were present. Folk artistes performed dances to the tunes of ‘kamsale’.

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

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India /Madhya Pradesh /Jabalpur /Bhedaghat

Bhedaghat is a small village about 25kms from Jabalpur city at Madhya Pradesh State in Central India. It is a popular tourist spot close to Jabalpur city. Here holy Narmada river passes through marble rocks which offers chance to enjoy boating view the natural beauty of natural rock formations. Here mainly 3 spots are to be visited: Dhuandhar waterfall, Chousat Yogini Temple and Bhedaghat. They all are within radius of 3kms and can easily be visited by tourists. Whole are is part of Narmada valley which is rich in fossils. Their are number of ghats in this region where scientists have found egg-shells of Dinosaurs.

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Category : Water Fall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 482053

STD Code: 761

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Best Time to Visit:  Novembar – May

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Marble Rocks also known as Bhedaghat, is a gorge, formed by the picturesque water falls called Dhuandhar, is nestled on the Narmada River, 21 km. from Jabalpur, in Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada River that flows through Madhya Pradesh has created a wonderfully carved soft marble gorge, stretching a distance of 3 km. The Marble Rocks towering nearly 100 feet high above the flowing river, the white marbles are covered with dark volcanic creases of green and black making the contrast even more enchanting. The waterfalls along the marbles and rocks create a mist-like effect, giving the look of smoke erupting from the water, making it a mesmerizing sight to see. This massive white water gushing down creates the waterfall, Dhuandhar that erodes the rocks and forms the gorge, Marble Rocks.

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By Air : Jabalpur (23 km) is the nearest airport, which is connected to the major airports in India. Jabalpur Airport: 076 12 603452.

By Train : Nearest, Jabalpur railway station is located north of the Civil line area. It is connected with all the metros and major cities in India.

By BUS : Frequent buses are available from Jabalpur

By Taxi : Tempos and taxis are available from Jabalpur

By Other : Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel River View ; Hotel River View, Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482053 ; Ph – 094 24 958812 ; Facilities – N.A.

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• Motel Marble Rocks ;  Panchvati Garden Bhedaghat, Madhya Pradesh 483053 ; M –  076 12 830424 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Narmada Mahotsava ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  October ; Details:  Bhedaghat in Jabalpur is popular for Narmada Mahotsava. It is organized on full-moon night in Sharad Purnima festival every year.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Bhedaghat is a major tourist city in India.
• Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

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• Fire : 101
• Ambulance :102

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India /Maharashtra /solapur /solapur

One of the largest cities in the state of Maharashtra, Sholpur is both a city and a district. Solapur along with three other districts namely Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur form the South Western Maharashtra. It is situated near the borders with Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is ancient place with historical and religious importance with Shri Siddharameshwar as its chief deity.Solapur has a rich history and various dynasties ruled Solapur like Chalukyas, Andhrabhratyas, Yadavas, Rashtrkutas and Bahamanias. The name Solapur is combination of two words “Sola” and “Pur”. “Sola” means sixteen and “Pur” means village. This is relevant since Solapur is considered to include sixteen villages. There are quite a few places of tourist and religious interest in Solapur.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone:  UTC 5.30 Hours

Pincode: 413001

STD Code: 217

Info Website: solapur.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to February.

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Solapur is known for its historical, religious, industrial and commercial importance. Ground Fort, Siddheshwar Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Parasnath Temple, Adinath Temple, Masjids, Churches and Agyari are the attractions of this place.Akkalkot is considered to be an important center of Datta. The Vatavriksha Temple of Shri Swami Samartha and Akkalkot Swami math are important religious places, which are visited by many devotees.Phandharpur the city of Pandhavi Vithoba is another most important pilgrimage center for the whole of India. It ranks first among the fairs in the state with an aggregate congregation of four to five lakh on and Kartiki Ekadasi.City’s important tourist destination is Siddeshwar temple the abode of siddharameshwar built in 16th century where as it also has samadhi of siddeshwar the Solapur is often referred as Siddeshwar Nagari yearly it attracts 35 lakhs priligrims, besides city is also famous for its Markandeya Temple[siddeshwar peth]of padamashali samaj build in 1893 AD and Venkateshwara Temple[daji peth] Built In 1948 AD,rupa bhavani temple Iis the abode of tulja bhavani built in 19 th century,shri shankar temple [akkalkot road] this has one of the highet gopuras of India temples.City has Bhui fort in center of it area.IT is important city for its Neighbouring cities because it serves as all around market.

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By Air : The nearest International Airport from Solapur is Pune International Airport, Maharashtra, roughly four hour drive from Solapur. Pune International Airport is well connected to major cities by flights to Nagpur , Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & other destinations through Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Jet Airways and Spice Jet.

By Train : Solapur falls on the rail line connecting Hyderabad to Mumbai. It is around 400 Kms from Mumbai. Regular trains are available to Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and other parts of the state and country.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Tripursundari ; Civil Lines, North Sadar Bazar 224, Ratandeep Housing Society, Solapur ; Ph – 0217 329 2291 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel City Park ; 119, Murarji Peth, Charputhala, Hutatma Chowk Solapur, ; Ph – 0217 272 9791 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Surya Hotel International ; 3/3/2, Murarji Peth,Behind Bhagawat Cinemas Solapur ; Ph – 0217 272 9501 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Hotel Tripursundari ;  Civil Lines, North Sadar Bazar 224, Ratandeep Housing Society, Solapur, ; M –  0217 329 2291 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Sanskruti, Fine Dine Restaurant, Solapur ;  7, Railway Lines , Opp. Mayor House Station Rd, Sidheshwar Peth, Solapur ; M –  0217 272 2964 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Solapur chaddars ; Local Market ;  Local Market , Solapur. ; Ph/M:  N.A

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Konark Restaurant & Bar ; Gandhinagar, Hotagi Road 14 Civil line, Hotgi Road, Solapur – 413004 ; Ph/M: (0217) 2604792 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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India /Maharashtra /Thane /dahanu

Dahanu is a city that is located in the Thane District of the state of Maharashtra. The town is a major commercial hub in the state and the infrastructure is well developed. There are many interesting places that one can visit in the place. There are many temples that are located in and round the city and some of them are, Sri Gajanan Mandir, Sri Kevda Devi Mandir, Mata Saptasrungi Mandir Nikane, Jagrut Hanuman Mandir, Sai Baba Temple, Santoshi Temple, Mahalaxmi Gandh and Mahalaxmi Temple. There are a few Jain temples that are located in the place as well and they have interesting architecture. There is an old temple that is located in the Fort Area called the Dahanu Gaon. This temple is over 100 years old. Another temple called the Chandrababu Temple is also located nearby and these are good places that you can visit. A new temple has been constructed at a hill called KOSBAD and this is extremely popular among the tourists from Mumbai and Pune. Warli Art is a world famous art form that originated in this place. Other art forms such as Dole dance and Tarpa dance can also been seen in the city of Dahanu.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: N.A

STD Code: 2528

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Dahanu’s historical significance can be traced back to 16th century AD. When the Portuguese had firmly established their dominion on the west coast of India between Daman in North and Karanja in the South, they divided their Thana territories into two divisions viz. Daman and Vasai (also known as Basai by Muslims, Bacaim by Portuguese, Bajipur by Marathas and Bassein by the British), then an important ship building center whereupon Dahanu (then called ‘Danu’) was included in the Daman division along with three other districts — Sanjan, Tarapur and Mahim. Dahanu’s historical significance as a trade city may be witnessed by the fort on the mouth of Dahanu creek. Savta port was once a busy trade center especially for teak wood, catechus and other farm produce. “Dahanuka” also occurs in one of the Nashik cave inscriptions. Dahanu has a conglomeration of people from almost all walks of life. Thus, it has temples/ worship places of all the religions. Apart from Mahalaksmi, the Santoshi Mata, Sai Baba Temple, and Jain temples, Dahanu also have Mosques, Churches, Gurudwara and Fire-Temples. There are exclusive worship pleases of The Warlis.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Mumbai. For those who are arriving at the Mumbai airport the best option is to hire a taxi from the airport to the city of Dahanu. Taxis charge around Rs 7 per km for sedans. A/C taxis are also available from the airport. SUVs such as Toyota Qualis and Tata Sumo can also be hired from the airport and these are ideal for those who are travelling in groups.

By Train : Dahanu has a railway station that is extremely well connected and many important trains pass through this station. The place is connected to cities such as Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Pune, Jodhpur, Dehradun and many others. Tickets from Mumbai cost around Rs 100 for non A/C second class compartments. Auto rickshaws are available from the station to the town center.

By BUS : State buses are available from Pune and Mumbai to the city. These depart frequently and they charge around Rs 100 for the trip. They may not be comfortable and finding proper seating might be difficult.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Pearline Beach Resort ; Sea Face, Dahanu Beach, Dahanu (West), Thane Dist, Maharashtra 401601
Coastal Hwy, Unnati Mandal Agar, Dahanu ; Ph – 02528 225 791 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Pearline Hotel ; Dahanu, DN ; Ph – 02528 222 442 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Pearline Hotel ;  Dahanu, DN ; M –  02528 222 442 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Surbhi ;  MalyanDahanu, MH ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Chikoo Festival in Dahanu ; Venue:  Dahanu ; Period :  February ; Details:  The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is hosting a unique ‘Chikoo Festival’ in Dahanu on February 9-10. This beachside town bordering Gujarat is famous for its vast chikoo farms largely owned by the Parsi community. Its tribal community is a treasure trove of Warli art and craft.Organised by the Kokan Bhumi Pratishthan the festival will be held at the Camping Ground in Bordi. Events range from a small fun-fair with stalls to showcase tribal art and craft, agricultural products, fresh fruits and their byproducts, a photo exhibition on the region as well as outdoor attractions like the Chikoo Safari, Warli dance, not to forget Parsi and Irani cuisine. Tourists can visit the weekly bazaar, join a sand castle competition, make and fly kites or enjoy a bonfire to the accompaniment of local cuisine at the beach.

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India /Maharashtra /Nagpur /Ramtek

Ramtek fort temple has a legendary story in its credit. This is assumed to be the sacred place where Lord Rama took rest before leaving to conquer Lanka. The Ramtek fort temple is centuries old with main deity as Lord Rama. The temple is located within a fort which is situated at a calm hilltop. This is a marvelous and cool place to keep off from madding crowds of the city. The unpolluted air in this hillock makes the environment healthy and rejuvenating.To visit and experience Maharashtra hassle-free, view Maharashtra Tourism.The history of this tirth is believed to belong to the times of Bhagawan Munisuvrata. In the Padmapuran written by Acharya Raviseno is Vanshagiri(Ramtek), it is said that Ramchandraji built a number of Jain temples. The idol of Bhagawan Shantinatha installed here is believed to fulfill the desires of the devotees. There is also a very attractive Manastambh in front of this temple. Apart from this temple, we can find eight Jain temples in this place. It is said that Kalidas has written the famous epic ‘Meghdoot’ at Ramtek near the RamChandra ji Temple. Boarding and lodging facilities are available near the temple.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 441106

STD Code: 7114

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Ramtek is a small town, situated at a distance of approximately 42 km to the northeast of the Nagpur city of Maharashtra. It falls under the Nagpur district and is held in high regard by the Hindus. This is because this town is believed to be associated with Lord Rama. There is hill situated near Ramtek, known as the Ramgiri Hill. The hill houses a historical temple of Lord Rama, which is said to be more than 600 years old. This temple has greatly added to the travel attraction of the city.The legend also goes that Lord Rama stopped at Ramtek, along with His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, while on his exile. Another fact that adds to the attraction of the town, from tourism point of view, is its association with the Great poet Kalidasa. He wrote his excellent poem, Meghdoot in the hills of Ramtek only.The major attractions of Ramtek comprise of the 27 Brahmanical style temple that have been constructed atop the hill. Amongst them is the Lakshmana Temple, which dates back to as far back as 1400 AD. The town serves as the venue of the Kalidasa Festival, held every year in the month of November. A fortnight-long festival, it boasts of performances by virtuosos in the field of music, dance and drama. Ramsagar Lake, a serene lake, and the Jain temple situated here are also worth having a look at.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Nagpur 50-km away from Ramtek.

By Train : There is a railway station in Ramtek, which appears on South Central Railway. Regular trains ply between Nagpur and Ramtek.

By BUS : The temple is situated outside the Ramtek town. It is about 50 Kms from Nagpur. Bus services and private vehicles are available to this place.

By Taxi : There are taxis (cabs) available at the Airport and Railway Station. You can also rent a Qualis a slang generic term for a SUV-taxi named after the common Toyota Qualis(but now are available as many other brands, such as the Chevy and India’s own luxury brand, Mahindra). Normally they are offered with a driver, and they will stay with you all day, week, or even month if you’d like. This chauffeur can normally understand English, and knows the city very well.

By Other : The best way to get around are the yellow and black 3 wheeled taxicabs known as the Autorickshaws or simply Rickshaws. Hollering ‘Auto’ or ‘Rickshaw’ at a passing Rickshaw should be enough to catch the drivers attention. In most cases the drivers would be able to understand Hindi and maybe even a few words of English. They are normally quite helpful but are known to cheat tourists so bargain hard and it might be a good idea to ask a pedestrian to get an idea about how much it costs normally to reach your destination by auto. In Nagpur, auto rickshaws don’t follow the meter system. They all have them, they are supposed to follow them, but, it will be hard to find an auto with a working meter. Private vehicles are available to this place.

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Marbat ; Venue:  Mahal Area ; Period :  Morning ; Details:  On prosperas Day of Dashera

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India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Grishneshwar

Grishneshwar is one of the ancient pilgrim destinations with all the purities and calmness of an Indian village. The religiously important Grishneshwar village is located in the close vicinities of Ellora and Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Grishneshwar is the abode of one of the holy 12 Jyotirlingas, the holiest and ancient Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple. Grishneshwar is also known as Kusumeswar, Ghushmeswara, or Grushmeswara and all the names are related legendary stories of the origin of Grishneshwar. The village offers unpolluted environment for a rejuvenating stay in order to attain spiritual enlightenment. The village offers serene atmosphere for empowering the mind through the visit of holiest Jyotirlinga. She had built the Grishneshwar temple along with the reconstruction of Vishnu Pada temple at Gaya and Kashi Vishwanatha temple at Varanasi. The present Grishneshwar is located in and around this place.Apart from religious pilgrims, many tourists visit this place to understand the ancient temple customs and routines and also the ancient architectural style of the temple. The images and the inscriptions of the temple also attract enthusiastic travelers to this village. Maha Shivaratri is a very important religious festival celebrated here. During this festival period, thousands of devotees throng to this temple town.

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Category : Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 42531

STD Code: 240

Info Website: ghumakkar.co

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple enshrines one of the most revered 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This lingam is also known as Kusumeswarar, Grushmeswara and Ghushmeswara, apart from Grishneswara. The temple was re-constructed in the 18th century by Ahilyabhai Holkar. The temple is constructed in red volcanic rocks and the appealing appearance of the temple is eye catching. The temple has a 5 tier Shikara, which is very attractive. Shikara is crowned with images of Bull and Monkeys. Legends tell that a spiritual woman named as Kusuma offered worship to Lord Shiva in this place. She used to immerse the Shivalinga in a tank of water ritually and she was blessed with the Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord had miraculously given rebirth to her son after the death. Devotees offer pray in this place with high reverence and devotion. Huge numbers of pilgrims visit this place and regular prayers are offered at this temple. Important festival in this temple is Maha Shivaratri.Daulatabad (once known as Devagiri) is the popular tourist attractions Ajanta – Ellora.

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By Air : Nearest Airport is located at Aurangabad, which is at distance of about 29 km from the city of Grishneshwar (Velur village). Taxi charge is about Rs 400 from airport. Regular flight services are available from Aurangabad Airport to Jaipur, Mumbai, Udaipur and Delhi.

By Train : Nearest Railway station is Aurangabad, which is not in the main route. Nearest major Railway Station is Manmad at distance of 140 km. It costs about Rs 1,500 from Manmad to Grishneshwar by taxi.

By BUS : Grishneshwar is connected by state owned transport buses. Regular bus services are available from Grishneshwar to Aurangabad. Many tourist buses ply between nearby cities to Aurangabad.

By Taxi : Hiring private vehicles is the best option as they are required to travel to the various temples and sites in the surrounding areas and in the outskirts. Private taxis are available in some of the cities that are located nearby.

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Hotel Kailas ; Ellora Caves, Ellora District, Aurangabad. ; Ph – 91 2437 244446 ; Facilities – Internet access, a library and games,Bar/Lounge,Business Centre,Fitness Centre, Free Parking,Restaurant Room Service,Swimming Pool,

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Mahashivaratri ; Venue:  Grishneshwar ; Period :  February/March ; Details:  The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great pomp and show, its being the main festival here. Thousands of devotees are seen flocking the temple during this festival. The village of Grishneshwar is extremely small and people mainly visit the temple which is the major attraction of the place. Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated in February/March.

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India /Maharashtra /Ratnagiri /Ganapatipule

Ganapatipule, a capturing village in Maharashtra, is important to the Indian nationalists as it is the birthplace of the leader Lokmanya Tilak. It is a sleepy village in the Ratnagiri district of southwest Maharashtra in India. Since the village is not touched by commercialism, the Arcadian beauty of the village is raised many times. There is a 6 kilometer virgin beach on the fantastic Konkan coastline. It is the belief of the locals that the village of Ganapatipule is blessed. In the days when men were devotees and miracles took place, the four Dwardatas were welcomed to the sub-continent and Ganapatipule is believed to be the western deity. According to legend, once a villager was running away from the clashes and when he made his way through the jungles he stumbled on Lord Ganapati’s idol. He built a temple around the idol. From the past 400 years, people have been caring and making additions to the shrines and the temple is how it looks today. The village of Ganapatipule is famous for its 400-year-old Ganesha temple. The idol is curved from one massive rock. The idol is a Swayambhu Ganpati shrine which means that it is a self-created monolith of Lord Ganesha. The village has a beautiful beach where the river meets the Arabian Sea and the hill that is shaped like Ganpati enchants the visitors.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 415622

STD Code: 2357

Info Website: maharashtratourism.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  Nov – Mar

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Ganapatipule is a small village on the Konkan coast with a series of beaches and vantage points offering some stunning views of the sea. The Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, on the Ganapatipule beach itself is the primary attraction in Ganapatipule that draws thousands of pilgrims every year to this village.Ganpatipule temple is one of the ‘Ashta Ganapatis’ of India and is known as ‘Paschim Dwar Dewata’ and is one of the primary reasons for elevating ganpatipule as a prferred tourist destination in Maharashtra.In Ganpatipule there are secluded beaches right from Jaigad to Ratnagiri seperated from each other only by rocky cliffs. The beaches are largely white sand with slight mix of fine black sand in places.Ganpatipule beach is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches amongst the Konkan beaches. Ganpatipule is as close as you can get to a perfect holiday destination in Konkan.Apart from the beaches in Ganpatipule there are many interesting spots of importance to the tourist. The backwaters of Ganpatipule is worth exploring, MTDC has watersports and boating options also in the backwaters. The beautifully built temples in and around Ganpatipule are also worth visiting.Ratnagiri is an important tourist destination near Ganpatipule.

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By Air : The nearest airport is the Ratnagiri airport (50 km) which needs a taxi fare of Rs 200 to get there. Other airport is at Belgaum (300 km).

By Train : Ratnagiri, the convenient railhead is located at a distance of 45 km from Ganpatipule and is connected to various cities across the country.

By BUS : The State Transport plies buses from Mumbai (291 km), Pune (235 km) and Belgaum (300 km). The tariff per seat is Rs 200 and the frequency of the buses is every three hours. Buses also operate to and from Ratnagiri.

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By Other : Auto rickshaws can be hailed off the road and available extensively. They may not be metered and they charge special night fare as well.

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Shree Sagar Hotel ; Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri ; Ph – 098 20 622397 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Disha Residency ; House No. 78/1-2-3, Opp S.T. Stand Arrey Warrey Rd, Ganpati Pule. ; Ph – 077 38 009911 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• On the Rocks ;  Abhishek Beach Resort, Arrey Warrey Road Ganpati Pule ; M –  093 73 848184 ; Food Serve :  Indian
• Sagar Sangeet ;  Abhishek Beach Resort, Arrey Warrey Rd,Ganpati Pule. ; M –  093 73 848184 ; Food Serve :  Indian

 

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India /Rajasthan /Dausa /Dausa

Dausa is an important tourist destination in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Dausa is mainly renowned among tourists because of its bustling culture, as the region still holds the unique local flavour that has been well preserved. There are many important tourist destinations to visit in the town of Dausa, and the Khawaraoji is one of the most important destinations that you should visit. This was once the residence of the famed Bargujar Rulers, and now this site has been converted into a heritage hotel. This is the most popular tourist destination in the region of Dausa, as it is located near the hills and provides excellent views of the surrounding landscape. There are many temples in Dausa that are dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the most famous ones among these are the Panch Mahadev temple and the Neelkanth temple, which are must visit destinations. You can also visit the Bhadravati Palace during your trip to Dausa.The region of Dausa also houses many old monuments that date back to the Gupta age. History buffs will enjoy visiting these sites during their trip to the town of Dausa.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 303301

STD Code: 1427

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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The city of Dausa is the district headquarters of Rajasthan state in western India. Some of the popular places of interests in Dausa are Mehandipur Balaji temple, Mataji Ka Mandir, Nilkanth Mahadev Temple and the Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.Dausa has 5 Shiva temples. The lingas in these temples belong to the medieval period. Daya Ram Sahni the archaeologist has also described a temple on the top of a hill. The tribe of Bargujars constructed a fort on top of a hill. This fort has a temple. This temple is worth seeing for its ancient architecture and its historical past. This is one of the areas that were extorted by the Kachhawah Prince Dulha Rai when he conquered the whole of Dausa, the historical city.

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By Air : Flights can be taken directly to the airport in Jaipur, which lies at a distance of around seventy kilometres from the town of Dausa. Buses can be taken from Jaipur to Dausa after the journey in order to reach the place. Jaipur has a well connected airport with frequent flights to all local and international destinations. Regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Udaipur and Nagpur will be available for local air travel. Flight charges will range between Rs 3500 to 8000.

By Train : The town of Dausa has a railway station that has frequent trains to the cities and towns of Bhuj, Varanasi, Bareilly, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Delhi, Ajmer and Jammu Tawi. Trains will stop in the Dausa Railway Station for only two minutes or so, as it is not a major railway station. Train fares will range from Rs 150 to 300 depending on the distance covered.

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Hotel Aashirwad ; Nr. Riico Industrial Area,Somnath Nagar, Agra Road, Dausa, Rajasthan 303303 ; Ph – 094 14 035182 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Pinki Hotel ; Ashok Nagar, Dausa, Rajasthan 303303 ; Ph – 01427 223 795 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Rawat Palace ; Somnath Circle, Agra Road, Dausa, RJ, 303303 ; Ph – 098 29 645123 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Madhuvan Hotel ; Somnath Circle, Agra Road, Dausa, RJ, 303303 ; Ph – 094 14 036261 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Midway Dausa ;  Vinayak Nagar Dausa. ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Umaid Lake Palace, Kalaho (Dausa) ;  Kalakho, Post Office Kalakho Dist. Dausa, Jaipur – Agra National Hwy, Dausa, 303304 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Basant Panchmi Mela ; Venue:  Dausa ; Period :  Feb ; Details:  Basant Panchmi Mela, that is held every year in Feb month and many tourist come across the world to watch this.

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