Friday, 12 May 2017

Chitrakoot Falls is situated in Bastar district of Indian state Chhattisgarh. On the journey of River Indrabati through dense vegetation on the plain in Chhattisgarh, suddenly the water of the flows drops with a height of 93 feet and build this magnificent waterfalls at Chitrakoot. It is just 38 kilometres west of Jagdalpur.
Chitrakoot waterfall is the largest waterfalls in India and also may be the widest waterfalls in Asia, so it is popularly called as "the Niagara falls of India".
The wideness of the waterfall depends on the water level in the river Indrabati. And season to season it varies drastically, as in summer the span of the Chitrakoot waterfall is minimum, but during monsoon, the water level of the river Indrabati touches the both banks and the waterfall also formed the widest, nearly 150 m in wide. And the waterfalls look like wild in nature.
Close to the waterfall there is a govt rest house and behind it steps are there to go down to river bed. There are 160 steps to go to the river bed. Here boating facility is available and charges are per head Rs 25/-. The boat man will take you close to the water falling point and you can enjoy the fall more but the moisture and splash of water will make you drench. Keep some water protection for your cameras. 
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airports are Allahabad (135 kms from Chitrakoot), Khajuraho( 175 kms) and Varanasi (275 kms). These airports have daily flight services to Delhi.
By Train
Karvi is the nearest railway station and it is 8km away from Chitrakoot. The second nearest station is Chitrakoot Dham. The station lies on the Jhansi-Manikpur main line and is well connected to all prominent Indian cities. You can also get down at Manikpur Junction, which is 35 kms away from Chitrakoot, or at Satnba Junction, which is 75 kms away.
By Road
State-owned buses are available from Allahabad, Banda, Kanpur, Satna and Jhansi to reach Chitrakoot. One can also take taxi from Delhi airport to Chitrakoot.

Chitrakote,Chhattisgarh,India

Location: Tiratha, Chhattisgarh 494010, India

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Located at the foothills of Nagaland, about 28 km from the town of Sibsagar, the hillocks of Charaideo were regarded as a sacred and revered place by the people of the Ahom Dynasty. This was the burial ground of the kings and members of the royal family. 
The innumerous vaults or maidams present here have an uncanny resemblance with the pyramids of Egypt and were believed to be the abode of the ancestral gods of the Ahoms. Over the hillocks, one can still see the stone pillars or deosal and mounds of the royal families, but most of them are in ruins now. Still, one cannot help but notice the architectural majesty and brilliance of these burial places.
Charaideo roughly means a town on the foothill of the mountains in Tai language. The Ahoms, who originated from the Yunnan province in China, descended here from the Patkai Mountains and made it the capital.
Charaideo was the first capital of the Ahom kings, built by King Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam. Although the capital of the dynasty was shifted several times after this, Charaideo still remained the symbolic capital and center.
How to Reach
By Road
One can easily reach here via road as Sibsagar is well connected to all major cities.
By Air
The nearest airport is located at Jorhat, which is situated around 55 km from away from the city of Sibsagar.
By Train
The nearest railway station is located at a place called Simalguri, which is situated around 16 km from the town.
By Bus
State transport buses are available from places such as Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Jorhat on a regular basis.

Charaideo maidam,Assam,India

Location: Assam, India

Monday, 8 May 2017

Sualkuchi is a small sleepy village that displays the culture and traditions of Assam in its best form. 
The weaving village is however, best known for its skills and craftsmanship for producing one of the best kinds of silk in the state and thus earning its self a nickname of 'Manchester of East'.
One can witness the ethnicity and rustic view of the village in form of the bamboo houses and walls covered with mud in order to maintain cool in summers and warmth in winters.
Silkwork is yet another feather in Sualkuchi's hat. Some very fascinating and intricate designs are developed on the naturally golden Muga silk in the karkhanas or workshops that can be found beside almost every house. 
The village of Sualkuchi situated on the northern banks of River Brahmaputra with sprawling green hills all around is a beautiful place to visit, exhibiting a charm that will leave you completely awe-inspired.  
How to Reach
By Air
Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati serves as the nearest airport to Sualkuchi. The airport is well connected to many major cities in India by regular flights. You can take a cab from outside the airport to the village for a comfortable ride.
By Road
Sualkuchi is well connected to Guwahati (30 km) by a well-maintained road as well as the other cities of Assam. If you are travelling from outside the state, you have to first reach Guwahati by air, rail or road and then can take a bus or avail Trekker service from the city. Machkhowa bus stand and Paltan Bazaar bust stand are nearly 33 km and 38 km away from the village of Sualkuchi.
By Rail
Railway station at Kamakhya serves as the nearest station to Sualkuchi lying at a distance of about 30 km. You can easily avail a taxi or a bus from Kamakhya to the village.
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Sualkuchi,Assam,India

Location: Saualkuchi, Assam 781103, India

Saturday, 6 May 2017

As a name suggest Disangmukh is a place where the Mighty Brahmaputra and Disang joining together, the place is also an ultimate destination for tourists to have a close look to the by Mising community people, one of the colorful communities of Assam. This Place is situated almost 10km  from Sivasagar town.
For all nature lovers Disangmukh is one of the famous spots and are a perfect single day holiday destination. It becomes quite exotic experience of picnic at Disang Sapori surrounded by flowing water of Disang river crossing by joined boats of two to three small boats during season. i.e. December to February. It is amazing that in the Disang Sapori there is a small growing village – Zila Basti with a Primary school.
Disang festival becomes one of the major events in Sivasagar district organized once in every two years interval in Disangmukh. In this rendezvous festival celebrated primarily in the first week of January with various traditional fun games and sports on the sand of river bed of Disang river occurs big gathering from different parts.
The sunrise or sunset in the Brahmaputra is a heavenly experience in Disanmukh. One should not missed Disangmukh while visit Sivasagar. 
The best time to visit the place is winter when you can have look to the migratory birds too. One should avoid Disangmukh during summer.
How to Reach
One can hire a local taxi or an Auto from Sivasagar town with reasonable rate. The nearest airport is in Jorhat and Dibrugarh. Sivsagar Having own  railway station in Sivasagar Town.

Disangmukh,Assam,India

Location: Disangmukh, Assam, India

Thursday, 4 May 2017

Hayagriva Madhava Temple is one of the prominent temples in Hajo of Assam. The temple was built during the reign of the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. The presiding diety of the temple is Lord Narasimha (another form of Lord Vishnu). 
Hayagriva Madhava Temple belongs to Pala Dynasty. This stone architecture houses an idol of Hayagriva Madhava. The exterior walls of the temple has many carvings depicting the mythology. One can see the authentic Assamese art scultptures in the temple.
The Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on a hill named Monikut in Hajo. The town of Hajo is at a distance of 30km from Guwahati.
Once at the entrance after a 5-minute brisk walk on an evenly laid out flight of stairs, the views are lovely. And lovely is the architecture all around. From the figures on the entrance wall painted in gold to the rock-cut shapes laid-out in the entire compound to the main temple itself, all of them stood proudly tall.
The temple is also considered as a major pilgrimage spot by Buddhist Lamas and Bhutiyas who follow Buddhism. They believe that Lord Buddha acquired Nirvana or Moksha in this place and that the image inside the temple is that of the Lord.
Just close to this temple, a smaller temple was constructed by the Ahom King Pramatta Singh, where Doul (or Holi) is celebrated on a large scale every year.
How to Reach
The distance between Guwahati and Hajo is around 35 kilometers or roughly 1 hour.
To reach Hajo from Guwahati, you have to cross the Brahmaputra river by taking the iconic Saraighat Bridge.  After the bridge, it’s a well-marked highway that goes to Hajo and beyond.

Hayagriva Madhava Temple,Assam,India

Location: Hajo, Assam 781102, India

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Chandrapur village is located in Chandrapur Tehsil of Kamrup Metropolitan district in Assam, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Chandrapur and 19km away from district headquarter Guwahati. 
Chandrapur is a small town from Guwahati. Chandrapur is covered by hills, and it is primarily an industrial area.
Three river Brahamputra, Kolong and Digaru floated . Two wildlife sanctuaries are situated nearby in Chandrapur, i.e. Pobitora WLS and Amsang WLS .

Chandrapur village, which is usually known for its dairy farms and an important electrical sub-station for Guwahati.
How to Reach
By Rail
Panbari Rail Way Station , Digaru Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Chandrapur. How ever Guwahati Rail Way Station is major railway station 19 KM near to Chandrapur
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Chandrapur,Assam,India

Location: Chandrapur, Chandrapur Bagicha, Assam, India

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Uppada Beach is one such place which charms people. It is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Here, tourists can spend some calm and serene holidays. Uppada Beach which is located on Uppada Road is 5 km away from the town of Kakinada. 
The major attraction of this beach is its wide and stretchy shore. The beach has crystal–clear blue waters and sun kissed soft white sand along the shore. This virgin beach along with sun kissed soft white sand, golden sunshine and clear blue water of sea, attracts tourists from all over.
The clear water, the silver sand and the golden sun gifts the beach with a majestic beauty. The charm that is woven by the mesmerizing azure sky makes the Uppada Road Beach a unique place to visit. The calm waters, the lush green vegetation, and the swaying palm trees nearby attract beach lovers.
The sun kissed soft white warm sand is a perfect destination for sunbathing and tourists can enjoy swimming at this wonderful beach. But remember, beach is not just about sand and water, it is more than this. One can have a variety of activities at this beach. Shore activities like cricket, football, jogging and trekking can be fun and rejuvenating. And if you are done with it, you can fish with the fishermen taking you on their boats for deep water fishing.
Apart from this, the sun set here is very worth watching. This enthralling beach also has a beautiful well maintained park that adds to its beauty. You will find snack bars and local restaurants selling fresh seafood near the beach. As there is a port in Kakinada, there is a light house present, which rotates during the night time. This signal describes the sailors and fishermen to identify that they are near Kakinada.
How to Reach
By Rail
There is no railway station near to Uppada in less than 10 km. How ever Vishakapatnam Rail Way Station is major railway station 20 KM near to Uppada 
By Road
Visakhapatnam are the nearby by towns to Visakhapatanam having road connectivity to Visakhapatanam and Uppada
By Bus
Tagarapu Valasa APSRTC Bus Station , Gurudwar Jn(City Bus Stop) APSRTC Bus Station , Visakhapatnam APSRTC Bus Station are the nearby by Bus Stations to Uppada .APSRTC runs Number of busses from major cities to here.
Local Bus
Mangamaripeta Bus Station , Ins Kalinga Bus Station , Kothavalasa Bus Station , Marikavalasa Bus Station , Gurajadanagar Bus Station are the nearby by Local Bus Stops to Uppada . runs Number of busses from Uppada to different Places.
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Uppada,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Uppada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Situated in the Chittoor district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is a Hindu temple town that draws millions of devotees every year.
People come to this city to pay homage at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is perched on top of the Tirumala Hills, with the Tirupati town lying at its foothills.
This holy city also houses numerous other temples and monuments. Your stay in this divine destination will begin with the sweet sound of temple bells and melodious mantras.
Tirupati is considered as one of the holiest Hindu cities in the world and is referred to as the Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh.
 Apart from the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, the other popular places to visit in the city are Gurramkonda Fort, Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Silathoranam, Sri Varahaswami Temple, Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, TTD Gardens, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Sri Venkateswara Museum and many more. The town is also a popular tourist destination for those who want to learn more about Hinduism.
How to Reach
By Road
Tirumala has direct bus services from Tirupati with a frequency of a bus in every 2 minutes. It also has direct buses from Chennai, Bengaluru and Vellore. Paid taxis and private bus operators also ply buses from nearby cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakapatnam and Bangalore to Tirupati.
By Rail
Tirumala does not have its own railway station. The nearest railway station is in Tirupati, which is about 26 km from Tirumala. Tirupati railway station is a major railway station and is well equipped with five platforms and an escalator. It is well connected to major cities across India.
By Air
The nearest airport to Tirumala is near Renigunta about 15 km from Tirupati. This domestic airport has direct flights to Hyderabad, Visakapatnam, Chennai, New Delhi and Bangalore and is now being upgraded to an International airport.
By Foot
Many devotees climb the hills to Tirumala on foot to fulfil a vow. There are two well-laid stone footpaths leading to Tirumala. These paths are called sopanamargas. The most ancient of the two sopanamargas starts from Alipiri at the foot of the hills. This footpath is 11 km in length and is the commonly used route. The other sopanamarga (Srivari mettu) starts from Chandragiri and is only about 6 km in length.
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Tirupati,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Undavalli Caves stand testimony to the exemplary Indian rock-cut architecture of medieval India and belong to the must-see category of tourist destinations. Situated at a short distance of 6 km from Vijayawada and 22 km from Guntur in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the historic caves are seated on the top of hills overlooking River Krishna, offering a remarkable scenic view.
Undavalli Caves, by their sheer beauty of design and construction, speak volumes of the inconceivably advanced architectural skills of the ancient viswakarma sthapathis (temple architects and builders) leaving you in wonderment and pride about India’s advanced culture during the ancient and medieval times.
 The caves are located in Undavalli village in Tadepalle Mandal, Guntur District near the banks of River Krishna.
There are several caves on the hills, carved out of solid sandstone, the largest one being the most amazing construction with four stories and a huge indecipherable statue in reclining posture sculpted from a single block of granite.
The best time to visit Undavalli Caves is between the months of October to February.
How to Reach
By Road
Undavalli cave is well-connected via road network with all the major cities of the state as well as the neighboring states.
By Air
The closest airport is Vijayawada Airport, which is about 21 km from Undavalli cave.
By Train
The closest junction is Vijayawada junction, which is about 4 km from Undavalli cave.
By Bus
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and some private travel services connects Undavalli cave with all other foremost cities of the state as well as the neighboring states.
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Undavalli Caves,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Penumaka - Vijayawada Rd, Near Prakasam Barrage, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522501, India

Sunday, 16 April 2017

Talakona Falls are situated in Sri Venkateswara National Park near Nerabailu Village of Yerravari Mandal of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh.
The waterfalls are placed amidst dense forest surrounded by natural beauty and greenery. It is believed that the water of Talakona Falls is enriched with herbs with healing powers. Talakona was declared as Bio-Sphere Reserve in 1990 because of wide variety of plant species present in the region. In this forest, one can find variety of endangered species like sambar, porcupine, cheetal, golden gecko, Indian giant squirrel, slender loris, panther and mouse deer etc.
There is a 240 m long canopy rope walk, about 35 to 40 feet in height, giving a thrilling experience to the visitors while walking. There are mighty trees around with birds and monkeys during the canopy walk. There are number of trek routes in different categories of difficulty, giving an option for the visitor to choose their route. There are also several caves dotted over the mountains where it is believed that sages meditate eternally.
Tourists visit the waterfall throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Talakona waterfall is from the month of November to January, as after the monsoon season the Waterfall looks more appealing with increased amount of water, cascading with more power.
How to Reach
By Air : The nearest airport is in tirupati which is 74 kms way from the waterfalls and has well connected flights to Hyderabad. The nearest international airport is Chennai which is connected to all major cities of India.
By Rail: nearest railway station is in Tirupati which is about 58 kms away. From tirupati, taxis and cars can be hired to reach the waterfalls which is located in Nerabailu village.
By Road : regular state buses are available to tirupati and chittoor from major cities and towns of Andhra Pradesh. Taxis or mini buses can be hired from this two towns to reach Talakona waterfalls. Reaching Nerabailu village before 4.30 in the evening is important because entry is restricted after that.

Talakona Waterfalls,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Chittoor District, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh 516101, India
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