in the state of Kerala. It was officially declared as a wild-life sanctuary in the year 1950.It is also known as Thekkady and famous as a Tiger and Elephant reserve but also includes other protected species such as Nilgiri Langur,Sambar,Jungle Cat and Travancore Flying Squirrel to name a few.It is a famous tourist attraction and one of the most famous wild life reserves in India and frequented by both foreign and domestic tourists alike.
Attractions
Main attractions in Periyar are:
Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve:Periyar Wildlife Reserve is the principal attraction in the area.It houses many protected species of wild animals and birds and is world renowned for its pristine surroundings,flora and fauna.The wildlife of Periyar National Park is well explored through a boat ride in Periyar lake.Murikkady:It is located at a distance of around 5-7 kms away from Periyar Wildlife Reserve and is famous for its spice plantations,namely cardamom and pepper.It can be easily visited on way to Periyar Wildlife Reserve.
Mangala Devi Temple:is a very ancient temple located very deep inside Periyar Wildlife Reserve.The temple is dedicated to a deity called Mangaladevi.The temple is considered to be more than thousand years old and commands an astonishing view of Western Ghats and villages in near by state of Tamil Nadu.The temple has an influence of typical Kerala style architecture in its construction pattern.On account of its ecological sensitivity,prior permission is required from forest department to visit this place and is open to devotees only once during the year,i.e for Chitrhrapournami celebrations in the month of April and May.
Vandanmedu:is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Periyar Wildlife Reserve.It houses one of the world’s largest auction centre for cardamom.
Pullumedu:is a famous hill station located around 45 kms away from Periyar Wildlife Reserve.It is famous for its lush greenery and natural beauty.Special permits/permission is required from the forest department to visit this spot.
Kumily:is a town which is situated almost at the outskirts of Periyar Wildlife Reserve.Most of the tourism accommodation and logistical support is available at this town.It has a well developed shopping centre which is frequented by tourists to avail/purchase local handicrafts and other accessories.
Accomodation:
Some of the prominent resorts/hotels in Periyar are:4 star properties:
Wild Corridor:It is located at Murikkady,Kumily.Major amenities include multi-cuisine restaurant,banquets,ayurvedic spa,outdoor and indoor activities,bar-beque,coffee shop.
Elephant Court:It is located in Thekkady,Idukki District,Kerala.Major facilities include indoor games,health club,conference facilities,wi-fi,ayurveda centre,multi-cuisine restaurant and 24 hours coffee shop.
3 star properties:
Jungle Park:It is located at Lake Road,Thekkadyin the state of Kerala.Major facilities in the resort include multi-cuisine restaurant,room service,travel desk,doctor on call,kids play area,camp-fire,internet service.
Rangerwoods:It is situated near Entrance-Gate,Lake Road,Thekkady,Kerala.Major amenities include conference hall,camp fire facility,ample park space,health club,ayuveda centre and outdoor activities.
Grand Thekkady:It is located at Lake Road,Thekkady.Major facilities in the resort include ample parking,wi-fi,medical assistance on request,foreign exchange,travel desk ,coffee shop and roof top restaurant.
2 star properties:
Ambadi Hotel:It is located at Thekkady Junction,Periyar.Major facilities include multi-cuisine restaurant,comfortable rooms,room and travel services.
Other Facts/Details:
Climate: It is usually comfortable through out the year with temperatures being on the lower side during the winters.Periyar receives the bulk of its rainfall from the southwest branch of monsoon and the remaining rainfall from north east branch of monsoon.Best Time to Visit: Periyar is best visited during the months of October till March.
referred as Cashew Capital of the world.Situated along the banks of Ashtamudi lake,Kollam is fast becoming a famous backwater destination and a main beach destination on account of Kollam beach.It has recently established itself in tourist map of Kerala as an attractive destination and is gaining a lot of popularity amongst both foreign and domestic tourists alike.Kollam is fast also an attractive honeymoon destination and is trying to encash the booming tourism market in the state of Kerala.
Attractions
Main attractions in Periyar are:Thangassery Lighthouse:is a prominent tourist attraction in Kollam.The structure was built in the year 1902 and commands a breathtaking view of the sea.The beacon in the lighthouse is believed to be seen from a distance of thirteen kilometers away in the sea.
Ashtamudi Lake:is a wetland ecosystem located in Kollam district in the state of Kerala.It has a vast internetworking of canls,rivers and lakes and makes it a hub for backwater tourism.Numerous resorts and luxury houseboats are found along the banks of the lake and tourism is an important economic activity.The wetlands of Ashtamudi are of international importance on account of its ecology as defined by Ramasar Covention.
Kollam Beach:is a famous beach attraction in the south Kerala.It also has one of the oldest ports in Kerala which was established to facilitate cashew trade.Ruins of Dutch and Portuguese forts are also an added tourist attraction in this beautiful spot.
Thirumullavaram Beach:is a very beautiful and unspoilt beach located at a distance of around 5 kms away from Kollam city.It is famous for its sandy beach, beautiful surroundings and Mahavishnu Temple.
Accomodation:
Kollam caters to a wide range of accommodation, starting from luxurious resorts to basic homestays and guest houses. Some of the more popular resorts in Kollam are:4 star properties:
Quilon Beach Hotel: is located at Kollam Beach in the state of Kerala.Major amenities include 24 hours room service,laundry service,convention centres,muti cuisine restaurant ,Wi-Fi on request,bar,fitness centre and swimming pool.
Hotel All Season:is located at Mathilil,Kollam in the state of Kerala.Major facilities in this hotel include 24 hours room service,executive lounge,coffee shop,health club,banquet facility,discotheque and comfortable accommodation.
Fragrant Nature Hotel:is located at Nedungolam,Paravur in Kollam district in the state of Kerala.Major amenities in this hotel includes room service,credit card payment facility,laundry service,24 hours security,baby siting,foreign exchange,internet,yoga and ayurveda.
3 star properties:
The Vaidya: is a mid budget hotel located at Residency Road,Asramam,Kollam in the state of Kerala.Major facilities in this hotel include room service,restaurant,business centre with internet access,gym,parking and comfortable accommodation.
Nila Palace:is a luxury hotel situated at Cheerancavu, Ezhukone, Kollam in the state of Kerala.Major facilities in this hotel include indoor swimming pool,laundry service,safe at reception,business centre,travel services,parking,credit cards accepted,health club,restaurant,bar,coffee shop and well appointed rooms/accommodation.
Other Facts/Details:
Shopping:Kollam city is the best place for shopping.Some of the prominent shopping places are KC Market,K Mall and H&J Complex to name a few.One can purchase souvenirs, handicrafts and other locally made items.Activities:Some of the major tourist activities in Kollam are canal cruise,houseboat cruise,shopping,yoga and ayurveda.
is world famous for its beautiful and serene beaches and Ayurveda.It has a magnet for tourists who wish to spend their leisure time in peaceful surroundings and sandy beaches.It is a must see destination for any tourist visiting Kerala and is one of the most prominent d rated as one of the best honeymoon destination in India for newly married couples and is quite often frequen by them.
Attractions Main attractions in Kovalam are:
Lighthouse Beach:is the southern most beach in Kovalam and is one of the most visited and popular beaches out there. It is famous for its clear waters, sandy beaches, numerous shacks along the beach,water sports and a man made lighthouse structure which is still operational.Hawah Beach:is also sometime’s referred as Eve’s Beach,it is less frequented and is more often used by local fishermen to carry out fishing activity.It is famous for its calm blue waters and rocky formations.
Samudra Beach:is primarily a fishing village and very less commercialized. It is famous for its peaceful and serene surroundings as tourism activities are very limited here.
Chowara Beach:is a very beautiful sandy beach dotted with coconut trees located at a distance of around 10 kms from Kovalam. Aazhimala Temple and Vizhinjam harbor are added tourist attractions here worth visiting.
Poovar: is a small coastal village famous for its isolated and unspoiled beaches, it is very close to Vizhinjam harbor and Tamil Nadu border. It has recently developed into a very well established tourist destination with many tourism infrastructure projects in the area.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple:is one of the most famous temples in India.The temple has been dulit on the patterns of Dravidian architecture and is considered to be a rich source of information about culture,social customs for the state of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity of Sree Padmanabha and is frequented from pilgrims and tourists from all round the country.
Accomodation:
Kovalam is a world class beach destination and has ample tourist infrastructure to cater the needs of tourists.Some of the more prominent hotels/resorts in Kovalam are:5 star hotels:
Turtle on Beach Resort: is a 5 star luxurious tourist resort located at ITDC Road, Kovalam in the state of Kerala. Major facilities in this resort include ayurveda centre, spa, swimming pool, health club,business centre, recreation, high speed internet and luxurious accommodation with all modern amenities.
Travancore Heritage: is located at Chowara in the state of Kerala. Main facilities in this luxurious resort include swimming pool, ayurveda centre, travel desk, shopping, conference, multi cuisine and beach side restaurant, well appointed and comfortable accommodation.
4 star hotels:
Uday Samudra:is a 4 star property located at GV Raja Road, Samudra Beach, Kovalam in Kerala.Major amenities include beauty parlour, shopping, health club,swimming pool, muti cuisine restaurant, bar, lounge bar, Wi-Fi and marriage hall.
Isola di Cocco:is a luxurious resort located in Poovar, Kerala. Major amenities in this resort include banquet facility, swimming pool, backwater cruises, valet parking, ayurveda centre and muti cuisine restaurant.
3 star hotels:
Sagara Beach Resort: is located at Light House Road, Kovalam in the state of Kerala .Major facilities includes swimming pool, multi cuisine restaurant, ayurvedic spa, Yoga centre, travel desk, safe deposit box, foreign exchange, room service and accommodation.
Samudratheeram Beach Resort: is a resort located at ITDC Grove Beach, Kovalam, Kerala. Major facilities in this 3 star resort include swimming pool, multi cuisine restaurant, room service, housekeeping, travel desk and well appointed rooms/accommodation.
Other Facts/Details:
Shopping:There are plenty of shopping options/souvenir shops around beach area in Kovalam. Many shacks around beaches in Kovalam sell local handicrafts, costumes and several other accessories.Activities: Major activities include backwater cruise, water/aqua sports, ayurveda, yoga, boat rides and pilgrimage
Vitally known as the adobe of Jagannath, Puri has already made its mark as one amongst the most visited pilgrimage sites of India
. Puri in Orissa is also known to have one of the finest sea-sides and so is visited by many people across the globe.
. Puri in Orissa is also known to have one of the finest sea-sides and so is visited by many people across the globe.
ATTRACTIONS:
LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE: Specially worshiped by the people of Vaishnava tradition, this 12thcentury temple is worshipped by hundreds of people every day and is a very renowned place in Orissa. It was constructed by the then King of the territory Indradyumna, it is said that Lord Jaganath (Krishna) himself came in his dreams and gave the instructions to make the temple. However, Annual Rath Yatra is main attraction of the temple.
SAKSHI GOPAL TEMPLE:This temple was made in devotion to Lord Krishna and Radha. It is King Prataprudra who bought idols to the temple. However, visiting Sakshi temple is considered to be visited mandatory when you visit Lord Jaganath Temple.
GUNDICHA TEMPLE:This 16th century temple also known as the “Garden House” is a dome shaped temple having garden area as well. It retains the idol of Lord Krishna for about 7 days during the Yatra and so this temple is referred as his “Aunt’s House”.
LAKSHMI TEMPLE:Considered to be one amongst the most important temples of Puri, the Lakshmi temple is said to play a vital role during the Rath Yatra. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi invites Lord Vishnu and Goddess Parvathi to this shrine when their marriage takes place.
LOKNATH TEMPLE:This temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and it is believed that Lord Rama established the Ling of the temple. There is a continuous stream of river Ganga which runs over the Shivalinga and is believed to cure diseases. The Saranti Samobar Fair is considered to be the main attraction of the temple.
MARKANDESWARA TEMPLE:This 13th century temple is also devoted to Lord Vishnu and has a Nataraj idol with ten arms, just in front of the temple.
VIMALA TEMPLE:This 10th century temple is believed to have seven incarnations of Goddess Parvati namely, Varahi, Chamundi, Andri, Kumari, Brahmi, Vaishnavi and Maheshwari. It is also having the famous Markanda pond is also situated near the temple.
KANCHI GANESHA TEMPLE: The Kanchi Ganesh Temple is situated in the Jaganath Temple and the devotees of Lord Ganesha come to visit this very temple.
THINGS TO DO:
· You can shop for the famous handicrafts of Puri such as sea shells, soap stones, palm-leaf painting, pattachitras, Horn work, Wood Carvings and the Solapith work.
· Do not miss a chance to visit Puri during its fairs and festivals namely, Puri Beach Festival, Rath Yatra, Jhulana Jatra and Ganesh Puja.
ACCOMMODATION:
When in Puri you don’t need to worry about your stay as there are a number of local hotels as well as guest houses which will provide you all the comfort you need.
HOW TO REACH:
By Air: The Bhubaneswar Airport which is just 60 km away from Puri is the nearest Airport.
By Rail: It is the last point of the South Eastern Railways and thereby is connected through various railheads such as Calcutta, New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and many other major cities of the country.
By Road: It is the State Highway no. 8 which connects Puri and Bhubaneswar. However there are numerous state buses and taxis from Bhubaneswar Bus Station.
Located within the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, the city of Gorakhpur
blends its glory with the events of past to pave the modern thoughts where everyone could live in. virtual presentation of contemporary world and its integral relation with the incident of past has made the city one of the most desired destinations within the line of Uttar Pradesh.
blends its glory with the events of past to pave the modern thoughts where everyone could live in. virtual presentation of contemporary world and its integral relation with the incident of past has made the city one of the most desired destinations within the line of Uttar Pradesh.
As Gorakhpur borders the beauty of Nepal the city is blessed with religious sects and many have labeled the city to be religious destinations as it covers the sects of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Jainism.
If you will talk about the geographical aspects of Gorakhpur than it is a bowl shaped relief with a river basins like River Rapti and River Rohini. Gorakhpur is surrounded by River Rapti to its west and by the thick vegetation of Sal to its east while on the south you have Ramgarh Tal and to its north you will witness booming industrial sectors of the city.
Since Gorakhpur was an important centre of the Aryan civilization so you can expect to witness cultural heritage within its surroundings. Traveler must understand that Gorakhpur was an important territory of the Kosala kingdom of Lord Rama during the Vedic period.
According to Vedic scriptures, Gorakhpur was under the administrative call of the Iksvaku dynasty during its initial phase which however led to the course of succession of other dynasties like Sishunaga, Nanda, Maurya, Shunga, Kushana and Gupta dynasties.
Talking about its religious potency than the city was associated with the convention of Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir.
It was during the call of 12th century the city came under the rule of Mohammad Ghori and during that phase city rose to its prominence and developed itself as one of the most important religious centers of India. After the downfall of Mohammad Ghori the city was ruled by Qutub ud din Aibek and Bahadur Shah.
City is also associated with the famous poet and philosopher Kabir and talking about its connection with Indian freedom moment than the city witnessed the violent incident at Chauri Chaura of Gorakhpur that forced Gandhi to quit his Non-Cooperation Movement for some period of time.
Renowned for its art, music and dance shows and festivals the city is revered for being one of the most secular regions of India.
Festivals
When it comes to celebrate the feast than the festivals like Khichadi Mela and Diwali would cover all the zest of zeal and enthusiasm.
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Nearby Attraction
Imambara, Gorakhnath temple, Geeta Vatika, Geeta press, Ramgarh Tal, Arogya Mandir, Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium and Kushmi forest are amongst the major attractions of the city where you can experience the brilliance of rich culture and alluring traditions.
Best Time to Visit
Consider coming here during the months of October to December to witness the sensation of Gorakhpur.
How to Reach
By air- the nearest airport is Gorakhpur civil airport which is located at a distance of around 8 kilometers from here.
By train- the nearest railway station is Gorakhpur railway station which obviously serves as the headquarters of North Eastern Railway.
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