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GATEWAY OF INDIA MUMBAI'S MOST FAMOUS MONUMENT | MUMBAI INDIA

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The Gateway of India Mumbai's most famous monument, and most unique landmarks situated in the city of Mumbai. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, The colossal structure was constructed in 1924. Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbor, bordered by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba district.

The Gateway of India, that marks India's chief ports and is a major tourist attraction for visitors who arrive in India for the first time. At one point of time, this monument represented the grandeur of the British Raj in India. The total construction cost of this monument was approximately 21 lakhs and the whole expense was borne by the Indian government.These days, the gateway is a favourite gathering spot for locals and tourists.

The majestic monument is a must-visit at night, in its pristine glory against the backdrop of the sea. It is visited by millions of people across the world every year and is a very significant figure in the lives of the people of Mumbai, as the Gateway defines the grandeur of the city that is a culmination of both, historic and modern cultural environment.

HISTORY:
The main objective behind the construction of the Gateway of India was to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. In March 1911, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, who was then the Governor of Bombay, laid down the monument's first foundation. Although, this plan was approved only in 1914, the reclamations at Apollo Bunder were completed only in 1919. The architectural design of Gateway of India was fashioned by architect, George Wittet. It took 4 years to complete this monument's construction.

The structural design of the Gateway of India is constituted of a large arch, with a height of 26m. The monument is built in yellow basalt and indissoluble concrete. The structural plan of Gateway of India is designed in the Indo-Saracenic style. The central dome of the monument is about 48 feet in diameter, with a total height of 83 feet. Designed with intricate latticework, the 4 turrets are the prominent features of the entire structure of the Gateway of India. There are steps constructed behind the arch of the Gateway that leads to the Arabian Sea.

HOW TO REACH:
2.5 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal and

2.4 km from Churchgate Station.
Visitors can cover this distance by walk or taxi car just Rupees 20 per person. from out side of the railway station.

VISITING TIME:

People can visit the monument at any time in the day. The best time to visit the Gateway of India is during the evening and night.

NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Near the gateway of india there is boating facility is available for tourists for rupees 80 per person.
The Elephant Caves are located very close to the Gateway of India, and tourists can travel on motor boats to reach the Elephant Islands.
The Taj Mahal Hotel is India's most prestigious and luxurious hotel and is situated close to the Gateway of India.
Marine drive is also located near the gateway of india

SINHAGAD FORT PUNE MAHARASHTRA | BEST LOCATION FOR ONE DAY TRIP IN PUNE | BEST FORT IN PUNE

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Sinhagad Fort is one of the best tourist spot in pune, maharashtra located 4300 feet above sea level, on the Sahyadri Hills. It is a strategic fort, carefully selected for its proximity to the settlement of Pune, allowing control over important trade routes and offering protection behind its safe walls in times of need. Originally called Kondana, it was renamed the Lion Fort in honour of Shivaji’s trusted aide Tanaji Malusare who lost his life in a daring raid on the fort. it has two gates – the Kalyan Darwaza in the south-east and the Pun Darwaza in the north-east.

The drive from Pune to Sinhagad takes about 01 Hour. There is a fairly easy 20 minute climb to the fort from the parking area. There are great views of the hills, rivers and dams from the top of the fort.
The summer months (March-June) are too hot to visit Sinhagad, but all other seasons offer great opportunities for a day outdoors. In September-October just after the rains, the hills are carpeted in green, and very scenic. From November through February, the craggy black rock contrasts beautifully with yellow hay and the weather is simply perfect. The monsoon season begins in June, and it is then that the Sahyadris become truly magical, with beautiful waterfalls and lush foliage. Trekkers from Mumbai and Pune head for the Sahyadris to see the hills come alive in the rains.
Sinhagarh has a long history. It was captured from theKoli tribal chieftain, Nag Naik, by Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1328 AD. Three centuries later, Chhatrapati shivaji Mahraj wrested it away by bribing the commander, by the Treaty of Purandar (1665 AD) had to cede the fort to the Mughals. Sinhagarh was the scene of one of the most daring exploits in Maratha history when, in 1670 AD, it was recaptured by Shivjaji’s forces under Tanaji Malusare, who laid down his life in the battle. On his death, a saddened Chhatrapati shivaji Mahraj said, “The fort is won, but the lion is gone!” Whereupon the fort got is new name: Sinha (lion) gadha (fort). Finally the British seized the fort from the Peshwas in 1818 AD, destroying its almost all ancient monuments. Only the traditional gates and broken walls remain now.

MUNNAR-POOPARA-THENI-CUMBUM-KUMILI-KANJIRAPPALLY-KOTTAYAM ONE DAY TRIP | TRAVELOGUE

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Ponmudi Dam

തലേ ദിവസത്തെ മൂന്നാർ ട്രിപ്പ്‌ കഴിഞ്ഞ് അടിമാലിയിൽ ആയിരുന്നു സ്റ്റേ.പിറ്റേന്ന് രാവിലെ ഒരു ഐഡിയ പ്രകൃതി ഭംഗി ആസ്വദിച്ച് കാണാത്ത സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ കവർ ചെയ്ത് ബസിൽ ഒരു കറക്കം പെട്ടെന്ന് റെഡി ആയി രാവിലെ 9 മണിക്ക് പൂപ്പാറ ബസിൽ അടിമാലിയിൽ നിന്ന് യാത്ര തിരിച്ചു 37 രൂപ ടിക്കറ്റ്‌.
വെള്ളത്തൂവൽ വഴി പൊന്മുടി ഡാം കണ്ട് രാജാക്കാട് രാജകുമാരി വഴി 11 മണിക്ക് പൂപ്പാറ എത്തി കേരളത്തിലെ ഏലക്ക ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ കൃഷി ചെയ്യുന്ന സ്ഥലമാണെന്ന് അവിടെനിന്നും അറിഞ്ഞു പൂപ്പാറ ടൌണിൽ ഏലക്ക സംഭരണ സൊസൈറ്റിയിൽ നിന്നും കുറച്ച് ഏലക്കയും വാങ്ങി 1 കിലോയ്ക്ക് 800 രൂപ എന്നിരുന്നാലും നല്ല സുഗന്ധമുള്ള ഏലക്ക.

Cardamom garden

അവിടെ നിന്നും 11.30 നു തേനിക്ക് യാത്ര തിരിച്ചു 38 രൂപ ടിക്കറ്റ്‌ ബൊഡിമെട്ടുവരെ എലതോട്ടതിലൂടെ യാത്ര തുടർന്ന് ചുരം ഇറങ്ങുകയാണ് അവിടെ 10 മിനുട്ട് ബ്രേക്ക്‌ ഉണ്ട് ഡ്രൈവർ ചായകുടിക്കാൻ പോയി ബസിൽ എല്ലാരും തന്നെ തമിഴ്നാട്ടുകാർ അവിടെ നിന്ന് തേനിയിലേക്കുള്ള ചുരം കാണാം.

Bodimettu-Theni churam from bodimettu

അതിമനോഹരമായ കാഴ്ച്ച വിശാലമായി പറന്നു കിടക്കുന്ന തമിഴ്നാടിന്റെ കൃഷിയിടങ്ങൾ. യാത്ര തുടർന്നു ചുരം ഇറങ്ങാൻ തുടങ്ങി നല്ല റോഡ്‌ റോഡിനിരുവശവും ഇടതൂർന്ന പച്ചപ്പ്‌ ഇതുവരെ കണ്ട ചുരങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നെല്ലാം മനോഹരമായിരുന്നു ഈ കാഴ്ച ചുരം തീരുന്നിടത്താണ് ബോടിനായ്ക്കന്നുർ . അവിടുന്ന് വീർപാണ്ടി വഴി 1.15 നു തേനിയിൽ എത്തി.

To theni from bodimettu in KSRTC

പുറത്തു നല്ല ചൂടും പൊടിയും നഗരത്തിന്റെ തിരക്കും തിരക്കും. അവിടെനിന്നു കമ്പത്തിനു യ്യാത്ര തുടർന്നു 22 രൂപ രൂപ ടിക്കറ്റ്‌. നീണ്ടു നിവർന്ന് കിടക്കുന്ന റോഡ്‌ ഇരുവശവും കൃഷി ഭൂമി തെങ്ങിന്തോപ്പുകൾ വാഴ മാവ് വിവിധതരം പച്ചക്കറികൾ ഇവയെല്ലാം റോഡിനിരുവശവും ധാരാളം കാണാം അകലെ കാറ്റാടിപ്പാടം കാറ്റാടി യന്ധ്രങ്ങൾ ചെറുതായി കറങ്ങുന്നുണ്ട്. 2.20 നു ബസ് കമ്പത്ത് എത്തി.

theni town

തിരക്ക് കുറഞ്ഞ ഒരു നഗരം ചൂടിനൊരു കുറവും ഇല്ല. ലഘു ഭക്ഷണം കഴിച്ച് 2.30 നു കുമളി KSRTC യിൽ കയറി 16 രൂപ ടിക്കറ്റ്‌ കുമിളിക്ക് യാത്ര തിരിച്ചു ഏതാനും ദൂരം പിന്നിട്ട ശേഷം ചുരം കയറാൻ തുടങ്ങി ചെറിയൊരു ചുരം അത്ര ആകര്ഷനീയമായി തോന്നിയില്ല ഇരുവശവും വനം ചുരം കയറി 3.10 നു ബസ്‌ കുമിളിയിലെത്തി കേരളത്തിന്റെ കാലാവസ്ഥ തിരികെ എത്തി. സാധാരണ ഒരു ടൌണ്‍.

അവിടെ നിന്നും 03.20 നു കാഞ്ഞിരപള്ളിക്ക് ബസ്‌ കയറി 61 രൂപ ടിക്കറ്റ്‌. നീണ്ട ഒരു യാത്രയാണ് സ്പ്രിംഗ് വാലി, വണ്ടിപെരിയാർ, പാമ്പനാർ, പിന്നിട്ട ബസ്‌ തേയില തോട്ടങ്ങൾക്കിടയിലൂടെ പീര്മേട്‌, കുട്ടിക്കാനം വഴി യാത്ര തുടർന്നു കട്ടിക്കാനം എത്തിയപ്പോൾ തണുപ്പ് ചെറുതായി കൂടി മുൻസീറ്റിൽ ഇരുന്നതിനാൽ തന്നെ ഡ്രൈവറുടെ സാഹസികങ്ങളും കാഴ്ച്ചകളും ആവോളം ആസ്വദിച്ചു. തുടർന്ന് തേയിലത്തോട്ടങ്ങൾ റബ്ബർ തോട്ടങ്ങളിലെക്ക് വഴിമാറി തണുപ്പും അകന്നു. മുണ്ടക്കയം 5 മണിക്ക് എത്തി തുടർന്ന് സാധാരണമായ കാഴ്ചകൾ പിന്നിട്ട് കാഞ്ഞി രപ്പള്ളി വഴി ബസ്‌ കോട്ടയത്തെത്തി യാത്രക്ക് വിരാമം ഇരുട്ട് ശക്തിയാര്ജിച്ചു.

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COORG TOURIST MAP | MADIKERI TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN COORG | KODAGU TOURIS MAP

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Coorg the stunning location for honeymoon ,family tour, trekking etc. located in karnataka state, Madikeri is the headquarters for the district of Coorg and where you will find many interesting tourist attractions. Some of the more notorious attractions are the former Palace, the Raja Seat, the Omkareshwara Temple, the Fort and the Gaddige or Rajas' tombs. etc.

For more tourist attractions and details click here

INCREDIBLE INDIA | SOUTH INDIA TOURISM

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Visit in india then you will be amazed by its landscape ranging from snow capped mountain to deserts, rainforests, plateaue, hills, beaches, backwaters..etc. in india there are 29 states and 7 union territories. it is bordered by china, pakistan, bhutan, nepal, bangladesh and srilanka. and india is the seventh largest country in the world.

MUDUMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY NILGIRI | MUDUMALAI NATIONAL PARK | TIGER RESERVE FOREST TAMILNADU

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Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is an ideal adventurous place, located in Nilgiri Hills, Tamilnadu where the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. Area :32,155 hectares. Along side the adventures of the sanctuary, you will also find a varied mixture of flat land, open grassland, swamp, valley and nullas at this place. The Famous Mudumalai wild life Sanctuary is situated at an elevation of 1000 metres and extending over an area of 321 sq.mts lies this sanctuary between Kerala and Karnataka states.

The protected area is home to several endangered and vulnerable species including Indian elephant, Bengal tiger, gaur and Indian leopard. Langur, bonnet macaque, tiger, leopard, wild dog, hyena, jackal, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, Indian muntjac, mouse deer, wild boar, rodent ,flying squirrel and There are at least 266 species of birds in the sanctuary.

Mudumalai wildlife reserve was the first sanctuary in south India. Within the sanctuary is an elephant camp called "Theppakkadu", where there is a rest house. Accommodation is also available at TTDC's Youth Hostel and rest houses in Masinagudi, Abhayaranayam and Kargudi and the Bamboo Banks Farm that is 18-km away.

THUMBICHI MOUNT | THUMPACHI MALA | THUMBICHI KURISUMALA | THUMPACHI CALVERI SAMUCHAYAM | THUMPACHI CALVERI MOUNT

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Thumpachi kurisumala (thumbichi mount) is an interesting view point. and a wonderful ecotourism spot filled with captivating scenes. It is located in Arakkalam on moolamattom kulamavu high way in Idukki district.

it offers you a calm and quiet atmosphere which can energies the body and mind. From the top of the Mount, one can experience the panoramic view of high range hills and valleys and the Idukki reservoir, moolamatom.

panoramic view of moolamattom from thumpachi mount

Visitors can enjoy the wildlife of Idukki and can have a glimpse of the wild elephants in the forests. The atmosphere here is simple and elegant with an excellent composition of sky and greenish nature. Kurisumala has been derived from two Malayalam words ‘Kurisu’ and ‘Mala’. The word meaning of ‘Kurisu’ is Cross and ‘Mala’ is mountain.

How to reach thumpachi mount.

By road- Calvary is well connected with road to places as Moolamattom and kulamavu. from kulamavu - 7.6 km, from thodupuzha - 28 km.

By rail- the nearest railway station is located at Kottayam at a distance of about 133km
By air- the nearest airport is the Cochin international airport

ILAVEEZHA POONCHIRA MELUKAVU KOTTAYAM | BEST TREKKING DESTINATION | THE BEST LOCATION IN KERALA TO ENJOY SUNRISE AND SUNSET

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Ilaveezha Poonchira the delightful tourist destination located in the midst of beautiful hillocks Mankunnu, Kodayathoormala and Thonippara.
located in melukavu village in Kottayam district near Kanjar. it spread over thousands of acres. and the place is ideal for trekking.to enjoy the sunrise and sunset this is the best place in kerala.

During the monsoons when the valley fills up to form a scenic lake, this place unveils yet another beautiful slice of nature. Ilaveezhapoonchira means 'the pond of flowers where the leaves do not fall' and is named so because the place has no trees. This is also one of the best places in Kerala to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset. It is easily accessible from Thodupuzha, idukki

HISTORY
According to a legend, the Pandava had a sojourn here during their life incognito. Their wife, Draupadi, came to take a bath at a lake, which was present at that time. Some devas, bewitched by her beauty, tried to satisfy their voyeuristic itch. King of devas, LordIndra, came to know about what was going on, and built screens or hills heaping flowers and prevented them from indulging in such a practice. And the pond thus became a dam isolated by floral hills. Since there were no trees around the bund, it was always free of leaves and so it was called Ila-veezha-poonchira.

Some say that the name comes from the fact that it is always windy at the place and hence the leaves are carried away. poonjira's myth is closely related to Agastya and his hermitage,he lived here and the native people believes that he still lives here,his hermitage is hidden in somewhere here.In puranas and our myths there is no evidence for the death of GURU AGASTHYA.Another important attraction is the ancient krishna temple, that was founded by panjaly herself.the mass belief is that panjaly's akshayapatra is hidden here and it is protected by agastya.The myth is also associate with ramayana his vanavasa popularly believes that he lived here with lakshmana for few months

BEST SEASON TO VISIT

September to May

HOW TO REACH THERE

By Road : 8 km from kanjar and 17 km from thodupuzha

By Rail : Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 55 km
By Air : Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 76 km

WHERE TO STAY

A DTPC Rest house is there it offers comfortable stay

ENQUIRY
Tourist information centre,
DTPC Kottayam
Ph: +91 481 2560479

NJANDIRUKKI WATERFALLS POOMALA-THODUPUZHA-IDUKKI-KERALA | POOMALA WATERFALLS

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Njandirukki waterfalls is a hidden or unexplored beauty in the depths of forest. Though not steep and direct, the stream falls from over a height of 200 ft. The stream originating from Cheppukulam hill slips and sidles crab like across a treacherous rock at the foothill of Poomala-Methotty forest area. Hence the name Njandirukki. it is located near poomala town in idukki district. of kerala. it is also a shooting location for song scenes.

HOW TO REACH THERE

From thodupuzha take poomala bus it is about 18 km
from poomala town ask to anyone it is about 200 metre far