Lonavala Khandala Karala hill station
Location :
Lonavala,Khandala,Karla
Khandala and Lonavala lie 5 km,
apart, on the western slopes of the Sahyadris, straddling the Mumbai-Pune
highway at an altitude of 625 m. Karla is 8 km. from Lonavala.
HOW TO REACH
THERE?
Nearest Railway Stations : Lonavala
Pune-Lonavala
: 64 km
Mumbai
-Lonavala, 104 km
Nearest Airport:
Pune(66 km)
Languages spoken
:
Marathi, Hindi and English.
Best time to
visit :
October to May
Climate and
clothing :
Temperatures vary from 12° C in
winter to around 36° C at the height of summer.
The annual rainfall averages 450 cms.
Where To Stay ?
MTDC Holiday
Resort :
It is just off the Mumba - Pune
road. It offers a bar and a restaurant,
a water park and boating on a private lake, 2/3/4/6/-bedded A/C and non-A/C
self-contained rooms are available, but advance bookings is advisable
ABOUT Khandala,
Lonavala and Karla :
The twin hill resorts of Khandala
and Lonavala have a special attraction for the Mumbai crowd seeking a
convenient weekend holiday in the hills.
A mere 3 hours by road from
Mumbai, beautifully landscaped Lonavala and Khandala are famous for their
seemingly innumerable varieties of chikki.
But they also offer many sites worth visiting.
Trekking is a good way to get around, but
having a vehicle (even a bicycle) is still better, as some points of interest
are quite some distance from the main towns.
Other attractions: Bhushi Dam,
Valvan Dam, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital, Duke’s Nose, Ryewood Park, Tiger’s
Leap
Famous places
in Khandala, Lonavala and Karla :
1)Duck’s Nose :
This cliff resembles the nose of
the Duke of Wellington, which explains its intriguing name. It is a popular viewpoint as it offers a
breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forests.
2)Korigad Fort :
The hill fort of Korigad in Amby
Valley is located roughly 3050 ft. above sea level.
To get there, you travel from
Lonavla to the village of Shahpur using any available means of transport, and
thence proceed by foot to the fort through rugged hills and forests.
3)Tiger’s Leap :
When viewing the valley from a
certain point at this location, one has the illusion of a tiger leaping across
the valley, hence the name.
The echoes caused by dropping
rocks into the crevasse is another attraction.
4)Lohgad :
Lohgad attracts visitors with its
wide, refreshing waterfalls, an ancient fort, and, of course, those famous
caves – atop a steep flight of steps.
5)Karla &
Bhaja Caves :
Nestling in the hills of
Lonavala, these rock-cut caves rank amongst the oldest finest examples of Early
Buddhist temple art in India.
The Karla Cave, the largest Early
Buddhist shrine in India, imitates the look of more familiar wooden
architecture.
Completed in 80 BC, the
impressive structure includes a representation of the Buddha, and an aisle made
up of 37 pillars and carved elephant heads, which once had real ivory
tusks. The Bhaja Cave complex comprises
18 caves and 14 stupas.
Dating from around 200 BC, these
architectural curiosities lie amidst thick greenery in a setting that’s so calm,
it’s almost mystical.
Just outside Karla Caves. Ekvira Temple is visited by thousands of
devotees, mainly fisher folk.
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Chikhaldara - famous hill station for coffee plantation,Maharashtra
Location
: Maharashtra,India
763 kms from Mumbai
Chikhaldara
is the most famous hill station in Maharashtra and has beautiful valleys and
streams flowing though this valley. Chikhaldara Hill Station is at a height of
about 1118 meters and has lovely scenic beauty.
Chikhaldara
is connected to most major cities by road. Regular ST buses connect Chikhaldara
to Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other cities.
HOW
TO REACH THERE ?
Nearest
Airways :
Akola airport(60 kilometers).There are buses and taxis
available from airport to Chikhaldara hills.
Nearest
Railways :
Bandera
station(110 kilometers) Chikhaldara hills. It is on the central railway line.
Nearest
bus stop :
Amravati(100
kilometers). There are state transport buses which are operated at frequent
time
interval s.
Highlights
:
Close
to Chikhaldara hills is the Melghat Tiger project, there are about 82 tigers
here.
Chikhaldara
hills are the only hill station in Maharashtra that has coffee plantation.
Wildlife
animals such as panthers, sambars, sloth bears, wild boar and rarely found
dogs.
Height
: 1118 meters
Ideal
time to visit:
Best
time to visit Chikhaldara is from October to June as the cool wind blowing here
are makes this place to relax in summer.
History
:
Chikhaldara
is named after Bhima a pandava killed Keechaka and threw him in the hills.
After this the place was known as Keechakadara and later as Chikhaldara hills.
ABOUT
CHIKHALDARA HILL STATION :
Chikhaldara
is popular not only in India but is also favorite holiday destination for the
British people. This place is full of deep valleys and the valleys are full of
velvet fog and also huge forest.
The
beauty of this place cannot be described in words. Chikhaldara hills are the
only hill station in Maharashtra that has coffee plantation.
It has lovely
viewpoints from the hills you can see amazing valley, lake and a wide variety
of wildlife.
As
this place is full with velvet fog for most of the time it is breezy and very
cool here and the tourists always feel as if they are walking on the clouds.
There are many waterfalls here as rainy season is present for a very long
period of time.
Tourists
also enjoy doing trekking here as the valleys are deep and filled with dense
forest.
People can have a thrilling view of sunset and sunrise from various
picnic spots in and around the hills.
Weather
:
Chikhaldara
has an annual rainfall of 154 cms.
Temperatures vary from 39 C in summer to 5 C
in winter. October to June is the best time to visit.
Place
to stay :
There
are MTDC resorts with all accommodation amenities and they arrange super living
facility for the tourists. Other options are lodges, hotels and economy guest
houses with reasonable rates that with suite everyone's pocket.
Famouse
places In and around the Chikhaldara Hill Station
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Wayanad - Nature at her most beautiful self ,kerala
Location : Wayanad,Kerala,India
The
district of Wayanad is situated in the north eastern part of the state of
Kerala with Kalpetta as the district head quarter. The district came into being
on 1980.
How to reach
there?
Nearest Railway
Stations : Calicut
Nearest Airport : Calicut 109 Kms
Road :
N H 212 (Kozhikode-Mysore) passes via Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery.
Highlights :
Wayanad - Nature at her most beautiful self in kerala.
Wayanad - Nature at her most beautiful self in kerala.
The highlights of WayanadNature at her most beautiful self in kerala are the hills, rocks and valleys giving
shape to the very unique terrain ideal for adventure experiences.
Mountains and forests intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventure sports.
Mountains and forests intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventure sports.
Economy :
Agriculture is
the main source of economy in Wayanad(Nature at her most beautiful self in kerala). Tea, coffee, rubber are the main plantation
crops.
Other than these paddy, different vegetables and fruits are also grown.
Other than these paddy, different vegetables and fruits are also grown.
Edakkal Caves :
Location : Edakkal Caves 25
km from Kalpetta and just 3 km from Ambalavayal are known for rock paintings
and carvings.
There are human and animal figures carvings on the rock walls
depicting scenes of pre-historic period. The caves can be approached by 1 km
trekking trail starting from Edakkal,kerala.
The best time to visit the cave is in the morning.
Edakkal Caves is most tourism place in Wayanad,Kerala,India Where number of people come from all over the world.
The best time to visit the cave is in the morning.
Kanthapara Waterfalls :
Location : Kanthapara Falls
22 km from Kalpetta and 8 km from Meppadi will enchant you.
It gurgles down from a height of 30 meters. Kanthapara falls is also an apt place for picnic and outing in the lap of nature.
It gurgles down from a height of 30 meters. Kanthapara falls is also an apt place for picnic and outing in the lap of nature.
Geographical
Location :
The Geographical
Location of Wayanad is 11. 27' to 15. 58' north latitude and 75. 47' to 70. 27'
east longitude.
The total area of Wayanad is 2132 sq km. As per the census carried in 2001, the total population of the district is 780,619. The population density being 369 people per km.
The total area of Wayanad is 2132 sq km. As per the census carried in 2001, the total population of the district is 780,619. The population density being 369 people per km.
ABOUT WAYANAD,Kerala :
If Munnar
presented to you beauty which is partly man-made, Wayanad shows you how
beautiful nature can be without human interference.The mountains, the winding
lanes and the thick forests on either sides give you an ethereal experience.
In the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary at the heart of Wayanad,animals like the Indian elephant, spotted dear, bison are easily spotted in their natural habitats,others animals like tiger and leopard can also be seen if you are lucky.
The Edakkal caves give you paintings that are some 4000 years old.The Bamboo forests are an excellent picnic spot.For the adventurer ,trekking in Muthanga,Edakkal and Pakshipathalam can be a lifetime experience.
Homely stay at the resorts in Wythiri, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities can be a refreshing experience.Other places of interest are Jain temple,Meenmutty waterfalls,Kuruva islands and the Soochipara waterfalls.
In the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary at the heart of Wayanad,animals like the Indian elephant, spotted dear, bison are easily spotted in their natural habitats,others animals like tiger and leopard can also be seen if you are lucky.
The Edakkal caves give you paintings that are some 4000 years old.The Bamboo forests are an excellent picnic spot.For the adventurer ,trekking in Muthanga,Edakkal and Pakshipathalam can be a lifetime experience.
Homely stay at the resorts in Wythiri, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities can be a refreshing experience.Other places of interest are Jain temple,Meenmutty waterfalls,Kuruva islands and the Soochipara waterfalls.
Entry
Requirements to Wayanad Wildlife Reserve
Entry permits to
visit Waynad can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden at Sulthan Bathery, about
16 km from the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Arrangements for guided walks and jeep safaris can also be made through the Wildlife Warden.
Arrangements for guided walks and jeep safaris can also be made through the Wildlife Warden.
Established in
1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area
network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai
of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.
Flora And Fauna
Wayanad Wildlife Reserve
The flora of
Wayanad are characteristic of the Western Ghats and the plantation crops grown
in the cool climate. A major portion of the district is covered by coffee.
Trees of the wild type like rose-wood, anjili (Artocarpus), mullumurikku (Erthrina), several species of caussia and many other non-descript varieties are still preserved here and there, to give shade to the coffee plants.
Trees of the wild type like rose-wood, anjili (Artocarpus), mullumurikku (Erthrina), several species of caussia and many other non-descript varieties are still preserved here and there, to give shade to the coffee plants.
history of
Wayanad churam
wayanadan
churamchuram undayathinu pinnil oru valiya kathayundu. wayanattilekku
vazhiyundakkunnathinu vendi oru mooppante sahayam thedi.
Vazhiyundakiyathinu seshaqm avar mooppane konnu. Mooppante aatmavu avidam vittu poyilla. Athuvazi vanavare aa aatmavu salyappeduthuvan thudangi.
Bharandhikarikal Mooppane oru changalayil thalachu . AA maravum changalayum ippozhum avideyuindu. Aa changala weld cheythittilla ennathu oru athbhuthamanu.
Vazhiyundakiyathinu seshaqm avar mooppane konnu. Mooppante aatmavu avidam vittu poyilla. Athuvazi vanavare aa aatmavu salyappeduthuvan thudangi.
Bharandhikarikal Mooppane oru changalayil thalachu . AA maravum changalayum ippozhum avideyuindu. Aa changala weld cheythittilla ennathu oru athbhuthamanu.
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Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral
Location : Munnar,dist-Idukki,Kerala,India
Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral, is located in the Western Ghats and in the Eastern parts of central Kerala, mainly in Kanan Devan Hills Village in Devicolam
Taluk of Kerala's Idukki District. It is 140 Kms from Cochin and 160 Kms from Coimbatore and Madurai. Munnar, the Kashmir of South India elevation is about 4900 ft and some of the places in Munnar little over 7000 ft are among the highest in the world.
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Stations : Aluva
Nearest Airport : Cochin 105Kms
About Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Kerala :
Country : India
State : Kerala
District : Idukki
Area : 557 km2 (215 sq mi)
Elevation : 1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Population : 68,205
Languages : Malayalam, English
(Official)
Time zone : IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN : 685 612
Telephone code : 04865
Vehicle : KL-06
registration
Geography and climate :
The Geography and Climate of "India : Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral".The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer.
Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar.The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months with the highest temperature being 19 C
Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar.The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months with the highest temperature being 19 C
Highlights :
Munnar, the Kashmir of South India is without doubt the most beautiful place in Kerala.Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.The lush green mountains adorned by tea and coffee plantations are a sight to watch.Munnar gives you a heavenly feeling, with the thick mist surrounding you in the middle of the plantations.The nearby mountains present a spectacular view.There are also some waterfalls and trekking paths for the adventurous traveller.The Indo Swiss diary farm project,the lake and the dam are other sights to watch.With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram ,10km from Munnar, still exudes an old world charm.
Mark it as your favourite Kerala Tourist Spot. Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town.
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Mahabaleshware Hill Station
Location :
Mumbai - 270 km via Pune and 225 km via Panvel-Pen-Mahad-Poladpur (approx 6 hours)
Wai - 32 km (1 hours)
Pune - 120 km (3 hours)
Sangli - 176 km (3.5 hours)
Satara - 55 km (1.5 hours)
Bangalore - 787 km (12 hours)
You can reach Mahabaleshwar by taking MSRTC or Private Luxury Buses from Mumbai, Pune, Sangli and Satara. National Highway NH4 is the nearest National Highway to reach Mahabaleshwar.
HOW TO REACH THERE?
Nearest
Railway Stations :
Satara - 58 km
Veer (Konkan Railway) - 70 km
Pune - 120 km
Miraj railway junction - 169 km
Sangli - 165 km
You can reach Mahabaleshwar by motorbike in 2 1/2 to 3 hours from pune . You can reach Mahabaleshwar by taking cabs or private cars from the above railway stations.
Nearest
Airport :
Pune - 126 km
Mumbai - 226 km
Waterfall :
An
evergreen plateau located amidst the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri mountain
range, Mahabaleshwar is one of the largest hill stations in the state of Maharashtra.
With its
resplendent valleys, cascading waterfalls, placid lakes, ancient temples,
cobbled streets and large vistas of greenery, Mahabaleshwar is a home to
various spots of instantaneous tourist attractions.
Be it the spectacular
lookout points or the spiritual ardor in its air, Mahabaleshwar remains one of
the most popular hill resorts of India.
Waterfalls flowing through the heart of the place form a crucial part
of its sightseeing tour. These gurgling waterfalls heighten the beauty of the
place and are a source of instant attractions among the tourists.
Lingmala waterfall flows down a steep hill
and provides an enthralling effect with its illuminating silver water. Dhobi
and the Chinaman's waterfalls are two other major waterfalls and picnic spots,
and are at their best during the monsoons.
Mount Malcolm:
It used to be the most famous building in the olden days. it was built in 1829 with magnificient architectural skills. Unfortunately, it has lost a lot of its old charm now.
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