INDIA is a Land with a History and Culture that goes back over 5000 years. Innumerable historical sites, cities and monuments across the length and breadth of the country are a testimony to this rich cultural past ... a country with thousands of destinations.
 
 
 
    India @ a glance ...

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     Information Zone - Southern India
 
Chennai : By Air - The domestic and int'l terminals are situated in one large complex at Trisoolam in Meenambakkam, 12 km from the city  centre. By Rail - Headquarters of the southern Railways, linked to all important places of the country.

Kerala : By Air - International Airports Trivandrum, Cochin & Calicut, with flights
arriving and departing to and from Gulf, Europe and the USA, flights to neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Domestic network Connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai , Bangalore .. By Rail - Important terminus on the Indian Railways network, with connections from and to all parts of the country.

Bangalore : By Air - connected with all the metropolitan cities by air. Regular flights to the silicon valley of India from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedbad & Mangalore.
By road : Bangalore is well connected to all points in the country by well maintained national Highways.

Mysore Travel Tip : The easiest access to the city from Bangalore is by train. There are regular bus services to the city from all major centres in the region.
 
 

  AYURVEDA : Harmony of body, mind and soul.  Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India. Today, it's a
unique, indispensable
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           SOUTHERN INDIA

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 Chennai . . . The Gateway to South India

 


Chennai - Tamilnadu : For the visitor wishing to explore southern India extensively, Chennai, the capital of Tamil nadu is the most convenient point of entry, the Gateway of South India. Chennai has an International Airport, a Sea Port and a rail and road network that links it to all major town and cities of the region.
 

 

- Mahabalipuram
- Kanchipuram
- Thanjavur
- Kapaleeswar
- Ootacaund Hill Station
- Kodaikanal Hill Station.
- Sri Parhasarthy temple
- The Santhome Cathedral Church

- St. Thomas Mount
- Fort St. George
- St. Mary's Church
- The Fort Museum
- The Snake Park
- Madurai
- Thiruchirapalli
- Little Mount Shrine

 


Fairs & Festivals : Pongal Festival (14-16 January, Madurai),
Mahamaham Festival (Feb, March - Once in 12 years, Kumbakonam)
 

 

    Kerala . . . The God's Own Country

 


Kerala, A long strip of enchanting land tucked away in the south-west corner of India. The capital city, Thiruvananthapuram is an abode of temples, mosques and churches. Kovalam beach resort is just 12 kms away. Veli(8 km), Neyyar Dam(19km), and Ponmudi(61 km) are places of interest near to the capital. The tall and exotic coconut palm dominates Kerala's landscape. It is said that the land derived its name from Keram - the coconut palm.
 

 

- Thiruvananathapuram
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Napier Museum
- Sri Chitra Art Gallery
- Zoo
- Kovalum Beach
- Water Sports
- Veli Tourist Village
- Ponmudi
- Kollam
- Astamudi Lake
- Thirumullavarum beach
- Backwater Cruises
- Alappuzha
- Kochi(Cochin)
- Willingdon Island

- Bolghatty
- Eranakulam, Vypin
- Mattancherry
- Dutch Palace
- St. Francis Church
- Shiva Temple
- Mangalvana Park
- Kottayam, Kumarakom
- Idukki, The kkady
- Periyar national Park
- Vembanad Lake
- Snake Boat Race
- Calicut, Beach of Kappad
- Beypore
- Guruvayoor
- Wynad

 


Festivals : Thrissur Pooram (April-May), Onam (August-September),
Great Elephant March (January)

 

 

   Bangalore  . . .  The Garden City

 


Bangalore - Karnataka : has blossomed into one of Asia's fastest growing cities. Well connected by air, rail and road, Bangalore, combines vibrant pace of modern metropolis with a quaint old-world charm.
 

 

- Lalbagh
- Botanical Gardens
- Tipu Sultan's Palace
- Nandi Hills
 

- Vidhan Soudha
- Cubbon Park
- Shopping

 

  Mysore  . . .  Tradition & History

 


Mysore, the picturesque city of Palaces, is jsut 139 kms by road from Bangalore. For centuries, Mysore was associated with royalty. It was the capital city of Haider Ali, Tipu Sultan and of the enlightened and benevolent Wodeyar Kings.
 

 
- Mysore Palace
- Chamundi Hills
- St. Philomena's Church
- Srirangapatna
- Ranganathittu
- Brindavan Gardens
- Somanathapur
- Talkad
- Shivasamudram
- Kabini River Lodge
- Nagarhole
- Bandipur
- Belur - Halebid-Shravanabelagola
- Dussera Festivals (October)
- Shopping
 
 
  Hyderabad . . . City of Nizams  

Built on the banks of the Moosi River, Hyderabad has, even today, a strong flavour of its past.
 
 
- Golconda Fort
- Charminar
- Mecca Masjid
- Hussain Sagar
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Tank Bund
- Nagarjunasagar
- Pakhal
- Tirupati
- Festivals, Cuisine & Shopping
 
 
   Southern Hills  

Tamilnadu Hills : Ooty, Kodikanal, Kotagiri, Coonoor, Yercaud
Kerala Hills : Munnar, Ponmudi, Idukki, Wynad.
Karnataka Hills : Nandi Hills, Agumbe Hills , Madikeri Hills
Andhra Pradesh : Anantagiri Hills , Aruku Valley, Horsley Hills. 

 
 
 
 


 
     

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