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India @ a glance ... |
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Information Zone - Southern India |
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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.
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AYURVEDA :
Harmony of body, mind
and soul. Ayurveda
evolved around 600 BC
in India. Today, it's a
unique, indispensable
branch of medicine. [more] |
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SOUTHERN INDIA |
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Chennai . . . The Gateway to
South India |
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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.
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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 |
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Fairs & Festivals : Pongal Festival (14-16 January, Madurai),
Mahamaham Festival (Feb, March - Once in 12 years,
Kumbakonam)
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Kerala
. . . The God's Own Country |
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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.
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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 |
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Festivals : Thrissur Pooram (April-May), Onam
(August-September),
Great Elephant March (January)
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Bangalore . . . The Garden City |
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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.
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- Lalbagh
- Botanical Gardens
- Tipu Sultan's Palace
- Nandi Hills
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- Vidhan Soudha
- Cubbon Park
- Shopping |
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Mysore .
. . Tradition & History |
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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.
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- 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 |
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Hyderabad . . . City of
Nizams |
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Built on the banks of the Moosi River, Hyderabad has, even
today, a strong flavour of its past.
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- Golconda
Fort
- Charminar
- Mecca Masjid
- Hussain Sagar
- Nehru Zoological Park |
- Tank Bund
- Nagarjunasagar
- Pakhal
- Tirupati
- Festivals, Cuisine & Shopping
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Southern Hills |
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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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