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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2015, 04:23:35 AM » |
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7. Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu Call it the 'Ghost Town' or the 'Lost Land', but either way, Dhanushkodi has this unorthodox charm about it. Dhanushkodi, that translates into 'end of the bow', is situated in the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of Tamil Nadu. It's also only 29 kms west of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. According to multiple sources, the Dhanushkodi railway line from Pambam station got destroyed in 1964 when a cyclone hit a passenger train, tragically drowning over a 100 passengers with it. Being the only land border between India and Sri Lanka, which is also one of the smallest in the world - just 45 mts in length - Dhanushkodi used to flourish as a tourist and pilgrimage town after the '64 disaster. It was also in this island in January 1897 that Swami Vivekananda set foot on Indian soil again, after his visit to the west to attend the World's Parliament of Religions held in the United States. Left in ruins, but beautiful nonetheless.
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2015, 04:24:05 AM » |
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8. Kudle Beach, Gokarna
I have actually been lucky enough to visit Kudle beach the last time I took a trip to Goa, and I recommend it to all. With just a few shacks on the beach, this place is just perfect to chill. It is also one of the lesser known places in the area, and you'd actually find more foreigners than locals. For those who don't know, there are five beaches in Gokarna - the Gokarna beach, Kudle, Om, Half Moon and Paradise. Each prettier than the other. The town is like any other, but the small trek that one needs to do before reaching Kudle is what makes it all the more special. It's clean (unlike most beaches in Goa), completely secluded, incredibly gorgeous, and most importantly, calm. The best way to visit would be from Goa. Just 91 kms from Dabolim airport, the beauty of Gokarna is only a couple of hours away from South Goa.
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2015, 04:24:33 AM » |
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9. Halebidu Halebidu, or old city, was the regal capital of the Hoysala empire in the 12th century. Rich in architecture with the beautiful Kedareswara temples, the city, which was originally called Dorasamudra, got the name "Halebidu" because it was ransacked twice during the invasion of Malik Kafur. It's also only 16 km away from another historical place, Belur. It is well connected by road and rail from Bangalore. This temple is now being proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2015, 04:25:11 AM » |
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10. Hogenakkal Falls Nothing short of breathtaking, the Hogenakkal Falls are located on river Kaveri in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. About 180 km from Bangalore and 46 km from Dharmapuri town, Hogenakkal is famous for medicinal baths and hide boat rides. Some say that the freshly fried fish served by the village women at a shore during the boat ride is a highlight of the trip. Apart from this, unfortunately, there isn't a lot of information available about this place. Guess one needs to explore and find out.
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2015, 04:25:34 AM » |
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11. Papi kondalu or Papi Hills Another hidden gem that doesn't have much written about it. Papi kondalu or the “Papi Hills” are a series of mountains that are located in Rajahmundry in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Simply put, Papi Hills is a just a gorge, but it's a gorgeous gorge. A boat trip on the Godavari river in the Papi Hills region is quite spellbinding and romantic. Boat trips are available from Bhadrachalam, Rajahmundry and Kunavaram. You can choose from a wide variety of trips depending on the time limits. Kunavaram offers the fastest and cheapest way to check out the hills. Tour boats locally called "Launches" are the main transport vehicles. There are two entries to Papi Hills, from Kunavaram or from Rajahmundry. Kunavaram is reachable by road from Hyderabad (351 km), Khammam (170 km) and Bhadrachalam (49km). You can hire a boat or join a tour. Rajahmundry also offers boat services to Papi Hills.
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2015, 04:26:30 AM » |
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12. Ponmudi Hills Another hill station that should be in the priority section of your travel list. Ponmudi (translates to the Golden Hill) is located 55.2 km north-east of Trivandrum at an altitude of 1100 mts or 3600 ft. Ponmudi has a carpet of thick tropical forest that rolls down to the foot of the hill range. Absolutely splendid, nearby attractions also include Kallar, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, and Koyikkal Palace, an ancient palace dating as far back as the 15th century. Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest town from where you can easily get a cab or a bus to this splendid location.Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>>
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