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| Destination | Attraction(s) | On the way & around | Accmmodation | My Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group of Monuments at Hampi | The ancient ruins of Hampi, TB dam in Hospet | There are some small hotels in Hampi village, resorts and homestays are surrounding ruins site. I would suggest to stay inside Hampi village to get the essence of ruins | I can’t suggest trip duration to visit capital of ancient Vijayanagara empire, there are hundreds of attractive and mysterious monuments in and around Hampi, it should take minimum 2-3 days to see these structures. It’s paradise for photographer. You can hire a cycle and roam around with your camera, avoid during summer. | |
| Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | The ancient caves and monuments in Badami, the Durga Temple and other monuments at Aihole, Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | There are some hotels in Badami and Aihole, my recommendation: The Heritage Resort-Badami or KSTDC Hotel Mayura Yatri Nivas - Aihole | Suggest for minimum 2N-3D trip, be careful if you climb Badami hills and ancient caves, avoid during summer | |
| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | Mahabalipuram Beach, Monuments and temples at Mahabalipuram, the temples in Kanchipuram which you can plan for a day trip | Many hotes and resorts are available in and around city | Suggest for minimum 2N-3D trip, enjoy early morning walk and sunrise from Mahabalipuram Beach, avoid during summer. | |
| Churches and Convents of Goa | Beaches of Goa, Aguada Fort, Cabo de Rama Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus | There are hundreds of resorts, hotels and homestays available in and around Goa | Avoid during Dec and Jan if you do not like crowed beaches, it’s hot during summer, lot of water sports activities, people are good, must visit churches and forts in Goa | |
| Hills and Forests in Western Ghats | Hundreds of hills, forests, rivers, waterfalls, temples and monuments... Many known and unknown wild species | - | Contain thousands of square kilometers grasslands, wetlands, peaks, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and evergreen rain forests, plantations, civilizations, Indian Western Ghat hills are the global biodiversity hotspot. It is paradise for adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. | |
| Sun Temple, Konârak | Many attractions are there around Konarak, like Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves, Shri Jagannath Temple and beaches at Puri, monuments at Bhubaneswar, Pipili village which is famous for colorful wooden craft and fabrics, Nandan Kanan Zoo Safari | Many guest houses and hotels are available around Sun temple | Konarak, Puri and Bhubaneswar are closeby. You can stay any of these places for 3-4 days and roam around surroundings. Must try local cuisine | |
| Archaeological Site of Nalanda | Nalanda University and Archaeological Museum, The ancient city Rajgir | There are many hotels and guest houses in and around Nalanda ruins | Must visit Rajgir and monuments around. It may take around 2-3 days to explore Nalanda and Rajgir. Gaya is within short driving distance. You should try local cuisine | |
| Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur | Lohagarh Fort is within city, the holi cities Mathura and Vrindavan are closeby | Many homestays, hotes and resorts are available around national park | You must visit Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur if you like bird watching and photography. Thousands on migratory bird species usually come here every winter. It’s mixed of grass and wetland, very much accessible, hire a bicycle and explore the paradise of bird, especially early morning | |
| The Pink City, Jaipur | Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Raj Mandir, Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, The Jantar Mantar, Patrika Gate, City Palace, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, etc | Many hotels are resorts are there | There are many attractions in and around The Pink City, Jaipur. Photogenic and colorful location, must carry your camera. It many take minimum 3-4 days to visit all tourist spots, you should stay in historic house/palace hotel and try local cuisine | |
| The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur | Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Raj Mandir, Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, The Jantar Mantar, Patrika Gate, City Palace, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, etc | Many hotels are resorts are there | Must take help from local guide to understand magical astronomy science behind Jantar Mantar monuments. It many take minimum 3-4 days to visit all tourist spots in Jaipur, you should stay in historic house/palace hotel and try local cuisine | |
| Taj Mahal | Several attractions are around Agra city, like Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Mariam-UZ-Zamani, Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Keoladeo National Park, etc | Many hotels are resorts are there, I would suggets to stay in Agra city and visit closeby tourist spots | It’s lifetime experience to visit Taj, wonder of world. Countless attractions are around, it may take many days if you like to explore Agra and surroundings | |
| Agra Fort | Several attractions are around Agra city, like Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Mariam-UZ-Zamani, Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Keoladeo National Park, etc | Many hotels are resorts are there | The glamorous Arga fort is made with Red sand stone, it’s huge structure. Spend a day here to experience the architecture beauty of it, you must enjoy local cuisine of Agra, try to avoid during pick summer | |
| Fatehpur Sikri | The Taj town Agra is closeby. You should visit Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Mariam-UZ-Zamani, Keoladeo National Park, etc | Many hotels are resorts are there | Countless attractions are in and around Fatehpur Sikri fort, it may take several days | |
| Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi | Numerous historical and modern monument structures, zoo, museums, temples are in country capital Delhi | Plenty accommodation options are in capital city | The Intricate stone carving of qutub minar will attract you. It may take several days if you like to explore Delhi, must try street food at Delhi | |
| Red Fort, Delhi | Numerous historical and modern monument structures, zoo, museums, temples are in country capital Delhi | Plenty accommodation options are in capital city | There are many historical monument structures inside Red Fort complex, stay till evening and enjoy light and sound show inside Red Fort. You should visit Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk Market while visiting Red Fort, must try street food at old Delhi | |
| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks | Hundreds of mountain peaks, dense forests, rivers, waterfalls... Many known and unknown wild species and flowers. Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji Gurudwara is one day trek from Ghangaria village | Vehicle can reach till Govind Ghat, after 6-8 hours trek next hotels/camps are available at Ghangaria which is closest village from VOF | Being at VOF is lifetime experience. Around 3600 meters above sea level, the gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park to the east. Together, they encompass a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of Great Himalaya. This wild beauty nation park is rich in varied flora and fauna. Most of the time this area is covered with snow, only 3-4 months in eyery year it’s assessable for adventure lovers. The valley is home for many known-unknown flowers, beautiful species of birds and wild animals, like snow leopard. It is also paradise for wildlife and nature photographers. | |
| Mountain Railways of India | The railway routes pass through many mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plantations and artistic landscapes and localities. Siliguri to Darjeeling, Ooty to Mettupalayam, Kalka to Simla | - | Three unique railway routes come under UNESCO World Heritage in India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, the second one is Nilgiri Mountain Railway and third one is The Kalka Shimla Railway. All three railways are still fully operational. These railway routes go through beautiful mountain landscape. I have experienced the journey though Darjeeling Himalayan and Nilgiri Mountain Railways only. The Mountain Railways of India are outstanding examples of the interchange of values on developments in technology, and the impact of an innovative transportation system. |
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