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BANGALORE

Bangalore is draped over the Deccan Plateau at an altitude of 949 meters (3113ft.) above sea level, which gives it possibly the finest climate among all the cities in India. According to the Legend, Bangalore got its name from the words “Bendha Kaalu (which means boiled beans in Local language Kannada).When Tipu Sultan died in the 4th Mysore war in 1799, the British gave the kingdom, including Bangalore to Krishna raja III but the British resident stayed in Bangalore.
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HASSAN

The unattractive town of Hassan,118km northwest of Mysore,is visited in strangely large numbers because of its closeness to the Hoysala temples at Belur and Helebid,both north west of the town, and the Jain pilgrimage site of Sarvanabelgola,southeast.Set deep in the peaceful Karnatakan countryside Belur,Halebid and Saravanabelgola are much more good-natured places to stay

OOTY

Originally a Toda village, UDHAGAMANDALAM, established by the British in the nineteenth century as a move away from the heat of plains below, is still known as “Ooty”the Queen of Hill Stations.The travellers have continued to be attracted by Ooty’s cool climate and peaceful green hills,forest and grassland. The best time to make a visit to Ooty is between January and March, avoiding the high season crowds (April-June&Sep-Oct).

THEKADY

Is one of the worlds most mesmerizing natural wildlife reserves-the Periyar wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 777 sq.km,of which 360 sq.km is covered with thick evergreen forest. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.The impressive artificial lake shaped by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have exclusive experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters by safety boat on the...

KOTTAYAM

The busy commercial center of Kottayam is tactically situated between the back-waters to the west and the spice, tea and rubber plantations, forest and the mountains of the Western Ghats to the east, 76km southeast of Kochi and 37km northwest of Alappuzha.Mostof the visitor come here on the way somewhere else-foreigners like to take short backwater trips to Alappuzha or set off to Periyar wildlife sanctuary.Kerala’s most attractive scenery lies within easy access of Kottayam.

KOVALAM

The costal village of Kovalam lies just 10 km south from the extreme south Indian city Trivandrum also locally known as “ Thiruvananthapuram”. It’s one of finest beaches that could be found in India. Visitors arrive here in search of sun, sea and palm fringed beaches and of course mouth watering sea foods in the welcoming restaurant scattered around the cost.Kovalam consists of four consecutive small crescent beaches; Light house beach, Light house, Hawah and Samudra.

MADURAI

It is one of the oldest cities in south India and it is situated in the banks of river Vaigai, is a typical Hindu city, a spin of life turning around its almighty Meenakshi-Sudarareshwarar Temple. The name Madurai is popularly derived from the Tamil word madhuram, meaning “sweetness”. The old city of Madurai, south of the river Vaigai and centered on the Meenakshi temple, is where you will find the main markets. Gandhi Museum is located in the northern side of the river.
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TANJAVORE

These days the place is known as Thanjavur which is 55km east of Tiruchirapalli and 35km southwest of Kumbakonam is one of the main rice growing regions of the Kaveri (Cauvery) Delta, is often unnoticed by the travellers.Thanjavur is roughly split in two by the east-west Grand Anicut Canal.The old town, north of the canal are once exclusively enclosed by a equipped wall was between the ninth and end of the thirteenth centuries. The glorious Brihadishwara temple, an well-expressed statement of...

TRICHY

The place is also known as Tiruchirapalli, which stand in the plains between the Shevaroy and Palani hills, just under 100km north of Madurai.Dominated by the impressive Rock Fort(daily 6am-8pm), it’s a expansive business center with a modern feel, the town itself holds little attraction, but pilgrims gather to temples such as the impressive Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam, 6km north of Trichy is among the most honoured to Vishnu in south India and also one of the Largest and...

MAHABALIPURAM

The place is locally known as “Mamallapuram” is set in a rock spread site, 58km south of Madras on the Bay of Bengal. Although a absolutely possible day trip from Madras, it has become in the last couple of decades a magnet for long stay travellers.Many are drawn exclusively by the miles of unspoilt beach, but Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was a once a major port of the Pallavas, who ruled South India between the fifth and ninth centuries, and it possess some of India most magnificent...