The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – St. Augustine
He who does not travel does not know the value of men. – Moorish proverb
People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. – Dagobert D. Runes
Different People see travelling from different individual perspective. Travelling has different meaning to all. Great people have great thoughts about travelling but I think for common people like you and me, travelling is all about fun, relaxation and putting away stress and worries for some time by staying away from our busy city life.
Different individuals love travelling different places some love the mighty mountains, whereas some adores the seas, some are addicted to the whispers of the jungles while others loves the warmth of the deserts, on the other hand some just visit places other than where they live.
I and my husband, we love to travel as well, however the only thing that is important for us to consider while travelling is that it should be a relaxing and memorable one. So be it mountains, seas, jungle or any other place, we love all.
Another thing that we always look for while planning our tour is to find places that are still virgin, that is that are still not explored or are less visited by tourists; less visited means they are less known as well. By the way, I am not talking of any foreign destinations, I am talking of places that are worth visiting but are still not explored much, right in my own country, India.
Also we (me and my husband) have seen that while planning tours what becomes most difficult to settle on is the duration of the tour. I am sure many of you have faced it too. Everywhere if you look over the net or any travel book you will find tour plans mostly of long duration from 7 days – 15 days max. But what if you have only, say, 4 – 5 days in hand including journey time? The common thing that we do is to cut short a long trip plan according to our time eventually missing out many interesting places, which otherwise would have been covered if gone with the original plan! This is for me is not a satisfying travelling/trip.
Unfortunately, we know of very little places that can actually fit to our requirements for a short trip so most of the time we go for the same old places. Well, that is not bad but why not trying exploring other beautiful places as well?
Just when these things were lurking in my mind and my fingers were desperately typing hard on the keyboards I luckily found the name of some places in India that are not visited much by tourist but are worth visiting; Here, I am sharing a few of them:
Yercaud
Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in the Salem District, in Tamil Nadu, India. It is arranged at an elevation of 1515 meters (4970 ft) above ocean level, and the most astounding point in Yercaud is the Servarayan sanctuary, at 5,326 feet (1,623 m). It is so named owing to the wealth of trees sorted as a backwoods close to the lake, the name implying Lake Forest. Yercaud is likewise called as Jewel of the South. Yercaud is known for coffee plantations and orange forests. It additionally has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.
How to reach:
The closest airplane terminal is Trichy – 163 kms. Different choices are Coimbatore or Bangalore for helpful air associations. They are all associated with Chennai, which has a worldwide airplane terminal. Perfect would be to take the Yercaud Express from Chennai. Salem is 335 km from Chennai on the fundamental track line. Salem Junction is 36 Kms far from Yercaud and 33 kms from Salem Town. All south bound prepares passing through Salem do stop over at Salem. You can get trains to Salem from real urban communities like Cochin, Erode, Trivandrum and Mangalore.
Yercaud is decently associated by street and the separation from urban areas is as per the following,
· 163 kms from Trichy
· 271 kms from Madurai
· 358 kms from Chennai
· 190 kms from Coimbatore
· 222 kms from Bangalore
When to visit: One can visit Yercaud any time of the year.
Apart from its natural beauty Yercauds points of interest are: Kiliyur Falls, Pagoda Point, Shevaroy Hills, Yercaud Lake, Bear’s Cave, The Servaroyan Temple, and National Orchidarium.
Chikhaldhara
The profound hazy valleys of Chikhaldara has another shade in every fold unwrapped. Chikhaldara is found in Amaravati region of Vidarbha locale, Maharashtra. The main slope station in the Vidarbha locale offers you a wealth of untamed life, perspectives, lakes and waterfalls. Chikhaldara has numerous things to be investigated. Chikhaldara is loaded with profound valleys, and these valleys are loaded with velvet fog and magnificent trees. Chikhaldara is arranged at an elevation of 1,118 m.
How to reach
- Closest air terminal is Nagpur.
- Closest railhead is Badnera.
- Mumbai-Chikhaldara, 763 kms. Amravati-Chikhaldara, 100 kms.
- State transport transports employ from Amravati and Nagpur to Chikhaldara.
When to visit: The place can be visit any time of the year
Places of Interest: Spots of visit in and around Chikhaldara are the Melghat Tiger Project, Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park, Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, Devi Point, Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake. The Melghat Tiger Project has 82 tigers furthermore houses different creatures like jaguars, sloth bears, sambar, wild bear, and wild mutts. The picturesque magnificence of the foggy mountains with rich assortment of greenery could be seen from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point.
Gokarna
Gokarna is a little temple - town placed on the western shore of India in the Uttara Kannada area of the Indian condition of Karnataka. Principle sanctuary and divinity is Lord Shiva, who is otherwise called Mahabhaleshwara. This sanctuary houses what is accepted to be a unique picture of Lord Shiva's lingam. There are numerous different sanctuaries everywhere on this residential community.
Gokarna's principle fascination is its shorelines, where individuals come to chill and fun. As Gokarna is a standout amongst the most sacrosanct sacred towns for Hindus in south India, there are likewise some imperative sanctuaries to see. The Mahabaleshwar Temple houses an immense lingam (image) of Lord Shiva. Verify you look at the immense chariots close to the Ganpati Temple, which help a Shiva symbol through the lanes while individuals toss bananas at it for good fortunes amid the Shivaratri Festival in February/March. There are four of them called Kudle Beach, Om Beach, Halfmoon Beach, and Paradise Beach. Each has its own particular offer. Om Beach is the most incident shoreline and is the stand out that is reachable via auto or rickshaw. The others are around 20 mins climb far from one another through the slopes and over rocks or a short watercraft ride away. The last shoreline, Paradise Beach, is very little more than a modest ensured inlet that is a patch of hippie heaven.
How to reach
The closest air terminal is Dabolim, in Goa. From that point it’s a four hour drive south to Gorkana. On the other hand, prepares on the Konkan route stop at Gokarna Road station, 15 minutes from town, and Kumta and Ankola stations, both around 25 kilometers from Gokarna. Gokarna is additionally decently by transport from urban communities, for example, Madgaon in Goa, and Mangalore and Bangalore in Karnataka.
When to visit: Almost any time of the year
Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach, is a beautiful shoreline, found on the north-end of the Vypeen Island . Lined with tasty green coconut forests and paddy fields, this sandy shoreline is an exceptional blend of the ocean and the backwaters, studded with seashells of different tones and shapes. Dolphins are sometimes seen here. Thick coconut forests and Chinese angling nets on the waterfront are included attractions.
Also termed as "The Princess of the Arabian Sea" it is a wonderful stretch of brilliant shoreline, a purplish blue sky, and a warm clean ocean, all join to entice you to take a dip and loosen up. It is an advantageous spot to stay, swim and sunbathe. With exceptional appeal and magnificence, there are a mix of lakes, tidal ponds, and trenches, where the heart of Cherai dwells. The gleaming serene waters of Periyar, with overhanging coconut trees, make a life-changing ensemble of nature. Watch ordinary life unfolding on the shores of the waterways, gets a look of the craft of coir making, and see tremendous pontoons being fabricated completely from wood. A calm alternate route can likewise be made by vessel through the picturesque backwaters, reviving you with a cool, tender breeze. The Kollam Kottappuram National Water Way makes the backwater drive from Kochi to Cherai a grand experience.
Other places to see around Cherai Beach are Cherai Lake/Poyyil and Varaha Temple.
How to reach
Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 20 km. Cherai Beach, one of the best shorelines in Kerala, is only 25 km from Kochi, the business capital of Kerala, and is only 20km from Kochi International Airport.
Nearest line station is at Ernakulam, around 26 km away. Kochi has 2 stations, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town. Trains from the Northern urban communities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction. Ernakulam Junction, D.h. Rd,water : There are customary pontoon administrations from Ernakulam High Court Jetty or the Main vessel wharf to Vypeen. Cherai is 22km away (40 minutes by transport) from Vypeen island. There are additionally vessel benefits at regular intervals from Fort Cochin to Vypeen.
When to visit: Throughout the year.
Karwar
Karwar is a city in Uttara Kannada locale, Karnataka state, India. Karwar lies on the west bank of Southern India at the mouth of the Kali stream.
The different places in and around Karwar that makes the place a worthy tourist destination are:
Warship Museum: The INS Chapal warship docked at the Rabindranath Tagore shoreline in November 2006. Today, the warship historical center is the third of its kind in the nation. Open to guests from 9 am to 8 pm, plan to spend in any event 30 minutes at the gallery. At an extra charge, you can watch a 15-moment useful narrative on Indian maritime history and the ports in India. The historical center is home to mannequins dressed as specialists, mariners and commanders and imitations of the rockets utilized and the sustenance served on board. In case you're there at dusk, head to the upper deck of the historical center from where you can watch the sun set at Tagore shoreline.
The Sunset from the Lighthouse: Spotted pretty nearly 2 km from the city, the Baithkol Port is 355 m. A vital exchange port, it is likewise known for its beautiful perspectives. Move to the highest point of the decently maintained, legacy beacon, which was raised amid the British Raj. From here you can see the blue skies practically combining with the completely clear waters scattered with islands and the pearl-white sand extending underneath you. It additionally has shellfish rocks and a plenty of clams. The best time to visit is at sundown, when the beacon is utilized to guide ships.
Kurumgad Island: The wonderful, tortoise-molded Kurumgad Island is arranged 4 km far from Karwar and can be arrived at by ship from Devbagh shoreline. Essentially untouched, quiet and tranquil, this shoreline is known for its translucent waters. In case you're fortunate enough, you may have the capacity to spot tortoises and jellyfish on the shoreline. You can likewise set out to see dolphins from the island. For those up for endeavour, treks up the island's slopes from where you can see the intersection of Kali waterway and the Arabian ocean. Water sport lovers can attempt banana sculling, kayaking, canoeing and engine drifting.
Majali Beach: in Karwar, Majali Beach is one of the phenomenal spots to visit in Karwar and is unmistakable for its ocean confronting resorts and bungalows and is in the midst of the mainstream goals for vacationers. The Beach is arranged at a separation of 12 Kms from Karwar Railway Station. A great lake set close-by Majali Beach presents startling exercises like kayaking, paddling and angling.
How to reach
The closest International Airport is Dabolim Airport, Goa, about two hour drive from Karwar. Dabolim Airport is decently joined with a range of urban communities, for example, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Pune and Lucknow.
It has its own particular Railway Station named as Karwar Railway Station which is associated with the real urban communities of Karnataka like New Delhi, Bangalore, Mysore, Lucknow, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Puri, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Patna.
Karwar is 37 Kms from Canacona, 47 Kms from Agonda, 68 Kms from Quepemn, 86 Kms from Goa, 149 Kms from Sirsi, 179 Kms from Sagara, 205 Kms from Haveri, 244 Kms from Ranebennur, 275 Kms from Mangalore, 309 Kms from Anagodu and 537 Kms from Bangalore through Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and some private travel administrations.
When to visit: Throughout the year
Malpe Beach
Malpe is a common port around six kilometers to the west of Udupi, Karnataka, India. A vital port and angling harbor on the Karnataka coast, It is a suburb in Udupi city. The spot has interesting regular beautiful perspective. It has been an inside of business exercises for quite a while, and one or more point is that it is a common port.
Malpe has an agreeable stretch of shoreline with white sand and is useful for swimming. It offers water sports and visitors can take a vessel ride either to St Mary's Island or close-by backwaters.
How to reach
Closest Airport in Malpe
Closest Railway Stations in Malpe
When to visit: Any time of the year
St. Mary's Islands
St. Mary's Islands, otherwise called Coconut Island are a set of four little islands in the Arabian Sea off the shore of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka, India. They are known for their different geographical arrangement of columnar basaltic magma.
The St. Mary's Island shoreline is exceptional for the one of a kind arrangement of basalt quakes that has solidified into entire segments and part into vertical hexagonal squares. The west shoreline of these islands is an asylum of shellfish with shells of different shapes and sizes littered along the coast. The island is 300 m long and 100 m wide and has a couple of palm trees. The best way to approach these islands is by vessel. Normal vessels handle from the Malpe Harbor to the islands.
How to reach
Separation from St. Mary's Island Beach
Udupi: 6 km, Mangalore: 65 km , Bangalore: 425 km
Closest Airport: Mangalore
Closest Railhead: Udupi
When to visit: Any time of the year
Where to stay: http://www.tripadvisor.in/HotelsNear-g737164-d1202679-St_Mary_s_Island-Udupi_Karnataka.html
Kotagiri
Kotagiri is a wonderful Hills Station spotted in the Nilgiris Hills, which is around 33 km southeast of Ooty. It is accepted to have the world's second best atmosphere. Kotagiri is extremely serene yet it has all the characteristics of Ooty.
Different places in and around Kotagiri are:
Longwood Shola in Kotagiri: This spot is a sort of distinctive and exceptional spot for touring as it is a thick wood in Kotagiri. The timberland stretches out to a territory of around 116 hectares.
Longwood Shola is the spot of living space of the Indian flying fox and Indian buffalo.
Rangasamy Peak in Kotagiri: Located at around 20 Kms from Kotagiri, Rangasamy Peak is a holy slope and has a place of worship devoted to Lord Rangasamy. A percentage of the significant attractions are Sholurmattam, Kadasholai, Karagodumattam and Kil Kotagiri.
Catherine Falls in Kotagiri: Catherine Falls, otherwise called 'Foothills of the Dale River' is arranged on the fundamental course to Mettupalayam Road and is 8 Kms from Kotagiri. The stature of this waterfall is 250 ft and falls in the Kallar River.
Elk Falls in Kotagiri: Elk Falls is spotted on the course to Mettupalayam in the Nilgiri District and is 7 Kms from Kotagiri.
How to reach
Kotagiri can be arrived at just by Road. From Coimbatore it is 66 km by means of Mettupalayam.
When to visit: Any time of the year
Bir
Bir is a little mountain town in northern Himachal Pradesh with an expansive, Tibetan group. Set against the setting of the Dhauladhar Range of the Indian Himalayas, the town is pleasant.
How to reach
Bir is around four hours or thereabouts from Dharamshala/Mcleodganj.
There are immediate transports to Bir Road/Upper Bir leaving at 6am & 2pm from Lower Dharamshala. Then again you can take a transport to Palampur, then to Baijnath. From Baijnath there are transports each half hour to Upper Bir.
If you are coming from Delhi then from the Inter-state Bus Terminal (ISBT), take transport to either Baijnath or Bir Road.
There is a morning toy train from Pathankot to Ahju, which is just 3kms from Bir. Trains from Delhi touch base at Pathankot an hour prior to the toy train clears out.
When to visit: Better to avoid the rainy season
Rakcham
While venturing out from Sangla to Chitkul you will beyond any doubt go over this stunning valley on the banks of River Baspa agreeably concealed far from the present day world . Settled between forceful snow secured tops and a lavish green scene, Rakcham or Rakchham is paradise on earth
Rakcham is at a height of 2900 meters approx 10,000 ft above the sea level. It is a moderately obscure spot, found halfway in the middle of Sangla and Chitkul – the last Indian town before the Tibet Border. The magnificence of this little town with a populace of 800 is superb. Rakcham is not that well known travel goal but offers an excellent trekking course along the Baspa valley. There are two sanctuaries in the town, one devoted to goddess Kali and other to Lord Shiva.
How to reach
It lies halfway in the middle of Sangla and Chitkul
When to visit: Better to avoid the rainy season.
Where to stay: For accommodation, Rakcham has a PWD Guest House and just several other unassuming lodgings.
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