Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh India

Bandhavgarh Travel Guide

Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its tigers. Also known as the country of Tigers, Bandhavgarh attracts a large number of tourists to its densely forested area, lush greenery, wilderness and a variety of flora including the great gaur or Indian bison, sambar and barking deer. Tourism in Madhya Pradesh remains incomplete without a tour to Bandhavgarh in Shahdol district, which is marked by its rugged terrain, lofty hills of Vindhya range and cliffs enveloped in grave silence. The caves dotting the famous Bandhavgarh National Park spreading across nearly 450 square kilometers, can give you a shelter away from the din and bustle of the mundane world.

Top Things to Do in Madhya Pradesh

• Kandariya Temple
• Dhuandhar Falls
• Kanha National Park
• Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
• Pachmarhi
• Bandhavgarh National Park
• Sanchi Stupa
• Gwalior Fort
• Marble Rocks
• Man Singh Palace
• Mahakaleshwar
• Narmada Udgam Amarkantak
• Tilwara Ghat Jabalpur
• Jai Vilas Palace
• Taj-Ul-Masjid
• Jahaz Mahal
• Pench National Park
• Ram Ghat
• Lakshmana Temple
• Jahangir Mahal
• Upper and Lower Lake
• Bee Falls Panchmarhi
• Dhar Fort
• Panna National Park
• Javari Temple
• Sas Bahu Temple
• Bharat Bhavan Bhopal
• Kanch Mandir
• Central Museum
• Surya Mandir
• Lal Baag Palace
• Chanderi Fort
• Parameshwar Tal Chanderi
• Dhuni Pani Amarkantak
• Laxmi Narayan
• Buddhi Chanderi
• Kal Bhairava Ujjain
• Van Vihar National Park
• Teli Ka Mandir
• Bhojashala Mosque
• Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
• Madhav Vilas Palace Shivpuri
• Bison Lodge and Museum Panchmarhi
• Parsvanath Temple
• Buddhist Vihara Sanchi
• Jama Masjid Burhanpur
• Dinman Hardaul's Palace Orchha
• Kamadgiri
• Jama Masjid
• Kaliadeh Palace Ujjain
• Neel Kanth Palace
• Lakshmi and Varaha Temple
• Rajwada Indore
• Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojpur
• Laxminarayan Temple
• Jain Temple
• Jain Temple Bhojpur
• Ashoka Pillar Sanchi
• Shahi Qila Burhanpur
• Chhatris of Shivpuri
• Chatarbhuj Mandir
• Satpura National Park
• Gopal Mandir Ujjain
• Phool Bagh Orchha
• Harisiddhi Temple Ujjain
• 24 Avatars in Omkareshwar
• Bandhavgarh Fort
• State Archaeological
• Udaigiri Caves
• Ram Raja Temple
• Maheshwar Temple
• Sunder Mahal Orchha
• Sanchi Museum
• Gupta Temple Sanchi
• Roopmati's Pavilion
• Hindola Mahal
• Jami Masjid Mandu
• Darya Khans Tomb and Hathi Mahal Mandu
• Koshak Mahal Chanderi
• Chintamani Ganesh Ujjain
• Baz Bahadurs Palace Mandu
• Chaunsat Yogini Temple
• Baghella Museum Bandhavgarh
• Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir
• Asigarh Fort Burhanpur
• Chaturbhuj Temple
• Brahma and Hanuman Temple
• Chausath Yogini
• Bhartrihari Caves
• Shri Omkar Mandhata Omkareshwar
• Sakhya Sagar Lake
• Siddnath Temple Omkareshwar
• Moti Masjid Bhopal
• Chhatris
• Birla Museum
• Buddhist Temples Sanchi
• Bada Ganapati
• Chauragarh Shrine Panchmarhi
• Khajuraho Archaeological Museum
• Kajal Rani Cave Omkareshwar
• Satmatrika Temple Omkareshwar 

Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh National Park

Best Time to Visit Bandhavgarh. Every year Bandhavgarh National Park is open for visitors from the 15th of October to till 30th of June. As per the climate of Central part of India, the peak season for Bandhavgarh National Park is during winters which is October to March.

How to reach Bandhavgarh

By Air:

A small air strip constructed near the Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria District facilitates the landing of the private charter planes. However, the Jabalpur Airport (Dumna Airport) located about 230 kilometers from Bandhavgarh is the nearest airport available for the public usage. The chief airlines catering their services at the Jabalpur Airport are; Air India, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Ventura Airconnect Ltd. Scheduled flight services to and from Delhi, Mumbai and Indore are provided from Jabalpur on regular basis. To reach Bandhavgarh from Jabalpur tourists can either hire a taxi which would cost around 3000 INR or avail the frequently plying state transport buses.

By Rail:

The Umaria Railway Station (UMR) falling under the Katni-Bilaspur section of the South-Eastern Railway and positioned approximately 33 kilometers from the Tala Village of the Bandhavgarh National Park is the nearest railhead that connects this Tiger Reserve to rest of the country by rail route. Some of the worth mentioning trains plying from the Umaria Railway Station include Ambikapur Exp, Amarkantak Exp, Ambikapur Jabalpur Exp, Sarnath Exp, Betwa Exp, Durg Nautanwa Exp, Gorakhpur Durg Exp, Narmada Exp, Utkal Exp, Hirakund Exp, Vishakapatnam Amritsar Hirakund Exp, etc. Umaria Railway Station is linked to some of the important Indian cities such as Jabalpur, Katni, Bishrampur, Ambikapur, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Bhopal, Sarnath, Varanasi, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Nautanwa, Kanpur, Indore, Rewa, Dewas, Ujjain, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jhansi, Gwalior, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mathura, H Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Haridwar, Jammu, Vishakapatnam, etc by train. Tourists can reach Umaria from Bandhavgarh by taxi which would cost around 600 rupees or travel through the state transport buses.

By Road:

 Bandhavgarh National Park is located about 33 km from Umaria, 95 km from Katni, 104 km from Shahdol, 112 km from Satna, 119 km from Rewa, 169 km from Jabalpur, 176 km from Panna National Park, 181 km from Sanjay National Park, 186 km from Kanha National Park, 217 km from Damoh, 225 km from Khajuraho, 337 km from Pench National Park, 444 km from Nagpur and 479 km from Bhopal. SH 10, SH 11 and NH 78 are the three major highways those connect the Bandhavgarh National Park with other towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh and the neighboring states by road. State transport and private buses as well as taxis regularly ply to and from Bandhavgarh and proffer the visitors efficient road connectivity to this nature preserve.

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Essential Travel Guide for Visiting Hampi, India

Hampi Travel Guide

Hampi is famous as the magnificent city of ruins. It is a city in Indian state Karnataka and located besides the Tungbhadra River and lies 352 km from Bangalore. Hampi Tour are a great insight into the history and tourist attractions in the historic town. The sojourns further indicate the artistic excellence and power of the then rulers of the city. Hampi was the capital of renowned kingdom of Vijaynagar Empire of 14th century to 16th century. It is regarded as most wonderful in ruins of India and is in the list of world heritage center.

Top Things to Do in Hampi

• Virupaksha Temple
• Rock Climbing
• Vittala Temple Complex
• Stone Doors
• Monolithic Bull
• Achyutaraya Temple
• Coracle Crossings
• Lakshmi Narsimha Temple
• Elephant Stables
• Balakrishna Temple
• Sule Bazaar
• Hazara Rama Temple
• Queen’s Bath
• Ugra Narasimha Statue
• Archaeological Museum
• Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple
 

Best Time to Visit Hampi

This is the best time to visit Hampi. As soon as October starts, temperature starts to drop; with the lowest being 15 degrees Celsius (in the nights). In winters, highest temperature of Hampi reaches maximum 30 degrees Celsius. The days are sunny and nights chilling.
How to Reach Hampi

By air:
Hubli Airport, approximately 166 km away, is the closest domestic aerodrome to Hampi, operating regular flights from Bangalore. The Belgaum Airport is another major domestic airport, located around 270 km away from Hampi, having regular SpiceJet flights for Bangalore, Chennai, Jabalpur and Mumbai. Tourists can easily get a cab or taxi from outside the airport to reach the lovely village of Hampi.

By road:
Hampi is well connected with major cities and towns of Karnataka by bus services. Besides Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), a number of private and tourist buses ply regularly from neighbouring cities and towns. Then there are a few interstate bus services too connecting Hampi with various cities in Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. One can also drive to Hampi taking NH 13 route from Hyderabad (380 km), Bangalore (345 km) and Hubli (165 km). Bangalore to Hampi buses are cheap and take less than 8 hours.

By train:
Hospet Junction is the nearest railway station to Hampi (13 km away), which is well linked with rest of country via an extensive network of trains. There are regular trains for Hospet from prime Indian cities and towns, including Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa. Hampi Express, Amaravathi Express and Haripriya Express are some of the prominent trains. After reaching the railway station, one can hire a taxi or cab to reach Hampi. The destination is extremely classy and historic and has a number of interesting places to visit!

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Super Thrilling Things To Do In Rishikesh

 Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is probably one of the most exciting tourist destinations in India. The pictorial environment along the Ganges River and the foothills of the Himalayas make it a unique holiday retreat in India. The combination of spirituality and adventure makes it the best getaway in cities. With the Rishikesh travel guide, open the unexplored wonders of the earth. The thrill of the adventure, the joy of yoga, the rejuvenation with staying in ashrams, the magical sunset, the sacred temples, the sacred rituals and much more await you!

  Rishikesh Travel Guide

Best Time To Visit Rishikesh

May June is quite hot at Rishikesh temperature touching + 35 °C. The best time to visit Rishikesh for River Rafting is from late September - October to mid November, and then the best time to visit Rishikesh is from early March - April to first week of May.

Top Things to Do in Rishikesh

• Ram Jhula
• Neelkanth Mahadev
• Lakshman Jhula
• Triveni ghat
• Trayambakeshwar Temple
• Cliff jumping
• Rock Climbing
• River Rafting
• Body surfing
• Bungee Jumping
• Camping
• Kayaking
• Flying Fox
• Bharat Mandir

How to Reach Rishikesh

By Air : The closest airplane terminal to New Tehri is Jolly Grant air terminal, situated at a separation of 93 kilo meters far from the region. While the Jolly allow is around 23 kilo meters from the capital town of Dehradun.

Tehri By Train

tehri-train By Train : The nearest Railway Station to Tehri Garhwal is located in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is Well connected by Railway Networks with major Destinations of India.The Rishikesh railway station is at a distance of 75 kilo meters from New Tehri.

Tehri By Bus

tehri-bus By Bus : Buses also offer transportation Services in India. Long distance is also covered easily by private and state bus services.It is the home office of Tehri Garhwal area so it is very much associated with the majority of the real towns in the state, as Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun.

 

 

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Places to visit in Shimla during summer vacation

A beautiful mountain resort in Himachal Pradesh full of captivating streams, green areas and picturesque landscapes. It sounds like a perfect getaway, away from fast-paced urban life. All this can be enjoyed in the impressive city, Shimla. Located in the lower Himalayan ranges, Shimla Hill is also known as "Queen of the Hills". Shimla Hill Station boasts of its many tourist attractions, such as the famous Mall Road for shopping, the Church of Christ, the summer hill, the cultural heritage complex of Gaiety and the Lakkar Bazaar, etc. Beautiful colonial structures of that time.

Best Time To Visit Shimla

March to June: This is a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is quite pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. The temperature is comfortable and usually varies between 15°C and 30°C. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting.

Top Things to Do in Shimla

• Christ Church
• Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
• Shimla State Museum
• Bhimakali Temple
• Sankat Mochan Temple
• Jakhu Temple
• Golfing
• Skiing
• Ice Skating
• IIAS
• Kali Bari Temple
• Tara Devi Temple
• Fishing
• Scandal Point

 Shimla travel Guide

• How to Reach Shimla
  
  There are regular flights from pune to Chandigarh as well as the domestic airport connects to all other major cities in India.
  How to reach Shimla by Air
  
  Located at a distance of 22 km away from the Shimla, the Jubbarhatti airport is well connected to various other cities by air. The other nearby airports such as Chandigarh Airport and Delhi airport can be accessed easily.
  Flights from Delhi to Shimla
  Flights from Mumbai to Chandigarh
  
  Nearest Airport : Shimla Airport, Shimla
  How to reach Shimla by Rail
  
  The nearest station is Kalka which connects the city with different parts of the country by rail line. There are quite a good number of trains from the cities like Delhi and Calcutta. From Kalka station, one can take the pleasure of toy train as well as can hire private cabs to explore the beauty of this city.
  Also Check: Shimla Tour Packages
  How to reach Shimla by Road
  
  Shimla is well connected with the cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun and Kalka though roadways. You can hire taxis as well as state buses to reach the hill station from these cities. There are even regular bus services from the nearby places to Shimla such as Kullu (235 km), Manali (280 km), Delhi (370 km) and Ambala (154 km). From the capital of India, one can even take luxury buses and cabs which will provide a comfortable journey.
   
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