Moodubelle

Moodubelle is a town located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 13 km from the district headquarters, Udupi and about 390 km from the state capital, Bangalore. Modubelle is a beautiful destination with the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats surrounding it on either side.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Moodubelle. Some of them are Hari Om Residency, Badagupet (Tariff – Rs. 500), Varsha Boarding and Lodging, Manipal (Tariff – Rs. 600), Rukmini Residency, Udupi (Tariff – Rs. 700) and Sharada International, Udupi (Tariff – Rs. 1100).

Language

The official language of Moodubelle is Kannada. Tulu and Konkani are other major languages spoken in Moodubelle.  

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Moodubelle include The Annual Festival held at the Belle Ishwara Devastana (February) and The Annual Santhmary Festival held at St. Lawrence Church (January). Other major festivals such as Dussehra (September/October), Kannada Rajyotsava (November), Holi (February/March), Ramnavami (March/April), and Diwali (October/November) are also celebrated in Moodubelle.

Places of Interest

There are many places that are of tourist interest in Moodubelle. Some of them are Belle Ishwara Devastana, Dendoor Annapa Panjurli Saana, Pajaka Kshetra (5 km away) and Kunjarugiri Durga Temple (6 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Moodubelle is the Mangalore International Airport. It is about 47 km away.

Rail:

The nearest railway station to Moodubelle is in Udupi and it is about 15 km away. It is well-connected to all major stations in the country.       .

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal and Karkala. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Pragathi Tourist Corporation. 

Phulparas

Phulparas is a block of villages and one of the sub-divisions of the Madhubani district of Bihar. It is located at a distance of 48 km from the district headquarters, Madhubani and 200 km from the state capital, Patna.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Phulparas. Some of them are Vishnu Vishal Hotel, Babu Barhi (Tariff – Rs. 500), Sanjay Line Hotel), Babu Barhi (Tariff – Rs. 500), Hotel Nand (Tariff – Rs. 600) and Hotel DG, Madhubani (Tariff – Rs. 600).

Language

The official language of Phulparas is Hindi. Urdu and Maithili are other languages spoken in Phuparas.  

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Phulparas are Holi (February/March), Ramnavami (March/April), Durgapuja (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are many places that are of tourist interest around Phulpuras. Some of them are Somnath Mahadev Temple, Saurath (53 km away) and Ugranath Temple, Bhawanipur (60 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Phulparas is the Janakpur Airport. It is about 70 km away.

Rail:

The nearest railhead Phulparas is the Ghoghardia railway station and it is about 12 km away. It is well-connected to Chikna, Tharbitia, Jhanjharpur and Darbhanga.   .

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Patna, Ranigunj, Darbhanga and Siliguri. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Bihar Luxury.

Poothotta

Poothotta is a small village located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The nearest major village to Poothotta is Manakunnam and it is 5 km away. The district headquarters, Kochi is 20 km and the state capital, Trivandrum is 200 km away from Poothotta.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Poothotta. Some of them are Soma Kerala Palace (Tariff – Rs. 3000), Banyan Tree Kerala (Tariff – Rs. 2500), Tharavadu Heritage Home (Tariff – Rs. 1000), KTDC Tamarid Alappuzha (Tariff – Rs. 1200) and Vedanta Wake Up (Tariff – Rs. 1800).

Language

The official language of Poothotta is Malayalam.  

Events

Important festival celebrated in Poothotta is Onam (August/September). Vishu, Shivratri, Christmas, Ramzan and Bakrid are also celebrated in Poothotta.

Places of Interest

There are many places that are of tourist interest around Thrippunihura. Some of them are Kottayam (4 km away), Alappuzha Backwaters (5 km away), Kumarakom (43 km away), Kochi Fort (40 km away) and Hill Palace Thrippunithura (13 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Poothotta is the Cochin International Airport, Kochi. It is about 45 km away.

Rail:

The nearest railhead Poothotta is the Kanjiramattom railway station and it is about 3.5 km away. It is well-connected to Kottayam, Kollam, Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and other major cities in the region.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Vytilla, Kochi, Kottayam and Alappuzha. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are Kallada Travels, Durga Tour and Travel and Niju Travels.

Thrippunithura

Thrippunithura, also known as Tripunithura, is a municipal town located in the suburban part of the Kochi city of Kerala. It belongs to the Kochi metropolitan area. It is located at a distance of 12 km from the district headquarters, Kochi and 210 km away from the state capital Trivandrum.  The Hill Palace is the most famous attraction in Thrippunithura.

Places to Stay

There are several good budget hotels in a Thrippunithura. Some of them are Hotel Prashanth (Tariff – Rs. 1000), NM Royal County (Tariff – Rs. 2500), Hill Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 2500) and Riveredge Villa (Tariff – Rs. 2500).

Language

The official language of Thrippunithura is Malayalam.  

Events

Important festival celebrated in Thrippunithura is Atha Chamayam, which is celebrated during the festival of Onam (August/September). Other major festivals such as Vishu, Christmas, Good Friday, Ramzan, and Bakrid are also celebrated in Thrippunithura.

Places of Interest

There are many places that are of tourist interest in and around Thrippunihura. Some of them are The Hill Palace (2 Km away from the bus stand), Sree Poonathrayesa Temple (3 km away), Muthukulangara Temple (2.5 km away), Willingdon Island Port (15 km away) and Kochi Fort (18 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Thrippunithura is the Cochin International Airport, Kochi. It is about 34 km away.

Rail:

Thrippunithura railway station is within walking distance from the bus stand. It is well-connected to Kochi, Kottayam, Kollam, and Trivandrum, Mangalore, Chennai and other major cities in the country.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Coimbatore, Kochi, Krishnagiri, Chennai, Sriperumbudur, Vellore and Kottayam. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are Kallada Travels and Ganesh Tourists.

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is a village located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is a part of the Sagar taluk and is at a distance of 14 km away from the taluk’s headquarters, Sagar. District headquarters Shimoga is 78 km away and the state capital Bangalore is 323 km away from Talaguppa. Jog falls is the main attraction of Talaguppa; it is 14 km away from the village.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Shimoga. Some of them are Mathunga Homestay (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Hotel Madhuvana, Sirsi (Tariff – Rs. 600) and Hotel Panchavati (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

The official language of Talaguppa is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Talaguppa are Kannada Rajyotsava (November), (Makara Sankranti (January), Ugadi (March/April), Ramzan, Bakrid, Dussehra (September/October) and Diwali (October/November).

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Talaguppa. Some of them are Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Jog Falls (14 km away from the village) Gudavi (48 km away) and Kodachadri (90 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Talaguppa is the Bajpe Airport in Mangalore. It is about 132 km away.

Rail:

Talguppa railway station is 1 km away from the bus stand and it is well-connected with Shimoga.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Shimoga and Honnavar. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Seabird Travels. 

Mudgal

Mudgal is located in the Raichur district of Karnataka. It is a town panchayat of Lingsugar taluk. It is located at a distance of 20 km from Lingsugur, 113 km from the district headquarters, Raichur and 430 km from the state capital, Bangalore. The town of Mudgal is historically significant and houses many inscriptions that belonged to the Suena Yadavas of Devagiri.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Mudgal. Some of them are Vinay Hotel, Sindhanur (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Darshan Lodge, Ilkal and Milan Hotel, Hungund.

Language

The official language of Mudgal is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Mudgal are Kannada Rajyotsava (November), (Makara Sankranti (January), Ugadi (March/April), Dussehra (September/October) and Diwali (October/November).

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Mudgal. Some of them are Mudgal Fort (Located within walking distance from the bus stop), Mudgal Church, Piklihal (5km away), Hatti Gold Mines (35 km away) and Jaladurga (40 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Mudgal is the Hyderabad International Airport. It is about 300 km away.

Rail:

Nearest railway station to Mudgal is in Raichur. It is connected to Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Trivandrum, Pune, Agra, Kanyakumari and Bhopal.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Hubli, Bijur, Raichur, Ilkal, Kapu, Belgaum, Gulbarga and Bangalore.

Mogalturu

Mogalturu is a village located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Mogaltur mandal which consists of 17 Panchayats in total. Of all the villages in the mandal, Mogalturu is the largest. It is located at a distance of 83 km away from the district headquarters Eluru and about 412 km from the state capital Hyderabad.

Places to Stay

There are many good budget hotels near Mogalturu. Some of them are Dindi Resort, Narsapur, Charminar Hotel, Narsapur, Hotel Mourya, Bhimavaram and Falcons Nest Hotel, Bhimavaram (Tariff – Rs. 1400).

Language

The official language of Mogalturu is Telugu.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Mogalturu are Pongal (January), Thaipusam (January/February), (Makara Sankranti (January), Ugadi (March/April), Dussehra (September/October) and Diwali (October/November).

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest Mogalturu. Some of them are Gunupundi Someswara Temple (19 km away from Mogalturu), Guntupalli Caves (120 km away) and Kolluru Bird Sanctuary (136 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Mogalturu is Vijayawada Airport. It is about 130 km away.

Rail:

Nearest railway station to Mogalturu is in Narasapur and it is 11 km away. It is well-connected to Tirupati, Hyderabad, Nagarsol and Guntur.  

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Hyderabad, Elluru and Narasapur. One can also travel by bus to Narasapur and reach Mogalturu. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are Sindhu Travels, Kaveri Kamakshi Travels and Meghana Travels. 

Manjarapalke

Manjarapalke is a village located in Udupi district of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 14 km from Karkala, 30 km from the district headquarters, Udupi and 371 km from the state capital, Bangalore. Mujalottu Lake is one of the well-known attractions of Manjarapalke.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Manjarapalke which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Swagath Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Suhag Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Hotel Prakash Boarding and Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 700) and Nishmita Boarding and Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

The official language of Manjarapalke is Kannada. Other languages spoken in Manjarapalke are Tulu, Tamil and Konkani.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Manjarapalke are Makara Sankranti (January), Karnataka Rajhotsava (November), Ugadi (March/April), Dussehra (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Krishna Janmashtami (August/September) and Christmas (December). Saanth Maari or Aathur Church Festival, celebrated for three days, is very famous in the region.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Manjarapalke. Some of them are Nandalike Temple (3 km away from the bus stand), Bola Temple (5 km away), Attur Church (11 km away), Bahubali Statue (14 km away) and Sri Vitobha Bhajana Mandali (27 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Manjarapalke is Mangalore International Airport. It is about 23 km away.

Rail:

Nearest railhead to Manjarapalke is the Padubidri Railway Station. It is about 15 km away from the bus stand. Veraval Express and Veraval Trivandrum Express trains pass through this station connecting it to over 50 stations in the southwest.   

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Mangalore, Udupi and other major cities. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Vishal Tourist. 

Thriprayar

Thriprayar town is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It is at a distance of 24 km from the district headquarters, Thrissur city, and 24 km away from the famous religious town of Guruvayur. Thriprayar temple is the most famous attraction of the town.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Thriprayar which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Kairali Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Indraprastham Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Shakeela Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 800) and Patan’s Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 1000).

Language

The official language of Thriprayar is Malayalam.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Thriprayar are Thriprayar Ekadeshi, which falls in December and Peringootukara Pooram, celebrated in January. Other festivals such as Vishu and Onam are also celebrated in Thriprayar.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Thriprayar. Thriprayar Temple is at the epicentre of the town. Other attractions include Nattika Beach (1.5 km away from the bus stand), Vadanapally Beach (7 km away), Peechi Dam (42 km away) and Athirapally Falls (68 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Thriprayar is the Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi. It is about 58 km away from Thriprayar.

Rail:

Thrissur Railway Station is the closest railhead to Thriprayar. It is 24 km away from the bus stop. It is connected to Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Alappuzha, and Hyderabad, Chennai and other major towns and cities.

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Ernakulam, Hunsur, Mandya, Mysore, Paravoor, Thrissur and Mysore. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Kallada Travels.

Herur

Herur village is located in the Koppal district of Karnataka. Herur is one of the 38 villages that belong to Gangavati taluk. It is about 8 km away from the town of Gangavati, 29 km away from the district headquarters, Koppal and 370 km away from Bangalore, the state capital.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Herur which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Hotel Lalit Mahal (Tariff – Rs. 1500), Hotel Samartha Comforts (Tariff – Rs. 1500), Hotel Ashoka (Tariff – Rs. 1000) and Hotel Sarvesh (Tariff – Rs. 1500).

Language

The official language of Herur is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Herur are Karnataka Rajhotsava (November), Dussehra (September/October), Ugadi (March-April), Sankranti (January), Diwali (October/November) and Ganesha Chaturthi (August/September).

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Herur. Some of them are Anegundi (18 km away from Herur bus stop), Kanakagiri (14 km away), Temples of Hampi (40 km away) and Hemakutta Fort (40 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Herur is in Hubli. It is about 170 km away from Herur.

Rail:

The closest railhead is Koppal Railway Station and it is about 52 km away from Herur. It is connected to major cities as Howrah, Vijayawada, Hubli, Bangalore, Ajmer, Tirupati, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Shirdi and Mysore.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Koppal and Hampi. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Sri Durgamba Travels.

Mundargi

Mundargi is a town located in Gadag district in the state of Karnataka. Situated at an ideal geography, Mundargi has two district headquarters in the proximity – Gadag, about 36 km and Koppal, about 50 km. River Tungabadra runs along the town.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Mundargi which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Geethanjali Residency (Tariff – Rs. 400), Durga Vihar Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Prashanth Lodge (Tariff – Rs 400) and Hotel Shivaji Inn (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

The official language of Mundargi is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Mundargi are Karnataka Rajhotsava (November), Dussehra (September/October), Ugadi (March-April), Sankranti (January), Diwali (October/November), Ganesha Chaturthi (August/September), Holi (February/March), Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Mundargi. Some of them are Kanaka Narasimha Temple (1.5 km away from Mundargi bus stand), Doddabasappa Temple (18 km away), Lukkundi Museum (32 km away) and Koppal Fort (36 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Mundargi is the Hubli Airport. It is about 100 km away from Mundargi.

Rail:

The closest railhead is Koppal Railway Station and it is about 38 km away from Mundargi. It is connected to major cities and towns such as Howrah, Vasco-da-Gama, Vijayawada, Hubli, Bangalore, Ajmer, Tirupati, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Shirdi and Mysore.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Koppal, Gadag, Hubli, Bangalore and other major cities. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are SRE Travels and the state owned KSRTC.

Sarangpur

Sarangpur is a town located in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located at a distance of 160 km away from the state’s capital city Bhopal and at a distance of 150 km away from Indore, the commercial capital of the state. Rajgarh city, the administrative headquarters of the district is 55 km away from Sarangpur.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Sarangpur which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Hotel Maharaja, Hotel Choudhary Palace, Kanaha Palace, Hotel Malwa Complex and Hotel JainPath.

Language

The official language of Sarangpur is Hindi.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Sarangpur are Diwali (October/November), Ganesha Chaturthi (August/September), Holi (February/March), Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Sarangpur. Some of them are Puratatva Sanghrahalaya (30 km away from Sarangpur bus stand), Railway Fhatak (28 km away) and Khera Compressor Station (65 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Sarangpur is the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. It is about 135 km away from Sarangpur.

Rail:

Sarangpur Railway Station is well-connected to Kota, Shajapur, Indore, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Ujjain, Kanpur, Muzafarpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Darbhanga and Kota.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Agra, Guna, Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Surat and Indore. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are Jay Khodiar Travels and Radhika Travels.

Pilakhna

Pilakhna, also called as Pilkhana is a town located in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is a part of Akrabad block one of the 11 blocks in the district. It is located at a distance of 25 km from the district capital Aligarh, and about 321 km away from the state capital Lucknow.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Pilakhna which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Galaxy Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600), Ruby Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Royal Residency Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1100), Gayatri Palace (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Avenue Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700) and Mahajan Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1350).

Language

The official language of Pilakhna is Hindi.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Pilakhna are Dussehra (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Ramzan and Bakrid. People of Pilakhna visit the nearby city of Aligarh during Numaish, - The Annual Cultural Exhibition, held in the months of January and February.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Pilakhna. Some of them are Jama

Masjid, Aligarh (25 km away from the bus stop), Aligarh Quila (28 km away), Maulana Azad Library (25 km away) and Baba Varchi Bahadur darga (24 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Pilakhna is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi and it is about 170 km away from Pilakhna.

Rail:

Aligarh Junction is the nearest railway station to Pilakhna. It is 20 km away from the town.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Aligarh. One can reach Aligarh by bus and travel to Pilakhna by the local buses. From Aligarh, daily bus services are available to Delhi, Kasganj, Bareilly, Agra, Jaipur, Dholpur, Muzaffarnagar and Lucknow. State owned transport authorities such as UPSRTC and RSRTC are two of the best operators who offer good traveling experience to passengers. 

Ichapore

Ichapore, also called as Ishapore is a town located in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located on the banks of Ganga River. It is one of the densely populated towns in the Barrackpore subdivision. Ichapore is famous for its Rifle and Steel factories.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in Ichapore which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Orchid Hotel, Barrackpore (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Ubique Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1000), Samrat Hotel, Serampore (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Tara Maa Hindu Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

The official language of Ichapore is Bengali. English and Hindi are also spoken in the town.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Ichapore are Durga Festival (September/October), Jhulan Mela (August/September), Diwali (October/November), Christmas (December), Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Ichapore. Some of them are Nawabganj (3 km away from the bus stand), Gandhi Ghat (7 km away), Adyapeath Mandir (18 km away) and Annapurna Mandir (7 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Ichapore is Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Airport and it is about 18 km away from Ichapore.

Rail:

Ichapore railway station is connected to Kolkata, Krishnanagar, Muzaffarpur and Rampur Hat.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Kolkata. Ichapore is about 28 km away from Kolkata. One can reach Kolkata by bus and take a connecting bus to Ichapore. Some of the best bus operators how offer goo traveling experience to passengers are Dolphin Bus Service, Greenlines Travels, Pradhan Travels Bhubaneshwar, Royal Cruiser, Vaishali Travels, Eurolines Bhubaneshwar, Purnima Paribhan, Manorama Travels and Sai Comfort Travels.

Yavatmal

The town of Yavatmal is located in Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Yavatmal district. Yavatmal was once a part of the Berur Sultanate and was famously coined as “The Safest Place in the World”. Yavatmal has a rich and interesting history that dates back to 1300 AD.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels Yavatmal which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Gyanson Deluxe Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Hotel Dwarka Deluxe (Tariff – Rs. 600), Mid Town Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 900) and Revati Pride Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1200).

Language

The official language of Yavatmal is Marathi. Other languages such as Gormati, Banjari, Gondi, Sindhi Marwari and Hindi are also spoken.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Yavatmal are Diwali (October/November), Dussehra (October/November), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Yavatmal. Some of them are Arni (3 km away from Tokapal ), Borgon Lake (7 km away), Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Kalamb (23 Km away), Ner Market (32 km away) and Ghatanji (40 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

Yavatmal airport, which is being developed, is about 9 km away from the bus stand. The next nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Airport and it is 138 km away from Yavatmal.

Rail:

Yavatmal railway station is only about 1 km away from Yavatmal bus station. Through Wani junction, it is connected to Howrah, Nagpur, Mumbai, Rajur, and Chanaka. The nearest passenger railway station is in Dhamangaon and it is about 45 km away from the bus station. It is connected to Nagpur and Wardha.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Pune, Mumbai, Wani, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Latur, Sangole, Solapur, Bhusaval, Dhule and Osmanabad. Some of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers are Saini Travels, Shree Khurana Travels, Raj Travels, Chintamani Travels, Prasanna Purple, Verma Travels, Shree Hanndaa Travels, K.B Tours and Travels and Dolphin Travel House. 

Tokapal

Tokapal is a small town and tehsil located in Bastar district, Chattisgarh. Tokapal is located at a distance of 25 km away from Jagdalpur, which is the administrative headquarters of the district. Tokapal is surrounded by tehsils on all sides. Nearest tehsils are Darba, Jagdalpur, Lohandigunda and Bastar.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Tokapal which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Athithi Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Akanksha Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 900), Rainbow Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600), Suri International Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 900), Shradda Suman Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Laxman Avenue Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800).

Language

The official languages of Tokapal are Hindi and Chhattisgari.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Tokapal are Bastar Dussehra which is celebrated during the Hindu month of Shravan and Goncha Festival, which is celebrated in the month of July.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest around Tokapal. Some of them are Kanger Valley National Park (50 km away from Tokapal bus stand), Chitrakoot Falls (50 km away), Torathgarh Falls (23 km away) and Kailash Caves (35 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Tokapal is the Jagdalpur Airport. It is about 16 km away from Tokapal.

Rail:

Tokapal railway station is only about 2 km away. It is connected to Kirandul and Vishakapatnam stations.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to nearby cities such as Jagdalpur, Bastar, Araku and Vishakapatnam.

Honnali

The town of Honnali is located in Karnataka. It belongs to the district of Devanagere and it lays the banks of Tungabhadra River. Honnali is one of the three major towns of Devangere district. The name Honnali is derived from the word ‘Honnu’ meaning gold in the local language. Honnali is close to the famous Tirtha Rameshwara Shiva Temple.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Honnali which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Pooja International Hotel, Davangere (Tariff – Rs. 800), Sai International Hotel, Davangere (Tariff - Rs. 750), Darshan Deluxe Lodge, Davangere (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Shanthi Park Hotel (Davangere).

Language

The official language of Honnali is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Honnali are Durgamma Festival (January), Kannada Rajhotsava (November), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Dussehra (September/October) and Diwali (October/November).

Places of Interest

There are several destinations that are of tourist interest around Honnali. Davangere, which has attractions like Bagali, Anekonda and Sulekere, is about 50 km away from Honnali. The historic city of Chitradurga is about 90 km away from Honnali. Shimoga is another famous destination near Honnali. It is 50 km away.

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Honnali is the Hubli Airport. It is about 160 km away from Honnali.

Rail:

The nearest railway station is the Haranahalli Railway Station and it is 29 km away. It is well-connected to Shimoga, Bhadravati, Birur, Kadur, Davengere and other major stations in the region.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Davangere, Harihara, Kaup, Kundapura, Malebennur, Mangalore, Manipal, Mulky, Udupi, Mangalore, Brahmavara, Uchila, Udyavara and Katapady. Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers are Sri Durgamba Travels and Durgambika Motors.

Shahpur

Shahpur also known as Shahapur is a town is located in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the northern-most towns in the state and is a part of the Gulbarga region. Like other places in North Karnataka, Shahpur flaunts rich natural beauty. Shahpur taluk contains thirty-six panchayats and it acts as the central hub for the villages around. Shahpur is about 500 km away from Bengaluru.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in and around Shahpur which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Adarsh Hotel and Lodge, Hotel Jaya Lodging and Boarding and Ashwini Hotel & Deluxe Lodge.

Language

The official language of Shahpur is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Shahpur are Kannada Rajhotsava (November 1^st), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Dussehra (September/October), Jatre (April), Diwali (October/November) and Ramzan.

Places of Interest

There are some beautiful places that are of tourist interest in and around Shahpur. Some of them are Sleeping Buddha Hills (30 minutes from the bus stand, Charabasaveswara Temple Fort (1.5 km away), and Lotus Lake (1.5 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Shahpur is the Gulbarga Airport. It is about 70 km away from Shahpur.

Rail:

The nearest railhead is the Yadgir Railway Station and it is 30 km away. It is well-connected Gulbarga, Raichur, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Nagercoil, Mumbai, Bijapure and Solapur.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Hubli, Yadgir, Belgaum, Bangalore, and Gadag. Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers are SRS Travels, VRL Travels, Bharathi Travels and Shakuntala Travels. 

Bhokardan

Bhokardan is a town situated in Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located on the banks of Khelna River. Bhokardan has a rich history that dates back to the 600 AD. According the local folklore, Bhokardan used to be the capital of the lands ruled by Bhomasura, a mythological demon who was killed by Lord Krishna.  

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in and around Bhokardan which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Vinay Hotel, Hotel Kamal, Hotel Niwant in Jalna, Hotel Anand in Jalna and Hotel Rahul in Ibrahimpur,

Language

The official language of Bhokardan is Marathi. Urdu is another language spoken in Bhokardan.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Bhokardan are Aashadi Ekadashi (June/July), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Maha Shivratri, Dussehra (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Gokul Ashtami (August/September), Buddha Purnima, Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest near Bhokardan. Some of them are Shri Datta Ashram, Jalna (56 km away from Bhokardan), Moti Talab (53 km away) and Ghanewadi Talab (45 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Bhokardan is the Aurangabad Airport on Jalna road, Aurangabad. It is about 58 km away.

Rail:

The nearest railway station to Bhokardhan is in Jalna, which is 48 km away. Jalna station is well-connected with Manmad, Aurangabad, Nanded, Parbhani, Latur, Osmanabad, Gangakhed, Adilabad, Nagpur, Nizamabad, Nasik, Mumbai, Pune, karnool, Kadapa, Tirupati, Renikunda, Erode and Madurai. 

Bus:

There are daily buses available from Bhokardan Old Bus Stand to Aurangabad, Nagpur and Jalna. One of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers is Lucky Nigam. 

Repalle

Repalle is a town and a mandal located in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of River Krishna and is popular for agriculture. Repalle is also known for handloom. In the olden days, Repalle used to be called as Revupalle, village on the river bank. 

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in Repalle which provide good accommodation. Some of them are

Akshaya Hotel, Radha Krishna Lodge, Saptagiri Lodge, Shankarvilas Lodge, Padmavathi Lodge, Ravi Lodge and M S R Lodge.

Language

The official language of Repalle is Telugu. Konkani and Marathi are other languages spoken in Kavalakki.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Repalle are Sankranthi (January), Shivrathri (February/March), Ugadi (March/April), Rama Navami (March/April), Vinayaka Chaturthi (August), Dussehra (September/October), Atla Tadde (September/October), Diwali (Diwali), Ramzan, Bakrid and Christmas (December).

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest near Repalle. Some of them are Penumudi – Puligadda Bridge (5 km away from Repalle), Bhattiprolu Stupa (11 km away), Challapalli Fort (18 km away), Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (12 km away) and Hamsaladeevi Beach (35 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Repalle is the Gannavaram Airport. It is about 100 km away from Repalle bus stand.

Rail:

Repalle has its own railway station which is connected to Tenali, Guntur and Hyderabad. The railway station is within walking distance from the bus stand.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Tenali, Ponnur, Bapalla, Chirala, Guntur, Avanigadda, Vijayawada and Hyderabad. One of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers is RP Travels. 

Kavalakki

Kavalakki is a village located in the Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka. It is a part of Honavar taluk and is one of the northern most destinations of Karnataka. The town of Honavar is 4 km away from Kavalakki. Due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea, Kavalakki experiences hot and humid temperatures.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Kavalakki which provide good accommodation. Some of them are

Kamat Executive Inn (Tariff – Rs. 700), Pramila Paradise (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Shivnagar (Tariff – Rs. 600) and Hotel Pandurang International, Kumta (Tariff – Rs. 600).

Language

The official language of Kavalakki is Kannada. Konkani and Marathi are other languages spoken in Kavalakki.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Kavalakki are Kannada Rajhotsava (November 1^st) Diwali, (October-November), Ganesha Chaturthi (September-October), Navratri (September-November), Holi (February-March), and Ramzan.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest near Kavalakki. Some of them are Colonel Hill (7 km away from Kavalakki bus stop), Kasarkod Beach (10 km away), Apsarakonda Falls (14 km away) and Basavaraja Durga Island (19 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Kavalakki is Mangalore International Airport. It is about 180 km away from Kavalakki bus stop.

Rail:

Honnavar railway station is the nearest railhead to Kavalakki. It is 12 km away from the bus stop. Honnavar is well connected to Pune, Ernakulam, Bangalore, Mumbai, Mangalore, Goa and Tirunelveli.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Kavalakki from Honnavar, Bangalore and Tumkur.  Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers include Sri Durgamba Travels.

Nari Chowkdi

Nari Chowkdi is a segment of Bhavnagar, the fifth largest city in Gujarat. It is located on the Bhavnagar-Rajkot road and houses industries and few certain administrative offices.

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Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in and around Nari Chowkdi which provide good accommodation. Some of them are White Rose Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Narayani Heritage (Tariff – Rs. 1800), Blue Hill Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1500), Apollo Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1200) and Vrindavan Plaza Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700).

Language

The official languages of Nari Chowkdi are Gujarati and Hindi.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Nari Chowkdi are Navratri, Uttarayana, Diwali, Holi and Tazia.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest near Nari Chowkdi. Some of them are Gaurishankar Lake (5 km away from Nari Circle bus stop), Victoria Park (8 km away), Nilambaug Palace (6 km away) and Barton Library and Museum (9 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Nari Chowkdi is Bhavnagar airport. It is about 11 km away from Nari Circle bus stop.

Rail:

Nari road railway station is 1.5 km away from the bus stop. Bhavnagar terminus is about 7 km away from this station.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Nari Chowkdi from Surat, Valbhipur, Dhanduka and Mumbai. Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers include Shree Patel Travels, JK Travels and Abhishek Travels. 

Undri

Undri is a sector that lies on the suburbs of the eighth largest metropolis of India, Pune. Lately, Undri has started to become unofficially a larger part of Pune. It is well connected through various expressways and is one of the best residential areas in Pune. Undri’s greenery and pollution-free environment, which is hard to retain in any metropolis in India, makes it even more significant.

Places to Stay

There are several budget hotels in and around Undri which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Hotel Rajmandir, (Tariff – Rs. 900), Hotel Kamlesh (Tariff – Rs 1060), Hotel Rajmahal (Tariff – Rs. 1260), Hotel Surya Villa (Tariff – Rs 1750) and Hotel Basera (Tariff – 1300).

Language

The official language of Undri is Marathi.

Events

The important festivals celebrated in Undri are Ganesh Chathurthi, Ramzan, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Maharashtra Day (1^st May) and Diwali.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest in and around Undri. Some of them are Shaniwar Wada (12 km away from Undri bus stop), Dagaduseth Ganapathi Temple (11 km away), Raja Dinker Kelkar Museum (11 km away) and Parvati Hill (10 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

Pune International Airport is the nearest airport to Undri is Dhanbad Airport. It is 18 km away from Undri Gaon bus stop.

Rail:

Undri junction is connected with Pune central railway station and other junctions in the city. The junction is within walking distance from Undri Gaon.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Undri, from Pune and Mumbai. Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers are Shree Gajanan Travels, Holiday Travels and Sheetal Travels Night-Queen. 

Raniganj

Raniganj is a town located in Bhardhaman district, West Bengal. It is a famous for coal mining in India. It is ideally located where the national highways connect the coal mines with nearby cities and the state capital Kolkata, thus making it a commercial business district. It is also a hub for the nearby gram panchayats.

Places to Stay

There are several budget hotels in and around Raniganj which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Peerless Inn (Tariff – Rs. 2000), Hotel Asansol Inn, Uttam Hotel, The Neelkanth Hotel and Hotel RK Continental.

Language

The official language of Raniganj is Bengali.

Events

The important festival celebrated in Raniganj is the Durga Puja. It is celebrated during the months of September-October.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest in and around Raniganj. Some of them are Aquatica Fish Aquarium (1.5 km away from the bus station), Sishubgan Over Head Water Reservoir (2 km away), Anand Amusement Park, Durgapur (22 km away) and Madhaiganj Airfield (35 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Raniganj is Dhanbad Airport. It is about 70 km away.

Rail:

Raniganj railway station located in station road is only about 100 metres away from the bus station. It is connected to major destinations such as Howrah, Durgapur, Nimcha, Asansol, Kolkata, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Jammu Tawi, Ajmer and Amritsar.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Raniganj bus stand from Kolkata, Howrah, Delhi, and Durgapur. West Bengal’s state transport corporation operates buses to Ranigunj.

Sri Ganganagar

The town named Sri Ganganagar is the administrative headquarters of Sri Ganganagar district. It is the northernmost town of Rajasthan and one of the few well planned towns in the country. The town is named after the Maharaja of Bikaner, Shri Ganga Singh Bahadur. It is famous for food cultivation and its infrastructure and is rightly called as the “Green District”.

Places to Stay

There are several budget hotels in Sri Ganganagar which provide good accommodation to guests. Some of them are Hotel Shagun (Tariff – Rs. 600), Hotel Khurana Palace (Tariff – Rs. 600), Kashish Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700) and Pagoda Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1300).

Language

The official language of Sri Ganganagar is Hindi. Other major languages including Bagri and Punjabi are also spoken in Sri Ganganagar.

Events

Important fairs and festivals celebrated in Sri Ganganagar are Diwali (October-November), Holi, Gogameri Mela, Bhadrakali Mela and Ramzan.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest in and around Sri Ganganagar. Some of them are Balaji Dham (3 km away), Hindumal Kot Border (30 km away), Gurudwara Sri Budha Johar Shahab (2 km away) and Laila Majnu ki Mazar (120 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

Amritsar airport is the nearest airport to Sri Ganganagar. It is about 270 km away.

Rail:

Sri Ganganagar Junction is 2 km away from the bus station and it is well connected to Delhi, Rewari, Kalka, Howrah, Bathinda, Haridwar, Nanded, Firozpur, Suratgarh and Hanumangarh.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Sri Ganganagar main bust stand from Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur, Chandigarh and Amritsar. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience to passengers are Shri Sai Travels, Ambika Travels, Dashmesh Travels, Shri Nath Ambika Travels, New Brar Travels, Varun Travels, New Kochar Travels, Shree Mahaveer Travels and Khan Travels.