Chennai Tourism

Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and also regarded as the gateway to the south India. This is the fourth largest metro city in India and known as the automobile capital of India. The city is also a proud host of India's only ATP tennis event i.e the Chennai Open.

Chennai at a Glance : The city is known for its diverse cultural heritage. The exotic city is famous for its ancient temples, sea beaches, historic buildings, a unique culture which is totally different from the north with foreign influence. The city offers a number of tourist places which attracts tourist from all over India.

Prime Attractions :

Marina Beach It is one of the longest beach in Asia stretching over an area of 13 km. Its golden sand, clean blue sea make it a popular tourist spot of the City.

Kapileshwar Temple This 8th century Pallava temple of Dravidian architecture is situated in Mylapore which attracts thousands of devotees from all over India. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and has some beautiful sculptures including 63 bronze idols of Saivite Saints.

» St. George Forte : This was built in the year 1653 by the British East India Company and presently used as the state secretariat. It has a museum which houses numerous British and French antiques. Also inside the fort is the St. Mary's church which is the first English church in Chennai.

» Shopping Spots : There are several emporiums which are renowned for its handicraft objects made of ivory, sandal wood, bronze and silver. It is also famous for leather goods, silk and hand-woven fabrics.

Climate
Being situated in the tropical zone the city has a very hot and humid climate. There is not much temperature difference between winter and summer as the city receives rainfall through out the year. In summer the maximum temperature rises up to 40 degrees C while in winter the minimum temperature is about 18 degrees C. The best time to visit the city is in winter i.e from November to February.

Reaching Chennai
Chennai is well connected to all the major places of India and abroad by Air, Rail and Road.
» Air : The city has an international airport which links Chennai with all
the major parts of world and the domestic airport connect it with all the major cities of India.

» Rail : An excellent wide network of railways connects it with all major cities and towns in India. Madras Central and the Egmore are the two main railway stations.

» Road : A good motorable road network connects Chennai with all important cities of Tamil Nadu and other parts of India.

Bangalore Tourism

Bangalore is the capital city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the 5th largest city of India also known as the garden city of India for its beautiful gardens. Because of its IT industry, it is also called the Silicon Valley of India.

City Tour
The city was founded in 16th century but in 18th century, it gained prominence under the rule of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. The city is known for its numerous gardens and several historic buildings which attract tourists from all over India.

Must visit places

The Vidhan Soudh This magnificent granite building of Vidhan Soudh was built in 1954 represents a Neo-Dravidian style architecture which houses both State Secretariat and the State Legislature with some other offices.

Lal Bagh This is a beautiful garden houses a number of species of flora including tropical plants, trees and herbs. Every year a number of flower shows are organised here especially during the Republic Day.

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» Tipu Sultan's Fort : This is another important tourist destination which symbolizes the glory of emperor Tipu Sultan in the 18th century.

» Cubbon Park : This park is located near the Vidhan Soudh constitutes various species of trees, an aquarium with a multitude of fishes, the City Central Library with some rare books and a children's playground.

» Ulsoor Lake : Ulsoor lake is located in the northeastern part of the city. This is a picturesque lake which offers boating facilities and is an important picnic spot.

Shopping Spots
Bangalore can be considered as a shoppers paradise where you can find everything from clothes, jewellery to handicraft products. There are a number of state owned and private owned emporia which are famous for its handicraft products, silk saris, and jewellery. The most famous shopping attractions are several emporia situated in M.G.Road, Brigade Road, K.G Road and the Malleswaram where you can find traditional handicraft items of sandalwood and rose wood.

Climate
Bangalore is situated in the Deccan Plateau enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. The maximum temperature in summer (April - June) is around 38 degrees C and in winter the lowest temperature is around 12 degrees C. The city experiences rains in the months June - August by the southwestern monsoon.The best time to visit the city is in winters i.e between October to February.

Transportation
Bangalore is accessible by air, road and rail.

» Air : Bangalore airport is 6 km from the city centre from where regular flights operate to all the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi etc. It has direct international flights to Muscot, Sharjah and Singapore.

» Rail : There are regular train services which link the city with other cities of India. The City Railway Station is the main terminal of the City. There are a number of express trains like Shatabdhi, Bridavan, Lalbagh connect Bangalore to Chennai.

» Road : Bangalore has a large Bus terminal near the railway station from where daily bus services link the city with other major cities of India like Mysore, Chennai, Mumbai, etc.

Bodh Gaya

Location : Bodh Gaya is located in the central part of the state Bihar in the northeastern India near the river Niranjana or the Falgu. It is a part of the greatest Ganges plains and is 13 km from the Gaya town.

Significance - This place is associated with the life of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhist religion. This is the place where Buddha attained Enlightenment or Nirvana under the Bodhi tree. Thus, Bodh Gaya is an important Buddhist pilgrimage and study centre which attracts thousands of believers from all over world.

Pilgrim Spots in Bodh Gaya
» Mahabodhi temple : Mahabodhi temple is the main attraction of Bodhgaya which is now a World Heritage Site. The temple represents the architecture of Gupta and later Gupta Age. The temple has a large number of images of Lord Buddha and the carved inscriptions in the temple shows that pilgrims from Sri Lanka, China and Myanmar had visited this place between 7th and 10th century AD.

» The Bodhi Tree : The Bodhi Tree and a pond is located in side the temple complex where accroding to legends, Buddha had meditated here. The present Bodhi Tree is a descendant of the original tree.The red sandstone or the Vajrasana under the Bodhi tree is said to be the place where Buddha had meditated.

There are also a number of monasteries built by different countries like Sri Lanka, Japan, China etc. which attracts tourist from all over the world.

Climate
In Bodhgaya the summers are extremely hot with maximum temperature rising up to 45 - 48 degrees C, while in winter the maximum temperature is arround 28 degrees C and the minimum is arround 4 degrees C. The best time to visit the city is between October to February.

Transport
Bodh Gaya is well connected to all the major cities of India by air, rail and road.

» By Air - The nearest airport is the Gaya International Airport which connects the city with other major Indian cities and also to Bangkok (Thailand). Besides, the Patna airport is also another important airport with flights to the major Indian cities.

» By Rail - Gaya is the nearest railway station which links the city with other major cities of India. There are direct trains available for Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Puri and Patna.

» By Road - Bodh Gaya is well connected by road. The State Road Transport Corporation runs bus services to Gaya and other cities of Bihar.

Andaman Islands

Andaman & Nicobar group of islands are like sparkling jewels, floating in isolation amidst the azure blue water of Bay of Bengal. The gorgeous green surroundings, captivating corals reefs, soft sands, bright sun, smooth water, gently swaying coconut trees, rich forests and smooth sea waves all around, makes for a heavenly ambience.

This tropical paradise is sure to steal your heart at the very first sight of yours. Be in the lap of the nature here and check out the wildlife sanctuaries, tribal reserves, national parks, copious mangroves, exotic wild orchids, dugong, dolphin, whale, fishes, sea turtles and more.

The beaches at Andaman & Nicobar captivates the sights of every single tourist to this land. The sandy beaches with sun and sea makes for an ideal beach holiday destination throughout the world. This eco friendly tourist destination is indeed a paradise for the ecologists as well as the nature lovers.

Beaches in Andaman and Nicobar Islands :

Corbyn's Cove and Chirya Tapu Corbyn's Cove and Chirayu Tapu is a beautiful beach, ideal for laid back holidays. The beach is visited by the swimmers and sunbather alike for the appealing sights around and tremendous water sports facilities are available. The beauty of this place is just unbelievable.

Radhnagar Beach Located in the Havelock islands in Andaman & Nicobar, the virgin and pristine beaches of Radhnagar and Vijaynagar Beaches appeals to every single beach worshiper and nature admirer. White Wales, Banded Sea Snake, Frogfish,

Havelock Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

» Harminder Bay Beach : At a distance of 100 km from Port Blair the state capital, the picturesque beach at Hut Bay Island can be easily accessed by ship from Port Blair. This beach is a complete package for the sand, sea and sun lovers. » Karmatang Beach : Situated at Mayabunder, towards north of Middle Andaman, the Karnatang Beach is 240-km by road and 136-km by boat from Port Blair. The beach here is the nesting ground of the turtles. » Ramnagar Beach : The Ramnagar Beach on the Diglipur Island of the Andaman's group, is connected by two daily boat services from Mayabunder and twice a week from Port Blair. The sandy beach is a fine location for beach enthusiasts around the world. » Climate : The climate at Andaman & Nicobar Islands is tropical throughout the year. The humidity level is relatively high between - 70% to 90%. The maximum and minimum temperature at Andaman & Nicobar is 31 degree C and 23 degree C respectively throughout the year. Way to Andaman & Nicobar Islands » By Air : Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Kolkata by air. At present, Alliance Air and Jet Airways too operates flights to Andaman & Nicobar. Alliance Air operates on Chennai-Port Blair-Chennai route on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday and on Kolkata-Port Blair -Kolkata route on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Jet Airways too operates flights every day on Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai line. » By Sea : Passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam and back on regular basis. There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is one sailing from Vishakhapatnam in a month.