Shree Ram Mandir, Ayodhya | ||
1 | About the Destination: Shree Ram Mandir is the most famous Hindu temple of Lord Ram, constructed in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Shree Ram Mandir has significant religious and cultural importance for millions of Hindus worldwide. | |
2 | State | Uttar Pradesh |
3 | District | Ayodhya |
4 | Tehsil | Ayodhya |
5 | Location/address | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India 224123 |
6 | History | As it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The temple has been a focal point of Hindu-Muslim tensions and legal disputes, culminating in a landmark Supreme Court verdict in 2019 allowing for the construction of a grand temple at the site. The temple’s history dates back centuries, with its construction attributed to various rulers and devotees over time. It holds immense religious and cultural significance for Hindus, especially. |
7 | Features | The temple complex includes various structures, including the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Ram, surrounded by other shrines, courtyards, and prayer halls. |
8 | Weather | Subtropical climate, with hot summers and cool winters. |
9 | The best time to visit | During the cooler months from October to March |
10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | Auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and taxis are available |
11 | Things to see | Visitors can explore the various temples within the complex and witness the grandeur of the architecture |
12 | Opening time | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
13 | Tickets Y/N | No |
14 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes |
15 | Special person-friendly YN | Yes |
16 | Things to do | Visit other nearby attractions, participate in religious rituals and ceremonies, and explore local markets for souvenirs and religious items |
17 | The things not to do | Avoid causing disturbance during prayers and maintain the sanctity of the temple premises |
18 | Excursions | 1)Hanuman Garhi 2)Kanak Bhawan, and 3) The Choti Chhawni. |
19 | Shopping | Visitors can shop for religious articles, idols, handicrafts and souvenirs from local markets in Ayodhya. |
20 | Key areas | The temple complex, Ayodhya city center, and nearby religious sites |
21 | Hotel and restaurant | There are many Hotels and restaurants for Indian foods |
22 | Nightlife | Ayodhya is more known for its religious and cultural activities rather than nightlife. |
23 | Events | Special events and festivals, such as Ram Navami and Diwali, are celebrated with great fervor in Ayodhya. |
24 | Plan to visit / How to reach Ayodhya? | |
25 | By Air | The nearest airport is in Lucknow, 135 Km |
26 | Travel by road | |
Intermediate cities from Delhi | New Delhi – Agra – Lucknow – Ayodhya (700 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Mumbai | Mumbai -Ch. Sambhaji nagar- Nagpur – Jabalpur – Prayagraj- Ayodhya (1574 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Nagpur | Nagpur – Jabalpur – Prayagraj- Ayodhya (800 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Chennai | Chennai – Hyderabad – Nagpur – Jabalpur – Prayagraj- Ayodhya (1930 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad- Udaipur – Bhilwda – Agra – Lucknow – Ayodhya (1383 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Kolkata | Kolkata – Dhanbad – Azamgarh – Sultanpur – Ayodhya (918 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Goa | Goa – Kolhapur – Solapur – Nagpur -Jabalpur – Prayagraj- Ayodhya (1931 Km) | |
28 | By train | Ayodhya Junction is the nearest railway station, well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata |
29 | By water | Not connected by waterways |
30 | Availability of Taxi buses private cars and trousers in Ayodhya | Mainly, Auto Rickshaws, buses, or private cars are available. |
31 | Nearby accommodation | there are many Luxury, Moderate, and Budget accommodations available across Ayodhya. |
32 | Traditional recipes | There is all types of Indian cuisines, available including South Indian, North Indian, and international dishes also available. Some traditional dishes to try include Chole Bhature, Pani Puri, and Litti Chokha |
33 | Website | https://www.shriramjanmabhoomi.org |
34 | Contact | Not Available |
35 | Travel tips for Ayodhya | 1) Book your travel and accommodation in Ayodhya well in advance 2)To maintain cleanliness, discipline, and reverence while visiting the temple 3) Dress modestly while visiting religious sites. |
State Wise
Tirupati Balaji, Tirupati
Tirupati Balaji Temple
Tirupati Balaji is one of the most popular places for Hindus. It is famous for the Tirumala Temple. Millions of people come from all over the world to pray to Lord Venkateswara every year. It’s not just a temple; it’s a place where people find comfort and spiritual growth. the following information will be useful to you for your plan to visit Tirupati Balaji Temple.
Tirupati Balaji Temple |
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1 | About the Destination: | The Tirupati Balaji Temple is also known as The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. It is one of the richest and most ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, The temple is a major pilgrimage for Hindus and attracts millions of devotees from around the world. |
2 | State | Andhra Pradesh |
3 | District | Chittoor |
4 | Tehsil | Tirupati Urban |
5 | Location /Address | Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504, India |
6 | History of Lord Tirupati Balaji | Lord Balaji is the Shri Vishnu’s avatar. so It is believed that the temple was established in the 9th century AD. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Srinivasa, marries Princess Padmavati. He was Unable to repay a debt to Lord Kubera, so he resides on Venkatadri Hill as Lord Venkateshwara, accepting offerings from devotees in the form of hair, money, gold, and precious stones. Devotees believe offerings at Tirumala temple help clear their debts, mirroring the Venkateshwara’s repayment to Kubera, making it a revered pilgrimage site. |
7 | Features | The Self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Lord Tirupati, the temple complex, several shrines in the hall, and intricately carved gopurams. |
8 | Weather | Typically hot and humid and changed by the season |
9 | The best time to visit | Throughout the year |
10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | Taxis, buses, auto-rickshaws, and private cars are available for local transportation |
11 | Things to see | 1)Lord Venkateswara itself 2) shrines within the temple complex 3)Gopurams, pillared halls, and architectural features of the temple |
12 | Opening time | 03:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
13 | Tickets Y/N | Yes, if you want special Darshan and Seva then tickets are required |
14 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes |
15 | Special person-friendly YN | Yes |
17 | Things to not do | Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the temple premises |
18 | Excursions (nearby attractions) | 1) Temple Museum 2) Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple 3) Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple 4) Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple 5) Sri Kalahasti Temple. |
19 | Shopping | Various shops sell religious items, souvenirs, prasadam, traditional handicrafts, and textiles. |
20 | Key areas | Temple Museum, various temples, Gogarbham Gardens, Akasa Ganga waterfalls, Narayangiri, Dharmagiri, etc |
21 | Hotel and restaurant | Multiple options are available in Tirupati. other than that, Annaprasadam is being provided to the visitors. also temple offers sacred prasadam (blessed food) to devotees |
22 | Nightlife | No, Primarily focused on spiritual and religious activities |
23 | Events | Spiritual events (if any are scheduled) |
24 | Plan to visit / How to reach Tirupati Balaji Temple? |
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25 | Travel By Air | Tirupati International Airport is the nearest Airport (40 Km) and this airport is well-connected to all major airports in India |
26 | Travel by road | |
Intermediate cities from Pune | Pune – Satara – Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (1140 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Mumbai | Mumbai – Pune – Satara – Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (1251 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Nagpur | Nagpur -Adilabad – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1100 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Nashik | Nashik – Ch. Sambhaji nagar – Beed – Tuljapur – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1296 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Ahmedabad | Ahemdabad-Vadodara – Bharuch – Nashik – Ch. Sambhaji nagar – Beed – Tuljapur – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1735 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Kolhapur | Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (882 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Chennai | Chennai – Puttur – Tirumala, Tirupati (165 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Delhi | Delhi – Gwalior – Sagar – Nagpur -Adilabad – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (2180 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Kolkata | Kolkata – Kharagpur – Bhubneswar – Brahmpur -Tekkali – Thagarapuvalasa – Vijaywada – Guntur – ongole – Nellore – Venkatgiri – Tirupati (1700 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Goa | Goa – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (829 Km) | |
28 | Travel By train | Tirupati Railway Station is the nearest railway station (22 Km ). This railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. |
29 | Travel by water | Not connected by waterways |
30 | Availability of Taxi buses private cars and trousers | Mainly, Auto Rickshaws, buses, or private cars are available. |
31 | Nearby accommodation. | Mainly Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust has many accommodation places to stay, from free rooms to luxury apartments. Accommodation can be booked online through the TTD’s official website. also, there are many hotels and guest houses available across the Tirupati. |
32 | Traditional recipes | There are all types of Indian cuisines, available including South Indian, North Indian, and international dishes also available. |
33 | Website | www.tirumala.org |
34 | Contact | Not Available |
35 | Travel tips | 1) Book your travel and accommodation in Tirumala well in advance 2) To maintain cleanliness, discipline, and reverence while visiting the temple |
Cellular Jail National Memorial
Cellular Jail National Memorial |
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1 | About the Destination: A historic British-era prison known for its significance in India’s struggle for independence and as a symbol of British colonial oppression | |
2 | State | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
3 | District | South Andaman |
4 | Tehsil | Port Blair |
5 | Location/address | Port Blair, Atlanta Point, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, 744104 |
6 | History | Cellular Jail National Memorial was built by the British Empire and used as a political prisoner it has significant memories in India’s struggle for independence |
7 | Features | Cellular Jail’s architecture, solitary confinement cells, galleries, and museum |
8 | Weather | Humid weather all the time |
9 | The best time to visit | October to May (Avoid monsoon ) |
10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | Taxis, buses, and auto-rickshaws are available for local transportation |
11 | Things to see | The Cellular Jail, Solitary confinement cells, Freedom Fighters’ Museum, historical audio-visual shows |
12 | Opening time | Every day, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Mondays and national holidays) |
13 | Tickets Y/N | Yes, tickets may be required for the museum (Rs. 30-50/pp) |
14 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes, with parental guidance |
15 | Special person-friendly Y/N | Yes, Wheelchair accessible with ramps |
16 | Things to do | You can visit the museum, pay homage to the Martyrs’ Column, and explore the beautiful gardens. |
17 | Things to not do | Respect the solemnity of the site. |
18 | Excursions (nearby attractions) | Ross Island, Viper Island, Corbyn’s Cove Beach, and Boat excursions to nearby islands and beaches. |
19 | Shopping | Local handicrafts and unique items |
20 | Key areas | Cellular Jail complex, Sound and Light Show, Martyrs’ Column, Freedom Fighters’ Photo Gallery, Garden, a Central tower with seven radiating wings |
21 | Hotel and restaurant and bar | Multiple options are available in Port Blair |
22 | Nightlife | Limited options |
23 | Events | cultural programs may be organized during national holidays or historical anniversaries |
24 | Plan to visit / How to reach? | |
25 | By Air | Flights are available from major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chennai. |
26 | Travel by road | Not connected by roadways to the mainland of India |
27 | By train | Not connected by Railways to the mainland of India |
28 | By water | The regular passenger ships and ferries operate between Port Blair and the main ports of mainland India like Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam etc. |
29 | Availability of Taxi bus private cars and trousers | Taxis, buses, and auto-rickshaws are available for local transportation |
30 | Nearby Hotels with names | there are many Luxury, Moderate, and Budget accommodations available across Port Blair |
31 | Traditional recipes | Local Andamanese cuisine includes seafood dishes like fish curry, lobster masala, and coconut-based cuisine |
32 | Website | https://www.andaman.gov.in |
33 | Contact | 091-3192-232291 |
34 | Travel tips | take a guided tour of the jail. that will provide you a historical significance and stories associated with the place.2)Respect the Rules 3)Don’t miss the light and sound show |
Shree Girijatmaj,Lenyadri
Shree Girijatmaj,Lenyadri
Shree Girijatmaj, Lenyadri |
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1 | About the Destination: Sri Girijatmaj is the fifth Ganesha in Ashtavinayaka. Lenyadri is famous for Girijatmj Lenyadri Ganapati, the eighth cave out of 28 caves has an idol of Ganesha. This cave is also known as Ganesh Guha. 307 steps have to be climbed to reach the temple. The special feature of this temple is that the entire temple is made of one solid stone. This place is created by excavating the hill. | |
2 | State | Maharashtra |
3 | District | Pune |
4 | Tehsil | Junnar |
5 | Location/address | At Post Golegaon, Taluka Junnar, District Pune, Maharashtra, 410502 |
6 | History | A Ganesha devotee carved this idol of Lord Ganesha where Parvati is believed to have done penance. As this temple is located in the caves, it got the name Lenyadri |
7 | Features | Unique location in a series of caves atop a hill, the temple offers a blend of natural beauty and spiritual ambiance. best for weekend trip or one-day trip |
8 | Weather | moderate temperatures |
9 | best time to visit | October to February, avoiding the monsoon season and extreme heat |
10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | taxis or private vehicles can be used to reach the foothills but have to access the temple by climbing 307steps from the base of the hill |
11 | Attractions | the caves of Lenyadri, beautiful views of the surrounding landscape |
12 | Things to see | the caves of Lenyadri, Some Inscription and beautiful views |
13 | Opening time | 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
14 | Tickets Y/N | No |
15 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes, under parents’ observation |
16 | Special person-friendly Y/N | Maybe for some person. wheelchair not accessible but Palakhis may be available. |
17 | Things to do | Offering prayers and participating in rituals. Photography |
18 | The thing to not do | Avoid causing disturbances, and respect the religious sentiments of others. |
19 | Excursions (nearby attractions) | Shivneri Fort ( 8 Km),Ozar Ganesha Temple (15 Km), Malshej Ghat ( 30 Km) Bhimashankar (80 Km ) |
20 | Shopping | Specially for religious items and traditional Maharashtrian handicrafts and Fruits |
21 | Key areas | The temple caves and the hilltop and small waterfalls |
22 | Hotel and restaurant and bar | Yes, various Hotel and restaurant options available. (Mainly Veg) |
23 | Nightlife | No |
24 | Events | Spiritual events (if any scheduled) |
25 | Plan to visit / How to reach? | |
26 | By Air | Pune is the nearest Airport (105 Km) |
27 | Travel by road | |
Intermediate cities from Pune | Pune – Chakan – Narayangaon – Junnar – Golegaon (103 Km ) | |
Intermediate cities from Mumbai | Mumbai – Thane – Kalyan – moroshi – Pimpalgaon sidhhanath – Golegaon (155 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Nagpur | Nagpur – Vardha – Jalana – Ch. Sambhaji Nagar – Hivargaon – Alephata – Golegaon (700 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Nashik | Nashik – Sinnar – Nandur Shingote – Hivargaon – Alephata – Golegaon (152 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Ahemdabad | Ahemdabad – Vadodara – Bharuch – Vapi – Charoti – Shahapur -Saralgaon – Golegaon (605 Km ) | |
Intermediate cities from Kolhapur | Kolhapur – Karad – Satara – Pune – Chakan – Narayangaon – Junnar – Golegaon (335 Km ) | |
Intermediate cities from Ratnagiri | Ratnagiri -Shahuwadi – Islampur – Karad- Satara – Pune – Chakan – Narayangaon – Junnar – Golegaon (418 Km ) | |
Intermediate cities from Solapur | Solapur – Kurduwadi – Bhalavani – Otur – Golegaon (338 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Hyderabad | Hyderabad – zxaheerabad – Usmanabad- Ahemadnagar – Takali – Alephata – Golegaon (642 Km) | |
Intermediate cities from Goa | Goa – Kharepatan – Shahuwadi – Karad – Satara – pimpari chinchwad – Junnar – Golegaon (600 Km) | |
28 | By train | Talegaon is the nearest Railway station (145Km ) |
29 | By water | Not Applicable |
30 | Availability of Taxi bus private cars and trousers | Yes, Taxis, buses, private cars, and auto-rickshaws are available for local transportation |
31 | Nearby Hotels with names | Mainly Girijatmaj Ganpati Bhakta Niwas provided accommodation facility |
32 | Traditional recipes | Traditional Maharashtrian recipes |
33 | Website | |
34 | Contact | 919881058665 Girijatmaj Ganpati Bhakta Niwas |
35 | Travel tips | 1) Wear comfortable footwear for climbing the steps to the temple caves 2)Carry sufficient water and snacks during the trip 3) Respect the natural and religious sanctity of the site |