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Kollam

Kollam is a beautiful green city on the Malabar coast of India.The city of Kollam was formerly known as Quilon. During the 13th and 14th century, Kollam was one of the four entrepots for India’s trade with the outside world. Apart from being an important trading center, Kollam is an also a great tourist destination. Some of the great sites include-

• Cheena Kottaram
• Thevally Palace
• Kollam beach
• Thirumullavaram beach
• Asramam adventure park

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam: 65 kilometers, 2 hours drive

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Kochi

Kochi is also known as Cochin and is a coastal town of Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341. Some of the popular sites in Kochi include-

• Ernakulam Shiva temple
• Hill Palace
• Indian Naval Maritime Museum
• Antique Museum
• Kochi Fort

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi: 200 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive

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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of India. You can actually see the three oceans- Indian ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian sea merging from the Vivekananda rock, located at a few minutes distance from Kanyakumari. The region full of sea’s splendor and some of the remarkable sites include-

• Padmanabhapuram Palace
• Thanumalayan Temple
• Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock
• Vattakottai Fort
• Kanyakumari beach

You can read more information about Kanyakumari tourism here.

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari: 102 kilometers, 3 hours drive

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Varkala

Varkala is a beautiful beach town in the Kerala state of India. A part of it is also backed by red-cliff which is covered with palm forest, adding to its beauty. The notable sites in this location are-

• Varkala beach
• Janardana Swamy temple
• Ponnumthuruthu island
• Varkala aquarium
• Sivagiri Mutt

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Varkala: 43 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive

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Rameswaram

Rameshwaram is one of the four most important Hindu pilgrimage places in India (one among the Char Dham). This is the place from where Lord Rama built a stone bridge to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife from Ravana. People believe that the remains of the bridge are still present in the seabed.

Well, the place presents beautiful sea view and moderate climate throughout the year.

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Rameswaram: 384 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive

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Itanagar is the capital city of the Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Often less spoken from the tourism point of view, this city is definitely an offbeat location to spend your vacations.

Let us now discuss the possible routes and travel options to reach Itanagar.

Reaching Itanagar via air

There is no direct airport at present in Itanagar. The proposed airport is under construction and offers limited operation.

You can avail helicopter services from Guwahati to Naharlagun region of Itanagar.

Alternatively, you can board a flight to Jorhat, Assam and land at Rowriah Airport, which is about 70 kilometers far from Itanagar. This airport connects the major cities of India via regular flights.

From Jorhat airport, you can easily get a taxi to take you to your destination.

Reaching Itanagar via railways

Despite being a capital city, there is no railway connectivity in the city. The nearest railway station from Itanagar is at Naharlagun, which is about 11 kilometers far. The next closest station is Gumto railway station at a distance of 19 kilometers from Itanagar.

From Naharlagun railway station, you can book a private taxi to reach Itanagar.

Reaching Itanagar via road

Traveling to Itanagar on road is the most convenient option. The journey is full of natural beauty and scenic landscapes. There are regular government buses connecting the city to other parts of the country.

You can also choose to self-drive or ride a private taxi to reach Itanagar.

The main tourist spots of this city are Ita Fort, State Museum, and Gompa. Although there are limited tourist attractions, the city is great for those seeking a differentiating getaway. Afterall, tourism is not always about visiting the popular places, sometimes it is to explore the hidden jewels of nature.

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If you are seeking getaways from Patna, neither too far yet worth visiting, here is a list.

Madhubani

The city inherits its name from Madhuban, meaning forest of honey. Madhubani is the second city in the world which adopted democracy. The main tourist attractions of this place are BM Cottage and Kapileshwar Stan.

Distance between Patna and Madhubani: 188 kilometers, 5 hours drive

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Darbhanga

Honored as the second largest medical hub of Bihar, Darbhanga is a fast developing city. It holds historical importance as well. The city had a seating of Darbhanga Raj and is also a cultural town of Mithila. Mithila is a geographical and cultural region of Bihar. Popular sites in this city include-

• Chandrahari Museum
• Maharajadhiraj Laxmeshwar Singh Museum
• Darbhanga Fort
• Rambagh Palace

Distance between Patna and Darbhanga: 143 kilometers, 4 hours drive

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Deoghar

The Deoghar district of Jharkhand is known for the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. The main attractions of this city include-

• Baidyanath Temple
• Trikut Parvat
• Naulakha Mandir
• Tapovan
• Hathi Pahar

Distance between Patna and Deoghar: 253 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive

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Gaya

Gaya is a holy city in Bihar located on the banks of Falgu river. Among many temples, the most popular is the 18th-century Vishnupad Mandir with an octagonal shrine. Attractions of this city include-

• Mangla Gauri Temple
• Dungeshwari cave
• Surya Kund
• Muchalinda Lake

Distance between Patna and Gaya: 98 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive

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Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur is a semi-metropolitan city in the Bihar state of India. Popular for the Lychee fruit, the city offers many amazing sites. Some of them are-

• Gandhi Museum
• Jubba Sahni Park
• Garibnath Temple
• First Planetarium of India

Distance between Patna and Muzaffarpur: 71 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive

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Tezpur is the cleanest and green city of the Assam state of India. It is also the cultural capital of the state. If you are seeking peace and tranquility, Tezpur could be your place.

Let’s discuss the travel options and route to reach this wonderful city.

Reaching Tezpur via air

Tezpur possesses a domestic airport viz Salonibari Airport, which is about 10 kilometers far from the city center. Salonibari airport is connected mainly with Kolkata and Silchar cities of India. From this airport, you can easily get a taxi to reach your stay.

An alternative air travel option is landing at the Guwahati International airport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport). This airport is at a distance of about 165 kilometers from Tezpur. Again, you can book a taxi from Guwahati International Airport to reach Tezpur.

Reaching Tezpur via train

The nearest railway station in Tezpur is the Dekargaon Railway Station, about 10 kilometers far from the city. It mainly caters the local train connectivity with the cities of Assam.

The Rangapara North Railway Station, is another important railway station in the vicinity, connecting Tezpur to the major cities of India.

Reaching Tezpur via road

Road transport is the most convenient option to reach Tezpur. There are frequent buses both Government-run and private heading to Tezpur and connecting the cities of Assam with neighboring states.

You can also self-drive or book a taxi to reach Tezpur, as the road trip to the clean and green Tezpur is an experience in itself.

Best time to visit Tezpur

Tezpur has a soothing climate throughout the year. During peak summer, the temperature rises to 35 degrees but, because of greenery, one can easily escape the summer heat. During winters, the temperature falls to about 15 degrees. Hence, anytime is best to visit this lovely city.

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