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Calicut or Kozhikode is an important coastal city in the Kerala state of India. Calicut played an important role in the spice trade between India and Arab nations before the Malabar region went into the hands of British. Here are the travel options to reach Calicut. Continue reading “How to reach Calicut”
Known as the “Kashmir of Karnataka,” Karwar is a wonderful beach town located in the Konkan region of the Karnataka state of India. Apart from being a popular tourist destination, there are a number of exotic items you can buy from Karwar. Let’s discuss these items and places to find them. Continue reading “Karwar: Exclusive shopping ideas”
If you have only a day to spend in Thiruvananthapuram, you can visit the following places.
Kovalam beach is one of the highly visited beaches of India. And it is totally worth. You can find many picturesque locations, lighthouse, umbrella dining, etc. here.
Address: Kovalam, Kerala 695527, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Kuthiramalika, 25 minutes drive
Kuthiramalika means the mansion of horses. It is a palace of Travancore royals, built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. It is also known by the name Puthenmalika (meaning- new mansion). The palace is a live example of typical Kerala architecture.
Address: Bhajanpura Palace Road, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Padmanabhaswamy temple, 10 minutes walk
It is a holy temple built in the year 1729. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the richest temples in India. It has mystery chambers which people believe to be filled with valuable jewels. Encompassing the enigma, those who tried to open the chambers, suffered unnatural deaths.
Address: West Nada, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next destination: Napier museum, 15 minutes drive
You can read the buzz about hidden treasure in the Padmanabhaswamy temple here.
It is an art and natural history museum. The museum structure itself depicts the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style.
Address: LMS Vellayambalam Road, Palayam, Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday); 01:00 PM to 04:45 PM (Wednesday); Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Shankumugham Beach, 25 minutes drive
Shankumugham Beach is yet again a serene beach in the city. It is a perfect place to relax and shop seashore handicrafts.
Address: Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Veli lake and village, 15 minutes drive
It is a scenic lake with floating cafes, sculptures, etc. You can also stroll in the surrounding village.
Address: Veli Road, Veli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695021, India
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also rent a cab in Thiruvananthapuram and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.
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Itanagar, often less spoken is a beautiful capital city of the Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Set in the foothills of Himalayas, Itanagar welcomes the travelers with warmth with beautiful Ita Fort and colorful Buddhist monasteries.
If you have only a day to spend in here, you can visit the following places.
It is the historic landmark of the region. In fact, the city of Itanagar is named after this fort. Constructed during the 14th century, Ita Fort translates to a mansion of brick.
Address: Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, 791111
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: State Museum, 11 minutes drive
The State Museum of Itanagar showcases the cultural artifacts of the region.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Gompa, 5 minutes walk
It is a beautiful Buddhist temple in Itanagar and a place of social gathering. It was consecrated by the Dalai Lama and reflects Tibetan architectural style.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Science Center, 15 minutes drive
It is a science museum with instruments and structures to experience the laws of physics.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Tuesday to Saturday), 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sunday), Monday closed
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Indira Gandhi Park, 5 minutes drive
It is an urban park with ornate plantations often used as a picnic spot by the locals.
Address: E- Sector, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Contact: +91 80147 89857
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also book a taxi in Itanagar on day rental for sightseeing and onward journey.
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Patna is a capital city of Bihar and is also an ancient city sprawling along the banks of river Ganges. If you have only a day to spend in Patna, you can visit the following places.
It is a gurdwara also known as Harmandir Sahib, built to commemorate the birthplace of 10th Guru of Sikhism- Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Address: Patna – Aurangabad Road, Mithapur Farm Area, Mithapur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Contact: +91 612 264 1821
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Mahatma Gandhi Setu, 30 minutes drive
It is the country’s second longest river bridge constructed over river Ganges. It is 5.75 kilometers long and connects north and south Bihar.
Address: Chapra-Patna Hwy, Terahrasia, Bihar 844101, India
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Patna Museum, 1 hour drive
It is a state museum in operation since the British era. The museum showcases the archeological findings, artifacts, found in the region.
Address: Near Kotwali Thana, Budh Marg, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Visiting time: 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Contact: +91 612 223 5731
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Golghar, 5 minutes drive
More information about this museum here.
It is a huge round shaped government owned granary (a storehouse for threshed grain) offering city views from the top.
Address: Golghar Chauraha, Ashok Rajpath, Chajju Bagh, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Eco Park and Gandhi statue, 15 minutes drive
It is an urban park with landscaped garden, fountains, lakes, food court, and children’s play area. At a 5 minutes walking distance, lies the Gandhi statue, which is a historic landmark of the town.
Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800015, India
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Thursday closed
Contact: +91 70500 09192
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also rent a car in Patna for your trip and enjoy sightseeing and onward journey hassle-free.
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