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Showing posts with label Tamil Nadu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tamil Nadu. Show all posts

2 Apr 2013

Tirupur: The Most Visited Holiday Spot in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has many attractive towns and one among these is Tirupur. It is a beautiful town that falls in the district of Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. It is located on the bank of River Noyyal. The town is known for its beautiful sites and Lakes. The pleasant climate of the town makes it more amazing place to spend your holidays.

The town every year receives very heavy rainfall because of this it has many greenery and open spaces where you can enjoy a wonderful picnic time with your family. The town because of this greenery compels the residents of nearby places to travel to Tirupur almost every weekend to have a calm and peaceful weekend.

The Andipallayam Lake is a beautiful lake of the town which is loved by the visitors as the e tourists. In addition to all these the town has several attractive temples which attract devotees from all over the country. You can enjoy shopping in the town center of the city where you will you can a huge range of attractive items. Tirupur has many recreational centers for the entertainment of the visitors.

There are several lodges and hotels in the town that provide proper accommodation in Tirupur to the visitors. These hotels provide the comfortable rooms for all the budget people and fine dining. These services are offered in the town at very reasonable prices. There are several restaurants and takeaways in the town which offer varieties of delicious cuisines especially the South Indian food where tourists can feed themselves.

To travel to this majestic place the visitors can use lower cost sharing or private transfer services from the Coimbatore International Airport.

8 Jan 2013

The Hidden Beauty of Mudumalai National Park

In the southern part of India there is an incredible state located which is known as Tamil Nadu. Bordered with Karnataka, Andra Pradesh and Kerala this state is very prominent in term of historical value. Chennai, Coimbatore, Ooty, Mamallapuram, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Kanyakumari are the popular destinations of Tamil Nadu and thousands of tourists visit to these places every year. Apart from this Tamil Nadu includes many wildlife sanctuaries and the Mudumalai National Park is very famous among all.

The Mudumalai National Park is located in the northwestern part of Nilgiri Hills and is 150 km away from the Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Spread in the wide area, the park includes low hills, flat terrain and picturesque valleys that attract many nature lovers. Serene Atmosphere and enchanting sounds of birds delight the senses of tourists. The safari tour run by the forest department offers chance to see the glimpse of rare species of flora & fauna.

The park is the home of various species of animals that includes Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Rusty Spotted Cat, Wild Dog, Leopard, Indian Pangolin, Chowsingha, Spotted Dear, Striped necked Mongoose, Musk Dear etc. and diverse species of birds like Grey Jungle Fowl, Emerald Dove, Alpine Swift, Pompadour Green Pigeon, Grey headed Bulbul, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Painted Bush Quail etc and can be easily spotted in the park.

Important Tips:
• Best time to visit: April to June and September to December
• Nearest Attractions: Coimbatore, Ooty
• Hire a guide to have a deeper look of the park area.

Reaching this place is very convenient through the option of air travelling. Coimbatore Airport is the nearest Airport to reach the park. You can hire a private cab and taxi as per your convenience from outside the Airport to reach the Mudumalai National Park.

29 Nov 2012

Shore Temple: Visit Famous Holy Place of Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram is also known as Mahabalipuram. The area is located in the district of Kancheepuram. In India it lies in Tamil Nadu. The area of Mahabalipuram is world famous for its rock cut and monolithic monuments. These monuments were mainly built in Dravidian architectural style with Buddhist architectural elements.

The Shore Temple is one of these famous monuments of Mahabalipuram. This temple was constructed in 700 to 728 AD. It gets its name from its location, as it is situated on the seashore of the Bengal’s Bay. The temple is basically a structural temple which is manufactured using giant blocks of granite stone. The Shore Temple was constructed by the Pallava family kings.

The temple is a part of Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. It is devoted to Hindu mythology. The temple is a five storied structure building whit great spiritual value. This Hindu temple was manufactured with pyramidal architectural style with a height of 60 ft on a 50 ft square area.

The Shore Temple attracts a large number of art lovers as it consists of finely cut granite stone structures. The great regal architecture of this temple made it one of the most famous temples not only in south India but also in the world. The Shore Temple is a grouping of three shrines. Among these three places of pilgrimage, the main shrine as well as the second small shrine is devoted to the Lord Shiva. The third shrine is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The two shrines which are devoted to the Lord Shiva are in orthogonal pattern. The external wall of the holy place which is devoted to the Lord Vishnu and the internal face of the border wall are heavily sculptured. This temple is the perfect example of the great Indian architectural style which made it a world heritage site. It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So it is a must place to visit. You can get easily book flight tickets for Tamil Nadu from travel portal.
 

1 Nov 2012

‘Niagara Falls of India’ – Dharmapuri District in Tamil Nadu

Hogenakal Falls or Hogenakkal Falls is a picturesque waterfall in the southern part of India. These gorgeous falls are formed by the Kaveri River. It is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in the district of Dharmapuri. The fall lies can be easily accessed from Bangalore City and Dharmapuri town. It is approximately 175 km far from Bangalore and about 45 km far from the town of Dharmapuri.

The word Hogenakkal originates from Kannada language. It can be divided into two words, first is hoge which means smoke and second is kal which means rock. This is because the area seems to be made up of the smoking rocks.

Hogenakal Falls or Hogenakkal Falls offers auspicious views to the tourists due to which it is occasionally referred as the Niagara Falls of India. With its reputation for the hiding boat trip and therapeutic baths, Hogenakkal Falls is a principle spot of visitor attraction. The site is also endowed by the ancient Carbonatite rocks, which are considered as the South Asia’s and worlds oldest rocks.

The water flowing from this fall is so pure that it is a proposed site for producing drinking water. The most excellent season to make a trip here is immediately after the season of monsoons. After monsoons, the River Kaveri is in complete craze. But the Hogenakal Falls can be visited in every season. The picturesque view of the fall and the favorable climatic conditions in surrounding areas attracts a large number of tourists from all around the world. In addition to this, the tourists can enjoy several adventurous water sports here. 

Bathing in the fall and boating are very famous here. It is also a favorite picnic and leisure spot among the tourists. Hence this fall is a synonym to natural beauty with purity. So it is a must place to see in order to take a complete view of India. If you want to spend some memorable time here in this location, then the right option is to book your flights today. Hurry!

Arjuna’s Penance Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu

The Arjuna’s Penance bas-reliefs are constructed in the middle of the 7th century. These carvings are included among the world’s largest bas-reliefs. The dimensions of these stone carvings are approximately 28 m long and 12 m high. The subjects of these bas-reliefs are either the Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna’s Penance.

The reliefs are explained in the Panchatantra and show the run of the Ganges from the mountains of Himalaya. The fissure in the rocks is possibly the most renowned part of thefresco. The fresco depicts a famous legend which is related to ancient Hindu mythology. According to the legends, on this earth King Bhagirath prayed a lot for bringing the Ganges down on earth from heaven. He wants to do so for the purification of his ancestors’ souls. But his plan is skewed when he came to know that the flood by Ganges will inundate the earth. So he prayed to Lord Shiva in order to convince him for holding the great river.

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The Arjuna’s Penance bas-reliefs are also famous for its cave temple. This small temple is located on the left side of the carving. The name of this cave temple is Pancha Pandava Mandapa. The Arjuna’s Penance also depicts the story of the five Pandava brothers. The story is related to severe austerities by Arjuna in order to get Shiva’s weapon. The word ‘penance’ in Hindu mythology gives the meaning of ‘give to get’. The fresco tells the story of spiritual blackmail by Arjuna in order to acquire some super powers.

The area is taken as a symbol to the greatness of the Pallavas. Both the stories related to area depicts this as the river Ganges is a symbol of purity and the brave Arjuna is symbolic to heroism. So this world renowned ancient site is very famous among the tourists who are seeking for spirituality and holiness. If you want to visit this wonderful place then the best option is to book your flights instantly.