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Tirupati Tirupati, a place in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh is a sacred pilgrimage centre. It is about 258 km away from Bangalore. The famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu is situated here on a hill called Thirumala. There are seven hills surrounding Thirumala called the “Sapthagiri”. The temple is the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. Some of the other attractions of Tirupati are Vaikuntha Teertham, Akasaganga Teertham, Chakra Teertham, Japali Teertham, S wami Pushkarini Lake, Sanaka Sanandana Teertham and the Deer Park. George's Church etc. The place also has a golf course. Kotagiri is another hill station near Coonoor which is a must visit. This is considered as the oldest hill in Nilgiris. 300 km -350 km Wayanad Wayanad, located in the North-eastern part of Kerala, is nestled in the Mountain range of Western Ghats. Dense forests, lofty mountains, deep valleys and exotic wildlife are the characteristic features of Wayanad which makes it one of the most sorted of tourist destinations. The wildlife sanctuary of Wayanad, which is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is rich in flora and fauna. Wayanad has many tourist attractions which include Chembra Peak – the highest hill in Wayanad, Edakkal Cave, p 176 whats the escape? Kuruva Island, Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Watyerfalls, Soochipara Waterfalls and Banasura Sagar Dam. Pondicherry One of the Union territories of Modern India, Pondicherry was once a French Colony. One can still feel the French flavour in Pondicherry. The colonial style French mansions, beautiful boulevards, the promenades, the name of roads and public places etc. still keep the French charm alive. Pondicherry is well known for its lovely beaches. Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville with its quiet, serene atmosphere ensure to enchant the visitors. Other attractions of the place are Raj Nivas – former palace of Dupliex, Botanical Garden, Chunnambar boat house, Museum, Romain Rolland Library etc. The place also has a lot of 18 th and 19 th century churches to its credit. Pondicherry is also a very good shopping centre and a trip to this place is incomplete without the shopping expedition. can still be seen and is listed under the UNESCO world heritage sites. The village stands witness to the remains of more than 500 historical monuments along with the temple of Virupaksha. The village is well preserved on the banks of river Thungabhadra. Hampi is around 350 km from Bangalore. Write to us; Hampi Hampi is a tourist destination in Karnataka with historical importance. It was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The ruins of the capital city Send in your listing details Ooty Also known as Uthagamandalam, Ooty is popularly known as the 'Queen of Hills Station'. This hill station in Tamil Nadu lies in the Nilgiri Mountains. Ooty is famous for its tea estates. The green mountains, dense forests and the tea gardens that spread across great expanse of land add to the scenic beauty of Ooty. The tourist attractions of Ooty include the botanical garden, Ooty Lake and Boat House, Doddabetta Peak, Ketty Valley, Pykara Falls and lake, Pine forest, and Wenlock Downs. Another popular attraction of Ooty is the metre gauge train that one can board from Mettupalayam to Ooty. to [email protected] or call us for registration on +9180 4040 2321/22