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, Swami Pushkarini Lake, Sanaka
Sanandana Teertham and the Deer Park.
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.
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 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
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preserved on the banks of river
Thungabhadra. Hampi is
around 350 km from
Bangalore.
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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.
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