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LEAFLET
 HILL STATION

Fact File of Hill Station : Kasauli

Kasauli, a Himachal beauty, is known for its signature landscape with sweet chattering of birds and towering
old colonial houses. Surrounded in snow-clad mountains, dense forest and amazing climate, Kasauli is a home
to various examples of Victorian architecture in the form of old churches. It is also a home to world's highest
distillery.

Location : 77 Kms from Shimla

How to Get there

Air : The nearest airport is shimla (35km). It is connected by regular flights to Delhi and
Kullu.
Rail : Nearest railhead is Kalka (40 Kms).

Where to Stay : Kasauli Resort, Hotel Alasia, HPTDC Ros Hotel, Bird View Resort, Alpine Hill
Resorts.

Places To Visit : Upper and lower Mall (for confectionaries and souvenirs), Monkey Point (where
Lord Hanuman landed to search for Sanjivani herbs), Baba Balak Temple,
Lawrence School (100 years old built by Sir Henry Lawrence)

Anything Special : Picnicking and hiking in the Verdant Cedar woods and Sanwar Hills, World
Heritage Railway Track, Kasauli Brewery World’s Highest Brewery) ,sari
festival, Renuka fair, buffalo fighting is the major attraction
Best Time Of Year To Visit : Monsoon; July to August

Fact File of a Hill Station : Kausani

Kausani, a magnificent town situated in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand is a picturesque hill station blessed
with scenic splendor and spectacular views of the mountain peaks.

Location : Situated in Bangeshwar district of Uttarakhand.

How to Get there Air : Pantnagar is the nearest domestic airport, 180 kms from Kausani.
Rail : Direct trains from the major towns of Uttarakhand to Kathgodam,
the nearest railhead, 142 kms from Kausani.
Road : S.T. buses travel regularly from Delhi, Shimla, Dehradun, Nainital and Almora to
Kausani.

Where to Stay : UTDC guest houses, Private cottages and hotels like Chevron Mount Villa, Hotel
Hill Retreat and Anasakti Ashram Cottages.

What To See : Anasakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram, Pinakeshwar, Chaukori,
Baijnath, Jogeshwar.

Anything Special : Breathtakingly close view of the Himalayan peaks with its solitude and greenery,
the famous Katyur Valley and Anasakti Ashram built in the memory of Mahatma
Gandhi.
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Best Time Of Year To Visit : April-June and September-November to experience snowfall.

Fact File of a Hill Station : Gurudongmar,

Gurudongmar, an isolated creation of God, is nestled and perched cozily at a colossal height of around 18,000
feet above sea level in the jaws of the Kanchenjunga ranges.

How to Get There Air : Nearest airport is Bagdogra. Private vehicles to Gangtok available.
Rail : Nearest railhead is new Jalpaiguri. Private buses, cars, public buses available till
Gangtok. Government Approved tour operator vehicles to Gurudongmar (Special
permission of military is mandatory).
Road: Buses ply regularly from major cities like Patna and Ranchi to Bodhgaya.

Where To Stay : A mix of luxurious and budget hotels in Lachen 35kms away from Gurudongmar.

Place To Visit : Ice cold, crystal clear pond i.e. Gurudongmar pond is the hub of holy beliefs.

Anything Special : Gurudongmar is known as cold desert due to mountains of snow, crystal clear pond
and a horizon, all three elements residing at this dream place.

Best Time Of
Year To Visit : The months of May to September is the only period when one can go, travel and
come back alive.

Fact File of Hill Station- Bhandardara

Nestled among the sahyadri hill, Bhandardara has all the makings of a beautiful holiday resort with roaring
waterfall & lush greenery.

How to get there Air : The nearest airport is Mumbai – 177km away.
Rail : Igatpuri or central railway is the nearest railhead (45km)
Road : Mumbai- Bhandardara, 280km, Pune- Bhavdardara, 191km.

Where to stay : The MTDC resort at Bhandardara lake side cottage, hotel
Lake view.

Places to visit : 1) Wilson Dam on the river Pravara & standing 150mts high
2) At its base the Wilson park.
3) Arthur Lake Admist the greenery of Bhandardara.
4) Mt. Kalsubai 1646mts highest mountain in Maharashtra
5) Ratangad fort, with a spectacular view from its ramparts.
6) Amriteshwar, temple constructed in Hemadpar this style.

Anything special : Agasti Rishi Ashram visit- Believed that Lord Ram seeks this Rishi's blessing he gave
him an arrow which Rama used to fill Ravana while rescuing Sita.

Best time to visit : Monsoon season, in June to August, to seen the nature greenery.

Fact File for Hill station: Nainital

Nainital is located in the backdrop of scenery and is surrounded by the great Himalayas.
How to get there Air : Pant nagar is the nearest domestic airport.
Road : S T buses travel regularly from Delhi, Shimla, Dehradun & Kausani to Nainital
Rail : Direct trains from the major towns of Uttaranchal to katgodam the nearest railhead.
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Where to stay : UDTC hotels, private cottages & hotels like Mount Villa, Hill Top, Anant Ashram

What to see : The seven lakes of various shapes, Corbett Park, Mall of Nainital, Rani Khet, Naini
Devi Temple, Mukteshwar, Almora.

Anything special : Breath taking view of the Himalayan peaks; fine shawls, variety of candles.

Best time to visit : April to June and September to November.

Fact file: Khandala

The right place to escape the heat of Mumbai, located very close to the city, it is possible to get away for short
periods of time.
How to get there : Khandala is accessibly by rail and road. There are regular train services and state run
transport services besides private vehicles will take you there for a bigger fee.
Where to stay : There are several hotels to suit every income group. Five star hotels and cheaper ones.
Which provides different kinds of amenities, air conditioned with pool etc.
Spot to visit : The Duke’s retreat and Tiger point are the main tourists attractions. If one is there for
long then a drive to Lonavala in also worth the while.
Any other points : Khandala is noted for its Leather wear, chappals which come from other places, shopping
however is not the highlight, rest and relaxation in the cool hills is what is special about
the place

Facts file on: Matheran

The greenery, the climate, the proximity to Mumbai, Pune makes Matheran a favourite tourist attraction
How to get there : Matheran is accessible by rail and road. There are regular trains to Nerul- after which
the toy train takes you up into the hills. Private cars and taxis go up to the toy train
or trek up.
Where to stay : There are holiday homes and hotels to suit every budget and to satisfy every palate.
Palaces worth to seeing : Horses are the only mode of transport which take you to all the important points.
There is Tiger hill, Sunset Point, Charlotte Lake and One Tree Hill.
Anything Special
about the Place : The market place offers a variety of leather goods made locally. Now, video parlous
have appeared to provide entertainment to the young tourists.

Factfile on Hill Station-Shimla

A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British
,located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), , draped in forests of
pine, rhododendron, and oak.

How to reach :- By Rail – nearest railhead Kalka[96 kms] from Shimla,daily 3-4trains travel from
Shimla to Kalka and vice versa.
By Road –[approx] 250 kms -new delhi,Mumbai -1800 kms[APPROX], shimla is
Connected To all the major cities of India
By Air – nearest airport ,jubbarhatti,22 km from shimla daily run from all imp cities to
jubbarhatti.

Where to stay:- 5 star hotels like Auckland,oberoi cecil,3-star hotels and hptdc hotels and lodges
To suit every budget.

Places of interest:- the mall[shopping street of shimla],Christ church[2nd oldest church in India],
jakhu hill,shimla state museum[opened in 1974], Indian Institute of Advanced
Study[built in 1884-1888], Summer Hill, Mashobra[annual sipi fair], Naldehra[famous
for its golf club], Arki[ site of an 18th century fort built ], Sanjauli[ The main suburb of
Shimla].
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ANYTHING SPECIAL- A 108 feet (33 metre) statue of Lord Hanuman, , at 8,500 feet (2,591 metres) above sea
level, is the highest statue in the world.

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT- October to DECEMBER, March to May.

 HISTORIC PLACES

Fact File of Historical Place: Hampi

Every rock, every path and every monument at Hampi speaks a language of glory and beauty and offers to
the tourist a reminder of the greatest land in the whole world.

How to Get there Air : Bellary is the nearest domestic airport (74 kms).
Bangalore is the nearest international airport (350 kms).
Rail : Nearest railhead is Hospet (13kms).
Road : Hampi is 350 kms from Bangalore. KSRTC Buses ply regularly from Hospet.

Where to Stay : KSTDC Cottages, Hampi Boulders Resort, Hotel Malligi, Hotel Mayura Vijaynagar.

Sights To See : (a) The Virupaksha Temple rises majestically at the western end of the famous
Hampi Bazaar It has a 120 feet tall tower and contains shrines of Shiva. (b) A 6.7m
tall monolith of Ugra Narasimha hewn from a single boulder in 1528. (c) The
Vithala Temple complex which has 56 musical pillars. (d) Hazara Ramaswami
Temple believed to be the private place of worship of Emperor Krishnadeva Raja.

Anything Special : The VijaNagar Festival organized by the Government of Karnataka in December
recreates the grandeur of the bygone era. ‘Hampi by Night’ for tourists to view;
illuminated ruins of Hampi.
Best Time Of Year To Visit : October to March. Catch the 3 day Hampi festival in November.

Fact File of a Place of Historical Importance: Chittorgarh

The pride and glory of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It
reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the
Bards of Rajasthan.

Location : Lies in Ajmer district of central Rajasthan.

How to get there Air: Regular flights from all metropolitan cities to Dabok Airport in Udaipur, 90 kms away.

Rail : Daily trains to Chittorgarh from all major cities of Rajasthan and Delhi.

Road : Buses ply regularly to Chittorgarh from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur.

Where to stay : Hotel Pratap Palace, Hotel Chetak, Hotel Padmini, Shalimar Hotel, RTDC Hotels.

Place to Visit : Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha’s Palace, Zenana Mahal, Gaumukh Kund, Rani Padmini
Palace, Ratan Singh Palace, Meerabai Temple, Vijay Stambh.

Anything Specil : Historical Chittorgarh fort, beautiful Palaces and Kalika Mata Temple dedicated to Sun
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God.

Best Time Of Year To Visit : During winter from October to March.

 WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

Fact File of Wild Life Sanctuary : Ranthambhore

Ranthambhore National Park in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan State is located at the junction of the
Aravalli and Vindhya Hill Ranges, once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur.

How to Get there Air : Nearest airport is Jaipur (130 kms).

Rail : Delhi – 362 kms, Jaipur – 132 kms, Mumbai – 1027 kms.
Road : Delhi – 480 kms, Jaipur – 180 kms.

Where to Stay : (a) High End Resorts/Hotels; (b) Luxury Resorts/Hotels: Sher Bagh, Taj Sawai
Madhopur Lodge, Dev Villas; (c) Delux Resorts/Hotels: Ranthambhore Forest Resort,
The Pug Mark, Tiger Den Resort.

Sights To See : Bakaula - area dotted with little water holes and thick foliage, Wildlife National Park,
Ranthambhore Fort, which stands majestically atop a hill, Ganesh Temple, Jogi Mahal,
Ranthambhore School of Art, Padam Talao - largest lake in the Park.

Anything Special : Tiger Safari, Elephant Safari and Canter Safari. Tigers at Ranthambhore are known to
hunt in full view of human visitors. 300 species of flora, large number of marsh reptiles,
272 species of birds.

Best Time Of
Year To Visit : 1st October to 30th June. The Park is close for visitors rest of the time.

Fact File of a Wild Life Sanctuary : Periyar

Set the high ranges of the western Ghats, on the banks of the beautiful Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a testimony
to nature’ grandeur and the innovation of human minds.

Location : Lies in two districts: Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala.

How to Get there Air : Daily flights from all cities to Cochin International Airport, 190 kms away or to
Chennai Airport, 140 kms away.
Rail : Regular Trains to Kottayam, the nearest railhead 114 kms from Periyar.
Road : Direct Buses to Kumily from Thiruvanathpuram, Cochin, Kottayam, Munnar and
Chennai.

Where to Station : Inns provided by Kerala Forest Department, KTDC hotels, Private hotels and cottages.

Place To Visit : 62 species of mammals including tigers, gaur, sambar and barking deer, mouse deer,
Nilgiri Thir, Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, 320 species of birds like darters,
cormorants, kingfishers, racket tailed Drongoes and 45 species of reptiles such as
Monitor lizards, cobra and python.

Anything Special : Rare and endangered fruit bats, lion-tailed macaque, Bonnet macaque and Nilgiri
martens.

Best Time Of
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Year To Visit : Between September and May.

Facts File of Wildlife Sanctuary Pench Sillari

Rich in its biodiversity it’s a terrain defined by hills and valleys

How to get there : Road: buses ply regularly from Nagpur to ram tek.

Where to stay : HDTC resort, Ram Tek Tuna marks of Animals.

What to see : 1)Park a home of 33 species of mammals, 164 of birds, 50 species of Fish, 10 species of
amphibian, 30 of reptiles. 2) Including, Sambar, chital, Nilgai, Chausigha, Black naped
Hares, hyenas, porcupine. Birds like hornbills , indiapittas, Ospreys, grey head–fishery
eagles, buzzards.

Anything special : Eyes of Shakuntala Meghdoot Reservoir at Totladoh & the Lower Pench Reservoir
at Navegaon Khairi resemble the tear-filled eyes of Shakuntala, Kalidas, and the epic
heroine.

Best time to visit : May to September and December to February.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: BHIMASHANKAR

Location : In the sahyadri range; 2500 feet above sea level.

Distance : Around 260kms and 7hours drive from Mumbai.

Transport : By road along the Bhivandi –Mumbai-- Agra (Highway no. 3) and via Kalyan to Murbad-
Wada to Bhimashankar.

Uniquness : Densely forested with majestic towering trees festooned with numerous perennial flowers
and is richer in fauna as compared to rest of peninsular India; home of the giant squirrels and
leopards- the Malabar Grey hornbill and Falcon.

Best time to visit: Summer months

Accommodation: Plenty of hotels and dhabas.

What to see : Flora and fauna, one can find more species of animals and birds here than the whole of
Europe.

Importance : Nature spot.

Anything special: Designated as a reserved forest.

Fact File Of A Wild Life Sanctuary: Dandeli

The peaceful Dandeli, wild life sanctuary is the most sought after wild life sanctuary in Karnataka.
Bustling with rare species that is sure to have you spell bound.

Location : Dandeli is situated in Karnataka, 485 kms from Bengaluru.

How To Get There Air : Daily flights from Mumbai to the nearest airport Hubli which is at a distance of
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75 kms from Dandeli.

Where to Stay : Bison resort, Sai River Resort, Beach Resort are some of the accommodations
available to suit every budget.

Place To Visit : Dandeli is home to various animals like both bear, Barking deer,Indian Pangoum,
Malbar Giant Squirrel. There is also a variety of fauna found here.

Anything Special : For people who enjoy thrill and adventure, white water rafting (soaring through
the gurgling water with sounds of exotic birds and sunlight shimmering though
trees is an unforgettable experience.

Best Time Of
Year To Visit : August – September, a large number of herbivorous birds flock to Dandeli to
feast on the fruit trees.

• PILGRIMAGE PLACES

Fact File of Pilgrimage Centre : Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya, one of the four holiest places for Buddhists around the worl, is the place where Siddhartha became
‘enlightened’ Buddha. It is not merely a historical site, but a vibrant centre of a living faith.

Location : Lies in Southern Bihar.

How to Get there Air : Gaya, an international airport is only 12 kms away.
Rail : Regular Trains to Gaya, the nearest railhead.
Road : Buses ply regularly from major cities like Patna and Ranchi to Bodh Gaya.

Where to stay : Monastery Guest Houses, BTDC Guest House, Mahabodhi Society and Royal
Residency Hotel.

Place to visit : Maha Bodhi Temple, Lotus Tank, the Japanese Monastery, 80 foot Buddha Statue,
Thai Monastery, terger Monastery, Bodhgaya Museum, Barabar caves.

Anything Special : Bodhi Tree, believed to be a direct descendent of the one under which Buddha
attained enlightenment, is inside the Maha Bodhi Complex. It is an UNESCO world
heritage site.

Best Time Of
Year To Visit : During Winter, from October to February.

Fact File of Pilgrimage Centre : Jagannath Puri

Puri in Orissa is the abode of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is known as ‘Swargdwar’ or the
Gateway to Heaven.

How to Get there Air : Nearest Airport is Bhubaneshwar (65 kms).

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Rail : Puri has its own railway station (Direct trains from Kolkata, Delhi , Ahmedabad)
Road : Direct Buses from Bhubaneshwar, Konark.

Where to stay : Mayfair Puri, sterling Days In Resort, Tosali Sands.

Place To Visit : Jagannath Temple, Gandicha Mandir, Atharnala Bridge, Beach in front of Puri.

Anything Special : The annual car festival of Rath Yatra, held in the month of June - July, is one in lifetime
experience and a spectacle not to be missed.

Best Time Of Year To Visit : October to April.

 TOURIST PLACE

Fact File on Kovalam Beach : Tourist Place

‘Kovalam Beach’ the paradise of the south, is breath takingly beautiful and a heven of peace and tranquility. it
is an idyllic tourists’ destination in god’s own country.

Location : Kovalam Beach is situated at a distance of 16kms to the South of Trivandrum.

How to get there?

By Air : The Trivandrum air-port is about 10kms from the Kovalam Beach
By Rail : The nearest rail-head is Trivandrum around 16kms
By Road : There are direct buses from Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary, Ernakulum to Kovalam.
Where to stay? : The KTDC resorts and hotels are the official hosts. there are 5stars and 3star
hotels to suit every budget.

Places to Visit : The light-house located on Kurumakal hillock, Karamana river and boating,
Velayana lake, Kovalam Art gallery, Aruvikara Dam, Thiruvallam Temple.

Uniquness : Kovalam Beach, one of the cleanest and safest beaches in India is well- known
for Yoga and Ayurvedic treatments. It is also famous for handicraft items.

Best time to visit : Between September and March as the climate is pleasant.

Tourist Leaflet for Ladakh

Ladakh, the Trans- Kimalujam district of Jammu and Kashmir at 3505metres has now become a favorite of both
adventure freaks and culture enthusiasm.

How to get there Air : The city has its own airport named Lch Kushok Bakulr Rimpochu airport which has
regular flights for national destination.
Road: Ladakh is connected to Delhi by national Highway 1 d and to Mumbai by Ladakh –
Mumbai Highway.

Where to stay : hotel the Ladakh, Hotel grand Dragon, single, palace.

Sights to see : shanty stupa located on the hilltop at Changsha was Japanese 1985 Lch palace is a
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excellent example of Kibetian architecture and many trekkin tours, the Hemis
Monastery the biggest and the best known Gompa of Lch lakh, and the Pangong Lakh
and magnetic attract many tourists.

Best time to visit : In summers, June to September.

Fact File for Ganpatipule

Location : Situated on the konkan coast in Ratnagiri of Maharashtra.

How to get there Air : nearest domestic airport is Ratnagiri about 30kms from Ganpatipule.

Road : approximately 355 Kms from Mumbai by Mumbai – goa Highway

Rail : Ratnagiri is the nearest rail head.

Where to stay : MDTC hotels, Blue Ocean Hotel, Atharva Residency and Duruankur Hotel.

Places to visit : Velneshwar, Pawas, Malgund, Jaigad Fort, Ratnagiri and Ganpatipule beach.

Anything’s special : The most significant celebrations of Gauri Ganapati and Magh Chaturti (the fourth day
of lunar month of Magh believed to be the Birth date of Lord Ganapati.

Best time to visit : Winter i.e. late October to February is most pleasant season to visit Ganpatipule
Museum in which a parade is performed by toys at 12 noon every day.

Facts file on: Goa

Goa is famous holiday resort not only for its beaches and sun bathings but also because of its rich historical
significance.
How to get there : Goa is accessible by road, rail and air.
Rail : there are regular trains direct from Mumbai to Madgaon.
Air : Daily flights by different airlines leaving Mumbai, sometimes twice a day.
Road : State Transport buses, private tourists coaches and taxis fly between Mumbai and Goa
everyday.
Where to stay : The government Department of Tourism provides rest houses and holiday homes at
reasonable rates. There are also private hotels, 5stars hotels to suit any budget.
Places of Interest : there are many temples, churches to visit in Goa, the Mangeswar Temples and Church of
Old Goa among the more renowed. The market places and flea market of Anjuna is also a
tourists delight.
Any other points : Goa is Beautiful all year round, and very charming in the monsoons.
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Fact file on: Matheran

The greenery, the climate, the proximity to Mumbai, Pune makes Matheran a favourite tourist attraction
How to get there: Matheran is accessible by rail and road. There are regular trains to Nerul- after which the
toy train takes you up into the hills. Private cars and taxis go up to the toy train or trek up.
Where to stay: There are holiday homes and hotels to suit every budget and to satisfy every palate.
Palaces worth to seeing: Horses are the only mode of transport which take you to all the important points.
There is Tiger hill, Sunset Point, Charlotte Lake and One Tree Hill.
Anything Special about the Place: The market place offers a variety of leather goods made locally. Now,
video parlous have appeared to provide entertainment to the young tourists.
Fact file on: Goa
Goa is famous holiday resort not only for its beaches and sun bathings but also because of its rich historical
significance.
How to get there: Goa is accessible by road, rail and air.
Rail: there are regular trains direct from Mumbai to Madgaon.
Air: Daily flights by different airlines leaving Mumbai, sometimes twice a day.
Road: State Transport buses, private tourists coaches and taxis fly between Mumbai and Goa everyday.
Where to stay: The government Department of Tourism provides rest houses and holiday homes at reasonable
rates. There are also private hotels, 5stars hotels to suit any budget.
Places of Interest: there are many temples, churches to visit in Goa, the Mangeswar Temples and Church of
Old Goa among the more renowed. The market places and flea market of Anjuna is also a tourists delight.
Any other points: Goa is Beautiful all year round, and very charming in the monsoons.
Fact file: Khandala
The right place to escape the heat of Mumbai, located very close to the city, it is possible to get away for short
periods of time.
How to get there: Khandala is accessibly by rail and road. There are regular train services and state run
transport services besides private vehicles will take you there for a bigger fee.
Where to stay: There are several hotels to suit every income group. Five star hotels and cheaper ones. Which
provides different kinds of amenities, air conditioned with pool etc.
Spot to visit: The Duke’s retreat and Tiger point are the main tourists attractions. If one is there for long then a
drive to Lonavala in also worth the while.
Any other points: Khandala is noted for its Leather wear, chappals which come from other places, shopping
however is not the highlight, rest and relaxation in the cool hills is what is special about the place

Fact file on: Matheran

The greenery, the climate, the proximity to Mumbai, Pune makes Matheran a favourite tourist attraction
How to get there: Matheran is accessible by rail and road. There are regular trains to Nerul- after which the
toy train takes you up into the hills. Private cars and taxis go up to the toy train or trek up.
Where to stay: There are holiday homes and hotels to suit every budget and to satisfy every palate.
Palaces worth to seeing: Horses are the only mode of transport which take you to all the important points.
There is Tiger hill, Sunset Point, Charlotte Lake and One Tree Hill.
Anything Special about the Place: The market place offers a variety of leather goods made locally. Now,
video parlous have appeared to provide entertainment to the young tourists.
Fact file on: Goa
Goa is famous holiday resort not only for its beaches and sun bathings but also because of its rich historical
significance.
How to get there: Goa is accessible by road, rail and air.
Rail: there are regular trains direct from Mumbai to Madgaon.
Air: Daily flights by different airlines leaving Mumbai, sometimes twice a day.
Road: State Transport buses, private tourists coaches and taxis fly between Mumbai and Goa everyday.
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Where to stay: The government Department of Tourism provides rest houses and holiday homes at reasonable
rates. There are also private hotels, 5 stars hotels to suit any budget.
Places of Interest: there are many temples, churches to visit in Goa, the Mangeswar Temples and Church of
Old Goa among the more renowed. The market places and flea market of Anjuna is also a tourists delight.
Any other points: Goa is Beautiful all year round, and very charming in the monsoons.
Fact file: Khandala
The right place to escape the heat of Mumbai, located very close to the city, it is possible to get away for short
periods of time.
How to get there: Khandala is accessibly by rail and road. There are regular train services and state run
transport services besides private vehicles will take you there for a bigger fee.
Where to stay: There are several hotels to suit every income group. Five star hotels and cheaper ones. Which
provides different kinds of amenities, air conditioned with pool etc.
Spot to visit: The Duke’s retreat and Tiger point are the main tourists attractions. If one is there for long then a
drive to Lonavala in also worth the while.
Any other points: Khandala is noted for its Leather wear, chappals which come from other places, shopping
however is not the highlight, rest and relaxation in the cool hills is what is special about the place

Fact File for Ganpatipule

Location: Situated on the konkan coast in Ratnagiri of Maharashtra
How to get there: Air: nearest domestic airport is Ratnagiri about 30kms from Ganpatipule.
Road:
Rail: Ratnagiri is the nearest rail head.
Where to stay: MDTC hotels, Blue Ocean Hotel, Atharva Residency and Duruankur Hotel
Places to visit: Velneshwar, Pawas, Malgund, Jaigad Fort, Ratnagiri and Ganpatipule beach.
Anything’s special: The most significant celebrations of Gauri Ganapati and Magh Chaturti (the fourth day
of lunar month of Magh believed to be the Birth date of Lord Ganapati.
Best time to visit: Winter i.e. late October to February is most pleasant season to visit Ganpatipule
Museum in which a parade is performed by toys at 12 noon every day.
Best time to visit: In the winter season from October to February.

Fact File for Hill station: Nainital

Nainital is located in the backdrop of scenery and is surrounded by the great Himalayas.
How to get there: Air: Pant nagar is the nearest domestic airport.
Road: S T buses travel regularly from Delhi, Shimla, Dehradun & Kausani to
Nainital
Rail: Direct trains from the major towns of Uttaranchal to katgodam the
nearest railhead
Where to stay: UDTC hotels, private cottages & hotels like Mount Villa, Hill Top, Anant Ashram
What to see: The seven lakes of various shapes, Corbett Park, Mall of Nainital, Rani Khet,
Naini Devi Temple, Mukteshwar, Almora.
Anything special: Breath taking view of the Himalayan peaks; fine shawls, variety of candles.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November.
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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: BHIMASHANKAR

Location : In the sahyadri range; 2500 feet above sea level.
Distance : Around 260kms and 7hours drive from Mumbai.
Uniquness : Densely forested with majestic towering trees festooned with
numerous perennial flowers and is richer in fauna as compared to
rest of peninsular India; home of the giant squirrels and leopards-
the Malabar Grey hornbill and Falcon
Best time to visit : Summer months
Accommodation : Plenty of hotels and dhabas.
What to see : Flora and fauna, one can find more species of animals and birds here
than the whole of Europe.
Importance : Nature spot.
Anything special : Designated as a reserved forest.