Must Visit Destinations in Goa

Whenever, things not going well, anxiety become your true enemy and workload forces you to spend several sleepless nights, then just book a trip to Goa and fly for it. This is just one destination in India, where you will like all of its attractions regardless of your interests. Mumbai is the nearest city which takes 12 hours to reach this beautiful state by road. Maharashtra, Karnataka and the massive Arabian Sea is surrounded Goa from all around and healthy road links this state. Its exotic beaches are the main attraction, but availability of majestic churches, excellent seafood, cheap booze and beach resorts make Goa; India’s no. 1 travel destination.

The state is divided in two districts; North Goa and South Goa. Both are occupying spellbinding attractions in this smallest landscape of India, which are tourist’s delight. Following are some wonderful destinations those you should visit during your vacation in Goa.

Explore North Goa Region

• Panaji/Panjim:

Dona Paula Beach, Panaji, Goa

This is the capital of Goa; situated on the bank of Mandovi River. Setting up of Baroque Church in the center of the city and the flowing of tranquil water of the river offers a fine view of the city. Panjim is rich for its magnificent beaches namely Miramar, Bambolim and Dona Paula beach. Dona Paula is the most famous beach destination in Goa, which is not only popular among the tourists, but also a wonderful shooting place for several Indian films. During your beach honeymoon you can experience parasailing and jet-skiing activities to explore its blue sea water. If you found interest in scuba diving and water surfing, then deal with Miramar beach. The archaeological museum of Panjim displays some priceless collection of ancient art and crafts that catches many tourist attentions.

Bird watching you may also expect at this city, but for that you have to move Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary which serves a hub of migratory birds during winter season. To indulge some other attractions, do come for a long days planning where you can see Panjim Church, Jama Masjid, Fort Aguada, etc.

• Mapusa:

Baga Beach, Mapusa, Goa

Mapusa is the most crowded traveler’s destination for the people who visit Goa. This is due to the proximity of Baga, Calangute and Anjuna beach. Baga beach activity and its nightlife are considered the best one. Similarly, Calangute and Anjuna beach also catches tourist’s attention by its beautiful sunset view, beach activities and up market. Seafood and Friday market of Mapusa are worth experiencing. Mascarenhas Mansion, Sri Kalika temple, Sri Morjee temple and Chapora Fort are some great tourist places of interest which you can also visit by availing Goa tour packages. Goa beach resorts are very famous for its luxurious spa and accommodation which you can also get an affordable price to experience a beach honeymoon.

• Bicholim:

Mayem Lake, Bicholim, Goa

Though, the bereft scenic beaches of the state are its pride thereafter, this idyllic landscape boost up its magnificence by Bicholim’s majestic waterfalls and serene lakes. Whenever, you are at this place, you should visit the wonderful scenery of Mayem Lake, which is continuously flowing amidst the rolling hills. 5th Century’s rock cut Pandavas Caves also draws tourists from all around to watch its splendor. Near the Pandavas Caves Arvalem waterfall is located; you should pay a keen attention over there and can make a family holiday.

• Ponda:

Mangueshi Temple, Ponda, Goa

Ponda is also regarded as the ‘Temple Town of Goa’ or one can say pilgrimage planet. Here, you can visit many famous temples like Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, Maha Lakshmi Temple, Navadurga Temples, Ramnathi, etc. where you can pay your homage to the deity. Ponda is the dwelling place of Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary by visiting its wildlife you can go close to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, which is one of the most enchanting tourist’s destinations. Get ready to make your Goa holiday more remarkable by visiting Ponda attractions.

Explore South Goa Region

• Margao:

Benaulim Beach, Margo, Goa

Margao is the oldest and the commercial capital of the state; situated on the bank of Sal River. The city is known for its varied cultural heritage and rich historical past. Livingness of Margao’s exotic beaches one can easily watch by getting Goa tour package from Erco Travels. Make sure to visit Margao’s some enthralling beaches like Majorda, Velsao, Varca, Betul beaches which are known for its spellbinding sceneries. Enjoy a boat ride on Varca beach where you can expect to watch some flying activities of sea dolphins. The prime attractions of Margao are Benaulim Beach and Colva Beach. If you are visiting this city during summer, then the beach resorts of Colva will give you the real comfort as they are one of the famous Goa resorts.

• Vasco da Gama:

A View from Japanese Garden, Vasco da Gama, Goa

This is a planned and considerably the largest city of Goa. This is one of the busiest ports of India and an important shipping center of the region. The city is very close to the Varca Beach and Bogmalo beach, which are best visited at noon. Reach Pilot Point, to watch the magnificent view of the core of this port city, Mormugao Harbour, but for that you have to climb some hilly area; just wake up your thrill and experience it. Japanese Garden is one another tourist’s destination; located in the proximity of Vasco da Gama. This wonderful scenic view you can watch in the middle of Japanese Garden beach. There is also a small temple named Shri Durgamata Shiv Mandir, which is located on the way to the beach.

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Must Visit Destinations in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, the south eastern coastal area of the Indian sub-continent often abbreviated as AP. The state shares its boundary with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka from the west, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa from the North and Bay of Bengal from the East. Tour to South India always engaged with visiting its honored Hindu temples, vibrant cultures, historical monuments and its exotic beaches. Many tourists come to explore the treasures of Andhra Pradesh, which are spread across miles and miles away of this wide terrain. Sincere observation to this state, you will realize that popularity of the nearby destinations like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka catches how much attention of travelers, attractions of Andhra Pradesh are never less than those.

Following are some major tour destinations of Andhra Pradesh:

Hyderabad

Golconda Fort Hyderabad

The hub of IT industry and is the capital of AP. To enjoy a family holiday amidst the heritage sites and modern technology this is the city to visit. There are a lot to see and explore in this city, which includes religious places like Chilkur Balaji temple, St. Joseph Cathedral and Jama Masjid; wildlife reserves like Nehru Zoological Park, Mriganavi National Park; and palaces like Asman Garh Palace and Golconda Fort. Charminar is the most visited tourist destination in Hyderabad that still keeping alive the architecture of Qutub Shahi.

Visakhapatnam

Rushikonda Beach Visakhapatnam

This is a port city of Andhra Pradesh. The pleasurable climatic condition fascinates every heart and compels the tourist to visit the city anytime throughout the year. Tour to Visakhapatnam opens the door to Rushikonda beach, where travelers are found indulging in various water sports activity like water skiing, wind surfing and swimming. There are some other beaches as well where you should take a look during South India tour such as Gangavarma beach, Yarada beach and Ramkrishna beach. Boora Caves one another finest attraction of the city which was built in 18th century. Naturalists can also find a great interest by visiting Aaraku valley, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and Dolphin’s Nose.

Vijayawada

Lord Vishnu Statue, Undavalli Cave, Vijayawada

Whenever, you want to get South India tour package, sightseeing of Vijayawada’s attraction surely take into your consideration. Spending one to two days in this city, you can explore some greatest temples at this place like Subramanya Swamy Temple, Gunadala Matha Shrine and Kanaka Durga Temple. Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous religious place, which is dedicated to goddess Durga. Turning towards Undavalli Caves, you can see a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. The architectural magnificence of these caves is truly matchless.

Guntur

Buddhist Statue Amaravati, Guntur

Guntur tour will take you to the historical world of 10th Century. Agasthyaeswara Sivalayam temple is a famous temple of the city where Lord Shiva seats. Inscriptions on the stone of the temple attract many tourists. Amaravati is a most popular tour destination of Guntur because of the shrine of Lord Shiva. Visiting to this place, you can see some beautiful sculptors of Buddhist and Lord Amareswara. To see some more relics of Buddhist move to Amravati Museum, which shows a great collection of their belongings.

Nellore

Tourists having the great religious believe are often found at Nellore. Most parts of the city boasts off various ancient temples that lefts its influences throughout the city. The bank of Pennar River is the home of Ranganatha Temple where both Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshiped. During your pilgrimage tour in South India, you can also visit Kamakshi temple and Krishna temple to get an ideal religious touch.

Tirupati

Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati

Tirupati is a temple town of Chittoor district. The city is prosperous for the world famous Venkateswara Swamy temple dedicated to lord Venkateswara. Therefore, Tirupati is considered the busiest pilgrimage destination in the world. Some other shrines of Tirupati are Sri Varahaswamy Temple, Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple and Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple that you can visit when you are at Tirupati.

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Must Visit Destinations in Tamil Nadu

The South Eastern part of Indian Peninsula, Tamil Nadu has many surprises. People referred this landscape as the ‘temple state of India’ because most parts of the state are adorned with magnificent temples. Tour to Tamil Nadu allows you to visit its breathtaking tour destinations like picturesque wildlife sanctuaries, historical monuments, pristine beaches, well preserved culture and most importantly its incredible temples. Tamil Nadu shares its boundaries with three important states of India namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The state houses many hotels which provide a great support to boost up its travel and tourism industry.

Following are some important tourist places of Tamil Nadu, which you must go through during your vacation in South India:

Chennai

Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai

This metropolis is the gateway to the South India and it boasts of a rich heritage. Formerly, the city was known as Madras, but the name now has transformed into Chennai. The harvest festival, Pongal showcases the art of Tamil Nadu. Tour to Chennai opens the way to the second longest river, Marina beach which offers a spellbinding sunrise and sunset view. St. George Fort, Parthasarathy temple and Anna Memorial are some of the most visited tourist destination of Chennai, which make South India travel more exciting. During your temple tour you should take a look at Kapaleeswarar temple. It is the most revered temple of the city; dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple shows Dravidian style of architecture.

Coimbatore

Monkey Falls, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore has a pleasant and salubrious climate. The city is situated on the bank of Noyyal River and is known for its industrial business. If you are planning to take an outdoor trip, then Coimbatore can give you the best excite. There are many sightseeing places, but among them, temples and shrines get the crown for gathering large numbers of traffic. The most popular shrines of the city are Ayyappan Temple, Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, St Antony’s Church and Marudhamalai Hill Temple. Natural lovers can also find a great array of sightseeing options which include Siruvani Falls and Dam, Kovai Kutralam Falls and Vydehi Falls. The outstanding scenic attraction of Monkey Falls can lure any heart that magnetizes the tourist to experience the best tour of their entire life.

Kanchipuram

Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchipuram

Tour to Kanchipuram could be a splendid opportunity to buy its famous silk sarees during your heritage sites excursion. The city is the most sacred pilgrim hubs for Hindus which reflects many exceptional temples that were constructed by different rulers in different styles. Kamakshi Amman Temple is the most sacred place which has been dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Drive to Queen Land Park, to experience longest cable car journey. Finding the best accommodation at Kanchipuram is not a big deal. There are ample of budgeted hotels which offer the best facility and take better care of guests.

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari Temple, Tamil Nadu

Kanyakumari is the most famous beach destination of peninsula of South India. Kanyakumari temple and Vivekananda Memorial are the foremost attractions of the city. A ferry ride to Vivekananda Rock allows to explore the great Samgam of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, which is most popular among the tourist. Historic monuments of the city always pull attention of travelers and drive towards its most exotic places like Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vattakottai Fort and Udayagiri Fort. Apart from that you will find several religious pillars, temples, churches over here that will keep your head spinning. Some of them are Lord Subramanya Temple, Alwarthirunagari Temple, Guganathaswamy Temple, St. Xavier Church, etc. Sothavilai Beach and beach are two delightful beach destination of Kanyakumari where you can enjoy a better beach holiday during your visit to South India.

Madurai

Meenakshi Temple Madurai

The temple state, Madurai is popularly known for the world famous Meenakshi Temple also known as Meenakshi Amman Temple. This vast temple is of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati where both deities are worshipped together. Gandhi Memorial also can be found at Madurai. This memorial executes the belongings of Mahatma Gandhi. Just after a few kilometers away Mariamman Teppakulam temple is located. The main feature of this temple is that the idol was found in the tank within the complex.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal Lake

Honeymooner’s paradise. This princess of hill station is located amidst the Palani Hills. Its pleasing climatic condition draws the travelers from around the world, throughout the year. Its natural beauty, green slopes and marvelous waterfalls can win any cruel heart. Kodai Lake is the most favored tourist destination as it offers to enjoy boat riding. If you really wish to spend some remarkable time in this South India’s beautiful hill station, then book your tour from most reliable India tour operator, Erco Travels so as to get better value of your money. This tour package also includes sightseeing of Bear Shola Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple and dolphin’s Nose. Adventure lovers can take the thick routes from Periyakulam – Adukkam- Kodaikanal to indulge in trekking activity.

Mamallapuram

Arjuna’s Penance, Mamallapuram

Tour to Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram brings some new styles of art and architecture to the tourists that were constructed during the rule of Pallavas. Most of the area of the city is brimming with numerous temples and rock-cut caves. It is not only the architectures that catch attention of tourists; its white sandy beaches also take some credit in drawing tourist’ attention. Arjuna’s Penance is a famous attraction of Mahabalipura. Its wonderful stone carving shows some unbelievable figures of Gods, birds, beasts, elephants and monkeys. Panch Rathas rock temple is an excellent example of the evolution of Dravidian style of architecture that resembles Buddhist monasteries. To experience luxurious stay at Mahabalipuram, you can move to Kovalam’s beach resorts which can be visited anytime throughout the year.

Ooty

Ooty Lake

Also known as Queen of Hills. The most striking feature of this beautiful hill station is its scenic beauty. The city has wonderful tea gardens, vegetation and wonderful palm trees that keep Ooty an enchanting tourist destination. Ranging from the traditional Botanical garden, Rose Garden to Ooty Lake and several water bodies, Ooty has all sorts of excitement, which travelers really expect to visit during their vacation. The city offers numbers of exciting treks to indulge the tourist in trekking activity.

Rameswaram

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram

Holiness survives in this place. Rameswaram is specially a pilgrimage destination. The 12th centuries, Ramanathaswamy Temple, plays a vital role in attracting devotees from anywhere in the world. According to Hindu’s mythology, Lord Rama constructed the rock bride across the sea to Sri Lanka from this place. The Five-faced Hanuman Temple is one another sacred place, from where visitors can see the antique floating stones used for building the bridge on the sea. Beach tour also one can expect at Rameswaram where tourist can visit Olaikuda, Ariyaman Dhanushkodi and Pamban beaches in the evening. Visit its shopping markets to buy some wonderful handicraft items.

Thanjavur

Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjavur

Thanjavur adds some more excitement in temple excursion. The site helps the travelers to know little bit more about cultural heritage of the city. The prime attraction of Thanjavur is the Brihadeshwara temple. This is one of the preserved heritage sites of Tamil Nadu and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Near this temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace and museum is standing which was built in 15th Century. The museum shows a huge collection of art gallery. During India religious tour, Thanjavur’s temple sightseeing cannot be missed out. Some other religious sites of the city are Airavateswara Temple, Thirumananjeri Temple, Schwartz Church and Vellai Puliar Temple.

Handloom cotton sarees, silk sarees and Tanjore paintings are most famous which have a great demand all over the world.

Trichy

Rock Fort, Trichy

Trichy/Tiruchirapalli is an important industrial site of Tamil Nadu. The city gives the finest combination of tradition and contemporary surroundings. Rock Fort, the oldest Fort is the landmark of the city. Trichy shows its richness in artificial diamonds, glass bangles, clay toys, hand-loom cloth and cigars. Trichy has a number of sightseeing options which include temples like Ranganathaswami Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple and Maariamman Temple; Kallanai Dam; and churches like St. John and St. Joseph’s Church. Mukkombu is an ideal picnic spot of Trichy where number of tourists can be caught, enjoying parties.

Vellore

Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu

The city, Vellore is the hub of commercial, administrative, educational and medical centre. The city is famous for its advanced medical treatment; patients from every corner arrive here for better treatment. Vellore has many tourism options among them Vellore Fort is mostly visited. The Fort is considered as the strongest Forts in the city, which was built in 16th century. Government Museum is one another attraction, where travelers can see some good collection of objects like anthropology, archaeology, art, pre-history, geology and botany. Religiousness also survives at Vellore, where you can visit temples like Aanaikulathamman Koil Temple, Jalakandeswarar Temple and Ratnagiri Temple.

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Must Visit Destinations in Maharashtra

Do you really want to experience an enthralling tour in such a place where varying lifestyle, wonderful living conditions and delightful nightlife takes breath, then fly for the richest and the fast forward west Indian state, Maharashtra. The magnetism towards this state is not only for its picturesque beauty, but it is the warmhearted citizens of the state that magnetizes the travelers from abroad. Marathi is the native language of Maharashtra, but Hindi and English are also widely spoken. Maharashtra trip always invites the people to get a life-changing experience and stuns the people by its majestic diversity and size. You should not miss out to visit its concrete jungles, caves, temples, Forts, beaches, pubs and discos whenever you plan for a trip to Maharashtra.

Let’s see what are the destinations, you should visit during your Maharashtra trip:

Amravati:

Melghat Tiger Reserve amravati maharashtra

This is one of the most populated cities of Maharashtra and is famous for its temples and pilgrimage sites. This beautiful destination is mostly visited by countless numbers of travelers throughout the year because it offers numerous fascinating sightseeing options. Among all the holy shrines of Amravati, Ambadevi temple gets the greatest numbers of pilgrims and tourist. The temple has been dedicated to the goddess of Shakti, Rukmini; the wife of Lord Krishna. Navratri festival is celebrated zeal fully in this temple by devotees. The temple is surrounded by some other religious sites namely Shri Ekvira Devi Temple and Sridham Temple, which makes the site a perfect religious destination.

Adventure junkies should never miss to visit Melghat Tiger Reserve, which is situated near the Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary. Tiger safari is the most fascinating attraction of the Melghat Tiger Reserve. Maharashtra travel guide becomes your true friend during your trip and helps you to explore the picturesque destinations of the state wonderfully.

Aurangabad:

Ajanta Caves Maharashtra

The city has numbers of Mughal architectural marvels. Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is the main attraction of the city. One can say that the tombstone is the carbon copy of the world’s beauty the Taj Mahal. The mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s son to give a tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani. In a proximity to this burial, the famous rock-cut caves Ajanta and Ellora are standing. This is one another reason why travelers drawn towards this city. Both of the two world heritage sites illustrate the skills and artistic ability of Indian craftsmen that they had acquired in several years back.

Kolhapur:

Katyayani temple Kolhapur maharashtra

The spiritual city Kohlapur is situated on the bank of River Panchganga. Kohlapur is the adobe of Goddess Mahalaxmi Ambabai. The statue is embedded with precious stones and diamonds. The temple is considered an important religious centre for the devotees. During your visit to Kohlapur, you can see some important historical Forts, palaces and some beautiful temples. Some important attractions of the city are Katyayani temple, Maharaja’s Palace, Vishalgad Fort and wax museum. Availing Maharashtra tour package from Erco Travels you can also explore some other travel destination such as Rankala Lake, Radhanagari Dam and Mahadev temple.

Mumbai:

Gateway of India Mumbai

The cosmopolitan and very fast forward city, Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. The city that never sleep; means you can enjoy nightlife over here. The Arabian Sea lines the western border of Mumbai. Earlier the city was known as Bombay. Modernization, thriving markets, business houses, skyscrapers can be seen elsewhere. Its busy roads always offer you lip-smacking choices like pao bhaji, kabab and bhel puri. Most importantly Mumbai is the home of the stars of Bollywood film industry.

Mumbai has numbers of monuments, structures and cultural centers that witnesses its rich history. Mahalaxmi temple is an important spiritual center of the city. The temple complex shows some beautiful sculpted structures of deities namely Kashi Vishweshwar, Siddhivinayak, Mahakali, Vishweshwar and many more. Siddhi Vinayak temple is an important holy shrine that has been dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Film stars frequently visited this place to get blessing from the lord. The Gateway of India is one the most sought after tourist spots of Mumbai; located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area.

Would you not like to visit the most beautiful Juhu beach and go for Marina Drive when you are in Mumbai? Local street food near the beach is very famous. Tourists like to visit this beach because of its scenic beauty and its peaceful atmosphere. Some other attractions that you should not miss in Mumbai trip are Global Vipassana Pagoda, world’s largest pillar-less dome; Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, finest railway station; and Elephanta Caves, wonderful place for family trip.

Nagpur:

Nagpur city

Also known as Orange City. The city has rich cultural values and is an important political, commercial and industrial center. Balaji temple is the major attraction of this region that attracts many devotees from abroad. Nagpur is mostly visited in the months from October to March because climatic condition become too good to travel. Ganesh Chaturthi festival is gorgeously celebrated in this place. There are so many sightseeing options that you can visit like Ambazari Lake, Tekdi Ganapati Temple, Sitabuldi Fort and many more. Adventure seekers can practice trekking activity in Seminary Hills to get a wonderful view of the city. Visit Diksha Bhoomi Stupa where Buddhists are given Diksha on Ashok Vijaya Dashmi Day.

Nashik:

Nashik

It’s a religious city, situated on the bank of River Godavari. The city has its own individuality due to its historical, mythological, cultural and social importance. The city is the adobe of fabulous temples; people basically know the city because of the famous Maha Kumbh Mela that is organized after every 12 years of gap. One of the India’s 12 jyotirlingas also can be seen in this place. Include Pandavleni caves sightseeing in your Nashik tour itinerary; this is one of the oldest caves in Maharashtra. Dudhsagar waterfall is one of the best picturesque tour destinations in Nashik; youngsters often come here to liven up their spirituality. Travelers can also visit some popular religious places like Ganga Ghat, Kalaram temple, Kapileshwara temple, Ramakund, etc. Shirdi is a small village of Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra, is specially known for the world famous Sai temple. The temple is the burial place of saga Sai Baba that has the worldwide popularity.

Pune:

Lohagad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra

Pune is the second largest metro city after Mumbai. The city is also recognized as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The city is surrounded by beautiful lakes, verdant hills and some greenery areas that make Pune a wonderful tour destination. The city illustrates a glorious history of several past dynasties. Being the cultural center of western India, Pune magnetizes the traveler throughout the year from all corners. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is a must visit destination of Pune. The museum houses a wide collection of Indian art and crafts that you can explore during your trio to Pune. Pataleshwar Cave Temple is one another attraction of the city. This heritage temple has been dedicated to Lord Pataleshwar. Architects have given the temple a rock-cut architectural look. Agakhan Palace always holds the top rank in the list of Pune’s attractions. The palace is the great example of architectural excellence, which is surrounded by lush green gardens from all sides.

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