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Mysore is the second biggest city in Karnataka and this served as the capital of Wodeyar dynasty. Mysore is called the city of palaces and noted for its beautiful architecture. This was once a sleepy city but then evolved into a city of apartments, complexes, supermarkets, malls and IT companies. Though there is fast growth towards modernity, the old and traditional culture is still preserved.


Mysore has become one of the important tourist hubs of Karnataka and if you want to visit Mysore then you should look at the right Mysore travel guide that will help you to plan your travel. There is a domestic airport located at a distance of 12 kilometers from the main city. The Mysore Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in Karnataka and there are frequent trains from here to Bangalore. For getting around the city, you have the choice of buses, cars and auto-rickshaws.


A first time traveler would love to explore all the places of interest in Mysore. If you want to visit all these places at leisure then you need to stay at Mysore at least for four or five days. Some tour groups and state transport corporation organize one day tours and they cover all important places in just one day.


Mysore palace is the important place that you should not miss visiting. This is a beautifully built palace with rosewood doors with ornamental carving and inlaid ivory works. You can see life size and lifelike paintings of the members of the royal family here. The palace is illuminated with nearly 1, 00, 000 bulbs in weekends and national holidays from 7 PM to 8 PM.











The Brindavan Garden is one of the most beautiful places that offers good feast for your eyes. The musical fountain and the light and sound show is the favorite of everyone. You have to stop by the main bus stand at the Krishna Rajasagar Circle if you want to reach this place by bus. One of the important Hindu shrines in Mysore is Chamundi Hills and there is a famous Nandi statue located here.


Some other places of interest in Mysore are Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery, Lalit Mahal Palace, St. Philomenas Church, Karanji Kere, Jayalakshmivilas Mansion and Mysore Zoo. Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos of the world and millions of people visit here every year. The zoo also has in it the breeding houses of animals and some of the animals found here are royal Bengal tigers, elephants, white tigers, giraffe, Himalayan black bear, white peafowl and African rhino.


Mysore is famous for silk saris and sandalwood carvings. If you visit the Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium located at the Sayaji Road, then you can buy some traditional incense sticks, Chenaptna dolls and wooden toys and sandalwood figurines. Mysore is also noted for Mysore pak, the rectangular sweet and Mysore Masala Dosa. To enjoy all these pleasures you might find a comfortable place to stay and eat. A good Mysore travel guide will help you to find out the best Mysore hotels and Mysore Restaurants.

Ooty was the paradise of Englishmen during the British rule in India. John Sullivan is considered to be the founder of this exotic location. Though there are many nearby attractions in Ooty, the great attraction is climate. The weather in Ooty is cold or moderate throughout the year. So, the English people used this as the summer retreat.


To reach Ooty easily, the mountain railway was established. It was inaugurated in 1908. The functioning of the wheels of this narrow gauge is based on the rack and pinion arrangement to help it climb the steep mountain slopes. It passes through many tunnels providing some wonderful views of the valley below. It heads through the thick forests that you can see some wild animals like elephants, monkeys, deer and wild boar on the way if you are lucky.











Thousands of people gather at Ooty during summer season. To amuse them, summer festivals are conducted. During these festivals, flower show, fruit show, dog show and other activities like traditional dances are conducted. People from all over South India and other parts of India visit Ooty during this time. Naturally the prices of the Ooty hotels go high during this time as this is the peak season here. So it is better to do advanced booking to avoid disappointments.


There are more than forty nearby attractions in Ooty. It is not possible to see them all in single visit. So you have to plan the places to visit according to the priority. If you hire reliable cab service they will help you in deciding the places of visit. Some of these places are for adventure lovers, some for nature lovers, some for kids and some for adults. So, it is wiser to put a timetable based on your interests and act accordingly.


If you do not want to miss the important locations, then you must refer to good Ooty travel guide that has all the nearby attractions and details about them. Ooty is one of the best spots for one day picnics. Though you cannot explore many places, you can enjoy the climate of Ooty and spend your time joyfully. It is the perfect place for the honeymoon couples. The weather is just enough to instill a happy mood in you.


The hotels in Ooty are of many types and they cater to all the budget ranges. The rent of these hotels is cheaper in off-season times. The first season starts from March and lasts till April and the second season lasts from September to October. Though this is a place worth visiting all round the year, it is better to avoid the monsoon season. Getting around will be tougher at this time due to heavy showers.


Most of the restaurants in Ooty serve South Indian food items such as rice, sambhar, rasam, papad, etc. Some of them also serve North Indian delicacies and Chinese foods. Selecting the right Ooty hotels and Ooty restaurants will make your days smoother and more enjoyable.

Goa located on the Konkan coast was once a colony of Portuguese and so the culture and architecture of the place reflect those of Portuguese. Konkani, English, Hindi and Marathi are the important languages spoken here. Goa is famous for its beaches and scenic beauty and it attracts millions of tourists every year. It is estimated that at least 2.5 million visitors are visiting Goa every year and among them 400,000 are foreign tourists.


The hippies haunted the place from 1960s and since then there had been a steady flow of tourists into the land. There are also many Catholic churches and Hindu shrines and these are attracting visitors from all over India and abroad. Goa is connected with other parts of India by air and rail and so the people of neighboring states visit this charming place often.


Those who want to spend their vacation time in Goa certainly would need a good Goa travel guide. They must know how to reach Goa, the best time to visit, where to stay and what to eat. The best time to visit Goa is during winter season. Summers are hot and so it is better to visit during summer. If you want to visit Goa during winter then it is advisable to book the hotels in Goa and train or air tickets well in advance because there will heavy demand for them during those times.









Goa primarily consists of two districts namely North Goa and South Goa. These places have both coastal areas and interior areas. There are several beaches located here and most of them are in North Goa. The interior areas are marked by protected forests, mining zones and villages. Panaji, Margoa, Vasco Da Gama, Old Goa and Mapusa are the important cities. There are many wild life sanctuaries situated here namely Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.


If you want to get into Goa by air then there is Dabolim airport situated in Vasco Da Gama city. Most of the flights to Goa fly through Mumbai. There are also direct international flights to some gulf countries. Kadamba Transport Corporation runs buses and the bus of other neighboring states are also available for transport. There are some overnight luxury buses from Mumbai to Goa which serve as a good alternative to trains especially during crowded seasons.


To get around Goa, you can rent motorbikes and scooters and discounts are given if rented for a long term. The cheapest means of transport is buses. You can also hire cars and cabs for getting around. Open roof jeeps are also available. Diving, paragliding and water skiing are some of the activities that you can enjoy in Goa. To enjoy all these things you need to stay in good Goa hotels and hotels in Goa are quite expensive when compared with other parts of India. With the help of Goa travel guide you can find Goa restaurants that offer tasty and health foods. Get ready for your fantastic days!

Shimla, the perfect place of honeymoon couples has many things in store for the tourists. There are many unexplored lands in Shimla and if you want to visit and enjoy all of them you need to stay there at least for a week's time. Kalka is located at the footsteps of Shimla and to reach Shimla you have to first go to Kalka. Kalka is connected to various parts of India by trains and buses. The mountain train which by itself is an adventure will carry you along the winding pathways to the paradise on earth.









Another way is hiring cabs from Kalka. Usually two or three families join together and book a big car. If you hire a taxi, the taxi driver would leave you in the main road of Shimla. There are many parts of Shimla like the Mall which could not be accessed by vehicles. The government of Shimla has restricted the vehicle entry to these places to preserve the land from smoke and pollution caused by the vehicles. Also, the roads are very narrow with frequent steps. You have to walk for some length and climb up or climb down few steps and again start walking. This set up is not suitable for traveling in vehicles. So you rarely see two wheelers in Shimla.

Lifts or elevators are used as mode of transportation. They are erected by Himachal Tourism Development Corporation on road side and anyone can board the lift and travel on paying the fixed fare. Two or three such lifts are connected to one another to take you to great altitudes. This will be a wonderful adventure for the first time visitors.

If you want to book cheap Shimla Hotels, you have to move up the hill. As the places at a higher elevation are inaccessible by vehicles, the hotels there offer huge discounts to lure the tourists. It is quite natural that the tired tourists hire the cozy hotels located at the main area. However if you spend some time to move up you can find Shimla hotels with more facilities at half of the price you pay at the main city.

The Glen, the Green Valley, the pine forests, the Kufri, the State Museum and the Mahasu peak are some of the places that you should visit. Look at good Shimla travel guide to know about all the nearby attractions. You can enjoy a mule ride at Kufri. The mules take you to the top called Mahasu peak. It is a half an hour journey on mule's back that will stay in your heart for your lifetime. On the way to Kufri is situated the Silent Valley region and you can find some good Shimla restaurants there which will satisfy your appetite.

At Mahasu peak, you can see the distant Himalayan mountain ranges filled with snow, glistening in the sunlight. The silence of the region is sure to entrance you. With the help of the telescope you can see the borders of China and Tibet. If you look down you can catch the glimpses of the entire valley below. This is a perfect spot for honeymoon couples. Take time to explore this unexplored land and bring home your camera full of pictures and your mind full of memories.