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Goa
Tourism and Goa are synonymous with each other. Goa is one of the most preferred places of holiday in India. It may not be the state to receive maximum number of tourists in India but the state is well known to receive international tourists on a large scale, more than probably any other state in the country. Thus, it is evident that tourism is the main source of income for the state government as well as residents who rely heavily on the tourists to boost of their trade. Notably, Goa is the state with the highest GDP in India.
The sun kissed beaches of the state are an obvious attraction. Agonda, Candolim, Calangute, Dona Paula are some of the Goa Beachs that are most inviting. However, these are not the only beaches in the state. The beaches are known to witness a massive footfall throughout the year. Besides, the churches in the state are the living reminiscent of the Portuguese rule in the state of Goa. The beautifully adorned churches are one of the major contributors that led the state earn the sobriquet of "Pearl of the Orient". Few of the most renowned churches in the state include Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Augustine church, Church of St Francis of Assisi among several others. The State is infamous for its unending carnivals and parties. The New Year, Christmas parties and the Sunburn festival in the state of Goa are centre of attraction for a massive crowd, many a times comprising of celebrities all across India.
What is today a World Heritage Site was once the capital of Portuguese Goa. Founded by Afonso de Albuquerque as his capital, Old Goa is dotted with an ethereal collection of churches, convents, chapels and a cathedral. Each more magnificent than the other. Historical evidences show that the architecture of Goa had striking similarities to the rest of the India during the pre-Portuguese era (fourteenth and fifteenth century). However, from sixteenth century onwards it took a different form altogether because of its colonial influence. Though the unique and harmonious Indo Portuguese blend is very visible in many aspects of Goa's culture but it is best depicted in the architecture of that period.
Nine kilometres east of Panaji, this site today stands reminding one of the golden years of Goa. It once had a population of two lakhs. The site was finally abandoned by Portuguese in 1843 when the capital was shifted from Old Goa to Panajm where it is till date. Old Goa is now maintained by Archeological Survey of India.
Old Goa is very important for Goans because of its churches. Especially the Basilica of Bom Jesus where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are kept till date. Other attractions of Old Goa are Se Cathedral, Church of Our lady of Rosary, Chapel of St.Catherine. A trip to Old Goa will give you an interesting break from the beaches and give you a chance to peep in the rich history of the state. And Old Goa will come as a real treasure for those interested in studying historical architecture.
Pondicherry
The Union territory of Pondicherry (officially spelled Puducherry) comprises four coastal regions viz- Pondicherry , Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam are situated on the East Coast, while Mahe is on the West Coast. Pondicherry is the Capital of this Union Territory and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India.
A French colony until 1954, this coast-hugging town with colonial buildings, churches, statues and systematic town planning still preserves much of the colonial ambience. Pondicherry has been described by National geographic as "a glowing highlight of subcontinental sojourn".Pondicherry is also a popular weekend destination,which can be reached easily from the nearby cities such as Chennai and Banglore. The main tourist attractions in and around the city are listed below.
Pondicherry has four main beaches which are very popular with tourists and locals alike.They are Promenade beach, Paradise beach, Serinity beach and Auroville beach.
Promenade beach in Pondicherry
Promenade beach is the most popular beach in Pondicherry.
A 1.5 km long road (Beach road or Goubert Avenue) runs parallel to the
beach. The whole city is in walking distance from the beach. On the
sea front are several landmarks such as the War Memorial, the Statue of
joan of arc, the Heritage Town hall, the Statue of Mahatma
Gandhi,Dupleixstatue, the Old Light House, the Old Customs House etc.
The tourist information centre is situated in the heritage building
facing the sea.
Paradise beach is located 8 km from the town, along the Pondicherry-Cuddalore Highway. This beach can be accessed from the Chunnambar Resort Flanked by a quiet flowing creek on one side, the beach can only be accessed by boat.
Auroville beach is close to Eroville. It is right off the East soct road, opposite the road leading to Auroville.Located around 12 km from the main pondichery town, its shallow waters and small waves make it a popular place for swimming.
Serenity beach is a ten minute drive to the north of the town.
Chennai
Marina Beach
The 15 km long and 400 to 500 meter wide Marina Beach features the
Light House, memorials, statues, walkways, gardens and drives alongside
the beach front. Towards the south of the city of Chennai, Elliots
Beach in Besant Nagar is preferred by younger Chennaiites with its
promenade, restaurants and coffee shops.[
There are a quite a number of beaches and resorts between Elliot’s
Beach and Mahabalipuram, along East Cost Road. The most notable of these
is which has a cove and a fort built by the Nawab of Carnatic.
St.Mary's Church inside Fort St.George
Fort St George (or historically, White Town) is the name of the first British fortress in India, founded in 1639
the coastal city of Madras (modern city of Chennai). This fort was
completed on April 23, coinciding with St. George's Day, celebrated in
honour of St. George, the patron saint of England. The fort, christened
Fort St. George faced the sea and a few fishing villages, and soon
became the hub of merchant activity. It gave birth to a new settlement
area called George Town (historically referred to as Black Town), which
grew to envelop the villages and led to the formation of the city of
Madras. The fort is a stronghold with 6 meter high walls that withstood
a number of assaults in the 18th century. Today, the Fort serves as
the administrative headquarters for the legislative assembly of Tamil
Nadu state, and still houses a garrison for troops in transit to various
locations at South India and the Andamans. The Fort Museum contains
many relics of the Raj, including portraits of many of the Governors.
Other monuments present inside the fort are St. Mary's Church, the
oldest Anglican church in India, and Wellesley House, which holds the
paintings of the Governor of the Fort and other high officials of the
Regime.
The world headquarters of the Theosophical Society was established in 1886 on the banks of the Adyar River. The shrines of all major faiths stand in its sprawling estate gardens. Cholamandalam Artists' Village, on the East Coast Road offers a view of artists and sculptors at work in their own studios and permanent gallery. DakshinaChitra, run by the Chennai Craft Foundation, is a depiction of the way of life prevalent in South India with exhibitions and workshops of the arts and crafts and performing artists of South India.
Kapaleeshwarar temple in Mylapore
Right from the early ages, Chennai had a cosmopolitan society with
people belonging to different religious groups living together. As a
consequence places of worship, both historical and modern, belonging to
various religions are present in the city. The most famous temples in
Chennai are the Kapaleeshwarar temple in Mylapore and Parthasarathy
Temple in Triplicane. The Vadapalani temple is also an important place
of worship for the Hindus. St. Thomas Mount, the site where St. Thomas,
one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, was believed to have been
martyred,
is an important pilgrimage site for Indian Christians. The Santhome
Basilica, supposedly built atop the tomb of St. Thomas, is a revered
church by the Roman Catholics. The St. George's Cathedral, Chennai is an
important place of worship for the Protestant Christians. The Thousand
Lights Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a
revered place of worship for Muslims.
Spencer Plaza is one of the largest shopping malls in Chennai
Chennai has some unique places to offer for shopping. Art and crafts,
contemporary and traditional artwork, antiques, jewellery etc. are
available in the city. Traditional items like leaf and palmyra-fiber
handicrafts from Tirunelveli, bronze and brass castings and traditional
jewelry from Kumbakonam, metal works from Thanjavur, stone carvings from
Mahabalipuram, silks from Kanchipuram are for sale in shops and
boutiques. George Town and Parrys Corner are wholesale markets of
Chennai where one can purchase almost anything. Many streets are
entirely devoted to selling one particular type of merchandise. The
nearby Burma Bazaar is famous for its counterfeit electronic goods and
media, Moore Market for its large number of bookstores. Pondy Bazaar
located in T. Nagar, is home to huge multi-storey stores, unique to
Chennai, which deal mainly in textiles and silks or gold, silver and
diamond jewellery. Shopping Malls in Chennai: - Spencers Plaza -
Chennai City Centre - Ampa Sky Walk Mall - Express Avenue
Alappuzha
Area: 1414 sq. km
Population: 2,109,160 (2011 census)
Altitude: Sea level
Referred to as the 'Venice of the East' by travellers from across the world, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, this backwater country shelters some unique animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed an exclusive place in the maritime history of Kerala. Famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry, the singularity of this land is the region called Kuttanad - a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala' and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. This one-time prosperous trading and fishing centre is today a world renowned backwater tourist destination.
ACCESSIBILITY
Telephone access code: +91-477
Air: Nearest international airports: • Thiruvananthapuram (150 km) • Nedumbassery, Kochi (85 km)
Rail: Railway enquiry Ph: 2253965
Road: KSRTC enquiry Ph: 2252501
Ferry services: Enquiries Ph: 2252015 • SWTD (public boat service enquiry) Ph: 2252510.
Tourist information offices:
Alappuzha Backwaters
Kuttanad
Alappuzha Beach
All over india providing Tourpackages to any place in India @ just 7000/- only(4 days and 3 Nights). And providing a Free gift of 2000/- sure. Contact 8122461364 for all queries...some of the places are here.....
Goa
Tourism and Goa are synonymous with each other. Goa is one of the most preferred places of holiday in India. It may not be the state to receive maximum number of tourists in India but the state is well known to receive international tourists on a large scale, more than probably any other state in the country. Thus, it is evident that tourism is the main source of income for the state government as well as residents who rely heavily on the tourists to boost of their trade. Notably, Goa is the state with the highest GDP in India.
The sun kissed beaches of the state are an obvious attraction. Agonda, Candolim, Calangute, Dona Paula are some of the Goa Beachs that are most inviting. However, these are not the only beaches in the state. The beaches are known to witness a massive footfall throughout the year. Besides, the churches in the state are the living reminiscent of the Portuguese rule in the state of Goa. The beautifully adorned churches are one of the major contributors that led the state earn the sobriquet of "Pearl of the Orient". Few of the most renowned churches in the state include Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Augustine church, Church of St Francis of Assisi among several others. The State is infamous for its unending carnivals and parties. The New Year, Christmas parties and the Sunburn festival in the state of Goa are centre of attraction for a massive crowd, many a times comprising of celebrities all across India.
What is today a World Heritage Site was once the capital of Portuguese Goa. Founded by Afonso de Albuquerque as his capital, Old Goa is dotted with an ethereal collection of churches, convents, chapels and a cathedral. Each more magnificent than the other. Historical evidences show that the architecture of Goa had striking similarities to the rest of the India during the pre-Portuguese era (fourteenth and fifteenth century). However, from sixteenth century onwards it took a different form altogether because of its colonial influence. Though the unique and harmonious Indo Portuguese blend is very visible in many aspects of Goa's culture but it is best depicted in the architecture of that period.
Nine kilometres east of Panaji, this site today stands reminding one of the golden years of Goa. It once had a population of two lakhs. The site was finally abandoned by Portuguese in 1843 when the capital was shifted from Old Goa to Panajm where it is till date. Old Goa is now maintained by Archeological Survey of India.
Old Goa is very important for Goans because of its churches. Especially the Basilica of Bom Jesus where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are kept till date. Other attractions of Old Goa are Se Cathedral, Church of Our lady of Rosary, Chapel of St.Catherine. A trip to Old Goa will give you an interesting break from the beaches and give you a chance to peep in the rich history of the state. And Old Goa will come as a real treasure for those interested in studying historical architecture.
Pondicherry
The Union territory of Pondicherry (officially spelled Puducherry) comprises four coastal regions viz- Pondicherry , Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam are situated on the East Coast, while Mahe is on the West Coast. Pondicherry is the Capital of this Union Territory and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India.
A French colony until 1954, this coast-hugging town with colonial buildings, churches, statues and systematic town planning still preserves much of the colonial ambience. Pondicherry has been described by National geographic as "a glowing highlight of subcontinental sojourn".Pondicherry is also a popular weekend destination,which can be reached easily from the nearby cities such as Chennai and Banglore. The main tourist attractions in and around the city are listed below.
Pondicherry has four main beaches which are very popular with tourists and locals alike.They are Promenade beach, Paradise beach, Serinity beach and Auroville beach.
Paradise beach is located 8 km from the town, along the Pondicherry-Cuddalore Highway. This beach can be accessed from the Chunnambar Resort Flanked by a quiet flowing creek on one side, the beach can only be accessed by boat.
Auroville beach is close to Eroville. It is right off the East soct road, opposite the road leading to Auroville.Located around 12 km from the main pondichery town, its shallow waters and small waves make it a popular place for swimming.
Serenity beach is a ten minute drive to the north of the town.
Chennai
Beaches
Government Museum Complex
The Government Museum Complex in Egmorehouses the Government Museum, Connemara Public Library and the National Art Gallery. Established in 1851, the museum consisting of six buildings and 46 galleries covers an area of around 16.25 acres (66,000 m²) of land. The objects displayed in the museum cover a variety of artifacts and objects covering diverse fields including archeology, numismatics, zoology, natural history, sculptures, palm-leaf manuscripts and Amravati paintings. Connemara Public Library is one of the four National Depository libraries which receive a copy of all books, newspapers and periodicals published in India. Established in 1890 the library is a repository of centuries-old publications, wherein lie some of the most respected works and collections in the country. It also serves as a depository library for the UN. The National Art Gallery building is one of the finest Indo-sarcenic type of architectures in the country.Fort St. George
Art and Crafts
Tamil and Indian culture and tradition is on display in several art galleries and cultural centers. Valluvar Kottam is an auditorium in memory of the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar. It also has a 101-feet high temple chariot structure. Kalakshetra, a centre for the revival of Indian art and crafts — especially the dance form of Bharatnatyam — is located in Besant Nagar. The National Art Gallery, built in 1907, houses 11th and 12th century Indian handicrafts, 17th century Deccan paintings, 16th to 18th century Mughal and Rajasthan paintings and 10th and 13th century bronzes and is part of the Government Museum.The world headquarters of the Theosophical Society was established in 1886 on the banks of the Adyar River. The shrines of all major faiths stand in its sprawling estate gardens. Cholamandalam Artists' Village, on the East Coast Road offers a view of artists and sculptors at work in their own studios and permanent gallery. DakshinaChitra, run by the Chennai Craft Foundation, is a depiction of the way of life prevalent in South India with exhibitions and workshops of the arts and crafts and performing artists of South India.
Places of Worship
Parks
The Guindy National Park, the country's smallest National Park with an area of 2.76 km², is located completely inside the city. It hosts a variety of endangered deer, foxes, monkeys and snakes. The Guindy Snake Park situated in the National Park has a large collection of snakes and is an important source of antivenom serum. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park (better known as Vandalur Zoo) is located southwest of the city and covers an area of 5.1 km². It has about eighty species on display, and includes a lion safari, an elephant safari, a nocturnal animal house and an aquarium. South of the city, along the East Coast Road, is an important centre for herpetological research called the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, which houses several fresh-water and salt-water crocodiles, alligators, gharials, and also turtles and snakes. The Botanical Garden of the Horticulture Department has a very wide variety of plants and even a fossilised tree trunk 20 million years old. A Summer Festival is held here annually during the month of May.Shopping
Entertainment
There are three large amusement parks, MGM Dizzee World, VGP Universal Kingdom and Kishkinta and a water sports center, Dash N Splash located in the outskirts of Chennai. The city also houses a paintball centre and water sports club on the east coast road. There are also a large number of beach resorts all along the East Coast Road highway to Mahabalipuram. The city being home to the Tamil movie industry, has over 100+ large cinema theatres including a few multiplexes which screen Tamil, English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. The city has a large number of restaurants offering a variety of Tamil, Indian and international cuisines.The nightlife in Chennai is vibrant and growing ranging from bars to pool parlours to lounges and clubs.Alappuzha
Area: 1414 sq. km
Population: 2,109,160 (2011 census)
Altitude: Sea level
Referred to as the 'Venice of the East' by travellers from across the world, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, this backwater country shelters some unique animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed an exclusive place in the maritime history of Kerala. Famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry, the singularity of this land is the region called Kuttanad - a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala' and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. This one-time prosperous trading and fishing centre is today a world renowned backwater tourist destination.
ACCESSIBILITY
Telephone access code: +91-477
Air: Nearest international airports: • Thiruvananthapuram (150 km) • Nedumbassery, Kochi (85 km)
Rail: Railway enquiry Ph: 2253965
Road: KSRTC enquiry Ph: 2252501
Ferry services: Enquiries Ph: 2252015 • SWTD (public boat service enquiry) Ph: 2252510.
Tourist information offices:
- District Tourism Promotion Council Ph: 2253308 Fax: 2251720,
Email: alp_dtpcalpy@sancharnet.in, Website: www.dtpcalappuzha.com - Tourist Information Office, Dept. of Tourism Ph: 2260722
Alappuzha Backwaters
Kuttanad
Alappuzha Beach
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