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Hogenakkal Falls – Niagara Falls of India

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Area:  Hogenakkal Duration:  03 Hour 12mins (180kms) About Hogenakkal Falls Hogenakkal Falls  is a waterfall on River Kaveri in South India on the Kaveri river in the Dharmapuri District. The name of the waterfall has been derived from two Kannada words – ‘hoge’ meaning smoke and ‘kal’ meaning rock, because the mist created by water hitting the rocks creates a feeling of smoke emanating from the rocks. It is a major tourist attraction given to its medicinal baths and hide boat rides, projecting itself as a major tourist attraction.. It is located 180 kms from Bangalore and 46 km from Dharmapuri. Limestone rocks in this site are one of the oldest of its kind in South Asia. Kaveri River is originated from Talakaveri in Brahmagiri hills in Western Ghats. Kaveri River joins various tributaries on the way down and creates waterfalls as water flows through the rocky hills. Water falls is almost 20mtr(66ft) high and sounds like thunder. Aft

Gandikota - Arizona of India

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Gandikota is a small village is situated in the Erramalai hills on the right bank of the river Pennar in Kadapa District. It is 15 km from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India and 345km(6hrs) from Bangalore. Nearest Railway station is 26 km away at Muddanuru(Railway code: MOO) in Kadapa Dist. There are number of trains from Gooty Jn. Nearest Town is Jammalamadugu(18km away). There are buses available from Jammalamadugu Old Bus Stand (Gandhi Statue Junction) to Gandikota. Inside the fort there is no means of transportation except to walk by foot. Ideal to engage a guide as the fort area is huge. There is a good downhill trek through the canyon that leads to the riverbed. There is a dam upstream (Gandikota Dam) and a dam downstream (Mylavaram Dam).                                       Gandikota was one of the greatest forts of south India. Surrounded by a deep valley and impassable hills & with massive boulders of red granite and

Triyuginarayan Temple - Marriage Place of God Shiva & Goddess Parvati

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Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand 2490km away from Bangalore. The Triguninarayan village is located at an altitude of 1,980 metres (6,500 ft) about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Sonprayag, the confluence of Mandakini and Songanga rivers. The geographical belt is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Sonprayag that extends to 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) between Triyugninarayan and Toshi villages with an average altitude of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) that has favourable agro-climatic conditions for growing horticultural crops such as apple and stone fruits. During the three winter months, the area is covered by snow. Access to the Triyuginarayan village where the temple is located is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Sonprayag on motorable road till the temple. There exist a few trek routes too, like a short trek of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) via Sonprayag on the Ghuttur –Kedarnath bridle path that passes through thick

Jenukallu Gudda - Sunset point

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Jenukallu Gudda is situated 17 km from Yellapura. Jenukallu Gudda is 265kms away from Bangalore and from Sakaleshpura Jenukallu Gudda is just 27kms. The Bedti River from Magod Falls cuts across the green hills and bounces all the way to join the Arabian Sea beyond the hills. The breathtaking view of the valley is worth a visit and this place is famous for its magical sunset. Jenu means Honey, Kallu means stone and Gudda means hill. This place is a viewpoint in the Western Ghats, which offers a panoramic view of the hills packed one behind the other. There are three hills here, which are at a very high altitude. They are Jenukallu Gudda, Kodekallu Gudda and Balekallu Gudda. The highest hill is the Balekallu Gudda. Satoddi Falls: Satoddi Falls is one of the most well-known falls in Karnataka. It is at a distance of 25 km from the town of Yellapura. It is not possible to visit the falls in rainy season. November to April is the best time to visit the f