Location 16 kilometers from Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram Main Attractions Beach resorts and water sports
One
of the most popular beaches in Trivandrum, Kovalam beach is situated at
a distance of 16 kilometers to the south of Trivandrum city. The natural
beauty of this beautiful beach is what attracts people from far and wide
to come here. It takes an hour from Trivandrum to reach this scenic
beach, which is famous for its beach resorts. The Kovalam beach in
Kerala offers the best of facilities to its visitors like sunbathing,
swimming, Ayurvedic massages and plenty of other options. Check out the
Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam beach and come here to recharge your energy
levels and feel refreshed once again.
One of the most famous and popular
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Location Uttara Kannada district Best Time to Visit November to February How to Reach Connected by road to Bhatkal (16 km) and Kollur (63 km).
Nearest railway station is Bhatkal.
Located
around 165km from Mangalore, the temple town of Murudeshwar is also
known for its picturesque beaches. Dotted with coconut and areca groves,
the Murudeshwar beach is surrounded by the sea to the west and
undulating hills to the east. While the sacred shrine is thronged by
devout worshippers, the beach is an ideal refuge for vacationers.
The Murudeshwar temple situated atop a small hill called Kanduka Giri
is a major tourist attraction. The temple is ornamented with Chalukya
and Kadamba sculptures in the Dravidian style and is believed to be
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Location The extreme southern tip of peninsular India, the confluence of
the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Best Time October to March Attractions Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekanand Rock Memorial Nearest Airport In Trivandrum about 80 kms away, well connected by all flights.
Perched
at the southern most extreme of India at a stunning locale of the
confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal,
Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari), is an important pilgrim
center. The vast expanse of the mesmerizing Kanyakumari has some of the
most spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.
A Visual Feast
Kanyakumari beach has a breathtaking sight with multi-colored s
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Getting There Hire a cab or an Auto Rickshaw Best Time All year round but best between November and January Attractions Anna Durai and MGR Memorials
Marina
Beach looks like a leaf out of the Arabian nights. Golden sand, clean
surroundings and a shimmering clean blue sea; that is what Marina beach
is all about. Stretched across a length of 12 Kilometers along the Bay
of Bengal, The beach is counted among one of the longest beaches in
Asia. Mount Stuart Elphinstone, the then Governor of Madras state,
developed this place as a tourist spot in early 1880s.
Marina beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the
Bay of Bengal. The most picturesque scene at this place is sunrise and
sunset. Many people come here for swimming and bathing also altho
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Baga
Beach, situated at a distance of approximately 10 km from Mapusa, is one
of the most magnificent beaches of Goa. It is considered to be just an
extension of the famous Calangute Beach, but is much less crowded than
the latter. Infact, it has a number of secluded and peaceful nooks and
corners, where one can just laze around and relax. Baga Beach falls on
the west coast of Goa, along the mighty Arabian Sea.
The rock-strewn and wooded headland of the beach seems to be dipped in
an air of tranquility. Though a part of Calangute Beach, Baga boasts of
much more variety in its natural beauty. It is the pure and untouched
beauty of the beach that draws a large number of tourists, from India as
well as abroad. There is no ac
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Location Bardez taluka, 15 km from Panaji Best Time to Visit November to March Attractions The most popular beach in Goa, best infrastructure for
tourists, handicraft boutiques, water sports
Calangute
is Goa's flagship beach and it plays an irreplaceable role in the
state's tourism sweepstakes. Stretching over an expanse of seven
kilometers, Calangute beach is known by the sobriquet the 'Queen of
Beaches' for its pre-eminence among the scenic beaches that dot the Goan
landscape. Due to its extreme popularity, Calangute beach beckons
tourists and backpackers from all over the world.
Before becoming a tourist haven, Calangute was a nondescript fishing
village frequented by the hippies in the 70's and 80's. But over the
years Calangute
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Location Bardez taluka, North Goa district Best Time to Visit November to February Attractions Wednesday flea market, trance parties on full moon nights
Located
18 km from state capital Panaji, the Anjuna beach enjoys an iconic
status for its notorious trance parties and the exotic Wednesday flea
market. Throbbing with a multitude of activities, this palm-fringed
beach draws tourists and backpackers from all over the world.
If you love to frolic in the sea and crave for a bath in the azure
waters, Anjuna beach in Goa is the ideal place for you. The rocky
promontory at the southern end of the Anjuna beach keeps the sea calm
and you can safely take your plunge. Anjuna is well known for its famous
flea market that burst at the seams with an astounding variet
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With a laidback vibe and no buildings higher than the trees, the
sub-tropical paradise of Noosa is a place where you can really relax.
But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do here. Noosa brings
international resort glamour to its pristine beaches, national park and
lush hinterland.
Wherever you stay in Noosa - just 90 minutes drive north of Brisbane on
the Sunshine Coast – you’ll be close to nature. See koalas and exotic
birdlife in the trees near your accommodation, fish from the beaches,
rivers and canals or swim, surf and hike in Noosa National P
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In
addition to being the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis is
worth visiting since it is closely related to such tourism objects as
the Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta city, Parangkusumo Beach to the west of
it, and the Merapi area at the north part of Yogyakarta. Located around
27 kilometers from the city center, Parangtritis Beach is also part of
the Queen of South's authority.
Upon
entering the gate of Parangkusumo Beach, you will immediately feel the
sacred nuance of the beach that is located around 30 kilometers south
of Yogyakarta city and it is believed to be the entrance gate to the
south ocean. You will soon smell the fragrance of flowers and incense
as the materials of an offering; the nuance you will find nowhere but
in this beach.
Kukup
Beach is a white sandy beach lies in Kemadang village, Tanjungsari sub district, about 1 km away in the east of Baron beach, it has a pathway
trough the hill up to Baron beach and also a coral island, which is
connected by a senggol bridge.
This beach is rich in sea life and
also famous of its various kinds of beautiful fish in sea aquarium or
various kinds of beautiful fish sold by the merchants along the beach.
There are hall (pendopo), cottage and other facilities in this area.
Just like in Baron beach, this beach also performs a sea offering
ceremony every Syuro.
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Krakal
beach the longest beach of the junction is located Ngestirejo village,
Tanjungsari sub district, about 3 km away in the east of
Baron-Kukup-Sepanjang-Drini beach junction, has scratching white hill
with blue slopes gently to the sea. The beauty of green lime-scratching
hill with blue seawater offers a perfect harmony, which is very natural
and ideal for sun bathing.
Drini
beach which lies in Ngestirejo village, Tanjungsari sub district, about
1 km away in the east of Sepanjang Beach. The special character of this
beach is the coral island with Drini trees on it. As is said, poisonous
snakes avoid the wood of this Drini tree.
Congot
Beach is the right tourism beach to visit after going to Glagah Beach.
Besides, the beach is so close to Glagah Beach and the road is just
smooth even for biking. Located in Jangkaran village, Temon
Sub-Regency, Kulon Progo Regency, Congot Beach becomes the center of
the activities of local people who depend their life on fishing.
Among
other beaches in Yogyakarta, Depok Beach is apparently the only beach
that is designed to become the center of culinary tourism to enjoy
various seafood menus. Some of the warongs were intentionally designed
to face the ocean so that visitors can enjoy the waves rushing to the
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Baron
beach lies in Kemandang Village, Tanjungsari sub district about 23 km
in the South of Wonosari city. Baron beach is the first beach that
would be found in the junction of Baron, Kukup, Sepanjang, Drini,
Krakal and Sundak beaches area.
In Baron beach there is a mouth
of Underground River that can be used for bathing after playing in the
beach. The visitors can also enjoy various kinds of low prices seafood
or fresh fish and Baron's special menu namely Kakap fish soup. There is
limestone hill on can reach the place by passing through a path.
Visitors could have
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Prambanan
temple is extraordinarily beautiful building constructed in the tenth
century during the reigns of two kings namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai
Balitung. Soaring up to 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur
temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire of the
founder to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. This temple is located 17
kilometers from the city center, among an area that now functions as
beautiful park.
Not
all temples have typical, beautiful relief since generally they are
decorated with statues and general relief as those found in almost all
other temples. One of the temples with specific, beautiful relief is
Gampingan, a temple that was incidentally found by a brick craftsman in
Gampingan Village, Piyungan, Bantul in 1995. Small and incomplete,
Gampingan temple is still rich in the enchanting relief.
Going
along the street leading to the southern part of Queen Boko Palace
complex is such an exciting journey, especially for cultural tourism
lovers. The reason is that there are so many temples mushrooming in
that area. One of them that is rarely talked about is Candi Ijo or Ijo
Temple; one temple of which location is the highest compared to other
temples in Yogyakarta.
The local inhabitant discovered the Gebang temple in November 1936 in a
form of Ganesha statue. Based on the finding, the Archeological
Services began to investigate, resulting that the Ganesha statue should
not stand alone, but a part of a building. To follow up the results, a
digging up around the location of the Ganesha statue began. Ruins of
temple roof were found on which a little part of the body and the base
appeared to be intact. After the digging, an experiment on its
previous construction was carried out. It initiated the reconstruction
even though some substituting stones were used for a part of the body.
The restoration of the Gebang temple was carried out from 1937 to 1939,
led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Van Romondt. Description of the building of Candi Gebang (Gebang Temple) The
squared building of 5.25 x 5.25 m and 7.75 in height has a high
proportion of the feet without any relief on it (plain). There is no
entrance stairs, or it is probably made of
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Pawon Temple is one and half kilometers westward from Mendut Temple and eastward from Borobudur Temple, it is also a Buddhist temple. When appreciating in detail, its sculpture is the beginning of Borobudur sculpture. Pawon
Temple is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely
Vajranala. This temple was built with volcanic stones. Architecturally
it is a blend of old Javanese Hindu and Indian art. Pawon temple is
exactly in the central point of the straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut Temple. Perhaps
it was built for kubera. It is on a wide rather terrace with steps. All
parts are decorated with stupa(s) on dagoba(s) and its outside walls
with symbolic pictures.
Candi Mendut (Mendut Temple) is 3 kilometers eastward from Borobudur Temple. It is a Buddhist temple, built in 824 A.D. by King Indera of Cailendra dynasty. There are three big statues inside, they are: Cakyamuni sitting in cross legged pose with dharma cakra mudra (= turning the wheel of dharma hand pose) Awalokiteswara,
a bodhi satwa as human being helper.Awalokiteswara is a statue with
Amitabha on her crown, Vajrapani. She is holding a red lotus and put on
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Most
people will mention Borobudur when talking about Buddhism temples.
Whereas, there are many other Buddhism temples in Yogyakarta; one of
them that is closely related to Borobudur is Tara temple. This temple
that is located in Kalibening village in Kalasan was built by the same
person who conceptualized Borobudur temple, namely Rakai Panangkaran.
Since it is located in Kalasan area, this temple is popular with the
name of Kalasan temple.
Who
does not know Borobudur? This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels
and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are eager to
visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is not
surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for
Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive.
Welcome to Goa Welcome to Goa!
The land where the flow of heady feni never ceases and revelry pays no
heed to day or night. The land of hectic activity and soporific
marijuana calm. The land of warm blazing days and cool soothing nights.
The land of wild rave parties and long lazy afternoon siestas. A land
also of endless stretches of soft sand, nut-brown friendly people and
excited busy bazaars. Goa, mother to seven rivers of the Sahyadri range
and full of perfect contradictions. Capital : Panjim or Panaji
Welcome to Kerala,
God's Own Country. You are surfing 'the place to visit' in India,
besides the Taj Mahal. Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by
the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and
overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary
nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing,
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Calcutta
now known as Calcutta, is a city of Joy that brings different ideas,
memories & experiences for different section of people. It is
mostly a place to be felt rather than just seen. Having undergone a sea
change as far as the metropolitan scenario is concerned, Kolkata, the
city on the banks of River Hooghly, is now also becoming one of the
important IT hubs (mostly at S
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Vijayawada is enchanting with its
ancient temples and new developments. It is definitely the place for
you want to spend quality time amidst the city of hoary charms. To keep
you engaged in its exotic beauty, Vijayawada
has many tourist places near its boundaries. It seems that this temple
town has spread its divine aura in the suburbs too. Though modern
facilities have touched these places, they have kept their traditional
values intact. Scroll down to get more information about Vijaywada
excursions.
One
of the most popular beaches in Trivandrum, Kovalam beach is situated at
a distance of 16 kilometers to the south of Trivandrum city. The natural
beauty of this beautiful beach is what attracts people from far and wide
to come here. It takes an hour from Trivandrum to reach this scenic
beach, which is famous for its beach resorts. The Kovalam beach in
Kerala offers the best of facilities to its visitors like sunbathing,
swimming, Ayurvedic massages and plenty of other options. Check out the
Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam beach and come here to recharge your energy
levels and feel refreshed once again. 
Located
around 165km from Mangalore, the temple town of Murudeshwar is also
known for its picturesque beaches. Dotted with coconut and areca groves,
the Murudeshwar beach is surrounded by the sea to the west and
undulating hills to the east. While the sacred shrine is thronged by
devout worshippers, the beach is an ideal refuge for vacationers. 
Perched
at the southern most extreme of India at a stunning locale of the
confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal,
Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari), is an important pilgrim
center. The vast expanse of the mesmerizing Kanyakumari has some of the
most spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.
Marina
Beach looks like a leaf out of the Arabian nights. Golden sand, clean
surroundings and a shimmering clean blue sea; that is what Marina beach
is all about. Stretched across a length of 12 Kilometers along the Bay
of Bengal, The beach is counted among one of the longest beaches in
Asia. Mount Stuart Elphinstone, the then Governor of Madras state,
developed this place as a tourist spot in early 1880s. 
Baga
Beach, situated at a distance of approximately 10 km from Mapusa, is one
of the most magnificent beaches of Goa. It is considered to be just an
extension of the famous Calangute Beach, but is much less crowded than
the latter. Infact, it has a number of secluded and peaceful nooks and
corners, where one can just laze around and relax. Baga Beach falls on
the west coast of Goa, along the mighty Arabian Sea. 
Calangute
is Goa's flagship beach and it plays an irreplaceable role in the
state's tourism sweepstakes. Stretching over an expanse of seven
kilometers, Calangute beach is known by the sobriquet the 'Queen of
Beaches' for its pre-eminence among the scenic beaches that dot the Goan
landscape. Due to its extreme popularity, Calangute beach beckons
tourists and backpackers from all over the world. 
Located
18 km from state capital Panaji, the Anjuna beach enjoys an iconic
status for its notorious trance parties and the exotic Wednesday flea
market. Throbbing with a multitude of activities, this palm-fringed
beach draws tourists and backpackers from all over the world. 
