August 12, 2020

Journey so far August 2020


Though for time being we are stuck with this COVID situation, I am sure we will be back to normal soon. Our prayers are with you, for the well being of everyone. There are numerous places in each state of India to visit. Lifetime may not be enough.  


Here, I am trying to list all the places we visited so far in a tabular form (state wise) with the blog link for readers. This would help as a quick reference. With the links and short details, readers can make quick decision on the destination and also read more from blogs.


Out of 29 states and 7 union territories (UT) in India, we could visit 9 states so far and rest to follow. Even within each states multiple places are pending in our visit. Below are the list of States/UT we visited in the order as in below table. 


  1. Tamil Nadu [Rows 1 to 16]
  2. Andhra Pradesh [Rows 17 to 20]
  3. Telangana [Rows 17 to 20]
  4. Kerala [Rows 21 to 23]
  5. Rajasthan [Rows 24 to 27]
  6. Delhi [Row 28]
  7. Uttar Pradesh [Row 29]
  8. Uttarakhand [Row 30]
  9. Karnataka [Row 31 to 45] 

Quick Reference of all my travel blogs


S.No

State / Main place

List of places covered

Specialty / Highlights

Blog Link

1

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

List of 70+ places in the blog

Beaches, Temples,

Vandalur Zoo, etc

Chennai and Nearby Places

2

Tamil Nadu - Trichy

Or Tiruchirappalli

All the places in and around Trichy

are covered in all directions

Asia's largest temple complex - Srirangam, Hill temples nearby,

Trichy or Tiruchirappalli and Nearby places

3

Tamil Nadu - Kodaikanal

Berijam Lake, Mannavanur Grass lands, Poombarai Terrace fields

Hill station, Nature and Scenic view points

Kodaikanal Princess of Hills and Nearby places

4

Tamil Nadu - Redhills and Ooty

Ooty, Redhills

Hill station, Nature and Scenic view points

Redhills Ooty - Wakeup to the chirping of variety of birds

5

Tamil Nadu - Yercaud

Yercaud, Salem, Tharamangalam, Kanjamalai, Skandashramam, Oothumalai, Nainamalai, Thalamalai

Yercaud is a Hill station, and nearby hill temples

Yercaud Salem and nearby places

6

Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Topslip, Valparai

Topslip Indira Gandhi National park,  Anamalai Reserved forest, Thirumoorthy hills, Kolikamudhi Elephant camp, Aliyar Dam, Parambikulam,

Hill station, Nature and Scenic view points

1.       Topslip Indira Gandhi National Park Anamalai reserved forest

2.       Pollachi and Valparai

7

Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram

City of Temples and Silk, Vedanthangal Bird sanctuary

Historical Temples, Bird sanctuary

Kanchipuram City of Temples and Silk

8

Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore

Eechaneri, Marudhamalai, Perur, Isha Ashram, Velliangiri Hills, Palamalai

Historical Temples, 112 feet Shiva statue(Guinness book of records), Famous Car Museum

Coimbatore and Nearby Places

9

Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram

Chidambaram, Pichavaram mangrove forest, Vadalur, Virudhachalam, Srimushnam, Seerkazhi, Vaitheeswaran koil, Thirunallaru, Thirvarur,

World's 2nd largest mangrove forest with 11+ Sq.Kms, Historical temples

Chidambaram and Nearby places

10

Tamil Nadu - Mannargudi

Mannargudi, Nachiarkoil, Thirvarur, Oothukadu,

World famous 300 tonne wooden chariot, Unique Kal Garuda, Largest temple tank in India

Mannargudi Thiruvarur Nachiarkoil Oothukadu and Nearby places

11

Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam Temples and Navagraha temples

Historic Temples

Kumbakonam and Navagraha Temples

12

Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur

Brihadeeswarar Temple

World famous for its architecture, close to Kumbakonam

Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple

13

Tamil Nadu - Darasuram

Airavateshwara Temple

Famous for its architecture, close to Kumbakonam

Darasuram Airavateshwara Temple

14

Tamil Nadu - Gangai Konda Cholapuram

Peruvudaiyar Temple

Famous for its architecture, close to Kumbakonam

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Peruvudaiyar Temple

15

Tamil Nadu - Vellore Thiruvannamalai and Ratnagiri

Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswara Temple, Golden Temple, Thiruvannamalai Temple, Ratnagiri Murugan Temple

Historic Temples, Famous Golden Temple

Ratnagiri Vellore and Thiruvannamalai

16

Tamil Nadu - Thirukadaiyur or Thirukkadavur

Amritaghateswarar Abirami Temple

Historic Temple, Read Abhirami Pattar story from Wiki here.

Thirukkadaiyur or Thirukkadavur Temple

17

Andhra Pradesh - Nandyal, Belum caves, Yaganti, Gandikota, Oravakallu, Mahanandi

Grand canyon of India - Gandikota, Caves of Yaganti, Naturally formed rock of various shapes at Oravakallu, Big Nandi at Mahanandi

Million year old natural underground cave, A MUST visit in India. Yaganti caves are also very famous.Growing Nandi at Yaganti

Belum Caves, Gandikota Grand canyon of India, Yaganti, Oravakallu and Mahanandi

18

Andra Pradesh - Vishakapatnam

Arakku Valley, Bora caves,

Beautiful beaches, Million year old huge natural underground cave called Bora, Sankaram, Araku valley hill station

Vishakapatnam and Nearby Places

19

Andhra Pradesh - Lepakshi, Veerapuram and Rangasthala

Historical Temple and Birds village

Famous hanging stone Pillar, sculptures, Murals, Veerapuram Birds village

Lepakshi Veerapuram and Rangasthala

20

Andhra Pradesh - Kotilingeshwara Temple and Antharaganga Caves

Kotilingeswara Temple and the rock cave

1 crore Shivling installed in a single site, Natural rock caves

Koti Lingeshwara Temple and Antharagange caves

21

Kerala - Sabarimalai

Lord Ayyappa Temple

Sacred temple on a hill amidst the forest, every year close to 5 crore devotees visit this temple, Very famous in the South India

Sabarimalai Lord Ayyappa Temple

22

Kerala - Trivandrum, Ponmudi

Trivandrum, Ponmudi, Peppara wildlife sanctuary, Neyyar Dam

World famous Historical Temple, Small hill station - Ponmudi

Ponmudi,Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram and Nearby Places

23

Kerala - Thattekad Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Bird sanctuary

World famous for Bird photography and bird watching, Srilankan Frogmouth is seen here in huge numbers

Thattekad Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

24

Rajasthan - Jaipur Hot Air Balooning

Hot Air Baloon at Jaipur

Famous for Hot Air Baloon near the Fort

Hot Air Ballooning at Jaipur Rajasthan

25

Rajasthan - Jaipur In and Around

Jaipur - In and Around

All the places in and around Jaipur are covered in this Blog

Jaipur Forts, Palaces, Shopping, Food and Places Around Jaipur

26

Rajasthan - Around Jaipur

Abhaneri Step well, Choki Dhani cultural village, Ajmer Dargah, Pushkar Bramha Temple and desert safari, Sambhar Salt lake

Famous step well, Brahma Temple in Pushkar,

Around Jaipur

27

Rajasthan - Special Photo feature blog

Various photos taken in Jaipur and around in Rajasthan

Rajasthan culture and festivals

Rajasthan Photo Feature

27

Delhi

Delhi and around

World's largest book that weighs 800 Kgs, Corrosion resistant iron pillar since 402 CE, All the places in and around Delhi

Delhi Mathura Vrindavan Agra and Nearby Places

28

Uttar Pradesh - Vrindavan, Mathura, Govardhan, Gokul, Nandagoan and Agra

Temples, Fort and Taj Mahal

Historic temples - 5000+ temples of Lord Krishna, The world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Vrindavan, Mathura, Govardhan, Gokul, Nandagaon and Agra

29

Uttarakhand - Haridwar, Rishikesh and Neelkanth

Historic Temples, River Ganga and Famous Aarthi

World famous 1 crore devotee gathering at Kumbh Mela,  Hill Temple Neelkanth Mahadev, River Ganga and Aarthi

Haridwar and Rishikesh

30

Karnataka - Bangalore In and Around

All the places in Bangalore and nearby

Close to 60+ important places in Bangalore listed with map locations

Places in Bangalore - Important Places to visit in Bangalore

31

Karnataka - Weekend breaks from Bangalore

All the places - Hill stations, Palaces, World famous Historical monuments, Rivers and waterfalls, Nature wild life bird watching and photography, Trekking, Hill temples, Landscapes, Caves and relaxation….

Categorical list of places listed around Bangalore that can be covered in a day's time or over a weekend

Weekend breaks or Day trips from Bangalore

32

Karnataka - Chikmagalur and Nearby places

Mullayanagiri, Baba budangiri, Manikayadhara falls, Kemmengundi hill station, Hebbe falls, Kalhatti falls, Bhadra wildlife sanctuary and safari, Kudremukha view point,

Sringeri, Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple, Kalasa,  Hiremagalur Rama Temple

Very beautiful landscapes, hills, scenic and great view points, Historic temples

Chikmagalur and Nearby Places

33

Karnataka -

Hampi, Badami, Sandur, Kudalasangama, Pattadakal, Aihole, Mahakuta, Banashankari

All the places with the photos of temples, historical monuments

Historical monuments, Sandur Palace and temple, World famous Badami Cave temples

1.       Hampi and Nearby places

2.       Sandur Kumaraswamy Temple and Shiva  Vilas Palace

3.       Banashankari Mahakuta Kudalasangama

4.       Pattadakal Historical Temples

5.       Aihole Historical Temples

34

Karnataka - Kukke, Bisle, Dharmasthala, Udupi, Murudeshwar, Kollur, Gokarna

Kukke Subramanya Temple, Dharmasthala Manjunatha swamy temple, Bisle Ghat, Udupi, Murudeshwar, Kollu, Gokarna

Beaches, Historical temples, Scenic view points

Dharmastala Kukke Bisle Ghat Udupi Kollur Mookambiga Temples

35

Karnataka -

Belur, Halebidu, Shravanabelagola, Belavadi, Doddagaddavalli, Shettyhalli, Gorur, Somanathapura

All the places listed

World famous sculptures and carvings, Historical monuments, Must Visit in Lifetime

1.       Belur Halebidu Belavadi Photo Feature

2.       Belur Halebidu and Somanathapura - Wonders of the world and Must see in INDIA

3.       Shravanabelagola Vindyagiri and Chandragiri Bahupali statue

4.       Doddagaddavalli - Lakshmi Devi temple

5.       Shettihalli church

6.       Belavadi Veera Narayana Temple

36

Karnataka - Chitradurga

Famous fort

Historical monument - Fort and windmills

Chitradurga Fort or Kallina kote and Windmills

37

Karnataka -

Mysore and nearby places

In and around Mysore - Nanjungad, Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary, KRS Dam, Srirangapatna temple, Nimishamba temple, Replica of Hampi stone chariot, Karighatta, Sivanasaudram waterfalls, Talakad, Balmuri falls

World famous Mysore Palace, Historical temples, Forts, River and landscapes

Mysore and nearby places

38

Karnataka -

Coorg, Madikeri, Kakkabe, Sangama, Brahmagiri hills, Thalacauvery

Madikeri Hill station, Thalacauvery - starting point, Brahmagiri hills, Nisargadama, Bylakuppe Tibetan temple and colony,

Hill station, Landscape, Nature, River, Trekking

Coorg Madikeri Kakkabe

39

Karnataka -

Melukote, Siddharabetta, Madhugiri Betta, Kokkarebelluru

 Historic temple and monuments, Trekking, Bird watching and photography

Melukote is a small and beautiful village, Nature, Landscape, Historical monuments, Lake, Fort and Small hill for trekking, Bird watching and photography at Kokkarebelluru

1.       Melukote and Kokkare Bellur

2.       Trekking and Cave exploration in Siddara Betta

3.       Madhugiri Fort or Madhugiri Betta

40

Karnataka -

Kere Thonnur, Hosahalalu

Kere Thonnur and Hosahalalu

Ancient and historic temples, monuments, lake

Kere Thonnur Ramanujacharya Temple and Hosaholalu

41

Karnataka -

Adi Chunchunagiri, Nagamangala

 Both the places are temples, Nagamangala has many historic temples

 

Mysore and nearby places

42

Karnataka - Shivagange

 Hill trekking, Temple, Great view points

 

Shivagange or Dakshina Kashi Near Tumkur

43

Karnataka -

Somanathapura, Talakad, Shivanasamudram,

 Historical monuments, Amazing intricate carvings and sculptures

 

Somanathapura, Talakkad and Shivanasamudram Waterfalls

44

Karnataka - BR Hills

Wildlife and photography, Safari

Safari is famous, The temple on top of the hill is very old and has scenic views

Biligiriranga hills and KGudi Wilderness Camp

45

Karnataka - Bandipur national park and tiger reserve

Wildlife and photography, Safari

Safari is famous

Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve

 

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