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FROM MUMBAI: DIVEAGAR TOWN, 200 KMS, 3 HRS
How about a picture perfect beach outing this weekend? The beach town of Diveagar is located off the Mumbai-Goa national highway and makes for a fun holiday spot with the entire family in tow. Apart from the clear waters and sandy shores, Diveagar also has a line up of coconut groves and beetle nut trees for nature enthusiasts. The best thing about this beach is that it is not as popular as some of its counterparts so you can enjoy a quiet and peaceful weekend as opposed to the crowded ambience of a well known tourist spot. You can also visit the nearby Lord Ganesha temple, which once was home to a pure gold idol. To enjoy the beauty of Diveagar, stay at the many beach resorts.
By road: Take the NH 17, and drive through
Panvel-Pen-Kolad-Mangaon-Srivardhan/Harihareshwar before reaching Diveagar.
By rail: Nearest railhead is at Khed.
FROM DELHI: RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK, 230 KMS, 3 HRS 50 MINUTES
Wildlife enthusiasts must visit Rajaji National Park, a wildlife sanctuary that is situated right at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary has been named after C Rajagopalachari, a freedom fighter and one of the first receivers of the Bharat Ratna. The uniqueness of this sanctuary is that it sprawls across three districts —Uttaranchal-Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In fact, it is a fusion of three wildlife sanctuaries, Rajaji, Motichur and Chilla, which were merged to form one single park in 1983. The main attractions in the park are distinct vegetation zones with more than 20 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds.
By Road: When driving from Delhi, take the bypass roads in Meerut and Muzaffar Nagar. You can stop for refreshments near Khatauli. It is advised to arrive at the national park well before sunset because the last eight km stretch is a dirt track. This track passes through a dense jungle and is inhabited by wild elephants.
By Rail: The railway station at Rishikesh is the closest though the one at Haridwar is known to be the most convenient to reach the national park.
FROM BANGALORE: DAVANGERE TOWN, 265 KMS, 5 HOURS
Davangere lies at the centre of Karnataka and is located on NH 4. Once there, you can visit the well-known temples in the vicinity. The Durgambika Temple, which houses the 200-year-old stone, which was installed and worshipped as Durga Devi and the Subramanya Temple are most visited here. The Kunduvada kere is another beautiful lake that is one of the prime sources of drinking water for the city and a popular picnic spot for visitors. Those who like greenery can visit Bathi Gudda hill for a scenic view of the entire city. When you visit Davangere town, scout for silk and cotton garments to take back home. Popularly known as the textile capital of the south, Davangere has a heavy sprinkling of cloth mills. Numerous educational institutions are in the area as well. Foodies can treat themselves to the famous local delicacy of benne or butter dosas.
FROM DELHI: RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK, 230 KMS, 3 HRS 50 MINUTES
Wildlife enthusiasts must visit Rajaji National Park, a wildlife sanctuary that is situated right at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary has been named after C Rajagopalachari, a freedom fighter and one of the first receivers of the Bharat Ratna. The uniqueness of this sanctuary is that it sprawls across three districts —Uttaranchal-Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In fact, it is a fusion of three wildlife sanctuaries, Rajaji, Motichur and Chilla, which were merged to form one single park in 1983. The main attractions in the park are distinct vegetation zones with more than 20 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds.
By Road: When driving from Delhi, take the bypass roads in Meerut and Muzaffar Nagar. You can stop for refreshments near Khatauli. It is advised to arrive at the national park well before sunset because the last eight km stretch is a dirt track. This track passes through a dense jungle and is inhabited by wild elephants.
By Rail: The railway station at Rishikesh is the closest though the one at Haridwar is known to be the most convenient to reach the national park.
FROM BANGALORE: DAVANGERE TOWN, 265 KMS, 5 HOURS
Davangere lies at the centre of Karnataka and is located on NH 4. Once there, you can visit the well-known temples in the vicinity. The Durgambika Temple, which houses the 200-year-old stone, which was installed and worshipped as Durga Devi and the Subramanya Temple are most visited here. The Kunduvada kere is another beautiful lake that is one of the prime sources of drinking water for the city and a popular picnic spot for visitors. Those who like greenery can visit Bathi Gudda hill for a scenic view of the entire city. When you visit Davangere town, scout for silk and cotton garments to take back home. Popularly known as the textile capital of the south, Davangere has a heavy sprinkling of cloth mills. Numerous educational institutions are in the area as well. Foodies can treat themselves to the famous local delicacy of benne or butter dosas.
By Road: To reach Devangere from Bangalore, head towards North on
Vittal Mallya road toward Kasturba road. Get on to the NH4 and keep going till
you reach Hadadi road. Devangere is about six kms away from there.
By Rail: Davangere Town has its own railway station, which hosts
trains from Bangalore.
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