Cherrapunji - Wettest City Of The World

World’s wettest place is our next target. Cherrapunji is a world famous city for having maximum rainfall throughout the year. Presently the city is holding another historical name such as Sohra. Local people recognize the city with the name Sohra. Alternate spelling of Cherrapunji is Cherrapunjee. This sub-divisional town of East-Khasi Hills region is located in Meghalaya State, India. As it is the wettest place on globe the surrounding areas are full of greenery. City is holding the world record for highest rainfall every month.

​After the detail study about this place I came to know few facts about this amazing location. The meaning of Cherrapunji word is 'land of oranges'. However, the confusing point about the town is there is shortage of drinking water. Yes! The city is getting highest rainfall but there is acute water shortage problem. Local people have to travel for miles to get potable water. Because of continue rain, the soil is also affected and it becomes difficult for residents to do farming at such place.

The administration part has changed its name to original name Sohra. Some interesting areas to visit in the town are monument of David Scott built between 1802–31. Impressive history of the city forces the nature lovers to visit the place. However, it is little difficult to discuss background of the place because that will bore the viewers.

Interesting details about Cherrapunji:
Town is completely covered with foaming rivers and misty valleys. The swirling clouds and good altitude of 4,500 feet makes this place first choice for the visitors. This Indian tourist place is striking location surrounded with high mountains and green valleys.

Appropriate time to attain Cherrapunji:
The only season of monsoon is what makes this place different from all areas of India. However, rainfall is different in every month like sometime it can be heavy and sometime it can be low then average fall. The big feature of town is it gets maximum rainfall in night only so day period is best time to enjoy the town.

​Major attraction spots of Cherrapunji:
Root Bridge: Also Known As Double Decker Bridge is first place to visit in town located at Tyma Village. It is the best example of bio-engineering work in Cherrapunji. The bridge is 100 feet longer with 2 tier living overpass. Around 50+ people can use the bridge at a time.

David Scott Memorial: Our next location of Cherrapunji is monument designed by British rulers in respect of David Scott (the most capable and clever servant of British government).

Dainthlen Waterfalls: A beautiful spot located at only gap of 5 km from central Cherrapunji. A best picnic spot with full of natural sceneries will make your holidays special. The pleasant drive of scenic beauty is diverse experience for the visitors.

Eco Park: Positioned at east Khasi hills region of Cherrapunji, though the park was designed by Government of Meghalaya. The striking view of Sylhet Plains of Bangladesh country is amazing.

Khasi Monoliths: Adventure lovers must visit Khasi Monoliths. The beautiful elaborated structure of interconnecting passages in underground is special thing to watch here. These passages are located closer to old caves.

Krem Mawmluh Cave: Only ½ kilometer away from Cherrapunji town is next location for you. According to reviews Krem Mawmluh is the India's 4th longest cave with 4503 meter height. A pool developed after meeting of five rivers is major attraction of this cave. The water of pool enters the cave and that is different experience for nature lovers.

Krem Phyllut Cave: A good cave with length of 1002 m is our next destination of Cherrapunji. There are 3 different entrances for cave in which 2 are river passages. However, there are timings to enter the cave such as 9:00 am to 4:30 pm for all days.

Theological College: Located at Nongsawlia village, few kms away from town. The college was established in 1888 by the famous missionaries Welsh Presbyterian.

Few other interesting places to visit in Cherrapunji are Ram Krishna Mission and Nongsawlia Church. Every place is special as the features are different.

Spending more time at Cherrapunji is better option because there are many more nearby tourist spots where people can reach:

Nohkalikai Waterfalls: Amazing waterfalls located at 5 km distance is best closest tourist attraction. Such waterfall is 4th highest fall in the world. The altitude of this fall is 1100 ft and the view of Nohkalikai waterfall is majestic from the distance.

Thangkharang Park: Only 12 km away from Cherrapunji controlled by SFD (State forest department). Few other attractions are Khoh Ramhah (also known as Basket of the Giant), Kynrem Waterfall and Mawsmai Falls.

Accommodation in Cherrapunji:
Some comfortable hotels are available for stay in Cherrapunji. Circuit House, Dak Bungalow and some more famous hotels are easily accessible for accommodation. However, voyagers have to take prior permission from admin department for the stay.

How to reach Cherrapunji?
​Shillong is the closest big city of Meghalaya located at only gap of 58 km. State buses is also available from Shillong for Cherrapunji.

Shillong city is connected to other parts of the nation through road and rail service. The best feature of journey is all areas of the route are full of natural beauties.

Tadiandamol

Tadiandamol is our next Indian tourist place. It is one of the amazing hill station located close to Coorg another tourist destination of India. Tadiandamol comes under the range of Kodagu region, Karnataka. This highest peak of Karnataka is turned as favorite destination for nature lovers. The lush green and dense forests are going to make your holidays memorable. As people are not much aware of this place so we can say it is the secret location of state.  Population of town is less and visitors list is also not big enough. Now this understands us that Tadiandamol is the pollution free spot where you can visit and enjoy the nature properly. Countless trekking spots and hill climbing spots are special in this area. Experts suggest this place as haven of Karnataka loved for nature walk.

Village Nalanad is first place to visit in Tadiandamol tourist place. However, the village is located on the base of hill range.

Some key attractions of Tadiandamol are mentioned below:

Kakkabe: A beautiful spot located at only gap of 22.5 kms from Tadiandamol town. Kakkabe is the place where huge amount of honey is produced in whole Asia. State tourism department is managing the spot and increasing the attraction points in area.

Virajpet:Next location for travelers is Virajpet that is the taluk in Kodagu region. Virajpet is popular for coffee farming. Must visit spot of Virajpet is St. Anne's Church. Construction of church was done in 1792. However, the church was reconstructed by administration in 1868.

Tadiandamol Peak: If you love to visit peak areas than Tadiandamol Peak is available for you at good altitude of 5724 feet. You have to move towards Western Ghats to reach this peak. Trekkers are definitely going to love Tadiandamol peak.

Padi Igguthappa Temple: Holy place Padi Igguthappa is available for you as next destination in Tadiandamol area. This oldest temple of Kodavas is mostly visited by the local people. Lord Igguthappa idol is placed on this temple. He is the incarnation of God Subramanyam. Travelers must plan to attend the annual Kaliyarchi fest celebrated in March every year.

Attaining to Tadiandamol:

By Train: No particular railway station is available in Tadiandamol so travelers have to look for nearest railway station to reach the spot. Mysore and Bangalore are two big stations of southern railway connected to big cities of India. Mysore is only 107 kms away from Tadiandamol. For Mysore trains are available from Chennai, Dadar, Talaguppa, Ajmer, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Bangalore. Tadiandamol is connected to Kerala as well so you can get the link for Tadiandamol from several big destinations of India.

By Air: Bangalore is the closer airport to reach Tadiandamol town. Distance between Bangalore and Tadiandamol is only 250 kms. Hiring the taxi from Bangalore to destination is good option. Flights for Bangalore are easily available from different parts of the nation.

By Road: State government is running buses from Bangalore towards Aramane. Aramane is another town closer to Tadiandamol.

Palani - Hill Station of Tamil Nadu

Are you in need of place where you can spend you holidays? Do you want your holidays to be memorable? Reach Palani a wonderful place on earth that is popular for its greenery, hills and forest life. However, the town is containing lots of other tourist destinations so overall this place is going to make you happiest person on the earth. Many people link the Palani hills to Palani town which is not exactly correct thinking. The town is having countless spots for travelers whereas the hill area contains valleys and dense forest. 

When we talk about the hill area of Palani this oldest hill range is dated of prehistoric Pre-Cambrian era. The mount of Palani is made of gneisses, schist’s and charnockites. 

Palani is located in south India comes under the state Tamil Nadu. Palani city is positioned under Dindigul region of TN (Tamil Nadu) and famous religious city Madurai is 100 km away from Palani. Coimbatore City is just 60 kms far from the city. Experts say Palani is the home of god Kartikeya. Approximately 7 million followers are reaching Palani every year.

Attraction of Palani: 

Ayakudi: First place for travelers of Palani is Ayakudi that is Gram Panchayat town. Here the popular thing is guava cultivation and local markets. Ayakudi is also recognized for sugarcane, paddy, cotton, lime and farming of mango. The top feature of town is their productive items are exported to the different nations. 

Keeranur: Next location is Keeranur that is also a small village lies between Palani and Dharapuram. Don’t miss to visit the Hindu temples in Keeranur like Karuppanna Swamy Shrine, Mariamman Temple, Semmandi Amman and Pappathi Amman Temple. 

Palani Hills: Wonderful spot of Palani town is their hill area spread in 2068 square km area. The hill is housing rarest type of birds, amphibians, plants and butterflies. Coffee plantation gives different view to voyagers because the complete slope area of the hill is covered with coffee farming. You must attain to two streams of Palani hills such as Vaigai and Amaravathi. 

Palani Murugan Temple: A shrine where you can take blessings of God Murugan is our next destination in Palani. However, you have to climb nearly 670 steps of the hilltop to reach temple. People who have difficulty in walk or not able to move freely can take help of Haulage Winch or the small rope cabin. Its a kind of rope car available for the voyagers to reach the hilltop. 

Palani Hill Temple: Hilly areas are always favorite destinations for adventure lovers and if the place is linked to religion then it becomes more interesting spot. Palani Hill shrine is positioned on hills of Palani devoted to God Murugan. The idol is in the form of Dhandayutha Pani. The average height of temple is 1500 feet from the sea level. Two more spots reachable from Palani Hill temple are Tiruchirappalli/Trichy and Madurai. Here you can take a dip in holy pool Saravana Poigai. 

There are many more holy and attractive destinations in Palani such as Mariamman Temple, Madattukkulam, Aivarmalai, Bison Wells, Tiru Avinankudi Temple, Dhandayuthapani Temple, LNPT (Laxmi Narayana Perumal Temple), Saravana Poigai, Varathamanathi Dam, Periya Nayaki Temple, Idumban Temple, Bhogar Samadhi, Palar Dam, Thekkanthottam, Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls, Shanmuga Nadi Temples, Kannadi Perumal Temple, etc. 

General Traveling Tips for Palani: This small town is having good accommodation facility, but as people are reaching Palani in large amount you should book your hotel in advance. Get the stay facility before you start your journey. 

Attaining to Palani:

By Air: Nearest airport for Palani is Coimbatore located at 100 km distance. Coimbatore is properly linked to major cities of India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi /Cochin, Ahmadabad, Bangalore and Chennai.

By Road: To reach any hill station road is the major transport mode. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation is having frequent buses for Palani from Trivandrum, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and Chennai. If you are coming from Madurai you have to travel for 112 km, though Tiruchirappalli/Trichy is 152 km away and Kodaikanal is 65.4 km far. 

By Train: Railway station of Palani is available for you. Direct trains for Palani are available from Palakkadu, Madurai and Coimbatore.

Devprayag - Holy Hill Area of Uttarakhand

An impressive destination for travelers in India is Devprayag. Some people call this place as Devaprayāg or Devanagari. This small town of Tehri Garhwal region is very famous as it having religious values for Hindus. Devprayag comes in Uttarakhand State, India and it is also listed in Panch Prayag list. Alaknanda River is meeting to Bhagirathi River at Devprayag so it’s having more values for the religious people of India. These two rivers take name of Ganga from the meeting point of town. 

The word Devaprayag comes from Sanskrit which means confluence of God. The major spot of town is temple of Raghunathji located on the top of hill. This shrine is constructed of big and heavy stones. 

Key Attraction of Devprayag:

Temple of Raghunathji: one of the ancient temples of God Rama is situated at this place. Its nearly 10,000 years aged made of rocks near the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers. If you are visiting the spot then must attend the special aarti conducted in the evening in temple. in 1803 a badly earthquake occurred that devastated some part of this temple. however, the repairing work was done by the Daulat Scindia. As per myth Lord Rama spend his valuable time while going back to Ayodhya after beating the Lanka King Ravana. Here you will see the Annapurna temple, Shankaracharya temple, Hanuman temple, and Garud temple.

Dashrath Shila: a place where King Dashratha performed penance is next place to visit in Devprayag. You can enjoy the water stream at Dashrath Shila that is named after her daughter, Shanta. Do not forget to attain seat of Raja Dashrath located on the small peak known as Dashratha Chal hill.

Suspension Bridges: a bridge known as Suspension is favorite picnic spot for you. This popular attraction of Devprayag is laid over the River Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. A stunning view of the hills and the rivers from the bridge is definitely going to take your breath away. 

Kyunkaleshwar Temple: it is the Mahadeva temple popular of Pauri. The sources state that this temple is built under the direction of Adi Sankaracharya who was the originator of Advaita Vedanta. 

There are many nearby tourist spots close to Devprayag and if you are planning a tour for this place then you can take pleasure of such places. Some of them are mentioned below:

New Tehri: a well known place New Tehri is first spot for travelers. It is one of the planned cities of Uttarakhand because a Tehri dam is constructed in this region. Countless tourists are regularly visiting Tehri for the dam and inert water flow. This Dam is constructed between the mountains, though some of them are submerged in water due to storage. A clean road of New Tehri allows voyagers to reach the spot easily. This spot is only 69 kms away from Mussoorie so you can enjoy another famous Indian tourist place. Accommodation is available in New Tehri so no worries for stay in the town for visitors.

Rishikesh: An ideal place Rishikesh is next destination close to Devprayag. This spot is famous for camping and water rafting. Rishikesh is the city located close to Shivalik range of Himalaya. It is full of holy spots and if you believe in traditional India then you must visit this place. This city is listed as busiest place India and most demanding location of Uttarakhand state. Lakhs of tourist are reaching Rishikesh regularly. The distance of this city is 54 kms from another famous tourist attraction Dehradun.

Shivpuri: a religious place situated at 50 kms distance is next location for travelers in Devprayag. A paradise Shivpuri is popular for adventure events. Shivpuri is the storehouse of water and many sports are conducted here such as kayaking and rafting. Here you can learn the real yoga conducted by many small centers. However, if you are looking for rock climbing that is also possible in Shivpuri. Voyagers get delighted once they visit the Shivpuri. The activities done in this place are water rafting, mountaineering, kayaking, and rock climbing, trekking and camping. Scenic view of River Ganga and high hills are enough to make the moments memorable for visitors. 

Chandrabadani: another holy place close to Devprayag is available. You have to cover the distance of 22 kms from Chandrabadani Temple to Devprayag. It is the shrine of Sati Devi and its popular for Siddhpeeth. View of Himalaya ranges from this place is special event for attainders. 

Attain Devprayag:

By Air: closest airbase for this town is JGA (Jolly Grant Airport) at Dehradun region. However, the distance of airport is 116 kms from Devprayag.

By Rail: closest railway station is Rishikesh, though it’s a meter gage station and not having fast trains from the cities of India. Reaching Haridwar is best option for travelers as it is the big railway junction of India located at 24 km distance from Rishikesh. Trains for Haridwar are available in frequent level get the tickets for this holy place and reach your destination easily. 

By Road: Uttarakhand state transport is having buses for Devprayag as it lies on NH 58. This national highway is directly connected to Delhi and Mana Pass. Sometime landscape problem occurs in Badrinath or Mana pass area but that is managed by the local administration. Rishikesh is the key point to start road journey towards Devprayag. Frequent buses are available from Rishikesh to Devprayag. If you are coming from Haridwar to reach Rishikesh you have to cover the distance of 24 kms. However, Rishikesh is 74 kms away from Devprayag. People coming from Srinagar have to travel only 34 kms distance for Devprayag.