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11 camping sites in Pune for Campers

Blog, Destinations - GoroadTrip - January 20, 2018

Pune has many campsites. The Pune neighborhood is home to some of the best campgrounds filled with fun and adventure. You can try some of the below if you have a trip to Pune:

Wai:

One of the quietest places for camping near Pune is Wai. The presence of the Krishna River Camping allows you to practice water sports such as swimming and rafting. There are also facilities for learning archery, rifle shooting and bamboo rafting. Treat yourself to bonfires and barbecue parties with music before retiring to your tent for a memorable camping holiday.

Pawnasee:

Pawna Lake is one of the least explored destinations in Pune and Mumbai. Campers can enjoy the wonders of nature in the beautiful and picturesque setting of the lake.

Vasinad:

Located in the mountains, Vasinad is the ideal place for hikers and campers. Surrounded by beautiful and beautiful mountain views, the resort helps you regenerate in nature. The spectacular sunsets and sunsets are so intriguing that the camera can capture the magnificence of the naked eye.

Murud:

Murud is a small fishing village near Pune and an unconventional rental of many tourists. You can go to Murudjanjira Fort and ride from the top in the Arabian Sea. You can also visit an old mosque nearby, Eidgah, which has an open roof. Participate in a volleyball game or go around the world. The pleasure of any activity is enhanced by the cool and green rental.

Kaas tray:

The special attraction of the Kaas Plateau is the beautiful flower garden, which includes more than 850 varieties in the monsoon season. Enjoy dancing flowers and natural beauty while setting up your camp for a nice weekend.

Torna Fort:

If you want to camp, go to Fort Torna. The view of the sprawling greens of the hill, which turn orange at sunrise and the panoramic view of the surroundings. Get lost in the clouds during the day and the brightness of the stars at night.

Mulshi:

Mulshi offers a complete set of valley, greenery, lake and dam for campers who choose it as a destination. It is an ideal refuge for a family or friends traveling in groups. There are many trails in the valley and several opportunities for climbing, abseiling and fishing in Mulshi.

Panchgani

Choose Panchgani for your camping destination to feed your adventure site. Ziplining, rifle shooting, rock climbing, obstacle course and others. Trekking is another fun activity because Panchgani is naturally blessed with natural wonders.

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Water Sports in Santa Catalina Island

Adventure Activities, Blog, Offbeat - GoroadTrip - January 18, 2018

Southwest of Los Angeles is Santa Catalina, one of the Channel Islands. This rocky island is about 22 miles long and 8 miles wide. With its beautiful beaches, the island is full of adventure, sports and holiday attractions. At the top of this list of activities are water sports. There is a lot for lovers of swimming at sea, snorkeling or water skiing. The island of Santa Catalina, which divides into two areas called Avalon and two ports, is a dream destination for sea lovers.

Some water sports to make your trip here unforgettable are:

snorkeling:

One place to dive freely is the Lovers Cove in Avalon. The underwater journey between the colorful sea life has caught you prisoner. If you also want a guided tour, head to Two Harbors on the isthmus of the island where you will have easy access to one of the best dive sites in the world. For clean, clear water with a visibility of 40 to 100 feet, the site was described as “the healthiest marine environment in the world.” With rental equipment as well as guides and instructors, snorkelling becomes unforgettable.

jetski:

This activity involves speed, fun and excitement that will get you into adrenaline. To take a jet ski, you must start from the green pier at Avalon Harbor and be transported to the Jet Ski Barge. From the houseboat you can jet ski with lifejackets and instructions to the sea.

Paragliding:

A highlight of the island of Santa Catalina for tourists is parasailing. Parasailing boats on the water of the ocean are a common sight here with thousands of people doing this adventure. Parasailing takes them about 800 meters above the sea, where they can float from the colorful parasailing while watching the sea and the island below. If you are lucky enough to see the dolphins as well.

Paddle boarding:

Tourists will find stand-up paddle boards, a great way to experience the wonders of Catalina’s beautiful locations such as Avalon Harbor, Casino Point and Lover’s Cove. Paddle boarding is a relatively easy way to enjoy the sun by the sea and also enjoy underwater views.

Surfing:

Santa Catalina has exotic places to surf like Shark Harbor and Ben Weston. Surfers enjoy riding on the calm waves of the sea, where many of them settle.
Santa Catalina also offers a variety of water adventures in organized tours. Ocean Runner Dolphin Tour, Flying Fish Boat Tours and Glass Bottom Boat Trips are the ones you should definitely look for.

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5 Palaces to visit in Karnataka

Blog, Destinations - GoroadTrip - January 15, 2018

The state of sandalwood, Karnataka, has its own share of kingship with many palaces to boast about. Much of tourism, these palaces must be visited for their size and history attached to each of them.

Bangalore Palace:

Located in the heart of the capital, the Bangalore Palace is a trademark of the city. It was built by the Maharaja of Mysore, in 1887. ChamarajaWodeyar Show the Tudor style of architecture, the palace is impressive with its many ramparts, parapets, arches and turrets fortified towers as well as intricately carved interiors. The palace sits in a vast 45,000-square-foot area on 430 acres and is surrounded by a beautiful garden that makes it ideal for setting for exhibitions, programs and cultural concerts.

Mysore Palace:

Also known as the Maharaja Palace or the Amba Vilas Palace, the Mysore Palace was the royal home of the Wodeyars. The palace took about 15 years to be built by the legendary British architect, Henry Irwin. The palace is palatial and exposed to Indo-Saracen architecture. The entrance is charming through the Dollhouse or GombeThotti. The palace is the pride of Mysore and tourists line up in the queues to see the works of art and beautiful sculptures. They are hypnotized by the stained glass roof and the opulent gold throne. The palace gives an ethereal appearance when it is illuminated on Sundays and all national holidays. The festival is at the top during Dasara with processions at Chamundi Hills.

Lalitha Mahal Palace:

Built by Raja KrishnarajaWodeyar IV, the LalithaMahal Palace is located 11 kilometers from Mysore at the foot of the Chamundi Hills. It represents the style of Renaissance architecture designed by Fritchley and resembles St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Glimpses of style in the Palazzo Italina and the English manor are also seen in this palace. It now looks like a banquet hall, a ballroom, Italian marble staircases and the hall of the viceroy preserved.

Jaganmohan Palace:

When the Mysore Palace was rebuilt after a fire, the Wodeyar royal family moved to Jaganmohan Palace, which was built in 1861. The palace is a three-story structure with a large, beautiful room only used to organize cultural programs. Today, a large part of the art gallery.

Tipu Sultan’s Palace:

Built by Tipu Sultan in Srirangapatna as his summer retreat, this palace is named Daria Daulat Bagh. Built mainly with teak wood, the palace shows Indo-sarcissistic architecture. It is built on an elevated platform with open corridors. An astonishing feature of the palace is the colorful frescoes did not cover every free space on the walls, awnings, pillars and bows Describing portraits, battle scenes and floral motifs.

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5 Caves of Kerala

Blog, Destinations - GoroadTrip - January 10, 2018

With the abundance of natural hills, there are many caves or caves. The caves of Kerala are a legacy of India and a visit to the world. Some of the vineyards of Kerala are:

Edakkal caves:

Of course, the vineyards of Edakkal are dominated by much of a huge rock. The name Edakkal is a medium between the two. Located in the dense hills of Ambukuthi, the vineyards of Edakkal are about ten kilometers from Sulthanbathery Wayanad. The caves go back 5000 years. The portraits and writings on the walls of these caves bear witness to this in the prehistoric age of the Stone Age.

Pakshipathalam Cave:

Pakshipathalam Cave, also known as Munikal Cave, is located in the Thirunelli District. It lies at an altitude of 1740 meters and is surrounded by lush vegetation, making it an ideal place for hiking and hiking.

Cave of Kotthavalam:

Kotthavalam Cave in Kottayam District is located on a steep cliff on the Murugan Hills. The cave is full of sculptures and statues of Lord Muruga and other gods and goddesses. Weapons and weapons of different shapes are another attraction in this cave.

Pandavan Rock Cave:

This Urukunnu cave in Kollam district bears the name of the mythological hero Pandavas. It is believed that the Pandavas used it during their exile, hence the name. The caves can be reached from a hill called Pandava Para Urukunnu. Tourists can pray in a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva at the bottom of the hill before leaving for Pandava Para. The walk is a wonderful experience as it is easy to get to know the beautiful and picturesque hills, forests and dam of Kallada. There is a temple on the basement of Pandavan.

Kotkatalkeller:

The temple of Kottukal Cave in Kollam was built in the 6th and 8th centuries AD. The cave temple of Kottukal has two caves with a deity of Ganapathyin. There are idols of Hanuman and Nandi and Shiva Linga in the cellars.
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5 Best Palaces of Tamil Nadu

Blog, Destinations - GoroadTrip - January 5, 2018

Tamil Nadu has several Pandyas, Cholas, Cheras and Pallavas dynasties. It is a natural destination of the palaces which constitute an important part of the tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu.

Visit some of these palaces to experience the kingship of these kingdoms.

Sivaganga Palace:

Sivaganga Palace, also known as Gowri Vilasam, is located in Sivaganga District, about 40 kilometers from Madurai. Built in the 1730s, the palace was the royal residence of the Marava kings. The Raja Rajeshwari is a sanctified Raja Rajeshwari temple, which stood as a deity of the royal family inside the palace and is accessible to tourists. A hall with huge columns, litter and a Nadai Kinaru, a miniature pool built for the women of the palace, are also on display.

Tirumalai Nayakar Mahal:

Built by Tirumalai Nayakar, this palace is about two kilometers from Madurai Meenakshi Temple. It’s in the Indo-Saracen style. A highlight for palace visitors is a light and sound show that tells the story of Tirumalai Nayakar and Silapathikaram.

Tanjavur Palace:

Tanjavur was the capital of Cholas. The palace of Tanjavur was the royal house of the Cholas and later the Tanjavur Nayaks and also the ruler of Maratha. The three kingdoms have left their mark on the palace, which is a fascinating part of the palace tour. With two towers, huge halls, wide corridors and a shady courtyard with a museum, art gallery and music hall called Sangeetha Mahal.

Padmanabhapuram Palace:

Padmanabhapuram Palace was built in Kanyakumari in 1601 by the leaders of Travancore. See a mix of Kerala style architecture, the Palace of the Queen’s Palace, the South Palace and the Council Chamber.

Chettinad Palace:

The Chettinad Palace in Karaikudi, a royal house of the Chettiyars, is an exquisite monument to the architecture of Chettinad. Built by Dr. med. Annamalai Chettiyar, the palace is about 110 years old. He used materials, decoration and furniture mainly from East Asian countries and Europe. Opulence can be seen in every corner of this majestic palace; Italian marble, teak and candlesticks from Burma, crystals from Europe, mirrors from Belgium and Indonesian dishes. The Chettinad Palace is really a spectacular sight.

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