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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Bengaluru

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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore (VITM), a constituent unit of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, was established in memory of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya.  The building, with a built-up area of 4,000 m 2  (43,000 sq ft), was constructed in  Cubbon Park . It houses various scientific experiments and engines and was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India,  Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru , on 14 July 1962. The first gallery set up at VITM, on the theme of 'Electricity', was opened to the public on 27 July 1965. Here are a few important and must know pieces of information- Map How to reach there VITM is situated in Kasturba Road, Bangalore. And is located near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. There are a few ways to reach VITM. One of them is to take local Bangalore Bus, BMTC. Other ways are to take cabs or auto-rickshaw. Bangalore city has provision to Ola, Uber...

Kudle Beach, Gokarna

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Kudle beach, one of the serene beaches in Gokarna is famous for its solitude and privacy. The mesmerizing beach is a heaven for all the backpackers who enjoy vastness rather than being in the frolicking crowd. The local people usually put up temporary shacks and huts for makeshift accommodation and food. Here are a few important and must know pieces of information- Map How to reach there There are a few ways to reach Kudle Beach. One of which is one can simply take an auto-rickshaw from Gokarna Bus Stand to Kuddle Beach. Once the auto-rickshaw drops you, you need to walk in the slope for 500 meters in order to reach the Beach. The other and more interesting way to reach there is by trekking. One can trek to Kuddle Beach from Om Beach or Gokarna Beach. The trail path from both the beaches has been mentioned properly. One can spot different varieties of birds, hill sceneries on the way of the trek. Visitor duration The trek trail of the Kuddle Beach from Om Be...

Doddabetta Peak, Ooty

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Doddabetta is the highest mountain peak in Southern India and the Nilgiri Mountains with its peak standing at 8,650-feet (2,637-meters) above sea level. There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. Its closest competitors are Chamundi Peak to the north and Kattadadu further west. Both of these are visible from Doddabetta Peak on a clear day. Here are a few important and must know pieces of information- Map How to reach there The peak is located at a distance of around 10 km from the Ooty City area. There are few ways to reach the peak. One of the common ways is to take a travel agency bus. Several travel agencies in and around Ooty provides bus services to Doddabetta Peak. Another way to reach is by taking an auto rickshaw from Ooty Bus Stand which will take around 30 mins. ...

Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru

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South India is not only famous for it's temples which is made in Chola Dynasty, but also famous for the few truely magnificent palaces. These include Mysore Palace, Bangalore Palace etc. Bangalore Palace, built in April 1878, is a palace located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The Bangalore Palace was the private residence of the Royal Wodeyar family. Built to resemble Windsor Castle, this quirky palace is filled with an interesting and eclectic collection of art and paraphernalia from a bygone era. The palace grounds are a popular venue for rock concerts and other music events. It is an epitome of great architecture and beauty, The majestic Bangalore Palace preserves in it the spice of old regal opulence. Here are few important and must know pieces of information- Map How to reach there The Palace enjoys the central location in the city of Bangalore. It lies in the Vasanth Nagar area near Mount Carmel Institute of Manage...

Rock Beach, Pondicherry

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Pondicherry, a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Pondicherry is a tourist destination in South India. The city has many colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues which, combined with the systematic town planning and planned French style avenues, still, preserve much of the colonial ambiance. While the sea is a draw for tourists, Pondicherry no longer has the sandy beaches that once graced its coastline. One of the famous beaches is Rock Beach in the White Town (French colonial-era). Map How to Reach One of the few ways to reach the Rock beach is one can simply take an auto-rickshaw from the Pondicherry Bus Stand, which is 2.5km away from the beach. Another way to reach there is by hiring a scooter or bike and make their way using Google Maps. Visitor duration The trail of the Rock Beach is 1.5 km long and for the full excursion of its premises, we would suggest ...