Indian Columbus

Site Name:  Kollur Site Type:  Hindu pilgrimage Location:    Near Kundapura, Karnataka state, India Highlights:   An important Hindu pilgrimage site, one of the most popular Shakti shrines across India N earest Railway Station:   Kundapura Nearest Airport:   Mangalore How to reach:   Well connected by road Hotel:  Mostly budget hotels are available in Kollur Restaurants:  Vegetarian restaurants - mostly middle class category   Kollur town in Karnataka state in the southern part of India is an important Shakti Peeth (abode of mother Goddess) in the entire country. The mother Goddess in Kollur is called as Mookambika. Kollur Mookambika temple is one of the most sacred sites of Karnataka state. Thousands of devotees throng to this temple everyday. It is impossible to enter into the temple without waiting for hours and hours in the long queue. The temple is located in a beautiful hilly area surrounded by forests and Mookambika wildlife sanctuary. This particular reg

Site Name:  Manipal Site Type:  A university town Location:    Near Mangalore and Udupi, Karnataka State, India Highlights:   A beautiful town located on the plateau Nearest Railway Station:   Udupi (Mangalore train station has better connectivity from the other parts of India; Udupi station is a small one with less connectivity) Nearest Airport:   Mangalore How to reach:   Well connect by road from Udupi and Mangalore Hotel:   A lot of options are available in Udupi and few options in Manipal Restaurants:   Udupi cuisine is popular; many vegetarian restaurants are located across the town Manipal town located in Karnataka state of India is very popular among Indians due to Manipal University. This beautiful university town is located in the rocky hinterland of Malabar coastal area near the pilgrimage Udupi. Let us explore some of the important tourist places in this town.  End Point Park  End Point If you go to Manipal's End Point, you will wonder if

Site Name:  Taj Mahal Site Type:  Monument, Historical, Heritage, Tomb, Mosque Location:    Agra, Uttar Pradesh State, near New Delhi, India Highlights:   Considered as a world wonder; the most popular tourist destination in India; considered as the best Mughal work Nearest Railway Station:   Agra Nearest Airport:   Delhi How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  A lot of options are available within Agra city Restaurants:  Many options and varieties across the city For any Indian traveller, 'Taj Mahal' definitely comes to his/her mind when he/she hears about Agra city; for any foreign traveller, the same monument comes to his/her mind when he/she hears about India. In simple words, that is the power of Taj Mahal, the most popular travel destination in India. Most of the foreign travelers visiting North India ensure that Taj Mahal is included in their travel itinerary. It has been the dream of any ordinary Indian to visit Taj Mahal at least once in his/h