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Site Name:  Shankaranarayana Site Type:  Hindu pilgrimage Location:    35 kms from Udupi, Karnataka state, India Highlights:   A rare Hindu temple where the confuluence of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu is found; one of the seven holy sites of Karnataka state of India N earest Railway Station:   Udupi Nearest Airport:   Mangalore How to reach:   Well connected by road from Udupi; do not depend on public transport Hotel:  It is better to go to Udupi for the same Restaurants:  Vegetarian low budget restaurants; hygienic food is served in the temple; the alternate is to go to Udupi Shankaranarayana is a small village in Karnataka state of India surrounded by a lot of popular heritage sites such as Udupi, Kollur, Subramanya, Sringeri, etc. It is considered as one of the seven sacred sites created by Lord Parasuram, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu within the Karnataka region. The highlight of the temple is that the main deity is the confluence of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu

Lush bamboo and sandalwood forests, majestic waterfalls, verdant hills dotted with vast tea estates, spectacular streams and magnificent temples - that is Coorg, the Scotland of India, the best kept secret of India. This book named "Explore Coorg - the Scotland of India" covers every nook and corner of Coorg in detail and provides a lot of vital information to travelers. This solo authored travel guide is a compilation of the notes and memories of the author's travels through this picturesque region in South India. The book explores various travel destinations in Coorg hill station such as Madikeri, Raja's Seat, Omkareshwara Temple, Raja's Tomb, Dubare Forest, Bylakuppe Golden Temple, Nisargadhama Forest, Iruppu waterfalls, Abbi falls, Tala Cauvery and Bhagmandala. The unique feature of the books is that the author has visited all the places he writes about. Apart from the travel destinations, the book also covers several other important details that are