Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, is a hill (betta in Kannada) located in the Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka,at a height of 1454 m India and is extensively wooded. It is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. It lies in the core area of the Bandipur National Park and is frequented by wild life including elephants. Dense fog predominates and covers the hills round the year and thus gets the prefix Himavad(in the native language of Kannada) and the temple of Venugopalaswamy (Lord Krishna) gives the full name of Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta.It is approximately 220 km from Bangalore and 75 km from Mysore on the Mysore Ooty road -10 km away from Gundlupet,which is 60 km away from Mysore. There is a motorable road all the way to the top of the hill.

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Kodagu, also called Coorg, is a district in Karnataka State. Madikeri (also Mercara) is a beautiful hill station and capital of Kodagu region of Karnataka State, between Mangalore and Mysore.

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Big Banyan Tree (Ramohalli)-18 Kms. from Bangalore on the Mysore Road. The tree has an awe-inspiring appearance and consists of a vertical root system forming a pleasant complex. Age of this massive tree is around four hundred year.

http://wikimapia.org/104457/Big-Banyan-Tree-Bangalore

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Shivanasamudra is a small town in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri and is the location of the first Hydro-electric Power station in Asia, which was set up in the year 1902.The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. One side is known as Gaganachukki and the other side is known as Barachukki. Gaganachukki is a large horsetail and Barachukki (also spelled Bharachukki) is a jagged crashing cascade.

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A small granite hillock, nestled amidst the chains of mountains, formed like a valley closer to Ghati Subramanya, a well-known pilgrimage center. The mountains is filled with date plants, lemon grass, many more plants and small boulders. Get the glimpse of the mountain train; passing through the valley at the foothills of these Mountains on either side of the base of the hillock there is a huge lakes, each lake spreads more than 6km radius.

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Wonder La, the fun and frolic place that has filled the whole of Bangalore with absolute thrill and unbridled joy. Located just under 30 kilometers from the Garden City along the Bangalore; Mysore Highway, the spanking new amusement park has all that it takes to provide unlimited fun for the entire family ; high thrill rides, water slides, wave pools, musical fountains, laser shows, virtual reality theatre, restaurants, lavish parking area, rest rooms for drivers – we have thought of every thing. Impeccably clean and meticulously maintained, Wonder La is the perfect place to cast your cares away and unwind totally, splurging in the waters, getting your wits scared out of you on crazy bewildering rides or simply drifting along the lazy river.

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Horsley Hills is approximately 165 kms from Bangalore.

Horsley Hills is a serene hamlet in Andhra Pradesh that has been named after W.D. Horsley, the Collector of Cuddapah district.Situated at an altitude of 1,265 m. The shady slopes are wooded with luxurious vegetation.

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Telengana, Andhrapradesh, India. Earstwhile capital of Kakatiya dynasty [12th -14th C]. Heart of Telengana Separate State movement. Warangal Fort, Kirti Toranas of Kakatiyas [ popular symbol for Andhra Pradesh tourism], Thousand Pillar Temple, Ramappa Temple, Paagala Cheruvu.

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Bhongir or Bhuvanagiri [Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India]. The Fort was built on an isolated monolithic rock by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir. It has a unique egg-shaped construction with two entry points protected by huge rocks, so the fort was considered practically impregnable by invading armies. A moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armoury, stables, ponds, wells etc., make for fascinating viewing. Rumour has it that there once was an underground corridor connecting Bhongir Fort to Golconda Fort.
[Thanks, Wikipedia]

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Grand tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi kings who ruled Golconda for nearly 170 years, near Golconda fort and in Ibrahim bagh.

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In the 16th century, Golconda was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom, near Hyderabad. The city was home to one of the most powerful Muslim sultanates in the region and was the center of a flourishing diamond trade. Golconda once the capital of Hyderbad state before moving to Charminar, and fortress 11 km west of the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Rock-cut and monolithic sculptures, cave temples, monolithic rathas (chariots), sculpted reliefs and structural temples. The early stages of Dravidian architecture wherein Buddhist elements of design are prominently visible. Excellent examples of Pallava art.

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A center for the living traditions of art, folk performing arts, craft and architecture of South India. A project of the Madras Craft Foundation. Original Kerala and Tamilnadu houses have been lifted and rebuilt here.

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Wayanad District, in the north-east of Kerala, India. The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. But the Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'.According to archaelogical evidence, the Wayanad forests were inhabitant more than 3milleniums.Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western ghats with lofty ridges interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys, the terrain is rugged. The Kozhikode - Mysore National Highway 212 (NH 212) passes through Wayanad district. The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode, 75 km from Kalpetta. Kozhikode airport at Karipur is the nearest airport. Wayanad is well connected by road to various parts of Kerala and other neighbouring states. Buses go frequently between important centres. While travelling from Mysore on NH 212, at a place called Gundlupet the road forks, one goes to Ooty and the other goes to Sultan Batheri, which is a prominent town of Wayanad.

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Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine species and it teems with 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), shrimp (chemmeen in local language) and prawns. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a major tourist attraction.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumarakam

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Munnar is a town located in Kerala state in the southern Western Ghats in South India. The name of Munnar is believed to be derived from the Tamil words Munu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chandavurai and Kundaly rivers. The area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year.Munnar was a summer resort of British government in South India. It is 1600 m (5400 ft) above sea level.During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants.

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