Munnar Experiences scenic hill station
Munnar is the most favoured travel destination in South India. The cool climate and scenic beauty of Munnar holds a special of attraction to travellers. …
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Konkan Train Travel – A Fascinating Experience
Konkan train travel is scenic. It has several tunnels along the way. Arabian Sea is on the west while Sahyadri mountains are on the eastern side. Picturesque villages, rice fields, streams andlakes can be seen on both sides of the track. During winter months, mists cover the area in the mornings. Trains must move slowly. I shot the photo below when my train had halted at Roha Station.
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Alappuzha home to beaches, backwaters and canals
Alappuzha attracts many travellers from around the world who look for its beautiful beaches, canals and lakes. The first thing we did after reaching Alappuzha was to go on a houseboat cruise. The cruise took us past the villages and fields of Kuttanad. …
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Kochi to Munnar by Road scenic drive
Kochi to Munnar by road takes you from the glittering Arabian Sea coast to the spice and tea covered hills of Western Ghats. Kochi to Munnar is 129 km and takes 3 hr 30 min without traffic. Munnar is a top travel destination in India. The route passes through Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala. …
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Saint Francis Church – Kochi Landmark
Saint Francis Church Kochi, a landmark of Fort Kochi, is one of the oldest European churches in India. It dates back to the sixteenth century. The body of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese navigator, had been buried in the church in 1524. Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator, and the first person to sail directly from Europe to India. His son, Padre da Silva de Gama, took the mortal remains to Lisbon in 1538. The gravestone of Vasco da Gama can still be seen in the church. …
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