The Twin City

The Twin City

Hubli Dharwad is a twin city. Dharwad is the cultural headquarters of North Karnataka. The city spans over an area of 191 sq.km. Dharwad is located at a comfortable distance of 425km from Bangalore, 421 km from Pune. The city is easily reachable as it is exactly on the National Highway 4. The name of the city was derived from Sanskrit meaning “Door town”. In the past, Dharwad was between Malenadu region and the plains and it was used as resting place for travelers.The references of Dharwad is as old as 900 years making it one of the oldest cities in Karnataka. The bus transportation is excellent and inter-city transport between Hubli, Dharwad, Kalghatgi, Navalgund and Kundgol is well connected seeing many riders in these routes. Bus ticket bookings can be book to these routes in ticketgoose.com. TicketGoose.com is one of the best online bus ticket booking portals. Some interesting places in and around Dharwad are

Unakal Lake

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Unakal Lake is 3km away from Hubli-Dharwad city. The lake is a large fresh water lake woth Vivekananda statue in the middle. There is a park to the other side of the lake. The entry fee is 10 rupees. The place is a good place for calm evenings.

Nrupatunga Betta

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Nrupatunga Betta is an important point of interest in Dharwad. The place is a flat land and there is a small hill in the middle. The hill can give a view to the beauty of Hubli – Dharwad region. It is a good place to relax and the hill can give a beautiful sunsets. The place is best visited during 4pm to 7pm. The place also has space for children to play.

Neerasagar Dam

Neerasagar Dam

Neerasagar Dam is 20km away from Dharwad city. This reservoir supplies the water to whole Hubli – Dharwad region. The surrounding of the dam is full of greenery, the cool climate and fewer crowds make the place a good picnic spot.

Indira Glass House

Indira Glass House

Named after late leader smt. Indira Gandhi, Indira Glass House is built to grow varieties of plants. The entry fee is Rs. 10. The place has toy trains for kids to ride, an aquarium and a musical fountain. There are also local paintings and sculptures around the glass house. The walkway around the glass house has small tress and it feels good to walk around.

Dharwad is an Interesting place and has unique places to visit. To book online bus tickets to Dharwad, you can book in ticketgoose.com; top operators are SRS Travels, VRL Travels and Sugama Tourists. Make use of TicketGoose bus ticket offers to book cheaper bus tickets.

Get in the NEWS — North — East — West — South

Get in the NEWS — North — East — West — South

The landscape of India is so vast, the places to visit is infinite making India, a world of its own! India’s varied geography makes beautiful natural wonders around the country. These exquisite places should be visited at least once in a life time. These places are best visited on road and ticketgoose.com helps you with that. TicketGoose is one of the largest online bus ticket booking portal in India. TicketGoose also provides hotel bookings and taxi booking services for accommodation and travelling around respectively. So, let’s jump into the news — Beautiful places in Northern, Eastern, Western & southern parts of India!

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a hill station in Almora district of Uttarakhand. The name of the town is translated to “Queen’s meadow” in Hindi. The town is 350 Km away from Delhi and can be easily accessible. The town is also a cantonment. The Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment of Indian Army is maintained here. The place is situated at an altitude of 1,869 metres above sea level and gives a beautiful peak at Himalaya’s western Peaks. Ranikhet has moderate summers and it is a wonderful summer getaway. The place is best enjoyed during March to October. Winters can get too cold and snowfall is imminent during winters. Some important places to visit in Ranikhet are Ashiyana Park — A park which is designed and developed for children, Rani Jheel — a relaxing place with boat rides, Golf Course — Asia’s highest golf course, Majkhali — A scenic beauty which gives a glimpse of snowy Himalayas, Katarmal (Sun Temple) — A 800 year old sun temple and second important temple after Konark sun temple in Orissa, Syalikhet — A beautiful picturesque spot amidst lush forest and apple orchards, KRC (Kumaon Regimental Centre) Museum — A military museum with artifacts dating back from World War II, Chaubatia Gardens — A place with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Other important hill stations accessible from Ranikhet are Almora and Nainital.

Shillong

Shillong is a hill station in the northeast India. The hill station is also the capital of Meghalaya. The town is reminiscent of Scotland and so, the town is also called as the “Scotland of the East”. The city is situated at an altitude of 1,496m with Shillong Peak at 1,996m above the sea level. The temperatures across seasons fluctuate from 4C in the winter to 23C in the summer. March, April, October, November are the best months to visit Shillong. Some awesome places to visit in Shillong are Falls — There are many falls and some important ones are Elephant Falls, Bishop and Beadon Falls, Crinoline Falls, Spread Eagle Falls & Sweet falls, Museums — like Entomological Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Chrysalis the Gallery & State Museum, Phan Nonglait Park — A big park stretching up to 1 Km, Wards Lake — An artificial lake with boating facilities & Shillong Golf Course — one of the largest & wettest golf courses in Asia. Shillong is well connected with roadways and connected to Guwahati via National Highway 40 and connected to Tripura & Mizoram via National Highway 44. Other accessible places from Dhillong are Agartala, Dimapur, Aizawl.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is a hill station western India. It is located in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. This is the only hill station in Rajasthan. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The tallest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar with an altitude of 1,722m. The place is full of natural beauties like rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. The place is also called as Shimla of Rajasthan. The coldest temperature is as low as 4C and highest temperature is as high as 36C. The mountain has several Hindu temples like — Adhar Devi Temple which is carved out of single rock, the Shri Raghunathji Temple. The place also has several Jain temples like Dilwara temples. Other places like Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, Tevor’s crocodile park and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary are few must visit places. The hill station can be reached by national highway no. 14.

Yercaud

Yercaudis a hill station in Salem District of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the Shecaroys range of hills, which is a part of Eastern Ghats, in southern part of India. The hill station is located at an altitude of 1500m and the highest point of Yercaud is Servarayan temple at 1623m. Yercaud is translated to “Lake forest” due to the lush forest around the lake. The temperature of Yercaud varies from 12C in winter to 31C in summer. Important places to visit in Yercaud are Shevaroy Temple, Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple, Karadiyur View Point — the point where the panoramic view of Eastern Ghats can be enjoyed, Pagoda Point — Another view point surrounded by tea estates, Gent’s Seat — A botanical garden, Retreat Church, Rose garden, Yercaud lake, Kiliyur Falls & Cauvery peak. Yercaud can be accessed from Chennai, Coimbatore, Banglore & Salem.

These 4 places situated in 4 directions of India shows the diversity of India, even after the landscapes being similar. We need a lifetime to explore these diverse places around India and TicketGoose will help you with that in Bus Ticket bookings online bus tickets, hotel bookings and taxi bookings. Plan a trip and book tickets immediately with ticketgoose.com and get more Bus Ticket Offers.

Places to Visit in Vadodara

Rock Fort City, Tiruchirappalli or Trichy

Rock Fort City, Tiruchirappalli or Trichy

Fondly called as Rock Fort City, Tiruchirappalli or Trichy for short, is the fourth largest urban amalgamation in Tamil Nadu. The city's settlements date back to 3rd century BC. The settlements were established on the banks of Cauvery river providing water to the city. Now it has grown to an important city in Tamil Nadu. The city is filled with natural resources and it is a beautiful city to live in. The city has multiple places to visit and a huge chunk of time can be spent just by exploring the city. The city is well connected by roads. The city can be accessed from Coimbatore, Madurai, Erode, Chennai. Comfortable buses ply in these routes and you can Bus Ticket Bookings in these routes in ticketgoose.com. Come, 

Let us explore the city.

Rock Fort

Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort is the most prominent land mark of Trichy and it is because of this fort, the city got its nick name "Rock fort city". It is a fortification built on a 83m rock. It was used as military fort during various eras. The fort features two structures. A lower cave temple and an upper, 'ucchi Pillayar temple'.

Ranganathaswamy Temple

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most prominent temple in Tamil Nadu. The deity of the temple is Ranganatha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. it is also the largest temple in the world with 81 shrines, 21 towers and 39 pavilions. The temple complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Butter fly park

Butterfly park in Srirangam, Trichy is a beautiful place facilitating the breeding of butterflies. The park has an optimal environment for a butterfly to complete its life cycle. The place is filled with different types and colourful butterflies. The environment is clean, plants smell really good and a quiet environment gives piece of mind. This is also a good place for kids to play. The park timing is from 6AM to 6PM.

Railway Heritage Centre cum Railway Museum

The Railway Heritage Centre features railway exhibit featuring old artifacts from Indian railways. There are totally 2 trains and and there is also a toy train which kids enjoy. The entry fee is Rs. 40.

Puliyancholai Falls

Puliyancholai Falls is 30 km away from Trichy. The place feels like peaceful with slow moving water. The place is good for trekking. There are places where the baths can be taken. There are few local food stalls which offer fish and meat. The place is also good for picnics.

Visit Trichy and get absorbed into its natural beauty. Visit ticketgoose.com to online bus ticket booking to trichy and get more bus ticket offers.

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Pearl City

Pearl City

Chennai to Tuticorin route is a widely used route in southern Tamil Nadu. For the very same reason there are tons of travel operators in this route. If you are planning to travel in this route, online bus ticket booking via ticketgoose.com at cheaper costs. 

Some Major operators in this route are

SRM TRANSPORTS

SRM transport is an important operator in this route. SRM transport runs multiple buses in this route like sleeper volvo buses and multi axle semi sleeper buses. The ticket prices ranges from 500 to 2000 rupees. The buses are well maintained, spacious and the journey can be tracked online.

YBM Travels

YBM travels have a single bus in this route. The bus deployed in this route is 2+1 sleeper and the ticket cost is 1000 to 1050. This bus also features live tracking. The total journey time is around 9:15 hours. The sitting arrangements are comfortable to travel.

Vignesh TATranscars

Vignesh TATranscars has 3 buses in this route. 2 buses are 2+1 AC sleeper and one is 2+1 Non AC sleeper. The ticket costs ranges from 750 to 950 rupees. The 9:35 hours are the travel time. Vignesh TATranscars features live tracking too.

PRM ROADWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED

PRM ROADWAYS private limited is a good option to travel in this route. The ticket costs 1100 and runs a 2+1 sleeper AC. The journey time is mere 9:05 and those who wanted to reach destination early can prefer this travels. The travels do not have live tracking feature.

TVLS Travels

TVLS Travels runs a 2+1 Non Ac bus. The ticket price is placed at a mere 850 rupees. The bus do not have online tracking. The bus has excellent reviews and has received maximum points for punctuality, staff's behavior and quality of the bus. Bus Ticket Bookings via Ticketgoose.

Orange Tours &Travels

Orange Tours & Travels has deployed two buses in this route. One is AC 2+1 volvo and other one is Non AC 2+1 volvo. Both the buses start at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM respectively. Both the buses have online tracking and the buses are maintained in a pristine quality.

Jayam travels

Jayam travels runs 2 buses. One is AC 2+1 volvo and other one is Non AC 2+1 volvo. The ticket cost is around 795 to 850 and provides good services at lower costs.

Kallada Travels

Kallada travels runs a single 2+1 Ac volvo bus. The bus is among the fastest in the route with just 8:45 travel time. The ticket is priced very cheap with mere 800 to 850. The travels do not feature online tracking.

KPN

KPN runs a single 2+1 Ac volvo bus at a price point of mere 800 rupees. The operator features live tracking and the journey is the most comfortable.

There are even other operators in this route like SRS, Sri Sms Travels, Hebron transport, Vivegam transport etc. You have a large repertoire of buses and operators to choose from at variable price points. Choose your best option in ticketgoose.com and get more bus ticket offers.

Best Places in Madurai

Evergreen Tirunelveli (Nellai)

Evergreen Tirunelveli (Nellai)

Fondly called as Nellai, Tirunelveli is a major city in southern Tamil Nadu. The city is the fifth largest Municipal Corporation. Tirunelveli is very ancient city with settlements dating back to 2000 years. City is situated in the western banks of Thamirabarani River. The city was ruled by different empires like Pandyas, Cholas, Vijaya Nagar Empire and all its markers are all around the state. The city is reachable from Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Kollam and Nagercoil. The city can be reached by bus and bus facilities are available to reach the city. To book online bus tickets to Tirunelveli, go to ticketgoose.com, India's leading bus ticket booking portal.

Some awesome places around Tirunelveli are

Agasthiyar Falls

Agasthiyar Falls also called Papanasam Falls is located 42 km away from Tirunelveli. The falls originate from Western Ghats and from the lake from where Thamirabarani River originates. According to the legend, Sage Agasthiyar got divine blessings from lord Shiva at this falls. The falls offers different places to bath for men and women separately. The force of water feels as if it is giving a massage.

Kanthimathi-Nellaiyapper Temple

Nellaiappar temple is a Shiva temple. Lord Shiva is worshipped in the name of Nellaiappar mirroring the name of the city. The temple covers 14 hectors of land fortified with rectangular walls. Goddess Sri Kanthimathi Andal sanctum is situated adjacent to Nellaiappar’s sanctum.

Mekkara Dam

Mekkara Dam is located 7km from Panpoli. The place is not precisely a tourist spot but the place is a scenic beauty and can be visited for some lone time. The place is least crowded so the serenity of the place can be enjoyed to the fullest.

Courtallam Falls

Courtallam Falls is the most famous falls in Tamil Nadu. Many people all around India come to the falls as it is believed that the waters have medicinal benefits. The falls is surrounded by lush greenery making the place scenic. The place is crowded, but you can still feel the cool breeze. There are lines for men and women to bath separately.

Mudanthurai Sanctuary

Mudanthurai Sanctuary is a beautiful Sanctuary at Kalakad. The Western Ghats' beauty can be felt from here. The sanctuary comes under forest department and permission is needed to check out the place. Sanctuary is amazing with greenery everywhere and there are various varieties of birds in the forest.

Tirunelveli should be visited for its natural beauties and especially for Courtallam falls which the star of the city. bus tickets bookings in online to Tirunelveli in ticketgoose.com.

The Evergreen town of India

Evergreen town of India

Nicknamed as Evergreen town of India, Kanyakumari is the tip of Indian Peninsula. The city is a major costal district in Indian peninsula. The place is filled with Tamizh heritage and natural beauties. The city is formed in the tip of Western Ghats in the north and surrounded by water in the 3 sides. The place is an adobe for naturalists! Kanyakumari is accessible from Trivandrum, Chennai, Kollam, Tirunelveli and Madurai. These routes are comfortable to travel and make the journey to Kanyakumari easy. You can book online bus ticket to reach Kanyakumari in ticketgoose.com, one of India's leading bus ticket booking portals.

Mayapuri Wonder Wax Museum

Mayapuri Wonder Wax Museum is an artistic place with wax sculptures that are very accurate depicting the famous personalities around the world. The museum also features a 3D paintings museum. The entry fee is Rs. 200 which grants access to both the places. They also have 9D movies which is very much enjoyable. There is also a VR show. 

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Vivekananda Rock Memorial was established in 1970 to honour Swami Vivekananda. It was said that Vivekananda attained enlightenment on the rock. The place is surrounded by Laccadive Sea. The memorial is designed with infusing various temple architectures around India. The place consists of two main structures Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. A meditation hall is also constructed and the visitors are encouraged to meditative.

Sunset View Point

Sunset View Point will be one of the most beautiful places in world that reflects nature's beauty. The place is serene and the mornings and evenings can be as peaceful as it can get. The best time to see the sun set is during summer when the sky is clear and you can see the first rays and last rays getting scattered across the sky bringing a dark red hue to the sky making it look alien and out of the world.

Padmanabhapuram Palace

Padmanabhapuram Palace is a Travancore era palace at Padmanabhapuram. The palace is inside a granite fortress that is 4 km long. It overlooks Western Ghats and it is situated near to Valli river. The place has a 'Mantrasala' - the king's council chamber, the actual palace called 'Thai kottaram', a natakasala where cultural performances happen, a multi-storeyed building and 'thekku kottaram' meaning the southern palace.

Thiruvalluvar Statue

Valluvar Statue is a 133 feet statue dedicated to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. The statue is situated on a small island. The statue was unveiled on January 1, 2000.It is 25th tallest statue in India. The statue is well maintained by the authorities. To avoid from corrosion, chemical treatment is done once in 4 years. The statue is accessible through a ferry. The ferry service to Vivekananda Rock Memorial stops for a while at the Valluvar Statue.

Kanyakumari sees the maximum influx of touristers in Southern India. kanyakumari is a places with nature and beauty. The place is a must visit place in south India. There are hundred's of buses plying to kanyakumari and online bus ticket booking in ticketgoose.com and get more bus ticket offers.

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Athens of the East

Athens of the East

Madurai, also called as "Athens of the east" is the third populous city in Tamil Nadu and the third largest city in Tamil Nadu in terms of area. The city is one of the oldest cities in the world with settlements dating back to 2000 BC. The city is mentioned everywhere in Tamil literature. The city is filled with tons of templeas and the city is also called as the temple city. Tall standing Meenakshi Amman temple is the iconic landmark of Madurai. People visit Madurai mostly to visit the temple. Madurai is a well connected city with road network. Madurai can be accessed from Coimbatore, Chennai, Banglore or Trichy. With all available routes, Madurai is the most accessible place in Tamil Nadu. You can book tickets to Madurai from all major places in Ticketgoose.com 

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Amman Temple is the most iconic place in Madurai. The temple is located to the southern banks of Vaigai and it is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi. The temple dates back to its roots, the temple was rebuilt in 14th century and the temple was further expanded in 17th century. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination. The temple is fortified with walls and there are 4 entrances. The tower or ‘gopuras’ are found at the each entrance. The temple complex is big and it can hold thousands of people at a time.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Thirumalai Nayak Palace was built in 17th century by Thirumalai Nayakar. He was the king belonging to Madurai's Nayaka dynasty. who ruled Madurai from 1623–1659. The castle has multiple architectural styles. The place has a calm atmosphere and the lighting show in the palace is a must watch.

Gandhi Museum

Gandhi Museum houses artifacts related to Mahatma Gandhi. This is the best place for historians and people who all are interested in freedom struggle of India. The portrayal of freedom struggle is very inspiring. There is a book store and a khadi bhavan inside the museum.

Kazimar Big Mosque

This traditional mosque at the heart of Madurai city. The place is 700 years old. It is located 500m from the Periyar (Central) bus stand. Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who came from Oman during 13th century, received this land from the then Panidiya king, Koo(n) Pandiyan, and constructed the mosque which is the first Muslims' place of worship in Madurai.

Madurai has many more places to visit and architectural wonders must be seen to be felt. Book your online bus tickets to Madurai in Sri Krishna Travels/ticketgoose.com