Yana Hills, Yana, Karnataka.

Yana Hills, Yana, Karnataka.

The monolithic rocks or hillocks of Yana Hills are encapsulated by thick forests and streams.

Yana is also a well known pilgrimage spot during Shivaratri for car festival celebration of lord Bhairaveshwara. The rock hillocks are surrounded by thick forests and water streams; trekking in this part of the Western Ghats is a dream of every adventure lover. The adventure hill station is located at a distance of 25 km from Kumta and 62 km from Karwar.

You will have to trek 3 km to reach these unusually tall rock peaks from the Yana village base and you will have to walk through a steep forest route, which is a biodiversity hotspot of Sahyadri range. The Bhairaveshwara hillock has a 3 m wide passage that leads to a cave, which embodies the self-manifested Shiva Lingam; there is an idol of goddess Parvati in the Mohini. From the overhead roof of the hillock, water trickles on the Shiva Lingam, which looks like the Goddess Ganga emerging out of the Shiva Lingam.

To reach Yana Hills you have different options. 25 kms away, Kumta is the nearest town that will offer you accommodation. From Sirsi, which is 37 km away, there is a newly laid road to Yana. Another way to reach the place is to take the Janmane Ghat or the Devimane Ghat that connect the Sirsi-Kumta road. The rustic ambience and the bountiful nature in and around Yana village snares tourists and nature lovers again and again. The old world charm of this quaint little town with mud roads, little hutments scattered around, the fresh unpolluted air and the music of the chirpy little birds adds allure to the entire ambience. A stay in this little town will give you an all-encompassing and fulfilling holiday experience.

Karaikal Boat House, Karaikal, Pondicherry.

Karaikal Boat House, Karaikal, Pondicherry.

Karaikal beach from the swimmers paradise Pondicherry is one of best and popular beach holiday destination on south Tamil Nadu coast. Able to give the portrait feeling, Karaikal beach is heavenly place for those love to get virgin feeling of out of the world enjoyment and entertainment at solitude of beach.

Arasalar Boating Club is located on the backwaters of the Arasalar, Stretching over a distance of 1.75 Kms. from the town. A straight road running along the banks of the river connects the sandy beach and sea with the town. The boating club provides pedal boats, motor boats and rowing boats to the tourists.

Magnificent sea shore glory Karaikal beach offers a lot to adventure lover and family tripper tourists with water sports like boating, canoeing, kayaking etc. and beach games like Volleyball.

Favorite location of sun rise watchers, Karaikal beach has become more glorified with addition of Tennis court and recently developed children activity park

Galikonda View Point, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.

Galikonda View Point, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.

Galikonda Viewpoint is the highest point of vishakapatnam district, which gives a spectacular view of a lush green valley, hills, a railway track and cottages. this is the second highest peak in the eastern ghats with An Altitude Of 4320 ft Above MSL. Galikonda Viewpoint Is One Spot That All Tourist Packages From VIshakapatnam To Araku Valley Or Anantagiri Hill Station Offer. The Venue Comes On Your Way To The Famed Borra Caves From Araku Valley.

From Vishakapatnam Or Vizag, Araku Valley Is a Journey Of 4 Hours By Road On NH5, Situated At a Distance Of 106 km. As You Travel, You Will Get Your First Glimpse Of The Hill Road Of Eastern Ghats After An Hour And 45 minutes.

Other destinations of interest nearby include the Katiki Waterfalls, Araku Waterfalls, and Tadimada Waterfalls. While you can spend a wonderful time in Galikonda Viewpoint admiring the vista that unfolds before you, you can plan an itinerary such that the entire trip can cover these interesting places and you can have a lot of adventure and fun-filled activities as well as feast your eyes; all in all, a fulfilling holiday experience!.

Devarayanadurga, Tumkur, Karnataka.

Devarayanadurga, Tumkur, Karnataka.

Devarayanadurga is a hill station near Tumkur in the state of Karnataka in India. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famous for Namada Chilume, a natural spring considered sacred and is also considered the origin of the Jayamangali and Shimsha rivers. Another famous temple in the area is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli.

On the last elevation tourists will find the temple of Lord Narasimha; this temple is also known as Kumbhi. This Narasimha Temple has within it a sanctum sanctorum a Sukanasi, a Navagraha Mantapa and Mukhamantapa. Apart from the temple there are three sacred ponds which are called Narasimha Teertha, Parasara Teertha and Pada Teertha.

According to local belief devotees used to perform the ritual of circling the hills on which the temples were situated, so that their wishes would be fulfilled. As an effort to revive the practice, a large number of devotees are now performing the Giri-Pradakshina (circambulating the hills).

Braemore Estate, Ponmudi, Kerala.

Braemore Estate, Ponmudi, Kerala.

Braemore Estate is one of the best trekking destinations in Trivandrum. Established by the British in 1880s, it is a tea, rubber, coffee and spices plantation.Fascinated by its natural beauty the British named it after a place in Scotland. A trekker’s paradiseit is also a great weekend hideout. The bungalows built by the British add charm to this high range holiday destination.

There are close to 50 waterfalls located in these 900 acres, including the Braemore upper water, Anatheri falls and rock garden falls. These waterfall points are great resting spots for trekkers. The famous hill station at Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi is only one-and-a-half hour trekking distance from here. This trail is enchanting as it is through forest and grasslands. The more exciting trekking path is the four-hour trekking route to Sarma peak or Varayadu kunnu where you can spot the Nilgiri Tahrs. Take a local guide while in Braemore otherwise it will be very difficult for trekking as you wont be able to find any star accomodation. The cottages available there are meant for hardcore trekkers and not for a family leisure trip.

Visitors should make time for the 300-year-old Sree Sastha Temple. This temple, known for its exquisite architecture, is close to the Braemore forest

If you are visiting Braemore Estate, then hire a local guide and spend the night in a tree top hut or in the Ramayana Cave. Ramayana Cave is located on top of a hill; the trek to the cave is an exhilarating one. The sunset and the views of misty mountains from the top is an amazing experience.

Ayyampara Hills, Erattupetta, Kerala.

Ayyampara Hills, Erattupetta, Kerala.

Sunsets and the scenic view from top of the Ayyampara Hills are spellbinding.

Erattupetta is a Municipality town in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. … It is 38 km east of Kottayam, the district Centre. Erattupetta was known as Erappili and Erappuzha before.

If visitors choose to be here during the evening and night then they will be treated to a rare view of the beam from the lighthouse of far off Alappuzha harbor.

On the way to or from Ayyampara Hill, you can also visit the holy place of Bharananganam where the tomb of Saint Alphonsa is located.

Now that you want to be there, here are few tips:

• There are a few KSRTC buses passing through Ayyampara, starting from Erattupetta depot.
• If you’re driving, keep yourselves ready to face one of the above-mentioned buses coming downhill. The road isn’t wide enough for a normal/smooth pass-by.
• When traveling from Kottayam, it’s suggested to use Pala as a halt/stop over if needed. Top up fuel if needed.
  For food — Pala Food Court at Santhome Shopping Complex, opposite Kottaramattam private bus terminal and Indian Coffee House near the Thodupuzha-Erattupetta diversion point (near KSRTC bus depot) are recommended.
• If you stay late into the evening, you could see mild-but-vast glow up to the skies from the towns watchable from there — Erattupetta, Pala, Ettumanoor.
• The place is kept 100% litter-free and keep it up.