Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu

Kanniyakumari the ‘lands end’ of India is one of the most popular tourist spots of the country. It nestles elegantly on the very tip of the Indian peninsula, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during the Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in April), when the Sun and Moon are face to face at the same horizon. Other full moon days are also special, when one can view the sunset and moon rise almost simultaneously.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: The memorial built in 1970 on a rock in the sea, marks the spot where Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher –guide, meditated at the end of 1892, before his departure to Chicago (USA), for participating in the World Religious Conference in 1893. It affords a fine view of the land’s end. Ferry services ply from the shore to the rock memorial at regular intervals.

Thiruvalluvar Statue: The 133 feet high statue of Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar is set on a rock amidst sea near Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Reaching Kanyakumari:
By Air
Thiruvanathapuram (at a distance of 80 km) is the nearest airport to Kanyakumari. The airport has both domestic and international terminals. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Kanyakumari.
By Bus
There are regular bus services between Kanyakumari and Chennai (705km/16 hrs), Thiruvananthapuram (2.30 hrs), Rameswaram (410km/9 hrs), Madurai (245km/6 hr) and Nagercoil.
By Train
Kanyakumari is well-connected by rail to all the major cities in India.

Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand

The magnificent park established way back in 1936, is one of the best known sanctuaries of India. It is named after Jim Corbett, the famous hunter author and conservator. The park covers a large forested area of over 525 sq. kms., comprising of foot hills of Shivalik ranges and the Patlidun Valley with swiftly flowing river Ramganga. The varied topography thus provides home to rich and diverse wildlife. The dense jungles of the park are famous for the tigers of Kumaon. It is also a haven for the panther, wild boar, sloth bear, elephant, deer, python, cobra, crocodile and gharial etc. The river Ramganga is full of mahseer, trout and goonch fishes. The park is also an ‘ornithologist’s paradise’, as over 537 species of birds have been recorded here. Kaladhungi (80 kms.) is known for Corbett’s Museum, dedicated to the great hunter.

Reaching there:
By Air
Patanagar airport is the nearest airport to Corbett National Park. It is a domestic airport at a distance of nearly 130 km from Corbett National Park.
By Train
Ramnagar railway station is the nearest railhead which is about 50 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India.
By Bus
Corbett National Park bus station connects to all nearby cities by the public transport systems in Uttarakhand state. Deluxe and semi deluxe buses can be availed from Delhi to Corbett National park.

Jodhpur-Mehrangarh fort in Rajasthan

Jodhpur – A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar desert was founded in 1459, by Rao Jodha, the chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic hero of the Ramayana. A high stone wall nearly 10 kms. in length and eight gates once protected the city. Within, stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125m above the surrounding plains.
Mehrangarh fort: Magnificent Mehrangarh crowning a perpendicular precipice was built by Rao Jodha in 1459, when he shifted his capital from Mandore. It houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within have their own magic –the Moti Mhal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana with a rich collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, costumes, furniture and an impressive armoury. The display of cannons on the ramparts is among the rarest in India.
Reaching there:
By Air
The Jodhpur Airport is 4 or 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with other major cities in and around Rajasthan. There are daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Train
Jodhpur is well connected by railway lines. Trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available.
By Road
The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.

Howrah-Belur Math in West Bengal

Howrah-Belur Math: It is the international headquarters of the Ramkrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda established the shrine in 1899, by placing the ashes of Sri Ramkrishna at this spot. The unique architecture of the shrine reflects the message of religious fraternity, as it represents a church, a temple and a mosque, when viewed from different angles. The Sri Ramkrishna museum was set up with the assistance of the National Council of Science Museum. It houses articles associated with Sri Ramdrishna, Ma Sarada and Swami Vivekananda.
Reaching there:
By Air
The nearest Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport ( Dum Dum Airport). Distance of Airport to Belur Math is about 10 kms. You can easily travel from airport to Math by taxi or Bus.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Belur Math station. Local train departures from Howrah station to Belur Math station everyday.
By Road
Belur Math, Northern part of Howrah, is about 4 km from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 mins to get there and around 40 mins to return. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah railway station area/Howrah bus stand.