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BATTERY : On a long journey, it is better to avoid battery which is used for more than two years.

RADIATOR : Check radiator coolant and hosepipes to avoid breakdown.

TYRES : Check the tyres thoroughly before you start hill driving.  Check the wear and tear.  Irregular wear may indicate that there is a problem with the suspension.

BRAKES : Top up the brake oil, Chec the brake shoes and brake presure.

OIL : Lub oil is the lifeblood of your car engine.  Ensure that engine, gear and deferential oils are all at the correct level.

HEADLIGHTS :Check the focus of your car head lamps, especially if you foresee a bumpy ride.

HORN : This should be in perfect condition, especially on hill drives.

SHOCKERS : Get the shock absorbers checked before starting.

V-Belts : Check for wear and tear and change the V-Belts if necessary.

WHEELS : Tyres may get damaged if the wheels are not arranged properly.  Wheel imbalance leads to shake the vehicle at higher speeds.

FORGET NOT TO CARRY ALONG WITH YOU :

Head lamp bulbs

V-belts for fan and alternator

Fuses and thick wire Fuses for all electric points.

Thick wire for faults

Tools like Screw driver set, Wrench, Key set, Jack and Jack rod, Wheel spanner, knife, torch etc.

Two chains for rescues

Beautiful place by the side of the lake

Situated in the north part in the state of Kerala, South India, Almost every inch of the mist-wrapped undulating hills of Wayanad have Coffee, pepper and cardamom growing on them, hedged by lush rainforest that stuns the eye with it’s varied shades of greenery.  Wildlife truly roams free in Wayanad, whose forests share borders with Bandipur and Mudumalai.  This vast stretch of protected earth is a heaven of freedom for the fauna of Malabar and the Nilgiris.  Add to that the relative lack of development of Wayanad district, and you get lots of pristine environment unblemished by the excess of civilisation.

Thrilling Ghat Road

view with clear sky

Lakkidi registers the second place in rainfall in the world.  Travelling along the 12 km ghat road from Adivaram to Lakkidi, through breathtaking thick forests, you will have to go through many hair pin bends which gives you a thrilling experience.

Chembra Peak

     This is the highest peak in the hills of Wayanad at 6,890 ft. above the sea level.  If you want you can trek to the peak from Meppadi, near Kalpetta, which will take a whole day for the full 24 km invariably wet and slippery uphill path way. 

Pookote Lake

Lower part of the three staged waterfall

  About 3 km from Lakkidi, there is a small fresh water lake.  It was the most beautiful place in the hills of Wayanad covered in most parts with Lotus flowers.  This place gives you a most pleasant experience between the dark green trees.  You can have row and paddle boat ride between 9am and 6 pm 

Ghat road leading towards the top the the hill

     In a 60 km easy drive Bangalore people can have a very interesting and nature-near atmosphere, that is Nandi Hills.  Take the road towards Hyderabad after a drive of 40 km you have to take the state road to your left after crossing Devana halli and Yelahanka.  after a cool drive for about 15 minutes, you will see wine yards on the both sides of your way,  to your right you will get a ghat road uphills, take it and now you are on Nandi hills. 

View from Tippu's drop

Protecting wall built in the period of Tippu

Yoganandeeswara temple, which is said to be built by the Cholas.  This ancient plalce shows the name of Sambhaji S/o Chatrapathi Sivaji in an inscription.  Bhoganandeeswara temple is there on the base of the hill built in the period of Bana Dynasty.  Locals call the Nandi here as Doddu Nandi where as the nandi in Yoganandeeswara temple as Chikka Nandi. This is actually a historic place.  Ruler Tippu of this area made these hills as his lodging during his travel to distant places from Srirangapatnam. On the hills there is a place called Tippu’s Drop which is nearly 2000 ft. high steep cliff.  History says that this is the place from where the convicted prisoners would be thrown down to their death by Tippu’s Order.

You can find many more herds of elephants

Langur peering into my vehicle

     In Bandipur and Mudumalai, there you can take a jungle safari either on a van provided by the forest dept. or on an elephant back.  The later is a very interesting.  As the vans disturb the animals, the very first visiting people in the morning will see the animals.  Later due to the disturbance caused by motor vehicles make the animals go deep into the forest. The herds of elephants, spotted deer, the golden brown giant Malabar Squirrel, the Sambhar doe, the langur and some brightly coloured birds are seen throughout the way.   Some times animals may not be seen, but the lush green area filled with different kinds of flowers and butterflies, birds and their cries definitely give us a heavenly feeling.  

There is a tiger on the bank of this tank

     We can also take a long drive in our own vehicle along the main road which is passing through this area towards Ooty.  It is very comfortable than taking a safari because we can stop where ever we want and spend as much time we wish.  By the side of the road, we can find elephants, sambhar, gaur, spotted deer, wild dogs also known as dholes and wild boars crossing the roads.

Why r u making much noise?There is a tiger on the bank of this tank

Tags: elephant ride, jungle safari, langur, night safari, wild

a view of the forest

After crossing the Bandipur tiger reserve forest towards Ooty, you’ll find an old bridge.  Cross it and now you are in Mudumalai National Park,  forest of Tamil Naud state.  This is the same forest, but before the bridge it is called as Bandipur National Park,  belongs to the state of Karnataka.  Mudumalai has an advantage i.e., adjacent Nilgiri hill ranges and the Moyar river.  Mudumalai’s are evergreen forests which contain a wide variety of wild life. 

You will find number of animals such as Elephant, Tiger, gaur, panther, deers, wild boar, civets, antilopes, langurs and macaques, and a large variety of birds including peacock.

Tags: bandipur, hill stations, jungle safari, moyar river, mudumalai, nilgiris, ooty

One of the beautiful cities of India, the capital city of Rajasthan, and well known as Pink City - Jaipur, was developed during the age of Mughals. This city was named after Maharaja Navai Jai singh-2. This historical city was surrounded by huge palaces. The people of Rajasthan fee it great to travel on camels.
Jaipur is at a distance of 240 km from Agra, and 260 km from Delhi. The forts, buildings and gardens attract the tourists to a large extent. Handicrafts made of stone, clay, wood, block print, tint, handmade articles etc. are very interesting topics when we talk about Jaipur. So it is not a exaggeration to say that it is the Land of Handicrafts.
Janthar Manthar:- This was built in Maharaja Nawai Jai singh in 18th century. This was mainly developed for the purpose of observing the movements of the stars, planets etc..

Tags: jaipur, Nawai Jai Singh, tourist

Bangalore, according to state historical scientists, obtained its name from Bendakalooru (the town of boiled beans) after a king discovered into the area during a hunting trip in the late 14th century. A lady served him a meal of boiled beans which the king enjoyed so much that he named the town after the dish. Bengaluru is a transliteration of the original spelling, according to state historians.
Bangalore itself looks like a beautiful garden. That’s why many people call this city as garden city. There are so many tourist places in this city. Some of them are…
the Cubbon Park
Lal Baugh
Government Museum
ISKCON
The bull temple
The Dharmaraja Temple
The Dharmaraja Temple
Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan
Jumma Masjid
Ravindra Kalakshetra
St. Mary’s Church
Gandhi Bhavan

Tags: bangalore, Dharma Raja temple, garden city, Gargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan, Iskcon, karnataka, The bull temple, the Cubbon Park

Mypadu is located from Nellore at a distance of 25 km. The beach offers cruise and fishing opportunities for tourists. There are quite a few accommodation options, resorts, cottages.

In the time of the emperor of Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Deva Raya, this fort was active and it is a historical symbol for the richness and royalty of the then rulers. Chandra giri is situated on the Tirupathi-Bangalore highway, at nearly 12 km distance from Tirupathi of Chittore district.  State government of Andhra Pradesh, with an expense of Rs.1,60,00,000/- arranged Sound and light show at this historical place.

The sound and light show is very interesting.  Nearly 300 people are enjoying this everyday.  With beautiful lights, and music the explanation of the historical incidents, this show is very very interesting.

Tags: chandragiri fort, Chittore, fort, sri krishna devearaya, vijayanagara empire

          In India,  we have nearly six thousand kilometers of seashore. Andhra Pradesh has a beautiful sea shore of around one thousand kilometers.  There are nearly 25 pleasure giving beaches in Andhra Pradesh, from Srikakulam to Sullurpeta.  But the State Tourism Development Corporation has failed to provide facilities, in developmental activities. Government should take necessary action to develop these beaches into tourist attractions.

          There is no exaggeration to say that the beaches of Andhra Pradesh are heavenly places.  The beaches of Baruva, Kalingapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Rushi Konda, Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, Alla varam, Mangina Pudi, Surya Lanka, Kotta Patnam, Mypadu are attracting the tourists to a large extent.  But they will do their best only if the tourists are provided with some facilities like budget hotels, Water theme parks, better roads, good transportation, water and food. 

Baruva Beach:- This is a beautiful beach where the river Mahendra Tanaya is entering into the sea. It is situated nearly in a distance of 109 km from Srikakulam city. Migrating birds is an additional attraction to this place.  Durga temple, Kotilingeswara temple, Janardhana temple and the rich greenery will definitely make the tourists stay here for some days.

Kalinga Patnam:- Situated nearly at a distance of 30 km from Srikakulam.  Beautiful with the fishermen and shipping boats, Unforgetable scene of the entrance of the waters of river Vamsadhara Sali Hundam a Buddhist Aaramam.

Rushi Konda:- It is recognised as the most beautiful beach in Andhra Pradesh.  In 10 km distance from the city life of Visakhapatnam, it is a very beautiful place with green trees and hills.  Bavi Konda is a Buddhist attraction here which is built around in 2nd century BC.

RamaKrishna Beach:- It is situated very near to the city of Visakhapatnam. Some thousands of people daily come and get cooled in this beach. Kali temple, Vuda Park, RamaKrishna Math, Visakha museum, Matsya Darshini and Submarines are added attractions to this beach.

I’ll be back with some more interesting information.

Have a nice time.

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