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Kangar

Kangar is the state capital of Perlis, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.

By bus
Kangar is the end of all domestic bus lines in Malaysia before crossing to Thailand. Most notable company is Transnasional Berhad, the largest bus company in Malaysia. There are also companies that go to and from as far as Melaka in the south and Kelantan in the east. Fare to travel from Kuala Lumpur is about RM43 and the journey takes about 6.5 hours.

By train
Taking a train to Perlis you will end up in a small town called Arau, less than 15km away from Kangar. The only company that provides passenger train service is KTM Berhad.

By bus
Hop-on-hop-off town buses are easily accessible. The center for the town buses is next to Kayangan Square. However, town buses do not operate at night. Taxis are few and far between and are usually focused at the bus terminal.

See

 * Medan Mountain
 * Kubu Hill Recreation Park
 * EPF Tower
 * State Museum and Heritage Hall
 * Malay World Weaponry Museum
 * EPF Tower
 * State Museum and Heritage Hall
 * Malay World Weaponry Museum

Do

 * Taman Rekreasi Gua Cenderawasih, at Cenderawasih Hill, near Dewan 2020

Eat

 * Anjung Keli
 * Poh Kee Laksa and Ah Beng Laksa are the two most famous Chinese-style Asam Laksa stall in Kangar. Situated just opposite the bus terminal.
 * There are two KFC chain store in Kangar, one is located at Jalan Bukit Lagi and another one is located opposite Kayangan Square at Jalan Penjara, which is opened 24 hour.

Drink
Nightlife in Kangar is nonexistent. Shops close well before 10pm but the Kayangan Square stays open until 10pm.

However, you can always join the locals at coffee shop or mamak stall (mostly located at Persiaran Jublee Emas) to have a local drink.

Sleep

 * Hotel Malaysia
 * Federal Hotel
 * Sri Kayangan Inn, Medan Raja Syed Alwi
 * Hotel Malaysia
 * Federal Hotel
 * Sri Kayangan Inn, Medan Raja Syed Alwi

Go next

 * Alor Star - capital of Kedah state
 * Hat Yai - South Thailand
 * Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island)
 * Phuket - at South Thailand
 * Bangkok - capital city of Thailand

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Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is the third largest island of Australia (after Tasmania and Melville Island) about 45 minutes by ferry off the coast of South Australia. The island is 160 km across, has an abundance of wildlife, natural scenery, wineries and beaches, and is approximately the size of Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada.

History
Kangaroo Island was separated from the mainland around 10,000 years ago. The first European to explore Kangaroo Island by Matthew Flinders in 1802 whilst en route from UK to Sydney. He named the island in honour of the feast of Kangaroo he and his crew enjoyed on the island. More extensive mapping (especially of the south coast) was done by the French explorer Nicolas Baudin which is why a number of geographical features have French names.

While there is evidence of Aboriginal people living on the island as long as 16,000 years ago, the island has not been inhabited by Aboriginal people for at least 2,000 years. From 1803 the island was visited by sealers and whalers, exploiting the natural resources of the island. In addition, a number of "independent" settlers arrived - thought to be mainly escaped convicts and those looking for a lifestyle unencumbered by regulation - took up residence between 1803 and the start of official settlement in 1836.

In 1836 Kingscote became the first settlement in South Australia and significant parts of the island were opened up for farming. Sealing had just about finished by this time, and seals on many of the islands beaches had been completely wiped out.

From the late 1800s parts of the island were being actively preserved. Flinders Chase National Park was proclaimed in 1912. During the 1920s the island was seen as an opportunity to preserve species that were threatened on mainland Australia, with attempts at introducing several, including koalas.

Geography
The island is 160 km wide (east to west) and around 50 km from top to bottom at its widest. The north of the island has more protected seas, with the south generally having larger waves, higher cliffs and stronger currents. There are still some white sandy beaches and inlets on the south, though, such as Pennington Bay, d'Estrees Bay, Bales Bay and Hanson Bay.

The main settlements are within an hour of each other on the east. There are more remote areas in the west.

The cliffs and bays can be spectacular, and there are interesting geological formations along the south, the most popular to visit being Admirals Arch and the Remarkable Rocks.

Flora and fauna
Kangaroo Island has abundant wildlife and large sections of untouched forest. Many species for which Australia is famous for can be found here like kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas and penguins. There are plenty of opportunities to see these animals close up in their natural habitat.

Visitor information
The Gateway Visitor Information Centre in Penneshaw can provide maps, brochures, tour times, costs and can help to make bookings.

Towns
There are four significant settlements on Kangaroo Island:
 * is the biggest town on the island, around 60 km or just under an hour's drive from Penneshaw. It has a small shopping strip downtown, which in addition to a supermarket has a choice of cafes, a bookshop, choice of restaurants, pubs, and a couple of other stores to browse.  You can get fuel here.  There is a harbour, and some history to be discovered particularly at Reeves Point a few hundred metres north of the main town. The sole airport on the island is also at Kingscote.
 * is at the east of the island. This is the place where the ferries arrive. Again, there is a supermarket, pub with food and a view, a pizza place, and a couple of other food choices.  It has a more attractive cliff-side setting than Kingscote. Fuel is available and banking can be done at the Post Office.
 * is in the centre of the island and serving the farming community. There is a small supermarket here too as well as a hotel and fuel outlet.
 * is a small community between Kingscote and Penneshaw. There is a general store which sells most everyday items including fuel (not LPG) and liquor as well as a Post Office and some restaurants.

Some of the accommodation is on the bays on the south coast of the island.

Get in
Kangaroo Island is an agriculture quarantine zone, meaning that the transport of plants, animals and some food items from the mainland to Kangaroo Island is prohibited. See SeaLink's website for more information on what you can and cannot bring to Kangaroo Island.

There are two ways to get to Kangaroo Island:

By ferry
Ferries operated by Sealink travel between Cape Jervis on the mainland, and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Ferries carry cars and passengers. They have a small cafe and bar on board, selling snacks and small meals during the trip. There is also a cafe at the Cape Jervis end, selling a similar range, which is open for departures but not necessarily for late arrivals.

Standby travel is often not available for cars, especially on the popular afternoon evening services. You really need to book ahead even in the off-season.

For a short trip, it can get quite rough. The route goes from peninsula to peninsula, and doesn't spend any time in a protected area. Seasickness is experienced by some on the trip, so some preventative medication may be a good idea. Sit at the back of the vessel for the best ride!

Two daily coach connections are available from Adelaide to connect with the ferry at Cape Jervis. Consult the Sealink website for costs.

Coach connections are available from Penneshaw to American River and Kingscote after the arrival of the 9AM and 6PM departures from Cape Jervis; and to the 8:30AM and 7:30PM departures from Penneshaw.

There are ferry services to Kangaroo Island that have no coach connection to Adelaide and there is no other public transport available to Cape Jervis. That is you cannot drop a rental car there, there are no public buses, and the closest point with a public transport connection you could get a taxi from is 60 km away. Apart from the cafe at the ferry wharf, there are no facilities at Cape Jervis. If you aren't driving yourself, make sure you book the coach connections with the ferry.

Most car rental companies do not allow you to take the car onto the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Rental cars are available at the ferry terminal in Penneshaw, so consider dropping off your rental car in Adelaide, then taking the coach to Cape Jervis to connect with the ferry. Make sure your rental car is reserved in advance, as their availability is limited.

By plane
If you are not taking a car with you, air fares can be competitive with coach and ferry fares from Adelaide.

Get around
Getting around can be difficult if you don't bring or hire a car. However, there are plenty of one- to three-day tours to jump on, which can be booked in Adelaide and on the island, and there are some scheduled coaches between the towns, and transfer services to the airport and wharf. The island has 1600 km of roads, sealed and unsealed, and is 155 km long.

There are no taxi services on the island.

All towns are small and can be explored on foot.

By car
Make sure you have plenty of fuel before you start your trip. Petrol stations are generally only in the main settlements and frequently close before 6PM. In the south and west, petrol is only available at Vivonne Bay and Wilderness Retreat near Flinders Chase. Most roads are good, there is little need for a 4WD. Petrol is more expensive than on the mainland.

Rental car
You can hire a car from the airport, the ferry wharf, or in Kingscote. There are two operators:

Some rental operators on the mainland do not allow cars to be taken onto the island. Avis do not, Budget and Europcar do - check with your preferred operator. In the cases where the operator allows them to be taken, they may not provide insurance while on the ferry. As always, consider the risk and insurance, against the cost and convenience.

Book ahead if you are renting a car on the island. The consequences of them being sold out when you arrive are that you don't go anywhere.

It is important to clarify insurance arrangements when hiring a car as Hertz and Budget have more complicated systems on the island than on the mainland. This is due to a high number of collisions with animals, in particular during the late afternoon, evening, and early morning. Again, consider travel insurance to overcome the limitations of the rental car policy. It is generally cheaper anyway.

By bus
There is a bus operated twice daily in either direction by Peninsula Coaches between Kingscote, American River and Penneshaw. Booking is necessary. One way fares cost $21 for adults, $10.50 concession/children.

An airport shuttle operated by KI Transfers meets all daily flights from Kingscote Airport and can arrange transfers to anywhere on the Island.

By bicycle
Bicycle rental and bicycle tours are available on Kangaroo Island. Bike rental is available when you get there. However, it is not a feasible way of traversing the island east–west – the speed limit on both highways is 110 km/h with no shoulder, and it requires a lot of effort to travel 150 km one way.

By tour
Most tours run between 1 and 3 days and operate from Adelaide. If you make your own way to the island you can normally join a tour group at a reduced cost.

There are the "adventure" tour style, and the more traditional style tours stopping at the produce providers and major island sites on a fairly fixed itinerary. It is even possible to do a day tour from Adelaide (very tiring and you don't get to see the nocturnal animals).

Extended backpacker style tours of 2-3 days combine camping, budget accommodation, adventure and wildlife viewing, some even offer surfing.

By transfer
There are two transfer companies on Kangaroo Island, they can arrange for you to be transferred to anywhere on the island

Wildlife

You will see wildlife on Kangaroo Island, both in the national parks and reserves, and just in the farmland surrounding the roads. Most wildlife are most active at dawn and dusk. Unfortunately, visitors will also come across wildlife as roadkill all over the island.

 * Koalas - Were introduced onto the island in the 1920s, as a (possibly misguided) way of preserving a species that was considered threatened on the mainland. The population thrived on the island, to the extent that they have been causing ecological damage on the island. They used to be common in Flinders Chase National Park, but since the 2007 bushfires, they are being caught and removed to the mainland, to allow the area to regenerate. There are still plenty elsewhere on the island, but they are often difficult to spot. You can still see them if you are lucky around Vivonne Bay and elsewhere. There is a free 20-minute walk close to the campsite; or visit the Koala Walk on the main south coast road near Flinders Chase entry. Try your luck.

 * Echidnas are very common on the island although they can be difficult to find. You can usually see a couple in the wild near the visitors centre at Flinders Chase, if you manage to avoid them on the roads on the way there.

 * Wallaby and kangaroo. Kangaroos on the island are a sub-species of the Western Grey Kangaroo found on the mainland but are smaller, darker and have rougher fur. All wallabies are of species Tammar Wallaby. Stay alert when driving, especially around after dark as some of the Kangaroos are of a fair size and you don't want to see them too closely. You should have no problems viewing these next to the roads if you keep a look out. American River after dark (especially around the hall on Ryberg Road) is a good place to see wallabies.
 * Platypus. Another introduced species to KI. There is a platypus walk going to a viewing area about an hour's walk from the Flinders Chase Visitors centre. Dawn or dusk are the best times, and patience and a certain sense of fate is always necessary for platypus watching.
 * Penguins. There are guided evening tours at Penneshaw, and the paths near to the penguin parades are closed at dusk except to guided tours. Still, you could get the idea with binoculars from behind the fence line. Penguins are only to be seen on shore after dark.

 * New Zealand fur seals. Hang out under Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. Steps and cliff walks get you quite close to their habitat, and their antics should keep you amused for quite a while. Better value than Seal Bay.
 * Birdwatching:
 * : Bald Hill walk and Timber Creek walk offer ½-1 hour walks to see the birdlife of the lagoon.
 * : the rare glossy black cockatoo can be seen mainly at the north end of town on Scenic Drive, Ryberg Road and Falie Court. There is a bird hide behind the CFS Shed at the junction of Scenic Drive and Tangara Drive - water birds are common here.
 * : best in winter when the lagoon is nice and full.
 * : best in winter when the lagoon is nice and full.

 * Pelican feeding occurs everyday at 5PM just behind the KI Marine Centre. It's a good place to hang out just before the Marine Centre opens. There is no charge but donations are appreciated.

Lighthouses

There are three lighthouses on KI, of which two are open for inspection (you can go to the top, and outside). The one that isn't open, unfortunately, is the one that has the original interiors left untouched. The two open ones have had the wooden steps replaced with modern steel and concrete. The tours of the lighthouses are included in the National Parks combined ticket.

Lookouts

Do

 * Swim. Spring and Autumn are too cold to swim on KI, and the swimming season is really just the summer school holidays. The best swimming beaches tend to be on the north side of the island, the south side offering less sand, and more waves crashing into cliffs.
 * Dive. The clear blue waters around Kangaroo Island make it one of the best spots for scuba diving in temperate waters.

 * Sand-boarding at off the South Coast Road. Thrills, spills and lots of fun for all ages. Some people try to slide on cardboard boxes, but you really need to get a sandboard for the best fun. People who try the cardboard look on in envy.
 * Sand-boarding at off the South Coast Road. Thrills, spills and lots of fun for all ages. Some people try to slide on cardboard boxes, but you really need to get a sandboard for the best fun. People who try the cardboard look on in envy.

Buy
Souvenir shops can be found in Kingscote and Penneshaw. You can buy your supplies at supermarkets in those to centres too. Expect to pay more at small general stores selling food and drinks around the island. If you are going to camp in the remote parts of the island it is better to buy ahead since shops are rare and expensive (usually limited to camp sites and resorts selling a few things) especially in the west of the island.

As well as the ubiquitous wineries, there are a couple of produce places around the island.

Eat
Restaurants and cafes are limited to Penneshaw, Parndana, American River and Kingscote and some small cafes along the way on the south coast.

Drink
The Penneshaw Hotel is a country-style pub, and gets busy serving food which is some of the best on the island. Has large TV screens in the front bar. It doesn't really maximise its location on top of the hill at Penneshaw; the place seems designed to stop you seeing the view. Nice views from the new patio though.

There are also pubs in Kingscote and Parndana, and you're welcome at the community club (aka The Shed) in American River on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

There are 28 vineyards throughout the island. Varieties grown are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.

Wine tastings and cellar door sales are available at

Many of the local wines are on sale at the supermarkets, the pubs, and even the general stores like the one at Vivonne Bay.

Sleep
Accommodation ranges from basic hostel rooms, B&B to motel accommodation in Penneshaw and Kingscote. There is a large range of rental home accommodation, catering to families. Camp sites are available as well.

You can stay in Lighthouse cottages at Cape Borda and Cape Willoughby.

Campgrounds
There are council-run campgrounds at Vivionne Bay and American River. Both campgrounds offer powered and unpowered sites.

South Coast

Stay safe
Kangaroo Island is a pretty safe place but care should be taken when driving around the island by car. Slow down (less than 80 km/h is advised) specifically around dusk and dawn but also during the night since wildlife is most active at this time. None of the car rental services cover damage caused by collision with animals at night so be extremely careful. Road conditions are good - most roads are sealed - though some tourist locations can only be reached on unsealed roads which are usually well graded. Unsealed roads are often made with an ironstone top which can make cars skid when turning or stopping at speed. Drivers inexperienced on unsealed roads should be extremely careful during wet conditions as traction in a standard two-wheel drive vehicle is very poor. The island itself is approx 150 km by 50 km; allow plenty of time to travel to your destination.

Peninsula tiger snakes are common in parts, particularly in areas around Cape Willoughby - where some grassy areas are even closed to the public. Stick to paths if possible.

Connect
Internet access:

 * Kingscote: Internet access is available in the public library using either their terminals or their wi-fi network. In the Council building on Dauncey Street - only during business hours (free).  There is also a terminal in the Aurora Ozone Hotel ($1 for 10 min); and wi-fi access at KI Photographic also on Dauncy Street.
 * Penneshaw: The Gateway Visitor Information Centre and post office have internet access.
 * Vivonne Bay: There is a small Internet cafe at Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action, located on Jetty Road, Vivonne Bay.
 * American River: Access is available via a terminal at the Post Office in Ryberg Road - business hours only.

Mobile phone coverage on the island is quite good with Telstra. Optus has service around the population centres of Kingscote and Penneshaw and the road between them. Telstra provides limited coverage in the more remote parts of the island. Vodafone has no towers on the island, so coverage is only available within sight of the mainland.

Go next
There is nowhere to go from KI other than back to the mainland.

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Kangaroo Valley

Kangaroo Valley is a small rural area two hours' drive southwest of Sydney in the Southern Highlands. This article includes the related area of Barrengarry.

Understand
Kangaroo Valley is a fully enclosed valley at the inner edge of Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands, but most of the time, considered to be part of the Southern Highlands. It is an idyllic location, with a small town (population 900) that offers a historic suspension bridge, buildings and antique stores to browse. It is the historic home of the Aboriginal Wodi-Wodi people.

There are a good number of kangaroos here (as well as wombats), although this isn't really what the area is and should be known for.

By car
Sydney is approximately 150 km and 2 hours drive away. Take the South Western Motorway, then the Hume Highway, then the Old Hume Highway and then follow the signs to Fitzroy Falls. Kangaroo Valley is 10 km drive further the same road.

Canberra is about 200km drive away. Take the M31 to Moss Vale and then turn south.

Alternatively it is also accessible from the coastal route down past Wollongong. Drive down to Kiama and then Berry and turn inland to Kangaroo Valley.

Some built-in GPS devices show Moss Vale Rd (Kangaroo Valley's main road) as Cambewarra Road.

By bus
There is a bus service between Nowra and Moss Vale. Priors Scenic Express provides a long distance coach service to Bowral, Mittagong, and Sydney as well as to the Shoalhaven and South Coast, as far as Narooma.

By train
There is no train service, however you can take a train from Sydney to Mittagong or Nowra and take a bus from there.

Get around

 * On Foot. The village is tiny and all buildings are just a few minutes away so walking is the best choice. Hampden Bridge is over a kilometre away from the village.
 * By Bicycle. Cycling around the area is a pleasure and there's a 10km circuit that includes fording the Kangaroo River. Several shops offer bicycle rental for about $35 for three hours. There is a footway/bicycle lane parallel to Moss Vale Road for safe cycling.
 * By Car. Car is the preferred choice to see the attractions away from the village or simply to enjoy the idyllic scenery.
 * A very relaxing and beautiful route travels along Upper Kangaroo River Road. The road is the first junction to the right north of Hampden Bridge, just after the left junction to Bendeela. The last kilometres of the road are unsealed and lead to the flat rock, a beautiful spot for a picnic. The minor roads out of the main road are unsealed and lead to tranquil and beautiful spots.
 * A scenic route south of the village of Kangaroo Valley will take you to Cambewarra Lookout. The lookout is just off the road to Nowra, and the views over the Shoalhaven river and Jervis Bay are breathtaking. The road that leads to the lookout continues along the ridge, with several views of the coast on the right, and Kangaroo Valley on the left. Take the road until it ends in a minor road to Berry. At the junction turn left and descent back to the valley.

Do

 * Golf at the Kangaroo Valley Golf Club – renting a golf cart is recommended.
 * Fishing in either the river or one of the surrounding dams - freshwater licence required ($5 for 3 days).
 * Kayak down the Kangaroo River. Several places offer canoes and kayaks hire for about 2-hour self-guided tours. Rates typically include transportation to the entry point at Hampden Bridge and from the exit at Bendeela. The river has several rapids of grade 1 (on a scale of 1 to 6, grade 1 are the easiest) that make the trip exciting for beginners.

Buy
The main strip in the town of Kangaroo Valley has a few antique shops to browse. You may find some of them overly twee, but then again there are those who thrive on such shops. Most businesses are cafes, pie shops and restaurants.

There is a pharmacy.

Most locals head to Nowra for larger supermarkets and general shopping needs.

Eat
There are various cafés, bakeries and milk bars around town, as well as a few restaurants. Check out the pizzeria - it's really good.

Sleep
Accommodation options are mostly Bed & Breakfast style retreats in a country house or camping.

Connect
Mobile Phone and Data services are patchy in the town, and very sporadic outside.

Wi-Fi connections are available around town. Jing Jo has free wi-fi for patrons. The computer store behind the pizza place offers paid Wi-Fi.

Go next

 * Take a trip to Fitzroy Falls overlooking the Morton National Park
 * Visit Tallowa Dam in the Morton National Park

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Kangasala

Kangasala is a town in the Pirkanmaa region in Finnish Lakeland.

Understand
Enshrined in Zacharias Topelius' 1853 poem  Sommardag i Kangasala  ("A Summer Day in Kangasala"), the ridges (harju) and lakes of Kangasala are known throughout Finland.

Get in
Kangasala is 30 minutes east from Tampere by bus. Tampere local bus network Nysse serves Kangasala well, having some services even to the countryside. Coaches between Lahti and Tampere stop at Kangasala (bus station or Mäkirinteentie stop at Lentola), at weekend rush times there is even direct bus service from Helsinki. Some Nysse local buses operating mainly at schooldays go from Valkeakoski and Orivesi to Kangasala.

By car from Tampere, follow signage to Kangasala. The main routes are via the new Lahti highway and via the old highway starting next to Tampere-talo and University of Tampere. If you drive from Helsinki, you can also drive through old road, from Hämeenlinna via road 57 and 12.

By bus
See Tampere for information about fares and tickets

The Nysse route planner is useful for getting around by bus in Kangasala.

By scooter
You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from Finnish Swup.

By taxi

 * Menevä, iTaksi: see Tampere
 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

Sleep
You can find many good hotels in neighbouring Tampere.

Stay safe
Finland is generally safe, and Kangasala is no exception.

 * For urgent need of medical treatment, Kangasala health center reception (Terveyskeskus) is at Herttualantie 28. Open M-F 08:00-21:00 and Sa Su 09:00-21:00.
 * In medical emergencies, the nearest ER is at Tampere University Hospital (ACUTA). In emergency, call 112 (free from all phones).

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Kangding

Kangding (康定; Kāngdìng; Tibetan:དར་མདོ།, Dardo), is the largest city and capital of Ganzi (Garzê) Tibetan Prefecture, in western Sichuan Province, China.

Understand
This small mountain city is at an altitude of 2600 m (8,530 ft) and offers a welcome relief from the pollution and overcrowding of the larger cities of the Sichuan plain. By far the largest city in Western Sichuan it is mainly ethnically Han Chinese with a notable Tibetan presence and flair, particular in its shops, restaurants and the lama local temple. For centuries it has been the meeting place of many cultures and therefore is home to memorial to the Tea Horse Road. It serves as kind of last outpost before the wild Tibetan mountains and passes of the Chengdu-Lhasa highway and the historical Tibetan region of Khamba. The views of the neighboring alpine peaks down the river are spectacular. Outdoor activity opportunities abound with particular focus on hiking and growing influx of bikers in the summer. There also is an authentic "hot springs" nearby and a cable car in the city that takes you up the mountainside. It can get very cold here in the winter and if you venture up you will most likely be the only tourist in the city!

Because of the proximity to Tibet, mobile police stations may be found at many intersections.

By bus
Buses travel from Chengdu (departures from 07:00 to 13:00, 8 to 11 hours, ¥141), Tagong (4 hours, ¥40), and to Ya'an on the way back to Chengdu. Tickets to points west, such as Litang (9 hours, ¥81), may or may not be available to foreigners depending on the political situation in Tibetan areas. Shared taxis to other destinations, such as Danba to the north, may be found outside the bus station when they are going.

The bus terminal is at the northern end of town. It's about a ten-minute walk to the town center.

By plane
The airport is one of the highest in Asia and the world at 4,000 meters with flights to Chengdu. Flights in the winter are not available. It is about 30 km outside the city over a large mountain pass which takes time to reach therefore.

Get around
Taxis start at ¥5, while the size of the city makes walking feasible.

Do

 * Also in Kanding you can go to 88, but don't expect amazing club, just few local young people are there, not an illustrious club.
 * Also in Kanding you can go to 88, but don't expect amazing club, just few local young people are there, not an illustrious club.
 * Also in Kanding you can go to 88, but don't expect amazing club, just few local young people are there, not an illustrious club.

Buy
ATMs of major Chinese banks make shopping possible. There are many shops along Xinshi Dian Jie (the street en route from the bus station to the town square/centre) that specialise in Tibetan jewelry, accessories, clothing, artwork, silverware, and religious paraphernalia and clothing.

Most ATMs don't accept international credit cards. You can change money at the Agriculture Bank of China on the main road in the town center.

Go next
Along Xinshidian Street, it is possible to charter a minibus to Tagong which you can bargain down to ¥45 per person (roughly 3 hours, cuts across to Tagong and does not bypass Xinduqiao). It may entail a wait of a few hours as the driver looks for other passengers to share the cost, but will allow you to stop for pictures along this scenic mountain pass road.

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Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq (also called Sondrestrom) is a settlement on the west coast of Greenland near the end of a fjord of the same name. Its Danish name is Søndre Strømfjord, and until the early 1990s was home to a U.S. military base known as Bluie West Eight. The settlement and the airfield share a symbiotic relationship, with most residents being employed by it in one way or another.

Understand
Kangerlussuaq began as an important stopover point for aircraft between North America and Europe during World War II. During the Cold War the airfield served as a U.S. early warning facility before being decommissioned in 1992.

Today, the airfield is one of the largest in Greenland and still serves as the main staging area for scientific personnel manning Greenland's many research facilities and base camps. An area to the east of town was the launch site for several sounding rockets used in upper atmospheric studies in the 1970s and 1980s. A radar facility used for ionospheric studies was operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Danish Meteorological Institute to the west of town at Kellyville until 2018.

The town itself is roughly be divided into two halves: the original settlement and the former military area on the opposite side of the airfield. With the closure of the military base, many of the former barracks are slowly being converted for civilian use.

Over land
As with most settlements in Greenland, ground transportation is very limited. Hiking maps of the area from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq are available from Scanmaps and small huts are placed strategically along the route. Some experience in hiking is necessary, as traffic is sparse, and trails disappear.

In the winter, the same route can be used for transport on dog sleds. Contact the tourist office to arrange a trip.

By boat
Arctic Umiaq Line launched a weekly coastal ferry connection between Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq and Uummannaq in Spring 2006.

The Norwegian line Hurtigruten uses Kangerlussuaq as the start and endpoints for their Disko Bay cruises.

Get around
There is a bus that drives a circular route around town, there are two buses each hour. Tickets dkk12.

See

Do

 * Hike through the tundra around town, and observe the local wildlife including caribou, musk ox, and arctic hares. The Arctic Circle Trail is by far the most popular of all of the hikes in Greenland, and is frequented by 700-1000 hikers annually, most of them walking towards Sisimiut. The trail is 167 km long and takes typically 7-11 days to complete. Most hikers complete it in time period it from end of June until mid-September.
 * Horseback riding on the rugged Icelandic ponies kept at the stable in town can be arranged at the tourist office in the airport building.
 * Cycle to the Russel glacier (25 km one way) or to the ice cap at "point 660" (35 km one way on gravel road). Bike rental costs dkk200 at Kanger market, on the other side of the airport.
 * Take a snowmobile trip across the Icecap.
 * Take a boat tour of the fjord.
 * Fish for cod through holes drilled in the fjord ice during winter months.
 * Go dog sledding with the huskies on the fjord during winter months.
 * Kangerlussuaq formerly had one of the most northernmost golf courses in the world to the east of the town. As of 2022 the course is defunct, although the former clubhouse and several of the holes are still visible.
 * Kangerlussuaq formerly had one of the most northernmost golf courses in the world to the east of the town. As of 2022 the course is defunct, although the former clubhouse and several of the holes are still visible.

Buy
Very few businesses are located in Kangerlussuaq. Supplies can be purchased at a small local supermarket,, across the street from the airport terminal. Note that this closes at 2pm and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday, although a mini-market on the southern side of the runway opens in the afternoon of a weekend. Souvenirs are available for purchase at a gift shop in the airport terminal and from a smaller shop in the Albatros hotel immediately southwest of the airport terminal. Musk-ox wool and Christmas items (such as stockings) may be purchased from the "Musk Ox" shop immediately opposite the airport terminal, next door to the Post Office.

There is no foreign currency exchange in Kangerlussuaq. Visitors may purchase Danish Kroner using a credit card at a small transfer facility in one of the airport buildings. However, as of May 2022, the main supermarket and most of the smaller shops accept international credit cards, with contactless payment.

Budget

 * The cafeteria at the Kangerlussuaq Airport is probably the largest of the few eateries in town. The cafeteria typically serves sandwiches, burgers, curries and European fare. Food quality and variety are good, with prices reasonable, given you are in the north where everything flown in, is expensive.
 * As of May 2022 the 'AniButik Og Cafe' at the Polar Bear Inn has relocated into the Mini Market convenience store south of the runway, serving a mixture of hot dogs, burgers, and also fast foods.
 * The Pilersuisoq supermarket also has a small range of hot foods, which are reheated at the counter.

Splurge
The 'upscale' restaurant adjacent to the main airport cafeteria, located through the far doors at the end of the cafeteria, offers delectible native Greenlandic meals with reindeer, musk ox and arctic char at higher prices. You can also get a nice glass of wine which is hard to come by in Greenland.

Connect
Tourist Office for information and make arrangements for your trip to Kangerlussuaq.

Postage stamps can be bought at almost all souvenir shops, including at the airport.

SIM cards can be bought at Telepost office, near airport on the opposite side of the road. Data-only prepaid SIM, starting at dkk300.

Stay safe
Kangerlussuaq is a very small settlement and as such has virtually no crime. Care should be taken when hiking through certain areas during hunting season (try not to look like a caribou or musk ox).

By Greenlandic standards, Kangerlussuaq is blessed with a warmer climate during the summer. The greatest local danger is probably posed by weather in winter. The average high in January (the best time for seeing the Aurora Borealis) is, and during cold snaps, extended periods around are not uncommon. Arctic parkas and boots are a must to spend more than a few minutes outside under these conditions.

The other local year-round danger is local musk oxen which frequent the area around Lake Ferguson and Black Ridge to the south of town. Keep a distance of several tens of meters from any animal, as they often charge without warning and are much faster than their shaggy, ambling appearance belies. If you see a group of musk oxen forming into the typical circle or line defensive formations, with their heads and horns facing you and any young behind the main rank, it means you have been identified as a mortal threat, and you should get away from the area as calmly and quickly as possible. Musk oxen are particularly nervous if you are located uphill from them, so never approach or pass by from above.

A few other dangers are presented by the geography. The river coming from the ice cap, which passes by town and empties into the head of the fjord, has deposited huge silt flats which can be very unstable and present large areas of quicksand indistinguishable from harder sand. For this reason, do not venture out into the river bed, and do not drink the silty water coming from the glacier as the extremely fine silt can wreak havoc on your intestines, and clogs even the best of filters (water in ponds and streams elsewhere is perfectly safe). Finally, if you go to the edge of the inland ice in summer, beware that it is an active glacier and huge calving events can happen at any time, dropping tons of ice accompanied by bursts of pent-up, near-freezing melt water. Keep a safe distance from the edge.

There is no hospital in Kangerlussuaq. While lighter injuries can be treated at the local clinic, serious medical emergencies may require evacuation by air to Sisimiut or Nuuk.

Mosquitoes and black flies are a serious problem during the summer months. Insect repellent is a must.

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Kangra

Kangra is a town in Himachal Pradesh.

By road
Kangra is around 460 km from New Delhi. There are direct buses. All buses from Delhi pass through Chandigarh, which is 223 km (6-7 hours) from Kangra. Roads in good condition and there is no risk of being robbed. Its a safe place to visit.

Frequent buses run the 20 km up to Dharamsala (₹30).

By train

Don't get off at the preceding stop Kangra, which is on the wrong side of the valley, but at Kangra Mandir. Follow the path, cross the footbridge, follow the path a little more to the cluster autorickshaw drivers. The drivers will ask ₹100 to get into town, although lower may be negotiated. Some buses also travel direct to Dharamsala.

See

 * Gupt Ganga Dham – 2 km from the bus stand and 500 m from Kotwali Bazar. There is a swimming pool, and one can stay for minimal cost.
 * Gupt Ganga Dham – 2 km from the bus stand and 500 m from Kotwali Bazar. There is a swimming pool, and one can stay for minimal cost.

Do

 * Kangra Valley Railway – Take a scenic and slow trip up from or to Pathankot

Sleep

 * Sunrise Tourist Home – Nice, quiet and homely atmosphere with full view of the Dhauladhar range on one side and the mystique Kangra valley on the other. Call owner Atul Verma at 09816335360.

Go next
Kangra is a local transport hub with bus connections to various places.
 * Dharamsala – Home of the Dalai Lama and a sizeable Tibetan community
 * Joginda Nagar – The other end of the Kangra Valley line, one of the region's many hill stations
 * Pathankot – Regional rail hub, which connects the Kangra Valley line to the rest of the Indian rail network

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Kangra (district)

Kangra (Punjabi:ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਲਾ ਕਾੰਗ੍ਰ) is a region of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the western part of the state and in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Cities

 * — a town in Himachal Pradesh, India. Its temple is one of twelve jyortilingas in India

 * — town with an Indian population and a large Tibetan (Khampa) community

 * — a tehsil town divided by the River Beas into Dehra & Gopipur

 * — a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, famed for its large Tibetan community centred around the activities of the Dalai Lama

 * — a small town and tehsil with several temples and mosque

 * — a small town noted for Kangra Nagarkot Fort and several other sites

 * — a town known as Green Valley of Himachal Pradesh because of its tea plantations and scenery

 * — a city and municipal council

 * — a heritage village

 * — a town and a nagar parishad

 * — a town in the Kangra District

 * — a compact traditional Tibetan village and monastery in Palampur

Do
Paragliding and bungee jumping are done in this area.

Eat
Kangari Dham

Go next
Bir Billing is a village in the foothills of Dhauladhar range that is known for paragliding.

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Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is in Madhya Pradesh in India. Kanha National Park is one of the most beautiful and well managed of all national parks in India. Tourist throng here to see the magnificent big cat tiger and one of the rarest deer, the Hard ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer), also known as the jewel of Kanha National Park. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here.

Understand
Many wildlife species are present in Kanha National Park. These wildlife species create the core of the Kanha national park, Kanha Kisli National Park which was taken under Project Tiger Reserve in 1974. This park is the only habitat for rare hard ground Barasingha in India.

This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time – it is still as beautiful as described by Rudyard Kipling in The Jungle Book.

Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve extends over an area of over 1,940 km² of which 940 km² is designated core area and the rest buffer. The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Kanha National Park offers home to rare hard ground barasingha.

Kanha's sal and bamboo forests and rolling grasslands, are by far the most striking features of this region where sighting Swamp deer, Sambhar, Chital, Gaur and other denizens of jungle is common.

History
The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1974 and since then has been under constant vigilance and conservation activities are being followed diligently.

Flora
Shorea robusta, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Terminalia tomentosa, Dendrocalamus strictus

Fauna
Chital Cervus axis, sambar Cervus unicolor, barasingha Cervus duvauceli branderi, barking deer Muntiacus muntjak, chausingha Tetracerus quadricornis, gaur Bos gaurus, langur Presbytis entellus, wild pig Sus scrofa, jackal Canis aureus, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, wild dog Cuon alpinus, panther Panthera pardus, tiger Panthera tigris.

The main wildlife attractions in the reserve are Tiger, Gaur, Sambhar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking deer, Sloth bear, Jackal, Fox, Porcupine, Jungle cat, Python, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose and leopard. Including many reptiles, insects and butterflies you can enjoy the creation of God in its colour and splendor.

The bird species include Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond herons, Egrets, Peacock, Pea fowl, Jungle fowl, Spur fowl, Partridges, Quails, Ring doves, Spotted parakeets, Green pigeons, Cuckoos, Rollers, Bee-eater, Hoopoes, Drongos, Warblers, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, and Fly catchers amongst many others.

Climate
The climate of this region is tropical. Summers are hot and dry with a maximum and minimum temperature of 42°C and 24°C. Winters are cold with an average maximum and minimum temperature of 24°C and 1°C, respectively. The annual average rainfall is 152 cm. The park is closed from July to mid October during monsoon.

Get in
Jabalpur has the nearest airport and railway head, about 3 hours away. Mandla is the nearest city. Khatia (3 km from Kisli) and Mukki are the two main entry points to the Kanha National Park. Kisli is 165 km south from Jabalpur via Chiraidongri, and Mukki is 203 km via Motinala and Garhi. For travellers from Bilaspur (182 km), Raipur (190 km) and Balaghat (83 km), Mukki on State Highway No. 26 is more convenient. From Nagpur, Kisli is 259 km via Nainpur and Chiraidongri, and Mukki is 250 km via Balaghat.

With flight connectivity from Mumbai and Delhi it has become a very good option for travellers to come via Jabalpur.

Fees and permits
To enter the national parks tourism zone, tourists must pay an entry fees of ₹1370 per entry but entry for Mukki, Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi, Zone is ₹1370 per entry. Additional ₹360 guide charges. The national park can be visited only by Gypsies which are available in plenty at the entry gate or else can be booked via resort you are staying at. One Gypsy is allowed to carry maximum 6 tourists. For student groups entry fees can be made 50% on special request to the field director office in advance.

Foreign tourists have to pay double the entry fees of Indian tourist i.e. ₹1370 Entry Fees + ₹360 Guide Charges + ₹2000 gypsy charges= ₹3730 Mukki, Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi. For Kanha Kisli national park zone, guide charges and ticket charges are same. All rates are in Indian rupees.

The park is closed between 30 June and 30 September annually.

Get around
The best way of taking a safari in the park is in open Gypsy which are available and can be booked on reaching or directly through www.mponline.gov.in a government website. Present booking charges for safaris are ₹1230 per safari. Rates for morning and evening rides are between ₹1500 to ₹2500 and ₹1000 to ₹1700 respectively. If you are reaching in main tourist season or week ends and holidays its better to book your Gypsy and pay your entry fees in advance or else you may just watch people going in yourself sitting at your resort.

Zones
Kanha national parks tourism area is divided into 4 zones - Kanha, Kisli, Sarai and Mukki with Kanha zone being the premium zone. Although all the zones are equally good as far as bio diversity is concerned but tigers in Kanha and Kisli zones are more accustomed to Gypsy and human traffic and so much easily sighted. To check Tourism maps of Kanha National Park see: Kanha National Park Tourism Zone maps

See

 * Bamni Dadar is well known as the sunset point. It is famous among the tourists coming to visit Kanha National Park. Almost every tourist who comes to visit Kanha Sanctuary also visits sunset point. Sunset is the best time to capture the scenic beauty of Kanha National Park in the camera. Animals like Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur and the Four Horned Antelope can be easily seen here.
 * Kanha Museum: Kanha Museum is located inside the park and is amazing place to visit. This is the best place to get information about the topography and different interesting aspects about the park.
 * Medicinal Plantation: Medicinal Plantation Conservation Area (MPCA) is located at village Boda Chhapri 2 km from village Mocha and worth a visit. But do remember to ask for a naturalist with good knowledge of plants and do not go on your own as this place is well inside dense forest. Best is to contact the local forest officers for permission and guide.

Do
Kanha tourism is divided in 4 zones Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi and Mukki with Kanha zone being the premium zone. It is good if you take morning safari to Kanha zone and evening to Kisli or Sarhi zones.
 *  Elephant Safari: This is one of the best ways to give a closer view to the animals of Kanha national park. Tourists can enjoy the amazing sightseeing as well as enjoy the wild animals in their natural habitat.
 * Jungle walk (Nature trails): One of the best way to explore and understand the local bio diversity is on foot. Forest department has made jungle trails near Khatia entrance gate and Village Chhapri. To go on trail contact your accommodation provider or at the entrance gate. Nature trail at village chhapri is highly recommended for bird watchers.

Buy
There are a lot of options for buying stuff as Kanha is a highly commercialized forest.There are a huge number of stores available. You can try buying local handicrafts and t-shirts or key chains and woodworks. You can even buy stuff from the stores. most items are overpriced so use your sense and negotiate.

Drink
Popular brands of liquor are available at the wine shop at Mocha.

Go next

 * Kawardha Palace is a three-hour drive from the Kanha National Park. This beautiful resort was built in the period of 1936-39 by the king Dharamraj Singh.  This resort is spread in the area of eleven acres and beautiful Italian marble is used to built this resort.  Other places near to Kawardha Palace are Mandawa mahal, Krishna Temple, Madan manjari Mahal and Bhoremdeo Temple.
 * Bandhavgarh - Golbro Tiger View Resort (GTV Resort), near petrol pump, Tala, Bandhavgarh website
 * Kanha Kisli National Park - Kanha Kisli National Park - Contact Shailesh Savaria - 9893392495.

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Kanipakam

Kanipakam is a city in the Chittoor district of Rayalaseema.

Understand
In Kanipakam the great lord Ganapathy Temple is situated. The place is very important for all Hindus. The town has become more popular since the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam(TTD) board has taken over the place. Most of the pilgrims visiting Tirupathi visit the temple.

Get in
From Tirupathi the place is around 2 hours journey by bus. There are APSRTC buses every few minutes shuttling between Tirupathi and Kanipakam.

Eat
Bans The Hotel 3 star,Accommodation,Dining & Water Park.7km from Kanipakam ph.249091/92/93/94, cell no.8500952002 & 9704771333. website:www.bansc.in

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Kankakee

Kankakee is a city in Chicagoland, the county seat of Kankakee County.

Understand
The Kankakee metropolitan area has a population of about 120,000.

The major industries of the Kankakee area are health care, higher education, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area is the regional retail market center for the Far Southern Chicago suburbs, with a strong reputation as a City of Restaurants serving Interstate Highway 57 travelers, from Interstate Highway 57 Exit 308, Interstate Highway 57 Exit 312, Interstate Highway 57 Exit 315, and Interstate Highway 57 Exit 322. Suburban Bradley is the retail hub serving Interstate Highway 57 Exit 315.

The Kankakee Area has a hot summer, cold-to-mild winter climate, typical of the interior Midwest region of the United States of America.

By train
Kankakee is served by the Illinois Central Railroad, a Canadian National Railway subsidiary, which provides Amtrak passenger service to Kankakee Depot and freight service. The Amtrak Station ID is KKI. In addition, one can use the University Park Metra Station, approximately 18 miles north, on Governor's Highway (Route 50). This station is operated by the Regional Transportation Authority, and facilitates travel to the city of Chicago, terminating at the Randolph Street Subway.

is located at 199 S E Ave.

By bus
Kankakee is served by Greyhound Bus Lines.

By car
Kankakee is on Interstate Highway 57, from South to North served by Exits 308, 312, and 315; United States Highway 45; United States Highway 52; Illinois State Highway 17; Illinois State Highway 50; Illinois State Highway 113; and Illinois State Highway 115.

By bus
Kankakee is served by the River Valley Metro Transit District. However, the arrival times are terrible, often showing up hours behind schedule. Avoid taking the bus if you can.

Eat
With its reputation as a City of Restaurants, this area has a greater share of restaurants, and of fine restaurants, per capita than its population would suggest. The restaurants are throughout the city and the adjacent suburban villages. A trip to the nearby city of Momence can also reward the traveler looking for fine dining.

Drink

Many bars are in less-than-ideal neighborhoods, so keep that in mind when looking for a drink.

Learn
Kankakee is the home of Olivet Nazarene University, in the suburban village of Bourbonnais, and Kankakee Community College.

Stay healthy
The area is served by Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, 500 West Court Street, and the Riverside Medical Center, 350 North Wall Street.

Go next
The nearest town is Manteno, population about 6,000, also in Kankakee County. Kankakee's suburbs include the Villages of Aroma Park, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Momence, Limestone and Sun River Terrace. Other nearby Villages include Herscher, Grant Park, Hopkins Park, Bonfield, Union Hill, and St. Anne, all in Kankakee County. Chebanse is in Kankakee County and neighboring Iroquois County, Clifton is in Iroquois County, as is Gilman; and Reddick is in Kankakee County and neighboring Livingston County.

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Kankakee Area

The Kankakee Area is in Kankakee County, part of the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

Do

 * Kankakee River State Park

Cities

 * - the county seat
 * - home to Bordertown Guns

Villages

 * - home to a boat club.
 * - the former summer home of the Chicago Bears.
 * - home to a growing business sector.
 * - the poorest area in Kankakee County.
 * - once meant to be the county seat, now a small rural village.
 * - very similar to Bradley.
 * Bonfield- Known locally for its feuding families, conservative attitude, and its ban on alcohol. According to the book Wild Kankakee by Jim Ridings, the town is named after Thomas A. Bonfield, a lawyer who named the town for himself after renaming the train station to "Bonfield," despite the fact that the post office was named Verkler.
 * Sun River Terrace- home to a large population of African Americans and about 390 people.
 * Sammons Point- built to stop the spread of a nearby landfill.
 * Union Hill- home to a tractor dealer.
 * Irwin- the birthplace of Art Ward, though there is nothing there in his memory.
 * Rockville- the only remaining town in the Kankakee Area that was founded by Indians.

Go next

 * Iroquois County

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Kankan

Kankan is a city in Guinea.

Understand

Often called the second city of Guinea, after Conakry, however some believe in fact the second city is Labe while others give that title to N'zerekore! Either way, Kankan can't be missed since it is strategically located on relatively decent road from Conakry to Bamako, Mali. The town also boasts the 2nd largest public university in the country(Universite de KanKan) which is even equipped with an American Reading Room! Kankan still has no electricity or running water so don't be surprised if you find the city in total darkness. Don't expect much at all in the form of luxury (i.e. supermarkets, shopping malls, etc). Although you may run into some English speakers, it's best to have at least a basic knowledge of French, although many people will only speak the local language, Malinke.

Get in
Under normal road conditions, it is around an 11-12 hour journey to Conakry and roughly 5 hours to Bamako.

Get around
Another worthwhile option is to hire a moto-taxi (taxi-motor) driver to give you a tour of centre-ville(downtown) and a few underlying areas. Your driver (sans helmet) can take you through the many dirt roads to get a glimpse of the traditional style huts, the market and so on.

Do
Kankan is famous for the world renowned Mamaya dance which many people come to celebrate as part of the post Ramadan Tabaski celebration. The Milo River is also a nice place to visit. Additionally, it would be interesting to pay a visit to the Universite de Kankan. Generally, however, isn't a whole lot to see or do in KanKan. Many people stop through Kankan in transit between Bamakao and Conakry and beyond. The heat from March-May is relentless and prove as the least comfortable time to visit.

Drink
If you like to dance, club Sarata is your best bet (as of mid 2008). You will be treated to some of the most popular Guinean (also Ivorian, Malian and Senegalese) music selections. The cover charge is very cheap, usually less than 1 dollar depending on the exchange rate!

Sleep
Most decent hotels (especially Hotel Bate and Hotel Villa) have electricity (at night) and running water.

Go next
The Mandingo cultural site Gberedou/Hamana is located about 40 km to the northeast. The area has exceptional spiritual significance as it harbors a traditional Mandingo religious milieu. In addition, supports a unique architectural style of residential structures.

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Kanker

Kanker is a town in the southern part of Chhattisgarh, India. It is the headquarters of its district. For most of the colonial period it was the seat of the administration of the eponymous princely state. It is a town that falls geographically in the transition zone between the northernmost parts of the Deccan plateau and the Mahanadi plains, surrounded by pretty hills and forests and crisis-crossed by streams that are tributaries of the river Mahanadi. The Kanker Palace Heritage, which was the residence of the ruler of Kanker and is now lived in by his descendants, has a guest house that you can stay at.

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Kannada phrasebook

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ kannaḍa), a Dravidian language with some 50 million speakers, is an official language of India and the state language of Karnataka. It is also the language which you will encounter in Bengaluru. It is also the language you will encounter if you visit the historically significant cities of Mysuru and Hampi, so arming yourself with rudimentary knowledge of Kannada is a good idea if you wish to visit those places.

Kannada is a Dravidian language, which means that it belongs to the same family as the other South Indian languages Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu. These languages share many words, sentence structures and even expressions, which means that if you pick up any one, your path to learning the others is considerably eased.

Contemporary Kannada literature is the most successful in India, with India's highest literary honor, the Jnanpith awards, having been conferred eight times upon Kannada writers, which is the highest for any language in India.

It is a commonly-held belief that because Kannada is more accepting of Sanskrit loan words, learning conversational Hindi (Hindi language owes most of its vocabulary to Sanskrit) will help you pick up Kannada. This is false. Though Kannada literature has over the years accepted many Sanskrit and Prakrit languages words, the conversational (colloquial) Kannada has very little influence from Sanskrit or any other Indo-european language.

In plain and simple words, knowing conversational Hindi, conversational Marathi or Sanskrit might not help learning/speaking day-to-day conversational Kannada with the native speakers, unless a native speaker to whom you are speaking has prior knowledge of Hindi/Marathi.

Though the Dravidian languages like Telugu and Tamil share lot of words with Kannada, the grammatical structure (colloquial speech) of these languages are quite similar. A person with prior knowledge of conversational Telugu or conversational Tamil may find it easier to learn Kannada. But when it comes to conversing, the pronunciation of Kannada compared to the other Dravidian languages like Tamil and Telugu is quite different, and the words and sentences shared between these sister languages are often mutually unintelligible.

Pronunciation
Most English speakers find Kannada pronunciation rather challenging, as there are 10 vowels, 2 diphthongs and 34 consonants, employing a large number of distinctions not found in English.

Vowels
The key distinction is the difference between short and long vowels. In this phrase book, the short vowels are noted with small letters [a, e, i, o, u] and long vowels are noted with capital letters [A, E, I, O, U]. You will often come across non-standard romanizations, noted in table below when applicable.

Consonants
Many Kannada consonants come in three different forms: aspirated, unaspirated and retroflex.

Aspiration means "with a puff of air", and is the difference between the sound of the letter "p" in English pin (aspirated) and spit (unaspirated). In this phrasebook, aspirated sounds are spelled with an h (so English "pin" would be phin) and unaspirated sounds without it (so "spit" is still spit). Kannada aspiration is quite forceful and it's OK to emphasize the puff.

Kannada retroflex consonants, on the other hand, are not really found in English. They should be pronounced with the tongue tip curled back.

Cultural notes
Greetings: There are no time elemental greetings in Kannada such as good morning, good afternoon, etc. And each language has its own greetings. It is considered very gracious to address a person by their respective greetings. In India, Namaskāra is the most ubiquitous greeting, and though of Sanskrit origin is now mostly used all across India. It is said with hands folded and a small gesture of bowing. Namaskāra literally means "I bow to you." Namaste has the same meaning, but is used less often in Kannada. After meeting someone for the first time nimmanna kaNDu bahaLa khushi āyitu [ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನ ಕಂಡು ಬಹಳ ಖುಶಿ’ಆಯಿತು] may be said, meaning "I am delighted/happy to see you"

Civilities: In Western cultures saying phrases like please, thank you, you're welcome, excuse me, sorry, etc. are so ingrained into them from a young age that they use these phrases without a second thought. Not so for Indians. In India, saying such phrases in an inappropriate circumstance might even embarrass the person, or cheapen the gravity of the phrase itself. These phrases are only said in a sincere sense. For example, don't say dhanyavāda [ಧನ್ಯವಾದ]/nimminda bahaLa upakāra vāyitu [ನಿಮ್ಮಿಂದ ಬಹಳ ಉಪಕಾರವಾಯಿತು] (thank you) after a clerk hands you your grocery bag, but don't forget to use it when someone goes out of their way to do something nice for you. Sometimes English words themselves are used; due to the British colonial influence, especially in urban areas and among the upper class. In this case use them as you would in English. In India, a majority of times these kind of phrases/sentiments are merely communicated through body language rather than verbally. To show your thanks, a simple smile will do the trick. Other common gestures include the infamous "head bobble"; and a hand gesture made by swiftly swinging the wrist so your palm is facing the sky and your forefingers slightly elongated. The

Prefixes & suffixes:

While referring to a person For majority of words rī (ರೀ) may be added as a suffix to give it a more polite tone. The rī word itself could be used to refer a person. For Example, Mr. Murray please come over here may be said as ರೀ Murray ಬರ್ರಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿ (rI Murray barri illi). The suffix avaru is used with a person's name as a sign of respect. For Example: Mr. Murray is often referred to as Murray avaru. Few more suffixes which are indispensable are avanu (ಅವನು) avaLu (ಅವಳು) and avaru (ಅವರು). With nouns it gives the meaning "the person(he, she) that does" and with verbs, it indicates something is happening.

Examples:

 * noun – shop (ಅಂಗಡಿ angaDi) + avanu = shopkeeper (ಅಂಗಡಿಯವನು... angaDiyavanu)
 * verb – to see (ನೋಡು nODu) + avaru = onlookers (ನೋಡುವವರು ... nODuvavaru)

English loan words: The British colonial influence spread into the language itself, and this continues today with American culture being exported throughout the world. So, an English word or phrase may almost always be inserted into any Kannada sentence. You will often hear Indians, whom while talking in their native languages, pepper their sentences with English words. English loan words are particularly used for modern inventions/technologies, so words like TV, computer and microwave are the same as in English apart from the slight change of accent. However; this is mostly in the cities, and learning Kannada will have been all the more rewarding when in rural or non-tourist areas, as well as allowing you to communicate with a wider variety of people in the cities.

Numbers
The numerals used to write in decimal are called Indo-Arabic numerals. Developed in India, they were borrowed by the Arabs, and gradually spread to Europe. The similarities are hard to miss. Here are their respective numerals.

Days
The Hindu days of the week are each ruled by a planet, and corresponding exactly to ancient cultures in the West, i.e. Sunday = bhānu-vāra (Lord Sun's day [lit. time or period]). Thursday/O.N. Þorsdagr, Thor's day = Guru-vāra (Lord Jupiter's day), Saturday/Saturn's day = Śani's day = Shani-vāra(Lord Saturn's day), etc.

Months
India has two main calendars in use. The Western (Gregorian) calendar is used for day to day and business affairs, and the Hindu calendar is used by religious authorities for deciding any religious/cultural events.

Writing the time and date
The time is written exactly as in English, that is hours followed by minutes.

12:45 p.m. will thus be ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ, 12[ಹನ್ನೆರಡು] ಗಂಟೆ 45[ನಲವತ್ತೈದು] ನಿಮಿಷ(beLagge, 12[hanneraDu] gaNTe 45[nalavattaidu] nimiSha),

12:45 a.m. will thus be ರಾತ್ರಿ, 12[ಹನ್ನೆರಡು] ಗಂಟೆ 45[ನಲವತ್ತೈದು] ನಿಮಿಷ(rAtri, 12[hanneraDu] gaNTe 45[nalavattaidu] nimiSha),

Note: ಗಂಟೆ (gaNTe) would indicate something like "o'clock" in English. ನಿಮಿಷ (nimiSha) would indicate "minutes." in English.

The date is also written exactly as in English

For example: Date: 03-06-2010 would be written as ದಿನಾಂಕ: 03-06-2010 would be read as 03ನೇ ತಾರೀಖು - 6ನೇ ತಿಂಗಳು - 2010ನೇ ಇಸವಿ [3nE tArIkhu-6nE tingaLu-2010nE isavi].

Note: ತಾರೀಖು(tArIkhu) would indicate something like "date" in English; ತಿಂಗಳು(tingaLu) would indicate "Month" in English; ಇಸವಿ (isavi) would indicate something like (A.D.) in English.

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Kannapolis

Kannapolis is a city in North Carolina, roughly 15 minutes north of Charlotte by car. It is known primarily as the home of the Earnhardt auto-racing family, and the former home of a large textile industry. It is being revitalized as a bedroom community of Charlotte with a population of over 50,000 residents.

By car
From Interstate 85 North, take exit 58, 60, or 63.

By plane

 * Charlotte Douglas International Airport
 * Concord Regional Airport

By train
The Kannapolis Amtrak station is found at 201 South Main Street.

By bus
Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Concord.

Get around

 * Concord Kannapolis Area Transit

See

Do

=Buy=

Eat

 * Los Arcos, one of the region's favorite Mexican restaurants, serves a full range of Mexican dishes, including a great taco salad and chicken soup. They are known for their fast, friendly service and some of the area's best sweet tea. 1021 S. Cannon Blvd (Hwy 29).

Go next

 * Charlotte
 * Concord
 * Mooresville
 * Salisbury

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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari or Kanniyakumari is a town on the southernmost tip of the mainland of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Cape Comorin.

Understand

India is one of those privileged lands which have high mountains as well as oceans and sea shores. It also has its shores shared between three great seas - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The confluence of these three seas can be witnessed in Kanyakumari. This unique phenomenon has made this little town in the southernmost tip of India a significant destination for religious or pleasure trips.

The fame of Kanyakumari attracts prominent people such as Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi. It's not by coincidence that there are memorials named after these two figures. Moreover, Kanyakumari is one of the few places in the world where one can witness both the sunset and sunrise at the same beach due to its geography.

The oldest and the most ancient landmark in this town is the temple of Goddess Kumari who prayed to Lord Shiva to be accepted as wife by him. The name of this place was given after the name of the Goddess. During the British Raj, it was also known as "Cape Comorin", probably a British spoilt version of 'Kumari', meaning virgin. The town is so small that an enthusiastic tourist can walk across the town. For less walking enthusiasts, buses are available and the fares are very low. The auto rickshaws fares are also very reasonable. In short, travelling in and around Kanyakumari is not expensive.

By plane

 * Thiruvananthapuram of neighbouring state Kerala, is the nearest international airport, with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka. And is served by Air-India, among others.  From there it takes about three hours by train or bus or taxi. The taxi charges are pretty cheap, about ₹9-10 per km, and should be around ₹1000, for a trip to Kanyakumari from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
 * Alternatively, if you cannot reach Thiruvananthapuram directly from your place, you can reach Chennai (Madras) the state capital and then take either train or bus to reach Kanyakumari. Note that travelling to Kanyakumari is a bit tiresome via road, especially for Westerners, as the travel time is about 14-15 hours and the climate is pretty hot (30-35°C during summer and 25-30° during winter) throughout the year. Insist on a II tier air-conditioned coach as this is pretty cheap, about ₹1200. A local flight travel to Thiruvananthapuram is also a viable option, but the ticket prices are slightly higher, ranging from ₹1500 and can go up to anywhere around ₹5000. In India, the faster you book/plan your travel, the more you save on tickets.
 * Alternatively reach Kochi, Kozhikode, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and then by train.

By train
Very well connected and served by rail to all major cities in India like Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Coimbatore. And from here starts the second longest train route of India, Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh and Katra

By bus
Buses are frequently available from Nagercoil, the closest major transport hub. Long-distance buses are available from Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Bangalore etc.

Get around
Most people travel around Kanyakumari using a hired vehicle. Auto-rickshaws (tuk tuks) are available, along with buses. Buses are about ₹15 from the station to the point, and ₹7.5 from the bus station to the point.

If your train comes into Nagercoil, there are busses to Kanyakumari from right outside Nagercoil junction station starting at 5:20AM (ish) and meant to be on the half hour every hour. Although you just have to keep asking.

See
The main attraction of Kanyakumari is the Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. If you can escape from the crowds, you can visit Vivekanandapuram (the only peaceful area in Kanyakumari) maintained by the Ramakrishna Mission. It has its own lodging and boarding arrangements. If you'd like to see the sunset or sunrise, it is recommended that you see it from the beach at Vivekanandapuram. It is not recommended that you visit Kanyakumari in December–January; the crowds are at its peak during these months.

The temple of Goddess Kumari is rather small by South Indian standards, but comes with the usual ingredients of Pujaris (Hindu Priests), Poojas, Kumkums, and Prasad (sweet offerings made to the Gods). All men are supposed to enter the temple with bare torsos as it deemed to be a mark of respect to the Devi. You should be careful about the touts in the temple.

Do
Vivekananda Rock memorial has a special meditation room which is absolutely quiet. One could meditate there. People also wet their feet on the shores of the ocean before entering the temple as the waters considered sacred. Bathing is banned in many parts of the beach (though you may find some people bathing) due to a number of tourists dying each year from the powerful ocean waves. For bathing in the sea, consider Vattakotta (meaning: Round fort) beach, situated about 6 km from Kanyakumari. Naked bathing or bathing with bikinis are a taboo not only in Kanyakumari but also in nearly all beaches in India. Beaches in Goa and Pondicherry, are a bit different, as a majority of people visiting there are foreigners.

Buy
Tourists can buy a lot of interesting items -- straw hats, conches, sea shells, and cheap electronics. There are some small shops where one can get a customized conch with names or quotes inscribed. These items can serve as a memorable item for your trip. Electronics available at Kanyakumari are dead cheap but, since all of them are imported from China, their quality of them is always sub-par. It's always good to avoid the electronics shops and the associated hagglers. Hair bands and clips made of coconut shells are worth the money and you may have to ask the shopkeeper if one is not available at the display. Starfish shells (for decorating your indoors), sea shells of various sizes, kaleidoscopes, and colourful sand packets (not artificially coloured), collected from different parts of the beach, and used especially for decorating your indoor showcases, are also available. The cost of the majority of these commodities starts from ₹20 and upwards. There are some antique shops too unlike handicrafts these original antiques give you pleasant surprises. Antiques like kavadi, paintings and South Indian lamps are worth the money.

Eat
The food in Kanyakumari is more of the classic South Indian style. It is mostly vegetarian, and maybe even some Tamil favourites including idlis, sambar, dosa, and related are available. Typical South Indian vegetarian food is available. In some cases, they may serve you the food on the traditional banana leaf. South Indian food is more of an acquired taste for some people from the Western part of the world. It is different but still good. Do not expect much as far as Western-style breakfast foods or western style foods.

Meals available at Kanyakumari are of the classic South-Indian type with rotis (roasted unleavened flatbread, similar to Mexican-style wheat tortillas).

North-Indian style meals are available in some Rajasthani/Punjabi-style restaurants. A one-time meal of a "thali" will cost around ₹70. There are other eating options where a la carte meal may cost more.

Non-alcoholic
Avoid bringing alcohol to the beach as this place is a pilgrim centre and it's considered taboo to booze. (That said, there are loads of discarded high-alcohol content liquor bottles all around various parts of the beach slightly away from the developed/tourist zone, so it's obviously not that unheard of!)

Coconuts
Kanyakumari has a lot of tender coconut shops selling tender coconuts for ₹30. The orange variety of tender coconut, which is plentiful in this area and is priced the same, is worth trying as it's much tastier than the green-coloured one.

Juice
Though there are a lot of fresh juice stalls, it is perhaps best to avoid them as the stalls are seldom clean and the ice they add to the juice may be contaminated. It may have many water-borne diseases of the digestive tract. If you get sick, you can treat it with antibiotics or Flagyl.

Bottled drinks
Bottled drinks are readily available, and usually safe to drink. Note that bottled drinks are always priced higher (about ₹2 to ₹5 higher) than the MRP in these areas. Of bottled drinks, ThumsUp (Cola flavoured) and Limca (Lime flavoured), both branded by the Coca-Cola Company, are worth tasting as they are tailored specially for the Indian market.

Alcoholic
At least one of the hotels in the middle of town have a subterranean bar. Just walk down the hill a little before the boat ramp, scroll around and you'll find one. Air-conditioned, various beers for ₹120, and an extensive (and refreshingly non-South Indian specific) menu were on offer at the one roughly diagonally opposite Hotel Sea View, back north down the street away from the water and Hotel Sea Face.

Sleep
There are numerous hotels, residencies, etc., in and around Kanyakumari and therefore, staying over is not a problem. But there are agents, touts and brokers in every nook and corner looking for unsuspecting tourists. Eschew buying or booking rooms from them, as many a time you end up paying a lot more than the actual price. Vivekananda Kendra can be a good option for people looking for decent, yet cheap accommodation, but it's around 3 km from Kanyakumari. Prefer hotels near the beach especially if you want to watch the sunrise right out of your bed! Note that, you should quote this preference when booking the room or else, you'll always be given a room without a window opening out to the sea. Moreover, many times, these rooms are in great demand and you'll find yourself shelling out an extra ₹400-500 for such a room. Hotel Sea View, Hotel Sangam and a couple of other hotels offer such rooms and the rent is about ₹1100 for 12 hr. Many rooms are priced for 12 hr and not per day, especially during the peak season.

Go next

 * Suchindram - A noted pilgrim centre in the south, hosting the famous Sivathanumalaya temple.
 * Swamithoppe - The religious headquarters of Ayyavazhi and the most important pilgrim centre of Ayyavazhis.
 * Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) — The capital city of Kerala is 85 km from Kanyakumari.

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Kannur

Kannur (Malayalam: കണ്ണൂര്) is a seaside city on the northern side of Kerala, India.

Understand
Kannur (old name Cannanore) is known as Land of Looms and Lords because of the importance of the fabric industry and the concentration of Theyyam temple dance festivals. The main language spoken is Malayalam. English is also understood. Kannur is the most politically sensitive district of Kerala and most people here have a socialist leaning.

By train
Direct trains are available from Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Coimbatore.

By bus
Direct buses are available from Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Mangalore.

By road
Kannur is on national highway 17 directly connected to Mumbai and Kanyakumari; however, the roads are bad, crowded and traffic jams and very frequent.

Get around

 * Autorickshaws charge ₹30 for the first km and then ₹15 per km.
 * Buses charge ₹7 for 3 km. City buses can be boarded from 'Prabhath bus stop' at the end of the Bank Road. This will ensure you a seat. For longer distances you have to go to the Thavakkara Bus Station.
 * Taxi - Taxis are available at reasonable rates.
 * Car - Parking is a serious problem almost everywhere in the town, except the beach side. You have to park the car somewhere and go in an auto rikshaw to cope with the traffic bottlenecks.
 * Walk - Walking is not pleasant, as there are numerous noisy motorcycles, even in the narrow footpaths.

See

Temples

Eat
Kannur follows all the traditional Kerala-Malabar food like rice, biriyanis, dosa, puttu, appam, idly, and seafoods. Stuffed mussels (Arikkadukka) are available with most of the local vendors.

Sleep
Kannur traffic is quite hopeless. Taking a room in the beach area is the only solution to escape from traffic blocks.

Internet

 * Padinchare Kandy Internet Cafe. Opp. the little Masjidh, Near State Bank of India, Fort Road. 1 km from Railway Station. This is a popular hangout of foreign tourists. (Fast computers in a big air-conditioned hall. Chilled soft drinks are available)

Electricity
Kannur uses the British (UK) three-pin and two-pin circular socket that follows BS 546 at 230 V, 50 Hz. Plug adaptors are available at any hardware store. Use care if you need a transformer to convert 230 V to a lower voltage for equipment from countries where the normal power supply is 110 V.

Go next

 * Iritty, hill town with cute rivers, 41 km
 * Kannapuram, beaches, Madayippara Rock, 16 km.
 * Kasaragod, temple town on the beach, 102 km
 * Kozhikode, major beach city, 91 km
 * Madikeri, cute little hill station, 113 km
 * Mahé, old French enclave, 31 km
 * Mananthavady, tea estates, resorts, 91 km
 * Mysore, city of gardens and palaces, 181 km
 * Parassinikkadavu, riverside temple, 19 km
 * Taliparamba, undulating town with fine rivers, 22 km
 * Thalassery, beach town, 22 km

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Kano

Kano is a city in North West Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It has a population of around 3.6 million (2016 estimate), giving it a busy atmosphere. It is an ancient trading city inhabited for well over a thousand years. Despite the international airport, there is little tourist trade, but there are still surprisingly many attractions to visit and, as with the rest of Nigeria, the joy is in the people and the buzz of the streets.

Understand
Kano is the largest city in northern Nigeria. The city is predominantly Muslim with a small percentage of Christians and adherents of traditional religions. Sharia law was introduced around 2001 but only applies to Muslims and punishments are rare. There have been sectarian riots, but this is mainly due to political tensions and is not targeted at foreigners.

Foreign currency is not usually accepted so get some Nigerian naira at a bank or an ATM.

Electricity brownouts are a common problem and don't expect the cleanest of streets.

The official language is English, but the language of the street is Hausa.

Get in
Visitors from outside Nigeria will need a visa. This costs around US$70 and you should apply to the relevant embassy or high commission at least four weeks in advance. They will need proof that you can support yourself financially and may ask for a letter from your employer.

You will need vaccinations against yellow fever, cholera, medication for malaria and other diseases.

By train
Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) operates long distance express passenger train services from Port Harcourt to Kano and Lagos via Ibadan and Kaduna to Kano every Friday (as of 2021). These services offer full air conditioning to the 1st class “seater” or “sleeper” luxury saloons, with restaurant cars equipped with conveniences. There are also standard class-coaches with luggage racks. Travel time from Lagos is just over 30 hours. There's also a once-weekly service from Nguru.

Delays are common and dates of service changes frequently, always check at the station.

Get around
Yellow- and blue-coloured taxis can be hired on the roadside, ensure you agree a price before leaving. More common are the motorbikes where travellers sit behind the driver. There are also some motorised rickshaws introduced for Muslim women who do not want want to sit up close to a motorbike driver.

See

The dye pits of Kano are over 500 years old and privately owned. Indigo is mixed with potassium and ash and fermented for a month before being ready to dye cloths. The indigo dyes were once used to make garments for Nigerian royalty and they are said to also be usable as medicine. You can get a short tour around the pits and they will be happy to sell you cloths and clothes dyed blue in a variety of tie dye patterns.

Do
Climb the old Dala or Goron Dutse hill in the centre of the city and get a 360 degree view of the ancient city from the hill top; it is where the city started and is now an underground water reservoir.

Kano is also the home to the several times champions of the Nigerian Premier League, Kano Pillars FC. One can join the thousands of their fanbases and watch the games in Sani Abatcha Sadium K/Mata or in the indoor stadium Sabon Gari for as little as US$5.

The state-owned Marhaba Cinema is also located just behind the Immigration office and phone & electronics gadget village of Farm centre

Work
The state government is investing heavily in the computing industry and has built a new ICT park, named after the past emir Alhaji, Dr. Ado Bayero, but due to change of administration, the building (Gidan Ado Bayero) has now been transformed into a state university (Yusuf Maitama Sule University) which will serve as a temporary site for the university.

Buy
There are a few supermarkets but in the daytime it is more exciting is to buy from one of the formal markets around town such as the famously known Kantin Kwari Market and Kofar Wambai Market. At dusk and until about 2AM, you can buy from any of the hundreds of stalls along the sides of the major roads. You will also be offered items to buy whenever you stop while driving.

Budget
Buy food from any stall along the road sides. Masa are ground corn buns, they are often dipped into pepper soup.

Mid-range
Restaurants are all over the centre of the city selling African dishes, fried chicken or Chinese food.

Drink
Sharia law means alcohol is hard to find. Most hotels do not serve alcohol on the premises but for a small fee you can easily get a staff member to buy some bottles of beer for consumption in your room (most hotel rooms in Kano have fridges). The area called Sabon Gari has many bars and nightclubs where alcoholic drinks are freely available and many stores where you can buy wine, or other alcoholic drinks.

There are malt drinks in cans with beer branding which are an acquired taste. There are few dairy products in the area but some milk based drinks are available. Western brands such as Coca Cola or Nescafe are common. Do not drink locally made drinks (zobo - sorrel, kunun aya - from tiger nuts) if you did not know the source, as hygiene is not concerned when preparing some of them.

Sleep
Like almost all hotels in Nigeria, you will be required to pay for your room up-front. Typically 125% of the room rate before you get the key. Ask for a receipt. The advance paid will be deducted from the bill on checking out.

Stay safe
Kano is a largely safe city and theft or violence to foreigners is rare. Keep valuables in a zipped pocket and do not wear overly revealing clothes. When buying outside shops you will probably need to haggle, walk away if you are unsure of the deal. People may try to swindle you so check your prices before agreeing and if anyone asks for money feel free to walk away. Do not use internet banking from anything but private computers.

Stay healthy
HIV prevalence is extremely high in Kano, with medical studies reporting over 30% of the population infected. Prepare accordingly.

Connect
1. Utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to connect with people in Kano State. Join local groups and communities online to expand your network.

2. Attend local events, networking meetups, and forums in Kano State to meet new people and make connections.

3. Join professional organizations or associations in Kano State to meet like-minded individuals in your industry.

4. Volunteer for community events or organizations in Kano State to meet new people and make connections.

5. Use business directories or networking websites to find businesses or professionals in Kano State that you can connect with.

6. Attend conferences, seminars, or workshops in Kano State related to your field of interest to connect with industry professionals.

7. Reach out to friends, family, or colleagues who may have connections in Kano State and ask for introductions.

8.Be proactive

Go next

 * Katsina
 * Kaduna
 * Zaria
 * Bichi

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Kanoya

Kanoya (鹿屋市) is a city of 104,000 people (2015) in Kagoshima. Kanoya is popularly called the "Town of Roses".

Understand
Kanoya City is in the center of the Osumi peninsula of Kagoshima prefecture in Japan.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated machine translation.

Get in
Kanoya is the most populous city in Japan without any connection to railway services.

By plane
The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport in Kirishima City. Kanoya Bus Stop (in front of Lina City Kanoya) is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by limousine bus from Kagoshima Airport.

By car
It takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes on the highway and about 1 hour and 40 minutes on the general road (via National Highway 504) by private car.

See

 * Kanoya Air Field Archives — Imperial Japanese Navy exhibition of the history of the era to the present day of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. There are also many exhibits related to the kamikaze corps . free entrance.
 * Kirishima months hill park — equipped with one of Japan's leading rose gardens, athletics, and bungalows (some charges apply).
 * Airacho Railway Museum (former Osumi Line Aira Station Ruins)

Do

 * Kanoya Rose Festival (May, November) — held at Kirishimagaoka Park
 * Marine Festa in Kanoya (July, Marine Day)
 * Kanoya Summer Festival (late July)
 * Summer Fireworks Festival (late July) —

Go next

 * Tarumizu
 * Kimotsuki
 * Higashikushira
 * Osaki
 * Minamiosumi
 * Shibushi
 * Soo
 * Kinko
 * Kirishima

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Kanpur

Kanpur is the largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was known as Cawnpore in colonial times and is a major industrial centre of the Plains. The city is famous for its chemical (fertiliser, detergent), textile, and leather industries. The city was also an important British garrison during pre-independence era.

Understand
Kanpur is a major industrial and commercial city on the banks of the River Ganges. It has an area of over 400 km² and had a population of around 2.7 million in the 2011 census. Kanpur is home to several educational institutions, including an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Kanpur), CSJM University, Harcourt Butler Technological University (HBTU), University Institute of Engineering and Technology, GSVM Medical College and Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (AITH).

By train
Being located on the national corridor of railways the city of Kanpur is well connected with the rest of India by rail services, e.g. Shadabti express from Delhi to Kanpur.

It also lies on the Kolkata-New Delhi rail link and hence is connected with Rajdhani expresses (many of them, Howrah rajdhani, Guwahati rajdhani, Bhubaneswar rajdhani).

Main railway stations in the city

 * - Its the oldest railway station of Kanpur. It is connected to Lucknow, Prayagraj, Mathura and Gorakhpur as well. Many Express and Passenger trains stop here.
 * , the main railway station of the city lies in the cantonment area. It is connected with Jhansi, Lucknow, New Delhi, Agra, and Howrah. Trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani have stop here for 5 to 10 minutes.
 * Govind Puri It is the junction Railway station where the line is divided into two parts for Jhansi and New Delhi. Ticket room and overbridge are also here.
 * Panki, This station has only many express trains on Delhi-Lucknow and Delhi-Kolkata route.
 * Rawatpur, one of the main stations in the city to catch trains to and from Farrukhabad and Kasganj.

By plane

Lucknow airport which is about  from Kanpur and handles more flights, can also be used.

The flights to Kanpur and Lucknow are generally reliable and timely, but may get delayed or diverted during winter (Dec-Jan) when the region often experiences dense fog. Trains too get affected. Plan your travel accordingly and allow for possible delays.

By car
Kanpur is well connected with Road, NH 2 and NH 25 passes nearby. The NHs which passes to Kanpur are NH 2, NH 25, NH 86 and NH 91. Kanpur has two major bus station. The very important bus station of Kanpur is Jhkarkati bus Station. Many Volvo buses especially Royal Cruiser which go to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.

By metro
As of May 2024, the Kanpur Metro consists of one line with 9 stations, stretching from the prestigious academic institution IIT Kanpur in the west to Motijheel (Pearl lake) in the east.

By bus
There are city buses run by UPSRTC under JNNURM. These buses offer cheaper rates than auto rickshaws. AC low floor city buses that are very comfortable cost the most to ride. Some other types of buses are non-AC low floor, minibuses and low floors which also offer low rates.

By auto rickshaw
You can travel using an auto rickshaw or the tempo called Vikram. Vikram is the cheapest mode of transport but a pain to travel. However, Vikram drivers have a fixed rate for point-to-point travels and it's an experience in itself when 10 people (and driver) travel in one Vikram. The quality of auto rickshaws in Kanpur is also pathetic and there is not fixed rate or meter system. You have to bargain with the driver.

By cycle rickshaw
There is no standard or norm for the price of cycle rickshaws. They can be found on the main road and smaller roads.

By taxi
Private taxis like vans and other cars are available from Canal Road Taxi Stand and from various hotels and travel agencies.

Buy
Kanpur is famous for leather goods. The main shopping centres in the city are; The Mall, Birhana Road, Gumti No. 5, Parade, Naveen Market, Meston road and P.P.N. Market. The city centre also offers the shopper a delightful array of State Emporia, viz. UPICA, UP Handloom Emporium, The Mall; Phulkari, Punjab Emporium and Manjusha, Bengal Emporium, The Mall.
 * Check out the market of Naveen market, ppn market, mall road, arya nagar, swaroop nagar, tilak Nagar, Gumti no 5
 * Check out Lalityam Sarees to buy beautiful Sarees, which is the national dress of India.
 * Check out the value for money clothes specially for ladies you will get in Beconganj area, This place is Hub for all the hand embroidered High, Medium and value for Money works ,Good Boutiques Like Khanam's are in the Vicinity.
 * Leather Goods on Meston Raod (Bada Chauraha). Meston road is also good for all other day-to-day items.
 * Clothes at Gumti no. 5, Naveen Market, P. Road. Also find wholesale markets at Navghada, General Gunj
 * Utensils, Sarees, Bangles and lot of other stuff at reasonable rates at Sisamau. Utensils can also be found at Hatiya.
 * Christ Church College

Eat
Kanpur is a great place for Chat lovers, the city is planked with chat shops serving pani puri, allu tikki, dahai chat, etc.

A popular food junction is the lane at Arya Nagar, with eateries serving everything from chat, South Indian, biryani, egg rolls, burgers, chats to ice creams.

For a range of multi cuisine restaurants visit The Mall, Naveen Market, Civil Lines, Sarvodaya Nagar (Moti Rave) and Swaroop Nagar, restaurants open to 11PM. Check out Aromas in Swaroop Nagar for some awesome burgers. Try the mushroom burger if you are the adventurous kind, you will not be disappointed.

No meal in Kanpur can be completed without eating paan, hence, if you are near Cantt, the mall road, near Phool Bagh gives you excellent paan options, or may just drive till Birhana road and grab a paan there. Around the other side however, the lane near Halet, is a haven of paan vendors. With alternating medicine and CT scan clinics, the paans here are the best in the city. The paan shops are open comfortably till 2AM. Perfect reason to go out on a drive.

Drink
Mufarra is a red drink which you can drink in summer for getting relief from the heat. This is easily available in shops.

Pubs and bars
There are pubs at Landmark Hotel and at the new malls.

Sleep
There are a number of hotels on Mall Road and G.T Road.

Go next

 * — about 200 km from Kanpur, it is a town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Bundelkhand region
 * — about 210 km from Kanpur, this city is noted for the Fort of Jhansi (Jhansi Fort)
 * — about 217 km from Kanpur, this town is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
 * — about 240 km, the medieval city of Orchha seems to have been frozen in time with many of its palaces and temples retaining their original grandeur to this day
 * — also a Tiger Reserve as tigers reintroduced in the early 2010s. Besides the tiger, the sloth bear and sambhar, Panna National Park is home to many species of birds

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