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Beverly (Massachusetts)

Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore.

In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community. And while somewhat overshadowed by the communities of urban-hub Boston and witchcraft-infused Salem to the south, Beverly is an up-and-coming community with theaters, cafes, shops, parks, beaches and historic locations that makes it well-worth a trip.

Districts

Having a varied landscape, Beverly is home to a number of different neighborhoods each with their own unique personalities and institutions.

There are roughly 10 neighborhoods:
 * Downtown Beverly — The center of the city, and the most urban neighborhood, based mainly on Cabot, Rantoul, and Elliot Streets. Divided into the sub-neighborhoods of Goat Hill, Fish Flake Hill, and Prospect Hill. Home to the Cabot Theater, Montserrat College of Art, residences, and numerous businesses. Possesses the Beverly train station.
 * Ryal Side — Suburban neighborhood on western side of the city. Mostly residential, but does possess some businesses on Bridge and Elliot Streets including the Ryal Side Plaza. Divided into the sub-neighborhood of Shingleville.
 * North Beverly — Placid, mostly residential neighborhood with businesses scattered on main thoroughfares of Cabot, Dodge, Conant, Enon, and McKay Streets including the North Beverly and Commodore Plazas. Subdivided into the sub-neighborhoods of Raymond Farms and Folly Hill/Apple Village. Possesses the North Beverly train station along with Beverly Airport.
 * Gloucester Crossing — Semi-urban, semi-residential neighborhood, originally built-up for housing the workers at the Shoe. Somewhat rough around the edges in its residential part, it's also home to the Shoe's service-based and highly renovated successor - the Cummings Center.
 * Montserrat — Loosely defined, suburban, residential neighborhood. Home to the Sterling YMCA, Beverly Hospital, and Sally Milligan Park. Possesses the Montserrat train station.
 * Cove — Suburban, relatively affluent (though not so much as Prides Crossing/the Farms), residential neighborhood. Home to Lynch Park, the city's primary greenspace, and several beaches. President William Howard Taft once rented a summer home here, in the area that is now this park. More built up than the neighborhoods to the east, and closer to the Downtown.
 * Centerville — Suburban, mostly middle class, car-dependent neighborhood. Relatively wooded and isolated, it is close to Route 128 and has a small nucleus of stores centered on Hull St.
 * Beverly Farms — Also known locally as simply the Farms, in combination with Prides Crossing it is one of the more affluent and isolated sections of the city. Namesake of the glamorous Beverly Hills, California. Centered around a small village center of small shops on Hale and West Streets, with much of its area wooded and rural. Contains large homes in the woods and on the beach, while more humble residences lie near the village center. Possesses the Beverly Farms train station.
 * Prides Crossing — A sparsely built-up, wooded neighborhood centered on a tiny cluster of buildings at its center, and defined by large houses and old mansions on private drives. Possesses the Prides Crossing train station, which is unsurprisingly only stopped at on peak times and is also home to a well-known eponymous candy store. Endicott College lies in the neighborhood, founded in the area's old mansions.

When to visit
As stated on the Boston page, New England weather is unpredictable and becomes very cold in the winter and is prone to mild bouts of humidity in the summer. Beverly's weather is similar to Boston's; however, it is slightly cooler during the summer months, a factor which historically has proved influential to the decision of many Boston elites to locate summer homes along the "Gold Coast" on the shores of the Cove and Beverly Farms. Summer is thusly comfortable, with plentiful days of sunshine and nice days. Thus, it is in that season that the city truly shines and earns its moniker as the "Garden City," with many green parks and plentiful local flora and fauna.

When the summer heat does reach Beverly, respite can be found at one of the city's many beaches for swimming. Like the rest of the North Shore, keep in mind that the water will be cold no matter the season. If desiring a more dry summer pastime, the city often hosts different summer events including a monthly block party on Cabot Street for each summer month. Even with no events going on, Cabot Street in the summer is quite pleasant with many different shops and stores catering to foot traffic and cafes with outdoor seating.

In summer, a notable time to visit Beverly is during its annual Homecoming at the end of July and beginning of August. Events range from local performances, lighthouse tours, lobster eating, and are culminated by fireworks show over Beverly Harbor.

While summer is probably the nicest season to experience Beverly, it also is thoroughly pleasant in the autumn, with foliage peaking around mid-October, as well as in the springtime during May and June when the flowers come into full bloom. And if you plan to visit during the winter months, the Atlantic Ocean has a moderating effect on the temperature, causing the city to not get as cold or icy as areas inland. Visitors should be fine so long as they wear the usual seasonal clothes.

History
Before European settlement, the area was part of Salem and the Naumkeag Territory. It was settled by Europeans in 1626 by Roger Conant. Because of religious differences with Governor John Endecott, Beverly was set off and incorporated as a town in 1668, when it was named "Beverley" after Beverley, the county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Surviving from the settlement's early history is the Balch House, built, according to dendrochronological testing performed in 2006, about 1679.

The first ship commissioned for the US military, by the US Army (the US Navy had yet to exist), was the armed schooner Hannah. It was outfitted at Glover's Wharf and first sailed from Beverly Harbor on September 5, 1775. For this reason Beverly calls itself the "Birthplace of America's Navy" – a claim disputed by other towns, including nearby Marblehead. The Hannah can be found on the patch of the city's police department.

Beverly has also been called the "birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution," as the site of the first cotton mill in America (1787), and largest cotton mill of its time. The town is the home of one of the country's first Sunday schools (which was built in 1810). Beverly was incorporated as a city in 1894.

In 1902, the United Shoe Machinery Corporation built a quarter-mile stretch of factory buildings in Beverly. The stretch was an early landmark example of reinforced concrete construction, devised by concrete pioneer Ernest L. Ransome. In 1906 it went into production. Closed in 1987, the complex was bought by Cummings Properties in 1996, and developed into a campus of hi-tech companies and medical offices. Parker Brothers, makers of Monopoly and other games, has offices in Beverly. The city is also home to the Landmark School, known worldwide for the education it provides for students with learning disabilities.

President William Howard Taft rented a house for the summer White House from Mrs. Maria Evans in Beverly. In the summers of 1909 and 1910, he lived in a house located at what is now the site of the Italian Garden in Lynch Park, the city's principal public park, and in 1911 and 1912 he rented a different house a mile away, "Parramatta", from Mrs. Robert Peabody. Beverly Hills, California, was named in 1907 after Beverly Farms in Beverly because Taft vacationed there.

The city, during the Cold War, also once hosted a Nike missile site near Beverly Airport. In addition, the water at Wenham Lake used as the city's primary water supply has for centuries been known for the purity of its ice, being at one time given a royal warrant as the ice used by Queen Victoria.

By car
Beverly is served by Route 128 exits 18-22 which connects the city to the rest of the greater Boston area.

By bus
MBTA bus 451 travels between Salem train station and North Beverly via Cabot or Tozer Street. Service is often very infrequent, weekdays only.

By train
Take the Newburyport/Rockport line on the MBTA Commuter Rail. For a small city, Beverly has an astonishing five train stations within its borders which make the community well-connected. These stations are the Beverly, North Beverly, Montserrat, Prides Crossing, and Beverly Farms stations, so if you needs to get around Beverly it may be beneficial to do so by train.

By plane
Beverly is served by Beverly Regional Airport, a city-owned, public use airport in the northwestern part of town. Open to general aviation, there are typically no scheduled commercial flights; however, it is catagorized as a reliever airport by the NPIAS to relieve small aircraft from Logan Airport and has been known to take the occasional charter plane.

For all commercial flights, please refer to the Boston page for Logan International Airport.

Get around
Depending on the neighborhood, Beverly can be navigated by a variety of transportation means. In the city's downtown, walking is recommended as there is much to see on a walk up Cabot, Rantoul, or Loring Streets. Biking is also encouraged. Both means of transportation have been encouraged the city, with Beverly planning on making its center more bike and walk friendly in the near future.

If you're traveling to the neighborhood of North Beverly, Montserrat, Prides Crossing, or Beverly Farms from the downtown, as stated before each of them possesses an eponymous train station that makes it convenient to move around. Keep in mind that, having so many train stations, some of these neighborhood stations are flag stops during non-peak times. In addition, Prides Crossing station has the third lowest ridership on the entire MBTA, so trains only stop there at peak times when flagged. If at a non-peak time and going to Prides Crossing via train, stop at Beverly Farms station instead and make the short walk east. The Newburyport/Rockport line splits into the Newburyport and Rookport branches after Beverly station, with North Beverly being on the Newburyport branch and Montserrat, Prides Crossing, and Beverly Farms, being on the Rockport branch, so make sure to get on the right train to where you need to go.

For the more isolated neighborhoods such as Centerville or the outer reaches of Beverly Farms, it may be advantageous to travel by car. However, in nice weather travel by bicycle is a pleasant if strenuous form of transportation as the isolated wooded roads of the aforementioned neighborhoods can make for an enjoyable ride.

Buy
There are numerous shops to visit in Beverly, especially along Cabot Street which is home to comic book store Paper Asylum, bookstore Cabot Street Books & Cards, and chocolatier Winfrey's Fudge & Chocolates. Cabot Street is also home to several clothing and consignment stores such as Worthy Girl and The Golden Hangar, housed in a historic building at Ellis Square. A block away from the Montserrat School of Art, goods & gifts shops Field House and Good Neighbor are in the center of the city and sell a creative array of items.

Elsewhere, in North Beverly there is the North Beverly Plaza, a center of commerce for decades home to Staples, Modell's Sporting Goods, The Paper Store, Dressbarn, Gamestop, and more. Further north, there is Commodore Plaza which is home to a branch of Edible Arrangements, athletic supply store New England Running Company, and across the street from dressmaker Over the Rainbow. Also in North Beverly, there is Barbara's Hang-Up a picture frame shop highly visible from Route 128 and the highly acclaimed bookstore Annie’s Book Stop.

Eat
There are numerous places to eat in Beverly (including over seven competitive pizza places) but here are a few of the most prominent:

Stay safe
Beverly is generally a very safe community, with a violent and property crime rate below the state average. In daytime, you should feel safe walking pretty much anywhere in the city.

The neighborhoods of Gloucester Crossing and Downtown near Rantoul/Park Streets are somewhat rougher and grittier than the rest of the city, so it may be advisable to take caution in those areas at night. Still, the chance of a violent crime committed on someone, especially a visitor, is quite low.

Go next

 * Take Route 1A or Route 97 north to Wenham, home of the Wenham Museum and Gordon College.
 * Drive on Route 128 or Route 127 east to Manchester-by-the-Sea, home of Singing Beach, or go further to the seaport towns of Gloucester and Rockport on Cape Ann.
 * Go south on the Veterans Memorial Bridge or Kernwood Bridge to Salem, famous for its 1692 witchcraft trials and annual Halloween celebration.
 * Go west on Route 128, Route 62, or Conant St. to Danvers, home of the Liberty Tree Mall and the actual location of the 1692 witchcraft hysteria.

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Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is an enclaved city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, surrounded almost entirely by Los Angeles. Since the 1950s Beverly Hills has marketed itself as a high-end shopping venue and home of the rich and famous, which still rings true today – its reputation has even been the basis of a few popular TV shows such as The Beverly Hillbillies and Beverly Hills, 90210. Santa Monica Boulevard bisects the city, with most of the businesses to the south, and the north being primarily residential. Most visitors come to shop or dream of shopping, or to try and hunt down their favorite celebrities' homes, but be careful! Many celebrities consider that stalking.

Beverly Hills 90210 fans will be disappointed that there is no West Beverly High. Some of the backdrops of the fictitious West Beverly High were filmed at Torrance High School in Torrance.

By plane

 * From Los Angeles International Airport : Travel on Interstate 405 North (San Diego Freeway), then exit into State Route 2 East which is Santa Monica Boulevard.
 * From Bob Hope Airport in Burbank: Travel south on Hollywood Way, exit into the Ventura Freeway (California State Route 134 and US 101), then go south on Coldwater Canyon Drive.

By public transit
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority provides bus service into Beverly Hills, connecting with the rail network. Rapid bus 720 runs along Wilshire Boulevard, connecting Beverly Hills with the Fairfax district, Koreatown, and Downtown Los Angeles to the east, and with Westwood and Santa Monica to the west. Rapid bus 704 runs along Santa Monica Boulevard, connecting Beverly Hills with West Hollywood, Hollywood, Silver Lake and Downtown Los Angeles to the east, and with Century City and Santa Monica to the west.

Get around
Beverly Hills has several large, well-marked public parking garages in its downtown area, but they tend to fill up quickly. Virtually all of the shops and restaurants are walkable from any of the garages. Parking in Beverly Hills is extremely difficult even with the large parking structures, so it is strongly advised to walk or use public transport. If you choose to drive, be aware that there is a law against oversized pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles weighing more than.

Go next

 * West Hollywood. Travel east on Santa Monica Boulevard to cruise the Sunset strip with its gauntlet of bars, clubs, and music venues.
 * Hollywood. So synonymous with motion pictures that you forget that it actually exists. Where their past is celebrated, their present is premiered, and their future is constantly being created.
 * West Los Angeles. Head west on Santa Monica or Wilshire to the cultural kaleidoscope that is West Los Angeles.
 * Santa Monica. Further to the west lies the popular beach and shopping city of Santa Monica and its famous pier.
 * Culver City. It has many nightclubs and bars.

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Bexhill

Bexhill is a coastal town about 6 miles (10 km) west of Hastings in the Rother District of East Sussex. Everywhere in Bexhill is not far away from the beach. The pebble beach is incredibly scenic and with plenty of beach huts for the seaside lovers.

Understand
Bexhill (sometimes known as Bexhill-on-Sea) was created in 772 by King Offa II of Mercia when he granted power to the Bishop of Oswald to build a church. Almost 300 years later, William gave the settlement to Robert, Count of Eu. The town has had a few famous people visit it: Agatha Christie used it in her novel The ABC Murders, and John Logie Baird, the creator of television, spent his last years in Bexhill.

The town, like many other English seaside resorts, is now much more a settled community. Although there is a small entertainment area on the seafront, it now has a large retired population, like much of the south coast.

In 2021, it had a population of about 44,000.

Do
At the top of Galley Hill are the remains of a World War II military bunker. The Irish comedian Spike Milligan was posted to Bexhill in the early 1940s. He mentioned the bunker in his book Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall. Later in the book he referred back to the town in the Goon Show's "The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea".

Sporting facilities include: squash, tennis, bowls, football, golf, cricket and swimming. The town is also proud of its leisure centre and the indoor leisure pool complex. The latter being located as part of the Ravenside Retail Park at Bulverhythe.

Bexhill is renowned as the ‘birthplace of British motor racing’ with regular displays of cars from various eras throughout the year. The town is particularly proud of its seafront with an award winning beach. The promenade stretches for miles, from Trafalgar Beacon on Galley Hill to Cooden Beach, offering magnificent views. You may even get the chance to watch the sailing or rowing club in action.

Eat
The De La Warr Pavilion, a building in the International Modernist style, has been refurbished and redeveloped. There is a magnificent restaurant offering the best in fresh local produce, excellent wines and great views of the sea.

Opening hours are 10AM-4PM in the winter and 10AM-5PM in the summer. The Sovereign Light Café on the seafront featured in the Keane song of the same name.

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Beylaqan

Beylaqan is in Beylaqan Rayon in Azerbaijan.

Understand
The city of Beylaqan has a population of 22,000 plus 40,000 in the surrounding villages some of which are IDP's. It is situated in south-central Azerbaijan near the Azerbaijani border with Iran. It takes 4 hours to Beylaqan from the capital city Baku via minibus.

The terrain of the city is quite flat. From the city center it is possible to see the Karabagh mountais in the distance.

History
Beylaqan (ancient Palakatan) was once the capital of caucus Albania in 415 AD. It was razed by Timur in 1235. During the Soviet times it developed as a center for cotton and mutton production. The sugar beet industry has been starting to develop in Beylaqan, this is demonstrated by the Imishli Sugar Beet Factory utilizing new western technologies in the pilot farm located just south of the city center.

Climate

 * Winter- cold, days of snow are sparse with few days nearing the warmth of a spring day.
 * Spring- about two weeks of this season are experienced yearly, mild and enjoyable weather.
 * Summer- hot, this season is best known for its siesta like afternoons with more activity taking place in the early morning and evening, as people retreat to their shady cool gardens to enjoy their fresh fruit while escaping from the harsh mid-day weather.
 * Fall- warm, this is the season to be experienced in Beylaqan, as there is an unparalleled selection of fruits and vegetables, particularly enjoyed after a fine mutton shish kebob.

By taxi

 * From Baku- first go to 20 January station, ask for a taxi going to Beylaqan and pay 8 manat per person. It takes 3.5 hours.
 * From Barda- go to the bus station and pay 4 manat per person.
 * From Aghjibedi- go to large gate at the entrance of town, and flag down a taxi heading to Lankaran and pay 3 manat to the city.

By train

 * From Baku- take the Horadiz train to Dashburun from 28 May at 11PM. Get off at Dashburun at 7AM. For coupe (2nd class) pay with passport in hand 2.80 manat.  Then take a taxi alongside other people getting off in Dashburun to the city center paying 0.60 manat per person in a full taxi.
 * From Horadiz- take the Baku bound train at 9:30PM and get off at Dashburun at 10:00. Pay 0.6 manat.

By bus/minibus

 * From Baku- minibuses leave from Baku to Beylaqan starting at 11AM and once every hour until 4PM. Upon entering the bus pay 5 manat.
 * From Yevlax- the minibus leaves Yevlax at 8:30. Pay 4 manat and get off at the Gorush gas station or the city gate and pay 0.6-0.8 manat to share a taxi to the city center.
 * From Lankaran- take any bus bound for Agjabadi, Yevlax, or Ganja, and pay 4 manat. Get off at the Gorush gas station or the gate and pay 0.6-0.8 manat to share a taxi to the city center.
 * From Ganja- take the Lankaran bound bus and pay 4 manat.

Get around
Although there are no intra-city minibuses in Beylaqan, the city center is no bigger than 1 km square, so it is quite possible to navigate the city without tiring too much.

Walking
Everything in the city, including the “Paradise Garden” and “The Sacred Sanctuary of Jerjis” can be gotten to by walking.

By taxi
Within the immediate city pay no more than 1 manat for a taxi. To reach the “Prophet’s Mosque” pay 2 manat one way for a whole taxi.

Talk
English is not widely spoken in Beylaqan so it would be wise to either bring an Azeri phrase book and/or brush up on your Azeri/Russian/Turkish before arriving in Beylaqan. The accent in Beylaqan is known for being similar to the accent in Karabagh.
 * Azerbaijani phrasebook
 * Russian phrasebook
 * Turkish phrasebook

See

 * The Sacred Sanctuary of Jerjis (Cercis Ziyarətgahi)- this mosque complex is located 4 km outside of the city center. It is dedicated to Jerjis, who was a prophet born in Palestine, was bestowed with the title of prophet on his 16th year, was an apostle of Jesus, and who taught monotheism and healed people, and sometimes returned them to life. According to legend, throughout his 77 years of his life, his died and returned to life four times because of his 70 separate instances of torture. The Romans called him Georgis, and the Greeks Jerjis Jerjus. There is a restaurant, souvenir shop, and mosque; the tomb of Jerjis enclosed in a wood and stained glass mausoleum, and graveyard in this complex. Next to the mausoleum, there is a chain that you can put a scarf on the hook and make a wish and if it stays on the hook you will receive the wish. This sanctuary can be reached via foot if you walk 40 minutes.

Buy

 * Beyleqan mutton- it is said that because the feed that the sheep consume is of a higher quality than in other regions, the mutton is tastier.

Eat

 * Paradise Gardens (Cənət Baği), found just south of the center of town on the east side of the road marked with a tall monument- is an upper scale outdoor restaurant complete with a fountain, manmade rainfall, pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food. The saj, written sac, is a large self cooking cast iron skillet filled with a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and meat.
 * Other more affordable restaurants can be found by asking!

Drink

 * Canal tea house- south of the city center monument. This place has tea and beer on tap. This is a bamboo thatched patio situated just south of the city center right on top of the canal. For an alternative tea or beer drinking experience, it is possible to sit in private canoes directly over the canals. Pay 0.5 manat for a refreshing beer on tap and 0.2 manat for a piping hot pot of tea.

Sleep

 * The Central Beylaqan Motel is under renovation
 * There is a motel ran by Elat Agribusiness consulting center. It is 20 manat per night. It is located on secured grounds and there is a TV and shower.

Go next

 * Beylaqan-Agjabadi 4 manat taxi
 * Beylaqan-Baku 5 manat minibus
 * Beylaqan-Baku 2.8 manat 'night train 10PM
 * Beylaqan-Baku 8 manat taxi
 * Beylaqan-Yevlax 4 manat minibus
 * Beylaqan-Lankaran 4 manat minibus
 * Beylaqan-Ganja 4 manat minibus.

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Beynac-et-Cazenac

Beynac-et-Cazenac is a village in Dordogne.

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Beypore Beach

Beypore or Beypur is a small beach town and port in the state of Kerala, India. It is in Kozhikode District.

Understand
Beypore is a beautiful beach and it has one of the oldest ports in Kerala from where trading was done to the Middle East. Beypore is famous for building wooden ships, called dhows or urus in the Malayalam language. These ships are usually bought by Arab merchants for trading, fishing and now used as a tourist ships. TASARA creative hand weaving centre in north Beypore attracts visitors and students from all around the world. Chaliyar Puzha which is the fourth longest river in the Kerala state flows through this village.

By plane

 * Beypore nearest is karipur an International airport and most airlines in India has flights. Air-India also operates flights from Middle Eastern countries to Kozhikode. From Kozhikode airport (Karipur) it is only a 40-minute drive and costs US$10-15 - 14 km.
 * Kozhikode (Calicut) is connected to Mumbai (Bombay) by daily flights operated by Air India.
 * It is possible to land at Kochi International Airport and catch train or taxi to Bypore.
 * Other options are Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Mumbai airports coupled with a train or flight to Kozhikode, followed by a taxi ride.
 * Emirates Airlines flies daily from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kozhikode.
 * Kozhikode is the major gateway for northern Kerala expats to the Middle East. Air India Express has its one of the hubs in Calicut International Airport. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, RAK airlines, and Oman Airways operate there as well.
 * Sri Lankan Airways flies to Colombo

By train
Beypore is accessible from Kochi (Cochin), Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Coimbatore, Chennai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), New Delhi and Kolkata by train. The nearest railway station is Feroke which is 4 km away. The main train station is Kozhikode is 9 km away.

There are four direct trains between Calicut (Kozhikode) and Madras (Chennai), each taking 12-18 hours for one-way travel.

Kozhikode to Mumbai: There are a handful of direct trains connecting Bombay (Mumbai) with Calicut (Kozhikode) via the picturesque Konkan Railway route. Typically, these trains take about 24 hours to cover around 1200 km between Bombay (Mumbai) and Calicut (Kozhikode).

There are plenty of trains between Feroke or Calicut (Kozhikode) and Cochin (Kochi) and Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). Without reserved seats, the tiring experience of traveling in crowded unreserved compartments awaits. In India train reservation is easy. There are no additional charges when booking at counters. But there will be nominal reservation charges of less than US$1 always. Check Indian Railway.

By bus
There are bus services operating from Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore to Kozhikode.

By road
Kozhikode is connected to Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore by road. It is a pleasure to drive from Bangalore to Beypore through Gundulpet and Sulthan Battery. But in the small stretch of jungle there are wild elephants and moving in late hours in a small vehicle is not advised.

The Bangalore-Mysore-Gundulpet-Sultan Battery-Kalpetta-Kozhikode route is fantastic. This alternative route to travel to Thrissur from Bangalore avoids the reputedly deteriorated Salem route.

Get around
Many places of attractions are near by one another so you could walk between them.

By bus
There is no local bus service in Beypore. You can rely on autorickshaws, which are very cheap and reliable.

By autorickshaw
This is a cheap way of transport between attractions.

By taxi
Local taxis are also available at good rates. Normally, taxis are not needed unless you plan to go way out of the city. If you want to move around in city, autos and buses are good enough. Taxis usually charge a flat charge and do not operate on meter.

By car
There are many rental companies offering cars with drivers or self-drive

Do
Learn the traditional handweaving techniques which is world renowned. TASARA -an Institution dedicated to creative weaving, is in Beypore. Founded in 1989, Tasara (weaver's shuttle in Sanskrit) is an extension of Spider Weavers, which was established in 1977. The Centre endeavors to deliver a contemporary touch to this age old form of art, by bringing together artists and weavers in an inspiring ambience, enabling both to break through the limitations of their own mediums. Check their official website for more detail

Buy
Uru: Model Vessel - Today, not many vessels are launched from Beypore and the artisans have taken to crafting little wooden models of their gigantic masterpieces. These four inch to eight foot 'Model Vessels' crafted out of teak wood would cost you anything from US$2-700.

Marine shops - You can get fresh and used marine vessel parts from this city shops. But you should be good in bargaining.

Eat
Malabar cuisine is quite popular among gourmands. The mildly flavoured, gently cooked Malabar Biriyanis are a must eat when visiting Beypore. The chicken is cooked tender, the rice flaky and delicately spiced with the right portions of condiments, to leave the taste lingering for long.

In seafood, mussels are a favourite. A concoction of mussel and rice flour, cooked in the shell is called arikadaka. The Arab influence on the local cuisine is very visible in the rich meat curries and desserts. But you should have the names in Malayalam (the local language of Kerala) - its called Kallummakkaya. But there will be guys to help you out, not a problem.

Other seafood items crab, prawns, lobster and squid available in all restaurants.

And if you are coming outside from India, definitely should consider the extra spiciness of food. And you can taste wide variety of food, in all dishes coconut is a main ingredient.

Drink
Sharjah Shake - Banana Milk Shake with a twist. “Sharjah” which is famous for its taste as well as its name is considered to be the king of all fruit shakes in Kerala. Contains banana, chilled milk, any chocolate flavoured drink mix, sugar, cardamom crushed and water.

Sulaimani Tea - A popular alternative to English Breakfast. Sulaimani is very common in the UAE. It's basically tea with no milk and but heaps of sugar with lemon juice. You can opt for no sugar.

Avil Milk shake - Avil is a traditional food in Kerala made of rice. Its a juice combined with milk, avil and ground nuts.

Sleep
International standard hostels or hotels are not available in Beypore, but you can opt for hotels just outside Beypore that have good prices. Will take only few minutes travel to them.

Go next

 * Art Gallery - paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma
 * Canolly Canal - boating (Canolly Canal is such a place as there are many opportunities in the Canolly Canal to take boat and just stroll down the canal for enjoyment. Canolly Canal is especially very enjoyable during the sun set times when tourists stroll down the canal in the small local boats that give you a historical déjà vu.)
 * Elathur - boating (A very beautiful town as it has a lake that borders it on one side and on the other side; Elathur is bordered by a river. Thus, this unique composition allows Elathur to be a very well sought out place that must be seen by travelers who come to India for its rich heritage.)
 * Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium - Located opposite the musical fountain is the Jawaharlal Nehru planetarium where you get a chance to unravel the mysteries of outer space.
 * Kadalundi - bird sanctuary, boating
 * Kakkayam - trekking and rock climbing through river path, enjoying numerous waterfalls.
 * Kallai - Once the bustling nerve-centre of Kozhikode's timber trade, said to have been the largest such trading centre in Asia. Today, though some business does take place, hard times have fallen on the timber trade and Kallai is just a shadow of its busy past.
 * Kallai river - boating.
 * Kappad - Kappad sea shore is famous because Vasco Da Gamma landed here in 1498 from Europe.
 * Kirtads - Special museum that shows us glimpses of the past. The main area of concern in the Museum is The Kerala tribe communities of the ancient times. You can find many tools and weapons that were used in the era of the Kerala. In addition, there is a vast anthropological library and an archeological library that has much information on the past history and tribal life styles of ancient India.
 * Korapuzha - venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsav (water festival)
 * Kozhikode Beach - hundred years old lighthouse and the two crumbling pier
 * Kozhippara Water Falls - Ideal location for trekking and swimming, with river side forests, situated in Kakkadampoyil on the Malappuram -Calicut District border, you can reach there by road.
 * Krishna Menon Museum - dedicated to late V K Krishna Menon, the former Foreign minister and Defence minister of India.
 * Lion's Park - Situated just next to the famous Calicut Beach. A great theme park with many rides for the children as well as many attractions for the parents. Lion's Park has the very good view of the sunset that is unparalleled in many places.
 * `Mananchira Maidan - The palace tank of King Mana Vikrama, still used as venue of various festival.
 * Payyoli - historical place, old fort and mosque of the Kunjali Marakkar.
 * Pazhassiraja Museum - copies of ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, coins, temple models and megalithic monuments.
 * Peruvannamuzhi Dam - Boating facilities, birds sanctuary, crocodile farm.
 * S M Street - Sweet Meat Street is the busiest street in Kozhikode
 * Tali Temple - One of the oldest and the most ancient temples around. It is a very distinct temple, and its history goes all the way back to the times of the Zamorin ruler in 14th century builted by Swami Thirumulpad, the Zamorian.
 * Thikkoti Light House - 1847 build
 * Tusharagiri - Famous for trekking tracks, with waterfall, evergreen dense forests with exotic birds and wild animals on the way.
 * Vadakara - A city on bank of Kuttiyadi river, famous 1500 year old Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple, rock cut caves with murals and carvings.
 * Vellari Mala - waterfalls, velvet green landscapes, place for trekking.
 * Wayanad Ghats - en route to Wayanad with nine hairpin bends

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Béziers

Béziers is a city in the Hérault department in Occitanie, France. The city shows signs of Neolithic occupation, but the first recorded settlement was the Roman town of Baeterrae (founded around 35 BCE). Today, Béziers is a regional centre of winemaking, and a good place to base yourself when exploring the southern Languedoc region.

Understand
Béziers is in an Occitan-speaking region, and street signs and other official markers are often printed in both French and Occitan. Occitan text is usually marked with a small red and gold cross, though it is often similar to standard French. While most customer service people will speak some English, this is not universal.

Béziers was a centre of the Cathars, and much of its population was massacred in 1209 during the Albigensian Crusade.

Get in
Ryanair flies to Béziers-Cap d'Agde from Bristol, London (Luton), Düsseldorf (Weeze) and Stockholm (Skavsta). You can reach Béziers within an hour from Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports.

A direct autoroute (Autoroute A75) links Béziers to Paris.

Intercity and TGV trains run to Béziers from Paris Gare de Lyon. It is also possible to go to Barcelona by train.

Get around
Everything in Béziers is within walking distance, but bear in mind that most of the city is built on a slope. The walk from the train station to the town centre is quite steep. There is an excellent local bus service that puts all local towns and villages within easy reach. Try the free "Navette" shuttle bus that takes visitors from the railway and bus stations to the centre of town.

See
The Saint Nazaire Cathedral was built in the 13th century and was a major staging point for the Crusades. Stunning views of the Orb valley and the surrounding area are available from the cathedral courtyard - especially at sunset.

Béziers Old Town offers the walker a warren of largely early medieval streets, extending from the Cathedral to the town centre. The old streets just off the main avenue feature both traditional shops and designer fashion houses.

The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passes through Béziers. The canal was the creation of Paul Riquet. In the 17th century he completed the dream of joining the Mediterranean and the Atlantic ocean by a waterway.

Avenue Paul De Riquet is the place to be seen, sit and drink coffee and watch the world go by.

Béziers has a number of small museums that focus on the town and its surroundings. The largest is the Musée de Biterrois, which includes historical and archaeological artefacts from the region. Espace Taurin is a specialist collection with memorabilia and artefacts related to the annual bullfighting festival.

Do
Béziers is famous for its annual "Feria", a bullfighting festival. This five-day party draws thousand of visitors to the town at the start of August.

A beach bus runs to the sea at nearby Valras Plage every 20 mins. Journey time 30 mins. Sérignan Plage is harder to get to, but is often less crowded than Valras.

The Oppidum d'Ensèrune, a Romano-Gallic hill fort, is a short drive from Béziers outside the village of Nissan-lez-Enserune. Enserune features exposed archaeological structures, including hillside apartments, a work area, several cisterns, and a burial area. It is an active excavation site and sometimes visitors can see archaeologists working. The onsite museum is antiquated in presentation but has a comprehensive collection of grave goods. Also see l'Étang de Montady (the swamp of Montady), a wetland drained in the 13th century using a unique star-shaped drainage pattern, at the base of the hill.

Béziers is in the middle of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. It is surrounded by vineyards, many of which will be happy to give you a tour and a tasting. One such is the Cave Coopérative Les Vignerons de Sérignan (Sérignan Winemakers' Cooperative), located in Sérignan, only a few miles away. The winery offers a cellar tour and factory shop. Decent reds and whites from several appellations can be had for €5-15.

Buy
Les Halles, a covered market at the end of the Rue République, offers a wide variety of fresh local foods. (Closed Mondays)

Eat
Béziers is full of places to eat. In the town centre, a good choice is southeast along the Allée Paul Riquet. There are a number of sidewalk bars and cafes that serve on the square, offering regional specialities and standard French fare. Le Cristal has particularly good moules Provençal. This is also a good place to buy food for self-catering or a picnic, with a Monoprix on the corner of the Rue Solferino and several small shops and kiosks selling seafood, sweets, and other edibles. A carousel at one end and occasional market vendors makes this square a fun place to people-watch while you walk off your meal.

Drink
Cafe La Comédie (26 Allée Paul Riquet) is perhaps the oldest bar in town. Locals take the morning sun at the Café du Marché, next to Les Halles. The Bar Chez L (Ave Clémenceau) faces the bus station and offers a reasonably priced lunch. The Korrigan Pub  (7 Rue Paul Riquet) offers live music and a variety of beers.

Sleep

 * Appart'City Béziers, a reasonably priced and clean self-catering accommodation near the city centre.
 * Appart'City Béziers, a reasonably priced and clean self-catering accommodation near the city centre.

Go next

 * Agde
 * Narbonne

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Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam (Telugu: భద్రాచలం) is a major pilgrim town on the banks of the Godavari River in Telangana in Southern India.

Understand
The main attraction is the temple of Sri Ram built by Kancharla Gopanna, popularly known as Bhakta Ramadas, in 1630 AD. Ramdas was then tax revenue collector (also called as Tahsildar). He collected money from people to build this temple and when the collections were not sufficient, used tax collections and consequently was jailed for 12 years by the king Tani Shah of Golconda (now Hyderabad). Moved by the plight of his devotee Sri Ram and his brother, Laxmana repaid the money owed to the king and got Ramadas released.

Two festivals are most important at Bhadrachalam:
 * Annual Kalyanotsavam on the eve of Sri Rama navami, during Sri Rama Navami(March-April) there is a huge influx of pilgrims not only from Andhra districts, but also from other distant places to attend the wedding of Lord Rama with Sita.
 * Vaikunta Ekadasi (Mukkoti). Sree Seetaramachandra swamy will give darshan through the Vaikuntha dwaram on the eve of Mukkoti(December–January)

Get in
Bhadrachalam is connected by road and rail network.

By plane
The nearest international airport is Hyderabad and domestic airport is Vijayawada.

By car
From Hyderabad follow this route: Hyderabad – Suryapet – Khammam – Kothagudem– Palvancha - Bhadrachalam. Buses ply from Vijayawada and other major towns in Andhra Pradesh.

By train
The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road (station code: BDCR), 40 km from the town. Locally, Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station is more commonly referred to as Kothagudem Railway Station. It takes approximately 50 minutes to travel from Kothagudem Railway Station to Bhadrachalam by bus and the fare is about ₹20. Bhadrachalam is: Machilipatnam/Manuguru express (Train No:17050/12752) at Secunderabad Station every day at 10:45PM. You should buy a ticket up to Kothagudem (Bhadrachalam Road). The train reaches Kothagudem at 4:45AM. From there you can take a bus to Bhadrachalam. There are lots of buses from just outside Kothagudem station. Bus fare is around ₹20. You can reach Bhadrachalam Town in 50 minutes. While returning you can take Train No:0340(Link Secunderabad Express) from Kothagudem. It departs from there at 10:15PM.
 * 120 km from district head quarters, Khammam
 * 325 km from the state head quarters, Hyderabad

By bus
It will be around 315 km from the capital city Hyderabad. The tourism department buses also ply to Bhadrachalam. It will take you non-stop with a break at the Guest House on the Highway near Narketpally. It will be a 7 hours journey from Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam. Suppose if you start from Hyderabad at 10PM, you will reach by 5AM the next day.

The courtesy and the behaviour of the temple administration are excellent. You can feel that everyone there is ready to extend cooperation, and they talk to you politely. Perhaps it is the manners of Sri Rama embedded into atmosphere.

Get around
Three wheeler taxis (called 'auto rickshaws') can be found everywhere, clogging the streets of Bhadrachalam. They don’t carry meters, so fares are to be bargained based on distance (or your perception of it). Fares to temple areas are ₹10-15 per person (August 2013). Never book an auto rickshaw in advance for trips to the temple as the Darshan (to see the deity) time may vary depending on demand and day of the week (Mondays, Tuesdays and weekends are busy). You can always find auto rickshaws once your Darshan is over.

See

 * Tiny museum within the temple complex has jewellery Ramdas and others got made for deities of this temple. (The dates of Ramdas’ and Abul Hassan Tanasha's birth and death given on their painted portraits indicate that Ramdas lived for 32 years and Tanasha for 17 years which is rubbish.)
 * Tiny museum within the temple complex has jewellery Ramdas and others got made for deities of this temple. (The dates of Ramdas’ and Abul Hassan Tanasha's birth and death given on their painted portraits indicate that Ramdas lived for 32 years and Tanasha for 17 years which is rubbish.)

 * Edicts made by Ramadas on stone guiding administration of the temple, poojas and other rituals are inside the temple complex written in Telugu.
 * Parnasala is a popular (nearby) place frequently visited by tourists and is 35 km from Bhadrachalam. This is said to be the place where Ravan abducted Sita. A small hut with gaudily painted sculptures of Sri Ram, Sita, Laxman and Ravan depicting key events from Ramayan is what Parnasala is about. This place has great historical importance but weathered sculptures, attempt to replicate the sculptures with fiber glass, lack of maintenance make it a little less satisfied experience. However, passing through tiny tribal hamlets and expansive fields of paddy by a spooky tree lined road plus the serene Godavari River are the saving grace. Its would be a worth while to visit this place if you plan to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Badrachalam. Avoid recommendations from local guides about this place and make your own call.

 * Papikondalu Hills - a steam boat ride on River Godavari enjoying views of the River and setting sun. Available as a package of one day including 5 to 7 hours of boat ride. Diesel-powered boats start from Sriramagiri, about 60 km from Bhadrachalam. They offer breakfast, tea, lunch and evening snacks on the boat itself, except lunch where they make special arrangements on the way to papikondalu on the shores of Godavari. The taste & hygiene of the food is good. On the way you can also see the Perantallapally, a temple of Lord Shiva, where you can find a small water fall coming from the thick forests. A sage used to meditate in this forest. You should maintain utmost silence in the temple. You should not offer any thing (like donations etc.). The environment is peaceful. If you have the time, you can do meditation here. On the way you can also visit Sriramagiri temple (58 km. from Bhadrachalam). It is always better to take water, fruit and food with you on the steam boat ride. You have to be cautious before planning trip to Papikondalu during summer as the water levels in River Godavari may cancel the boat trips.
 * Bogotha Waterfalls, during rainy season, 115 km away.
 * Palem Resevoir: 101 km away.

Do

 * Visit the main temple.
 * Sit and absorb the atmosphere in the peaceful (on working days) temple premises.
 * Perform different types of pooja – fees for which can be paid right outside the main temple.
 * Attend sessions of Kirtanas written by Ramadas and others in honor of Sri Ram (after 8PM)
 * Walk along river Godavari through tiny hamlets if the weather is pleasant.

Eat
Prasadam (food offered to the main deity of the temple) sold outside the main entrance can be a good breakfast as well – especially Laddu, Chakrapongali, Pulihora and Patikabellam (misri) are sold at nominal price right in the temple complex.

For breakfast go to Veeranna Hotel near Amba satram to have delicious idly with spicy Ginger chutney.

For lunch there is mess at Tata gudi centre to have delicious Telugu vegetarian food.

Most restaurants are near bus station and offer the same food fare. Cuisine is South Indian ‘thali' and normal South Indian snacks like Idli, Vada, Poori and Dosa.

Tea and coffee (always with milk) are served in small stainless steel tumblers – tend to be cloyingly sweet unless otherwise specified.

Branded bottled water (also referred to as Mineral Water, which it isn't) of well known brands are available all over the town.

Drink
It is considered to be a holy place. Drinking alcohol may not be a suggested activity here.

Budget
Hotel "Sudarshan Residency" just opposite to the temple is also a good choice. A/c Double Occupancy costs at ₹1100/- and this hotel is well maintained. The advantage of this hotel is, it is just opposite to the temple and walkable to both temple and river Godavari.
 * Devastanam (temple administration) accommodation offers good value: Sita Nilayam (also called ‘vanda gadulu’)is one such located near the main temple, - several new and big rooms costing between ₹200 and ₹350 with A/C. No room service. If all the rooms are booked enquire about other so called 'cottages'
 * Hotel Kalki, Godavari, Gitanjali are other smaller hotels.
 * State run Punnami Bhadrachalam has dormitories for ₹150.

Mid-range

 * State run Punnami Bhadrachalam has A/C Suites at ₹1400 to ₹1500 and non A/C rooms at ₹800. (Phone No. 08743231463). This is the best hotel in Bhadrachalam town.
 * Hotel Ratan, near the Bus Stand - has decent ambience and reasonably clean rooms - twin rooms. It is somewhat noisy with constantly ringing phones resounding through the hotel building (especially in the nights).

Bus station is on the main road where most hotels and restaurants are. Do check the room you are offered before you pay up.

Go next

 * Khammam
 * Rajahmundry
 * Chattisgarh

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Bhadravathi

Bhadravathi is a city in Shimoga District, Karnataka, India.

It is around 25 km from Shivamogga city. It got its name as it is situated on river bank of Bhadra. It was earlier called Benkipura (very hot place). It is just 10 km away from Shimoga. It is one of the major industrial towns in Karnataka. It has two major industries VISL and MPM.

Climate
Being a Malenadu region there are 3 distinct seasons. There is rainy season with heavy rainfall, hot summer and cold winter.

Talk
Kannada is the major spoken language. However Hindi and English also used by educated people. Other languages like Telugu and Tamil are also widely understood.

By plane
The nearest airport is in Bangalore.

By train
Rail links are available to Bangalore, Hubli, Mysore and shimoga. Daily around five trains are arrives from Bangalore and leaves to Bangalore. The main ones are Shatabdi, Chalukya Express, Inter city Express.

By bus
KSRTC will connect you from every other place.

Get around
You will get private town service buses. the ticket price is just around ₹3 to ₹5. By auto rickshaw, its ₹8 minimum to ₹30 max.

Landmarks

 * MPM — stands for Mysore paper mills, produces very high quality of paper who's clients are overseas.
 * VISL — stands for Vishveshvaraia Iron and steels Ltd, one of the major steel industry in India. It was founded by Sir M. Vishveshvaria.

Do
There are many theaters around and the price of the tickets will be cheap - just ₹10 to ₹25.

Eat
Paani poori in Rangappa Circle is one of the best and don't miss if you go here. There are no good quality hotels, but there are hotels like Kanchan, where you can expect cheap, tasty and healthy vegetarian food. Padma Nilaya is a good restaurant to get food and snacks.

Go next

 * Bhadra Tiger Reserve
 * Kudremukh National Park

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Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Hindi: भागलपुर Bhāgalpur) is a city and a district at the Ganges River, in the Mithila region of Bihar. Bhagalpur is the distorted form of Bhagdatpuram (meaning city of Good Luck) as it was called during the flourishing of the Anga Kingdom, and has been the seat of power since Bhagalpur also known as Silk City.

Understand
Bhagalpur formed a part of the ancient Indian kingdom of Anga, said to be ruled by king Karna of Mahabharata who was well known for his charity. In later times it was included in the powerful Hindu kingdom of Magadha, or Behar, and in the 7th century it was an independent state, with the city of Champa as its capital. It afterwards formed a part of the Mohammedan Kingdom of Gaur, West Bengal, and was subsequently subjugated by Akbar, who declared it to be a part of the Delhi empire. Bhagalpur passed to the East India Company by the grant of the emperor Shah Alam II in 1765.

References to Bhagalpur can be found in Indian epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata where Bhagalpur has been described as the kingdom of Anga. A temple from the Gupta period still exists in Bhagalpur.

Bhagalpur was one of most important trade centers in Bengal Presidency in British India. The city and the district was notorious for its criminal activities and lack of human safety, both of which peaked during 1970s leading to 1980 Bhagalpur blindings. The communal violence that broke out in and around Bhagalpur in October 1989 continued for about two months and nearly 1200 lives lost. It has emerged as one of the most economically and socially stable districts of Bihar in present times.

By car
From Patna, it takes a decent 6 hours to reach Bhagalpur city.

Sleep
there are many 3 star hotels in city

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Siddharthanagar

Siddharthanagar is a city in Rupandehi District in Western Nepal.

Understand
Siddharthanagar - also known as Bhairahawa or Bhairawa - is a pleasant city of about 70,000 people on the Terai plains of Nepal. It is 265 km (165 miles) west of the capital Kathmandu and three kilometers north of the Indian border at Sunauli.

Siddharthanagar is the main travel gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim's circuit of Lumbini, Kapilvastu and Kathmandu). Hindu pilgrims also enter Nepal here on pilgrimages to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath. Siddharthanagar is also a gateway to Nepal for overland travelers and backpackers heading for jungle and mountain treks, river rafting and other adventures.

Climate
Summer temperatures reach 35 to 38 Celsius (95-100 Fahrenheit). Winter temperatures are 9 to 23 Celsius (48-73 Fahrenheit). Monsoon rains usually start in June and continue into September.

By bus
From Delhi via Gorakhpur and Sunauli (Be sure to review warnings about scams at Sunauli border crossing.) 24 - 30 hours.

From Kathmandu via Bharatpur -- also called Narayangarh or Narayanghat -- and Butwal. 7 - 10 hours.

From Pokhara via Tansen and Butwal (potholed, windy road, but beautiful views) 5 - 6 hours. Also via Bharatpur and Butwal (better road conditions). 5 -6 hours.

From Sauraha (Chitwan Jungle) Take local bus or jeep to Tadi Bazaar then intercity micro-bus/bus via Bharatpur and Butwal. Road is very good. 4-5 hours.

By train
From Delhi to Gorakhpur. A broad gauge track goes to Nautanwa from Gorakhpur but trains are infrequent so travellers may prefer to hire a taxi directly to Sunauli, taking about two hours. Or from Nautanwa take a taxi, bus or rickshaw to Sunauli (about 5 kilometres). Cross the border to Belahiya, Nepal and immigration formalities. Then take a bus, taxi or rickshaw on to Siddharthanagar (3 km.). Total time approximately 12 - 18 hours.

From Kolkata (Calcutta) via Patna and Gorakhpur, and from Gorakhpur as from Delhi, above. Total time approximately 10 - 12 hours.

Get around
Rickshaws are a good option within the city, or walking. Expect to pay about 2 rupees per minute, depending on how many people you are or if you have a lot of cargo.

Un-metered taxis are now common at the major intersections as well but prepare to bargain hard.

Bicycles are an excellent way to tour the area.

See
Lumbini Garden -- 22 kilometres from Siddharthanagar, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha. The garden extends one kilometer east–west and 4 kilometers north–south with monasteries representing over twenty nations. There are abundant birds and even some wildlife.

Devedaha -- 15 km. northeast of Siddharthanagar near the village of Khairhani, has archeological mounds associated with the Koliyas, the maternal tribe of the Buddha.

Ramagram 20 kilometers due east from Siddharthanagar and 4 km south of the town of Parasi in Nawalparasi district. The remains of a stupa and monastery lie on the banks of the Jahari river near Kerwani village. The large stupa mound is about 30 ft high and 70 ft in diameter. Some have suggested that this was the center of the Koliya Kingdom. The Koliyas of Ramagram are listed among the eight tribes that received the corporeal relics of the Buddha at Kushinagar. A Japanese funded memorial is located just to the west of the oxbow lake and a monastery is also planned. The all weather road to Ramgram is mostly unpaved and bumpy but passes through wonderful rural village scenes.

Kapilvastu is the name of an ancient Kingdom of the Shakyas -- the royal family of Lord Buddha. It is an important part of the Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit. Taulihawa -- administrative center of modern Kapilvastu District -- lies 40 kilometers west of Siddharthanagar or 18 kilometers from Lumbini. Many ancient archaeological sites are situated within 10 kilometers of Taulihawa. Local roads are in good condition.

Tribeni Ghat -- a small and picturesque village by the Narayani River (known as the Gandak in India) and just across from Chitwan National Park. An important historical, religious and cultural area due to the presence of the ancient Valmiki Ashram across the river and the auspiciousness of bathing at the ghats on the first day of Magh (approximately 15 January). Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims come to bathe on this holiday. Cross the river here to visit Valmiki which is believed to be where Prince Siddhartha got down from his horse Kantaka  and strode off on foot and into the jungles in his search for answers.

Do

 * Village Tours. Several tour guide companies offer village tours, especially around Lumbini. However you can safely walk, bike, motorbike in villages in this area in daytime, unguided.
 * Bird Watching. In winter, local farmland is a mosaic of different crops and stubbles, marshes, irrigation channels, streams and ponds. Away from towns, scattered small villages often have large old trees used by roosting vultures and large water birds. Especially try wetland grassland areas north of Lumbini called Khadara Phanta, particularly good for seeing the endangered Sarus Crane. Jagdishpur Reservoir is another important bird area in Kapilvastu District about 40 km NW of Lumbini.
 * Terai Trekking. A flatland version of mountain trekking. First performed in 1991 by two Peace Corps volunteers who walked from Siddharthanagar, to Trivenighat, and on to Chitwan, some 70 kilometers in three days via existing back roads, farm lands, forests and footpaths. It was their way of attempting to walk a Buddhist Via Dolorosa if you like, the path taken by Siddhartha who renounced his princely life at Tilaurakot and then walked and rode his steed Kantaka east into the jungles. Other versions could be day walks from Siddharthanagar to Lumbini and catching the bus back.

Buy

 * Palpali Brass. Search the bazaar for good deals on brassware such as kuruwa's diwas and statuary still produced in Palpa (Tansen in the hills north of Siddharthanagar.
 * Dhakiya -- Small round baskets with beautiful colors and designs woven from rice straw by local women. There is no established market for these, so don't forget to add a tip if they sell cheaply!
 * Haat Bazaar -- Siddharthanagar has one of the best weekly bazaars. If it walks, talks, squeaks or squawks it can be found here. They are held Thursdays and Sundays, becoming active around 11AM or noon and continuing until dark.  Located about 300 meters south from Pawan Hotel, off Paklihawa Road, next to the CDO's (chief district officer) office.

Eat

 * Locally-famous Kasturi Pure Vegetarian Restaurant closed in 2001, but the head chef only crossed the street to Pawan Hotel (see above).
 * Pawan Misthaan Bhandar (sweet shop) located in front of Pawan Hotel has a wide selection of sweets, dahi (yogurt) and paneer. You can also get South Indian fixed meals, puri subji breakfasts, and other Indian meals and snack there.
 * Also see Hotels Shambala, Lumbini Pagoda, Shantanu and Yeti, above.

Drink
They usually drink homemade alcohol. It's quite popular among the people.

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Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur (भक्तपुर) is a city in Nepal known variously as City of Culture, Living Heritage, Nepal's Cultural Gem, An open museum and a City of Devotees. Bhaktapur is an ancient city and is renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colourful festivals, traditional dances and the indigenous lifestyle of the Newari community. It is just 12 km east of Kathmandu, the modern capital of Nepal, but you may feel a bit like you've gone back to the Middle Ages, given the ambiance of traditional homes, lifestyles and environment here. The conch-shaped historic city is spread over an area of 6.9 m2 at an altitude of 1,401 m. Bhaktapur was founded in the 12th century by King Anand Dev Malla and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley till the 15th century AD. Many of Bhaktapur's greatest monuments were built during the Malla period.

Understand
Bhaktapur has more temples per square metre than Patan or Kathmandu and is far enough out of the city to keep the crowds away. As a World Heritage site listed by the UNESCO, Bhaktapur has been heavily restored following an earthquake in 1934 which severely damaged the city, but you will still see signs of damage from the 2015 quakes.

Get in

If you are not arriving as part of a tour group, you may take mini bus (bound for Kamal Binayak stop in Bhaktapur) or big bus (bound for Chyamasingha stop in Bhaktapur) from the bus stop near Bhadrakali. You can save time by taking Express Bus (this does not stop in between except in Maitighar and Sallaghari) from Bagbazar in Kathmandu. Micro buses shuttle between Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, which provide a fairly quick way to get to Bhaktapur.

For those who haven't experienced a public bus in South Asia, it will be a way to (literally) rub shoulders with locals. In either case it takes about 40–60 minutes, and drops you off just outside of the city. The fare from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur was approximately Rs 35 in Sep 2009 by bus for local people. The average cost for a one way taxi from Thamel to Bhaktapur is Rs 1000 for the 16 km drive. You can easily hail a taxi or pick up a return bus to either Patan or Kathmandu just outside of the first main gate that leads into the city.

Get around
Once in Bhaktapur, walking is the best way to experience the quiet, dusty lanes squares. Rickshaws, tuk-tuks or taxis are not allowed inside the city: an inconvenience more than made up for by the quiet and clean air. However, locals are permitted to use motorbikes, and consequently some caution is needed when walking around the narrow streets.

See
The primary reason for visiting Bhaktapur is because its Durbar Square is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Khatmandu Valley. There are other worthwhile things to see as well.

Insides

 * Bhaktapur Durbar Square was the seat of royalty before 1769 AD. The building now houses the National Art Gallery. It has a famous Golden Gate dating back to 1756 AD and is the entrance to the marvelous Taleju Temple Complex and number of artistic courtyards including the Royal Bath pond. The Big Bell in the square was erected by Ranajit Malla (1722–1769), last Malla king of Bhaktapur and was used for paying homage to Goddess Taleju and for assemblies of the general public. The entrance fee for foreigners is Rs 1500, which is used to partly fund repairs following the 2015 earthquake. If you plan to visit for several days, you can ask the counter to add a note to permit access to the city with the same ticket (at most one week). Visitors from SAARC member countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) and China pay NPR100.

 * Taumadhi Square's Nyataponla Temple dates back to 1702 AD. The colossal five-storied edifice is the country's tallest pagoda temple. The struts, doors, windows and tympanums, each embellished with attractively carved divine figures, portray the creative tradition of Newar craftsmen. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Siddhi Laxmi, the manifestation of female force and creativity. Next to the Nyataponla Temple is the rectangular shaped Bhairavnath Temple. It houses a gilded bust of Bhairav, the ferocious manifestation of Lord Shiva. The three-storied pagoda was razed to the grounds by the 1934 earthquake, and its latest renovation was undertaken by the Bhaktapur Municipality in 1995.
 * Dattatreya Square has the Dattatreya Temple is the main attraction of the Square. Constructed by King Yaksha Malla, the giant three-storied temple is believed to have been built with the trunk of a single tree. Having defied a series of calamities, it still bears testimony to the incredible achievement made in those regal days of Nepalese history.
 * Clay pots are molded and fired in the alleys adjacent to Pottery Square, and the square itself is full of pottery drying in the sun. These items get exported around Nepal.
 * The Peacock Window, one of Nepal's signature sights, it's along the side of the Wood Carving Museum in Dattatraya Square.
 * Hanumanghat: a collection of lingams (including Nepal's largest) and riverside cremation ghats.
 * Water stores are a photographers dream on still days, offering wonderful reflections. The largest, Siddha Pokhari and Guhya Pokhari, are 10 minutes walk to the west of the city boundary along Nargarkot Road. There are also a number of smaller ones in the city itself, Nag Pokhari is particularly attractive.

Outsides

 * To get there it's about a 1.5 hour relatively pleasant walk, though the final 2km are steep, or local minibuses leave from the corner of Nagarkot Road and Changunarayan Road when they're full (i.e. completely jammed) and take about 30 mins.
 * Surya Vinayak is at the walking distance of about 2 km to the south of the city and is the holy shrine of god Ganesh, the Hindu god of well beginning and successful completion of work. The temple of Ganesh is placed in such as so as to catch the first rays of the rising sun. It is a good picnic spot flanked by many attractive landscapes.

Buy
Bhaktapur is a significant pottery centre. You will see it everywhere, drying in the sun, displayed on tables and shelves in front of shops and homes. The city is equally famous for artistic masks made from black clay with colourful decoration. The masks portray various gods and deities and carry special significance in festivals.

Thanka, a traditional type of painting, is also created in the city. Metalwork and jewellery can also be found, but there's more selection in Patan's backstreets.

Eat
Don't leave Bhaktapur without trying some of their famous yogurt with local honey: Juju-dhau, literally the "King of all yogurt." It's made from fresh buffalo (or sometimes cow) milk and is set to thicken in clay pots like those Bhaktapur is famous for.

Small local restaurants are found on the main road into the city, but they will probably only serve Dhal Bhat Takari (lentils, rice, and mild vegetable curry) or Newari food: Samay Baji - flattened rice, marinated meat (usually buffalo, and often offal), lentils, pickled vegetables, potatoes, bamboo shoot curry, tea and momos.

Tourist restaurants can be found in almost every building surrounding the main squares. Here is a sampling:

Sleep
Bhaktapur can be a good alternative to Kathmandu for staying overnight because of its quiet streets and unique ambiance. Furthermore, it is located close to the Kathmandu international airport and on the road connecting Kathmandu and Kodari (Chinese border), which makes it particularly suited for spending the first night in Nepal.

There is an ATM next door, and the guest houses accept Visa but add a small percentage to cover bank charges.

Go next
Dhulikhel is another beautiful destination, 20 km away, at an elevation of 1600 m, a small Newar town with lodges and hotels for overnight stay, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets to watch.
 * Nagarkot is nestled on hill at altitude of 2,195 m to the north east of Bhaktapur at a distance of 18 km. It is famous for its panoramic view of mountains, sun rise and sun set. Nagarkot has availability of different types of accommodations of Five star hotels to small cottage lodges. Its one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the sky is clear. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east.
 * Pharping. A sacred site about forty minutes from Bhaktapur.
 * Thimi - a town between Kathmandu and Bhaktapur well known for its pottery work. In addition to pottery, Thimi is known made for the making colourful masks of various deities, demons and animals. Thimi also produces many of the fresh vegetables in the Kathmandu valley. Like Bhaktapur, Thimi also comprises lots of historical monuments and temples such as Siddhikali, Balkumari, and Dachhin Barahi.

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Bhalukpong

Bhalukpong is a small town located at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Understand
Part of Bhalukpong is in Assam and part in Arunachal Pradesh. The place remains highly under-explored. It lies on the Tezpur–Bomdila route (52 km/32 mi from Tezpur and 100 km/62 mi from Bomdila). All tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh through the Tezpur–Bomdila route have to show their ILP/PAP at the check post here. Although lodges are available in the Assam part of the town, you still need to have an ILP/PAP to visit the parts of town in Arunachal Pradesh.

Get in
From Tezpur, taxis and buses run to Bhalukpong. Any vehicle going to Bomdila from Tezpur will pass through Bhalukpong. Alternately, one can come over to Balipara (20 km/12 mi from Tezpur) and catch the buses that ply on the Itanagar-Bomdila route and alight at Bhalukpong.

Get around
Bhalukpong is a small town and can be covered on foot. Alternately you can hire one of the taxis standing at the taxi stand just past the check post to take you around.

See

 * Bichum reservoir
 * Pakke Tiger Reserve also known as Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary and Pakhui Tiger reserve is a 862 sq. km. (332 sq mi) wildlife sanctuary. Tourists can either go on a day trip or even better can stay at one of the forest lodges for which booking should be made in advance. Note that tourism is not much developed in this area and even locals will not know much about getting inside the reserve. It is advisable to contact local forest office at either Bhalukpong or Seijosa for arranging night stay inside the reserve well in advance.
 * Tipi Orchid Research Center Around 6 km (4 mi) from Bhalukpong check post, Tipi Orchid research center is home to over 450 species of orchids. The best time to visit the center is in April-May when orchids are in full bloom. A to and fro taxi journey should not cost more than ₹300-400 in total.

Eat
There is a nice restaurant inside Prasanati tourist lodge campus, with an excellent view of the mountain and river. Tasty food prepared in Assamese style is available here.

Drink
There are multiple wine shops all over the town.

Go next

 * Bomdila
 * Tawang

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Bhamo

Bhamo is a city in Kachin State, Northern Myanmar.

Understand
Bhamo is a small scenic city notable as a stop for boats travelling on the mighty Irrawady. Travel bans for tourist going further north into Kachin by boat have broken the once popular route, leaving the town as not quiet a destination and not quiet on the way to anywhere and tourists are now mostly Chinese.

Get in
As of Feb 2018 foreigners are still not allowed to travel by boat, bus or car to Bhamo from Myitkyina. From Mandalay or Katha to Bhamo no over land travel is permitted.

By bus
For locals several vans connect Myitkyina to Bhamo. For more comfort there is a bus departing Myitkyina at 08:00. It takes around 6-7 hr. The ticket is 12,000 kyat.

By boat
The river trip is probably the best reason to visit Bhamo, travel down the Irrawady River is romantic and captivates many travellers, but it is often unreliable and passengers should be flexible. It is highly advisable if taking a local boat to buy supplies before you leave, as local "fast boats" often do not stop and shop-boat keepers are dishonest.

In any case check the weather and ask locals or hotel staff, sometimes river travel is not possible if the river is too low.

Boats to and from Mandalay take between 1 and 3 days, depending on the boat and the season (faster during the wet season when water levels are high). Boats are leaving Bhamo M, Tu and F. A ticket for a shared cabin (2 beds) is US$60. You can choose to sleep on the deck, which is much cheaper (US$12). You may need a sleeping bag as it gets cold and humid during the night.

There are fast boats from Katha that takes foreigners. The price is 8,000 kyat for locals and 16,000 kyat for foreigners. The fast boat takes 7-9 hr. At high water levels it leaves in front of the Ayawady Guesthouse and at low water levels at the jetty close to the jail at 09:00.

By plane
There are a few flights to Bhamo from Mandalay and/or Yangon. Traveling from Myitkyina there is only one flight a week, Myanmar Air leaving at 13:00 Monday's. The flight is only 25 min and as of Feb 2018 the cost was US$86 with taxes and travel agent fees. Travel by tuk tuk from the airport to town, though very short, was 2,000 kyat per person.

Get around
Bhamo is small enough to walk around. Unless you have lots of baggage it's a short walk to the jetty (10 min from the Friendship Hotel) otherwise a tuk tuk costs 2,000 kyat/person.

Buy
The main bazaar has most common products as well as some interesting Chinese imports.

Huge bundle of leaf cigars cost less than cigarettes and are widely available.

Souvenir knives and swords are available at street stalls, but don't plan on using them for anything.

Sleep
Choices for travellers are limited because of government restrictions, and only a few of the cities hotels are permitted to take foreign guests.

Go next

 * Mandalay
 * Katha
 * Myitkyina

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Bhandardara

Bhandardara is a beautiful yet lesser known hill station near Mumbai in North Maharashtra state.

Understand
Bhandardara is home to rich fauna and flora. There is a variety of attractions in Bhandardara, including a serene lake surrounded by hills, waterfalls, a dam, forts and a valley.

Climate
Although it is situated in the hills, Bhandardara is not cool in summers. The best time, to witness the beauty of Bhandardara, starts from mid Monsoon season.

Get in
Bhandardara is well connected to other parts of Maharashtra by roads.

By train
The nearest railway station is Igatpuri which is 45 km from Bhandardara. Igatpuri is situated on Mumbai-Nashik rail route. From Igatpuri, you can take state transport bus (commonly known as ST bus) service or private taxi to reach Bhandardara.

By road
Bhandardara is easily accessible from all parts of Maharashtra by road. State highway 44 (SH# 44) goes through this town. If you are coming from Mumbai, on national highway 3 (NH# 3), you have to take right turn after passing the Ghoti toll post. The distance from Ghoti to Bhandardara is around 30 km and the road has mild curves and bends. From Nashik, take NH# 3 towards south up to Ghoti and take left. From here continue on Ghoti-Bhandardara road for around 23 km and then take slight left onto SH# 44 and you will reach Bhandardara. From Sangamner, it is around 63 km towards west on the SH# 44. From Pune, Bhandardara is about 175 km. You need to take Pune-Nashik road (NH# 50) up to Ghargaon. From Ghargaon, take left on the SH# 21 and continue driving up to Bhandardara. At Kotul, SH# 21 turns slightly left and becomes SH# 44 which takes you to Bhandardara.
 * From Mumbai/Thane
 * You can you local train too. Get off at Kasara station from Central railway. There are a number of tempos available to take you Bhandardara lake side camp, it roughly takes around 3 hours.
 * From Nashik
 * From Sangamner
 * From Pune

Get around
Maharashtra state transport buses ply around the nearby villages and towns. There are private taxis also running regularly but these are always overloaded.

See
There are a lot of options for tourists visiting Bhandardara, including lakes, waterfalls, dams, temples and forts. Some of the interesting places are listed below.

Do

 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side
 * Tent stay by the lake side

Buy
Most places including resorts and local shops do not accept plastic currency, and the nearest ATM is around 30 km from Bhandardara. Please carry adequate cash for food, hotel room rent and miscellaneous expenses.

Eat
There are limited eateries in Bhandardara. You can find most of these in the main market. When you visit this place, you must try traditional village (home cooked style) fare at least once.

Go next

 * Triyambakeshwar, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India, is just 80 km away and it is worth a visitable place.
 * Shirdi, a holy place of Sai Baba is just 90 km away.
 * Shani Shingnapur, the most famous temple of Shani in India, is just 135 km away.

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Bharatpur

Bharatpur is a city in Rajasthan state in India, best known for the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, an important way station for many types of migratory birds including the rare Siberian Crane. This is a city with great history ruled by jats and has a distinct place in jat history. The toen has its share of fort, temple, mosque and several gateways.

By plane
Nearest international airports are in New Delhi and Jaipur.

By train
Bharatpur Junction is an important railway junction of Kota Division on and Agra Fort - Bandikui Branch Line. Many trains between Delhi and Kota and all trains between Jaipur and Agra stop in Bharatpur. The journey from Delhi takes 3-5 hours depending on the train type, while from Agra the trip takes about one hour. Bharatpur is well connected to national capital Delhi, state capital Jaipur, Mathura, Agra, Mumbai, Howrah and mostly important cities of India.

By road

 * From Delhi/Mathura: Take NH44 or Yamuna Expressway till Mathura which is about 45 km from Bharatpur on State Highway RJSH 1.
 * From Jaipur/Agra: National Highway 21, a four-lane highway, connects Bharatpur with Jaipur and Agra. The distance of around 200 km from Jaipur can be covered in little less 4 hr and Agra is just 60 km away from Bharatpur.

Get around
Auto rickshaws are available from the bus station and Railway Station which costs ₹10-20 (shared) or ₹50-200 (private) for popular places in city.

Temples

 * Bageshwari Temple
 * Devghat One of the holiest Hindu places.
 * Durga Temple
 * Ganeshthan Temple The most famous Hindu temple in Bharatpur city.
 * Ganga Mandir
 * Harihar Temple
 * Jakhadi Mai Temple
 * Kalika Temple
 * Pasupatinath Temple
 * Rameshowr Temple

Go next

 * Agra
 * Deeg
 * Jaipur

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Bharatpur (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Bharatpur.

 * Bharatpur, a city in Rajasthan, India.
 * Bharatpur, a city in Central Nepal.

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Bharatpur (Nepal)

Bharatpur (भरतपुर महानगरपालिका) is in Central Nepal.

Understand
The city is the district headquarters of the Chitwan district, central-south Nepal, and includes the former community of Narayangarh. It is the gateway to Chitwan National Park and the various resorts and tourists areas associated with it.

By road
It is at the center of Mahendra (east west) highway and Kathmandu - Birgunj (North-South) road corridor, is close to Kathmandu (146 km), Pokhara (126 km), Butwal (114 km), Birganj (128 km), Hetauda (78 km) and Gorkha (67 km).

By plane
In addition to good road access

By bus
Via Kathmandu, Mugling, Narayangarh/Bharatpur. 4-5 hours.

Via Sunauli / Bhairahawa Butwal 3 - 4 hours.

Via Pokhara, Mugling, Narayangarh/Bharatpur (good road conditions). 3 - 4 hours. Another variation via Pokhara is Tanzan, Butwal, Bharatpur The road is potholed and windy, but has beautiful views. 5 - 6 hours.

Get around
Local jeeps, buses/microbuses, taxis and autorikshaw are availabe here.

See
Not much to see in Bharatpur itself, but it can be used as base for visiting the Chitwan National Park via Sauraha. Travel times are 30 - 40 minutes longer, but sunset and sun rise from the banks of Naryani River is an attraction here.

Do

 * Jungle Safari
 * Cultural attraction
 * Sun rise and sunset view (Naryani River)
 * Bird Watching (Bish Hajar Lake, 5 km from city center)
 * Chitwan National Park

Buy

 * Nepali curios product within the area of Chitwan National Park.
 * Other modern product available in any supermarket or shops within the city

Eat
Flowing foods are available in any tourist class hotels.
 * Continental Foods
 * Chinese Foods
 * Nepali Foods

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Bharatpur Division

Bharatpur Division is in Rajasthan in India.

Cities

 * — a city in Rajasthan state in India known for the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Lohagarh Fort and many temples
 * — town and former capital of the Jat state of Bharatpur, site of Deeg Fort and Deeg palace
 * — city and district that is home to the Nihal tower and Shergarh Fort
 * — a town and district noted for Timangarh Fort and several palaces
 * — a small city with several temples and museums, a jump off point to visit Ranthambore National Park and the historic Ranthambore Fort nearby

Other destinations

 * — Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan — once known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur. In winter it hosts thousands of birds. Keoladeo National Park is often referred to as bird paradise

 * — one of the best places in India to see tigers in the wild

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Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a city in the Saurashtran peninsula of Gujarat, India, known as an industrial hub excelling in salt and jewellery production, and is associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who went to university here. It is located off the coast of the Gulf of Cambay in the Arabian Sea. It was the seat of the Babnagar Burn Kingdom of the Rajput Dynasty, which is said to have begun in the late 13th century.

By train
The city is connected to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and some cities in Saurashtra by railway.

By bus
Most Gujaratis travel by private buses (the roads are among the best in India). Intracity bus service is operated by VTCOS

Get around
The local methods transportation are not that great. Hiring a taxi is the most convenient way. Rikshaws, bicycles, motor cycles and private autos are other modes of transport within the city and nearby villages.

See

 * Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.
 * Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.
 * Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.
 * Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.
 * Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.

Eat

 * South Indian Food - Udipi Restaurant
 * Panjabi Food - Saffron
 * Lachoo na Pav Gathiya - You should absolutely not miss this one. It is a local specialty that has a huge following even on Facebook. If you visit Bhavnagar, definitely give it a try.
 * Gujrati Thali - it is as good as anywhere in Gujarat.
 * Fafadiya Ganthiya is much famous, having special test. You can't find anywhere else, even in the rest of Gujarat also.

Hot spicy -Tikha Ganthiya with tamarind IMALI chatani dipped in with pav (Bread Slices).

 * Handiyavad is the famous place for the non vegetarian where non veg items are served Muslim style. The place is within a city. One more place to hang out for food is Talaon(Well).

One has to eat the ganthiya at Bacchu's in Ghogha circle.

Drink
In Winter - Special hot milk shake. Mostly available near Ghogha Circle. It is believed to be good for health also.

Lassi - Sweet Buttermilk, is also available in different area with different test.

Hard drink is not permitted to consume in the Gujarat. You can get some fruit beers here. Nearest place is Div for Drinking lover people.

A 1 hotel & Yadgar Hotel is the best non veg foods serviced in Handiyavad area.

Go next
Again - the best modes are private buses or airlines if you are traveling to Mumbai.

 * Blackbuck National Park
 * Palitana — pilgrimage centre for Jains

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Bhedaghat

Bhedaghat is a city in Jabalpur-Sagar Division.

, India

Understand
Soaring in glittering splendour, the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble-white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. These white rocks with views of black and dark green volcanic seams are truly majestic on moonlit nights.

The holy river flows by tranquilly flanked by the towering cliffs which reflect in it like a mirror the changing moods of nature. A little distance away, it becomes turbulent as it plunges in a mighty water fall known as Dhuandhar.

In his Highlands of Central India, Captain J. Forsyth speaks eloquently about the infinitely varied beauty of the rocks:

"[T]he eye never wearies of the...effect produced by the broken and reflected sunlight, now glancing from a pinnacle of snow-white marble reared against the deep blue of the sky as from a point of silver, touching here and there with bright lights the prominence of the middle heights and again losing itself in the soft bluish grays of their recesses...

Here and there the white saccharine limestone is seamed by veins of dark green or black volcanic rock; a contrast which only enhances like a setting of jet, the purity of the surrounding marble."

By plane
Jabalpur about 30km away is the nearest airport.

By train
Jabalpur railway station is the nearest one. Jabalpur is, on the Mumbai-Howrah via Allahabad main line. All mail, express and passenger trains halt here. Meter gauge line is also a route which connects Jabalpur to Gondia and Nagpur.

By road
Frequent buses, tempos and taxis are available from Jabalpur.

Connect
Global travelling around SA with a life time challenges. Study of science, study of regions, debug, how to learn traditional healers, medical studies, real astrology

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Bhilai

Bhilai is a major city in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is also referred as Steel City because of steel plant by Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL).

By train
All of the trains passing between Mumbai and Howrah have a major stop at Durg Junction which is just adjacent to Bhilai. Amritsar-Delhi trains that go through Bilaspur via Nagpur also stop in these stations (primarily Durg and sometimes Bhilai Nagar).

By plane
Swami Vivekananda Airport, formerly known as Mana (Raipur) Airport, is 47 km from Bhilai.

Take a cab from there to the city via Raipur or to the nearest railway station.

By bus
Connected by a decent Bus services to Nagpur And Bilaspur.

Get around
Civic Centre: Most happening place in Bhilai. You can eat, have Ice Cream, and Hangout with friends. Good restaurants are Hari Raj and Veggie India. Krazy Kool is also good for Ice Cream, pizzas, etc.

Sector 6 market: Biggest Shopping center in Bhilai.

Bhilai Steel Plant: Prestigious Steel plant of SAIL

Maitri Garden: Zoo and recreation center.

Shivnath Nadi: Coolest place to Picnic and hangout (best bargain: fresh fish from locals artisans)

See

 * Jawaharlal Nehru Multipurpose Hall (Civic center) displays local art.
 * Jayanti Stadium (Government funded Stadium)
 * Musical Fountain (Maitri Garden)

Buy
Bastar pottery - Terakota Bastar wood work (Wooden art)

Eat
'Apicure Food Court hosts an indoor sitting area with a contemporary architecture!Next to SSITM.Junwani

Golgappas from Mathura Chat, Akashganga

Golgappas & Chat from Chat Bhandar, (Near Apsara cloth center)Sec -4

Road side Stalls - Civic Centre - Cut Piece Dosa

Road side Stalls - Civic Centre - Sri Nath - Pav Bhaji

Civic Centre - ChaCha ji Kulfi- Famous for Kulfi

Road side Stalls - Akashganga - Egg Rolls, Pav Bhaji

Authentic North Indian food - Roof Top, Akashganga

Highway canteen - Rava Dosa

Samosas and Jalebi - MP Sweet House, Civic Centre and Utkal Sector 10, Ayodhya Dairy Risali

Chilli Chicken, Apna Ghar, Civic Centre

Sector 7, Devi key Vade

Drink
Rockford Open air restaurant to chill out (Boys only) 50m from Nehrunagar Rail signal. Delhi Durbar Supela Akash Ganga for family entertainment. Hotel Grand Dhillon Luxury bar having indoor bar at 5th floor and a rooftop bar.

Sleep
Bhilai Hotel

Go next
Mostly private vehicles can be seen (bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars). Central avenue have Tempo and 6 seaters (Kind of public transport maximum fare is ₹8). You can also travel around in Autos.

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Bhimbetka

Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, India.

History
This site is prehistoric, dating to about 100,000 years ago. In 1957, Mr. V. S. Wakankar saw these rock shelters and found similar shelters with a team of archaeologists.

Climate
The climate is pretty hot in the summers of India. So try to visit this place only during winters from October to February. You will not be able to enjoy the sightseeing in the summers as much.

Get in
Bhimbetka is around 70 km away from Bhopal. You can reach here in one hour on a bike or in a car. Nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal. You can also catch a local bus heading for Narmadapuram (Hoshangabad). But it won't take you to the Bhimbetka rock shelter. You have to get down at the turn on the main road, and from there either get an auto or walk. Don't walk from there as the ticket counter, and then the main site is 5km away from the road.

Fees and permits
If you have a two wheeler bike, the fee is ₹100 per bike.

If you are walking, the fee is ₹25 per Indian and ₹500 per foreign national. (The rock shelters are pretty far away from the ticket counter. About 2 km. So it is better that you visit this place on a bike or in a car. Walking is discouraged.)

If you have a car, the fee is ₹300 per car.

See
The rock shelters have amazing 30,000-year-old paintings made by prehistoric hunter-gatherers that lived around here.

Eat
Please carry something to eat with you when you are visiting Bhimbetka. There is nothing there except a small canteen which is just set up there as a formality. Eating is not allowed when you enter the site, so you can eat outside before you enter or after coming out.

Drink
Similarly, there is not a single water dispenser on the site as of February 2018. Please carry multiple water bottles with you which are allowed. You will need them when you get thirsty soon by walking around in the hot weather.

Lodging
You have to stay in Bhopal. There is nothing around here to stay in.

Camping
Camping is not allowed.

Stay safe
Stay on the paved path to visit all the 15 rock shelters. Don't go strolling in the woods which surround this site. There can be poisonous snakes, so beware.

Go next
After you are done here, go next to Sanchi Stupa, 100 km from Bhimbetka. You can visit both the Bhimbetka and Sanchi, both of which are World Heritage Sites, in a single day comfortably.

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Bhitarkanika National Park

Bhitarkanika is a mangrove forest in India's Odisha state. It is off the beaten track and offers sea, sand and adventure. The Bhitarkanika group of islands in northeastern Odisha offers great beaches, trekking trails through forests teeming with wildlife, and some thrilling boat rides.

Flora and fauna
Fauna species found in Bhitarkanika include: saltwater crocodiles, olive ridley turtles, kingfishers, several varieties of birds, pythons, monitor lizards, wild boar, hyenas, spotted deer, wildcats and jungle fowl.

Flora is in the form of mangrove species. There are over 60 varieties of mangrove species in Bhitarkanika, more than what you can find even in Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forests.

Climate
Best season: October–March Monsoons are just amazing here. Once access roads (under construction) are built, Bhitarkanika (on Dangmal side) can be a real good place to explore and enjoy monsoon. Boating in rivers in rain has its own joy.

The forest is closed from 14 May to 31 July. But the wide rivers are enough to keep you glued to place. Add some trekking by the side of mangrove forests spread in so many villages.

Bhitarkanika is beautiful even in summer. It should be explored not just as a place where you find crocodiles. It is almost like nature's paradise. It is quite, peaceful and so green. Above all, it is relatively less hot than other areas in Odisha. Evenings are soothing and pleasant.

Get in
From Kolkata

By train from Howrah to Bhadrak (297 km). From Bhadrak take a vehicle to Chandbali. It is better, however, now not make Chandbali its base. It is better to stay on the other side of the river where the real fun lies. Cross the river in boats and stay in a resort on the other side of the river. The Bhadrak to Chandbali road is not in good shape; instead, you can drive to Dhamra and cross over by boat and check in a resort there. It is also a good idea to get down at Cuttack instead of Bhadrak. The time and cost you have to bear to reach the resort near Dangmal from Cuttack are more or less the same as you will have to bear if you come from Bhadrak.

From Bhubaneswar & Cuttack

Khola is the main point of entrance to explore the forest on boats. From Bhubaneswar, you can reach directly to Khola by your own car. Bhubaneswar to Khola is 150 km. From Cuttack, Khola is 120 km and can be reached in three hours.

Closest airport: Bhubaneswar

Fees and permits
Entrance fee for Indians ₹20/person and for foreigners ₹1000/person. If the number of foreigners is 10 or more in numbers, entrance fee per person for them will reduce to ₹200/person. Fee for still camera is ₹50. For video cameras the fee is ₹1000.

Get around
Go in the creeks on boat for sightseeing. Crocodiles, wild boars, spotted deer and lots of birds would be visible. Go and see crocodile breeding centre. You should visit Baggahan Bird Sanctuary inside the National Park. Wide array of bird varieties will leave you wondering how and why so many birds live in this part of the forest.

Visit Ekakula and Habalighati islands. This should be a whole day excursion. You must make it a point to go on nature treks permitted inside the forest area and also outside the forest area. Do not forget exploring some of the lesser explored beaches. Beach in Pentha village is one such beach. Do try to explore Hukitola as well.

Make Bhitarkanika your base to explore the Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaygiri.

See
Bhitarkanika is home of India's largest remaining population of the endangered Indian salt water crocodile. Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary is a part of Bhitarkanika National Park. It is a home to so many bird varieties, some being rare. It is the only place where you can find eight varieties of kingfisher. Also keep an eye over large monitor lizards, pythons, hyenas, spotted deer and a lot of snake varieties. In winters you can spot river dolphins as well.

The beach, also known as Garhimatha, is famous as the nesting ground of Olive Ridley turtles. They are an endangered species, and wildlife conservationists have of late mounted special efforts to save from poachers the hundreds of thousands of turtles that land here every winter to lay eggs. The turtles, ancient creatures of the deep seas, have been homing in on remote Garhimata every nesting season (January–March) for perhaps thousands of years; it was only a few decades ago that the nesting ground was discovered by conservationists.

Do
Go to Ekakula and Habalighati. Try some unexplored beaches in and around Bhitarkanika. Pentha village has one such beach. Hukitola is another unexplored area.

Go for nature treks.

Angling can be a real fun in this area for rivers in Bhitarkanika is full of fish varieties.

Bird watching can be real learning curve here for some rare varieties have made Bhitarkanika their home.

Do look for cycling in the countryside - an activity with lots of potentials here but something hardly anyone does here.

Buy
You can buy a pair of binoculars beforehand. Carrying binoculars with you can be a good idea if you want to catch a glimpse up close of the fauna, especially the wetland birds.

Eat
There is no need to carry your own provisions from Chandbali any more. Restaurant is available at Dangmal where you can eat. You cannot eat non-vegetarian foods here, nor can you drink here. Best bet is to eat at Riverine Resort. They can give you all sorts of foods - prawns, crabs, fish, chicken, eggs or lamb. They can serve you drinks too, but, of course, at a higher price!

Drink
Lots of coconut water. They are available here in plenty. You can drink lots of beer too!!

Sleep
Inexpensive forest rest houses at Dangamal, Ekkakula, and Hawalighati.

Stay safe
Do not swim in the divers. The only way you should enjoy rivers in Bhitarkanika is on boats. Do not cause any problems to wildlife - just enjoy them. Do not walk in those parts of forest where you are not allowed to walk. This can be dangerous. Follow the advice of your guide.

Go next
You can reach Bhubaneswar or Cuttack by road. For Kolkata you can take a night train from Cuttack. You can also catch train from Bhadrak.

In Odisha, you could visit the state's famous ancient temples at the great heritage centres of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konarak.

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