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  • Birds of Thailand

    Information and photos on five of the most sought after birds of Thailand and where they can be found.

    Thailand is a great place for birdwatching, situated as it is at the junction of three biogeographical regions Thailand has a wealth of species, currently almost 1000 species have been recorded.

    Given the fact that Thailand is a well-known travel destination with a good infrastructure, great food and accommodation at a decent price, Thailand should be on every birdwatcher’s list of places to go.

    Back in 2007 I ran a survey on Thaibirding.com to see which bird species in Thailand were the most sought after. Here are the top 5.

    1. Gurney’s Pitta- For many years it was believed that the remnant population of Gurney’s Pittas at Khao Nor Chu Chi in southern Thailand was all that remained of the species. Fortunately, a much larger population of Gurney’s Pitta has recently been discovered in southern Myanmar. However, despite being far more numerous than previously thought, due to problems with accessibility the birds in Thailand are still the best place for most birders to get a sighting of this species.

    Gurney’s Pitta occurs mainly in extreme lowland forests which have been almost completely cleared in Thailand to make way for rubber and palm oil plantations. The species can do well in secondary forest though and this is the type of habitat it can be found in in Thailand; thick, thorny forest with many mosquitoes, so getting a sighting is difficult.

    2. Spoon-billed Sandpiper- This charismatic little shorebird has undergone worse fortunes than Gurney’s Pitta over the last few years with a population crash; there may be as few as 400 breeding birds now. Fortunately, for birdwatchers visiting Thailand, a few hours drive from Bangkok there is a regular wintering ground on salt pans at Pak Thale, where it can regularly be found and good views obtained with a telescope.

    The Spoon-billed Sandpiper’s defining feature is its bill although it can be surprisingly difficult to see this until it turns face on to the viewer.

    Clockwise from top left: Great Hornbill, Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Hume’s Pheasant, Gurney’s Pitta, Rufous-necked Hornbill

    3. Great Hornbill – This perhaps my favourite bird in Thailandwith its huge size, brightly-coloured bill and amazing sound as it flies over the treetops it is a highlight of any trip to the forest whether you are a birdwatcher or not. Whilst it is a highly sought-after bird it is not particularly rare and can be found relatively easily at Khao Yai, Kaeng Krachan or Khao Sok national parks.

    Great Hornbills are amusing birds to watch particularly when they are feeding on fruit in a tree. They are very delicate despite their huge bills and pick tiny fruits very carefully with the tip of the bill. They are also notable for sealing the females within a cavity in a tree for the duration of the nesting period and very rarely males joust in the air with their huge bill casques.

    4. Hume’s Pheasant- This colurful pheasant is at the southerly tip of its range in Thailand and even if it had not been the victim of deforestation and hunting it would likely be a scarce bird. As it is there are only a couple of places in Thailand where this bird can be seen: Doi Chiang Dao and Doi Ang Kang.

    A recent study found only around 3o birds present in Thailand but, once again, due to the areas in China and Myanmar where it also occurs being hard to reach, many birders head to Thailand for this species.

    5. Rufous-necked Hornbill- Two hornbills in the top five shows how fantastic these birds are and this is another very large and very striking bird which is an amazing sight either perched or in flight. Unlike the Great Hornbill though, Rufous-necked Hornbill is very uncommon throughout its range and in Thailand only Mae Wong national park provides a realistic chance of seeing it, and even then only really in the wet season.

    Once again, whilst this species is present in other countries, Thailand represents most birdwatchers’ best chance of connecting with a Rufous-necked Hornbill.

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  • India Heritage Tour

    India is a country with an ancient heritage of its own. The medieval temples, rock cut caves, palaces, forts or the exhibits of the majestic lifestyle of the Indian emperors; all boast of the royal traditions once followed religiously in India. From Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa to Kerala; every place has in store its own cultural legacy.
    The Heritage Tours of India conducted by us are an effort to familiarise the Indians as well as the foreigners with the rich Indian legacy. The India Heritage Tours reincarnate you for a time being as if an emperor or Maharaja where you feel the grandeur of the bygone days. Your dream of realising the degree of comfort and luxury observed by the royal families of North India or South India turns true with our privileged India Heritage Tours. The country of India is dotted with many heritage monumental attractions. During your tours to India you will see magnificent Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is India's star attraction. Your India tours will be incomplete without paying a visit to this white marble love monument - Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the seventh wonders of the world. Apart from Taj Mahal, also several elegant monuments add the beauty of India. Rajasthan, India is dotted with several timeless and magnificent forts & palaces and offers you a royal experience.
    Places to Visit and see in India: For adventure lover tourist Himalayan region of India welcomes the tourists from all over the world. Beach lover tourists must indulge themselves in the exotic beaches of Goa and breathtakingly beautiful beaches of Kerala. There are also many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India, which attract the attention of adventure and nature lover. In fact, India has all categories of tourism and never fails to impress its visitors with its unique fascination. The country of India is also well-known for its great culture & traditions of hospitality. Come & travel in India and find finest in its hospitality.
    The Dravidian temple architecture which reflects in the deep South; the Rajputana and Mughal dynasty architecture evident in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the historic monuments in North India are all the live examples of the Indian mastery over art and tradition. The open art theatre of Shekhawati, the ruins of forts and palaces in Rajasthan are examples of rich heritage of India.   
    Most of the heritage hotels in India are located in Rajasthan then Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other Indian states. The Taj Lake Palace, Narain Niwas Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Jai Mahal Palace, Samode Haveli, Ram Bagh Palace are amongst the best known heritage hotels of Rajasthan. Judge's Court, Taragarh Palace, Woodville Palace and Nalagarh Fort feature as the best of heritage hotels in Himachal Pradesh. Balaram Palace, Nilambagh Palace, Riverside Palace, Utelia Palace and Wankaner Palace are must check out hotels in Gujarat. The royal stays at these heritage hotels of India ensure that you enjoy the most comfortable and luxurious stay in India while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the incredible land.
    The Palace on Wheels is one of the luxury trains of India that showcases the heritage of India in the most royal and luxurious fashion. For, along with the restored carriages-some still glowing with their original teakwood panels intact came liveried attendants, royal repasts from the attached kitchen, a lounge, and a dining car. The heritage tour has a fixed itinerary. The journey begins and ends in Delhi. En route, the train travels through princely Rajasthan, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bharatpur as its principal highlights.
    Experience a journey back in time, in the most modern way aboard the Royal Orient. With thirteen wondrous and gold embossed saloon cars the heritage train gives you the feel of the lives and times of the Rajput Princes. As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey. Deccan Odyssey to promises to take you on a heritage tour of India in the best possible way.

    The museums and monuments too make the ideal way of enjoying the heritage of India. Monuments of India are not just stone and brick structures, but they are the living example through the walls of which we can go back to thousands of years and explore the heritage of India.

    Thus, whatever aspect of India you would like to experience in the heritage tours we will offer a customized tour to suit your requirements. Just let us know your preferences of destinations or themes and our travel experts will revert to you with the best of heritage tours in India.

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  • Canoeing The Colorado

    An adventurous trip canoeing down the Colorado River.

    Launch time is 10:30 a.m. on an Arizona Saturday morning, so we decide on an overnight stay at the Gold Strike Casino Hotel.  A little gambling, a little dinner, then off to bed early.

    It’s Saturday morning and we have to be at the Allen Bible Center (which is an information center) no later than 9:30 a.m. in order to be inspected by the Bureau of Reclamation.  The Coast Guard requires certain items for water safety; one bailing bucket per canoe, 15 foot rope or cord to tie in equipment, and a flashlight.  Life Jackets which are, of course, required were provided with the canoes and three oars per canoe.  There is a short drive from the center to where we launch the canoes, so we load up the busses that are provided for us with our equipment and canoes.  The access road is approximately 2 miles and is paved from the lower portal gate to the bridge, but after that point it turns into a narrow dirt road and steep trail.

    After going through the gate, we drove down a couple of miles of steep, narrow, winding road.  This area is not normally open to the public and they usually don’t allow large groups in the area due to a past history of vandalism and littering, but we convinced them that we would use trash bags and leave the area cleaner than we found it.  At the bottom of the bridge, we stopped and unload our equipment and canoes.  Since the area we are launching from is inaccessible by vehicle, it will be necessary to hand-carry our gear and canoes about 300 yards down a dirt road to the river.  We loaded our equipment into our canoes, teaming two people per canoe and we were off with out maps and information about the sites to watch for along the trip.  The water was cold, but refreshing on this hot summer day.  Some of us are first-time canoers and really feel the excitement mounting as we start down the river.                                                                       

    The water in this area has very little flow, which required a lot of paddling and made our start off a little slow.  Mile markers on the Nevada side of the river are white signs with black numbers, not to be confused with the navigation markers which are red or green signs.  A few hundred yards below the launch site we come upon a long sandy beach scattered with willow trees.  Just past the beach and up the lagoon, we come to the rain caves that have a mixture of hot and cold water drops.  As we get to the end of the lagoon, we beach the canoes and walk up to the sauna cave.  The sauna cave is warm upon entering and gets darker, warmer and wetter as you head towards the back of the cave.  It is so dark that we have to use our flashlights to find our way.  It’s about fifty yards to get to the back where we end into a wall with crystal rock and hot water running down.  It’s quite steamy!  A dam was to be built here, but when they started to build a tunnel at this site, they ran into hot water and had to abandon it.                                                                                                                                                                                            Travel Blog

    We go back down to the beach and climb into our canoes.  As we head back down the river, we find another beach that hosts pools of hot springs.  We found the water running into the springs to be cold, but the water bubbling up from the bottom of the springs was hot, so between the mixtures we got a very nice, comfortable water temperature.  We take care getting in and out of the pools as the algae on the rocks tended to get slippery plus we didn’t want to step on the few frogs that shared their pool with us. As we again climb into our canoes to head further down the river, we notice the water to start getting rough so we guide the canoes over to the left where the water is a little smoother.  A few yards below Gold Strike Canyon, down the river on the Arizona side, is another “hot” waterfall.  This one is within a few feet of the river and a little larger, but not quite as hot as the first one we encountered.  Just past the waterfall we find a palm tree, which stands out like a sore thumb, and is the only one of its kind on the river.

    We have traveled approximately one mile on the river to this point and have experienced quite a bit already.  About a third of a mile past the one-mile marker is a large canyon with a nice, sandy beach which is called Boy Scout Canyon.  We didn’t dock our canoes, but the information that we had told us that there were more hot springs and hot pools up in the canyon.    We are now approaching Ringbolt Rapids, which is marked by a large ringbolt set in a rock on the Arizona side about 250 yards above the rapids and about 15-20 feet above the high water mark.  This is one of many ringbolts used from 1865-1890 to wrench steam boats up through the rapids.                                                                                                                                                 Travel Chacha

    We decided to camp for the night at a beach just above Ringbolt Beach so we docked out canoes and tied them to rocks on the beach or whatever was available.  After setting up camp, we went for a hike to find the large waterfall that was supposed to be in the area just a few miles up a small stream.  As we neared the stream, we saw that the stream ended (or began, however you want to look at it) about 500 yards from the river where we docked.  We called it the disappearing stream.  It was a strange site and the only thing we could figure out was that the stream flowed down into an underwater cave.  We found the water in the stream to be hot in some areas and cold in others and we had to climb several small, but slippery waterfalls to reach our destination.  When we finally reached our destination, which was a large waterfall that fell into a nice large pool, we were ready for a long swim.  The falls were beautiful and well worth the climb.  We were, however, careful not to get the hot water in our nostrils because we were warned by the Forest Service that the amoeba that grew in the pool could make us deathly sick.  By the time we hiked back down the stream to our campsite, we were exhausted and ready for a good nights sleep.  We first had to satisfy our hunger, so we quickly set up camp and prepared for a barbeque on the beach.  After eating, we sat around the campfire; we went over the events of the day and made our plans for the following day.                                                 Labh Janjua

    Sunday morning brought out some of the fishermen in the group, but the time for fishing was short as we had to get started back down the river.  We took down our tents and packed our equipment into the canoes, but found that the water level had gone down about four feet during the night so we had to drag the canoes down to the rivers edge to resume our trip.  The water is a little swifter here and that makes the rest of our river ride a little faster.  As we continue our trip, we are already planning to do it again.  It’s been such a wonderful experience thus far.  The early sun on the river is a site not to be missed along with the ducks paddling around and the fish jumping out of the water.  The river is so green in this area, but so clear and clean that we can see the bottom in most areas.  In fact, we saw very few weeds in the water of any kind.

    Just before we came to another set of rapids, we spotted a water cave that you can go back into about forty feet, so we did.  We took our four canoes into the water cave where it was shady and cool and just what we needed after canoeing miles in the hot sun.  After we were cooled off a little, we headed back out to float between the rich, tall red canyon walls.  Three more miles into the trip we come across an interesting diagonal fault across the Arizona face of the canyon.  This is Weeping Canyon Wall.  Soon to follow is ‘”the balanced rock” and a natural stone arch “window” on the Nevada side.  Such interesting sites to behold and if that wasn’t enough, we spotted Bighorn sheep on the cliffs above us.  Wild burros are also common in the canyons, but we didn’t see any on this trip.  Between mile six and seven we find a formation on a canyon wall that resembles the backbone of an animal.  Geologists call it a dike, but the locals call it the dragon’s back.  At mile nine, on the Nevada side, is the old gauging station.  This was used for monitoring water levels, flow rates and silt contents.  There are two cables above us and a catwalk on the Arizona side.  One of the cables has a cable car that provided the guager access to both sides of the river.  The other cable was known as a restriction cable, which was used to monitor private boats as they were not allowed above this point of the river.  Many parts of the trip have been lessons in history.  At about mile ten is a Historic Landmark sign, which marks the trail that leads to what is left of the guagers residence.  Further down the river just before the mile eleven marker on the Arizona side are a group of buildings that are part of the National Fish Hatchery.  The buoys floating off the shore indicate that boats are not allowed (this includes canoes and kayaks).  If we had been more ahead of our schedule, we could have stopped just below it and walked back up to see the trout.  Our tight schedule didn’t allow us the time on this trip.  We had to meet the buses at a certain time, but let me tell you, this is one trip that will never be forgotten and I would highly recommend it for any adventurer.
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  • Places to See in County Clare Ireland

    There is such a vast amount of sights to be seen in the tiny island of Ireland. The Emerald Isle is saturated in unique beauties which tower along side the other astonishing scenery’s of the world. County Clare is an excellent example of Ireland’s beauty. These awe-inspiring sights can be seen in the many natural wonders, the all year round green expanse, the exclusive architecture of the villages, towns that display the rich history and culture of this wonderful country and Clare displays this wonderfully. Clare is in the west of Ireland along the coast bordering Limerick and Galway.

    Ireland boasts many natural sights that is a must see for any tourist. The cliffs of moher is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations for vacation packags and its not hard to see why. The view from the top of the cliff is astonishing. Gazing across the Atlantic ocean at the Aran Island, Galway bay and a score of other sights really is something. The cliffs rise a awesome 214 meters or 704 feet above the sea at there highest point. Atop the cliff is O’Briens tower which was built in 1835 and is of medieval architecture.

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    The Burren is another sight in County Clare. To put it simply the Burren is miles and miles of rock. Sounds dull doesn’t it? But in fact the Burren is a quite unusual and intriguing sight. The Burren is a geographical region composed of limestone rock, rolling hills, cracks known as glints and rare vegetation it also contains an abundance of archaeological sites such as ring forts, dolmens, high Celtic crosses and megalithic tombs. The Burren also contains many culture rich villages such as the fishing village of Doolin famous for the traditional Irish music in its pubs. The amount of fun or craic to be had in this small village equals that of the clubs of cities.

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    Castles and Ireland are widely known to go hand in hand and Clare has many. Bunratty castle is a beautiful castle situated in Bunratty village. The castle and village have a rich history dating back to the vikings. The castle has been recently restored to its former glory and now is accompanied by a folklore park which gives tourists an idea what life in Ireland was like in the 19th centuary thus making it a very attractive spot for tourists to visit.

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    Clare is truly a remarkable place to visit with its beautiful scenery and its rich tourism history but one must not  forget about the town and villages that also demonstrate the beauty of Ireland. The towns and villages of Clare and the people are truly charming for tour packages. Ennis is the centre of Clare and within this medieval town is the heart of Clare’s night life with a diverse range  of nightclubs and bars for everyone. Lahinch is a small village renowned for surfing. Lahinch also boasts a extremely good night life with three nightclubs in the quaint little village.

  • Wildlife in Himalayas

    Wildlife in Himalayas
    The great Himalayas are also known for its exotic range of wildlife. This region has rich flora and fauna, snow caped mountains and variety of forests. Wildlife in Himalayan region is varied from all over the world because of climate condition, altitude and latitude. Common fauna found in this region is snow leopard, blue sheep, musk deer, tigers, elephants, wild boar and crocodiles. Yak, wild ox and Nyan are mostly seen in this cold desert. Different species of mountain goat are found here like the markhor, the Ibex, and the wild goat. The Tibetan blue bear, the brown bear also lives here. The wolf, the wild dog, and the hill fox are common here. Different kinds of birds like the Monal Pheasant are also seen in this area. The Himalayan forests are ideal for insects like bumblebees and crane flies. Different types of butterflies like Apollo's, Blues, Vanessa and Papilios are also found in higher altitudes.

    Here are several wildlife parks and sanctuaries in this region for vacation packages which are the home for rare species as follows:
    Jim Corbett National Park
    Namdhpha National Park
    The Royal Chitwan Park
    Kaziranga National Park
    Royal Bardia National Park
    Great Himalayan National Park

    Vegetation
    Himalayan TopThe marvelous terrain of high mountain ranges, deep valleys, offers an amazing melange of dense tropical forests, alpine and sub-alpine vegetation. Rhododendron plants, Oak, laurel and chestnut trees are grown up to 7,000 feet above sea level. Pine trees are found up to 12,000 feet, above these heights only lichens, grass and moss can be found, only certain plants are capable of growing in such harsh conditions

    Glaciers
    The Himalayan range offers some of the most rigorous mountaineering challenges. The Himalayan adventure can be a unique, memorable experience if executed on the glaciers that are still aspired to be delving in. The glaciers of Ladakh , Siachen glacier in Kashmir regions , Doonagiri and Bandarpoonch in Uttaranchal are known as the largest glacier outside the Polar Regions.A trip to the Himalayan ranges is an irresistible experience for die-hard adventure lover.

  • Gangtok Travel Tours Guide

    Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is an incomparable hill resort of northeast regions of India and it is doubtlessly one of the most frequently visited places in India. Gangtok is situated on the ridge of a hillock at an altitude of 1,700 metre.

    It is very widely known and esteemed for its scenic beauty and striking views of the mount Kanchenjunga, 3rd highest peak in the world. The hill resort is about 110 km from Siliguri and it is very well linked with other important places of this region.

    With various cultures and religions present in perfect concord, Gangtok has proved that “unity in diversity is existing in Sikkim. Sikkimese possess firm bonding with their antique customs and traditions. Gangtok is emphatically not behind the rest of the places in the world in terms of modernization and urbanization. The town has broad roads, discotheques, educational institutes, fast-food centres, flyovers, posh markets, state-of-art hospital, and all other advanced and modern comforts that the heart can want for.

    The important destinations present around Gangtok are Darjeeling (94 km), Dzongri, Kalimpong (80 km), Nathula (56 km), Pelling (125 km), Ravangla, Siliguri (110 km), Yuksom, and Yumthang.

    So many hotels are available in Gangtok. Some of the super deluxe hotels, which offer wonderful boarding and lodging facility, are Hotel Norkhil, Orange Village, and Hotel Royal Plaza. Soft woolen aprons in summer, warm aprons in winter, and a handy umbrella would be very useful to the visitors.

  • Ritu raj Spring the king of seasons

    Of all the seasons of the year, the Spring season has its significance and charm. It is because it is the only season when the Nature is at its beautiful and bountiful status. Infact, it is such a season when the Nature gives a new lease of life to all it forms of life existing in the Universe. Everything becomes new and fresh. It propagates new life in the fields and the forests. Flowers are in full bloom and the trees especially deciduous ones which shed their leaves during autumn season, begin to sprout new shoots. The Rabi sown crops become enliven with new life and vitality. Mustard sown fields turn into a heady mixture of yellow and green colours. Hibernating creatures emerge from their burrows to forage for food, squirrels again come forth to rummage for nuts and birds chirp gleefully welcoming the sun.

    SPRING SEASON IN NORTH INDIAN PLAINS AND KASHMIR VALLEY
    In north Indian plains of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, the cool breeze in the morning ladden with fragrance of mango blossoms refresh the minds and brains of the people and calls on for coming of the mango fruit season.

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    The spring season in Kashmir inspires the Kashmiri poets in different ways. Music in Kashmir has also beautiful and wide variety. The musical tradition of the vale of Kashmir has its roots in ancient times also. Even Rajtrangini records the references of a number of kings who patronized music during spring season. Not only the kings but also many Kashmiri sing and dance on the eve of the spring. Women folk do "ruf of and men play chhakri - orchestra consisting of Sarangi, Rabab and Tumbakhanari and give tone to different songs regarding spring written by the local poets from time to time.

  • Distance Learning Educational Institutions in India

    The open and distance learning has not only provided assess to information to the needy areas, but has enriched the life of millions of rural poor inhibiting in developing countries of Asia.

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    The phenomenal growth of distance and open learning systems all over the world has drastically changed the educational scenario everywhere today. The conventional notions about teaching-learning are being replaced very fast by new ideas and strategies, thanks to the revolutionary changes continuously taking place in the media and communication. Since the concept of education as investment is also steadily gaining ground, even the poorest countries are slowly turning their attention to the educational needs of their respective populations in order to survive and develop. Distance education has been viewed by many as a viable strategy to achieve the national educational goals quickly and at low costs. The subsidied education at the poor steps of student has by and large bridged the gap between rural and urban, conventional and non conventional university system.

    At present, there are 1300 distance and open learning institutions of different types and sizes located in 127 countries. The number of distance learners is approximately 90 million at the higher education level. It was expected to reach 90 million by 2000 AD and 120 million by 2025 AD (Dhanarajan 1996), but the available data pertains mostly to institutions funded and/or recognized by the Governments and the public bodies.

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  • Rameshwaram - The Benaras of South India

    Rameshwaram is the only one of the four Dhams where the resident Deity is Lord Shiva. Varanasi of the South, Rameshwaram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres in India, second only to Varanasi itself. Rameswaram is hallowed by the epic Ramayana. A devout Hindu who visits Varanasi is expected to visit Rameswaram also for the culmination of his quest for salvation. Rama sanctified this place by worshipping Lord Siva after the war against Ravana. Therefore, it is held sacred by Saivites and Vaishnavites as well. It is one of the major marine food centres in the south, much of its fish and prawn catch being exported.

    The town's most famous monument is the Ramanathaswamy Temple which is a gem of late Dravidian architecture. Rameshwaram's most renowned features are the magnificent corridors lined with massive sculptured pillars which are noted for their elaborate design, style and rich carving. One of these corridors is an incredible 1220 metres (4000 ft) in length! — the longest in India.

    Lord Rama sent his most devout disciple, Hanuman (the monkey god), to Mt. Kailas to bring a lingam but the monkey god was delayed and as Shiva had to be worshipped at a certain time, Rama's wife, Sita, moulded one herself which subsequently became known as the Ramanatha. On Hanuman's return, Rama was forced to console the monkey god by having the lingam which he had brought from Mt Kailas installed near the Ramanatha and decreeing that the Hanuman lingam should have precedence over the Ramanatha. The temple as it stands today was begun in the 12th century AD and added to by various rulers over the succeeding centuries. Its gopuram is 53.6 metres (176 ft) high.

    Rameshwaram is an island- of Lord Rama's temple at Tamil Nadu is a terrific destination. Along with being a major pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a happening holiday spot too.

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