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# Granby (Colorado)

Granby is a town in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is home to the ski resort, SolVista.

## Understand

Granby and SolVista try very hard, and often succeed, in catering to families. There are programs for every age that should keep everyone in the family happy.

## Get in

* 40.0841-105.93571 Granby train station. Amtrak serves Granby with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago. (updated May 2020)

## Do

* 40.04467-105.906331 Granby Ranch Ski Area (formerly Solvista Basin), 1000 Village Road, toll-free: +1 888-850-4615. (updated Jan 2025)
# Western Province (Sri Lanka)

Western Sri Lanka is a province in Sri Lanka. Being the province where the capital and the main international airport are, nearly all travellers to Sri Lanka will start their holiday here. Before heading further afield, it is well worth visiting the many attractions this province has to offer.

## Cities

* 6.46666779.9833331 Beruwela — beach resort
* 6.91666779.8333332 Colombo — the business capital and largest city in Sri Lanka
* 6.71333379.9041673 Panadura — a city in the west coast which is well known for its scenic beach and the historical milestone "Panadura Vadaya" (meaning: Panadura Debate)
* 7.09166779.9997224 Gampaha
* 7.21111179.8386115 Negombo — more than just the town where the airport is!
* 6.58694479.9602786 Kalutara
* 6.979.9163897 Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte — the current national capital; not of great touristical importance but is well served by restaurants and shops
* 6.66666779.9333338 Wadduwa

## Get in

Bandaranaike International Airport is in Negombo, 33km north of Colombo. Almost every traveller entering Sri Lanka will enter here. It is not a world-class airport, but it does the job smoothly enough. The airport is well-connected to Colombo by express bus, and a high-speed rail line is planned. Until then, the nearest railway station to the airport is Katunayake South, 1 km away.

## Go next

Colombo is the hub of the country's cheap and efficient rail network. Take the train from here to Ella in the hill country, to Jaffna in the far north, to historical Galle and the beaches of the south-west and south coasts, or even to the main towns of the east coast: Batticaloa and Trincomalee.
# Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)

Eastern Sri Lanka is a province in Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 8.56666781.2333331 Trincomalee — The Eastern Province's capital. It is also a deep-water naval base
* 7.71666781.72 Batticaloa — the second largest city of the Eastern Province amid sea and lagoons
* Ampara — the administrative capital of the Ampara District
* 7.36666781.83 Sammanthurai — the administrative capital of the Sammanthurai Area

## Other destinations

* 6.8581.8333331 Arugam Bay — a popular surfing and tourist destination
* Passikudah — a crescent-moon bay with shallow water and fringing reefs
* 8.68333381.22 Nilaveli — a long sand strip, quite clean for Lankan standards and well maintained
* 6.51305681.6877783 Kumana National Park

## Get in

Trains run from Colombo to Trincomalee (7 hours 35 minutes day, 8 hours sleeper, three per day) and Batticaloa (8 hours 40 minutes day, 9 hours sleeper, two per day) but note there is no train directly linking these two cities.

## Do

* Swim in the blue water of Passikudah bay
* Learn to ride a wave at Arugam Bay
* Take a boat ride to experience snorkeling around Pigeon Island Island National Park (Nilaveli)
* Tour the swamps south of Arugam Bay and watch exotic birds and huge crocodiles
# North Central Province

North Central is a province in Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 8.33580.4108331 Anuradhapura
* 8.03333380.752 Habarana
* 7.933333813 Polonnaruwa
* 7.81666780.3166674 Yapahuwa

## Other destinations

* 8.16111180.9051 Kaudulla National Park — less known place to see elephants in about 20 km away from Minneriya
* 7.97888980.8488892 Minneriya National Park — primary place to see elephants in this part of Sri Lanka

## Get in

Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), Hingurakgoda Airport (HIM)

## See

In Anuradhapura you can see many Buddhist temples.
# Northern Province (Sri Lanka)

The Northern Province is in Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 9.66472280.0166671 Jaffna — former beach resort and Tamil Tiger capital, gutted by decades of civil war
* 8.97724479.9137792 Mannar
* 9.38333380.4086113 Kilinochchi
* 8.7580.4833334 Vavuniya
* 9.28333380.85 Mullaitivu

## Understand

The Northern Province is Sri Lanka's Tamil country and, for several decades, was mostly under the control of the Tamil Tigers. The North's major cities are gutted, its beaches and jungles strewn with unexploded ordinance, and most of the population lives in squalid refugee camps.

## Get in

There is daily train service from Colombo to Jaffna, including air-conditioned first class cars (although reserved seats in second class may be more enjoyable, with open windows and snack vendors). The journey north takes approximately eight hours.
Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
# Central Province (Sri Lanka)

Central Sri Lanka is a province within Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 7.29305680.6351 Kandy
* 6.96666780.7666672 Nuwara Eliya
* 7.46666780.6166673 Matale

## Other destinations

* 7.85138980.6541671 Dambulla — a cave temple included in the UNESCO world heritage list site.
* 7.40027880.812 Knuckles Mountain Range — ideal for trekking.
* 7.95694480.7597223 Sigiriya — a UNESCO world heritage list site with a stone fortress and palace ruins surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens

## Get in

* Sigiriya Airport (GIU) has scheduled helicopter and light aircraft flights from Colombo (mostly), Hambantota and Trincomalee.
* Kandy is very well connected with Colombo by train. Direct trains also connect Kandy with Nuwara Eliya and Matale.

## See

The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka comprises the mountainous regions of rain forests, and consists of three separate wet-zone protected areas: Knuckles Mountain Range, the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, and the Horton Plains National Park. The Central Highlands is a UNESCO World Heritage site
* Peak Wilderness Protected Area — Adam's Peak is the major attraction in the Peak Wilderness Protected Area. There is a third-class train service available from Kandy railway station to Hatton. It is better to take the bus to Hatton as the trains are usually overcrowded and take the same as the bus. The bus leaves from Kandy Bogambara bus station, takes 3 hours and costs Rs. 125. From Hatton bus station, you'll have to take another bus to Maskeliya, and from there, yet another bus to Dalhousie - the buses depart hourly. Another option is to take a tuk-tuk from Maskeliya to Dalhousie, which will cost you around Rs. 500 and take 30 minutes.
    Dalhousie is the nearest place to Nallathanni town, which is one of the many entrances to Adam's Peak (Sri Pada). This entrance is one of the most favored by those undertaking the climb. Although this trail is the steepest, it is also approximately five kilometers shorter than any of the other trails. It is recommended to stay overnight at any hotel in Dalhousie and start climbing Adam's Peak early in the morning. There are plenty of budget hotels in Dalhousie. It will take 2-3 hours to climb up and some 90 minutes to come down depending on your fitness level and weather conditions.
    When buying tea while climbing, ask for loose tea as they give low quality tea bags to foreigners by default. Also watch out for a Buddhist monk at the start who tries to lure you into a temple where you have to pay (you don't have to pay anything to climb up).
* Horton Plains National Park — The World's End is a major attraction in the Horton Plains National Park, and Ohiya is the closest city. From Hatton, take the train bound for Badulla and disembark at Ohiya railway station.

## Do

* Hiking — Knuckles Mountain Range is an excellent area for hiking. Several tour operators offer anything from day trips to week-long hike and camp tours.

## Go next

The North Central Province is within easy reach of Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Take the train direct from Kandy to Ella.
# Sabaragamuwa

Sabaragamuwa is province in Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 6.66666780.4002781 Ratnapura — a centre for precious stone mining surrounded by tea and rubber plantations
* 6.5980.252 Kitulgala — one of the wettest places in the country, it sits at a wide stretch of the Kelani river

## Other destinations

* 6.2480.281 Sinharaja Forest Reserve — a national park and a biodiversity hotspot which has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
* 6.43834480.8884562 Udawalawe National Park — famous for its large wild elephant population, making an excellent destination for safari-style tours
# Uva

Uva is a province in Sri Lanka.

## Cities

* 6.987981.05911 Badulla - the capital city of Uva Province, a romantic spot surrounded by tea plantations
* 6.83480.9912 Bandarawela - a busy market town 10 km north of Haputale
* 7.535781.16453 Dambana
* 6.873681.0494 Ella - the most famous place for tourism, sleepy small town with many places to visit
* 6.768280.95765 Haputale a village of the hill country, surrounded by tea estates; there's also a little Anglican Church (St Andrews) on the Bandarawela Road
* 6.414181.33496 Kataragama - a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and indigenous Vedda people
* 7.33880.9917 Mahiyanganaya
* 6.871881.35028 Moneragala - capital city of the same district, located about 50 km from Badulla on the highway A°4 leading to Pottuvil on the eastern coast
* 6.935281.15649 Passara
* 7.3614381.0056910 Sorabora Wewa
* 6.9039680.9125911 Welimada
* 6.73281.10212 Wellawaya

### Other destinations

* 6.42580.8181 The Udawalawe National Park was established in 1972 to protect the Walawe reservoir. Wildlife includes elephants, crocodiles, jackals, buffalo etc.
* 7.55781.1792 The Maduru Oya National Park , 300 km away from Colombo in the dry zone. The fascinating Veddas tribes, members of any of the aboriginal people of Sri Lanka, are still living in the Park.

## Get in

The train journey from Colombo takes about 9 hours, and runs along the Mahaweli River Valley among green mountains, offering splendid views on the highlands, tea plantations and countless waterfalls.

## See
### Monuments

* 6.68701481.0783621 Buduruwagala Rock Carvings. Five kilometres south of Wellawaya, on the road to Tissa there are seven statues carved out of a rock. The tallest one, depicting the Buddha, is 50 feet tall. Buduruwagala means "stone images of the Buddha"
* 6.72842581.3524132 The Maligawila Buddha statue. carved out of stone, stands in a blessing posture. It is 37 feet and 10 inches tall. The spot is close to Maligawila village. (updated Jan 2016)

### Waterfalls

* Dunhinda Falls 3 km from Badulla town
* Manawela Falls 12 km from Welimada
* Diyaluma Falls It is 220m (570ft) in height and very close to the A-4 road between Koslanda and Wellawaya.

## Eat

* Ella Dream Cafe (1000m), Wellawaya Road (Village centre), ☏ +94 572228950. All Day. Recommended cafe with well cooked western dishes, fresh fish and veggies as well as Hill Country specials. Very attentive service. Best fish & chips in Sri Lanka! $4 to 7.

## Sleep
### Haputale Town

http://www.haputale.de%5Bdead+link%5D

#### Guest Houses

* High Cliffe, ☏ +94 57-68096. 15, Station Road - Rooms:6
* White Monkey - Dias Rest, ☏ +94 57-5681027. Hillside Thotulagala, Dambatenne Road km post 3, Cottage: 1 - Family Rooms: 2.
* Bawa Guest House, Haputale, 32. Thammbipillai Ave.down under Welimada Temple Road. Phone +94 57 226 82 60Friendly place with big clean rooms, hot water and delicious home cooking. Hosts can provide a lot of information about the area.Free pickup service call Fazmi +94(0)72 915 76 16. Email: bawaguest@yahoo.com
# Oregon (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Oregon:

## North America
### United States of America

* Oregon - A state in the Pacific Northwest region
* Ontario (Illinois) - A town in Northern Illinois
# North 24 Parganas

North 24 Parganas (উত্তর চব্বিশ পরগনা Uttar Cabbiś Parganā) is the most populous district of West Bengal.

## Cities

* 22.71910788.4826231 Barasat (বারাসত Bārāsat) — district headquarters, a regional rail and road junction, and shopping destination
* 23.04346688.8317772 Bangaon (বনগাঁ Bangā$^n$) and Petrapole (পেট্রাপোল Peṭrāpol) — two towns near the India–Bangladesh border
* 22.76416288.3776093 Barrackpore (ব্যারাকপুর Byārākpur) — a cantonment town with memories of the 1857 Rebellion
* 22.6854888.670124 Berachampa (বেড়াচাঁপা Beṛācā$^n$pā) — best known for Chandraketugarh, an archaeological site
* 22.67508688.8460065 Dhanyakuria (ধান্যকুড়িয়া Dhānyakuṛiẏā) — mostly known for the European-style Gaine Castle, but also contains a few other heritage buildings
* 22.8788.766 Gobardanga (গোবরডাঙা Gobarḍāṅā) — see the Gobardanga Zamindar Palace
* 22.8988.427 Kanchrapara and Naihati — two towns along the Hooghly River, home to a famous railway workshop and the birthplace of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
* 22.5988.928 Taki — a border town on the Ichhamati River, Taki is a scenic spot with beautiful views of the river

## Other destinations

* 23.18617888.7620871 Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary (Parmadan Forest) — a safe haven for a healthy population of nearly 250 deer

## Understand

North 24 Parganas is on the Indian half of the Ganges Delta, with a maze of distributaries in the Sundarbans. Although the Hooghly is the main river, other rivers in the region include the Bidyadhari, Ichhamati and Jamuna.
Till 1986, North 24 Parganas was a part of 24 Parganas district, whose name was derived from the number of "parganas" (divisions) contained in the zamindari of Calcutta which was ceded to the East India Company by Mir Jafar in 1757.

## See and do

St. Bartholomew's Cathedral in Barrackpore (1831) is an excellent example of British church architecture from that period.
The Jubilee Bridge over the Hooghly River at Naihati was opened in 1885.
Taki is a popular day trip and weekend getaway. There are great views of the river and boat trips on the river are enjoyable.
Sagar Island is a lovely destination combining pilgrimage for Hindus and fun, on an island by the Bay of Bengal. It has a completely unspoiled beach on the estuary of the mighty Ganges.
Sundarbans National Park is home to an estimated 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer.

## Eat and drink

The ground water may not be safe for drinking, as it might be contaminated with arsenic. So you are better off drinking from the municipal or panchayat (village administration) supply of surface water or bottled drinking water of reputed companies, not of ordinary companies, here and there in North 24 Parganas, even if those are cheaper by ₹2 per litre.

## Stay safe

North 24 Parganas has faced several cyclonic storms, most notably Aila (2009) and Amphan (2020). Monsoon rains may reach terrible levels and breed diseases like malaria or dengue. Keep yourself updated with the latest weather news and take precautions against such natural disasters.

## Go next

* Hooghly and Howrah
* Murshidabad and Nadia
* Kolkata
* South 24 Parganas
# Kostanay

Kostanay is a city of 247,000 people (2019) on the Tobol River in Northern Kazakhstan.

## Understand

The city is located in the steppe zone in the north of the Turgay plateau, in the south-eastern part of the West Siberian Plain, on the Tobol River, 571 km north-west of Nur-Sultan city (704 km along the highway). The nearest million-plus city is Russian Chelyabinsk, located 260 km (along the highway over 300 km) to the north-west of Kostanay.

## Get in
### By plane

Kostanay Airport (KSN) is 2 km (1.2 mi) south-west of Kostanay. Regular flights from Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Shymkent, Turkestan.

### By train

connected to Almaty, Arkalyk, Atyrau, Karagandy, Nur-Sultan.

## Get around

* Taxi up to 1000 tenge
* Bus 80 tenge

## Do

* Central Park, Pobedy Park, Tobol Embankment
* Football: FC Tobol$^{[deadlink]}$ play soccer in Premier League, the top tier. Their home ground is Central Stadium (capacity 9500) east side of Victory Park. The playing season is March-Nov.

## Buy

Kostanay Plaza, Mart

## Eat

McDonalds, KFC, Vanil, Mangal

## Sleep

Celinnaya Hotel prices start from 6000 tenge.

## Connect

As of September 2024, Kostanay has 4G from Beeline and Kcell, and 5G from Tele2. The signal is patchy on the approach highways.
# Haryana

Haryana is a state in the northern plains region of India.

## Districts

* Ambala Division in the north of the state
* Gurgaon Division in the south of the state
* Hisar Division in the west of the state
* Rohtak Division in the east of the state

## Cities

Here are nine of the most notable cities.
* 30.3781876.77671 Ambala — essentially a twin city consisting of Ambala Cantonment and Ambala City
* 28.4089177.317792 Faridabad — the largest city, just south of Delhi
* 28.459577.026643 Gurgaon — Delhi's burgeoning shopping and IT suburb
* 29.1491975.721654 Hisar — an important centre of education and steel production
* 29.6856976.990485 Karnal — anciently known as Angpradesh, the City of Karna
* 29.9695176.878286 Kurukshetra — holy city of Srimad Bhagwat Gita
* 28.890976.57967 Rohtak — a city with a very old historical background
* 28.99977.0278 Sonipat — ancient city known as Swarnaprastha
* 29.3909576.96359 Panipat — an ancient and historic city that is sometimes called The City of Weaver, also site of many battles

## Other destinations

* 30.4356577.444651 Kalesar National Park, Haryana — home to the red jungle fowl and other bird species, this has become a bird-watcher's destination.
* 30.6872777.116382 Morni — a town in the Morni Hills
* 28.4613976.890833 Sultanpur National Park — a paradise for bird watchers

## Understand

Haryana is a Hindu-dominated state that split off from largely Sikh Punjab in 1966. Haryana surrounds Delhi on three sides and is dominated by that city's suburban and commercial sprawl. The remainder of the state is largely agrarian, with few attractions to slow down the passing tourist.

## Get in
### By plane

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the closest airport. There are no airports with passenger service in Haryana. Hisar airport is new airport in haryana

### By train

The railway network in Haryana is extensive, with the major stations being Ambala Cantonment, Panipat, Gurugram and Faridabad. Checking the train schedule and booking the tickets can be done on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website or on third-party websites and apps such as MakeMyTrip, RailYatri, Confirmtkt, ixigo and Indian Train.

### By car

Haryana's roads are well connected to the neighboring states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. National Highways 1, 2, 8, and 10 pass through different parts of the state, making it easily accessible.

## Eat

Typical dishes include kadhi pakora, besan masala roti, bajra aloo roti, churma, kheer, bathua raita, methi gajar, singri ki sabzi, and tamatar chutney.

## Drink

Lassi and sherbet are two popular non-alcoholic beverages in Haryana.
# Valley Region (Rio de Janeiro)

The Valley Region is in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Southeast of Brazil. It is bordered by the Costa Verde and Grande Rio regions to the south, the Southern and Zona da Mata regions of Minas Gerais to the north, and the North Coast region of São Paulo to the west.

## Cities

* -22.543889-44.1708331 Barra Mansa - the largest city in the region
* Conservatória
* -22.29646-44.311232 Fumaça - a small village on the outskirts of Resende. This small village hides some of the most beautiful (and dangerous) waterfalls in Rio.
* -22.491389-44.5591673 Itatiaia
* Maringá
* -22.32721-44.60784 Maromba
* -22.442778-44.5286115 Penedo
* -22.406944-44.2577786 Quatis
* -22.468889-44.4469447 Resende
* -22.245833-43.78 Valença
* -22.3317-44.53949 Visconde de Mauá
* -22.52306-44.1041710 Volta Redonda
* -22.453889-43.46888911 Miguel Pereira

## Other destinations

* -22.354247-44.6532941 Itatiaia National Park
* Serra da Bocaína National Park

## Understand

The Valley Region is formed by the valley of the Paraíba River and a touristic region known as the Vale do Café (Coffee Valley).
# Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is a town in Queensland, Australia that is home to a Big Apple, part of the many big things in Australia. The apple is a testament to the apples grown around the Stanthorpe area.

## Get in

* Cunningham Highway. Drive 2.5 hours southwest from Brisbane.

## Get around

A car is a must in this sparse but spread out town, the main town centre is where most of the action is from 9-5 and busses are available but scarce and can be expensive. Some backpackers provide transport to and from town and also some can provide transport to farms where most backpackers go for work.

## See

The town has a scenic lookout, on which a lot of the town can be seen. The Big Apple isn't really much to look at as it is dilapidated, the paint on it is peeling and traces of rust can be found on this not so big apple.
* -28.653813151.9332081 Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Lock St, ☏ +61 7 4681 1874. Tu-Fr 10AM–4PM, Sa-Su 10AM–1PM. (updated Nov 2021)
* -28.64582151.9471172 Stanthorpe Heritage Museum, 12 High St, ☏ +61 7 4681 1711. (updated Nov 2021)
* -28.65385151.9461643 Mount Marlay Lookout, LOT 2 Lock St. 24/7. Free. (updated Nov 2021)

## Buy

If you're passing through, local produce is a must, as it is quite cheap and usually fresh.

## Eat

Plenty of local fruit and vegetables depending on the season. Stanthorpe has exceptional stone fruit and apples.
* -28.6562151.9351 The Little Larder, 19 Railway St, ☏ +61 484 894 690. Bookings essential. (updated Jan 2025)
* -28.6558151.93532 The Pizza Place, Shop 2/16 Railway St, ☏ +61 7 4681 3388. Budget pizza place. (updated Jan 2025)

## Drink

The town has 3 main pubs, that are not all popular, but provide a good atmosphere and reasonable prices for beer and spirits. Some pubs will have a stereotypical redneck atmosphere. Although traces of racism can be found, most locals are quite friendly.

## Sleep

There are several places to stay, but during picking seasons many places can get full. The Happy Apple provides a friendly and fun backpacker/camper atmosphere at a reasonable rate.
* -28.6622151.9311 Stannum Lodge Motor Inn, 12 Wallangarra Rd, ☏ +61 7 4681 2000. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. (updated Oct 2021)

## Go next

This city lacks a lot of action, but weekends at night are when the best entertainment is found in the town in one of the 3 main pubs. The happy apple has a camp fire and dance floor event every Saturday night.
# Majha

Majha is a region of the state of Punjab, in India. It is an area between the rivers Ravi and Beas which consists of the 3 districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran.

## Cities

* 31.6339874.872261 Amritsar — a holy city, home of the Golden Temple
* 32.033375.42 Gurdaspur — a city located between the Beas and Raavi rivers
* 32.3001375.885353 Nurpur — is famous for its silk and site of Nurpur Fort ruins
* 32.2643475.64214 Pathankot — capital of the Pathankot district
* 31.49975.22355 Qadian — birthplace of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

## Understand

Majha historically referred to the central portion of Punjab before it was split between India and Pakistan in 1947. Much like Punjab itself, Majha was divided during the partition with Lahore being the biggest city on the Pakistani side of Majha, and Amritsar being the biggest city on the Indian side of Majha.