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# Dirang

Dirang is a town in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, lying on the floor of a low valley between the higher mountain towns Bomdila and Tawang. The town is best known for the nearby Dirang Dzong historic fortress, as well as its pleasant scenery, surrounded by wooded slopes with a rushing mountain river running right by the town.

## Get in

Sumos from Bomdila run every day around 11am-midnight and cost Rs.250 (Apr 2023). There are also sumos from Tawang and even direct from Guwahati and Tezpur, but if you're a foreign traveler coming from Assam make sure to state that clearly, as some may not want to spend time submitting your papers at the border of Arunachal Pradesh.

## Get around

The town itself is easily small enough to walk around, though Dirang Dzong and some of the hotels and homestays are a bit farther out. Most tourists come here on a tour or with their own car, but it may be possible to hire a taxi locally.

## See

* Dirang Dzong. A hilltop fortress village constructed in 1831 and said to be the site of a much older defensive fort. The entry gate and various stone houses are intact, but most of the wall is gone, and there is zero tourist infrastructure - you will be walking around a very intimate still-occupied neighborhood, so be respectful. Located about 5 km east of the Dirang town center, along the main highway in what's sometimes called "Dirang Village". The hilltop is accessible only by stairs, and the entrance is hidden between two multi-story modern buildings.
* Hot water spring 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Dirang Bazar
* Kalachakra Monastery. A 500-year-old monastery in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Located above the village.
* Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Monastery, ☏ +91 3780 242-162. A modern monastery in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
* Mandala Top (108 Manes) (27 kilometers up the Mandala road from Dirang Dzong). A modern Buddhist monument made up of 108 stupas arranged in a circle on a mountaintop. The surrounding areas popular with birdwatchers. (updated Apr 2023)

## Sleep

There are many hotels, guesthouses, and homestays in Dirang, with decent options going at least as low as Rs.1,500.

### Mid-range

* Pemaling Lords Inn, ☏ +91 82589 19962, crs@lordshotels.com. 25 rooms each with free Wi-Fi and an LED TV.

## Go next

Tawang Bomdila
# Kothamangalam

Kothamangalam is a beautiful town in the mountains of Kerala, India. Kothamangalam is now one of the most important pilgrim centres of Kerala, with a dozen churches, half a dozen ancient temples and a few sacred mosques. The place is spiritually glorified by the ancient Thrikariyoor Temple, mosques, St. George Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church (Marthamariyam Valiyapally) and Mar Thoma Cheria Pally. The city is also known as Entrence of High Range.

## Get in

Kothamangalam is 80 km from Munnar.
Nearest Railway station - Aluva 35 km / Ernakulam - 53 km. From Aluva bus station, located just opposite to railway station, one can get frequentis buses for Kothamangalam. Bus journey can take 40 to 50 minute.
Nearest Airport - Nedumbasserry (Kochi) - 34 km.

## See

Salim Ali Wild Life Sanctuary in Thattekkad is 14 km from Kothamangalam is the home for the bird sanctuary where we can find some of the rare species of birds. Exotic birds flock in the sanctuary and make this place a heaven for any ornithologist.
Bhoothathan Kettu is a good picnic spot, 10 km from Kothamangalam. There is a dam here and in the reservoir one can go for boating too. The legend says that the dam was built by a "Bhootham" using the rocks, which is the ample proof for the name. Trekking through the forest to the old Bhoothathan Kettu is very interesting. The forest offers a wide variety of flora and fauna and is a botanist delight.
Ancient temples in or near Kothamangalam are:
* Valiyakavu in Ambalaparambu
* Charupurathu Srikrishnaswamishathram in Ambalaparambu
* Ilamkavu
* Ayyankavu
* Choriyankavubhagavathi temple in Kottappady
* Mamalakandam Village, ☏ +91 70348 56085. Mamalakandam is a very green mountain village on the western ghats. Buses are available from Kothamangalam by 8.25 am, and 10.05 am. ₹500 per head. (updated Aug 2021)

## Do

Ayakad Mahadeva Temple
Edathil sri mahaganapathy temple
Sri narasimha swami temple
Sri maduraminakshiyamman kovil

## Sleep

* Birds lagoon Resort Thattekkad is a resort with a private lake and mountains around near the Thattekkad birds sanctuary. see Birdslagoon for more details
* Hotel Maria International (***)
* Mundackal Plantation Homestay (****) Mundackal Estate, Pindimana PO, via Thrikkariyur, 686 698 Kothamangalam, Kerala
* The Dreams, Never Miss it. Home Stay in Kothamangalam. https://www.facebook.com/TheDreamsKMGM

## Go next

Being a gateway to HighRange (the western ghats, Sahyadri region, is a high altitude cool belt with defined tourist places), almost every traveller touches this town. Famous Munnar is just about 75 km away.
# Guptipara

Guptipara is a village in Hooghly District of West Bengal. It is an important Vaishnav centre known for its temples and rath. The place has a rich history along with a mix of tradition and legends. Guptipara also plays a significant role in Bengal’s folk music and is the birthplace of famous kabial Bhola Moira. Bhola Moira was defeated by Anthony Firingi is a famous musical duel immortalized by Uttam Kumar’s movie. Sweets also play an important role in Guptipara and the first branded sweet of Bengal, Gupo Sandesh originates from Guptipara. Guptipara also happen to the first place for community puja when 12 friends got together to organize the first community Durga Puja of Bengal. This led to the introduction of the word Barowari (Baro means 12 and yari means friends) into the Bengali vocabulary.

## Understand

Guptipara is best explored in a day trip from Kolkata. It has several temples including the Brindaban Chandra Temple complex. The temples of Guptipara follows different temple styles like aat-chala, jor-bangla and ek-ratna. They also have their share of terracotta ornamentations, stucco art along with brightly coloured frescoes. Apart from the Brindaban ChandraComplex there are scattered temples in Guptipara and historic structures in Guptipara. Sweet shops sell Gupo Sandesh and other sweets.

## Get in
### By plane

* Kolkata (CCU) is the nearest airport

### By train

* 23.19735588.41781 Guptipara railway station Eastern . The station is on the Bandel–Katwa line. (updated Nov 2022)

## Get around

Cycle rickshaw is the only option. Charges are about ₹120 (however there is no fixed price and bargaining is possible).

## See

* 23.19748388.4369641 Bindhyabasini Temple. The place of Bengal's first barowari (publicly organised) Durga Puja which introduced Sri Bindhyabasini Jagaddhatri Puja. Guptipara was a citadel of Vaishnavite culture. (updated Aug 2022)
* 23.1971388.4409482 Brindaban Chandra's Math. It houses four Vaishnava (of Lord Vishnu) temples: Chaitanya, Brindabanchandra, Ramchandra and Krishnachandra. The Ramchandra Temples contain many terracotta works, and the structures bear characteristics of the Bengal school of architecture, with carvings depicting scenes from the epics and Puranas. (updated Aug 2022)
* 23.19472788.4311443 Jagannath Masir Bari, Borobazar. The Temple where the Jagannath idols are kept during Rathayatra. (updated Mar 2024)
# Pandavapura

Pandavapura is a town near Mysore city. It is part of Mandya district in Karnataka state, India.

## Understand

Pandavapura is a small temple town suitable for silent picnics. Many tourist centers like Melkoute and Srirangapatna can be easily accessed from Pandavapura. The town itself has only basic facilities.

## Get in

Pandavapura is accessible by bus or train from Mysore and Mandya.

## See

* 12.55716676.6430551 Kere Thonnur, Narayanapura Road (10 km). Twin Lakes, Many hillocks, paddy fields, coconut plantations, cute temples (updated Oct 2016)
* Kunthi Betta Hills (5 km). Ideal for trekking trips (updated Oct 2016)
* Lakshmi Riverside Temple, Harohalli (2 km). (updated Oct 2016)
* Melukote Hills, Near Jakanahalli Cross. Ancient temples, ancient buildings, beautiful views (updated Oct 2016)
* Visit hills like Kaiwara Betta and Bhima-Bakasura Betta
* Nambi Narayana temple, Pandavapura (5 km). (updated Oct 2016)
* 12.60426776.6182652 Narayanapura village, Kere Thonnur Road (18 km). Picnic spot, Lakes, temples (updated Oct 2016)
* 12.62682176.63273 Shingapoore village, Near Kere Thonnur Lake (15 km). Beautiful paddy fields, cute huts and people living in the nineteenth century (updated Oct 2016)
* Shre Shiva hills, Near Pattasomana Halli village. (updated Oct 2016)
* 12.444476.56784 Venugopala Samy Temple, KRS route. A 12th century temple that was submerged in during the KRS dam project. This old temple was eventually moved and restored to a new location Restoration was completed in 2011. (updated Oct 2016)

## Do

* Visit the papaya farms, Shadindu Senior Village (5 km). Very photogenic. (updated Oct 2016)
* Visit the large scale coconut market at Krishnarajapet, 20 km. Only on Mondays. Very photogenic.

## Eat

* Meenakshi Restaurant, Town junction (2 km from bus station). Vegetarian food of average cleanliness. Best in town, worst in taste. (updated Oct 2016)

## Sleep

* Meenakshi Lodge, N.M.Road Junction, ☏ +91 82362551114. Dirty rooms, dusty furniture. ₹250. (updated Apr 2017)

## Go next

* Srirangapatna
* Nagarhole National Park
* Kodagu
* Dakshina Kannada
* T Narasipur
* Somanathapura
* Shivanasamudram
* Melkote Hills'
# Tada

Tada is a town on the Chennai-Nellore highway, just over 65 km from Chennai, India and 80 km from Tirupathi. It is in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and is about 1.5 km north of the Andhra Pradesh border.

## Get in

This place marks the border of Andhra Pradesh. Its nearest major railway station is Tada and Sullurpeta. NH-5 starts from Chennai to Kolkata, which passes through Tada. Pulicat Lake lies east to Tada.
Tada is well connected to Chennai via local trains and Mofussil buses that head to Chennai from Tirupathi and Nellore.
Trains from Chennai heading to Sullurpeta from Chennai Central pass via Tada. There is a train every two hours and the last train from Tada to Chennai leaves at 8:30PM.

## See

* The Tada Falls - Also known as Ubbalamadugu Falls, which is about 15 km from the Tada railway station is a major attraction. Since there are not many trek-worthy spots near Chennai, Tada falls has become a popular trekking spot for adventure enthusiasts from Chennai. To reach the falls you had to take the road that goes west before the TADA town. And ask for the village Varadayyapalem. From here the falls would be nearly 5 km. On the road from NH5 to Varadayyapalem is the Kalki Oneness Temple.
* The Oneness Temple - Kalki Oneness Temple, in the Golden City, Varadaiahpalem, Chittoor Dist. Andhra Pradesh, India: Just 3 km from small town Tada.

## Do

Tada is a relatively little known tourist destination. It is known for its waterfall (locally known as Ubbalamadugu Falls), hillocks and greenery. It is ideal for hiking, trekking and picnics.

## Work

Tada is at a walking distance from Sri City, a Planned Integrated Business City (Township) located 55 km North of Chennai on NH 5 along the border of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Tamil Nadu (TN) States of India. Much of Sricity area is in Chittoor District and a smaller area along the NH5 is in Nellore District of AP, adjacent to Tiruvallur District of TN. 90+ top companies from around the globe are on board to set up shops at Sri City.
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (aka SHAR), India's Satellite/Rocket launching centre is located at Sriharikota, on the eastern side of the Pulicat Lake which separates Sri City and the Satellite launching station.

## Sleep

For better hotels the best locations to stay are at Srikalahasti or Varadaiahpalem town. Otherwise, Sullurpeta has very good AC and non-AC lodges.
* 13.5815780.03391 Bigstay Apartment Hotel, 104, Block-B, Bigsun City. 106 bedroom hotel. From ₹4,000 + taxes. (updated Jul 2023)
* Hotel Rishi Gardens. Has nice food and also very good accommodation.
* Senri Hotels and Residences. A clean, quiet and safe serviced apartments meant mainly for long-term business expats from Japan and Korea, but they offer daily and monthly stays for Indian tourists also.
# Vikersund

Vikersund is a town of 3,200 people (2022) in Buskerud.

## Understand

Historically, Vikersund has been important in wood processing and the paper industry. Timber was floated on Tyrifjorden, further out Vikerfossen and down the Drammenselva from Vikersund.

## Get in

Vikersund is 30 km south of Hønefoss and 40 km northwest of Drammen.
The trunk road 35 passes by Vikersund.
Vikersund station is connected to the Bergen Railway via the Randsfjord Railway (Randsfjordbanen). Norway's longest museum railway, the Krøderbanen, runs 26 km between Vikersund and the town of Krøderen in Viken.

## See

* 59.93813910.0040561 Vikersund ski jump (Vikersundbakken). Vikersund ski jump is the biggest in the world, along with Kulm in Austria. Jumps at 250 meters has been done (world record). The huge hill is visible from far away. (updated Aug 2015)
* 60.1268399.7808682 Krøderen Line (Krøderbanen). Trains run Jun-Sep and Dec. Krøderbanen is a railway between Vikersund and Krødsherad that ran ordinary operations from 1873 to 1985 (passengers until 1958). Now maintained and operated as museum railway. Until the Bergen railway was constructed in 1909 the Krøderen Line connected the ships on Krøderen Lake to Tyrifjorden lake, Drammen and Oslo. Krøderen end station shown on map. Adult: one-way 170 kr, return 250 kr; child (from 4 years): one-way 85 kr, return 120 kr; child (0-3): free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 59.9127789.88753 Cobalt Works Museum (Blaafarveverket), Malmveien 620, Modum (from Hokksund: bus route 100/101 on to Åmot bus station and route 105 from Åmot to Blaafarveværket; Carlsen Tourist Buses offer trips here during summer ☏ +47 67 91 20 50 or post@fcturistbusser.no). Mid-May to Aug, two weeks in Dec, some holiday openings. Blaafarveværke was established in the 1770s. It was one of the largest industrial companies of the country in the mid-19th century. The works mined cobalt ore and manufactured by smelting blue cobalt glass (smalt) and cobalt blue (cobalt aluminate) pigment. At the time, it employed more than 2,000 workers, and in its heyday supplied 80 percent of the world market for cobalt pigments. the cobalt mines and associated facilities are open for visitors. Buildings are also used for art exhibitions. The site is free, tickets are required for mine tours. (updated Nov 2023)
* 59.913839.883284 Haugfossen (Road 287 from Åmot). Haugfossen is a waterfall in Simoa river. It is the tallest waterfall in East Norway and used to run the engines at Blaafarveværket process plant beneath the waterfall. Road 287 passes close to the waterfall which is easily accessible. Free. (updated Sep 2020)
* 59.96411810.009985 Ruins of Vike Church (Vike kirkeruin), Vikerkleiva, 3370 (east of Vikersund). It was referred to as the parish church in 1456, but is believed to have dated from the 1200s. The church was presumably abandoned around the Protestant Reformation. The walls stood until late 1700s, but later they were used as a quarry. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do

Vikersund is home to the Vikersund hoppsenter (jumping centre) with seven jumping hills.
# Susa (Piedmont)

Susa (Piedmont) is a town and comune in Piedmont in the Metropolitan City of Turin. Susa is a town steeped in history. Capital of the Roman province of Alpes Cottiae, Susa was historically an important stop along the trade routes connecting Italy and France. Today, it is close enough to Turin to be considered a part of the metropolitan area, with easy train access to the city.

## Understand

This town of 6300 people (2018) sits in the middle of Susa Valley, at the confluence of the Cenischia with the Dora Riparia (a tributary of the Po River), at the foot of the Cottian Alps, 51 km (32 mi) west of Turin.

## Get in
### By rail

* 45.1364147.0555311 Susa Railway Station. Located on the Turin-Modane rail line, Susa is easily accessed by train from Turin in just a bit over an hour for about €7 each way. (updated Jun 2024)

### By car

* Autostrada A32. Main highway linking Turin with France. The drive from central Turin to Susa is about one hour and requires the payment of one toll. (updated Jun 2024)

## Get around
### On foot

Susa is small enough that you can generally see the city on foot with little trouble.

## See

* 45.1372597.0482331 Arch of Augustus. Roman arch erected by a Romanized Sugusian chief to Augustus in 8-9 BC. (updated Jun 2024)
* 45.1369577.0443122 Porta Savoia. 2nd century AD remains of fortified walls within the city. (updated Jun 2024)
* 45.1355347.043263 Castello della Contessa Adelaide. Antique palace in the city connected to the historical figure Adelaide di Susa. Also hosts the civic museum of Susa. (updated Jun 2024)
* 45.1340757.0416654 Roman Amphitheatre. 2nd or 3rd century AD amphitheatre, where you can walk in the center, or sit in the stands. (updated Jun 2024)
* 45.13717.045045 Susa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giusto), Piazza San Giusto. Built in 1029, the cathedral is a Romanesque-style building. The façade has terracotta decorations and is joined to a Roman gate of the 4th century, the Porta Savoia. (updated Jul 2024)

## Do

* 45.1354457.0437381 Civic Museum. City museum within the Castle of Adelaide. Only open between June and October. Free. (updated Jun 2024)

## Eat

* 45.1366097.0429391 Panificio Favro Dal 1870, Via Francesco Rolando, 70, ☏ +39 0122622498. Bakery famous for "focaccia dolce" (sweet focaccia). (updated Jun 2024)

## Drink

* 45.1328427.0419111 Birreria Excalibur. (updated Jun 2024)

## Sleep

* 45.1381857.0456081 Hotel Napoleon Susa. Three-star hotel near the train station. (updated Jun 2024)

## Go next

* Turin
* Bardonecchia
# Granollers

Granollers is in Barcelona (province).The modern city of Granollers is a municipality full of interesting places to discover: its squares, markets and shops, represented by the city’s most beloved symbol: La Porxada.

## Understand
### Tourist office

* 41.608262.2888251 Granollers Tourist Office, Anselm Clavé, 2, ☏ +34 93 879 49 80, turisme@granollers.cat. Th-F 10:00-13:30, W-Sa 17:00-20:30. (updated Feb 2025)

## Get in
### By plane

* Nearest airpot is Barcelona El Prat Airport BCN 35 km (22 mi) away
* Girona airport GRO is 64 km (40 mi) by AP-7

### By train

* 41.5996972.2914331 Granollers Station (Estació de Granollers Centre), Carrer Llevant. Line R2 R2Nord: Maçanet Massanes - Aeroport . Line R8 Granollers Centre - Martorell. Line R11 : Barcelona - Sants Estació - Portbou (updated Feb 2025)
* 41.6109582.2768692 Granollers - Canovelles, Carrer Joan Maragall. Line R3 La Tor de Querol(F) - Puigcerdà- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (updated Feb 2025)

### By bus

* Transgran, ☏ +34 93 870 78 60. Transgran is the urban transport service for the municipalities of Granollers, La Roca del Vallès, Les Franqueses del Vallès and Canovelles. (updated Feb 2025)
* 41.60652.2909243 Central Bus station (Estació d'Autobusos de Granollers), C/ Avinguda del Parc, 2, ☏ +34 93 870 78 60, mk@sagales.com. (updated Feb 2025)

### By car

* Granollers is served by AP-7 comming from France
* C-60 connects with Mataro
* C-33 connects with Barcelona
* C-17 connects with Vic

## Get around
### Parking

Granollers has 9 free municipal car parks throughout its urban perimeter: Ramon Llull, Conca del Besòs, Parc del Congost; J. Vinyoli; la Bòbila; Carles Riba; CanBassa-Esteve Terrades; Pavelló Congost; and Francesc Ribas/Hospital,
* 41.5921612.2901674 Parking Esteve Terrades, Carrer d'Esteve Terrades. Free. (updated Feb 2025)
* 41.6027842.2932465 Parking La Bòbila (Aparcament La Bòbila), camí Sant Quitèria, s/n. 350 places free. (updated Feb 2025)
* 41.6045352.2896416 Pàrquing Corona, c. Sant Josep de Calassanç 22, ☏ +34 93 860 45 35. 110 places Paid. (updated Feb 2025)

## See

* La Porxada, is a Renaissance building which served as a grain storehouse, emblematic of the town.
* On Corró street, there is the ancient hospital of Sant Domènec, now the Francesc Tarafa theatre, a good example of restored Gothic architecture.
* The church of Sant Esteve in the city centre also contains Gothic elements from the 15th Century, along with an octagonal tower.
* The walls surrounded the city of Granollers from the end of the 13th century up to the mid-19th century.
* Adoberia dels Ginebreda.is the only tannery that has survived in good condition
* Refugi of Plaça Maluquer i Salvador was used to protect civilians from air raids during the Civil War.
* Town Hall is located in the heart of the city, in the same square as La Porxada.

## Eat

* 41.6083022.2891491 Fonda Europa, Carrer d'Anselm Clavé. Traditional catalan cuisine (updated Feb 2025)

## Sleep

* 41.6008822.2963041 Hotel Ciutat de Granollers, Sant Miquel, ☏ +34 938 796 220. (updated Feb 2025)
# Redhill

Redhill is a town in the county of Surrey, England. Whilst the town is a hub in commercial terms, with a shopping centre and several offices of large companies, a large proportion of the working population commute to Greater London and other parts of Surrey.

## Get in
### By train

There a regular train services to 51.24022-0.16591 Redhill station, including trains from London Bridge, London Victoria and Brighton.

### By plane

The town is close to London Gatwick (LGW).

## Get around

This small town can easily be traversed on foot. However there are plenty of buses local buses (May 2024 Metrobus timetable) Taxis are also readily available.

## See

There are no real historic sights here.
There is a large park in the town centre which can be nice in the summer, however can sometimes get rowdy in the evening.
51.23861-0.206991 Reigate Castle, 2 High St, Reigate RH2 9PU (West along Reigate Rd (A25)). more info: Reigate#See
51.25877-0.172412 Gatton Park (to the north following London Rd (A23)). Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. (updated Jan 2017)

## Do

51.240958-0.1678181 Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Rd, RH1 1NN, ☏ +44 1737 276500. (updated Jan 2017)

## Buy

Typical high-street names such as Sainsburys, Iceland, Wilkinsons, New Look and Boots in the town centre.
51.24-0.171 The Belfry Centre. A reasonably sized shopping mall. (updated Aug 2018)
Warwick Quadrant Shopping Mall. (updated Aug 2018)

## Learn

East Surrey College, the main college for this area of Surrey. About 15 - 20 minutes walk up the main street from the town centre.

## Drink

The town centre has a few clubs exist in the town centre and some pubs, including a JD Wetherspoon.
51.241403-0.1682441 The Sun, 17–21 London Road, RH1 1LY, ☏ +44 1737 766886. (updated Aug 2019)

### Out of Town

51.23909-0.127082 The Queen's Head, 13 High St, Nutfield, RH1 4HH, ☏ +44 1737 238 131. (updated Jun 2022)

## Sleep

51.16811-0.1811671 Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport, Povey Cross Road, Gatwick, RH6 0BA, ☏ +44 871 942 9030. Located near Gatwick Airport, the hotel also offers leisure facilities and airport parking.
51.23582-0.142362 Nutfield Priory Hotel, Nutfield Rd, RH1 4EL, ☏ +44 1737 824 400. (updated Jun 2022)
51.242337-0.1675443 Travelodge Redhill, 26 London Road, RH1 1NN, ☏ +44 8719 846516. This hotel features upgraded rooms, each with a king size bed complete with four pillows and a duvet. The onsite restaurant and bar serves breakfast and evening meals. (updated Mar 2020)

## Go next

Epsom and London are both nearby.
Neighboring Reigate could be an option to while away a few hours, and has a good range of pubs and restaurants.
# Argentan

Argentan is in the Orne department in Normandy.

## Understand

Argentan is some distance south of Caen and the D-Day beaches. Falaise, around which a major battle was fought during World War II, is about halfway between Caen and Argentan. As part of that battle, American forces took Argentan.

## Get in

Argentan is on a highway that runs from Caen to Le Mans. It is also on a rail line.

## See

* Museum of the Argentan Lace.