Kamakhya Temple Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple Guwahati Timings, History, Route information

As per the folklore, Sati Devi daughter of Daksha Prajapati married Lord Siva against her father's wish. Daksha Prajapati decided to perform Yagna in a grand inviting all Devas ignoring Lord Siva. Daksha invited all his family members excluding his dearest daughter Sati Devi. Sati who got the news about this Yagna reached her paternal home. She advised her father not to go against his Son-in-law. Daksha insulted Sati Devi before the invited guests. Angered Sati Devi immolated herself in the Yogagni. Lord Siva who came to know about Sati Devi's death, raised high and ordered Kala Bhairav to destroy the Yagna and Kill Daksha. Kala Bhairav along with Kali and other Deva Ganas destroyed Yagna Place and Killed Daksha. Lord Siva performed Pralaya Thandav (Dane of Destruction) after collecting Sati Devi's corpse. In order to protect the universe, Lord Vishnu sent his Discus and destroyed Sati Devi's corpse into pieces. The broken pieces fell across Indian Subcontinent which later became holy places for worship. These places are called by Sakthi Peetas. The Yoni part of Sati Devi fallen here.

Ranthambore Safari

Ranthambore Safari

Ranthambore Safari Timings, Cost, Online Booking

Month	Morning Safari	Evening Safari
1 Oct – 31 Oct	7:00 am to 10:30 am	2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
1 Nov to 31 Jan	7:00 am to 10:30 am	2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
1 Feb to 31 Mar	6:30 am to 10:00 am	2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
1 Apr to 15 May	6:00 am to 9:30 am	3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
15 May to 30 Jun	6:00 am to 9:30 am	3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Peak Season: Oct - Mar

Best Time to Visit: 1st October to 30th June. Most of the Zones remains closed on other days.

Safari Vehicles

1. Canter - 20 seater
2. Gypsy - 6 seater

Ranthambore Safari Tariff

Total 10 Zones are listed in this national park. Tourists mostly prefer Gypsys over Canter. Gypsy is 6 seater and is good for a family.

Zones	Vehicles Allowed
Zone 1 – 6	Gypsy and Canter
Zone 7 – 10	Gypsy

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve Timings, Ticket cost, Safari details

Best Time to Visit: Oct - Feb. After winter monsoons.

Bandipur is part of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve. This Nilgiri biosphere spread across Karnataka, TamilNadu and Kerala states. It has recorded highest tiger population in the world. It is estimated that 100 - 105 tigers estimated to live in this national park. Bandipur stretches over an area of 874 Sq. Km. It is estimated that 40,000 Spotted Deers live in this park. This national park is inhabited with Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Gaur, Mangoes, Jackals, Wild dogs, Sloth bear, Peacocks etc

It is estimated that 2 Lakh visitors visit Bandipur each year. This area used to be the private hunting area for Mysore Maharajas in 1930's. In 1941, this area was declared as Venugopala wildlife sanctuary. In 1973, this area was declared as the Tiger Reserve forest.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Timings, Ticket Cost

Best Time: Oct to Mar months.

During these months, birds from Siberia, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka reach this place for nesting and breeding. This sanctuary spreads over an area of 30 ha and is located in Kancheepuram district. This sanctuary is inhabited with Cormorants, Egrets, Grey Heron, Open-billed stork, Darter, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Night Herons, Grebes, Grey Pelican, Garganey Teals, Shovellers, Pintails, Stilts, Sandpipers, are Coots and Moorhen.

Viewpoint is available in the sanctuary for the bird watchers.

Ticket	Ticket Cost
Child ( 3- 12 years)	Rs.2
Adult	Rs.5
Video Camera	Rs.150
Still Camera	Rs.25

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Timings, Entry fees

Best time to visit: Oct - Jan months. Good time for bird watchers.

This sanctuary open for visitors on all days.

This sanctuary spreads over an area of 17.26 Sq Km. In the year 1967, this area was declared as the wildlife sanctuary to protect Black Bucks. During winter, thousands of flamingos feed on this water. As this area is home to many migratory birds, this is declared as the Ramsar site. Birds begin to arrive in Oct month after the winter monsoon. Olive Ridley sea turtles lay eggs on the beaches here.

This sanctuary is inhabited with Bonnet macaque, Black Buck, Flamingoes, Teals, Sea Gulls, Terns, Plovers, Spotted Deer, Grey Heron, Ducks, White headed Eagles and Stilts. The migrating birds come from far-off lands like Siberia, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for nesting and breeding. Point Calimere has the largest population of Blackbuck in South India.