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Rohtang pass or Rohtang La is one of the most dangerous roads in the world and a nightmare for most of the drivers. Watch our new vlog to experience the Rohtang pass to the fullest. #Ladakh #RohtangPass #HimalayanHymns Rohtang Pass (Hindi: रोहतांग दर्रा) (Bhoti: རོ་ཐང་། Rohtang, lit: རོ་ (Ro)- corpse, ཐང་། (thang)- plain/field due to people working in CBRE dying in bad weather trying to cross the pass) (elevation 3,978 m (13,050 ft))] is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. The pass provides a natural divide between the Kullu Valley with a primarily Hindu culture (in the south), and the arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys with a Buddhist culture (in the north). The pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas basins. On the southern side of this pass, the Beas River emerges from underground and flows southward[6] and on its northern side, the Chandra River (flows from the eastern Himalayas), a source stream of the river Chenab, flows westward. The pass is open from May to November. It is not particularly high or difficult to cross on foot by Himalayan standards, but it has a well-deserved reputation for being dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards. The former National Highway 21 (NH 21), the road through the Kullu Valley, terminates at Manali. (The highway is now numbered NH 3.) The road northwards over the Rohtang Pass to Keylong, and Lahul and on to Leh in Ladakh is not a national highway. Nonetheless, the Leh-Manali Highway has become very busy during the summer months as an alternate military route since the Kargil Conflict in 1999. Traffic jams are common as military vehicles, trucks, and goods carriers try to navigate the tight roads and rough terrain, compounded by snow and ice at certain points and a large number of tourist vehicles. In 2016, the Himachal Pradesh state government started issuing permits online to limit the vehicles to prevent pollution in this area. Permits are issued only to the first 800 petrol vehicles and 400 diesel vehicles. Permits can only be applied for the next 2 days from the current date. Also, no permits are issued on Tuesday as the day is marked for maintenance of Rohtang.

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Hampi tourist places Episode 3: In this 3rd episode of Hampi Sightseeing, we are covering Beautiful view from Hemakuta Hills proceeding towards Sasivekalu Ganesha and Kadalekalu Ganesha and ending with Krishna temple. Hemakuta Hill is one among the best places in Hampi to see the sunrise and sunset; and not as tedious to reach the top say compared to the Matanga Hill nearby, which is boasted as the best location to watch sunset in Hampi. So if you find it difficult to make it to Matanga Hill for sunset view, try from Hemakuta Hill. Number of temples in this area are dedicated to Lord Siva, the major one being the Virupaksha temple at the north of this hill. This place packed with the largest number of pre Vijayanagara temples. Atop is the Moola Virupaksha Temple with a pool infront, considered to be the original Virupaksha Temple You can access it mainly through two ways. The first is through the tower located close to the Virupaksha temple’s main entrance. From the very end of the Hampi Bazaar that terminates in front of the Virupaksha temple, take the left (southward) alley. You can see the giant but topless tower to the hilltop. On the way you see the Hampi post office on your right. The second access point is through the twin storied archway located near the Sasivekalu Ganesha & Kadalekalu Ganesha shrines. The top locations near this archway is a great place to get an aerial view of the Krishna Temple campus just south of it; and the Lakshmi Narasimha & Badivilinga shrines located beyond the Krishna temple. #hampi #stepstogether #karnatakatourism

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In this 4th episode of Hampi video series, we are exploring Laksmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Queen's Bath, Stepped Tank and Mahanavami Dibba of Hampi. #Hampi #KarnatakaTourism #StepsTogether Lakshmi Narasimha (Ugra Narasimha) Idol We left Krishna temple complex at 4.10 PM and headed towards the popular Lakshmi Narasimha statue. This huge idol is easily noticeable from the main road itself. The iconic monolithic idol is the largest statue in Hampi. The idol is damaged majorly so much so that people often call it as Ugra Narasimha even though it is a representation of Lakshmi Narasimha. The original idol had the image of Goddess Lakshmi sitting on the lap of Narasimha. But, the idol of Lakshmi had been completely demolished during the fall of Vijayanagara dynasty and thus making the impression of Ugra Narasimha. It is said that even now we can see the hand of Goddess Lakshmi idol resting on the back of Narasimha. But, you cannot see this because entry inside the enclosure is restricted. Badavi Linga Next to Lakshmi Narasimha idol, you can find the largest Shiva Linga of Hampi known as Badavi Linga. It is also housed in a small chamber with only one opening at the front. The Shiva Linga is very big and lower portion of the linga is always submerged in water. It is believed to be constructed by a poor woman hence the name Badavi Linga (Badavi means poor lady in Kannada). We left Badavi Linga at 4.30 PM and headed towards Royal Enclosure. Queen’s Bath: After visiting Badavi Linga idol, we headed towards Royal Enclosure. On the Royal Enclosure side of Hampi, the first attraction you will get to see is Queen’s bath. This is the place where queen used to take bath. However, many theories decline this and suggest that it is a place used for recreational activities. Whatever be the case, it is a beautiful structure one cannot miss. It has an empty pond in the middle and a beautiful open pavilion with small windows. There are steps on one side through which one can get to the pond area. We spent time there till 5 PM and headed further towards the Royal Enclosure area. Mahanavami Dibba: The first structure you get to see in the Royal Enclosure is the huge Mahanavami Dibba. Mahanavami Dibba is a large stone platform built by Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagara dynasty to celebrate his victory over Udayagiri. The structure is more beautiful than you see in the photos. When I Had a look at the photo of this place before visiting, I did not find it interesting at all, but the reality is quite different. You need to climb about 25-30 big steps to reach the top. The side walls of the platform have a well-carved array of sculptures. At the top, there is nothing except a big plain stage. This is from where kings used to watch the march past of the army, cultural celebrations during Dusshera, sword fights, and other cultural activities. Now, if you go on top and have a look, you can find the ruins of the Royal Enclosure. Though it is sad to see the renowned town in such condition, never miss to sit there for some time and imagine the glorious past of the place. At the backside of the platform also, there are steps to climb. You can climb up from the front steps and climb down using the rear steps to cover the structure completely. Stepped Tank: From Mahanavami Dibba, we walked towards the stepped tank which is in the same enclosure. This stepped tank was excavated in the 1980s and is one of the beautiful water tanks. Well maintained by the ASI, the tank has steps in the formation of pyramids next to each other making it look elegant. The water of this tank was believed to be used for religious purposes. Next to this tank is the public tank. This is a bigger and normal looking tank. There is no water in the public tank currently. Apart from these, there is a king’s audience hall in this royal enclosure.

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Sanapur Lake formed by an irrigation reservoir is a great excursion point from Hampi. #HampiTourism #KarnatakaTourism #stepstogether The natural lake with stunning boulder hills all around makes the theme of this locale. The road you'll take to reach Sanapur Lake will wind through paddy and banana plantations , before it wiggle around massive boulders precariously overhanging onto the road. Drive to Sanapur Lake and the ambient around the lake has character, you'll savour. You'll also find local village folks offer coracle ride (fun ride) on the lake. Sanapur Lake is still a less frequented place. You'll not find a large tourist crowd in this locale. How to reach Sanapur is on the opposite side of the river, if you are traveling from Hampi side of the river Tungabhadra. From Virupapur Gaddi (the ferry point near Virupaksha Temple), Sanapur Lake is about 4km. The most convenient way to reach Sanapur is to rent a scooter or bicycle from Virupapur Gaddi area.

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Hampi tourist places Episode 6: This vlog is all about one of the iconic symbols of Karnataka Tourism, Stone chariot and musical pillars of Vitthala temple, Hampi. #Hampi #KarnatakaTourism #StepsTogether Vijaya Vittala temple Vijaya Vittala temple is the most spectacular and the must-visit temple of Hampi. This temple houses the world-renowned marvel “Stone Chariot” and musical pillars which attract huge crowd from around the world. The temple is about 22 km from Sanapura lake and we reached at 11 AM. The vehicle entry near the temple complex is banned in order to protect it from pollution. One has to stop the vehicle in the parking lot which is about 1 km from the temple and need to take the battery operated vehicle or bus service to go to the temple. The ticket price for this service is 20 Rs/person. You can even opt for walking if you are okay with getting sunburned. One of the advantages of a walk from the parking lot to the temple is that you get to explore Gejjala Mandapa, Kudure Bombe Mantapa, and Vittala Bazar. Opening hours: 10 AM to 5.30 PM Entrance fee: 30 Rs (This ticket is valid for both Zenana closure and Vittala temple if used on the same day) This masterpiece of Vijayanagara dynasty was built around 15th century AD during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 - 1446 AD). Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509 - 1529 AD). The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Vittala. As soon as you enter the temple complex, you would be mesmerized with its huge area containing architectural marvels. The stone chariot kept in front of the temple attracts you like a magnet and you cannot miss striking a pose with this precious monument. The temple built in the form of the chariot is the proof of supreme craftsmanship of the Vijayanagara empire. This is one of the only three famous stone chariots in India, the other two being in Konark and Mahabalipuram. It is believed that the wheels of this stone chariots used to be rotated during olden days. The art sculpted on this chariot is truly a treat for eyes. The temple complex has many pillared Mandapas with extremely well-carved pillars. The most important among them is the main Mandapam which has musical pillars. It contains 56 musical pillars, 40 of which are regularly disposed to form an aisle while the remaining 16 form a rectangular court in the centre. When you gently tap them, it emits soothing musical notes, hence the name. Very unfortunately, we could not witness this unique phenomenon as the main Mandapam was under renovation and public entry was restricted. We felt very sad about missing this. We visited the other main attractions – the Amman shrine, 100 pillared halls, and marriage hall. We spent a lot of time appreciating the monuments and then left at 12.15 PM. King's Balance A little walk from the Vittala temple complex is the King’s balance. We did not find this a very interesting attraction. It consists of a 12 feet stone beam at a height of 15 feet supported by long granite pillars. It looks more like an archway now. However, in olden days, the balance was used by the king to weigh himself with gold, gems, silver and precious stones and distributed to the temple priests on certain occasions like Solar or Lunar eclipse, New Year's Day, Coronation day etc. We waited for the battery operated car at the Vittala temple complex for about 15 mins and reached the parking lot at 12.45 PM. Then, we headed towards Mango Tree restaurant for lunch.

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Visting Hazara Rama Temple, Pan Supari Bazar, Zenana enclosure, Lotus mahal, Elephant Stable and Treasury building. #Hampi #StepsTogether #KarnatakaTourism Please let us know the feedback in comment section. Related: Hampi tourist places, hampi tourist places kannada, hampi tourist places karnataka india (hampi), hampi tourist places photos, hampi, hampi tourism, karnataka, travel, india, Lotus mahal , lotus mahal hampi, lotus mahal hampi information in kannada, lotus mahal history, lotus mahal, hampi tourism, lotus temple, Hazara rama temple, hazara rama temple karnataka, hazara rama temple history, hampi, karnataka, hampi tourism For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1

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In this 8th episode, we explore popular places to visit in Hampi, Achyutaraya Temple, Underground Shiva temple, Monolithic Bull and also foothills of Matanga Hill. Achyutaraya Temple: Achyutaraya Temple is one of the important places to visit in Hampi and is a major attraction in Hampi tourism. Built during 1534 AD by Achyuta Deva Raya (Younger brother of Krishna Deva Raya) devoted to Tiruvengalanatha, a form of Vishnu. Achyutaraya Temple is an example of Vijayanagara style temple architecture in its most advanced form than any other temples in Hampi. This was one of the last grand temple projects executed in the capital, before the fall of the empire. Achyutaraya Temple is in ruins as a consequence of the attacks by the monarchs of the Bahamani kingdom and by the forces of nature over several centuries. At the northwest corner of the outer compound, Kalyana Mandapa (marriage hall for the annual wedding ceremony of the God and the Goddess) Underground Shiva Temple: Also known as the Prasanna Virupaksha temple, this structure dates back to the 14th century AD. This temple dedicated to Lord Siva was built many meters below the ground level. The roof of the temple is at par with the present ground level while the main structure of the temple stands on a low lying area. Almost all the time the inner sanctum and the core parts of the temple are under water, restricting entry to the inner areas. The temple has remained buried for over four hundred years before it was discovered in the 1980’s decade. It is believed that this is one of the oldest temples in Hampi. Monolithic Bull: Carved out of a single gigantic boulder, it is also known locally as Yeduru Basavanna. Located at the east end of the Virupaksha Bazaar or Hampi Bazar

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Hogenakkal waterfalls is one of most famous one day tourist location and weekend getaway for Bangalore folks and in this video we cover all the details about coracle ride at Hogenakkal waterfalls. #hogenakkal #tamilnadutourism #stepsogether Hanging bridge at hgenakkal is yet another famous location at hogenakkal where you get the spectacular view of the waterfall from the hanging bridge. Entry ticket will cost 5rs for adult and 10 rs for camera. We headed towards coracle ride station after visiting hanging bridge. As soon as you get down from the car you will be invited by a lot of people wearing blue colored shirts. They are the official coracle riders of Hogenakkal falls. You need to collect ticket for coracle at the ticket counter which will cost you 750 rs. A single coracle can hold 4 adults and 1 kid (between 7 to 10 yrs old). Coracle boat man will provide you life jacket (cost of which is included in the ticket price) Coracle ride goes through the falls and he will also take you to the Karnataka Tamilnadu border through Kavery river. Overall it is full of fun and worth the money. Coracle ride is a must try activity at Hogenakkal waterfalls. For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1

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In this video we are covering offbeat Yercaud tourist places like 32 Km loop road, Karadiyur viewpoint, Manjakuttai viewpoint, Pagoda point and Lady's seat of Yercaud. We skipped Rose garden, Shevaroy Temple and Yercaud lake. #yercaud #tailnadutourism #stepstogether Do let us know your feedback and suggestions in the comments section.

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Yercaud hills road starts from Yercaud hill and ends at Salem town. It is the only ghat section you get to drive from Bangalore to Yercaud. Yercaud ghat road has 20 hairpin bends. Well maintained road and smoother curves make it a bliss to ride road in Tamilnadu. Yercaud being famous outing destination from Bangalore attracts lots of tourist during the weekends. This is our small effort to help all by detailing about the road condition of Salem to Yercaud ghat road. Do let us know your feedback in comments section. #yercaud #tamilnadutourism #stepstogether

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Shivagange hill, one of the popular weekend getaways from Bangalore and one of the noted trekking destinations in Karnataka. For most of the folks from Bangalore, a quick search for ‘trekking places in Bangalore’ ends up in Shivaganga hills. This famous pilgrimage is only 55 km from Bangalore on the way to Tumkur and is known for its moderate to tough trekking trail and sacred temples. Along with our friends, we decided to visit Shivagange hills on a fine Saturday morning. #Shivagange #KarnatakaTourism #Stepstogether

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This video is all about our trip to Coonoor via Bandipura reserve forest / Madhumalai forest range, Masinagudi and OOty of Nilgiri district Tamilnadu. One day 1 we visited beautiful Dolphin's nose viewpoint of Coonoor and later proceeded towards Kotagiri. Please do watch the video and let us know your feedback and suggestions in comment section. coonoor, coonoor maynard, coonoor tourist places, coonoor travel guide, coonoor videos, road trip, coonoor ooty, sim's park coonoor, bangalore to coonoor, bangalore to coonoor by road, ooty lake, ooty tourism, kotagiri places to visit, coonoor videos, bandipur national park, bandipur national park safari, bandipur national park resorts, bandipur national park tiger attack, wildlife, mudumalai, tiger reserve For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1

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