Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Borivali National Park | Mumbai |

 

Entrance | Image Source : wikipedia.org

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, located in the northern part of Mumbai, is a remarkable wilderness area that offers a haven for nature enthusiasts within the bustling city. Here are some aspects and highlights of the park:

1. The park is renowned for having a wide range of plants and animals. Numerous mammal, bird, reptile, and butterfly species call it home. Draw attention to the wide variety of wildlife that may be found here, such as deer, macaques, langurs, leopards, and several bird species.

Kanheri Caves

1. Kanheri Caves: The historic Kanheri Caves, a collection of prehistoric rock-cut caves and monasteries that date to the first century BCE, are located within the park. These caverns were a significant hub for Buddhist study and have elaborate carvings and statues of Buddha.

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3. Nature Trails: There are numerous hiking and nature trails in Sanjay Gandhi National Park that lead through thick woods, hills, and streams. Emphasize these routes and provide details about their degrees of difficulty, beautiful vistas, and wildlife sightings along the way.

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Kojaagari Purnima | Sharad Purnima

The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima is a gather festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin (September–October). It symbols the end of monsoon. There is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the 'Kaumudi celebration', Kaumudi meaning moonlight.This celebrates Krishna dancing with the Gopi's

Krishna Dancing With Gopi's | Image source : radhagovindanyc.com

Sharad Purnima | Image Source : festivalszone.com

At night, goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and night vigil is observed. According to a folk-tale, once a king fell on evil days, and was in great financial straits, but then his queen observed this fast and night vigil, and worshiped the goddess of wealth, Laxmi. accordingly, they were blessed by the goddess and they regained their prosperity.

Kojagirin Purnima

It is also believed that on this day as moon and the earth are very close to each other, the moon rays have certain healing properties of nourishing the body and the soul.

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Pangong Tso Lake

The term Pangong Tso is Tibetan and stands for narrow, long and enchanted lake. Some even call it simply by Pangong. This endorheic lake is a part of the Himalayas and is located at an elevation of around 4,400m. It has a length of 134km and the most surprising thing is that it starts in India and extends up to Tibet.

Pangong Tso | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

In summer season, the water in the lake completely fresh and in its normal form. The locals informed us that despite containing saline water, the lake freeze up totally during the months of winter. They also informed us that only around 40% of the lake is in India. In total, the lake is spread over an area of 604 sq. km.

Pangong Tso Lake | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

Frozen Pangong Lake | Image Resource : Wikipedia.org

There are chances that the lake may be identified as an internationally important lake under the Ramsar reunion. If it turns into reality, then Pangong Tso Lake will hold the record of being the first trans boundary wetland from South Asia to come under the convention’s supervision. Unfortunately, the lake is situated in a troubled territory. The dispute is amongst Tibet, China, India and Pakistan claiming control different areas covered by the lake.

Pangong Tso Lake | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

Pangong Tso can be arrive at in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road crosses the villages of Shey and Gya and traverses the Changla pass, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. We also learnt that foreigners need to be in a group of at least three people and headed by a recognized guide in order to reach the lake. The permit was obtained from a tourist office after a small fee.

Senchal Lake Darjeeling : Ideal Picnic Spot

The Kanchenjunga Mountain, is located in Darjeeling. Senchal Lake, which seen from the hill top, and it is considered to be an ideal picnic spot among the places.

Senchal lake  | Image Resource : flickr.com

Senchal lake, placed 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling .From Kanchenjunga Mountain Senchal Lake about 40 min away by cab. The area surrounding the lake is relatively empty giving a calm and serene feel to the place.

Lake and Surrounding | Image Resource : Flickr.com

The lake is located at a high altitude of 8,160 ft (2,487 m) above sea level. It offers magnificent views of the hilly surroundings. The snow that is flowing from the mountains is collected at this lake. The Senchal Lake is a tourist spot and the main water source for the town of Darjeeling.

Senchal lake and nearby  area | Image Resource : flickr.com

The lake and its nearby parts are well maintained and the water of the lake is also clean. The lake is enclosed by thick jungles of oak, pine and birch.

The lake set in the middle of the reservation feels like a nature’s mural so unexpected and beautiful. The sanctuary around the lake is also a beautiful sight to watch with colorful flowers like rhododendrons and orchids it increases the beauty of the lake by several degrees.

There is a golf course and clubhouse just a slight onward of the lake which is largely frequented by the tourist and the local population.

The lake, along with its charming environments, affords perfect place for picture, but the real beauty of the place has to be seen in reality, a picture however clear cannot replicate the actual feel!

Trekking At Lohgad Fort

Main Entrance Of Lohgad Fort |  Image Resource : Wikipedia.org

Lohagad fort is part of the Western Ghats. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune  It is rises at an elevation of around 3400 feet above sea level. The south of Malavali Station is closed to the fort. Lohagad is joined by the Mumbai-Pune Highway and can be retrieved from Paud via Kolvan and Dudhiware Khind for all automobiles.The fort lies in the middle of Indrayani and Pavani rivers, thus dividing the two basins. Nearby Lohagad Fort there is another fort called Visapur Fort.

Wall of fort | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

The fort as seen in monsoon | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

In fort found ‘Bawali’ (a step-well) and a large tank, which was thought to be constructed by Nana Fadanis during the Peshwa era. All people observed a temple near it, which was still undamaged. Besides, there is  also a grave of a Muslim priest. the west side of the fort, which have a long wall that pointed down like a fortified limb. It is called as Vinchukta, which meant the scorpion sting.

Vinchukta | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

The Visapur Fort, which looked larger than the Lohagad Fort. This fort stands as an epitome of the war-torn Lohadwadi, which was destroyed by the British using canons to fight Marathas. The ruins of the Visapur silently convey the dreadful story of the war.  The British occupied both these forts for a long time.

Lohgad fort is nice place for trekking lover in monsoon season. Enjoy this monsoon with lohgad fort !!!!!

Famous Siddhvinayak Temple Mumbai

 

Shree Siddhvinayak | Image Resource : flickr.com

The Shree Siddhvinayak Temple is a Hindu holy place devoted to Lord Shri Ganesha. This temple is most popular temple in the country and  daily this temple visited by thousands of devotees from different caste and background.

It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra , Near Dadar railway station.  From Dadar West Railway Station you can walk or can get Bus Nos. 165, 172 and 151 to go to Siddivinayak temple.

The temple has a little passage with the grave for Ganesha. The woody gates to the workplace are molded with photos of the Ashtavinayaka. The inner shelter of the temple is ovelayed with gold, and the central bronze is of Ganesha. In seedling, there is a Hanuman mandir also.

The Siddhivinayak Mandir enlarged in distinction to little, mini place of devotion to the marvelous Temple that twist now day in more recent half of the 22th century. Not only politicians but also Actors attracted towards temple fascinated and who visit to hunt for the dedications of Lord Ganpati.

Siddhivinayak is femous for “Navasacha Ganapati” or “Navasala Pavanara Ganapati”.

On Tuesday , Temple crowded by people. On  Sankashti Chaturthi day , there is a like festival.

Photo Of The Week : Masunda Lake Thane

Masunda Lake- Talao Pali | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

Description :-  Masunda Lake -मासुंदा तलाव  is located in Thane ,Maharashtra.This lake is famous for travel point and  called as "Talao Pali". People mostly known this place as "Talao Pali".The lake is enclosed by street on all sides including Shivaji path Uthalsar route and Talao pali road. The lake is located about 600 m west of Thane creek and a kilometer north of Thane railway station. This is one of the sporting areas for people who live in Thane which offers boating and water scooter facilities.

A enjoy Holiday at Marine Drive Mumbai

Marine Drive Mumbai | Image Resource : flickr.com

Marine Drive is a 4.3-kilometre-long highway in the South Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-byway concrete road along the coast. The road byway from Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Marine Drive is situated over recycled land facing west-south-west. A cakewalk lies parallel to this road. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, if seen at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace. In 2012, the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai announced that the entire road would be resurfaced, 72 years after it was originally laid.

The official name of this road is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. The cakewalked is lined with palm trees. At the northern end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach. This beach famed for its Bhel puri ,shevpuri,local snack food. Many restaurants also line this stretch of the road. Further down this road lies Walkeshwar, a wealthy neighbourhood of the city, also home to the Governor of Maharashtra.

Most of the buildings which were built by wealthy Parsis sport an art deco look that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Real estate prices along the esplanade are high. Many hotels dot the drive, most prominent among them being the 5-star Oberoi hotel, The Intercontinental, Hotel Marine Plaza, Sea Green Hotel and a few other smaller hotels. Marine Drive is the preferred connecting road between the central business district located at Nariman Point and the rest of the city.

Sunset At Marine Drive | Image Resource : panoramio.com

Image Of The Day : Gateway of India

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