Blog - Page 20 of 29 - Gujarat Darshan Guide

18Jan

By Divyaraj GohelNo Comments

Holiday, Stay, Travel

Diu Famous Places Beach Hotels Resort

Located near the port of Veraval, Diu is a small island that was earlier a Portuguese colony and is now guarded by beaches all around. Diu takes up most popularity given the ample number of beaches, along with Gujarat's southern coast such as the Nagoa beach, but has a lot more to offer too. Alcohol is legal in Diu. About Diu The Diu Fort, a primary imprint of the Portuguese on the area's heritage and architecture makes up a popular tourist attraction. Another interesting place is the Vanakbara, a small fishing village whose charm has tints of colorful fishing boats and humming of day-to-day activity. This perfect add-on to a visit to Gujarat will complete your experience with interesting museums such as the Sea Shell Museum, temples, and churches. Diu is from the ...

Dang Don Hill Station Hotel-Resort Things To Do

18Jan

By Divyaraj GohelNo Comments

Stay, Travel, Wildlife

Dang Don Hill Station Hotel-Resort Things To Do

Don is a hill station and village in the Dang district of Gujarat, India. It is touted to be the second hill station in the state after nearby Saputara. About Don Hill Station Don Hill Station is one of the best hill stations in Gujarat state. The Don Hill Station Named after the mythical warrior guru Dronacharya. Don Hill Station is a village with a tribal population of around 1200. In spite of being the only hill station of Gujarat, it is minimally commercialized, still unspoiled. Don Mahotsav The local Adivasi population celebrates Don Mahotsav every year which has also attracted tourists at large-number. Usually, Don Mahotsav is celebrated in February, the festival involves tribal songs and dances by the Adivasi population of the village, dressed in vibrant and ...

Adalaj Stepwell Entry Fee Timings Ticket Price Online Booking

9Dec

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Ahmedabad Guide, Facts & History

Adalaj Stepwell Entry Fee Timings Ticket Price Online Booking

Adalaj Stepwell also knows as Rudabai Step Well. Adalaj Stepwell is located in the village of adalaj Ahmedabad City. It was built in 1498 in the memory of Rana Veer Singh by his wife Queen Rudadevi. Built-in sandstone in the Solanki architectural style, the Adalaj stepwell is five stories deep. It is octagonal in a plan at the top, built on an intricately carved large number of pillars. Each floor is spacious enough to provide for people to congregate. Timings of Adalaj Stepwell:- Morning 6:00 AM to Evening 6:00 PM. Entry Fee - Ticket Price of Adalaj Stepwell:- Indian Nationality Rs 20 Per Visitor. Foreigner Rs Rs 250 Per Visitor. SAARC Nationality Rs 20 Per Visitor. BIMSTEC Nationality Rs 20 Per Visitor. Online Ticket Booking of Adalaj Stepwell:- Adalaj S...

Mount Abu Budget Hotel Resort Best Food Activities Package

9Dec

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City Guide, Holiday, Stay, Travel

Mount Abu Budget Hotel Resort Best Food Activities Package

About Mount Abu The only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is located in the Aravali range. The most important attraction, however, is undoubtedly the Dilwara temples, which is one of the most stunning pieces of architecture in the country. Travelers can enjoy calm and relaxed boating in Nakki Lake, and a view of the sunset from the vista points. The restaurants and eateries around the lake are great places to eat local food and chill. The highest peak of the Aravali Range - Guru Shikhar also lies in Mt. Abu. Mount Abu Forest Sanctuary with an abundance of flora and fauna is also a highlight. The exceptionally intricate architecture of the Dilwara temples is of course the main attraction here, and you can easily spend hours wondering how these temples were built over 2 centur...

Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo Timing-Ticket Online Booking

9Dec

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Wildlife

Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo Timing-Ticket Online Booking

Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden also known as Ahmedabad Zoo or Kamla Nehru Zoo. Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden is situated on the outer periphery of Kankaria Lake and is spread over an area of 117 acres. Established in 1951. Timings of Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- March to October: 9:00 AM to 6:15 PMNovember to February: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Ticket Price Online Booking of Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- Entry FeeAdult: Rs. 20, Children: Rs. 10Facility for Online Booking of tickets is also available Close Open Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- Weekly Closure Day Monday. Contact Number Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- Telephone Number 079-26923148/26921838 Address of Ahmedabad Kamla Nehru Zoo:- Kamala Nehru Zoologica...

Harsiddhi Mata Temple Timings, History, Pooja – Porbandar

8Dec

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Holiday, Pilgrimage, Travel

Harsiddhi Mata Temple Timings, History, Pooja – Porbandar

Harsiddhi Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located atop Koylo Dungar(Hill) at Gandhavi village near Porbandar, Gujarat. About Harsiddhi Mata Temple Harsiddhi Mata Temple is built by lord Krishna and built-in Dwapar Yug (Lord Krishna time) and dedicated to Lord Krishna Kuldvi Goddess Harsiddhi. There are 300 steps to go to the temple at the top of the Koyla hill. The other names of Goddess Harsidhhi are Harshal, Harshad, Sikotar, Harshat Shikotar, or Vahanvati. Harsiddhi Devi knows as Kuldevi of the Krishna and Vaishnav and Chauhan family. To kill asura Shree Krishna worship Shree Harsiddhi Devi and she established love and peace by killing asura. History Of Harsiddhi Mata Temple According to the legend, the temple of the goddess was on the hill overlooki...

Somnath Temple Timings, History, Images, Location, Architecture

6Dec

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Facts & History, Holiday, Pilgrimage, Travel

Somnath Temple Timings, History, Images, Location, Architecture

The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot in Gujarat. About Somnath Temple The Somnath Mahadev is the holy place of the Aadi Jyotirling and the sacred soil from where Bhagavan Shri Krishna took his last journey to his Dham. Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlingas of India. The temples lie at the meeting of Kapila, Hiran, and Sarasvati rivers, and the waves of the Arabian Sea ebb and flow touching the shore on which it is constructed. Somnath Temple History It’s said that Somraj (the moon god) first built a ...

Ahmedabad Bhadrakali Mandir Timing Live Darshan History

2Dec

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Ahmedabad Guide, Pilgrimage

Ahmedabad Bhadrakali Mandir Timing Live Darshan History

The confluence of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Saraswati means Mother Bhadrakali. Bhadrakali Mandir is situated in the Ahmedabad City of Gujarat State. It is situated on the banks of river Sabarmati, 35 Kilometers from Nadiad,55 Kilometers from Anand, and 100 kilometers from Vadodara મહાકાલી, મહાલક્ષ્મી અને સરસ્વતીનું સંગમ એટલે માતા ભદ્રકાલી Timings of Bhadrakali Mandir Ahmedabad:- Morning 6.00 to Night 10.30 Aarti Timings of Bhadrakali Mandir Morning 8.30 hrs Night 9.00 hrs Daily Rituals of Bhadrakali Mandir:- Sunday : Mataji sitting on Lion Monday : Mataji sitting on Nandi Tuesday : Mataji sitting on Peacock Wednesday : Mataji is standing Thursday : Mataji sitting on a lotus F...

Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary Palanpur Entry Fee, Timings, Contact Number

1Dec

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City Guide, Holiday, Stay, Travel, Wildlife

Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary Palanpur Entry Fee, Timings, Contact Number

Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is situated in the Banaskantha district formerly under Palanpur State at the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. It is located on the way to Mount Abu from Ahmedabad. About Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary It is home to the endangered sloth bear. The sanctuary derives its name from the picturesque Jessore hills of Aravalli ranges cutting across the sanctuary. The area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in May 1978. Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary has many rare species of flora and fauna. The forests generally belong to the forest types of southern dry mixed deciduous and desert thorn forests. The area has great ecological significance as it acts as a buffer between the desert ecosystem and the dry deciduous type of forest ecosystem. Flora and Fauna At Jess...

Uparkot Fort History, Timings, Entry fee, Images, Junagadh

30Nov

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City Guide, Holiday, Travel

Uparkot Fort History, Timings, Entry fee, Images, Junagadh

The Uparkot fort and town were established at the foothills of Girnar hill during the reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during the Gupta period. About The Uparkot Fort, Junagadh Covering an area of 2.74 lakh sq. meters, the Uperkot Fort, Junagadh is fenced high till 66 feet and lengthwise up to 3080 meters. The initial material of interest comes as the sequence of three royal gateways that welcome one into the fort inside. Next, the Nilam canon catches one's eyes immediately after entering the fort. Cast in the year 1531 in the country of Egypt, the famous canon was left back by a Turkish admiral, Sulaiman Pasha, who served as an assistant to the Sultan of Gujarat during the tensions against Diu in 1538. History of The Uparkot Fort, ...