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Mount Abu Budget Hotel Resort Best Food Activities Package

9Dec

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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...

Harsiddhi Mata Temple Timings, History, Pooja – Porbandar

8Dec

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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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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 ...

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

1Dec

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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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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, ...

Girmal Waterfalls, Dang & U Point: Highest Waterfalls in Gujarat

26Nov

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Girmal Waterfalls, Dang & U Point: Highest Waterfalls in Gujarat

Girmal is a breathtaking waterfall situated at Girmal village near Saputara in Gujarat. It is the highest waterfall in Gujarat and among the prime places to visit near Saputara. It is Situated inside Purna Wildlife Sanctuary. About Girmal Waterfalls Girmal Waterfall is formed over Girmal River. It cascades down from a height of more than 100 feet. Hidden inside dense forests of Dangs, Girmal Falls has picturesque beauty in monsoon season. The water fluently crashes from a great height, forming clouds of fog, through which one can often experience rainbows. U-Turn Point At Girmal Waterfalls En route to Girmal near village Gavdahad, the river Gira takes a complete U-turn. The Forest department has developed a beautiful viewpoint exactly above the U-turn. Watching a...

Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium Surat (Ticket Price, Timings, Phone Number, Entry Fee)

24Nov

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Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium Surat (Ticket Price, Timings, Phone Number, Entry Fee)

Jagadish Chandra Bose Aquarium is one of the best tourist places for kids. It is an underwater aquarium, the first of its kind in India. It is located in the area of Pal in Surat. The Aquarium is the home of more than 100 species of fish. For example, American Lobster, Moray Eel, Snowflake Eel, and Turtles. It is one of the best tourist places in Surat for nature lovers. About Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium Surat The aquarium will be the home of more than 100 species of fish, from fresh, brackish, and marine waters, in 52 tanks. Aquascaping is underway as per the species' requirements, and each tank will replicate a collection of species' natural ecosystems. The aqua life would include – turtles, American lobster, snowflake eel, lionfish, alligator gar, stingrays, cichlid, ma...

Suvali Beach Timings Entry fee Where to Stay? Resort-Hotels Best Time

23Nov

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Suvali Beach Timings Entry fee Where to Stay? Resort-Hotels Best Time

The suvali beach lies 25 kilometers from the center of Surat and is the cleanest beach in India. Previously known as Swally, the Suvali Beach is an urban beach located along the Arabian Sea. Suvali is a perfect one-day picnic spot for families and a must-visit place for people who seek solitude. About Suvali Beach Surat Suvali Beach is a serene and calm beach that is located about 25 km from the city of Surat. It lies in close proximity to the industrial town of Hajira. This black sandy beach is particularly popular amongst the locals who come here for a family picnic. Located amidst all the industries, Suvali Beach puts forth a rather refreshing and scenic view. The beach is usually visited by solitude seekers and is slowly establishing itself as a popular tourist spot. Here ...

Bajarangdas Bapa Sitaram Temple in Bagdana

22Nov

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Bajarangdas Bapa Sitaram Temple in Bagdana

Bagdana village is a major pilgrim place for the followers of Hindu Mystique saint, Bajarangdas Bapa. Bajrangdas Bapa, also known as Bapa Sitaram is the very soul of Saurashtra. About Bagdana Bajarangdas Bapa Temple Bagdana temple provides free food and Dharamshala for Night hold. There are three major mela (folkloric fairs) organized here annually, on the death anniversary of Bajrandas Bapa, Bhadrapad Amavasya, and Guru Purnima. Bajrangdas Bapa was born in Adhewada village near Bhavnagar and achieved total spirituality at an early age. Bapa Sitaram spent some years visiting different places like Ayodhya, Surat, Palitana, and the Nashik Kumbh Mela. He came to Bagdana in 1941 and began living in a small Madhuli. In 1951 He built the ashram, which developed over the...

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple Timings, Address, History, Contact, Surat

21Nov

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Galteshwar Mahadev Temple Timings, Address, History, Contact, Surat

Galteshwar Mahadev temple is located at Timba village near Kamrej Surat. The temple is situated on the riverbank of the Tapi river. About Galteshwar Mahadev Temple the temple is a very pleasant place very peaceful place.The temple is on Naradi ganga, gupt ganga,tapi river sangam sthan place.The temple was built about 200 years old but it was renovated a few years ago. A huge idol of Load Shiva 62 ft height is the attraction of the place. At the Sangam special arrangement for a fiver, bathing is made which attracts people for hot days. Sangam Snan also they have 12 jyotirlinga temple in the complex, Shivalinga over here is Swayambhu. History of Galteshwar Mahadev Temple the structure of this temple is carved on a red stone and it is eight-sided which was built during Solan...