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Visit Mahakali Caves in Mumbai

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The Mahakali Caves in Mumbai are very ancient Buddhist monasteries. They are carved on the Rock face of the Udayagiri Hills, famous for its Mahakali temple. These monasteries at Udayagiri are located in the Borivali National Park, the abundant green heartland of Mumbai. These ancient monk habitats and prayer halls were carved about 3 to 5 thousand years ago, as estimated. The exact origins are unknown yet. Although less-known, yet the Buddhist sanctums are counted among top ten tourist attractions in Mumbai by travelers seeking solitude in a busy city. The Kanheri and Mahakali caves are adjacent but one should devote separate days for both. The Place   Take the turn to Andheri Kurla Highway near Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road and SEEPZ crossing on how to Mahakali caves. The Caves Road connects the Jogeshwari highway with Andheri Kurla Highway is known as the Mahakali caves Road. On the way, these caves are located at an extension of the Udaygiri Hills. Like the Kanheri Caves , these

How to Reach Kedarnath from Chennai and Where to Stay

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A lot of pilgrims to Char Dham Yatra are natives belonging to various cities of South India including places like Chennai, Bangalore, Kerala etc. if you are planning on visiting Char Dham Yatra from Chennai but are confused about which is the best and the most convenient ways of going on this holy pilgrimage journey, then here are some detailed information about how to reach Kedarnath Dham in the most hassle free manner: Via Helicopter Yatra Being situated at such a great height Kedarnath Dham Yatra is considered to be one of the most difficult pilgrimages in India. Pilgrims who are physically or mentally incapable of making this journey by road choose to visit Kedarnath by helicopter . First of all you will be required to reach Delhi by train or a flight journey. From Delhi you will be required to make your way to Dehradun from where your journey will begin. From Sahastradhara helipad your Yatra will commence early in the morning and you will be transferred to the helipad

Sabarmati Ashram an Eye-Opener

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Who wouldn’t like to know more and more about the great Indian leader Gandhi who led India to the path of victory and who is an epitome of non-violence. Today, it is difficult to imagine resorting to mild measures to get something as important as a freedom of a country in motion, but Gandhiji’s principles are observed and followed by many and they are successful in emulating his ways. So a visit to the Gandhi Ashram, or the Sabarmati Ashram would surely give more such reasons for us to be proud of belonging to the country led by this great national leader. It happens with many visitors that they face problem due to lack of awareness about the place. So to avoid such issues it’s better to follow the Gujarat Tourist Guide properly. Visiting the Sabarmati Ashram was always an attraction for me as I like to be in the tranquil surroundings of this great place. Situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati , the Sabarmati Ashram is around 4 miles from the Town Hall. This is one of the

Travel Tips for Yamunotri Dham Yatra

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Yamunotri, a holy place of Uttarakhand lies on the west of the Garhwal Himalayas. The Dham is situated on the bank of the River Yamuna which is known as the second holy river in India. Yamunotri is one of the pilgrimages of Char Dham Yatra and is the first stop off of the Yatra. Yamuna is considered as Yami in Vedas which means lady of life and the goddess Yamuna is the daughter of Sun and is a twin of Yama which means god of death. Yamunotri originates from a frozen lake and Champasar Glacier which is located at an altitude of 4421metres above the sea level. Dating back to early 19th century, Yamunotri temple got reconstructed after suffering a severe loss due to a heavy destructive earthquake. The whole environment looks spiritual where devotees can be seen taking dips into the River Yamuna and preparing rice and potatoes as a Prasad to offer the black idol of goddess Yamuna. Like other Pilgrimages of Hindu, Yamunotri also Holds Many Legends about its Origin:  Legend 1- Devot

Your options for the Chardham Tour Packages

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Chardham yatra is believed to be one of the loftiest spiritual expeditions for the Hindus. All Hindus yearn to embark on this spiritual tour and catch a glimpse of the four extremely holy abodes of God in hope of getting the much sought-after ‘moksha’. The religious expedition to the Chardhams is believed to purge one of his or her mortal sins, purify the mind and lead one towards moksha or spiritual salvation of the soul from the vicious cycle of birth and rebirth. The great spiritual guru, Adi Shankaracharya had conceptualized the ‘Chardhams’ as the four major centers of Hindu religious activities. Today, the popularity and spiritual significance of Chota Chardhams or Uttarakhand Chardhams are no less when compared to the greater India circuit Chardham. The various tour operators focusing on Chardham Yatra offer a plethora of options when it comes to Chardham Yatra Packages and selecting a options Chardham tour packages as per your choice isn’t much of a problem. So, if you are i

Best Places to Visit in Gokarna

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While in the beautiful Indian subcontinent, the pleasures of traveling across the country are something that is totally enchanting and enthralling. The absolutely beautiful locales alongwith the fascinating tour delights, give the tourist a chance to experience the best of the small Indian states. Karnataka is one Indian state that gives the best pleasures of traveling in a land of ancient tradition and culture. This is one beautiful state that has stood the test of time and is today a great tourist attraction. In this beautiful land of Karnataka, there is an even lovelier place called Gokarna which is situated in the northern part of Karnataka. Lying between the Rivers Agnashini and Gangavali, this is a lovely beach region in the region of Karwar on the coastal front. Gokarna comes from the word “Go” which means cow and “Karna which means “ear”. Gokarna Beach Karnataka source Mythology has it that Gokarna the beautiful village in Northern Karnataka was the place where Lord S

Shimla: Queen of Hills Stations

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Shimla or Simla, capital city of north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one of India’s most famous and visited hill stations. It was another hill station discovered by the colonial rulers to shun the scorching heat of north Indian plains and called by them as Queen of hills Stations. Shimla situated at a height of 2,196 metres has very soothing and healthy climatic conditions and offer immensely beautiful surroundings filled with big deodars which are the symbol of Shimla. The ridge, mall road are filled with merry making tourists as well as locals and provide a festive look in all times of the year. Shimla is ideal destination for honey moon couples, families in particular. It has all modern amenities. It is particularly visited by tourists from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi though tourists from all parts of the country travel to this beautiful place . Shimla has experienced an influx of people from places like Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti, Rohru, Kotkhai, Jubbal etc which are the cash r