Bassein Beach – It Has Tranquil Location With Less Crowd

BASSEIN BEACH

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MUMBAI

Bassein is in the peaceful location, which is 77 km away from Mumbai. It is closely similar with the India's sultry beach state of Goa. But here, crowd is a bit less and those who wish to enjoy peaceful environment must visit Basssein.

The best way to enjoy nature’s beauty could be a visit to the beach. With a lot of beaches around, one can easily enjoy the exotic beauty of Mother Nature. Bassein has a tranquil atmosphere

This is quite of a historic place. One can see ruined forts that were built by the Portuguese inside dense forests of brushwood and palm grooves. Locals serve delicious Portuguese cuisines as well.

One can also see Buddhist relics at Nalasopara, which is 10 km from Bassein. Vajreshwari Temple, Akloli hot springs, Sadguru Nityanand Maharaj Samadhi Mandir at Ganeshpuri, Bhimeshwar Temple and other ashrams are also worth to visit. There are quite a few churches of Portuguese times as well in Bassein.

By Air

Chatrapati Shivaji International airport at Mumbai is the nearest international airport to Vasai and tourists reaching Mumbai by air from anywhere in the world can easily reach Bassein Beach by taking a train from Dadar or Andheri or traveling by road by the Western Express Highway which ever they find comfortable.

By Train

Reaching Bassein Beach by train is also easy as Vasai is the nearest suburban station and can be easily reached from Churchgate, Andheri and Dadar by boarding a Virar or Dahanu local trains.

From Vasai station there is both state transport corporation buses and auto rickshaws available for affordable process. Traveling from Andheri may be a better choice for it is also the station that is also nearest to the international terminal of the Mumbai International Airport.

By Bus

Bassein which is also known as Vasai is only at a distance of 60km by road from Mumbai and can be easily reached with private taxis. MTDC buses from near all parts of Mumbai to Vasai are also available. Tourists can also hire cars from travel and tourism companies can also be a good choice. Traveling from Mumbai to Vasai should not take more than one and a half hour but as the Western Express Highway witness heavy traffic at times it might also take longer. Vasai can also be reached from Thane via Ghodbunder Road easily.

St.Aloysius Chapel – With Good-Looking Oil Paintings It Seems So Much Wonder

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MANGALORE

St.Aloysius chapel is located right in the middle of the Mangalore city of Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka State of India.It was built in 1885, by Reverend Father Joseph Willy. 

Its location is at the top of the Light House Hill on the campus of St. Aloysius College.  The location allows you to get a picturesque view of the Arabian Sea.

St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore has unique beautiful paintings that virtually cover every inch of the walls. 

Bro. Moscheni from Italy is the creator of such a master piece. One portion of the chapel paintings depicts the life of Aloysius Gonzaga to whom Aloysius College and chapel are dedicated.The Aloysius Chapel is considered a world-class tourist destination, with amazing architecture, extraordinary layouts and a well though execution that matches none.  

Come and be at one with God and the beauty of his creation and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the atmosphere. You will go back rejuvenated and relaxed.Visitors from over 63 countries from across the world come to honor this sacred and cultural venue.

The Mangalore Mission started in 1878, and the chapel was built as part of the mission.  Focusing on health, education, and social well-being of the Catholic Community of the city, the Italian Jesuits built St. Aloysius College in the year of 1880 and the chapel a few years later.  

The chapel is dedicated to a wealthy and successful young man, St. Aloysius Gonzaga. He gave up his worldly pleasures to serve the destitute.The chapel is an architectural wonder with a beautiful ceiling, fresco and oil paintings. 

The chapel stands head to head with the beautiful chapels of Rome, its walls and roof. Although many years old, these paintings are maintained, and restored regularly as they are historical artefacts.

The paintings are the work and passion of a famous Italian Jesuit painter Antonio Moscheni. The pictures have been painstakingly worked upon to pay homage to St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Other paintings are dedicated to the Apostles, Jesus’ life, and various Church and Jesuits saints.

By Air

The nearest Airport at Bajpe is located 18 Kms away from the downtown of Mangalore.The Mangalore airport also is well connected with regular flights of Jet Airways and Indian Airlines to major destinations across India. The airport of Mangalore also connects you to some of the major international destinations.

By Train 

There is a Railway station in Mangalore which is well connected to major destinations in and around the country. Mangalore is also connected by an efficient railway system that connects the city to every nook and corner of India (directly and indirectly).

By Road

Mangalore is well-connected to a number of neighboring cities by an efficient network of roads. The Karnataka state road transport corporations has also facilitated tourists with numerous buses from cities like Mumbai, Goa, Mysore, Bangalore, etc to Mangalore.

Abbey Falls – It Is Owned By A Private Person And Amidst In Coffee Plantations

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MADIKERI

Abbey falls in Madikeri of Kodagu district of Karnataka State of India and it is among the top places to see for the traveler visiting Coorg & Madikeri.The sound of the mighty waterfalls can be heard even from the main road during the rainy season.

Abby Falls or the Abbi Water Falls is situated just 7-8 kilometers from Madikeri town [Galibeedu road]. The British called it the Jessie waterfalls in memory of Jessie the daughter of Madikeri's first captain. It is located in a private property and decently maintained.

Abby cascades 70 ft down to flow as a small river .The falls appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. A path through coffee and cardamom plantation off the main road adds to the attraction of the falls.

Abbey falls which is in Madikeri was earlier called Jessi falls named after a British officer’s wife. Abbey falls marks the top list of places to visit near Madikeri and Coorg.The waterfall is accessible by a well-laid road till the coffee estate gate.

One can drive his/her vehicle till the parking bay.After that, a small trek through the coffee and spices plantations leads to the waterfalls. The trek is easy, and the waterfall can be reached in 10 mins.

Tucked away between private coffee and spice estates, Abbey Falls (9km from Madikeri) offers a splendid backdrop for picnics. As you make your way past stocky coffee bushes and tall trees entwined with pepper vines, the falls make a sudden and dramatic appearance as they cascade their way down steps into limpid pools to join the Cauvery River. The ideal time to visit the falls is during the monsoon, when they are at their best.

Enjoy the gushing, roaring beauty but a desire to take a dip in the cool waters may prove to be risky. Reaching the place is a nice ride in itself as the road that drives you is very narrow with lots of turns and twists, ups and downs a two wheeler ride would be jolly one. A nature welcomes you at every turn.

The route to this Falls one Has to go through private Coffee estates. The Foggy Spray issuing forth from the stream flowing over a precipe makes a spectacular sight when viewed from a convenient spot. The water flow is very high during the monsoon season and during the dry seasons the flow is considerably less.

The falls is more enjoyable within the fenced area wherefrom you get its friendly pose for your camera. A hanging bridge has now been built across the gorge here offering a good view of the falls. The best time to visit is early winter when the monsoons bring plenty of water.

The beautiful waterfall was discovered by Mr. Neravanda B.Nanaiah who bought the place from the government and converted it into a coffee and spices plantation that is surrounding the waterfall today.

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Madikeri, Hebbettageri, Karnataka 571201, India

By Air

The nearest airport to Abbey Falls is calicut international airport , vayittiri which is 148 km away from Abbey Falls .

By Train

The nearest railway station to abbey falls is Subrahmanya Road Railway Station which is 34 km away from Abbey Falls.