Rajwada Palace – It Stands Splendidly After Burning Three Times In Past Period

RAJWADA PALACE 

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Rajwada palace is a popular tourist spot inside Indore city of Madhya Pradesh state. Rajwada is the historical palace of the Holkars. It was built about two centuries ago and is located near the Chhatris in the main square.

It is a seven storied structure, which serves as the living example of the grandeur of the Holkars. Rajwada stands in the centre of the city. The new palace is on the northern side, while the old palace stands in the old part of the town.

The old palace is a multi-storied building which also serves as a gateway of the Rajwada. It stands amongst the crowded streets of the Kajuri Bazar and faces the main square of the city.

The palace was once the centre of all the trading activities in the city. It is a blend of Maratha, Mughal and French style of architecture. The entrance of the palace has a lofty archway with a giant wooden door which is covered with iron studs.

The gopura-like monument is made up of wood and stone. It has a number of balconies windows and corridors. The entrance leads to a huge courtyard, which is surrounded by galleried rooms and the arcaded Ganesha hall, which was once the venue of all state and religious functions. This hall is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts.

It is in western part of Madhya Pradesh. While going for Indore local sightseeing you will observe that it is one of the oldest historical structure in the city. It was built in 1747 A.D. by founder of Holkar dynasty -Malhar Rao Holkar.

Malhar Rao Holkar used Rajwada as his residence and stayed here till 1880 A.D. This remarkable mammoth 7 storied palace stands in the heart of the busiest part (Khajuri Bazaar) of the town.

It is also close to the Chhatris. After independence Indore city expanded with development of new areas. Now a days it is considered as old Indore. Facing it is a garden with a statue of the great Queen Ahilya Bai.

The face that enclose the gateway of the palace gives an impression of a rather forbidding wizard`s castle. This remarkable palace serves as an living example of the Grandeur of Holkars dynasty.

Rajwada has been burnt three times in history. The last fire broke out in 1984 and caused the maximum destruction. The lower three floors are made up of stone, while the top floors are made of wood.

This made it very vulnerable to destruction by fire. Now, only the front part of the original structure remains. The palace has recently been renovated, which has managed to bring back the old glory to some extent.

In the rear part of the palace, a beautiful garden has been created. It contains fountains, an artificial waterfall and some magnificent pieces of 11th century sculpture.

By Air

Ahilyabai Airport of Indore is the nearest airport for reaching it by air. It is well linked with other important cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Raipur, Hyderabad, Jabalpur etc.

By Train

Indore Junction in city is the main railway station. City is well connected directly by train from major cities and tourist destinations like: Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Chennai, Tivandrum, Surat, Gaya, Kolkata, Varanasi etc.

By Road

Road connectivity of Indore is very good. 03 National Highways and 02 State Highways passes through Indore city which connects it with important places like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Betul, Jhansi, Burhanpur, Bhopal etc.

Hindola Mahal – It Was Designed By An Artist Who Designed The Warangal Fort Too

HINDOLA MAHAL

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Hindola Mahal in Mandu is a popular historical monuments and tourist attractions during Mandu sightseeing. Its english translation is "Swinging Palace". It is a "T" shaped building use as open air theater or audience hall. It derives its name from its sloping, buttressed walls. This sloping wall is in 77°angle which gives an impression as if building is swinging.

It is believed to be constructed during rule of Hoshang Shah in year 1425 as Durbar Hall but later modified and added to its current look by Ghiyasuddin Khilji reign in last of 15th century. It is one of the first set of monuments that appears while entering into Mandu, coming from Indore through Delhi Darwaza. 

Hindola Mahal is a "T" shaped building where its head is north direction facing.

It is part of royal palace complex which includes other popular buildings like Jahaz Mahal, Tawili Mahal, Munj Talao, Nahar Jharokha etc. In terms of architecture, it is marked different from other Mandu monuments due to its extreme simplicity in style of construction but well-proportioned. It has bordering Munj Talao to the north which is a cluster of ruined monuments.

We can find same kind of architecture in historical buildings in other parts of India like in Fort of Warangal which is located in Andhra Pradesh state in South India and seems to have been designed by same artist.

The Hindola Mahal explores its architectural simplicity with minimal ornamentation and stands out boldly through massive inclined slopes. These elements make the Hindola Mahal a unique example of the Malwa style. In addition, the pointed arches on the building’s interior show how Malwa architecture was inspired by the Delhi styles.

The Architecture of Hindola Mahal is unique with innovative construction and superb technique which invites thousands of tourists every year. It was constructed with sand stone with beautifully carved columns. In the western part of the Hindola Mahal there are few monuments whose identities are not yet unveiled.

Entrance Fee

Rs.5 (Indian)

Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Rs.25 (Video Camera)

Timings 6 am to 7 pm

By Air

Nearest airport for reaching Hindola Mahal is in Indore about 100 kms away. It is a well connected airport. After reaching Indore Airport, one can do further journey by road using bus service or taxi service.

By Train

Nearest railway station for reaching Hindola Mahal is in Indore city and known as Indore Junction. It is well connected with important tourist destinations and cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Varanasi etc.

By Bus

Hindola mahal in Mandu is easily accessible by road from rest of the India. Its nearby cities are Indore and Dhar. It is easily accessible by single drive from Vadodara, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Jalgaon etc.

Narmadakund – Here Is A Small Tank Where It Is Believed That The River Narmada Begins

NARMADAKUND 

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Narmadakund is situated in Amarkantak city of Annupur district of Madhya Pradesh State of India. Narmadakund and its vicinity of Amarkantak are one of the most significant parts of Amarkantak. This is the place where it is believed that the river Narmada originated. Narmadakund covers a sprawling area of 6 acres of land and comprises over 23 statues of various idols.

Narmdeshwar temple which has a holy kund made at the source of river Narmada is the most important temple at Amarkantak. There are about twenty small temples in the premises of the Narmada Mandir each one of which is important in its own way.

There is the Sati temple, which is, devoted to Parvati. The protected site of the ASI is close to the main Narmada temple .The temple complex is constructed at the point from where the holy river Narmada originates.

Narmadakund has eleven corners and is nearly 500ft long. Narmada Kund can be visited any time of the year as a pleasant climate prevails here. The place is surrounded by 16 stone temples like the Narmada Temple, Lord Shiva Temple, Annapurna Temple, Guru Gorakhnath Temple, Shri Ram Janki Temple and Shri Radha Krishna Temple.

By Air

The Nearest Airport is Dumma Jabalpur Airport (250Km), and Raipur Airport (245 Km).

By Rail

The Nearest Railway station is ra Road Railway Station (17 Km).

By Bus

There are many public and private vehicles available to reach  Ma Narmada Temple(Narmadakund) Amarkantak.

Adhiparasakthi Siddar Peedam – Adhiparasakthi Has Incarnated Herself In The Human Being Form

ADHIPARASAKTHI SIDDAR PEEDAM

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Arulmigu Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peedam, the Holy Shrine is situated at Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, 92 kms south of Chennai along the NH-45. This place, where the Siddhar Peedam is situated, is being considered as the mostHoly place for the past 2000 years. It is in this place, where21 Siddhars, both men and women, attained Jeeva Samaadhi (leaving the mortal body, but living in astral plane).  These 21 Siddhars belong to various religions.

In these Holy Lands at Melmaruvathur, where the current Siddhar Peedam is consecrated, stood a Neem tree and a huge Snake mound underneath it.  One day, in 1960s, milk began to ooze out from the aforesaid Neem Tree.  Wonderstruck by the miracle, people in the surrounding villages, thinking it to be a Divine Happening, drank the oozing milk.  The milk was delicious though the sap of the Neem tree will always taste bitter.  It served as a miracle-medicine for curing the various diseases of the village people. The people slowly started realizing the Divine Power and Grace of the tree.

On 28th November 1966, there was a violent storm in Tamil Nadu. The Snake mound under the Neem tree was eroded in the heavy rain. The Neem tree (from which the milk oozed out) also got uprooted due to the violent gusty winds.The Swayambu (Swayambu means “self-manifested” or that which is created by its own accord) emerged beneath the uprooted Neem tree. 

People then understood the revelation that it was because of the power of The Swayambu, the milk had high medicinal values, and the place became so sacred. The Sanctum Sanctorum of today’s SiddharPeedam is established in this very same place. The Swayambu is situated right in front of the Adhiparasakthi statue.

In 1971, the first Oracle came through His Holiness, The Adigalar and The Power prophesied that, “it’s descending to earth as The Mother and She should be worshipped as the Goddess Adhiparasakthi, and the world would go through a Spiritual Revolution and a New Renaissance would emerge’.

Initially, The Swayambu alone was worshipped for many years. Thereafter, on 25thNovember 1977, the idol of Mother Adhiparasakthi was installed in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Mother Adhiparasakthi instructed the unique form of this idol through Her Oracles. 

The idol is one metre tall, seated on a thousand-petal lotus seat, with Her right leg folded and the left leg resting on the lotus petal. The thousand-petal lotus signifies and denotes meditation. She holds the bud of a lotus in Her right hand and the fingers of Her left are folded in a way depicting the Chin Mudra. Her hair is plaited and knotted upwards like a crown. 

Special Counters Of ICICI Bank For Foreign Tourists To Exchange Their Currency

Foreign Exchange Counters in ICICI Banks in Tamil Nadu -

P.R. No. 537

                                                                                           Date:18.11.2016

Thiru Har Sahay Meena, I.A.S., Commissioner of Tourism and
Managing Director, TTDC informed
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Due to the demonitisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes by the Central

Government, the Foreign Tourists suffered even for petty things. To ease the

difficulties faced by the Foreign Tourists who visit Tamil Nadu, the Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director, TTDC, Chennai communicated the Regional Director and the General Managers of Reserve Bank of India, Chennai to open Foreign Exchange Counters in Tamil Nadu. Based on the request, RBI swiftly acted and arranged the special counters of ICICI Bank for Foreign Tourists to exchange their currency at the following places:

Chennai Branch:

Cenotaph Road (Contact Name: Mr. Gunasekaran, Mobile:9944466993).

Puducherry Branches:

1) Mission Street, 2) Indira Gandhi Square, 3) Lawspet, 4) Auroville
(Contact Name: Mr. Kumaran Vadivel, Mobile:8939944380, LL:0413-
23322237).

Coimbatore Branch:

Tricy Road (Contact Name: Mr. Hariharan, Mobile:9500047629)

Madurai Branch:

K.K. Nagar (Contact Name: Mr. Srithar, Mobile:8056000474)

Trichirappalli Branch:

Thillai Nagar (Contact Name: Mr. Prasanna, Mobile:9790366600)

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Thanjaur Branch:

1) Thanjavur Main, 2) Thanjavur West Main 
(Contact Name: Mr. Raja, Mobile:9751881242, LL:04362 646537)

Vellore Branches:

1) Vellore Main 2) Gandhi Nagar 3) Satuvachari
(Contact Name: Mr. Vijayanand, Mobil:9500027574, LL:0416-4200630)

Ramanathapuram Branch:

Ramanathapuram (Contact Name: Mr.John, Mobile:98403 83745,
LL:0461-2325280)

Kodaikanal Branch:

SGJ Sangadurai Hall (Contact Name: Mr. Srithar, Mobile:8939847242)

Tiruvannamalai Branch:

Tiruvannamalai (Contact Name: Mr. Llyas, Mobile:9839823872)

As regards Kanniyakumari and Mamallapuram, similar arrangements are
being explored with other banks and will be communicated as soon as they are
finalized – the RBI informed).
All the Foreign Tourists in Tamil Nadu can avail now this facility and make
their trip a memorable one. If any tourist has some problem, they can register
their complaints @ Toll Free No.1800 4253 1111 (between 10 AM – 6 PM).
Issued By:- DIPR,Secretariat, Chennai - 9

source: tamilnadutourism.org

Annamalai Hills – It Has Largest Sanctuary In Tamil Nadu And Is Populated By Wild Tribe

ANNAMALAI HILLS

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Annamalai Hills is located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu State of India.This quiet and beautiful hill has the largest  sanctuary in Tamilnadu and is inhabited by wild tribes. 

A place to visit  if you are a nature lover longing to see rare animals and birds and breathe in those air laden with freshness and herbal aura. If you are a shutterbug, this is the place to be.  Make sure to bathe in the gentle monkey falls, a natural and refreshing waterfalls, along the valparai ghat road.

It is also called as Elephant Hills. It is a range of mountains in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, located along the Western Ghats, lying between 10° 13' and 10° 31' N. and 76° 52' and 77° 23' E. It is also the tallest of the hills in South India that rises up to 8850 ft. 

The geological formation is of metamorphic gneiss, veined with feldspars and quartz, and interspersed with reddish porphyrites. The Lower slopes yield valuable teak and other timber. In some areas, coffee plantations are a common sight. The area was notified as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary in 1974 and established in 1976. anamalai

There is a 30 Km wide gap [big break in the Western Ghat mountain range] between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and the Anamalai Hills to the South that straddles the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border and serves as a major communication route between them. Highways and Rail Transport connect Palghat with Coimbatore and Pollachi. This huge gap is called as Palghat Gap. 

Attractions of Anamalai Hills : Monkey falls, Aliyar, the Crocodile Breeding Centre at Amaravati, Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary and National Park, Attakarai, Kulipatti, Manompally, Chinnar, Varagaliar, Manjampatty are some places the tourist can afford to miss.

The Anamalais rise from foothills at the height of 300 m to Topslip-Parambikulam Plateau at 800m and to the Valparai Plateau, between 1000 and 1250 m. The elevation range includes an array of habitats ranging from dry thorn forests in the low foothills to semi-evergreen stretches to grass hills and evergreen shoals in Valparai. 

The floral diversity has been estimated to be over 2000 species, of which about 400 species are of medicinal importance. The Karian Shola NP has been identified and designated as a Medicinal Plant Conservation Area (MPCA) due to its medicinal plant diversity.

By Air 

Nearest airport is situated in Coimbatore which is 96 km away from Anaimalai. The air port is connected by domestic flight to Chennai and other major cities of India. - 

By Train

Nearest Railway Junction is POLLACHI and connections are available to Coimbatore and Dindugal from there. 

By Bus

Regular bus services are available from Coimbatore and Palani to Pollachi and from Pollachi to Top Slip. Taxi Services are also available at a nominal fare.

Ganga River Rafting In Rishikesh For Adventure Lovers

Devprayag Down River Expedition

Season: Oct to Mid April throughout Dec, Jan and Feb..Area: Garhwal (Uttarakhand)

Day 01 :

We start early from Rishikesh and drive 80 kms to Bagwan passing Devprayag in the morning. It takes about 3 hours to get to the starting point where you meet your guides and rest of the red chilli team. Rafting begins after all the preparation is done. It is a relaxed day with few good rapids - a day for swimming, body surfing, relaxing and spotting wildlife.

Day 02 :

Day begins with negotiating a few small rapids. Again an easy day for rafting which ends with class IV rapid just before where we camp for 2nd night. Even if you capsize, you can swim to the camp. It is that easy though your guide decides who he can take on these rapids depending on the difficulty level. We raft about 30 Kms to reach our camping place. Meal and overnight stay at Red chilli camp.

Day 03 :

The day begins with a few easy rapids followed by the big ones. Rapids like "Three Blind Mice", "Crossfire", and the "Body Surfing rapid", "Roller Coaster" and "Golf Course" to makes an exciting end to a grand adventure. We cover 30 kms to reach Rishikesh. The trip ends near Rishikesh. After lunch, departure to your next destination.

Cost per person: Rs. 7000/-

COSTS INCLUDE:

All the transportation to the starting point, Two Night accommodation on twin share in tents, All meals - Lunch Day 01 till Lunch Day 03, Body Surfing, Cliff jumping, 80km rafting from Devprayag to Rishikesh, Self bailing rafts, life jacket, helmet and paddles, rescue bag, Professional rafting guide and Safety Kayaker along with rafting trip.

Cost excludes: Any expense of Personal

contact - redchilliadventure 

Akshardham Mandir - It Is An Ideal Blend Of Modernity And Antique Ethics In Gandhi Nagar

AKSHARDHAM MANDIR

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GANDHI NAGAR

Akshardham is located in Gandhi Nagar District of Gujarat State of India. It is majestic, intricately carved stone structure which stands amid sprawling gardens set in a 23-acre plot at Gandhinagar (Gandhinagar district). It is built in 6000 tonnes of pink sandstone and not a bit of steel has been used.

The temple is 108 ft in height, 240 ft in length and 131 ft in width. A point worth noting is that this modern monument to Hinduism was built as per the injunctions of Vastu Shastra.The monument enshrining the seven foot high, gold-leafed Murti (idol) of Lord Swaminarayan is the focal point of the complex. 

The monument stands on 7 sculpted pillars, 210 single-piece stone beams, 57 window grills, M domes, eight ornate zarokhas, etc. The sanctum sanctorum contains the 1.2 tonne gold-plated idol of Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of the sect that bears his name, shown in a sitting posture with his right hand raised in abhay mudra. 

He is flanked by Swami Gunatitanand on his right and Swami Gopalanand Swami on his left. Both of them were his disciples. Swami Gunatitanand is called Swaminarayan's Akshardham, the eternal abode. According to the Swaminarayan philosophy whenever Lord Swaminarayan incarnates on this planet he brings with him his Akshardham.

Gunatitan and Swami is also called Aksharbrahma and ranks second in the hierarchy of the Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha which built the Akshardham monument. Inspiring episodes and incidents from the glorious history of Sanatan Dharma are presented in sound and light form for the benefit of the visitors. The show takes the visitors through various facets of Hinduism. 

The wisdom of the Vedas, the epics, the Puranas is depicted on a crowded canvas by the exhibition. The visitor comes face to face with personages who have made this land what it is.

It is a perfect mix of modernity and ancient values. Apart from Lord Rama going in search of his kidnapped wife, the visitor can see Shravan- the dutiful son, the Pandavas losing the game of dice in the Hastinapur palace, etc. Besides the visitors can also see Sabari's long wait for Lord Rama and Draupadi's humiliation in the Kauravasabha.

The Hall of Harmony projects world religions side by side. The monument is ringed by aparikrama containing 365 stone pillars. The temple also houses the Akshardham Center for Applied Research in Social Harmony (AARSH) which is a futuristic research center with a rich library, study stations and archives. Access to the library is confined to enlisted scholars.

Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Akshardham complex in Gandhinagar is nothing short of miracle that has been created by the sacrifice of thousands of volunteers who offered their time, and skills in the construction of this beautiful piece of art that is visited by more than two million visitors annually

All in all Akshardham is a unique complex that combines art, architecture, education, research, exhibitions and devotion all under one roof and its creation is a milestone event in the chronicles of Indian history. Time stands in testimony to this great marvel as this great monument of Indian culture is not just a topic of discussion alone but more so of experience.

Visting Hours: 09:15 to 05:15 pm, Closed on Mondays.

Location : Sector - 20, Gandhinagar

For further details: +91 79 23260001/02

By Air

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport at Ahmedabad is an international airport with direct flights to USA, UK, Singapore, Dubai and other international hubs.  

By Train

The main railway station is located in Kalupur area. This station falls under the prominent national railway circuit and is connected to all major cities of India. If you are on the western side of the Sabarmati river, then you can go to the Gandhigram station near Ashram road to buy your railway tickets easily.

By Bus

Gujarat has one of the better developed road networks in India. Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road. Prominent bus stops are located at Gitamandir near Kalupur Railway Station and Paldi. Regular bus services are available by Gujarat state transport buses and private operators to all the major destinations of the state.

Dayara Bugyal Is A Ideal Trek For Extensive Weekends

DAYARA BUGYAL TREK TOUR

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UTTARAKHAND

Being one of the easiest treks of Uttarakhand, Dayara Bugyal located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. You can achieve this lavish green high altitude meadow by trekking on a simple trail for a negligible 8 km. Perched on a rise of 3,048 mts above sea level, Dayara Bugyal is spread over a limitless region of 28 square kilometers and associates a few bordering mountains.

Dayara Bugyal is a perfect trek for long weekends and goes about as the ideal begin for amateurs. It might surprise you but skiing events have also been held at Dayara Bugyal during winters as this region receives heavy snowfall.

After 42 kms drive from Uttarkashi you will achieve Raithal, a little town that goes about as the starting point of the trek to Dayara Bugyal. Please note that the road to Raithal branches off near Bhatwari.

Itinerary of Dayara Bugyal Trekking Package

Day 1

Delhi – Dehradun – Uttarkashi – Raithal – Upper Raithal

Drive435 kmsTrek1 kmsStayCamps

The journey will start from Delhi at night. We will supposedly reach Uttarkashi around noon. Uttarkashi is one of the major towns of Uttarakhand. It’ll take another one and a half hour drive to reach Raithal.Raithal to Upper Raithal is a short hike of just 1km which can be easily done in less than an hour. The well-marked trail begins from the terrace fields of the village and climbs up to the forest entry point. It is an ideal campsite to mark the beginning of the trek with unobstructed views of Mt. Shrikanth, Mt. Jaunli & Mt. Draupadi ka Danda.

Day 2

Upper Raithal – Ghuyin – Dayara Bugyal

Trek7 kmsStayCamps

Start off early in the morning post breakfast. Trail snack will be provided for the trek. 5 minutes into the trail and you’ll enter a beautiful forest rich in flora and fauna. 4kms gradually ascending route from Upper Raithal leads to shepherd huts at Ghuyin, a quaint little hamlet straight out of a fantasy world. After a short break at Ghuyin we’ll proceed towards Dayara Bugyal.

The trail becomes easy with less incline from Ghuyin to Dayara Bugyal. Couple of shepherd huts marks the beginning of Dayara Bugyal. If traveling during winters, this might be the perfect camping spot for you because the higher reaches of Dayara Bugyal will be covered with 2-3ft of snow. During remaining time of the year you can trek further to Dayara Bugyal and camp near a water source. This days trek goes through open land and dense forest at different places and finally ends up at the vast expanse of lush green meadow – Dayara Bugyal.

Day 3

Dayara Bugyal – Bakaria Top – Dayara Bugyal

Trek7 kmsAltitude3810mtsStayCamps

Wake up to enjoy the most beautiful day of this trek. Start off late if the weather is nice and walk further to map the lengths and breadths of Dayara Bugyal. Explore the virgin landscape, there will be plenty of photography opportunities for you because Dayara Bugyal looks different from every angle. Follow a steep climb towards right to reach Bakaria Top (3810mts), highest point in the nearby region. Bakaria Top is around 3kms from Dayara Bugyal. Watch the horizon from the top and trek back to Dayara Bugyal for hot lunch.

Day 4

Dayara Bugyal – Barnala Tal – Barsu – Uttarkashi – Dehradun – Delhi

Trek8 kmsDrive435 kmsAltitude3340mts

Make sure you get up early because sunrise is spectacularly beautiful at Dayara Bugyal. Bid goodbye to the imposing Himalayan range and trek back to Barsu via Barnala Tal. In just 3hrs time you’ll be able to reach Barsu Village. After reaching Barsu drive straight to Dehradun and thereon to Delhi.

Price

 8,000.00     7,500.00

Places Covered

Dayara Bugyal

Validity

31 Dec 2016

Inclusions

          All Meals during Trek

         Trek Fees

         All Trekking equipments (Tents, Sleeping Bags. etc)

         Porter, Cook & Mule charges

         Forest Camping Charges, Entry Fees & Permits

         Mountaineering Certified Guide

         Services of Experienced Trek Leader

Exclusions

        Transportation

        Any other personal expenses

        Anything not mentioned above

 Terms & Conditions 

         Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances shall be shared.

     Himalayas are unpredictable. In some cases due to bad weather it is possible that the trek cannot be completed. Rise on Himalayas will do their best to make it possible but your safety is a much bigger concern for us.

         Rise on Himalayas reserves the right to modify or cancel the trek or trek itinerary under unusual and unforeseen circumstances.

         The treks we offer demands a person to be physically fit & mentally strong. Before booking the trek please tell us if you have any medical condition.

         No refunds will be made for any accommodation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.

         You are solely responsible for your personal belongings during the trek.

     Behaviour that can cause danger, annoyance to others or interfering with the procedure may lead to termination of your participation from the trip, with no right to refund. We expect you to be a responsible trekker.

         We provide basic amenities in the wilderness of Himalayas, please don’t expect any luxury treatment.

    Trekking in Himalayas requires a degree of personal risk. You are likely to visit places where you’ll be facing certain risks, dangers and physical challenges. By participating in a trek with Rise on Himalayas, you accept that you are aware of the personal risks & dangers attendant upon such travel and that you assume the risks involved. You hereby assume all such risks and release Rise on Himalayas from all claims and causes of action arising from such damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.

     In the case of falling ill or suffering an accident during the trip, all hospital expenses, doctor fees, evacuation from road or mountain or any other charges incurred as a direct or indirect result of your illness/accident are your responsibility

       We reserve the right to photograph you during the trek and use the image for our website & promotions.

Contact – euttaranchal .com

Omkareshwar Shiv Temple – It Is An Island On The Meeting Of The Rivers Narmada and Kaveri Which Is Shaped As Om

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Omkareshwar shiva temple is situated in the khandwa district of the state of Madhya pradesh.Omkareshwar is a holy town situated at a distance of 77 km from Indore. It derives its name from the sacred Hindu symbol of Om. 

The place is a pilgrimage site, as there are a number of Hindu temples and Jain temples located here. It is basically an island, in the shape of Om, on the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri. The island is divided into north and south by a deep gully and is linked by a bridge. A boat ride in Narmada River around the island of Omkareshwar is quite enjoyable.

Omkareshwar is considered to be one of the holiest Hindu sites in the nation. This is due to the presence of the Jyotirlingam, one of the twelve in India. Lingam is the symbol of Lord Shiva but the Jyotirlingam is special. Jyotirlingam is called the lingam of light. It is said to derive currents of power from within itself. While, an ordinary lingam is ritually invested with mantra shakti (power invested by chants) by the priests. The Jyotirlingam is enshrined in the Temple of Sri Omkareshwar Mahadeo. 

On the banks of river Narmada, there is a huge island on which the fourth of the JyotirLinga “Omkaram Amaleshwar” is situated. This island and the river are shaped like “OM” and that is how it derives its name. It is a natural phenomenon.

The devotees who go round the temple consider themselves blessed because they are doing a Parikrama or Circumambulation of Omkara itself and Darshan of the holy JyotirLinga. The Narmada banks and the island are extremely beautiful.

The beauty of Nature here is seen to be believed. The houses perched on the terraced green, strong mountains, the temple, KotiTeerth located in the waterfalls and valleys like Chakrateerts are some of the places to be seen. One can see very big fish and also crocodiles in these waters.

There are many trees with beautiful creepers all over them. Groups of monkeys live on these trees. There are a variety of birds. The temple towers look bright and shiny in between. The whole atmosphere echoes with the the sound of “Om Namah Shivaya”. It is here that Lord Sankara has taken the forms of “Omkareshwara” and “Amaleshwara”, as JyotirLinga.

Brahma and Vishnu also lived in the same place as Omkar Amaleshwar. That is why on the banks of Narmada Brahmapuri, Vishnupuri and Rudrapuri are built which are known as Tripuri Kshetra. The Amareshwar JyotiraLinga is situated in Rudrapuri.

Omkareshwar temple is the main attraction of the pilgrims. In fact the town owes its very existence to this temple. As to who constructed the temple and when , is all shrouded in mystry.

The sanctum sanctorum containing the Jyotirlinga seems to have been originally a small temple of the old construction style, the dome being made of layers of stone slabs and not of circular cut stones.

As this temple is too close to the precipitously deep bank of the Narmada to the south, the great extension is of new construction style. This is the reason why the sanctum sanctorum and the main deity are neither in the front of the main door nor below the higher conspicuous Shikhar or the tower of later construction.

By Air

The nearest airport is Indore (77KM), Connected by regular flights from all over India

By Railway

Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar road (Mortakka) 12 KM on ratlam Khandawa section of Western Railway

By Road

Omkareshwar is connected to Indore Khandawa and Ujjain by regular bus services