Kihim Beach - A Good Way To Relax Completely From Mechnical Life

KIHIM BEACH

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Kihim beach is a famous tourist destination near Alibaug, and offers a complete break from urban pressures. Spend time at this long and wide beach and let the sight of an ocean and the soft rhythm of the waves lapping at the shore soothe your nerves

At just 100 kilometres from Mumbai, the most favoured aspect of Kihim is its easy accessibility. It can be reached by ferry or catamaran and by road. Boat services are available from 6 am to 7 pm from September to May from the Gateway of India to Mandwa Port.

 It takes about an hour to reach the port and operators extend free shuttle bus service from Mandwa Jetty to Alibaug and vice versa. Kihim is the closest beach from Mandwa and visitors can alight at Chondi and walk 3 kilometres to the beach. Also, state transport (ST) bus services are available from Mumbai, Pune and from most cities of Maharashtra to Alibaug. Auto rickshaws are also available from Alibaug to Kihim.

The waters at Kihim are as inviting but those venturing to swim have to take caution of the rocks strewn across the ocean stretch. The most breath-taking sight here is of the sunset with the Kanderi and Underi forts looming in the horizon. 

Kihim also offers is a peek into a rustic lifestyle along with a variety of seafood and typically Konkani cuisine. A good way to relax completely is to stay in a resort that faces the beach and absorb the sight of colourful boats venturing out into the sea early morning for a daily catch of fish.

Distance from Mumbai: 100 kms

How to Reach:
Kihim is accessible by all modes of transport.

By Air:
The nearest airport is at Mumbai.

By Rail:
The nearest railheads are Roha and Pen (35 kms) on the Konkan Railway.

By Road:
Mumbai-Kihim (via Alibaug) is 120 kms. State transport buses ply upto Chondhi which is about 2 kms from Kihim. From there rikshaws are available.

By Water :
Catamarans  are available from Gateway of India upto Mandwa port. Shuttle buses take you upto Chondhi, the fare of which is included in the catamaran service.

Maharastra Tourism Announces Ganesh Dharshan Tour

 

GANESH DHARSAN 

TOUR PACKAGE

ITINERARY

Departure Dates: 06 Sept, 07 Sept, 08 Sept

Timings – 8.00 AM

Cost: – Rs. 2001 (Inclusive Tax)

Pick Up Point – MTDC Booking Counter, Near Pritam Hotel, Dadar East (Dadar TT)

Note: The child below 3 years no fees applicable

Ganesh Darshan Points

1. Andhericha Raja, Andheri

2. GSB Seva Mandal, Matunga

3. Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Dadar

4. Lalbaugcha Raja, Lalbaug

5. Mumbaicha Raja, Ganesh Galli

6. Keshavji Naik  Chwal, Girgaon

Journey Points

Tour start from MTDC Booking Counter (Near Pritam Hotel, Dadar East) – Andhericha Raja – GSB Seva Mandal, Matunga - Siddhivinayak Temple – Lalbaugcha Raja – Mumbaicha Raja (Ganesh Galli) – Keshavji Naik Chwal (Girgaon) – MTDC Booking Counter (Near Pritam Hotel, Dadar East) – Tour End.

INCLUSIONS

• Journey through AC Tourist Coach Bus

• 2 Water Bottles(500ml each) will be given per head

• Morning Breakfast and Lunch (Veg Biryani)

EXCLUSIONS

• Any Portage, Tips, Minreal Water, Soft Drink, Ice-cream.

• PersonalExp/Telephone

• Any other expenses which is not specifically included in the Tour Cost.

• Any additional meals/ Enroute meals, Sightseeing & activities other than those mentioned in the itineary.

• Any service not specificed in inclusions.

The following deduction will be made in case of cancellation ,If the Tourist wishes to cancel his Booking, the Cancellation rules for tour packages shall be as under

1. Cancellation Charges :

Terms        Cancellation Charges

2 – 7 days before                       -    25 % of the package cost.

1 Day before departure date       -  100% of the package cost.

a) If the bookings are done through debit / credit card, cancellation of such bookings will be charged as per applicable charges.

b) In case of bookings made through M.T.D.C.’s travel agents, the cancellation / refund will be made by the concerned travel agents only.

c) Under exceptional circumstances, MTDC may cancel bookings done by Tourist / Agent or Online, however the guest will be given full refund amount (without cancellation charges) paid to MTDC.

d)M.T.D.C . reserves the right to alter the itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities / strikes / cancellations / insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip.

2. In case of insufficient number of participants for a tour the MTDC has the right to postpone or cancel the tour or merge them in other departure date . In event of cancellation of tour by the MTDC, the amount will be refunded to the participant by cheque/RTGS/NEFT only.

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Palani Murugan Temple - It Has Been Pointed Out As The 3rd Padai Veedu Along With Arupadai Veedu

PALANI MURUGAN TEMPLE 

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Lord Murugan is the deity of the Tamil Land. Palani (Tiru Avinankudi) is the thirdPadai Veedu. The temple at Palani is an ancient one, situated at an elevation of 1500 feet above sea level. It is a charming campus from where one can take a look at the Idumban Hill, the Kodaikanal Hills, the Western Ghats, the greenery of the paddy fields, rivers, tanks, Palani town and the colleges.

On a lovely, clear and mist-free day, the Kurinci Āndavar Temple is visible from here against the bright sun. In daytime, Palani is Hill Beautiful; at night, it is Hill Resplendent

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The deity of Palani is known as Dandayudhapani Swami, the Lord having the Staff in his Hand. The deity at the sanctum sanctorum is made out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabashana. 

The deity is in a standing position with a baton in his hand. He has the look of a person who has renounced all worldly pomp. He has just a loincloth besides the baton.

He is a mute messenger of the great precept 'Renounce all to reach Me'. The icon is unique in the whole world. It was made by siddha Bhogar by combining nine poisonous substances (navabashana). Murugan signifies beauty and Lord Murugan of Kurinji land is the god of Beauty and Youth.

Lord does not take a siesta and the temple-doors are open continuously from twilight to night for nearly 16 hours at a stretch without interval. The presiding deity in any temple is of stone.

Here, it is an amalgam comprising navabashana or nine different kinds of medicinal minerals (some say poisons) blended together in certain rare proportions, the resultant substance resembling hard wax.

The constant performing of abhishekams has perhaps added cohesive strength to the image and in turn the medicinal qualities absorbed by the abhishekam materials, attributing to them miraculous curative properties.

Modern physicians say that milliards of bacteria are stored in the idol and anything taken out of the touch of the idol by abhishekams also infected with the bacteria which grow in geometrical progression.

By Air

Coimbatore & Madurai is the Nearest Airport to Palani Hills.

By Train

Palani can be reached by road from all the Cities of Tamilnadu.The Nearest city is Coimbatore.It is about 105 km away from Palani.

By Bus

The nearest railway station is Dindugal & Coimbatore

Golden Triangle Of Odisha Tours

GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF ODISHA (ORISSA) TOURS

Destinations Covered : BHUBANESWAR - KONARK - PURI

Tour Duration : (03 Nights / 04 Days). 

Day 01 : ARRIVAL AT BHUBANESWAR

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport met by our representative . Then transfer to hotel. Later half day sightseeing of tribal museum ( closed on Monday ), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves ( oldest rock cut caves, the caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) ). Overnight at Bhubaneswar. 

Day 02 : IN BHUBANESWAR

Morning after breakfast visit to famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( Mukteswar temple, one of the most prominent temples of Bhubaneswar, has been constructed in the style that is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the 'gem of Odisha (Orissa) architecture' ), Rajarani temple. After lunch break visit to Nandankanan Zoo ( closed on Monday ).This Zoo is famous for the white tiger safari and Botanical garden. Overnight at Bhubaneswar. 

Day 03 : BHUBANESWAR - KONARK - PURI

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli ( Budhist stupa / peace pagoda ), Pipli ( the applique work village ) and Konark Sun Temple ( famously known as black pagoda ). Then proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple (Non Hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri. 

Day 04 : PURI - RAGHURAJPUR - BHUBANESWAR & DEPARTURE

Drive back to bhubaneswar enroute visit Raghurajpur ( Artisan village ).Then proceed to Bhubaneswar and transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards journey. 

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Palani Murugan Temple - Devotees Utilize Rope Car Only To Go To The Hill For Darshan Lord Murugan

ROPE CAR 

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Palani is located in Dindukal district of Tamil nadu state of India.For the public Rope car was introduced to go to the hill to darshan Lord Murugan

The rope-car takes only 2.45 minutes to cover the distance of 323 metres . The rope car is faster than winch.

The Rope car system is introduced for the first time in Tamilnadu at Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani for the benefits of the devotees.

A mono Cable Fixed Grip Reversible Jig-Back Rope way system is being operated with four cabins on each side with 350 passengers per Hour capacity with travel time of 3 minutes.

The rope way is operated from 7.00A.M to 9.00P.M with one hour break between 1.30P.M to 2.30P.M.

Fare for Rope way : One way trip - Rs.15/-, Special way - Rs.50/-

      Italian and Korean grass giving rock a greenish look were planted on the hill embarkment on the rope car station. 30 meters High artificial water fall is being created along the rope car alignment. Flower giving plants are also planted giving beautiful location. Watering all these, water spray guns are used.

Second Ropeway System :

      Second rope way system of the same existing type but with higher capacity is going to be installed for which necessary action has already been taken.

Landscaping :

      Italian and Korean grass giving the rock a greenish look were planted on the hill embankment on the rope car station. 30 meters High artificial water fall is being created along the rope car alignment. Flowering plants are also planted to create a beautiful sight. The eye-catching green park has drip and sprinkler facilities. Artificial falls and greenery are now an added attraction.

Material Ropeway System :

      The installation of material rope way at cost of Rs.36 Lakhs to bring down the carbages collected at the hill temple is in progress.