Gokak Falls - This Water-Falls Is Well - Known For Its Amazing Natural Beauty

GOKAK FALLS

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Gokak Falls is one of the famous attractions around Belgaum of Karnataka State Of India. It is at a distance of 60 Kms from Belagavi and 10kms from Gokak town. Located right on the main road is a celebrated tourist centre in the district. 

This falls has a height of about 170 feet. Gokak Falls is a waterfall known for its beauty. The river Ghataprapha after winding a course of a long route takes a leap of 52 meters, over a rocky bed 170 feet down. The falls is famous for its spread and shape. The rugged valley and the picturesque is what inspires poetry. 

The dull roar of the falls can be heard much before you reach it. "Except in width and colour of the water, the general features of the fall, its height, shape and rapidity above are much like those of Niagara". 

The falls are horse-shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres. June to September is the best season to visit Gokak as it bees in full bloom. Electricity was generated here for the first time in the country in 1887. 

This generating station can be reached on the rope way.Excluding its width and colour, the general features of the waterfall like its height, shape and speed are quite similar to the Niagara falls. 

During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance. There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres (659 ft). Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres (46 ft). 

By Air

Bangalore airportBangalore about 500 km is away is the major airport close to Belgaum.

By Train

Nearest Railway station is Belgaum

By Bus

Belgaum is well connected by road to most places in south and west India. Belgaum is connected by road to Bangalore (502 km), Saundatti (70 km) and Halshi (36 km).

Beach Wedding Celebration Of Your Love In Goa

Weddings in Goa

Goa: a unique wedding destination

Goa is one of the most romantic and unique destinations to tie the knot. Imagine your big day on white sands, at a historic Indo-Portuguese church, at a luxury hotel or at an exotic beach resort surrounded by lush greenery. Scrumptious seafood and local bands add to the magic. Arrange your wedding through a wedding planner, or through one of Goa’s luxury hotels. Beach weddings do require a permit, but the wedding planner will take care of that.

Get married in Goa any time.

Goa’s pleasant weather makes it an ideal place for your dream wedding, in any season. The cooler months, between October and February, are the most popular so make sure you plan at least a year in advance. The monsoon is when Goa is at its most romantic and beautiful. This season also brings with it discounts and promotions, making it a good time to plan a wedding here.

The wedding of your dreams

In Goa, your wedding can be exactly how you always pictured it. Luxury hotels and resorts cater to your every wish. Choose from Royal Orchids Beach Resort & Spa, Kenilworth Hotels & Resorts, Park Hyatt Resort & Spa, Grand Hyatt, Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Bogmallo Beach Resort, Radisson Blu & Dona Sylvia Beach Resort, La Cabana Beach and Spa, Hotel Goan Heritage, Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, The Lalit Hotels, Nilaya Hermitage, The Crown Goa, Sofala, Hotel Novotel Shrem Resort & Grand Mercure Shrem Resort and more.

For a wedding inspired by Goan architecture, culture and cuisine, hire a wedding planner and rest assured everything you dreamed of, will be taken care of. Professional wedding planners do everything from choosing venues to arranging marriage licences. Some of the best wedding planners in the business are Wedding Affairs, Experential Celebrations by Event Faqs, Wedding Gurus, Goa Wedding Venues, Reynold Weddings, Elite Matrimony, My Goa Wedding, Custom Weddings, Mode Event Planners Pvt Ltd, Buzz Events, Golden Aisle Weddings & More,Hype Entertainment & The Wedding Snipers.

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Weddings in Goa will not only be a celebration of your love, but also a mix of great food, awesome design, wonderful locations and the perfect entertainment for you and your guests. Goa, along with its natural beauty and varied landscapes can create a memorable experience not just for you, but also for your friends and family.

First Bird Festival In Goa To Be Held In This November

Bird Festival of Goa

The state of Goa nestled in Western ghats in the east and Arabian Sea to its west is synonymous the world over as a tourist destination drawing people in droves from far and near to explore its serenity, the wide expanse of pristine beaches and resorts stretching from north to south over a coastline that is 105 km long. The Western ghats constitute one of the 25 mega biodiversity hot spots in the world and by virtue of its location, the state represents a unique confluence of two diverse ecosystems, one influenced by marine environment and the other by the terrestrial forests resulting in astonishing diversity of species with high endemism, habitats and diversity.

The first Bird festival of Goa is scheduled to be held from 11th to 13th of November,2016 with the main objective of celebrating our Avifaunal biodiversity. India is home to around 1224 species of birds while the State of Goa has reported as many as 432 species of birds that inhabit its forests, wetlands and coastal habitats. There are several identified birding hotspots in the state numbering almost 100 where significant species diversity has been recorded.

The main venue of the bird festival shall be Bondla and the participants shall be taken on conducted nature/bird watching trails in Bondla and Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Park on the first 2 days. The third day shall involve visit to birding sites at Carambolim and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao.

Nilgiris Hills - It Is A Trekker's Paradise In Tamil Nadu

TREKKING IN NILGIRIS HILLS

The Nilgiris are a trekker's paradise. Landscaped by nature, the hills abound in trek for lovers of nature. There are treks and treks in whichever direction you turn and from whichever point you start. A trek can be full of thrill, excitement and adventure and a way of seeing and enjoying nature in all its beauty and splendour.

Udhagamandalam (Ooty) offers several trek routes, which vary in distance, altitudes and  trkterrain. There is a base camp at Parsons valley, from where one can start trekking to various points within Western Ghats. The down hills of Western Ghats on the North ends up with meeting the extensions of Eastern Ghats, where the sprawling Mudumalai Sanctuary lies which opens vistas for adventure tourists.

Trekking pamphlets are available with the Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWLEA). There are guides who have sound knowledge of certain areas. If necessary, their services may be hired. And for further details contact the Tourist Information Office at Charring Cross, Ooty. 

Hang-Gliding courses are also organised during March to May every year, with the assistance of the Department of Tourism. Contact the Tourist Officer, Ooty for assistance. 

Angling Goad Trout, Carp and mixed water fishing is possible in various streams and lakes of Ooty. The Assistance Director of Fisheries issues the fishing licence.

Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple - Dr.M.G.R.(Former C.M. Of T.N) Had Gifted A Golden Sword To This Temple As A Token Of Gratitude

MOOKAMBIKA TEMPLE

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KOLLUR

Mookambika temple is an ancient temple located at Kollur in Karnataka. Kollur is about 135 away from Mangalore. And is easily accessed from Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka by train and road.

It is the only temple that is dedicated to goddess Parvathi and believed to be created by Parashurama. This temple is very well known among the people of Tamilnadu and the goddess Parvathi is called in Tamil as Thai Mookambika. Parvathi temple is located exactly on the banks of the perennial river Souparnika that runs close to the foot hills of the Western Ghats. River Sauparnika has its attribute to the eagle called Suparna that did penance in this bank and attained salvation.

This temple has a long history for its origin. It is said goddess Parvathi killed the Kamsasuran who lived here and who attempted to become all powerful through his penance. . Devi along with the help of Veerabadra, Ganapathi and Shiva initially made him dumb and he came to be called Mookasuran, mooka means to be dumb. Later the goddess killed him with her Chakra on the midnight of Shukla Astami. From then on Devi came to be called as Kollur Devi Mookambika. Then her divine energy became one with the lingam worshipped by Kola Maharishi.

At the Sri Mookambika temple the Lingam is the main deity and is known as Jyothirlingam. Devi Mookambika has three eyes and four arms, with the divine disc and conch in her hands.The Mookambika temple is renowned for its beauty and aesthetics, all over the world. Goddess Kollur Mookambika is adorned with flowers. Ritual bathing and prayer to the idol are a common feature of the presiding lingam. The perennial Souparnika river’s pure water is used for theertham and puja. The kollur Mookambika temple wears a festival look during Navarathri and Navarathri is celebrated with pomp, show and gaiety.

At this temple prayers are offered following two traditions. - one as per the sacrificial ritual and the other as per Vijay Yagna Shastra. The poojas are performed at the temple everyday and it is performed in the morning, afternoon and evening and in the night. Among the many important rituals that are performed and celebrated, Navarathri is considered very important and the other is Brahmotsava and both are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. This Navarathri is also is known as Sharannavarathri that falls during October month. The Goddess is said to grant boons to many an ardent devotee during these days.

Nithyotsava ritual is performed everyday at Devi Mookambika temple. Janmastami announces the birth of Lord Krishna. From then on till Navrathri every year, various rituals are followed at the ancient Mandapam. Sri Mookambikai is taken on the palanquin around the temple and thereafter ashtavadhana seva is conducted at Saraswathi mandapam that which is located inside the temple.

Kollur Mookambika Temple Timings:

Morning: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm

Evening: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Vidyarambam Pooja In Mookambika Temple:

Vidyarambam pooja is performed between 6:45am to 1:00 pm Daily.

Note: Vidyarambam can be performed for the age 3 & above

Chandi (Chandika) Homam In Kollur Mookambika Temple:

Chandika Homam is performed between 8:30 am to 11:30 pm Daily.

Chandika Homam is booked Till January 2019. (*Updated as on 18th September 2015)

By Air

The nearest airport is the Mangalore airport located at Bajpe, 60 km away from Udupi. There are 2 flights daily from Mumbai,Bangalore and from other parts of India.From their we can reach Kollur Mookambika Temple by car.

By Train

The railway station at Udupi falls on the Konkan Railway network and there are trains to most major cities of the state.From Udupi we can reach mookambika temple by bus or by taxi easily.

By Bus

Mangalore city is only 50 km away from Udupi. Express buses ply between Mangalore to Udupi at regular intervals.From udupi we can reach Mookambika Temple - Kollur by bus from Udupi.