Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai

Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples in Mumbai located at Bhulabhai Desai Road near Worli. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi the wife of Lord Mahavishnu. This temple was built in 1785 by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant.

Its construction is related to the construction of Hornby Vellard. The construction collapsed two times and the chief architect dreamt of Goddess Laxmi statue in the Sea near this place.

Navratri is the special event that is celebrated with full fervor, and the temple get special look. Devotees from different places visit here to pay their obeisance.
The devotees have to stand in queues for hours, holding coconut, flowers, sweets, etc which they want to offer to the Goddess Laxmi.
Devotees visits this Temple all round the year, there is no specific time or season to visit the Temple.

 To make a stay near Mahalaxmi Temple, various hotels near Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai are available for booking.

Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai

Nehru Planetarium in Mumbai is a part of Nehru Center. It was commissioned on 3rd March, 1977 by the Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi and has grown into the center for scientific studies of astronomy and the meeting of scientists and scholars discussions and lectures occurs here. And these are arranged periodically on various stellar and Astronomical events.

These programs are specially organized for inspiring students, which include Science elocution, science quiz, Astro-painting, Astro-quiz and Astro-poetry competitions.There are special arrangements made for those who wishes to watch, study or photograph Solar and Lunar eclipse or other events. For the visitors who are eager to watch these phenomenon telescopes are installed outside the planetarium.

It has a mini planetarium which can be taken out to remote rural areas and project its shows to children and people to make them aware of the Astronomical progress.
These shows are presented in Hindi, English and Marathi and therefore are highly popular and in great demand..

• Show Timings are:

        Show Timing        Language        Name of the Show

1. 12:00 nn                  Hindi               Stars and Wonders of the Universe
2. 01:30 pm                 Marathi           Awesome Universe
3. 03:00 pm                 English            Stars and Wonders of the Universe
4. 04:30 pm                 Hindi               Awesome Universe

• Booking hours

        11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Those who wants to stay near Nehru Planetarium, hotels near Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai are available for booking.

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Juhu Beach Chowpatty, Mumbai

Juhu is one of the most posh and popular beaches in Mumbai, India. This beach is made at the shores of the Arabian Sea. It is the beach where the bungalow of the film stars are located. Tourists can enjoy horse riding, dancing monkeys, toy sellers, cricket matches, etc.

Juhu beach is most famous for its sunset. One can visit the beach to get rid of the tensions and worries, after spending the tiring and exhausting day. The beautiful sight of the sun descending into the vast Arabian Sea is very hard to forget and lets the person forget all his problems.

Juhu beach is frequently visited by the people round the year. Many hotels and lavish restaurants are located on ts southern side. To stay near juhu beach, many hotels near Juhu beach are available for booking.

Haji Ali, Mumbai

Haji Ali is a mosque and Dargah located on the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Haji Ali Dargah is one of the popular religious places in Mumbai visited by people of all religions. It is India's one of the most famous and prestigious landmark. It is located at around 500 yards from Mumbai's shoreline in the middle of the Arabia Sea.

The structure was set up on a set of high rising rocks and given the shape in 19th century (in the year 1969) as it have today.
The monument is situated at the shores of Mumbai from the long time. Haji Ali Dargah is the complex housing the tomb of the famous Muslim Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). Along with the tomb, a Mosque is also there at Haji Ali.

The structure of the Dargah has white Domes and Minarets suggested by the architect of that period. The white-colored structure of the Dargah attracts large number of tourists. Haji Ali is the famous pilgrimage site for the Muslims. Non-Muslim visitors are also allowed to visit the Dargah. Tourists who wants to make a stay near Haji Ali Dargah, hotels near Haji Ali, Mumbai are available for booking.

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Gateway of India is the grand and magnificent. It is Mumbai's popular landmark, a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder area in south Mumbai. For most of the tourists it is the starting point who want to explore the city. It's a monument which was built during the British Raj in Mumbai. It was built by British and designed by architect George Wittet.

The Gateway is a basalt arch, 26m high structure. Gateway of India is the city's top tourist attraction and referred to as Mumbai's Taj Mahal. Tourists visits this place in the evening to take a cool rest from the exhausting day's work schedule.

To make the tourists enjoy little motor launches are available at Gateway of India. It provides short cruise around the active city of Mumbai. These cruise launches provides beautiful and stunning views and unforgettable memories that stays in the tourists heart for a long time.
Its easy to reach Gateway of India by hiring autos or taxis, or boarding trains or buses. To make a stay near the most famous monument of Mumbai, hotels near Gateway of India are available for booking.

Candolim Beach, Goa

It is one of the North Goa's popular tourist destination located at the south of the Calangute beach. One can enjoy various water sports here like parasailing, water- skiing, wind surfing, etc. The beach is very calm, quite and peaceful as compared to other crowded beaches in Goa.

Special beach cruise are arranged in Candolim beach where interested tourists are taken to the core of the sea, to get a glimpse of an enchanting sunset. Such excursions gives tourists the feeling of the sun transposing into orange and then gradually sinking into the sea.

The Candolim beach is located at 14 kilometers North from the Panaji, the capital of the state Goa. The nearest Railway Station is Thivim located at 19 kilometers from the Candolim beach.
Various hotels near Candolim beach are located that are also available for booking.

Miramar Beach, Goa

The word Miramar in Portuguese means "viewing the sea" Miramar beach is the nearest located at 3km from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. It is one of the most visited beach in Goa. The beach is popularly known as Gasper Dias. It is located at the place where Mandovi river merges with the Arabian Sea.

Miramar beach covers an area of 2 kilometers of the soft sand and the palm trees lined facing towards the Arabian Sea. The beach is very quite and beautiful. Sunset looks very beautiful from the beach.

Miramar beach attracts both international and domestic tourists. The best time to visit this beach is between November to March.
There are various hotels near Miramar beach that are available for booking.

Colva Beach, Goa

The Colva beach is the white sand beach located in the south Goa, ranked as world largest beach which is of around 30 kilometers. 20 kilometers of the beach is along Arabian Sea and 10 kilometers west is along Margao. Colva is one of the most popular beaches amongst Indian and foreigner tourists.

Colva beach is one of the most romantic beaches in Goa. April onwards tourists enjoys live music, dance and entertainment at the beach. There are plenty of beaches, restaurents and hotels near Colva beach.

Colva beach is famous for the lady of Mercy church which contains the statue of baby Jesus. It was built in 1951 and was built again in 18th century.
The beach is located at 8 kilometers from Margao, 40 kilometers from the capital of the state Panaji and 68 kilometers from Dabolim Airport. The closest Railway Station is Margao.

Dona Paula Beach, Goa

The beach was named after Dona Paula de Menzes. It gives the view of the two rivers Mormugao Harbour and the Arabian Sea. Its a beautiful beach and a perfect location for film makers.

The attractions of this beach are water sports. Many water sports facilities are available here like water-skiing, para sailing, wind surfing, water-scooters, snorkeling and harpoon fishing.
During season time mainly in winters, this place becomes the crowded place and otherwise like during monsoon its a beautiful calm place.

Dona Paula beach is located at just 7 kilometers from the state capital Panaji, and 32 kilometers from the Dabolim Airport.
Various guest houses, beach huts and hotels near Dona Paula beach are available for booking.

Anjuna Beach, Goa

The Anjuna beach is located in the north Bardez taluka. It is most popular for its full-moon (acid house) or beach parties organized for and by young tourists, fun and merriment all night long around the fire lit on the beach, Wednesday flea market, restaurants and long stretch of coconut grooves.

Such parties attracts thousands of tourists. The beach is full of actions and activities.
There are lots of guest-houses and some hotels near Anjuna beach, Goa that are available for booking.

Anjuna beach is located in the north Goa, at around 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Panaji, the Capital of the State Goa and 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Mapusa. Thivim is the nearest Railway Station to Anjuna beach.

Baga Beach, Goa

The Baga beach is named after the Baga Creek. It is known as the most rocking and happening beach among all the beaches in Goa. Baga beach is located at few kilometers in the southern part of the Calangute. The beach seems like as it has came straight out of the painting... Majestic white waves rushing to wipe out our feet imprints on the white sands.

This beach is small but perfect beach located between Anjuna and Calangute on both the sides. Baga beach starts where the Calangute ends.
Baga baech is the fishing beach. The beach gets narrower at the high tide. It is most famous for its water sports and Dolphin cruises.

Baga beach is located in North Goa, which is around 9kms (6 miles) from Mapusa, and around 16kms from Panaji. To make a stay, hotels near Baga beach are available for booking.

Calangute Beach, Goa

Calangute beach is popularly known as the queen of the beaches. The best time to visit this beach is between November to February and April to May, the season of monsoon is usually avoided. It is located at around 15kms from the Capital city Panjim. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa, with lots of facilities provided to users along with beach and water sports.

Calangute beach is like a heaven to beach lovers. It is one of the most popular holidaying destinations in Goa. Excellent accommodation facilities are available at the tourists and the cottages. Various hotels near Calangute beach, Goa are also available for booking.

Calangute beach lies on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Dabolim is the nearest Airport (around 29 km from Panjim) and Karmali is the nearest railhead to Calangute.

Jungle Safari

Pench National Park Jungle Safari-

                Pench national park is named after Pench river, flowing through the park from north to south. It is located near Seoni and Chindwada District (Southern Madhya Pradesh) and borders Maharashtra. Pench is located around 80 kms from Nagpur.

Geographical information of Pench:

 

• Core Area: 292.85 sq. km.
• Buffer Area: 465.00 sq. km.
• Total Area: 757.85 sq. km.
• Altitude: 580-675 Mt. Above MSL
• Latitude: 21037'N to 21050'30" E
• Longitude: 79007'45" E to 79022'30"
• Rainfall: 1397 mm

Wildlife in Pench:

Pench is famous for Tiger, followed by, Leapord, Wild Dog and Wold. Other animals are Cheetal, Sambar, Gaur (Indian Bison), Wild Pig, Sloth Bear, Chinkara, Hyena, Porcupine, Palm Civet, Jackal, Barking Deer, Chousingha.
 It has the count of 29 tigers, 39 species of mammals,13 species of reptiles, 3 speceis of amphibians.
              There are 285 species of birds in this park, including migratory as well as resident species. Pench is the best place for bird lovers.

Pench Safari Timings:

Safari timings changes with the season.

Winter Timings
For Morning Safari, Entry time is 0730 hrs and Exit time is 1030 hrs.
For Evening Safari, Entry time is 1500 hrs and Exit time is 1730 hrs.

Summer Timings
For Morning Safari, Entry time is 0630 hrs and Exit time is 0930 hrs.
For Evening Safari, Entry time is 1600 hrs and Exit time is 1830 hrs.

How to reach Pench?

There are various ways to reach the Pench National Park, i.e. by Air, by Road, by Railway.

1. By Air-

• Nagpur Airport is the nearest Airport, located at a distance of around 88kms by road.
• Jabalpur Airport is located at 200 kms.

 2. By Road-

• Nagpur is 88 km from Pench (Nh-7).

3. By Railway-

• Nagpur is the nearest railway station.

Experience jungle safari at Pench National Park.