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31/08/2017

AMBARNATH SHIV MANDIR

It is believed that Shilahara king Chittraja, constructed this temple and his son Mummuni rebulit the temple. The temple is located on the banks of the Vadavan river. The temple is Hemadpanthi-styled, beautifully carved on stones. The temple has 20 steps to go down in the main room called Gabhara. There is one Shivalinga at the center of the room. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, there is a big fair in Ambarnath to get blessings from Lord Shiva. The Mahashivaratri fair continues for 3–4 days. It starts two days prior to Mahashivaratri and continues for a day after Mahashivaratri. On the day of Mahashivaratri, Ambernath's eastern side is blocked for vehicles and route is diverted for vehicles, due to heavy traffic of pilgrims. The temple becomes overcrowded again in the month of Shravana, to get blessings from Lord Shiva. The temple has exquisite architectural works, being built 1000 years ago.

Ambarnath is home to an ancient Shiva temple, that features two notable representations of Lord Brahma : one, an outstanding sculpture of Brahmadeva carved on the outer wall, and another, a rare murti of Hari-Hara-Pitamaha-Surya in which Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma and Surya are portrayed together as a single deity.

Ambarnath temple, is known locally as the Puratana Shivalaya. The temple dates back to 1060 AD, and was built by king Mahamandaleshwar of the Shilahar dynasty, which ruled the area from 800 to 1240 AD. Ambernath' means 'the king of the sky'. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity, appearing both in the form of Linga in the sanctum and in the Harihara murti form. There is no roof over the sanctum here, so the deity is exposed to the sky (ambar). Guru Nanak visited the temple sometime around 1415.

The construction of Ambarnath Shivalaya was done in local black stone and lime, in a style typical of 10th century Hemadpanthi temples. This category of temple, is a subset of the Vesara style, a combination of Nagara and Dravidian architecture, from Central India. The Ambarnath temple is often compared to the famous Dilawara temples of Mount Abu, for their similar quality of architecture and ornamentation.

The temple is heavily ornamented inside and out, replete with excellent sculptural works. The temple plan is corrugated, or fluted along its edges, resulting in a large wall surface that accommodates many sculptures and other decorations typical of this style. Carvings of a predominantly Shaivite theme, form a chain around the temple exterior, at eye level, although some have been lost due to the time and the elements, due to the soft nature of the stone.

The partial roof is supported by an array of pillars, also beautifully sculpted. Even the ceiling has richly carved details. To reach the sanctum sanctorum, one has to climb down from the main hall. The Linga located in this underground sanctum is open to the sky.

The Shiv Mandir of Ambarnath is also called the Ambreshwar Shiva Temple. Built in 1060 AD, It is situated 2 km away from Ambarnath (East) railway station in Maharastra, India. It is said that Shilahara king Chhittaraja constructed it, his son Mummuni rebuilt it. The temple is on the bank of Vadavan (Waldhuni) river. The temple is Hemadpanthi-styled, beautifully carved on stones.

26/08/2017

Gwalior Fort, Gwalior

Described by Mughal Emperor Babur as, “The pearl amongst fortresses in India”, this imposing fort is hard to miss as it can be seen from every nook and corner of Gwalior. Built on an isolated hill of sandstone 100 m above the city, the Fort spreads out over an area of 3 km and is considered as North and Central India’s most impregnable fortress.

The Fort itself was built in two parts, at different times. The first part, the main Fort was built during the Tomar rule, in the 8th century. The Gurjari Mahal and the Man Mandir Palace was later constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century for his favorite queen, Mrignayani.

In the 500 years since then, the Fort has seen many ups and downs in history. It has also changed hands many times and has been held by the Tomars, Mughals, Marathas and the British, who finally handed it over to the Scindias. The fort has quite a gory history. There’s the Jauhar Kund, which marks the spot where the women of the harem burnt themselves to death after the defeat of the King of Gwalior in 1232. The Mughal emperor Aurangzed imprisoned and later murdered his brother Murad in the striking Man Mandir Palace.

Surrounded by concrete walls of sandstone, the Gwalior Fort encloses three temples, 6 palaces and several water tanks. Easily the most beautiful place in the Fort is the Man Mandir Palace. It is an amazingly elaborate structure that seems to hang on at the edge of the fort. Blue ceramic tiles form the façade of this palace. It is also host of the spectacular sound and light show which is held there every evening. It is so well executed that you will feel as if you’re a part of the rich history of the fort and the love story of Raja Man Singh and his Queen Mrignayani.

The Fort also contains many other marvels of medieval architecture. The Gujar Mahal is one such structure whose outer covering has survived the many battles the Fort has encountered. The inside of the Mahal has been transformed into an archaeological museum which houses an impressive collection of exhibits, some of which date back as far as 1st century AD.

Out of the three temples, the Teli-Ka-Mandir is the most prominent. It is a 9th century Dravidian style shrine rising to a height of over 100 ft. It is famous for its blend of South Indian architecture with North Indian decorative motifs and is notable for its liberally sculpted exterior. The Saas-Bahu temples can be found on the eastern side of the fort. They are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and are larger-than-life examples of 11th century temple architecture.

The Karan Palace, the Jahangir Mahal and the Shah Jahan Mahal are also all palaces what are definitely worth seeing.

The fort also has a special place in the field of human civilization as it was the place which has the first ever recorded use of 0.

A visit to Gwalior is incomplete with a visit to Gwalior Fort, one of the best heritages of our country and the most prominent structure in the Gwalior skyline. The best time to visit Gwalior fort is between October to March.

25/08/2017

Lake Palace - Udaipur

Lake Palace Udaipur is an amazing piece of structure that is located amidst the Lake Pichola. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh, Lake Palace Udaipur was erected in the year 1743. Also known as Jag Niwas, this palatial building was used as the summer home for the Maharana. At present, Udaipur Lake Palace is transformed in to a luxury hotel, which is boarded by all luxury travelers and honeymooners.

The Udaipur Lake Palace looks amazing standing amidst the serene lake. It is spread for about 1.5 hectares and is a majestic structure. If you wish to spend your honeymoon amidst extreme luxury and opulence, then this place turned hotel is the ideal place to be.

Lake Palace Udaipur, one of the impressive monuments in India, looks grand in white marble and manages to enthrall all those who visit them. Even a look at the palace from outside will mesmerize you. Once you enter the palace, you will be carried away by the opulence and the elaborate arrangements. World class decors will dazzle your eyes. There are several apartments within the palace. Some of them include Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas and Phool Mahal to name some of them. The interior of the apartments are decorated with painted mirrors, semi precious decorative stones, lotus leaves and cusped arch. You will be transported to the regal era, when you step in to the palace.

The handicrafts and the beautiful decors that are displayed in the Lake Palace Udaipur reminds one of the royal past. The huge courtyards are equally impressive. These were used to hold durbars by the kings. The pillars, terrace, gardens and fountains make the courtyard look very grand.

It has been converted in to hotel Lake Palace Udaipur at present. It is boarded by honeymooners, vacationers and business travelers. It has a total of 83 well appointed rooms, 17 opulent suites and 53 deluxe rooms. The hotel also offers world class facilities and services to the guests boarding at the hotel. There are three restaurants, bars, coffee shop, swimming pool, shopping arcade, mini gym, jewelry shop, souvenir shop, currency exchange, travel desk, car rental and doctor on call to mention some of them.

22/08/2017

Dawki River - Meghalaya

Dawki river in Meghalaya is a paradise on earth. It’s a one stop place for person who has a wandering spirit. It is far from civilisation but closest to your soul. You need not travel abroad to to seek a heavenly place, it’s right here in India. It’s high time to find the secret traveler in you, pack your bags and have a date with yourself.

It seems to be a challenge to fly to this town but the drive within the city is one of its kind, unforgettable and will give a delicious treat to the visual senses with its unparalleled beauty.

The drive from the city of Shillong to the city of Dawki is the perfect euphoric beginning to an adventure vacation as the vehicle moves through deep ravines and gorges.

This journey offers to every visitor a mixed bag of natural beauty that consists of a clear green azure water of Dawki River and the picturesque hills, deep gorges, ravines, fishermen’s boats dotting its surface and the sweet fragrance of oranges.

The water is so crystal clear that one can see the river bed 12 feet below. The reflection of the sun with the palpably transparent see-through-river makes this fabled river a favorite destination of every tourist.

Remarkably, the river separates the two neighboring countries, India and Bangladesh, while it unites the nature of the two.

Located in the Jaintia Hills, the Dawki-Tamabil border crossing between India and Bangladesh, is used as a medium to load both passengers and cargo. The region was ruled by tribes and thereafter the Jainitia Hills came under the rule of the British Regime.

The Dawki Bridge was built by the British during their colonial rule over India. It serves as a link which connects the city of Dawki to NH40. The bridge is also a popular tourist attraction of the place. Built in the year 1932, the suspension bridge is an example of esoteric engineering.

No tourist misses the opportunity to participant in the annual boat race during the months of March and April every year. Armed with such serene beauty, the river acts as a catalyst for trade between India and Bangladesh.

It’s time for you to unveil your spirit and head towards the eastern beauty of the country.

21/08/2017

The cleanest village in India – Mawlynnong, Meghalaya.

The cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village is also known as God’s Own Garden and for all the right reasons. In 2003, Mawlynnong was awarded the title of the cleanest Village in Asia by Discover India. Alongside cleanliness, the village have achieved a lot- be it 100 percent literacy rate, or a women empowerment scenario that the rest of the world can only dream of.

Cleanliness is a way of life in Mawlynnong Village! All houses here have functional toilets since 2007, there are bamboo dustbins all over the village, even the dry leaves fallen from the trees go straight into the dustbin, plastic bags are banned, and smoking is prohibited. The rules are strictly followed and the defaulters are charged heavily.

That’s not all, Mawlynnong gets its own manure which is converted from the garbage dug into a pit. People not only clean their houses, they step out to sweep the roads and planting trees is a part of their lifestyle too.

The cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong is mainly inhabited by Khasi tribe, the famous tribe which has left behind the patriarchal rule of the society. In here, the children of the family get their mother’s surname, and the wealth is passed down from the mother to the youngest daughter of the family.

Mawlynnong proves that women empowerment and 100 percent literacy rate, both are achievable. Extending warm hospitality to their guests also happens to be one of the most well-known qualities of the natives of Mawlynnong.

The cleanest village in Asia is home to the unique living root bridges

The Living Root Bridges in Mawlynnong have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hanging on a river, the bridges are made by connecting the aerial roots of one massive rubber tree with another.

Sky View is a vantage point and a popular attraction of Mawlynnong Village. This viewing tower is 85 feet high and is made of bamboo. Once you reach the top, you’ll be overwhelmed with the breath-taking views.

Visit the Church of Epiphany

A major landmark of Mawlynnong Village, the Church of Epiphany is a 100-year-old structure that still holds an old-world charm. The premises look soothing with a lot of greenery and patches of red and orange flowers blossoming around it.

Prepared from organic produce, the local dishes of Mawlynnong are lip-smacking

The best part about the food you eat in Mawlynnong is that all of it is prepared using organically grown vegetables. Even the meat comes from in-house bred birds and animal.

There is a wide variety to vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to savor; pick from pork tossed in bell peppers and greens, freshly-cut and smoked banana-flower, Jadoh – a meat and rice based delight), and Tungrymbai – a sumptuous mesh of fermented soybeans, bamboo leaves, and local spices.

20/08/2017

Annapoorneshwari Temple - Horanadu, Karnataka

Horanadu on the western ghats, situated 100 kms south-west of Chikmagalur, on the banks of the river Bhadra is a place of abundant natural beauty with thick vegetation.

The temple for Goddess Annapoorneshwari in Horanadu, Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari is believed to have been built originally by sage Agasthyar. For the past 400 years, the temple is now being maintained by successive members of a family who have been instrumental in renovating the temple and performing the rites. The Goddess Annapoorneshwari is seen in a standing posture on a peeta with Shanku, Chakra, Sri Chakra and Devi Gayathri in her four hands.

The uniqueness of this temple is everybody who visit this temple are provided with food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and place to sleep in the temple premises.

History

Goddess Annapoorani is at Kasi (Varanasi). She is depicted with a bowl of annam (food) in her left hand a ladle filled with food in her right hand. Lord Siva is sometimes depicted with a bowl ready to receive food from Sakthi - Annapoorani.
This depiction does not mean that Siva has been humbled as a beggar and Sakthi is the powerful provider. Hinduism is very symbolic. Several basic truths are revealed in each picturisation.

Annapoorani is shown with a bowl in the left hand full of food and a laden spoon in the right hand. The full bowl shows that she has abundant supply, but what is more significant is that she has a laden spoon showing that she is always willing and ever ready to serve.

All natural flow of energy is from a higher level to a lower level. The receiving hand of Siva is therefore shown lower, accepting the Sakthi for fruitful application. Also, the receiver should be aware of his needs to go and seek it at the right place. The outstretched arms means he is ready to accept and the bowl indicates that he has the means to collect and store so that the Sakthi he receives will not be wasted.

When we say Brahma is the God of creation, Vishnu the God of protection and Siva the God of destruction, it does not really mean that Brahma is busy only when he initially creates the world and Vishnu only when he takes his avatars to protect or Siva only when he destroys at the end. There is no real beginning or end. The three forces are ever active, and ever present. And when it is said Siva is the Lord of destruction, it means he is ready to destroy evil and the unwanted (not the destruction of the world), getting matter ready for the process of creation and in this job Siva and Sakthi work hand in hand.

The Dharmakartharus - Sri D. Shankara Narayana Jois, D.S. Bhima Jois, D.B. Venkata S***a Jois, 2nd D.V.Bhima Jois, 2nd D.B.Venkata S***a Jois, D.V. Gajendra Prasanna Jois and G.Bheemeshwara Joshy (7th present Dharmakartharu in 2009). The 5th dharmakartharu late.D.B.Venkatasubba Jois renovated the temple according to sastras in 1962 and in 1973 Mahakumbhabhisheka was performed by his Holiness Shrimad Jagadhguru Shankaracharya Abhinava Vidyathirtha Mahaswamiji of Daksinamnaya Shringeri Sharadapeetam, Sringeri. The 6th dharmakartharu Sri D.V.Gajendra Prasanna Jois constructed the navagraha temple in 1981 and established the latest steam cooking system, bathrooms, toilets, annachathra, drainage system in the village, "free brahmopanayana" every year, construction of rooms for pilgrims, labour colony providing free clothes to the temple employees and their family members during the car festival every year.

19/08/2017

LAVASA - MAHARASHTRA

Lavasa is India’s first planned city, set on seven hills of the Mose Valley in Maharashtra. It has been built on the principles of new urbanism and an ecologically sustained environment.

The town is being built by HCC India and its plan has already won 3 global awards. Being equipped with the latest technologies and infrastructure, Lavasa is definitely a town to look out for and is India’s fastest and most upcoming hill station.

Lavasa enjoys a year-round pleasant weather which makes it a perfect holiday destination. With an array of options in entertainment, sports, events, games and hospitality, this pristine hill city is a welcoming escape for the neighbouring residents of Mumbai and Pune. From budget hotels to luxury accomodations, Lavasa offers an array of stay options that suit every kind of tourist. Already growing popular as a preferred weekend destination, it is estinmated that Lavasa will welcome over 20 Lakh tourist from far and wide evey year.

At Lavasa, you will find an comprehensive choice of entertainment venues. In the coming years Lavasa is poised to become the entertainment capital for India with a choice of world class and home grown entertainment options that are unmatched. There will be something for everyone in the family as well as for every kind of entertainment seeker. From high adrenaline sports to nature adventures, laid back picnics to action packed video games, sports to fitness, you name it and you’ll find it at Lavasa.

DASVINO TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

With a plethora of leisure facilities that includes a world-class spa, restaurants, a pub and gymnasium, etc., the Dasvino Town & Country Club experience is sure to relax your senses and rejuvenate your mind.

LAKESHORE WATERSPORTS

Enjoy an international watersports experience, with activities like pontoons, bumper boats, jet skiing, water volleyball and pedal boats.

18/08/2017

Pushkar Lake - Rajasthan

Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar is the center piece of the quiet town. It’s a sacred lake of the Hindus and was mentioned in history as early as the 4th century BC. What I immediately noticed when I arrived in Pushkar is how peaceful the town was and it was due to the serenity of the lake. Rituals and offerings happen throughout the day at the lake although at night huge Aarti ceremonies take place.

The lake is considered a holy place and there are certain rules for foreigners who are visiting. Like the locals, no shoes are to be worn while walking near the lake or on the bridges that cross the water. I found this out after one local ran towards me asking me to remove my shoes. Of course, I obliged and continued to remove my shoes for the rest of my time in Pushkar. I did have to laugh at the inconvenient combination of the no-shoe rule and the endless piles of cow s**t spread along the paths. No shoes and piles of p**p make for interesting night walks back to the hotel!

Relaxing at my hotel restaurant, which overlooked the Pushkar Lake was one of my favorite things to do in Pushkar. I stayed at the Radhika Palace for only $9 USD per night. I had a private room and the hotel even had a swimming pool. But the hotel restaurant area, which overlooked the lake was why I loved this budget hotel so much.

Hike Savitri Temple

The Savitri Temple in Pushkar overlooks the entire town of Pushkar and all the surrounding valleys. The temple can be spotted while at the Pushkar Lake and the beauty is, the temple is only a fifteen-minute walk from the lake. It really is the most accessible and a great way to enjoy the view over the whole of Pushkar.

The walk up from the base takes about fifteen minutes, although you may need a few breaks it is quite a steep incline of stairs. There is also a ropeway which is carriages that take you up the mountain on a cable. I’m not sure how much it costs but unless you are afraid of a short workout and some sweat I suggest the stairs. Keep an eye out for monkeys they were quite aggressive and had me on edge, ready for battle.

Visit the nearby town of Merta

Merta City has a population of 40,000 almost four times that of its famous neighbor Pushkar. That’s why it was so surprising to find no information or pictures of the town when I looked online. I decided I would rent a bike and head out on a journey to Merta City and see what the town was like and why hardly any tourists visited.

The drive was on a beautiful road almost the entire way until I reached the outskirts of Merta. The roads were now a rocky bumpy maze with different levels and obstacles laid out before me. As I reached the town it seemed as if everybody was staring at me. I later found out I was one of a few visitors to Merta City each month. So with my long hair, beard, and bright red bike the attention seemed justified.

17/08/2017

RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE - RAJASTHAN

Ranakpur is a small village in the Pali district of Rajasthan and is located on the western side of the Aravalli Range. Ranakpur lies between Udaipur and Jodhpur and is popularly known for the Ranakpur Jain Temple of the 15th century, which hold immense religious significance for the Jains. Ranakpur Jain Temple is counted among the five important pilgrimage sites of the Jains and devoted to the Jain Deity Lord Adinathji, the first 'Tirthankara' of the Jains.

Ranakpur Temple History

According to legends this historic temple was built by Mewar Ruler Rana Khumba and a Jain businessman named Seth Dharna Sah in the 15th century. The temple complex is positioned in an isolated valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range. The architecture of the Jain Temples of Ranakpur is really admirable.

Ranakpur Temple Architecture

Ranakpur Temple is constructed of light colored marble and comprises a basement covering an area of 48000 sq feet. The architectural excellence of the artisans of that era is depicted in its 80 domes, 29 halls, and 1,444 pillars. The upper and lower parts of the domes are linked by brackets that have deities’ sculptures. Above all, you would be amazed to see at a height of 45 feet engraved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures. Each column is intricately carved and it is surprising to know that no two columns have the similar design. The special feature of the pillars is that the carvings on the pillars differentiate one from the other.

Above all, you would be amazed to see at a height of 45 feet engraved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures In the main temple complex, there are several temples including Chaumukha temple, Amba Mata Temple, Parsavanath temple and Surya Temple. Chaumukha Temple is the prime attraction of the region because of it’s four- faced structure. The Temple structure is highly compound having four different doorways to get into the chambers. These chambers ultimately take you to the main hall where the image of Adinath is positioned. Above all, you would be amazed to see at a height of 45 feet engraved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures.

Each column is intricately carved and it is surprising to know that no two columns have the similar design. Apart from this, another stunning act about these columns is that they change their color from golden to pale blue after every hour during the day. Visitors can see the beautiful carvings on these temples which would remind them of the sculptures of Khajuraho. Ranakpur Temple was also nominated amongst the top 77 wonders while deciding for new Seven Wonders of the World. This historic temple with tremendous architecture is a worth visiting place in Ranakpur.

08/08/2017

Bangalore Palace - Karnataka

Bangalore Palace is situated in the Palace Gardens, at the heart of the Bangalore city of India. Built in the year 1887 by Wodeyar dynasty, it is adorned with magnificent woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture on the inside. Infact, the palace is quite similar to the medieval castles that were built in Normandy and England. The Windsor Castle of London left a great impression on King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty, on one of his trips to England. Inspired by the Tudor style architecture, he got the Bangalore Palace built in the city.

One of the most eye-catching tourist attractions in the city, the Bangalore palace was built in 1887 by King Chamaraja Wodeyar. He belonged to the Wodeyar Hindu dynasty, that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947, except for a brief period in the late 18th century, when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the renowned rulers. If rumours are to be believed then on one of his trips to England, King Chamaraja came across London’s Windsor Castle and got so much impressed by the Tudor-style design of the stunning castle, that he decided to construct the same for himself.

The magnificent mansion boasts of battlements, turreted barricades, fortified towers and arches. Mainly constructed of woods, its outer look is spectacular and is set amidst luxurious green gardens. The ground floor has an open courtyard which is used by various organisers as a venue for concerts, exhibitions and cultural programmes. Presently, the palace premises is mostly used for hosting rock concerts and many international artists like Iron Maiden, Opeth, Metallica, Backstreet boys, Elton John, Guns N’ Roses, Scorpions and Enrique Iglesias have performed here.

In June 2005 Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar decided to open the palace to the public to meet its Rs 20 lakh annual upkeep costs. The special attraction is a gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos, including those of viceroys, maharajas and other famous personalities inside and exquisite carvings and paintings.

The palace grounds has convention halls which can be hired by any private citizens for marriages and functions. Within the huge campus you can also find a horse riding school.

Bangalore Palace Audio Tour

The palace has now launched an audio guide instead of the traditional tour guides. It is a boon for foreign tourists, now the tourist could also decide on the spots of interest.
Palace authorities say the script was prepared after a through research and was recorded by a professional team. The tour has been launched in seven languages including English, Kannada, Hindi, French, Spanish, German, Italian and the tour lasts about an hour.

Bangalore Palace Attractions

• A Chair to weigh Jockeys: This is a weighing chair to weigh jockey’s with a shape of horse-hoof legs. Every Wadiyar ruler was a passionate fan of horse-racing. The chair is carved shoe shape with a measuring stand on the right and weigh scale on the left.

• Coat of Arms: The British presented this to Chamaraja Wadiyar X. In the center is the mythological two headed bird Ganda Bherunda which was the emblem of the Wadiyar’s. This emblem is flanked by another mythological animal which has the head of an Elephant and of Lion which symbolizes power and royalty.

The maharajah’s courtyard has a bench and a fountain which was a gift from the King of Spain Don Alphonso. When he was deposed of power in year 1931 he visited Bangalore and found solace in this courtyard, because the columns and arches were of Moorish Architecture which were back home. The Wadiyar’s gracious hospitality made him present this fountain and bench made of bright coloured tiles by the leading art deco ceramicist Seville.

Don Alphonso’s experience in India is seen on the plaza seat. There is also an interesting picture where a stag is attacked by a hunting dog with a bird hovering above.

The Wadiyar’s were great hunters. It is believed that Jayachamaraja Wadiyar himself killed 300 tigers and as many elephants. At the entrance is the head of the one of the many elephants he had shot. There are many trophies of elephant hunts also displayed here. There are also stools made from elephant feet and also a vase made out of elephant’s trunk.
Eventually Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar gave up shooting and become the first Chairman of the Indian Board of Wildlife.

There is an amusement park, Fun World, situated nearby, where one can enjoy various joy rides, snow room and water park.

08/07/2017

Athirapally water falls, Kerala

Athirapally falls is widely regarded as the most spectacular of all Kerala waterfalls. It is certainly one of the finest waterfalls in the whole of Indian subcontinent.

The journey to Athirapally falls takes one to the footsteps of Sholayar mountain ranges which hold bio diverse evergreen forest.

Waterfall thus created looks spectacular in the scenic background of green hills and huge rocks.

Falling magnificently from 80 feet, silvery water splashes down forming a thunderous uproar which can be heard at a distance.

During non-monsoon period, Athirapally waterfall appears in three separate strands. Monsoon rains brings in plenty of water to unite them to a broad mighty downpour.

Before reaching the top of Athiraplly falls the stream widens in a flatter area of rocky bed and protrusions. Resultant grandeur has invited several movie makers from all over India to here.
At Athirappally one can trek down to bottom of the waterfall to get a closer view. As usual, the climb down is much easier than the trek up. Expect to get a bit wet as water tumbling down in huge quantities brings to life countless droplets flying all over.

Down from the waterfall, the stream continues as Chalakkudi River which ultimately drains into Arabian Sea. This river is a bio diversity hotspot. Out of 85 species of fresh water fish living in it, 35 are endemic to Western Ghats and 9 are endangered.

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