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Saturday, 13 January 2018

12 Bestest Places You Should Definitely Visit In Mumbai





Mumbai (Bombay) also known as Maya Nagri. Mumbai, the city of dreams, is the financial capital of India and also known as the Entertainment capital of India. Mumbai is the richest and wealthiest city in India. The highest number of Millionaires and Billionaires are live in Mumbai City.  
Besides, Mumbai is famous for Bollywood and of-course for it's night life. Many people from different regions and states come to Mumbai to fulfill their dreams. Mumbai's night life is perfect to enjoy the night out with your group and your loved one's.

How to Reach:

By Air:      Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport(BOM) is the nearest airport.
By Train:  Bandra Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, and Lokmanya Tilak is the main Indian Railway station of Mumbai.
By Bus:    All National Highways routes are connected to Mumbai.

Best time to visit:  October - April

12 Bestest Places You Should Definitely Visit In Mumbai: 



1. Marine Drive: 


Marine Drive is coolest place in the Mumbai. Marine Drive is also referred as Queen's Necklace because the street lights make the road look like a string of pearls and create an illusion of necklace.
This is the perfect hangout spot once you are in city. The 3 km long marine drive is the natural bay and also forms a portion of the famous skyline of Mumbai. Large number of people come to this place to stride along the beautiful walkway and to view the stunning sight of the sunset. 

2. Gateway Of India:


Gateway Of India is an arch monument was built during the 20th century in the welcome of King George V and Queen Mary on their visit to India in 1911. The gateway of India is considered as a symbolic monument that represents the city of Mumbai and located opposite The Taj Mahal Hotel.
Gateway of India is a major tourist destination in Mumbai and popular gathering spots for locals and photographers. There is a ferry rides also available from gateway of India which is connected to Elephanta caves, Alibaug and Mandwa.

3. Bademiya: 



Bademiya is an iconic food stall and restaurant chain situated in Colaba, south part of Mumbai. This restaurant is a popular landmark and touristic attraction of Mumbai. This is the perfect place for food lover, opens around 4'o clock in morning. Bademiya is the gathering place for night-out people.

4. Leopold Cafe:


Leopold Cafe and Bar is a large and most popular restaurant and bar in the Colaba area of Mumbai. Leopold cafe is famous for serving the fresh Beer in a jar which attract the tourists and locals.
Prior the terrorist attack, it is used to be the most popular hangout place for foreign tourists. Leopord Cafe has still preserved some of the signs of the attack.

5. Royalty Club: 


Mumbai night life is as famous as Mumbai, Royalty Club is the perfect place for the people who love night out, partying and good taste of music situated in Bandra of Mumbai.
Royalty Club is a perfect place for people who are looking for class crowd and good music taste to enjoy with friends. 

6. Bandra Worli Sea Link:


Bandra-Worli Sea Link is the main eye catching point of Mumbai which connects Bandra to Worli. It is a cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete steel. Bandra Worli Sea Link reduces the travel time from Bandra to Worli from 60-90 minutes to 20-30 minutes. 
In night, you can have the best view of the city from sea link and also you can enjoy the coolest air breezes feeling. 

7. Juhu Beach:


Juhu Beach is the most popular beach in the city and located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It stretches around 6 km and connected to Versova. Juhu Beach is the most popular attraction among the tourists throughout the year, it is also sought for destination for film shootings.
There is food court at entrance of Juhu beach which is famous for it Mumbai style street food, Paav bhaji, Dosa, Chocolate pan and filtered coffee are most famous.

8. Jalsa:


Amitabh Bachchan is the most Iconic person of Bollywood as well as India also. Jalsa is the where Amitabh Bachchan lives with his family, which is in Juhu, located near Juhu Beach.
Mr. Amitabh Bachchan every Sunday at 7:00 pm meets the people who came to see him. He is the most adorable personality at his age, still there a are large number of people who comes everyday just to see him for once.
Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has 2 more houses named Prateeksha and Janak.


9. Bandstand Promenade:


Bandstand Promenade is also known as Bandra Bandstand. It has a park, jogging track and also the popular hangout place for youth, also called as lovers point.
Bandstand is also famous for Mannat. Mannat is Shahrukh Khan's bungalow name which is in Bandstand, where a large number of people always waited just to see him for once.

Shahrukh Khan House



10. Haji Ali Dargah:


Haji Ali Dargah is the most recognizable landmark of Mumbai. It is situated on an islet off the coast of worli in south Mumbai and located in the middle of sea.
On Fridays, the large number of people visit the dargah to get blessings of saint, and various sufi musicians performs a form of Qawwali. 


11. Mumba Devi Temple:


Mumba Devi Temple is an old temple of the city which is dedicated to the goddess Mumba ans situated in Zaveri Bazaar southern part of Mumbai. It is constructed by the Hindu women named Mumba against the north wall of English Fort Saint George.
Mumbai Devi is the sacred pilgrimage spot and place of worship for Hindus and daily visited by hundreds of people. It is also believed that all wishes and desires are fulfilled after visiting Mumba Devi Temple.


12. Hard Rock Cafe: 


Hard Rock cafe is one of the best place in Andheri west, Mumbai to hangout with your friends. The main eye catching point of HRC is their Live Music Band Performance, this is the perfect place for the good taste of music lovers.
Hard Rock Cafe is known for its collection of rock and roll memorabilia. It has a perfect atmosphere with the good taste of food and live bands.
There is another branch of HRC is in Worli, Mumbai. 



Friday, 5 January 2018

8 Places You Should Definitely Visit Around Chittorgarh Rajasthan





Chittorgarh Fort: 

Chittorgarh is situated at the south eastern region of Rajasthan. Chittorgarh Fort is one of the largest Fort in India and it is also in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Mewar remembered for the glories battle of Allah-Ud-Din Khilji and Maharaja Rattan Singh and also for the Jauhar of Rani Padmini.
The main attraction of Chittorgarh Fort is Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambha and Padmini Mahal.

Best Time to Visit: September - April

How to Reach: 
By Air: Udaipur Airport is the Nearest airport around 100km from Chittorgarh.
By Train: Chittorgarh Junction has train connectivity with every city and directly connected to Metro cities Delhi and Mumbai.
By Bus: Connected to all National Highways.

Entry Fees:  Rs. 10 INR (Indian)
                      Rs. 100 INR (Foreigners)

Stay Option: Various Hotels available..Chetak Hotel, Hotel Meera, Pratap Palace, Nandan Hotel, Hotel Vinayak, etc..



1. Vijay Stambha: 


Vijay Stambha(Tower of victory) is called the symbol of Chittorgarh, erected by Rana Kumbha between 1458-1468 to commemorate his vioctry over Mahmud Shah I Khilji. 
It's 122ft long in Height and having 9 stories and 157 steps. Recently, it has been shut down by government because of maintenance.


2. Kumbha Palace:   



Kumbha Place is one of the oldest monument and also the  most Haunted place, people believed that spirits of women who died in Jauhar are still present there.
The place also included the Elephant and Horse stables and also the Temple of Lord Shiva. This is the place where Rani Padmini committed Jauhar along with many other women.



3. Padmini Palace: 



Padmini Palace is a white building and a three storied structured located in southern part of the Fort. This is Built in the concept of Jal Mahal(surrounded by the water).
Rani Padmini was known for her impeccable beauty and intelligence. It is the place where Allah-Ud-Din Khilji was permitted the glimpse of Rani Padmini, later her beauty besotted him and convinced him to destroy Chittor in order to possess her. After Maharaja Rattan Singh was killed, Rani Padmini Committed Jauhar.


4. Meera Temple:



Chittorgarh Fort stands for dignity and true love. Meera Temple is the symbol of true love of Meera Bai had for Lord Krishna. Meera Bai devoted her love and  whole life in the worship of Lord Krishna.


5. Kalika Mata Temple:


Kalika Mata Temple is across the Padmini Mahal. Kalika Mata temple was originally constructed and dedicated to Surya(Lord Sun) in 8th century and destroyed in 14th century. Again, it was rebuilt as Kalika Mata Temple.
This temple is dedicated to goddesses Kalika which is the Kuldevi of Panwar Clan of Kshatriya Rajputs.



6. Light and Sound Show:  



Light and Sound Show is the main Eye Catcher Chittorgarh Fort attracts local and as well as tourists also. Theme of this show is based on the History of Chittorgarh, about the Maharaja's and Rani's of Mewar.

Show Timing: Show starts at 7:00 pm Everyday. 
Ticket Price:  Around Rs. 100 INR


7. Sunset Point:


Sunset point is also the eye catching point of Chitorgarh Fort, which the perfect combination of Sunset and Ariel view of the city. Sunset point of Chittorgarh Fort is a perfect place for having good time with friends and family.


8. Sanwaliaji Temple:


The Sanwaliaji Temple of the Dark Krishna is located between Chittorgarh and Udaipur highway, about 40kms from Chittorgarh city. It is believed that when villagers digging the place they found three statutes of Lord Krishna and all of them are very beautiful and divine. 
People believed that all wishes and desires are fulfilled when they visit Shree SanwaliaSeth Temple.