Dakhni sarai is located in Nakodar which is 25 Km away from Jalandhar. It is a place where the priceless specimens of Mughal processions are kept. It consists of hundred and twenty four cells around a closed courtyard. It is a very beautiful place to visit.
This Sarai lies about 12 km away from Nakodar in Jalandhar. The Sarai is named after the village in its location. It is said that the Sarai was built by the well recognized Mughal noble Ali Mardan Khan and he built it at a time when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was in power in 1640 AD.
Main Gate of SaraiInside view of Gatea Monument inside the saraia Monument insidePic take from last gate Terracea pano view of Back gateBack side Gaterooms for Lashkarpretty well maintained buildingsrooms for mugal army
The Mattewara Forest, spread over 2300 acres, is home to many birds, monkeys, deer, sambar, antelopes, wild boar, Nilgai, and peacocks. The Botanical & Butterfly Garden is one of the finest and fastest developing gardens being maintained by the Forest Division of Ludhiana . Mattewara is an important forest spread over about 2300 acres near the bank of the Satluj river in Ludhiana district. The forest has a rich and diverse wildlife include sambars, antelopes, nilgais, monkeys and many varieties of birds, including peacocks, apart from serving as a corridor for leopards. This forest serves as lungs for the highly polluted city of Ludhiana,
Camera Shots :
Satluj RiverFarming Land near Banks of River SatlujNatures Art workBeautiful MorningWild Life SpotedFirst Rays of SunAgain some Wild LifeBeautiful Banks of River Satluj
Spiti (pronounced as Piti in Bhoti language) is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, located in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The middle land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti incorporates mainly the valley of the Spiti river, and the valleys of several rivers that feed into the Spiti river. Some of the prominent side-valleys in Spiti are the Pin valley and the Lingti valley. Spiti is bordered on the east by Tibet, on the north by Ladakh, on the west and southwest by Lahaul, on the south by Kullu, and on the southeast by Kinnaur. The valley and its surrounding regions are among the least populated regions of India. Spiti has a cold desert environment. The Bhoti-speaking local population follows Tibetan Buddhism.
Let pictures Speak :
Rock Cut Road “Taranda Dhank”Amazing Roadsign board say allKazigsTabboTabbo MonasteryTabbo Monasterybreakfast TimeNerves Of SpitiKee MonasteryKe MonasteryKibber VillageKaza MonasteryNako Lake
Himachal has been blessed with tremendous natural beauty. The undulating trails of its captivating valleys have always captured the hearts of many trekkers and adventure freaks who come here in search of some unmatched panoramic vistas simultaneously satisfying their adrenaline desires. One of the most magnificent treks in Himachal is the ‘Sach Pass’ or the ‘Sar Pass’ ride that takes you through landscapes bustling with gurgling rivers, verdant forests, sparkling streams, quaint little hamlets and striking fruit orchards. One of the oldest trails in Himachal that were used by villagers to cross over from Chamba to snow-bound Pangi Valley and vice-versa in the past, the Sach Pass ride has retained its magical charm even till today.
Sach Pass is a 4,414-metre-high (14,482 ft) mountain pass in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, India on the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It is 127 km (79 mi) from the District Headquarters. It connects the Chamba valley with the Pangi valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. There is a helipad on the ascent towards Sach pass from Bairagarh of Himachal Pradesh.
From Cameras Eye:
Hotel Chamunda BairagarhRoad towards Satrundibeautiful Waterfallmagical viewbutt breakcant not take eyes away from this beautiful viewFinally at sach PassRoad towards KillarRoad after killar towards sansaarifirst view of Cliff hangerCliff hanger roadGulabgarhway back journey near BatotteCloud Burst Near Battote /Baderwah
The most famous waterfall in Goa, Dudhsagar means the Sea of Milk owes its name to a myth. This was the favorite place of a beautiful princess who used to have a bath in a lake near the Mandovi River every day. After the bath, she would often drink sweetened milk from a golden jug. Once, while having a bath in the lake, she noticed a handsome prince gazing at her. At that moment, she poured the milk from the Golden jug to create a white virtual curtain in front of her, obstructing the view through crystal clear water of the lake. According to the myth, the milk still cascades down the mountain slope in the honor of princess’s virtues.
Dudhsagar Falls (lit. ’Sea of Milk‘) is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located on the Belgavi–Vasco Da Gama rail route about 46 km east of Madgaon and 80 km south of Belgavi. Dudhsagar Falls is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 m (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100 feet). The falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The falls is a punctuation mark in the journey of the Mandovi River from the Western Ghats to Panjim where it meets the Arabian sea. The area is surrounded by deciduous forests with rich biodiversity. This waterfall is also known as Tambdi Surla to some of the local people. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season, however, the falls are fed by rains and form a huge force of water.
Gokak Falls is 6 km away from Gokak town and gets its name from the Goki trees found in abundance in these areas. It resembles the Niagara Falls due to its features like the fall, shape etc. Here, River Ghataprabha takes a leap of 52 metres over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley, making a beautiful sight. This place has the credit of generating electricity for the first time in the country in about 1887. A prime attraction of the Gokak Falls is the hanging 200-m-long bridge that lies 14 m above the bedrock. Tourists can also visit monuments on both sides of the rocky gorge which include temples of Goddess Durga, Lord Shanmukha and Lord Mahalingeshwara built in the traditional Chalukyan style of architecture.
Reasons to visit Gokak Falls:
Hanging Bridge: Built across the river, 200 meters long, gives an elevated view of the falls.
Lord Mahalingeshwara Temple, built-in Chalukya style architecture.
Kemple Park botanical gardens
Yogi Kolla hiking: A popular trekking destination 3 kms from the falls.
Mallaprabha Boating: Boating options in Markandeya river, 8 kms from the Falls
More temples: such as Yogikolla Mallikarjuna Temple, Kariyamma Temple, Laxmi Temple, Hanuman Temple n more.
Nearby: Godachinmalki waterfalls (13 kms from Gokak Falls) and Saundatti Yellamma (73 kms) are often visited along with the Falls.
How to reach Gokak Falls: The Falls is 622 kms from Bengaluru and 62 kms from Belagavi. Belagavi is the nearest airport and major railway station. Belagavi is well-connected by air, rail and road to rest of Karnataka. From Belagavi taxi can be hired to reach Gokak falls.
Stay: Gokak city, 6 kms away, has budget hotels. Belagavi city has more hotel options.
(Mighty Gotak falls)(serene vallay)(Lush Green v/alley)(Gotak Falls)(Majestic View)(Some tourists Enjoying the View)
Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal. Chitkul, a village located on right bank of Baspa River, is the last village of the Baspa Valley and the last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route. It is also the last point in India one can travel to without a permit. According to a recent study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India. particular interest at Chitkul are its houses with either slate or wooden plank roofs, a Buddhist temple and a small tower. However, there has been an increased use of tin-roofs, especially the high school and the army/ITBP barracks. The Kagyupa temple has a highly valued old image of the Shakyamuni Buddha, a Wheel of Life mandala and four Directional Kings on either side of the door. Chitkul is practically the last point of the famous Kinner Kailash Parikrama as one can hitch a hike from here onwards.
Majestic view of kalpa 7 kinner Kailash(Temple at kalpa)(break fast of momos)(early morning view)(kinnaur entry gate )(roaming inside Kalpa Village )(Nomadians)(Early morning Walk)(some Mandatory Group Pics )(kalpa gaon ki Galliyan)(camping night at Chitkul)(enjoying with biddies )(it was cold night)(mandatory Pics with sing board)(official ceremony of Supra at Chitkul )(campfire helps us keeping warm)(our tents & it was snowing )
It is tale of an adventurous story of Most Beautiful, Most Dangerous, Most Difficult & Toughest Roads…which Leads to SHINKULA PASS .
About Shinkula Pass
Shinkula , Shinkhunla or Singola is one of tough pass & we climbed this pass in the month of February , so in other words we can say it is Winter expedition to Shinkula pass .It is a mountain pass in India, on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. There is a shallow lake or pool 20m below the pass.
This pass is gateway to Zanskar valley via Lahual / Spiti .A rudimentary road to Shingo La was first constructed in 2016. The road was extended to Lakong above the Kurgiakh-Chu in 2017 and a very rough extension to the village of Kurgiakh was made by bulldozers and towed dump trucks in 2018. As of the summers of 2018 and 2019, the road from Lakong to Kurgiakh was routed within the waters of the Kurgiakh-Chu river and was impassible to all but tracked or large wheeled offroad construction vehicles.There is a shallow lake or pool 20m below the pass. The pass is on a long-distance footpath linking Zanskar and Lahaul, used often by locals and trekkers alike.
(Shinkula Top)(Sameer Checking his Offroad Skill at Jispa)(some Quite Time with nature)(en-route Shinkula)(Land Slide clearing )(Finally at Top)(With our National Flag)
The last Sikh ruler Maharaja Duleep Singh, son of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
About Memorial /Museum
The memorial, meant to showcase the life and tragic story of the last Sikh ruler of Punjab, is a heritage building set in 8 acres of land known as Bassian Kothi in Raikot, Ludhiana. The 200-year-old building was where the British kept Duleep Singh, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh captive in 1849 after annexing Punjab, before exiling him. He was eventually shipped off to England, where he lived for the rest of his life.
Duleep Singh son of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singhuse to rest at this mansion. This museum includes all his dresses, jewelry, furniture and all portraits of his life, which are copied from original. A map of his Ancestral family is also available. It shows whole life of Maharja Duleep Singh, how he used to live. It really generates interest in Sikh history. The memorial, meant to showcase the life and tragic story of the last Sikh ruler of Punjab, is a heritage building set in 8 acres of land known as Bassian Kothi in Raikot, Ludhiana. The 200-year-old building was where the British kept Maharaja Duleep Singh, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh captive in 1849 after annexing Punjab, before exiling him. He was eventually shipped off to England, where he lived for the rest of his life. The guides avilable there also tell whole story about Maharaja Duleep Singh’s life. On December 31, Maharaja Duleep Singh spent his last night in Punjab at this place.
(Memorial/Museum of Maharaj Duleep Singh )(Old British Era Building)(its beautiful Memorial with surroundings)(Replica of Duleep Singh 3 ton Gold Throne )(History of Sikh Kingdom)(About History Changer)(About Koh-I-Noor Dimond)(Yours Truly)(out side with Statue of Maharaja)
Prashar Lake is a freshwater lake located at an altitude of 2,730 metres in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies 49 km east of the town of Mandi, and has a three storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar situated on its bank. It contains a floating island inside it
Prashar is known for Prashar lake, sloppy meadows, dense forest and the panoramic view of snow clad ranges of Dhauladhar. The “Prashar Lake” which has perimeter of about 300 mtr. is decorated by a floating island in it. Its crystal clear water adds to the charm of this scenic spot.
Let Pictures Speak itself
(Prashar Lake)
(Lake covered with Snow )(Snowstorm started while we are camping)(our Tents)(to keep us warn Fire is needed)(first morning view)(Return journey was not Easy)(No Road Only Snow)(our rider Bhaskar Singh on His GT)
(Much Needed Break & Fast)(on our way to Barot valley )(Barot valley)(Nomadians)