Travel within India
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Anup Baria is not a professional filmmaker, just a passionate traveller who wants to share the beauty of the world in the most creative way possible.
This video was made in October 2015 when he packed his bags, his filming gear and flew to South India to a place he always wanted to visit, Kerala. This video showcases places he has visited Kochi, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kumily and Athirapally.
Pune, referred as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is situated around 560m above sea level on the western margin of Deccan Plateau. A hilly city, with its highest hill, Vetal Hill at around 800m above sea level. It is located at the confluence of Mula and Mutha rivers. It has many pilgrimage centres, heritage towns and leisure destinations. Pune being culturally active, there are programs of classical Indian or Western Music or dance and shows of Marathi Theatre at Bal Gandharva Auditorium.
How to reach Pune?
Pune is well-connected by air, rail and road to major cities of India.
By Rail– Pune being a major junction is linked well with major cities of the country. If you are in Mumbai and you wish to board a train, then you have many options to choose. Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani, Pragati and Shatabdi are regular trains that run between Pune and Mumbai every day.
By Bus/Cab– Government and private buses regularly ply between Mumbai and Pune. Buses can be taken from Pune junction bus stand or at Shivajinagar station/bus stand.Taxis/cabs can also be hired. Some other cities near Pune are Ahmednagar (115km), Aurangabad (215km), Nashik (210km), and Kolhapur (233km) which are accessible by road.
By Flight– Pune airport is located in Lohagaon area around 10kms. From the heart of the city. You can take a cab or a bus service to reach the city.
Tourist attractions in Pune
Empress Garden– located near Pune Race Course at Wanawadi, near Camp, Pune. History states that in the British era, it was known as ‘Garden of Dr.Don’ under the possession of Sir Charles Napier. Later, this botanical park was named ‘Empress Garden’ in the honour of Queen Victoria after she won the title of ‘Empress of India’. This garden became famous among British soldiers as they came for recreation purpose. In 1892, Empress Garden was bought by the Bombay Government. It was then handed over to Agri-Horticultural society of Western India.
In contemporary times, it has become a favourite amongst locals and tourists who throng this garden for peace and serenity. The garden is open from 9.30am-6.30pm.
The Bund Garden is among the most admired gardens of Pune. It is a strong symbol of Maharashtrian culture and lifestyle. The park is clean and has many flower beds and bushes. The tall coconut trees adjoining the centre of this place make the garden, attractive and stunning. The plants are exquisite and the bushes are well-trimmed.
Osho Ashram
If you are in Pune, do not miss out on a walk through the Ashram garden. It won’t require much time but worth an experience. The ashram is maintained very well, especially the garden. There is also a statue of Osho and artificial waterfalls to add a mystic touch to the place.
A very peaceful place… long stretches of green… great to walk around… no one to bother… peace and tranquillity!
Aga Khan Palace-This palace has five halls and large verandahs. The architecture is Islamic with hints of Italian art in its arches. It was built by Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan II.
It served as a prison to leaders like Mahatma Gandhi during Quit India Movement in 1942 and is therefore also known as Gandhi National Museum. It serves as a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi’s wife.
National War museum The museum built-in 1997 serves as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were martyrs of the nation. It is situated in Pune Cantonment. The museum has on display arms, uniforms and personal mementos.
Shinde Chhatri– The Chhatri or hall has carvings and painting along with a gallery in it. There are paintings and photos of Scindia family. It is a memorial for Maratha leader, Mahadji Shinde.
While in Pune, you could also travel to the heights and hues of Western Ghats to Khandala, Mahabaleshwar and Lonavala.
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Mussoorie hill station
Mussoorie, a renowned travel destination in India, is situated at around 34 kilometers from Dehradun. Mussoorie is found at an altitude of around 2000 meters above sea level. In 1820, Captain Young from British Army found the place to his fondness and designed his residence. The name, Mussoorie comes from the plant of identical name that are found in abundance over there.
Bhatta Fall is located on the Mussoorie- Dehradun Road and is an ideal spot for bathing and picnicking.
Almora Hill station
Almora is among the prime tourist destinations of the state of Uttaranchal. Almora is additionally referred to as the cultural capital of the Kumaon Region. The most effective seasons to travel are from April to June and from September to November. The winters are awfully cold in Almora.
Almora is encircled by the mighty Himalayas. You’ll be able to visit several places within the Almora hill station. There are a number of the sightseeing places, the 1000-year-old Nanda Devi temple , the Chitai temple around eight kilometers from town, 800 year old Sun Temple at Katarmal about seven kilometers from Almora and a horde of 125 temples largely of Lord Shiva dating back to 11 AD. located among the dense deodar tree forests and therefore, the Jageshwar, thought to be one among the twelve ‘jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva.
Nainital hill station
Nainital, a small city situated within the hills of the Kumaon, encircled by mountains on the 3 sides and revolves around the lake of Naini. This can be an exquisite hill district snuggled within the lap of the central Himalayas and it’s aforesaid to believe the rishis brought the sacred waters from the lake of Manasarovar to create Nainital lake.
Nainital is found at an altitude of 1938 meters above than sea level. Nainital is additionally referred to as the Lake District as there are over sixty lakes over there. Apart from these lakes, beautiful mountains and the lush green vegetation add to the exquisiteness of hill resort Nainital. There are several places to go to like Bhowali, Ramgarh, Bhimtal and Naukauchiatal.
Pant Nagar is the nearest aerodrome to travel to Nainital, that is found at around 70 kilometers from Nainital. The Kathogadam train station is the nearest railhead and is 35kms away.
Kausani Hill station
Kausani is found within the Kumaon region of the state of Uttaranchal in India. This hill station is situated at an altitude of 1890 meters above sea level. Kausani is renowned for the magnificence of the landscape that gives you stunning and fascinating views of the Kumaon Himalayan region and the Himalayan peaks Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nandakot.
Kausani has a great dawn and the vacationers throng to this spot to see the breathtaking views here. The spot has fresh air with the fragrance of pines. The scene is spotted with pear plantations and tea gardens and amid summers the valleys are brimming with wild blossoms. It has excellent thick woodland and the shining slopes lit up by the setting sun.
Kausani offers the brave trekking with fine treks like the Bageshwar Sundardhunga Trek, Adi Kailash Trek and Base Kausani Trek. For the untamed life aficionados, there is a bird sanctuary near the hill resort at Binsar.
Truly, Uttranchal, India has awesome hill stations worth a visit.
Mount Mary Church is located on a small hill facing the ocean. It is a semi-Gothic style structure which was built over 100 years ago. Legend states that Mother Mary’s statue is much older around 16th century.
With the month of September setting in, it was Mother Mary’s birthday on September 8. The following week is the Bandra fair. With the Bandra fair beginning this week, the church and its ground have a festive look. Over thousands of devotees come to this church every year from all over the country and not just Mumbai. The duration of the fair is of 8 days which is part of the annual Feast of Our Lady of the Mount celebrations.
A glimpse into the fair that began on 13 September 2015
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