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India to visit this Monsoon

Tourist destinations in
India to visit this Monsoon



The much-awaited season 'Monsoon' has almost knocked the doors of every
state with several areas in India receiving heavy showers. The months from June
to September that witness Monsoon bringing natural beauty at its best.



Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu



Kodaikanal, an enchanting hill station in Tamil Nadu, lies in the lap of Palani
Hills in Western Ghats. Popularly known as the 'Princess of Hill stations',
Kodaikanal's beauty get glorified with the arrival of Monsoon. The forests turn
greener and waterfalls starts gushing in these months.



Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra



An ideal destination for Monsoon is Malshej Ghat, a mountain pass in the Pune
district of Maharashtra. One can witness sharp mountain peaks, clouds kissing
roads and migratory flamingos flying during the Monsoon.



Kausani, Uttarakhand



The charming beauty of Kausani in Uttarakhand comes to live in rains. A
peaceful hill station, close to Nainital, lies in the foothills of enthralling
Himalayas and is famous as 'Mini Switzerland'.

Chikmagalur,
Karnataka



Another ideal Monsoon destination is Chikmagalur in Karnataka. The scenic place
is famous for its rolling green hill slopes, glorious waterfalls and lush green
forests.

Goa



After scorching summer, the state becomes more captivating in rains. Goa offers
a magical experience to get wet in rains with its clean beaches, greenery of
palm trees and wildlife sanctuaries.

Most Famouse COLVA BEACH in GOA near Madgaon city

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Amazing Church to Visit in Bangalore

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 

"A glorious past is the way towards a glorious future". The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral was first inherent in 1851 by the Fr. Chevalier, Bishop of Mysore in 1873 who departed in 1880. Considered as one of the oldest and historical Churches, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral is personified with its temperament. Inadequate due to growing population the house of prayer, of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, tower of the Congregation tumbled down in 1905 where the new Church was opened on 26th May 1932. In 1940, was erected as a separate bishopric and St. Francis Xavier's Church was chosen as a Cathedral. Over the long haul, Bangalore archbishop Bernard Moras re-dedicated the cathedral to St. Francis Xavier.

Infant Jesus Church 

Spotted in Vivek Nagar, Infant Jesus Church is one of the most seasoned and celebrated Church in Bangalore. Regardless of rank and religion, aficionados gather in the church to occurrence the astounding power of the Infant Jesus. Inherent in 1979, the sanctum is known as a spot for marvels and divine solace. The acclaim of Infant Jesus Church is across the board. Unique Novenas are held on each Thursday. Overflowing with the devotees, a new church contiguous to the old shrine was inducted and opened for follower since 2005. 

St. Mary's Basilica




St. Mary's Basilica is a cathedral found in the Archdiocese of Bangalore. It is the most renowned church in Bangalore and the only church that has been hoisted to the status of a minor basilica. It is renowned for the celebrations held amid the St. Mary's Banquet in the month of September every year, an occasion that draws countless number of devotees from all over the city.

Saint Mark's Cathedral 

Arranged on MG Street, Paragon of Saint Mark's Cathedral is the most established Anglican Church in Bangalore, intrinsic in 1812. The congregation is made in a lovely provincial structure with a rich vault over a half circle chamber. It was sanctified by the Bishop of Calcutta in 1816, and remade in 1927 with stained glass work, extravagant woodwork, and elaborate carvings.

Saint Mary's Basilica 

Found contrary to the Russel Market Square in Shivaji Nagar, Saint Mary's Basilica is originally begun as a small chapel by the French in 1818. Known as one of the most seasoned places of worship in Bangalore, the present structure of the church was implicit in 1882 and was raised to the status of Basilica in 1973. The structural planning of the congregation is Gothic style, with unbelievable inner parts and designed stained glass windows. The most essential day of the Church, Saint Mary's Basilica is commenced on September 8 every year, on this day, thousands and thousands of devotees swarm the church to get the blessing of Virgin Mary

Infant Jesus Church

What to Know Before You Visit Rishikesh, India

A small settlement in the northern state of Uttarakhand, the religious sacred town that found in the foothills of the Himalayas, the town which known as the World Capital of Yoga, encompassed by three areas, Rishikesh is the Door to the Himalayas where the most popular "The Char Dham Yatra" was preferably starts from Rishikesh. In the late 60s, after the Beatles shook up at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Rishikesh has been a magnet for profound seekers where innumerable number of masses searching for ashrams and different varieties of yoga and contemplation classes on the quick flowing Ganges covered by forested hills of Rishikesh. In fact;Rishikesh is a Gateway to the 8th Wonder of the World, the World Heritage site Valley of Flowers National Park & Char Dham Yatra.

When to Visit
As Rishikesh is found at the Himalayan foothills, it gives a cool break during the hotter months. In this way, the best time to visit is in the middle of March and April and September to October. May begins to get truly hot where July is well-known a rainstorm time means gets overwhelming rainfalls. Winters, from November until February are icy yet pleasant.

What to Accomplish
Rishikesh is a delightful spot to meander around and discover by walking. Cross the two suspension bridges and get the most dynamite perspectives of the town and river. Wander down to the Ghats fronting the stream and unwind. Boat visit in river Ram Jhula, visit Parmarth Niketan ashram, come across the Ganga Arati (venerate with flame) and attempt the phenomenal trekking and rafting as the place is well known getaways for rafting. 
Rishikesh rafting and camping packages are classified into different types; 1 Night 2 Days Tour Packages, 2 Night 3 Days Tour Packages and 3 Night 4 Days Tour Packages. The river rafting range are Brahmaputra to Rishikesh 12 Kms, Shivpuri to Rishikesh 16 Kms, Marine Drive to Rishikesh 24 Kms


Yoga 
Rishikesh is one of the most accepted destinations for yoga in India. The small town Rishikesh enclosed innumerable number of ashrams that performs different types of yoga and meditation. Among all, Parmarth Niketan on the banks of the holy Ganges river, Sivananda Ashram on the way to Badrinath, Omkarananda Ganga Sadan at the Muni-ki-Reti, Sadhana Mandir & Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram on the banks of the holy Ganges River, Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School are the top places for Yoga. 

Festivals
In March, International Yoga Festival held in Rishikesh each year where the festival is known as one of the biggest annual yoga gatherings in the world attend by India's leading spiritual leaders. There are likewise veggie lover cooking classes and the Yoga Aid Challenge charity fundraiser.

Hotels
During non-peak times, discounts are normally conceivable. Rishikesh is a residential area subsequently, simple to get lodgings for all Budgets. Among the famous hotels on Rishikesh Hotel Leisure Palace, Ganga Beach Resort and Raj Resort at Laxman Jhula in Tapovan Rishikesh, Shivanta Residency, Shivansh Inn and Akash Continental in Badrinath Road, Gayatri Resort in Muni-ki-Reti, Hotel the Amaris in Dehradun Road are famous.

Atali, Bull's Retreat, Tree of Life Himalayan Hideaway Lodge, Hotel Ganesha Inn are among the tourist famous hotels. On the other side; 2 stars hotels like Green House cottage, Divine Ganga Cottage, Mount Mama cottage, Bhandari cottage, New Bhandari Swiss cottage, Riverside Boutique Hotel; Ganga Kinare, A Himalayan Boutique Hotel; Dewa Retreat and many more are considered to be the most famous hotels.

Journey Tips
Known as the holy town, Rishikesh is more into vegetarian however; one will be able to feast on delicious Ayurvedic and health food. An enormously popular "Chotiwala Restaurant" serves a portion of the best Indian nourishment. Rishikesh is an incredible spot to shop for religious things, books, garments, and handicrafts.

Mawlynnong in Meghalaya in the East Khasi Hills

Visit Mawlynnong in Meghalaya in the East Khasi Hills

The village which is known for its cleanliness and often referred as "God's own garden" Mawlynnong village is located roughly 90 km from Shillong and 92 km from Cherrapunji in the East Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya. Recorded as the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 and won the acclaim & declared as the cleanest village in India in 2005, Mawlynnong is a community based Eco-tourism initiative where an entire community has made collective effort to maintain the ambiance of a clean village.

Home to almost 95 houses and a population of around 500, Mawlynnong village is dubbed as one of the commanding matrilineal society village where the village girls hold all the power. On the other hand, small yet peaceful and attractive Mawlynnong village is noticeably wonderful, especially in the monsoons when there is lush greenery. The destination of nature lovers, the terrain is also famous for trekking & Sky Walking where the place encloses a spellbinding view of the forest and plains of Bangladesh.

When to Visit the Asia's Cleanest Village - Mawlynnong

The village experiences a cool temperature throughout the year. However; March to June holds a pleasant climate with the temperature ranging from 15C to 24C. The monsoon months starts from June to September are accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms. The winter months from December to February are freezing cold. The minimum temperature during this period may even drop to 2C.

Top Places to Visit

Reliably named as the cleanest town in India, Mawlynnong environment are flooded with greenery. Its amazing waterfalls, bounty of blossoming orchids dangling from the trees and magnificence of the town are something that vacationer shouldn't miss. Living root bridge of Riwai, Mawlynnong Waterfall, Sky Walk at Mawlynnong Village, Lyndew & Nairiang Falls, its incredible bamboo cottage and many more had seized countless numbers of tourists every year.

Living Root Bridge of Riwai
Lies 8 KM from the village of Mawlynnong, the Riwai village of Meghalaya are one of the natural lover destinations. The most ideal approach to get to Riwai is to contract a jeep from Shillong since the general population transportation to Riwai is exceptionally poor. Once in the village of Riwai, travelers have to walk through the Riwai village rain forest for about 300 meters till they reach the living Root Bridge. The villagers of Riwai collect a nominal entry fee to see the living Root Bridge. However; the construction or growth of the living Root Bridge has been a well kept secret of the War-Khasi's tribal's. 

Sky Walk at Mawlynnong Village
On the other side; the other tourist most famous place is Sky View. A bamboo and wicker structure that offers a bird's view to the Mawlynnong village and Indo-Bangladesh Border, Sky Walk at Mawlynnong Village is breathtakingly amazing. 

Nongkhnum Island
The Nongkhnum Island is situated about 14 Kms from the district headquarters of West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin. Formed by the divergence of Kynshi River hooked on the Phanliang River and the Namliang River, Nongkhnum Island is the greatest river island in Meghalaya and the second greatest river island in Asia. One can achieve the island by foot by going through the towns of Lawse, Mawduh and Mawthar. The striking island encases wooden bridge over the Weinia Falls.

Jakrem Hot Spring
Found in the west Khasi Slopes District, Jakrem Hot Spring is located around 64 km from Shillong. Consider having the remedial therapeutic properties, Jakrem Hot Spring is visit by numbers of individuals to take a dunk in the hot spring. Today, showering compartments are accessible around the spring for the utilization of the wide-ranging population. Being one of the most loved excursion spot amid winter, Jakrem Hot Spring has potential well being resort as well.

How to Reach
The lavish greenery town, Mawlynnong is placed around 90 km from Shillong and 92 kms from Cherrapunji. It can be arrived at by Road however, the closest airport is Shillong. 

Kausani Hill Station

Kausani is a hill station situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
Far from the maddening crowd, Kausani is a calm and idyllic resort. One just has walk down the hills amidst dense forests or trek around to reach the highest points of the hills, Pinnath (5 kms), Burapinnath (5.5 kms) and Bhatkot (12 kms). Enjoy a relaxing day and get wonderstruck by the starry nights.

With a total area of 5.2 sq. km, situated at a height of 1890 m above sea level, located 51 km north of Almora, Kausani is the birthplace of famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, who wrote some of his memorable poems in praise of this paradise on earth. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book titled 'Anasakti Yoga' and was greatly impressed by its environs.The town is accessible all year round. For those who wish to avoid the cold, the best season is between April to June and again between September to November. Summer months will require light woollen clothing and winter- heavy woollen clothes.

Anashakti Ashram is a quiet and revered place where Mahatma Gandhi spent some days and wrote his commentary of Anashkti Yog. Pant Museum is another place of importance, this being the place where the famous poet of Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant was born. The KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam) resthouse in Kausani is an ideal place to stay and it provides panoramic views of the mountains.

Place to see

• Baijnath
• Bageshwar
• Chaukori
• Berinag
• Gangolihat
• Patal Bhuvaneshwar
• Gwaldam
• Badhan Gari Mandir
• Angayaari Mandir
• Kote Mai Mandir
• Nar Singh Mandir
• Krishna gari
• Tall Camp
• Laubanj Village

Kodaikanal Hill Station, Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal is one of the very popular and most sought after Honeymoon and holiday destination hill resorts in South India.

Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest". Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. This hill station stands 7200 feet above sea level and situated in upper palani hills of the westernghats near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is also popularly known as the princes of Hill Stations.
The cool and misty weather, the scenic beauty of the rolling hills and the wooded forest of Kodaikanal and its surroundings will mesmerize any visitor throughout the year. Walk through the wooded forests, row in the lake, bath in one of the splashing waterfalls, go for horse riding and cycling around the lake or simply admire the views.

History of Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is the only Hill Station in India developed by the Americans. The earliest residents of Kodaikanal were the Palaiyar tribal people. The earliest specific references to Kodaikanal and the Palani Hills are found in Tamil Sangam literature of the early Common era. Modern Kodaikanal was established by American Christian missionaries and British bureaucrats in 1845, as a refuge from the high temperatures andtropical diseases of the plains. In the 20th century a few elite Indians came to realise the value of this enchanting hill station and started relocating here.

Tourism has been impacted by industrial pollution issues including the closure of a mercury factory owned by Unilever's Indian subsidiary Hindustan Unilever after evidence of widespread mercury pollution. To date no proper clean-up operation has been mounted.

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Malshej Ghat Waterfall

The main attraction during mansoon season at Manshej Ghat is water falls. From small one to huge big water falls are observed in Ghat. You can enjoy the journy through out road from this valley area. Many peoples found parking their vehicle aside & enjoying the water falls. So many teams bring the Dhol & Tasha to enjoy. Mostly Mumbai & pune tourists found visiting the place.

Malshej Ghat is 120km from pune & 150km from mumbai. To reach malshej from pune the route is chakan-manchar-Narayangaon- Malshej. & To reach from mumbai route is kalyan- murbad-kasgaon-malshej. This valley point is situated on Kalyan -Nagar highway. On the way from Pune there is a Pimpalgaon Joga dam.

Main attractions in this region are Harishchandra gad, Pimpalgaon Joga dam, Malshej water falls.

If you want to stay at Malshej Ghat then MTDC resort & Sushant holiday resort are two options available to you. Other nearby tourist attractions are Ozar- Lenyadri Ashtavinayak Ganpati temples, Shivneri fort, Bhimashankar etc.

From pune the trip will be Pune to Ozar 87km, Ozar to Shivneri 12km, Shivneri to Lenyadri 15km, Lenyadri to Malshej ghat 20km. Please see the google map attached in this post at last.

You can cover whole trip in one day or you may go for overnight stay. To see the Video clip click on last yellow text of "Malshej Ghat Video Clip" at the end of the post. 

So enjoy the life.

FEAST OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER IN GOA

 FEAST OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER
The body of St Francis Xavier lies in a silver casket in the Church of Bom Jesus in Goa. Ceremonies to honor his death are performed on December 3, the day he was buried.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

St Xavier was a great Catholic missionary, who preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Asia.

Born in Spain on April 7, 1506, he came to India with the Portuguese Viceroy of Goa in 1543, and immediately undertook the task of influencing the Goan people.

He went from street to street with a hired town crier, asking people to attend his meetings and listen to his sermons. Though he did not master the local language, he took the help of Goan scholars and translated the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Ave Maria.

He baptized the inhabitants of 30 villages. Xavier commanded awesome political power. He was able to secure pensions, even for the petty princes who converted to Christianity, from the King of Portugal.

To spread the message of Christ, he sailed to the Spice Islands in 1545, and then went on to Japan in 1549 for a year. His greatest success is recorded in Japan, where he converted hundreds to Christianity. After returning to India for a brief 15months, he proceeded to China, against the wishes of the Portuguese viceroy. It was in the Sancian Island, about 10-km from the mainland of China that he died of fever on December 2, 1552.

Legend
According to legend, some Portuguese merchants found him just before he breathed his last. They performed his last rites on the following day, and buried him in a box partly filled with unslaked lime. A few months later, a Jesuit brother disinterred the body and discovered, to his surprise, that it had not decomposed at all. He cut a finger from the body and was astonished to see blood ooze out. When this was reported to the Vatican, the title of Saint was conferred upon Xavier.


The body was interred in a cemetery in Malacca for about two years before it was brought to its final resting place in Goa. Until then, even though the body had not been anointed, it was found to be only slightly affected by death. Before the mortal remains of the saint were placed in a silver casket in the Church of Bom Jesus, one hand was cut off from the body.


The Healing Power
Pieces of the hand were distributed to various parts of the world, under orders of the Pope. Every ten years until 1994, on the anniversary of his death, St Xavier's body would be brought out and kept in a glass case, with the feet exposed, for all to see and worship. For the exposition, people from all over India would flock to the church for a glimpse of the saint.

The last exposition was held in 1994. Since the condition of the body had deteriorated visibly, it was decided by the church that the body would not be displayed anymore. There are many stalls selling trinkets and souvenirs in the fair that is held on the occasion.

A wide variety of food and drinks are also available. The pilgrimage turns into a picnic for quite a few families, as they shop in the little lanes decorated with streamers. The ambience of the church site is happy and festive.

Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar is a town in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. Murudeshwar is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwar Temple. Murudeshwar has a railway station on the Mangalore-Mumbai Konkan railway route.

The western most point of the town is the landmass that juts out of the mainland to form a small peninsula about 2 km west of the Murudeshwar Temple. The temple is on a hill known as Kanduka Giri.

The Hindu gods attained immortality and invincibility by worshiping a divine Lingam called the Atma-Linga. The Lanka King Ravana wanted to attain immortality by obtaining the Atma-Linga (Soul of Shiva). Since the Atma-Linga belonged to Lord Shiva, Ravana worshipped Shiva with devotion. Pleased by his prayers, Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked him what he wanted. Ravana asked for the Atma-Linga. Lord Shiva agreed to give him the boon on the condition that it should never be placed on the ground before he reaches Lanka. If the Atma-Linga was ever placed on the ground, it would be impossible to move it. Having obtained his boon, Ravana started back on his journey to Lanka.

The town is a holy place with amazing natural beauty. The small town is largely known for the 123 ft tall statue of Lord Shiva that was built close to the coast. The statue is placed in such a way that the back of the Shiva statue is towards the Arabian Sea.

WHERE TO STAY

There are a many budget hotels near the Murudeshwar railway station. There are a few mid-range hotels near the bus stand. There is a luxury hotel near the Murudeshwar Temple which faces the Arabian Sea and is close to the beach.

WHERE TO EAT

Being a temple town there are many restaurants that serve vegetarian South Indian cuisine. The best restaurants are on National Highway 17 and near Murudeshwar beach. There are a few fast food joints near the railway station that serve Chinese and Punjabi cuisine. Non-vegetarian cuisine is also available in many eateries near the railway station and near Murudeshwar bypass.

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