My Trip to Ayodhya - Day -1

Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways : A Delight for Rail Lovers

I am traveler since my childhood and the great Indian Railways was my perfect partner........since then I was in love with this spectacular mode of transport.......still I enjoy rail travel more then any other transportation mode. 

In my childhood I was having lot of toy trains and was always fascinated with them so when I herd about Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways I was more excited then my 5 year old son......:P

Joshi Museum is situated in middle of the Pune city next to Kothrud (a very famous area in Pune) and you can easily reach here by private or public transport.  You have to pay 90-100/- as entry fees.  

Before visiting this place I was having in  my mind that it will be a collection of miniature trains but it turned out more special.........a live 20-30 Minutes show ...where every part of set up is moving with a beautiful story..... :) 

I was surprised and very happy........have a look and if in Pune and love trains this is a good place for you :)

So if looking for things to do in Pune and yet not visited this place then do visit soon.

Things to remember before you visit this place.
1. Do not expect posh or modern infrastructure.
2. Keep in mind the timings as well as holiday. Check timing on :http://www.minirailways.com/timings/
3. It is better to go in big group as to start the show minimum 4 people are required.
4. You might have to follow some rules and regulations here.
For more details visit:
https://www.minirailways.com/

#weekenddestination #pune #thingstodoinpune

Explore Konkan: A Complete Eight Days Itinerary

Konkan...........

One of my favorite place and I explored this place so many times in my short trips from Mumbai or Pune. Being a beach lover this place is always on top in my priority list.

Well..........in last few years lot of people asked me about these places so here I am presenting a  8 days itinerary.

So pack your bags to explore the beauty of Konkan on long weekends or for your long vacation.

Best time to visit : October- February 

Best mode to travel- Self Drive

Day	Route	Place	Things to do in route /surrounding	Recommended Hotel
1	Mumbai to Alibaugh	Alibaugh	Check-in in hotel and explore Awas Beach, Kihim Beach , Karmarkar Museum , Alibaugh Beach , Kolaba Fort ( preferably in the evening)	U Tropicana Alibaug ( Other options are also available )
2	Alibaugh to Diveagar	Diveagar	On the way- Kashid Beach, Birla Mandir On the Way- Murud Janjira Fort Check-in in hotel In the evening -Explore Suvran Ganesh Mandir, Roopnarayan Mandir and beach.	Exotica the Beach Resort / Exotica the Sea View , Diveagar
3	Diveagar to Dapoli	Dapoli	Check-in in hotel and explore in the evening Ladhghra beach , Tamas Tirth, Parshuram Bhumi, Karde Beach ( Sun –Set)	The Fern Samali Resort, Dapoli
4	Explore Surroundings of  Dapoli	Dapoli	Harnai beach and fish market, Suvarn Durg Fort Then Proceed to Anjarle-(  through one of the most scenic road of Maharashtra , parallel to coast line) , visit Kadyawarli Shri Ganpati Mandir , Anjarle beach Back in Dapoli	The Fern Samali Resort, Dapoli
5	Dapoli to Ganpatipule	Ganpatipule	In route: Visit Guhaghar, valneshwar temple and beach and Hedavi & Bamanghal Check-in in Hotel Visit Ganpati Pule Temple and beach in the evening ( As resort is situated next to temple)	MTDC Resort , Ganpatipule
6	Explore Surrounding to Ganpatipule	Ganpatipule	Prachin Konkan , Jay Vinayak Temple , Jai Gadh Fort and Light house Proceed to Ratnagiri: See Ratnadurga Fort  , Lokmanya Tilak Birth Place , Tibha Palace Back to Ganpatipule	MTDC Resort , Ganpatipule
7	Ganpatipule to Harihareshwer	Harihareshwar	Proceed Harihareshwar and check-in in the hotel In the evening visit Harihareshwar Temple and Beach ( As resort is situated close to temple)	Tranquil Beach Resort
8	Harihareshwar to Mumbai	Mumbai	In-Route to Mumbai visit to Shrivardhan and proceed to Mumbai.

* If you have time you can also cover Tarkarli and Vengurla. 

*Please check the road conditions as most of the place work is going on.....take help from locals.

* If travelling in summers carry all summer gears as temperature goes very high in the afternoon.

*Things to try /buy : Alphonso Mangoes , Kokum and Kokum Products, Papad, Local Masalas , White Onions, Khas Syrups Cashew nuts , Fish food , local cuisines.

To get a peek a boo of this itinerary check the video :)  

For More Details about some places mentioned above read:

For Dapoli and Surroundings

For Bamanghal 

For U Tropicana

Diveagar 

For Murud Janjira 
For Ganpatipule 

Route plan -While Going 

Route plan -While Coming

India's 37 UNESCO Word Heritage Sites : My Score is 21.5 ...What About You ?

You might have heard about UNESCO Word Heritage Sites ................? Right....... ? 
If Not...... Then some  Gyan (information) for you........:)

They are basically some landmark or area which is selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) as having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. They are legally protected by international treaties. 

So back to my first question.......do you know how many World Heritage Sites located in India ?  

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And the answer is 37 .................

It consists of 29 cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed site. 

India has the sixth largest number of sites in the world......:) 

So how many you have done till now guys....?

My score is  21.5 .............👍 
What about you ?
So here is a my score sheet.....download one for you and check your score and comment ........... and if your score is low ......Set your new travel goals to complete all 37 sites this financial year :P :P.....Happy Travelling 

	Cultural	State	My score	Your Score (?)
1	Agra Fort	Uttar Pradesh	✔️
2	Ajanta Caves	Maharashtra	✔️
3	Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar	Bihar	❌
4	Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi	Madhya Pradesh	✔️
5	Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park	Gujarat	❌
6	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)	Maharashtra	✔️
7	Churches and Convents of Goa (Church of Bom Jesus )	Goa	✔️
8	Elephanta Caves	Maharashtra	❌
9	Ellora Caves	Maharashtra	✔️
10	Fatehpur Sikri	Uttar Pradesh	✔️
11	Great Living Chola Temples	Tamil Nadu	❌
12	Group of Monuments at Hampi	Karnataka	✔️
13	Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram	Tamil Nadu	❌
14	Group of Monuments at Pattadakal	Karnataka	✔️
15	Hill Forts of Rajasthan (includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer )	Rajasthan	✔️ ( Half done)
16	Historic City of Ahmadabad	Gujarat	✔️
17	Humayun's Tomb, Delhi	Delhi	✔️
18	Khajuraho Group of Monuments	Madhya Pradesh	❌
19	Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya	Bihar	❌
20	Mountain Railways of India (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Nilgiri Mountain Railway Kalka–Shimla Railway )	WestBangal Tamilnadu Himachal Pradesh	✔️ ❌ ✔️
21	Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi	Delhi	✔️
22	Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell)	Gujarat	✔️
23	Red Fort Complex	Delhi	✔️
24	Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka	Madhya Pradesh	✔️
25	Sun Temple, Konârak	Odisha	✔️
26	Taj Mahal	Uttar Pradesh	✔️
27	The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (The Complexe du Capitole in Chandigarh )	Chandigarh	✔️
28	The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur	Rajasthan	✔️
29	Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai	Maharashtra	✔️
	Natural
1	Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area	Himachal Pradesh	❌
2	Kaziranga National Park	Assam	❌
3	Keoladeo National Park	Rajasthan‎	❌
4	Manas Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	❌
5	Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks	Uttarakhand	❌
6	Sundarbans National Park	West Bengal	❌
7	Western Ghats Palakkad Gap Thal Ghat Tamhini Ghat Naneghat		❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
	Mixed
1	Khangchendzonga National Park	Sikkim	❌

Source:

https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_India