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The First Eco friendly Unseen Lake, Ghoda Katora. Rajgir.
For 25 th of December Special.
A Complete Day Travel Account. Rajgir,Nalanda.
Dr. Madhup Raman.
My New Travel Destination Plan on the Coming New Year : If I were a traveler I would like to visit Rajgir hills that nestled the unseen, misty. ecofriendly lake, Ghoda Katora in Nalanda District with my friends and beloved ones. In the coming new year sensational 2021 my new destination of seeking happiness with my loved ones will be certainly the most beautiful lake Ghoda Katora. And by this travelogue I plan to go there so be with me. And enjoy the best location and a new travel destination for the upcoming year 2021 in the blissful Bihar at Rajgir. Look, here I start my journey with you.
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| a beautiful lake Ghoda Katora amidst the Rajgir hills photo : Dr. Sunita Sinha. |
How to reach Rajgir - First I start my journey from New Delhi railway Station by afternoon.I search a train and have a New Delhi - Rajgir bound train the Shramjeevi Express that ends to Rajgir. I reach the Capital city Patna by 7am. From Patna to Rajgir my journey ends by 12 o noon.I remember in route I pass through the major cities like Muradabad, Bareliy, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Biharsharif then Rajgir.
The ancient city Rajgrih is well connected by road and rail head through Gaya Patna and Bakhtiyarpu Station, a major railway junction in Howarah - Patna - Delhi route. If you are very fond of driving the car It is an under comfortable easy drive from the major cities of India like New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Gaya, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Sikkim, Darjalleng, Asansole and Kolkata,.
The nearby airports are available in Gaya and Patna too. Recently due to the sincere and regular effort of Bihar Government the eco friendly lake, the Ghoda Katora has been the prime location of all tourists from different parts of the world. How to reach Ghoda Katora :
Yet the unmetalled road from Rajgir Roapway is at progress remaining eight kilometers away from the location connecting the tourists from Rajgir. Surrounded by small hills, this lake looks very beautiful and is an ideal place to roam.We can reach here by horse carriage or own bicycle. We can also enjoy boating here in the lake with floating ducks and other tourists in different available colorful paddle boats . It would be nice if we come here in the morning because after two o'clock in the afternoon, the entry is closed. It is a very comfortable place and we can hear the sound of air and water here.
The tourism officials said that the site would be completely free from pollution. Polythene, plastic bags would not be in use. No motorized vehicles would be permitted inside the area visitors would have to ride either a bicycle or a tonga. The state tourism would offer a tonga ride package and a bicycle ride package at the cost of 100 Rs per person that includes boating in the lake besides the riding.
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| feeding of a flock of ducks around the lake Ghoda Katora : photo Manoj Kumar |
The setting of the sun behind the clouds and the slopes of the hills, rushing of the misty smoke downwardly as insisting on to engross the entire lake silently, after awhile all is lost in the mystery of the unseen world reminding us of the philosophy of our life, a flock of ducks, nature loving wanderers, solitude seeking souls and all who desire to steal the joyous moments from their busy schedule, entire recalling us of an undiscovered heaven lying on the earth that is around Ghoda Katora indeed, adjacent to Rajgir in Nalanda district.
Glory of Past : The land of Magadh has been a prime witness of continuing glorious history of itself since very ancient times. The mightiest Mahajanpada had lots of archaeological facts earthed inside, claims the history of ages. Below the hills of Giriyak, nearby the five hills of Rajgir is situated a very important historic site Ghoda Katora.
According to the observations of Archaeological Survey of India it seems that the site had been a joint venue of various ancient civilizations and cultures. Many unearthed parcels of those periods might have been hidden since the Gupta period.
Present : This is a perfect place blessed by the nature too.It is the first ecotourism site in the state with the opening of a two way 15 km green stretch inside the jungles at the foothills of Ratnagiri,105 km from Patna coming in to reality.
Present : This is a perfect place blessed by the nature too.It is the first ecotourism site in the state with the opening of a two way 15 km green stretch inside the jungles at the foothills of Ratnagiri,105 km from Patna coming in to reality.
Horse Bowl : Ghoda Katora (horse bowl) is a small but beautiful picnic spot near Viswa Shanti Stupa,the peace pagoda amid the green valley of Rajgir,an ancient capital city of mighty king Jarasandh, Bimbisar and Ajatshtru. According to Hindu mythology here, there were the stables of King Jarasand (from the Indian epic Mahabharata), hence the name of this place was a horse bowl.
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| people going for boating in nnseen Lake Ghoda Katora,Rajgir : photo Dr.Sunita |
Beauty around it : Ghoda Katora nestled in a quiet atmosphere offers blissful seclusion, famous not only for the historic facts, but also supposingly claims to be a unique bird sanctuary in coming days due to its surroundings. It would be a visual delight for bird watchers who could experience the flying of rare birds from the different parts of the world all around it.
Ghoda Katora , the most natural beautiful place enclosed by the green hills, still remaining very far away from the maddening crowd and the tourists. The site dots itself as a great attraction point for the tourists with lush green meadows, valleys, hills and even a lake. Adding more fun around the Ghoda Katora in future there would be more adventure sports like paragliding, rock climbing and trekking. For the spirituality and fitness freaks there might be some yoga points likely to be developed as meditation centers at Dhaulagiri ranges, in
Dharamshala, Himachal. There has been a plan for making Swiss cottages along the side of lake where one desirous can spend a thrilled night in nature backdrop.
The stretching world of greenery with stones completing silence everywhere soothes us. With the coming of winter the migrant birds, their chirpings echo the valley with the essence and truth of life. Life exists in peace and peace should exist in life necessarily.
The calm lake, at the foothills defines the absolute beauty of nature. Hills seem to be sleeping inversely inside the lake till the cool and gentle breeze strikes its surface.
Ghoda Katora , the most natural beautiful place enclosed by the green hills, still remaining very far away from the maddening crowd and the tourists. The site dots itself as a great attraction point for the tourists with lush green meadows, valleys, hills and even a lake. Adding more fun around the Ghoda Katora in future there would be more adventure sports like paragliding, rock climbing and trekking. For the spirituality and fitness freaks there might be some yoga points likely to be developed as meditation centers at Dhaulagiri ranges, in
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| a Swiss hut nearby the lake. |
The stretching world of greenery with stones completing silence everywhere soothes us. With the coming of winter the migrant birds, their chirpings echo the valley with the essence and truth of life. Life exists in peace and peace should exist in life necessarily.
The calm lake, at the foothills defines the absolute beauty of nature. Hills seem to be sleeping inversely inside the lake till the cool and gentle breeze strikes its surface.
Similarties with other lakes. The weathering rocks and rolling stones alone have been experiencing an ode to solitude. The extension of the lake reminds us of the famous lakes as Ooti, Kodaikanal, Mirik, Nani, Dal and Nakki.
Summer passes usually as the winter comes that marks the coming of birds from the different locations. The migrant birds covering miles and miles arrive here in search of peace, abode and fodder. Their action claims the continuation of the life.
Summer passes usually as the winter comes that marks the coming of birds from the different locations. The migrant birds covering miles and miles arrive here in search of peace, abode and fodder. Their action claims the continuation of the life.
In the lap of the hills the lake remains completely natural and untouched inviting the viewers and tourists to view the untouched beauty.
Surely the discovered land will mark its appearance all over the world, but it needs some basic infrastructure as a good network of road and communication, mode of conveyance and above all safety and security for the visitors. It claims to be an eco-friendly site established for its naturality and congenial environment. Soon the place indeed will be the centre for poets, writers, filmmakers, philosophers and nature loving people.
Noticeably efforts at office level are highly commendable bound to provide all basic amenities to the visitors without disturbing its uniqueness and naturality.Soon we will enjoy the divine, natural beauty of this place with the statue of Lord Budddha. Just after the few days Ghoda Katora welcomes the all after the inaugural function of Government. People may enjoy boating at the stretch of the lake in the colorful boats made available by the tourism department at the cost of 40 rupees per person. Tourists may rest for a while in eco-friendly huts made of bamboos and wood nearby the lakes.
When to come - Although the climate and weather favour the outsiders throughout the year but preferably coming between November to March gives the wide ranges to discover the diversities of Rajgir anew.
Noticeably efforts at office level are highly commendable bound to provide all basic amenities to the visitors without disturbing its uniqueness and naturality.Soon we will enjoy the divine, natural beauty of this place with the statue of Lord Budddha. Just after the few days Ghoda Katora welcomes the all after the inaugural function of Government. People may enjoy boating at the stretch of the lake in the colorful boats made available by the tourism department at the cost of 40 rupees per person. Tourists may rest for a while in eco-friendly huts made of bamboos and wood nearby the lakes.
When to come - Although the climate and weather favour the outsiders throughout the year but preferably coming between November to March gives the wide ranges to discover the diversities of Rajgir anew.
With a say the way will soon echo the sweetened voice of cyclist and the steps of the trekkers. So the hills of the Rajgir, a 70 feet statue of cool and calm Buddha in the lake call you to realise the real beauty of Rajgir.
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An exclusive road leads to Vanavar Hills too.
Alok / Gaya. When we talk about a tourist place in Gaya, all roads lead to Bodhgaya. But, the ancient city has many more such destinations having religious and historical importance, which once visited can become favourite. Vanavar or popularly known as Barabar in local parlance, just around 20 kilometres north of Gaya town is one such destination, which has religious as well as historical importance.
Barabar Hills.
The Vanavar hills are a treasure trove of sculptures that present a mesmerising picture and the rich culture in the ancient times that establishes its historical importance. The seven caves or Satgharwa are the caves carved out of a huge granite rock. These caves dating back to Ashokan period have highly polished interior. Lomas Rishi cave is another one to visit and feel the advance technology during ancient times.Religious importance of this place is established as there is a temple on top of the hill. Stairs have been made for the devotees to reach upto the temple where they can perform puja of the Shivling existing in the sanctum sanctorum. In the month of Saawan (according to Hindi calendar), devotees offer kaanwar at the Shivling here. Not only in Saawan, every Monday people from nearby villages reach the temple and offer milk and water on the Shivling to seek the blessings. The existence of Paataal Ganga mesmerises the visitors. The source of water is a mystery. Even in the summer, the water is as cold as stored in a refrigerator. The water of Paataal Ganga is is as clean and pure as a bottled mineral water.How to reach :The place along the Gaya-Patna national highway is connected with road as well as rail route. 
By Rail : If one wants to save money, rail route is economical. For this, you have to board the passenger train starting from Gaya junction for Patna or the passenger train starting from Patna for Gaya. You alight the train at Belaganj station. From Belaganj, you can find public transport facility such as auto rickshaw and other means of transport, which will take you upto Vanavar hills.By Road : Another option is reaching there by road. Either you book a taxi or if you have your own vehicle, it will be more convenient. This is a great spot to enjoy picnic and to tell the children about our rich heritage. For researchers too, there is so much scope here.Alok / Gaya.Free Lance Writer
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Ashok Karan. Ex HindustanTimes Staff Photographer. Patna Ranchi.
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Netarhat Queen of Jharkhand |
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| people at sunrise point Netarhat : photo Ashok Karan |
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| sun setting at Netarhat. |
Ranchi /Ashok Karan. One fine morning of early June 2019, one of Photographer friend Ratan rang me and said that he is going to Netarhat with his family can I join him? As I have heard more about that pristine place but never had been, so seeing a golden opportunity I immediately grabbed the offer and accompanied him. Later I came to know that other people of his family are not going only his daughters Saloni and Raina who are college going students have shown interest for this trip and are going. I offered my vehicle and Ratan took over the driving seat and in the whole trip he drove the vehicle very meticulously and effortlessly so that the occupants of the car didn’t get any jerk and scare in the long three hours arduous drive of which the last leg of the journey was really scaring as there were many twists and turns and very deep George sideways as the vehicle was passing through very rough and tough hilly terrains. I consider myself a good driver but that leg of the journey really developed Goosebumps. But the trip was really very much interesting and exciting the young ladies were also enjoying the pristine and beautiful natural scene. In route we met a group of jumping jacks their awesom eactivities did not fade yet in my scanned memory.
Enchanting view of Sunset. In this way enjoying the spectacular views of the surroundings and the hilly terrains we reached Netarhat which is a sleepy small town and finishes off within few kilometers.
There we checked into a small but nice accommodation and after taking rest and cup of tea for a while we set out for the sun set point at Magnolia, which about 10 Kms west of Netarhat. Which attracts much crowd and is very much exciting. A small but with beautiful surroundings of Sal and Eucalyptus trees a thin road leads to this point where tourists were humming and eagerly waiting to see the enchanting view of Sunset. As the sun going down tourists exclaiming in ecstasy and some youngsters became frenzied.
The township of Netarhat : Thereafter we came to the township of Netarhat, it was little dark now and we all set out on foot to see the small town which is not bigger than a bastee (Big village) and surrounded by the jungle of high trees. In the mean time my friend Ratan searched a dhaba which a lady was running and ordered food for dinner and we came back to our accommodation for relaxation.
While relaxing I and my friend Ratan gulped few pegs of a very good quality of whisky which we have brought it from Ranchi. And after that we set out for dinner at the Dhaba where the lady served us desi chicken curries and hot tawa chapaties ( breads) with crushed onions and green chilies, which was of rustic tinge and was very much palatable to all of us and we discussed that even the meals of a 5 star hotel is no match of this rustic meal.
An excellent place for relaxation and enjoyments to enjoy the summer & rain.
Here I want to add that this place is less visited and never overcrowded, so it is an excellent place for relaxation and enjoyments. Summer is the best season but if any tourist wants to see the clouds kissing the earth and create dense fog then rainy season is the best.
Beauty of the Surroundings : This pristine place of Netarhat falls in the Latehar district is 6.4 Kms long and 4 Kms broad, of Jharkhand and is the highest point of Chotanagpur consists of crystalline plateau covered with Pine and Peer trees which are planted by the forest department and forest consists of Kendu, Sal, Mahua and Eucalyptus trees which make the surroundings of Netarhat very enticing.
Sun Set Point : Its highest point is 3696 feet height. Popularly called Queen of Chotanagpur and its main attraction it offers is sunrise and sunset points during summers. Next day in early morning we all went to see the sun rise which is about ½ Kms from bus stand, just in front of Prabhat Vihar a Government hotel. Tourist make beeline to see that spectacular view of the sunrise which most of the time left the viewers spellbound, when the golden rays of the sun appears making the trees, shrubs and the surrounding hills in silhouette and slowly it becomes orange and then blue. This enchanting view has very short life but has intense magnetic attraction.
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| the world famous school Netarhat's premises : photo Ashok Karn. |
Another main attraction is its famous residential school of Netarhat, which was established in 1954 by an educationist Frederick Gordon Pearce who was the founder of the Indian Public School movement and was the one of the key pillars in the inception of Netarhat Vidyalaya. On the pattern of Gurukul it offers education to 10 and +2 students only. Previously it was under Bihar School Examination Board but after the bifurcation of the Jharkhand state in 2000, it has come under Jharkhand School Examination Board. It offers education in Hindi medium but English and Sanskrit are optional. Students of this school are still scoring high on national and international level. Later on this pattern lot of schools mushroomed all over India but the reputation of this school has no match so far.
Places of Waterfalls : Netarhat is also surrounded by waterfalls such as Ghaghari waterfall, Sugga waterfall, Lodh waterfall and Sadani waterfalls which are within 40 Kms in radius and make like neck less of a queen who is luring her lovers (tourists) as a seductress.
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| a way to Netarhat : photo Ashok Karan |
How to Reach : As travelling by road is the only option from Ranchi to Netarhat tourists will cross seven hills and about 96 miles (156 Kms) from west of Ranchi, 210 Kms from Daltonganj.
But it comes under lesser known tourist places. While going Netarhat it is advisable for tourists must to carry necessary medicines as there is verily low probability of getting any medicine shop nearby.
Ashok Karan
Ex HindustanTimes Staff Photographer. Patna Ranchi.
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Patratu Valley :An Exotic Tourist sites.
Dr.Amit Kumar Sinha.
Jharkhand is blessed several enchanting and eye- soothing tourist spots. Although some are are languishing in ignominious negligence of due popularity, they hold a great attraction among local people. Patratu Valley is a place with superbly majestic look. It seems as if nature beautified this with the perfection known only to the seasoned and divine artist like lord Vishwakarma. This is nestled amid lush green scenery. This falls at Ramgarh district. people ,however, prefer coming through Ranchi to enjoy downward scenic beauty of the valley. There are several places like dam,zig-zag road and mesmerising surrounding . This place enjoys a great fanfare among people searching a place to relax from din and bustle of urban life. Right from romantically attached souls to children of all age groups prefer spending time here.
Patratu Dam.
These days ,this place has got some extra attraction due to the state government endeavour to make the place a favourite haunts of tourists. Earlier, this doesn't have any resort. As a result, people willing to spend more time here had to return disappointed with unfulfilled desire.Sensing this need ,the state government got a well-furnished resort constructed. This resort is fitted with latest facilities . The tourists hailing from far off places stay here and enjoy themselves . People visit this place with a great taste and love for enjoying the texture of simmering dam water lost in the pride of its youthful beauty. The best time to visit the pictorial place is from September to November. Its road makes S or Z shape in its zig -zag turns.Must visit this place to live life to its extreme.Dr.Amit Kumar SinhaPatratu.
Patratu Valley :An Exotic Tourist sites.
Dr.Amit Kumar Sinha.
Jharkhand is blessed several enchanting and eye- soothing tourist spots. Although some are are languishing in ignominious negligence of due popularity, they hold a great attraction among local people. Patratu Valley is a place with superbly majestic look. It seems as if nature beautified this with the perfection known only to the seasoned and divine artist like lord Vishwakarma. This is nestled amid lush green scenery. This falls at Ramgarh district. people ,however, prefer coming through Ranchi to enjoy downward scenic beauty of the valley. There are several places like dam,zig-zag road and mesmerising surrounding . This place enjoys a great fanfare among people searching a place to relax from din and bustle of urban life. Right from romantically attached souls to children of all age groups prefer spending time here.
Jharkhand is blessed several enchanting and eye- soothing tourist spots. Although some are are languishing in ignominious negligence of due popularity, they hold a great attraction among local people. Patratu Valley is a place with superbly majestic look. It seems as if nature beautified this with the perfection known only to the seasoned and divine artist like lord Vishwakarma. This is nestled amid lush green scenery. This falls at Ramgarh district. people ,however, prefer coming through Ranchi to enjoy downward scenic beauty of the valley. There are several places like dam,zig-zag road and mesmerising surrounding . This place enjoys a great fanfare among people searching a place to relax from din and bustle of urban life. Right from romantically attached souls to children of all age groups prefer spending time here.
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| Patratu Dam. |
These days ,this place has got some extra attraction due to the state government endeavour to make the place a favourite haunts of tourists. Earlier, this doesn't have any resort. As a result, people willing to spend more time here had to return disappointed with unfulfilled desire.Sensing this need ,the state government got a well-furnished resort constructed. This resort is fitted with latest facilities . The tourists hailing from far off places stay here and enjoy themselves . People visit this place with a great taste and love for enjoying the texture of simmering dam water lost in the pride of its youthful beauty. The best time to visit the pictorial place is from September to November. Its road makes S or Z shape in its zig -zag turns.Must visit this place to live life to its extreme.
Dr.Amit Kumar Sinha
Patratu.
---------------------------------Silvassa Dadra Nagar Haveli : Tourism25 December Special.
Silvassa Dadra Nagar Haveli : Silvassa is a town on the Daman Ganga river in western India, bordering the state of Gujarat. Silvassa is the town capital of Dadra Nagar Haveli a Union Territory of western India.
a beautiful view of a garden Silwasa : photo Isha Abhay.
How to reach : The nearest railway station of Silvassa is Vapi (Gujarat) which is in in between Mumbai Vardoda main line. You can take a train from Bhilad Gujarat or Vapi for about 15 kilometre distance. By hiring a taxi or an e-autorickshaw or taking a bus to reaching Silvassa is an unforgettable journey. It is well connected with Mumbai Ahmedabad national highway to reach Silvassa Nearest airport : Mumbai airport is about 150 kilometre away and Surat is also at 120 kilometre distance from Silvassa. Silvassa is a beautiful town enveloped in lush greenery and gorgeous green hills. Where to stay in Silvassa : Through Silvassa Tourism get the related and ample information about Silvassa Tourism Travel which you need to cover all worth seeing places.You can gather information about worth seeing tourism places in Dadar Nagar and Haveli. Abodes looking persons may stay at Lords Resorts Silvassa, a 3star hotel in Silvassa. Even you can find a wide range of hotels in Silvassa too. The list of ten things to do in Silvassa for a memorable stay are as follows.
Dudhani Lake : photo Abhay.
Vanganga Lake : Enjoy a sensetional boat ride at Vanganga Lake bound no happiness. The Vanganga Lake is situated admist the island garden be sure of yourself visiting this place should be very first in your top priority. I assure you this place will not be faded in your memory even after
Daman Ganga Silwasa
your returning.Island garden placed around the lake this place can leave you spellbound for hours with its quaint wooden bridge, pretty thatched huts and paddle boat rides .Lion Safari : The best thing to do in Silvassa is Lion Safari. It's jungle is part of Dadra Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary spreading over and area of 25 hectars.Just like a zoo you may visit this place. Hirwa Van Garden : Hirwa Van garden is a popular picnic spot for the locals and outsiders. It draws your attraction with falling waterfall and colorful flower beds. Hirwa Van Garden is a natural haven for the tourists where you can witness thousand of different species of plants. It tops itself place in Silvassa. Tribal museum : if you are a history buff you should definitely visit this place, it has maintained the culture and tradition.
Dadar Park : photo Isha.
Dudhni Lake : The very famous Dudhni lake, is 40 kilometres away from Silvassa. Recently the Lake Dudhni has emerged as a very popular tourist destination in the coming years. Dadra Nagar Haveli government has invested a lot in making this Dudhni Lake as the most visited destination for the new comers for water spot. 
Temple at Silwasa.
Swaminarayan Temple : An excellent place is in Silwasa we must visit this temple. It has a food counter for different tastes serving the visitors at very cheap rate price. It's taste and quality is too good. I remained very happy with my husband and my son while visiting this temple and I suggest you people to visit this temple once. it's a very very big temple has a big premises.Best time to visit Silvassa : December and January are considered to be the best season to visit Silvassa as temperature drops to a minimum of 10 degree with a cool and breezy atmosphere day and night .So in my opinion this merry Christmas plan a tour for Silwasa to enjoy the utmost peace in your life for that u are wondering here and there. I assure u that you will enjoy your Silwasa trip indeed.Thanks for reading me.
Isha Abhay.Free Lance Writer.From Dadar Nagar Haveli
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beauty of Covalam Beach Kerla : photo Soniya.
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Laddakh Stanzin : It would be the NDS ground where we would like to gather to , enjoy the bonfire in this chilled winter. it's a big ground where people can gather there following social distancing too while celebrating the coming new year 2021. Celebration would be grand and unforgettable as it's an open ground.Stanzin,Laddakh says that to celebrate the New year she would like to suggest you to assemble at Zen Ladakh Hotel or Ladakh Sarai both are big resorts in Ladakh and enjoy it's luxury in the new year eve.One is located at Leh near Skara and other one is at Sabu .Ladakhi New Year papularly is known as Losar gets celebrated on the 12th month of Tibetan Callender every year and people start celebrating Losar by visiting Chokhang Buddhist Vihara at Leh . People usually gather at Chokhang Vihar in thousands and congratulate by offering traditional khatak to the executives of the Ladakh Buddhist association.
Ladakhi youth being ready for ice sketting: photo Stazin.
The celebration continues for a week in a few villages and on third day of the Losar grand celebration held at LG main market by LBA youth wing.The ancient celebration of Losar continues even today since back ages in many villages ,most famous of them are Basgo , Hemishukpachan etc.However Stanzin Laddakh doubts that this year Losar will be celebrated due to the pandemic Corona as LBA and LGA decided not to celebrate due to the pandemic and people has extended their support too.Stazin Ladakh.Free Lance Writer.---------------------------------Himachal Pradesh Tourism.Kufri, along with Chail and Shimla forms the famous "Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh".
Kufri witnessing the first snowfall in the season : photo Nitin
Nitin/Shimla. : Kufri is a small hill station located in the Shimla district of HP and is approximately 16 km from the state's capital Shimla and is located 2800 meters above sea level. The best time of visiting Kufri is in winters for people who want to see snow i.e. between December and February (average temperature -5-10° C) or in Summers between April and June (average temperature 15-25°C). Kufri's name is derived from the word "Kufr" which means "Lake" in the native language. Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh . Kufri, along with Chail and Shimla forms the famous "Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh". The yearly winter sports festival is held here in February, which is a major attraction for the tourists. It has an amusement park having a number of enjoyable rides for the kids. This park also features the world’s highest go–kart track – which obviously includes the adults as well.Mahasu Peak : Another point that is most visited by the tourists is Mahasu Peak situated in Kufri and is also the highest peak of Kufri. The tourists usually visit this peak by riding on horses back to the top of the hill. The view from the top is just mesmerizing.NitinShimla.---------------------------------
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दिल ढूंढ़ता है फ़िर वही फुरसत के रात दिन को. यात्रा वृतांत २.यात्रा वृतांत/हिंदी /बिहार / नालन्दा / पुष्करणी झील / दूसरा दिन ३१ दिसंबर विशेष के लिए.
Silvassa Dadra Nagar Haveli : Silvassa is a town on the Daman Ganga river in western India, bordering the state of Gujarat. Silvassa is the town capital of Dadra Nagar Haveli a Union Territory of western India.
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| a beautiful view of a garden Silwasa : photo Isha Abhay. |
How to reach : The nearest railway station of Silvassa is Vapi (Gujarat) which is in in between Mumbai Vardoda main line. You can take a train from Bhilad Gujarat or Vapi for about 15 kilometre distance. By hiring a taxi or an e-autorickshaw or taking a bus to reaching Silvassa is an unforgettable journey.
It is well connected with Mumbai Ahmedabad national highway to reach Silvassa
Nearest airport : Mumbai airport is about 150 kilometre away and Surat is also at 120 kilometre distance from Silvassa.
Silvassa is a beautiful town enveloped in lush greenery and gorgeous green hills. Where to stay in Silvassa : Through Silvassa Tourism get the related and ample information about Silvassa Tourism Travel which you need to cover all worth seeing places.You can gather information about worth seeing tourism places in Dadar Nagar and Haveli. Abodes looking persons may stay at Lords Resorts Silvassa, a 3star hotel in Silvassa. Even you can find a wide range of hotels in Silvassa too.
The list of ten things to do in Silvassa for a memorable stay are as follows.
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| Dudhani Lake : photo Abhay. |
Vanganga Lake : Enjoy a sensetional boat ride at Vanganga Lake bound no happiness. The Vanganga Lake is situated admist the island garden be sure of yourself visiting this place should be very first in your top priority. I assure you this place will not be faded in your memory even after
your returning.Island garden placed around the lake this place can leave you spellbound for hours with its quaint wooden bridge, pretty thatched huts and paddle boat rides .
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| Daman Ganga Silwasa |
Lion Safari : The best thing to do in Silvassa is Lion Safari. It's jungle is part of Dadra Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary spreading over and area of 25 hectars.
Just like a zoo you may visit this place.
Hirwa Van Garden : Hirwa Van garden is a popular picnic spot for the locals and outsiders. It draws your attraction with falling waterfall and colorful flower beds. Hirwa Van Garden is a natural haven for the tourists where you can witness thousand of different species of plants. It tops itself place in Silvassa.
Tribal museum : if you are a history buff you should definitely visit this place, it has maintained the culture and tradition.
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| Dadar Park : photo Isha. |
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| Temple at Silwasa. |
I remained very happy with my husband and my son while visiting this temple and I suggest you people to visit this temple once. it's a very very big temple has a big premises.
Best time to visit Silvassa : December and January are considered to be the best season to visit Silvassa as temperature drops to a minimum of 10 degree with a cool and breezy atmosphere day and night .
So in my opinion this merry Christmas plan a tour for Silwasa to enjoy the utmost peace in your life for that u are wondering here and there. I assure u that you will enjoy your Silwasa trip indeed.Thanks for reading me.
Free Lance Writer.
From Dadar Nagar Haveli
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Kerla : God's Own Country.
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| beauty of Covalam Beach Kerla : photo Soniya. --------------------------------- Wanderlust for Ladakh.  Laddakh Stanzin : It would be the NDS ground where we would like to gather to , enjoy the bonfire in this chilled winter. it's a big ground where people can gather there following social distancing too while celebrating the coming new year 2021. Celebration would be grand and unforgettable as it's an open ground. Stanzin,Laddakh says that to celebrate the New year she would like to suggest you to assemble at Zen Ladakh Hotel or Ladakh Sarai both are big resorts in Ladakh and enjoy it's luxury in the new year eve. One is located at Leh near Skara and other one is at Sabu . Ladakhi New Year papularly is known as Losar gets celebrated on the 12th month of Tibetan Callender every year and people start celebrating Losar by visiting Chokhang Buddhist Vihara at Leh . People usually gather at Chokhang Vihar in thousands and congratulate by offering traditional khatak to the executives of the Ladakh Buddhist association.
The celebration continues for a week in a few villages and on third day of the Losar grand celebration held at LG main market by LBA youth wing. The ancient celebration of Losar continues even today since back ages in many villages ,most famous of them are Basgo , Hemishukpachan etc. However Stanzin Laddakh doubts that this year Losar will be celebrated due to the pandemic Corona as LBA and LGA decided not to celebrate due to the pandemic and people has extended their support too. Stazin Ladakh. Free Lance Writer. --------------------------------- Himachal Pradesh Tourism. Kufri, along with Chail and Shimla forms the famous "Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh".  
Nitin/Shimla. : Kufri is a small hill station located in the Shimla district of HP and is approximately 16 km from the state's capital Shimla and is located 2800 meters above sea level. The best time of visiting Kufri is in winters for people who want to see snow i.e. between December and February (average temperature -5-10° C) or in Summers between April and June (average temperature 15-25°C). Kufri's name is derived from the word "Kufr" which means "Lake" in the native language. Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh . Kufri, along with Chail and Shimla forms the famous "Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh". The yearly winter sports festival is held here in February, which is a major attraction for the tourists. It has an amusement park having a number of enjoyable rides for the kids. This park also features the world’s highest go–kart track – which obviously includes the adults as well. Mahasu Peak : Another point that is most visited by the tourists is Mahasu Peak situated in Kufri and is also the highest peak of Kufri. The tourists usually visit this peak by riding on horses back to the top of the hill. The view from the top is just mesmerizing. Nitin Shimla. --------------------------------- |
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बिहार / नालन्दा . यक़ीन मानिए यदि आप भीड़ भाड़,कोलाहल से दूर रहना चाह रहें हैं। शकून की तलाश में है ,फुरसत के लम्हें ख़ोज रहें है तो कहीं मत जाएं। नालंदा के व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल चले आइए। जैसे ही आप एक शांत पक्षियों के ठिकाने वाली झील के समीप आएंगे तो आप के दिल में तमन्ना जाग उठेंगी ...' चल चले ... ए दिल करे ..चल कर किसी का इंतजार झील के उस पार। सही में झील के इस पार और उस पार बहुत कुछ है। मुदद्तों से नालंदा में व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल हाल ,पुष्करणी झील,नालंदा का शिल्प ग्राम एवं कुण्डलपुर मेरी पसंदीदा जग़ह रही है और मैं अक्सर वहां शांति और शकून की तलाश में जाया करता हूं।
आप नालंदा आए तो दो पल यहां के लिए जरूर निकालें। नालंदा कैफ़ेटेरिआ से कुछ खा लें। चाय काफी भी यहाँ मिलती है। इत्मीनान से अपनों के साथ खुशियों के पल गुजारें।
पुष्करणी झील : झील में ढलती शाम की बेमिसाल ख़ूबसूरती का अंदाजा, सूरज की पीली धूमिल किरणों का पानी की सतह पर उतरना,परिंदों के रह रह के उड़ने का आनंद आपकी आंखें कभी नहीं भूल नहीं पाएंगी। आप को बार बार लगेगा '..चल कहीं दूर निकल जायें .....
व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल हाल में पिछले साल की ही बात है। साल के अंतिम दिनों में हमलोग यू हीं स्थानीय जगहों के भ्रमण पर थे। नालंदा के खंडहर देखने के पश्चात हम सभी ने नालंदा कॅफेटेरिआ में मसाल दोशा भी खाया और चाय काफ़ी भी पी। इसके बाद हम पुष्करणी झील के किनारे अवस्थित व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल देखने निकल गये थे ।
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हमारे साथ मेरे मित्र नरेंद्र भी सपरिवार थे जो गाड़ी चला रहे थे । गोधूलि की वेला में झील की सतह पर तिरोहित होते हुए सूरज डूब रहा था। पानी की सतह पर लालिमा बिखर गयी थी या कहें पसर गई थी। हमने यह झील कई बार देखी है। बड़ी प्राचीन झील है बुद्ध के ज़माने की। झील के उस पार भगवान महावीर की जन्म स्थली को कई बार निहारा भी हैं। फ़िर भी दिल हैं कि मानता नहीं। हर बार झील के इस पार रूकते हुए सोचता हूं कब यहाँ फ़िर से नौकायन क्लब बनेगा ? कब झील की सतह पर रंग बिरंगी नौकाएं तिरती हुई दिखेंगी ? पहले यहाँ खूब बोटिंग होती थी,है ना। झील जैसे लगातार मुझसे पूछ रही हो क्या मैं नैनी ,कोडाईकेनाल ,मसूरी तथा नक्की झील जैसी नहीं हूं। क्या कमी है मुझमें ..बताएंगे। और जैसे मैं अनुत्तरित हो जाता हूँ।
व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल हाल में हमलोगों ने अच्छा खासा समय बिताया। पांच या दस रुपये का टिकट लगा था ना ?
यहाँ एक बड़ा सा खूबसूरत मैदान है। हरीतिमा बिखरी पड़ी है। जाड़े के वक़्त हज़ार फूल खिलते हुए नज़र आ जायेंगे। अगर आपके साथ बच्चें हैं तो उनकी मस्ती ,दौड़ा धूपी में आप कहीं अपने बचपन में विस्मृत हो जायेंगे।व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल हाल घूम लीजिये ,इतिहास से भी रु -ब -रु हो लें। गर्व होगा कि हम भारतीय है। पार्श्व में नालंदा का शिल्प ग्राम भी है आप यहाँ से स्थानीय कलाकारों द्वारा निर्मित की गयी बुद्ध की कलात्मक मूर्तियां भी ख़रीद सकते है।
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| Kundalpoor the birth place of Mahaveer : Nandavart Mahal |
महावीर की जन्म तीर्थ भूमि कुण्डलपुर : इसके बाद हमलोग नालन्दा अवस्थित कुण्डलपुर की ओर बढ़ें। यह नजदीक ही है दो से तीन किलोमीटर की दूरी पर। रास्तें में बड़गाव तालाब भी दिखेगा जो लोक छठ पर्व के लिए विश्वविख्यात है। थोड़े समय के बाद ही हम महावीर की जन्म तीर्थ भूमि कुण्डल पुर पहुंच चुके थे। नंद्यावर्त महल और उनके चौरासी मंदिर देखने के बाद जीवन का सार भी समझ आया। सम्यक कर्म ,सम्यक दृष्टि,सम्यक आचरण यही जीवन का अभिप्राय हैं ना ?
वापसी ,झील के उस पार : अब हम घर की तरफ़ लौट रहे थे। उत्तरी किनारे से व्हेनत्साँग मेमोरियल हाल कितना ख़ूबसूरत प्रतीत हो रहा था ना ? झील कुछ सौंदर्य विहीन, वीरान ,उजड़ी सी दिख रही थी। पानी नहीं के बराबर था। नौकाएं कोने में शांत पड़ी ,फेंकी हुई बिखरी दिखी थी। मन अशांत हो गया। मैंने तक़रीबन सम्पूर्ण भारत का भ्रमण किया है बहुत सारी प्रसिद्ध झीलें भी देखीं है। विश्व में यूनेस्को की प्रमुख विरासतों में से एक नालंदा ने हालियां नालंदा जिला में प्रथम तथा बिहार में दूसरा अपना स्थान संरक्षित कर लिया है लेकिन सोच कर चिंता हुई की इस झील के सौंदर्यीकरण के उपर अभी तक किसी का ध्यान नहीं गया।
वे दिन भी मुझे याद है जब सरकारी पहल और रखरखाव से यहां वोटिंग की व्यवस्था की गई थी तब पर्यटक यहां आकर बोटिंग का ख़ूब आनंद लेते थे। अगर जन श्रुतियों की मानें तो यह पुष्करणी झील गौतम बुद्ध के जमाने की है जब वे नालंदा अक्सर आते थे ।
झील का दृश्य अत्यंत मनोरम है। इस के पूर्वी किनारे पर स्थित है व्हेनसांग मेमोरियल हॉल तो इसके पच्छिमी किनारे पर अवस्थित है कुंडलपुर जहां प्रत्येक दिन जैनियों का जत्था भारत के सुदूर प्रांत से भ्रमण करने के लिए आता रहता है। झील का विस्तार तथा इसके चारों तरफ का दृश्य देखेंगे तो आपको बहुत अच्छा लगेगा। नयनाभिराम दृश्य आंखों को सुकून पहुंचाते हैं। बताते चलें कि शीत ऋतु में दूरदराज प्रदेशों से आए प्रवासी पक्षियों के लिए यह झील पक्क्षियों के लिए पक्षी अभ्यारण्य बन जाती है।
एक कल्पना है कि यदि झील के चारों तरफ घूमने लायक परिपथ बना दिया जाए। रास्तें प्राकृतिक हो , पर्यावरण के हिमायती हो ,लाइट्स लगा दी जाए,बैठने के लिए लोहे की कुर्सियां भी बना दी जाएं । और वोटिंग की व्यवस्था फिर की जाए तो मेरा यह शर्तिया मानना है कि सालों भर पानी की बंदोबस्तगी के आलम में यह स्थल पर्यटन का महत्व पूर्ण स्थल हो जाएगा। सालों भर भी पर्यटकों का आना-जाना लगा रह सकेगा। राज्य की आमदनी बढ़ेगी और प्रदेश के राजस्व में बढ़ोतरी होगी।
इस सलाह भरी सोच में तो पर्यटन की असीम संभावनाएं छिपी है। बस जरूरत है सरकार की एक पहल की,एक छोटी प्रयास की जो उसे पुनः एकबारग़ी करनी है तो मुदत्तों से वीरान पड़ी झील की एक बार फिर से रौनक़ वापस लौट आएंगी मेरा यह मानना है।
नालंदा कैसे पहुंचे : आप बड़ी आसानी से पटना या गया के रास्तें नालंदा पहुंच सकते हैं। नालंदा बिहार राज्य के प्रमुख शहर पटना गया से तक़रीबन ९० किलोमीटर के अन्तर्गत ही है। नजदीकी हवाई अड्डा पटना और गया दोनों है जहां से विभिन्न शहरों के लिए उड़ानें उपलब्ध हैं।
झील का दृश्य अत्यंत मनोरम है। इस के पूर्वी किनारे पर स्थित है व्हेनसांग मेमोरियल हॉल तो इसके पच्छिमी किनारे पर अवस्थित है कुंडलपुर जहां प्रत्येक दिन जैनियों का जत्था भारत के सुदूर प्रांत से भ्रमण करने के लिए आता रहता है। झील का विस्तार तथा इसके चारों तरफ का दृश्य देखेंगे तो आपको बहुत अच्छा लगेगा। नयनाभिराम दृश्य आंखों को सुकून पहुंचाते हैं। बताते चलें कि शीत ऋतु में दूरदराज प्रदेशों से आए प्रवासी पक्षियों के लिए यह झील पक्क्षियों के लिए पक्षी अभ्यारण्य बन जाती है।
एक कल्पना है कि यदि झील के चारों तरफ घूमने लायक परिपथ बना दिया जाए। रास्तें प्राकृतिक हो , पर्यावरण के हिमायती हो ,लाइट्स लगा दी जाए,बैठने के लिए लोहे की कुर्सियां भी बना दी जाएं । और वोटिंग की व्यवस्था फिर की जाए तो मेरा यह शर्तिया मानना है कि सालों भर पानी की बंदोबस्तगी के आलम में यह स्थल पर्यटन का महत्व पूर्ण स्थल हो जाएगा। सालों भर भी पर्यटकों का आना-जाना लगा रह सकेगा। राज्य की आमदनी बढ़ेगी और प्रदेश के राजस्व में बढ़ोतरी होगी।
इस सलाह भरी सोच में तो पर्यटन की असीम संभावनाएं छिपी है। बस जरूरत है सरकार की एक पहल की,एक छोटी प्रयास की जो उसे पुनः एकबारग़ी करनी है तो मुदत्तों से वीरान पड़ी झील की एक बार फिर से रौनक़ वापस लौट आएंगी मेरा यह मानना है।
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| उत्तरी कोने से खींची गई एक तस्वीर से दिखती झी |
नालंदा कैसे पहुंचे : आप बड़ी आसानी से पटना या गया के रास्तें नालंदा पहुंच सकते हैं। नालंदा बिहार राज्य के प्रमुख शहर पटना गया से तक़रीबन ९० किलोमीटर के अन्तर्गत ही है। नजदीकी हवाई अड्डा पटना और गया दोनों है जहां से विभिन्न शहरों के लिए उड़ानें उपलब्ध हैं।
यदि आप रेलवे मार्ग का उपयोग करना चाहते है तो आपको गया और पटना आना होगा। पटना से बख़्तियारपुर- राजगीर खंड पर ट्रेन भी चलती है। आप नालंदा के छोटे से मगर खूबसूरत स्टेशन पर उतर जाएं और यहां से
इ-रिकशॉ ले लें।
यूटूब लिंक : नालन्दा देखने के लिए नीचे दिए गए लिंक को दबाए
डॉ. मधुप रमन.
यूटूबर,व्लॉगर ,व्यंग्य चित्रकार.
दिनांक ०६ । १२ । २०२०
फोटो /लेख /कॉपीराइट @ MS Media
यूटूबर,व्लॉगर ,व्यंग्य चित्रकार.
दिनांक ०६ । १२ । २०२०
फोटो /लेख /कॉपीराइट @ MS Media
गया / सर्वेश : नया साल आपके लिए मंगलमय हो। भारतीय संस्कृति का गौरव गान करने के लिए जिसमें नववर्ष का गान का स्वागत स्वयं प्रकृति नया रूप धारण करती है। वायु में नयी सुवास और मादकता फैल जाती है और एक-एक पत्ता संदेश देता रहता है कि नव वर्ष आ गया और नया उल्लास छा गया। ३१ दिसम्बर की रात से ही कई स्थानों पर अलग-अलग समूहों में इक्कट्ठा होकर लोग नए साल का जश्न मनाना शुरु कर देतें हैंऔर रात १२ बजते ही सभी एक दूसरे को नए साल की शुभ कामनाएँ देतें हैं। नए साल की खुशी में कई स्थानों पर पार्टी आयोजित की जाती है जिसमें नाच-गान और स्वादिष्ट
व्यंजनों का आनंद लेते हैं।
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| सीता कुंड ,गया : छाया चित्र सर्वेश |
रामेश्वर वाग महज टिकारी गया मार्ग पर, टिकारी से छः किलो मीटर दूर और पंचानपुर से लगभग एक किलो मीटर की दूरी पर स्थित है। इस महल को टिकारी राज सात आना की महरानी रामेश्वर कुँवर उर्फ दुल्हीन साहिबा के द्वारा बनवाया गया था। रामेश्वर बाग मंदिर के आस-पास सैकड़ो बीघा में बाग - बगीचा फैला था। मंदिर के दीवारों पर
सर्वेश कुमार
गया
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हनी हर्बल ब्यूटी पार्लर की तरफ़ से नव वर्ष की मंगल शुभ कामनाएं | |
उत्तरा खंड पर्यटन .ये पर्वतों के दायरें,नैनीताल.
उत्तराखंड यात्रा वृतांत .डॉ.मधुप रमण.
उत्तराखंड यात्रा वृतांत .डॉ.मधुप रमण.
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| reading an epistolary Nainital based story being published in 1978 in Hindi Dainik 'Hindustan' |
जितनी खुली बंद आंखों से मैंने नैनीताल को समझा है,देखा है ,महसूस किया है शायद इतनी बारीकियां, नजदीकियां,और ऐसे ताल्लुकात यहां के रहने वाले भी इतना नहीं रखते होंगे। वाकई नैनीताल एक दिलकश सैरग़ाह हैं जिससे हमारा जन्मों का नाता है।
मेरे जीने का शहर है नैनीताल. यह सही है कि मैं उत्तराखंड में जन्मा तो नहीं हूं मगर न जाने क्यों लगता है जैसे मेरा पूर्व जन्म का इस शहर से नाता रहा है। नैनीताल से असीम लगाव होने की बजह से मैं कभी कभी कल्पना शील हो जाता हूँ कि शायद सौ बार जन्म लेने के क्रम में एक जन्म मैंने इन कुमायूं की पहाड़ियों में भी लिया होगा। हिन्दू रीति रिवाजों ,धर्म आस्थां के अनुसार हमें चौरासी लाख योनियों से गुजरना होता हैं न। तब जाकर मनुष्य योनि हमें मिलती हैं। इस विश्वास के साथ ही तो हम पुनर्जन्म में भरोसा रखते हैं न । ऐसा प्रतीत होता है मेरी अंतरात्मा जैसे नैनीताल की सुरम्य पहाड़ियों में ही रचती बसती है। परदेशी ही सही,लेकिन आज मैं यायावरी के दिनों में नैनीताल प्रवास के दरमियाँ उन दिनों के यादगार क्षणों के पिटारें यक ब यक ही खुल जाते हैं,और उनसे निकली अनमोल यादों की हिस्सेदारी में आपकी भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करता हूं जिसमें इतिहास पर्यटन,सभ्यता ,संस्कृति सम्यक अत्यंत उपयोगी व रोचक जानकारियां छिपी होती है जो कभी आपको मुफ़ीद भी लगती है । ऐसी उम्मीद करता हूँ।
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| नैनीताल की सुबह अपर लोअर मॉल रोड .छाया चित्र डॉ मधुप |
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| नैना देवी मंदिर का परिसर नैनी ताल : छाया चित्र डॉ. मधुप |
नैना देवी का मंदिर : शाम होते ही हम सैर के लिए निकले,सोचा पहले नैना देवी के नयन का दर्शन कर लेते है । नैना देवी मंदिर जो झील के किनारें ही अवस्थित हैं उनका आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करना भी नितांत आवश्यक है। हम भी माता का आशीर्वाद लेने ही निकले और थोड़ी दूर जाकर ही सुस्ताने के लिए बैठ गये थे। पिछली दफ़ा जितनी बार भी नैनीताल आया सालों बाद भी तल्ली ताल ,मल्ली ताल ,अय्यार पाटा घूमते हुए तुम्हें ही तलाशता रहा था ,अनु । तुम्हारे लिए, तुम्हारी तलाश में पहाड़ियों में चिर निरंतर से भटकती हुई आत्मा ही बन गया हूं ना मैं ? हैं ना। तुम्हें याद हैं ना ,अनु इसी झील के किनारे तुमने मेरी खुरदुरी हाथों को अपनी बर्फ़ जैसी कनकनी देने वाली नर्म हथेली से स्पर्श कर कहा था , ' ....ऐसा करते है नाव किराये पर ले लेते है ...और यहीं से तल्ली ताल चलते है।'
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| : था झील का किनारा. नैना देवी से दिखती नैनी झील. १९९८ : छाया चित्र डॉ. मधुप |
क्या करता ,मुझे भी तुम्हारा साथ देने के लिए तुम्हारे लिए नाव में बैठना पड़ा था । नाव वाले से तुमने चप्पू भी ले लिए थे या कहें छीन ही लिया था और हम सभी नाव खेते हुए झील के बीचोबीच पहुंच गए थे। पानी से कितना डर लग रहा था। हमदोनों में से कोई भी तैरना नहीं जानता था। सामने ठंढी सड़क पर स्थानीय लोग आ जा रहें थे। बाहर वाले शायद कम ही होंगे। गोलू देवता मंदिर की तरफ़ देखते हुए न जाने तुम इतना भावुक क्यों हो गयी थी ..' इस झील में मैं डूब कर मर जाऊं ...और आप मेरी आँखों के सामने हो तो समझूंगी जीना सार्थक हो गया है ... तुम कैसी बहकी बहकी बातें कर रही थी ,अनु।
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| तुम्हारे लिए मैं और मेरी तन्हाई.नैनीताल : १९९८ छाया चित्र मधुप |
ढलती शाम ठंढी सड़क : तल्ली ताल बोट क्लब में नाव किनारे पर लगा कर हम फ़िर से ठंढी सड़क पर टहलने निकल गये थे। शाम होने को थी। माल रोड पर बने होटल ,रिहायशी मकानों के लाल ,पिले बल्ब जल चुके थे। झील की सतह पर कोहरें में डूबती थरथराती लाल ,पिले बल्बों की रोशनी कितनी मनभावन लग रही थी। यह जग़ह कितनी शांत और सुरम्य है ? यहीं पर न जाने कितने फिल्मों और उनके मशहूर गानों की शूटिंग हुई है ना। कुछ तो मेरी जेहन में अबतक़ हैं जैसे ...इन हवाओं में इन फिज़ाओं में ...फ़िल्म गुमराह, दिन है बहार के , फ़िल्म वक़्त, ...पर्वतों के पेड़ों पर ...फिल्म शगुन, ...जिस गली में तेरा घर न हो ..फ़िल्म कटी पतंग ,..तू लाली हैं सवेरे वाली ..फ़िल्म अभी तो जी लें, पहली पहली बार मुहब्बत की है फ़िल्म सिर्फ़ तुम आदि।
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| फिल्म शगुन १९६४ .ठंडी सड़क नैनीताल : कमलजीत व् वहीदा रहमान |
चाइना पीक : प्रवेश करते ही नैनी लेक से सटी चाइना पीक दिखेगी। इस पहाड़ी के ढलानों की दूरी को अपने कदमों से ज़रूर तय कर लीजिये। वहां पहुंच कर इत्मीनान करें और नीचे वादियों का ख़ूबसूरत दृश्यों का नज़ारा लें। यहाँ पर कई अविस्मरणीय ,लोकप्रिय गानें फिल्माएं गए हैं। कहते है चाइना यहां से दिखता है।
दूसरे दिन न चाहते हुए भी कदम चाइना पीक की तरफ़ बढ़ गए थे । कभी हम यहाँ आये थे न ? मुझे आज भी याद है थोड़ी दूर तेज़ से दौड़ते हुए तुम किसी फासले पर किसी पत्थर पर सुस्ताते हुए मिल जाती थी। मेरी सांसे फूलने की बीमारी की बजह से धीरे धीरे चलने के लिए मैं विवश था।
याद है अनु उपर पहुँचने के बाद तुमने गाना गाने की भी ज़िद कर दी थी। तब मैंने तुम्हारा दिल रखने के लिए ही सुनील दत्त माला सिन्हा अभिनीत फ़िल्म ग़ुमराह का गाना ...' इन हवाओं में,, इन फिज़ाओं में ..गुनगुना दिया था। हम बहुत देर तलक साथ रहे थे। उपर से झील में तिरती ढेर सारी लाल पिली ब्लू पट्टी बाली नौकाएं किस तरह ठहरी हुई रुकी लग रहीं थीं। बजरी बाला तिकोना विशाल मैदान भी कितना छोटा होकर सिमट गया था।
दूर तल्ली ताल में बादल का एक बड़ा सा टुकड़ा उतर गया था। तब हम उपर से कुछ भी देखने में क़ामयाब नहीं थे।
वहां से न जाने क्यों ऐसा लग रहा था शहर में फैली दूर तलक पहाड़ी से जैसे कोई सुरीली आवाज अक्सर गूंजती हुई नीचे उतर रही थी। कुछ और भी सुनी अनसुनी आवाजें तिरती हुए जैसे मुझे बुलाती रहती हैं ....आज रे परदेशी..।
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| बोट हाउस क्लब नैनीताल. मेरे जीने का शहर. १९९८ छाया चित्र डॉ मधुप |
और भी बहुत कुछ : बचपन से ही हनुमान गढ़ी ,माल रोड ,नैनीताल बोट हाउस क्लब ,चील चक्कर ,नैनी ताल का तल्लीताल ,मल्लीताल ,सूखा ताल ,स्नो व्ह्यू पॉइंट,नैना देवी, ठंढी सड़क,गोलू देवता मंदिर,खुरपा ताल ,क्लाउड्स एन्ड ,लैंड्स एन्ड ,भोटिया बाज़ार ,बजरी वाला मैदान,अय्यार पाटा एवं नीम करौली बाबा को मैं देखता,सुनता और पढ़ता आया हूँ,आप भी सुन ,देख स्मृत कर लीजिये।
डोरथी सीट जरूर जाएं। वहां बैठ कर महेश सुनाथा के टी स्टॉल में चाय काफी जरूर ले। यहाँ से राज भवन ,संत जोंस स्कूल और दूसरी ओर बिरला मंदिर स्कूल का भव्य नजारा दिखेगा।
क्रमशः जारी....
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हिमाचल पर्यटन
हिमाचल का एक शांत कस्बाई शहर कसौली
डॉ सुनीता सिन्हा
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| सर्द हिमाचल की वादियों में डूबता सूरज : छाया चित्र निखिल |
कसौली हिमाचल का एक शांत कस्बाई शहर है जो चंडीगढ़- कालका के बहुत नजदीक है। बल्कि कहे तो कालका से कसौली की पहाड़ियां गर्मियों में साफ़ दिखती है। कभी सर्दियों में बर्फ़ गिरती है तो पंजाब चंडीगढ़ से आये सैलानियों की अच्छी ख़ासी तादाद जमा हो जाती है।
दूरी : आप दो तीन दिन के अल्प समय में २५ दिसम्बर का मेरी क्रिसमस का आनंद उठा सकते है। चंडीगढ़ शिमला मार्ग में चंडीगढ़ से ६२ किलोमीटर और कालका से मात्र ३५ किलोमीटर दूर प्रकृति की गोद में ब्रिटानिया काल में बसाया गया यह शहर अभी भी आपको किसी ब्रिटिश कस्बें की याद दिला देगा।
हिमाचल के प्रवेश द्वार परमाणु से प्रवेश करते ही हमें चीड़ ,देवदार के सिलसिले मिलने शुरू हो जाते है। कुछेक घंटे उपरांत ही आप घुमावदार रास्तें तय करते हुए आप कसौली पहुंच जाते है।
पंजाब चंडीगढ़ रहने वालों के लिए यह तुरंत पहुँचने वाली मनपसंदीदा पर्वतीय सैरगाह है जहां वीक एंड में पहुंचने वाले स्थानीय सैलानिओं की भीड़ अक्सर जमा होती है।
देखने लायक यहां घाटियों की तरफ़ उतरती हुई सड़कें। सडकों के दोनों ओर पुरानी शैली में बनी कॉटेज नुमा घर ,कसौली क्लब ,टीबी सनोटोरियम ,लोअर अपर मॉल रोड ,मंकी पॉइंट है जहां से देवदारों की गंध वाली ताजी हवा के झोकों को अनुभूत किया जा सकता है।
कसौली की ख़ोज में यहीं पर हिंदुस्तान टाइम्स के सम्पादक रहें देश की चर्चित हस्ती खुशवंत सिंह का बंगला भी
आपको दिख जायेगा। ये वही खुशवंत सिंह है जिन्होंने कई किताबें लिखी हैं और 'बुरा मानों या भला ' कॉलम के लिए खुल कर अपनी बेवाक विवादित टिपण्णियों के लिए विशेष कर जाने जाते है। कसौली की गलियों में चहलकदमी करते हुए शायद आपको अनिल कपूर अभिनीत फ़िल्म १९४२ लव स्टोरी के लोकेशन्स जैसा दृश्य भी मिल जाए। अभी भी पगड़ी वाले सिपाही आपको देखने में मिल जायेंगे।
रहने के लिए आपको छोटे मध्यम स्तर के होटल्स ,लॉज ,गेस्ट हाउस भी पर्याप्त संख्या में मिल जायेंगे। यहां खाने पीने की भी कोई कमी नहीं हैं तो आप शीत काल में अपना कुछ समय कसौली की वादियों में व्यतीत कर सकते है।
कसौली,हिमाचल
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Our Wishes. Happy New Year.2021.
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