Pilgrimage Express!!!

Howdy!

Sorry for not posting travelling ideas regularly, I beg your pardon, but this post will make you happy and provide a huge smile on your face if you are planning to visit Gujarat-India's pilgrimage places!

Dwarka and Somnath are places for pilgrimage in Gujarat:

Dwarkadhish Temple:

Dwarka GJ

The Dwarakadheesh temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshiped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'.

Somnath Temple:

Somnath GJ

The Somnath Temple located in the Prabhas Patan Kshetra near Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the God Shiva. Somnath means "The Protector of Moon God"

People around India in fact the world travel here to worship Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva respectively but pilgrims had to face difficulties to travel both the ends as there was not any direct train from both sides, so pilgrims had to hire private cabs or had an option to travel by bus, but it was costly, time consuming and above all it was not comfortable since it is long distance travelling.

Now, this difficulty has ran out! Western Railways (India) introduces a daily up-down train between Dwarka (GJ) to Somnath (GJ)

Details:  UP

Train: Somnath Express (Dwarka to Somnath)

Train no: 19252

Runs on: Daily

Scheduled Departure (from Dwarka 20:40 IST)

Scheduled Arrival (at Somnath 05:15 IST next day)

Details:  Down

Train: Dwarka Express (Somnath to Dwarka)

Train no: 19251

Runs on: Daily

Scheduled Departure (from Somnath 22:40 IST)

Scheduled Arrival (at Somnath 07:00 IST next day)

Station Codes: Dwarka (DWK), Somnath (SMNH)

The train halts at Veraval, Keshod, Junagadh Jn, Jetalsar, Gondal, Rajkot, Hapa, Jamnagar, Khambhaliya and Bhatiya stations in both the directions.It consists of AC 3 tier; II class sleeper and II class general coaches. The booking of Train Nos. 19252/ 19251 opened from Tuesday, 9th April, 2013. Public of Maliya Hatina  get frustrated and annoyed as WR didn't allot stoppage at Maliya Hatina Junction.

Travel Idea!! Train: Dwarka Express (Somnath to Dwarka) 19251 will play role of linking train for Secunderabad Express and Coimbatore Express trains from Rajkot!

Best Stays @ GIR Jungle

This is the best time to visit GIR forest in Junagadh district of Gujarat in pink winter! The first thought comes in mind is about where to stay while visiting? I belong to GIR and let me suggest few best hotels and resort for your comfortable stay.

STAYS:

• If your budget is between 6500-10,000 INR/Day, I will suggest go to Hotel Vanvaso at Chitrod-Sangodra road, Sansan Gir. Second option is Hotel Fern at Sasan Gir highway and Gateway Hotel Gir Forest.
• Budget between 4000-5000 INR/Day; SukhSagar Gir Resort, Amidhara Resort,Sinh Sadan Guest House.
• If having low budget then you may have hotel green park near Bhalchhel Gir village though very attractive stay as well as there is hotel Leo and other guest houses in middle of Sasan Gir. There are lot of farm house stays near Jungle are choose wisely form various option!

ATTRACTIONS:

• Sinh Sadan -Sasan Gir
• GIR interpretation zone - Devaliya 25 Kms from Sasan
• GIR Jungle and hills tracking
• Village life

Happy trip!

Sessions in Saurashtra

Hallo friends,

I have been travelling in Saurashtra for youth seminars since last two weekends. I interacted with 225+ youth in my last 4 sessions in Junagadh, Dhari (Amreli) & GIR. My Anjar-Kutch tour had postponed once again and had new destinations for session.

Second last weekend I had been in Junagadh & Dhari. I had been in Dhari after almost 5 years. It is near about 75 Kms away from Junagadh along to Bilkha & Visavadar. Mr. Pyarali Vadsariya accompanied me in our night on road bike journey. We started at 10 PM to Dhari for next morning session. Since it was night journey road was empty and it took 2+ hours to reach as we were driving in unknown area. We had been advised to stay in Hotel Krishna near Petrol Pump at Dhari, it was below expectation, not too bad as it was best option in Dhari. Next day after session I had to reach Junagadh again for next session! I had only 2 hours between completion at Dhari and Scheduled time at Junagadh. I seemed impossible to reach on time but Mr. Minaz and his driving abilities made it possible we started at 1.15 PM and reached 2.30 PM!! Within 1.15 Hours from Dhari to Junagadh, What a bike journey it was!!

It was great time to be in Dhari and Junagadh earlier and in Bhalchhel and Chitrawad last weekend, had wonderful time with sessions and discussion though it is always difficult to handle youth crowd that’s reason why I had to be more attentive and aggressive. I am also thankful to Mr. Barkat who dropped me at my home from Junagadh and obviously to introduce Darbari restaurant of Junagadh. It is small hotel though good. Its Dhaba type restaurant, I had food with Mr. Samir and Mr. Amir over there. Got so many Facebook friend request from participants, thank you for liking and respect. 

Come to know a new Hotel with AC Conference Hall – Hotel Sapphire opposite of Junagadh ST Bus station. Wonderful! It is great option for stay and for organizing seminars.

This weekend likely have more sessions in GIR itself and also Traveling Botad for my sessions scheduled on 23^rd of this month. Will get back with more sharing.

TC