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Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, abbreviated as SCMM, is an annual international marathon held in Mumbai, India, on the third Sunday of January every year. It is the largest marathon in Asia as well as the largest mass participation sporting event on the continent. It is the richest race in India with a prize pool of USD $350,000. SCMM has six different race categories: marathon (26.218 miles (42.194 km)), half marathon (21.097 km), Dream Run (6 km), Senior Citizens Race (4.3 km), Champions with Disability category (2.4 km) and DHL Corporate Champions (42.195 km, 4-person relay). This photo walk is for whom? Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at CST @ 6:45 am   Find an ideal place (near CST) and shoot different events. The starting point of all the events is CST and hence we can cover all the events such as  Elit...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour to "Tadoba" Wild Life Safari - The Jewel of Vidharba on 24-25-26 Apr 2015 Tadoba TATR stands for Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve since it was included in the Project Tiger Program in the year. TATR is created by amalgamating Tadoba National Park & Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The total area under the Project Tiger is 1727.6 sq.km with core area being 625. 82 sq.km and the rest 1101.78 sq.km constitute the buffer zone. The core area concept denotes critical tiger habitat which is subject to intense conservation measures with human intervention being minimal. The lifeline of the park are the Andhari River, Erai Dam, Kolsa Lake, Junoria Lake and the Tadoba Lake. The river and water storage systems provide year long supply for fresh water to this amazing ecosystem. Besides small water bodies, rivulets and creeks exists in the confines of dense forests in plains and hills. Man ...

Dear Photographers Moments Shoot & Mangal Darshan are jointly organizing the photography tour to Leh Ladakh on 20th Jun - 5th Jul 2015 Train Journey -  Duration : 16 Days     Date : 20th Jun - 5th Jul 2015 (Mumbai to Mumbai) Air Journey -     Duration : 13 Days     Date : 22th Jun - 4th Jul 2015 (Srinagar to Chandigarh) Destinations covered : Srinagar, Sonamarg, Kargil, Leh, Pengong Lake, Khardung La, Tsokar lake, Sarchu, Manali   Cost : 33525/-INR. Per person (on twin sharing basis) Leh Ladakh the Dream Destination !!!  Leh Ladakh is blessed with God gifted landscapes, Snow capped Mountains & Crystal clear sky. It was open for tourism in around 1970s, since then it is most visited & favorite place in India. To explore & enjoy the beauty of Leh Ladakh one needs to spend at least a week. Hence Moments Shoot & Mangal Darshan brings you the Best of Leh Ladakh !!! (Pi...

Yogi Hills Yogi Hills is situated in Mulund west. Time to reach at top is around 45-60 mins (varies person to person). During monsoon season one can see many waterfalls. Tulsi Lake, Vihar Lake & Kanheri Caves can be seen from the top of the Yogi Hills.  To reach Yogi Hills, one need to reach Vasant Garden and from there is a trail leading up the hill.  ( Picture Courtesy: Rupesh Todkari) This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Trek  Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Mulund Station @ 6:45 am   Have the breakfast @ 7:00 am Head towards Vasant Garden @ 7:30 am Start the Yogi Hills trek @ 7:45 am Reach at the top by 9:00 am Explore the area, enjoy the scenic view from the top of the Hill. Start the return journey @ 10:45 am Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Carry: 1. 1-2 Ltrs ...

CST Station Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria Terminus, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways in Mumbai, India. Designed by Frederick William Stevens with influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and Indian (Mughal and Hindu) traditional buildings, the station was built in 1887 in the Bori Bunder area of Bombay to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The new railway station was built on the location of the Bori Bunder Station and is the busiest railway station in India,serving as both a terminal for long distance trains and commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. The station’s name was changed to its present one in March 1996 and is simply known as VT (or CST/CSTM). Rajabhai Clock Tower Located within the premises of the University of Mumbai campus, the Rajabai Clock Tower, a landmark of South Mumbai, stands at a height of 85 m (280 ft)...

Padale Gaon Padala gaon is located in Dombivali on kalyan Shilphata road. It is  is a relatively unknown place to a lot of people.  But it is easily accessible for both Mumbaikars as well as out of towners.  If you go by local train, Dombivali is the nearest local train station from which you can easily get a bus to take you to the Padale gaon. Black Kites seem to favour Padale Gaon. Apart from the raptors, Munias, Woolly-necked Storks, Drongos, Egrets, Marsh Harriers and Sandpipers are also known to be seen the region. (Courtesy: Internet) This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Bird  Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Dombivali Station @ 6:30 am   Head towards Padale gaon by bus  @ 6:45 am Reach Padale Gaon @ 7:15 am Start the trail towards creek. Explore the area and experience the beautiful nature. Start the...

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park, is a large protected area in the northern part of suburban Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India. It encompasses an area of 104 km2 (40 sq mi) and is surrounded on three sides by India's most populous city. It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world. The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Kanheri Caves The Kanheri Caves constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. Located within the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the caves are 6 km from the main gate and 7 km from Borivali Station. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means black mountain. They were chiseled out of a massive basaltic rock outcropping. These...

Elephanta Caves he Elephanta Caves (180 56’ 20” N; 720 55’ 50” E), taluka Uran, district Raigad is located on island hills about 11 km north-east of the Apollo Bandar, Mumbai and 7 km from the shore of the mainland, approximately covering an area of 7 km in circumference. The island is named after a colossal elephant found in the island, which is popularly known as ‘Gharapuri’. At present, the statue of elephant is housed at Jijamata Garden in Mumbai. In ancient period, the place is variously identified as Puri which is mentioned in the Aihole inscription of Pulakesin II. It seems, different dynasties held their sway over this island, namely, the Konkan-Mauryas, Trikutakas, Chalukyas of Badami, Silaharas, Rashtrakutas, Kalyani Chalukyas, Yadavas of Deogiri, Muslim rulers of Ahmedabad and then by the Portuguese. The Marathas also had this island under their control and from them it passed into the control of the British. There are seven cave excavations in the Elephanta gro...

Durgadi Fort Durgadi is a derived from union of two Marathi words Durga (A Hindu Goddess) and Gaad (Which means 'Fort' in Marathi language). Durgadi Fort is Kalyan city's most adored historical monument, a sacred worshiping place and even a recreation spot for many Kalyankars. Durgadi Fort also called as Durgadi Killa was constructed during Shivaji's Era in honour of hindu deity Mata Durga. Shivaji Maharaj captured Kalyan and Bhiwandi from Adilshah on 24th October 1654. He built a fort near the creek as a support to Kalyan and used it as a dock to manufacture ships. It is said that wealth was found during excavation for the fort foundation. Since it was due Goddess Durga’s blessings, the fort was named “Durgadi”. There were 340 Portuguese workers employed to build the fort. Durgadi was captured by Moghul Sardar Hasan Ali Khan in 1682. Sambhaji Maharaj recaptured it. However the Moghuls took over it in 1689. It later went into the hands of P...