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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...

Moments Shoot a group of photographers, Professionals, Amateurs, Artists come together to click, capture and frame the moments we see through our cameras.  We hereby bring the showcase of these moments for you in our 1st Photography Exhibition - "चौकट" Location: Thane Kala Bhavan, Near Big Bazaar, Kapurbawdi, Thane (W). Dates: 10, 11 & 12th Oct 2014 Contact: Nikhil 9820 432 576 Don't miss this opportunity...