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Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 76- Macro & Birding at Tikujiniwadi on 13 Nov 2016

Tikujiniwadi Nature Trail Situated very near to Thane City, Specially famous for Birding & macro world. Best place to spend your weekend. And it is easily accessible for both Mumbaikars as well as out of towners. If you go by local train, Thane is the nearest local train station from which you can easily get a bus to take you to the Manpada Stop, from manpada it is around 1.5 km. (Courtesy: Internet) This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Manpada @ 7 am   Have Breakfast and start the trail Explore area and experience the beautiful surroundings. Start the return journey @ 11:00  am Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Carry: 1. 1-2 Ltrs Water 2. Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!) 3. Cap Cost: All expenses will be done as per they a...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 75- South Mumbai, CST to Marine Drive on 27th Aug 2016

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...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour 74- "Kanha" Wild Life Safari on 10-11-12 Dec 2016

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Kanha" Wild Life Safari on 10-11-12 Dec 2016 Kanha Kanha Tiger Reserve, also called Kanha National Park, is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh, state in the heart of India. The present-day Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar, of 250 and 300 km2 respectively. Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955 and in 1973 was made the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Today it stretches over an area of 940 km2 in the two districts Mandla and Balaghat. Together with a surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 km2 and the neighboring 110 km2 Phen Sanctuary it forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve. This makes it the largest National Park in Central India. Kanha Tiger Reserve was ranked in the top 10 Famous Places for Tourists. The park has a significant population of royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopards, the sloth bear, barasingha and Indian wild dog. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and r...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 73 - Nagla Forest Trail on 31 Jul 2016

Nagla Forest Trail Nagla Forest is situated to the North of the Bassein Creek. It is the very less traveled route of SGNP. This place is full of birds, reptiles, insects and people who love being around nature. This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Fountain Hotel @ 7:00 am Head towards  Nagla Block  @ 7:15 am Start the Nagla Forest Trail @ 7:45 am Explore the Beautiful Forest and experience the nature. Start the return journey @ 11:00  am Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Carry: 1. 1-2 Ltrs Water 2. Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!) 3. Cap 4. Breakfast for the Day. 5.  Full Sleeves Cloths. Cost: All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fun. Confirm...

Moments Shoot Photo Trek 72- Harishchndara Gad on 23 Jul 2016

Harishchandra Gad Harishchandragad is one of the oldest leading forts in the Sahyadris. The existence of Microlithic man has been discovered here. The fort is estimated to be built during the reign of Kalchuri and references about Harishchandragad can be found in various manuscripts like Skandapurana & Matsyapurana. It is said that the great sage Changdev used to meditate in the caves present here in the 14th century.  Idols of Lord Vishnu which are carved in the 11th century are found in the caves beside the temple of Harishchandreshwar. The carvings in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in Kedareshwar cave denote that the fort belongs to medieval period. The fort has played a major role in guarding the Malshej Ghat region and the surrounding areas. Later, the fort was captured by Moghuls which was then captured by the Marathas in 1747. (Information Source: Internet, Photo Courtesy: Nikhil Gaikwad) This photo walk is for whom? 1.Nature/Trek Lovers 2.Shutter Bugs (...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 71- Night Photography @ Mumbra Devi Temple on 11th Jun 2016

Mumbra Devi Temple Mumbra Devi Temple is situated in Parsik Hill. It is a temple situated at a height of 210 meters appx above sea level. One has to climb numerous steps in order to reach temple. An average person can reach the temple under 20 mins. The Mumbra Devi temple can be seen from the local train as the the train approaches Mumbra. It looks as if its near but is at a great height. One can see whole plains from the temple. The temple is made in rocks and now concrete structures are built. After the Sunset once the lights of the Mumbra starts one can witness the beauty of the Mumbra by night. (Information: Courtesy Internet) This photo walk is for whom? Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Nature / Monuments Lovers Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Reach Mumbra Station east @ 5:00 pm. Start the ascend from mumbra station. Reach at top by 6:00 pm. Take the blessings of Mumbra Devi. Wait...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 70- Bird Watching & Nature Trail @ MNP on 21st May 2016

Mahim Nature Park Located on the southern bank of Mithi river, and at Bandra-Sion Link Road, the Mahim Nature Park lie at Mahim, close to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Though the nature park is near Dharavi, which is said to be the largest slum of Asia, yet the nature park contains its natural beauty in its most pristine way, and have become a favorable escape from pollution-ridden city life of Mumbai. Said to be the Green Lung of Mumbai, the Mahim Nature Park provides Mumbaikar a very pleasant escape from the pollution-ridden life of the city. Being fine abode to several species of flora and fauna, the park is visited mostly by nature lovers. Beyond counting approx 200 species of trees, the park has 38 species of butterflies and 80 species of birds. Between October and March, the park becomes a very favourite spot for bird watchers, as one can see thousands of birds hovering over the Mithi river and in the park.  This photo walk is for whom? - Nature...