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Moments Shoot Photo Tour - Adalaj, Modhera and Patan on 6th Oct 2018

Adalaj – The step-well (Vav) The Adalaj step-well is a popular tourist attraction of the city and is situated 18 km. south of Gandhinagar. The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai.  The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breath-taking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes. Modhera – The Sun temple of Modhera The Sun Temple was built by Raja Bhimdev I of Solanki Dynasty in AD 1026. This was the time when Somnath and the adjoining area was plundered by Mahmud Ghazni and reeled under the effects of his invasion. The Solankis, however, regained much of their lost power and splendour. Anahilvad Patan, the Solanki capital, was restored to glory. Royalty and traders jointly contributed to build grand temples… Patan – The Rani ki vav R...

Moments Shoot Photo Tour - City of Ruins "Hampi" on 18-19-20-21 Oct 2018

Hampi  is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India located near Hospet town in the Karnataka state.  Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop of Hampi unique. Dotted around the hills and valleys are 500 plus monuments.  Among them are beautiful temples, ruins of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings... the list is practically endless. Hampi is a backpacker's paradise, the same way a pilgrim's delight.   In Hampi at every turn there is a surprise. Every monument hides more than what they reveal. This photo walk is for whom? - Nature/Monuments Lovers - Shutter Bugs (Photographers) - Children / School Children's - Families / Friends - In short Everyone !!! Duration: 4 Days & 3 Nights Photo Tour Schedule: Day 0 Leave from Mumbai to Hospet via private buses (Bus ...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Tadoba" Wild Life Safari - The Jewel of Vidharba on 25-28 May 2018

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour to "Tadoba" Wild Life Safari - The Jewel of Vidharba on 25-28 May 2018 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 is the Andhari River, Erai Dam, Kolsa Lake, Junoria Lake and the Tadoba Lake. The river and water storage systems provide the year-long supply of fresh water to this amazing ecosystem. Besides small water bodies, rivulets and creeks exist in the confines of dense forests in plains and hills. Man-made waterholes and small dams add to a life-sustaining envi...

Moments Shoot Photo Tour - Velas Turtle Festival 2018 on 24-25 Mar 2018 (23rd Mar Night Travel)

Velas Turtle Festival 2018 Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, in joint collaboration with the Forest Department, Ratnagiri, Kasav Mitra Mandal Velas and the Velas Gram Panchayat is organising Turtle Festival. The event will be held until the emergence of hatchlings continues. The erratic climatic conditions, including the late onset of winter, have made it difficult to predict the exact dates on which the turtle hatchlings will emerge. Hence, tourists should check the website or the facebook page to get the latest updates on the dates of emergence before visiting. The sites will be updated twice daily. Once the hatchlings begin emerging from the nests, they do so for the subsequent two days, on which they may be viewed.   Bankot This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. Although a very beautiful fort dotting the coastline of the Konkan strip, the fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot (from the name of nearby village) is not a destination thronged ...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk - Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2018 @ South Mumbai on 4th Feb 2018

Kala Ghoda The name literally means Black Horse. The crescent-shaped Kala Ghoda precinct is Mumbai's premier art district. The area, full of museums, art galleries, educational institutions, boutiques and restaurants has a large number of heritage buildings in the city and is home to the Jehangir Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Prince of Wales Museum and The Arts Trust. Each year, the area hosts the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, a cultural festival promoting the arts. This photo walk is for whom? Monuments  Lovers Art Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule 1. Gather at CST Station west @ 7:15 am  2. Head towards Kyani Restaurant @ 7:30 am 3. Have breakfast @ Kyani's Restaurant  4. Move Towards Flora Fountain @ 9:00 am 5. Reach Kala Ghoda @ 9:30 am 6. Explore Kala Ghoda Art Festival 7. Start the return journey to CST ...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Jim Corbett" Wild Life Safari on 28-29-30 Apr 2018

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Jim Corbett" Wild Life Safari on 28-29-30 Apr 2018 Jim Corbett Jim Corbett National Park, which is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The magical landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness. Established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park, Corbett has the glory of being India's oldest and most prestigious National Park. It is also being honored as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973. This unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth of the Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species and the Royal of India called Tigers. Spans over an extent of 520 square kilometers, its whole area comprises of hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands and large lake. It is among the few tiger reserves in India that allows overnight stays in the lap of the National Pa...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Ranthambore" Wild Life Safari on 13-14-15 Apr 2018

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour - "Ranthambore" Wild Life Safari on 13-14-15 Apr 2018 Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.    Ranthambore National park is spread over an area of 392 sq km. along with its nearby sanctuaries like - the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary.The park is majorly famous for its tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time busy at their ordinary quest- hunting and t...