Saturday, April 24, 2010

Travel Diary : Goa


Anjuna beach, Goa, originally uploaded by atanu.maity.

The famous Portuguese enclave of Goa, one of the India's gems, has enjoyed a prominent place in the traveler's lexicon for many years. The main reason for this is its magnificent palm-fringed beaches and renwewd travelers scene. Yes it offers much more than just the hedonism of sun, sand and sea.

Goa has a character quire distinct from rest of the India, Despite more than three colonial rule, Roman Catholicism remains a major religion in Goa.

Goa Beache are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. The beaches here have been accepted as a matter of life, there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of have on sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include from water scooters to water gliding. To add on you can shake your legs for some time with a glass of feni and beer, engaged in shopping on the beachside, or have midnight bonfire on the beach.

There are some more aspects of Goa beaches that attract tourists every year. Whatsoever times you have visited these beaches they tend to change their look and get new designs every new season. These beaches refurbish themselves every new season and enhance the excitement of visitors who are never tired of appreciating Goa. Out of 125 km of coastline the beaches of Goa cover not less than 83 km and there is one for you also waiting to be explored. Go and find it!

Most popular goa beaches are Agonda Beach, Aguada Beach, Anjuna Beach, Arambol Beach, Baga Beaches, Benaulim Beaches, Bogmalo Beach, Calangute Beach, Cavelossim Beach, Colva Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Mabor Beach, Majorda Beach, Miramar Beach, Palolem Beach, Vagator Beach, Varca Beach

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Travel Diary : Tungareshwar, Vasai


Tungareshwar, Vasai, originally uploaded by atanu.maity.

Tungareshwar is at an altitude of about 2177 feet, one of the highest mountain plateaus in Vasai. Green Forest, water way, rock, perfect palce for day picnic, near Mumbai.

For most trekkers the starting point is the western highway junction, which is about a kilometer from the base. At the base there is a forest check post. From this point onward starts the actual trek of Tungareshwar. After about a 3 km hike and walking through two streams, you reach the Lord Shiva temple. his place is frequented by pilgrims and at times can be crowded so it is preferable to avoid weekends. For many picnickers this is the destination for enjoyment. A visit to the temple and a swim in the overflowing water pond is all they want out of this outing.

For the real trekker to Tungareshwar this is the first halt. From this point there are two options:
1. A trek right up to the top that is 8 km long (2 hours for average person one way)
2. A jungle trek to the Chinchoti waterfall (1 hour for an average person one way)
Both these treks are enjoyable and have their own charm. No amount of written words can describe this wonderful experience.