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About Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Outstandin Universal Value Unique in India because of its age and quality, the group of Buddhist stupas, temples and monasteries at Sanchi (variously known as Kakanaya, Kakanava, Kakanadabota and Bota Sri Parvata in ancient times) is one of the oldest Buddhist sanctuaries in existence. These monuments record the genesis and efflorescence of Buddhist art and architecture over a period of 1,300 years from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century CE, thereby spanning almost the entire classical Buddhist period in India. Surprisingly, Sanchi was not hallowed by any incident in Buddha's life. The only early reference to Sanchi occurs in the chronicle of Sri Lanka, Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa (c. 3rd-4th century CE). Sanchi was discovered in 1818 after being abandoned for nearly 600 years, and gradually the archaeological site was explored, excavated and conserved. The religious establishment at Sanchi was founded by the Mauryan Empero...

Taj ul Masajid , bhopal , Madhya Pradesh Travel Ancient India The most impressive monument of Bhopal, the Darul Uloom Tajul Masajid is one of the biggest mosques in India. It is a striking pinkish red sandstone building with a trio of white bulbous domes over a long facade flanked by colossal marble domed minarets on both sides. Enter the mosque through a double-storey gateway with archways. The entrance courtyard holds a bathing tank. The main hallway, floored in marble, has fine trellised screens and eleven recessed arches along the Quibla wall. The hall is noted for its massive pillars that hold up the ceiling, which has some ornate petaled designs. The construction began during the reign of Shah Jehan Begum (who ruled  Bhopal  princely state from 1868 to 1901) and who embarked on a building spree that resulted in not just mosques and palaces but also far-sighted infrastructural initiatives like a postal system, new schools, dams, lakes, and a railway service be...

Established in the year 1989, this is going to be your only retreat if you really want to see what the wildlife in or around Indore is all about. Spread over a total area of around 5 sq. km,   Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary  offers a wide variety of flora and fauna as a treat to your eyes. Get on to a self-owned or a hired four wheeler vehicle and explore fauna species such as Leopard, Sambhar, Blue Bull, Jarak, Bhedki (Barking Deer) and flora including Teak, Saja, Eucalyptus and Babul Bamboo. The forest Rest House here is available for accommodation and can be used if you plan on staying here for more than a day. Also, there is a hunting hut at  Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary  that was constructed by the people of Holkar State in 1905 which is now being transformed into an information centre. What did you think, you will be able to hunt here? Not only that, the scenic beauty of the place adds a charm to the place which makes it one of the priorities on ...

Lotus lake tatvel Ancient India the place for visit specially for photography. Indore:  Gulawat is a beautiful lotus valley located about 30 kms away from city of Indore. Gulawat village is located in Hatod tehsil of Indore district. Gulawat Lotus Lake offers breathtaking views of the lotus valley and is therefore a place of great interest for photographers too. Recently, apart from tourists many couples visited this location for their pre-wedding photo shoots. The valley is a perfect weekend getaway place for Indoreans as the lake is surrounded by greenery which makes the environment serene. Located at one end of Yashwant Sagar in Indore the valley is very beautiful and attracts various migrating birds. Main attractions The lake with lots of surfaced lotuses is one of the most beautiful views one can come across. Sunrise, boating, horse riding and the temple are some of the other attractions. A 100-metre-long bridge over the lake gives travellers a perfect view o...

Choral Dam, Indore Travel Ancient India best place to visit  just 45 km from Indore, another attraction with awestruck view and spectacular water fall, appealing to any days plan. The new development of M. P. tourism, having good resort with all modern facilities has in turn made it a reiterating site. Speed and paddle boats are available 9 to 6 pm. A decent food at restaurants and cooperating staff around makes would make the trip more in synch. Although the approach road is not very good, which may take you one and half to two hours to reach, the sight scenes across your window would make it worth enough. The place is an ideal option for a picnic with family and friends and a dweller to nature and photography lovers. However, during monsoon season, I would expect that the river will be in full flow and one needs to be very careful because the stone are so formed that one’s feet can get stuck between the rocks and there could also be very good current. Never-the-le...

Patalpani is a waterfall indoor in  travel ancient india the place to visit .    INTRODUCTION Patalpani is a waterfall, close to Indore city. It is a popular picnic spot where local people use to visit on holidays. It location is 35kms south-west of Indore city. Many people visits this place in week-ends. Here waterfall height is approx. 150 feet and becomes photogenic in rainy season when waterfall receives adequate rainy water and fall is in its full strength. Being a seasonal waterfall, it gives serious surprise of water in rainy season due to which many accidents took place in this fall. As located in down-flow, in monsoon season, due to rainfall in nearby areas, here waterflow suddenly increases, giving no time for rescue so it is suggested to view from distance. This place is good for adventure lovers as it gives some scope to adventure activities. HOW TO REACH Reaching by Flight:- Nearest airport for reaching Patalpani by flight option is Indo...

Contributing to the fame of Indore’s street food culture, Sarafa Bazar is one of the best places for foodies in Madhya Pradesh. Offering a number of delicacies like dahi wadas, kachori chaat, petha paan, buttermilk, shikanji and many more, Sarafa Bazaar is a place in Indore where you will not be able to stop yourself from gorging on lip-smacking food.Filled with a number of stalls bragging of delicious food items, Sarafa Bazaar is a delightful place to spend an evening in Indore.Timings: 8 pm to 12 pm.Location: Sarafa Bazaar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh..

Showcasing the architectural grandeur and royal splendour of Maratha empire, Rajwada is one of the most important tourist places in Madhya Pradesh. Built by the Holkars, Rajwada boasts of a seven-storied structure with a garden and a palace to mesmerise you with its regal ambience.Visited by numbers of tourists every day, Rajwada is renowned for its Indo-Saracenic style of architecture and serves as a splendid example of the cultural heritage of Indore. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Monday closed).Price: INR 10.Location: Rajwada Circle, Near Holker Cloth Market, Rajwada, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.Apart from Rajwada, indoor these    ar  ideal for an outing with your family and friends.

Lenyadri caves are in Travel Ancient India series of about 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves near Junnar in Pune and Cave 7 is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ganesha and one of the Ashtavinayak shrines in Maharashtra. The mountain caves are one of the 15 ancient rock-cut caves in Maharashtra to explore. Lenyadri Caves represents about 30 Buddhist rock-cut caves, which are situated in the district of Pune in the state of Maharashtra at Junnar. 26 of the total of 30 caves are serially numbered from the east to the west. The caves numbered 6-14 are the chapels, which are known as chaitya-grihas and the rest of the caves are the dwelling places for the monks and are known as viharas. These viharas are crafted in the form of cells. There are a couple of water cisterns carved out of rock and two have inscriptions. The word Lenyadri has been derived from “Lena”, which means cave in Marathi and “Adri” which means stone-resistant in Sanskrit.The layout of the caves are sim...

Ambernath Shivalaya is also called the Ambreshwar Shiva Temple,on the bank of Vadavan river under the Thane district of Maharashtra. The ancient Shivalaya of Ambarnath is beautifully carved on stones and said to be the only temple of its kind in India and one of the top 12 most famous lord shiva Temple In Maharashtra . How to reach Ambernath Shiv temple is one of the oldest temple of India and famous for its amazing Hemadpanthi architestural styleAmbernath is just 40km away from Mumbai and you can reach there by bus ,train or private commute and As budget traveler I always choose local train option while travelling. Visiting Ambernath was pending from last one year so this weekend I was quite free and decided to visit this temple. I ask my friend Sneha to join me and she easily get ready for this. We took train from thane station , it took a hour to reach Ambernath station and from Ambernath station you easily get sharing rickshaw(10 to 20 rs per seat). Even you can re...

Sindhudurg Fort is in travel ancient india a protected monument constructed by Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The fort is one of the top 6 sea fort in maharashtra  ,which occupies an islet in the Arabian Sea. Sindhudurg Fort, Malvan Overview Located off the coast of Maharashtra, the Sindhudurg Fort is an ancient fortress occupying an islet in the Arabian Sea. This imposing construction is spread over an area of 48 acres, with its massive walls standing tall against the crashing waves of the sea. The main entrance of the fort is hidden away in such a manner that no one can identify it from the outside. The Sindhudurg Fort is a tangible example of the Maratha foresight and resourcefulness. Not only is this mighty fort a historically significant attraction, but the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape makes it a popular tourist spot. Protruding right from the mid...

Distance (From Ratnagiri Bus  Stand):  100 Kms Visited From:  Ratnagiri Bus Stand Trip Duration (Including Travel):  4 Hours/Half Day Place Location:  At Vijaydurg Transportation Options:  Bus / Cab Website:  NA Phone No:  NA Address:  NA Travel Tips:  None At a distance of 29 km from Devgad, 73 km from Malvan and 100 km from Ratnagiri, Vijaydurg Fort is an ancient fort situated on a hill near the mouth of the Vaghotan River in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It is one of the largest forts on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra and also one of the top places to visit in Ratnagiri. It is a protected monument under ASI. Vijaydurg Fort is located at the tip of the peninsular region of Vijaydurg in Devgad Taluka. It was earlier known as Gheria because of its proximity to the village Girye and functioned as a strong military base for Admiral Kanhoji Angre. The fort is also kno...

Harishchandragad hill fort in the Ahmednagar district is a very popular trekking destination, Situated in the Malshej region of the ghats. The fort is quite ancient with number of fascinating spots such as Saptatirtha Pushkarni,Kedareshwar Cave,Konkan Kada, Taramati peak and the marvelous temple of Harishchandreshwar and Kedareshwar Cave Shiva Temple. Route Information : There are 3 popular ways to get to the fort. One via Khireshwar Village, via Nalichi Vaat [Extremely difficult] and the  easiest one via Pachnai Village . The  Khireshwar village route is the one that most people prefer  as it offers a lot of scenic beauty while trekking. But this route is also a bit time consuming. From Pune to Khireshwar : Head towards ALEPHATA on NH 50 (Nasikh highway) which is approx 96 kms from Pune. From ALEPHATA turn left to reach a small town named OTUR. From OTUR reach the village KHIRESHWAR which is the base village. THE ROAD FROM OTUR TO KHIRESHWAR IS ALONG T...

Kondana caves are famous because of their Buddhist style and offer an ancient lifestyle of Buddhist followers. There are many sculptures and stupas which are the architecture of the ancient Buddhist period in Karjat. Kondana Caves, nestled cosily in the midst of a dense and magnificent forest near Kondana Village, is located 33 kilometres north of Lonavala and about 15 kilometres from Karjat, Maharashtra. These caves were discovered in the 1st century BC and consist of intricate and delicate carvings of Buddhist architecture. Although an earthquake in 1900 damaged some parts of the caves, the existing structures are worth seeing. One can take a stroll in the caves and experience the regal aura of the stone-cut structure. This place is sure to take your breath away. The beauty of these caves is enhanced furthermore by the sparkling waterfalls nearby. As you walk ahead, it is an experience in itself to hear waterfalls as they either trickle down the slopes gently or s...