Mahabaleshwar, Green Town Of Maharashtra

Mahabaleshwar is the very beautiful place which is located in Satara district of Maharashtra. It is the very famous and largest Hill station in Sahyadri range of Maharashtra. The supernatural Hill station of Mahabaleshwar is situated at an altitude of 1372 m above sea level. It is about 115 km southwest of Pune.
Mahabaleshwar is growing as famous holiday resort, honeymoon spot , and favorite weekend spot which can be easily accessible from Pune as well as Mumbai. The commercialization has affected the hill station and resorts in north and south India. But, Mahabaleshwar offers a clean, calm , and thoroughly refreshing ambiance.

Mahabaleshwar has got full blessing of nature. It offers a panoramic view of high mountains, sloppy woods, chilling atmosphere. It is the only destination which will offer many activities like sightseeing, trekking, river crossing, Horse riding and Boating . Whatever type of traveler you are, whichever age group you belong to there is something for everyone.

Each and every corner of Mahabaleshwar has got something that grabs tourist attraction. It is also very famous for the Strawberries farm. One can visit the farm to taste the real fruit. Mahabaleshwar has many places to visit. There are numerous points from which we can view the whole scenario of Mahabaleshwar.
What To See?

• Kate’s Point

It is the greatest point which is located to the east of Mahabaleshwar. It is around 1280 meter high . It has got its name from Sir James Malcom’s daughter Kate, who developed liking for the place. The point is very famous for its two reservoirs Balakwadi and Dhom

• Wilson Point

Wilson point is one of the famous point of Mahabaleshwar. It is the highest point which is located at 1439 m . It is the only location where both sunrise and sunset can be seen . It is named after Sir Wilson who was the Governor of Bombay.

• Needle- Hole Point

This point is located near Kate’s Point. There is a natural rock formation with a hole in Needle in between, thus it is named as Needle-hole. This point is very famous for the view of Deccan traps which look like an elephant trunk.

• Arthur’s Point

This is a point which is located at an altitude of1340 m. This was named after sir Arthur Mallet. It is one of the famous Point in Mahabaleshwar, which offers a beautiful views to the tourists.
Besides this Mahabaleshwar is also famous for the places like

• Lingalmala Falls
• Panchgani
• Pratapgadh Fort
• Tapola (Mini Kashmir)
• Lodwick Point
• Babington Point
  Mahabaleshwar is a hill station which is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra, India. It is the beautiful hill station which is renowned for its natural beauty. Mahabaleshwar has got full blessing of nature due to this it is often known as ‘Queen of Hill Station’. It is situated above the 1372 m above the sea level. It is the most renowned hill station is Maharashtra which is situated present in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra.
  
  As this beautiful hill station can be easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune, many people visit this place. It has become a famous outing spot. If you are willing to get out of the hectic and busy life then this is the best option for you. Whatever type of traveler you are, whichever age group you belong to there are lot of things in Mahabaleshwar to see and explore. It is mostly famous among the honeymoon couples. As it is growing as the one of the famous holiday and outing spot in Maharashtra.
  
  Mahabaleshwar provides lots of option to do. It is the place which provides different activities like horse riding, trekking, sightseeing, boating and many more. It is also famous for the strawberries and blueberries farms. If you want to taste real fruit then you can visit these farms. There are some Points from which you can view of Mahabaleshwar like,
  • Kate’s Point
  • Wilson Point
  • Arthur’s Point
  • Needle Hole Point
  • Savitri point
  • Monkey Point
  You can enjoy the panoramic view of Mahabaleshwar from all these points. Apart from this there are so many places in Mahabaleshwar which can be visited like,
  
• Pratapgadh
• Panchgani
• Tapola
• Mahabaleshwar Village
• Pune

All these places are quite near from Mahabaleshwar. This is the evergreen place .Each and every corner of Mahabaleshwar has something for the viewers. There are number of options for accommodation That suits to all budget which ranges from 800- 2,200 Rs. per day .The budget of the hotels are totally depend on the season. As tourism is the backbone of its economy you can get any kind of hotel in any region of Mahabaleshwar. There are several 5 star, 4 star hotels in Mahabaleshwar which provides quality service in good rate. So in this vacation if you are planning to go for Hilly spot to feel the freshness of Nature then this is not the bad option for you.

• By Flight

Mahabaleshwar does not have any airport but the nearest airport from Mahabaleshwar Pune airport which is about 120 km from this place and Mumbai airport which is about 270 km.

• By Train

The nearest railroad from Mahabaleshwar is Satara which is around 58 km. Mahabaleshwar is not directly connected with railway network. Pune railway station is also nearer railway station. There are many private buses and mini buses are available from Pune to Mahabaleshwar.

• By Road

Mahabaleshwar state transport corporation runs buses from Nashik, Mumbai, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune and Panchgani. There are also private bus operators like Neeta Travelers, Saini Travelers who run buses on daily basis.
Accommodation
There are accommodation options to suit all budgets that ranges from budget to Deluxe Hotels . Budget Hotels in Mahabaleshwar ranges from 800- 2,200 RS. Per day which depend on the season. While deluxe hotel start from 6000- 30000 Rs. Apart from there are many lodges and restaurants which provide good facilities with great ambiance.

Nashik, Pilgrimage Center of Hindus

Nashik is the very famous city in Maharashtra which is located in the north west of Maharashtra. It is the biggest city in north Maharashtra. It is about 170 km from Mumbai and 210 km from Pune. This beautiful city is located on the bank of Godavari River. Nashik is the city which revolves around many religious activities.

Nashik is the centre of Hindu’s religious places. It is home to the one of the twelve Jyotirlingas which is inscribed in a temple known as Trimbakeshwar temple where all the religious activities like Pitrudosh Pooja, Kalsarpa Pooja takes place. Apart from that it also serves many religious places that remind us great epic Ramayana.
Nashik is also very famous for the great Hindu festival Kumbha Mela which generally take place once a year. Nashik is the very beautiful city which is located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. If you love nature and ready to live the unique culture with the graceful atmosphere then this city is the best option for you. There are so many places that you can visit and explore in Nashik.

Here is the list of some of the places in Nashik that one can include in their tourist plan.
• Tapovan
• Ramvatika
• Panchvati
• Trimbakeshwar Temple
• Dudhsagar Fall
• Saptshrungi temple
• Dhammagiri, Igatpuri
• Kalsubai Peak
All these places are the very famous places near Nashik. One can easily reach there from the city. To enjoy all the above places you just need to choose good hotels in Nashik. There are several good hotels in Nashik.

Lake City of India, Thane

If  you are tired of fast and regular schedule , and want to relax your mind this vacation then Thane can be best option for you . It is the beautiful city which is the north -eastern suburb of Mumbai. It is located at the Thane creek in Maharashtra. The city of Thane is spread over a total area of about 147 km.
Splendid Thane is located at an altitude of 7 meters above the sea level, which is surrounded by Yeoor and Parsik Hills. Thane is the one of the important city in Maharashtra. The main administrative headquarter of Thane district is also located here.

Thane is well known as ‘Sri Sthanak’. It is popular  as ‘Lake city’  because it is having around 30 lakes within its territory. Due to this it has become a very famous tourist spot as well as residential area. It has many places to visit which grabs tourist attraction . It can be easily reached  from Pune and Mumbai as well . So it is one of the famous spot which is growing as the weekend holiday spot.
The lakes like Masunda Talao (Lake) , Talao Pali are the most beautiful lake in Thane, While Upvan Lake, which has the Yeoor Hills on one side and the Neelkantha Heights on other, is another very popular lake in the city. Many people visits this Lake while their trip to Thane.
 Points of attractions

• Kelva Beach

Kelva Beach is the one of the Largest Beach in Maharashtra which is spread over 7 km of the coastline of Arabian sea. It is among the best tourist attractions of Thane. It is located in the vicinity of Thane. It also has Kelva fort and Sheetaladevi temple for its visitors.

• Upvan Lake

It is the very beautiful lake in Thane ,and one of the best tourist attractions of Thane. It is located on the Pokhran II area of Thane, Which is bounded by enormous Yeoor Hills at one side. It is considered as one of the biggest lake in Thane.

•  Bassein Fort

 
Bassein Fort is the very ancient fort in Thane which is located in Vasai village of Thane District. This Fort is formerly known as ‘The Fort of St. Sebastian of Vasai ‘. The fort was occupied by the  Maratha in 1739 from the control of the Portuguese.
Apart from these there are many more places to visit like Ambarnath Temple, Vardhaman Fantasy Park, Thane creek, Bhivandi . All these places attract travelers from all around the world.

Thane possess the rich Maharashtrian culture . Besides that , It is also influenced by the cosmopolitan culture of Mumbai due to its close proximity to capital city of Mumbai. Ganesh Chaturthi, Gokulashtami and Durga Puja are among the most important festivals celebrated here. There are number of options are available for accommodation. Many restaurants, Holiday resorts and Hotels are available in Thane for the travelers. I am sure if you are nature lover and want to have some change from the hectic city life then this Lake city is the best option for you. s

Shaniwar wada – Haunted fort in Pune

Pune is one of the largest city in Maharashtra state of India after Mumbai. It is renowned for itsculture, educational institutions, job opportunities, that attracts students and people migrating from all over India and abroad and the historical places, like,Sinhgad fort, Parvati, Sarasbag , Aga khan palace,PataleshwarCaves temple and Shanirwada fort.
About Shaniwarwada

Shaniwar wada is one of the historical fort in the Pune. It is situated near the Mula-Mutha River in KasbaPeth. The construction of the fort was started in 1730, by the rulers of  Maratha empire, Peshwas. It was the seat of them. Peshwas were the rulers of Maratha Empire, until, they surrender themselves to British that is till 1818. It was named Shaniwar Wada from the Marathi words, Shanivar means Saturday and Wada is a general huge residence complex. It was completely built by Teak and Stone. All the teak and stones were brought from the jungles of junnar(village in pune) and the nearby quarries of chinchwad, which is a town in Pune. The construction was completed in 1732. Later on,Peshwas made several additions including the fortification walls with bastions and gates court halls and other buildings, fountains and reservoirs. Currently,fortification wall has five gateways and nine bastion towers, enclosing a garden complex with the foundations of the original buildings.
It is said that full moon nights are very much haunted in Shaniwarwada. There is a story behind this, according to an old story this fort  is haunted by a prince.He was assassinated brutally, when he was 13 by the order of one of his relative. His assassins chased him all across the fort, the boy started yelling again and again, “Kaka, mala vachva!”(Marathi Waord means – Uncle, save me!) and even today locals say that they hear his cries for help at midnight on every new moon day. The fort was largely destroyed itself in fire in1828, but, the survived structure are now maintained as a tourist site.
Other Places to visit in pune
Apart from shaniwar wada there are many other fabulous places in Pune near Shaniwar Wada like

• Aga khan Palace
• Pataleshwar cave Temple
• Darshan Museum
• Parvati Temple

Tourist who visited Shaniwar Wada should also visit above places.

Where to stay?
Shaniwar Wada is situated in Kasbahpeth. The popular areas, like, Shivaji nagar, Deccan gymkhana, Sangamwadi are near from shaniwar wadah.If you are visiting Shaniwarwada, you can have an option to stay in these areas .Shivaji nagar is a popular area in pune which has one of the railway station amongst the Pune.The area is always crowded by tourist and roads are lined by small hotels, shops , cafes and malls.  There are many popular hotels in shivaji nagar, which provide basic facilities in reasonable rates.There are also mini cottages, small lodges and  popular hotels near Deccan gymkhana and Sangamwadi. You can have some of these options to stay and explore such many more places like Shaniwar Wada.

Prestigious city of India-Pune

If you are planning to visit India, Pune is going to be a one of the best option for you. The city shows all shades of Indian lifestyle. It is the eighth largest metropolis in India and second largest city in the Maharashtra after Mumbai. Along with the many ancient historical places .The city has got many educational institutions, developing IT industries and full blessing of nature.
History
The city was founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who was the founder of Maratha empire and got its name from SANSKRIT word Punyanagri. Around 937 AD, During his supremacy, the city witnessed growth and development in every aspect which became political centre of the peshwa  empire in 1730. Later on, until India got independence on 15^th of August 1947, the place served as monsoon capital and cantonment town to the British.
Geopolitical study

The city lies at the convergence of two rivers Mula and Mutha. Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is a geographically significant place. Located above 560 meters from sea level on the leeward side of Western Ghats of India, Pune enjoys a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year. Seasonal variations in temperature are not so extreme in Pune. The weather in Pune is wholesome with pleasant summer and cool winter. The summer is hot with high humidity level. So, the climate in which Pune is at its best is from November to February.
Culture
Pune is truly a melting pot of varied cultures. It is also the cultural capital of the state and the national centre of Marathi speaking people in India but many people understand Hindi and English. As Pune, is considered as cultural capital it encompasses both the traditional Maharashtrian lifestyle that is prevalent in the heart of city as well as a modern, progressive outlook resulting from its being a hub for education and liberal thought. People from multiple religions and speaking different regional languages reside here.

It also hosts various cultural events throughout the year. Due to a large student population, Pune also hosts many youth festivals but most popular festival in Pune is Ganesh  festival  initiated by the Lokmanya Tilak which is the collective communal celebration of the festival of Lord Ganesh, during the month of August, or, September, each year. The best thing about this festival is that many people around all over the world visits Pune only to enjoy this Ganesh festival and celebrate it whole night.
What to visit in Pune?
The city’s cultural activities and places of interests for art lovers have made earned it a distinct popularity and image among people. The spectacular historical monuments from the Maratha period and many places of tourist interest add richness to this city of diversity.
Aga Khan Palace: It is famed for its connection with the Indian Independence movement. British held many important freedom fighters under arrest in this Palace.

Pataleshwar caves : The temple is made out of a single hard stone and the main deity is Pataleshwar.

Shaniwar wada :

It was the palace of the great rulers Peshwa  Dynasty in Pune.
Mulashi Dam : The Dam is a perfect spot for picnics, with its scenic surroundings, unexploited Sahyadri hills, lush green forests & some ancient forts like Koraigadh and Dhangad in the vicinity.
Along with all of the above spots, it has got many famous spots, like, Parvati, Saras bagh,  Vishram Bagh wada, Tulshi Bagh,  Sinhgad, Bund Garden, Shinde’s Chhatri.
How to get in the city?
 As Pune is one of largest city in the Maharashtra there are many ways to get in the city.
By Plane
Pune currently does not have a civil airport to its name. All commercial air carriers operate from the military airport located at Lohegaon.
By Train:  
PUNE IS WELL CONNECTED TO OTHER INDIAN CITIES BY RAIL. PUNE CITY STATION IS AN AVERAGE RAILWAY STATION.
By road
Pune served three national highways NH 4, between Mumbai in the west and Chennai in the south passes through Pune. NH 9 connects Pune in Maharashtra to Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. NH 50 connects Pune to Nasik.
The journey of a whole pune will be a great journey for those who loves to explore the beauty of nature.

Taj Mahal, Jewel of India

India is the beautiful Country its unique culture, historical background, customs, traditions make the country incredible in true ways. There are so many ancient sculptures , historical monuments in India that attracts the tourists from all over the world . Taj Mahal is one of those ancient precious gifts to India.

This splendid Taj Mahal is located in the Agra city which is near from the capital city Delhi. There is not a person in the world who is unknown to this renowned structure in India. It is the one of the beautiful creature in the world. It is located on the bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, India. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Its only Taj Mahal, cause of which all the people around the world visits this beautiful country. Its not just a landmark but its an identity of India for which it is recognized. It is about 200 km from The capital of India New Delhi. Its located in the Uttar Pradesh which is the Northern state of India. Agra is about 226 km from the state capital Lucknow . The whole city is popular in the world and that is because of the historical monument of ‘Taj Mahal’.

This Marvelous monument was constructed under the supervisor of architects Abdul-Karim Ma’mur Khan, Makramat Khan and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. An architecture of the Taj Mahal still astonished many of the renowned architect in the whole world. It is an outstanding example of the Mughal architecture. Addition to that it also combine an elements from the Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture.

Taj Mahal was constructed by the Shah Jahan who was then Mughal emperor. He built it in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. So it is also entitled as ‘symbol of Love‘. It attracts numerous people from all over the world due to which Hotels in Agra are in great demand. Most of the people hotels near Agra railway station for better convenience.

Taj Mahal was declared as a world Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983. Apart from that it is also counted among the seven wonders of the modern world. And cause of this it has both domestic and international visitor. that increase the demand of hotels and resorts near Taj Mahal. It is the paradise for the honeymooners. If you are looking forward to explore the beauty of Taj Mahal then you should visit this place at least once.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, an extraordinary example of Victorian Gothic Style of Architecture

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is i.e. CST is a very renowned railway station of Mumbai; it has got a very beautiful historical architecture which remind us a Victorian gothic style of architecture. It was built in 1888, located in the heart of Mumbai city. It also has been declared as a ‘World Heritage Site’ in 2004 by UNESCO. The station is reminder of great British raj pre-independence which is still a historical landmark in Mumbai.
CST shows the output of the industrial revolution technology that includes the beautiful Victorian style with a little enormous Italian model. Apart from this style of architecture it is also showing some shades of Mughal-Style architecture. It also symbolizes the British Commonwealth. It’s an outstanding example of the late 19^th century. CST has been witnessing all the development of city, booming of film industry, flourishing of all Mumbai all these moments has lived by the CST.
 History
The CST was built by British architect F.W. Stevens who named it as a ‘Victoria Terminus’. As it has built in gothic style It was labeled as ‘Gothic City’ which now has become a symbol of Mumbai (Bombay). It is the hub of many mercantile activities and is a beautiful mixture of British and Indian Design. The station got its name from royal, Queen Victoria. It took ten years to complete the construction of CST.   At that time it was the most expensive structure of the Mumbai with 260,000 pounds. In 1996 it was renamed as ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus’ by Suresh Kalmadi who was the minister of railways at that time.
 Architecture Style
The architecture of the CST reflects the Victorian gothic style including the designs from late19th century. The main entrance of the CST is edged by the lion figures and tigers that represent the two countries India and Great Britain. Whole structure is made by the limestone and sandstone while the interior of the station is by the High Quality of Italian marbles. It has 18 railway lines and also houses the main headquarters, grosteques, Star Chamber and the North wing.
Nearby Points of Attraction
CST is located on D.N. road of Mumbai. There are many places apart from the CST that can be visited by tourist which are near from  CST.

• Gateway of India

It is the impressive, marvelous monument which is constructed in Dec 1911, to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the Mumbai. It is located in south Mumbai. It is like an arc structure which has a height of26 meters and inner width of 15 meters.  It represents the style of indo- Saracen architecture.

• Flora Fountain

It is located at the Hutatma chowk in Mumbai which was built in 1869. It was built in an honor of Sir Bartle Frere, he was the governor of the then Bombay. The fountain stands exactly at the point where the church gate of Bombay fort stood. The construction of this monument is the mixture of water, architecture and sculpture.

• Juhu Beach

 It is one of the famous beaches in Mumbai. It can be accessible from the various suburbs of Mumbai like Vile Parle, Santacruz and Andheri etc.  As it is the uncrowded free space many tourist visits this place, although it gets crowded in the evenings and weekends.
There are many more places like Mumbai University, Marine drive, Elephanta caves   nearby CST to visit.
Where to Stay?
As Mumbai is very popular city, many people visit the city to enjoy and explore the city. All the places to visit in Mumbai are generally near from the CST many travelers choose the place which is near from the CGT to stay.  CST itself is a tourist spot which shows the enormous example of Gothic architecture. Many lodges, cottages, and hotels are there near CST. Some of the some of the hotels in Mumbai near CST are,

• Hotel sea lord
• Hotel Supreme
• Hotel new Bengal
• Hotel Shanthi Doot

These all hotels are near from CST which provides quality service in reasonable rate. If You are passionate about the architecture and want to explore it CST will be best option for you.

Hyderabad, Nizams city of India

Hyderabad is an ancient city which is located on the bank of River Musi. It is around 500 years old which is located on The Deccan plateau. It is the capital of Southern state Andhra Pradesh. It is about 500 m above the sea level having most of the region as rocky terrain. It is one of the largest cities in India.
The city is having the population of 7.75 million of people. Hyderabad is one of the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The city of Hyderabad was ruled by the Qutub Shah dynasty, Mughal’s and Nizams. It was them who have restored the old city of Hyderabad. The so called old city of Hyderabad is having enormous landmark like Charminar and Splendid Mecca Masjid.

Now days, Hyderabad is growing rapidly in terms of industrialization and IT along with its twin city Secunderabad. The ancient city of Hyderabad has many historical Landmarks which have served by Nizam and Mughal. The city is mainly known for its Splendid Charminar and Golconda Fort. Apart from this, there are many temples, Masjid, Tombs and Churches. It also Houses the Tollywood i.e. Telugu Film Industry.
What to see?

• Charminar

It is one of the famous landmarks in Hyderabad which is supported by four graceful minerates. Charminar was built by the Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah as a memorial for plague victims. It is located in the old city of Hyderabad.

• Golconda Fort

It is one of the ancient forts in India. It is most glorious fortress complexes in India. It is located on hill one side and spiraling fort on another. The location and internal design of fort made it one of the best fort in the world.

• Spanish Mosque

It is the very famous mosque in Hyderabad. It is also known as Masjid Iqubal Ud Daula. It was constructed in 1906 by Sir Iqubal Ud Daula. It is located in Begumpet. The exterior and interior design of Spanish Mosque is very much similar as Cathedral –Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and Jama Masjid in Gulbarga and Karnataka.

• Mecca Masjid

It is one of the holy Masjid in Hyderabad which is located at the southwest of Charminar. It is one of the largest Masjid in India. It is named so because the brick were brought from Mecca to built the central arch of the Masjid.
Besides this there are many famous places like Hussain Sagar, Outub Shah Palace, Paigah Tomb, and Paigah Palace that attract the tourist.
 How to Go?

• By Flight

The city has main international airport which is known as Rajiv Gandhi International airport. It operates all the domestic as well as international flights. It also has one of the airports in Begumpet which is used as a military purpose.

• By Train

Hyderabad has four main railway station which connect the city of Hyderabad to rest of the cities in Hyderabad.

• Secundarabad railway station
• Nampally Railway Station
• Kachiguda Railway station
• Begumpet Railway Station

These are some famous railway stations in Hyderabad.

• By Road

Hyderabad is well connected to the other cities in India directly as well as through Intermediary locations.  The famous city of Hyderabad has three National Highways and Five state Highways which connects the cities Like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mysore, Nagpur, Pune etc.
Accommodation
Hyderabad has many accommodation options. It can be reached through any of the city very easily. There are many luxury, budget and star hotels in Hyderabad which provide quality service with good ambience. The area of Hyderabad is lined by number of restaurants, coffee shops, pizza parlor and many more places. The Hyderabad Biryani is one of the famous dishes in Hyderabad. There are numerous hotels near airport and railway station.

Haji Ali Dargah - Tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari

Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most popular religious places in Mumbai, visited by people of all religions alike. Haji Ali Dargah is one of India’s most famous and prestigious landmarks situated about 500 yards from the Mumbai shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea off Lala Lajpatrai Marg.

 

The structure was erected on a set of high rising rocks and was given its present day shape in the early 19th century after the Trust was legally formed as an entity in 1916.

 

Haji Ali Dargah is the complex housing the tomb of the Muslim Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). Along with the tomb, there is also a Masjid at Haji Ali. This monument has been sentinel to the shores of Mumbai since a long time.


Mumbai is the beautiful city in India. It has numerous places to visit. Number of people lives in this dream city. There are numerous places to worship for the people of every religion. Haji Ali Dargah is the holy place which is located on an islet off the coast of worli which in the southern part of Mumbai. It is the most recognizable landmark of Mumbai in the heart of City.
It is the beautiful tomb of the Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. It is an outstanding example of Indo-Islamic architecture, which is mostly visited by the followers of  Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari and people of all the religion. The Dargah was constructed in 1431 in the memory of Muslim Merchant Sayed peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. He gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca.

On Thursdays and Fridays, the shrine is visited by at least 40,000 pilgrims. Irrespective of faith and religion, people visit the dargah to get the blessings of the legendary saint. Sometimes, especially on Fridays, people may find various Sufi musicians performing a form of devotional music called Qawwli at the dargah.

The accessibility to the dargah is very much dependent on the tides. As, the causeway is not bound by railings, when the causeway gets submerged during the tides high tides it becomes inaccessible. Therefore, the dargah is accessible only during low tide. This walk on the causeway, with the sea on both sides, is one of the highlights of a trip to the shrine. During the high tide, the dargah seems completely isolated with no access. It looks more like a little island.

It is the place which has number of visitors through out the year from all over the world. Visiting the Mumbai is not completed without visiting this tremendous place due to which many of the tourists prefer hotels near Haji Ali Dargah , Mumbai. There are many more places than this which will shows you an eye catching views of the city. So if you are visiting this place then don’t miss an opportunity to visit this sacred place.

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