Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Akshardham Temple is a must see place in Delhi. Recently built, its one of the most beautiful monument ever built. The vast spread area gives enough space for peace and relaxation. Very well managed and conveniently placed this temple is much more than a place of worship with idols. Its a culture, a emotion, a story and a history in itself. Built is span of 5 years, this monument will continue to inspire masses for generations.

Location:
New Delhi

Nearest metro Station:
Akshardham(change from Rajeev Chowk and board in metro for noida city centre. In case you take train for Vaishali, then change from yamuna bank and take metro for Akshardham)

Days of Operation:
All except Monday

Best time to reach:
Although temple is open through out the day (Last entry at 6:00 pm), The best time to reach temple is at 1 in the afternoon.

3 not so famous things in Akshardham which you should not miss:
1.Swaminarayan Khichdi in food court. Cost Rs 45. health, tasty, holy and special.
2.Abhishek Mandapam - Visit this place for ultimate relaxing and enlightening moment of your life. Here you get chance to personally worship god swaminarayan.
3. Exhibition hall - Nice Collection of Swaminarayan T-shirts and herbal products in the exhibition hall are the two things which I like the most. Conveniently priced these are a good buy as token of memory  from this temple.

3 things you must be aware of when you visit temple
1. Buy a map right at the entrance. its Rs 5 and is available in various languages.
2. The frisking is pretty rigorous to ensure safety. So it might just take 15 to minutes while you wait to enter in.
3. Short clothes for girls are not allowed in temple, so make sure you wear something more than knee length.

Dehradun- Good things about it - Part 2

places to visit in dehradun-

Sahastradhara-
Sahastradhara meaning a thousandfold spring is an ideal picnic spot of dehradhun, a must visit for tourists and residents.With its beautiful serenic beauty, waterfall, fun world, ropeway ride, Lord shiva temple and spring water with great medical properties, Sahastradhra is situated around 11 km from the main city. You can take a bus, a taxi or an auto rickshaw to get there.Budget hotels and restaurants are also available at Sahastradhara.

There is a provision to get right at the top of the mountain through ropeway, also called trolley. the view from the mountain top is marvelous with lush green surrounding- really a balm to the eyes.One can find a fun world, disco, park and a temple at the hilltop.
The fun world is equipped with joy rides,water rides for both kids and adults.one can dance and enjoy at the disco or just relax and feel the beauty of nature at the park.
The lord Shiva temple has its own charm with its historic architecture and grand idol of Lord Shiva.
It is said that the waterfall and the spring flowing at sahastradhara contains great medical properties and if we take a bath in this water many of our skin diseases can be healed, moreover our stomach diseases can be cured on consumption of this water.One can enjoy the fresh waterfall and spring bath ( changing rooms are available too)

Vaishno Devi Temple

Sahastra Dhara

Ropeway

Shastra Dhara

Fun World at Hilltop

smart tip- If one takes a Volvo from Delhi to reach Deheradun, then most probably reaching time will be early in the morning. Now, the checkout time for most of the hotels is at 12 noon. So the best thing one can do is to hire a taxi and visit Sahastra Dhara . Take a dip here and then visit your hotel.You feel fresh.

Tapkeshwar temple-
Tapkeshwar temple is one of the famous temples of lord Shiva.It is said that Dhrona Acharya of  Mahabharata medicated at this place to attain more knowledge.Tapkeshwar temple is situated amidst the forest valley around 6.5 km from the main city of dehradun.Filled with the devotees of Lord Shiva, the entrance of Tapkeshwar temple has rows of shops which sells snacks and prasadam. One has to get down a row of stairs to reach the main temple.
Different kind of Shivlings can be found at Tapkeshwar temple, the most attractive and the famous being that built from rudhaksha.There is a small cave inside the temple.The temple has a natural surrounding trees and other plantation all around.

Vaishno Devi Temple

Rudraksh Shivling

There is a goddess Santosi mandir as well, every friday the arati at santosi mata mandir is worth attending.
One will also find a mini Vaishno devi cave at Tapkeshwar temple.(Must watch if you have not been to Vaishno Devi temple at Katra)
The serene, pure and natural environment provides great peace to heart and soul .

8 Must see things in Delhi

The capital of India, is a prominant place for all tourists. majorly people do come here for official visits or to meet relatives in here. Delhi is a beautiful city with mixed religious views. In Delhi one can find every religion, every cast, every color of human race at one place.

The best part of Delhi is undoubtedly the food. Every gully has a speciality food. You name it and you get it for all types of Indian and international foods.

5 Must visit places to visit if you are in Delhi are:


1. Akshardham Temple.
2. Adventure Island
3. Malls of Saket,
4. Chandani Chownk,
5. Bangla Sahib Gurdwara.
6.India Gate
7. Dilli Haat, INA 
8.Cannaught Place
Keep watching this space for more information on each of the spots given here.!!

happy travelling