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Amazing destinations in India

Griddhakuta or Vulture's Peak

This was the place where the Lord Buddha set in motion his second wheel of Law and for three months every year during the rainy season, preached many inspiring sermons to his disciples. The Buddha Sangha of Japan have constructed a massive modern stupa, the Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), at the top of the hill in commemoration. A bridle path leads up to the hill but it is much more fun to take the Aerial Chairlift which operates every day except Thursday. One way ride takes 7.5 minutes and the view is splendid over the hills of Rajgir. Vulture Peak (Grdhrakuta) in Rajgir where the Buddha inspired Avalokiteshvara to give The Heart Sutra - the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutram requested by Sariputra, rock that looks like a vulture; upper right, facing left.

Mulshi Lake and Dam

Mulshi Lake is primarily a tourist attraction nearby Pune. The Lake is formed in the catchments area of Mulshi dam.

Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex

Hemakunta hill temple complex enclose number of temples. This temple complex is one of the marvelous sites in Hampi. Interestingly, these are referred as Jain Temples by mistake due to its architecture. In fact many of these temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The entire region resembles a huge sheet of undulated rocks, the temple have pyramid like roofs. It is enchanting to see three temples constructed perpendicular to the other face with a common hall. The total of Hemakuta Hill region is protected and surrounded with an ancient fort. Though located at the heart of Hampi, the relative calm and seclude of the place is a enjoyable and surprising. No admission fee is required and photography is permitted.

Maner

Some centuries ago it was situated on the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Son, and river Saryu joined it from the north. The remains of an old time fortress on the bank of the channel of the Son reminds one that Maner was a strategic point in ancient times. It appears as if it were the western gate of Patliputra in the Mauryan times. It is famous for its Bari and Choti Dargah, sacred to the memory of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Makhdoom yahya Maneri of the 13th century.

Ghanerao

Ghanerao is the place where Thakur Sajjan Singhji and his gracious wife have recreated a charming old-world ambience by opening this castle constructed in 1603 to paying guests.

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