Kanhoji Angre Light House Enters Among the Mumbai’s Tourist Sites

Mumbai is the Bollywood city of India and is most visited by tourists throughout the year. It is the home of many billionaires and also known as the financial capital of India. Its diversity and vibrancy illustrate the city’s uniqueness and displays true images. This city forms one of the most heavily populated regions in Asia, i.e. around 20 million people. People from different religious communities reside there.

Night View of Mumbai

Gateway of India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai

Being a biggest metropolitan city in India, several travel destinations of tourist interest are there like the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Juhu beach, Marine drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Fashion street, Film City, Chowpatty, Victoria Garden, Hanging garden, Essel World, Great Escape, Nishiland water park, Iscon temple, Haji Ali’s mosque, Siddhi Vinayak temple, Santa Cruz, etc. Nightlife is also very active in Mumbai. Several pubs, discos and casinos are there that offers a vibrant nightlife. Due to all this, globe trotters move to this place to get fun and amusement over there.

Elephanta Caves

Another feature that adds up to the Mumbai is the Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse. It is located on Kanhoji Angre Island which is situated opposite the Thal fishing port near Alibaug. It becomes a new attraction for tourist. It was formally announced by the Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi with the Minister of State for Shipping Milind Deora. Both the ministers announced a plan to develop around 15 lighthouses across the country as a place of tourist interest.

Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse, Mumbai

In the first phase of the plan, the Kanhoji Angre lighthouse near Mumbai, one located at Dolphin Nose Point in Visakhapatnam and the other one is located at the Mamallapuram near Chennai have been built as  a pilot project to attract the tourist in a large number. Of all the lighthouses, this is the only lighthouse that is located in the middle of the sea. 

Back side of Kanhoji Angre lighthouse

Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse includes viewing gallery, conservation of fort wall, tent style accommodation, construction of jetty and passenger terminal and electrification through solar power system. The need of making the lighthouse is to create new destination in an eco-friendly manner. A fort is also located there which was built by the Portuguese but later occupied by the Marathas.

Light House

Thus, the lighthouse seems to be a great tourist attraction in near future. In the next phases of the project, many other lighthouses will be built like the Mumbai, Chennai and Visakhapatnam lighthouses and creates a hub of it that covers the all heritage sites of India to preserve the interest of people in heritage sites.

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A Memorable 167 Km Journey…

Most of the human beings love to see new places and favored to do something adventurous on their trip, so that it can make a remarkable space on their heart and soul for forever. You might have visited multiple numbers of places inside your country or abroad, but have you ever cover this 167 km journey in India? Predetermine to get a touch of this fascinating distance before India tour.

Hire a car and start the journey from India’s biggest metropolitan city Mumbai. The city is the dream destination for the youngsters which offers a wide scope in a variety of fields. Some parts of the youth flown to this city, to make their career in Bollywood film industry, as it is the birthplace of Indian film industry. The city always spends sleepless nights that make it distinct from any other cities in India. Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves and Juhu Beach are some striking points of the city that makes Mumbai trip more fascinating.

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Gear up for the north-eastern suburb of Mumbai, Thane, which is holding its breath at an altitude of about 7 meter from the sea level. Entire area of the city is surrounded by verdant green hills and circulates multiple numbers of enchanting lakes which enhances the beauty of the city. Masunda Talao and Talao Pali are two beautiful lakes of the city, offers a series of activities like water-scooter and boating. Kopineshwar is the oldest temple of Thane where Lord Shiva is worshipped. Slow down your car near Kelva Beach; Suru trees cover the entire coastline where local populace mostly visited.

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Nashik, Maharashtra

Your next move will be one of the famous religious cities in India, Nashik where you can reach following the National Highway 3. The broken sounds of the sacred River Godavari, you can clearly hear while rolling over the wonderful Godavari Arch Bridge which will indicate that you are at Nashik. The city is the home to one of the twelve jyotirlingas in India and the hub of the largest congregation of people during Maha Kumbh Mela. Tapovan is a pictorial spot; this lush green environment once was a meditation spot for great sagas. Nashik tour can never be completed without visiting its two historical and cultural hub sites namely Pandavleni Caves and Panchavati. Panchavati is a sacred place where all religious activates are performed. People are most frequent at this site and wish to take a holy dip in the Godavari River.

Nashik is well connected to Mumbai by road and it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to cover 167 km distance. During this road trip, you will cover the places such as Mumbai – Thane – Shahapur – Ghoti – Nashik which will be a perfect trip in India for collecting everlasting memories.

A Trip Around India’s Biggest Metropolitan City Mumbai

Mumbai, the biggest metropolitan city of the country is the major hub of India's Bollywood and the home to many Bollywood stars. It might be hard to find out a single place where moviemaker's camera never been passed through. This busy planet always gets flooded with multiple numbers of tourists throughout the year and their traffic can easily be discovered in its major tourist attractions like Juhu Beach, Aurangabad, Nashik and many more where maximum numbers of bollywood movies has been shot out. The attachment to these places are not just for the traffic of moviemakers, it is the beauty and significance of these places that magnetizes travelers from apart in this landscape to explore its attractions to their best.

Major tourist’s destinations inside the city:

Nashik:

Godavari River, Nashik, Maharashtra

The city is seated on the bank of River Godavari and considered one of the holiest cities of the Hindus. After every 12 years, Nashik celebrates its Maha Kumbh Mela on the bank of this holy river, where one can easily catch the great religious meet of Hindu devotees. Previously, the city had celebrated this famous festival in the year 2003. If you are interested in to shop some silverware and ornaments, then head to Safar Bazaar, which is located in the heart of the city.

Juhu Beach:

View of Juhu Beach, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Fall in love with the breathtaking view of infinite Juhu Beach. On the shore of the beach, you can find several wonderful bungalows of Bollywood stars. There are several entrances to this beautiful beach like Andheri side, Vile Parle side and Santa Cruz side. The shore of the beach is loaded with various food stalls, where you can pamper your taste by eating Chaats, Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, Pani Puri or various spicy foods. The shore of the beach always enjoys donkey rides, cricket matches, acrobats, monkey’s dancing, etc.

Aurangabad:

Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

If you are visiting Aurangabad for the first time, then its attractions will surely fascinate your heart and soul. The city is popularly known for its surprising Ajanta Caves, Bibi-ka- Maqbara and Shirdi Sai Temple.

If you have never visited the Great Taj Mahal of Agra, then reaching Bibi-ka- Maqbara you can fulfill your wish. This monument is the complete replica of Taj Mahal, which was built in the memory of Begum Rabia Durani by his son.

From this beautiful monument the most surprising Aurangabad Caves is not so far. The rock cut caves has total number of 63 dark caves among them 34 are named as Ellora and 29 as Ajanta. The great sculptors work can easily be noticed going inside these caves and each cave tells a new story of past.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

Shirdi Sai Temple one of the most devotional places of pilgrims and this is the one and only temple in India who never where any people can pay their homage to the deity regardless of religion and caste.

Mumbai is a good tour destination and can fulfill all dreams beyond your imagination. Get the best Mumbai tour package from India’s renowned tour operator, Erco Travels and visit all possible tourist places, which you should truly visit during your tour to Mumbai city visit: http://www.ercotravels.com/short-tour-packages/magical-mumbai-tour.html