How Far is Sultanpur Lodhi from Mohali?

• • Kapurthala, Mohali, Punjab • Tags:

Sultanpur Lodhi from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) Distance is 185 km.

We started our journey at 7:35 am and reached Sultanpur Lodhi at 11:30 am via hired car. The hired car driver charged us Rs. 8 per km Total of Rs. 3200 for the to and fro journey we paid.

Directions

Mohali > Samrala (50 km)

Samrala > Machhiwara (10 km)

Macchiwara > Nagar (46 km)

At Nagar, after traveling 106 km we stop at Doaba Sweet house (right side) for bread pakora as we were hungry.

Nagar > Phillaur (5 km)

Phillaur > Nakodar (33 km)

Nakodar > Malsian (16 km)

Malsian > Sultanpur Lodhi (25 km)

Road condition – OK.

15 Facts About Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai

• • Maharashtra, Mumbai Suburban •
15 Facts About Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai, India
  • Total Height of the Pagoda : 325 feet (99 m)
  • Height of the Pillarless Main Dome: 90 feet (27.5 m)
  • Diameter of the Pilarless Main Dome: 280 feet (85 m)
  • Seating capacity: 8000 persons
  • Foundation Stone laid: October 1997
  • Construction completed: November 2008
  • Inauguration: By the President of India, February 8, 2009
  • The land for the Pagoda: Donated by a grateful meditator
  • Cost of construction: INR 135 crores

(apart from the cost of the land) : (about USD 30 million)

Donated by many grateful meditators

  • Height of North and South Pagodas: 60 feet (18 m)
  • Foundation: 30 feet deep with a 20 feet wide wall
  • Stone used: 2.5 million tonnes of Jodahpur red sandstone
  • Quarries: 1,200 kms away from the project site
  • Sand used: 3,000 truck loads
  • Time Spend: 90 million man hours

(source: display board)

Timings: 9:00 am To 7:00 pm

Free Entry, No Parking Fee

Click to learn more about Global Vipassana Pagoda.

Gilbert Hill – Ancient Heritage of Mumbai

• • Maharashtra, Mumbai Suburban •
Sri Gaondevi Durga Mata Mandir, Gilbert Hill, Mumbai, India

There were two reasons to visit the 200-foot monolith column of black basalt rock known as Gilbert Hill. One – visiting a rare and unique volcanic structure that was created 65 million years ago due to molten lava that squeezed out of the earth’s clefts during the Mesozoic Era. And the second reason is to offer prayers at GaonDevi Durgamata temple which has been there since 500 – 550 years and is swayambhu (self-manifested). Approx. 180 steep stairs one has to climb to reach the temple situated on top of Gilbert Hill. Upon query, Shri Nagesh Shindi – the priest enhanced our knowledge about festival days. Each year during Chaitra Purnima (April month) there is a big festival here at the temple venue and also in the month of December, there is another festival to celebrate the temple construction day. Half of Mumbai is seen from the top of the hill. And not to forget one of the best venues to watch the Sunset. There is a small garden also on the top of the hill. Swami Vivekanand Road near Andheri Railway Station is one of the best ways to reach the hill.

There are two more rocks as similar as Gilbert Hill in the world. One is – Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, and the Devils Postpile National Monument in eastern California, USA. For more info check this video.

Tea Centre – Serving One of The Best Tea in Mumbai

• • Maharashtra, Mumbai •

Maharani of Darjeeling, Maharaja of Darjeeling, Vintage Green Tea, White Tea, Rose Tea, Kulhad Masala Chai, Almond Tea, Irish Tea, Spicy Tea, Pudina Chai, Lemon Tea, Kashmiri Kahwa, English Afternoon Tea, Blood Orange Tea, Mango Tea, Hot Buttered Apple Tea, Cherry Tea and more… Almost endless menu especially about Tea.

So many names/types of tea. Never knew. Knowledge enhanced. Thanks to the Tea Centre situated near Churchgate Railway Station (next to Vodafone Store/behind the Chowk bus stop) in Mumbai.

Which one to choose? I requested them to serve a cup of tea which is the most or one of the most popular among most of the visitors.

Hot Buttered Apple Tea was served after 10 mins. With the first sip, I was 110% sure, it is one of the best for sure. Delightful to the tongue. Tough to express it via writing, but yes, the desire to have more was there even after finishing the kettle. The ambiance around is too good to relax to have a cup of tea. The restaurant was almost full in the afternoon.

How much do I pay?

Rs. 166 including taxes, but let me tell you the kettle served was maybe for two people.

In short, if you are thinking of tea or something different, visit Tea Centre, Churchgate, Mumbai.

Upon query, Alok – The supervisor enhanced knowledge:

It was opened in 1949 by the Tea Board to promote tea. Not only tea, they also serve continental food.

And not to forget good quotes around to read such as:

‘Tea is a cup of life.’

‘Kissing is like drinking tea with a tea strainer, you can never get enough.’

If you are cold; tea will warm you,

If you are too heated; it will cool you,

If you are depressed; it will cheer you,

If you are excited, it will calm you.

Timings: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm

7 days open except 26 January, 15th August, and 2nd October.