This photo was taken at Marwari Tiffin Center (0-96279 96553/99272 26310) in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh).
The food items I had for lunch were: Kabuli Chana (white chickpea), Gajar (carrot) Matar (green peas) ki Sabzi (vegetable), Dhaniya (coriander) Chutney, and Roti (flatbread).
This homemade breakfast photo was taken at Marwari Tiffin Center (0-96279 96553/99272 26310) in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh).
Cost of Unlimited Dinner Thali at SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA BHAWAN (Vrindavan): Rs. 170 per person.
SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA BHAWAN (Vrindavan) is situated at Banke Bihari Marg nearby Shri Banke Bihari Temple.
Breakfast Hours: 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
And the cost of unlimited breakfast is Rs. 170 per person.
One has to buy a coupon from the ground-floor counter. The dining hall is situated on the 2nd floor. The food served is pure vegetarian without onion and garlic and is cooked on firewood.
The food items I had for unlimited breakfast were: Aloo Paratha, Dahi (curd), Dhaniya (Coriander) Chutney, and Achaar.
The breakfast hours at SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA BHAWAN (Vrindavan) are from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. And the cost of unlimited breakfast is Rs. 170 per person. One has to buy a coupon from the ground-floor counter before proceeding to 2nd floor for breakfast.
We were returning to Vrindavan after attending Laddu Mar Holi (2023) at Radha Rani Mandir (temple) in Barsana.
We saw three ways to reach Vrindavan from Barsana.
Maruti Van was charging Rs. 100, Auto was charging Rs. 80, and AC electric bus fare was Rs. 70 per person.
I preferred AC electric bus if I got the seat (limited) to sit on because it was air-conditioned – The best available option.
AC electric bus started for Vrindavan from Barsana bus depot at 4:35 pm.
5:00 pm bus reached Govardhan and at 5:50 pm the AC electric bus dropped us at Prem Mandir in Vrindavan.
Total Journey Hours from Barsana to Vrindavan via Govardhan: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Note: During the morning, the total journey hours from Vrindavan to Barsana via Govardhan were 1 hour & 50 minutes. So total journey hours from Vrindavan to Barsana or Barsana to Vrindavan depend on traffic on the road.
Anyway, it was a comfortable, clean & cool journey. Road condition – satisfactory.
We planned to visit Barsana to attend Laddu Mar Holi (2023) at Radha Rani Mandir (temple).
AC electric bus is the best option.
AC electric bus started for Barsana from Vrindavan bus depot at 11:10 am.
Rs. 70 per person the bus fare from Vrindavan to Barsana.
The distance between Vrindavan to Barsana via Govardhan is 49 km.
12:10 noon hours bus reached Govardhan.
Vrindavan to Govardhan distance is 29 km.
1:00 pm the bus reached Barsana.
Total Journey Hours from Vrindavan to Barsana via Govardhan: 1 hour & 50 minutes.
It was a comfortable, clean & cool journey. Road condition – satisfactory.
Surrounded on all four sides by a city and a bay, Sanjay Gandhi National Park must be unique of its kind. Established in 1950, to date, this national park is functioning as the lungs of Mumbai. Spread over a 104 Square Kilometer area, this vast national park holds specimens of the various types of forests found all over the country. 40 types of animals, 300 types of birds, 38 types of reptiles, 1000 species of trees, and 150 species of butterflies are the glory of this national park. The Kanheri Caves area of the National Park was developed in the 4th century. The greatest gift of this forest to Mumbai and its suburbs are the Tulsi and Vihar lakes situated in the lap of this forest. Mumbai and its suburbs are supplied with water from these lakes.
One would think, What can I do for this park? The answer is very simple. Visit this national park often. Gather knowledge of the birds and animals found here. Believe that this forest is ours and it’s our responsibility to protect it. Come on then! Let’s visit the national park again and again!
Admission Fees for Buddhist Caves, Kanheri is Rs. 25 for Indian Citizen and Rs. 300 for foreign nationals.
Free admission for visitors below 15 years.
Video Filming Rs. 25 (exterior only).
Opening Time: 9 am to 5 pm.
Note: At the entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park if you are above 12 years of age, you have to pay Rs. 85 as an entry fee and after covering 7 km, at the entrance of Buddhist Caves, Kanheri again you have to pay Rs. 25 as an entry fee.
Total Rs. 110 per person for Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Buddhist Caves, Kanheri visit.
