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Kedarnath – 14 km, Rudranath – 18 km, Tungnath – 3 km, Kalpeshwar – 9 km, Madhyamaheshwar – 10 km.
Tourist Sights in Around Kedarnath
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Sri Durga Devi 108 Names
Sri Durga Devi 108 Names – This photo was taken at Sri Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar (Uttarakhand).
1. Sati 2. Sadhvi 3. Bhavpreeta 4. Bhavani 5. Bhava-Mochani 6. Arya 7. Durga 8. Jaya 9. Aadya 10. Trinetra 11. Shuldharani 12. Pinakdharani 13. Chitra 14. Chandaghanta 15. Mahatapa 16. Mann 17. Budri 18. Ahankara 19. Chitarupa 20. Chita 21. Chiti 22. Sarvamantramayi 23. Satta 24. Satyanandswaroopini 25. Ananta 26. Bhavini 27. Bhaavya 28. Bhavya 29. Abhavya 30. Sadagati 31. Shambhavi 32. Devmata 33. Chinta 34. Ratnapriya Sada 35. Sarvavidya 36. Dakshakanya 37. Dakshayagya-Vinashini 38. Aparna 39. Anekvarna 40. Patla 41. Patlavati 42. Pattambar-Paridhana 43. Kalmanjirranjini 44. Amey – Vikrama 45. Krura 46. Sundari 47. Sursundari 48. Vandurga 49. Matangi 50. Matagamunipoojita 51. Brahmi 52. Maheshwari 53. Endri 54. Komari 55. Vaishnavi 56. Chamunda 57. Varahi 58. Lakshmi 59. Purushakriti 60. Vimla 61. Utkarshini 62. Gyana 63. Kriya 64. Nitya 65. Budhdida 66. Bahula 67. Bahul Prema 68. Sarvavahan-Vahana 69. Nishumbhashumbha-Hanni 70. Mahishasurmardini 71. Madhukaitabhahantri 72. Chandamunda-Vinashini 73. Sarvasurnvinasha 74. Sarvadaanvadhatini 75. Sarvashastramayi 76. Satya 77. Sarvastradharini 78. Anekshastrashasta 79. Anekastradharini 80. Kumari 81. Ek Kanya 82. Kaishori 83. Yuvti 84. Yati 85. Apraudha 86. Proudha 87. Vridh Mata 88. Balprada 89. Mahodri 90. Muktkeshi 91. Ghorrupa 92. Mahabala 93. Agnijwala 94. Raudramukhi 95. Kalaratri 96. Tapaswini 97. Narayani 98. Bhadrakali 99. Vishnumaya 100. Jalodari 101. Shivadooti 102. Karali 103. Ananta 104. Parmeshwari 105. Katyayani 106. Savitri 107. Pratyaksha 108. Brahmavadhini
Waitlist Tatkal Train Ticket Manual Refund Experience in Rishikesh
In June 2014, Rishikesh, I, with a local friend, planned to visit Garhmukteshwar by train. We visited Rishikesh Railway Station to book train tickets. Waiting list – The answer. I request Tatkal tickets. Waiting list too. I thought it might get confirmed, I booked two 3A tickets from Haridwar (30+ km from Rishikesh) to Gajraula.
We were waiting anxiously for the Mussoorie Express train chart to be prepared. If I am correct, three hours before the train departure time train chart is prepared. And when it was prepared, tickets were not confirmed – checked via the 139 SMS service. We were disappointed, but what to do? The next question – refund?
We reached Rishikesh Railway Station to return our tickets to receive a refund. It was more than 8 pm. Ticket counters were closed for the day.
Now, what to do?
A railway person was present. We were guided to visit Haridwar Railway Station (30 km) to receive a refund.
What? – said I. To get a refund for the waitlist Tatkal tickets booked from Rishikesh Railway Station, I have to travel 30 km at this hour? approx. 50-minute to 1-hour journey.
I was disappointed, but what to do? We traveled via motorbike to reach Haridwar Railway Station. At 21:42, we received the refund. Rs. 70 was deducted by the Railways as a cancellation fee. I was told the counter closed at 10 pm. Only one counter is open at night.
Upon the query about waitlist tatkal ticket refund rules, the counter person said: up to two hours after the train’s actual departure time.
In short, what I want to say is: To receive a refund, I had to travel that fa,r which was very disappointing but later upon the query I was told for late-night trains and for hilly or remote areas one might get a refund the next day within first two hours of counter opening. But the question is: Whether Rishikesh is a remote area or a hilly area or not Or, what I did was correct?
I agree: IRCTC Online ticket booking is much better than manually. At least a refund is automatically returned to one’s account.
Once I Forgot to Pack Sony Camera Battery Charger During Uttarakhand Tour
I was at Kanak Chauri village approx. 181 km from Rishikesh and 38 km from Rudraprayag Town to visit Kartik Swami Temple, and I realized I left the Sony DSC HX400V camera battery charger in Rishikesh.
Where to buy a camera charger? I question locals.
Rudraprayag – They said. I restarted the motorbike to reach Rudraprayag. I had no other option – what to do.
During the search at Rudraprayag Town, I failed to find a camera charger. I visited a local friend. He advised visiting Srinagar Town because it is a big town and chances are bright there only. 30-35 km journey – Ok said I.
I visited many electronics/camera shops in Srinagar and failed again. Then a student, upon query, enhanced knowledge about a shop situated inside the main market, almost opposite Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Tourist Rest House.
Narula Electricals (0-94120 79078) is the shop name situated on the right-hand side inside the main market, Srinagar approx. 50 meters from National Highway 58. Yes, the camera battery charger was available, but locally made. No worries if it solves the problem. It was working. The shopkeeper tested the battery with the charger. I purchased it immediately, and I also purchased a camera memory card. In short, I realized it was tough to find camera accessories in the mountains. Thanks to the shopkeeper, otherwise the tour might be without a photo. After the Kartik Swami Temple visit, I visited Deoria Tal too. This was the first time in the past 4 years of travel that I forgot to pack one of the most important things for memories.
Taxi Fare I Paid for Bodh Gaya to Pawapuri via Rajgir-Nalanda to-and-fro Journey
Rs. 2500 for an Indigo car, said a travel service in Bodh Gaya upon the query for the journey to Rajgir, Nalanda, Pawapuri, and return.
Rs. 500 paid as advance.
7:10 am the next day, we started the journey from Bodh Gaya and reached Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Characters and nearby Bimbisar Jail (right-hand side of the highway) in Rajgir at 9:10 am after covering a distance of 73 km approx.
Bodh Gaya to Rajgir 2 hours approx. travel time.
The next stop at 10 am was Sone Bhandar, and 1 km further Battleground of Jarasandh.
Since morning no breakfast, and the time is close to 11 am. We stopped at the Green Hotel (suggested by the cab driver) situated almost opposite the hot water spring in Rajgir. We had Aalu Paratha, Dahi (curd), Aalu Dum, Egg Curry, and Salad. Cost – Rs. 408/-. Aalu Dum and Egg Curry was the best-prepared meal I had in recent times. I love food from Bihar.
After lunch, we had a visit to the hot water springs and a halt at Venuvan on the left-hand side, a little further.
11:50 am we reached Nalanda to visit Nalanda Mahavihara. We met R.B. Prasad, the guide, and a walk to listen to history.
2:10 pm, we left Nalanda and dropped the idea of visiting Pawapuri as we were tired by now. We have to visit Vulture Peak in Rajgir also, which is a short climb – I said.
At Silao, we stopped to purchase the traditional famous snack – Khaja, and further continued the journey to reach Rajgir again.
3:20 pm, we started climbing stairs to reach Vulture Peak. 30-minute trek – maximum At 4:40 pm, we started walking down.
5:00 pm, we left Rajgir for Bodh Gaya.
6:30 pm we reached Gaya and 6:50 pm Bodh Gaya.
Total distance covered from Bodh Gaya to Nalanda to and fro is 194 km. Road condition – brilliant.
I am happy with the travel services quote. Rs. 2000 is the pending amount – paid. It was a nice tour. Thank you – said I.
How much Taxi Fare I Paid for Bodh Gaya to Patna to-and-fro Journey?
Taxi fares often fluctuate a lot, especially if the journey is outstation, but during search & bargaining, finally, I found a travel service at Bodh Gaya that was offering Rs. 3000/- for Bodh Gaya to Patna to-and-fro journey (same day return) by Indigo car.
Offer accepted. Advance amount paid to Asian Travel Services (0-9234772239/9471477707), near Chinese Temple, Bodhgaya. Done – said I.
We started our journey at 7 am from Bodh Gaya to Patna via Makhdumpur > Dhanurua (famous for Lai). At Dhanurua (9:20 am) – 90 km approx. journey we stopped for a cup of tea and finally reached Patna Railway Station at 10 am.
The total journey time from Bodhgaya to Patna Railway Station was 3 hours approx.
Road condition between Bodh Gaya and Patna is very good except for a few km after Jehanabad, not that good. Need improvement.
The Distance between Bodh Gaya and Patna Railway Station is approx. 120 kms. The driver said if there is more traffic on the road, especially when you enter Patna, the travel time could be more.
In short, 120 km x 2 (Bodh Gaya to Patna to-and-fro) plus approx. 25 km travel within Patna Town. Total 265 km journey maybe or even more, and the total taxi fare I paid was Rs. 3000. I am happy with the car rental service. The driver was punctual and efficient too.
A Visit to Sakkarbaug Zoo in Junagadh
The idea of visiting Sakkarbaug Zoo was because of a pamphlet I received at Geeta Lodge. The pamphlet enhanced knowledge – Sakkarbaug Zoo situated at Rajkot Road is the oldest zoo in Gujarat and the third oldest in India. It was established in the year 1865.
Fantastic. I have a reason to visit – said I during our short trip to Junagadh to attend the Bhavnath Fair – 2015. We hired an auto and paid Rs. 40 fare for two people from the S.T. Bus stand to the Sakkarbaug Zoo approx. 3 km distance.
Rs. 20 is the zoo ticket price for adults (above 12 years) and Rs. 10 for senior citizens. Camera fee – Rs 20.
The moment you enter the zoo, it is visible – well-maintained, well-made paths with directions for visitors.
During the tour, I saw varieties of birds such as Black Ibis, Greater Flamingo, Ruddy Shelduck, Eurasian Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Indian Spotted Eagle, Sun Conure, Dusky Lory, Lady Amherst’s Pheasant, Lovebird, Budgerigar, Silver Pheasant, Ring-necked Pheasant, Domoiselle Crane, Common Crane, Rose-ringed Parakeet and many more…
Other than birds, the zoo is also one of the best for wild animals watching such as Leopard/Panther, White Tiger, Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Giant Squirrel, Bonnet Macaque, Marmoset, White Buck, Hippopotamus, Indian Bison, Star Turtles, Crocodile, Striped Hyena, Porcupine, and many more…
There is an aquarium too, having varieties of fish such as Golden Fish, Guppy, Rosy Barb, Red Parrot, Koi carp, Red Eye Tetra, Sukkar Fish, Silver Dollar, Angel, Molly, Platy, Pearl Scale Fish etc., etc.
We also saw Cobra, Common Rat Snake, Common Sand Boa, and Indian Trinket. And display boards enhance knowledge about snakes in general and their features, myths, and precautions to prevent snakebites and cure them.
A mini-bus was parked. Upon query, we were told, there is a small ride for Rs. 25/per person to watch a few more wild animals kept a little deep inside the zoo. We purchased the ticket for the tour.
Altogether, it was a knowledgeable tour. I suggest one should visit, especially because it is one of the oldest zoos in India.
Sakkarbaug Zoo Timings: 9 am – 6 pm, and Wednesday closed.
Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck – The photo was taken at Sakkarbaugh Zoo in Junagadh (Gujarat).
Local Name: Brahminy Duck, Bhagavi Surkhab.
Distribution: north-west Africa, Ethiopia and Asia.
Food: Aquatic animals, plant material, seeds, small fish, snails and crabs.
Habitat: Wetland
Features: It has orange-brown body plumage and a paler head. The wings are white with black flight feathers. It swims well and in flight looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, usually found in pairs or small groups and rarely forms large flocks.
(Source: Display Board)