Gaumukh Vashistha Ashram is a 5,500-year-old pilgrimage situated at a height of 1206 meters or 3,910 feet above sea level at Mount Abu (Rajasthan). The holy river Saraswati also known as Gaumukhi Ganga is flowing at this location.
We started our journey from Mount Abu town at 1 p.m. by hired jeep and reached Gaumukh within 15 minutes. There are approx. 750 steps downwards to visit Vashishtha Ashram. 15 minutes was approx. time for us to reach the ashram. All around the stairs are jungle and many mango trees. It is advisable to visit the ashram before the late evening because of the presence of wild animals in the area. While returning 30 minutes were the time taken by us to reach the top from where we started the journey. A must-visit place.
The guide enhanced my knowledge.
He said – approx. 5 km from Vashistha Ashram is Vyas Rishi ashram and a further few km is Gautam Rishi ashram.
The last time when I was at Mount Abu, I did Trevor’s Tank nature trail with a guide via Valley of Death Point and finally reached Mini Nakki Lake. This time I was passing via Dilwara Road and my knowledge was enhanced by the guide.
He said the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary area is 325 sq. km and there are 79 water bodies. Mini Nakki Lake is one of them.
Thank you – said I.
Click to learn more about Nakki Lake.
Toad Rock is near Nakki Lake. One has to climb approx. 300 steps to reach. At 100 steps on the left-hand side is ‘Champa Cave’ where Swami Vivekananda meditated for some weeks from April 1891.
A good view of Nakki Lake and Mount Abu can be seen from Toad Rock.
Green Munia: 1875 First Spotted in Mount Abu – This photo was taken at Oriya in Mount Abu (Rajasthan).
Colonel E.A. Butler in the year 1875 first spotted Green Munia in Mount Abu (Rajasthan).
Palash ke Phool – This photo was taken near Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha (Gujarat).
Upon query, I was told ‘Palash ke Phool’ is also known as Kesudo or Khakda in the Gujarati language. Palash flowers if soaked in the water, and the water bath is useful for children having fever during summer days.
And the cost?
Rs. 10/- she said for a half-full plastic bag.
I was touring Chandigarh. It was time for Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike maintenance. Royal Enfield service station obvious is the choice. This time it was different.
During Engine Oil replacement I saw two liquid products used by the mechanic. One product was used during flushing old engine oil and the other product was used during fresh engine oil refilling.
After the job is done, I inquire with the mechanic about those two liquid products.
I was told one is Engine Flush – Cleaner used to clean the engine before filling new engine oil and the other liquid product is Engine Oil Additive for better engine performance. Even if the motorbike is idle for a few weeks, this Engine Oil Additive helps.
Whether it helps or not or is true or not, I realized it after the service. Yes, as per personal experience, I found the sound of the engine improved a lot. Better thumping sound I can say and better engine sound. Thanks to Royal Enfield for customer care. And thanks to Würth for making Maintenance Products.
How much do I pay for Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark servicing after 30,000 km?
I paid Rs. 1571 only including labour charges.
Element Oil Filter, Engine Flush – Cleaner, Engine Oil Additive, Cap Oil Filter Gasket, Strap, and Oil Change were done. The major cost is Oil Change.
Cheap, isn’t it?
The motorbike is in good condition till date for sure. I always follow the service manual schedule.