Vaghecha Shiv Mandir & Bhim Steps, half day picnic place with family

Route: 

Sura to vaghecha

Surat- kamrej- Netrang- Digas- Sampura- turn right - vihan- turn left toward kadod-mandvi- Nagod- Vaghecha

Vaghecha  is a Village in Bardoli Taluka in Surat District of Gujarat State, India. It is located 39 KM towards East from District head quarters Surat. 15 KM from Bardoli

Plus point

1. Religious place
2. Mounibapu ashram 
3. Tapi river view
4. awosome landscape view for photographer
5. Historical Bhim steps on rock 
6. Prasad available in temple
7. complete family picnic for half day
8. no any entry fees 
9. Car parking available

Minus Point

1. Food & water manage by our self
2. Entertainment  done by our self

DONTS

Dont Bath in River it is dangerous n past many are drown in river

Complete temple pic taken from river

River image

photo on river rock

in temple area

panoram view

shiv temple 

ganesh murti

Hatgadh Fort near saputara hill satation

Good for tracking purpose 

Plus point

1. ancient fort
2. architectural beauty
3. 6Km away from Saputara
4. grand old fort
5. shows you the enriched beauty of Sahyadri Hills
6. constructed by the great King of Marathas, Chattrapati Shivaji when he was ruling

minus point

1. no food available
2. no vehicle reach at top yo drop vehicle n then track to top 
3. not well maintain historical forte

This is really a discriminating and prominent fort. The architectural beauty is just outstanding. The height of fort is about 3,600 feet. This is an ancient fort, it is located in Mulher in Nashik district of Maharashtra. Mulher is situated at the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The location of the fort is just tremendous as it’s on the above peak of the Sahyadri ranges. This is 6Km away from Saputara on Gujarat and Maharashtra border. This is a grand old fort. Hatgadh Fort let you to have a great view of the surrounding areas. This fort just shows you the enriched beauty of Sahyadri Hills. The history of this fort is also very unique, this has been constructed by the great King of Marathas, Chattrapati Shivaji when he was ruling. On your way to Hatgadh Fort you have to travel through a narrow passage that is carved with the rocky terrains.

The beauty and calmness of Fort would fill you with great pleasure and delight. On the top point of the fort there is a beautiful idol of lord Ganesha which generate purity among the visitors. So if you want to feel the calmness of Sahyadri ranges with worship of Lord Ganesha in front than you must visit Hatgadh Fort. You can click down your pictures in the fort with your dear ones.

Jetpur-Kevdi Eco Tourism site Kevdi, near Mandvi,Gujarat 394160 complete spot for family picnic

A site exclusively meant for leopards, for its protection, may come up near Mandvi in Surat.
Journey Date : 19/07/2015

Route : Surat- Kamrej- Netrang- Digas- Sampura- Vihan turn left to Nagod- Vaghecha- Kadod- Mandvi- zankhwav-mandvi road- at Fedariya chokdi turn right to Ukai-kakrapar road- at Dadhwada turn left to kevdi eco site

When you enter for village, there is kachha road but still your car or bike will help you to reach out there. 

History of Kevdi. The village name is Jetpur Kevdi, but generally khown as Jetpur kevdi. Because there are other two villages with same name. urrounded with beautiful hills and forest. 

Its more attractive in the season of monsoon and winter, summer seems little tired some reaching to Camp site but anyway if you really wise to visit this place you can visit any season. 

It is my advise to carry your food and basic requirement with you

you  can stay here for night but you need to have prior booking for A/C. Non a/c room or campsite tent

positive point

1. awesome view
2. spot for one day picnic with family
3. food available 
4. River view is beautiful in monsoon season
5. good condition n well maintain room condition 
6. 4 Ac room, 6 Tent, 3 Igloo room , 1 tree house available for stay
7. Cycle available for rent for cycling  100Rs for 1 hr

minus point

1. Management by Local village Guys cooperative but yet not expect services as like hotel
2. Electricity issue no power back up
3. natural mosquito of forest may disturb in night

Rate for different accomaodation

VIP Tent witj bathroom between 2 tents

river 

AC room 

Small Canteen 

DOM (Igloo) room view

Gajebo for sitting

Cycling

Sankari Swaminarayan Temple a complete half day picnic spot

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Sankari

A place for half day family picnic

Fast Food is available in canteen and also mandir food is available

Route: Surat- kadodra-bardoli- On SH 88 - Turn right after railway fatak crossing- sankari

Mandir Darshan Timings

Open 07:30 – 10:15 am Closed for Rajbhog Thal 10:15 – 11:15 am Open 11:15 – 12:00 noon Closed 12:00 – 04:00 pm Open 04:00 – 06:00 pm Closed for Thal 06:00 – 07:00 pm Open 07:00 – 08:15 pm Mangla Arti 6:00 am Shangar Arti 7:30 am Rajbhog Arti 11:15 am Sandhya Arti 7:00 pm Shayan Arti 8:15 pm

Weekly Assembly

Satsang Sabha Sunday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm