Janki Van at Bhinar in Vasda taluka of Navsari district a tourist attraction

Date Of Journey: 06/09/2015
Route: Surat- kadodra- Bardoli- to saputara road- Uka tarsadia university road- Mahuva- bartad- valvada-anaval- turn left - toward vansda- Jankivan on high way
The Janki Van at Bhinar in Vasda taluka of Navsari district in the coming days is expected to become a major tourist attraction for visitors to Saputara in Dang district.  
The Janki Van, which is spread over in 15 acre, has 54,000 trees of different species. Plantation areas are named as Ashok Van, Panchvati Van, Amravan, Sindoori Van, Chandan Van, Rashi-Nakshatra Van, Navgrah Van, Dashmul Van, Bili Van and Aushadi Van. People can know about each tree at an interpretation centre that has been set up at the Janki Van, where it is believed that Sita Mata had once lived. The tourists would get complete information about the plants and also about tribal culture, Ayurveda and Yoga at the interpretation center. 









Plus Point

1. A family garden
2. spend more 1-2 hrs easily
3. it is on road toward saputara 
4. it is developed in 4 months n yet to expand n devlop to attract tourist
5. sat sun more than 5000 people visit
6. Local people work as securities staff n they are cooperative
7. take reviews from tourist about place

Minus point

1. food not available (manage by ourself)
2. timing is 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (if more upto 7:30 so good for visitor bze 6 is too early n u get lots heat that time)
3. no drinking water facilities yet
4. NO bench to seat and No much dense tree yet to seat under tree so you uncomfort during afternoon especially 11:00am to 4 pm

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Dabhari beach, near surat A hidden place yet to explore by more people

Date of journe : 23/08/2015

Route: Utran - Amroli- Gajera school- Jahangirpura Bridge - take rt from subhash chandra garden toward dandi road- cross hazira sayan road n move straight - cross fountain head school  turn left toward dihen Arayana Road - dihen- Tunda - turn Left n 7 KM weak road toward dabhari beach

Note: last 7km take 20-25 min to reach destiabtion bze it is  2 Line kaccha road 

A new place to visit
Beach with low crowd their
more clean beach then any other beach in surat


Positive:

1. beach has very good beauty
2. very few people came here so it is clean
3. Small to big temple
4. Snacks available (vefer, cold drink, water)
5. self entertaining in group

Negative:

1. beach shore is bluish to darkish due to chemical pouring in sore
2. no other amenities to enjoy

in a way

snack stall

Road toward dabahri

road view

beach view

Padamdungari Eco Campsite a complete family entertainer

Date of visit: 16/08/2015

Route: Surat- kadodra- Bardoli-valod-golan- buhari- dolvan- (pathakwadi-Chunawadi road) Padamdungri

Padamdungari is a campsite located at about 30 km from Vyara town, and 8 km from Unai village. It is situated amongst the Sahyadri ranges, by the river Ambica.

Treks, trails, winding up and down the hillocks, sunset activity, observation towers, relaxing woodlands, and medicinal groves are proposed attractions when you visit Padamdungari.

The scenic site has deep, dense, multi-storied forests, genetic diversity, rocky, undulating, & enriched landscapes. The fauna consists of big cats, lesser canines, herbivores, birds, reptiles, aquatic animals.

The campsite consists of Tourist huts, a Reception cum interpretation center, other Facilities / utilities, nature trails, good approach roads and capacity buildings for local people.

Entree fee
10 Rs per person and
Parking fess extra

Food available but batter to manage own food if one day picnic otherwise restaurant for food is available

Near by river on that bathing is prohibited but people are bath their own risk

POSTIVE

• Natural beauty
• dense forest n feel nature in real sense 
• food available 
• children play area
• River site seen & photography
• Prepared own food if u have uensils & eat out side food in site
• spend min 2-6 hrs easily depend on your group 
• cooperative staff

NEGETIVE :

• Room availability is limited
• limited siting arrangement on site

Booking  & details:
For Boking : 
Parimal Choudhri 9727878583
Manager: 
Mahendra Choudhri  9879920369
Pramukh  
Pravinbhai Choudhri 9638360085

RFO Unai: 02630-290796  & 02630-236244

Entry gate

Fee structure

Rent for per day stay

hordings on camp site

hording on camp site

hording on camp site

walking road 

walking road toward rooms

play area

play area

AC rooms

Emu 

Nature trail for trekker

river check dam 

Akshardham sec 20, Gandhinagar- Ahmedabad a complete family entertainer place

Visit Date : 09/08/2015


Route: Ahmadabad to gandhinagar
31 km from Ahmedabad railway station


Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Pramukh Swami, the current spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Located in the capital of Gujarat, the complex was built over 13 years and is a tribute to Swaminarayan and his life and teachings


Watch for

Temple
Exhibitions: 1-2-3-4-5 hall
Sat-chit-anand water show
Fun rides for children n Adults
Charges
Exhibition fees
50Rs Per person
child 3-11year 30Rs


Water show Fess
75Rs per person
child 3-11 55Rs



Please Do Not:



Film, photograph or take videos.
Bring bags, luggage, mobile phones, cameras, radios and other electronic items.

Bring eatables inside the premises.
Sit or eat on the lawns.

Smoke or chew tobacco, or take snuff.

Spit in corners or throw litter in the campus.

Bring pets..
Allow


Purse /Money
small child feed like milk n snack, cloths (in transparent bag)
Water battle


Photography and videography is strictly prohibited.Visitors are not allowed to carry food inside the premises.

Pure, fresh vegetarian food and snacks are available at Premvati Refreshments



Timings


From Tuesday to Sunday (Closed every Monday)
Mandir: Daily 9:30a.m. to 7:30p.m.
Night Lighting : On Saturdays, Sundays.
Exhibitions : Daily 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Rides & Games : 12:00 noon to 8:00p.m.
Restaurant : 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.




Exhibitions: Double-walled, air-cooled halls. A large area of walk-through displays create an unforgettable experience of Indian Culture. Total Floor area: 62,023 sq.ft (5,764.4 sq.m )


 Hall 1 & Hall 2: Neelkanth & Sahajanand: (60 Minutes)
The life of Lord Swaminarayan is experienced through amazing settings and shows.
Floor area: 21,817 sq.ft (2,027.7 sq.m).
Attractions: Travel in time through a video show, Fiber-optics cosmos, Mini Chhapiya village, Journey through India, 3 light & sound shows.



 Hall 3 - Mystic India: (45 minutes)
Mystic India rediscovers India, a land of many mysteries and fascinations. A period film set 200 years back in time, it retraces the incredible journey of an 11-year old child yogi, Neelkanth.
Floor area: 9,421 sq.ft ( 875.6 sq.m ).
Attractions: An epic journey into the land and soul of India. This entertaining, educating and enlightening film was made originally in giant screen format.



 Hall 4 - Premanand: (60 Minutes)
Walkthrough dioramas and fiberglass figures display the messages of Upanishads, Ramayan and Mahabharat.
Floor area: 30,785 sq.ft (2,861.1 sq.m )
Attractions: Palace of Hastinapur from the Mahabharat, Gurukul in nature's lap, Songs of saint-poets, Harmony of world religions.



 Hall 5 - Sant Param Hitkari: (15 Minutes)
A superb audio-animatronics show brings to life the atmosphere, characters and events from over 200 years ago to reveal the key to eternal happiness.











Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show:



The Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show reveals India’s ancient secret of inner light through an Upanishadic story of Nachiketa, a nine year old boy, who bravely confronts Yamraaj, the God of Death, and receives from him the knowledge that has made India, a land of enlightenment.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Timings: After sunset

Hall 3 - Mystic India

Water show

Main Mandir

Exhibition Hall 1

water show

watershow

Note: Photography note allow this images are taken from internet