Toranio Dungar Half Day treking Spot

Date: 16/8/2020 SUNDAY
Route: Surat- Kadpdra- Palsana- Bardoli- Mahuva- valvada- anaval- vansda-Turn left toward vaghai - after 2 km  moti bhamti, again turn left toward Godhabari. continue straight godhabari for 4 km then spot cam e Toraniodungar
It is famous in local so one can ask for local people they guide you

Toranio Dungar is a less popular place amongst tourists, it is small heights, with the around small trail to reach at the top. the trail is like snakes, with good grip as rock foundation. 
enjoy the trek with 30 min to 1 hrs to ascend. 
a small temple at the top, Ramdevpir Maharaj. the small room where people can stay overnight who cam for bhajan.
No foods or water available at the top. Janmashtami fair is happening at lots of people join in fair.
top of Dungar is flat. also helpful for Camping.

To explore the unexplore, Unplaned Journey to Dang Forest

Route : Surat - kadodra- palsana- bardoli-valod- buhari-dolvan- padamdungri- chuniwada-bhenskatri-vyara-bardoli-surat
Date: 19/07/2020 SUNDAY
Surat to Surat distance 230km

we are 4 people and  2 bikes, a journey started in the morning at 7.15 from Sentosa Heights, Utran, Surat. we take first halt at Madhi near bajipura, take breakfast at madhi ni khamni, and then proceed to ward padamdungri. as we know padamdungri is close so we take jungle route inside the village n reach bheskatri. on way found a natural place for lunch n explore the nature, near a small river and relaxed there for 2.30hrs, return toward bhenskarti, enjoy 20km off-road biking in dense forest. then we reach vyara, take a halt for tea. and return back surat toward surat. vyra - palsana highway we enjoy a highspeed bike ride.

Sana caves Relics of buddhist past, specilly known for bhimchori

Route: Kotda village - ingorala khambha - khadadhar - turn left from borala talada road - then u reach to sana cave 

Kotda is my home town so I give you a route from their

The Shana Dungar Buddhist Caves or simply called as Sana Buddhist Caves are located in Shana Vankiya in Una Taluka,  Vankiya is located which is located 28 km far, north-easterly to Una town, about 38km south-easterly to Tulsishyam and 35km west of Rajula.

We are visiting with  family, it is half day picnic spot

you can get small Mataji mandir where people came and do bhojan self-made. locals come regularly for visit site.

The rock cut carving includes 62 caves spread over the hill consisting stupas, chaityas, pillows and benches. The halls of few caves are dome-shaped and pillared. According to historians, the construction of caves had started by the 2nd century BC in Western India

 The largest cave, Cave 2, is named Bhima-ni-Cori and is considered to be similar to Ebhala- Mandapa, This cave is approximately 21 meters in depth and has a width of 18.3 meters. The ceiling is 5.3 meters high and provides ample space to tourists wishing to walk through them. It also has six pillars which are located between the pilasters in front. One of the pillars depicts unique features of a concave neck between the drum and the dome.

 Sana Caves is also known for its scenic beauty and provides a retreat to tourists wishing to enjoy the beauty and charm of the topographical landscapes beyond.

Banbha Dungar : A new place for halfday outing

Route : Surat - Galteshvar - Areth - Mandvi vankal roadafter parvat gam turn left

Banbha Dungaer is devloped by Gujarat goverment, VAn vibhag,
it is small hill & one can enjoy half day outing
it is 70-km far from surat

a small garden which including play area for children
small canteen run by local sakhi mandal vefer& water battle availble also Tea & bhajiya
electricity is not availble their
washrrom is non functioning yet

Banbha dungar have 2 side for climb one from regular old routine BY trekking go uphill
second from stair.

From top views osom  & landscape fro photography lover.
Best time to visit is any time but monsoon is most preferable

Leh Ladakh Bike Trip : One of the World Top Ten Bike Ride Experience

Route: Surat - Mumbai - Leh via flight - Leh to Nubra valley - Pangong Lake - Leh - Kargil - Srinagar - Delhi by flight - Surat

as our earlier itinerary from Manali to Srinagar circuit but due to Rohtang pass is not open we cut shot surat - Delhi - Manali to Leh route and directly travel surat - Mumbai to Leh via a flight.

our journey starts with Rajan, Manoj, Ketan & Nitin from surat

Date 4th June 2019 we arrive at 5pm at a surat railway station. board on a train without reservation, reach 8 pm at Borivali station. take dinner their and reach Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji terminal at 10.30pm.
our flight GoAir Flight 386 is 4.00am in early. we use airport lounge access and take snacks and relax. board on a flight at 4.00am reach Leh around 6.30am. see beautiful landscape scenery from the flight. flight announcement that due to high altitude today we keep in the room only.

 Borivalli station Diner 

Airport Lounge VIP 

Flight

Date 5th June 2019  our tour operator Deyors camp driver came for pickup. check-in hotel on the 3rd floor we take breakfast n go for rest. till 2pm we all take rest and then move nearer Gesmo restaurant & german bakery. he is famous in Leh. take lunch their, evening spent in a hotel room.

Arrival at Leh Airport with Driver who picks us

view from our hotel

lunch in a nearer famous restaurant

buy from the local market of leg mall road

Date 6th June 2019 Start Leh to Leh Tour on this day. we visit a place like war hall of fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib,  visit the Sangam which is the confluence of the Zanskar and the Indus river., Zanskar river rafting, Shanti stupa of Leh, King palace in Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel. 

 war memorial Leh

 Magnatic Hill

 Magnetic Point

Sangam Point  Zanskar and the Indus river. 

Date 7th June 2019 today our full-day is a bike ride and reach Nubravelly 

After breakfast, we would start our ride to Nubra Valley (120 Kms) via Khardungla (Highest accessible Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by Afternoon. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Deskit, Hunder Village and enjoy the camel safari at the Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the campsite. 

Distance: 180 Km

Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Petrol Refiling before start the journey 

 Top view leh

 on way to khardungla off road

 start snow road

 snow hill

 highest motorable road

 snowfall on way take a pic after a stop snow

Lunch 

 Nubra valley start

 sand dunes 

Campfire at night 

Date 8th June 2019 Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso

After enjoying the beauty and captivating views of the Nubra Valley, we get ready to check another location that would leave us awestruck off our list - the Pangong Lake! We begin our ride post-breakfast towards the diskit montesary, Diskit, mostly because of the 106 ft tall Maitreya Buddha statue, has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ladakh. and untouched the Shyok village route. This route is famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. the road is excellent in condition, our bullet speed is 120km per hrs speed we ride on that road. no single man or shop is seen in 50km on route The first view of the lake will leave you spellbound and as we breathe that in, we continue towards our campsite near the lake. A sumptuous dinner with a chit-chat session would bring an end to the day. to much heavy cold wind around the lake. At night temperature goes to minus.

Distance: 200 Km

Morning at the camp site 

 106 ft tall Maitreya buddha statue

 top view diskit

 at montesary 

 on way natural pic

 on way 

 first, look of Pangong lake

Date 9th June 2019 Pangong Tso to Leh

After breakfast, we will ride back to Leh, crossing Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world). The ride will leave you spellbound with the beautiful views and mind-blowing landscape. We retreat to the hotel for a night stay. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Distance: 160 Km

 on way we see cheap and dale wild rate

 on-road biking 

 2nd highest motorable road chang la pass 17688 ft 

 Ranchos School 3Idiots

Date 10th June 2019 leave for Kargil - Srinagar. after breakfast, early morning take public transport bus journey toward Kargil. after reaching Kargil at 2 pm hire taxi and sight seen the last village of Pakistan from indo-Pak border at Kargil and also drass war memorial where Kargil war is fought in 1999   evening we hire Innova and overnight journey to Srinagar on the route we cover zozila pass, too much bad road for traveling.

 load luggage on a bus

 on way montesary 

 Last village of Pakistan before 1971

 relaxed in taxi

 Drass war memorial

behind mountain KARGIL WAR 1999

Date 11 & 12 June 2019  reach Srinagar, early morning check-in Houseboat at Dal lake, take breakfast and relaxed in a room, afternoon we move on sikara ride in dal lake, beautiful dal lake n on a floating market. full day enjoy 7 evening move to market just opposite of dal lake n chill with friends, next day visits the famous Shankaracharya temple It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar. also visit Pari Mahal, chasmasahi garden, Shalimar Mughal garden and in the evening relaxing.
next day 13 June flight from Srinagar to surat via Delhi. reach home safely 

 Houseboat where we stay 

 Natural view

 Enjoying sikara ride

 fishing 

go to market by boat

Night view of Houseboat from market

Floating Post office 

 view from sankracharya Tempe 1000 ft hight 

In Restaurant Country Currency 

 mughal garden

 PAri mahal

Delhi airport