Tungai hills : Hidden Gem near Statue of Unity

Tungai Hill : Hidden Gem near Statue of Unity

Hello all, 

                           

                            

         Missed us last weekend? if yes then it's our pleasure.. and if no then we need to find more interesting places for all of you...And so we are sharing our adventure, we had done last Sunday...

                    

                    

                           

         We went to Tungai Mata Hill, which is near Zarwani waterfall. You need to go a little more ahead along the mountains. from Zarwani eco campsite, you need to go 3.5 km more and you will reach Bhangda Faliyu. you have to park the car at the primary school of Bhangda Faliyu. and you have to take a person or a kid from the village with you otherwise you won't be able to find a way.

                            

                            

                                                      

                 The trek is really scenic with a breathtaking view of mountains all around you. the trail passes through the forest and is a little bit strenuous. The total journey is appx 10 km, to and fro. The cherry on the cake for us was the clouds drifting all-around at the peak with light drizzling. It was Shaurya's dream to touch the clouds and it came true that day...

   

                         

                                    

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              It is totally separate from the increasing popularity of Zarwani waterfall because of the Statue of Unity. when we returned on our way back home there were more than 200 cars near the waterfall parking but were none at the hill base. So you can imagine the peace and tranquility of that place. 

   

                                

Mountains 

Mountain peak 

It’s not a destination

It’s a journey 

Journey 

That will connect 

You with you 

Introduce you to 

The Atman within you

The road is tricky 

And somewhat slippery 

But far from 

The chaos of the city 

The feel of the air that is windy 

And the breeze that is gritty 

I felt so tiny

In front of this immensity 

Yet I was so close 

We all need 

This propinquity...

At the top 

The view is serene 

The air is so pure 

Clouds are so near 

whispering wind in your ear

Your worries will disappear 

Their promise is sincere 

Why interfere 

When Mother Nature is your charioteer

She guides us at every step 

Keep aside your google map 

Don’t talk, just listen 

There are many 

Stories to unwrap 

Stories coming from within

behear...it’s just a mumble 

You don’t want any mishap...

Dancing and hopping streams 

Melting your heart in cream 

But still, it is at ease 

Your calm mind doesn’t scream

Many thoughts to redeem 

Getting pure and pure 

Reaching their full esteem 

My spirits are brightened 

When, 

When I wake up 

From this dream...

I want to go

To that journey 

I want to go 

To the mountain peak...

Location of Bhangda Faliyu - Bhangda Faliyu

https://goo.gl/maps/X8x2nGuWLDoHoTHp6

Points to consider: 

1) Shulpaneshwar sanctuary opens at 8:00 AM.

2) Please keep the place and trail clean. the villagers have farms near the peak and they take their cows for grazing at the peak. we don't want plastic in that beautiful and clean serene environment. 

3) It won't be an easy climb. the height is almost 700 meters just like Pawagadh. 

4) If it is raining heavily and continuously then the trail will be slippery so be careful.

And last but not the least, if nature permits then you will be able to see an amazing view of the Statue of Unity from the top. 

Keep wandering...

Enjoy...

Be safe...

SaSha. 

Monsoon Waterfall Hopping: Juna Ghanta and Chhatawada waterfalls

Monsoon Waterfall Hopping: Juna Ghanta and Chhatawada waterfalls

                     

           So our monsoon waterfall hopping has started every Sunday. We search for waterfalls which are less crowded and we try to go early in the morning... 

                             

                             

                             

         Last Sunday we went to Juna Ghanta waterfall and Chhatawada waterfall. Both are quite near to each other. Juna Ghanta waterfall has not much water right now, but it’s definitely worth visiting. The trail is small and good. If you want to get down, you just need to pass few boulders and you will have an amazing sight of the fall in front of you. The best part was that we were the only people there. No person was around. We hopped, we jumped, we danced and we laughed...

We fell down and enjoyed that too...there was little drizzling and soothing calm atmosphere. 

                               

                             

                               

                       

                              

    

     From there we went to Chhatwada waterfall which is very near and just beside the road. You can definitely sit under that fall or in the stream with picturesque surroundings all around you...that sound of water, that gentle breeze, that sprinkle of rain and company of dear ones... what else do you need in this world? 

  

                               

                               

                            

                               

              This was again one of the best Sunday mornings... while going back our younger one asked why it’s smelling like we are in a Salon...it was the smell of earth after the rain...

Smell

Smells...

They evoke old emotions 

Creating big explosions 

Because we all have 

Tiny bit associations 

With all of them 

That winter...

Aroma of Maa’s Gajar Halwa 

Can be Undhiyu for some 

For some, it might be Sarson Da Saag 

Can’t separate peanut chikki

From that smell of kites 

But in all

The smell of fresh cold air 

Winter wind encasing us

Wrapping us tightly 

For some, it’s the smell of snow 

And for some just cold wind blow

That summer...

Those mangoes and sugar canes 

The faint smell of watermelons

With these we love 

The smell of sweaty kids 

And our partner 

It’s the pure smell of them

No deodorant, no perfume

Just him or her 

And then we try to find that 

In their clothes...

The smell of dry land

Waiting for the rain to come 

The smell of bare trees

Waiting for leaves to blossom 

And then it comes...

The Rain

The most beautiful smell on Earth

That is the smell of Herself 

Pleasant, powerful, and fragrant 

Whatever you say...

But to me it is 

Comforting 

As comforting as Maa’s saree 

As comforting as Pa’s bear hugs 

As comforting as Child’s big smile 

It is Evocative 

Those long drives with friends 

Those bike rides with beloved 

And those strolls under the falls 

Smells 

Smell of Biryani 

To the smell of petrol 

Smell of Domino’s pizza 

To the smell of freshly painted home 

Ambrosial scent of 

Johnson and Johnson baby powder 

To fragrance of 

Mysore Sandalwood soap

Lemony smell of lemongrass oil 

To heavenly fragrance of Parijaat 

They take us down the memory lane

Wherever you are 

In India, in America,or in Australia 

Whatever you are

Young or old 

They remind us 

Of all bygone days!!!

                               - Kajal Shah 

Location: 

Juna Ghanta waterfall - https://goo.gl/maps/TgV6xyMkZutCGSHW7

Chhatwada Waterfall - https://goo.gl/maps/pQ9ad9CxWh4X85n56

Distance from Vadodara :appx 90 km 

Time  : 2hour 7 minutes.