Travel Tips for visitors to Ajanta Ellora caves Aurangabad

At the outset it should be mentioned that you should not try to pack in a visit to the Ajanta caves at the same time as the Ellora caves. You should keep enough time to explore the grandeur of the two caves separately.

Dining at Dala Rooster homestay Panchgani

The food served at Dala Rooster is wholesome and tasty. You can have  traditional Maharashtrian cuisine or western-type food. Breakfast items are fixed – upma, poha, sabudana khichdi etc. You can also have bread/oats & butter and ask for egg omlettes to be served. At tea time there are no snacks, just Glucon-D biscuits. 

Why is tilgul offered on Makar Sankranti

The spring festival of Makar Sankranti in terms of cosmic movements signifies the movement of the Sun from one constellation (Sagitarius) to another (Capricorn). Since the Sun God is the God of Light, this significant movement entails auspicious beginnings as there are more hours of light and fewer of darkness.

Staying at Dala Rooster Homestay Panchgani

As such there is no formal reception area at Dala Rooster homestay. Once you have located it, you walk into the door straight to a lounge area.  This homestay is not just a  truly beautiful place to stay at in Panchgani rather than opting to stay at a resort or formal hotel. Adding to the charm is the great service and thoughtfulness of the owners and the staff. You can see why here

Location of Dala Rooster Homestay Panchgani

The Dala Rooster homestay in Panchgani is located about 8-9kms. from Wai. (here is the review). Our private taxi driver knew the place as the taxi operator for whom he works was recommended to us by the owner, Captain Gokhale. Even if the name of the homestay is not known, you can ask for directions to the Gokhale bungalow.

Dala Rooster homestay Panchgani review

The owners of Dala Rooster homestay in Panchgani are Captain Gokhale and his wife Leena Gokhale. There are 3 staff on the premises: Mr. Bhajan Yadav and Mrs. Suvarna Yadav, a couple who are caretakers-cum-cooks, and Vijay, who cleans and swabs the premises in addition to helping out in the kitchen.

2012 Know your Army Day events schedule Shivaji Park Mumbai

The Know your Army day is held to celebrate the victory of India over Pakistan in the 1971 war & salute the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for this victory. For this, the Indian Army is organising the Vijay Diwas (victory day) celebrations at Shivaji Park in the heart of Mumbai, capital city of Maharashtra. The main aim of this festival is to encourage youngsters to join the Army.