Hey Mates, Get ready for 3 days Historical and Pilgrimage Tour to Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh on 29th March to 31st March 2014 , Leaving on 28th March Friday Night 2014.
Burhanpur: An ancient place Brighnapur; Capital of Khandesh for about 200yrs.; Southern entrance and second Mugal capitol Burhanpur, having 5 Exclusive monuments of the world, where Begum MUMTAZ breathed her last and construction of TAJ was started, the only MOSQUE of the world having Sanscrit, Arabic and Urdu script in it, the only Granth Sahib of the world signed by 10th Guru Govindsinghji in golden ink, Daudi Bohra community’s famous DARGAH-E-HAKIMI, World”s unique water system Khooni Bhandara working against gravitational law since 1615, biggest live fort of India and numbers of other monuments.
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The places that will be visiting are:
1. Ahukhana
2. Jhamma Masjid
3. Raja Ki Chattri
4. Dargah-E-Hakimi
5. Asirgad Fort
6. Khundi Bhandara
7. Shahi Mahal & Shahi Hammam
8. Moti Mahal
9. Iccha Devi Temple
10. Rajpura & Silampura Gate
11. Shikarpura Gate
12. Historical Gurudwara
13. Black Taj Mahal
14. Delhi Gate
(* click on pi to enlarge) Ahukhana :
Ahukhana is located in front of shahi Quila at the other bank of river Tapti in Zainabad. The place was Royal leisure pavilions during the Mughal time.Body of Mumtaj Mahal was buried at this place for six months. This is a very good example of Mughal architecture. Jhamma Masjid :
There is a history behind the Jama Masjid built in Burhanpur. During 1421,when most of the population of Burhanpur lived to the north, Begum Ruquiyawife of king Azam Humayum built the first Jama Masjid inItwara Burhanpur also called as Bibi Ki masjid.But soon with the growth of the city, ruler Adil Shah Farooqi built a bigger Jama Masjid in the centreof the town, easily accessible to all the people living in Burhanpur. The construction of the Jama Masjid was started in 1590 and completed in 5 years. Burhanpur Jama Masjid is similar to the Jama Masjid in Delhi.Two identical minars (tower) of the mosque are quite a feature. At about 130 feet tall they loom all over the mosque. You can climb up right to the top by the spiral stairways. These minars are believed to be much taller than those of the Jama Masjid in Delhi.Mosque is 149 foot tall and 52 feet wide. So naturally, about 70 pillars support it. The huge hall of the mosque can hold as many as 500 people easily.
Raja Ki chattri :
Raja ki Chatri is notable monument which is situated on the bank of the Tapti river about 4 miles from Burhanpur. This Chatri was constructed by the order of Emperor Aurangzeb in honour of the memory of Raja Jai Singh, the Commander of the Mughal force in Deccan. Raja Jai Singh while returning from the Deccan died at Burhanpur.Dargah-E-Hakimi : 
Dargah-e-Hakimi is situated at Lodhipura village, 2 Kms from Burhanpur town in the memory of Quamili Saiyyadi & moula-e-bava Abdul Quadir Hakimm-ud-din.Thousands of pilgrims of Bohra sect visit the place from all over the world. Dargah consist of a beautiful mosque and a Haquimi garden.Asirgad Fort : 
A celebrated hill fort in the Burhanpur tehsil about 30 miles ( 48 KMs.) South of Khandwa and 14 miles (22.4 KMs) north of Burhanpur on Burhanpur-Khandwa road. It is 259 Meters high from the base & 701 Meters above sea level. This is referred as the "Gateway to southern India" in the medieval history.It is consisting of three separate lines of constructions namely Asirgarh proper(Upper most part), Kamargarh andMalaygarh. Jami masjid & a Shiva temple are another architecture inside the fort. Asha devi mandir of Hindu Goddess Asha-devi is located on the hills of this village.In the vicinity of Asirgarh,there is a tomb of Shah Nomani Asiri, a saint, a believer of Sufism.Moti mahal, the burial place of Moti Begam, beloved of Shah Jahan is to the left of the fort and situated at the bank of Pandhar River.
(* click on pi to enlarge)Khundi Bhandara :
Mughal rulers had constructed 8 system of water works with a vision of supplying pure water to the city. This natural system had supplied water to Burhanpur city.These water works are specimen of unparalleled construction technique and may be counted as glorious relics of theMughal engineering ingenuity and skill which entailed enormous expenditure.This was constructed in the reign of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.Shahi Qila :
Shahi Qila standing on the banks of river Tapti is a remarkable structure. The six storeyed structure rises over 175 feet from the river beds and housed over 4,00,000 soldiers. The palaces Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas were built on the terrace of the structure. The Raj Ghat was used as a base for the boats used by the members of the royal family.Shahi (Royal) Hammam : The Royal Hamam is situated in the Faruqui fort. It was constructed by Shah-Jahan, The Mughal Emperor.In the middle of the monument there is a octagonal bath-place. The bath-place was connected with the water system of Khuni Bhandara. Colorful Mughal Paintings can be seen on the ceiling of the monument.Motil Mahal : Moti mahal, the burial place of Moti Begam, beloved of Shah gJahan is to the left of the fort and situated at the bank of Pandhar River.Iccha Devi Temple : Ichha Devi Temple is situated at Ichha village. It is located 23 Kms from Burhanpur on Burhanpur-Edlabadmain road and dedicated to the Ichha Devi.Maratha Governor made a vow to the Goddess Ichha Devi (Ful-filler of desires) that if he got a son he would build a well and a temple for the Goddess. He built a well and a temple when his desires were fulfilled.An annual fair held in Chaitra Maas (First month of Hindu Calendar) is attended by thousands of pilgrims.
Historical Gurudwara :
The place is counted as an Important pilgrimage of Khalsa sect. The First and the Last Guru, Guru Nanak Devji &Guru Govind Singhji Maharaj of Khalsa sect had visited the place.Guru Nanak Devji has visited the Gurudwara located at the bank of Tapti river (RajGhat). Guru Nanak Devji has also signed the holy Guru Grantha Sahib. One can still visit the Weapons & Guru Grantha Sahib of Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj.The Gurudwara is approx 400 years old and counted with the Anandpur (Punjab), Patna (Bihar) and Nanded (Maharastra) pilgrimage of sikhkhas.Photos of our last visit:
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Please Note : Torch is needed inside the Khundi Bhandara & please avoid wearing shorts/three-fourths at the Jhamma Masjid as entry may not be permitted.
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day 0, 28th March: Meeting @ Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kurla @ 9.30pmBoarding LTT - RJPB Express by 10.15pm
Detailed Info : http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/mumbai-ltt-rajendra-nagar-patna-express-13202-ltt-to-rjpb/1354/466/854
Day 1 , 29th March:
Reach Burhanpur @ 6.30am , Breakfast at Station
Check in Hotel Get Fresh and Start Exploring Historical Place at Burhanpur Visit
Asirgad Fort , Temples , Raja Ki Chattri,
Shahi Mahal, Shahi Hammam, Moti Mahal ,
Ancient Gurudwara TempleReturn to Hotel.
Dinner and retire for the day
Day 2 , 30th March:
Visit Ahukhana , Jhamma Masjid ,
Rajpura & Silampura Gate , Black Taj Mahal ,
Delhi Gate , Return to Hotel.
Dinner and Retired for the day.
Day 3 , 31st March
Breakfast and Check out from the hotel.
Visit Khundi Bhandara & Lunch Time Post Lunch
Catch the Kamyani Express/11072 @ 13:50 and Arrives LTT at 23.05 pm
Detailed Info :http://indiarailinfo.com/train/kamayani-express-11072-bsb-to-ltt/906/334/466
The Expenses:
The cost for the tour will be
INR 4500/- per head (Triple Sharing / Dormitory)
We will staying at Hotel Amber (4 KM from Burhanpur Station)http://www.hotelambarburhanpur.com/Photo_Gallery.html
Imp : Kindly confirm at the earliest to ensure a comfortable journey.Number of seats are Limited, Confirm early to avoid disappointment.
Includes :
Mumbai to Burhanpur and Return Journey By Train Sleeping Class Ticket.
Travelling n Burhanpur by Pvt Non AC Vehicle.
Accommodation (Triple Sharing / Dormitory).
Food Expenses.Entry Charges wherever it is required.Guide Charges.
Excludes :
28th Friday Night Dinner and 31st Monday Night Dinner .
Soft Drinks , Mineral Water and other expenses which are not specify above.
Payment Details: One needs to deposit INR 3000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details:
Account Name – Vishal Ravindra Khond
Bank – ICICI Bank Ltd
Branch – Naupada Branch, Thane
IFSCode – ICIC0000035
Saving Account Number - 003501542728
Things to Be carried:
ID Proof (Must), A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
Extra Clothes for ChangingCamera,
Cap(Optional),Medicine those if u require usually
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Vishal Khond: 8291139993 / 9322069953
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806
(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)
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