Tungai hills : Hidden Gem near Statue of Unity

Hello all,

Statue of Unity

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.

Photo of Zarwani Waterfall, Dhirkhadi, Gujarat, India by kajal shah

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...

Photo of Tungai hills : Hidden Gem near Statue of Unity by kajal shah

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...

- Kajal

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.