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Girmal Waterfalls, Dangs & U Point: Highest Waterfall in Gujarat

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November 28, 2015
Crashing from height of more than 100 feet, Girmal Falls (Doodh) is the highest fall in Gujarat. Hidden inside dense forests of Dangs, Girmal falls has picturesque beauty in monsoon season. The water fluently crashes from great height, forming clouds of fog, through which one can often experience rainbows. North Dang Forest department has built spectacular view points and pathways in Girmal area. Safety railing is roped in to prevent accidents. Steps are carved as well to reach near falls to get a close view.
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Shabari Dham Temple, Subir, Ahwa – The Story of Lord Rama, Ber & Shabari

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June 14, 2015
Shabari Dham is a popular mythological destination on a hill, Chamak Dungar, near Subir village on Ahwa - Navapur road in the Dang district. Shabaridham temple is the spot where Lord Rama met a Bhil woman, Shabari. Lord Rama, his brother Lakshman ate the berries offered by Shabari mata at here. The stones on which they are assumed to sat are still worshiped. The first reaction I had when I saw Shabari Dham was: How could it, a place in remote Dangs, be so developed? Given the right atmosphere, the breezing winds could take you to heaven. I certainly didn't expect Shabaridham to be infrastructurally sound. Come and uncover further...