Illuminating Magic: The Enchanting Fireflies Festival in Maharashtra
Illuminating Magic: The Enchanting Fireflies Festival in Maharashtra
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A day trip to clear the mind and rejuvenate the soul.
. " A serene riverside walk that takes through the mystical Buddha statues also known as Bake Jiz ō or Ghost Jiz ō . Kanmangafushi Ab...
Kanmangafuchi Abyss - A day with nature and bliss
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" A serene riverside walk that takes through the mystical Buddha statues also known as Bake Jizō or Ghost Jizō.
Kanmangafushi is also famous for its roughly 70 mystical statues (remain out of the original 100 after a major flood in the Meiji Era) of Bodhisativa, also called as Narabi Jizō (Jizō in a line), Hyaku Jizō (100 Jizō ), clothed in red bibs and crocheted hats, lined up in front of a wall stretching about 320 feet and facing Daiyagawa River.
These statues are called as “Bake Jizō” or “Ghost Jizō” ー apparently if you count more than once the number never tallies.
There are some stairs at the end and beginning of the statues which leads to a small cemetery (Stairs at the beginning of the statues are closes to the cemetery). This off beat place is not as manicured as you expect in Japan but it has certain charm to it, due its diversity of plants and birds.
The walk along the Daiya River is atmospheric and very peaceful, especially early in the morning.
Legends Says…
Directions...
- Bus stop - the trail begins after a 10-15 minute walk through a residential area.
- Shinkyo Bridge to Kanmangafuchi Abyss is 30-40 mins easy trail.
- 30-minute walk from Toshogu Shrine.
- - From JR or Tobu Nikko Station, take a Tobu bus bound for Chuzenjiko Onsen or Yumoto Onsen, and get off at the Tamozawa Bus stop.
- - Stop 9, or Stop 86, Stop 8 (World Heritage Bus)-it's about 15 to 20 mins walk from Nishisando stop of the world heritage bus.
Basic Information...
Abyss Timing: 24-hrs
Best time to visit (preferred time): 08:00 am - 10:00 am
Time required: 01:30 Hrs
Good to know...
- If planning to take an off beaten track of the Nikko Temple area, then make sure to have GPS or offline map in your smart phone.
- If you walk along the riverside, the Mart, just after Shinkyo bridge is the last place to use bathroom and get water.
- Wear a strong walking shoes or boots, it can be little slippery in wet weather.
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Detailed Guide for Beach Hopping in Gokarna
If you are someone who prefers fewer crowds and loves chilling out on a pristine beach, then Gokarna should definitely be on your list.
Gokarna has everything to tick your bucket list - hiking, beach hopping, water sport activities, an ayurvedic spa to get yourself pampered and also pilgrim places for spiritual wanderers.
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