Dwarka: Dwarka forms an important pilgrimage destination on your West India Pilgrimage tour. The city of Dwarka, was once the capital of Lord Krishna's empire and is still renowned in myth and legend. He is believed to have settled there after leaving Mathura, thousands of years ago. The site is undoubtedly ancient but its association with Lord Krishna gives it a sanctity, which makes it one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations on your West India Pilgrimage tour. It is one of India's seven oldest towns, where he reigned for decades as leader of a growing clan. Dwarka is famous for the temple of Dwarkadhish, also known as Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. It houses the image of Lord Krishna and is the beacon, which draws pilgrims from all over India and abroad. Magnificently built on traditional lines, the temple has five floors and is profusely carved from base to pinnacle.With Travel Point India you can go for a West India Pilgriamge tour.
Shirdi: Shirdi,one of the main stopovers on your West India Pilgrimage tour is situated at a distance of about 260 kms from Mumbai and 130 kms from Aurangabad. Shirdi is also known as the holy city of Sai Baba. The saga of Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the middle of last century when as a boy of about 16 years of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree absorbed in a hard penance. The most important festivals and events that are celebrated in Shirdi are Guru Poornima, Dusshera, and Ram Navami.  These are the only days when the Samadhi Mandir of Shirdi opens for the whole night. Every Thursday, a palakhi bearing a photograph of the sage is taken out from the temple.
Ganapatipule: Travel Point India takes you to the temple at Ganapatipule which lies picturesquely at the foot of a hill and next to a glorious beach. The idol placed in the sanctum sanctorum or the Garbhagriha has been painstakingly preserved. At sunrise and sunset, a shaft of golden light penetrates the Garbhagriha and illuminates the idol.
The hill itself is considered sacred and people perform pradhikshina of the hill, which is made possible by the rock-encircled path. A perennial spring flows from the hill to a pond beside the temple. From atop the hill, one has an idyllic view of a small creek that winds its way across the beach and goes behind the hill.
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