Mumbaikar Beat The Heat By Visiting This Places Near Mumbai

Summers in Mumbai are painful; because of the high level of humidity, it is surrounded with. We all wish we had vacations throughout the summer so we could camp in that one room that is air-conditioned at home, and no amount of fanning ourselves will save us from the sticky feeling we come home with after a day in the local.

Exactly the reason why weekends are more looked forward to during the summers and why we must Holiday at the first chance we get to escape the nauseating noise and the ever- troubling sweaty feeling. Here listed below are a few of the many places to hit this summer and shake the summer blues off!

Here is a list of places to visit near Mumbai for summers:

1. Matheran

The magical forests in Matheran (Source)

Maharashtra’s smallest hill station, Matheran does not allow vehicles within its city boundaries, making it a unique spot for city dwellers.  A  treat for people who are tired of seeing smoke and vehicles every day, Matheran has tried hard to maintain its pristine beauty and is extremely clean and well maintained.
With air fresher than most places, Matheran is first on our list of places to go to escape the Mumbai summer.

Distance : 83 kms via tehe Sion-Panvel Expressway

2. Khandala – Lonavla – Kamshet

Khandala Railways station (Source)

Kamshet, also known as the ‘Paraglider’s Paradise’,  is located 19 km from the twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala. A smile automatically reaches for your face when you see the little mud huts with thatched roofs,  good old natural goodness and rivers at arm’s length right outside the Kamshet railway station.

Away from the city,  relaxed as to not see any more concrete.
Go trekking in the nearby areas of Lohagad, Karla caves or Ryewood park, and make sure you experience paragliding over the beautiful hills and the  sunflower fields.

Pendu flying from Tower hill, Kamshet (Source)

Distance : Khandala and Lonavla are at a distance of 93 kms each  while Kamshet is at a distance of 100 kms from Mumbai

3. Malshej Ghat

Tunnel at Malshej Ghat (Source)

A favourite among trekkers, the two main attractions near Malshej ghat are the Shivneri fort ( the birthplace of Shivaji) and the 3rd century Budddhist caves. A place that can lighten and freshen up your mood. That’s what regulars describe the spot as. 

Distance : 126 kms from Mumbai

4. Bhandardara

Lake Arthur, Bhandardhara (Source)

Highly suitable for both trekkers and families who want to live n the beautiful cottages overlooking the hills, Bandhardara is even  more enchanting towards the end of summer and beginning of monsoon when you find dew drops on your face as you open your eyes to lush green forests and chirps of local birds for a change from the daily routine.

Distance : 165 kms from Mumbai

5.  Lavasa

The sunset from Lavasa hill city. (Source)

A hidden gem among the western ghats, Lavasa is close to the Varasgaon Dam and the long winding roads that lead up to it are a hit with long-distance bikers. Th hill ranges that surround the area are filled with dense vegetation and the area is home to a number of activities starting from Kayaking to jet skiing and everything in between like rapelling, trekking and rock climbing.

Distance : 186 kms from Mumbai

6. Panchgani

A horse cart in Panchgani table land .(Source)

Literally meaning ‘The place of 5 hills’, Panchgani is more famed as the place all parents send their kids to for boarding school. Nothing to worry about but, for this old British summer resort is a beautiful place with hilly terrains on one side and coastal shores on the other, with horse carts, and adventures such as paragliding to entertain all kinds of people.

The take off . (Source)

Distance : 244 kms from Mumbai

7. Saputara

Lake Saputara (Source)

Also referred to as the ‘Abode of Serpents’, Saputara is located in the forest region of Sahyadri Ranges. The town is situated on the Gujarat Maharashtra border t its height of 1000m above sea level and its maximum temperature during summer is 28 degree Celsius! (Whew!)

Distance: 246 km from Mumbai

8.  Amboli

To take your breath away. (Source)

Close to the tourist hub of Goa, Amboli is one of the smaller hill stations that dot the Sahyadari. Loved by offbeat travelers because it is more secluded, Amboli is the perfect place for those who want to spend their time among dense forests, ruins  and little nooks and corners. One of those places where you can sit with yourself and read a book.

Distance : 491 kms from Mumbai

9. Tarkarli

Crystal water. (Source)

This lesser known spot known for its long stretches of white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters has water so  clear that one can see marine life up to a depth of 20 feet. Some must do activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and zorbing. It is a protected region for dolphins and sea turtles and  is an  all-weather favourite getaway. Places around Tarkarli are equally loved, namely Malvan, Dhamapur lake, Padmagarh and Sidhudurg forts.

Distance: 502 kms from Mumbai

10. Pachmarhi

Famous sitting spot at Panchmarhi. (source)

Often termed as the Queen of Satpura Range, Pachmarhi situated at an altitude of 1067 feet is known for its magnificent monuments and ancient caves. Its countryside is covered with deep canyons, rolling green hills and cascading waterfalls combined with woody forests, a beautiful and welcomed change of scene.

The famous sitting spot at Pachmarhi lake (Source)

Distance: 902 kms from Mumbai

Here, The Heat Feels Weak! Best places to Visit in May in India During Summers

What if summers weren’t there? What if during May, you could sit in your verandah, admiring the sunset, slowing down for a while in your life? What if you could feel a soft cool breeze making its way past you, blowing your hair, refreshing your senses? Well, sorry to burst the bubble, but while you are in your searing city, imagining this wild can be synonymous with lunacy.

But since you’re now conditioned for joy even in the slightest of comfort and beauty, thanks to the intolerable heat in the town

Here is the list of 12 spectacular places to visit in May in India:

1. Horsley Hills, Andhra Pradesh

One of the most scenic places in the state, the hills provide a good break from the town and its heat. With plenty of time and ways to be with nature, Horsley Hills are a paradise. The way to the hills is panoramic too,  with Mahogany, Jacaranda, Sandalwood, Gulmohar and Eucalyptus trees lining the road. Just when you begin to feel life has slowed down too much since you’ve come here, brace yourself for the lesser known thing about this place – adventure sports, which includes zorbing, rappelling, rock climbing and trekking.

Sunrise at Horsley Hills (Source)

2. Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

The beautiful mountains of this region are a joy to watch. There are coal mines that can be spotted, legal and illegal, while you travel to Cherrapunjee from Shillong. Shillong in itself, is a really beautiful town, the capital of Meghalaya as well. It is perhaps the only place in India where taxi drivers themselves sit on someone’s lap and drive. Here, even the traditional societal roles of a man and woman are reversed, with women doing most of the business. Scenic viewpoints, caves en route to Cherrapunjee, views of Bangladesh from both Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village. These are just some of the things that will make your jaw drop.

Shillong reservoir (Source)

3. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Already visited by most of us, Manali never fails to make it to any list about beating the heat of May. Forever charming, this place never fails to make you go awestruck. Thick forests and cool breeze characterize the hill station. Major attractions include Hadimba Temple, Vashisth, monastries, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass and Club House.

Snow laden mountains, Manali (Source)

4. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Situated at a height of 10000 feet, Tawang‘s beauty reaches out to your soul. With Tibet to its northern side, Sela range of West Kameng to the east, and Bhutan to the southwest, Tawang is beautifully located. Breathtaking valleys, amazing waterfalls and misty rivers add to the charm. Tawang Monastery, Sela Pass, Shonga-tser Lake, Nuranang waterfalls and Bumla Pass are places that deserve a visit in May in India, when in Tawang.

Sela Lake, Tawang (Source)

5. Dras – Nubra Valley, Jammu and Kashmir

During the Kargil war, there was an armed conflict between Indian and Pakistani troops at an elevation of 10,990 feet in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is known as Drass. ‘The Gateway to Ladakh’, Drass is the second coldest inhabited region in the world. Drass valley starts from the base of Zoji-la Pass, from where you can take a 3-day long trek in May and visit places like Mushko Valley, Dras War Memorial and Draupadi Kund.
Nubra Valley offers any traveller the sights of their lifetime. Wide landscapes, mystical Shyok river and the gorgeous mountain faces are enough to take you into a different world altogether.

The scintillating Nubra Valley (Source)

6. Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh

This place is a plethora of delights. A paradise for nature lovers, Tirthan Valley is located nearly 3 kms from the entrance of Great Himalayan National Park. Adventurous activities are in abundance, something you expect from Himachal now. Famous for trout fishing and surprisingly high influx of foreigners, the places in May in India has much to offer.

One of those rare sights, on the way to Tirthan Valley (Source)

7. Sandakphu – Darjeeling – Kalimpong, West Bengal

A wonderland for trekkers, Sandakphu is the highest  point in Singalila range, at a height of 11,929 feet. Nature is at its pristine best here, and when you reach the peak, you’ll realise it was worth it. The peak is a vantage point from where one can see four of the world’s five highest peaks – Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. 58 kms away is Darjeeling, famous for its toy train, tea and hills. 50 kms away from Darjeeling is Kalimpong, which is as beautiful as Darjeeling, but less crowded. Deolo Hill, Cactus Nursery and Golf Course are some of the attractions here.

Tea gardens, Darjeeling (Source)

8. Gangtok – Dzongu, Sikkim

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, has a lot of places to visit in May in India that make you go wow. Nathula Pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and Changu Lake are simply wonders. These places are a little away from and a lot higher than Gangtok, but each moment of this trip will be worth it. Gangtok city is also nice, with well maintained roads being a feature I will never forget. Dzongu, in North Sikkim is famous for its panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga. Village hikes and angling on Teesta river are some things you should do when you’re here.

Changu Lake, Gangtok (Source)

9. Ooty – Kudremukh

Ooty is one of the very famous hill stations of India, in the Nilgiris. Coffee and tea plantations, numerous gardens and the Ooty Lake are good places to visit in May in India. The marvellous views of the mountains are the best part of this trip.
Kudremukh, in Karnataka, is a small town located in the Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. Kudremukh literally means ‘horse-face’ and refers to an impressive scenic sight of a side of the mountain that looks similar to the face of a horse. Natural grasslands and dense shoal forests characterize these hills.

Ooty, captured at its best (Source)

10. Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh

Sarahan, a beautiful hamlet located in the Sutlej Valley, is situated at an average height of 2165 metres above sea level. It comes under the Shimla district and is famous for its apple orchards, pine forests, slate roofed houses and small streams. Bhimkali Temple Complex, Bhaba Valley and Bird Park are some of the major attractions here.

Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan (Source)

11. Lakshadweep Islands

This group of 36 islands is a delight for every visitor. Its distance from the mainland justifies the cleanliness of the water here. Marked by sandy beaches and coral reefs, Lakshadweep Islands are a visual delight. With the vast expanse of greenery, it makes for a perfect vacation that offers peace and freshness. The place has been endowed with rich marine wealth. Living corals, sea urchins, sea weeds, sea birds, eels, swordfish, octopus and various types of trigger fish are a common sight here. The Marine Museum also demands a visit.

Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep Islands (Source)

12. Munnar – Thekkady, Kerala

Munnar, situated at a height of 6000 feet, comes under the Idukki district. Unending expanse of tea plantations, picturesque valleys and mountains and exotic species of flora and fauna offer the tourist a good overall experience. Thekkady, again in Idukki district, is a really beautiful hill station. It is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India with elephants being the highlight. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the prime attraction for which tourists throng the place.

Munnar (Source)

How Does Internet URL Addresses Work

URL's are computer addresses on the Internet. The intent behind URL's is to make it easier to type the location of a particular web page or computing device.  Because there so many millions of pages and devices on the internet, URL's can become quite long, and are usually best typed through copy-pasting.

Today, an estimated 150+ billion public web pages are addressed using URL names.

Here are examples of the most common URL appearances:

Example: http://www.whitehouse.gov
Example: https://www.nbnz.co.nz/login.asp
Example: http://forums.about.com/ab-guitar/messages/?msg=6198.1
Example: ftp://ftp.download.com/public
Example: telnet://freenet.ecn.ca
Example: gopher://204.17.0.108
Example: http://english.pravda.ru/
Example: https://citizensbank.ca/login
Example: ftp://211.14.19.101
Example: telnet://hollis.harvard.edu

Where Did URL's Come From? And Why Not Just Say 'Web Addresses'?

In 1995, Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the World Wide Web, implemented a standard of "URIs" (Uniform Resource Identifiers), sometimes called Universal Resource Identifiers. The name later changed to "URL's" for Uniform Resource Locators. The intent was to take the idea of telephone numbers and apply them to addressing millions of web pages and machines.The name is solely a matter of being technically specific.

This may sound cryptic and complex at first, but once you get past the strange acronyms, URL's are really no more complex than an international long-distance telephone number with a country code, area code, and the phone number itself.

You'll find that URLs actually make a lot of sense.  Next are several URL examples, where we will disassemble the URL's into their component parts...

A URL Spelling Lesson: How We Spell URL Web Addresses

Here are some simplified rules that explain how URL's are spelled.

1. URL is synonymous with "internet address" or "web address". Feel free to interchange those words in conversation.
2. URLs never have any spaces in their final spelling. In cases where people make web pages with spaces in the names, those spaces get automatically replaced with technical characters like or the % sign.

1. URL, for the most part, is all lower case. Mixing upper and lower case letters doesn't make a difference to the every person.
2. URL is NOT the same as an email address.
3. URLs always start with a protocol prefix like "http://", but most browsers will type those characters for you. Nerdy point to note: some other common Internet protocols are ftp://, gopher://, telnet://, and irc://. Explanations of these protocols follow later in another tutorial.
4. URL's use forward slashes (/) and dots to separate its parts.
5. URL's are usually in some kind of English or other written language, but numbers are also allowed.

Do Not Do This Things With Adsense

Want to make money with Google AdSense for content? Here's a list of what not to do, unless you want to get banned. Google doesn't play around when it comes to click fraud. Click fraud loses Google money, and it loses AdWords customers money.

If you don't play by the rules, you may get a warning, you may get suspended, or you may just get banned.

Commit Google Don'ts

The first thing to avoid is any of the Google Don'ts. Cloaking, keyword stuffing, and title stacking are all very traditional ways to down-rated in Google searches. They're also ways to get banned from AdSense.

When you place AdSense ads on your site, your site is far more visible to Google and it's much more likely that your rule breaking will be caught. More »

Click on Your Own Ads

No matter how tempting, never ever click on your own ads. This is probably the easiest way to get your site suspended or banned. It's a form of click fraud, and Google is very good at catching this, even if you think you're hiding your tracks.

Don't let anyone who uses any computer in your home click on your ads, either. Make sure your significant others and children are aware of the rules, or you could jeopardize your standing with Google.

Hide Your Ads

It might be tempting to hide your ads by making them the same color as your background or camouflaging them on areas with busy background images. You do still get paid for page views, so invisible ads would still pay, right? Don't even try it. This violates Google's Terms of Service, and it's easy to get caught.

Don't stuff your ads far below the rest of the content, either. Clicks pay better than pageviews, so it's to your advantage to have your ads prominent. Try to make the ads look like they belong on your page.

Beg for Clicks

Don't hold ad-click contests, beg, or even give big hints that people should click on your ads. They can ban you if they catch you begging for clicks anywhere on the Web, including pages that are totally unrelated to your AdSense pages.

Google also forbids labeling your ads with language stronger than "sponsored links." This is really for everyone's benefit. Pages that beg for clicks are usually not great reads, and pity clicks don't help the advertisers.

Note: It's fine to have contests on your Web site that aren't related to ad clicking or other rule breaking, such as "best photo" contests.

Alter the Code

AdSense generates javascript code that you can copy-and-paste directly into the HTML of your Web page. If you need to change the color or size of your ads, generate new code from AdSense. Don't make changes to the code from your Web page editing program or tweak it by hand. You can use your AdSense ID directly in some cases, such as WordPress plugins that generate the code for you. Just keep those plugins up to date to make sure it isn't out of sync. 

If you put AdSense in Blogger, Google will generate the code for you from within Blogger.

Use Robots to Click on Your Site

Never use any sort of automated tool to inflate your page views or click on your ads. This is click fraud of the highest order, and Google is very sophisticated at catching this. This is a trick that can easily get you banned.

Likewise, don't use human-powered schemes to pay for clicks, either. No trading clicks with other AdSense users, and no pay-for-clicking schemes. If advertisers wanted to pay people for clicking, they would have signed up for it themselves.

Tell People How Much You Earn Per Click

Google is very picky about how much you disclose about how AdSense works. They don't let you tell people how much you were paid per keyword because this could jeopardize revenue from AdWords advertisers. Beware of anyone who offers to sell you this information.

Make Pages Specifically to Display Ads

Google says you can't make pages simply to hang ads, "whether or not the page content is relevant." Many Web sites, including About.com, make money from ads. Google itself makes most of its money from advertising. What makes the difference between ad sponsored content and content for the sake of ads?

When you develop your site, your first thought should be about creating content, not ads. Avoid writing empty sentences for the sake of generating keywords, and avoid lengthy copy-and-pastes just to make more pages. Every page you publish should have a content-driven purpose.

Make Content About Taboo Topics

Google has a strict list of content standards, and they don't accept AdSense on pages that are violating them. These include, among other things, sites that promote or sell:

• alcohol
• certain weapons
• firearms
• tobacco
• drugs
• designer knock-offs

This is a silly rule to violate, because AdSense is keyword generated, so it's amazingly easy for you to get caught. If you do have content that violates these rules, such as a beer-making supply store, they may be legitimate sites, but AdSense is not for you.

Cheat in Any Other Way

This isn't by any means a comprehensive list.

I'm sure there are many ways to game the system that Google hasn't found out about... yet. There always are. AdSense is constantly changing to find new ways to detect click fraud, and eventually, you will be caught.

The best way to generate income through AdSense is to create good content that is well optimized for search engines and to promote your site through legitimate channels.

That sounds like a lot of work because it is a lot of work. However, it's a strategy that won't get you banned.