Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > The train on its way down from Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) which is 830 meter high (2,750 foot). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and back. You have to change trains halfway in the journey.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > The train on its way down from Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) which is 830 meter high (2,750 foot). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and back. You have to change trains halfway in the journey.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > Bukit Bendera - the Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) is 830 meter high (2,750 foot) and it's much cooler than in the city below (George town). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and it will cost you RM4.50 for one way. The funicular railway will not take you straight to the top, you have to change trains halfway. George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > Ferry ready to take passengers from Elephanta for Mumbai. The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > A little chaotic, one just hops onto the train as soon as it arrives. The train trakes you from the foot-hills of the caves to the jetty - a short distance. The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > Ferry passing in front of Naval ships at the dockyard just off the Mumbai coast. The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > Various modes of transportation. This lady is riding on top of cut grass and weeds loaded on a bullock cart. Near Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > Various modes of transportation. This lady is riding on top of cut grass and weeds loaded on a bullock cart. Near Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
The train on its way down from Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) which is 830 meter high (2,750 foot). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and back. You have to change trains halfway in the journey.
Suchit Nanda (suchitnanda) > The train on its way down from Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) which is 830 meter high (2,750 foot). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and back. You have to change trains halfway in the journey.
The train on its way down from Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) which is 830 meter high (2,750 foot). The funicular at the railway station takes you to the top and back. You have to change trains halfway in the journey.
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