点评:Here are a few things I learned from my trip to Maihar:
If you come by auto at night, the fare is usually higher than during the day. At night, it may cost around ₹50 or more, while during the day it is usually around ₹10–20.
I stayed in a hotel with a 13-bed dormitory. It cost me around ₹370 per bed, which was one of the more expensive options in Maihar. A private room for one person costs around ₹600–700 for 12 hours. You can also book online through RedBus and get a discount of around ₹50. Family rooms are available too. Online, a room for 8–9 people costs around ₹1000. I'm not sure about the offline price.
If you want to take a bath or keep your luggage safely, you can use the facilities near the first gate. They charge around ₹20 per person for a bath.
The best time for darshan is early in the morning. If you want less crowd, try going around 6:15 AM. I went around 4:40 AM, and there was already a huge crowd. It took me about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the temple after the gates opened at 5:00 AM.
There are two gates for darshan. The left-side gate opens at 6:30 AM and is usually faster. The right-side gate, near the drums, is already open but takes more time. Near the ropeway/lift area, there is Amar Jyotirling. Don't miss visiting it.
Alha Udal Akhada Temple is about 2 km from the main temple. You can take a shared auto for around ₹10. I also visited Gola Math Temple. It is a peaceful place and worth visiting. There is also a fort nearby, but you cannot enter unless you are staying there.
I also went to Durlabh Darshan, but it was closed. If you want food, you can have the bhandara near the market. It costs around ₹15. Just ask for the place, take a token first, and then have your meal.
Lastly, I missed visiting Ichchhapurti Temple because of my train. The temple opens at 4:00 PM and closes around 8:35 PM. In the morning, I'm not sure about the opening time, but it closes around 10:00 AM. If you have time, make sure to visit this temple.
翻译:以下是我从迈哈尔之旅中学到的几点经验:
如果夜间乘坐机动三轮车,费用通常会比白天要高。夜间乘车费用大概在50卢比或更多,而白天则一般在10至20卢比左右。
我入住的酒店设有一个13人合住的宿舍间,每个床位的价格约为370卢比,这在迈哈尔算是比较昂贵的住宿选择之一。单人包间12小时的费用则在600至700卢比左右。此外,您还可以通过RedBus网站在线预订,那样能享受约50卢比的折扣。也提供家庭房。在线预订时,可容纳8–9人的房间价格约为1000印度卢比。线下价格我就不确定了。
如果您想洗澡或妥善保管行李,可以使用第一道大门附近的设施。洗澡的费用为每人约20印度卢比。
参观朝拜的最佳时间是清晨。如果希望人少一些,建议在早上6点15分左右前往。我是在凌晨4点40分去的,那时已经人山人海了。清晨5点庙门开启后,我花了大约1小时40分钟才抵达寺庙。
参拜入口有两个。左侧的入口在早上6:30开放,通常排队时间较短。右侧靠近鼓楼的入口虽然早已开启,但排队时间要更长。在索道/升降机区域附近有阿马尔·吉约特林姆庙,千万别错过参观的机会。
阿尔哈·乌达尔·阿卡达庙距离主庙约2公里。可以乘坐拼车自动车前往,费用约为10卢比。我还顺道参观了戈拉·马斯寺。这是一个宁静的地方,值得一游。附近还有一座堡垒,但只有入住那里的客人才可以进入。
我也去了杜尔拉布·达尔尚,不过那里当时闭门不开放。如果想吃东西,可以去市场附近的施食处。费用大约在15卢比左右。只需询问一下地点,先领一个凭证,然后就可以用餐了。
最后,由于火车时间的关系,我没能去成伊查普尔蒂神庙。该神庙下午4点开放,晚上8点35分左右关闭。早上则……我不确定它的开放时间,但大概上午10点左右就关门了。如果有时间的话,一定要去参观这座寺庙哦。