Mumbai & Beyond

RANI BAUG – THE OLDEST BOTANICAL GARDEN AND ZOO IN MUMBAI

The Mumbai Zoo is an ideal place to introduce your children and yourself to a variety of plant species, trees, animals and birds. At a walking distance from Byculla station, you will be amazed to witness a world of flora and fauna, encompassing more than 4000 trees and 850 varieties of plants which includes some rare and medicinal species. A …

Mumbai & Beyond Treks in the Sahaydris

REACH MATHERAN BY RAMBAUG POINT TREK – THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED

There are places which we like to visit time and again. Matheran is one of them. Be it winter, monsoon or summer, we have seen it in all seasons. Matheran is truly a hidden gem of the Sahyadris. The long walks along the cool shaded trails, red mud beneath the feet and the green cover above is nothing less than …

Moments With Nature Mumbai & Beyond

KARVI FLOWER SPECIAL- WALK IN THE WOODS

Last Sunday, I was fortunate to experience the magic of the rare and stunning Karvi blossoms in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The vibrant purple-blue carpet had transformed the forest into a floral wonderland. Nature gives an opportunity to see the Karvi in full bloom once every 8 years. Nature Interpretation Centre (NIC) of SGNP had organised a Karvi Special …

Maharashtra Unlimited Travel Stories & Articles Weekend Escapes

DEHENE & VELOSHI: A SACRED CONFLUENCE BETWEEN NATURE AND PEOPLE 

I had read about Dehene Village known as an offbeat monsoon retreat, raw and unexplored, offering opportunities to engage in various traditional experiences. It was Grassroutes which took the initiative of encouraging rural tourism in Dehene. The stunning landscapes, the crispness in the air, the solitude of the hills, the sound of the flowing streams, the simplicity of people and …

Moments With Nature Mumbai & Beyond

THE MOST POPULAR TRAIL IN SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK: SHILONDA

The people of Mumbai are blessed to have a green forest cover within its city limits. The only place where one can breathe in fresh air – Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The arrival of monsoon attracts more crowds to the park to witness the magical transformation of the park from dry deciduous to lush green forest with numerous flowing …

Mumbai & Beyond Treks in the Sahaydris

NERAL TO MATHERAN-THE AMAZING HILL RAILWAY TREK: FOR THE OFFBEAT WANDERER IN YOU

The monsoon has arrived in Sahyadris. And people are rushing to Matheran – the most loved hill station to enjoy the misty weather. Due to its close proximity to Mumbai, it witnesses an influx of tourists on weekends. Neral railway station turns into a sea of young crowds rushing towards Matheran. The most common route and the quickest way preferred …

Maharashtra Unlimited Road Trips

AMAZING ROAD TRIP TO PRISTINE JUNNAR – A PLACE WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The more we hit the road, the more we fall in love with it. There is excitement in the air when our motorcycle crosses the urban limits and cruises on the country roads. The skyscrapers and crawling traffic is replaced by verdant fields and wide open meadows on either side with only a few houses dotting the landscape as far …

Mumbai & Beyond Weekend Escapes

EXPERIENCE SLOW TRAVEL IN THE TRIBAL KINGDOM OF JAWHAR

Is the idea of exploring a new place ruling your imagination? Want to turn your weekend break into an unforgettable experience? Explore the once upon a time tribal kingdom of Jawhar. At a driving distance from Mumbai, Nashik & Thane, Jawhar in Palghar district, surrounded by deciduous forest at an elevation of 1500 feet makes for a perfect holiday. Emerging …

Mumbai & Beyond Weekend Escapes

MONTERIA VILLAGE – THE PERFECT WEEKEND BREAK NEAR MUMBAI

Is picnic on your mind? Do you want to give yourself a unique experience mix of fun, learning, entertainment and adventure? On the outskirts of Mumbai and Pune, Monteria Village – an agro tourism venture offers the city travellers of all age groups a comprehensive experience of daily village life, culture, cuisine, art and heritage. Every path in the village, …

Moments With Nature Mumbai & Beyond

FIRST BIRD-WATCHING EXPERIENCE IN THE FOREST WITH BIRD ENTHUSIASTS

I have loved reading about birds. Whenever I come across an article on birds in the natural history books or magazines, I get delighted. Birds have fascinated me from childhood. I always observed the sparrows making a nest in the wall crevices of our neighbor’s house. I still do. The sparrows are still here. Their generations have changed. They are …