Life As Travellers
As the sun descends into the embrace of the sea, sitting on the balcony of our homestay encircled by coconut trees, we pen down memories reflecting on the travel experiences of the past week. Sleep eluded us that night, as the impending return journey cast a shadow of melancholy over our spirits. The essence of this new town would soon …
To detox our mind from urban chaos, we were looking for a weekend break. A place nearby yet away from home. Searching on Airbnb, we came across the ‘Benchmark Green,’ a plot with row house dwellings with a view of the hills and far from the crowd. It looked perfect for a short break where one could relax on the …
It is 31st December, 2024. There is excitement in the air as people gather to celebrate the coming of the New Year in their own inimitable ways. At home, I wait for the clock to strike 12 with the dramatic twelve chimes announcing the arrival of the year 2025. I quickly wish my loved ones and go to sleep. Yes, …
As the boat drifted slowly from the Wellington Pier (formerly known as ‘Apollo Bunder’), my thoughts sailed towards an ancient island deeply rooted in rich history and heritage. An island on which I had been during my college days. Back then, I didn’t know its cultural significance. As our travel blogging journey keeps moving steadily, in our own Mumbai harbor, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …