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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, …

Travel Stories & Articles

A TRIP TO ‘KALPA’ IN THE KINNAUR VALLEY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

After an overnight drive through the mountain ranges interspersed with deep gorges and valleys of Himachal Pradesh, the HRTC Himani finally reached Reckong Peo bus stand at 7:00 am. It is that time of the year when this part of the Kinnaur region is covered with a thick blanket of snow. But to everyone’s amazement the sky remained pretty clear …

Road Trips Weekend Escapes

A ROAD JOURNEY INTO THE HINTERLAND OF RURAL MAHARASHTRA

Mumbai had been recording poor air quality for the past few days with a blanket of smog enveloping the shining city. A breath of fresh air is all that we needed. An air free of pollution where the breeze carried the scent of a rural landscape. We made a last minute plan and decided to go on a road trip …

Travel Stories & Articles

WHY WE LOVE TO TRAVEL TO VILLAGES?

We are open to all kinds of travel. Sometimes we are backpacking to an unplanned place, going on a motorcycle road trip, trekking the sahyadris, visiting historical & cultural heritages, doing nature photography or bird watching in a national park or a wildlife sanctuary. But visiting a village in India is what makes us most happy. Village is the only …

Moments With Nature

A SHORT NATURE WALK IN THE FOREST OF AAREY COLONY

AAREY MILK COLONY – also known as the green lungs of Mumbai, is known for its lush greenery, tall trees, grasslands and rocky hills and various species of plants, birds, insects, butterflies and moths. It becomes a paradise in the monsoon with free flowing water streams, blooming biodiversity and enchanting woods with rare flora and fauna right in the middle …

Mumbai & Beyond

A SPIRITUAL EXCURSION TO KHOPOLI – AN ABODE OF PEACE

There are times when we are uncertain where to travel. Or sometimes we do not get sufficient time to decide due to our frenetic week at the office. In a moment like these, we simply pack our bags and leave our homes in quest of a new place. For us, travel is not always about visiting a planned destination, but …

Travel Stories & Articles

CHIKOO FESTIVAL – A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE TO BORDI

Every year, the town of BORDI gets decorated culturally to celebrate ‘THE CHIKOO FESTIVAL’– a two-day rural festival organized by farmers in Bordi and local Chikoo growers. The initiative which was started in 2013 by REWF (Rural Entrepreneurship Welfare Foundation) still remains a major attraction. This has boosted the rural economy by providing entrepreneurship opportunities in fields of tourism, art, …