A rainy day relaxes and soothes our souls. And if you are at an altitude where clouds hang over the mountains, thickening mists envelop the trees, and melodious birds drift you away in the aroma of their song, you have experienced nothing less than ecstasy. We experienced one such ecstatic moment while hiking to the Panorama Point in Matheran. It …
A STAY CLOSE TO NATURE – AN AMAZING VILLAGE EXPERIENCE IN KONKAN
THE LOCATION Sitting on the verandah of a homestay in a village in Konkan, relishing the organically grown rich flavored mangoes, time passes unhurriedly. There is nowhere to go, nothing to do, only sit back and relax and soak in the serenity and peace of this place. No wifi, and no link with the outer world, but still, there is …
THE 3 BEST & AMAZING PLACES TO EXPLORE IN DAMAN
Daman is not only about alcohol, nightlife, parties, and resorts. We have seen a beautiful side of this lovely enclave. The coastal town is home to a variety of historical monuments and some beautiful churches, which reflect the architectural skills of the Portuguese. Walking the roads of Daman is a sheer delight if you have an eye for photography, where your pictures will exhibit the history and marvels of the vintage old buildings
In SEARCH OF RUSKIN’S BOND MUSSOORIE – A PICTURESQUE JOURNEY
“It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape”, these words by Mr. Ruskin Bond – one of the oldest residents and author of Mussoorie seems to be relevant even today. We are longing to go back to the Garhwal Himalayas again as …
RATANGAD – A HIDDEN GEM IN THE SAHYADRIS
It is the time of the year when the Sahyadri range is teeming with colorful wildflowers. And one such flower which is displaying its purple carnival high on the hills of Ratangad is ‘KAARVI’ – THE FLOWER THAT BLOOMS ONCE EVERY SEVEN YEARS. And to witness this magical sight we did a 2 day trip to Ratangad from Mumbai using …
DISCOVER A HIDDEN LAKE NEAR BHIVPURI ROAD
Surrounded by lush green mountains and valleys, colorful flowers, crisscrossing trails, Dhom Lake – a peaceful and silent lake is nestled in a beautiful village called ‘Diksal’ near Bhivpuri. A hike in monsoon makes for a picturesque nature-watch. As we alight from the train on the deserted platform of Bhivpuri Road, we are greeted by meowing of a peacock. Bhivpuri …
A 5 DAY MONSOON ROAD TRIP FROM MUMBAI TO MAHABALESHWAR, PANCHGANI & KAAS PLATEAU
After a successful Mumbai to Goa coastal road trip, this time around we explored the roads of Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani & Kaas Plateau. And this five days of road trip was full of excitement and fun, some new experiences and learnings. We bring to you a detailed journey about our road trip with every possible relevant information. Keep reading and roam …
MUMBAI GOA ROAD TRIP – THE COASTAL ROUTE
Road trips are fun to explore new places. India encompasses numerous spots across different parts throughout the country. So, it doesn’t matter which part of the country one lives in, there is always an option of planning a road trip in India. We did a 10 days motorcycle road trip from Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai via the Coastal Route traversing through scenic seaside …
‘Sanjay Gandhi National Park’ – Wilderness in the City
Many people outside the city are unknown to this wilderness which lies within the backyard of Mumbai. With an area of over 100 sq km, SGNP (Sanjay Gandhi National Park) spreads across Mumbai suburban and Thane. It gets over 2 million visitors annually. SGNP offers incredible biodiversity which is home to different kinds of birds, distinct mammals including the evasive …
A DAY TRIP TO KONDANA VILLAGE IN KARJAT!
Kondana is a small tribal village in Karjat and home to the historic buddhist caves. The village and caves can be easily explored in a day and it is perfect for beginners looking for a small hike. Monsoon has arrived in Mumbai. It thundered as we board the train in Dadar at 6:24 am. The dark clouds hovered above and …