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Mumbai & Beyond Road Trips Weekend Escapes

A QUICK WEEKEND BREAK – BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RIDE NEAR MUMBAI

The waves came in slowly over the gentle slope of the beach and retreated even more leisurely. I walked on the black sand and reveled in the emptiness of the vast coastline. A flag kept fluttering on a moored lonely boat. Sampada, my wife and travel buddy for this trip, was talking to a fisherwoman who was sorting out the …

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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 …

Mumbai & Beyond Weekend Escapes

VIKRAMGAD: A QUAINT LITTLE TOWN – A SHORT PHOTO ESSAY

If you are looking for a quick refreshing escape near Mumbai, then we have found one to add in your travel bucket. The region northeast of Mumbai is one of the most forgotten remote areas which makes for a rustic rural experience. A typical open countryside – VIKRAMGAD is the perfect quaint little town near Mumbai for a quick getaway. …

Road Trips

TRAVEL TALES FROM THE INCREDIBLE ROAD TRIP TO THE COASTAL TOWN OF MURUD-JANJIRA

Looking to spend an ideal holiday near Mumbai? We explored a place, which we have fondly given a name ‘COCONUT JUNGLE’. The seashores here are dotted with coconut trees with small coconuts hanging in her thick foliage. The shore waits all day for the sun to turn red over the sea, turning the lanes of this tiny coastal village into a …

Maharashtra Unlimited Treks in the Sahaydris

ONE DAY MONSOON RIDE AND TREK TO KORIGAD FORT

We enjoy trekking as we feel connected with nature and its deep solitariness. It gives immense happiness as we go looking for a wildflower in the woods, a plant growing in a rock, identifying a bird through its song, listening to the sound of a flowing stream and finding a way to it, or simply just listening to the whispering …

Konkan - The Unseen Paradise Maharashtra Unlimited

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 …

Mumbai & Beyond Road Trips Weekend Escapes

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