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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …