A weekend in Mahabaleshwar

Since it was a long weekend, we decided to head to Mahabaleshwar. Located at an altitude of 1,348 meters above sea level in Satara district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra,  Mahabaleshwar can be reached  an approximately six hours from Mumbai.  It was a much awaited trip and everything right from private vehicle arrangement, Dormitory booking, food, guide and  places to visit was well planned. Our route as: Mumbai -...

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Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls (literally meaning The Sea of Milk in Marathi and Konkani) is one of the world's most exquisite falls. Located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa, on Goa’s border with the state of Karnataka, it is 60 km from Panaji. It is located inside Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary.  Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India’s 5th tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. Day 1: We arrived at Pune by  train...

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DANG - Experience the real flavor of Rural India

Dang also known as The Dangs, is a district in the Indian state of Gujarat.  In ancient Indian Scriptures Dang is known as Dand Aranyaka, meaning Bamboo Forest. Dangs is the most backward district in India and is a Gold mine for nature lovers – sight seeing of breath taking local and not so popular destinations like the Gigantic Girmal Waterfall, Pampa sarovar, Gira Waterfall  and many more – the destinations less heard of. ENROUTE...

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Lohagad Fort Trek

   A beautiful fort with its unique structure and an easy climb make Lohagad fort- also known as the Iron Fort, as one of the more popular destinations to visit near Lonavala. In the dripping wet Mumbai monsoon, it was hard to travel between places.  On a cold and rainy Sunday morning, we a gang of 15 started from Mumbai in a reserved bus at around 6 am.  After around 140 kms travel, we reached Malavli. Just 3 kms travel...

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Korigad Fort Trek

Korigad Fort Korigad  Fort,  at a height of 929m above sea level, is situated about 20km away from Lonavala on the way to Aamby valley in the Indian state of Maharashtra. We started by a reserved bus from Mumbai at around  6 am and reached Peth Shahpur, the base village by 9 am. Peth Shahapur village is situated at the foothills of the fort. Locals from Korigad village have built up small eating places for the travelers...

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