Category: Maharashtra

Unique cultural experiences in Pune

Pune is famously known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. These cultural events in Pune are some of the best times to visit this city.

5 one-day outings from Pune to get close to nature

Pune – a culturally vibrant city in India surrounded by the hills. This location means there are ample options for one-day outings from Pune. In the lap of the Sahyadri

Cycling the Konkan coast from Mumbai

A bicycle had been my trusted childhood companion but as time went on I let go of that habit. Cycling became a sport I only observed from the outside. It came back into my life when we took short cycling trips in our travels. The spark to cycle long distance was reignited.

Andharban Trek and why you should NOT trek in the Sahyadris

Andhar (dark) and ban (forest) make Andharban a dark forest. Andharban trek is essentially you walking for hours in a dark forest. Water streams are your constant companion. You will

Red colour splashes as a pot filled with yogurt is victoriously broken by a human pyramid formed by daredevil groups called Govinda Pathaks for the festival of Dahi Handi or Janmashtami which marks Lord Krishna's birthday.

Happy Birthday Krishna – Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai

“Dahi Handi” translates to a pot of yogurt! Dahi: yogurt. Handi: pot. This day, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami. Janmashtami has a unique tradition and flavour in

View of Padargad, covered in a dense green tropicl forest in the monsoon on the trek to Bhimashankar, part of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.

Trek to Bhimashankar, Western Ghats, India

Bhimashankar, a dense and protected forest area. Bhimashankar is famous for being one of the twelve sacred “Jyotirlings”. The Shiva temple here sees a lot of devotes. For this reason,