In the last few years, the Dudhsagar waterfalls have become a popular weekend destination, especially for those travelling from cities like Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore (all thanks to a certain Bollywood movie). Most tourists to Goa these days make the Dudhsagar waterfalls a part of their itinerary for Goa. Because […]
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Offbeat travel in “typical” Mahabaleshwar
Agreed, Mahabaleshwar is as touristy as it gets. But that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. Its forest cover is as dense and the weather as lovely despite the crowds that throng Mahabaleshwar these days. So, instead of banishing it – for this visit, we challenged ourselves to see this […]
Read MoreExploring a rural Indian bazaar, a weekly market and a cattle fair
It was the weekly village market, albeit the biggest of the year. But a rural Indian bazaar, with its explosion of colour and activity, is never “just a market”. It takes a simple lifestyle to turn a weekly market into a carnival. We were lucky to have one such experience. […]
Read MoreMorachi Chincholi, Maharashtra, India
Morachi Chincholi, a village of tamarind trees with peacocks A village with more peacocks than people, Morachi Chincholi is actually an unofficial peacock sanctuary. Less than 50 km from Pune and around 200 from Mumbai, it’s a great weekend getaway for and some natural rejuvenation. An overnight stay will ensure […]
Read MoreNighoj potholes, an alien wonder in Maharashtra, India
Nighoj potholes or how violent can a river get! The river Kukdi carves its way through a rock bed of black and reddish basalt rocks. During the course of its flow, over the years, it has made some bizarre cuts and holes through the rocks. These are popularly known as the […]
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