Jawhar – Mahabaleshwar of Thane
Have you heard of Jawhar? Probably not! Very few people outside Maharashtra know about this serene and scenic hill station. And to be absolutely frank about it, most residents of the state don’t know...
Author: Team Travelgiri
The Elephanta Caves Near Mumbai Are Not to be Missed – Find out Why Here
I am not from Mumbai, but have been living in the city for 5-6 years now. I have been to a lot of places around the city in this time, including Matheran, Lonavla and...
Dahanu and Bordi – 17 Kilometers of Sun, Sand and Sea
Dahanu and Bordi are two beaches in the Thane district of Maharashtra. These two are actually part of a sandy stretch that extends for 17 kilometers. The entire stretch is extremely beautiful, and it...
Amboli – A Beautiful Hill Station in the Sahyadri Hills
Amboli is certainly not among the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra. That distinction should probably go to Mahabaleshwar, Lavasa, Matheran, and perhaps even to Lonavala and Khandala. But the truth is that, there...
Ellora or Verul Caves Are As Stunning As Ajanta Caves
It’s possible that you might not have heard of the Verul caves. But if we mention the name “Ellora caves” to you, we are sure that you’d recognize it immediately. These two are the...
The Vasota Fort Trek for Adventurers and Wildlife Lovers
Vasota fort, sometimes referred to as Vyaghragad, is in the Satara district. It has changed hands a number of times in its long history. Raja Bhoja II of Kolhapur ruled over it between 1178...
Torna Fort for Adventure Seekers and Those Who Are Keen About History
The Torna fort has a special place in Maratha history. This is the first fort that was captured by Shivaji – he was just 16 years old at the time. Locally, the fort is...
Discover Two Fantastic Beaches Near Malvan
Close to Malvan at the southernmost tip of Maharashtra, you will find two fantastic beaches – Tarkarli and Devgagh. Both these places are not on the regular tourist trail, and have thus been able...
A Photogenic Trip to the Rohida Fort
The Rohida fort is located close to Bhor, which is 57 kilometers from Pune. You can take the state transport bus from the depot at Swargate Bus to reach Bhor. Take any bus from...
A Weekend Trip to Bhandarpule
Everybody looking for a beach vacation from Mumbai heads to Goa for the weekend. Sure enough, I’ve been to Goa myself a number of times too. But this time I wanted to try something...
