A Trip to the Korlai Fort and Lighthouse
A lone fort stands over a hill just off a creek on an island. It’s a small island with a fishing village at the base of a hill. As we approached the island, we...
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Silvassa, Much More Than a Portuguese Colony
Silvassa is a former Portuguese colony. But now it’s better known for its beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, water sports and scenic beauty. Silvassa is located between the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat – it is...
Vijaydurg – An Impregnable Maratha Fort
Vijaydurg is an important fort in the state of Maharashtra. It is the oldest fort on the coast of the Sindhudurg. At one time, Vijaydurg was also among the strongest marine forts, and obviously...
Trimbakeshwar – Among the Holiest Places for Hindus
The small village of Trimbak, just 36 kilometers from Nashik in Maharashtra, is famous for two reasons. This is the source of the Godavari River. But the main reason why this village has come...
Sajan – The Right Getaway for Nature Lovers
Just a hop away from Mumbai is a natural paradise that has been rated as one of the “top 25 adventure destination in India”. That’s a huge achievement, considering how vast our country is,...
Discover the Untouched Natural Beauty of Kolad
Kolad, close to Mumbai and Pune, is emerging as a favorite weekend getaway for a lot of city dwellers. Those who live in these metros are spoilt with choices. There is Lonavla, Khandala, Matheran,...
Don’t Miss the Bedse Caves – Find Out Why
There are three important Buddhist caves near Pune. They are Bhaja caves, Karla caves and Bedse caves. Bedse, by the way, is also often referred to as Bedsa. Though all these three caves reveal...
Vengurla – Goa of the Past
Vengurla today is what Goa used to be about 50 years back. No, it’s not a joke. Just look at the terrain of this beach town, and you will be convinced about its tourist...
MTDC’s Plans to Turn Mithbav into a Popular Beach Resort
About a year back, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation or the MTDC had announced that it plans to develop the Mithbav beach in Sindhudurg. MTDC announced that they will be building roads, resorts and...
Discover Mhaismal – The Scenic Side of Aurangabad
Most people who arrive at the Aurangabad railway station or airport are on their way to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which have become world famous because of their rock art. However most of...
