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...
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Rajgad Fort – The Ancient Capital of Shivaji
The Rajgad fort, located close to the city of Pune, is among the more important ones in the Sahaydris. It is located on a hill about an hour away from Pune. The importance of...
Monsoon Trekking to the Purandar Fort
We picked the Purandar fort for our trekking expedition, because we were told that it’s among the easiest ones. It made sense, as none of us are experts really. When we reached the base,...
Top Tourist Attractions in Malvan
There is something for everybody at Malvan. At 500 kilometers from Mumbai and 400 kilometers from Pune, Malvan is quite a distance away. In fact, it sits on the border of Maharashtra and Goa,...
Visit Kunkeshwar for Its Nice Beach, Village Atmosphere, Temples, and Alphonso Mangoes
Kunkeshwar is a small village in the Konkan coast. It is located in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Kunkeshwar’s claim to fame is its temples, particularly the one dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are...
Beach Hopping and Temple Darshan at Hedvi-Ganapatipule
Do you want to get away from it all and spend a couple of days in complete seclusion? You don’t have to look beyond Hedvi. This is a small village on the Arabian Sea....
Guhagar and Velneshwar – Weekend Destinations near Ratnagiri
Sure enough, not too many people have heard of Guhagar. It is a small town on the beach, close to the town of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. But it’s among the more interesting places you...
An Unforgettable Trip to Bhatye on Our Anniversary
It was our 7th marriage anniversary. We wanted to head out to celebrate the occasion, not to the hills like we usually do. This time we wanted to try the sea. But we didn’t...
Ajinkyatara Fort – A Little Bit of History, Religion, and Lots of Adventure
The Ajinkyatara fort is located close to the city of Satara in Maharashtra. It stands tall on one of the seven hills that surround the city. Also known as “Sapta Rishi”, this is one...
Ajanta Caves – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
A trip to the Ajanta Caves is a once in a lifetime experience. These caves are located in Maharashtra, just 99 kilometers from Aurangabad, but they are the pride of the entire nation. An...
