When you dream of discovering a city, you don’t usually think of the one you’re living in, or even one that’s just a short drive away. But if you can look beyond social media’s extravagant travel goals, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what’s waiting for you, just around the corner! … More Discovering Mumbai
A drive to Kund Mala in Talegaon, Pune. … More Exploring Kund Mala in Pune
Catching the sunrise at Kasarsai Dam, Pune… … More Sunrise at Kasarsai Dam
Around 100Kms from Pune in the direction of Sholapur lies Bhigwan, a small village that becomes a hotbed for migratory birds in winter. Among other birds, the serene backwaters of the Ujain Dam witness the arrival of the Greater Flamingos in January and February – also birders and photography enthusiasts. … More Bhigwan — A Bird Watcher’s Paradise
Sometimes, you just need to step out. Out into the open, far – or at least far enough – from home, and take with you nothing but your spirit of adventure. And a few sandwiches, maybe. Earlier this week, my sister and I made for Lohagad. Being mid-week, the fort was devoid of the usual crowds … More Lohagad
Most often, it’s the spontaneous, spur-of-the-moment ‘plans’ that turn out to be the most satisfying! The drive to Ghoradeshwar was just that! It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and I, instead of going to church, impulsively decided on a drive instead. Being dragged out of bed so early and climbing a hill wasn’t quite the … More Ghoradeshwar
The lovely, Monsoon weather, and a mid-week holiday presented the perfect opportunity to set out on a trek – again! My friends and I had trekked to Visapur Fort last, an excursion that had left some of us aching all over the following day. So this time, we chose Tikona Fort, an easy, scenic climb, … More Trek to Tikona Fort
It was a damp, darkish Saturday morning last weekend, thanks to heavy cloud cover, but there was no rain. Perfect weather for a drive! An impulsive decision and a quick breakfast later, my family and I were on the road to Satara. The change in scenery beyond Satara was sudden and breathtaking. The traffic and … More Thoseghar Falls and Chalkewadi Windmill Farms, Satara
There’s no end to all the crazy, stupid things you can do when you’re with friends – but the stories you get to tell – and retell – are simply epic. Like the trek to Visapur Fort. We started out early on Saturday morning, in three cars, and drove to the base of Visapur Fort. … More The Visapur Adventure
The Monsoons should have arrived in Pune last month, but the rain gods are yet to bestow their benevolence on us. I guess summer still lingers, what with the sun making its brilliance felt and seen! Of course, that doesn’t stop us trekking enthusiasts from throwing on our backpacks and setting out to conquer a … More Trek to Ghoradeshwar. Not.
The Monsoons have a way of bringing everything to life – even the dormant yearning for long drives that stays buried through the fiery summer heat only to emerge afresh along with nature in all its vivid tints and shades of green. We drove to Tamhini Ghat last weekend, in perfect Monsoon weather. Once we … More Drive to Tamhini Ghat
They say the journey is more important than the destination. It was a good thought to hold on to, when my friends and I trekked to Lohagad (Iron Fort), one rainy weekend in July, and returned without having seen most of it. It had been pouring continuously that past week. The day of our trek … More Trek to Lohagad
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