Category: Maharashtra

Andharban Trail : One Hell Of A Journey

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Andharban (dense dark forest) trail is a remarkable experience to indulge in the Sahyadri mountain ranges.  The journey is full of surprises. You start walking through the paddy fields in Pimpri village, explore the flora & fauna on the way, enjoy the stunning views of Kundalika valley and walk through the dark forest (that might remind you of horror movies) to finally reach the Bhira dam after 6 hours of descent. Exhausted and tired, all you can ask for is good food and some rest!

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Rajmanchi: The Best Trekking Destination In Maharashtra

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The uber-cool Sahyadri mountain range offers umpteen trekking options. Of all the treks that we have done so far in Maharashtra, the Rajmanchi trek remains at the top of our best experiences ever list.We are not professional trekkers, but ordinary people trying to have some adventure in life and we found Rajmanchi trek thrilling and refreshing. Continue reading “Rajmanchi: The Best Trekking Destination In Maharashtra” →

The Enchanting Ellora Caves

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We have been reading about the magnificent paintings of Ajanta & beautiful sculptures of Ellora since we were kids. I have seen some of the most beautiful photos of Ajanta and Ellora caves in my history book and since then it has been on my bucket list. These two UNESCO world heritage sites are a man-made wonder and a fun one-day trip from Aurangabad. 35 km from the Aurangabad city, Ellora is a well-connected tourist destination in Maharashtra and the place I always dreamt of visiting. Continue reading “The Enchanting Ellora Caves” →

9 Local Budget Restaurants Serving Fantastic Food In Pune

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Traveling to Pune to spend alone time at the popular mediation center – Osho Ashram, or visit the famous Dagdusheth Ganpati, enjoy nightlife in Koregaon Park and Baner, trek to some of the popular Western Ghats or just for a boring business trip? No matter what your reason is, if you are in Pune then you must taste the local food and visit some amazing local restaurants. Continue reading “9 Local Budget Restaurants Serving Fantastic Food In Pune” →

Sewagram Ashram: A Glimpse Into Mahatma Gandhi’s Life

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Mahatma Gandhi (Bapu), a man respected and loved globally needs no introduction. I recently got an opportunity to visit Sewagram Ashram (Wardha). It was Mahatma Gandhi’s ashram and residence from 1936 to his death in 1948. The cottage has been preserved exactly the way it was at Gandhiji’s time. Continue reading “Sewagram Ashram: A Glimpse Into Mahatma Gandhi’s Life” →