MUMBAI TO MURUD ESCAPE : FROM CITY LIGHTS TO COASTAL DELIGHTS
by Wanting to add some flavor to our platter of travel experiences, we decided to embark on a journey using a state transport (ST) bus. For …
WINGS IN THE VILLAGE – THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF BIRD-WATCHING IN RATNAGIRI
There is heaviness in my eyes as I try to open them after a late night’s sleep. Outside the window, I hear ‘Magpie Robin’ merrily singing …
KONKAN’S UNTAMED BEAUTY – A COASTAL ROAD TRIP TO VENGURLA
As the sun descends into the embrace of the sea, sitting on the balcony of our homestay encircled by coconut trees, we pen down memories …
VANGANI- A LONELY TOWN NEAR MATHERAN
To detox our mind from urban chaos, we were looking for a weekend break. A place nearby yet away from home. Searching on Airbnb, we …
Nature Trail to Vihar Lake on New Year’s Day
It is 31st December, 2024. There is excitement in the air as people gather to celebrate the coming of the New Year in their own …
Elephanta Caves: A Rendezvous With History on the Island of Shiva
As the boat drifted slowly from the Wellington Pier (formerly known as ‘Apollo Bunder’), my thoughts sailed towards an ancient island deeply rooted in rich …
RANI BAUG – THE OLDEST BOTANICAL GARDEN AND ZOO IN MUMBAI
The Mumbai Zoo is an ideal place to introduce your children and yourself to a variety of plant species, trees, animals and birds. At a …
REACH MATHERAN BY RAMBAUG POINT TREK – THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED
There are places which we like to visit time and again. Matheran is one of them. Be it winter, monsoon or summer, we have seen …
KARVI FLOWER SPECIAL- WALK IN THE WOODS
Last Sunday, I was fortunate to experience the magic of the rare and stunning Karvi blossoms in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The vibrant purple-blue …
DEHENE & VELOSHI: A SACRED CONFLUENCE BETWEEN NATURE AND PEOPLE
I had read about Dehene Village known as an offbeat monsoon retreat, raw and unexplored, offering opportunities to engage in various traditional experiences. It was …