Welcome to Shepherd Traveller – a travel blog founded and published by Shraddha Maheshwari.

Launched in 2018, this travel blog has touched the hearts of several readers and explorers with its informative stories on adventure travel, offbeat experiences, and cultural exploration.

This blog has been featured in major media like Travel + Leisure magazine and aims to be the top adventure travel blog in India and the world.

Discovering 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district

Discovering 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district

In the holy month of Shravan 2023, I started with a simple goal to research and visit 108 ancient (puratan) Shiva temples in the Pune district. A goal that started…
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Why is this blog named Shepherd Traveller?

Why is this blog named Shepherd Traveller?

I started this travel blog in the year 2018 to simply document my journeys and travel experiences. After much thought, I decided on the name – Shepherd Traveller. Over the…
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I had a 24 Karat Gold Coffee at the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai

I had a 24 Karat Gold Coffee at the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Do you want to know what gold coffee tastes like? Then Habibi come to Dubayy! This post is about my solo breakfast date on the 122nd floor inside the Burj…
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Khorfakkan – A hidden natural paradise near Dubai

Khorfakkan – A hidden natural paradise near Dubai

Khorfakkan is a small town located on a picturesque bay near the Gulf of Oman in UAE. If you are craving pristine nature and the outdoors, then you must go…
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My 2200+ km trip across Maharashtra

My 2200+ km trip across Maharashtra

This post has all the information about my Maharashtra tour route, costs, kilometres and places I visited while travelling within my state Maharashtra in India. After staying at home and…
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Top 10 most exotic beaches in Malvan

Top 10 most exotic beaches in Malvan

In this post, I have mentioned the top 11 beaches in Malvan along with a few places to visit around them. Malvan is a beach town located in the southwestern…
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Kas Pathar, Kaas Lake & Vajrai Waterfall: Valley of Flowers

Kas Pathar, Kaas Lake & Vajrai Waterfall: Valley of Flowers

The Kas Pathar or Kaas Plateau is a valley of flowers in Maharashtra near the town of Satara. Read this to know all about Kas Pathar booking & amazing nearby…
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Thoseghar waterfall in Satara: Motha and Chota Dhabdhaba

Thoseghar waterfall in Satara: Motha and Chota Dhabdhaba

This post is about my trip to Thoseghar waterfall in Satara in the post lockdown period. The Thoseghar waterfalls were on my bucket list for a long time. But due to some…
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Bhigwan bird sanctuary: Flamingos, birdwatching & boating

Bhigwan bird sanctuary: Flamingos, birdwatching & boating

Bhigwan is a small town on the outskirts of Pune at Pune-Solapur Highway which has a lot to offer. The Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary is a paradise of birds and especially the migratory…
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Rajmachi Trek, Camping, Fireflies & Kondana Caves

Rajmachi Trek, Camping, Fireflies & Kondana Caves

This post is about my adventures of Rajmachi trek, Kataldhar waterfall, fireflies at Rajmachi, camping near the fort & descend towards Kondana caves. I am sharing my beautiful experience so…
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Cesky Krumlov Castle: A Bohemian fairy tale

Cesky Krumlov Castle: A Bohemian fairy tale

Cesky Krumlov Castle in the Czech Republic is the place where all the fairy tales come true. It is in a small enchanting town in South Bohemia which is a Unesco…
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5 things to do in the Black Forest region in Germany

5 things to do in the Black Forest region in Germany

These are the top 5 things to do in the black forest region of Germany. The Black Forest in Germany (Schwarzwald) has inspired years and years of magic, folklore and…
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Behind the dream

Shraddha Maheshwari is a Chartered Accountant, who comes from the city of Pune in India. Along with her busy career in the world of finance, she loves traveling to offbeat places around the world. She has traveled solo to 8 countries till today and dreams of traveling to all the countries around the globe soon.

“They will constantly tell you to be realistic. Don’t be!”

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