Baramotichi Vihir in Satara: A palace inside a stepwell
Have you ever seen a palace inside a stepwell? Baramotichi Vihir in Satara is one such beautiful piece of Maratha architecture. It is a stepwell located in the Limb village near Satara,…
Pune travel guide: All about my birthplace and the city of adventurers
This Pune travel guide will give you major travel goals and inspiration while you find amazing places around my home city. In addition to places and adventures around Pune city,…
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…
Europe trip: Planning, tips and places I visited
In 2019, I finally achieved my dream goal of visiting the continent of Europe. Before this, I had only heard or read about Europe in the books. I knew there…
5 Hidden Tourist Spots in Thailand that you must visit on your trip
Thailand is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage. Beyond the well-trodden tourist paths lie hidden gems offering unique and authentic experiences. In this article, we…
5 Temples in Uttarakhand that you must visit for a divine experience
Uttarakhand is well known as Dev Bhoomi (Land of God). This state is so beautiful that even the deities have selected this state to spend some of the best time…
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek – A Travel Guide
I mean every word when I say that Kashmir Great Lakes Trek has been the most adventurous and thrilling time of my life. It was an experience of a lifetime.…
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…
5 futuristic libraries in Dubai that you must visit
Dubai is the most futuristic city in the world, and hence you can just imagine how the libraries in Dubai would be! Dubai has several libraries that cater to different…
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…
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…
I wore a saree at Burj Khalifa – photography spots in Dubai
In this post, I will tell you the best photography spots in Dubai and the exact spots to click beautiful pictures with the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. All the places…
Living in Dubai – Life in the city of Gold
I am originally from India, but I have been working and living in Dubai for over a year now. In this post, I will share a few points about living…
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…
Top 11 famous Ganpati in Pune: Must visit Ganpati Pandals in Pune
In this post, I have mentioned the top famous Ganpati in Pune city. The 10 days Ganpati festival is the largest celebrated festival in the city of Pune. There is…
I lost my passport in Dubai – the toughest moment of my life
In this post, I will tell you the story of how I lost my passport in Dubai. And I will explain the exact process of how you can apply for…
How to get a job in Dubai from India?
In this post, you will learn everything about how to get a job in Dubai from India. I am Shraddha Maheshwari, a Chartered Accountant from India. I recently grabbed a…
Kopeshwar temple in Khidrapur: Poetry lost in architecture
Kopeshwar temple in the Khidrapur village in Maharashtra is a place that you must visit if you are a fan of ancient Indian architecture. This temple features some mind-blowing and…
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…
101 Bucket list ideas: things to do once in your life
Welcome to my bucket list of things that want to do once in my life. I hope you get inspired! Watch flamingos fly Drink 24-carat gold coffee in Dubai Beach…
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…
Paragliding in Kamshet – A Tandem Experience
I recently went Paragliding in Kamshet and this post is all about that experience. Being a bird comes with so many privileges, but none of them is as good as…
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…
Siddheshwar Mandir and Laxmi Narasinha temple in Dhom village
If you love ancient temple architecture in India, then you must visit these two quaint old temples. The Siddheshwar mandir and the Laxmi Narsimha temple are located right next to…
Nana Phadnavis Wada and Menavali Ghat in Wai
Nana Phadnavis Wada is the most beautiful piece of old Maratha architecture located in western Maharashtra in India. In spite of being more than 200 years old, the wooden architecture…
The mystical Elephanta caves on Gharapuri island in Mumbai
Elephanta caves are some mystical caves located on the Gharapuri island near Mumbai. These caves are declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a beautiful place for a…
Naktya Ravlyachi Vihir (Well) and Pritisangam in Karad
Naktya Ravlyachi Vihir (Well) is a unique stepwell with Bhamani styled architecture located in Karad city, Maharashtra. This structure has beauty as well as usability. It was a part of…
Thokarwadi, Bendewadi, Lalwadi & Khandi Waterfalls
This post is about my easy road trip to Thokarwadi waterfalls, Bendewadi waterfalls, Lalwadi waterfalls and cave, and Khandi waterfall. All of them are located in Maval taluka near the Thokarwadi dam backwaters. This…
Sinhagad Fort near Pune -History, Trekking, Camping and Birdwatching
Sinhagad Fort or the Sinhagad killa is one of the best forts near Pune, for trekking and camping. It is located just 35 km from the main city area of Pune. Read…
Necklace point Pune and Bhatghar dam in Bhor
This post is about my solo road trip to Bhatghar dam and Necklace point near Pune city, in the middle of a pandemic. I had seen numerous pictures of the Necklace point…
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…
Aare Ware Beach in Ratnagiri – A slice of the paradise
Aare Ware beach is actually a combination of two beaches located just 15 km from Ratnagiri. These two beaches are located next to each other and are basically two sides…
Devgad Zipline: The longest beach zipline in India
I zoomed over the Devgad beach on the longest zipline in Maharashtra and the only beach zipline in India. This post is about my exhilarating adventure which got over too…