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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to reach Matheran by road, train, car or bike
Matheran is a magical hill station near Pune and Mumbai. It is the only hill station in India where all motorised vehicles are completely banned. This is a detailed guide…
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…