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…
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…
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…
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…
Panshet to Lavasa City: A Road Trip Near Pune
I recently did a road trip from Panshet to Lavasa via the Panshet Lavasa Road. I was looking for the best road trips near Pune when I decided to take…
Dive Ghat and Mastani Lake in the monsoon: Long Drive near Pune
If you are in Pune in Monsoon and have a couple of hours on hand Dive Ghat near Pune is the place you just have to visit for the most…
Ashtavinayak Temples near Pune: A Pilgrimage steeped in folklore
Visiting Ashtavinayak Temples is a popular pilgrimage tour near Pune. This is a spiritual journey of visiting 8 different Hindu temples, having 8 different forms of God Ganesha. These temples are located…