Located about 89 km from Mumbai and 68 km from Pune is one of the best built forts of the Maratha Empire. At a height of 3,450 feet above sea level lies this pre-British era marvel of Indian history called Lohagad Fort. The fort is located close to the hill station of Lonavala in the […]
Located about 89 km from Mumbai and 68 km from Pune is a lovely, peaceful and beautiful Tungarli Dam. Tungarli Dam built across the Tungarli Lake is a famous weekend picnic spot near Rajmachi. With Lonavala being highly accessible, one has plenty of options to choose from to get here. There are two options of […]
The Dalai Lama calls the beautiful and picturesque region of McLeod-Ganj in the Kangra Valley of the Himalayas his home. Along with more than a 1000 refugees from Tibet, the Buddhist spiritual guru was forced to seek asylum in this region. Here is a brief time-table to aid backpackers who wish to visit McLeod-Ganj. McLeod-Ganj […]
Wai is the perfect place for those looking for a weekend getaway from the stressful grind of city-life in Mumbai or Pune, taking a wilderness backpacking trip to the banks of the river Krishna in the small town of Wai in Maharashtra is a great option. The commercial city of Mumbai is about 236 kms […]
Nandgane is a village located at an altitude of around 2,340 feet above sea level and is at a distance of about 30km from the town of Wai, in the state of Maharashtra. The village of Nandgane is located about 200 meters from the banks of River Krishna. This village—Nandgane is full of hospitable and […]
Located at an altitude of about 2,130 feet above sea level is the strawberry farm village of Parthawadi. This village of Parthawadi is located at a distance of 27 km from the town of Wai, in the state of Maharashtra. The village is located on the banks of the River Krishna, which flows along the […]