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Here is The Land Of Wanderlust blueprint to a road trip through the beautiful Kaas plateau and neighboring villages in Satara district of Maharastra. Table of ContentsKaas plateau Trip Cost: Rs 3500/- Kaas plateau  Trip Cost: Rs 3500/- Inclusion: Accommodation Travel Entry Fee Permits Exclusion: Food. Only on payment of 50% of the trip cost will a seat be confirmed. For more...Read More

The union territory of Pondicherry is also known by many as the French colony in India. Since this small town was a French colony for over 250 years and even post the Indian independence until the year 1962 and as a result of that, the French culture and influence is very much still alive in the...Read More

Located on the eastern coast of Southern India along the Bay of Bengal is the small Union Territory of Pondicherry, which is also known to many as Puducherry.  Pondicherry was the largest French Colony in India and till date has a very strong French influence. Pondicherry There are multiple ways of getting to Pondicherry. By road...Read More

Located at an altitude of about 2,635 feet above sea-level is the tiny hill station of Matheran, which is arguably the most famous and also the most visited hill station in the state of Maharastra. Matheran is a hill station that serves as a perfect get-a-way and stress buster for people living in Mumbai, India’s commercial...Read More

The town of Vajreshwari lies on the banks of the river Tansa, in Thane district of Maharashtra. Vajreshwari is located at a distance of 75 km from Mumbai. This town is famous for the Hindu temple of Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir, which is dedicated to the Goddess Vajreshwari. The town was earlier known as Vadvali,...Read More

India, the land of the people of the Indus has over time grown in the 20th and 21st century to become a tourist destination thanks to the geographical variations in the country. From the icy cold Himalayas in the north to the hot and humid Goan coast in the west to the backwaters of Kerala in...Read More

Searches on the internet for the meaning of backpacking yields results that offer the division of the term into travel and wilderness backpacking. However, the true essence of backpacking involves a mix of travel and wilderness. The essence of backpacking involves low-cost travel with a backpack or luggage that is not heavy to carry. Besides that...Read More

Dabhosa is a small village located at an altitude of about 1630 feet above sea level. Situated in the Thane district of the Jhawar Taluka, the village of Dabhosa is known for its picturesque setting, adventure activities and cultural heritage. Dabhosa is located about 170km away from Mumbai and about 95km from Nashik. There are multiple...Read More

New Delhi, the capital of India is a city that attracts many backpackers and travellers from all over the world because of its central location. From New Delhi, many places in North India are easily accessible. Hence, many backpackers spend less than 24 hours in the city and prefer catching the first bus, train or flight...Read More

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 state...Read More

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 This...Read More

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 away...Read More

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 village....Read More

Balakwadi is a village situated about 20 km from the town of Wai and in the state of Maharashtra. Balakwadi is located on the foot hills of the Western Ghats just a hill range below the famous tourist destinations of Mahableshwar and Panchgani and is at an elevation of about 2410 feet above sea-level. The best...Read More

Situated in the heart of Mt. Abu is Plummy which is one of the highest climbs at Mt Abu. The height of this climb is approximately 5,676 feet above sea level which is equivalent to Gurushikhar. All the other treks are close to St Mary’s school but the climb to Plummy is on the other side...Read More

Flaggy hike in Mount Abu is famous for its landscapes and trekkers from all over the country come here to trek as it has the best trails and hills. When in Mount Abu the best people to talk to about the treks and climbs are the students and faculty of St Mary’s School. The students here...Read More

Rajapuri is a small fishing village located between the towns of Murud–Janjira. Rajapuri village is located about 48 km away from Alibaug. The best way of getting to the village of Rajapuri is by boarding one of the State Transport buses from any of the bus stops along the Konkan coast of Alibaug. The people from...Read More

Janjira Fort Is situated in Raigad district of Maharashtra and located about 175 km away from the commercial capital of Mumbai is the town of Janjira, which lies on the Konkan coast. This town attracts a lot of holiday makers and travelers who are looking for a quiet place to unwind and de-stress. The first, best...Read More

The village of Sasan Gir is situated in the state of Gujarat right in the buffer area between the world-famous Gir national park and the ancient town of Junagadh. This village is home to the Asiatic lion, also known as the Indian lion. The village of Sasan Gir is easily accessible by multiple modes of transport....Read More

Situated at the far end of the ancient town of Junagadh is the holy hill of Girnar. Hiking the Grinar Hill is one of the most reputed excursion sites in the town of Junagadh in Gujarat. It is about 3672 feet high and topped by a number of Jain temples. Girnar Hill is located about 25...Read More