Hadshi Temple – Kids Friendly One Day Picnic Spot
Hadshi Temple, also known as Sri Satya Sai Pandurang Kshetra, Pune is a temple around 45 Kms from Pune in a beautiful scenic village Hadshi. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vitthal Rukmani. We have planned out a visit to Sri Satya Sai Pandurang Kshetra, Pune last weekend with my two-year-old daughter Kia. Traveling with Kids is really tricky, especially during Monsoon when you desperately want to go out for daybreak or picnic with your family and kids Plus you also want a Kids friendly “not so crowded” place around your city. I, especially when traveling with my daughter, opt […]
Amazingly beautiful places around Pune in Monsoon
Pune in Monsoon Monsoon is the best time of the year to go on a road trip, and, Pune is undoubtedly an excellent choice during Monsoon for a short escape. There are several places where you can go freely with friends and family and enjoy to the fullest as the weather support you to do so. Here are some of the top places to visit in around Pune during Monsoon. Malshej Ghat Malshej is one of the most visited sites in 100 km away from Pune, Maharashtra. It’s a valley with a fabulous scenic view during monsoon. So if you […]
5 Trekking Hotspots for the Adrenalin Addicts of Pune
Trekking in Pune Pune, the land of the Marathas promises a lot of places to explore and is also known for its scenic picturesque landscapes for trekking. From 20-150 km, you can get your hands on the richest medieval and ancient architecture you can ever imagine across Asia! Here, I will give you a glimpse about the 5 famous trekking destinations that revolve around Pune. Sinhagad A.K.A. Kondhana This is the flagship fort of Pune. I have maybe climbed this famous fort around 50 times now. It is around 30 km from the centre of Pune. It offers easy trekking […]
Walkabout @ the Magnificent Bhuleshwar Temple
The Preview December came and went with lots of overtime work! As it was the year end, there was a lot of rush in work. Many clienteles called last minute, ordered changes with final submissions on short notice. But, I am not complaining as it comes with the job of being an entrepreneur! At home, usually on weekends, in addition to performing daily chores, you will find me cuddling with my sugar-pie (my daughter Kiara). It’s too cold in Pune anyway to be going anywhere…hail 8 degrees!! The Journey to Bhuleshwar Temple So it came as a complete surprise that […]
Unexplored Bhandardara – A weekend gateway from Mumbai, Pune and Nashik
Bhandardara, one of the less explored and beautiful locations surrounded by lush green hill slopes and waterfalls. It is located about 71 km from Nashik, 185 km from Mumbai, 165 km from Pune, and around 40 km from Igatpuri and is a Picturesque and a Scenic location for a weekend getaway or a short escape. This lovely place has a lot to offer to it visitors and if you will visit this location in Monsoon it will be an unforgettable moment of your life and you will find yourself in the captivity of nature. Bhandardara is in a close proximity […]
Top places within Pune city limit to explore in a day
You are in Pune city for a day and don’t know how to spend your day? You have plenty of time left for the day and looking for some good places to visit? Pune is such a city that offers numerous places to visit within and around the city. Let’s have a look at my favorite places that you can explore especially inside the city limit using public commute. Shaniwar Wada Shaniwar Wada is a popular historical site in Pune city which was built by the great Peshwa Bajirao I. It is a magnificent building which represents the country’s one […]
Top Mythological Places Around Pune
Over the years, Pune has emerged as one of the best city to live in India. The city is scattered with numerous temples that are well known for a long time. In this post i will brief you about a few of the top mythological places very near to Pune. You can do a round trip in less than a day. Some of them are so even close to Pune and you can do a round trip in a few hours. Narayanpur Balaji Temple, Pune Banglore Highway Narayanpur is a small secluded village which leads you to the Balaji Temple. […]
Aga Khan Palace Pune – A prison palace
Built in 1892, the Aga Khan Palace, Pune is standing at the intersection point of India’s Royal Past and the Indian National Movement. It is one of the biggest landmarks of Indian history. The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) declared the palace a monument of national importance in 2003. Construction The beautiful palace in Pune was constructed by Imam Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in 1892. A popular legend about the construction says that this was an act of charity. The surrounding areas were severely affected by famine in those days. The Sultan wanted to help the distressed people. […]
Mumbai Goa cruise ferry services – Starting February 2018
So here an update for the much awaited Mumbai Goa Ferry services, Originally planned to be started in December 2017, but better late than never here you go Mumbai Goa cruise ferry services The key points everybody is keen to know about the Mumbai Goa Cruise Ferry: Primarily set to be started from February 2018 Total cruise capacity of approx 400 Passengers Ferry will be operated on alternate days One way cost will be INR 5000/ excluding food and available luxuries onboard No ferry services during Monsoon Starting from Mazgaon domestic cruise terminal the ferry will stop at Dighi, Dabhol, […]