Its amazing how one thing in life leads to another, and that another thing leads to third, fourth, fifth and life becomes a chain of events before you even realize it. But when you take a moment and look back, you realize that, that first thing actually led your life […]
When I first came to this city, I was keen to visit all the different places in Mumbai. I asked many of my friends, colleagues for their recommendations. But I was disappointed when I got answers such as ‘Nothing much, you can either go to Juhu Beach or Girgaon Chowpaty’ […]
Morning chills, fog and body’s protest against getting out of bed, winter is here!!! Since my childhood, I have had memories associated with winter. Be it wrapping myself in the blankets, nice hot cutting chai, warming myself up near campfire while returning from morning walks in my childhood, soaking in […]
I spent 3 days over 2 weekends at Kala Ghoda Art festival and was amazed by it. The variety of art displays, performances, workshops and the lively atmosphere in general rejuvenated me. I am not an expert in art, but many trips to art galleries and museums have opened my […]
Having lived in Maharashtra all my life, it was surprising that I had never heard about Kaas Plateau/Pathar near Satara. It is a plateau in Sahyari range, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaas_plateau. Kaas is naturally covered on flower beds during Late August and early September weeks, the bloom remains for about 2-3 weeks and […]
We visited Sanjay Gandhi National Park last Saturday. For the first time I came to know that Mumbai held such a historic place as Kanheri caves. It was an hours drive from Thane via Ghodbunder Road. National Park has a nominal entry fee of Rs. 25 per person and one […]
To start 2012 in a new way, we went for a walk to Yeoor hills, near Thane, India. We hadnt planned for it, just decided at last minute. It was our first walk experience in India. Walked for more than 3 km, taking in all the nature, its miracles (small […]
Matheran means ‘The wooded head’, Mathe (Head), Ran (Wood). It is in Sahyadri range of hills. Matheran is vehicle-free zone, you can either walk or hire a horse to roam around in Matheran. This gives you pollution free holiday with lots of exercises. You can travel by local train to […]
