Table of Contents Valmiki Samadhi Temple (वाल्मीकी समाधी मंदिर ) Whenever we hear the name Maharshi Valmiki, the first thing that comes to our mind is the Ramayana.We know him as the great rishi, the Adi Kavi, whose words shaped one of the greatest epics in our history. But very few of us stop and […]
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Table of Contents Dukes Nose (ड्यूकस नोज / नागफणी) When you are in Khandala, I’m sure you have noticed one hill which looks exactly like a nose shape. Some people call it Dukes Nose (named after the Duke of Wellington’s nose), while locals lovingly call it Nagphani, because from a different angle, it looks like
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Karnala Fort (कर्नाळा किल्ला) Karnala Fort – whenever we hear this name, the picture of a tall thumb-shaped mountain instantly comes to mind 👍. This fort proudly stands inside the beautiful Karnala Bird Sanctuary, surrounded by greenery 🌿 and chirping birds 🐦. It is one of the best one-day treks near Mumbai, located in Panvel,
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Kalavantin Durg (कलावंतीण दुर्ग) When you hear the name Kalavantin Durg, the first thing that comes to mind is its steep rock-cut steps and the adrenaline rush that attracts adventure lovers from across Maharashtra. If that’s what you imagined, you’re absolutely right! 🎯 This fort is a paradise for thrill-seekers (and a nightmare for anyone
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Maganlal Chikki, Lonavala If you’ve ever travelled on the Mumbai–Pune highway and passed through Lonavala, you must have seen those countless Maganlal Chikki shops lined up on almost every corner. In fact, it feels like once you start spotting Maganlal Chikki boards, you know you’ve officially entered Lonavala😄 Despite visiting Lonavala over 50 times, I
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Bhuleshwar Temple, Pune Pune — a city that’s got everything: from history to spirituality, from tasty street food to peaceful hills, and from forts to temples that still echo with legends. The more you explore, the more you realize this city is like that underrated friend who quietly surprises you every time. And in today’s
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Bedse Caves, Pune Weekends always bring out the traveller in me. As soon as Saturday morning came, I felt that familiar itch to go somewhere new . While enjoying my morning chai, a thought popped into my head — “Wait! I’ve visited so many caves and forts around Pune, but there’s one place I still
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Mandapeshwar Caves, Mumbai Weekend! For us corporate majdoors, this is probably the most magical word after “salary credited”, right? 😄 And for someone like me who loves travelling, weekends feel like a mini vacation. It’s not just a vacation— it’s a chance to explore, breathe, and wander! So, this weekend, I finally ticked off one long-pending
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Mahakali Caves, Mumbai Namaste dosto!People find happiness in all sorts of things – some love watching movies, some love eating delicious food (who doesn’t?), and some, like me, find joy in exploring places they’ve never been before. So, if you asked me, “Sandeep, what makes you happy?” I’d proudly say: exploring hidden gems.Today, I’m taking
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Ambernath Shiv Temple, Mumbai Mumbai! Just hearing the name brings so many pictures to mind — sapno ka shahar (city of dreams), local trains, crowded stations, vada pav, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Siddhivinayak Ganpati, and of course, the endless hustle-bustle. 🌆🚉 But hey, did you know Mumbai also hides some incredible gems
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