Ratnagiri – Jewel Of Konkan Coast, Maharashtra
Ratnagiri – the name always reminds me of the Alfonso mangoes or Hapus Aam as locals call it. Variety of mangoes I have always...
Aga Khan Palace – Mahatma Gandhi’s Prison In Pune
Aga Khan Palace is a beautiful Palace located in a quaint neighborhood of Yerwada in Pune.
History of Aga Khan Palace
It was built in 1892...
Ganpatipule Beaches, Temples, & Forts
Ganpatipule is a small coastal town 20 km north of Ratnagiri. With a name, pregnant with a legend, this is a small town that...
Monsoon Road Trip Across Konkan Coast, Maharashtra
A monsoon road trip is one of the most romantic things to do. If you live on the Konkan coast as I do, then...
Sawantwadi – Art Mart Of Konkan Coast, Maharashtra
As soon as you cross the northern borders of Goa, you are in Sawantwadi. If you drive between Mumbai & Goa, you cross the...
Amboli Ghat – Kingdom Of Waterfalls In Western Ghats
Amboli Ghat is a small part of the lush green Western Ghats that is a biodiversity hotspot of India and the world. However, during...
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum – Celebrating City Of Mumbai
How many times have you seen a museum dedicated to a city or celebrating the diversity of a city? I do not recall any,...
Understanding Ajanta Paintings At Cave No 1
Ajanta Paintings draw a lot of tourists to Ajanta, Maharashtra. Anyone who has visited Ajanta Caves and seen mural paintings there can but be...
Mani Bhavan – Mahatma Gandhi’s Imprint In Mumbai
We were driving back from Banganga we saw a board announcing Mani Chowk. I asked my cousin if this is where Mani Bhavan is...
Banganga Tank – Ancient Heritage Of Mumbai City
The Banganga Tank area is probably one of the oldest living areas of present-day Mumbai. Spaces that have been inhabited for a long time...
