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My travelogues: July 2015
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Vikatgad or Peb fort - Romancing the clouds. July, just a date on the calendar? Not for many Mumbaikers a few years back in 2005, when the torrential rains created havoc in the city and the metropolis was flooded causing deaths to many, disrupting lives, destroying infrastructure and bringing the city to a standstill. To all the lives lost, may their souls rest in peace! This by no means is an easy trek, rather a wee bit more than ‘medium’ grade but one of the best a...The fort ...
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My travelogues: March 2012
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Matheran - the red hill station. Other forts and trekking destinations. Pioneers of the Matheran Railway - Photo courtesy Anand. Toy train of Matheran. It feels good when a plan falls into place. This time it did, well, almost! Our hotel was booked in advance, our toy train tickets were booked in advance, everyone gave their contributions on time (after endless reminders though! No last minute cancellations (infact there were additions, Ashfaque and Sauvagya) - unbelievable!
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My travelogues: Vikatgad or Peb fort - Romancing the clouds
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Vikatgad or Peb fort - Romancing the clouds. July, just a date on the calendar? Not for many Mumbaikers a few years back in 2005, when the torrential rains created havoc in the city and the metropolis was flooded causing deaths to many, disrupting lives, destroying infrastructure and bringing the city to a standstill. To all the lives lost, may their souls rest in peace! This by no means is an easy trek, rather a wee bit more than ‘medium’ grade but one of the best a...Amsterdam...
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My travelogues: July 2013
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Shankara.BhimaShankara.Reaching out to the Lord! 28th and 29th June 2013. The gang (in alphabetical order). Anand Sharma - Kamaal hai! Anil Kumar - Tellakutti tellakutti char ande! Nagesh Gawade - Kadkya Shekru! Pravin Pawar - Mr. Zubeida, Jai Mata Di! Sameer Gogate - Milk man. Soumen DasChoudhury - Fattest, shortest, oldest! Yashwant Wahlekar - Karach, teek aay chalel, ghe mag teen time, Eshtikutte. Bhimashankar temple covered in mist. 8220;Har Har Mahadev! We started the trek wit...
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My travelogues: May 2012
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Thursday, May 31, 2012. Arnala - A beach for the weekend. Arnala is a beach near to Vasai and Virar, both being the last stations. Of the Western railway route. Didn't read many reviews of the Arnala. Beach on the NET and so thought of venturing to it. The idea of a nearby. Fort also added to it. The resorts near the beach were highlighted more. Than the beach itself (on the NET). There are many resorts near the beach. Like the SeaLord resort, Green Paradise resort, Anand resort (one of the. And enjoying...
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My travelogues: August 2015
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Thursday, August 6, 2015. Sondai Fort – An offbeat destination, a fulfilling trek. The beautiful Morbe dam. I love the crowd, only if it’s the swaying blades of the green grass,. I enjoy the darkness, only if it’s amazed by the multitude of twinkling stars,. And I love the deafening sound of silence as I lie perched on the zenith,. Resting my hands on my knees, my eyes in awe,. I simply love the mountains, for everything…. The peak of Sondai fort. Irshalgad to the left and Matheran peaks to the right.
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My travelogues: June 2013
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Sunday, June 9, 2013. Kelwa/Palghar - Beach bumming. I have a book called ’52 Weekend Getaways from Mumbai’ and I intend to put a tick against each destination. So, Palghar it was this time. My parents elderly gang had been to this place and they had enjoyed it, so we too looked forward for the trip. My purpose of taking this trip was to enjoy a long drive. However, don’t expect to have only lunch at any of the resorts unless you are staying there since it is quite likely that you might be turned d...
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My travelogues: Sondai Fort – An offbeat destination, a fulfilling trek
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Thursday, August 6, 2015. Sondai Fort – An offbeat destination, a fulfilling trek. The beautiful Morbe dam. I love the crowd, only if it’s the swaying blades of the green grass,. I enjoy the darkness, only if it’s amazed by the multitude of twinkling stars,. And I love the deafening sound of silence as I lie perched on the zenith,. Resting my hands on my knees, my eyes in awe,. I simply love the mountains, for everything…. The peak of Sondai fort. Irshalgad to the left and Matheran peaks to the right.
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My travelogues: April 2014
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Kamshet - a quiet time by Uksan Lake. Camping by the Uksan lake. Soaring in the skies. Kamshet is known for other reasons too! The hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala are not very far. The famous Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa Buddhist caves are at short accessible distances (by a vehicle of course). And Valvan dam are nearby too. There are many trekking options. The Forts of Tung, Tikona, Lohagad and Visapur are on different sides of the. Dhak Bahiri is another option. Konkan Yatra D...
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My travelogues: August 2012
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Monday, August 20, 2012. Peth Fort (Kothligad) - The Funnel Shaped Fort. Other forts and trekking destinations. There’s something about Ratangad and me. This is the second time I couldn't traverse and embrace the fort. So, Peth it was! Being built even in 2012 and our efficient politicians, contractors and whoever could have laid their hands on DID lay their hands on and siphoned off arounf 7000 crores. This is our tax money the money that WE pay to the Government. Politicians! We reached Ambivali by 9:1...
