Elephanta : Guide to a historically rich cave Island

Elephanta caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site (declared so in 1987) is one of the most loved and sought after destinations in Mumbai for nearly everyone ranging from a touris to a history enthusiast. This could be attributed to it’s historical & archaeological importance, it’s proximity to Gateway of India and a wonderful ferry ride; last two being the reasons it attracts the masses in a huge number.

Gokarna: Amid Temples, graffitis, beaches and treks

Temples, graffitis, beaches, treks – don’t feel much like threads from a single roll, do they? But all these are so beautifully inter weaved in to each other; now when I think of it – just like the multi threaded bead that the lady on one of the beaches weaved in my hairs. They merge […]

Mount Yunam Expedition: For the love of breathing thin air

Whenever I have been assailed by lonliness it has always been in the big city, seldom in the small town, and never in the hills. The mountains are company in themselves. They may appear to be remote but infact they are there to be touched. It is people who are elusive, especially in large numbers. […]

Tungarli Lake: Beautiful, Calm and Comparatively Lesser Known

Sticking to our Saturday exploration resolve, this time we headed towards Tungarli lake. In search of something new I was going through articles, blogs etc. on the previous night and thats when I came across this place on google map. Pictures looked promising and Tungarli lake was finalized. Relativity and subjectivity of life can be […]

Book Review: Serendipity Mystery (Diary of a Snoopy Cat #7)

Serendipity Mystery by R.F.Kristi Genre: Children’s Books R.F. Kristy has successfully woven another hearty adventure tale around Inca and her band of detectives. Serendipity Mystery is the 7th installment in Inca book series but can be read stand alone as […]

Quick Getaways within Pune City: Vetal, Baner & Taljai Hill

A place where climbing hills is as much within reach as a visit to any nearby mall; a place where open natural waters are no less in abundance; a place equally in touch with it’s raw nature as with it’s ever progressive technological advancements; a place with so much to offer that a lifetime feels […]

Book Review: The Altitude Journals

The Altitude Journals by David J. Mauro Genre: Adventure, Inspirational, Non-Fiction A journey from the lowest point in life to the highest point on earth. Does it even make sense? How would being on the […]

Book Review: Diary of a Snoopy Cat

Diary of a snoopy cat by R.F. Kristi Yet another thrilling, tingling and spellbinding adventure tale by one of the most famous sleuths of our time – Inca, a Siberian kitty. Wait a minute…kitty…wwwhhhaatttt?? Diary of a snoopy cat is the fifth installment in the Inca book saga.The book is a delightful mix of humour, […]

Kanheri Caves: Marvellous Piece of Buddhist Architecture and Beliefs

A stroll amidst the ruins echoing the hushed murmurs of numerous lost stories; amidst the wondrous piece of architecture, inspiring the depth of reverence with which they were created some thousands of years ago – if this is your idea of a perfect getaway, then do pay a visit to Kanheri Caves. Also known as […]

The Story of My Experiments with Basic Mountaineering – Part 1

All the birds have flown up and gone; A lonely cloud floats leisurely by. We never tire of looking at each other Only the mountain and I – Li Po Being amongst the mountains was a somewhat newer entry into my bucket-list and since then my bucket has been trying to cope with the ever-growing […]