What makes a great trip? I believe the definition of a great trip would change from person to person. If you are a regular reader of my blog you already know about the recent Udaipur travel tour we made. There are a series of posts on my blog already that tell you about the different places we visited during our trip. It was a great trip, something that both I and Sarah would remember.
Unlike many of my other posts, this is an impulsive one because I thought I should talk about this with my readers. Travel is a part of lifestyle today. Professionals usually travel for business purposes or when they take a break from work. Bloggers like me travel for work and pleasure both. While some travel because they have loads of money in their bank account and they probably need to spend it somewhere. Anyways, whatever your reason is, chances are that you do travel at some point in time.
Being born and brought up in Mumbai it is the best city for me in the world. I love this city so much. Hence, most of my blog posts are about Mumbai city tour and local attractions. As travellers, we have always been surprised by the wonders of nature and the landscape that I see around.
However, there are times when surprises come from the most unexpected situations. When we started this blog, our sole objective was to offer reliable information about various Indian destinations.
Mumbai is the city of commerce, but it is also a place where different forms of art thrive. Over the years, Mumbai has become the entertainment capital of India. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival a.k.a. KGAF is an annual festival that celebrates different forms of arts and crafts in India.
Being a student of the Elphinstone College, I’ve always been attracted towards it. The first ever Kala Ghoda Arts Festival happened in 1999. I was in the college then. It wasn’t the same kind of festival that we see and experience today. Today, the festival has grown into a bigger event with more sponsors and a large audience.
Do you love to travel abroad, but don’t have the right budget to do so? To be honest, I’ve seen many of my friends and colleagues talk about how desperate they are to travel abroad to spend great holiday time with their friends, family and life partner, but their limited income and household expenses do not really provide them the room to turn their dreams into reality. Well, I understand that completely because many of my friends have travel abroad and I’ve seen how much money it really takes to make that 10-15 days trip. On the other hand, when you return you may be short of cash and its back to hard work and hectic life. So, I decided to come up with a post that not just attracts Indian travelers, but also help international visitors to come visit India and explore locations that look like any other foreign locations, but at an affordable Indian price tag. Of course, those who have travel abroad would know that foreign locations are cleaner than the Indian counterparts, but my friend, you also got to keep in mind that you’re paying incredibly low for your trip, so you got to compromise somewhere.
So, here are 5 places in India that give you that feel of a foreign location at an Indian price.
Having fun amidst the rain while trekking has its own level of excitement. When the Southwest monsoon winds bring the clouds hovering above Maharashtra, it’s time for the trekkers and nature enthusiasts to climb up the mountains and forts that can offer them some adventure and exhilarating fun. The Western Ghats offer so much more to the trekkers and nature lovers who want to explore the rugged topography and rocky mountains and walk through the extensive forest network that otherwise remains unexplored. In my previous post, I covered trekking destinations in Maharashtra for basic and medium level trekkers. In this one, we continue our trek journey, but focus on places that can raise the bar to the next level.
I’ve really covered so much about Maharashtra in some of my previous posts that I sometimes feel that there is nothing more that I can write about Maharashtra, but I’m glad I’m wrong and that new ideas emerge where I can showcase the beauty of my state across the globe. During the summers, Maharashtra can be really hot and it can make you sweat like anything, but the scenario changes only a few weeks after the arrival of the monsoon. The thundering black clouds shower over the Western Ghats for days and weeks and transform the hard, rocky and dried up mountains into a carpet of lush green with river water gushing through the mountain cracks offering life to the entire ecosystem in its way.
While many would prefer to stay indoors, thousands prefer to venture into the wild for an adventurous trip that they’ve been waiting for. Trekking in Maharashtra during the monsoon is something that can provide you with a pleasurable feeling like no other. All you need to do is pack your gear, muster up your courage and prepare to conquer these mighty mountains that can offer nature in its purest form. If you’re in Maharashtra and if you want some adventure trekking some of the nearby destinations with friends and family would be an ideal way to break the monotony of your routine life and be close to the Mother Nature.
Let’s take a quick look at the top 5 trekking destinations in Maharashtra for basic and medium level trekkers.
While India certainly has a lot to offer there are many tourists that prefer to break their holidays into smaller circuits and make the best use of the limited time and budget they have. Located in the north of India is The Golden Triangle, a tourist circuit that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Although, it sounds like a smaller circuit it still offers the best experience that one can have in a limited space of a 5-6 days.
Mumbai has always been the beating heart of the nation. It is the financial hub of the nation. It is the city of opportunity and dreams. However, at certain point in time you need to take your step off the pedal and unwind. You need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and escape into the nature. Today, Lonavala tourism has become quite popular because most Mumbai residents prefer to visit Lonavala on weekends.
Living in the city means hectic lifestyle and balancing professionals and personal commitments. This can certainly lead to frustration and stress. It is, therefore, important that you look for short breaks that can help you unwind and relax. If you have a vehicle you can head for monsoon road trip destinations in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is a state that provides you with plenty of opportunities and options to explore nature. The Western Ghats in particular offer so much more during the monsoon season. If you don’t have the time to go for long breaks you can look for places close to your home that can provide you with fun, adventure and relaxation you need.