Mumbai is India’s financial capital and one of the country’s largest and busiest cities. Located on the Arabian Sea, it is famous for its skyline, local trains, Marine Drive, Bollywood film industry, and historic landmarks like the Gateway of India, Elephanta and Kanheri caves. We spent three nights in Mumbai on our way back from […]
Maharashtra
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai—UNESCO World Heritage
The Elephanta Caves consist of a series of rock-cut caves located on two hills of Elephanta Island. This site is mainly split into two parts—the larger western section and the smaller eastern section.Ajanta was built from the 3rd century BC to the 5th-6th century AD, with nearly all the caves dedicated to Lord Buddha. They […]
Bhaja Caves- Ancient Pearl in Lonavala
Time to spend – 1.5 hours minimum at good pace. ASI inscription installed at Bhaja Caves says that these caves were built by Hinyan cult of Buddhism in 100-200 BC during Mauryan- Satavahana empire. After about hundred years of death of Lord Buddha the religion divided in 2 philosophies – Hinyan and Mahayan. Hinyana thought […]
Maharashtra Itinerary -3
It will take more than a month to visit important tourist places in Maharashtra state of India. This state has scenic beauty, mountainous regions, jungles, ancient , medieval places to cover. Transport – The transport system is excellent and the public transport is available even in very remote areas. I particularly suggest to keep handy […]
Lonavala – “Relaxing in Hotel” place
October, 2019. I hear a lot about Lonavala as a hill station (2000 feet) but I find nothing here interesting to really term as a hill station. May be it is just a DRIVE OUT day for Mumbaikars or Puneites to a somewhat quiet and less crowded place. As far as local city concern there […]
Maharashtra Itinerary -2
It will take more than a month to visit important tourist places in Maharashtra state of India. This state has scenic beauty, mountainous regions, jungles, ancient , medieval places to cover. Transport – The transport system is excellent and the public transport is available even in very remote areas. I particularly suggest to keep handy […]
