Although Ratangad trek is at a long distance from Pune (~215kms) I wanted to visit the Amruteshwar temple as well as the ~2000 years old fort, I was so curious to get onto it .. surely it must be historically important location .. and must have been chosen carefully to keep hawks eye on larger … [Read more...]
Chokhi Dhani Pune [Review 3 Stars] – Just Okay?
When we plan for a trek its question of picking option out of 400 forts which are available only in Maharashtra ! so its like take your pick for the difficulty level and go ....but when it comes to go for a group picnic then we have to think a lot ...because everyone looks for enjoyment … [Read more...]
Sarasgad trek near Pali [for beginners to improve stamina]
When my colleague RaPa said that he would join the trek with his family I was not sure due to the fact that the junior most member of the family was three year old cute Radha, but when Team FONA is there Impossible things become Possible :-) our trek leaders Mandar, Manoj and Nikalje, team effort … [Read more...]
Money-eaters of Vasota [forest officers asking for money]
Gone those days when Sir.Jim Corbett wrote about Man-Eaters of Kumaon .... now that we are in 21st century where I am writing about Money-Eaters of Vasota !!! Yes, tigers are not man-eaters now but the forest officers in Vasota are money-eaters !!!Desi daru (liquor) bottle found on … [Read more...]
Vasota Fort Trek (Vyaghragad – Wandering into dense forest)
When I received information from Mandar for Vasota trek, it was like wow ... so many years .. I have gone to almost all places that are heaven to the trekkers but not Vasota ... I had heard so many stories about leechs, leopards, sloth bears .. many .. and was really excited to do this trek. Now … [Read more...]