Remember that Lohagad is one of my favorite fort to go for quick walk along with our guests ... there are two ways, one can go upto the fort bottom by car (from the Pavana dam side road) the other is to have ~6 km walk from the Bhaje caves. [update 2016 - Now you have drive down road from old … [Read more...]
Prati Balaji Temple – Ketkawale, Pune [Updated Feb 2019]
[social_warfare] This Sunday I visited the Prati Balaji Temple - Ketkawale, Pune. It is really beautiful temple surrounded by greenery especially during monsoon season and maintained very well. This clone or mini replica of the Tirupati Balaji Temple is just 40~45 kms away from Pune city. I have … [Read more...]
Kalavantin Durg Trek [Warning : Recently death happened]
Kalavantin durg trek known for the most famous steps carved till fort top was the most awaited trek for me & Bajaj team. This trek I did years back when I used to gofor trek alone, later I joined team FONA where all treks are done with friends and family :-) Kalavantin Durg Trek or Sulka … [Read more...]
15 Important Things to Carry for Trek in India
I had been trekking over last 25 years and been to most of the places in Sahyadri mountain ranges, most of my blog readers are trekkers and ask for guidance on Important Things to Carry for Trek in India. So here is the Must & Good to have things list which you should carry during trek. If … [Read more...]
Lohagad Trek [Note closing timings of fort]
Lohagad Trek is one of the most famous trek near Pune and Mumbai. Loha means iron, therefore Lohagad means iron fort. Lohagad fort is situated in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Lonavala. Lohagad Trek History of Lohagad fort Lohagad fort history over a long period of time confirms that several … [Read more...]