Nature

India is known as the land of many rivers, and agriculture is considered as one of the most prominent occupations in the country. India has 4000 odd dams which are built across various rivers, natural lakes, tributaries and reservoirs. Wondering why ...

India is home to around 20 odd protected areas, whose main objective is to conserve the population of the beautiful red pandas. These protected areas in majority are found in the states of Sikkim, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. The red ...

Situated at a distance of 425 km from the metropolitan city of Mumbai one would reach the World Heritage Site of Ajanta Caves. The caves were discovered by an army officer in the Madras regiment of the British Army in the ...

A small town located on the Konkan coast, which is named after the elephant-headed Hindu god, is Ganapatipule. According to local legends, the Lord is said to have moved to Pule from his original home in Gule after coming across an ...

Cuddled on the majestic ranges of Western Ghats, Rajmachi Fort is a stunning historical fort, that is located just about 95 km from Mumbai and 80 km from Pune. The fort is composed of two citadels, namely, Shrivardhan and Manoranjan. The ...

Aurangabad is known as the city of gates, as the place is well known for its large number of gates and arches around it. The city is the 4th largest one in the state of Maharashtra and was founded in the ...

Satara gets its name from the seven hills which surround the city. The city was established in the 16th century, and was the capital city of Chhatrapati Shahu who was the Raja of Satara. Looking at its wide history, the place ...

Guhagar is a quiet and secluded town, located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is situated at a distance of about 300 km from Mumbai. Although an offbeat location, the few tourists that approach this town is due to its ...

Maharashtra is a state that is blessed with undulating landscapes, breathtaking waterfalls and lakes, peaceful beaches and majestic hills - it is a one-stop destination for everything nature has to offer! Naturally, the state has one too many popular places for ...

Saputara is a charming hilly retreat which is located at an altitude of approximately 1000 m above sea level. Saputara is located in the Dang district of Gujarat and is situated on a plateau in the Dang forest area. The place ...

On the lookout for a gorgeous hilly retreat that glows with amazing natural beauty and charming sights? Well then, your answer will be Panchgani in Maharashtra. Panchgani in translation means five hills which means you have breathtakingly scenic places to visit. ...

Peaks, dams, lakes, waterfalls, forts, caves, you name it. Lonavala has it all! It is an enchanting hill station, located just 83 km from Mumbai. The name Lonavala is derived from two Prakrit words Len and Avali which translates to "a ...