Weekend Getaways

Fireflies, the twinkling insects that belong to the family of beetles, are intriguing bugs that light up the night. Fireflies light up due to a bioluminescent reaction that takes place in their bodies. These insects glint brightly particularly during monsoon, since ...

Amboli is a small hill station perched at a height of about 2300 ft that falls at the border of Maharashtra, after which the plains of Goa begin. This picturesque hill station is located just 8 hours from Mumbai, making it ...

Champaner, the historical city of Gujarat, is located just 7 hours from Mumbai towards the north, making it a great weekend destination. The city was founded by the Chavda dynasty's king, Vanraj Chavda, back in the 8th century. Some believe that ...

India is home to some of the greatest monuments in the world. One such awe-striking monument is the Ellora caves in Maharashtra. It is one of the biggest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, due to which it is recognized as ...

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 ...

The bumbling city of Mumbai is filled with so many things to do. But every once in a while, we wish to explore something more than what the city has to offer. The rich history of Maharashtra, gleams with glory through ...

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 ...

Planning to spend a weekend can be a boggling task. Life as a student or an employee leaves us wanting something more than just hustling in the concrete jungle. We need a break from life and weekend is the only time ...

Landlocked by the four hills of Harihar, Pushpadri, Brahmadri and Harishnachal, the town of Harihareshwar is situated in the Raigad district of Mumbai. This town is referred to as Devghar which translates to "House of God", since northern part of the ...

Why is Bangalore known as the Garden City of India? Maybe the answer to this question isn't clear these days since the city has developed into a Silicon Valley, but there was a time when Bangalore was exceptionally green. It can ...

Many times in our life, watching certain scenes of Hollywood movies makes us wish we were there. Those picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities beside clear blue water bodies look so romantic and picture perfect! Even Bollywood movies shot at those beautiful foreign lands ...