Weekend Getaway

A Sahyadri hill fort near Lonavala wrapped in monsoon clouds

Forts Around Lonavala: A Quiet Weekend Beyond the Tourist Crowds

Lonavala · Sahyadri, Maharashtra The forts around Lonavala: a quiet weekend beyond the crowds Skip the chikki shops and the bumper-to-bumper viewpoint queues. Climb a little higher, start a little earlier, and the same Sahyadris reveal old Maratha ramparts, empty plateaus, and sunrises over a sea of cloud. Written by Ashvinee May 2026 11 min […]

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Clear turquoise water at Tarkarli beach in Maharashtra

Why Tarkarli Is Maharashtra’s Most Underrated Beach Escape

Tarkarli · Sindhudurg, Maharashtra Why Tarkarli is Maharashtra’s most underrated beach escape Clearer water than Goa, Malvani fish thalis cooked by someone’s grandmother, and a stretch of Konkan coast that has stayed quietly off the main tourist circuit — here’s how to do it slowly. Written by Ashvinee May 2026 10 min read Clear Konkan

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A Slow Weekend in Malshej Ghat: Waterfalls, Foggy Roads, and Village Food

Malshej Ghat · Maharashtra A slow weekend in Malshej Ghat: waterfalls, foggy roads, and village food A slow guide to the Sahyadri’s most underrated monsoon escape — the one within driving distance of Mumbai and Pune that most people rush through and never come back to properly. Written by Ashvinee May 2026 9 min read

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