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Best Places to Visit in Silvassa: A Weekend Guide
Dadra and Nagar HaveliTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Best Places to Visit in Silvassa: A Weekend Guide

WannabemavenJuly 16, 2024July 21, 2024

Silvassa is an excellent weekend getaway from Mumbai. Here’s my account of the best places to visit in Silvassa.

Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai
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Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai

WannabemavenFebruary 25, 2024August 19, 2024

It was an extended weekend during Holi and I quickly planned an Aurangabad trip. Aurangabad is great for history lovers.…

Velas Turtle Festival: Dates, homestays & complete planning guide
MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Velas Turtle Festival: Dates, homestays & complete planning guide

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2024February 29, 2024

A small coastal town in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is home to the annual Velas Turtle Festival. India is…

4 Day road trip from Mumbai to Gujarat
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4 Day road trip from Mumbai to Gujarat

WannabemavenJanuary 10, 2024January 21, 2024

South Gujarat is very doable in terms of road trips from Mumbai. Here’s a 4 day road trip from Mumbai…

Day trip to Kolad: River Rafting experience and planning guide
MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Day trip to Kolad: River Rafting experience and planning guide

WannabemavenJuly 1, 2023September 16, 2023

As a Mumbaikar, we’re starved for weekend getaway experiences. I happened to read about river rafting in Kolad, a small…

Weekend getaways from Indore: Road Trip to Mandu, Maheshwar and Omkareshwar
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Weekend getaways from Indore: Road Trip to Mandu, Maheshwar and Omkareshwar

WannabemavenFebruary 18, 2022July 15, 2023

A commercial centre, an education hub and a foodies’ paradise – Indore has it all. Madhya Pradesh’s largest city has…

Places to visit from Goa by bike
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Places to visit from Goa by bike

WannabemavenFebruary 12, 2022June 11, 2023

Goa is a popular tourist destination that is known for its beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife, and scenic landscapes. But why…

Bangalore to Belum: Road trip to Gandikota, Lepakshi and Belum Caves
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Bangalore to Belum: Road trip to Gandikota, Lepakshi and Belum Caves

WannabemavenFebruary 10, 2022July 16, 2023

A few months ago, I stumbled upon a picture on the internet captioned ‘Gandikota – The Grand Canyon of India’.…

Trivandrum travel guide – What to see, eat and shop (plus weekend getaway ideas)
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Trivandrum travel guide – What to see, eat and shop (plus weekend getaway ideas)

WannabemavenDecember 7, 2020February 25, 2021

Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum has many facets. The commercial nerve centre, a research and educational hub and a cultural…

Offbeat luxury hotels in India for a ‘staycation’ that are just a road trip away from your city!
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Offbeat luxury hotels in India for a ‘staycation’ that are just a road trip away from your city!

WannabemavenSeptember 16, 2020June 21, 2023

Covid-19 brought the world to a screeching halt. Travel has been the first to get affected and will be the…

Five Mumbai weekend getaways under 250 KM
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Five Mumbai weekend getaways under 250 KM

WannabemavenJune 3, 2020

Road trips will make a huge comeback in the post Covid-19 world. Slowly but surely, lock-down restrictions will be eased.…

MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Top 5 places to see in Mahabaleshwar

WannabemavenSeptember 5, 2018

Mahabaleshwar, a hill station in the Western Ghats, is the ultimate retreat if you want to get away from the…

Daman Travel Guide for a Weekender
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Daman Travel Guide for a Weekender

WannabemavenApril 26, 2018

Daman is one of the smallest union territories in India, sandwiched between Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is a great getaway…

A quick itinerary for Hampi-Hospet
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A quick itinerary for Hampi-Hospet

WannabemavenApril 20, 2018

Hampi is an ancient town in Karnataka with a population of a few thousands. The focal point of your visit…

I finally tried Zoomcar and here’s what I think
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I finally tried Zoomcar and here’s what I think

WannabemavenSeptember 2, 2017

Note: I paid for the trip and the review was conducted anonymously. Views are my own. Promise! For someone who…

Off the beaten path in Maharashtra: Phaltan-Satara with Jakson Inns
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Off the beaten path in Maharashtra: Phaltan-Satara with Jakson Inns

WannabemavenOctober 11, 2016

This is my 100th post on Wannabemaven. Three years and 100 posts, that’s the longest I have stuck to any…

Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
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Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri

WannabemavenDecember 13, 2015

I was randomly surfing the web one evening when I saw a picture of a temple in Jejuri covered in…

11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad
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11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad

WannabemavenDecember 4, 2015

Hyderabad had always fascinated me. While the city of Nawabs is rich in culture and history, there was also the…

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  • Bye bye zee 5 it was NOT nice knowing you. Hope you're in better shape for the next World Cup!
  • Malsej Ghat gets all the attention, but 150 km from Mumbai lies another monsoon escape that's just as rewarding.

Welcome to Dabhosa Waterfalls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls near Mumbai and an easy monsoon road trip through the lush Maharashtra countryside. The drive itself is half the experience, with winding roads, emerald green fields, forested hills and villages that come alive during the rains.

If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai or the perfect monsoon drive in Maharashtra, this is one to add to your list.

Would you take this road trip?

#DabhosaWaterfalls #WaterfallsNearMumbai #MonsoonRoadTrip #MaharashtraCountryside #WeekendGetaway RoadTripIndia ExploreMaharashtra MonsoonInMaharashtra NatureLovers IncredibleIndia
  • This is Khao nom krok, one of the most popular street snacks in Laos 🇱🇦 in Southeast Asia. The moment I saw it, I couldn't help but think of paniyaram.

Both are cooked in the same kind of mould, both have that perfectly round shape with a crisp outside and soft centre, and both are best eaten hot off the pan.

But that's where the similarities end. Paniyaram is usually made with fermented rice🌾 and lentil batter and is mostly savoury. Khao nom krok is made with rice flour and coconut milk🥥, so it's creamy, slightly sweet, and almost custard-like inside.

Travel has a funny way of making the unfamiliar feel familiar.
  • Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
  • What a motherfucking challenging year. But six months still left✌️💪
  • Not every rain needs a trek. ☔🌊

If you're looking for a Mumbai monsoon getaway, skip the usual waterfall trail and head to Manori Beach instead. Close to Mumbai, quieter in the rains, and every bit as beautiful.

We drove down via Mira Bhayandar Road, but you can also take the ferry from Marve, Malad. Either way, it's one of the easiest weekend getaways from Mumbai.
  • Same time last year. Monsoon Goa road trip hits differently🏝️ 

Road trip or just fly 🙈
  • If you live in Mumbai, your next weekend getaway is closer than you think. We travelled just 45 minutes to get here, and the views were as good as Alibagh. 

Location: Aksa Beach, Malad.

[Mumbai weekend getaway, mumbai getaway, beach getaway, road trips from Mumbai, weekend getaway]
  • How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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Malsej Ghat gets all the attention, but 150 km from Mumbai lies another monsoon escape that's just as rewarding. Welcome to Dabhosa Waterfalls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls near Mumbai and an easy monsoon road trip through the lush Maharashtra countryside. The drive itself is half the experience, with winding roads, emerald green fields, forested hills and villages that come alive during the rains. If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai or the perfect monsoon drive in Maharashtra, this is one to add to your list. Would you take this road trip? #DabhosaWaterfalls #WaterfallsNearMumbai #MonsoonRoadTrip #MaharashtraCountryside #WeekendGetaway RoadTripIndia ExploreMaharashtra MonsoonInMaharashtra NatureLovers IncredibleIndia
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This is Khao nom krok, one of the most popular street snacks in Laos 🇱🇦 in Southeast Asia. The moment I saw it, I couldn't help but think of paniyaram. Both are cooked in the same kind of mould, both have that perfectly round shape with a crisp outside and soft centre, and both are best eaten hot off the pan. But that's where the similarities end. Paniyaram is usually made with fermented rice🌾 and lentil batter and is mostly savoury. Khao nom krok is made with rice flour and coconut milk🥥, so it's creamy, slightly sweet, and almost custard-like inside. Travel has a funny way of making the unfamiliar feel familiar.
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Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
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Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
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Not every rain needs a trek. ☔🌊 If you're looking for a Mumbai monsoon getaway, skip the usual waterfall trail and head to Manori Beach instead. Close to Mumbai, quieter in the rains, and every bit as beautiful. We drove down via Mira Bhayandar Road, but you can also take the ferry from Marve, Malad. Either way, it's one of the easiest weekend getaways from Mumbai.
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Same time last year. Monsoon Goa road trip hits differently🏝️ Road trip or just fly 🙈
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If you live in Mumbai, your next weekend getaway is closer than you think. We travelled just 45 minutes to get here, and the views were as good as Alibagh. Location: Aksa Beach, Malad. [Mumbai weekend getaway, mumbai getaway, beach getaway, road trips from Mumbai, weekend getaway]
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How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João. Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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