Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai
The planned city of Navi Mumbai is often seen as a residential surrounding. The township accommodates lakhs of people, some…
Tag: Short Trips from Mumbai
Best Places to Visit in Silvassa: A Weekend Guide
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
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
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
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
As a Mumbaikar, we’re starved for weekend getaway experiences. I happened to read about river rafting in Kolad, a small…
Fireflies and vegan meals in Purushwadi
[Last updated: 25 May 2019] Picture this Somewhere in the interiors of Maharashtra, you’re walking on a lonely winding road…
Off the beaten path in Maharashtra: Phaltan-Satara with Jakson Inns
This is my 100th post on Wannabemaven. Three years and 100 posts, that’s the longest I have stuck to any…
In search of the Nagla Bunder Fort, Thane and an unexpected discovery
It was a while since I rode the bike so I did a short road trip to Ghodbunder last week.…
Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
I was randomly surfing the web one evening when I saw a picture of a temple in Jejuri covered in…
Beach Hopping in Maharashtra
The one thing Maharashtra must be thankful for is the Arabian Sea. Western Maharashtra is blessed with a wonderful coastline…
Sula Vineyards Tour – Day Trip from Mumbai
I’ve been planning a trip to Sula Vineyards since time immemorial. Sula Vineyards is quite versatile a location – Perfect…
History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple
I visited Vajreshwari temple a couple of days back and was surprised to learn that the temple shares its history with…
Celebrity Wax Museum, Lonavala: A Poor Man’s Madame Tussauds
Karla Caves and Celebrity Wax Museum have ranked high on my list of must see places in Lonavla. The latter had…