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Can Matheran Be Covered In A Day?
MaharashtraTravel itineraryTreks near MumbaiWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Can Matheran Be Covered In A Day?

WannabemavenAugust 7, 2024August 19, 2024

I was always skeptical of planning a day trip to Matheran. At the back of my mind ran questions like……

Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience
MaharashtraMumbai Travel GuideTravel

Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience

WannabemavenJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Planned trips sometimes don’t go as expected. Unplanned trips, on the other hand, sometimes turn out to be the best…

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.

A corporate slave’s Kerala-Kanyakumari guide
KeralaTravelTravel itinerary

A corporate slave’s Kerala-Kanyakumari guide

WannabemavenOctober 5, 2023November 25, 2023

Only a corporate slave knows the importance of extended holidays. Leaves are a rare gift, so we pin the yearly…

A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai
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A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai

WannabemavenOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

On a bright Sunday morning, I decided to visit Mani Bhavan, Mumbai. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi resided in a quiet tucked…

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!
Food and DrinkTravelUttar Pradesh

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!

WannabemavenJuly 11, 2023September 16, 2023

When I told my friends I am travelling to Jaunpur (and Varanasi), two of them gave me a list of…

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…

4 day Wayanad itinerary | Wayanad travel guide
KeralaTravel itinerary

4 day Wayanad itinerary | Wayanad travel guide

WannabemavenJune 10, 2023September 16, 2023

I’ve visited Kerala five times, but this was my first trip to the tea plantations region of Kerala. We were…

5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India
InternationalThailand

5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India

WannabemavenMay 27, 2023September 16, 2023

Thailand Tourism has done exceedingly well to promote itself as a tourist destination. It has created a space in the…

Kasol Backpacking Guide: Everything you need to know
Himachal PradeshTravelTravel itinerary

Kasol Backpacking Guide: Everything you need to know

WannabemavenApril 10, 2023September 16, 2023

I had read enough stories about backpacking in Himachal Pradesh. More than half of them endorsed the Himalayas, weed, solitude…

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan
Food and DrinkMadhya PradeshTravel

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan

WannabemavenMarch 2, 2023August 19, 2024

A night before flying down, I sat with a colleague who hails from Indore and made a comprehensive Indore food…

Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan
RajasthanTravel

Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan

WannabemavenFebruary 26, 2023September 16, 2023

As much of a motorcycle enthusiast I might be, I never imagined that there would be a Royal Enfield Temple…

Safa Masjid is Goa’s Oldest Mosque
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Safa Masjid is Goa’s Oldest Mosque

WannabemavenMarch 11, 2022September 16, 2023

“This is also a monument. Do you want to check, Edwina?” On my way to the Sahakari Spice Plantation in…

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival
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9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2022January 30, 2024

Have you ever visited Goa during the Carnival? Trust me! There’s no other place you’d rather be. The annual 4…

Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset
Mumbai Travel GuideTravelTreks near Mumbai

Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset

WannabemavenFebruary 12, 2022July 12, 2023

Trekking is no easy feat, it takes stamina especially for non-trekkers like me. But the sweet joy once you reach…

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’.…

Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’
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Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’

WannabemavenFebruary 6, 2022July 16, 2023

One morning in January 2016, a friend and I were touring Chittorgarh Fort. We saw the Meera Bai temple, Rana…

Kolhapur food guide and other things to see and do in the city
Food and DrinkMaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Kolhapur food guide and other things to see and do in the city

WannabemavenFebruary 4, 2022August 3, 2023

Until a while ago, a small outlet of Purepur Kolhapur restaurant in the suburbs of Mumbai was my window to…

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  • Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on.

#karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
  • My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
  • It was an early start to Sunday🌻

• Kheema pav at Hotel Fountain
• (Cheap) sneakers at Nike & Puma factory outlets
• Slow lunch at Smokehouse Deli

#travel #mumbai #travel #mumbaikar #mumbaidiaries #mumbaitravel #traveller #travelblog #indiantravelblogger
  • Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
  • I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
  • Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙

#lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
  • With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
  • Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay.

And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe.

Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇
🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed)
🌲 Devdar Woods
🪵 Rokeby Manor
☀️ Light of Landour
🛖 Doma’s Inn

Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape.

#landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
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Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
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Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on. #karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
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My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven. Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful. In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity. #travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙 #lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. #Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay. And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe. Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇 🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed) 🌲 Devdar Woods 🪵 Rokeby Manor ☀️ Light of Landour 🛖 Doma’s Inn Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape. #landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
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