Destination weddings are the trend today — and let’s be honest, Instagram deserves some credit. The Insta generation wants to live life large — and weddings even larger. Recently, I had the fortune of attending a destination wedding in Daman, and oh my, it truly felt like I was at a celebrity event. Everything from…
Aria Resort Nashik is synonymous with luxury, offering a dreamy and peaceful landscape. Situated just five minutes from the Sula Vineyards, the resort is surrounded by an abundance of nature. The reception opens to vast green landscapes and mountains, with a touch of water element added to the aesthetics, inviting you to pause and fully…
Peruchi Wadi ’s Chulivarchi Misal, if you’re heading to Nashik, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. One of the most popular dishes in Nashik, this place has become increasingly famous over the past year. Known for serving the most authentic Misal thali, they describe their Misal as “चवदार! झणझणीत!” which means “tasty and spicy.” Peruchi…
Visiting Lonavala in monsoon is truly magical. Nestled in the beautiful Sahyadri mountain range, Lonavala and Khandala are my two favorite hill stations, primarily because of their proximity to Mumbai. For most Mumbaikars and Punekars, it’s a tradition to visit these charming hill stations during the monsoon. Spending a day marveling at the beauty of…
Discover the best places to visit in Mount Abu. Being the only hill station in Rajasthan, this is a traveler’s paradise with vibrant landscapes. Located in the picturesque Aravalli Mountain range, the best time to visit Mount Abu is all year round, thanks to its pleasant weather. This year, we undertook a road trip from…
Quick Trip Summary Location: NH-48, Talasari (approx. 130 km from Mumbai). Vibe: Iconic highway pitstop known for Parsi heritage and fresh dairy. Must-Try: Maharaja Lassi, Parsi Thali, and Pure Cow Ghee. Best For: Family breakfasts and souvenir shopping (Mithai & Ghee). Parsi Dairy Farm, Talasari, has become our favorite spot whenever we travel from Mumbai…
Places to visit in India in May often include mountain retreats that offer a refreshing break from the scorching summer heat. Although beach vacations are also an option, my personal preference leans towards the hills. In this blog, I will share some of the best hill stations to visit in India during the month of…
Sondai Fort trek is a perfect trek for beginners or individuals who have not embarked on a trek in years. Easy to reach from Karjat, just about 9kms from the railway station, this is one of the ideal beginner-friendly treks to explore the breathtaking views of the Sahyadri mountain range. The best time to undertake…
Indoor play area in Mumbai have grown in numbers, especially after malls came into being. From Funky Monkey, Baccha Party, and Hakuna Matata to Xeno’s play space, there are several kids’ play spaces in Mumbai. Recently, I, along with my little one, visited the most unique of them, hence I am dedicating a blog to…
Meher Retreat Pune: Quick Guide Feature Details Location Yawat, near Matoba Lake (approx. 45 km from Pune) Timings 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Entry Fees Adults: ₹750 | Children (5-12 yrs): ₹500 (+ 18% GST) Food (Included) Unlimited Veg Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, & Sugarcane Juice Best Time to Visit Nov to Feb (for the…
A trip to Silvassa during a long weekend is a safe bet, especially if you are a Mumbaikar. Instead of heading to popular destinations like Igatpuri, Lonavala, Karjat, and the like, we chose Silvassa for this long Christmas weekend, and it turned out to be a good decision. Barring some traffic on the Western Express…
Weekend retreats at Lonavala during winters have become a ritual for us. Although they come with their own set of challenges, as huge crowds head to this hill station close to Mumbai and Pune. Finding the right villa in Lonavala with pool is a daunting task. Sometimes the cost is too high, and most times…
Children Nutrition Park in Kevadiya, Gujarat, is the world’s first technology-driven theme park. The brainchild of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it was started with the intent to inspire children to eat healthy food. The cute toy train Nutri Express covers various stations, allowing children to understand the importance of the right nutrition…
The Statue of Unity (SOU) is the tallest statue in the world, standing at a height of 182 meters. Built as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the Iron Man of India, this statue is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. Located in the town of Kevadiya, the statue…
Hotel Gautam Lonavala is a Rajasthani-themed palace resort located near the Lonavala bus stand. I discovered this resort from Instagram reels, where several vloggers highlighted the Udaipur vibes that one can experience at this hotel in Lonavala. Where they accurate in their claim of royal charm? Well, here’s my unbiased review. Hotel Gautam Lonavala –…
Club Mahindra Netrang Resort in Nandej is a blissful retreat for the mind and the body. It is a resort where you can enjoy the luxury and comfort of modern life along with the best of nature. Enveloped by pure nature, the monsoon is the best season to explore this beautiful forest resort. Throughout my…
Club Mahindra Tropicana Alibaug is a luxurious resort with several amenities like swimming pool and Happy hub. It is a perfect resort for a ideal weekend getaway with family by the sea.
Dapoli beach is a popular tourist destination along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra for several reasons, the top being its pristine beaches, pleasant climate, and strategic location. Nestled amidst the Sahyadri Mountains, it is an ideal getaway for people staying in Mumbai and Pune. With a stunning coastline stretching as far as 50 kilometers, Dapoli…
Mumbai monsoon is famous for being filmy and romantic, just like scenes straight out of a Bollywood movie. There are many places you can visit in Mumbai to enjoy the famous Mumbai monsoon, such as Marine Drive, the Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, and more. However, if you are willing to travel a few hours…
Monsoon Getaways in India can be best described as dreamlike. The mysterious charm of the rain-soaked landscapes that you experience in India is surreal. Something that you can experience but cannot describe. From cascading waterfalls to misty mountains, a landscape as diverse as that in India offers myriad breath-taking views that is best explored during…
Devgad Beach is a pristine white sand beach situated in the beautiful town of Devgad in the Sindhudurg district. Devgad, famous for its Alphonso mangoes, is bestowed with natural beauty. In recent years, Devgad Beach has become quite popular with tourists in search of clean beaches and less crowded destinations. Last week, my family and…
Hotel Marine Plaza Mumbai, a 5-star luxury hotel located next to Marine Drive, was a dream stay for me. It had been a while since I was searching for a staycation in Mumbai, and what better place than a hotel offering awe-inspiring views of the Arabian Sea. There were numerous room options available at Hotel…
Thane Flamingo boat ride starting from Coastal & Marine Biodiversity Centre in Airoli, Navi Mumbai, has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. Thanks to the state-of-the-art Airoli Flamingo Sanctuary, spread across 50 acres of land, it is a complete nature lovers’ paradise. There are two well-designed museums inside the Airoli Flamingo Sanctuary, exhibiting…
HmmBrr Agro Resort Junnar, like its unique name, HmmBrr that is moo of a cow, is exceptional in all sense. It is an excellently designed, sustainable resort that offers a cosy stay in the laps of nature. We were visiting Junnar to attend a family wedding function that is when we searched for a resort…
Club Mahindra Sherwood resort in Mahabaleshwar was on our wish list since we got a Club Mahindra membership almost a decade ago. Unfortunately, we could not get a booking until recently. Yes, its a popular resort, and its proximity to Mumbai and Pune makes it an even more attractive option. It is an ideal resort…
Strawberry picking at Green Valley Farm Mahabaleshwar is a must-do activity especially if you are spending your holiday at Club Mahindra Sherwood Resort, Mahabaleshwar. Green Valley Farm is situated less than ten minutes from this 5-star Club Mahindra property. Nestled amid an abundance of nature, this is one of the best strawberry farms in Mahabaleshwar….
Jaylos lake resort Nashik is a wonderful resort with a few downsides. Right from ambiance, the nearby farms, and the flora and fauna and the restaurant, it Jaylos resort Igatpuri is a wonderful stay option for a peaceful time.
Club Mahindra Resort – Tungi, Lonavala, Maharashtra is a luxurious resort amidst the forest. An ideal resort to spend a wonderful time amidst nature.
Ooty or Udhagamandalam, popular as the Queen of hills, is situated in Tamil Nadu. Often referred to as India’s Switzerland, there are many places to visit in Ooty. Blessed with a good climate, flora, and fauna, and of course splendid tea and coffee estates, it is a must-visit hill station in India. How to reach…
Last updated: March 2026 Quick Info – Isha Yoga Center Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore, situated at Vellangiri foothills, almost forty kilometers from the city, is a must-visit place for all, especially, for people with an interest in yoga and meditation. Sadhguru founded the Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore in the early nineties. However, it gained much…
Visited the IKEA Mumbai store in Navi Mumbai? Read my complete experience, store highlights, food court, location details & shopping tips.
Mumbai film city tour has been on my bucket list ever since I found out that such a tour existed on Bookmyshow. Of course, to experience the glitz and glamour. Being someone who is born and brought up in Mumbai, I have never travelled the city like a tourist. It was my first time, and…
Matheran hill station, a quaint hill station, near Karjat in the Raigad district of Maharashtra is one of the best places to explore during monsoons. Why? Thick forests, abundant nature, scenic hills, and green living, as it is Asia’s only automobile-free hill station, are some reasons to plan a trip to Matheran. Being a Mumbaikar,…
Junnar Maharashtra is declared as the first tourism taluka in the Pune district, of course as it is unique and blessed with abundance. If you ask me if there’s one place that, has it all, Temples Caves Backwaters Forts Farms & fields Fresh air Cattles Even Hills I will say yes, I have recently been…
Kumbhalgarh Village Tour was the highlight of our Day 2. After exploring the majestic fort city, Kumbhalgarh, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, it was time to experience the slow life of this town. A laid-back vibe, there are many things to experience in the quaint village. Our Day 1 visit that started post-lunch ended on a peaceful…
Bhedaghat Jabalpur is a place with magic and trust me when I say it that the rock marbles formation you see over here is unmatched, out of this world. I have never seen anything like this before. Bhedaghat blows your mind away as soon as you walk down the spiraling steps and lay your eyes…
A planned city, also ranking top 5 as the cleanest city in Swachata Abhiyan, there are many places to visit in Navi Mumbai. Did you know NMMC has made a request to tag Navi Mumbai as Flamingo City? Yes, the request has been made to the Central Government for Swachh Abhiyan. As someone who has…
Kanha National Park, famously called the Kanha Tiger Reserve, is the largest national park, approx. 940 sq. Km., situated in central India. Until I visited this state last week, I didn’t know Madhya Pradesh was called the Tiger State of India, due to the maximum number of tigers living in its dense forests. Kanha National…
Exploring the Best of Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra, also a smart city and one of the best destinations to visit in Maharashtra during winters. Popular as the “Orange City”, there are many places to visit in Nagpur and several food delicacies to relish, including the Maharashtrian Saoji cuisine and the famous Tarri Poha….
Waterstones Hotel in Mumbai is one of the premium hotels for a luxurious stay amidst the city. In pandemic times, when traveling seems to be a bigger concern, and many countries have strict traveling rules in place, the staycation trend has picked up big time among regular travelers. For me, it was my first time,…
Coorg Karnataka, famously known as the Scotland of India, is a popular hill station in India. Well, firstly it is a fascinating hill station with breathtaking views and secondly, it is best known for coffee plantations in India. Coorg weather is the most pleasant between October and March, and hence that’s the best time to…
Mussoorie, a quaint hill station in the state of Uttarakhand, has a special place in my heart. At times, you visit a place and feel an instant connection, a certain calmness, a definite pause. For me that place was Mussoorie. Popularly called the Queen of the Hills, its sublime beauty is hard to express through…
Karnala Bird Sanctuary, near Panvel, is a paradise for nature lovers wanting to spend a peaceful day amidst lush greens. Just before the coronavirus outbreak, we visited this popular tourist spot in January 2020. What a memorable trip it was. We not only explored the bird sanctuary but also trekked up to the Karnala fort…
Go green nursery, a beautiful plant nursery for shopping plants has become my go-to place to spend quiet time amidst nature. Strategically situated, near the foothills of Karnala bird sanctuary, we first discovered this garden mall almost a year and a half back. On a random weekend, geared on our bike, we decided to spend…
Karjat farmhouse stay is a perfect weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune. A picturesque town in India, Karjat is located in the Raigad district, Maharashtra. Being equidistant from Mumbai and Pune, many travelers head to Karjat resorts to escape the city life. We did it too and what better time than the monsoons to unravel…
Yercaud hill station is a must-visit hill stations in India. Yercaud – a tiny laidback hill station nestled in the north of Tamil Nadu. The first thoughts that come to my mind as I close my eyes and picture myself on this beautiful hill station are – mesmerizing, great hospitality, less commercial, and nature beyond…
Must visit beaches in Alibaug, let’s find out my favorites! Staying in an Alibag beach resort, close to Nagaon, gave us ample opportunities to explore the Nagaon beach stretch over our three days stay. The walk from Bougainvillea beach house to the long stretch of coastline was hardly a few minutes. The beach that was…
Alibaug beach it is! After almost a year of staying at home, we took our first vacation to Alibaug, a coastal town situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Most people from Mumbai, Pune, and the neighboring cities have probably been to this place before. Still, its beautiful beaches and the amazing regional cuisine attracts…
Strawberry picking at Mahabaleshwar it is! I have been to this picturesque hill station quite a number of times but had never experienced the joy of strawberry plucking right from the farm. So, in our previous journeys, we never were in Mahabaleshwar during the strawberry season. But fortunately, this time we were and we took…
Strawberry picking in Mahabaleshwar Maharashtra is fun but can be enjoyed during the strawberry season, i.e., winter. But have you visited this place in monsoon? It is heaven. I am in love with Mahabaleshwar. Rightly so, because of its lush green mountains and food delicacies. By the latter, I mean strawberries. Every year, it has…
Airoli Flamingo Sanctuary boat safari. Let’s go! Hi, all travel enthusiasts and nature lovers. Hope you are staying afloat in the absence of leisure travel due to the pandemic. So, amidst the Corona Pandemic, I have travelled to a few destinations that too mostly in panic. We took our first family trip to Alibaug, a…
A curated guide on private pool villas near Mumbai by Best of India Travels • Destinations: Alibaug & Karjat • Updated: April 2026 Mumbai weekends used to mean Lonavala and bumper-to-bumper traffic. Not anymore. Alibaug is now a 60-minute ferry ride from the Gateway of India, and Karjat is under two hours by road. Both…
In this detailed Aayush Resort Panvel review, I am sharing our first-hand experience — from rooms and food to the palace tour and swimming pool. I had seen hoardings of Aayush Resort on the highway, and that’s what first made me curious enough to look it up. But if you’ve been searching for “Aayush Resort…
Where is the best place to go for Christmas in Mumbai? This question circles our minds every December, and the number of options available online can feel overwhelming. This time, every reel, every list, every recommendation thread seemed to point me toward one name — World of Christmas at Jio World Drive, Mumbai. Close behind…
If you are looking for Malshej Ghat sightseeing, having booked your stay at MTDC Resort Malshej Ghat, this is your perfect guide. One of the biggest advantages of staying at any MTDC resort is its proximity to several natural viewpoints, historic forts, and important pilgrimage sites, and the same holds for the Malshej–Junnar region. So,…
MTDC Resort Malshej Ghat is where we spent our last holiday of 2025. MTDC Resort bookings are known to be difficult — especially during the peak season. Some might even say it’s impossible. But believe it or not, I managed to book my stay just two days in advance and got a valley view room,…
Aurum Mall Ghansoli, officially known as Aurum Square, has become our go-to destination this year when we have nothing much planned for the weekend. I have heard that it is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about lifestyle and entertainment hubs in Navi Mumbai. I am not entirely sure about this claim, though. However, for…
Come winter, one-day picnics near Mumbai will become our favourite weekend plans. After exploring several weekend getaways near Mumbai and Pune, this time we chose Srushti Farms, Vasind, a popular farm resort near Mumbai located in Shahapur, Thane—approximately 50 km from our home. Based on our previous experiences, we departed early at 6:30 AM to…
Most travelers use the IRCTC website or app regularly, yet very few understand how train travel in India works behind the scenes. In my early traveling days, trains were the only affordable way to explore different cities. Then flights became affordable, time became more valuable, and owning a car changed things even more — now…
Long-weekend escapes from Delhi to hills, history, or rivers—discover dreamy breaks from the city with easy drives and flexible plans. Whether you crave the calm of pine forests, the buzz of heritage bazaars, or scenic riverside views, this article shows you how a few days can refresh your mind and soul.
Looking for the perfect winter escape? Discover the top hill stations in India for a winter vacation — from the snowy peaks of Shimla and Manali to the serene tea gardens of Munnar and the colonial charm of Ooty. Explore breathtaking landscapes, cozy stays, and unforgettable experiences that make these destinations ideal for your next winter getaway.
Beaches and monsoon—Is there a connection? I’ve noticed that most beaches are typically empty during the rainy season. Towards the end of July, when the monsoon is at its peak in Maharashtra, we headed to Murud, a quaint town in the Raigad district, to enjoy the calmness of the sun, sand, and the wind in…
A resort stay isn’t just about views or food—it’s about how you unwind. From solid surface tubs to thoughtful design, discover how the right bathroom can transform your trip into a luxurious, relaxing escape.
As promised in my last post, “Club Mahindra Koyna vs MTDC Lake Resort – Honest Stay Review,” I’m sharing a comprehensive Koyna travel guide to the top places to visit in Koyna — perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers looking to unplug and recharge in one of Maharashtra’s hidden gems. In this blog, I’ll…
For the Independence Day long weekend in 2025, we chose to head to Diveagar instead of the usual getaways like Karjat, Lonavala, or Alibaug, which are closer to Mumbai. The journey was adventurous, with unexpected events along the way, but the stay at Cocohut Beach Resort Diveagar — a property located close to the beach — was…
This year, we celebrated our wedding anniversary in Koyna Maharashtra, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the Western Ghats. The region is famous for the Koyna Dam, its abundant wildlife, and rich biodiversity. Although the monsoon is considered the best time to visit Koyna for its enchanting green landscapes, we visited in February and…
Looking for the best nightclubs in Mumbai? Over the years, I, along with my friends (mostly girls), have explored quite a few clubbing venues in the city. Here, I’m sharing the ones I loved the most and found safe to explore as a group of women. Mumbai’s nightlife is a thrilling mix of glamour, energy,…
Goa travel guide for women. A solo trip to Goa? I’m sure most of us have thought about it or even planned one at some point—the urge to leave the world behind and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Goa has, of course, always been at the top of the list for a solo trip,…
Athang Staycation Diveagar marked the end of my travel escapades in 2024, and what a blissful end it was. In the last week of 2024, we checked into this beautiful resort in Diveagar and fell in love with it. The rooms, the ambiance, the view from our master studio room, the indoor play zone, and…
Sula Vineyards Nashik has become quite a popular destination, especially among wine lovers. Its proximity makes it an ideal weekend getaway near Mumbai. Yours truly explored the famed destination and here’s an unbiased review. The roads from Mumbai to Sula Vineyards are well-maintained, and the distance can be comfortably covered in 3 to 4 hours….