Adventurous, Brilliant, Courageous...Photographer
This is what would suffice, to be in the midst of an action packed weekend, from the dominating Sahayadri ranges, to the choppy waters of the Arabian, to the jungles – come face to face with some of the fiercest of the wild cats, to the python and its cousins, and of course, butterflies with tons and tons of colour in them. Apart from these, the place also boasts of ruins, a sea-fort, temples, beaches, picturesque villages and a lot more...
What we will do @ Coastline Chaul
1. Quilla: A bit of adventurous driving later, we come across the vast expanses of the Arabian Sea, and right within it are two blots, one in ruins, the other as magnificent as ever, waiting to be conquered, or at least captured (in our snaps of course!). Reaching it is a treat too. A boat that considers wind power as its primary machinery, takes you to a hidden entrance of the quilla. Now, roam the towers, survey the landscape, capture unforgettable memories or just listen to a thrilling tale that has taken place around the quilla...
2. Beaches: These are sure to rival those shown on film as paradise islands, for here, we see tall coconut palm fringed roads give way to white sands that in turn are lapped by the blue sea. These beaches unknown to the larger masses, sure makes you soak in the atmosphere, make sand castles, frolic in the sea, play games or just relax. Sipping coconut water on those dangling jhulas is also something that we would recommend, a truly heavenly experience...
3. Cast a line: We take you on an adventurous ride into the Arabian, go fish! With us on the high seas, see how the ‘kolis’ go on about their job, capture the occasional dolphins popping out of the sea on your film, scan the landscape or just relax and enjoy the ride...
4. Devotion: Visit the local deities and the very famous Birla temples; after all, no trip in India is complete without a visit to a place of religious importance. These visits shall be made during evening hours, and one may come at their own will, as it would be a 5 min walk from where we would be lodged. The place is amazingly lit, and if lucky enough one may catch up with the aarti...
5. Industries: We shall pass across two industries of gigantic proportions, considered amongst Maharashtra’s biggest, it sure would make up for a good photograph, as very few people actually take pains to freeze an industry into their lenses. One can see the whole process, right from the barges unloading, to the slithery conveyors to huge masts and chimney spewing flames, a sure treat to watch...
6. Gaothans: Situated in densely forested coconut palms, these areas with ancient wells, palm thatched roofs, and the humbleness of the folk is sure to make a picture perfect moment. Here, you may also see lots and lots of birds swaying by, and understand how the people here have survived so long and how they tackle the recent onslaught of vacations homes, hotels, MNC’s and much more...
7. Ruins: Plentiful, form circular domes, to forts destroyed in action, to sunk or abandoned boats, palaces, this place has it all... We shall come through many such things, we consider it of little importance and would not be stopping at any of these places.
8. Wild!: As the sun rises, so shall we step into the wilderness, camera at the ready, courageously walk into leopard country, water holes, to capture those magnificent animals (on film, is what we meant), on peak alert (just in case) , as leopards are known to be very cunning. Scared? We have yet not mentioned the deadly pythons that may cross your path, or some other breed that slithers under the dried leaves, deers that bark, spiders that sting, or eagles that may mistake your camera for a mouse (just kidding!), you shall see. One may also enjoy these majestic views from lookout towers or just opt out of this adventure (though our guess is no one would!). On the lighter side, you all may enjoy colourful butterflies, flying squirrels...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Steadfast Ganpatiphule
One of the most sacred shrines of Lord Ganesha...
Situated at about 400 kilometers from the megapolis of Mumbai, this holiday destination for adherent Ganesha worshipers, has much mor to offer on the platter. Apart form the sunny beaches, the area also boasts of a lighthouse - it boasts of an excellent guide who explains us the process of warning ships and recognizing a lighthouse. As it has a lot to do with light, people interested in photography can sure take a tip or two. A few kilometers away, come a hill station, that is popular for it's pristine lakes, cool weather, styled cottages, dams, nature conservatories, the flora & fauna and much more. Out here, on may also enjoy water sports on the high seas (weather permitting), and discover a lot of other things...
Coastline Chaul
Beaches, Forts, Trekking Trails, Palm fringed roads, Ancient Architectural Delights and much more...
Situated on the Konkan Coastline, a 4 hour ride away from Mumbai, this heavenly place could be reached through either Catameran services or by Road, the second being a better option as on the way one may look at the many delights that road travel has to offer, in the form of an age old bird sanctury, lakes, rivers winding through, and ghats of course, that run parallel to the Arabian Sea. Further up road, we come across two big huge industries, that would make any Indian proud of. It would sure amaze you at the rate the raw materials come pouring in these factories and the speed at which the finished goods are loaded into trailer trucks to take them to their destination. As we leave these industries behind, we soon come upon palm fringed roads, ancient charming villages - a mixture of the old with the new, the ancient with the modern. Further up ahead are beaches with white sands, blue water on one side, hidden by palm trees, across the road to the mountains of the mighty Sahayadris. One may also visit a fort situated right in the sea, only accessible through the dhows, that has been ferrying passengers for over a hundred years now. The photos that you can take here are sure to be amongst the most treasured ones.
Apart from these one may also enjoy panaromic views by climbing a peak, as well as have a great look of nuclear cooler towers of the RCF factory, and a lot more...
Situated on the Konkan Coastline, a 4 hour ride away from Mumbai, this heavenly place could be reached through either Catameran services or by Road, the second being a better option as on the way one may look at the many delights that road travel has to offer, in the form of an age old bird sanctury, lakes, rivers winding through, and ghats of course, that run parallel to the Arabian Sea. Further up road, we come across two big huge industries, that would make any Indian proud of. It would sure amaze you at the rate the raw materials come pouring in these factories and the speed at which the finished goods are loaded into trailer trucks to take them to their destination. As we leave these industries behind, we soon come upon palm fringed roads, ancient charming villages - a mixture of the old with the new, the ancient with the modern. Further up ahead are beaches with white sands, blue water on one side, hidden by palm trees, across the road to the mountains of the mighty Sahayadris. One may also visit a fort situated right in the sea, only accessible through the dhows, that has been ferrying passengers for over a hundred years now. The photos that you can take here are sure to be amongst the most treasured ones.
Apart from these one may also enjoy panaromic views by climbing a peak, as well as have a great look of nuclear cooler towers of the RCF factory, and a lot more...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Picturesque Bhandardara
Situated at about 180 kilometers from the city centre of Mumbai, this desolate spot has everything that a nature lover could ask for!
Trees, Flowers, Waterfalls, Lakes, Mountains, Canyons, Rapids, Natural Rock Formations and much more...
As soon as you start form Mumbai after a string of Toll-Naka's, we drive along the railway lines and into ghats, (wherein, if you are lucky, may travel through dense mist and fog), through a village, that is quite idealistic (nature, good huts, farm animals, fields, dhows, et all...) [read...enjoying through a ride in a tractor or rowing boats], we can ensure you that the locals pose in a perfect manner for your shutterbugs. It then moves on to a terrain that is sure to delight trekkers and non trekkers alike! If these still do not satisfy you, then further up road, we come face to face with a gigantic dam, with its crystal clear waters lapping the road for us to see. The area is deemed so beautiful, that the locals fondly call them the Whirlpool Gates. Further ahead is one of the tallest waterfalls in India to captivate yourself with, before the long ride back home. Of course you may pass through a er... graveyard, and other interesting places, not to mention an age old temple, a certain fort with historical importance, and much more...
Monday, November 10, 2008
Mesmerizing Route 222
This route has all that one asks for...
Tall cliffs, valleys, tunnels, lakes, stunted tree growths, and a lot more...
The route that starts from a distant industrial suburb of Mumbai, takes you on a ride to remember. Very less traffic means that the scenic drive is relatively free of pollution, the first sites that you come to is a zig-zaging stream, wherein in the morning, you may see water evaporating right in front of your eyes, all in different layers. After that you shall soon see the distant mountainous terrain, that make a splendid trekking trail having a lot of caves to explore! These formations also consists of pecularily shaped rocks jutting along that makes a very good background for a place to remember. All this, then you drive precariously close to cilffs and ravines and into a tunnel, coming out of which you feel as if you have just taken a shortcut to the other side of the world! This does not have steep cliffs or something like that, but a huge lake with mountains as its backdrop, a drive through its shore road is sure to refresh your views on natural marvels. After this we go through a small creek, (no road, imagine some serious off roading), to an abondoned fort, that now constitutes of a school and a college (experience! Rural studies), then onwards to a tank muesuem (India's only, Asia's largest) with more than 50 of them at display, think about great photographic moments! To cap it all we have stops at a palace, strawberry fields, and much much more...
(Photos to be put up in a few days time..Keep tabs...)
Tall cliffs, valleys, tunnels, lakes, stunted tree growths, and a lot more...
The route that starts from a distant industrial suburb of Mumbai, takes you on a ride to remember. Very less traffic means that the scenic drive is relatively free of pollution, the first sites that you come to is a zig-zaging stream, wherein in the morning, you may see water evaporating right in front of your eyes, all in different layers. After that you shall soon see the distant mountainous terrain, that make a splendid trekking trail having a lot of caves to explore! These formations also consists of pecularily shaped rocks jutting along that makes a very good background for a place to remember. All this, then you drive precariously close to cilffs and ravines and into a tunnel, coming out of which you feel as if you have just taken a shortcut to the other side of the world! This does not have steep cliffs or something like that, but a huge lake with mountains as its backdrop, a drive through its shore road is sure to refresh your views on natural marvels. After this we go through a small creek, (no road, imagine some serious off roading), to an abondoned fort, that now constitutes of a school and a college (experience! Rural studies), then onwards to a tank muesuem (India's only, Asia's largest) with more than 50 of them at display, think about great photographic moments! To cap it all we have stops at a palace, strawberry fields, and much much more...
(Photos to be put up in a few days time..Keep tabs...)
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