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Nana Phadnis Wada and Menawali / Menavali Ghat

June 13, 2015

If you feel you have seen this pictures somewhere, may be you are right. The place is called Menavali Ghat and is also seen in many bollywood movies. The recent movie shot here was Swades.

Temple on the Banks of Krishna River at Wai.. Menawali Ghat.

Menawali or Menavali Ghat is located about 4 kms from the Wai town.

The Nana Phadnavis wada (Fortified Mansion ) on the bank of the river Krishna at Menavali Village near Wai. The construction of wada was complete in year 1780. Nana Phadnis / Phadnavis was a Prominent minister and statesman of the Maratha Empire during the Peshwa administration...


Nana Fadnis Wada - Menavali

Rear Entrance to the Nana Phadnis wada , One can directly reach Krishna River with a beautiful view of Temple and the Ghat..

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Menavali Ghat near Wai

Drive from Pune to Koyna..

Drive from Pune to Harihareshwar and Srivarardhan Beach Via Tamhini Ghat

Early morning drive to Nandi Hills to capture the sunrise above the clouds..

Bike Ride Leh - Khardungla- Nubra-Pangong-Leh

November 05, 2017

These were surely the most exhilarating , soul satisfying and adventurous 450 kms of my life.
The most exciting part of my ride was riding through Khardung-La, the highest motorable road in the world.

Just finished my bike ride in Himalayan region of Leh Ladakh. The ride through some of the extremely challenging and tough terrain. At times because of freezing cold my fingers went num inside my riding gloves but it was all worth it.

While riding from Leh into the Nubra Valley, you need to drive your motorcycle along a road that doesnt really exits this road sits at 18,380 feet.

Though terrain is tough the snow capped mountains inspire you to ride through this heaven.

Thank you Himalayas. Thank you my bike RE Himalayan and Julley Leh Ladakh..

Route: Leh - Khardungla - Nubra Valley - Pangong lake - Changla Pass - Leh..

Bike Ride Nubra Valley - Leh Ladakh

October 24, 2017

View from my cottage at Nubra Valley

Saptashrungi Temple Vani ~ Maharashtra

July 01, 2017

Drive from Pune to Vani and Back.

Drive and Revisit to Mandhardevi

January 01, 2017

Mandhardevi is pilgrimage centre located about 100 kms from Pune. Route is from Bhor to Mandhardevi, enroute you can see the Bhatgar Dam.

You will enjoy the drive of almost fifteen kilometres here if you love driving on ghat and serpentine roads,

Unplanned trip to Dandeli , Gokarna and Murdeshwar

December 28, 2016

Unplanned Trip to Coastal Karnataka.
Exploring Karnataka..
Total Drive ( to & fro) -1390 kms.
Route- Pune - Dandeli - Gokarna - Murdeshwar- Hubali - Pune...

We went on a completely unplanned drive to Dandeli, Gokarna and Murdeshwar ( no prior hotel booking done and no route decided) with what it started as small drive to Kolhapur actually ended 1400 kms drive back home..

We started from Pune and drove to Dandeli National park. Explored the place, drove through jungle roads, enjoyed water rafting and kayaking in the kali river.

Last Moment Entry in front of the car

Next day in the morning drove to Gokarna temple and beach. Though Gokarna was on my mind for quite some time, I actually made my way to this little sandy paradise during this unplanned trip. After Darshan and Abhishek and pooja at Gokarna Mahableshwar temple we enjoyed swim in the beach and had some me time watching the sun go down at OM beach. Gokarna Beach has the charm of Goan beaches back in 80s and 90s.

Next day drove another 86 kms to Murdeshwar shiva temple. A must visit place. Town is located on the shore Arabian sea, has worlds second tallest Lord Shiva statue and is also famous for 18 floors tall temple entrance. there is a elevator to go to eighteenth floor. The view of the town, beach and lord shiva statue from the eighteenth floor is simply breathtaking.