ABOUT THE PLACE : Lohagad (“Iron Fort”) is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level[1]. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of theContinue reading “Itinerary: Lohagad Hike and Waterfall Rappelling (110ft) – Monsoon Trek – Weekend trip”
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Itinerary: Beautiful Kedarkantha – Himalayan Trek
About the place: Kedarkantha Peak is one of the most sought after snow trekking destinations in India. With falling winter snow it’s a mesmerizing pictorial view and what’s more attractive, is the view of the mighty Himalayas from the trails right to the top. Nestled at a height of 3810 meters which is about 12,500Continue reading “Itinerary: Beautiful Kedarkantha – Himalayan Trek”
Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Tadiandamol Trek
Coorg: Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State,at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies an area of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584 sq mi) in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of whichContinue reading “Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Tadiandamol Trek”
Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Buddha Monastery, Mandalpatti
Coorg: Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State,at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies an area of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584 sq mi) in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of whichContinue reading “Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Buddha Monastery, Mandalpatti”
Itinerary: Lonavala To Bhimashankar Endurance Trek (75 km)
About Lonavala-Bhimashankar Trek (LoBhi) : Want to try some high endurance trek in monsoon?? This is for you. With drizzling rain and showers, Monsoon is the perfect time to do the Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek in Sahyadri. With a distance of 75 kms, this is considered to be a favorite trek amongst the regularContinue reading “Itinerary: Lonavala To Bhimashankar Endurance Trek (75 km)”
Itinerary: 350 ft Kataldhar Waterfall Rappelling – Monsoon Trek – Weekend trip
ABOUT THE PLACE : Kataldhar is the name of a big waterfall near Lonavala in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Water is not available there for the whole year, but a good amount of water falls during the monsoon season. Though it is difficult to reach to the valley there is a heaven at the end of the fall. Kataldhar Waterfall is located near Rajmachi Fort.Continue reading “Itinerary: 350 ft Kataldhar Waterfall Rappelling – Monsoon Trek – Weekend trip”
Itinerary: God’s Own Country – Amazing Kerala Backpacking trip
About the Place: Kerala is a state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India. It has nearly 600 km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It’s known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks likeContinue reading “Itinerary: God’s Own Country – Amazing Kerala Backpacking trip”
Itinerary: UNESCO Heritage site, Hampi Backpacking event
Hampi: Heritage town in north Karnataka … About place: Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found atContinue reading “Itinerary: UNESCO Heritage site, Hampi Backpacking event”
Itinerary: Dandeli and water sports
About the place: Dandeli is an ideal vacation destination in north Karnataka for those who love nature. It offers tourists an incomparable mix of scenic beauty. The modern town on the river is surrounded by deciduous forests and a renown wildlife habitat where rare animals and birds roam in deep valleys and hilly terrain. TheContinue reading “Itinerary: Dandeli and water sports”
Itinerary: Valley of Flowers – Himalaya Trek
About Valley of Flowers : The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to visit the valley in full bloom is from mid-July to mid-August. To reach the valley one has to trek from Govind Ghat, on the route to HemkundContinue reading “Itinerary: Valley of Flowers – Himalaya Trek”
Backpackers and City Freaks (BCF) 