Pawna Lake Camping was on my list from last year but I was waiting for the perfect time. Mostly, winter is considered as the  best season for camping. After Diwali, I went to this Pavana dam for camping along with my wife. Before that, I searched for vendors online.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary is a very old sanctuary located on Mumbai-Goa Highway 15 km ahead of Panvel. Surprisingly, it attracts many tourists as it’s said to be a heaven for bird photography and best place for trekking near Mumbai. It’s been a major attraction for kids, families as you spend a day with the nature in very safe manner. For visitors of Karnala Bird Sanctuary & Fort, forest department has built small shelters across the nature trails to take rest while exploring. Place is more famous for its hiking trail to the top of historical Karnala fort which is inside Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It is an easy trek near Mumbai and perfet trek for beginners. It offers commanding views of the surrounding.

As a travel blogger, I have personally searched and visited the places around Mumbai. To my surprise, I found many unique places for camping near Mumbai. In last few years, concept of camping is getting more famous. Though some say it’s a budget stay option but the overall experience is altogether different and can’t even be compared with the 5 star hotels & resorts. Also, everyone is now bored with typical resort party or restaurant dinner for the weekend. Most of the young crowd prefers to go for adventure camping as a weekend getaway. Overall, adventure industry is spreading its root across India. 

I was leading this group of 11 participants (kept small group for smooth execution of Dudhsagar Trek). Everyone was supposed to gather at suggested meeting point which was Pune Station around 3:30 PM. We had to catch Goa Express which starts from Pune at 4:20 PM. So Prashant and I took Hutatma (Bhusawal – Pune ) Express from Panvel at 9:00 AM along with the two participants who were unaware of how to reach Pune alone.

Nasik is the city of grapes and now known as the Wine Capital. But do you know that it is also famous for Misal. As you read the blog you will get to know what I found special while exploring Nasik city.I have been to Nasik many times before, but this time. I entered as an explorer, traveller and more importantly with the blogger’s mindset. Foodie in me was craving for the ( chulivarchi) Sadhana Misal. Sadhana Misal Facebook page.

It was a countryside drive till we reach Kolad Resort. We started our journey bit early to cover few places on the way to Kolad resort. We crossed Imagica and Durshet resort of Naturetrails. After that road was in worst condition. But before Pali, it was slightly better. Kolad resort is also accessible from Mumbai-Goa highway. Pune people can take Tamhini ghat route to reach Kolad resort for stay and river rafting.

Dudhsagar Waterfall is located on Goa-Karnataka border and it’s a part of Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary. Yes, it’s a hidden gem of Goa apart from the beaches.Mountain range of Western Ghats is famous for waterfalls and Dudhsagar waterfall is one of them. It recently became more famous among the trekkers and Travellers.

Everyone looks for amazing experiences, and sometimes also with the budget. Mostly, foodies look for best serving outlet during the trip. So, to make your Kaas Plateau tour memorable, I have written a complete guide to Valley of flowers. If you are really interested in exploring it to the fullest, let me first clear that your tour to Kaas plateau will not be a leisure tour. Rather, I must say it is an adventure tour. One needs to walk a lot across the Kaas plateau . But, I assure you that it will be one of a kind heavenly walk which you will remember forever.

It was an overnight trek to Kalsubai during mid summer of 2016. Most of the Trekkers go for an adventure during monsoon. I preferred summer because I was very much eager to get bird’s eye view from the top which is not possible in Monsoon or winter.