Maharashtra | TANDERLUST

Is Ratnagiri on your mind? If yes, then stop thinking & get going!

Tanvi December 4, 2018 0 Comments

Hello Readers! Planning to explore Ratnagiri? Good choice. I think anyone who wishes to explore the konkan region should first start with Ratnagiri. This city gives a person a basic idea of how konkan region is and plus the commute within the area is easier to understand then the other regions that I have been to. Ratnagiri district is quite popular and there are plenty of travelers and tourists...

Vandri Lake: Road-tripping to this offbeat place near Mumbai!

Tanvi April 24, 2018 3 Comments

There is so much to explore in this beautiful world that sometimes we just forget to explore our own surroundings first. One such secluded spot located very near to Mumbai is the Vandri Lake. As this place is not there on the tourist radars, you will hardly find anyone (other than the villagers) near to this lake. The vandri lake has a beautiful backdrop of mountains and is covered with greenery...

The Spring Homestay, Pawas, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

The Spring Homestay, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Tanvi March 12, 2018 0 Comments

Ratnagiri is a popular district located on the Konkan coast & has been famous especially for the Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes and for it's sandy & tranquil beaches. Apart from that this area also produces rice, coconuts & cashew nuts in abundance. In this district, is a very small yet popular village called as Pawas which is also known as the Mango capital of Ratnagiri. It's a...

5 reasons why we love the Mumbai local trains

Tanvi March 4, 2018 0 Comments

When you ask any Mumbaikar about the Mumbai local trains, the first thought/statement that always comes into our mind is, how these trains are considered to be the lifeline of the city of Mumbai. It won't be wrong to say that all these years, the city of Mumbai would not be called as the financial capital had it not been to these trains. These local trains carry 7-8 million passengers throughout...

The Mahadev Homestay, Mandangad, Maharashtra

Tanvi February 13, 2018 13 Comments

Located in a tranquil area of Tulshi Gaon, Mandangad, the mahadev homestay is a short drive away from the main market where it's all noisy and crowded. It is really convenient to arrive if you have your own personal vehicle as the place is located on a small hill outside the main village. The home-stay is set amidst one of the prettiest location in Mandangad with one side covered with...

12 Unusual Indian villages you’ve never heard of before!

Tanvi October 14, 2017 10 Comments

One of the most diverse country in the world, India is a melange of culture, culinary, landscapes & architecture. Each part of India houses it's own traditions, customs & languages (with dialects). Every year lots of people visit India to experience this rich cultural diversity and are awed by everything this country has to offer. However, many of them only visit the iconic landmarks...

How reading this Matheran guide makes you an expert!

Tanvi May 14, 2017 4 Comments

Matheran is the smallest hill station in Maharashtra and lies not far off from Mumbai. Making it one of the most visited places by the Mumbaikars, all round the year. It's a popular destination for trekking among the city dwellers during the season of Monsoons. At other times, people head over to this town to relax and its a popular weekend getaway. HOW TO REACH: By Road: Most of the...

Camping at Bhandardara

Tanvi May 13, 2017 0 Comments

Imagine waking up in a tent, amidst the nature, surrounded by mountains on three sides and soothing greenery around you with vast stretch of clear lake water. That was, what Camping in Bhandardara looked exactly like. Bhandardara, situated near igatpuri, is a small village near Mumbai And becomes a quick getaway for people living the fast life in big cities. Generally people head out to nearby...

Visiting the Ajanta & Ellora caves

Tanvi May 13, 2017 20 Comments

The weekend was fast approaching and so was the question, "Where to go this time?" And that's how we stumbled upon the thought of exploring one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites : Ajanta Ellora caves. These caves are placed in the outskirts of Aurangabad. From Mumbai, Aurangabad is at a distance of approx 7 hours by road (excl breaks and traffic) and is also well-connected by buses & train,...

Activa Ride to Kelve Beach

Tanvi May 13, 2017 0 Comments

We are so busy trying to explore the beauty of the world outside our countries, that sometimes we forget to explore the beauty which lies near to our own cities. Kelve is one such small town in the Palghar district in Maharashtra, which is not yet popular among the people. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway from the maddening crowd in Mumbai, I suggest you to go to Kelve beach....