Vijaydurg: The Sentinel of the Arabian Sea
The Indian state of Maharashtra (and Goa) is blessed to have many many sea forts dotting its coast. I haven’t yet visited them all but out of the dozen or so that I have, fort Vijaydurg is my most…
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No-Itinerary-Whatsoever Road Trip Through Konkan – Part II
Who doesn’t love roadtrips!? I absolutely do. Many a times I’ve left home on my bike early in the morning just to get on the road and feel the gusts of invigorating fresh air rush past me. The whole idea…
No-Itinerary-Whatsoever Road Trip Through Konkan – Part I
Who doesn’t love roadtrips!? I absolutely do. Many a times I’ve left home on my bike early in the morning just to get on the road and feel the gusts of invigorating fresh air rush past me. The whole idea…
My Version of a Leisurely Day in Ratnagiri
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]atnagiri, although gradually changing, is still a quiet coastal town, just off the NH66. Having lived here for many years I love its quiet life. I’d always prefer to live in a small town rather than a bustling city. I’ve…
Konkan Coast: A Sanctuary for Marine Turtles
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]live Ridley Turtles are incredibly beautiful marine turtles. Unlike tortoises, turtles live under water almost all the time, except… when they want to lay eggs. To lay eggs most sea turtles come to the shore. You must have heard about…
The Marvels of Ancient Times – Petroglyphs
n a recent (re)discovery, hundreds of petroglyphs (or in other words, rock sculptures) have been found in about 150 sq km area in the Konkan region. These unique rock sculptures are spread from as north as Jaygad in Ratnagiri district…
Ratnagiri – The Jewel on the Western Coast of India
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] spent my entire childhood in Chiplun, a town near Ratnagiri. And since last few years Ratnagiri has been my hometown. Having spent so many years of my life here, Konkan has a special place in my heart. For me,…