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Aarey Milk Colony - Mumbai's Green Lung

Aarey Milk Colony is a forest area within the city limits of Mumbai. It is under threat from development and needs support of citizens to support it! »

ashutosh ashutosh on mumbai, adventure, conservation, cool pics, india, nature, lake, trees, photos, environment, environmental sustainability, sustainability, aarey, forest 09 June 2017

Cycling from Mandwa to Diveagar along the Konkan Coast

The Konkan coast is one of the most beautiful cycling routes. With breathtaking views and beautiful beaches plus several historic sea forts along the way! »

ashutosh ashutosh on cycling, fort, cool pics, india, mumbai, nature, Travel, Adventure Travel, temple, beach, boat, gateway of india 28 May 2017

Trek to Asava (Asawa) fort - guarding Palghar and Dahanu

Asava fort is near Palghar, with special attractions of a large water harvesting tank at the top, and a large cave midway down the steep descent on the east »

ashutosh ashutosh on fort, adventure, caves, cool pics, google maps, india, lake, monsoon, mountains, mumbai, nature, off road, sahyadris, trees, trekking, Photography, Travel, Adventure Travel, crab 02 December 2016

Trek to Gumtara Fort - a forgotten historical site

Gumtara Fort in Tungareshwar forest provides some great views and this year, the forest is filled with the rare Karvi flowers that bloom once in a decade! »

ashutosh ashutosh on fort, adventure, cool pics, google maps, jawhar, mumbai, sahyadris, temple, wild flowers, Photography, India, Travel, Trekking, Adventure Travel, karvi flowers 24 November 2016

Juhu Beach Bioluminescence

Juhu beach is attracting attention of nature lovers for the bioluminescence that has been observed there recently. Do not miss the opportunity to see this! »

ashutosh ashutosh on mumbai, nature, india, life, General, adventure, cool pics, photos, magic, Science, Fun Stuff, beach 19 November 2016

A silent prayer to the Kojagiri Moon

On the auspicious occasion of Kojagiri Purnima marking the end of the monsoon, a silent prayer to the full moon »

ashutosh ashutosh on mumbai, monsoon, nature, india, life, minimal, minimalism, music, General 17 October 2016

Cycling to Aware to Bamandev Temple and a new fort - Mardangad

Bamandev Temple and Mardangad - a small fortification on a hillock - are located in the middle of marshland near the mouth of Patalganga river at Aware »

ashutosh ashutosh on temple, fort, adventure, cool pics, cycling, history, magroves, monsoon, mumbai, nature, photos, religion, sahyadris, trekking, trees, Photography, Travel, Walking 15 October 2016

Cycling along Pittsburgh's River Trails

While on a 2 week visit to Pittsburgh, I was able to explore some of the river trails that run all along the three rivers that meet in Pittsburgh »

ashutosh ashutosh on cycling, adventure, Photography, nature, trees, video, Videos, wild flowers, Adventure Travel, bikes, bike ride, off road, usa 21 September 2016

Cycling to Chirner - Gadhegals and Ransai Lake

Chirner's Ganapati Temple near the lake and the Peshva Shiva temple are known. But the lesser known Gadhegal stones are a must see. Plus visit Ransai Lake! »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, cycling, temple, cool pics, india, mumbai, photos, history, monsoon, lake, Travel, Photography, monument, religion 04 September 2016

Trek to Sudhagad - the abode of Bhoraidevi

Sudhagad is a medium grade trek with a treasure of places to see. The Bhoraidevi temple and the Maha Darwaja are not to be missed! »

ashutosh ashutosh on Trekking, temple, wild flowers, Walking, cool pics, india, mumbai, nature, photos, trees, video, Videos, adventure, fort, history, lake, Travel, monsoon, kids, lonavala, mountains, pune, sahyadris 13 August 2016

Coppersmith Barbet on a Mango Tree in Mumbai

Found a Coppersmith Barbet outside our window in Mumbai. A beautiful bird with a crimson forehead and throat and a green body »

ashutosh ashutosh on conservation, cool pics, entertainment, environment, india, mumbai, nature, photos, trees, video, window garden, General, Photography, Videos, birds 10 August 2016

Migrating my blog from Wordpress to Ghost

How I migrated my blog from Wordpress to Ghost, with some manual and some automated steps. Download the automation utility! »

ashutosh ashutosh on nodejs, technology, wordpress, blog, migration 06 August 2016

Trek to Tandulwadi Fort

Tandulwadi is a fort located near Saphale about 50 km north of Mumbai, and provides great views of the confluence of Surya and Vaitarna rivers »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, buddhist, cannondale, fort, history, india, lake, mumbai, Conversation Management, General, Travel, Trekking 11 July 2016

Cycling to Vandri Lake

Vandri Lake is a natural lake with a dam that raises its capacity. An idyllic spot for a long weekend ride or just a picnic with the family »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, big data, boat, buddhist, cycling, fort, lake, mountain biking, mumbai, photos, swimming, Conversation Management, General, India, Photography, Social Marketing and Sales, Travel, Bike Tours 10 July 2016

Cycling to Fort George - the last remaining vestige of Bombay Fort

Fort George is the only remaining vestige of the Bombay Fort that started the transformation of a group of islands to become the commercial capital of India »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, buddhist, cycling, fort, history, india, mumbai, Conversation Management, General, Travel, Bike Tours 03 July 2016

Fruit Bats in Mumbai

Fruit Bats have been feasting on mangoes left over from the mango season on trees in Mumbai. We were lucky to be able to photograph one just outside our window! »

ashutosh ashutosh on animals, bats, conservation, cool pics, entertainment, india, monsoon, mumbai, nature, television, trees, window garden, General, Videos, Adventure Travel, Fun Stuff, birds 01 July 2016

Badlapur Step Well - a rare historical site

In Devaloli near Badlapur, lies a forgotten step well. With some exquisite carvings and still containing water, the well is small but very well preserve »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, badlapur, buddhist, conservation, cool pics, cycling, economy, history, india, mumbai, photos, well, Conversation Management, General, Inspiration, Travel, Adventure Travel, Affordable Technology, Bike Tours, Culture 25 June 2016

History of Byculla's Central Railway Hospital

The Railway Hospital in Byculla hides an interesting history - It was the initial location of two educational institutions - Elphinstone College and VJTI! »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, buddhist, cycling, economy, education, history, india, mumbai, Conversation Management, General, Travel, Bike Tours, Culture, Design 24 November 2015

Cycling to Pelhar Lake and Dam - an idyllic weekend ride!

Pelhar Lake is located just off the National Highway 8 towards the east at Vasai at the border of Tungareshwar National Park. Perfect for a weekend cycling ride! »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, big data, buddhist, cannondale, conservation, cycling, entertainment, india, lake, mountain biking, mumbai, Conversation Management, General, Photography, Travel, Trekking, Adventure Travel, Bike Tours, Fun Stuff 05 July 2015

Cycling to Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar Temple

Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple are some of the oldest historical sites in Mumbai, built by the Shilaras in 1127 AD. A great destination for a weekend cycle ride »

ashutosh ashutosh on adventure, animals, art, big data, buddhist, conservation, cool pics, cycling, economy, mumbai, temple, Conversation Management, General, India, Photography, Travel, Adventure Travel, Affordable Technology, Bike Tours, Culture 03 April 2015
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