Tadhom Event
The event was on so and so day and was great Continue reading Tadhom Event
Juhu Beach Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is a form of chemiluminescence where light energy is released by a chemical reaction. This phenomenon was observed in Mumbai on various beaches on the west coast. We went late one night to see if we could spot it read more >> Continue reading Juhu Beach Bioluminescence
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 Continue reading A silent prayer to the Kojagiri Moon
Trek to Sudhagad – the abode of Bhoraidevi
Sudhagad is a fort located near Pali, about away from Khopoli. Getting there from Mumbai or Pune is quite easy, and so it is a popular trekking destination. Sudhagad was originally referred to as Bhorapgad, after the Goddess Bhoraidevi who was the family deity of the Pant Sachivas family who ruled over the Bhor district in which the fort lies. However the origin of this … Continue reading Trek to Sudhagad – the abode of Bhoraidevi
Coppersmith Barbet on a Mango Tree in Mumbai
Saw a beautiful bird on a branch of a mango tree outside my window today while I was busy on a telephone call. It was a Coppersmith Barbet (I found out later 🙂 who was carving a hole to build it’s nest. After a minute or so of working hard, a crow sitting nearby could not contain it’s curiosity and came over to see what the … Continue reading Coppersmith Barbet on a Mango Tree in Mumbai
Migrating from self-hosted WordPress to Ghost
My experience with moving a self-hosted Wordpress blog to a self-hosted Ghost platform Continue reading Migrating from self-hosted WordPress to Ghost
Trek to Tandulwadi Fort
Tandulwadi fort is located near Saphale, north of Mumbai at a distance of about 50 km from the bridge over Ulhas River at Ghodbunder. The fort can be reached by road via NH8, with a turn off towards Saphale. At a height of 1524 feet, it provides some beautiful views of the surrounding towns of Saphale, the Zanzorli lake and the confluence of the Surya … Continue reading Trek to Tandulwadi Fort
Cycling to Vandri Lake
Vandri Lake is the second of the three lakes that are along the Mumbai Ahmedabad highway NH8. It is located near Saphale. The first one is Pelhar lake near Virar, and the third one is Kurze reservoir near Dapchari. A great destination for a weekend cycling ride! read more >> Continue reading Cycling to Vandri Lake
Cycling to Fort George – the last remaining vestige of Bombay Fort
Fort George is the only remaining vestige of the Bombay Fort that was built by the British. It was originally a smaller but better protected part of the larger Bombay Fort, that extended from Fort George to Dock Yard. read more >> Continue reading Cycling to Fort George – the last remaining vestige of Bombay Fort
Fruit Bats in Mumbai
Though Mumbai is a city full of congestion and traffic, there are pockets of green in several places in the city that attract birds and animals like bats. 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 in Andheri East! read more >> Continue reading Fruit Bats in Mumbai
Ashutosh Bijoor's Adventures 