Category: Cycling

My cycling expeditions. I love cycling. It is a mode of transport that allows me to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. It provides just the right speed of travel – not too fast, and not as slow as walking (which I love too, but not as much as cycling). I like to use a mountain bike as I prefer off-road and routes in the countryside where roads are either non-existent or in bad shape. Read about some of my cycling expeditions here.

Adventure Travel, Bike Tours, Culture, Cycling, India, Travel

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

To the north of Mumbai starting from Tarapur Fort close to the Gujarat border, there are 14 forts along the coast covering a distance of approximately 100 km. In this list, between the Dronagiri fort at Uran and Kolaba fort at Alibaug, there is a wide stretch of about 40 kms that seems to be left unguarded. In addition, just south of Uran is the Karanja … Continue reading Cycling to Aware to Bamandev Temple and a new fort – Mardangad

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Cycling to Chirner – Gadhegals and Ransai Lake

Chirner is a small town located to the south east of Mumbai further east from Uran. Ransai Lake is located close to Chirner, and provides a great view of the Karnala fort behind it. A temple in Chirner is known to have some samples of Gadhegals – symbolic stone markers that contain some really weird imagery. I went cycling to find the temple. read more … Continue reading Cycling to Chirner – Gadhegals and Ransai Lake

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History of Byculla’s Central Railway Hospital

Byculla, a bustling area in South Mumbai is famous for the Zoo, and the Bhau Daji Lad museum located in it. But just across the road is another lesser known landmark located inside the Central Railway Hospital compound – the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Hospital. It is an old building and normally one would easily miss it. But its impressive architecture has an … Continue reading History of Byculla’s Central Railway Hospital

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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. Surrounded by gentle hills of the Tungareshwar National Park, the lake is an ideal picnic spot, and is frequented by residents of the towns located nearby such as Nalasopara and Vasai. read more >> Continue reading Cycling to Pelhar Lake and Dam – an idyllic weekend ride!

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Cycling to Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar Temple

Banganga Tank is one of the oldest sweet water tanks located in Mumbai. Before Mumbai got water supply from the Vihar and Tulsi lakes, the only source of water were several tanks built within the city. There were eleven tanks in all, of which Banganga is the only tank that has been present since ancient times. It is a great destination for a weekend cycle ride. The distance … Continue reading Cycling to Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar Temple

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Cycling to Kondhane (Kondane) Caves

Kondhane caves is located about 15 kms further south from Karjat, a popular holiday destination just 50 kms south from Sion along the Mumbai Pune National Highway 4. The caves are in the Sahyadri hills, and overlook the Ulhas river very close to its origin, in a valley north of the Rajmachi hills formed by mountain streams draining the northern slope of those hills. read … Continue reading Cycling to Kondhane (Kondane) Caves

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