Irshalgad – Unconquered

Irshalgad is accessible by an easy to moderate trek which may have been under the Maratha rule of Shivaji Maharaj. (‘Irshal’ means a pinnacle and ‘gad’ means a fort)

In the monsoon season when I felt it wouldn’t rain I decided to do the Irshalgad trek.

I disembarked at Panvel station to board a State Transporst bus to Chouk Railway station bus stop. ST buses from Panvel to Karjat go via Chouk.

From Chouk bus stop walk towards Nanivali village which is accessible by crossing the railway track and approx. a comfortable 2.3 kilometres walk and the starting point of this trek.

At the start point a board is seen.

From this point follow a wide well defined path till Irshalwadi village.

A view of Irshalgad seen few distance from staring point. 

Halfway on this path the view below looks green in monsoon.

Further the path climbs a steep ridge and then tapers to an easy ascend till Irshalwadi village.

Nature’s beauty makes one forget the hard toil put on the trek.

From Irshalwadi village head towards a temple dedicated to a local deity.

Direction signs and a small waterfall can be seen on the path to Irshalgad.

As I moved towards the top there was a heavy downpour and strong winds which made me abandon the trek.

The feeling of not completing the trek made me very sad but as I was descending the nature’s view and its cool breeze made me forget all my regrets.

At this point I looked up at Irshalgad and decided to come back again to get on the top.

National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai

Latest attraction for those interested in knowing about Indian Cinema and various process about film making is a visit to the country’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai.

                


The information is housed in two buildings - the heritage bungalow, Gulshan Mahal and adjacent modern glass building.

             

It displays items from the infant cinema process to the latest technology over a period of time

                        

  The contribution of other states and personalities in the success of Indian Cinema is also on display. 

             

Follow the rules laid and experience the Indian Cinema story.

Matoshri Meenatai Thackeray Shilpgram

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) constructed Shilpgram, the city’s first arts and craft village depicting Maharashtra’s culture. The garden is located at Poonam Nagar in Jogeshwari east, Mumbai, Maharashtra spread over 55,900 sq mt (13.81 acres).

  

Named as Matoshri Meenatai Thackeray Shilpgram, it is a craft village, which resembles the theme of ‘Bara Balutedar’ that were an integral part of rural life in Maharashtra. The Balutedar system was a trade-cum-caste system, which represents 12 trades like barbers, washers, potters, carpenters etc. It present various traditional arts and crafts by artisans from all over the country. 

  

Timings - Morning 06:00 - 09:00 am  and Evening 05:00 - 07:00 pm (timings subject to change) 

  

Kamala Nehru Park, Mumbai

Kamala Nehru Park is part of the Hanging Gardens complex in Mumbai. 

It's a must visit for those visiting Mumbai. Located at Malabar Hill in Mumbai.

The garden has views of the Marine drive below - also known as Queen's necklace

 and the viewing gallery

 will let one have a closer 

view of it.

Children's main attraction at the garden

apart from the flora 

is the shoe structure which is

inspired by the nursery rhyme There was an Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe.

Visitors can also see 

the Ashok stambh (pillar) in the park.

Mumbai 1923 - Philanthropic Initiative

Devidas Purbhoodas Kothari Pyaav

                               

Pyaav or public drinking water fountains are a unique architectural expression that form a part of the socio-cultural heritage of the city of Mumbai. Installed during the late 19^th and 20^th century, they showcase distinct philanthropic initiatives in form of water charity.

 

This pyaav was built in 1923 by Shri. Devidas Purbhoodas Kothari in loving memory of his late daughter Leelavati Tribhuvandas.

                                                     

This pyaav situated at the cross roads of Walchand Hirachand Marg (formerly Fort Street) and Mint Road, 

...situated Opposite GPO, CSMT ...

Alappuzha attractions

Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the Kerala backwaters.


Alappuzha Beach - is a beach in Alappuzha town. 

 The beach has an old pier which extend to sea which is over 150 years old.

Alappuzha lighthouse - was built in 1862. 

 It was painted plain white and in 2000 was repainted in red and white bands.

The 30' high lighthouse has a teak spiral staircase.

Vijay Beach Park - located in alappuzha near the alappuzha beach. 

                              

 

Its a Children Park for kids to play and even ride a toy train.

                                    

Children also can enjoy the rented boat and bike ride.

Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum - in Alappuzha district is dedicated to Revi Karunakaran.

The museum showcases a private family collection, with a diverse array of religious artwork and collection of classic works of art.

    

                                

http://www.rkkmuseum.com/