Saturday, May 28, 2016

Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctury, Pune

Mayureswar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tehsil Baramati in Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is 72 km from Pune and 35 km from Daund.

The area was declared as a sanctuary from 19 August 1997 as per the Wild life institute of India.

Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is not only popular for its birds and wildlife population, but also offers stunning landscapes and natural beauty. This is a good place to see the Indian gazelle. Tourists are allowed to drive their vehicles inside the sanctuary as well as on foot.

The fees as of May 2016 are as follows:
Entry fee: ₹30 per person
Four wheeler entry: ₹100 per vehicle
Two wheeler entry: ₹25 per vehicle
Camera: ₹50 per person

The forest department has two tents within the sanctuary area. Accommodation options available in the vicinity are in Supe, outside the sanctuary. One may also stay in the Hadapsar area in Pune and drive to the sanctuary in the morning or evening.

The best time to visit is from late August to February when the weather is not very harsh. Summers are hot and humid and there is heavy rainfall during monsoon.

Travel

  • Pune – 74 km
  • Baramati – 41 km
  • Mumbai – 220 km
  • Satara – 88 km
  • Ahmednagar – 111 km
  • Beed – 198 km
  • Solapur – 211 km
  • Nashik – 265 km
  • Kolhapur - 205 km



Google Map Location : https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Mayureshwar+Wildlife+Sanctuary,+Kutwalwadi,+Maharashtra+412204/@18.3515415,74.3675446,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2f6035fc107ce5d9!8m2!3d18.3515415!4d74.3675446


Trip Advisor Link : 
https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g297654-d4435740-Reviews-Mayureshwar_Wildlife_Sanctuary-Pune_Maharashtra.html


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Coorg - Madekari Travel Photography

Madikeri is a hill town in southern India. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies. In the center, the 17th-century Madikeri Fort features 2 stone elephants at the entrance. Nearby, the domed Omkareshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. To the northwest, cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations.

Google Map Location : 
https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Madikeri,+Karnataka+571201/@12.4314275,75.7173602,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba50075627a7fff:0xaf8a66ea4651c1a6!8m2!3d12.4244205!4d75.7381856

Trip Advisor Link :
https://www.tripadvisor.in/Tourism-g641714-Madikeri_Kodagu_Coorg_Karnataka-Vacations.html

Coorg Travel Photography