Deccan Hikers and Outdoors

Velas Turtle Festival

Velas Turtle Festival

Velas Turtle Festival: Witness Nature’s Marvels Discover the Velas Turtle Festival Join Deccan Hikers and Outdoors for the Velas Turtle Festival, a unique opportunity to witness nature’s wonders. Set in the picturesque village of Velas along Maharashtra’s coast, this festival offers a blend of scenic beauty and wildlife conservation. As the sun sets, witness the

Junglee Jaigad & Dategad

Junglee Jaigad & Dategad   Junglee Jaigad – Junglee Jaigad is a lesser-known fort located in the dense forests of the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra. It is a hidden gem for trekkers who love offbeat trails, historical sites, and untouched nature. Highlights of Junglee Jaigad: Dense Forest Trail: The trek takes you through thick

Khanderi Fort – Kulaba Fort with kanhoji Angre Samadhi

Khanderi Fort :- Built in 1678, the Khanderi Fort is located on a small island at around 4 km from Alibag. The fort houses a famous temple dedicated to Lord Vitthal and a Tomb of Daud Pir which are believed to be rule over the waves and are worshipped by the fishermen passing by. The

Velas Turtle Festival – 2025

Velas Turtle Festival: Witness Nature’s Marvels Discover the Velas Turtle Festival Join Deccan Hikers and Outdoors for the Velas Turtle Festival, a unique opportunity to witness nature’s wonders. Set in the picturesque village of Velas along Maharashtra’s coast, this festival offers a blend of scenic beauty and wildlife conservation. As the sun sets, witness the

Mysterious Ellora Caves – Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Devgiri Fort – Bibi ka Maqbara – Ahilya Holkar Shivalay Tirth Kund

Mysterious Ellora Caves – Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Devgiri Fort – Bibi ka Maqbara – Ahilya Holkar Shivalay Tirth Kund Tour with Ketan Puri Sir – Historian, Archaeologist & Ancient art Scholar Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort around Sambhajinagar Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Aurangabad: A Sacred Journey Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, the

Trambakeshwar Temple & Gondeshwar Temple

Trambakeshwar Temple and Gondeshwar Temple The concept of Jyotirlingas in Hinduism refers to twelve sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, where each is believed to be a manifestation of his divine light. Three notable Jyotirlingas often mentioned together in spiritual contexts include Trimbakeshwar Temple Trimbakeshwar Temple, located in Trimbak near Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of

Raigad fort Pradakshina Mohim

Raigad Pradakshina Mohim Let’s Explore the Maratha Capital in a Different Way Raigad Fort was the Capital fort of Maratha Kingdom, after Rajgad Fort. This fort is situated on a mountain surrounded by deep valleys and has straight falling cliffs on all its sides. The surrounding valleys are full of thick vegetation and the area is

Bhigwan Birdwatching Tour

Bhigwan is a small dusty town on the border of Pune and Solapur district in Central Maharashtra, in India. It is located on the Pune-Solapur Highway around 105 km from Pune on the backwaters of Ujani dam. Bhigwan is famous for bird watching especially flamingo and wildlife photography. It is also known as mini Bharatpur.

Hampi-Badami-Pattadakal-Aihole (UNESCO World Heritage site)

About Hampi: Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders Hampi Badami Backpacking A Journey Through Time and Ancient Ruins Hampi is nestled within the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagar in the state of Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Set in a surreal and beautiful boulder-strewn landscape, Vijayanagara the City of

Padmadurg – Janjira Fort

Padmadurg – Janjira Fort About  Janjira Fort  On an island off the coast of Maharashtra, India, stands the renowned fort of Murud Janjira Killa. The fort is often referred to as Murud Fort or Janjira Fort. The Siddi family, local Muslim lords of Abyssinian (Ethiopian) descent, constructed it in the 17th century. Due to its