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11
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

The trek to the Rajgad Fort, started off with inspiring notes, and as we embarked on the trek, we continued to enjoy (and capture) amazing scenery.

I’ll be adding more of them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
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The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now!

The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now!

 
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Some nice flora along the trails, capture your attention (if you care to look, that is!) Pretty little flowers along the trails... The Rajgad Fort beckons in the distance! Pausing to catch a breath, and the view, as the climb steepens...

As it is just past the monsoons, the grass is dry, and contrasts with the clear blue skies for a lovely frame... Earthy contrasts... Pausing to catch a breath, and the view, as we await the rest of the group Enjoying the view; that's not a drone is it? :) Taking in the scneic views of the surroundings... A group of energetic trekkers making their way with the Maratha flags (and chants) amidst the scenic contrasts The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now! Beautiful glimpses of the fort in the destination, at every point along the trail...

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9
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune

Inspired by some awesome photographs of Rajgad Fort, the initial capital of the Maratha Empire, on the outskirts of Pune, we were able to plan a day trip to this historic place recently. With the weather having turned cooler, it was time to embark on an adventurous trek to this place, about 60km south of Pune, off Nasrapur.

The trek was organized by Nelda Foundation, and so it was easy for us to tag along.
As always, I was armed with my camera, and didn’t loose an opportunity to click a lot of pictures.

I’ll be adding them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
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A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort!

A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort!

 
In this album:
Our trekkers group, at the base, all ready to reach the fort A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort! It's a long walk, but the hues of the landscape are inspiring nevertheless! One can only imagine the views from the top of the fort, a solid 4600ft high!

A tall, eucalyptus soars skywards, enroute along narrow paths First of many flowers, dotting the pathways to the top Taking in views of the top, as we hike up the steep mountain Taking in views of the top, as we hike up the steep mountain

Taking in views of the top; it's not that close yet, just zoomed in! The contrasts of the landscape were indeed lovely... The contrasts of the landscape were indeed lovely... A flower lies 'neath a mesh of spider web...

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20
Jul

Seven Wonders Park, Pune

:: Destinations – India: Pune – Seven Wonders Park

A fairly recent addition to Pune’s list of historical monuments and places of interest is the ‘Seven Wonders Park’ (officially known as the Yashwantrao Chavan Park). Located in the eastern suburb of Sahakar Nagar, near Parvati, it is a park that has scaled down replicas of some of the famed seven wonders of the (ancient) world.

The place is well maintained, and surely is worth a visit to catch a glimpse of these wonders of the world, created centuries ago. This album provides a glimpse of these scaled monuments.

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The finer details of the Leaning Tower of Pisa are seen in this close up view

Seven Wonders Park: Leaning Tower of Pisa

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An impressive view of the famous Colosseum An impressively built Roman Colosseum (before it was destroyed!) A rare combination - the Colosseum adjacent to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa towers over the lush greens The Leaning Tower of Pisa in all it's glory The Leaning Tower of Pisa The rock formations of ancient Stonehenge, UK
A first glimpse of the marvelous Taj Mahal The awe insipring Taj Mahal is grand even in it's scaled down version! A close up of the Taj Mahal - the intricate work is impressive even here!
A view of the impressive carving on the (scaled down) Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is indeed an impressive monument; the story behind it even more so The famed Eiffel Tower towers up into the grey sky The Eiffel Tower, built in the 1800s is an impressive feat of engineering of the time
The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom, that the United States stands for The Statue of Liberty stands tall amidst the lush landscape of the park The 'ancient' pyramids of Egypt
A close up of the Colosseum reveals the intricate work even at this scale! The finer details of the Leaning Tower of Pisa are seen in this close up view A beautiful pink flower adds contrast to the lush greenery in the park

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