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16
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.
(Viewing on larger screens recommended)

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The flowers along the trail sway in the soft breeze, contrasting beautifully against the clear skies...

The flowers along the trail sway in the soft breeze, contrasting beautifully against the clear skies...

 
In this album:
Flowers, along the trail... The beautiful flora along the trail was making it harder to leave the views and go on! An (unsatisfactory) attempt to capture the sunburst - but it turned out well after all! The fort walls seem to be getting a tad closer...

The flowers along the trail sway in the soft breeze, contrasting beautifully against the clear skies... The pace gradually begins to pick up with the top in sight Whoo! This bee seems to be taking off, literally! (Well, we'll not be able to fly to the top) More scenic views with the fort in the background

Hmm, who would you say has a better view...? That's a scenic frame, ain't it? That's scenic...and, it's still far away to the top! That's scenic...and, it's still far away to the top!

Another group of trekkers take a halt before hitting the top Scenic & historic frames The winding trail curves by along the edge of the mountain... The winding trail curves by along the edge of the mountain...

Honestly, not sure how to describe this unique formation! Looking back towards the valley... Looking back towards the valley... Looking over the expanse of the valley...

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13
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.
(Viewing on larger screens recommended)

Click any picture below to view this album

We're on a roll - the top seems to be getting closer (well, somewhat!)

We're on a roll - the top seems to be getting closer (well, somewhat!)

 
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The climb is getting steeper... We're on a roll - the top seems to be getting closer (well, somewhat!) It's worth pausing, and looking over the shoulder, at the vast expanse These lovely flora sway in the soft, cool breeze...

These lovely flora add a great contrast to the scenery, as they sway in the soft, cool breeze... These lovely flora add a great contrast to the scenery, as they sway in the soft, cool breeze... These lovely flora add a great contrast to the scenery, as they sway in the soft, cool breeze... It's worth pausing, and looking over the shoulder, at the vast expanse

Trails, bordered by lovely flora, make it such a pleasant trek... Bumblebees seem to have no time to soak in the beauty... Bumblebees seem to have no time to soak in the beauty... Frankly, it's hard to decide, what to click: lovely contrasts!

Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it...

Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it... Natural beauty, in all its splendor...preserve and relish it...

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27
Oct

Kaas Plateau (Kaas Pathar) of flowers, Satara (2013) [Part 1 of 2]

:: Destinations – India: Kaas Plateau of Flowers (2013) [Part 1 of 2]

Situated in the Western Ghats, the Kaas Plateau and a UNESCO Biodiversity World Heritage site, is a popular place with amazing natural beauty. Every monsoon, between August and September/October, the plateau comes alive with more than 800 species of wild flowers!

We visited in 2011 (see the album here) but unfortunately, the rains weren’t adequate in the monsoon of 2012; so we passed on a trip that year. But 2013 saw a good monsoon, and so, it was time to make a visit to this Plateau of Flowers again. However, sadly, there were a few heavy spells of rain in late Sep, and the delicate flowers were apparently affected. Even though the overall blossoms were far fewer, the scenery was fantastic.

Please note: This album is in two parts. Don’t forget to check out the other part too. (Coming soon)

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Tiny and pretty white flowers in dense numbers on the Kaas Plateau this season

Tiny and pretty white flowers in dense numbers on the Kaas Plateau this season

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A stretch of the few remaining purple wild flowers on the Kaas Plateau. [Special effect] A stretch of the few reamining purple wild flowers on the Kaas Plateau A close-up shot of the purple flower...at Kaas Plateau A view of one side of the Kaas Plateau reflects the absence of flowers. But the contrasts in the scenery are worth savoring anyways.
A macro show of a pretty little yellow flower (it's really tiny actually) A scenic vista captures the contrasts in the landscape at Kaas Plateau. Tiny, really tiny, delicate white spherical flowers abound along the Kaas Plateau this season; the monotony of whites is aptly broken by the purples :) Oh, the pleasure of lying underneath the blue sky! The Kaas Plateau is a vast expanse that blooms with wild flowers like these each year.
A close-up view of the pillar-like white flowers reveals the density of such growth on the Kaas Plateau. [Special effect: Zooming in] A close-up view of the pillar-like white flowers reveals the density of such growth on the Kaas Plateau. The tiny white flowers are fascinating in itself - a lovely contrast with the fresh green grass on the plateau. That's how many such white flowers there are, all around at Kaas Plateau (this season)
Looking towards the edge of the Kaas Plateau; people take in the beauty of the natural surroundings on a wonderful day. A lone ranger, this tiny yellow flower, seems to have survived the careless trampling of passers-by. [Special effect: Zooming in] Ahh - do we need to say more?! [Special effect: Spinning] Oh look, we're spining!!
A scenic contrast of the Kaas Plateau, as we walk over to the edge of the Plateau. [Special effect: As if gliding over] A scenic contrast of the Kaas Plateau, as we walk over to the edge of the Plateau. The view over the edge of the Kaas Plateau on this side is simply picturesque - cotton-woolly clouds in a blue sky, shades of lush green, ... [Special effect: As if gliding over] This is what a bird's eye view might be like! A scenic panaroma unfolds over the edge at Kaas PlateauThis is what
[That's what it looks like to humans!] A scenic panaroma unfolds over the edge at Kaas Plateau The scenic view of the mountains across this edge of the Kaas Plateau.

See Part 2 (coming soon) and more pictures of another visit to Kaas here

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