Travelling on the expressway is still quite a pleasant experience especially on days when there is less traffic. The scenery is a sight for sore eyes.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Scenic Beauty around Akluj
The countryside around the Fratelli winery at Akluj is beautiful and stark. The clear air, the blue skies and the vast vineyards spread across the sprawling land are a sight to see.
To watch the sunset from a place called the Machan (belonging to the Fratelli winery) gives a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Fratelli Vineyards
Fratelli Vineyards, a 3- hour drive from Pune have acres and acres of vineyards. Visiting during the harvest season means that you see vines laden with grapes.
The accommodation is clean and spacious though not 5-star.
Besides the normal wine tasting, you can wander around the beautiful vineyards, walk or bike and experience lovely sunset. Food served is simple but tasty. Very affordable at 6500/- for a day/night with all 3 meals included.
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Labels:
Agriculture,
Maharashtra,
Scenery,
vineyards
Akluj Fort
Akluj Fort is just over a hundred km from Solapur in Maharashtra. This fort is several hundred years old but has been well restored which is not that common in India. Another name of the fort is Shivshrushti, a new name. Several important historical figures have lived at this fort and prisoners too.
The main gate has been re-built, thus created during the renovation project.
The lawns are well maintained.
Inside the fort:-
Labels:
Akluj,
Culture,
History,
Maharashtra
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Shaniwar Wada Inside and Out
This is the view from the front balcony facing the outside.
The main gate, called the Dilli Gate. The spikes are at the height of an elephant so that if the enemy tried to break the door using elephants, it would be very difficult.
This is what it looks like from the front.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Flowering Adenium
Adenium obesum is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that is native to the Sahel regions, south of the Sahara and tropical and subtropical eastern and southern Africa and Arabia. Common names include Sabi star, kudu, mock azalea, impala lily and desert rose.
Deep pink in colour, these flowers have five petals, creating a vignette.
Deep pink in colour, these flowers have five petals, creating a vignette.
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