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Flamingo-Graphy  Moments Shoot's Photo walk for capturing beautiful Flamingos and other birds Description Sewri aka Shivdi is one of the 7 original islands of which formed Mumbai. It also has a fort and the remnants can be seen today also. In 1996, the mangrove swamps of Sewri were declared a protected ecology. Lesser Flamingos from other parts of India come to these mangroves to breed. They arrive at the mudflats from the month s of October to March every year, but they can be spotted there till it starts raining. This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Bird Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule 1. Reach Sewri Station @ 6:30 am - Platform No. 2 Below Indicator 2. Head towards Sewri Jetty 3. Explore Sewri Jetty & Visit Sewri Fort 4. Concluding tour by 11:00 am 5. Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Car...

Owale kar Wadi Butterfly Garden is a home for 132 species of butterflies which are seen throughout the year. It is an open air butterfly garden located in Thane(w) , Maharashtra , India [Pin - 400 607] Description Owalek ar Wadi Butterfly Garden is an unique open Butterfly Garden, where you can see butterflies in natural surroundings and not in any enclosure. Much importance has also been given for the Larval Host Plants of Butterflies. This Garden is open to public on all Sundays only. The timings are between 8:00 morning to 12:00 noon. This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Butterfly Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! BEST Buses From Thane Station (E): LTD 700 & AS - 700 AS To Owale Village From Mulund ChekNaka: AS - 458 From Cadburi Juction, Thane (W): C-61 To  Owale  Village From Borivali Station (E): LTD 700, AS - 700 AS & AS - ...

Bhandup Pumping Station Bhandup Pumping Station is a relatively unknown place to a lot of people and is not as famous as say SGNP. But it is easily accessible for both Mumbaikars as well as out of towners. If you go by local train Nahur is the nearest local train station from which you can easily get a bus or auto rickshaw  to take you to the Pumping Station. If you are driving then (from the Mumbai side heading to Thane) take a U turn under the Airoli flyover and look for a small turn off to the left. This is a narrow but tarred road and you can drive on this road close up to the lake. You can then park and do the rest of the trek on foot. This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Bird Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Nahur Station @ 6:30 am   Head towards Bhandup Pumping by local transport @ 6:45 am Start the ...

Durgadi Fort Durgadi is a derived from union of two Marathi words Durga (A Hindu Goddess) and Gaad (Which means 'Fort' in Marathi language). Durgadi Fort is Kalyan city's most adored historical monument, a sacred worshiping place and even a recreation spot for many Kalyankars. Durgadi Fort also called as Durgadi Killa was constructed during Shivaji's Era in honour of hindu deity Mata Durga. Shivaji Maharaj captured Kalyan and Bhiwandi from Adilshah on 24th October 1654. He built a fort near the creek as a support to Kalyan and used it as a dock to manufacture ships. It is said that wealth was found during excavation for the fort foundation. Since it was due Goddess Durga’s blessings, the fort was named “Durgadi”. There were 340 Portuguese workers employed to build the fort. Durgadi was captured by Moghul Sardar Hasan Ali Khan in 1682. Sambhaji Maharaj recaptured it. However the Moghuls took over it in 1689. It later went into the hands of Peshwas. In 1728...

Kyani Restaurant Kyani Restaurant is located in Metro Cinema, Mumbai, Maharashtra that provides you best food service.  It offers Non Veg dishes and mouth watering delights. In spite of the fast-paced life of the city, time moves in slow motion in Irani cafes. The few remaining in the city still retain the old world charm with casually dressed waiters, wooden chairs, and marble top tables. People from all walks of life come to enjoy simple, yet tasty food of Iranian cafes. Gate Way of India The Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. Located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the monument overlooks the Arabian Sea.The gateway is a basalt arch, 26 meters (85 feet) high.  It lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in the harbor of Bombay Previously, it was a crude jetty used by the fishing community which was later renovated and used as a...

Mount Mary Church The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai. The Basilica is one of the most visited 'religious places of worship' in the city. Every September, the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. This is a week long celebration known as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people. Bandstand In its old glory the bandstand culture, was a popular attraction since the 17th century where different bands (army, navy, colleges etc.) play to the open sky for the entertainment of the visitors which at one point were the British. It was only due to this culture that these stretches came to be known as 'Bandstands'. Around the 1950's there was a huge old wall at the Bandra Bandstand to which the sea waves use to crash, which eventually became a dump yard, untill around 199...

Vasai Fort, also called Bassein Fort, lies about 48 kms north of Mumbai just across the Ulhas River.  The fort in the old city was the headquarter of the Portuguese in the north, next in importance to Goa.  The coastal land-fort of Vasai was surrounded by sea on three sides and to the landside it had a moat which was filled by sea-water.  Its 4.5kms long strong stone wall had 11 bastions.  The fort had two gates – the westward land-gate.  There was also a small citadel in the fort.  Well – equipped with water-tanks, store-houses, armoury, etc., the fort also had fields for growing grains and vegetables.  All the old structures inside the wall are now in ruins. Vasai came into prominence when the ancient harbour of Sopara (now Nalsopara village, 10kms north of Vasai) became unfit for use.  However, Vasai continued to be a trading centre.  A small fort-like structure was erected here in 1533 AD by Malik Tughan, the commander of Bahadur S...

Yeoor is a location in Thane district in Maharashtra, India that lies in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It is known for its panthers and wildlife. Yeoor Hills (or also known as Mama Bhanja Hills) is a hill station of Thanaites. This naturally beautiful and pollution free area attracts lot of people. It is an unspoiled area, carpeted by natural foliage and fauna. Yeoor Hills is home to about 78 known species of birds and about 12 different species of animals. Besides, it has the highest density of leopards in India. A trek through Yeoor Hills at the Thane end of Sanjay Gandhi National Park will be an enchanting experience. This photo walk is for whom? Nature Lovers  Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! How to reach Yeoor: Catch TMT bus from Thane station to Yeoor, Paton-Pada around 6:30 am and get down at the last stop (Paton Pada). Buses are available at an interval of 15-20 minutes from Thane (W)...