My Travel Katha

Mumbai the mega metropolitan city was once a group of seven islands is something that we all know about. The seven islands which constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing villages and little hamlets scattered all over. They are chapters of a glorious history that endowed us with such rich heritage and architecture. Mazgaon or Mazagon - part of South Mumbai is one of the oldest suburbs of Mumbai. The original inhabitants were Agari (salt workers) & Koli (fisherman) tribes. Mazgaon has a rich history. It influenced several communities which makes it even more interesting. In heart of this sprawling suburb of Mumbai lies this quaint village called Matharpacady or Mathar-Pakhadi which was originally a colony of East Indian Catholics but over a period of time came to include many Goan and other families. The village is self contained with artistic wrought iron and wood bungalows, art decor, sprawling porches, verandas and altars. It boast of some of the city's oldest and...

Mumbai Heritage series of posts is to highlight some unique heritage structures in & around our city of Mumbai where we may have knowledge of their presence but are not aware of their importance or unique facts or history behind them. By highlighting the facts & history we could bring more pride & awareness towards preserving these unique jewels we have in our city of Mumbai. Ghodapdeo: A predominantly labour class neighbourhood nestled between Cotton green, Reay Road, Mustafa bazaar & Kalachowky areas. This area was known for its cloth mills but post 1990 after the era of liberalisation the mills were shut down and today the area slowly is giving away to redevelopment of chawls and  making way for high rises. This area is located just behind the famous Victoria gardens or also known as Rani baugh or Mumbai Zoo. Nestled in this neighbourhood is one unique temple of God Ghodapdeo. The area gets its name from this temple.The locals worship it as temple of Hanuman. The...

I am back and back with my travelogue after a real long time !!! It had been a long 6 months since I did my last trek. Devoid of any trek due to lazyness creeping in and also due to work, I was desperate to be on a trek and the Kumta - Gokarna beach trek by Travel Trikon seemed to have come at right time. Also the journey date was on my birthday so what a better way to celebrate a birthday that too on a trek !! Though the trek batch was full, Due to some last moment cancellation I got my place in the trek. God bless the girl who cancelled it last moment :-)  My trek always starts from the moment I leave my house and this one was no exception. On the trek day I reached office in formal attire and a hanging backpack for it was a working day. Onlookers on the road glanced with curious gaze. The train we were to board was Mangalore express from CST in the evening. That day seemed to exceptionally long in the office but finally it did end and I was in my trek attire within no time. I kn...