When you know you have found your flock, you are ready to fly with them anytime. The simplest thing you can do for someone is just be their friend.
The birds with lenses wanted to do a photography tour of Induri Fort; Chakan Fort... another bird wanted to surrender at Bhamchandra Dongar And I was just enthusiastic about wandering. So there was a perfect exploring plan which was ready to be executed.
On a Saturday morning, we left the city and rode on old NH4 towards Talegaon.
After a long time, I managed to catch a breakfast at McDonalds, Chinchwad. A Veg Muffin started one of the best days of my life.
After one more snacks break, we reached Talegaon.
On Talegaon - Chakan road, at Village Induri, there is a small fortification built on Left hand side. This fortification was built by Khanderao Dabhade during 1720s. The river Indrayani flows by western side of the fortification. There is a temple of Kadjai Devi inside this fort. The Entrance marks a grandiose Royal History. There is a NagarKhana atop the entrance. Although it is all ruins, we had a good time there.
Our next destination was Bhamchandra Dongar... Very less people know this place and so it is still much serene. The rout to the cave is very simple. There are a some carvings. ( I do not know the historical information). On Talegaon - Chakan Road, there is a village Sadumbre on left hand side. Ahead of this village, there is another village - Shinde Vaasuli. This hillock is on the outskirts of this village.
After some memorable moments captured in photos, we left towards Chakan, Via Ambethan. After having lunch at Ambethan chowk, Chakan. We visited the ruins of Chakan fort.
Just to make it a complete circle, we rode to Alandi. There is only one word for Alandi... AWESOME!!!
For me, Alandi was a cosmic experience, just sitting at the steps of ghat was so fulfilling, peaceful. I could feel completely in sync with the entire universe. I attained my long lost inner peace.
