The ghat of Menavali Village near Wai. This adjoins a Shiva temple. Menavali is the "Charanpur" from the movie "Swades" directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. This ghat features prominently in the movie.
The Shiva temple at Menavali Ghat. Menavali is about 3 kms from Wai.
The ghat of Menavali Village. The ghat is next to the "wada" (traditional Maharashtrian style bungalow) of Nana Phadnavis, an influential minister and statesman of the Maratha Empire during the reign of the Peshwas.
The Shiva temple of Menavali is on the banks of the Krishna River. The legendary source of the river is a spout from the mouth of a statue of a cow in the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar.
The Shiva temple of Menavali on the banks of the Krishna. The Shiv Lingam in the temple is below the water level of the river and hence under water.
The Shiva temple of Menavali. The small structure in front of the temple houses a huge bell. This bell was won by Peshwas in the war of Vasai in 1707 against the British.
The Nandi that guards the entrance to the Shiva temple of Menavali
Carving on the entrance to the Shiva temple at Menavali
A Wagtail spotted at the Menavali Ghat
One of the doors to Nana Phadnavis' wada. This one opens from Menavali Ghat.
The lake formed by Dhom Dam. Dhom Dam is about 10 kms from Wai.
The catchment lake formed by Dhom Dam.
A beetle. At Dhom Dam.
Lush grass on the embankments of Dhom Dam.
Turnips for sale in Mahabaleshwar's market
Local produce in Mahabaleshwar's market
Local produce for sale in Mahabaleshwar's market
A view from Kate's Point, Mahabaleshwar.
The view from Kate's Point, Mahabaleshwar.
The Krishna River as seen from Kate's Point, Mahabaleshwar
Another view of the Krishna River as seen from Kate's Point, Mahabaleshwar
Needle Head Point, Mahabaleshwar
Sahaydris from Arthur's Seat point, Mahabaleshwar
One of the views enroute to Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
The view of Sahayadris from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
The view of the valley below Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar. The Savitri river flows through this valley.
The view from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
The view of the Sahayadris from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
The cliffs of Sahayadri, Arthur's Seat point, Mahabaleshwar
The Pandava rock formation, seen from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
Sahayadri cliff face, a view from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
The valley formed by the Savitri river, a view from Arthur's Seat point in Mahabaleshwar
Elephant's Head point, Mahabaleshwar
Elephant's Head at sunset, Mahabaleshwar
A view from Elephant's Head at sunset, Mahabaleshwar
View from Elephant's Head at sunset, Mahabaleshwar
A view of Mahabaleshwar from Elephant's Head at sunset
The moon over Mahabaleshwar, photographed from Elephant's Head
Flowers at Soonder Villa where we stayed in Mahabaleshwar
Laila, the guard of Soonder Villa
