Weekend Travels: 2015

Discover Bhigwan, a charming town located 100 Kms from Pune. Witness the stunning pink greater flamingos during migratory season from Jan to Feb. Bhigwan is situated at one end of the vast Yashwant Sagar reservoir, which forms the backwaters of the Ujain dam. This picturesque location is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and is a popular destination for bird enthusiasts. One of the main highlights of Bhigwan is the arrival of the pink greater flamingos during the migratory season. From early January to late February, this place is teeming with bird lovers from all over Maharashtra who come to witness the spectacular sight of these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. In addition to the flamingos, you will also get to explore the stunning natural surroundings of Bhigwan, including the Yashwant Sagar reservoir and the Ujain dam.

So, if you are a nature lover or a bird enthusiast, Bhigwan is the perfect choice for you. Plan your tour today and get ready to be mesmerised by the beauty of Bhigwan and its magnificent flamingos along with other birds.

Baramotichi Vihir in Limb village off Nagewadi, Satara. This well was completed in 1646 by Sau. Virubhai Bhosale and was meant to be a water source to all the farms around. The well is octagonal in shape and was built to look like dug-out shivling i.e. a vertical column with an arm extending to the side. It is 110 ft deep and 50 foot in diameter. This was not a traditional step-well like the ones in Rajasthan. A step-well is just a well with steps all along the sides which lead you to the bottom of the well. Of course, the design of the steps range from “just steps” to “intricately carved designs”. This one had steps from one side leading to the middle of the well from where there were look-out galleries.