Nature education Park : Shout out to all parents...a must visit place with kids...

Nature education Park: Shoutout to all parents...A must-visit place with kids...

                       

Hello all...

     ‘Wilderness touches the heart, mind, and soul of each individual in a way that only known to himself’ - Michael Frome 

                                       

                                

                   I feel this truth every time we go to the jungle or to the mountains...They make sure we reconnect with ourselves. And when you need a break from life’s roller-coaster ride, you have to go to such places. It’s not possible for everyone... and it’s not possible every time.. . But this place is a solution if you want to get an experience of jungle trekking... it is our happy place. It is so near to our city and yet so far...because in your mind it will take you to the places miles and miles ahead. 

                                

                           

      Nature education park, on the way to Sindhrot, provides a wonderful short jungle trekking experience. They also provide night stay in tents, though due to COVID it is not available at present. They have three trails and all three are super fun. 

                       

                                 

      The trails are properly marked. But at places due to rain, the signboards are damaged. But you can take a snap of the map and take out your compass..it is more thrilling that way. And the main highway of Sindhrot is there all along to guide you.

                                

                        

        We had spotted nilgai and a few deer first time. But after that, we were not able to spot any animal. But don’t worry the mesmerizing tall trees and lush green plantations all around you and the captivating smell of these vegetations mixed with the smell of Mother Earth will encase you in a cocoon that you won’t want to break. This feeling is enchanting. Though we have done a few safaris, this is thrilling for kids as they can be in charge here. we are not worried about and wid animals (yes we have to be careful with snakes and monkeys)

                               

          Our kids love this park. There is a small play zone just before that trail. If we are confused about how to spend our Sunday, this is the option we all prefer. 

                               

       So that’s it from our side. Go and explore. 

Location : https://goo.gl/maps/BDzmxkd84BryQe6B9

Just 30 min drive from Vadodara 

Love,

SaSha    

Kotna beach- amazing beach so near to your home in Vadodara

 Hi...

            Want some quiet time. But don’t want to go far. 

            Want some solemn yet not complete isolation.

           We will take you to the right place. Just outside our Vadodara, near Sindhrot yet far from its hustle-bustle, we have a wonderful river bank - Kotna. 

                                   

           It is actually an excavation site. So there will be people there, always. Just workers with their JCB and dump truck coming at regular intervals, shattering our peace like a glass..making us feel that we are in the city in fact. So near yet so far...   

          When Sheel found it, I was totally surprised to see such an amazing place in such a vicinity. We parked our car quite far and walked to the beach. But the car can go all the way up to the beach. And from there we can go to the middle of the river. Kids got mad with all the pebbles they could play with... who need gems and diamonds when we found some some amazing collection of our pebbles there.. heart-shaped and star-shaped... 

             The soft glow of the morning Sun was creating tiny little sparkles like diamonds all over and the water so still that we can see our reflection!!! Isn’t the same happens with our emotions also... when we are still, we are calm, our natural radiance ooze positivity to all around us...

                                      

        We went there again, in the evening and oh my!!!! The beauty of this river never ceases to amaze us... gentle ripples of water, inclement sky, serene atmosphere with the smell of impending rain, setting sun creating beautiful rangoli, chirping birds with wonderful melodies, the soothing wind tickling our face, clouds with silver linings, and finally few drops of rain... if was the perfect evening...

                                              

        We were lost in those moments... there were few people around us but we were in our own little world in this mystical weather... 

       As we always say, the river is there to calm us and at the same time to energize us...this weekly dose of wilderness capsule is doing wonders to our family in this difficult time. What about you? don’t wait... either go in the morning or in the evening.... u will be pleased like anything...

Location:   https://goo.gl/maps/uoxDvLwKrPGP6LKf8

Distance from Vadodara - 17 km. 30-35 minutes drive. 

Be safe

Lots of love

Kaash...

SaSha...

A morning at Sindhrot check dam

 Hello!!!!

        We love our rivers...I have a fascination with rivers. My parent's house is at the river bank. I can sit there indefinitely and just look at the serenity of the Tapi river. She is so calm and blissful. 

      All of our rivers are like that. The positivity we get from the river is immense. Kiddos also loved Tapi. But during our trip to Dooars, which requires another few posts, we were amazed to see their love for rivers. I grinned from ear to ear the way they dive in the Jaldhaka and Murti rivers and cherished the view of the Teesta river.

      So we started planning our excursions more along the river banks. And when you are staying in Vadodara, which is better than our dearest Mahi...

        Up till now, we have seen the Mahi river from ten different places. She is never the same, just like us. After feeling her tranquility, we were different persons every time after our visits. She gives us the motivation to be like her, tranquil yet agile. I can feel why we have a temple at every river bank. We Indians are spiritual. It is in our blood. So these temples at river banks or at mountain peaks are the reason to take us to visit serene places from our mundane worlds. 

                                   

        Our younger one has the desire to see and feel the beauty of river Mahi from all the possible places, in all three states and after hearing this we were doing a happy dance...

       Here I am sharing our picnic at Sindhrot check Dam. Instead of going to the bridge, we need to take a turn at Sindhrot village where there is Mahisagar Mata temple. It is crowded, as people and kids from the nearby village go there for swimming regularly and it has religious purpose also. But we can’t complain about the crowd in our country. We are part of it. We are equally responsible for this crowd. 

                             

       But still thanks to Shaurya, we were able to find one secluded small mound and that was enough for us. We just sat there enjoying the calmness of the river just before she hopped over the dam merrily.  

                                                                                                                                                          

           So, go and check it out...SINDHROT CHECK DAM

        You might find peace of mind...You might find the purpose of life...and if nothing else u will always get some quiet time...

          

Location:  https://goo.gl/maps/m9VmeEDAjiUUHttv6

            Thank you. See you next week...