Dabka Camp Bungalow: Majestic Heritage Chalet with river view

Dabka Camp Bungalow: Majestic Heritage Chalet with river view

          

 

Hello all, 

“I Love Places That Remind Me How Small Me And My Problems Actually Are.”

                I feel rivers and mountains are these places. Their heights and their depths made us feel so infinitesimal under the vastness of the sky.  It was that type of Sunday morning for us. Kids didn't want to join us as they were super tired on Saturday night. And for the first time, Sheel and I went together for our Sunday fun!

                       

                       

                           

          And we have selected a place that is nearby and yet peaceful - Camp Bungalow in Dabka. It is an old camping heritage property for the Royal Gaekwad family. It is said that the king used to come here for hunting on his birthday. The heritage bungalow is not maintained properly apart from just daily cleaning by the staff of the royal family. Still, the place is very scenic and open to all. 

                       

                     

        The bungalow has unique verandah with amazingly carved wooden brackets on both sides. And what can I say about the river! The river is so calm and serene with a gentle wind hugging you tightly and surroundings engulfing you in their serenity. There are small adjacent trails that can take you down up to the river. Who wants to dwell in routine life hustle-bustle when they can meditate in places like this? 

                      

                      

                     

 Lost 

In the vastness of the deep blue sky

I felt lost 

In the dense green forest 

I felt lost 

On the magnificent mountain peak

I felt the same

Deep dives into the ocean also

Couldn’t shake that feeling

But still

These are the places where 

I have found myself

Lost but still me

Confused and perplexed 

But still me

and these are the places 

where I have accepted 

me as me...

Sitting on a chair writing this 

Viewing outside from a window 

Birds drinking water from the pot

Splashing themselves 

fluttering their wings

Constantly on the guard 

Waiting to fly 

Splattering water droplets 

What's there in their minds?

Are they self-conscious like me?

Are they worried about the future?

Are they dwelling in the past?

Or lost just like me?

And suddenly, 

I want to be that water droplet 

Which fell upon the ground 

Calming the bird 

In scorching heat

Satisfying its burning throat 

Insignificant 

Yet significant 

In a magnificent way…

                      - Kaajal

thank you all,

with lots of love 

SaSha

Location of the Bungalow.

 : https://goo.gl/maps/2ccLH7W1NdcaLXKS6

 

          

Targol dam : Jungle trek with serene lake

Targol dam: Jungle trek with serene lake

Hello all,             

                           

          And one such Sunday morning was spent with family at Targol, in the lap of mother nature.  There is a peaceful lake with jungle on either side. The jungle trail is not marked but quite easy to follow. There is a small waterfall also but the water was not there as we had visited before the monsoon. But the beauty of this place must be enchanting in the monsoon. 

                              

                              

         Drive to the Targol Dam is also captivating. narrow roads with small hills of rocks on either side with greenery all around. 

                          

      As soon as you climb the stairs to the lake you will be welcomed with the chirping of birds and the screeching of bats. The gentle wind caressing your cheeks and soothing water calming your mind. One can easily forget all worries and all pending workloads.

                         

Jungle 

I went to a jungle 

And thought 

Nature here is unscathed

Came little monkey 

With his mother 

He was looking curiously at me

Was he angry at me 

Or scared of me??

I was confused... 

but then I perceived 

pity in those eyes... 

Shhh!!! 

I hear the rustling of leaves 

Were they whispering about me

Or giggling at me? 

I was lost...

But then I sensed  

despair in those sounds...

Then I saw the rippling of water

In a big silent lake

One small pebble by me 

And water spread out...

I heard 

‘Please spare us 

From your vibes 

They are impairing’

Finally...

I felt the gentle wind

I thought of her as a friend 

She will understand 

She has to...

But oh! I was wrong!

She murmured 

‘We nurtured you...

Gave you what you wanted’

But with regret 

She poignantly declared...

We are unhurt

Untouched 

Unharmed 

And here you are...

Spoiled.

Spoiled with every possible thing.

Corrupted with your emotions 

Putrefied from your mind 

Decayed in your heart

Please leave us as we are 

Happy in ourselves 

Spare us In this harmony

In this peace 

I fought 

I plead

I bagged 

We all are not the same 

We might look 

But this is not a game 

Still, I am feeling shame 

Some are insane 

But some are still  

Going to tame...

Themselves 

And 

YOU 

and I want to be 

One of them. 

I need to be 

One of them. 

               - Kaajal

So, this was a short visit with family. Hope you are also enjoying your weekends in your way.