Even though I'm somewhat acquainted with Dahanu since my childhood, I know very little about the city. Many commute daily here from Virar and the two cities depend a lot on each other economically. Popular for best quality chikoos, Dahanu has international market selling them making a brand of the city. Nowadays, the Maharashtra tourism industry... Continue Reading →
Jharas is Winter green found only in the region of Vasai-Virar. Most of the vegetable vendors especially those who are not native and sometimes even natives like 'maushis' in eastern market of Virar haven't heard of this leafy green. It just grows like that, probably like in the mushy areas around wells. The veggie is bitter... Continue Reading →
We came across this very soothing evening spot last weekend, the Karwale dam. This one is located in Saphala, a train station that falls in between Virar-Palghar route. Karwale dam is approximately 6 years old, you can say a moderately recent construction. Since then, it has been a great water source to the nearby villages.... Continue Reading →
The ever visible shrine could not be seen as we rubbernecked at the crest of the hill. In front of us lay stairs to the hill top. This meant that the foot of the hill where we stood was side yard of the hill for the temple and a 45 degree ‘S’ curved road lay... Continue Reading →
Virar & West 