Travel blogs by Chetan Duratkar

What is Zostel? Indian IIM Calcutta graduate student comes with this startup idea when he was in Germany for his internship, and on weekends set off to backpack around Europe. And due short of money, he stayed in affordable hostels—clean, comfortable, and easy on the pocket. That experience he wanted to provide in India and then the first Zostel started in Jodhpur , Rajasthan on 15 August 2013, The goal of Zostel is to provide a safe, hygienic, centrally located and affordable accommodation wherein travelers can come together and share their stories while having a good time . I have stayed in multiple Zostels across India like Ooty, Kodaikanal, Panchgani, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Banglore. So as per my experience, I can say the following things:- Safe- Its super-safe, mostly it will be in a central or prime location.  They take special care of solo girls/women’s safety. Strictly no alcohol is allowed on-premises. You will be around like-minded people, who like to travel and share there ...

Sandhan Valley: Maharashtra's Grand Canyon A.k.a Valley of Shadows A.k.a Asia's 2nd biggest Valley A.k.a The hidden treasure of Maharashtra A.k.a Valley of Enchantment!!! It as trekking , rappelling , water crossing , all of it in a single trek!!! Sandhan valley , "Maharashtra's Grand Canyon" in the Sahyadri ranges which is a combination of a canyon and a valley . Located in the Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India, near the famous fort Ratangad. Trek Information:- Location Address: Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India Trek Length: About 6 km from the base village (12 KM in Total). Difficulty: Easy to Medium grade.  Endurance: Moderate Suitability: Beginners to Professionals!!    Trek Duration:- 8 Hours   Descend- 6 Hours  (Due to Rappling and excitement, photo session, excitement) Ascend- 2 hours (Hungry, exhausted and need a place to relax) Night Camping at Samrad Village:- Samrad is the base village for Sandhan valley, all the Trek groups stay here in ...