Into the Secret Heart of Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\nThe fiery Maratha warriors were masters of this rugged terrain. Actor, writer Milind Gunaji, inheritor of their intrepid spirit, sets off on the road less taken in Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra. He goes where no conventional guide books have gone before. To sapphire lakes in emerald settings like the Kakuli and Kalote lakes which lie uncelebrated, right in Mumbai’s backyard. Or the unknown fort of Kohoj and the unsung Mhaismal hill station.<\/p>\n
For quick reference there are boxes which will tell you where to stay, how to get there, what to expect and when to go. There are snippets and slices of history to enhance your experience.<\/p>\n
Let this book be your guide as you travel to discover why this is truly Maha Rashtra, the Great State.<\/p>\n
“There could be no better <\/strong><\/em>
\ngift that he could have<\/strong><\/em>
\ngiven his home state, <\/strong><\/em>
\nour beloved Maharashtra.”<\/strong><\/em>
\n– Lata Mangeshkar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
About the Author<\/strong>
\nA qualified engineer, Milind Gunaji is well known as an actor having acted in many films which have won both commercial and critical acclaim in India and abroad. He is also a well known travel writer and photographer with three photo exhibitions to his credit. He anchored one of the most popular Marathi travel shows on television. His other books are Mazi Mulukhgiri, Bhatkanti, Maza Goa, all in Marathi. He is working on a book based on his experiences in the film industry. His other hobbies include singing, sports and music. He is the Brand Ambassador for Forest and Wildlife, Government of Maharashtra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Travel Guide – Offbeat Tracks In Maharashtra \/ Milind Gunaji Into the Secret Heart of Maharashtra The fiery Maratha warriors were masters of this rugged terrain. Actor, writer Milind Gunaji, inheritor of their intrepid spirit, sets off on the road less taken in Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra. He goes where no conventional guide books […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29530,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[134],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29529","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-non-fiction","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"sale","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n
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