"We need to take our cycles to MANDALPATTI", Tejas had been saying this ever since the boys began mountain biking regularly. Mandalpatti is a peak in the Coorg region. Tejas along with his friends had been to Mandalpatti on their bikes before- which made them want it even more! Now mountain biking is not yet a mainstream sport in India, which means fewer resources and avenues. Having people with similar interests/enthusiasm is always a boon. Done- deal sealed. 3 families to start on Friday and camp for the night. 2 boys are to join us on Saturday, and we head back home on Sunday. One Kia Seltos, one Thar, one XUV 700, one TATA Nano, 5 MTBs, tents, and essentials. Rest everything was fluid, like most of our plans. Day 1: The Golden Temple and camping As planned, we, a group of 3 Snugbub families started in the morning at our own convenient time. We being neighbors, had the same starting point. Starting early helped us navigate the rush during peak hours. After a quick tatt
When we travel, travel especially with kids, our effort is always towards offering them experiences which are outside their daily life. We try to bring fun into their lives through these experiences. Now these usually are a mix of ‘trending’ places, new finds, and tourist attractions. But if you are traveling to a place where you spent your childhood, there’s an interesting twist! You also try to incorporate experiences that you have lived as a child! Here I am going to share the 5 experiences, which are a yummy mix of all the above :P some trending, some new, some from the good old days! So let me transport you to the city that's so close to my heart - Pune (and read it as पुणे not पुने ;) ) We were in Pune with kids for a few days and out of all the places we went, listing the top 5 based on kids' rating. And food? While it deserves a separate write-up altogether, it will sure find its way here and there in this write-up :P Let the virtual tour begin! 1. The Railway Museum :