Pune is known to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra because
it reflects a lot of aspects of Marathi culture to the core. Here, people are
deeply interested in various educational activities. The city has developed a
multicultural society over the last few years due to the advanced education
system and industrial hub. You can observe, many festivals and celebrations
with great excitement and reverence in the city.
Once upon a time, Pune city was an
important center for Maratha Empire and is popularly known for its historical
attractions like forts and temples. Pune is not only the destination of various
educational institutes, but it has earned the new epithet called, “Oxford of
the East”. Currently, In an Asia- Pacific region, Pune is one of the fastest growing
cities in India.
In Pune city, you can find various parks, museums, and zoos
which show the history of this city, culture and gives the opportunities for a
recreational outing to the visitors. Within the city you can find Aga Khan
Palace, Sinhagad, Chaturshringi temple and Parvati hill etc. these are also famous
tourist places in Pune.
The city is blessed with a bounty of nature
and you can explore the scenic beauty around the city. Pune is one city in
Maharashtra that is surrounded by amazing views and spots in reachable
distances.
Morachi Chincholi is one of the best picnic
spots near Pune, which
has both an amazing view and is at a reachable distance from Pune. This place
is also known as Peacock Sanctuary. It is an ideal place for top
weekend getaways around Pune for
school picnics, college groups, and families. This is a small village and is
situated near Shirur Taluka. It belongs to Pune center and is located almost 11
Kilometre from Shirur and 180 KM from capital Mumbai.
Morachi
Chincholi is a perfect getaway from
the bustling city life. Although, there are no commercial activities and
luxurious resorts, but you will not miss them because of friendly villager’s
hospitality and humanity. You really feel comfortable and enjoyable at Morachi
Chincholi. You can also explore the authentic culture of village life & can
watch dancing peacocks during your two days stay. By the name itself, it means
a town of dancing peacocks and tamarind trees all around.
At Morachi Chincholi you can spend some
quality time at the farm, villagers help you to experience farming, you can
also relish the Maharashtra’s specialties in Morachi Chincholi like Bhakri and
Jhoonka. During Monsoon seasons, they serve you the famous pakodas which are an
amazing treat for everyone. The chilly night is beautiful at Morachi and is
made comfortable with a bonfire.
The villagers have their own website for
promoting their websites; people here are quite tech-savvy, helping to promote
their tourist spot. It helps the visitors to contact them easily and understand
their activities and services, and of course, help them to plan a trip.
If you plan a trip at Morachi Chincholi,
then don’t forget to spot the peacocks during morning time between 6 AM to 8
AM. and evening time between 4 PM to 6 PM.
Once you reach Morachi, the host offers you
a delicious breakfast. You can choose any option for a ride like a tractor or a
bullock cart to enter the farm and enjoy the greenery, farming and irrigation
life experience.
HOW TO REACH Morachi Chincholi:
By Rail:
If you are planning to travel by rail then
please note, there is no railway station at Morachi Chincholi in less than 10
Km. Reachable railway station from towns is - Daund Jn Rail Way Station,
Shivajinagar Rail Way Station, Kashti Railway Station and Pune Jn Railway Station.
By Road:
Nearby towns from Morachi chincholi are
Pune, Daund, Shirur & Shrigonda and having better road connectivity.
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Pune is just 55 km's away & from Mumbai,
it’s around 180 Kms. (see the trailing map).
Best time to visit Morachi Chincholi falls from Monsoon to
starting of winters (December end). In recent news, Government started
providing funds in Morachi chincholi for improvement of rural areas, the last
couple of years they are actively working on this, which helped to changed the
outlook of this village. This helped a village to get clear drinking water now,
it also helped in better transportation of goods to closer cities.
You can celebrate your weekend at Morachi
Chincholi with your friends and family. I am sure, this trip is going to be a
new experience for you to get in touch with rural life which is untouched
beauty and enjoy the main attraction…. Peacocks which is full of fun with your
loving ones.
In our daily bustling city life, we all
need some short breaks, need peace of mind, relaxing weekend and spend some
quality time with our friends or family which we miss in the city. Morachi
chincholi is the best option to spend some quality time with your dear ones,
enjoy the greenery, remove stress after watching dancing peacocks and stay away
from crowded life. We must say, Morachi chincholi is the best
holiday place near Pune.
