We’re heading to Morachi Chincholi a destination little over 50 km away from Pune. The name itself translates to ‘a village of tamarind trees’ and ‘a town of dancing peacocks’. The peacocks in the village are accustomed to human activity and can be seen wandering freely throughout the village. The locals and the villagers share a give and take relationship – with the villagers feeding and taking care of the wellbeing of the peacocks, who in turn eat harmful insects and crop pests while keeping snakes away. It is believed that Morachi Chincholi is home to over 2,500 of these magnificent winged creatures.

Our road trip starts from Mumbai, swings by Pune to pick up road-trippers from the Pune Chapter before we head to our weekend destination. Our first stop is Morachi Farms, where we enjoy bullock rides, a magic and puppet show and a delicious rustic and authentic vegetarian lunch. We relax at the farm and enjoy the sights and sounds before we head to our accommodation a short distance away at Vishwakirti Farm. We get into our rooms, unwind over a hot cup of chai or coffee. Dinner and breakfast will also be served at the farm and is included in the costs.

Assembly points: Mumbai - McDonalds, Kalamboli and Pune: Talegaon Chowk, Chakan