THE ROAD LESS travelled

A travel diary: Alibaug. 

- Bindu Saxena

A thrilling drive from my place to the one I revisited, after a blank, was Alibaug. A surprisingly un-spoilt and scenic route led us through three highways, taking us down and sometimes up, right and sometimes left, amidst sublime streaks of sunshine and the snicker of nature, driving our mental frames with crazy fun.

We reached our destination much before lunchtime. The sky was clear. The sun shone brightly. It was the perfect time to clink our glasses with beer and bites. We had four days to enliven our stay and fill us with nostalgia.

After hitting the beaches, restaurant-hopping, and loading ourselves on a bullock-cart ride by the sea, we scouted a less traversed destination - the Karmarkar Shilpalaya. Come with me, I will take you there.

An Elusive Road Journey 

We are not kindred spirits. Be it food habits, taste, choice of holiday destinations, or exploring the places, we have pre-determined preferences. I wonder if people visiting Alibaug would ever try to browse, locate or even be at this venue.

It is one such place that would mostly fascinate people who appreciate art or students of sculpture-making. It's an excellent place to learn about the influence of early 20th-century art. I am glad that I did.