Tranquil towns
Old buildings with character, quaint markets, cool sea breezes and the absence of urban sounds made a visit to Udvada and Nargol memorable
Text and photographs: Pranati Mehta
I’ve always wanted to visit Udvada and its neighboring towns as I’d heard so much about the beautiful old buildings, the wonderful small town atmosphere and the quaint little markets and shops. The opportunity suddenly arose in April 2011, as I was invited to a friend’s farmhouse in Sanjan, including day trips to Udvada and Nargol.
Vintage houses with ornate balconies and verandahs
What immediately caught my attention as I walked around Udvada were the clean, empty streets, the whitewashed walls and the scorching heat. Feeling a bit out of place about being the only non-Parsi in that part of town (apart......
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