Rametha at Sinhagad

Gnidia glauca or the Fish Poison bush. Known as Rametha in Marathi. This bush is found in the Sahyadri region and can be seen on most forts around. November onwards these bushes bear bunches of beautiful buttery yellow flowers. 

At Sinhagad fort

 

Dogs and forts

Don't know what it is with dogs on mountains, and around forts. Maharashtra has plenty of both. I am not partial to dogs as a rule, preferring to appreciate the canine species from a distance. But on my recent visits to two forts, these friendly fellows rather endeared themselves to me. 

At Rohida fort

The one at Rohida accompanied us all the way from the base to the top. It was the perfect host and would wait for us to move ahead. 

Atop Sinhagad

 This dude turned up after we sat down for lunch. However it did not come very close to us, nor was it pushy or interfering, and was happy to settle close by.

Sinhagad

balsamic beauty

play of color and light - Sinhagad in Sept

The Lion among forts: post monsoon