Chincholi Morachi or
Morachi Chincholi (मोराची चिंचोळी), by name itself means a village of
tamarind trees (Marathi:चिंच Chincha) & town of Dancing
Peacocks (Marathi:मोर More) all around. It is situated near Ahmednagar-Pune Highway about 55 km from
Pune. Even today, one can find lot of p
eacocks everywhere in this small village.
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It is said that during times
Peshwe dynasty lot of
tamarind trees were planted over here which attracted
Peacocks to this place. The villagers also claim that their ancestors kept on planting
tamarind trees and cohabited with this bird over here. Now there are around 2500
Peacocks in this region.
This post is actually dedicated to bird watching, and those who are bird lovers must visit this place. Morachi chincholi is all saying in its name. The place is actually occupied with lots of Peacock. This might the beautiful spot for catching Peacock as well as some different kind of birds.
Following are some of them i spotted. Take a look.
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| Pavo Christatus (Peacock/More in Marathi) |
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| yellow wattled lapwings |
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| Grongo |
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| Grey Shrike |
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| Green Bee Eater |
You can click on the following link to find out the root to Morachi chincholi from Pune.
Root To Morachi Chincholi From Pune
Suggestions are always welcome.
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