Bharat Gothoskar - भर्गो

Heritage Evangelist and Founder of @Khaki_Tours , @KhakiLab and Khaki Foundation. Curator for @kgafest

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#DidYouKnow? Coconuts are both fruit and seed! That makes our regular coconut a surprisingly big seed. But wait till you see its giant cousin, the largest seed in the plant kingdom, at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, just outside Kandy. The botanical park is said to have been a royal pleasure garden for Kandyan kings since the 14th century, and is home to more than 200 species of palms from around the world. The most impressive of them is the Double Coconut palm, a native of the Seychelles. Its curving double nut can weigh up to about 18 kg, and the whole fruit up to about 40 kg. Now compare that to a regular coconut.

See more giants of the garden such as the Giant Bamboo of Burma, described as the largest bamboo in the world, and a Javan fig tree whose canopy spreads over a huge area of the main lawn, on the #LureOfLanka tour of Sri Lanka with Khaki Tours from 14-21 Nov '26.

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The Perfume River that flows past Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial capital, is said to have been named for the scent of the flowers and herbs that drift down from the mountains. Kings and courtiers alike apparently used to ride on the river as a pastime in gaily decorated boats with dragon heads carved on the prow. Today, it’s a privilege available to commoners like us as well. On the #VietVacay tour of Vietnam with Khaki Tours from 9-16 Jan '27, hop into a dragon boat at the Thien Mu Pagoda and ride down the river to the heart of Hue, then explore the Imperial City.

➡️Read the brochure here: https://t.co/VlDlGSeFkA

Have queries? Join us for an Online Fireside Chat on Fri, 13 Nov '26 at 8 pm when KHAKI founder @BharGo8 and tour host Sagar Joshi will take you through the tour itinerary and take your questions.

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We look forward to hosting you in 🇻🇳 Vietnam.

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Yesterday, we celebrated ten years of the #UrbanSafari with a birthday party for Nana, our open jeep at Karfule petrol pump in Ballard Estate and the Sheesha Sky Lounge next door. Shri Neelesh Gatne IAS, Managing Director of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He lauded the work we are doing and laid out his vision for developing tourism in the state.
He also unveiled a special exhibition ‘An Urban Safari Through Time’ on the history of the automobile in Mumbai, which will be on display at Sheesha Sky Lounge till 14th November from 11 am to 6 pm. Those who attended enjoyed free heritage open jeep rides of Ballard Estate and its history. Happy birthday, Nana!🎉

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To mark 🔟 years of the #UrbanSafari, KHAKI presents 'An Urban Safari Through Time,' an exhibition on Mumbai's automotive history.

👣Trace the history of the city's streets from the arrival of the first automobile to heritage jeep rides today.

📅 Sun, 1 Nov | 4–7 pm
📍 Karfule Petrol Pump & Sheesha Sky Lounge, Ballard Estate

And yes, you can hop on an #UrbanSafari for a free heritage ride around the venue!

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#JORDANJAUNT DIARIES DAY 3 – PETRA, THE MAGNIFICENT ROSE CITY 🇯🇴

On Day 3 of our first ever #JordanJaunt tour, we took a journey back in time to Petra, Jordan’s legendary Rose City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our guided tour began with the Djinn Blocks, mysterious cube-shaped monuments believed to be tombs, followed by the Obelisk Tomb, distinguished by its four pyramid-shaped obelisks. We then entered the spectacular Siq, a narrow sandstone gorge that builds anticipation before revealing Petra’s crown jewel, the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh), with its intricately carved façade.

The Street of Facades showcased rows of rock-cut tombs, while the Amphitheatre, carved into the hillside, reminded us of Petra’s vibrant public life. The imposing Royal Tombs, with their beautifully coloured sandstone façades, were another highlight. We also explored the Great Temple, a vast complex reflecting Petra’s architectural grandeur, and Qasr Al-Bint, one of its most important ancient temples.

Our visit to the Petra Museum later in the morning offered fascinating insights into Nabataean civilisation and daily life. After lunch and a bit of rest, those of our guests who hadn’t been tired out returned to Petra for the magical Petra by Night experience, an optional add-on to the tour, as candlelight illuminated the path to the Treasury beneath the starry sky.

On Day 4, we will voyage to the Dead Sea. 🌊

Want to see the world with us? Join us for our upcoming international tours:
#LureOfLanka to Sri Lanka from 14-21 Nov '26
#AngkorAndMore to Cambodia from 21-28 Nov '26
#EyeOnEgypt to Egypt from 5-14 Dec '26
#VietVacay to Vietnam from 12-19 Dec '26
#AngkorAndMore to Cambodia from 19-26 Dec '26
#JordanJaunt to Jordan from 23-29 Jan '27

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Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Five elements, yes. But also the names of five hills of marble and limestone that rise abruptly from Da Nang’s flat coastline. For centuries, the artisans of Non Nuoc village at the foothills have carved the local marble into statues. Walk up the largest of them, Thuy Son, the Water Mountain, on the #VietVacay tour of Vietnam with Khaki Tours from 12-19 Dec '26 to see caves, pagodas and Hindu and Buddhist grottoes carved into the stone. The highlight is the Huyen Khong cave, where sunlight pours through a hole in the rock above and mixes with the smoke of incense, lighting a seated Buddha in a beam of gold.

➡️Read the brochure here: https://t.co/yvtzZ0ryzO

Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Sagar Joshi presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/BmutCzvzkg

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We look forward to hosting you in 🇻🇳 Vietnam.

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#JORDANJAUNT DIARIES DAY 1 – DESERT MAGIC IN WADI RUM 🇯🇴 🏜️

Our first ever #JordanJaunt tour took off yesterday with an early morning flight from Mumbai. We landed at Amman, Jordan’s capital city, and were gifted traditional Jordanian shemaghs as keepsakes of the trip. After completing airport formalities, we boarded our bus and set off towards the Wadi Rum desert.

We stopped for lunch on the way and continued towards the breathtaking desert wilderness, famous for its towering sandstone mountains, dramatic rock formations and vast expanses of reddish sand. By early evening, we checked into our desert camp and had time to relax amid these spectacular surroundings.

As night fell, we went stargazing on the dunes, beneath a vast desert sky sparkling with countless stars.

Dinner was a traditional Bedouin feast – meat and vegetables slow-cooked in an underground sand oven, allowing the flavours to develop beautifully.

It was an unforgettable introduction to Jordan, and we look forward to Day 2 when we will explore the Wadi Rum desert further.

Want to see the world with us? Join us for our upcoming international tours:
#LureOfLanka to Sri Lanka from 14-21 Nov '26
#AngkorAndMore to Cambodia from 21-28 Nov '26
#EyeOnEgypt to Egypt from 5-14 Dec '26
#VietVacay to Vietnam from 12-19 Dec '26
#JordanJaunt to Jordan from 23-29 Jan '27

➡️ Read the tour brochures here: https://t.co/cykTGsrmV1

Bookings are open. For bookings and inquiries, please call us on [phone].

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There’s much more to Cambodia than just the magnificent Angkor Wat temple – floating villages, French colonial architecture, the royal palace of Phnom Penh, the brutal regime of the Khmer Rouge, and of course, temples and more temples built by the Hindu Khmer dynasty. See them all on our #AngkorAndMore tour of the country from 19-26 Dec '26.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/1Qx2TkspAB

Interested in joining the tour? Let us know by filling in this form: https://t.co/B5P6LNErcQ.
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Have queries? Join our online Fireside Chat on Fri, 30 Oct '26 at 8 pm, when KHAKI founder @BharGo8 and tour host Navin Upendran will take you through the tour itinerary and answer your questions.

Bookings are open. Book before the Special Early Bird Offer ends on Tue, 3 Nov '26 to get the best possible price. Book now at: https://t.co/RYovvtQDSU

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#JORDANJAUNT DIARIES DAY 2 – A DESERT ADVENTURE IN WADI RUM 🇯🇴

Day 2 of our first ever #JordanJaunt tour of Jordan was an incredible day, spent exploring the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum. After breakfast, we set off on a four-hour guided jeep safari through Jordan’s magnificent red desert. Our guests felt they were in the rover on Mars, seeing the dramatic rock formations, the towering sandstone mountains, and endless stretches of rosy pink sand.

Our adventure took us to Siq Um Al Tawaqi, a canyon where Lawrence of Arabia’s face has been carved in the rock, and the fascinating Khazali Canyon with its ancient petroglyphs. The highlights for our guests were the majestic Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a towering rock formation of sandstone and granite, and the spectacular natural land bridge at Um Frouth.

After lunch at our desert camp, we undertook a memorable train journey aboard the historic Hijaz Railway, stepping back into the era of the Arab Revolt of 1916 and the legendary Lawrence of Arabia. The vintage train ride brought the region’s fascinating history vividly to life.

We then departed for Petra, a two-hour bus journey away. After a day filled with adventure, history and breathtaking scenery, we look forward to discovering the magnificent ancient city of Petra on Day 3!

Want to see the world with us? Join us for our upcoming international tours:
#LureOfLanka to Sri Lanka from 14-21 Nov '26
#AngkorAndMore to Cambodia from 21-28 Nov '26
#EyeOnEgypt to Egypt from 5-14 Dec '26
#VietVacay to Vietnam from 12-19 Dec '26
#AngkorAndMore to Cambodia from 19-26 Dec '26
#JordanJaunt to Jordan from 23-29 Jan '27

➡️ Read the tour brochures here: https://t.co/cykTGsrmV1

Bookings are open. For bookings and inquiries, please call us on [phone].

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During the hardship of the Khmer Rouge years, villagers in Cambodia apparently turned to the spiders and insects freely available in the countryside to survive. They would dig tarantulas out of their burrows, bread them, fry them in hot oil with garlic and serve them with fresh herbs. What began as survival became a crunchy snack. At the roadside market in the village of Skuon (aptly nicknamed “Spiderville”), and on Pub Street in Siem Reap, they’re still sold by the tray, alongside crickets, silkworms, grasshoppers, scorpions and other critters. If you dare, take a bite on the #AngkorAndMore tour of Cambodia with Khaki Tours from 21-28 Nov '26.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/8Borgtz0Kq

➡️Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Navin Upendran presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/hPy3BsnnD7

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The Amir Timur Square at the centre of Tashkent has a statue of Timur the Conqueror, a symbol of modern-day Uzbekistan, as its centrepiece. But it wasn’t always so. The saga of the statues here reflects the twists and turns of Central Asian history for over a century. When the town square was created in 1882 under Tsarist Russia, it didn’t have a statue. In 1913, a statue of General Konstantin von Kaufmann, the first Russian governor-general of Turkestan, went up. But four years later, after the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks tore it down and raised a Soviet flag on its granite pedestal. After that, the square’s centrepiece changed almost as often as its rulers: a hammer and sickle, an obelisk for the Revolution’s tenth anniversary, a bust of Lenin, a statue of Stalin that stood for fourteen years, and, in 1968, after an earthquake had reshaped the city, a colossal bronze head of Karl Marx. After the Soviet Union fell in 1991, Marx made way for the new hero: Amir Timur on horseback.

Explore the square at the heart of Tashkent on the #UltimateUzbek tour of Uzbekistan with Khaki Tours from 26 Oct – 2 Nov '26.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/QmDz8gvxjf

➡️ Missed Khaki Tours’ Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Parvez Panthaky presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/Z1gVTwf4Pp

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From the outside, it looks like an ordinary school building, no different from those you see in Mumbai. But inside, it was a prison. When the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh in 1975, they converted the Tuol Svay Prey school into Security Prison 21, better known as S-21. It was an interrogation and detention centre for people the regime branded its enemies, among them intellectuals, officials of the old government and even its own cadres. An estimated 14,000 to 20,000 people passed through its gates, and only a dozen or so are known to have survived. Today it is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and its buildings have been left largely as they were found when Vietnamese forces drove the regime out in 1979. Classrooms are divided into small brick cells, rooms hold iron bedframes and the instruments used on prisoners, whole walls are covered in black-and-white portraits that the guards themselves took of the people they held, and paintings by Vann Nath, one of the few survivors, show scenes of life inside the prison.

Visit it on the #AngkorAndMore tour of Cambodia with Khaki Tours from 21-28 Nov '26. It is a sobering visit, and an important one for understanding the evil that humanity is capable of inflicting upon itself.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/8Borgtz0Kq

➡️Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Navin Upendran presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/hPy3BsnnD7

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KHAKI founder @BharGo8 was invited to be a speaker and panelist at a panel discussion on “The Impact of Culture on Cities: Heritage, Planning, and Urban Development” at the Cultural Continuum conference organised today at Essar House by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and @AvidLearning. The panel focussed on how heritage can be made an integral part of the urban planning process. Bharat stressed upon the need to sensitise all stakeholders, including the general public, about heritage conversation, and engage with and involve them in the process.

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At Aswan, the Nile squeezes through a belt of granite and breaks into dark boulders and islands, a picturesque stretch made for exploring by boat. Hop onto a felucca, one of the traditional slender wooden sailboats with a white lateen sail that have worked this river for centuries, and set off to explore the islands of the First Cataract. Look up to the terraces of the Old Cataract Hotel, the place where Agatha Christie is said to have plotted Death on the Nile. Slide past Elephantine Island and its grey rocks rounded like bathing elephants. Pass by Kitchener’s Island, a green wave of palms and rare trees rising out of the water, gathered from Africa, India and the Far East. Watch the pink sandstone Aga Khan Mausoleum glow on the western bank, and the rock-cut Tombs of the Nobles stare down from the hillside. And stop by a village on the banks to experience the life of the Nubians, the native residents of the region stretching from Aswan into northern Sudan. Set sail on the Nile on the #EyeOnEgypt tour of Egypt with Khaki Tours from 5-14 Dec '26.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/4zCFiOaMwP

Missed Khaki Tours’ Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Navin Upendran presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/Iqvh6Z3VBg

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Interested in travelling with Khaki Tours to Vietnam on our #VietVacay tour this winter from 12-19 Dec '26? Time is running out for the best deal.

Our Special Early Bird Offer closes tonight, 12 Oct '26 at 11.59 pm. Book before then to get the lowest possible price.
➡️Book now at: https://t.co/RVBteqCmCW

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/yvtzZ0ryzO

➡️Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder Bharat Gothoskar and tour host Sagar Joshi presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/BmutCzvzkg

Interested? Let us know by filling in this form: https://t.co/nnugJw64pJ
Our team will get in touch with you.

📞You can also reach out to us at [phone].

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Sri Lanka gained its independence from the British. But before them, the Portuguese and the Dutch had each held its coastline. The Dutch legacy survives in the Burghers, Sri Lankans of mixed Dutch and local descent, and in structures such as the Dutch Museum in Colombo. The museum is housed in the former residence of the governor of Dutch Ceylon, a colonial building with eight white columns. Over the years it has been a seminary and orphanage, an army hospital and barracks, a police training school and a post office. When plans were made to tear it down, the Royal Asiatic Society and the Dutch Burgher Union fought to save it, and it reopened in 1982 as the Dutch Period Museum. Step through the veranda into the garden courtyard, and the city’s din fades. Inside, over 3,000 objects, from heavy Dutch furniture and ceramics to coins, maps and weapons, show how the Dutch lived, traded and ruled in Colombo from the 17th century until 1796.

Visit the museum on the #LureOfLanka tour of Sri Lanka with Khaki Tours from 14-21 Nov '26.

Interested in joining the tour? Let us know by filling in this form: https://t.co/EjEtZuuY5C
Our team will be in touch with you.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/4f8McOz4Zc

➡️Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder and tour host @BharGo8 presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/cEVKp061vg

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@VishalBhargava5 The locals are not protesting because of the “view”… the data centre has severe impact on the surrounding area! https://t.co/3zoqBnnZ0P

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After the young pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, its treasures lay scattered across museums in display cases and storerooms till 2025. Now they are all displayed together in the Tutankhamun gallery at the newly-opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. View the boy-king's mummified food, his collection of shoes, his ornaments, his personal items, his gilded thrones and grand chariots, all totalling over 4,500 pieces, all buried with him for use in his afterlife. The highlight is his golden funerary mask, that visitors to the museum queue up to view.

Get lost in the grandeur of the gallery on the #EyeOnEgypt tour of Egypt with Khaki Tours from 5-14 Dec '26.

➡️Read the tour brochure here: https://t.co/4zCFiOaMwP

Missed Khaki Tours’ Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder @BharGo8 and tour host Navin Upendran presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/Iqvh6Z3VBg

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Missed Khaki Tours' Online Fireside Chat when KHAKI founder @BharGo8 and tour host Sagar Joshi presented the tour itinerary? You can watch the recording here: https://t.co/BmutCzvzkg

➡️Read the brochure here: https://t.co/yvtzZ0ryzO

Interested? Let us know by filling in this form: https://t.co/nnugJw64pJ
Our team will get in touch with you.

Bookings are open. Book before our Special Early Bird Offer ends on Mon, 12 Oct '26 to avail the best possible price. Book now at: https://t.co/RVBteqCmCW

📞You can also reach out to us at [phone].

We look forward to hosting you in 🇻🇳 Vietnam.

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