Pic courtesy/Karan Mahajan

A Four-hour drive from Mumbai on the Pune-Ahmednagar Highway leads you to Morachi Chincholi. The name means a village of peacocks and tamarind trees. And that's exactly what you'll find here. It is believed that during the Peshwa dynasty's reign in the 1700s, many tamarind trees were planted in the village, attracting peafowl. Over time, villagers began cohabiting with the birds, which led to a growth in peacock population in the area. Today, it's home to about 3,000 winged beauties, and you can spot them fanning their plumes even by the roadside.