Communities

So here I am, writing this article while sitting in the common room of my boarding school in Aamby Valley City. This is where I have been staying for the past four years (except vacations) and hence I consider this as my community. Things here are rather different from the place where I was originally brought up, the metropolitan city of Mumbai. The first time I entered Aamby Valley, it felt like I was in a foreign place. I mean, imagine moving from: 

Here

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Aamby is a small place but it has its attractions. There are things ranging a town plaza to a historical fort. So here are some attractions and places that are part of my community:

Town Plaza

As a boarding school, we do not have the freedom to wander around the valley however, we have weekly trips to the town plaza. Town plaza is the main market place of the valley (although there is nothing much to buy!) but for people who miss the city delights such as branded ice cream and other food items, the presence of a Baskin-Robbins outlet and a small grocery store attracts the likes of many people.

Campfire Point

When IB really starts to play with your head, the Campfire Point is the perfect place to be at! Imagine sitting in a moderately comfortable seating under the shade with your friends and watching the lake glisten at the time of sunset along with songs like ‘Summer of 69’ playing without disrupting the calm and peaceful ambience. A pretty good stress busting recipe!

Water sports

When the valley is hit by the scorching sun, water sports is always there to the rescue. Featuring a range of fun filled activities such as jet ski, banana boat, kayaking and speed boat, water sports never fails to satisfy. The newly introduced Jet boat has attracted the likes of many students as it literally takes you for a ‘spin’ before surprising you with an unexpected splash of the cold, refreshing water. The thumping music in the arena also contributes to the high spirited ambiance found at water sports.

Golf course

They call it one of Asia’s best! Hence, the influx of tourists and some renowned golf players is inevitable. Some national golf tournaments have also been hosted in this course.

Lagoon

The lagoon is another place to just relax and chill out. The lagoon is like an artificial beach with sand and a wave pool. With things like like beach cricket and beach volleyball, the lagoon is a fun place to be at during the weekends.

Fort

The Korigad fort being five hundred years old, is the only historical place in the Valley. The  fort is a part of Shivaji’s kingdom who was one of the greatest rulers of Maharashtra however, on February 14, 1818, Col. Prother ignited the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon and the British took over the fort.

Parth

Aamby

India