Toy train to Maurach

This ancient toy train (called “Cog railway” in Europe) transports tourists from Jenbach to Achensee. Maurach is on the way between – much closer to Achensee. We disembarked here in Maurach and instantly fell in love with the picturesque country-side. 

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Mandav – the fortress town

Mandu is also popularly known as Mandav or Mandavgad. Sometimes people even spell it Mandavgadh. It was once named “Shadiabad” by an emperor bygone. The literal meaning is “city of joy” – which at some period in medieval history it certainly was. Although one can’t say that any longer.

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