Maha / 4 - Coastal
Maharashtra getaway with Hills
Route : Kashid (2 nights) -
Chiplun (2) - Mahabaleshwar/Panchgani (2)
(Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune)
Highlights
: Coastal
Maharashtra (Konkan) is known for its greenery, coastal cuisine (seafood and other
preparations in a unique local style) and long stretch of uninhabited beaches.
Mahabaleshwar (4000 ft) and Panchgani (2000-2500 ft) are twin Hill stations 20
kms apart and known for its Strawberry farms, Parsi (Zoroastrian) Heritage bungalows
and views of the Sahyadri Hills and Koyna River Valley.
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Expert
Speak - Combination of these three, guests get a variety
without traveling long distances. Appropriate stay selection would
make this into a luxury getaway recommended for luxury and getaway
seeker leisure travellers.
- The route takes one around Coastal roads, NH-17 legendary
Coastal highway and Sahyadri Hills and therefore the route would
interest a luxury seeker interested in a bit of driving around.
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Recommended Itinerary
(can be modified as per guest requirements / preferences)
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Day 1 : Reach Alibaug (100 kms from Mumbai and 140 kms from Pune) and then proceed on the Coastal road to Kashid (30 kms from
Alibuag)
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Day 2: Sightseeing to Murud Janjira (20 kms), Murud Beach(18 kms), Nandgaon Ganesh temple (10 kms) and Birla Ganesh Temple (18
kms)
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Day 3: Proceed to Chiplun (Via Roha) - 200 kms - 4 hours. Evening River Cruise.
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Day 4 : Visit to Guhagar Beach and Parshuram Temple
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Day 5 : Leave for Mahabaleshwar (110 kms) /Panchgani (130 kms). Mahabaleshwar is known for various points from where you can view Sahyadri ranges, a lake for boating and a Shiva temple. Panchgani is known for its unique Tabletop Land formation and a few view points.
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Day 6: Relax and Shopping
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Day 7: Leave for Pune (120 kms) or Mumbai (250
kms)
Transport : Transport Ex-Mumbai/Pune
can be arranged with drivers who know the route pretty well. Please let us
know arrival date and no. of persons and type of vehicle and accommodation required
and we will email firm cost estimate with availability information.
Seasonality
- This circuit could be done all round the year. However considering
it rains a lot in Mahabaleshwar in Monsoon (June-Sept), unless one likes
lot of rains its not the best season then.
Access :
Mumbai is well connected with rest of India by Rail and Air and is one
of the two major arrival points (alongwith Delhi) for those coming into
India. Pune is connected with major cities in India by Air and is a
major railhead with extensive connectivity with most parts of India.
For
Reservations, Travel Planning Assistance and a firm cost estimate email
: maha04@nivalink.co.in
