Coastal Maharashtra : Kashid (2 nights) - Chiplun (2) - Mahabaleshwar/Panchgani (2) (Recommended Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune)

Features : 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.

Typical Itinerary

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)

Day 2: Sightseeing to Murud Janjira (20 kms), Murud Beach(18 kms), Nandgaon Ganesh temple (10 kms) and Birla Ganesh Temple (18 kms)

Day 3: Proceed to Chiplun (Via Roha) - 200 kms - 4 hours. Evening River Cruise.

Day 4 : Visit to Guhagar Beach and Parshuram Temple 

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.

Day 6: Relax and Shopping 

Day 7: Leave for Pune (120 kms) or Mumbai (250 kms)

Accommodation Options (Kashid)

3-Star Deluxe / 4-Star

Homestays / Farm Resorts

Prakruti Hermitage Resort

Sai Palace

2-Star / 3-star

Sarve Huts

Kashid Beach Resort

Nisarg Tourist Home

Accommodation Options (Chiplun)

3-Star Deluxe / 4-Star

2-Star / 3-star

Quality Resort Riverview Chiplun

Pagoda Resort

Accommodation Options (Mahabaleshwar / Panchgani)

3-Star Deluxe / 4-Star (Mahabaleshwar)

3-Star / 4-Star (Panchgani)

Brightland Holiday Village

Blue Country Resort

Surya Retreat

Heritage (Panchgani)

Sherwood Resort

Hotel Prospect

All Mahabaleshwar / Panchgani Hotel Listing 

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.

Other Useful Links - Maharashtra Tourist Map

For Reservations, Travel Planning Assistance and a firm cost estimate Kindly email : maha04@nivalink.co.in 

 

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