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Following destinations are
accessible from Mumbai by a train for a getaway. Dandeli,
a wildlife sanctuary, a rainforest and an adventure destination (visited for white
water rafting from Oct-May) is accessible from Belgaum (60 kms) or Londa (36 kms)
or Thivim / Panjim (110 kms). Bison River Resort
with its riverside location in deep rainforest is a favourite for honeymooners
and adventure seekers. Kali River Lodge, with
its spreadout layout and riverside location near Dandeli town, is a favorite with
families and adventure seekers. Wildernest
Resort and Swapnagandha Resort are twin resort on Chorla Ghats in middle of
thick rain forest and it is renowned for its adventure activities (Trekking, etc.)
and ethnic coastal cuisine. Thivim is the best access point for Chorla Ghats being
just 50 kms away. Just
before Thivim on Mumbai-Goa Route is Sawantwadi which is the access point for
Amboli, an idyllic hill station (25 kms from Sawantwadi and 60 kms from Belgaum)
which comes alive in monsoon when waterfalls abound in the hills around it. [
Hotels in Amboli ] Popular
Beach Resorts of Baga and Calangute area in North Goa are accessed from Mumbai
by convenient overnight Konkan Railway trains. Same train go further southwards
to Karmali and Madgaon which is access points for Panjim town and South Goa beaches
respectively. ( Accommodation Options in Goa - Beach
Resorts (Luxury) |
Beach Resorts
(Regular) | Small
Resorts / Homestay | Heritage / Boutique Hotels
) 72 kms South
of Madgaon are idyllic beat retreats of Karwar
Devbagh Beach Resort, Kurumgad Island,
Estuary View and Majali
Beach Resort. For the adventure seekers, Just off the Coast on River Kali
there is Paradise Riveredge resort. While Karwar does get direct trains as well
from Mumbai, they arrive at odd hours and thats why best accessed from Madgaon. Do email
on traingetaway@nivalink.com or
call us for resort availability, reservations and
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