India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Maharashtra http://www.indiamike.com/india Pune, Ellora, Ajanta, Nagpur, and other cities around Mumbai en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Maharashtra http://www.indiamike.com/india foreign tourists in maharashtra http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/foreign-tourists-in-maharashtra-t95711/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:56:04 GMT Odd that hardly any non-Indians seem to go to Maharashtra. We're a European family planning a 7 month trip round India, starting in Mumbai.

We've done the Konkan Express down to Goa and then gone on to Karnataka before, but now we feel like seeing some untouristy India, with a few beaches and some hill time, so we think Maharshtra is a great place to start.

I wonder why Europeans don't tend to go there. Hmmm. More for us, I suppose. ]]> Maharashtra http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/foreign-tourists-in-maharashtra-t95711/ Tarkarli - Vengurla - Amboli http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/tarkarli-vengurla-amboli-t95541/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:48 GMT Hi,

We are keen on visiting some quaint beaches in Konkan during the long week end of new year.
Our plan is as below:

31st December: Start from Pune after office and reach Kolhapur. Spend the night in Kolhapur. Mode of Transport - Bus
1st January: Start for Malvan early in morning. Reach Malvan and visit Sindhudurg. Head to Tarkarli. Enjoy the sea in Tarkarli, late afternoon visit to Devbaug Beach and the confluence of the Karli river and the Sea
2nd January: Visit the Nivati and Bhogwe beaches, dolphin point and then drive to Vengurla, visit the beaches there and drive to Amboli in evening for night halt
3rd January: Spend the day in Amboli and start for Kolhapur after lunch to reach Kolhapur by late afternoon and then take a bus for Pune to reach Pune by late night/ early morning.

We intend to book a car from Kolhapur for the trip to beaches and leave the car at Kolhapur. Is it doable or is it going to be too hectic?
Amboli was not in my initial plan but it seems not much staying options are available in Vengurla yet and Amboli has a good MTDC resort and it's on the way.
Now, I am in two minds, part of it feels to stay in Tarkarli for both the days and return to Kolhapur without visiting Vengurla or Amboli. Probably it would be a more relaxing one. Again, I read trip report where people had started from Tarkarli on a morning and have made it to Kolhapur by evening with a visit to Vengurla, that too seems to be a feasible option.
Please advise! ]]> Maharashtra AnanyaBinayak http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/tarkarli-vengurla-amboli-t95541/ Good Budget hotel in Bhandardara http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/good-budget-hotel-in-bhandardara-t95177/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:57:04 GMT Hi All, I am looking for Good and Budgeted hotel in Bhandardara. Anyone know what is weather condition right now in Bhandardara considering current Cyclon in Maharashtra region. Regards Rushi Hi All,

I am looking for Good and Budgeted hotel in Bhandardara.

Anyone know what is weather condition right now in Bhandardara considering current Cyclon in Maharashtra region.

Regards
Rushi ]]> Maharashtra rushijoshi http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/good-budget-hotel-in-bhandardara-t95177/ Mumbai - Aurangabad Train Confusion http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/mumbai-aurangabad-train-confusion-t95161/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:11:44 GMT Hi everyone,

I was hoping someone with a bit more knowledge on Indian railways could clear this issue up for me. Checking the schedule here (http://www.trainenquiry.com/TrainsBetwImpStation.aspx) tells me there is an early morning Tapovan express from Mumbai to Aurangabad, but trying to book online (http://www.irctc.co.in/) it would seem that train doesn't exist.

Does it or doesn't it?! I prefer to take the early morning Tapovan to maximize time in both Mumbai and Aurangabad/Ellora.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Maharashtra kdegr101 http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/mumbai-aurangabad-train-confusion-t95161/ Dhabosa near jawahar http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/dhabosa-near-jawahar-t94814/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:04:58 GMT I am not very much good at triplogs but this is a destination close to mumbai not very much known. Did this trip one year ago with two of my friends on our motorcycles We took NH-3 going towards nashik till we reached Kasara ghat and from there took a left to Jawahar. Image: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/dhabosa/IMG_0014-AtKasaraGhat.jpg Some mouthwatering twisties later we were at jawahar. At jawahar we did some photography.A few kms later we were at dhabosa. The walk to the base of waterfalls is a little bit steep. Its a 300 foot waterfall and the recommended time of visit is July/August during the monsoons.It was mid-march so the gush of water wasnt much. Image: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/dhabosa/IMG_0078.jpg You can check out warli paintings near Jawahar. Enjoy the local bread called bhakri with some gravy Image: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/dhabosa/IMG_0148.jpg Come back from Charoti onto NH-8 and back to mumbai. Find all the pics here: http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/dhabosa/ To and fro distance:400 kms:) I am not very much good at triplogs but this is a destination close to mumbai not very much known.

Did this trip one year ago with two of my friends on our motorcycles
We took NH-3 going towards nashik till we reached Kasara ghat and from there took a left to Jawahar.



Some mouthwatering twisties later we were at jawahar.

At jawahar we did some photography.A few kms later we were at dhabosa.

The walk to the base of waterfalls is a little bit steep.

Its a 300 foot waterfall and the recommended time of visit is July/August during the monsoons.It was mid-march so the gush of water wasnt much.






You can check out warli paintings near Jawahar.


Enjoy the local bread called bhakri with some gravy



Come back from Charoti onto NH-8 and back to mumbai.



Find all the pics here:

http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w...il888/dhabosa/


To and fro distance:400 kms:)
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]]> Maharashtra darth_lucifer http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/dhabosa-near-jawahar-t94814/ Awesome Malshej ghats in monsoons(Pics) http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/awesome-malshej-ghats-in-monsoons-pics-t94690/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:55 GMT In pouring rains of July/August a drive to malshej ghats is one which never to be missed by travellers to western maharashtra. Some pics of malshej ghat in Rains.There is MTDC resort on top of the ghats. Route is Mumbai-Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej(approx 180 kms from mumbai) Pics dont do lot of justice to the place since it was raining heavily to fish out the camera from the back and click lot of pics http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9509.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9532.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9516.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9512.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9510.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9528.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_9519.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/malshej/IMG_952321.jpg In pouring rains of July/August a drive to malshej ghats is one which never to be missed by travellers to western maharashtra.

Some pics of malshej ghat in Rains.There is MTDC resort on top of the ghats.

Route is Mumbai-Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej(approx 180 kms from mumbai)

Pics dont do lot of justice to the place since it was raining heavily to fish out the camera from the back and click lot of pics

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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...IMG_952321.jpg ]]> Maharashtra darth_lucifer http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/awesome-malshej-ghats-in-monsoons-pics-t94690/ Triplog Mumbai-Ajanta -Ellora-Lonar-Mumbai http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/triplog-mumbai-ajanta-ellora-lonar-mumbai-t94686/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:18:05 GMT Enjoycool: Triplog: Route: Mumbai-Nasik-Niphad phata-Yeola-Vaijapur-Ellora-Ajanta-buldhana-chikli-mehekar-lonar-mantha-jalna-aurangabad-niphad-nashik-mumbai:) http://whereeaglesdare2007.blogspot.com/2007/11/indiana-jones-ride.html Pics: http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/indiana%20jones/ Pics of ellora visit done in 2009 with a guest in a car Route: mumbai-chakan-aurangabad-ellora:) http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/ellora%20%20visit/?start=all Enjoycool:

Triplog:


Route: Mumbai-Nasik-Niphad phata-Yeola-Vaijapur-Ellora-Ajanta-buldhana-chikli-mehekar-lonar-mantha-jalna-aurangabad-niphad-nashik-mumbai:)


http://whereeaglesdare2007.blogspot....ones-ride.html

Pics:

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Pics of ellora visit done in 2009 with a guest in a car

Route: mumbai-chakan-aurangabad-ellora:)

http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w...sit/?start=all ]]> Maharashtra darth_lucifer http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/triplog-mumbai-ajanta-ellora-lonar-mumbai-t94686/ Pics of velneshwar beach http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/pics-of-velneshwar-beach-t94683/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:53 GMT This isnt a very famous beach....but its beautiful and very peace. I did this trip way back in 2007 but didnt find lotsa triplogs of this otherwise peaceful beach in maharashtra Trip Report: http://whereeaglesdare2007.blogspot.com/2007/12/hedvi-ride.html http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/hedvi%20ride/ Image: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/hedvi%20ride/IMG_4675.jpg Image: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/amitpatil888/hedvi%20ride/IMG_4684.jpg This isnt a very famous beach....but its beautiful and very peace.


I did this trip way back in 2007 but didnt find lotsa triplogs of this otherwise peaceful beach in maharashtra

Trip Report:

http://whereeaglesdare2007.blogspot....edvi-ride.html



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]]> Maharashtra darth_lucifer http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/pics-of-velneshwar-beach-t94683/ Mumbai to Diveagar Beach route? http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/mumbai-to-diveagar-beach-route-t94564/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:34:56 GMT Has anyone travelled by road from Mumbai to Diveagar beach near Srivardhan? How is the road and would it be safe to travel in the night once we get off the NH17? Has anyone travelled by road from Mumbai to Diveagar beach near Srivardhan?

How is the road and would it be safe to travel in the night once we get off the NH17? ]]> Maharashtra Fan of India http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/mumbai-to-diveagar-beach-route-t94564/ Itinerary for one day at Igatpuri http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/itinerary-for-one-day-at-igatpuri-t94558/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:55:50 GMT Please help me by providing me Itinerary for a day at Igatpuri in the month of January 2010. Please help me by providing me Itinerary for a day at Igatpuri in the month of January 2010. ]]> Maharashtra dhammasenani http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/itinerary-for-one-day-at-igatpuri-t94558/ Secunderabad to Shirdi http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/secunderabad-to-shirdi-t94475/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:47:32 GMT Hi I am visiting Shirdi in Dec. Any Ideas on how to go Shirdi from Nagasol. Any ideas on hotels and rates :) Thanks DSC Hi

I am visiting Shirdi in Dec.
Any Ideas on how to go Shirdi from Nagasol.
Any ideas on hotels and rates :)

Thanks
DSC ]]> Maharashtra dsc2276 http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/secunderabad-to-shirdi-t94475/ <![CDATA[Taxi from Mumbai Intl. -> Neral]]> http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/taxi-from-mumbai-intl-neral-t94028/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:43:16 GMT Does anybody has an idea how much a taxi from Mumbai Intl. airport to Neral junction (toy train to Matheran) costs? Thanks Rainer Does anybody has an idea how much a taxi from Mumbai Intl. airport to Neral junction (toy train to Matheran) costs?

Thanks

Rainer ]]> Maharashtra Rainer http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/taxi-from-mumbai-intl-neral-t94028/ Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/panchgani-mahabaleshwar-t93839/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:16:53 GMT Hi I am planning a trip next weekend. Where should I stay ? Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar - first time visit. I have shortlisted a few - MTDC, Ishwar inn, Hotel Rajesh, Hotel Gautam etc. Which one would you recommend? Thanks Hi

I am planning a trip next weekend. Where should I stay ? Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar - first time visit. I have shortlisted a few - MTDC, Ishwar inn, Hotel Rajesh, Hotel Gautam etc. Which one would you recommend?

Thanks ]]> Maharashtra sk0325 http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/panchgani-mahabaleshwar-t93839/ Photos From Lonar Crater http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/photos-from-lonar-crater-t93762/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:48:38 GMT Finally cleaned up photos from a monsoon end trip to Lonar Lake and Crater. Spent over six hours inside the crater, exploring temples, ruins, rocks and nature. For anyone going there I would highly encourage using the services of Anand Mishra, a young college student in Lonar, who also acts as a guide for NASA scientists and other visiting academicians. It is a extremely immersive experience... PM me if you need his number, else he can be contacted through the MTDC manager. Enjoy the trip through a land of acid and rock! http://www.soumya.org/genesis/2009/10/lonar-crater.html Finally cleaned up photos from a monsoon end trip to Lonar Lake and Crater. Spent over six hours inside the crater, exploring temples, ruins, rocks and nature. For anyone going there I would highly encourage using the services of Anand Mishra, a young college student in Lonar, who also acts as a guide for NASA scientists and other visiting academicians. It is a extremely immersive experience...
PM me if you need his number, else he can be contacted through the MTDC manager.

Enjoy the trip through a land of acid and rock!

http://www.soumya.org/genesis/2009/10/lonar-crater.html ]]> Maharashtra genesis http://www.indiamike.com/india/maharashtra-f37/photos-from-lonar-crater-t93762/