Day-04 - Visit to Raigad and Holi in Mahad on 17-Mar-2014

Raigad Fort near Mahad is a hill fort situated near  the Mahad. The Raigad Fort was seized by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire, eventually covering much of western and central India.

Spent about 3 hours on the fort and could see the fort in detail as we used cable car to reach the fort top. The reminded all of us the glorious period of Chatrapati Shivaji who vehemently fought with the Mugals and the Shahis.

Day-03 - Visit to Harihareshwar, Kelshi , Anjarle, Harne on 16-Mar-2014

 
Harihareshwar, Kelshi , Anjarle and Harne travel was through the green forest and coastal roads. Even we used the Veshvi-Bagmandala Ferry service to reach Bagmandala to cut the distance to Anjarle. Moving aroung in Konkan on coastal roads, temples  and beaches is always full of fun and enjoyment and gives ample opportunities relax and rejuvenate from the busy life of Thane-Mumbai.

Day-01- Visit to Nagaon, Chaul, Janjira, Nandgaon on 14-Mar-2014

A two days tour from Thane to Nagaon, Chaul, Revdanda, Murud, Janjira is my all time favorite and "quick to get on type' destinations. These places were visited at least 5 times and every time I enjoyed these trips a lot. Vast sea-shores, dense trees along the coast and on the both sides of the narrow and snaky road, coconut water, homely food and typical lake side temples always attracted me to go to these places and Konkan. 

This tour was done with Vijumama, Mami, Sadhana and myself by my Tavera.

Chaul A former city of Portuguese India

Kashid

Sunset at Kashid Beach 

 Nandgaon

Stayed in a home of a local with simple but clean rooms

 A view of Murud from the Palace

Day-02 - Visit to Murud-Janjira on 15-Mar-2014

Janjira Fort  is situated on an oval-shaped rock off the Arabian Sea coast near the port town of Murud.  Janjira is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is approached by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty.

Day-08 - Visit to Shivtar Ghal and Bhairavnath, Goregaon on 16-Nov-2013

Shivthar Ghal also known as Sundarmath i.e. Beautiful Monastery is a cave. Samarth Ramdasdictated Dasbodh to Kalyan Swami. Samarth Ramdas lived here for about 22 years. It is believed that this is where the first meeting between Shivaji Maharaj and Samarth Ramdas took place.

Visited Shivtar Ghal for the second time with Anna, Aai, Bapukaka, Uncle, Sadhana and Raju Khetam and spend about 1 hour at the Ghal.

Day-05 - Visit to Tarkarli on 14-Nov-2013

 Tarkarli

Ganapati Temple, Redi is a village in the district of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Originally known as Rewati, Redi is located close to the shores of the Arabian Sea.

Road decorated with the Akash Kandil on the way to Reddy 

Day-04 - Visit to Amboli on 13-Nov-2013

On first day of the Konkan tour, visited Amboli with Anna, Bapu, Aai, Sadhna and Raju Khetam 

On way to the origin of Hiranyakeshi River

Day-02 -Yamai Mandir, Aundh, Audambar, Wadi on 11-Nov-2013

Yamai Mandir, Aundh  The idol of Devi Mahishasur Mardini Yamai in black stone is almost 2 meters high and is in a cross-legged sitting position.

Unfortunately, could not see the Shri Bhavani Museum as Friday was holiday.

Was hearing about these two places since my childhood, but could at least visit the temple in 2011.

Visit to Elephanta on 12-Jan-2013

Visited Elephanta with Priyanka and Sadhana once again and the day was very nice with pleasant and windy weather of January in Mumbai.

Visit to Gaimukh on 08-Jul-2012

When I was having 1-2 hours at disposal, I mostly go to the Gaimukh in the outskirts of the Thane City.  I have been to this place many times - may be more than 50 times but enjoyed the scenic panoramic views and serenity of the Shankar Temple. Visiting in mansoon  season is always special occasion.