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Pune to shirdi Trip

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Shirdi:
Shirdi is best known as the late 19th century home of the popular guru Shirdi Sai Baba.
Shirdi has railway station called “Sainagar Shirdi”, which became operational in March 2009

Shinganapur
Shani the son of Sun (Surya) is famous God in Shinganapur. A specialty of Shinganapur is there are no doors to the houses. Shri Shani Dev protects people from thieves. Shanishinganapur is one more
religious place in Ahmednagar Dist.

Water Park:
The “Wet N Joy” water park at Shirdi is a great family amusement park for the pilgrims who come for darshan of Shree Sai Baba. Wet N Joy provides you a full day of fun for the entire family,
friends or corporate group. It includes one of the biggest wave pool, thrilling ride from 45 feet water slide ,rain dance and much more along with the nice food.
Location : 15 min walking distance from Saibaba Temple.  This Water Park is developed by Malpani Group.
Distance:

Distance from pune to shirdi 205 km.
Distance from pune to Ahmednagar 120 km.
Distance from Ahmednagar to shirdi 85 km.
Distance from Mumbai to shirdi is 296 km.

Duration Of Stay:
Min 1 day
Max 3 days

Route and time taken:
By Road

Car
Pune -> wagholi -> shikrapur -> Ranjangoan -> shirur -> Supe -> Ahmednagar
-> take bypass road -> Rahuri -> shirdi

By Car it takes 3 and half hour.

Bus
There are buses available from Pune shivajinagar to shirdi. They take around 5 hrs to reach shirdi.

By Train
Nearest railway station from Shirdi is Sainagar, Shirdi and is 2 km away.
Kopergaon railway station is 16 km away from Shirdi.
Manmad railway station is around 55 Km from Shirdi.
Ahmednagar railway station is around 90 km away from Shirdi.KSRTC

click here for train details.

Map:

PuneShirdi

 

Spot to Visit:
Shirdi Temple
Shani Shinganapur
Water Park

Details if any:

Aarti Timings

04:00 AM Temple Open
04:15 AM Bhupali
04:30 AM Kakad Aarti
05:05 AM Mangal Snaan
05:45 AM Darshan begins in Samadhi Mandir
08:00 AM Satyanarayan Poja
09:00 AM Abhishek
10:30 AM Satyanarayan Poja
11:30 AM Dhuni Pooja with Rice and Ghee in Dwarkamai
12:00 PM Mid Day Aarti
1:30 PM Satyanarayan Poja
04:00 PM Pothi (Devotional Reading/Study) in Samadhi Mandir
At Sunset Dhoop Aarti
08:30 -10.00 PM Devotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir & Cultural Programmes (if any)
09:00 PM Chavadi and Gurusthan Closes
09:45 PM Dwarkamai (the upper part) closes
10:30 – 10:50 PM Shej Aarti,
11:15 PM Samadhi Mandir closes after night Arati

Hotel info:
Rooms are available in bhaktaniwas from 125/- to 500/- (Non AC)
click here for more details.

Cost of Trip:
Meals- 1000/-
Petrol – 1850/-
Parking – 70/-

Things to remember:

–No mobile phones allowed in temple
-Try to reach early on weekends as there is lot of crowd.
-Darshan passes are available online for 200/- per person here. Check it.
– Check the aarti timings above.

Narayanpur and prati balaji temple ketkawle

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Narayanpur:
Narayanpur is a famous place in Pune region. Narayanpur is famous for their Lord Ek Mukhi Datta. Usually lord Datta has 3 faces but in Narayanpur there is Ek Mukhi Datta. The statue of Lord Ek Mukhi Datta is very beautiful.

Prati balaji temple ketkawle
Prati Balaji- is Replica of the Tirupati Balaji at Ketkawle village near pune. Very beautiful place to visit.Balaji Temple. Uttara Foods, the manufacturer of Venky’s Foods have built this impressive Balaji Temple. The temple gives a good feel of famous south indian temples.

Distance:
Distance from Pune to Ketkawle temple is 40 km via Katraj ghat.
Distance from Hadapar to Ketkawle temple is 42 km via Saswad
Narayanpur to Ketkawle temple is 10 KM.

Duration of Stay:
Min: 3hrs to 4 hrs are enough if you go early morning.
Max: 1 day

Route and Time taken:
If staying around hadapsar, saswad road
Hadapsar -> Divya ghat -> Saswad -> Take right -> Narayanpur -> after 10 km -> Ketkawla on left.

Another Route: 40km
Reach Katraj -> Khed shivapur -> Nasrapur -> kapurhol -> take left for saswad road -> ketkawla -> narayanpur

Map:

PratibalajiMandir

Details:
We reached there by 8.30. Cleaning staff keeps on cleaning/washing the temple and the premise, keeping it very clean. The temple is very well constructed and the entire design is been carved out of wood and stone. The Laddo Prasad is tasty too, which you get it for free!

Finished the Darshan, had the Prasad we moved on to the Datta Temple. Though small the temple was good. The Datta Idol was impressive. We spent some time sitting there and relaxing and then started our journey back.

Things to remember :

  • Beautiful place to visit in and after rainy season. Try to reach in the morning.
  • Check timing of aarti. I guess around 10:30 am they have aarti.
  • Can also visit Baneshwar near Nasarapur.

Cost of Trip:
Car – 400/-
Breakfast -100/-

Trip to Lavasa city from Pune

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Lavasa:

Lavasa is a private,planned city being built near Pune.

A 25,000 acres or 8,000 acres project being developed by HCC,this as-yet-incomplete city has been controversial for multiple reasons including procurement of land,harm to the environment,and loans acquired through political corruption.
Lavasa Hill City is free India’s first and largest hill city with a sprawling township spread across the 7 hills of the Mose valley. The area is quite close to the major cities of Pune and Mumbai.

Distance:

Distance between Pune to Lavasa is 65 Kms from Pune and about 200 Kms ( 3.5 hrs) from Mumbai.

Map:

PuneLavasa

Route and time taken:

Hadapsar -> Deccan -> Kothrud -> Chandni Chowk -> Pirangut (left turn) -> Lavasa via (Temghar dam).

There is another route where we need to take left before Pirangut however not sure about road condition.

It is just 1 and half hrs drive from Pune.

Duration Of Stay:
Min – Max : 1 Day – 1.5 Day

Places to Visit:

  1. Lake and beauty of valley
  2. Lava city
  3. Xthrill Adventure Academy for activities like paint ball, rappelling, rock climbing, camping, trekking and lots more.
  4. Lakeshore Watersports
  5. Games Arcade for games like  Neo arcade, Electronic darts and Photo play at Neo Spark

Details:

From Lavase gate city is 7-8 km. it took around1. 5 hrs to reach the city. There is grand entery gate. No entry fees  required.
There is big japnese garden on left of the road. There is boating point as well. They charge 100/- for  parking. We carried lunch so did not had look for meal options. Reached Pune around 8:30 PM.

Things to Remember:

  • Meals and Accommodation here are expensive.
  • x thrill adventures like rappelling, cycling, trekking 500/- plus.
  • Better to carry lunch if possible.
  • Good to visit in rainy season and after that..
  • Just to give you an idea.. Meal  around 450/-, pizza – 400/-, samosa 30/-, tea- 30/-

Cost of Trip:
Car – 650/-
Parking -100/

Vani (Saptashrungi) and Trimbakeswar

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Vani(Saptashrungi)
Saptashrungi is a site of Hindu pilgrimage situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Nashik in west Indian state of Maharashtra in India. According to Hindu traditions, the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini dwells within the seven mountain peaks. (Sapta means seven and shrung means peaks.) It is located in Nanduri, Kalwan taluka, a small village near Nashik in India. Devotees visit this place in large numbers every day. The temple is also known popularly as one of the “three and half Shakti Peethas” of Maharashtra.

Trimbakeswar-
Trimbakeshwar or Tryambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik and 40 km from nashik road. It is dedicated to the god Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.Kusavarta, a kunda (sacred pond) in the temple premises is the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. The current temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (Nanasaheb).

Distance:
Distance bewteen Pune to Nashik is 220 KM.
Nashik to Vani distance is – 65 KM
Nashik to Trimbakeswar is 32 KM

Total 630 KM

Duration Of Stay:
Minimum 1 day is required
Maximum 2 days. Stay at Trimbakeswar or Nashik

Route and time taken:

Hadapsar -> Kalyaninagar -> Vishrantwadi -> Chakan -> Rajguru Nagar -> Sangamner -> Sinner -> Nashik -> Dhonori -> Vani -> Sapta Shrungi -> Trimbakeshwar via Nashik -> Pune

It takes about 5 and half hours to reach sapta shrungi gad. Vani to Sapta shrungi gad is 22KM.(Halt of 40 mins).
Reached pune around 11:45 PM.

Map:
VaniTrimbekehwar

Spot to Visit:

  • Saptashrungi
  • Trimbakeswar
  • Nashik (We did not cover)

Details if any:
We started from Hadapsar around 6:40 AM by route mentioned above. Took halt at 8:15 am for breakfast.
Reached Sapta Shrungi at 12:15 PM. Darshan by 2 PM
Lunch 2-3 PM
Went to Trimbekeshwar by 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Started around 6 PM and took halt for dinner 9 – 10 PM.
Reached Pune at 11:45 PM.

Cost of Trip:
Car – 2900/-
Breakfast – 200/-
Lunch- We carried lunch
Dinner – 400/-

Things to remember:
-Pune Nashik road is 1 lane highway so overtaking is difficult especially in small cars.
-If you plan to go on some occasion/festival or long weekend, you can expect rush and traffic jams.

Konkan Trip – Kashid beach, Murud-Janjira and Harihareshwar

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Kashid -Murud-Janjira-Harihareshwar

Kashid beach

Kashid is a beach town on the shores of the Arabian Sea, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is located 30 km from Alibag and 135 km from Mumbai on the Alibag-Murud road. Kashid is popular mainly because of its white sand, blue seas, green mountains, paddy fields, and rivulets. Kashid has a 3 km stretch of beach tucked in between two rocky hillocks with Casuarina groves all along the seashore. This is by far the best beach in this part of the Konkan region and, though absolutely deserted on weekdays, the town can attract its fair share of week-end holiday makers. There are a few small hotels in Kashid as the rest of the area is privately owned. Best option to stay here to stay in cottages owned by local people.It costs 1000 Rs for a room on weekends. They offer konkani fish thali which is very sumptuous.

Murud-Janjira Fort
Murud-Janjira Fort is situated on an oval-shaped rock off the Arabian Sea coast near the port town of Murud, 165 km (103 mi) south of Mumbai. Janjira is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is approached by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty.The main gate of the fort faces Rajapuri on the shore and can be seen only when one is about 40 feet (12 m) away from it. It has a small postern gate towards the open sea for escape.

Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar is a town in Raigad district, in Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by four hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. The river Savitri enters the Arabian Sea from the town of Harihareshwar. Towards the north of the town is the temple of Lord Harihareshwar, said to have been blessed by Lord Shiva. Hence Harihareshwar is often referred to as Dev-ghar or “house of God”.

Besides a major pilgrimage center, Harihareshwar is a popular beach resort with two beaches, one to the north and the other to the south of the temple. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has a resort on the south beach. Harihareshwar, along with Shrivardhan and Diveagar Beach forms a popular weekend beach destination from Pune (190 km) and Mumbai (210 km).

Distance:
Distance between Pune to Alibag is 145 km. pune to kashid distance is  185 km Alibag  Kashid disance is 40 Km. Kashid Murud distance 20 kM.
Rohini port to Harihareshwar is 50 km.

Total distance – 500km

Duration Of Stay:
Minimum 2 days are required
Maximum 3 days are enough.

Note: If you are planning to visit other beaches like devaghar, shrivardhan and more.. more time will be required.

Route and time taken:
Hadapsar -> Old Highway -> Lonavla -> khopoli exit -> Khopoli -> Pen -> Alibhag -> Kashid.
Kashid-> Murud -> Janjira fort -> Shrivardhan (By boat) -> Harihareshwar.

Return: Harihareshwar -> Shrivardhan -> Mhasala -> Tamini ghat -> Mulshi -> Pirangut – > Pune (175 km)

It took around 5 and half hours to reach Kashid including 45 mins halt.

Map:

PuneAlibhagKashidHarishwarTamini

Spot to Visit:

  • Kashid beach
  • Murud Beach
  • Janjira fort
  • Harihareshwar temple
  • Harihareshwar beach and site seeing.
  • Water sports at Kashid beach.

Details:
Day 1:
1. We started from Hadapsar around 8:30 AM by route mentioned above. Took halt after Pen for lunch.
2. After reaching kashid we just checked-in to hotel,got fresh and went to see janjira fort. There will be entry charges and parking charge that u need to pay there.
3. Took boat ticket(25/- per person). Saw fort and after that went to Murud beach. Had dinner there(Thali’s are available there) and returned to Kashid.

Day2:
1.Got up early and went to beach around 6:15 am. Had long walk. Enjoyed water and climate.
2.Went back, got ready and checked out to go to Harihareshwar
3. After murud there is Agardanda port from where there is option of ferry (ship in which we can load car) and reach other end i.e., near Dighi Port insteading of travelling by road. They charge 140/- for car and 20 per person.
4. Reached Harihareshwar around 2 pm. Went to mandir and sites near by. Had luch there.
5. While returning came by Tamini ghat. It was raining heavily that day.
6. started around 4: 30 pm and reached pune around 10 pm.

Hotels:

Friends Holiday

Cost of Trip:
Hotel – 2000/- (2 rooms 1 day)
Car – 2500/-
Meals -1300/-
Boat/Ship charges – 300/-

Things to remember:
1. Boat to Janjira fort may not be available in rainy season.
2. Ships that carry cars are available on hourly basic. However timings keep changing so confirm once you reach there.
3. Don’t go deep into water as beaches may not be safe.

Trip to Matheran

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Matheran

Matheran

About Matheran
Matheran is a Hill Station in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is around 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune. It is a popular weekend getaway for urban residents.Matheran, which means “forest on the forehead” (of the mountains) is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. There are no vehicles allowed on this hill station.

There are around 38 look-out points in Matheran, which includes beautiful view of sunset and sunrise.

How to reach Matheran from Pune
By Train
The distance betwen Pune and Matheran is around 120 km. From Pune station reach karjat by any express train or local train. Then from Karjat reach Neral by local train. From Neral there are 2 options: 1. Toy Train (75 per person) 2. Taxi (They take 70 per person and 5 people in taxi i.e, omni)

Once you reach Neral there is entry tax at Dasturi naka of 50/- per adult and 25 per child. MTDC resort is the near by hotel to entry point(Dasturi naka). All other private hotels are near market place which is around 2-2.5 km from entry point and takes around 30 mins walk.

By Car:
From Pune -> Lonavla Express highway -> Get off the expressway at khopoli exit -> Ask for Karjat -> From there Neral rd -> Then ask Matheran. Drive from Neral to Matheran is difficult and it is expected that you have good driving skills in hilly region or else hire driver for that part.

Once you reach Neral there is entry point, there is parking area for cars. Park you car there and take your luggage with you. No cars/vehicles allowed from that point. You can carry luggage on horse or ask manual rikshaw to do it for you.

From entry point (Aman lodge) there is another train that takes you to Matheran. Ticket is 45/- per head for adult aand 30/- for child. This train is different from Neral to Matheran train.

Horses at Matheran
Toy train , Horseback and manaul rikshaws are only mode of transport after Dasturi naka. Horse rides are charged from 200 to 750/- person depending upon season and time of the day. If there is heavy crowd they charge more. From Market place or hotel point if you want to visit near by points they have different rates like 150 – 300/- per person for 5 points or 500- 750/- for 12 points..

If you are comfortable to walk i would suggest better take walk and cover only few points. After all where else you would get opportunity to take walk in such pleasant atmosphere.

Few Points to see
1. Echo Point
2. Edward Point
3. Kind Geoge Point
4. Lord Point
5. Louisa Point(view of the Prabal Fort)
6. One Tree Hill Point
7. Alexander Point
8. Rambag Point
9. SUnset Point (Porcupine Point)
10. Surise Point
11. Charlotte lake
12. Pisarnath Mahadev Mandir

Some Snaps:

Monkeys at Matheran

Monkeys at Matheran

Sunset at Matheran

Sunset at Matheran

Hotels we stayed:
1. To stay there, there are plenty of hotels.
2. MTDC ( 1100/- to 5000/-) economy rooms to villa. Website details MTDC Matheran
3. Hotel Parmount (around 2000/- plus) includes meals. They have swimming pool as well.Website details Hotel Paramount
4. There are rooms available on left side while you take walk from Dasturi naka to Matheran. They charge you around 1000/-.

Cost for 2 persons:
1. Hotel – 1000 – 2500/- per day
2. Meals – 550/- (breakfast lunch and dinner)
3. Transport – 1000/- from Pune(train’s and taxi)
4. Entry fee – 100/-
5. Horse rides – 200 -750/- per person

Krishnai WaterPark Pune

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Krishnai WaterPark Pune

There are 3 waterparks that I know around Pune. Below is the list:
1. Krishnai WaterPark Singhagad road,
2. Dimand water park Lohagoan.
3. Sentosa resorts and water park Pune lonavla highway

I heard that Krishnai water park is comparetively bigger and there are more thrilling rides. I got chance to visit krishnai water park and experience was good.

Distance:
The distance of Krishnai water park is around 31 KM from hadapsar via katraj -> singha gad road -> Nanded city -> khadakwasla dam -> Krishnai water park. (I guess 3-5 kms ahead from khadakwasla dam there is village from where u need to go street. There is hoarding there).

Ticket:
Adults Kids
Weekdays 500/- 400/-
Wekend 600/- 500/-

Swiming costumes/Dress code
Kids Rent 40/- Deposit 40/-
Women Rent 50/- Depost 50/-
T-shirt 50/- Deposit 50/-
Men Rent 50/- Deposit 50/-
T-shirt 50/- Depost 50/-

Meals
-No outside food allowed.
-Idli/ wada (40/- & 60/-)
-Maggi/Chinese noddles
-Lunch Thali 150/-
-Pani Puri and other items
-Pizza

Rides

Twister
Black hole
TurnPikes
MagicSway
Pirate Island
Wave pool
Rain dance
Kid Pool(Little champs) – Even adults can enjoy

Review:

It is good place to visit in Summer with family.
Wave pool experience was wonderful.
Check the ride times as all rides are not open continuously. When wave pool is on other rides are closed.
Life guards are limited so take care of your kids.

Timing
10 am to 6 pm ( All days)

Visit Krisnai water park site for more information.

Trip from Pune to Bhimashankar Ozar 2016

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Bhimashankar:
Bhimashankar is one of the 12 jothirlingas in India. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna river near Raichur. Bhimashankar can be termed a pilgrim paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges are an abode for rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahyadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around the rivers, and hill stations. This place is best to visit in rainy season or after rainy season. Nice greenery everywhere.

Distance :

Distance between Pune to Bhimashankar is around 127kms.

Recommended Min and Max stay:

Minimum 1 day is sufficient to visit Bhimashankar and Ozar.
Maximum 2 days for Bhimashankar, Ozar lyenadri and shivneri fort.

Route And Time taken:

Ideally it should take 2.5 to 3hrs to reach Bhimashanar but will depend on season in which you are travelling and halts you take.

Hadapsar-> Magarpatta -> Koregaon Park -> Vishrantwadi -> Bhoseri -> Nashik road -> Rajgurunagar -> Just before Manchar -> Take left -> Godagoan -> Dhimbe -> Bhimashankar -> Godagoan -> just after 1 km take left -> Narayangoan -> Ozar.

The road condition is OK to drive. You may get traffic in Rajgurunagar chowk after morning hours.

Spots To Visit:

Bhimashankar Temple
Ozar ganpati
Boating near Ozar Temple
Lenyadri
Shivneri fort
Breakfast

There are 2 toll bhoots on nashik road after bhoseri. Same toll receipt is applicable for second toll. There are multiple restaurants once you cross 2 toll for breakfast with specificity in vada pav and dahi misal..

Parking

Once you reach Bhimashankar check for car parking. If it’s long weekend or shravan month.. there will be crowd so park accordingly away from mandir. Private parking charges 50/- bucks but parking area is not leveled properly. No parking issues at Ozar.

Details:

Temple schedule:

4.30 AM Kakada Aarti
5.00 AM Nijarup Darshan
5.30 AM Regular Pooja,Abhishek starts
12.00 PM Naivedya Pooja (No Abhishek inside)
12.30 PM Regular Pooja,Abhishek starts
3.00 PM Madhyan Aarti (No Darshan for 45min)
4.00 PM
to 9.30 PM		 Shringar darshan (No Abhishek inside)
7.30 PM Aarti
9.30 PM Mandir Closed

Bhimashankar darshan takes 0.5 hrs to 2.5 hrs time depending on time you visit this place. There aren’t good options for lunch. It’s better to carry lunch from home and have it under tree after darshan. Water bottles are charged 5-10/- more. You need to walk down stairs to reach temple. There is doly system (4 people carrying old person on chair) for senior citizens with additional charges… After darshan we went to Ozar for ganpati darshan. It’s one of ashtevinayak ganpati’s in maharashtra.

Reached pune back around 9 PM.

Hotels to stay:

Visit here for more details.

Cost of Trip ( 2 days 2 person):

  • Travelling – 1300/- to 1500/- by car (Bhimashankar, ozar and lenyadri)
  • Meals (1600/-)
  • Room rent (1000-1200/-) (Can check for bhakt nivas at Ozar…)

Happy Journey !!!

Wonderfull day at Adlabs Aquamagic

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Adlabs Aquamagica:

Adlabs Aquamagica is a water park located near the city of Khopoli on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway nearby to Mumbai. This mega entertainment destination is a perfect choice for families and social groups from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune and Nashik in summer season. There are lot of positive and negative review about this place however it is one of the best place to visit with family. The ticket prices and everything that we get there is expensive so try to go on weekdays and to carry clothes instead of purchasing there.

Distance
The distance from Pune to Adlabs Imagica is around 92 KM and from mumbai it’s around 70 KM. 

Duration:
Min and Max : 1 Day

Route And Time taken:

There are 2 ways to reach Aqua imagica:

  1. Old Pune Mumbai highway -> khopoli exit- > Aqua magic
  2. Express highway -> Take extreme left from Khalapur toll-> Aqua magic

It takes around 2 hours from Pune via Express Highway. There is toll of 146/- on expressway.

Ticket prices

Ticket Non Peak days Express rates Peak days Express rates
Adult 899 1599 999 1699
Child 799 1499 899 1599
Sr.Citizen 599 1299 599 1299

Meal Plan

All day mean plan (A la carte @333/-(Breakfast, lunch and Snacks)
Breakfast @100/-(idli,wada)
Lunch @240/- (Mini) @270/- full, Veg Non-veg
Lunch options Indian, Chinese, Pizza and Burger

Locker

Locker 350/- (150 rent and 200/- deposit)

Dress Code and there prices:

T- Shirts 500/-
Shorts 500/-

Clothing for Men
Beach shorts / Jammers / Tights allowed (in polyester/nylon).

Clothing for Women:
SalwarKameez. Sarees strictly not allowed
Swim wear/ Tights & Tees allowed (In polyester/nylon based fabrics)

Clothing for Kids:
Swim wear/ Beach wear in polyester/nylon allowed

Thrilling Rides on top

Loopy Woopy (1)
Swirl Whirl (2)
Raftaastic! (3)
Zip Zap Zoom (4)
Twisty Turvy(5)
Yell-O
Splash
Boomeranggo
Soakerz
The Pirate Bay (Best for kids)
Floatsa (Lazy River)
Wacky Wavess (Everyone)

Cost per person:

  • Ticket 1000/- to 1700/- per person
  • Meal 330/- (includes breakfast, lunch and snack)
  • Travelling cost(include toll and parking 100/- for cars)
  • Swim wear – 200/- to 500/- (if you buy outside)

Aquamagica Timings:

Park Timings: 10 am – 6:00pm
Breakfast: 9:30am -10:30 am
please check the specific ride operations timings at the Park entrance. Timings are subject to change.

Dapoli Karde beach – Konkan Trip from Pune 2016

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Pune to Dapoli Karde beach ( Konkan) – 2 Days

This time we had plan to go to location where we can enjoy with family and where there is less crowd. One of my friend suggested Karde beach near Dapoli. After taking review from multiple sources, we finalized to go to Dapoli in our own Car.

Distance from Pune to Karde beach:

The distance between Pune to Karde beach is around 200 KM.

Pune to Dapoli Route:

There are 2 options to reach karde beach.

  1. Pune to Dapoli route Tamini Ghat

The distance from Pune to Karde beach is around 220 KM. We started from Katraj and followed below route:

Katraj -> Chandni chowk -> Pirangut – >Paud -> Mulshi-> Tamini ghat -> After crossing tamini ghat you will see industrial area(vele bhagad MIDC) in left -> Take left (there is highway through that MIDC) -> Nizampur -> Mangoan.

From Mangoan travel towards Mahad for 16-17 KM at Tol Fata you need to take Right turn for Dapoli. This road is via Ambet.

Mangoan -> Veer -> Tol Phata -> Take right and travel straight -> Ambet -> Mandangad -> by Khed road after 22 km take right -> Dapoli -> From Dapoli -> you will see sign boards for karde beach. It’s via murud.

Katraj -> Tamini ghat (61 KM) -> Mangoan (54 KM) -> Tol Fata (17 KM) -> Mandangad (30 KM) -> toward khed (22 Km) -> Dapoli (26 KM) -> Karde beach (12 KM)

We found that this route is much better than Varandha ghat road which is via Bhor.

  1. Dapoli to Pune via Varandha Ghat

The distance from Pune to Karde beach is around 200 KM.

Karde beach -> Dapoli (12 KM)-> Near Kumbarwadi (take left) (26 KM) > After 11-12 km via Visapur take right -> Mahad (32 KM) -> Bhor (74 KM) -> Kapur Hol high way (22 KM) -> Katraj (30 KM)

We had a plan to visit Shivthargal which is in Varandha ghat so decided to return via this route. The road is not that good due to which it took lot of time to reach Pune. Another disadvantage is toll at Khed shivapur.

 

Trip:

We started from Pune around 5.45 AM. We followed route 1 and reached Mangoan around 8: 30 AM where we took halt for breakfast. The rates for Poha and Upma (40/-) are high w.r.t quality & quantity they provide. For non-veg you don’t need to worryJ. As breakfast was not ready it took more than 1 hour to re-start our journey. From Mangoan we continued our journey towards Mahad looking for right turn for Mandangad. However we missed that turn and went straight for about 5-6 KM and then had to take U turn.

We reached Mandangad via Ambet. From there we took khed road and reached dapoli around 12 PM.  From Dapoli, karde beach is hardly around 12-13 KM. We reached karde beach around 12:30 PM. We already had done booking at Malhar hotel () so immediately got rooms. Hotel was facing to sea shore. There are many other options available for room. We ate some chiwda and fruits and straight way went to beach as nobody was in mood to waste time in having lunch. We enjoyed at beach for couple of hours.

After that came back and had nice shower. In the evening we got ready and started looking for snacks option. For vegetarian there are very limited options like Poha, Upma and Misal Pav. The quantity of Poha & Upma is very less. For dinner you need to give order in advance.

After that we went to beach and played some games there. After sunset we started playing in front of hotel were we ordered for lunch. The food was ok for veg and good for Non- veg.

Next day we got up early and went to beach around 6: 45 am. Had photo session there. Then we got ready around 9.45 AM and had breakfast.  After that had a walk to seashore.

We started our return journey around 11:45 AM. While going we wanted to visit Ganapati temple but due to no information about location had to skip it. We followed route 2 mentioned above and reached Mahad around 2 PM. Had lunch there. Started back around 3.15 PM and crossed Varandha ghat around 5:30 PM. Finally reached katraj around 8 PM.

 

Tips/Recommendations:

  • Route Tamini ghat road is much better than Verandah ghat if you are going from Pune.
  • For Breakfast/Meals check for nearby by options first before giving order. The hotel were we stay charges us more.
  • Carry things like ball, bat, badminton rackets, football, volleyball with you.
  • Carry water bottles if it’s possible for you.
  • Check-in time for most hotels is 12 PM and checkout time is 10 AM. Talk with them to avoid penalty.

Hotel where we stayed:

Malhar hotel

Cost for 4 persons ( 2 days 1 night stay)
Stay –2800/- (1400/- Per room)
Petrol – 1700/-
Breakfast/Lunch – 2000/-
Toll/Tax – 120/-

HAPPY JOURNEY!!!