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My Wife and I share a combined interest in gardening. Both of us have graduated with Botany subject as specialization and this is where we find the "roots" (Pun intended) of our friendship and the courtship that followed.

The task of beautifying our house with flower plants was one of the first things we planned and executed after marriage.

Both the balcony grills soon lined up with pots of flowering plants. As per tradition, Tulsi plant got the first preference. We started to get first-hand experiences of handling plant pests, nutrition, fertilizer, watering, flowering, etc.

Whenever we switched homes, our pots followed us and have always increased in number.

We transitioned from flowering plants to herbs, vegetables, and fruit plants in the past couple of years. Our recent additions have been vegetables and fruits.

We love to see them grow and harvesting is a delight. After taking inspiration from some online DIY videos, we experimented on growing plants from kitchen leftovers from veggies and fruits.

We have two beautiful Avocado plants, one pineapple plant, one lemon plant, different capsicum and tomato varieties growing from this experiment.

Our love for Italian food gave us the idea of having a herb garden section that would guarantee fresh herbs at our disposal for any instant cravings for pasta, soups, and herbal teas.

To save us time and efforts of germinating herb seeds, we bought some herb plants from local nurseries and from online stores and now we have a beautiful herb reserve. We currently have around 40 different plants in the two balconies combined.

We love spending time and efforts on our plants. We cherish this "WE" time together when we spend time mixing manure for the plants, trimming them, checking them for pests, and the most awaited harvesting phase.

We have a strict "No Flower Plucking" policy in our home that both of us strictly follow. We believe flowers look much better on plants that in flower-pots.

The joy of watching your seeds sprout to life and grow to give out beautiful flowers and fruits cannot be explained.

Walking into your terrace and picking up a ripe strawberry or mulberry from your plant and enjoying it fresh is priceless and worth the time, money, and efforts you put into your garden.

Also, when you see how much effort goes into growing fruits and vegetables, you learn to waste less and respect the farmers for their work.

I hope you enjoy the virtual peek into our garden through these photos.

Your comments are welcome

Thank you and regards
Ashish Phatak

Content Written by - Awachat Phatak

थंडीच्या दिवसात किंवा मस्त पावसात गरम गरम भजी आणि वडापाव खायची मजा काही औरच असते आणि तेही स्वादिष्ट आणि चांगल्या प्रतीचे मिळाले तर मग विचारायलाच नको।

पुण्यात रतन टौकीज ( दगडूशेठ गणपती ) जवळ हि गाडी तुम्हाला दिसेल …।

मुद्दामून फोटोत नावही दिले आहे ( धापसे बंधू ) कारण तिथे दोन गाड्या असतात .

सगळ्यात भारी म्हणजे कांद्याची गोल भजी आणि त्याबरोबर पाव आणि मिरची क्या बात है ...

A Must TRy Wada Pav and Bhaji

near Dagdusheth Temple Pune

" नुक्कड " हे महाबळेश्वर मधील एक खूप चांगले ठिकाण आहे

जिथे तुम्ही व्हेज आणि नॉन व्हेज दोन्ही खाऊ शकता आणि महत्वाचे म्हणजे हार्ट ऑफ द मार्केट असल्यामुळे खरेदी झाल्यावर " श्रम परिहार करिता " हा बेस्ट ऑप्शन आहे

Tandoori Paneer tikka at its best with spicy masala and Delicious Taste

At Nukkad Mahabaleshwar main Market

From the world-famous pav bhaji to the delicious poha, Maharashtra has a lot to offer to food lovers.

Maharashtrian food is truly unique. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajra, lentils and seasonal fruits and vegetables staples. The highlight of this cuisine is the use of peanuts and coconut in most dishes. Maharastrian meals are based Ayurvedic principles. It is believed that your daily meal should be well-balanced which is why a traditional Maharashtrian thali will have Rice, Chapati, Dry Vegetables, Curry, Lentils, Salad, Pickle, Chutney and a Dessert. All the flavours like spicy, savoury, sour, bitter and sweet are packed into one plate.

Since they occupy a vast area with distinct geographical differences and food availability, the Marathi people from different regions have produced a diverse cuisine. The diversity extends to the family level because each family uses its own unique combination of spices and ingredients.

एका वेळेस २ पूर्ण साजूक तुपातील चिकन बिर्याणी खाऊनच (The Happy Stomach Way ) नॉनव्हेज भ्रमंतीला पूर्णत्व येते आणि ते हि " एस पी ज बिर्याणी " या हॉटेल मधून.

अफलातून, मार्वलस, डिलिशिअस, फाडू अश्या कित्येक उपमा दिल्या तरी त्या कमी पडतील या बिर्याणी च्या बाबतीत ...

लहानपणापासूनच माझी सगळ्यात आवडती बिर्याणी आणि महत्वाचे म्हणजे अजूनही ( मी हि बिर्याणी १९९३ पासून आवर्जून जाऊन खात आहे )

बिर्याणी खाताना आपोआप वाह क्या बात है ! असे उदगार येतात .. सगळ्यात महत्वाचे : म्हणजे हि बिर्याणी खाल्यावर कधीही जळजळ होत नाही फक्त तृप्त झाल्यासारखे वाटते

SP's Biryani House
Tilak Road, Opposite to SP College
Pune - 411030

पुण्यामध्ये नॉनव्हेज खानावळ म्हंटले कि एकच नाव डोळ्यासमोर येते ते म्हणजे कुमठेकर रोड वरील " आवारे मराठा खानावळ ",

११४ वर्ष ची परंपरा असलेली हि खानावळ म्हणजे चिकन खाणाऱ्या लोकांकरिता पर्वणीच आहे

येवा कोकण आपलाच असा ( मुरुड ते काशीद )

या वेळेस मुरुड-काशीद ला जायचा Plan केला आणि कायम मनात आठवणीच्या स्वरुपात राहील अश्या पद्धतीचा अनुभव आला.

पुण्याहून जाताना मध्ये मुळशी घाट, ताम्हिणी, कोलाड, रोहा, केळघर, मुरुड, काशीद, मग पुणे असे ४ दिवस भ्रमंती झाली.

विविध चवीचे आणि आयुष्यात प्रथमच काही नवीन पदार्थ चाखण्याचा अनुभव या ट्रीप मध्ये आला त्यापैकी महत्वाचे पदार्थ म्हणजे

१. गरम फ्राय सोलकढी (ताज्या कोकम पासून केलेली )
२. हापूस आंब्याचे सारण आणि आवरण असलेले वाफाळलेले उकडीचे मोदक
३. कांद्याची पात आणि पातीचा कांदा असलेले गरमा गरम बटाटा पोहे
४. तांब नावाच्या मास्याचे कालवण ( मेन कोर्स डिश )
५. समुद्रातील दगडावरील कोरल्स ची भाजी ( कालवा )
६. कच्च्या फणसाची मसालेदार बिर्याणी

या शिवाय पापलेट चे विविध प्रकार ( १५ पापलेट फस्त !! ), सुरमई करी, मुरुड स्पेशल गावरान कोंबडी रस्सा, सुककट ची भाजी, प्रोंस चे कालवण, मुरुड समुद्र किनार्यावरील अप्रतिम चहा, काशीद बीचवरील वडा पाव, गरम गरम तांदुळाचे घावन आणि खोबर्याची चटणी, लेमन ग्रास टाकून केलेला चहा, रोज वेगळ्या प्रकारचा रस्सा आणि चव थोडक्यात खवय्येगीरीकारिता अफलातून डेस्टीनेशन !!

आम्ही “ जानकी व्हिला “ या ठिकाणी राहिलो होतो, मुरुड समुद्र किनार्यापासून ३-४ मिनिटे चालत अंतरावर ... राहण्याची उत्तम सोय, सुटसुटीत ५ च पण प्रशस्त रूम्स महत्वाचे म्हणजे जागेची कमर्शिअल गिचमिड नाही ..

आजुबाजुनी मस्त नारळाची झाडे ... रात्री रूम समोरील टेरेस मध्ये बसून समुद्राचा आवाज ऐकत आकाशातील तारे बघत .. गप्पा मारत आणि अधून मधून येणारा पण धुवाधार पाऊस अनुभवताना ४ दिवस कसे गेले कळलेच नाही.

रोज संध्याकाळी काशीद बीचवर जाऊन रात्री उशिरापर्यंत बसून राहायचे एकीकडे चहा ( ठरलेला .. या शिवाय ट्रीप पूर्ण होत नाही असा माझा नियम आहे !! )

हिरवेगार डोंगर, समुद्र, नयनरम्य निसर्ग पाहून शहरातल्या गर्दी व प्रदूषणाचा आलेला वीट कमी झाला. आता दरवर्षी एकदा तरी ३-४ दिवस मुरुड काशीद नक्की होणार यात काहीच शंका नाही !!!

Murud is known for it widespread sandy beaches adorned with majestic forts and outlined by palms and coconut trees, creating a perfect holiday scenery.

Murud, in the Raigad district with resorts and natural beauty beckoning you, is the place to be for a relaxed, modest vacation, with sparkling golden beaches. Murud has adventure and spirituality, infused into its pristine landscapes. Apart from the world class beaches, there is the Murud Janjira Fort, Kasa Fort, Gol Gumbaz and a few others. The nearby hills of Murud-Janjira are home to a beautiful shrine dedicated to Lord Dattatreya.





Travel Date - 29th May 2017

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Ashish Phatak ( APR )

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A hill town in Western Ghats, apart from its strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is also well known for its numerous rivers, magnificent cascades and majestic peaks.

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station located in the Western Ghats, in Satara district of Maharashtra. Known for its captivating beauty and the beautiful strawberry farms, the city comprises of ancient temples, boarding schools, manicured and lush green dense forest, waterfalls, hills, valleys. The city is definitely among the most sought after weekend getaways from Mumbai. Charming views, enticing valleys, serene lakes and a refreshing delight for your taste buds - the best way to summarize this natures gift.

A wide plateau by the name of Wilson Point, tends to be one of the best places in the town to start your day. Catch a breathtaking view of the sunrise from any of the three watch points here. Enjoy the wide sceneries here as this also happens to be the highest points in the town.

Elephant's Point is famous for the beauty and peace that one gets by being there. The greenery around is worth appreciating, and nature around is stunning and gives one a sense of comfort away from the fast moving life of the city. The rock formations at the site are present in a way that forms the trunk of an elephant. It is one of the most visited and famous attractions of Mahabaleshwar which is flocked in by tourists from near and far.

Venna Lake is a scenic human-made lake in Mahabaleshwar. The lake offers rowboats, and paddleboats ride to the visitors and hence is usually very crowded. Apart from boating, there is horse riding and rides for children such as merry go round and the toy train. The lake serves yummy Chowpatty food and has numerous food stalls that serve delicious street food items like Corn, bhelpuri and fresh fruits like mulberries, strawberries and carrots. Bagicha Corner and Hirkani Garden are the most famous restaurants around. People prefer to walk to reach here from the market area and the bus stand nearby.

Arthur's seat or Su***de point is also known as the Queen of all points. It offers the most mesmerizing and fascinating view of the dense valleys of Brahma-Arayana and the Savitri river.

Here are the best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar that you must visit on your trip to Mahabaleshwar

Venna Lake – The Most Visited Place

Mapro Garden – The Delightful Strawberry Garden

Pratapgad – The Testifier Of The Past

Lingamala Falls – The Majestic Falls

Elephant’s Head Point – The Famous Needle Point

Mini Kashmir – A Hamlet For Special Sightseeing

Parsi Point – A Place With Awe-Inspiring Beauty

Babington Point – Nirvana For Nature Lovers

Bhushan Mahamuni – A Must Visit Religious Place

Lodwick Point – A Place With Stunning Views

Lord Mahabaleshwar Temple – A Beautiful Shrine

Connaught Peak – A Popular Picnic Spot

Table Land – Asia’s Second Highest Mountain Plateau

Rajapuri Caves – A Popular Historical Site

Panchgani – A Gorgeous Hill Station

Arthur’s Seat – Queen of the Points

Morarji Castle – The Colonial Vibes

Bombay Point – The Best Sunset Point

Chinaman’s Falls – Dramatic Waterfall

Helen’s Point – Ecstatic Views Of Nature

Dhobi Waterfall – Granite Rocks And Lush Greenery

Wilson Point – Vantage Point In Mahabaleshwar

Tiger’s Spring – Gushing Waterfalls

Koyna Valley – Path Less Taken

Krishnabai Temple – In The Heart Of Lush Greens

Marjorie Point – Beautiful Sunsets

Roman Catholic Church – Eye Catching Architecture

Travel time - October May
for Travellers - June-july and August is also fantastic as Very less crowd

“ Blue seas, virgin islands and Mesmerizing Nature “

"Beaches, Sunsets and Crazy Nights" - The GOA at its Best

या वेळेस आम्ही मित्रांनी गोव्याला जायचा प्लान केला आणि एक अभूतपूर्व, अविस्मरणीय आणि कायम मनात आठवणीच्या स्वरुपात राहील असा पद्धतीचा अनुभव आला.

राहण्यासाठी आम्ही कन्डोलिम बीच ची निवड केली होती जेणेकरून बरेच समुद्र किनारे, हॉटेल्स आणि ऐतिहासिक ठिकाणे, चर्चेस जवळ असतील.

गोव्यात आम्ही कलंगुट बीच, बागा बीच, अंजुना बीच, बिग वेगेटार आणि वेगेटार बीच, चापोरा फोर्ट (दिल चाहता है, गोलमाल), सिन्क़्वेरिअम बीच, अगौडा फोर्ट, मोर्झिम बीच, अश्वेम बीच, आरमबोल बीच, क़्वेरिम बीच, कालचा बीच, मोर्गीम बीच, चापोरा बीच, रॉकी बीच, कोको बीच, केग्डोले बीच, मिरामार बीच, कारांझालेम बीच, मारीवल बीच, दयस बीच, डोना पौला आणि बीच ( सिंघम ), वेन्ग्युनिअम बीच, ओदेक्सेल बीच असे २३ समुद्र किनारे आणि दोन फोर्टस बघितले त्याचप्रमाणे हि Basilica of Bom Jesus, Immaculate Conception Church, Se Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary, Church of Saint Augustine Ruins चर्चेस हि बघितली.Fat Fish, The Jazz corner, Sea Breeze, Vanmala Restaurant, The little hut, Dominos Pizza, The Punjab House हि हॉटेल्स सुद्धा अप्रतिम होती आणि त्यामध्ये टेस्ट केलेले फूड तर लाजवाबच !!!

मुसळधार पाऊस आणि त्यात गोव्यातील प्रत्येक गल्लीतून नकाशाच्या सहाय्याने भ्रमंती करण्यात खूप मजा आली. गोव्यातील पदार्थांना हि एक वेगळीच चव आहे आणि त्या धुंद वातावरणात ते चविष्ट आणि अविस्मरणीय वाटतात. रोज सकाळी निघून भटकंती करून रात्री उशिरा यायचे हा दिनक्रम करताना ७ दिवस कसे गेले हे कळले देखील नाही.

Lying on the west coast, Goa is one of the smallest states in India known for its brilliant beaches, scrumptious food and Portuguese heritage. Panjim, the capital city located in the centre is well-connected with an international airport and roads and trains run from North to South part of Goa.with a coastline stretching for over 100 kilometres, Goa has numerous beaches that attract millions of visitors. While Baga and Calangute are more popular among the Indian family crowd, Anjuna and Arambol draw a lot of foreign tourists. The beaches in South Goa are relatively lesser explored, but some of them like Agonda and Palolem are more beautiful.

A former Portuguese colony, Goa also boasts of beautiful architecture from the colonial era with many churches and old-style bungalows. The people are quite friendly towards tourists and celebrate many festivals throughout the year. While the seafood is excellent, Goa has one of the best nightlife in the country with trendy bars, beach shacks, elegant cafes and many clubs and discotheques. Thanks to lower alcohol prices in the state, Goa is also great for younger tourists with relatively tighter pockets.

"The Queen of Beaches" - Calangute
Situated 15 km from Panjim, Calangute Beach is the longest beach in North Goa, stretching from Candolim to Baga. Due to its sheer size and popularity, it is a hub for tourists and backpackers from all over the world. Popular as the "Queen of Beaches", the Calangute Beach of Goa is among the top ten bathing beaches in the world. Being one of the busiest and most commercial beaches of Goa, it is swarming with eating joints, shacks and clubs serving cocktails, beer and seafood. The Calangute Beach is also known for its water sports activities like parasailing, water surfing, banana ride and jet-skiing. While the days here are filled with beach fun, nights call for upbeat parties and letting your hair down. Calangute is also popular for staying in Goa as it keeps you well-connected to the other beaches in the north such as Baga, Anjuna, Candolim, Aguada and many more.

"A Journey through the Rivers of Goa"
Cruise in Goa allows one to explore the exotic scenery, pristine waters and marvel the breathtaking view of the sunset. Bounded by numerous rivers, Goa makes for an exciting and diverse cruising destination.There are several types of cruises in Goa, and each of them offers a unique experience. These range from simple evening cruises, elaborate and romantic dinner cruises, backwater cruises, and of course casino cruises. All of these usually originate from Miramar Beach in Panjim.Several Goa cruises also offer dinner options along with guaranteed fun and entertainment activities are carried through the day depending upon the daytime, sunset and moonlight. Booking a cruise getaway in Goa is fairly simple as a number of them also offer online booking options. Depending on your requirements and time that you want to spend on the boats, you can choose a package that suits you the best.

Travel Date - 22 June 2016
6 Nights 7 Days

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Thanks For Reading
Ashish Phatak ( APR )

येवा कोकण आपलाच असा ( दापोली ते गणपतीपुळे )

या वेळेस लग्नाच्या तिसऱ्या वाढदिवसानिमित्त कोकणात जायचा प्लान केला आणि एक अभूतपूर्व, अविस्मरणीय आणि कायम मनात आठवणीच्या स्वरुपात राहील असा पद्धतीचा अनुभव आला.

पुण्याहून जाताना मध्ये मुळशी घाट, ताम्हिणी, महाड, दापोली, मग जेट्टीतून दाभोळ ते गुहाघर असा मस्त प्रवास झाला. मग तिथून पुढे पालशेत बीच, गोपाळ गड, असगोळी, लाईट हाउस, बामणघळ, करूळ बीच, वेळणेश्वर येथील शंकराचे मंदिर आणि बीच, हेदवी चे गणपती मंदिर आणि बीच, रोहिले बीच, नांदिवडे बीच, मालगुंड बीच, गणपतीपुळे मंदिर आणि समुद्र किनारा, आरे वारे बीच, बुदल बीच, नरावान बीच, तव्साल ते जयगड बोटीने प्रवास, जयगड किल्ला, तवसाल बीच, कलबेद्वी बीच, व्याडेश्वर मंदिर, गुहाघर बीच, फिशर मन बीच, दुर्गा देवी मंदिर, टाकलेश्वर मंदिर, वेल्दूर ते दाभोळ बंदर जेट्टी ने प्रवास, कोळथरे बीच, लाडघर बीच, तमासतीर्थ बीच असा प्रवास करीत करीत ओल्ड महाबळेश्वर आणि मग पुणे असे ४ दिवस भ्रमंती झाली.

हिरवेगार डोंगर, समुद्र, नयनरम्य निसर्ग पाहून शहरातल्या गर्दी व प्रदूषणाचा आलेला वीट कमी झाला. स्वतः केलेली ताज्या मास्यांची खरेदी आणि तिथल्या मासोळी बाजारात पापलेट आणि सुरमईच्या ग्राहकासाठी कोळी लोकांची गमतीदार भांडणे हा एक अजब अनुभव होता. उकडीच्या मोदकांचे जेवण झाल्यावर झोपाळ्यावर बसून गार वाऱ्यात मारलेल्या दिलखुलास गप्पा कायम आठवणीत राहतील. शहरामध्ये जिथे माणसं कमी आणि कामापुरती ओळख ठेवणारे अधिक भेटतात तिथे काहीही नातं नसताना प्रेमाने विचारणारी माणसं भेटली की मन भरून येतं.

गेले १० वर्ष अमृता आणि मी बरीच भटकंती केली आहे, पण या वर्षी “ कोको ” ची भर पडल्यामुळे आता आमचे आयुष्य नुसतेच एकमेकांभोवती फिरत नसून कोको भोवती फिरत असल्याची जाणीव झाली. कोकणात आता आम्हाला लोकं कोको च्या नावाने ओळखतात !

कोकणातले बरेच किनारे अजून माणसांच्या गर्दी पासून वाचलेले आहेत. अशा समुद्रकिनारी अमृता आणि कोको बरोबर आमच्या आयुष्यातला एक अविस्मरणीय सूर्यास्त आम्ही आमच्या डोळ्यात साठवला.

फिरत असताना कानावर पडणारा नाट्य संगीत, भजन यांनी लहानपणीच्या पुण्यातील तुळशीबागेच्या आठवणी जाग्या झाल्या. आठवले काकांबरोबर मारलेल्या गप्पा, जोग आज्जींच्या हातचे पोहे - उकडीचे मोदक - कुळथाचे पिठले - भाजणीचे वडे, राउत काकांनी त्यांच्या घरात बनवलेले मस्त माश्याचे जेवण व जेवताना दाखवलेल्या कोकणी लोकांच्या नकला, आणि पूर्ण गुहाघर ने केलेलं “ कोको ” चे कौतुक अशा साऱ्याच गोष्टी कायम आठवणीत राहतील हे मात्र नक्की !

This is one of the cleaner beaches in this belt. The sand is nice and soft and good for building sand castles.It is the longest beach in Konkan. Very clean and clear. Narrow roads to approach the beach but normally it is not that crowded. Since it is far away from Pune and Mumabi you do not have one day travellers crowding it.



Travel Time - June - Feb

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येवा कोकण आपलाच असा : निसर्गरम्य दिवेआगर

अचानक ठरणारा प्रत्येक प्रवास हा नेहमीच एक वेगळा अनुभव देणारा असतो आणि Relax करणारा देखील.

कोकणात जाऊन मस्त फोटो सेशन करायला,सकाळी ७ च्या थंडीत मस्तपैकी चहा प्यायला, सफारी त बसून कुठल्याही " टेरेन " ( कुठल्याही प्रकारचा रस्ता ) चा विचार न करता बिंधासपणे गाडी चालवणे, रात्री १० वाजता समुद्रकिनारी इतर कुणीही आजूबाजूला नसताना फक्त लाटांचा आवाज ऐकत आणि आकाशातील तारे बघत निवांतपणे बसणे, नारळाच्या आणि सुपारीच्या झाडांच्या वाडीत राहणे, समुद्रात कोको बरोबर मनसोक्त खेळायला,भरपूर मासे खायला,कोको ला घेऊन कोंबड्या च्या मागे पळणे, एक वेगळीच मजा येते ..

दिवेआगर मध्ये फिरत असताना असे कायम जाणवते ते म्हणजे इतर समुद्र किनाऱ्यांपेक्षा इथे वर्दळ खूपच कमी आहे

The coastline of the Diveagar Beach stretches across the length of 5 kilometres which is laden with the palm, Beatles and casuarina trees that are commonly found in Maharashtrian soil. The tide is low during the morning hours and you can frolick around in the water with your kids for the ultimate water adventure. One of the best ways to navigate the same is by taking an evening stroll along the frothy sea as the sun sets in the backdrop. Evening time also call for buggy rides which is an adventure in its own right. There are some beach resorts located on the Diveagar beach where tourists make their stay for a tranquil beach vacation.

Diveagar beach is the primary attraction in Diveagar. Diveagar is a prosperous village and is a major beach destination in Raigad district. Diveagar is located on the northern end of tripple Raigad beaches of Diveagar Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar. Diveagar beach unlike Harihareshwar is not a rocky beach and also enjoys high waves making splashing in the waves a lot of fun at Diveagar beach. Diveagar is a safe beach and water sports is a major attraction of Diveagar beach.

Gleaming white sand, pristine blue water, swaying coconut palms and betel nut trees and gentle breeze producing a serene and calming effect, this is not a dream but the enchanting place called Diveagar.

This place is a beautiful beachside village nestled on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra offering its visitors a sight of pure bliss. Lying in the Raigad District, Diveagar is better referred to as seashore extending up to 6 kms and serves as prime attraction of the region. Tourists can also catch an unusual sight of rarely found Suru trees on the coast. Where one end of the beach is fishing settlement, the other end is blessed with an eye catching sight of thousands of migratory seagulls in the sanctuary.

Diveagar is an ideal destination for a short weekend break from the cities like Mumbai and Pune. Diveagar is about 190 kms from Mumbai and 160 kms from Pune and to reach Diveagar from either of the cities it would take hardly 4-5 hours.




Places and what to do in diveagar

1. Diveagar Beach
2. Harihareshwar Beach
3. Bagmandala
4. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Para-sailing
6. Murud Janjira
7. Kondivili Beach
8. Bankot Fort
9. Shopping in Diveagar
10. Lord Suvarnaganesha Temple
11. Peshwa Memorial
12. Ganesh Gully
13. Kalbhairav Temple
14. Angling
15. Shankar Temple
16. Shri Laxminarayan Temple
17. Sundernayaran Temple
18. Horse-cart riding
19. Somaja Devi Temple
20. Kushmeshwar Temple
21. Fish Market



Travel Time - June to Jan

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येवा कोकण आपलाच असा ( देवबाग – मालवण - सिंधुदुर्ग ) - "An Exotic island on the Coastline of Arabian Sea "

Pristine blue water, picture perfect backdrop of beautiful mountains and lush green belt of casuarinas trees blend together perfectly to give you Devbagh. It is an amazing exotic island lying along the coastline of Arabian sea about 2 kms from the southern part of Goa. With splendid weather throughout the year, the beach town is famous for the fresh seafood, water sports and sunsets. Beach resorts and Jungle lodges are the most soughtafter stay options in Devbagh. The place is a perfect getaway for couples looking for an exotic vacation.

अचानक ठरणारा प्रत्येक प्रवास हा नेहमीच एक वेगळा अनुभव देणारा असतो आणि Relax करणारा देखील. कोकणात जाऊन मस्त फोटो सेशन करायला, TATA सफारी त बसून कुठल्याही " टेरेन " ( कुठल्याही प्रकारचा रस्ता ) चा विचार न करता बिंधासपणे गाडी चालवणे यासारखी दुसरी एन्जॉयमेंट नाही. कॉटेज समोरच्या समुद्र किनाऱ्यावर फक्त लाटांचा आवाज ऐकत आणि आकाशातील तारे बघत निवांतपणे बसणे,, समुद्रात कोको बरोबर मनसोक्त खेळायला, भरपूर मासे खायला एक वेगळीच मजा आली. उकडीच्या मोदकांचे जेवण झाल्यावर झोपाळ्यावर ( नारळाच्या झाडांना बांधलेला ) बसून गार वाऱ्यात मारलेल्या दिलखुलास गप्पा कायम आठवणीत राहतील.

स्वतः समुद्रात चालवलेली बोट, रात्रीची कोळी लोकांची बघितलेली मासेमारी, देवबाग संगम वर उभे राहून अनुभवलेला नदी आणि समुद्र संगम, देवबाग मध्ये चालत अनुभवलेले क्षण असे अनेक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव ह्या ट्रिप मधून मिळाले

“ शहरामध्ये जिथे माणसं कमी आणि कामापुरती ओळख ठेवणारे अधिक भेटतात तिथे काहीही नातं नसताना प्रेमाने विचारणारी माणसं देवबाग मध्ये भेटली “

रोज संध्याकाळी कॉटेज समोरच्या समुद्र किनारी जाऊन रात्री उशिरापर्यंत बसून राहायचे एकीकडे मस्त गरम वाफाळलेला चहा ( ठरलेला .. या शिवाय ट्रीप पूर्ण होत नाही असा माझा नियम आहे !! ), समुद्रासमवेत घेतलेला लंच आणि डिनर कायमच लक्षात राहतील ! हिरवेगार डोंगर, निळाशार आणि शांत समुद्र, नयनरम्य निसर्ग पाहून शहरातल्या गर्दी व प्रदूषणाचा आलेला वीट कमी झाला. आता दरवर्षी एकदा तरी हि ट्रिप नक्की होणार यात काहीच शंका नाही !!!

कोकण खऱ्या अर्थाने समृद्ध्द आहे आणि तसेच राहावे

Devbaug Sangam - An extension of the Tarkarli beach, Devbaug lies to the south of Tarkarli and extends upto the Devbaug Sangam point. Devbaug was a quaint fishing hamlet blessed with a fine white sand beach however now a major part of the population in Devbaug is involved in the hospitality business in one way or the other. Tsunami island and Devbaug Sangam are the main tourist attractions in Devbaug.

Tsunami Island - An Island that was formed after the Tsunami in 2004 and named after it, Tsunami island is a small piece of land which emerges only during low tides in the Karli backwater. Tsunami island is the hub of water sports in Tarkarli making Devbaug a popular place.

Karli backwaters which run almost parallel to the beach starting from Tarkarli on to the little peninisular of Devbaug is the factor that imparts Devbaug an almost surreal beauty and makes it an unique beach destination in Maharashtra like.The piece of land here is so narrow that some of the properties here have the backwaters on one side and the sea on the other. Boating in the backwater is available at the backwater side of Tarkarli and there are house boats also available in the backwaters. M.T.D.C. has a 'kettuvallom' - kerala style of houseboat whereas private house boats are more like mini cruises with an upper deck and related paraphernalia.

Tarkarli is amongst the very few places in the country where you could indulge in SCUBA diving. M.T.D.C identified the region near Sindhudurg fort abundant with coral reefs as the primary site for snorkeling and SCUBA Diving in Maharashtra. Marine biologist Mr Sarang Kulkarni played an important role in introducing SCUBA diving in Tarkarli. The best season for snorkeling in Tarkarli is November to May.



टोटल ट्रिप - 6 Nights & 7 Days
हॉटेल - सॅमसन प्राईड रिसॉर्ट
Travel Date - 27th Jan 2019

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