The Comforting Retreats in Gorgeous Indian State Goa

The Comforting Retreats in Gorgeous Indian State Goa

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A comfortable place to stay in a Tourist Spot makes the journey more enjoyable. Goa is a paradise for beach lovers. Sprawling sands of different hues are a marvel of this tiny tourist destination. Clear waters of the sea are clear and inviting. Hours can be spent on a beach doing just absolutely nothing apart from gazing at the blue sky above.

Goa Hotels comes with all modern amenities. But this does not necessarily mean that these hotels are modern to look at too. The traditional look hides the modern to please a tourist’s sense of the traditional. 

5 Star Deluxe Hotels also have a long chain. The dreamy holiday location has some extremely sensuous accommodations. The hotel comes with an offer of suites, rooms, apartments, villas, conference hall, adventure sports, children centre and squash playing facilities etc.

Majorda Beach Resort is another one out of the Luxury Hotels Goa. From Dabolim airport the accommodation is just at a distance of twenty minutes. It is one grand place among the 5 star deluxe hotels Goa. The resort enjoys 20 acres of wide open space. The place is much visited for its famous five dining places like the Sea Shells which is best known for its delicious fish meals. Buffet Breakfast can be enjoyed at the Garden Café. Tropical drinks are available with light snacks. Special cottages offer a private stay at the resort, especially for the honeymoon couples.

Goan hospitality can be enjoyed at Renaissance Goa Resort which is very near to the beautiful beach of Colva. One can shop at leisure at the nearby market place of Goa. Studio apartments offer a peaceful stay for those on the lookout for a quiet holiday.

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Explore the Beauty and Culture of Maharashtra State in India

Explore the Beauty and Culture of Maharashtra State in India.

India has long been a top travel destination for tourists from all around the world. India’s western state of Maharashtra, in particular, is an ideal region to explore. Maharashtra is a state made up of vibrant cityscape, peaceful rural areas and numerous historical and cultural monuments. Visitors who come to this region can drive the region’s vast roadways and stop at many of the major sites to see.

Mumbai, which is one of India’s most renowned metropolises, is also the capital city Maharashtra. Visitors who come to this city can easily reach the Mani Bhavan Gandi Museum, the Bombay Museum and other cultural and historical centers by a car. Mumbai also features sacred temples such as Mahalakshmi and Babulnath. The exquisite Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the city’s main railway station and has been designated as a World Heritage Site for its historical significance and grand Gothic architecture. The Kanheri Caves, which are located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, feature ancient Buddhist stone carvings.

Travelers can drive from Mumbai to the city of Pune via the Famous Mumbai Pune Expressway. After arriving in Pune, travelers will be treated to ancient sites like the Pataleshwar Cave Temple. The Aga Khan Palace, which was constructed at the end of the 19th century, is considered by many to be the city’s most significant landmark.

The Aurangabad District is another region of Maharashtra worth exploring. The beautiful Bibi Ka Maqbara monument has been standing since the 17th century and is similar in architectural style to the Taj Mahal. Visitors driving around the Aurangabad District can also make a stop at the Ajanta Caves to see ancient Buddhist paintings on the cavern walls.

The archeological site of Ellora is another fascinating place to visit while traveling through Maharashtra. A series of caves featuring intricate stone carvings make up this historical attraction. Most of the carvings were completed in the 10th century over a 500-year period. Many of the carvings depict sacred images from the Buddhist and Hindu faiths.

Maharashtra is also a great place to explore wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a manmade sanctuary featuring sacred temples and many forms of indigenous plant and animal life. Chandoli National Park is particularly known for its exotic animal species and even features a tiger and leopard reserve. The wildlife sanctuary of Nagzira is known for its pristine lakes and lush forestry.

The Arabian Sea beaches located along Maharashtra’s western border are also easy to reach. Breathtaking seaside views and fun outdoor activities await visitors at many of these beaches. The beach at Ganapatipule is famous for its clear seawater and vast stretches of greenery. Many local celebrities often frequent Juhu Beach. The beach at Velneshwar is the perfect place to go sunbathing while enjoying the sight of green coconut palm groves.

Exploring Maharashtra is one of the best ways to gain a full appreciation of this intriguing state in India. The versatility of sites and activities found within Maharashtra can provide something special for every visitor. 

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Konkan Calling - Sindhudurg

Konkan Calling - Sindhudurg

Heading out from Wildernest towards Thivim station which is a small railhead in Goa that was teeming with tourists catching a train to Mumbai when we arrived.

A train delay of an hour meant we caught up with some hot phulke, sabzi and chaas at a home eatery closeby.The journey to Kudal is about 50 minutes by train.

We arrived at Kudal at about 6 pm and made our way towards "Mayekar Holiday Home" in Malvan bang on Chivla beach. Malvan is a small town with very narrow roads. Driving was made difficult due to the evening market rush.

Mayekar holiday home is a Home stay right on the beach with windows opening out to the seas!

We spent the evening strolling on the beach and then helping ourselves to a very well cooked homely Malvani dinner.

The room though small was freshly painted and the furniture was new.The family was nice and made us feel at home.
We spent some time talking with the owners planning the next couple of days for Sightseeing.

 

Day 2 started off with a short walk towards the Malvan Jetty. The plan was to go to the Sindhudurg fort - a half an hour boat ride in the sea.
We got our tickets and some 30 odd people assembled and got into the smallish diesel powered boat that ferries people to the fort.
This was an amusing experience. I felt as if though I had traveled back 50 year's in time.The "Swades" experience. Old fashioned boats filled the harbour giving the whole area a rustic feel.
 



It was amazing to say the least. And then seeing the fort looming up ahead in the middle of the sea was an amazing experience.
The fort took nearly 30 years to build stands as a testimony to the foresight at that time to keep foreign powers at bay.

There's not much to explore inside the fort, but the fort itself. There's a watch tower, a Shivaji temple etc.



 A coral reef was discovered just beside this fort a few year's back by Dr Sarang Kulkarni. This discovery changed the lives of the residents here and catapulted Sindhudurg as a tourist destination. A lot of private operators offer guided snorkeling tours of the reefs.
Snorkeling is probably the highlight of out trip!. We got into a boat and put on our snorkeling gear and were helped into the water by a guide who was kind enough to answer all our questions on marine life.
It was an experience of a lifetime to see life underneath the sea, the school of fish swimming and moving together, fishes of different colors and sizes as well as the beautiful multi-colored corals that adorned the sea bed.

After a refreshing snorkeling experience we headed back to the mainland in the swades style boat. Another intriguing aspect to mention here is that tea is unavailable on the island fort.

It was time for lunch and we sought the highly recommended Chintamani lunch home. The restaurant was packed with tourists and after a bit we finally had a table for us and Malvani Thali to grub.
After some rest in the afternoon we walked towards the Rock Garden by the sea to catch the sunset.From there on we walked towards the well known Ganesh temple. The temple is beautiful and is a must see for everyone visiting Malvan. The only problem is that the streets are not well lit and there are very few people on these inner roads.

Day 3 was spend exploring the beaches of Sindhudurg. A Tata Sumo was hired and we made our way towards Deobag. Deobag is an amazing location, triangulated with the sea on one side and the Karli river on the other. The two merge forming an extravaganza of blue and green. What was more fascinating was that this entire patch of beach was empty.

This place is a photographer's paradise. If you like solitude, the blue seas and your camera then you should visit this place!

Tarkarli is another beach close to Deobag and is known for its fascinating white sands and blue sea. And so true are the stories!. Tarkarli is indeed as beautiful as the fables say!.

Casuarina trees flank the beach making it look even more beautiful. The MTDC resort at Tarkarli hidden among the casuarinas is the place to stay! We were unfortunate to not stay in this place due to non availability. Recommend booking this resort months in advance!.

There are options of a boat ride from Deobag to explore the surrounding area. It is recommended if the day is not too hot. A backwater ride is also enjoyable if you have not been to Kerala already!

From there on we drove towards Vengurla port and Sagareshwar. Nothing much of note here except the natural splendor.



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Rajasthan to promote tourism around its salt lake Sambhar

Rajasthan to promote tourism around its salt lake Sambhar

Jaipur, April 15 :-  To attract more tourists, the Rajasthan Government is working on innovating new products in the sector such as salt tourism.

“Sambhar (salt lake) is the largest inland salt lake in the country. The State Government is taking steps to restore basic tourist infrastructure to promote it as a unique destination,” Rajasthan Principal Secretary (Tourism) Rakesh Srivastava said.

He was talking to presspersons on the sidelines of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) being organised here jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, Department of Tourism (Rajasthan) and industry chamber FICCI, which has been organising it here since 2008. It is a pan-India international platform for inbound Tourism.

Srivastava said in the short run, the State Government would focus on restoration of British-era infrastructure including Heritage buildings, the Salt Museum, Circuit House and rail tracks.

In the long run, public sector undertakings Hindustan Salts and India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) will further create tourism infrastructure and promote it.

The State Government is also mulling over the creation of new tourist circuits such as Jaipur-Sambhar-Ajmer and mega tourist hub with Jaipur, being at the heart of it.

Other new tourism products that are being considered by the State include ecological, Sports and Adventure tours.

“We have plans to change the face of tourism in Rajasthan which is known as a Cultural destination, by developing other tourist attractions such as adventure, ecological, archaeological, sports, rural and tribal tours in the State,” Bina Kak, Rajasthan Tourism Minister said while inaugurating the sixth edition of GITB.

“The State Government is working on ways to promote and implement these new segments in the State’s tourism sector,” said Kak.

The Minister added that the State’s tourism sector will not be able to achieve its full potential if it is only known as a Heritage destination and does not focus on new emerging sub-sections.

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Scuba Diving in Konkan

Scuba Diving in Konkan

If you are interested in adventure. Konkan is the best place. Because of some of the famous beaches in konkan. In recent time there are few beaches, where you can enjoy scuba diving under the water.

 

 

 

 

 

The king of the beaches TARKALI Beach which is also famous now for scuba diving, many people from all over India comes here to full fill there passion of scuba diving. 

 

 

 

 

 

The water over here is transparently clear and everything is visible under the sea. Once can explore the under water creatures. It is great Experience. There are many Hotels in Tarkarli, the Travelthemes provides the packages for this sports and as well as site scenes. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful beach in Konkan - Tarkarli Beach

Beautiful beach in Konkan - Tarkarli Beach

Tarkarli is a narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters, located at the convergence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. It is 546 k.m. away from Mumbai, 6 kms. south of Malvan, on the west coast of India. This place has gained prominence because of its transparently clear seas, where on a fairly sunny day, one can see the sea- bed up to a depth of 20 feet. This beach can be rightly called as ‘Queen Beach’ of Sindhudurg.

Sea and sand blending in enchanting natural harmony, gracefully cruising boats in calm and cool river waters add to the beauty of this beach. Here newly built M .T. D.C. Cottages are ready to provide you comfortable accommodation and recreation facilities. Now MTDC has made houseboat facility available at Tarkarli. 2 houseboats, namely, Hiranyakeshi (a deluxe houseboat) and Karli (a standard houseboat) are at the service of discerning traveler. These fully equipped luxury boats have the Hi-tech equipment and all luxurious amenities on board. For more details and latest tariff visit MTDC site on web.

TARKARLI BEACH

For adventure water sports lovers, snorkeling and scuba diving facilities are also available at Tarkarli. For novice, well-trained snorkeling guides will guide snorkeling trip ensuring safety and make it sure that one can have the first and finest ever experience of marine life.

While at Trakarli, do make a point to taste special Malvani food such as variety of fish items, ‘kombadi-vada’. 
  
Activities to do:  

Scuba Diving: Do you want to explore the Konkan below water in Arabian Sea?   Programs are offered for all ages - Open Water, Advanced Water, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Certified Diving etc. Water Sport, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling.

Accommodation:

Tarkarli has a huge number resorts, hotels for every budget. During the season these hotels gets full so make sure you book your reservation in advance.. 

Getting there: 
By air: Nearest is Mumbai. 
By rail: Nearest railhead is Kudal, 45 k.m. on Konkan Railway. 
By road:
Mumbai–Tarkarli, 546 k.m.,Kolhapur–Tarkarli , 160 k.m.,Malvan –Tarkarli , 8 k.m. 
State transport buses ply From Mumbai, Kolhapur or Pune to Malvan and from Malvan to Tarkarli . Rickshaws are also available from Malvan.

Places to see nearby:


1) Sindhudurg Fort
2) Devbag
3) Dhamapur Lake 
4) Bhagwati Temple   
5) Bharadi Devi Angnewadi 
6) Jay Ganesh Temple  
7) Rameshwar Temple 
8) Amboli Hill Station 
9) Bhalachandra Maharaj Ashram  
10) Kunkeshwar Temple and Beach 
11) Bhogve Beach   
12) Nivati Beach   
13) Shiroda Velagar Beach  

Article Source: Konkan Online

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