Let's Decide

Hi Friends,

Below are the options for a picnic from 15th Aug to 19th Aug with some info for each.

Please go through them and let me know which seems good to you and also let me know if you are thinking about any other place.

Dapoli (Hill station in Konkan)
Dapoli is one of the exotic and scenic places to be visited in Konkan. Just around 200 Kms from Pune & 240Kms from Mumbai, this wonderful place has some exotic & breath taking wonders of nature. At about 240 mtrs. above sea level, the most sought after places are beaches like Murud, Ladghar, Karde & Anjarle that add to value of Dapoli. Surrounded by hills & forests, Dapoli has a long costal line and nesting place for various varieties of flaura & fona. Dapoli stands to be an ideal getaway weekend for goers from Pune & Mumbai. Far away from the busy and hectic city life you can find peace of mind in the midst of nature.

http://www.aroundpune.com/dapoli.htm

Harihareshwar & Shrivardhan (MTDC beach facing resorts)

Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Konkan. It is just 175 Kms. from Pune. It is famous for a temple on the seashore as well as the beach and the natural beauties here. Harihareshwar is about 25 Kms for Shri Vardhan. If one wants to enjoy travelling by sea, the launches are also available between the two towns. The temple here is one of the major attractions. Harihareshwar is known as Kashi of Southern India. The hill on the seashore at Harihareshwar is also known as 'Harihar' or 'Pushpadri'.Truly, Harihareshwar is a place of temples and beautiful seashore. The atmosphere here is very auspicious and creates pleasure. The seashore, beach , the dark woods near the sea and the temple are worth to visit.

Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani (MTDC Resort)

Soaring peaks, breathtaking valleys. Lush flora. Cool, crisp mountain air. This is Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra’s most popular hill station. Mahabaleshwar means ‘God of Great Power’ in Sanskrit. Indeed, the place is great and bountiful, rewarding the visitor with a mix of old-world charm, natural beauty and modernity. http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Hillstations/HillStations.aspx?strpage=MahabaleshwarHillstation.html

Some other picnic spots http://www.aroundpune.com/picnic.htm

- Sam