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Alibag (112 Kms): This fine beach resort was the home of Shivaji’s admiral, Angre. There are two sea forts known as Khanderi and Undheri. Nearby, Chaul is an old fortress town. It is also convinient base for visiting Kihim and Nagaon beaches. This resort is well connected by road with Mumbai via Panvel and Pen.
Ambarnath (70 Kms): The Hindu pilgrim centre is famous for thr 11th century Somnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also popular picnic spot connected by local trains and Mumbai.
Bassein Fort: The 15th century Portuguese Fort is 76.8 km by sub-urban electric train to Bassein Rd and thence 4.8 Km by road.
Karnala Bird Sanctuary and Fort (61 Kms): The Sanctuary lies on the Mumbai-Goa road. An old fort nearby is quite interesting.
Matheran (105 Kms): This clean and quiet hill resort in the Western Ghats is a favorite weekend destination for Mumbaites. Some of the important sites are Charlotte Lake, the panorama and the Sunset points and various other view points. Matheran is also known for cane and leather articles and chikki, a special sweetmeat. The Toy Train plying between Neral and Matheran was started in March 1907, covering a distance of 21 kms on 610 mm guage. The beautiful section is very popular among visitors.
Murad-Janjira(165 Kms): The beautiful coastal town is famous for Janjira, an impregnable island-fortress 5Km south of Murud. It was built in 1140, Siddi Johar and became the capital of Siddis during 16th century. The fort remained virtually invincible in its lifespan. The palace of the Nawab and the Janjira Caves are worth visiting. Murud lies 45 kms south of Alibag and the nearest railhead is at Roha(50 Km) on the konkan Railway.
Tansa lake and Sanctuary: Tansa lake is 103 km, by sub-urban electric train to Atgaon and thence 14.4 km by road. The lush forests around the lake are haven for many species of birds and animals.
Vaitarna Lake & Dam: The scenic lake and dam lies on the Kalyan-Nashik railway route. It is 122 Km by sub urban electric train to Khardi and Thence 12.8 km by road.
Ambarnath (70 Kms): The Hindu pilgrim centre is famous for thr 11th century Somnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also popular picnic spot connected by local trains and Mumbai.
Bassein Fort: The 15th century Portuguese Fort is 76.8 km by sub-urban electric train to Bassein Rd and thence 4.8 Km by road.
Karnala Bird Sanctuary and Fort (61 Kms): The Sanctuary lies on the Mumbai-Goa road. An old fort nearby is quite interesting.
Matheran (105 Kms): This clean and quiet hill resort in the Western Ghats is a favorite weekend destination for Mumbaites. Some of the important sites are Charlotte Lake, the panorama and the Sunset points and various other view points. Matheran is also known for cane and leather articles and chikki, a special sweetmeat. The Toy Train plying between Neral and Matheran was started in March 1907, covering a distance of 21 kms on 610 mm guage. The beautiful section is very popular among visitors.
Murad-Janjira(165 Kms): The beautiful coastal town is famous for Janjira, an impregnable island-fortress 5Km south of Murud. It was built in 1140, Siddi Johar and became the capital of Siddis during 16th century. The fort remained virtually invincible in its lifespan. The palace of the Nawab and the Janjira Caves are worth visiting. Murud lies 45 kms south of Alibag and the nearest railhead is at Roha(50 Km) on the konkan Railway.
Tansa lake and Sanctuary: Tansa lake is 103 km, by sub-urban electric train to Atgaon and thence 14.4 km by road. The lush forests around the lake are haven for many species of birds and animals.
Vaitarna Lake & Dam: The scenic lake and dam lies on the Kalyan-Nashik railway route. It is 122 Km by sub urban electric train to Khardi and Thence 12.8 km by road.
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