Durga Tekdi at Nigdi Pradhikaran

Do you like trekking? If you your answer is yes, then Durga Tekdi is the best option if you are staying in pimpri chinchwad.

It's me on the top of Durga Tekdi.

How to reach Durga Tekdi?

Road Map From Pune to Durga Tekdi 

Durga tekdi is situated near appu ghar in pimpri chinchwad, pune. It is situated 20 KM away from the Pune railway station off old Pune-Mumbai highway.

Entry Fee at Durga Tekdi
PCMC takes care of the durga tekdi - a trekking park. Entry fee is very low. It is just Rs. 10 per person as of 2014.

Major attractions at Durga Tekdi

1. Green landscapes
2. Lake with ducks in it
3. Clean jogging tracks with green surroundings.
4. Variety of flower plants.
5. Durga Temple is also situated there.
6. The park is spread across 3 KM
7. Lot of people enjoy roaming inside the park at the evening.
8. From the top of the Durga tekdi, you get to see entire Pimpri Chinchwad city.
9. You get a feeling of forest inside the park.

It's me inside the bush in Durga Tekdi

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Kashid Beach - One of the best konkan beaches

Kashid beach is very famous beach near alibaug, Mumbai. I Had been there on Saturday 1-Mar-2014. We started our wonderful journey from pune at 5.30 in the morning and reached there at around 11.

It's me having fun at Kashid beach

The Kashid beach is around 172 km from Pune. You can reach there by road. There are 2 alternatives.

1. Pune - Lonavala - Khopoli - Pen
2. Pune - Paud - Mulshi - Kolad - Roha

It takes nearly 4 hours to reach there. If you are coming from south mumbai, best way to reach here is - Take a boat from the Gate Way of India to Mandve. Then by road you have to come to alibaug and then Kashid. If you are coming from the New Mumbai, you can come from the Pen city to Alibaug and then Kashid beach.

How to reach Kashid Beach from Pune - Road Map

What to expect at Kashid Beach
Major attractions at kashid beach are -

1. Crystal Clear Waters
2. High Waves 
3. Clean Beaches
4. White Sand spread across 3 KM
5. Green Mountain and forest at other side of beach with Coconut trees
6. Lot of water games and rides are also available there like Banana Ride, Parachute Ride, Horse Ride, Boat Ride.
7. There are lot of food stalls available there as well where you can enjoy sea-food.

Beautiful Skyline and Seashore at Kashid Beach 

Cliff at Kashid Beach

We had a great fun there. We played cricket on the beach and enjoyed the high waves of the water. It was really amazing experience. Kashid beach is one of the finest gateways to release the stress from your corporate life. Lot of companies from pune and mumbai  plan outings for the employees at kashid beach. You can also enjoy night parties at Kashid Beach.

Hotels at Kashid Beach
Since it is very far from Pune and Mumbai, many tourist prefer to stay there at Kashid. There are many good hotels at Kashid beach. Local residents of Kashid beach also provide rooms at low cost.

Food at Kashid Beach
You can enjoy veg/Non-veg food at Kashid beach. Sea Food is very delicious.

Modak 

Sunset at Kashid Beach

Warning
Kashid beach is also known for high tides and water currents. There have been accidents in the past where tourists have drowned. So please do not go deep into the Sea.

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