25th May 2010, 15:19
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| Thought all birds have 2 eyes. Anyway, no one told me crow and sparrow story when I was a kid. When I had to eat, they only told me gabbar singh story  VRP. No need of a better camera. Take me instead. |
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25th May 2010, 15:32
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| Did a small one day ride to Korlai fort on 1st May. Here are some of the visuals. Took Alibaug-Chaul-Korlai route.       Revdanda Bridge    Some inscriptions on fort   This means "No Entry Without Fight"     Korlai Lighthouse - Was able to see it from inside.  While coming back took a ferry from Revas to Ferry wharf    |
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25th May 2010, 15:48
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 Sir, my humble steed - which you would have noticed - is the Gladiator. I can't promise you the comfy confines of an Ikon... and going through the pictures again, am sure that I ruined my Palio's shocks on this road only - that was my third trip and they were re-laying the road - there was nothing there but boulders.... | |
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25th May 2010, 15:52
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Comfort is in the mind. Not in my bottom! And talking of boulders, you should have seen the route I took from raigarh! | |
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25th May 2010, 16:14
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Another seaside wanderer, eh? that too with a handle to match. Roamer, quickly think of a nice signature for your handle - you can take inspiration from the owner of this thread! Watch it, MX6 - too many guys out there nipping at your feet.... How long did the drive take, roamer? Nice pictures, nice beach, all peace and quiet.... sigh! What's that language - Portugese? | |
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25th May 2010, 16:22
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25th May 2010, 16:44
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Maharashtra is my favourite subject. Hence did not create any separate post and posted in this mahalog  There are 2 ports near Alibaug. Mandwa and Revas. Mandwa is around 19 Kms and Revas around 23 Kms from Alibaug. Drive on this road is super smooth, only the last 7 kms to revas are littly bumpy. The Cars and bikes can be ferry accrossed to Gateway of India through Mandwa port. The person cost is Rs. 125 and Car is approx Rs.150 with handling charges extra (Not sure exactly but will confirm later). It takes 45 mins to travel. The Bikes can be ferry accrossed to Ferry Wharf (BHaucha Dhakka) through Revas. The person cost is Rs. 30 and Bike - Rs. 30 and Handling charges Rs. 50. It takes 1 hr 30 mins. to travel. Since its economical, lots of people use this ferry including the daily office goers from Alibaug region. | |
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25th May 2010, 16:46
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thats it!!! nice pics of korlai. Quote:
1] note taken 2] i am engineering student but geography is my fav subject. 3] i see a dam on velvandi river. Last edited by ASHISHPALLOD : 25th May 2010 at 16:55. | ||
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25th May 2010, 16:50
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| Senior - BHPian | Next question... Well, going ahead you'll be greeted by this sight.. Now, when I first saw, I was thinking it was just another dam. But after a couple of visits, and looking at it from various angles, I realised what a wonderful dam it was. I know that the location of the dam is of crucial importance - and this one fits it to a 'T'. BTW, the dam is built by the British. There is a plaque there - looks like the British had excellent plans to develop these areas; I must admire their sense of purpose and foresight - don't know if we could have managed such things in those days......      Because, going ahead, you'll another type of water storage reservoir... Now, the question - which is this dam? Last edited by vrprabhu : 25th May 2010 at 16:57. |
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25th May 2010, 16:53
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25th May 2010, 16:56
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MX6 has given full permission to hijack the thread Yes, will think of a good signature. Been going through this thread for sometime. You, MX6 and AP has made this thread very informative. Korlai is around 120 kms from Mumbai. Takes max 3 hrs with leisure speeds. Yes its very quite. Sitting on the fort walls you can hear the only sound beach waves and inbetween of seagulls. The fort was built by portuguese. nd the natives of Korlai still speaks the distinct dialect named Kristi (Mix of portuguese and marathi). | |
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25th May 2010, 16:59
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BTW, the reader interest seems to be waning - any idea to perk it up? Last edited by vrprabhu : 25th May 2010 at 17:00. | |
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25th May 2010, 17:00
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25th May 2010, 17:02
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Never been to Baramati - what about a meet there? | |
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25th May 2010, 17:10
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