Coastal areas are commonly described as the interface or transition areas between land and sea, comprising large inland lakes. Coastal areas are diverse in function and form, dynamic and do not lend themselves well to definition by strict spatial boundaries.
Welcome to the land of dreams! ‘Amchi Mumbai’.Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city’s also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.Our representatives will be there to pick you from the airport to the Hotel by SUV.At 7 pm be ready to have a gala night with Bollywood actors
We would leave Mumbai visit at 10 AM from Our hotel by SUV’S.
From there we Leave for Taj Harbour and Gateway of India,In the evening we will visit the Marine drive beach
Visit:Gateway of India,Marine driveMarine drive
We checkout early morning and head towards Harihareshwar coastal region. Harihareshwar is a town in Raigad district, in Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by three hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal and Pushpadri. The river Savitri enters the Arabian Sea from the town of Harihareshwar.
Visit:Harihareshwar beach
The fourth day of coastal trail will lead us to Ganpatipule. Ganpatipule is a town on the Konkan Coast of western India. It’s known for its beaches, such as Ganpatipule Beach and nearby Aare Ware Beach. On Ganpatipule Beach, the centuries-old Swayambhu Ganpati Temple is a pilgrimage site and houses a large orange statue of Ganesh. Prachin Konkan is an open-air museum with models depicting traditional Konkan life. Jaigad Fort and a British-built lighthouse lie to the north.
Visit:Ganpatipule beach
Today is a good day 😉 We throttle ourselves all the way to the party capital of India ‘GOA’. We will be entering goa through the southern part and settle ourselves at Panaji the capital of Goa. Panaji, also known as Panjim, is the state capital of Goa, in southwest India. Located on the banks of the Mandovi River, the city has cobblestone streets lined with colorful villas and buildings from the Portuguese colonial era. Palm-fringed Miramar Beach sits at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea. Set on a hill overlooking the city is the baroque Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, built in 1619. We enjoy some goan delicacies, walk around the beach and rest ourselves for the day. A visit of Killar village and its surroundings are planned.
Visit: Baga Beach
Today early morning we will ride a little of 80 kms to get visit the iconic Dudhsagar Falls, famous after a Bollywood movie ‘Chennai Express’ by Shah Rukh Khan. We get back to hotel, have lunch and we will stroll around the beautiful city of Goa.
Visit:Dudh sagar water falls ,Reis Magos Fort
Today we try to grab as much of Goa we can as it will be our last day in Goa. The day is yours to visit Chamba and its surroundings.
Visit:Basilicia Chruch ,Se cathedral
As people often say if you love Goa from the bottom of your heart, Goa will not leave you. So today we take the coastal route and will set foot into the Mini Goa ‘Gokarna’. Gokarna is a town on the Arabian Sea, in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. A popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus, it’s known for sacred sites like Mahabaleshwar Temple, which has a shrine dedicated to the deity Shiva. Nearby, Koti Teertha is a temple tank where devotees wash in the holy waters. The town is also home to beaches such as palm-lined Gokarna, in the center, plus Kudle and Om farther south.
Visit:Gokarna om beach,Half moon beach,1200 years old charoit
Today we will ride our way to Mangalore. Mangalore (or Mangaluru) is an Arabian Sea port and a major commercial center in the Indian state of Karnataka. It’s home to the Kadri Manjunath Temple, known for its bronze statues, and the 9th-century Mangaladevi Temple. Its Catholic sites include Milagres Church, dating to the 17th century, and St. Aloysious Chapel, which features interior paintings. Tannirbhavi Beach is popular for its sunset views.
Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds. Nearby, the Hindu Omkareshwara Temple dates back to the 19th century. Farther north are the domed Raja’s Tomb, a burial place of Kodava kings, and cascading Abbey Falls.
Visit:Raja’s chair
Kozhikode (Calicut) is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It was a significant spice trade center and is close to Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. The central Kozhikode Beach, overlooked by an old lighthouse, is a popular spot for watching the sunset. Inland, tree-lined Mananchira Square, with its musical fountain, surrounds the massive Mananchira Tank, an artificial pond.
Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries.
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Kanyakumari is a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu on India’s southern tip. Jutting into the Laccadive Sea, the town was known as Cape Comorin during British rule and is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. It’s also a noted pilgrimage site thanks to its Bagavathi Amman Temple, dedicated to a consort of Shiva, and its Our Lady of Ransom Church, a center of Indian Catholicism.
<pclass=”p1″>As we started the journey of 15 days on spiritual note this day too we will end it on a spiritual note by visiting on the oldest temples of India. Just after we are done with the lunch you will be transferred to the nearest international airport ‘Trivandrum International Airport’. Until then have a safe flight. Will see you soon on the motorbikes on a different route, throttling as usual. Take care.