Khopoli
(Tal. Khalapur, District Raigad - 410 203. Telephone (02192) 62319).

Khopoli provides a refreshing breather to motorists plying the Mumbai - Pune Highway - the busiest road in the country. Besides, it also makes for a strategic location for some interesting sightseeing. To places such as Duke's Nose, Rajmachi Point, Tiger's leap and the Ashtavinayaka temples of Shri Ballaleshwar at Pali (38 kms.) and Shri Varad Vinayak at Madh (7 kms.).

Getting There

By Air
Nearest airport is Pune.

By Rail
Nearest railhead is Khopoli.

By Road
Mumbai - Khopoli, 89 kms. Pune - Khopoli, 74 kms. Lonavala - Khopoli, 12 kms.

Accommodation

Motel Madhughat with A/C rooms (6 Blocks).

Checkout Time: 12.00 noon.

Reservation: Khopoli, Restaurant with Permit Room available.

Khindsey Talao
(District Nagpur, Tal. Ramtek telephone c/o 858 601).

Set like a gem in the green expanse at the foot of the Ramtek hill is the beautiful lake. A small but charming site, it is perfect for a quiet holiday. Places worth visiting are Ramtek and Kalidas Smarak.

Getting There

By Air
Nearest airport is Nagpur, 60 kms.

By Rail
Nearest railhead is Ramtek, 8 kms. on Nagpur - Ramtek section of South Eastern Railway. Nagpur, 60 kms., is a convenient railhead, connected to all main stations in India.

By Road
Mumbai - Khindsey Talao, 919 kms. [Mumbai - Nashik - Dhulia - Jalgaon - Khamgaon - Akola - Amravati - Jalgaon - Nagpur - Khindsey Talao]. Nagpur - Khindsey Talao, 60 kms. Ramtek - Khindsey Talao, 8 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Nagpur to Khindsey Talao.

Accommodation

Self contained rooms (2 Blocks). Water sports facility available.

Checkout Time: 12.00 noon.

Reservation: Nagpur and Khindsey Talao.

Kihim
(District Raigad, Tal Alibag).

Just 120 kms away from Mumbai, Kihim is an exclusive beach, laced with lush coconut trees. The inviting part of it is that Kihim is entirely undiscovered and unpolluted. Its surrounding are as attractions - Murud beach and Chaul, historic forts,churches, synagogues and the fascinating tower os St. Barbara.

At Kihim, you have an unconventional 'Tent Holiday' with modern facilities attracted.

Getting There

By Air
Nearest airport is Mumbai, 136 kms.

By Rail
Nearest railhead is Panvel, 85 kms, on Konkan Railway

By Road
Mumbai - Panvel - Pen - Alibag - Kihim, 136 kms. Alibag - Kihim, 12 kms, Panvel - Kihim, 85 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Mumbai to Alibag, and Alibag, Rewas to Kihim. Regular ferry service between Mumbai - Rewas (except during monsoon).

Accommodation

Fully furnished tents (except during monsoon).

Checkout Time: 6.00 p.m.

Reservation: Mumbai.

Latur
(District. Latur).

The area of Latur district is almost a vast table land about 636 meters above the sea level. Latur is one of the leading commercial centers in Maharashtra and is very fast growing town.

Latur has temples dedicated to Siddheshwar, Ramlingeshwar, Papivinash - Bhuteshwar, Ram, Keshavraj Datta and Ambabai. It is connected with all major cities.

Getting There

By Air
Aurangabad, 290 kms. is the nearest airport.

By Road
Mumbai - Pune - Tembhurni - Barshi - Latur, 480 kms. Latur - Pune, 327 kms. Latur - Barshi, 102 kms.

By Rail
Latur is the nearest railhead on south Central Railway.

Lonar
(Tal. Lonar, District Buldhana).

Here's a chance to see India's magnificent hypervelocity meteorite - impact crater. Lonar ranks amongst the world's five largest craters. Investigations reveal it to be around 40,4000 years old. Within the depression lies a saline lake.

See the ruins of temples constructed in the Hemadpanti style, where Lord Narasimha, Ganesh, Renukadevi and Shiva were once worshipped. At the village around the crater, you can listen to many legends about Lonar. A fascinating sight is the presence of hundreds of peafowls which live inside the crater. Besides other resident and migratory birds, you can spot monitor lizards, Hanuman Langoors, Chinkaras and Gazelles, if you're lucky.

Getting There

By air
Nearest airport is Aurangabad, 122 kms.

By Rail
Nearest railhead is Malkapur on the Mumbai - Bhusawal line.

By Road
Mumbai - Aurangabad - Jalna - Lonar, 600 kms. Lonar - Buldhana, 95 kms. Lonar - Mehakar Taluka, 23 kms, Lonar - Aurangabad, 145 kms.

Accommodation

Govt. Rest House (2 Suites).