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TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT KONKAN

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Pack your bags.....!! 1. Life's a Beach and Konkan gives you the best of it. 2. An array of Forts will leave you mesmerized.  3. Temples for your prayers  4. For a  Mangolicious  holiday. 5. Cashew because they really look different than what you eat. 6. Ukdiche Modak  the ultimate delicacy. 7 . Solkadi   the divine drink of konkan 8.You wont resist the  Fish Meals here   9.Give your eyes a lush of Greenery. 10. Phopti an authentic barbecue of the Konkan. www.aplakonkan.com Your one stop gateway for all the  Activities in Konkan, Hotels in Konkan, Best places in Konkan, Konkan tour packages and Places to visit in Konkan.
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Alibaug Alibaug, kissed and bordered by the Arabian Sea, is thought for its palatial sea forts, neighborhood fish delicacies and the virgin, sun-kissed seashores. A experience to Alibaug is the suitable weekend getaway from the hustle-bustle of cosmopolitan lives. placed simply 95.3 km from Mumbai, Alibaug may be reached by using NH 66 in about 2 hours. The name Alibaug literally interprets to 'the lawn of Ali'. located within the Konkan area of Raigad, this traveler hub is the appropriate location for human beings seeking out sun, serenity and solace. Surrounded by using sea on all aspects, Alibaug is likewise known as the 'Goa of Maharashtra'. The metropolis borders a well-known Israeli-Jewish vicinity, and is domestic to over hundreds of families of Jewish descent. one of the maximum popular synagogues, referred to as the Israel Ali, is likewise positioned in this town. Set amidst the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, Alibaug is home to tranquil waters and lac
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Shrivardhan Celebrated for its betel nut 'Shrivardhan Rotha', the lovely town of Shrivardhan was at one time the main residence of the Peshwas, the leaders of the Maratha Empire. The plantation of betel nut at almost every courtyard called ‘wadi’ gives it a wonderful green canopy that soothes and refreshes. A delightful bended street shaded by the general branches of banyan trees takes us to Shrivardhan, adding to the general understanding. Shrivardhan is a taluka in the Raigad area and its place in history has been set up because of it being the first main residence of the Peshwa family. The Peshwas were the "deshmukhs" of this district and their unique surname was Bhat. The family had a major and extensive home according to their status in the public arena. Balaji Vishwanath Bhat, on the premise of his diligent work and knowledge, was depended with the "subhedari" of Pune territory. Amid the many clashes in the Maratha groups of Shahu Chatr
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Dapoli Dapoli also called as "Mini Mahabaleshwar" of Konkan is situated at the height of 800 - 1000 ft above sea level in a mountain range that is separated from Sahyadri (Deccan). Nestled in the ragged, beautiful West Maharashtra shoreline, Dapoli boasts of a number of the most beautiful, scenic and serene environment. The land is perennially blessed with fresh greenery. Mesmerizing calls of the cuckoos in spring, mouth-watering spreads of Alphanso in summer season, slow-growing clouds of fog in winter and waterfalls and dales in Monsoon … Dapoli is surely a land of all seasons. Surrounded with the aid of hills and forests and having an extended coastline, that is a home for a spread of migratory birds and animals. There are masses of cashew nut, jack fruit, coconut and betel nut plantations. Beautiful, virgin seashores, historical temples, rock-cut caves, jungle trails........Dapoli has it all. Top it with delicious Konkan delicacies and a clean cool cli