Our Travel Plan - details

This is our wish list:
Mumbai – Ganpatiphule - Belgaum / Chorla Ghat - Hampi / Hospeth – Bangalore - Pondicherry – Coimbatore – Madikeri - Jog falls - Tarkarli/ Sindudurg - Chiplun - Mumbai
Total approximate distance to be covered = 3469 Kms

The plan:
Day 1:
Mumbai to Ganpatiphule
NH 17, 375 kms

To Do options:

• Swayambhu Ganapati Temple - Ganpatipule is amongst one of the `Ashta Ganapatis` (eight Ganpatis) in India and is known as the `Paschim Dwar-Dewata`
  

• Prachin Konkan - cultural musuem,

• Jaigarh Fort - The 17th century fort is located on a cliff at the entrance of the Sangameshwar River, and offers a beautiful view of the sea.

• Bhatye Beach - black sand on a flat, straight 1.5km beach.

• Thibaw Palace - The king and Queen of Myanmar lived here after being dethroned and exiled and the five years of their stay at the palace has been immortalized on the walls of their tombs.

• Try local mango products and Maharashtrian thalis.

Overnight halt

Day 2:
Ganpatiphule to Chorla Ghat
NH 204, NH 4, 300 kms

To Do Options:

• Wildernest Resort is located at 2500 ft above sea level overlooking the Swapnagandha valley.
  

• Our activities here will be within the property and will range from bird watching, trekking, going on nature trails looking for insects, snakes & frogs to walking through the ancient Portuguese trading route, taking in views from the 50 acre plateau and enjoying views of two 150' waterfalls from the property.

Day 3:
Chorla Ghat to Hospet
NH 4, NH 63, 238 kms

To Do options:

• Overnight halt at Hospet Boulders resort.
  

• Visit Hampi's Vijayanagara era Temple Ruins

• Daroji Bear sanctuary

• Visit bouldering/rock climbing sites.

Day 4:
Hospet to Bangalore
NH 63, NH 7, 325 kms

To Do options:

Steak at Haroon bhais 'The Only Place',

• Meet friends

• Check out Bundi market

• Visit children's toy shop (Suthradhar, Indiranagar) http://www.sutradhar.com/

• Visit adventure sport gear stores

• Try a new Cuban restaurant.

Day 5:
Bangalore to Pondicherry
NH 7, 296 kms

To Do options:

• Auroville - Visit the Aurobindo Ashram.
  

• French attractions - Get nostalgic about Paris while admiring the French qaurtier.
  

• Government Park - Supposed to be the most beautiful public space in Pondicherry

• Botanical gardens - Home to rare species of plants and trees.
  

• Meet naturalist Rauf Ali and paragliding expert Gopal.

Day 6:
Pondicherry to Coimbatore
NH 45A, NH 68, NH 47, 371 kms

To Do options:

• Ramble through the city known as the 'Manchester of India'

• Do a short trip to Conoor - Sim's Park, Pomological Station & Pasteur Institute and Ooty.

Day 7:
Coimbatore to Madekeri
NH 17, 279 kms

To Do options:

• Visit the Madekeri fort

• Abbey Falls

• Raja's seat

• Take in the old world charm and architecture. Visit a freind's coffee estate.
  

Day 8:
Madekeri to Jog falls
NH 17, 385 kms

To Do options:

• Enjoy the majestic waterfalls and ramble through the town.

Day 9:
Jog Falls to Sindudurg/Tarkarli
NH 17, 354 kms

To Do options:

• Stay at the picturesque MTDC resort at Tarkarli beach.

• Visit the Sindudurg fort.

• Enjoy Malvani cuisine.

• Snorkel if weather and visibility permits.

Day 10:
Sindudurg to Chiplun
NH 17, 305 kms

To Do options:

• Enjoy the scenic mountains, ghat and river town by foot.

Day 11:
Chiplun to Mumbai
NH 17, 241 kms