User talk:Amitsamrit

Karde Beach trip (Dapoli):

In the month of July thought of going to some hill station enjoying the rains, fog from the balcony. As we were near the travel date it was sunny so we decided to change the plan 4beach and name that popped in from one of my colleague was Karde beach in Dapoli(Kokan). Initially we were NO to the idea as its rainy season and beach wont be good idea.. Finally we all agreed as wanted to explore some new place rather then going to same place mahabaleshwar, matheran etc... we were 5 people in total and decided to start early in the morning from Pune to cover 200kms which takes approx 5 hours.

We aimed at 7am in the morning and considering 5 people co-ordination finally took off at 8.30am:) While going we went through Mahabaleshwar which is good route and would recommend to all planning to travel. We took a snacks break @ McDonalds after toll bridge on bangalore highway which is the first toll booth once you leave from Pune, thereafter we took 2nd break at mapro garden, Mahabaleshwar and had sandwiches, ice-cream had treat to our taste buds… do try... The route from here was scenic with trees on both side of the roads, looking at snaps felt like beautiful wallpaper. After leaving Mahabaleshwar and heading towards Poladpur we saw Pratapgadh fort which is 4kms from the main road. We decided to give quick visit to the fort and on reaching there hired guide. It was good if you are interested in history. We had kanda-Bhaji, Pithla-Bhakari & chaas was good. After having mini lunch headed to out target place Dapoli and reached there at around 4pm considering the breaks:)

Now the big task of hunting for a hotel as we didnt book and didnt wanted to take risk just looking at internet pics. We did see couple of hotels and finally stayed at Whistling Palms which is next to the beach and clean. We took AC suite on the 3rd floor and you can view the sea from the bed it was so beautiful.. We just relaxed and enjoyed the view from balcony as it was raining heavily. The next day we got chance to visit the beach and played football which you can get from the hotel on request.

Overall it was nice trip. Enjoyed and will go back if i get a chance :) Thanks Amit Samrit