Bicycles for tourists
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has introduced bicycles at tourist spots, Ganpatipule and Mahabaleshwar, with cycling posts created. Bicycle tours can be availed at `20 for one hour and `100 for 24 hours at Ganpatipule. Similarly, gear bicycles are available at `100 for one hour at Mahabaleshwar due to its hilly terrain. These bicycle tours will offer dedicated cycle tracks.
A rustic experience
If you looking for a short getaway, visit Hillview Farmhouse at Dahanu. Organic plantations of Chickoo, Mango, and Coconuts surround the homestay at the tribal village Kosbad. Try your hand at a quick Warli tutorial. The homestay offers an on-request date of ‘Tarpa Nights’ (Adivasi Dance) at an added cost. A Vintage Village Trip and a Barbeque Nite add to the experience.
Where Hillview Farmhouse, Near Jain Mandir, Kosbad Hill, Dahanu Rd.
Contact 9665316001
Visit www.hillviewfarmhouse.in
Winter packages
Countryside Adventure Holidays has organised packages to Sri Lanka (`30,000 onwards, seven nights); the North East - Assam, Meghalaya,Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur from December to March and Arunachal from March to April. (`39,000 onwards per person, 5 nights) and Spiti: Land of the Grey Ghost (Fixed Departure) in Himachal Pradesh, with the chance to spot the endangered snow leopard (February 22 - March 5)
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