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Trip to the Wine City

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Example HTML page After a whole lot of planning, plotting and discussions, my cousins finally zeroed down to Nashik for our impromptu weekend getaway. Our trip started by 6 in the morning from Mumbai, by road. (Thanks to my sister Preeti who literally drove off for entire 5 hours of the journey) Nashik lies around 185 kms from Mumbai. Clear roads and pristine clear blue skies definitely made our journey a refreshing and cheerful one. Not to miss the roadside chai. After a heartful breakfast, we headed to Sula Vineyards which was 12 kms from our place of stay. Vineyards are located a bit away from the city hustle, so the roads connecting are not concrete ones. There are direction boards placed at each step to make us reach Vineyards easily. You spot several wineries on your way to Sula Vineyards. The entrance to Sula Vineyards is quite picturesque with palm trees and grape vine views on both sides of the way. They have an entry fee of Rs.200/- per perso...

#SassoonDockArtProject

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Example HTML page Located near to the coast as the name suggests "Sassoon Docks" is one of Mumbai's busiest docks. Happened to be here due to The Sassoon Dock Art Project initiated by St+Art India. It is their collaboration with locals and budding artists from over the world. You are welcomed by the lingering smell of fishes all over as you enter. A colorful mural is painted on one of the dilapidated structures notifying you to keep the docks clean. The dock is flocked with boats arriving after fishing. The fisherwoman are seen receving and cleaning the fishes all over the harbour. The main entrance of the dock is covered entirely by photographs of the locals in black & white. One has to register with name and email ID before the entry. You are stamped with "Art for All" as your entry proof. The first installation 'The Idea of Smell' is hundred's of words put up over fishing nets. The idea comes from St+Art India's co-fou...

Destination : Konkan

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Example HTML page Well-known for its alphonso mangoes, this Land of Mangoes has much more to offer than just these delicious-juicy fruits. Enriched and blessed with natural beauty, eye-pleasing sea coasts, architectural buildings, luscious jackfruits and what not to add to the list. If you plan heading to this blissful land of Konkan, here's a list of places you shouldn't give a miss- 1.Kashedi ghat  Known for its deadly curves, this ghat is situated near Poladpur in the Raigad district on NH-17. The deadly turns on this ghat makes it one of the most dangerous mountain ghat of Maharashtra. But the Spectacular  and Scenic view it offers is something one shouldn't miss. Make sure you are with a really good driver while you drive on this way. Distance: 198 km from Thane 144 km from Ratnagiri 2.Shiv Shrusti (Derwan) This place built by social worker Sitarambuva Walavalkar is absolutely worth visiting. Its like a mini fort.The beauty of the pictures and statue...