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#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 : Alibaug

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Reaching Nagaon  (Alibaug) 1)Road- private vehicle by NH66 (approx. 110 km from Mumbai), Buses available from Thane and Panvel. 2)Rail- nearest railway station from Mumbai is Panvel 3)Ferry- nearest port from Mumbai is Gateway of India. I suggest whoever visiting alibaug should opt for the later option. Ferries are available every half an hour from Gateway , earliest starting from 8.30 a.m.  The breathtaking view of the coastline and the  architectural beauties of The Taj, Trident and The Gateway of India together definitely leaves your heart and eyes with a treat.   As the ferry approaches further you come across some heavily built navy ships. The best part about this journey has to be the sea birds. They surround your ferry on all sides when you offer them food. Photographers are sure to get some wonderful clicks over here.  Even if one plans not to visit alibaug, this ferry ride in itself is more than enough.  The never-ending stretch of the sea and it...

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...