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PNP Maritime Schedule

Ferries (catamarans) are operated by a couple of companies from Gateway of India (Bhau-cha Dhakka) Mumbai to Mandwa jetty near Alibag. The fare is usually inclusive of the bus ride from Mandwa to Alibag city-centre/bus stand. This is perhaps the fastest way to reach Alibag, and then Murud - especially if you are in South Mumbai. Got a picture of PNP’s schedule - thought it could be of use! (continue reading…)

Just uploaded the photos taken during the Maghi Ganesh Utsav 2010 at Nandgaon, Murud-Janjira. This festival is celebrated each year around January-end for which the entire Gupte-Chitnis family comes together at their family temple.

Thanks to Chibu (Pratik Gupte) for the excellent coverage of the event with his phone. If you have any pictures to share, pl email them to me at gupte.prasad+utsav2010@gmail.com

This is my favorite video, taken at Sella Pass (15000 ft) on our way to Tawang. We got this close to ice for the first time and in our excitement jumped into the ice. Features my bro Pratik a.k.a. Chibu who quite bravely jumped & sunk into the ice; and inconsiderately left his shoes behind while being pulled through. (continue reading…)